Chapter 150: Oxen and Horses Holiday
A bell rang.

In a blink of an eye, this sparsely populated coastal industrial area seemed to have turned into a netherworld.

The dripping rain, the surging white mist, and even the blurred and broken outlines... At this moment, amid the disturbance of countless residual spirits, the dark world has turned into a terrifying area where no one is allowed to enter.

Then, the second bell rang from Professor Ye's hand.

It became increasingly mournful, sharp and creepy.

What followed was a series of crazy screams, and the cries that burst out from the self-mutilating soul turned into a wave-like spiritual ripple and spread out.

negligible.

But what if there are hundreds or thousands?

When the endless shouts and roars overlapped, what Ji Jue heard was the horrific wail that shook his soul and tore his consciousness apart.

It made his eyes go dark.

This is not just a wailing, this is clearly the signature skill of the transformation series - directly transforming one's own spiritual essence into a cannonball and smashing it into the opponent's soul shock!

Once hit, the person may suffer from dizziness and trance at best, or may fall into madness or even become demented due to the erosion and impact of the spiritual essence at worst.

When Professor Ye took the initiative to unlock the blockade of the workshop, the remaining spirits from the outside world swarmed in. A little bit of pale green phosphorescence swayed in the rain and mist, and after gathering together, it was like a green tide.

After two bells rang, all the remaining spirits fell into madness.

Finally, the third bell rang.

Da Yin Xisheng.

Apart from a certain feeling caused by the close proximity, Ji Jue couldn't even tell whether it was his hallucination.

Then, a vortex appeared in the mist and drizzle.

Under the dark sky, infinite phosphorescence actually gathered again from the ringing of the bell. Those mad souls devoured each other in the vortex, as if dissolving and gathering into one.

Then, just outside the open door, countless phosphorescent lights dissipated as if burned out.

Finally, what walked out from the whirlpool and rain was a giant skeleton with strange green fire burning all over its body. It was several stories tall and looked ferocious and hideous.

But the moment he saw Professor Ye, he seemed to sense something, and his murderous rage disappeared without a trace.

The giant bent down, half-knelt on the ground, and kowtowed devoutly.

Pledge your loyalty to the Shaper.

"Did you see that, Ji Jue?"

Professor Ye threw down the bell without any interest and told him, "This is an alchemical structure of pure spiritual essence based on residual spirit. Although it is just a temporary structure made in a hurry and it is difficult to survive, it can barely get the title of master if it can reach this level."

In an instant, the giant, like a fortress made of sand, collapsed in the rain and fog and disappeared never to be seen again.

Only Ji Jue stood there dumbfounded.

I could feel the cold wind and damp steam blowing in my face from outside the open door.

Snapped.

The door closes and the warmth returns.

"Soul-calling bell."

Professor Ye introduced: "After one sound, all the residual spirits within the perception area will be awakened. After two sounds, the spirituality of all the residual spirits will be forcibly stimulated, giving them a violent state.

After three sounds, all the residual spirits will be melted into a new shape and form - it will be different depending on the ability and needs of the craftsmen, but it is still a good aid and helper in the struggle, and is suitable for use in areas with a large number of residual spirits.

The disadvantage is that the spiritual essence consumption is too high. If the result of smelting and shaping is too violent, and the spiritual essence of the person is consumed too much and cannot be controlled, he will be immediately attacked by the residual spirit.

It is a luxury for the weak, but more like a toy for the strong.

The only ones who are suitable are some high-level Chosen Ones who have spiritual essence and rank but are not good at fighting and do not know how to use them. They should be the assistants created for the Ashes Craftsmen and the Ether Book Readers.

Overall, it's a good thing, although it's not complete. ”

"Isn't this complete?" Ji Jue trembled as he held the bell. "What does the complete form look like?"

“Who knows? I didn’t make it. I just felt that it was lacking in functions and applications. The creator’s skills are not low, so such a low-level mistake should not have occurred.

If it were me, there should be some supporting items, either the Sealing Pot of the Gate of Eternity to preserve the results of the residual soul smelting, or the Soul Book of the Ascension Series or the Record Book of the Ether Series and other similar things to melt the residual soul into a certain specific shape to save the trouble.

But even if there is such a thing, it is probably hidden by that guy and he will never tell anyone else."

Professor Ye sneered: "After all, according to that guy's evil taste, he would like others to make mistakes when using this thing."

"Do you know him?"

Ji Jue became more and more curious.

Professor Ye calmly turned over the bell and showed him the mark on the inside of the bell. It looked like graffiti and at first glance it was a face with a crooked mouth and a sneering smile.

