Task Summary

As if aggravating his injuries, Wei Chunxi coughed repeatedly, and some blood could still be vaguely seen. After finally calming down, he turned to Lin Qingtong and asked, "To fight or to retreat, you decide?"

Lin Qingtong quickly assessed the strength comparison on the spot. She and Si Ming could exchange blows, while Wei Chunxi's injuries were not as serious as they appeared. This guy had actually taken Metal Cells, and half of his upper body had already become metal. Although he was hit by Zhu Hao's palm, he still had the strength to fight. He deliberately pretended to be half dead to lull his opponent into a false sense of security. He was truly an old fox.

Master and Yu Shuying have both lost their ability to fight. The eldest brother has stood up again. Although he cannot use the killing move "Illusory Moth Sword Tribulation", he has not suffered any real injuries and still retains his fighting power. The little sister's own strength is not a threat, but the spiritual energy gun in her hand must be guarded against. If we ignore her, we could easily be caught off guard and capsize again.

Even though Wei Chunxi has the advantage against his elder brother and younger sister, it will be difficult for him to win quickly. Once the battle reaches a stalemate, unforeseen changes could easily occur.

"Let's retreat for now. Now that we've found a way to refine Metal Cells, our operation is half successful. There's no need to get entangled with them any longer. We can settle our scores after we've completed full metallization."

"Alright, I'll do as you say." Wei Chunxi looked regretful.

The two slowly retreated. Si Ming and the others exchanged glances, knowing they couldn't stop them, so they didn't stop them and watched them leave.

Oh, by the way, before you leave, let me give you some farewell gifts.

Suddenly, Wei Chunxi took something out of his sleeve and smashed it on the ground. A bright light flashed, blinding everyone and causing them to lose their senses for a moment.

"Using a flashbang? Shameless!"

Si Ming cursed, his vision blurred by the flash, but he remained focused and alert, constantly on guard against a potential counterattack.

Suddenly, he sensed something shooting through the air, aimed directly at Liu Qingqing. He quickly dodged in front of Liu Qingqing and intercepted it. He was not afraid of hidden weapons or sharp blades, and threw a punch directly.

With a shattering sound, the "hidden weapon" was broken by his punch, and then a soft but heavy lump stuck to his arm.

"What the hell is this thing? Is it flying? Am I going to get my comeuppance today and experience all the tricks I used on others before?" Si Ming thought sadly, still wary of his opponent's sneak attack.

But by the time his vision returned, the sneak attack had not occurred. Looking around, he found that Wei Chunxi and Lin Qingtong were nowhere to be seen.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his arm. He looked down and saw a mass of Metal Cells Liquid fusing with his arm!

Chapter 260 Mission Summary

"Doctor, what's wrong with my right hand?"

In the Black Earth Gang's top-tier sanatorium, Si Ming asked the doctor with slight nervousness.

Wei Chunxi's "gift" before parting was originally intended as revenge against Liu Qingqing for ruining his plan. After all, the research on Metal Cells is not yet perfect, and the metallization process will bring a huge physical burden to the test subjects. Once they fail to survive, they will become Rust Disease patients, and directly in the late stage, without even the chance to find Internal Cultivation master to save them.

But he didn't expect that Si Ming was also a fan of the "blinding light tactic," had a certain resistance to strong light, and had developed a certain conditioned reflex, so he used his right hand to block the Metal Cells Liquid in time.

Under normal circumstances, Metal Cells Liquid needs to be taken orally, or it can be absorbed into the body through pores on the surface of the body for the same effect. The only difference is that the metallized areas will be different. Although pores are also openings, their penetration efficiency is very low, and they need to be soaked for a long time to be effective.

For example, Lin Qingtong immersed her left hand in Metal Cells Liquid to complete the metallization. The reason she chose this part was because she was prepared for failure. If she failed and developed symptoms of Rust Disease, she would immediately cut off her left arm and replace it with a mechanical prosthesis. After all, her dominant hand was her right hand, so it wouldn't be greatly affected.

Wei Chunxi chose to take it orally, thus completing the metallization of his upper body, including some of his internal organs. This action was very dangerous; if the metallization failed, amputation would not be the solution. In this respect, he was far more insane than Lin Qingtong.

Scientists who dare to experiment on themselves are the real mad scientists; those who only dare to experiment on others are nothing but cowards who lack confidence in their own abilities.

Other parts such as the eyes, nostrils, and ears can also be quickly metallized. Of course, if you feel that these parts are all on the head and too dangerous, you can choose holes on the lower body. Once the metallization is successful, you will become a man with a steel gun and great strength.

From then on, he stood firm and unyielding, and no one dared to treat him as a "submissive" person.

