Extraordinary Mechanical City

Chapter 81: Devil's worm

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Irubek thought that there was something hidden in Ren's words.

After all, if you want to memorize the "Basic Encyclopedia of Pharmacy", you must have been exposed to medicine for a long time. This is obviously in conflict with his statement that he has only been exposed to medicine and anatomy for a few months.

But I never thought that Ren was indeed hiding something, but it was not an exaggeration, but a modesty.

... .

Renne is very busy right now, he has too much to do.

Every morning, he went to the martial arts gym to study martial arts skills for half a day, and then went to the library to spend two hours, reading various books and learning all the information about the world.

I go to the lab in the afternoon and stay until late at night.

Originally, Irubek was very dissatisfied with this new apprentice's fishing behavior. He thought that as long as Ren showed any slack in the laboratory, he would be kicked out immediately.

After all, human energy is limited. An apprentice who cannot focus on medicine will be miscellaneous but not refined, no matter how talented he is, and will never become a great talent in the future!

But I never thought that in just a few days, this "playing with things" apprentice would make Ilubek, a top medical expert, unable to find any fault at all, and even become more and more amazing.

Once you learn something, you will understand it thoroughly, and once you learn it, you will be perfect, and your academic completion will be excellent!

The old man found that when he taught Ren the knowledge points on the first day, he could always remember them perfectly in a short period of time without making any mistakes.

The practical techniques taught on the first day will be as proficient as a veteran on the second day.

It seemed as if the guy didn't sleep after he returned, but went back to practice more (Wren indeed explained it this way).

Oh, no, even if you stay awake, most people can't reach this level.

The only explanation is that he has a "monster"-like talent for learning!

Only then did Ilubek realize that Renne's learning efficiency was not suitable for the step-by-step learning methods of the Royal Medical College, so he should "reinforce growth"!

With his kind of learning speed, he can learn in a few months what it takes an average apprentice to master in several years.

Now that there is a systematic learning plan, Lane's medical professional skills have improved by leaps and bounds.

Only then did Ilubek fully recognize Ren's status as his apprentice.

No matter in which world, a top student will not be criticized by the teacher.

Even if I get caught skipping class and going out to play games, the teacher will say kindly: Next time, go to the main entrance and don’t fall, which will delay your studies.

After all, this is the "Glory City" that is full of dangers. It is understandable that surgeons learn some personal martial arts skills.

Ilubek changed his mind in a short period of time. He felt that Renne's specialization in fighting martial arts did not affect his studies at all, and that he could balance work and rest.

Therefore, "Scholar Lane" stayed in the laboratory like this.

... ..

In a flash, the ten-day period has arrived.

In the "Big Beard" hotel, the barbarian girl has already scratched the tenth mark on the wall with a dagger.

Udo had been staring at the door early in the morning, waiting for the man to appear.

After today, it will be the day for him to fulfill his promise and send himself out of the city.

Sure enough, duh, duh, duh.

The knock on the door will sound at this time every day.

Udo excitedly ran all the way to open the door. When he saw it, Ren wearing a crow mask was standing outside the door.

"Dr. Lane, you're here."

Udo has learned some common vocabulary in common language. She looked at the people at the door with expectation in her eyes.

"Please tidy up. If the lady hasn't come back today, I will send you out of the city after midnight."

Ren said calmly.

He was also a little puzzled. When the agreed "delivery" date came, there was still no news about the Countess and Uncle Sam.

Were they delayed by something, or did they really not want this barbarian chick

Anyway, no matter what the reason is, the agreed date has arrived and his responsibilities have been fulfilled, so he can handle it by himself.

"Really? Are you really going to send me out of the city?"

Wu Duo was afraid that this man would not keep his word, so he was anxious all night, waiting for this sentence.

"Um."

Renn nodded, never intending to break the contract.

He didn't plan to stay in the hotel any longer and go to the martial arts gym to learn martial arts.

"that... "

At this time, Udo suddenly spoke hesitantly again and asked: "Dr. Lane, can I ask you to do something for me?"

Today is the last chance. If she doesn't say it, she will have no chance.

Ren looked at her evasive look and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Um... "

Wu Duo hesitated for a moment, then thought about it and finally said it, "Can you help me find out what the mechanical code 'S11-7-YY567#22' is? It comes from a strange iron box. The inscription, I need to find a way to open it."

"?"

Ren frowned. This was the second time he heard this code from this barbarian girl.

Finally, the girl revealed some other information. Maybe she thought Ren could be trusted, or maybe she had no choice.

