Chapter 229 - A Doctors Weapon (2/2)

Mii sighed before Hua Tuo could complete his sentence. ”If you want the tonfa to grow, it requires life magic. Do you really think that the auction house would have something like that?”

The strawcherry was feeling frustrated. She'd checked with Coux before this and Wiser. There were two main concerns about developing such a weapon. Firstly, Coux didn't have the resources to make a Godly Tiered weapon. Wiser was also unconfident about fusing the magic ring into the crafted weapon. King Yama's power was strong and that ring was something that King Yama had nurtured in the Purgatory for a very long time. Even if they had the resources, Wiser didn't know if his lab members would be able to craft such a thing. Theoretically, they could. However, there were many uncertain factors when dealing with Godly Artefacts.

Still, Hua Tuo wasn't disheartened. The physician had a thoughtful expression on his face that gave Ruth some hope.

”It might be possible. If you're talking about branches from trees of the Godly Tier, we have a few in Heaven. They're just in a little bit of trouble right now. Nobody knows where the next Tree of Life is going to be found at but the last Tree of Life was found right here on Endow Hill. If someone could revive the withered Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden, that would be another good tree to use. I also think that Gaia would not mind giving us one of her branches if it is for Zero.”

Mii frowned. ”How do you know that it will work? Such a magic imbued weapon doesn't yet exist in this world. Magic weapons crafted by dwarven smiths are usually carved by elven mages with runes. They require prayer power to work. Magic wands are blessed branches that spirits reside in. Not much crafting is done there. Nobody has ever made a magic channelling wand on this new Earth. They were things from Merlin's world when they were still working on elements and the philosopher's stone.”

Ruth didn't know what Mii was talking about but Hua Tuo understood. By creating such a thing, it would be a major technological breakthrough for this world. When that happens, there would be ambitious people who will try to challenge the higher authorities. The war between humans and Gods might happen again.

The discussion was interrupted by Zero's shout.

”I did it!” Zero whooped in joy. Ruth couldn't help but be curious. What was his student up to this time?

Mitchnew looked amused as Zero continued to draw invisible lines in the air. The needles and cloth were held up using magic and there were six different projects going on at the same time. Ruth let his jaw all open at the ridiculous sight. Just when he thought things would finally settle down into something similar to normal, Zero had to pull off another logic-shattering way of doing ordinary things.

”Oh, you're done? Check this out! I might only have two hands but with this, I can do six different kinds of training at the same time!”

Hua Tuo deadpanned. Leave it to Zero to try to automate his menial tasks. What's the point of training into the traditional way of surgery when you had a student who could simply magic up a solution? The Sage God didn't understand. Why couldn't his student simply do things the way it was normally done? Why would he ask Zero to learn to stitch if he was still suing magic in the end? Might as well tell Zero to use healing magic to heal it all up instead.

At this point, the physician didn't know who was worse. Baal might have influenced his student too much and taught Zero how to be lazy in a more creative way. It was unacceptable.

With a resigned sigh, Hua Tuo gave up and left to prepare lunch. At least this time, Zero wasn't causing him any trouble. That was improvement already and Hua Tuo counted his blessings.

”Who wants dumpling noodles for lunch?” he asked and immediately, Zero requested for three servings and a side of extra dumplings.

Annoyed, Hua Tuo snapped at his lazy disciple to set up the waterwheel if he wanted to eat. The physician was only further triggered when he didn't see Zero move from his spot but heard the waterwheel behind being put to work.

Was there nothing that Zero would do manually now? The Sage God couldn't believe it. Still, he couldn't deny that it was extremely convenient. If he had the ability to use magic as Zero did, he would have done the same. Sadly, he could only blame his mortal body for only possessing meridian channels. If only cultivators were able to pull off such tricks, Hua Tuo would never have to hand make all his dumplings.

Mitchnew saw the dark cloud of gloom over the physician's head and decided to lend him a hand as the old man looked very lonely making dumplings by himself in the corner. Ruth had long excused himself to hunt and forage for ingredients. He might not have stayed long in this humble abode but he was already familiar with Hua Tuo's house rules. Those who didn't work didn't get to eat. Now that he had the Strong Stomach skill, he'd be damned if he missed out on any meals.