However, perhaps because Si Ming had cultivated the "Supreme Plain Decay True Scripture" and had a rather special physique, such as the Jade-Clad Dharma Body which inherently possessed some metallic properties, the Metal Cells Liquid immediately penetrated his arm after it came into contact with it, impatiently like an old widower who had been widowed for thirty years, not caring about the hole at all.

After the initial excruciating pain, he gradually felt more comfortable, experiencing a soreness and itchiness, as if he were soaking in a hot spring. The skin on his arms also turned silvery-white, making it look like the metallization had been successfully completed. However, Si Ming couldn't exert any strength at all; even holding a pen with his right hand felt difficult. Although the experiment had failed, he did not show any symptoms of Rust Disease.

The doctor in the white coat put down the lab report and said, "I'm sorry, with our hospital's medical standards, we can't find anything wrong with your arm. Or to put it another way, the changes in your arm are too complex; there may never have been a similar case in the entire history of medicine. We simply don't know where to begin."

Medicine, in a sense, operates on the principle of "case law," meaning that if there have been similar cases that have been successfully cured in the past, the same methods will be used for treatment. This is especially true when it comes to medication; no doctor will suddenly come up with a prescription and tell you that this prescription will cure the disease.

Therefore, what doctors fear most is encountering rare and difficult cases that they have never seen before, leaving them with no idea where to begin. This is different from mathematics, where you can solve similar problems simply by memorizing formulas. In a doctor's career, they often encounter the same problems, and with a slight variation, they become exceptionally difficult to solve.

Is there really no way at all?

Si Ming was quite helpless. He could unscrew a manhole cover with one hand, but couldn't even open a soda bottle cap with the other. Wasn't this tantamount to telling everyone who his life partner was?

"I'm truly sorry, but our medical capabilities here are limited. I suggest you return to your home country and consult a specialist. Although we can't diagnose the condition, I can assure you that your arm won't change in the short term; it's currently in a state similar to hibernation."

Si Ming knew that the doctor in front of him was invited by the Black Earth Gang and represented the highest level of medical expertise in Russia. Since even he was helpless, it meant that there was no way to treat him in Russia. After all, Russia doctors were best at amputation and reattachment. If there was a problem with the arm, they would just replace it. There was no point in treating it.

"Okay, then I'll go back to China and see someone else. Thank you so much, doctor. I'm so sorry to have bothered you so late at night."

The two countries with the highest level of medical care in the world are Su State and Su Kingdom. Su State has the advantage in overall strength and technological level, while Su Kingdom is the birthplace of School of Medicine. Its basic level may not be as high as Su State, but the most famous doctors in the world who can bring the dead back to life are all from the Su Kingdom.

"I'm ashamed. Failing to cure the illness is a dereliction of duty on the part of the doctor; I should be the one apologizing."

The doctor shook his head and left apologetically.

Liu Qingqing, who was standing nearby, asked with concern, "What do we do now? Does your arm still hurt?"

"The doctor said there wouldn't be any changes in the short term, and I don't feel anything right now, except I can't exert any strength. Also, the silvery-white color looks a bit creepy, and I have to wrap it in bandages all the time. I hope people don't think I have chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur)."

"If it weren't for saving me, you wouldn't have run into this mess. Your dominant right hand is unusable, which will likely cause many inconveniences in the future... I can help with that, but you also need to consider martial arts matters, which is where I can't be of any help."

Losing an arm, while not equivalent to losing half his strength, would certainly have a significant impact on Si Ming's past fighting style of always charging head-on. For example, he would no longer be able to do things like "tearing apart Japanese soldiers with his bare hands." But he had other ideas.

"It's alright. I was planning to deepen my skills after I got back, especially after the battle with Lin Qingtong. It made me realize my shortcomings in this area. In the past, I focused too much on physical training. I can quickly learn the moves in martial arts, but I can't learn the techniques hidden in those moves. This is a good opportunity to fill that gap."

After this battle, he discovered the limitations of his own talent. He originally thought that with such talent, he would no longer need to worry about honing his skills. If a person's ability were converted into a data panel, his skill value should be infinite.

But that's not the case. For example, he has mastered the Feng and Shan Sacrifice Sword Technique to a high level and can use the moves perfectly, but this perfection is limited to the Feng and Shan Sacrifice Sword Technique. He is still at the beginner level in basic sword moves.

If anyone else had mastered a Swordsmanship, even without using that Swordsmanship, their honed sword skills alone would have been formidable. However, if Si Ming didn't use the Feng and Shan Sacrifice Sword Technique or any other Swordsmanship he had learned, his swordsmanship wouldn't be much better than that of a junior high school student.

A sudden enlightenment can be effective for complete and systematic martial arts skills, but it is powerless for basic and fragmented techniques and tricks.

For example, walking is also a science. There are corresponding methods and techniques for walking in a way that is healthier, less strenuous, and faster. Si Ming can use his talent to learn light-footed footwork, but he cannot learn more efficient walking techniques in daily life.