piratefiction Chapter 27 A Fulfilling Day
Chapter 27 A Fulfilling Day
"Let me infuse it with spiritual energy? Is this forging a 'magical artifact'? But judging by its toughness, it should just be increasing its durability."
Jiang Heng watched with great interest, finding it much more interesting than the monotonous assembly line.
And nothing unusual happened during the subsequent waiting period.
However, whenever Jiang Heng glanced at a worker who was taking a break, a notification would pop up on the panel.
[Outer disciple Yu Youhui is exhausted and his lower body is unstable. It is recommended that he regulate his breathing for half an incense stick's time.]
"I never imagined this cheat could also function as a status query tool..."
Jiang Heng learned about another function on the panel and then watched the other employees.
But outwardly, Jiang Heng was pretending to be observing seriously.
……
Time passed amidst the clattering of machinery.
Except for a meal in between, Jiang Heng spent most of his time at the factory.
It wasn't until four o'clock in the afternoon, as the sun was setting, that Jiang Heng saw the last steel pipe roll off the assembly line.
"All done!"
Director Wang seemed to be used to directing the workers and enjoyed the feeling. He spent the whole day with Jiang Heng and also directed him for a day.
Jiang Heng also looked at the panel and saw several lines of prompts.
The Xuan Iron Refined Tube has been forged, its essence is stable, and the requirements for the talisman have been met.
The disciples who were refining weapons had exhausted more than half of their strength, but Elder Wang had also done his best to supervise the forging process, fulfilling his duties and not failing the trust placed in him.
"It's really done!"
Jiang Heng felt relieved, and his expression towards Director Wang became more sincere with a smile.
"Director Wang, thank you so much for today."
Jiang Heng took out two packs of good cigarettes from his pocket that the "relatives-in-law and shop owner" had given him yesterday.
"Here's a little something for you, take it and smoke it to perk yourself up."
As Jiang Heng spoke, seeing the joy on his face, he added, "Thank you for your help with loading the truck later."
I have something to take care of here and need to go out for a bit.
It's already four o'clock, quite late, but Jiang Heng is still thinking about "Enlightenment in the Business World".
By the time I got back to the city, given the rush hour traffic, it was almost five o'clock, so I was just in time.
"Oh dear!" Director Wang first looked around, then naturally took the cigarette and stuffed it into his work uniform pocket.
"Master Jiang, you're too kind! You're too kind! This was originally my responsibility!"
His words were clearly warm and affectionate.
"Don't worry about the loading; I'll personally oversee it and guarantee it will be just as qualified as today's production!"
As he said this, he realized what Jiang Heng was worried about, and patted the pocket containing the cigarettes.
"Manager Zhang... Haha, are you afraid I'll report you for skipping out halfway through?"
Manager Zhang told me to keep an eye on things the whole time.
But don't worry, we're all men. Once the job is done, that's enough. There's no need to report every little detail to the women.
The two boxes of "True Hua Town Spirit Incense" successfully calmed Elder Wang's turmoil, and the bond of friendship was established.
He swore an oath to ensure the safe placement of the "spiritual materials" into the "earth-遁重宝" (a powerful treasure for earth-遁), implying that "only Heaven, Earth, you, and I know."
"With Director Wang's words, I feel relieved!"
After seeing the prompt on the panel, Jiang Heng didn't delay any longer. "Then, Director Wang, I'll leave the rest to you. I'll be going now."
"Go ahead, go ahead!" Director Wang was in a good mood. "Drive carefully..."
……
5:17 PM.
Qianda Plaza.
After getting out of the car, Jiang Heng walked into the bustling entrance of the square.
Upon entering the square, a cold wind brushed against my face.
Jiang Heng looked at the crowd around him and then at the air conditioner above his head.
As you step into the 'Thousand Enlightenment Dojo' once more, a feeling stirs within you, and you look up towards the Dao.
The Xuanming Ice Soul Ceremony has commenced today, with cultivators from all directions arriving on their treasure-laden clouds.
[The "Air Conditioner Veteran's" natal magic weapon is now operating at full power. The rules of water-based transformation are evolving, and the Great Dao's divine pronouncements are turning into a cold wind, cleansing the heart's heat in the mortal world.]
[Task: Meditate and contemplate within the Enlightenment Hall, listening to the Great Dao for two hours]
[Reward: Water-attribute spiritual root +0.1]
[Enlightenment Countdown: 01:59:59...]
