But clearly, George wasn’t about to take her word for it like she did.
She could only say, “At the very least, Spirit Imbuement is doable. Haven’t you always wanted to see the process? I’ll let you observe on the front line, see it for yourself, and experience it firsthand.”
“How about it?”
George: “….”
He couldn’t shake the feeling Su Fu was trying to trick him—she definitely wanted to create a real divine beast spirit.
But no craftsman would ever give up on the dream of seeing their own creations come to life.
“B…”
Su Fu encouraged him gently, “So, what you need to do next is build this starship.”
George: “???”
He’d just managed to calm himself down, but instantly collapsed again, staring at Su Fu in disbelief.
“Sister, you mean— You want me? A freshman? To build a starship by hand?! My God, this is insane!”
“This thing is huge—how many years would it take me to finish?!”
George looked pained and said, “Impossible. Absolutely impossible.”
“How could it be?” Su Fu said kindly, “And it’s not just one. Look—”
With a wave, more images appeared on the holographic projection:
“This is the Taotie Giant Ship, for resource gathering and processing.”
“This is the White Tiger Warship, good at surprise attacks—super fast.”
“This is the Qilin Escort Ship, focused on healing and support.”
“This is the Vermillion Bird Fire Ship, specialized in large-scale fire attacks.”
“This is the Black Tortoise…”
George’s eyes went black.
“!!!”
The sky was falling.
His face twisted with desperation.
Grabbing the backpack beside him, he was about to leave, breaking down as he said: “I can’t do it, I really can’t! How could I possibly do this alone…”
But he didn’t make it far—Su Fu reacted quickly and blocked his way, smiling as she said: “Who said you’re alone?!”
She snapped her fingers behind her, and the side doors of the main hall slowly opened.
A procession of… Replica Human Puppets streamed in one after another.
“Puppets on par with humans. As long as there are Divine Crystals to power them, they’ll never tire.”
“We have every kind: dexterity models, heavy-duty models… All to be your helpers.”
“With them, you can focus entirely on creativity and core technical realization. So, how about it? Is that good enough for you now?”
George froze, clearly tempted.
If there were this many people… maybe it really wasn’t impossible?
Su Fu spoke sincerely: “I could have hired experienced craftsmen, but I only trust you. That’s why I’m giving this growth opportunity to you.”
“I truly believe in you. And have you considered—here in the sacred Kunlun Celestial Palace, you’ll be building one—no, many starships with your own hands.”
“Once it’s done, just think how far your skills as a craftsman will soar?”
A struggle flickered in George’s eyes, “Well… it seems… it might be…”
Improving one’s craftsmanship always comes down to creation—the ironclad rule of the profession.
If he could build these giants himself, and even personally observe Su Fu as she performed Masterpiece-Granting Spirit-Imparting Technology…
That would be an enormous gain.
In fact, an opportunity like this—even first-year students could only dream.
Many craftsmen slave away for decades under a master, starting from polishing basic parts, and may never get to independently oversee a starship build—let alone observe the spirit-imparting process firsthand.
Those famous master forgers like Jiang Sheng, Morris, Truman—it took them years to master that technology.
But now, he had the perfect chance.
Su Fu saw George’s resolve wavering and struck while the iron was hot: “If you don’t want these conditions, I’ll just offer them to someone else.”
“What’s more,” she coaxed, “I’ll cover all your food and accommodation—nothing but Spirit Materials to eat, and living in a sacred place.”
“And who said you’re just a worker? You can choose to invest with your technology and become a company shareholder.”
“Go out and ask—this is a unique benefit, reserved only for top-level master craftsmen!”
“I’ve even arranged a private forging room for you. The whole Forging Hall is yours. Plus, I’ll pay you a monthly ten thousand contribution points, sign you to a permanent contract, and guarantee an annual raise…”
Su Fu went on and on, completely sweeping George into a daze.
Indeed, he thought, it really did make sense—aside from what the school offers, he’d have no chance of even touching a sacred site, but now he was here directly.
And if they were building so many starships, wouldn’t that mean access to all sorts of rare materials?
“Not to mention,” Su Fu patted George on the shoulder, “I’ve also invited your sister here to cultivate in the sacred land. These conditions—where else could you get them? Think about it carefully.”
The more George thought, the more sense it made.
His sister desperately needed this environment.
In the past, she’d always been held back by his troubles—her divine power had never been abundant.
Now, she could have all she needed and if he could really build these, his own skills would definitely leap forward.
Finally seeing the light, George spoke shyly: “Then… how about we sign for three years to start?”
Su Fu’s eyes lit up, “So you agree?”
“Of course.”
Three years, then three more, until it’s a permanent contract.
“But—” George frowned, “Right now, the problem is materials. Even though you’ve got a lot of money now, just building this many starships would cost at least tens of billions to start with.”
He ran the numbers for Su Fu.
“Just the main frame of the Kunpeng Battleship needs at least ten tons of Meteorite Iron. That’s sixty million a ton!”
