nucmednet Chapter 55 Taking office
Chapter 55 Taking office
When Ding Yi returned home, he first checked the small mechanisms he had set up before leaving, and found that they had not been triggered. Then he went directly to the inner room to prepare to recite the "Bai's Bone Forging Method" that he had just read.
In the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Ding Yi wrote down the general steps and methods of the "Bai Family Bone Forging Method" on a piece of white paper, while he chose to gloss over the details.
Immediately afterwards, Ding Yi wrote the words "efficient bone forging" and "fit" on the back of the white paper, then placed the paper in front of him and stared at it expectantly.
[Currently, the required lifespan for enhancement is 2 years and 27 days. Enhance now?]
Looking at the words in front of him, Ding Yi hesitated for a moment before choosing "yes".
[White Ape Bone Refinement]
[Derived from the Bai Family Martial Arts School, the Bai Family Bone Refining Method uses a white ape as a guide, observing its walking, sitting, lying down, leaping, and flying to obtain a bone refining technique.]
"Goodness, it really is related to white apes again. Will this training turn him into a gorilla in the end?"
Ding Yi looked at the book in his hand, then turned to the first page, only to find that this time the book did not contain any visualization diagrams, but rather extremely detailed descriptions of the bone-forging sequence.
The human body has 206 bones, and the White Ape Bone Refining Method emphasizes working from the bottom up, gradually and meticulously.
The book also states that because the human skull is the most important part, consisting of 29 bones that protect the brain tissue, one can only attempt to use the Qi and Blood Hammer to forge the skull after becoming fully familiar with the bone-forging process.
"This is much more detailed than the description of Bai's Bone Forging Method."
Ding Yi stroked his chin and looked at it for a while, and then he had a general idea in mind. He then prepared to try out the feeling of bone forging.
He first went to the stove that was already boiling, opened the medicine packet that had been enhanced the night before, and poured the powder inside into the teapot on the stove.
The bluish-gray powder dissolved instantly in water, turning the clear well water a dark brown color and emitting a pungent medicinal smell.
“This thing…”
Ding Yi looked at the medicine in front of him and felt a little disgusted, but there was nothing he could do. If he couldn't even overcome this level of difficulty, how could he become stronger?
Thinking of this, Ding Yi wrapped the handle of the pot with a thick cloth, picked up the pot, and poured the medicine into the prepared bowl.
Then, Ding Yi fanned the bowl for a few minutes, felt the temperature was about right, picked up the bowl, and drank the medicine in one gulp.
Feeling the scalding medicine rush down his throat into his stomach, Ding Yi quickly put down the bowl in his hand, took a few steps back, and assumed the starting stance of the "White Ape Turning Python Fist".
Just a few breaths later, Ding Yi felt a strange heat surge in his stomach.
"coming!"
Ding Yi's eyes narrowed, and he immediately twisted his hips and threw a punch, letting out a soft shout. His muscles rippled rhythmically like waves.
Under the powerful external force of skin compression, the surging blood and qi in Ding Yi's meridians were wrapped by the ape-python energy and continuously pressed towards the right leg bone in Ding Yi's body. At the same time, the hot flow in his stomach followed the blood and qi and was also pressed towards that bone.
The next moment, an intense pain rushed to Ding Yi's brain. He could feel his bones being pricked by needles, and his body trembled involuntarily, instantly losing all strength.
"Damn, that hurts so much."
With just one movement, cold sweat broke out on Ding Yi's forehead, and he cursed under his breath.
It has to be said that this was the first time Ding Yi had experienced the feeling of forging bones and blood, which was different from the pain of the Skin Polishing Realm.
The skin-smoothing experience felt like being bitten by ants all over the body, with a painful yet itchy sensation on the skin. The bone-forging experience, on the other hand, was a real, bone-chilling pain, like gout.
"No, if this continues, the medicine's effects will wear off quickly."
Ding Yi wiped the sweat from his forehead and then resumed his boxing stance. This time, Ding Yi mobilized the Evergreen True Qi within his body, hoping it would have the same pain-relieving effect as when he was getting his skin rubbed.
With Ding Yi's control, the Evergreen True Qi, along with the hot current surging from his stomach, rushed towards his leg bones along with his blood and qi, and began to surge again.