"I'm starting to understand!"
Jiang Heng was thrilled when he saw that the price of 'Water Spirit Root' was going to rise again today.
Although 0.1 is not much compared to 0.2.
But in a sense, this is equivalent to doubling the cultivation speed.
However, Jiang Heng also understood very well that his spirit stone consumption rate would also increase, and it was very likely that he would be consuming one spirit stone a day tomorrow.
"Try to finish Boss Lin's task tomorrow, and then try to close a couple more deals..."
Furthermore, Boss Lin hasn't signed a long-term contract yet, and he's not currently on any missions, so this is a potential source of "spirit stone income" that can come at any time.
Jiang Heng thought to himself, suppressing his excitement, and followed the flow of people around the mall.
Now that his wallet is bulging, Jiang Heng actually has a bit of a spending desire.
As Jiang Heng wandered around, his gaze wandering aimlessly, various abstract clues appeared.
[The two female cultivators ahead are using a "recording artifact" to imprint their souls on each other. Your Dao heart is disturbed; do not disturb their cultivation.]
The strange aroma of "Soul-Devouring Roasted Meat" wafts from "Zhenlingfang" behind you, containing the turbid energy of the mortal world, which can easily arouse the greedy worms in your belly and corrupt your clear mind.
[The Right Protector is descending from the second floor via the Ascending Cloud Ladder, his aura locking onto the entire area to maintain order in the enlightenment arena. Please maintain your natural Dao mind and do not look directly at him.]
……
The prompts appear in rows.
Jiang Heng was also amused by what he saw, passing the time while he strolled around and meditated.
"What should I call this? 'The Great Method of Enlightenment Through Random Wandering'?"
Jiang Heng was so bored that he even gave his method of enlightenment a name.
But just then, as Jiang Heng turned a corner, a familiar figure appeared in front of him.
"Why?"
When security guard Xiao Liu saw Jiang Heng, he also came over with a walkie-talkie and a smile on his face.
You unexpectedly encounter an old friend, the Right Protector surnamed Liu, at the Enlightenment Hall.
"Brother." Jiang Heng saw him approaching with a smile and naturally greeted him with a smile as well. "What a coincidence."
"I told you last time, I'm on duty today," Xiao Liu replied with a laugh, then suddenly pulled out two brand-new "internal discount coupons" from his pocket.
Here you go! It's what I promised you last time!
[Right Protector Xiao Liu fulfills his promise and presents you with two Enlightenment Jade Talismans]
Holding this jade talisman during the "Mysterious Netherworld Ice Soul Ceremony" can invoke the "God of Wealth's Blessing" and reduce the need for heavy incense offerings.
Jiang Heng looked at the discount coupon in his hand, and then at Xiao Liu's indifferent expression.
Thank you.
"It's nothing, it's nothing!" Xiao Liu wanted to say something more, but thinking of his work, he waved his hand and said, "I'm too busy today, let's talk another day when we meet."
After saying that, Xiao Liu left.
They didn't leave any contact information or any other details.
……
It was around 9 p.m. in a small restaurant inside the mall.
【02:00:00】
You have successfully meditated for two hours at the 'Thousand Enlightenment Meditation Center'.
[Water-attribute spiritual root +0.1]
[Current spiritual roots: Water (0.2), Yin (0.1), Metal (0.1)]
The moment the spiritual root is strengthened.
Besides feeling that the moisture in the air had increased, Jiang Heng also noticed that the absorption speed of the spirit stones in his hand had suddenly increased.
If before it was one breath at a time, now it's two breaths!
"call……"
After Jiang Heng felt his cultivation speed increase, his desire for spirit stones became even more urgent.
Now, it's even less than enough.
"The kitten will produce a Yin Spirit Stone tomorrow, and Boss Lin will get one too..."
Jiang Heng was calculating the spirit stones he was sure to get while preparing to take a taxi home.
Jiang Heng was indeed feeling a bit tired after running around so much and dealing with so many things today.
But just as the thought crossed his mind, Jiang Heng remembered something else.
I haven't been to the Iron King Club yet tonight.
The iron hasn't been lifted yet.
"My little life is truly...fulfilling..."
As Jiang Heng pondered this, he hailed a taxi to Tie Wang. Although he was somewhat tired, he felt a greater sense of satisfaction.
"Fortunately, my physical condition has improved now. Before, if I ran around like this, I would be so sore the next morning that I didn't even want to get out of bed..."