“And then there’s the core energy system, which needs at least three Semi-divine Energy Cores. Those things aren’t even always for sale, even if you have the money.”
“Not to mention all the rare alloys, Lingwood, Interstellar Crystals…”
The more George calculated, the more hopeless he felt.
“Su Fu, are you serious? You really mean to build starships like these?”
How could they possibly earn that kind of money?
But Su Fu said, “Relax, I already have a plan for the money.”
“We’ll build as we earn.”
George didn’t buy it so he asked, “That much money? How are you supposed to make it?”
To him, it was sheer fantasy.
They were just ordinary folk—they might never see such wealth in their lifetimes.
Su Fu simply clapped her hands: “Tao Tao, bring the plan.”
At once, Tao Tao changed into a crisp, practical work uniform—even tying up their hair in a high ponytail—then nodded earnestly to the two of them.
“I will now introduce to you the brand-new business venture our Streetlamp Technology Company is about to launch.”
Expertly, Tao Tao activated a holographic projection, her serious expression looking rather cute: “Our core strategy is to fully utilize Dungeon resources and convert them into high-end consumer products. There are three core product modules, using a tiered marketing strategy…”
George’s head was spinning and he couldn’t help raising his hand to interrupt: “Can you say it in a way I can understand?”
“Alright, fine—pearls before swine.” Tao Tao sighed, pretending to adjust nonexistent glasses, and directly switched to another projection.
“To put it simply, here’s what we’re selling. First, the Ginseng Fruit from Wuzhuang Temple produce.”
“It has the power to extend life,” Tao Tao explained, “Our research shows this type of product is extremely scarce on the market, so there’s huge potential.”
“Especially since demand for longevity products in the mid-to-high-end market is growing exponentially. With the current stock of Ginseng Fruits, we can easily cover our initial R&D costs.”
George nodded in agreement at this point—life-extending?
That really was a rare resource.
“Next is Subhuti River water, from the Women’s Kingdom Waterworks Group.”
A bottle of water appeared in the projection.
George shuddered—no explanation needed, he was all too familiar with that stuff.
Tao Tao continued, “We’ll be co-selling Luotai Spring water. I believe the combination will have unexpected effects.”
“Then there’s the Xuanzang’s Robe provided by Chang’an Culture & Tourism. When worn, no demon or monster can approach. But it does have a slight side effect: it’s very likely to attract monsters instead.”
She continued her presentation, including the pocket-sized Banana Leaf Fan from Flame Mountain…
George finally understood—all of this could be summed up in two words: “Sell goods.”
Still, he had to admit, these divine items had serious potential but he had one concern so he asked, “Tao Tao, aren’t these resources all limited?”
Tao Tao coughed twice, face stern and replied, “Yes, so we’ll use a scarcity marketing strategy to build up our name at first. Then we introduce our core products.”
George perked up, “You mean there’s more?”
Tao Tao puffed out her chest proudly and replied, “Of course.”
As she worked, a new batch of projections floated in the air.
“Our main businesses are threefold. First, the ‘Matchmaker’ service based on our market research.”
The projection displayed a thin red string and a virtual terminal interface.
“Our first product: the Red String (Standard Edition). It can bind the fates of two people.”
“Once tied, the pair will meet within three months, develop feelings within seven months, and confirm a relationship within a year. Of course, they need to have at least basic compatibility.”
George: “!!! Divine item!”
“There’s also the Book of Fate (VIP Monthly Version), which lets users check their possible relationships and romantic histories in this life.”
“With this, you’ll never have to worry about running into jerks ever again!”
“As for the monthly version—users can update their search results anytime, since everyone’s fate is always changing.”
“Ahem, and of course, this gives us a stable cash flow and not just one-off sales.”
George gave a thumbs-up and exclaimed, “Impressive!”
“Heh, don’t get too excited yet,” Tao Tao said, “There’s still our second major line—clothing and jewelry brands, courtesy of the Weaving Maiden.”
The projection quickly displayed sample garments—gorgeous robes with wide sleeves embroidered with soaring cranes, wispy gauze trailing along the ground—a style never before seen in the star system.
“Our clothing is a totally new style, never seen on the market. They automatically enhance your figure and are resistant to water and fire.”
“And we’ll also be launching matching Magpie Bridge Jewelry, all limited editions.”
George didn’t really get it, but was deeply impressed.
“Lastly, the Thunder Division Armory.”
“We’re launching three products at present,” Tao Tao explained.
“First, the Leigong Chisel (Portable)—it can summon heavenly lightning to strike people. Its power equals a medium energy cannon, but it’s only palm-sized, easy to carry, and reusable.”
“Second is the Wind God Pocket, which unleashes violent winds—perfect for escaping dangerous areas quickly, or for large-scale area control.”
“Last is the Heavenly Soldier Standard Spear (Demon-breaking Edition), specially made for combating all types of monsters and bizarre beings, and able to break most defensive divine skills of the same level.”
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