"If I remember correctly, this mark should belong to a master who appeared in the Age of Chaos of Kings. His name seems to be Gao Gong. Even in the history of modern alchemy, that guy is a weirdo."

Professor Ye said: "According to the analysis of later researchers, he must have suffered a lot of abuse and frustration when he was young, so his mental illness was relatively more obvious compared to other masters.

Most of his works that can still be found today are a kind of specially treated flashing stone - although it is a cheap item, people who see the light will be inspired by the blessing of the heart hub and will be greedy and eager to get it. "

"Uh……"

Ji Jue blinked blankly.

Although it sounds a bit strange, considering the average basic quality of the craftsmen, it seems normal?

"He usually puts those things in traps, cages, monsters' lairs and other forbidden places."

Professor Ye calmly added the second half of the sentence: "He has spread this stuff in all the rifts and dangerous areas he has visited, for the 'benefit of future generations'."

Damn, what a living devil!

"In addition, he is particularly fond of a work called the Bottle of Evil Water. The palm-sized bottle looks inconspicuous, but when it is broken, the liquid inside will expand rapidly, and it will be foul-smelling, sticky, and poisonous.

Once you get in contact with it, you will be poisoned and unable to live or die..."

Professor Ye said, “Basically, he would sprinkle this stuff on the ruins he explored, and then leave a few flash stones in the middle of the bad water.

After destroying all the achievements, give those who come later some mysterious surprises. "

The veins on Ji Jue's forehead were throbbing.

It’s bad enough that you destroy cultural relics, but you also trick people into jumping into a cesspool!

"But now his most popular work is a door that cannot be opened from the outside. It has good defense and cannot be cracked. Unless it is broken, it can only be opened from the inside. It is often used as a confidential defense door for key departments and the effect is very good. The disadvantage is that even if the user wants to open it, sometimes he has to go a long way around." Professor Ye said slowly: "According to rumors, this was the inspiration he got when he couldn't find a toilet..."

Stop it, stop it.

Ji Jue’s fist hardened. Did he have to kick others into the ditch just because he had been caught in the rain?
He couldn't wait to dust off the old coffin.

It’s because of people like this that we craftsmen have such a bad reputation!

"Well, it seems I don't need to mention some of his other innovations..."

Professor Ye finally picked up the bell and said, "I have checked it for you. Apart from the obvious shortcomings, there are no backdoors left.

However, after all, it is a blessed creation that can only be used at the rebirth level, and the burden is still too heavy for you.

I modified it for you and added a limiting valve. Now you should have no problem using it, but the effect is just unsatisfactory. "

As she spoke, she rang the bell again.

This time, when the tiny bells rang, they were no longer as terrifying in scale. Only pinpoints of residual light gathered and fell between the two of them, turning into a ghost bird that looked exactly like Gloria.

Gloria pecked it twice out of curiosity, and it immediately collapsed and scattered.

"As a spy, it's quite good. If you encounter some traps occasionally, you can use it to explore the way." Professor Ye handed the bell over: "It's also a good opportunity to practice the skills of spiritual essence shaping."

"I'll try, I'll try!"

Ji Jue's eyes lit up so brightly that he couldn't stop looking. After picking it up, he began to shake it wildly. Suddenly, in the flow of spiritual essence, he saw bits of light gathering together.

The cost is very low and the results are better than nothing.

Soon, a squirming mud-like monster appeared on the table, tumbling inexplicably and making sharp explosions.

Finally, it blew itself up.

"..."

Professor Ye was silent for a long time, then nodded and commented: "If used to attract the opponent's attention, it seems to be effective."

Ji Jue wiped the sweat off his face and laughed dryly.

I didn’t dare say that I originally wanted to make a little rabbit.

The principles and operations of spiritual shaping and material shaping are completely different. It took him some time to adapt, but after two or three times, he got the hang of it.

Soon, a lifelike psychic creature appeared on the table.

The sixteen slender legs glowed with metallic silver, and the large and small eyes on the head made people feel cold all over. Under Ji Jue's "exquisite" attainments in bionics and biology, a spider-like thing crawled around on the table, and then under Ji Jue's control, it climbed up to the ceiling and started chasing Gloria.

After waiting for a long time, Professor Ye was speechless when he saw Ji Jue had made such a thing. After watching Ji Jue seeking his opinion for a long time, he slowly sighed and said, "From an engineering point of view, the insect-like shape is indeed the best solution."

"Yeah, yeah, I think so too."

Ji Jue smiled foolishly and spoke shamelessly, then he heard Ye Chun sigh: "Auntie means that your aesthetic taste may be like this in this life, there is no hope.

