Above Destiny

Chapter 662 Let's get this going!

The student may not surpass the teacher, but Ji Jue was unaware of this.

Since the teacher had assigned him work, he obediently began working, going to the workshop every day to clock in and out.

All I can say is... he wasn't this diligent when he was an apprentice.

Before, I was either out having fun or on my way to have fun every day. It seems that I rarely spent time actually sitting in the teacher's workshop to take classes.

Taking advantage of the rare opportunity, Ji Jue made the most of the break during the optimization process to chat with his teacher and sort out his questions and thoughts.

Most of the time, when the question remains unanswered, Ye Xian is too lazy to rack his brains and simply points out a direction, letting him figure it out on his own.

Domesticated animals are like free-range animals.

Unfortunately, that bastard Ji Jue loves this kind of thing the most. Every now and then, during the period of unbridled growth, he can find some other strange things to do based on the direction Ye Xian gave him.

The more he thought about it, the more problems arose, and he ended up making a bunch of weird things within the framework of the Enneagram and the refinement of spiritual matter. In the end, for the sake of his blood pressure, Ye Xian became too lazy to understand it anymore.

And so, he went to work every day, ate scraps, and did research, finally starting to resemble a reclusive craftsman, always busy with his own affairs.

Even with a top talent like Ye Xian above him and an all-around assistant like Isis by his side, he still couldn't manage everything.

Having too many projects on hand is also a hassle.

The study of the Nine Types continues, the completion and revision of the Three-Phase Alchemy will continue to draw on the strengths of others, and the modernization and revision of fluid alchemy will also continue to proceed step by step. In the meantime, some small-scale research that the association does not allow is also being carried out.

The expansion of workshops, the funding from New Spring, the development of coastal industries, the promotion of new coastal technology products, and the upgrading and recruitment of the Punabantu Blessing Park.

When people get busy, there's work to be done everywhere.

So much so that they had completely forgotten about the whole Nirvana thing.

Anyway, Nirvana is nothing to worry about. As long as that old dog Tianlu doesn't appear in front of me again, I'll just pretend he's dead, like a cat!

When I went to Nirvana's old lair before, I just met with him, gave him a certificate, and then went back.

That's all they said.

To be honest... it's already like this, what else is there to say?

Should we call each other brothers?

When Ji Jue saw the old dog's face, he knew that he was probably stuck with Nirvana and the Mohists for the rest of his life, and nothing he said would make a difference.

There's no need for the registration and joining process.

In the entire Nirvana Sect, there really aren't many people with more impeccable revolutionary credentials than Ji Jue...

No wonder Qi Tan Lao Deng looked so calm; after drinking that last bit of wine, the matter of getting Ji Jue to join the group would be much more promising.

A person carrying the embers of non-aggression, with a bunch of shady stuff in hand, who spends all day thinking about blowing up cesspools, blowing up the Federation and then the Empire, blowing up wherever he goes, if you say you're not a Mohist, then who is?
If you're not Nirvana, then who the hell is?

As for the shady business and shady work within the organization, Tianlu doesn't need to assign any to Ji Jue; Ji Jue will find work to do himself.

If we were to set KPIs, Ji Jue would probably already be the top salesperson.

After all, even if everyone takes on Nirvana part-time, they still need to eat, sleep, and live their lives. They generally won't go out of their way to cause trouble. There really aren't many talented people like Ji Jue who jump into any pitfall and are willing to die wherever they want.

The biggest benefit was the sharing of intelligence. Basically, when Ji Jue went to find Qi Tan Lao Deng again with a shameless face, almost all the information in Nirvana was open to Ji Jue.

If any large-scale changes occur in the future that involve the vortex, or if the sowers take any action, Ji Jue will not be completely blind to them.

besides……

Just wait and see.

and so on.

Ji Jue has no shortage of patience.

Another day passed quickly. Ji Jue rubbed his face, looked at the power armor in front of him, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Several days of optimization work had been in vain.

In an effort to improve stability at maximum speeds, Ji Jue racked his brains to modify the pressurization and exhaust of the two secondary engines. While the result was improved stability, the cost increased, and the technology became too complex. In fact, the increased complexity led to a decrease in stability... making the modifications completely pointless.

In this kind of work where one move affects the whole situation, everything is interconnected, and a massive amount of interaction creates a tangled mess where everyone is intertwined.

