Island Master's Manor.
The blazing flames gradually died down, and Wu Heng walked out from the center of the furnace.
The heat radiating from his body warped the air, while the winding runes on his skin flaked away and fell to the ground as he walked.
Wu Heng clenched his fist. He could clearly feel that the strength of his bones had indeed improved, but there was still likely some distance to go before breaking through to the second stage.
The two furnaces not far away were still burning.
Viola sat cross-legged on the left, her skin covered in blood-red runes as she continuously absorbed the heat from the surroundings.
On the right, Shiraque sat cross-legged as well, wearing the beach shorts and tank top Wu Heng had given her. Her cool, pale skin was likewise covered in runes, seeming to be coated in a honeyed glow by the firelight.
Looking at her like this, Shiraque's skin really was white—milky white.
Wu Heng watched from a distance. Since there was nothing he could do to help, he went into the living room.
Minnie and Robbie came over carrying towels. After helping brush the dust from his body, they sat down with him in the living room.
The Empress Dowager asked, "How was it today?"
"Nothing particularly different. The second stage is harder." Wu Heng accepted the Herbal Tea that was brought over and took a small sip.
When he learned the first stage, he received the System Prompt on the second day.
But this Sha Qi Bone Forging had already reached its third day.
The Empress Dowager nodded. "The second stage was always harder, but for you, half a month should be enough to break through."
"I'll take your word for it."
"I've already given the method for drawing the