This time, Ding Yi clearly felt the pain drop sharply, less than one-tenth of what it was before, and completely within a tolerable range. He was overjoyed and immediately focused his mind, beginning the second blood and qi surge.
After thirty-six repetitions, Ding Yi noticed that the heat in his stomach had disappeared, indicating that the medicine's effects had worn off. However, Ding Yi did not stop immediately but continued to try to rely solely on his qi and blood to impact his leg bones. But the effect was greatly reduced, and the feeling was completely different from before.
"This enhanced medicinal soup is really potent. I wonder how effective the Qi and Blood Pill will be after the enhancement. It should be even stronger."
Ding Yi stood up, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and thought to himself.
Once his leg bones are fully forged, Ding Yi will be able to learn a light-body skill, and once his arm bones are fully forged, the power of his White Ape Fist will double.
But when Ding Yi calculated his lifespan, he suddenly felt uncertain again.
Seventy years of lifespan may seem like a lot, but after supporting the cultivation of the Bone Forging Realm, there may be very little left, not to mention that there are even more profound martial arts realms to come, and the lifespan spent on those will definitely be astronomical.
"No, we cannot slack off, and we must not be complacent because of temporary gains."
Ding Yi sighed inwardly, but since he had already drunk the medicinal soup once tonight, drinking another bowl would only harm his health. So he went to the well in the courtyard, drew a bucket of cold water, and then quickly wiped himself down before going to sleep.
The next day at daybreak, Ding Yi put on the uniform he had received from the patrol office the day before and prepared to report to the patrol office's post.
It must be said that the older sister who took Ding Yi's measurements yesterday was indeed quite skilled. This set of flying cloud clothes fit him perfectly, and even gave off a cool feeling, which made Ding Yi, who was used to wearing tattered hemp clothes, feel quite good.
"Today is my first day at work, and I don't know if I'll be assigned a good job."
Ding Yi checked the sword again, then looked around the house and, finding nothing missing, pushed open the door and left the house.
As Ding Yi walked down the street, he suddenly realized the importance of identity.
He used to be invisible when he walked on the street, but now people on the street keep greeting him.
"Good day, officer!"
Good morning, officer!
Ding Yi ignored them and walked straight ahead without looking to the side, but the more he did so, the more praise poured out from the side.
"The policeman is so impressive!"
"This young policeman looks unfamiliar; I've never seen him before."
"If my daughter could become this man's concubine, it would be a blessing beyond measure!"
"You old hag, look at how you're drooling! You probably want to warm the cop's bed, don't you?!"
Ding Yi had been listening the whole way, and by the end, he felt like his ears were getting calluses. Fortunately, he had now arrived near the patrol station, and there were far fewer pedestrians on the streets, so he finally felt a little more at peace.
At this moment, several officials dressed in flying cloud robes were already standing at the gate waiting for the signal clapper to be passed on, and Ding Yi's arrival also attracted their attention.
"Heh, a newcomer, and quite young at that!"
Someone looked at Ding Yi's flying cloud robe and exclaimed in surprise.
"It seems that the big thing the boss told us yesterday was this. Interesting. It's not easy to become a martial artist these days. I wonder what his background is."
Ding Yi walked over, and the officials there immediately greeted him.
"Young man, are you new here? We'll be family from now on, don't be nervous."
Someone burst into laughter and looked at Ding Yi, saying...
"Brothers, I only reported yesterday."
Ding Yi responded with a smile.
"No problem, no problem. After I finish my shift, I'll take you to a brothel to listen to some songs and broaden your horizons."
The other person also said with a smile.
Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, the gate of the outpost slowly opened inward, and at the same time, the sound of a clapper was heard in the courtyard.
"Time to roll call! Get in there!"
With a loud shout, everyone rushed into the courtyard.
Ding Yi, who was at the very back, followed the others into the courtyard. After hanging his waist tag on the vertical sign at the front of the courtyard, he followed the others through the courtyard and into the back room.
Inside the room, a man dressed in a white robe with flying clouds stood with his hands behind his back in front of the room, with a young woman in a light green gauze dress beside him.
The group of people, who had arrived in high spirits, immediately tensed up when they saw the woman next to the man, and their smiles vanished instantly.