Addition and subtraction are unlikely to produce immediate results. Even if they can produce results, they are difficult to achieve due to the barriers of cost-effectiveness and numerous technical patents.

What he can really do is to gradually identify the shortcomings that need to be addressed through extreme testing, fix what can be fixed, and reduce the difficulty of subsequent maintenance if necessary.

Treat the head if it hurts, treat the foot if it hurts.

While we're at it, we're also taking extra lessons...

He never dreamed that after finishing his craftsmanship course, he would need to come back to study mechanical engineering. Once he finished this work, he might even be able to earn enough to take a Level 1 certificate exam in transmission engineering...

"This damn life, it just never ends."

Ji Jue floated out of the workshop like a ghost, took a few steps, and then collapsed onto the sofa in an indescribable shape, drooling with exhaustion.

Ignoring the angry glare from the person next to him, he casually picked up the potato chips next to him.

Eat up all the flavor of your beef brisket!
Then, I grabbed the remote, opened a short video app, and started watching videos of wilderness construction, pointing and commenting—this one won't do, it's all staged, this bricklayer's skills are so-so, he can't even smooth out the white paint, this one's alright, just average...

"You better shut the hell up!"

Ye Chun rolled her eyes, snatched the remote, and changed the video to celebrity gossip and drama. Then, the barking of a dog continued from the side: "This face is plastic surgery, this one is too, um, and this one... This one says he's eighteen, but judging from his bone structure, he's at least forty... What does yours taste like? Give me a bite!"

Ye Chun couldn't take it anymore. Clutching her shrimp crackers, she turned around and glared at him angrily: "No way, you bastard, why are you still here?!"

"what?"

Ji Jue was momentarily bewildered, and subconsciously patted his chest: "Senior, is there anything you want to say to me and my two Medals of Honor?"

"You bastard, that's enough!"

Ye Chun flew into a rage and snatched the bag of potato chips from his hand that he had just opened. "Let me tell you, thirty years on the surface of the river, thirty years at the bottom, don't underestimate a poor young girl!"

"Ah!"

Ji Jue sneered and opened another package: "Fast forward to The Grave Robber's Tears."

"How dare you! You lowly illegitimate son, you dare not argue with your senior, who is born of the main wife! And you are even more forbidden from taking snacks from her!" Ye Chun glared and pointed at him: "Ji Jue, I am the head of the family!"

"Ye Chun, you'll regret this!"

Ji Jue snatched the remote control, changed the channel, and then had it snatched away again.

After much back and forth, they finally switched to the cute pet channel.

Now both of them are finally satisfied.

Unfortunately, I only ate half of the snacks and was even hungrier.

Ji Jue suggested, "How about we get some?"

"Get some!"

Ye Chun's eyes lit up: "I want crayfish, a pound each of garlic and thirteen-spice flavors, and some duck necks... This place won't do, the ratings are inflated, it's all chili extract, order this." "This place looks so-so, is it okay?"

"Just order! You know this amazing shop of mine, right? And some chicken feet too, plus a bowl of noodles..."

"No way, you've already ordered so much, why are you ordering more? Are you a pig?"

"If you think it's too much, don't eat it!"

"Eat, eat, eat! I'm a pig, and I love to eat!"

In short, I ate like crazy.

After finishing their meal, they continued watching TV, but the more they watched, the more empty their hands felt, as if something sweet and icy was missing... In the silence, the two couldn't help but exchange a glance, trying their best to appear serious and composed.

"Get something?"

"Get some!"

So, let's boast about Qingbuliang (a sweet dessert soup), coconut jelly, coconut milk ice, mango rice noodle rolls, and so on.

After showing off, he burped and then continued to grab the remote control, angrily criticizing the other person's taste, like a dog and a salted fish biting each other.

After seeing the yawn, the two pregnant women, burping, crawled off to wash up and go to bed.

The next day, after finishing his work, Ji Jue once again climbed onto the sofa, barely breathing... and then noticed the gaze directed at him from the side.

"Get something?"

"Do it!"

……

Day three.

"Get something?"

"Do it!"

On the fourth day, without Ye Chun needing to remind him, Ji Jue rolled up his sleeves:
"Do it!"

On the fifth day, in silence, the food delivery app was already open...

