NOVEL WEB Chapter 117: Human Alchemy
Two arms, from the shoulder down to the fingertips; two legs, from the thigh to the toes, complete with flesh, bones, and skin, nurtured by the life force from "Life Gold: Stage I" and the external "Blue Silver Grass" vitality. These limbs retained their vibrant liveliness.
They looked as if they had just been severed from a living person!
If anyone else were present at this moment, those of weaker disposition would flee immediately, considering Ling Yi a deranged madman. Even those of greater strength would act at once, aiming to capture this psychologically twisted deviant.
What kind of normal person would create a metal box resembling a coffin in their bedroom and place human limbs inside?
What else could this be, if not perverse?
So, has Ling Yi gone mad?
Clearly not!
Even if he needed to conduct human experiments, he could easily go outside, to the military, or to the markets outside the spirit beast forest, and find soul masters whose bodies had suffered grievous injuries.
These individuals would willingly entrust their bodies to Ling Yi for his experiments.
In doing so, not only could he explore the various structures of the human body, but he could also gain gratitude from those he healed.
So whose limbs are inside this metal coffin?
The answer is simple, the two arms and legs inside belong to Ling Yi himself!!!
Six months ago, when "Life Gold: Stage I" was developed, when the "Life Aura: Spirit Gathering Array" was completed, and when the courtyard's external conditions were met, Ling Yi finally initiated the plan that had been brewing deep in his heart for years.
Starting with his little finger, Ling Yi swiftly cut off his own pinky and placed it in the "Coffers of Vitality". Using the energy converted by the formation, he kept the severed finger alive.
With a release of his 'Second Soul Skill: Finger Regeneration', his incomplete hand was fully restored.
Though not as resilient as the skin and flesh toughened over years of wear, it was indeed Ling Yi's own finger.
What was needed now was to flush the newly grown pinky with vital energies, strengthening it to match the original's toughness.
Each time his body lost a finger-sized piece, his blood and energy would weaken, and the restoration of the regrown parts would also consume some of it. Ling Yi would then supplement through food and the life force and energy derived from the "Vibrant Life: Gathering Spirit Array".
After half a year, he completed the 'Separation and Completion Plan' for his four limbs.
Through extensive practice, Ling Yi made considerable progress in this sphere of human transmutation.
Next, Ling Yi set his sights on the main torso, excluding the spine and skull.
He could even quicken the pace for internal organs.
Having treated numerous patients over the past year or two, he accumulated significant experience.
For now, the organs could wait; he began with the shoulders.
Ling Yi drew a sharp dagger, its cold glint foreboding.
With precision, he slashed twice across his shoulder blade.
In a moment, a piece of flesh, bloodied, fell from his shoulder back, revealing the jade-like bone beneath.
Three months later, Ling Yi found himself in his chamber once again.
His face was a bit pale as he stood before the "Vitality Coffin," gazing at the headless body within with furrowed brows.
His plan had hit an incredibly tough bottleneck.
Interestingly, this bottleneck wasn't the head. Though the head was indeed a critical part, Ling Yi, despite his confidence, couldn't just casually carve into his own skull.
However, when it came to the flesh outside the skull, Ling Yi was ruthless enough to do it.
After all, he could calmly slice his own organs—heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys—like chopping a traditional dish, and place them into the "Vitality Coffin." Then he would arrange them meticulously, as if plating a dish, and finally apply his 'Second Soul Skill: Severed Finger Regeneration' twice.
Once to restore the missing organs within his body, and once to let the segmented parts inside the coffin heal and merge.
Yet at present, leaving aside the missing head, the most challenging area for him was the 'root chakra' section, causing him to hesitate and struggle greatly.
After a long pause, Ling Yi stomped his foot and cursed under his breath,"Damn it!"
He couldn't yet bring himself to the grand feat of Linghu Chong or Lin Pingzhi.
In any case, this spare body was 89% complete, and the remaining parts would have to wait for the third or even fourth soul skill to fully complement it later.
Stepping out the door into the courtyard, Ling Yi looked up, greeted by a scene of pure white snow.
Ling Yi suddenly realized that ever since he arrived in Douluo Continent, his gaze often lingered the longest during the cold winter months.
Shaking his head to dispel these inexplicable thoughts, Ling Yi continued to walk out of the courtyard.
Despite a vast expanse of snow covering the earth, at the Shanhai Courtyard, particularly near Ling Yi's residence, the snowflakes in the air melted into droplets before landing, drizzling softly down.
As a result, a hazy white mist gradually rose in the courtyard, blending with the natural aura exuded by the soul power plants, creating an atmosphere like a paradise on earth.
Leaving this enchanting realm, Ling Yi first went to the kitchen to enjoy a sumptuous medicinal meal, replenishing the vitality of his somewhat tired body.
Then, he went for a post-meal walk, heading towards the warehouse near the old forest.
At this moment, led by Zhang Lei, Zhang Mufeng, Qingqiu Xin, and Long Yin, several dozen children, boys, and girls of the Ling family, ranging from distant to close bloodlines, were training in the open space in front of the warehouse.
The youngest were over five years old, on the verge of awakening their martial souls, and the oldest were under twelve, having awakened their martial souls but possessing no innate soul power. They were sent to Ling Yi's place to receive school-style education, focusing on both literature and physical training.
At present, it was time for physical exercise.
The collective practice of the twelve forms of the "Basic Body Conditioning Exercise," one move flowing into the next, presented a rather spectacular scene.
Standing at the side, Ling Yi watched until the little ones, sweating profusely and out of breath, stopped. Only then did Ling Yi slowly walk forward.
“Ah Yi~”
"Brother Yi~" *3
Standing at the warehouse entrance, Zhang Lei and three others were the first to catch sight of Ling Yi and called out to him.
Shortly thereafter, a chorus of voices from dozens of children, boys, and girls joined in.
There were calls of "Brother", "Big Brother", "Cousin", and even "Uncle" from those distantly related by generation."
Facing this somewhat chaotic scene, Ling Yi smiled calmly, raised his hand, and used his mental power to enhance his life force field, grasping with his five fingers.
Instantly, everyone except Zhang Lei and his three companions seemed captivated by Ling Yi's raised hand, bringing the commotion to a halt.
"Clap clap~"
Ling Yi clapped his hands, and once everyone had snapped back to attention, he laughed gently as he walked forward, saying, "Alright, let me see how well you've learned."
"Have you all memorized the 'Human Meridian Diagram' that I asked you to study?"
These youngsters before him represent the foundation of Ling Yi's future team.
Together with other young members of the 'Blue Silver Collar', they will gradually integrate into the Ironsmith Association - Shuimu Principality Branch.
Additionally, based on their inherent soul power qualifications, they will either follow an academic or military path, which will assist in expanding the influence of the Ling Clan, or Ling Yi himself, within the borders of the Shuimu Principality.
After all, whether through blood ties or community bonds, Ling Yi's rise to prominence enables him to uplift these relatives and fellow villagers, a reasonable act no matter where you are.
It's purely pragmatic without any ambition or scheming!
(End of Chapter)