The words revealed two important pieces of information:

First, this barbarian girl does know the whereabouts of the "holy object";

Second, the "holy object" seems to be locked up in a mechanical box.

He didn't have much interest in coveting the Coleman clan's hot sacred object. He thought that little Karl happened to be a senior mechanic, so he said, "Okay, I'll find someone to ask for you."

Udo breathed a sigh of relief and said sincerely: "Thank you."

When the question was raised, Ren suddenly thought of a question.

He suddenly asked: "By the way, Wu Duo... do you know about the ancient strange insect [Neuroblood Nematode]?"

"What bug?"

When Wu Duo heard this, his eyes were blank.

There are some differences in the vocabulary used to describe things between Common and Coleman.

Ren thought about it, and then described the habits and characteristics of the blood worm in detail, and said: "Well... it is a parasite that is said to have evolved from the blood vessels in the corpses of mythical beasts during the mythological period... "

I spent the past few days in Ilubek's laboratory to learn knowledge and learned a lot of professional knowledge. Anyway, there is no risk of insect infestation in the body for the time being, and Renn has no plans to use the "transplantation method" to eliminate the insects for the time being.

The old man also put forward a conjecture that he might find another way to get rid of the insects: this kind of insect disease has been recorded since ancient times, and it is difficult to solve it with modern scientific methods. Maybe some ancient extraordinary methods can solve it.

He also specifically mentioned the primitive tribe in the "Forest of Ashes", saying that they were good at repelling insects and controlling animals.

And Ren just happened to know one.

He is the barbarian little priest of the primitive tribe in front of him.

... .

Even so, Wu Duo had indeed heard of it.

"From your description, it sounds like the 'devil's insect' recorded in ancient books."

"Devil's worm?"

"Yeah! An 'ancient species' parasite. Legend has it that they are very deadly. A single worm can suck up an adult monster of level 4 or above. But there are often thousands of them when they appear, and any monster infected will definitely die. . . . But they should be extinct.”

Who knows where those guys from Oma found this kind of ancient insect that should be extinct.

Ren asked again: "Does your tribe have any method of expelling insects?"

"No."

When Udo said this, Renn pursed his lips, inevitably disappointed.

It seems this method won't work.

Udo looked at Ren's expression, guessed what he was talking about, and asked, "Dr. Ren, are you infected with an insect infection?"

There was nothing to hide anyway, so Renn nodded: "Yes."

Wu Duo looked surprised: "Then you..."

"Then how come I'm still alive?"

Ren smiled bitterly.

He was alive only because he didn't know who invented a potion that could make bugs sleep. He said, "Because bugs are dormant."

"Oh, that's how it is"

Udo felt that she had just asked someone else to do something, so she should help out a little.

She knew that Ren must be trying to solve the insect problem, so she tilted her head and thought hard.

"Actually... there is a solution."

"What?"

"There are records in our lineage of Coleman priests and there is a saying that this 'devil insect' was actually used to strengthen the warriors of the tribe a long time ago."

"Can parasites strengthen the body?"

When Ren heard this, he felt a little incredible.

"It is said that a long time ago, before the gods abandoned this continent, those powerful humans, in order to pursue the power close to the gods, would implant such bugs in their bodies, and then feed them with blood essence to mature..."

Wu Duo tried hard to recall the records in the classics and continued: "This bug has no consciousness, it is a strange thing that relies on instinct to exist. But after the bug absorbs enough nutrients and matures, it will integrate into the host's meridians and become the host's meridians. Some people will report great benefits..."

"Huh? What's the benefit?"

Ren vaguely understood.

This insect was originally transformed into the blood vessels of an ancient mythical beast, and then after it matured, it turned into the host's blood vessels

What is the use

"I don't know what the benefits will be after fusion. After all, no one has tried this method for at least tens of thousands of years. But this is indeed recorded in the ancient books handed down by our clan."

Wu Duo also frowned and said in an uncertain tone: "The mature 'Devil Insect' is immortal. I think... it probably makes the meridians tougher, right?"

Renn pursed his lips and said nothing more. He casually asked, "How can I feed this insect to maturity?"

Udo: "Absorb nutrients from the host's body."

"..."

Ren rolled his eyes after hearing this. A bug could suck up a fourth-level monster in an instant. There are at least 1,800 of them in his body, and even a giant dragon would suck them dry in minutes.

Perhaps, those super-strong humans in ancient civilizations whose combat power was close to that of gods could be transplanted into their bodies using this method to become stronger.

But it is absolutely impossible for humans today.

Unable to obtain any more useful information, Ren turned and walked out without talking to Udo.