Chapter 10, The Difficult Path of the Skeleton Restorer

Your task this time is to thoroughly understand this skull dog, and then use the discarded bones over there to create a suitable hind leg for it. Pay close attention to my disassembly process; the demonstration will only be given once

This ... ... is `slow motion'? '' He Ruo Zhi was stunned

A flicker of ghostly fire flashed in his eyes as he mimicked He Ruozhi's gentle movements, reassembling the scattered bones on the ground

Completed

Half a minute had passed when Lao Di was about to speak up to inquire, when He Ruozhi suddenly let out a soft exclamation and swiftly moved both hands.

This modified bone snake, which Old Di had only disassembled once, he was surprisingly able to reassemble it perfectly based on his own experience, without any discrepancies. This clearly demonstrates that he is indeed a deserving master craftsman

He Ruo Zhi nodded slightly, his eyes wide open as he watched Lao Di's technique

He did not understand why this young man summoned himself at this moment. According to common practice, an apprentice who has never been exposed to bone repair techniques would typically take about three years to complete a bone snake restoration. Even Old Di himself, due to his experience in blacksmithing, took a full year to finish his first piece.

It is perfect!

Old Di repeated in a daze, suddenly bursting into laughter: "I understand now, I finally understand, every bone has its own soul, this is the greatest secret of bone repair techniques, I understand!"

If one can master this method, then upon returning to the human world, one can become an exceptional mechanical repair technician

The invisible and intangible gentle breeze brushes past every leaf on the branches without notice

Now you try to take it apart and then reassemble it. Old Di wants to see how He Ruozhi managed to do it.

"So impressive!" He Ruo Zhi couldn't help but exclaim.

In this canyon, there is nothing to do, and mechanical maintenance happens to be something that I enjoy. He Ruo Zhi immersed all his thoughts into the small bone snake, spending his days assembling the bone snake while absorbing some resentment, neglecting even his sleep.

Start !

Now Old Di sees more clearly that many of the bone fragments are quite different from before; some have been polished and modified, while others have been replaced by more suitable components

Old Di exclaimed in astonishment: "Where did you learn all these methods?"

He began with the simple spine and tail, dividing the entire skeletal snake into more than ten parts, each part consisting of five or six small bones

This time, however, the passage of time was much slower than before. Old Di quietly contemplated the temperature and sensations between the bones, completely releasing the fire of his soul, allowing the bones to naturally come together.

He Ruo Zhi nodded in satisfaction and began the arduous assembly process

Old Di was completely rendered speechless

For someone like He Ruozhi, who has an introverted personality, lifeless skeletons and machinery are far more appealing than the deceitful realities of the world.

Old Di continued to inquire: "Why are your movements so... so gentle"

Oh? "Old Di said, "Don't be discouraged, young man. The first time is always particularly difficult. How about I demonstrate it for you once more?"

Therefore, He Ruozhi did not rest for a moment, but furrowed his brows and stared intently at the bone serpent

Old Di crouched down, put on leather gloves with both hands, and said slowly: "Watch carefully, I will first demonstrate the entire set of movements in slow motion, and then I will complete it with quick techniques."

A skeletal dog missing a leg appeared before Old Di

Fortunately, He Ruozhi has plenty of time

Oh

His movements were not as skilled and swift as Old Di's, but his posture was exceptionally gentle and delicate, as if what he was handling was not cold, hard bones, but the warm skin of a lover

He Ruo Zhi shook his head cautiously and said, "Well, the situation is as follows: I truly cannot repair the bone snake with seventy-five bones, as I believe these bones are insufficient to support the bone snake's movement in the most efficient manner. Therefore, I polished some of the bones, discarded others, and then found some suitable bones on the battlefield to modify. In total, I used one hundred twenty-seven bones to complete the final assembly"

He remained motionless, watching for three days and three nights, without even standing up once in between

In less than three minutes, the bone serpent was disassembled into individual bone fragments.

He Ruo Zhi smiled apologetically and said, "These are just some methods taught in school. I usually do not pay much attention in class, and what I have learned is merely superficial. It is only now that I realize the joy within them"

Old Di's hands seemed to transform into a mass of gray mist, making it impossible to discern the exact positions of his ten fingers. After a few clear and crisp sounds of cracking bones, the entire skeletal serpent reappeared

Old Di, Old Di—" He Ruo Zhi began to summon the old skeleton with a hint of embarrassment

What if Zhi He suddenly reached out and scattered all the bones into a heap, and then slowly returned them to their original positions

Later, Lao Di practiced five more times, until finally He Ruozhi was barely able to see Lao Di's movements clearly

If He Ruozhi saw the old skeleton silent and sullen, he would have thought that Old Di was very disappointed in him. He said with great embarrassment: "I am sorry, Old Di, I have never been very smart since I was young, and I have been unable to complete such a simple task after two months. I have truly let down your expectations..."

Old Di was completely stunned, his entire body trembling in disbelief as he took over He Ruozhi's work

The complete bone serpent, in his eyes, has gradually disintegrated, disintegrated... into individual bones.

