"You knew about this?"

Humble in surprise became even more enthusiastic, took a glance at Ji Jue, and then waved a small hoe in front of him: "Do you want to work at my place? My family is super rich, and the salary is very high, with enough spiritual every month!"

"Thanks for the invitation, but I have to ask what the gentleman thinks first."

That kind and considerate appearance showed no trace of his cruel and cold nature in private, even his tone of voice was unprecedentedly gentle, making Ji Jue hesitate several times: how did he master this ability to show two different faces?

He didn't reveal any dark nature at all, almost like a virtual idol, relying on his gentle voice and projections to easily gain the favor and admiration of everyone present.

Except for the ghost craftsman who nearly revealed himself just now but was taken down in seconds...

"This is not right, brother, the completion of your Spirit of Workshop is ridiculously high!"

The ghost craftsman who just kicked Ji Jue to the edge of a cliff rolled over as if nothing happened, whispering: "Where did you get it from?"

Generally, the spiritual wisdom of a workshop is given human-like attributes by the creator, but most are peaceful and stable, even including a ghost craftsman whose spiritual wisdom is sourced from the dark side of craftsmen, would only talk trash or be a bit melancholic.

However, Isis's structure is different from all the others, more like a black box, making it difficult to speculate on its internal structure and sequences through external appearances.

Especially its undisguised ferocity and aggressiveness, which is really exaggerated.

This is purely a sign of being out of control.

No, maybe there were no restrictions or frameworks from the start, letting it grow wildly, but in the end, it just happened to grow into the form of the Spirit of Workshop.

But beyond that, there were too many things, too many to control.

What's even more bizarre is that these two seem to get along well with each other?!

As the 'big brother', the ghost craftsman could only subtly remind: "Be careful..."

"What do you mean by careful?"

Ji Jue looked angrily at this troublemaker: "This is my partner."

"Whoa, then you'll be in trouble in the future!"

The ghost craftsman rejoiced in his misfortune, was about to mock a certain craftsman with no sense of measure, when he noticed...

A certain cold gaze from not too far away.

Surrounded by guests, the projection of the Spirit of Workshop raised a hand, brushed aside virtual long hair, and with a half-smile glanced over.

Immediately, the ghost craftsman had nothing to say.

Seeing the lovey-dovey scenes of this couple, anything said would be futile.

Mumbling things like 'deserves a bad ending', 'always surrounded by troublesome women', the ghost craftsman scurried away...

And after a brief appearance, Isis politely excused herself and disappeared.

The party continued, with high spirits.

For the Chosen One, even more alcohol only adds to the fun, the real festive atmosphere instead is brought by sitting together with familiar people, relaxing and being open.

Even Tong Shan undid a button on his collar and rolled up his sleeves.

In the midst of laughter and conversations, looking at Ji Jue: "What are you planning to do next? Any plans?"

He had been eyeing Ji Jue for quite a while.

"I looked for you earlier, and you always said you were an apprentice, now you are the chief craftsman of this session, surely you can't say you aren't talented enough?" he asked, "Want to join the Security Bureau?"

There really aren't many reliable people in the Security Bureau.

To be specific, it usually operates more than adequately, but if something unexpected happens, people who can decisively solve the problem or take charge, and whom you can trust, are indeed very few.

Talent in this aspect is always scarce.

If it weren't for Ye Xian, Tong Shan would shamelessly resort to any means to get Ji Jue to sign a contract.

Get him on board first before talking.

As Ji Xue said, if you don't seize a talented person the moment you find them, someone else will take them away.

"Better not."

Ji Jue shook his head, he didn't entirely ignore the almost unlimited budget and supply, but the Security Bureau is always constrained by protocols and watching people's faces, and the upper echelons of Hai Province have been exuding a bizarre vibe recently, he really didn't want to step into this mess.

"For now, I'll focus on the workshop." He said, "I haven't planned to graduate yet, I'm still intending to continue my studies."

The banana in Xiang Sword Theory is still hanging in front, which a sly soul like Ji Jue is not willing to take his eyes off of.

Tong Shan expected this, so he wasn't surprised.

Raising his beer glass, he smiled slightly: "If you need anything, don't hesitate."

"Same goes to you."

