I Come to Teach You Cultivation-Chapter 113 - 25: Biology of the Mythical World (5/5)

"I don't know..."

Staring blankly with wide eyes, Xiao Yue remained silent for a long time before finally answering softly.

In this era where illiteracy was common, Li Boyang's ideas and statements were far too advanced.

Even Xiao Yue, who had been with Li Boyang for a while, found it difficult to fully grasp the meaning of his words.

"Forget it, there's never been a perfect system in this world."

"The 'Common Monarchy System' was implemented in your nation for so many years, so it must align with your national conditions."

"What I just said was purely out of personal curiosity."

Seeing this, Li Boyang smoothly shifted the topic.

After all, looking back at the history of Earth in a previous life, what kind of system is the perfect one for humanity has always been a matter of much debate.

In the field of humanities, the answer to this question is essentially equivalent to the 'Unified Theory' pursued by science students.

"Speaking of which, your current situation is somewhat similar to these bamboos."

"Except my methods are a bit gentler, allowing these talismans to naturally grow on these bamboos."

"While the meridians in your body were forcibly fixed into the shape of 'talismans', which granted you extraordinary powers beyond ordinary people."

When the topic shifted to himself, Xiao Yue immediately forgot about the previous discussion.

"So those wild boars are the activated state of these 'curses'?"

"But I saw those wild boars missing arms or legs, so they probably can't compare to the witchcraft curse on me, right?"

With a sense of competitiveness even Xiao Yue couldn't quite describe, he asked somewhat uncertainly.

"The initial goals of the two are different, so how can they be compared?"

Rolling his eyes swiftly, Li Boyang then calmly explained.

"My original intention in cultivating these 'talisman bamboo' was simply to save some materials and effort, popularizing the 'Tusked Porpoise' as a useful farming tool."

"Otherwise, I could have just made 'Witchcraft Artifacts' by hand, one by one, like your witches."

"Think about it, just plant these bamboos..."

"A month later, you can harvest a 'Tusked Porpoise' that can automatically plow and farm. Isn't that a good thing?"

"Even if these 'Tusked Porpoises' can only be used as disposable tools, the cost is just the time and energy before the start of spring each year."

At this point, Li Boyang couldn't help but sigh.

"Unfortunately, I overestimated my own abilities and underestimated the destructiveness of these 'Tusked Porpoises'."

"Most of the 'talismans' that grow through planting are incomplete, with few that can be directly used."

"And these 'Tusked Porpoises' are far less docile than I imagined, not suitable as farming tools at all."

Xiluo's [Dang Kang's Tusk], aside from the difference in material, also contains the refined soul of a Dang Kang tamed by the Huai River Witch.

This is the fundamental reason why [Dang Kang's Tusk] is so docile.

In contrast, the "Tusked Porpoises" cultivated by Li Boyang, from all aspects, are merely a bunch of crudely made talisman conglomerates.

"Your idea... is really great..."

Unable to think of a way to describe Li Boyang's actions even after pondering for a long time, Xiao Yue could finally only squeeze out this one comment.

This kind of thinking, not pursuing the strongest or the best.

Instead, thinking about how to achieve automation and popularization, is completely beyond the understanding scope of the natives of this era.

Especially for those capable witches, isn't their lifelong ideal to create a unique divine artifact that can never be replicated?

"You came to see me, probably not to discuss these matters with me, right?"

Casually stuffing a bamboo joint into his pocket, Li Boyang first adjusted his red leather coat, then turned his gaze towards Xiao Yue.

"Or are you here because of that fox?"

Facing Li Boyang's inquiry, Xiao Yue hesitated for a moment before nodding and answering.

"Yes, the longer that fox stays in one place, the more creatures it bewilders and controls, the greater the destruction it causes."

"To stop that fox, you have to let me leave here."

With a slight raise of his eyebrow, Li Boyang did not question where Xiao Yue got his confidence to find and stop the fox.

"First, you need to understand that you are just a prisoner."

"Secondly, this is the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, not your Central Province Great Xia..."

"You, like that fox, are unwelcome outsiders."

"Lastly, and most critically, you do not have the strength to stop that fox."

Li Boyang wasn't threatening or intimidating Xiao Yue; he was merely stating a simple fact.

"I previously told you that I could make you stronger; I wasn't simply drawing a big pie in the sky."

"Your entire skeletal system has just healed, perfect to enter the second stage of treatment."

"However, for you, this second stage of enhancement treatment might be somewhat painful; it's up to you if you wish to proceed."

Pausing again at this point, Li Boyang continued.

"Of course, I won't deny that I'm very interested in your 'Hundred Battle Body'..."

"If I could fully explore the potential of this 'Hundred Battle Body', it would be a rather interesting research direction for me."

For some reason, Xiao Yue felt as though he heard a chilling fervor in Li Boyang's words.

"If I'm willing to accept the treatment, how do you plan to treat me next?"

Unconsciously adopting a respectful form of address, Xiao Yue had a faint feeling of the hairs on his body standing on end.

"Have you heard of symbiotic implants and artificial prosthetics?"

"If not, then the concept of a 'prosthesis' you should be able to understand, right?"

"Your skin has astonishing strength, and your muscles contain tremendous power, but your bones, relatively speaking, are a bit fragile."

"This is because your witches can modify your skin and flesh, but cannot penetrate deeper into your meridians and bones."

"But I have a way to modify your meridians and bones, perfectly compensating for your shortcomings..."

As an ominous feeling turned substantive, Xiao Yue, in a slightly trembling voice, asked softly.

"You're... thinking of replacing all my bones?"

Slightly surprised, Li Boyang's tone again made Xiao Yue realize the crisis.

"How could that be?"

"It's too much hassle, and I can't temporarily deal with the body's rejection response."

"In comparison, strengthening the bones bit by bit through surgery, supplements, and Qi Refining is a relatively safer approach."

Trembling, Xiao Yue caught onto some of the subtext in Li Boyang's words.

"Are you saying... you also have some relatively unsafe shortcuts?"

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