The Rich Cultivator
Chapter 203. Playing with Spare parts or Maidens Hearts

Chapter 203: 203. Playing with Spare parts or Maidens Hearts

Lily woke up early and stretched lazily, her eyes still half-closed as she made her way to the bathroom. After a quick bath, she got dressed and left her room, making her way towards a small, lonely cave just outside their inn. This was where Tyler had set up his latest ’workshop.’ She sighed at the thought, already imagining the mess she’d find.

When she reached the cave, she noticed a small number pad next to the door. She punched in the code Tyler had given her. The door clicked open, and immediately, a cloud of black smoke billowed out to greet her.

*cough*

"What did you explode this time?" Lily asked as she stepped inside, coughing a little and waving the smoke from her face.

Tyler, who stood in the middle of the cave with his face covered in soot, turned around with a wide grin. His goggles were perched on his head, and his hands were covered in grease. The cave floor was littered with disassembled parts from a refrigerator and an air conditioner.

"Oh, hey! I dismantled it and reassembled it!" Tyler said proudly, gesturing to a refrigerator that he had somehow fused with air conditioner parts.

Lily took a cautious step back, narrowing her eyes. "I’m not standing anywhere near that thing when you turn it on."

Tyler gave her a hurt look. "You should trust me, girl."

Lily raised an eyebrow. "I’d rather trust a turtle in a rabbit race," she retorted, eyeing the strange contraption in front of her. "And are those extra parts from the air conditioner on the floor? You didn’t fix it properly, did you?"

Tyler waved a hand dismissively. "Ah, don’t worry, those are just... extras. I added some air conditioner parts to make the fridge work even better!"

Lily didn’t seem convinced. "Tyler, that’s not how this stuff works."

He ignored her and beamed confidently as he grabbed a remote. "Just watch. This baby’s gonna work like a charm."

As he pressed the button, Lily slowly edged to the other side of the room, pulling out a shield charm and activating it. Tyler noticed her movement and his eye twitched in mild annoyance.

Seconds passed. The machine began to hum, and for a moment, it seemed like it might actually work. Then, there was a sudden sound.

*Vroom* *Vroom*

"Is that a car engine?" Lily asked, her eyes narrowing.

Before Tyler could respond, the familiar sound of circuits frying filled the air. Boom, boom. The refrigerator sputtered, overheated, and promptly exploded in a puff of black smoke, scattering debris across the cave.

Boom!

The force of the explosion knocked a few pieces of metal off the shelves, leaving the cave filled with thick, acrid smoke. Tyler coughed and waved his hands in front of his face, his pride now reduced to a pile of burnt components on the floor.

Lily peeked out from behind her shield, already shaking her head. "I told you," she said flatly.

Tyler coughed again, rubbing the back of his neck. "Well... maybe I overestimated how compatible the systems were..."

Lily crossed her arms, a slight smirk forming on her face. "Overestimated? You blew up a washing machine yesterday! How many more things are you going to destroy before you learn?"

Tyler gave her a sheepish grin, adjusting his soot-covered goggles. "Okay, okay, I might’ve gotten a little carried away. I just can’t stop my impulse."

"Yeah Mr. Tyler, Either you play with Maidens Hearts or Machine Parts." Lily teased, kicking a piece of the charred refrigerator across the floor.

"I asked about the Elite Academy of Magic and Science. It’s in another city. We have to get there in a week if we want to attend the entrance exam," Lily said, cutting straight to the point.

"Oh, right. I completely forgot... What’s the fastest way to reach it?" Tyler asked, stretching a little as he remembered their plans.

"By car, train, or flying boat. But there’s also a Teleportation Array, though it’s pretty expensive," Lily explained.

"Teleportation Array, then," Tyler replied without hesitation.

"What’s the name of the city?" he asked.

"It’s called Dusk City," Lily answered, before adding with a frown, "But there’s a catch. The Elite Academy of Magic and Science has a reputation for being the worst among all the academies."

Tyler chuckled, leaning back against the wall. "I know. That’s probably why they’re so desperate to get us to join. But the Head of Department and that Hawk girl promised me their unique Teleportation Array that no one else has. I’ll check it out and see if it’s worth it before deciding."

Lily shrugged. "Well, I don’t really care. I’ll just follow you, whatever you choose."

Tyler raised an eyebrow, smirking as he leaned closer. "Huh... You’re talking like you’re my little lover."

Lily took a step forward, closing the gap between them. She gently touched his face, wiping the black soot from his cheek with a slow, deliberate motion. Her eyes met his, and she spoke softly. "Maybe I am..."

For once, Tyler was the one caught off guard. His usual teasing expression faltered as Lily’s words sank in. She nodded in satisfaction, clearly pleased with his reaction, and turned to leave.

"Oh, and one more thing... Don’t blow up anything else before we go. We’re leaving tomorrow," she said over her shoulder, disappearing out the door.

Tyler stood there for a moment, still processing the sudden turn of events. He rubbed the spot on his face where she’d touched him, a grin slowly creeping back onto his face.

He crouched down and began picking up the scattered parts of the refrigerator, inspecting each piece to see if anything was salvageable.

His mind, however, kept wandering back to the conversation they’d just had about the Elite Academy of Magic and Science.

Dusk City.

The Academy had a reputation for being the worst, but Tyler wasn’t the kind to be swayed by rumors. In his experience, there was always more to a story than what people on the outside knew

"Hawk did mentioned that their academy used to be on the Top once..." Tyler murmured.

As Tyler was preparing to join the academy, unaware of the forces that were converging around him, far to the north, a group of powerful Immortal Practitioners kneeled before a towering stone throne. Each of them, individuals nearing the final step toward true immortality, radiated an immense aura that could shake the heavens. Yet here they were, humbled before the figure sitting calmly on the throne.

The man seated on the stone throne was Immortal Feng, a once-proud figure now consumed with bitterness. His sharp features were hard, and his eyes glowed with an intensity that could burn through stone. In his hand, he clutched an aged, crumpled picture of a man in his middle-aged form. It was none other than Tyler White-the one responsible for Feng’s current state of humiliation.

"Immortal Feng," one of the practitioners said cautiously, his voice trembling as he addressed his superior. "We have searched the northern regions for more than five years, but there has been no trace of him. Perhaps... perhaps he’s in the southern territories."

Feng’s hand clenched around the picture, the force of his grip causing the brittle edges to crackle. His hatred for Tyler had festered like an open wound, growing deeper with every year that passed. The thought of Tyler roaming freely, flourishing with his unnatural luck, only fueled his anger.

"Find him," Feng commanded, his voice eerily calm, though the deadly intent was unmistakable. "I want to stomp him beneath my feet before I kill him."

The room felt as though it dropped several degrees in temperature. The Immortal Practitioners, all hardened warriors who had faced countless battles, shuddered at Feng’s words. Without another word, they quickly vanished, each using their profound abilities to search for Tyler.

After they were gone, Feng turned his gaze toward the far north, his eyes narrowing as he contemplated what lay ahead. The air around him grew still as if the entire world was holding its breath.

"Eternity," he muttered, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "After I deal with this devil spawn, I’ll claim that power for myself."

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