Can't we offer an art and aesthetics course in our workshop? Otherwise, this guy will sooner or later become a stain in your educational history."

"What kind of words are these!"

Ji Jue was furious: "How can you understand my extraordinary talent and amazing skills?"

Ye Chun sighed without saying anything. He patted his chest as if dusting off dust, raised his head, and showed the badge that he was not wearing. Immediately, Ji Jue's waist, which had been straightened for less than a week, became hunched again.

He bowed his head to the senior. "Go, cut some fruit for me!"

Ye Chun snorted coldly and sat down with a big smile, "I'll cook two more dishes later. You are not allowed to sit at the table today!"

Ji Jue stood up with his head lowered, wiped his little pearl and was about to go to the kitchen, but he heard Professor Ye's voice behind him.

"Not today."

"Ah?" Ji Jue poked his head out: "Want to go out for dinner?"

"No, you don't have to cook today."

Professor Ye waved his hand and said, "I have adjusted my schedule. Things in the workshop have come to a temporary end, and I will have a rare few days of relaxation.

Why not just give you a holiday as well? "

"Ah?" Ji Jue was stunned.

"Considering that you might be so busy that you might have a cerebral hemorrhage in the coming period, you should take a good rest before that." Professor Ye picked up the newspaper and said without raising his head, "You are on vacation."

At this time? Holiday? Rest?
do not!

Ji Jue was stunned: he had just shown some signs of success in his spiritual manipulation, and now was the time to work hard, why was he taking a holiday?
Are you serious?
But considering that there was usually no room for negotiation when making decisions Professor Ye, he didn't try to refuse to leave, and finally asked with gritted teeth.

"For...how long?"

"Hard to say."

Professor Yeh pondered for a moment and finally said, "In my opinion, it might be two or three days if it's shorter, or a week if it's longer.

I also need to prepare some work during this period of time.

If you have nothing to do, please don't come here to get in the way."

"Ah this..."

Ji Jue didn't have time to object. His eyes blurred and he fell on the seat of the calf in the garage. Then, the pocket watch, the bell and the toolbox fell from the ceiling and fell into his arms.

He was kicked out of the workshop.

I walked all the way to the road without any reaction.

Have a holiday?

What is a holiday?

Only those who have no use for the embers will take a holiday!

When will a pillar of alchemy and a talented person like me get a holiday?

But it's vacation time...what should I do?

In the drizzle, he suddenly felt a little dazed. For a long time, he had no concept of vacation.

In the past, I was busy working during the holidays to save money or to compete with my classmates. Now, I stay in the workshop day and night to compete with my senior classmates.

When he was suddenly told that he would have a holiday, he didn't know what to do.

He scratched his head and thought, why not go to Beishan District to play with Xiao An?

But when he thought of the shadow left by Sister Xiao An, he couldn't help but hesitate. Besides, the entire Security Bureau seemed to be very busy these two days, and he would only cause trouble for them if he went there.

When he came to his senses, he found that he had subconsciously run to the vegetable market near Lu Ma's house.

The drizzle is still noisy.

In the vegetable market under the huge awning, middle-aged women in raincoats are moving around, walking skillfully in the narrow aisles, squatting from time to time to check vegetables and meat, and bargaining with stall owners.

The layout is so familiar.

In the past, if Ji Jue saved some money and had some spare time, he would come here, buy a lot of vegetables, and then carry them to Lu Ma's house to eat.

Mother Lu didn't care whether he came empty-handed or not. Whenever he came, she would give him a bowl of rice, with the most meat and the freshest fish on it.

Then, while Lu's mother wasn't paying attention, he quietly passed the meat to the second girl, the third child, and the youngest child, and then went to grab the meat from Lu Feng's bowl.

The dinner table will become lively.

Unlike the always cold and deserted home, there is always a warm yellow light on and the soup pot is hot.

It’s as beautiful as a dream.

After such a long time, when it came to holidays, Ji Jue subconsciously came here again.

Filled with emotion and nostalgia, Ji Jue no longer hesitated, jumped out of the car and rolled up his sleeves.

I haven't visited you for a long time, so I should bring some good things over.
The third child has just entered junior high school and the youngest is still in elementary school. They are all at the age of growing up. Moreover, the second child, Lu Ling, has just entered college and is as thin as a reed stick. He always needs to be supplemented.

Ji Jue bought five pounds of spare ribs in one go, and also got a few pounds of common vegetables such as cauliflower, winged beans, tofu and lettuce. While he was squatting on the fishmonger's stall studying the selection, he heard an unbelievable voice behind him.