And then, there was no sixth day.

After Ye Xian finished redesigning the initial prototype, he discovered that the amount of waste in his home was off the charts, with takeout boxes scattered all over the floor!

Two phones on the sofa were scrolling through short videos, a reality show was playing on the TV, and an AI-powered dress-up cat was on the tablet, making the person laugh so hard they squirm like a maggot...

It wasn't until Ji Jue accidentally turned around and saw Ye Xian's expressionless face that he realized what was happening.

I've been watching from the side for who knows how long.

He stood there, stunned, and reached out to nudge Ye Chun, who was still wriggling around beside him. Ye Chun was still grinning foolishly: "Ji Jue, look at this! I sent it to you, hahaha..."

Ye Xian's eyes lifted slightly.

Ji Jue's eyes began to twitch wildly, and he said, "Stop looking, senior. I'm a decent person, I never look at these things."

"No, you bastard, what do you mean? I've read all the messages you sent me, and you won't even look at the one I send you?" Ye Chun roared, "Don't you dare poke me, or I'll shove a shoe sole into your mouth..."

When she turned around, she finally saw Ji Jue's stiff expression and her aunt behind the sofa.

Her aunt looked at her coldly.

“It’s all his fault!”

Without hesitation, Ye Chun pointed at someone and shouted, "Auntie, I was forced!"

Ji Jue was completely dumbfounded. So much crayfish, barbecue, milk tea, herbal soup, hot pot, and hand-pulled mutton—and I ate it all by myself?!
Who was it that just said it wasn't enough and wanted more?

Unfortunately, under Ye Chun's piercing gaze, and considering that he had eaten so much barbecue, crayfish, and sweet soup for so many days without getting anything in return, and had even used up all her discounts and red envelopes, he simply couldn't bring himself to shift the blame.

Unexpectedly, this esteemed craftsman ultimately lost because of his conscience.

Speechless and choked with emotion, she could only wipe away her tears with tiny pearls.

While doing so, I secretly reached out and tapped it.

Deus ex machina.

Ye Chun's phone vibrated, and the loudest voice announced, "Your takeout has been delivered!"

In the dead silence, Ye Chun stood frozen, glaring angrily at Ji Jue.

Ji Jue wiped away his tears, looking completely innocent.

Don't blame me for being despicable; we'll die together!

"..."

Watching these two bicker and shift blame at each other, Ye Xian completely lost his composure and sincerely exclaimed, "You two really have some amazing skills."

Think about yourself. You've always been strong-willed and never bowed your head or admitted defeat. The association slapped you, Yousui slapped you, and Jianyuan and Tianlu Laogou slapped you even more... You were flawless in academia, so why did you end up disgraced in the education field?
Oh, so that's how you two bastards came to be...

Ye Xian hardened his fist.
.
After another lesson on spiritual attack and defense, Ji Jue, with a bruised and swollen face, was kicked out of the workshop by his teacher. Out of sight, out of mind, let him go elsewhere to cause trouble.

Anyway, the optimization work is almost done here. Continuing like this before modifying and upgrading the prototype is just a waste of time.

Even after running two miles carrying the calf, the senior's cries still echoed in my ears, like 3D stereo.

Especially the sorrowful and resentful look in her eyes as she ran away with the bucket—it was so vivid in his mind that Ji Jue was afraid she would put on a red dress and hang herself at his doorstep tonight…

His phone kept ringing and sending over a dozen 60-second voice messages, but he didn't dare answer any of them.

Just by looking at the topics and papers assigned by Ye Xian, Ji Jue knew that the good days of a parasite living off others were over.

Since things have come to this, let's get rid of this mess first!

I'll bring two more papers to see her later...

After transferring via the Doomsday Special Train, Ji Jue pushed open the door and stepped out. The loyal Fubao Industrial Park was about to welcome its Factory Director Ji once again!
Next stop, Punabantu!

boom! ! !
The moment Ji Jue pushed open the door, everything went black.

Amidst billowing smoke, molten lava erupted from the fractured mountain ridge, meandering downwards before finally plunging into the dark sea with a hissing sound.

Beneath the gloomy sky, a scene of hell unfolds.

"Holy crap—"

Ji Jue subconsciously took a step back.

Where did this come from for me?

(End of this chapter)