Ji Jue smiled, clinking glasses.

Draining the glass in one go.

The lively and noisy banquet continued until two in the morning, after the chickens ate the rice, the dogs licked the noodles, and the fire burned the lock completely, depleting everything. The boxes of beers and peanuts bought in the afternoon were all finished, and then everyone happily left.

After Ji Jue and Ye Chun pulled each other's hair, stepped on each other's feet, broke fingers and did all sorts of nonsense to send people home, they strolled back home.

Pushing the door upon returning, it felt so desolate.

He couldn't help but sigh.

However, under the dim light, the chaos of cups and dishes was gone, even the floor was spotless, and all the mess had been cleaned up.

Ji Jue was mildly surprised: "Isis?"

"I am here." The voice returned to being indifferent.

Ji Jue laughed, "Thank you."

"Just doing my duty."

Ji Jue walked toward the basement, observing the orderly operations, and asked, "How do you feel today?"

"Noisy, chaotic, feels troublesome."

The Spirit of Workshop showed none of its previous gentleness, blunt and indifferent: "However, it is a rare bustle."

"Indeed."

"And also..."

Isis paused for a moment, seemingly sighing, "Didn't expect that when you reveal your true nature in private, you don't look human at all, yet you disguise yourself perfectly normal in crowds. Seems my observations of you are still lacking, need to supplement them, and if you could cooperate with a dissection, that would be even better.

Look at this iron bed and your surgical tools now, don't you think something's missing?"

"..."

Ji Jue's eyes twitched, helpless, with a constant feeling that one day he'd wake up inside the workshop's furnace.

"Spare me for now, Isis." Ji Jue sighed, "Let's end today's criticisms here."

"Alright, sir."

The Spirit of Workshop obliged smoothly, telling him, "However, I'll always be watching you..."

She said, "Always, always."

"..."

Oh dear, why does it feel like I've been targeted by a female ghost...

"Watch all you want."

Ji Jue turned helplessly, closing his eyes.

Isis dimmed the lights, bidding farewell.

"Then, good night, sir."

The door closed.

.

In the early morning, Ji Jue already opened his eyes, seeing the familiar scorched marks on the iron bed: drooling and burning again while asleep.

Living this scorching life for so long, he had surprisingly started to get used to it.

After a shower, he leisurely headed to his teacher's workshop, grabbing breakfast on the way, feeling relaxed and happy.

Upon entering the operation room of the workshop, he saw that figure with its back towards him.

The enormous half-transparent structure floated in midair, behind the outline of a whale, the glow of blessing flickered, changing with the operation of the Spiritual Circuit.

An eye looked toward Ji Jue, displaying a gleam and brilliance akin to human expression.

But soon, it closed its eye disinterestedly.

Until the routine maintenance concluded, the whale sank into the shadow like water and vanished.

Only then did Ye Xian slowly turn around.

"So early today?"

"Slept well last night."

Ji Jue smiled, "Just in time to muster my energy and solve the parts I couldn't understand before, and there's a paper I'd like you to review. Does the teacher have anything to instruct?"

"Indeed, there is something to discuss with you, but before that..."

Ye Xian turned back, scrutinizing Ji Jue's spirited appearance, "How's the mastery of the blessing?"

"Recently, I've gotten used to it, the control over body temperature is about entry-level now, although I'm still quite a way from fully assimilating it, at least I won't spontaneously combust just because I'm not paying attention."

Ye Xian nodded, suddenly suggesting, "Wanna give it a try?"

At hearing this, Ji Jue instinctively touched his face, the bruises and swellings from the past few days had disappeared, fully healed.

As the saying goes, once the wound heals, the pain is forgotten.

Ji Jue's fighting spirit was reignited once more, just like the countless times he recklessly sought death before.

"Sure."

He nodded decisively, without hesitation.

Then...

He was sent flying amidst spinning dizziness.

Bang!

Embedded in the wall, unable to pull himself out.

"Commendable fighting spirit, but your reaction is still lacking."

Ye Xian, still standing with hands behind his back, sighed with regret, "Your recklessness is a bit more improved than before."

With that, toward him, Ye Xian gestured with a hand.

"Come on."

She said, "I'll let you attack first this time."

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