"Second brother?"

The youngest one, wearing an old raincoat, poked his head out from the crowd and pulled the person behind him, "Look, I said it was the second brother, and you said I was wrong!"

Ji Jue turned around and saw Lu Ling with wet hair after taking off her hat, and the youngest brother who was making a fuss in the crowd.

"Buying groceries?"

Ji Jue was slightly surprised, "What a coincidence."

"How can it be a coincidence? There is only one vegetable market near our home." Lu Ling sighed and took the things she had bought from Ji Jue skillfully: "Every time you buy something, our family has to eat it for several days... Cauliflower again? The eldest brother bought several kilograms a few days ago, and the third brother almost cried because of it. Why didn't you buy potatoes?"

"Do you want potatoes?" Ji Jue was at a loss.

"How can you stew pork ribs without potatoes?"

Lu Ling sighed helplessly and asked her second brother to move aside. "Let me do it. It's not the time to eat sea bass recently. Big sister, don't weigh it. Don't weigh it. Your fish is almost dead... Brother, let's change to crab."

"Huh? Oh, okay."

Ji Jue obediently gave up his seat and watched Lu Ling busying around to buy all the dishes. He heard her say, "We're out of star anise and peppercorns at home. Go to the southeast area and weigh some back. Don't buy too much. Also bring some vinegar and salt."

"We want to eat meat, meat!" the youngest shouted excitedly.

"Eat, eat, eat. All you do every day is eat. How fat have you become?"

Lu Ling pinched the youngest's face in annoyance, "You also go shopping with your second brother. Remember, go to Aunt Cheng's place, okay? As for the soy sauce, bring more. We use it up quickly at home recently."

"Good good!"

The youngest brother held his head high and agreed in person. After sitting in Ji Jue's arms, he skillfully put his arms around his neck and said, "Second brother, I want to eat popsicles!"

"Eating popsicles in this weather?"

Ji Jue hesitated for a moment: "How about changing to ham sausage? I'll buy you some more. The third brother also has some."

The youngest's eyes lit up immediately: "Third sister doesn't want to eat sausage, just give it to me!"

"Then buy two more homework books." Ji Jue smiled, "Erniu told me that you only scored over 60 points in math this week. Brother Feng was so angry when I taught you math. If you are not good at it, practice more!"

For a moment, the youngest child was stunned, his eyes rolled around, and then he burst into tears without hesitation. Unfortunately, he was too young to understand that whether he cried or not had nothing to do with whether he had more homework.

Crying will only make the dog more excited.

By the way, I bought him a whole quarter of math classes on the StudyKing app.

No matter how poor you are, you cannot be poor in education, let alone if you are rich?
Don’t I have to solve all the family’s problems and exams by myself?

When I was thinking about whether to buy some courses for Erniu, Ji Jue had already come back with bags. The six hands of three people were all bulging with bags.

It was still raining, and Lu Ling was still talking about taking the bus back, but Ji Jue took her directly back to the calf.

For a moment, the two men fell silent as they stared at the calf, which had once again been disfigured beyond recognition.

"Brother, has our motorcycle...changed its appearance again?" Lu Ling asked tentatively.

"what happened?"

Ji Jue looked back blankly, "It's still the same car!"

For a moment, Lu Ling wanted to spit a mouthful of blood on his face to clean his eyes.

Are you serious?
In its original appearance, even with an extra wheel, I could still barely recognize it, at least it was still a motorcycle, but now... what a mess it has become!

The calf and horse twisted their bodies excitedly, making dripping sounds.

The four wheels twisted on the ground, throwing out strings of water droplets.

That’s right, wheels. Four of them.

If the original calf horse was still the agricultural tricycle with a trailer version that can be seen everywhere on the street, then after experiencing the villa struggle and eating a lot of supplements, the calf horse today has evolved into the PLUS version.

Not only has the capacity of the trailer been greatly increased, but there is also an extra row of chairs behind the driver's seat, and a cabin has been added... In the blink of an eye, it has been transformed from a small three-wheeled vehicle into a pickup truck.

But the change is not complete enough. At first glance, it looks like an illegal tricycle that has been modified to carry cargo.

And it’s the kind that can hold a whole kindergarten of children in one car…

There isn't even a license plate!

Lu Ling, whose worldview had collapsed, was stunned for a long time, then turned around and asked, "Won't the traffic police fine me if they catch me?"

"Don't worry, it won't happen."

Ji Jue patted her shoulder and smiled mysteriously.

Tell her: "The traffic police can't catch up."

(End of this chapter)