This is much more practical than learning any skeletal martial arts!

Not a single mistake at all

He Ruo Zhi carefully picked up the bone snake, only to find that it was incredibly fragile; with just a slight touch, the bones seemed to fall apart and dropped to the ground

What!

He Ruo Zhi lowered his head and said: "I am sorry, Old Di, I am unable to complete the Bone Serpent using your method"

The originally two-toothed mouth has been transformed into a sinister triangular shape, with a total of eight gleaming sharp teeth in the mouth, as sharp as saw teeth

Come on, let's start with the simplest undead creature, the skull snake. It is composed of a total of seventy-five bones

It should be like this... This bone serves to connect the upper and lower body... However, if there is further friction here, it should increase the friction of the body and enhance the speed of crawling...

The old skeleton took a deep breath, and the pale yellow ghostly flame in its eyes suddenly shrank to a small point, then exploded violently.

In the field of mechanical maintenance, no matter how rich the theoretical knowledge of a scholar may be, it cannot compare to that of a skilled master with practical experience. Such seasoned veterans, with their wealth of hands-on experience, are undoubtedly role models for younger practitioners like He Ruozhi to learn from

If Lao Di's movements can be described as a dazzling tempest, then He Ruozhi's actions can only be likened to a gentle breeze

He Ruo Zhi was unaware that while he was engrossed in assembling the skeleton, the bone dragon Jielate had awakened twice before.

It sounds very simple, but when it comes to execution, it is not so easy. Unlike machinery, which can be assembled using methods such as rivets or welding, bones are interconnected solely through structural bending. A slight misstep can lead to a complete collapse.

What if a fire ignited in He Ruo's heart

Old Di's hands began to operate at high speed once again

"Oh no!" He Ruo Zhi looked despondently at the scattered bones.

Could you please slow down a bit more, let's use ultra ultra ultra ultra ultra slow motion, I beg you, old Di

Is it really this difficult

According to Old Di, this is already the slowest limit he can achieve; no matter how much he tries to control his consciousness, his body cannot slow down any further

Thus, He Ruozhi once again entered the strange world of skeletal transformation

That bone snake has finally been completed

First, assemble the small bones into simple components, and then connect these components to form a complete skeleton

Old Di nodded sincerely

This bone snake appears elongated and fierce, and compared to when Old Di first took it out, it now exhibits a more streamlined and lightweight form. Numerous auxiliary skeletal structures have been added at the joints, enhancing the efficiency of its movements and providing better protection for the body

He Ruo Zhi touched the back of his head and said, "I don't know either, I just feel that... every bone has its own soul, and only by using gentle methods to bring them together can these bones willingly exert all their strength"

The size, color, hardness, and position of the seventy-five bones have been firmly imprinted in He Ruozhi's mind

Does every bone have its own soul

The irritable bone dragon did not become angry; it looked at He Ruozhi, who was diligently studying, let out a muffled grunt from its nostrils, boredly flapped its wings, and then lowered its head to fall asleep

This skeletal serpent had its soul taken away in an instant by light magic, while its body remained intact, making it very suitable as a teaching material. Your task is to disassemble all of its bones, examine each piece carefully along with the accompanying illustrations, and then reassemble them back together.

Old Di's lightning-fast and skillful movements still echoed in his mind, instilling in him an indescribable sense of admiration

Old Di smiled slightly: "Since the Bone Serpent course has been completed, let us now move on to something a bit more complex, Bone Hound, come forth!"

What foolish humans, truly...! ... Diligent humans indeed

Old Di is indeed an expert, and he can naturally discern the intricacies involved. He was almost unable to contain his astonishment and was about to exclaim.

Old Di forced a smile, as he truly did not know what to say. He sighed and dejectedly withdrew his soul power

Old Di brought He Ruozhi to the edge of the battlefield, where a skeletal serpent lay motionless and rigid on the battlefield

He Ruo Zhi has encountered many highly skilled mechanics throughout his life, who are capable of operating large electronic instruments, but when it comes to hand speed, no one can surpass Old Di

After Lao Di left, He Ruozhi began to ponder slowly while looking at the scattered bone snakes on the ground

Old Di sent a strand of soul power into the body of the bone snake, which immediately began to shine brightly, swiftly crawling across the sandy ground, its sounds significantly muted, making it well-suited for stealthy assassinations

As soon as it reached the stage of practical operation, He Ruozhi became excited

Two months have quickly passed, and He Ruozhi's hands are already covered with calluses, to the point where his fingerprints are barely discernible. The skin on his hands has been worn away countless times, and it is uncertain how many times it has grown back.

He stared at the rigid bone serpent, his hands seemingly frozen in mid-air, even his breathing had become significantly weaker, resembling a lifeless corpse

He Ruo Zhi, blushing, took out the final work

The bone snake has appeared again

Old Di crawled out of the ground, bending over, and asked with a smile: "Young man, what is the matter? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

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