Actually,
before Xi Sui appeared, Han Dong had already drafted a strategy in his mind.
He used the "Real Demon Eye" to scan Xi Suiās [skeleton] in advance, resulting in a terrifying observation.
Itās not just any skeleton; itās practically a miniature Kingdom of Bone Marrow.
Inside the bones live billions of "Bone Marrow Lives," resembling facehuggers from Alien, overall white in appearance... They can modify, enhance the skeleton, and even become part of it to provide hardness.
Mr. Xi Sui seems to be just a skinny skeleton,
but in reality, Han Dong is up against an entire Bone Marrow Kingdom.
In terms of skeletal unity, hardness, variability, and flexibility, Han Dongās bones are no match.
After all, Han Dongās training in the "Bone Part" hasnāt reached even minor success; heās still building a critical framework.
Unlike training in other parts,
if the foundation of the Bone Part is not well built, and itās forced to advance, it would greatly affect the development of the whole body.
According to the "Book of Dead Spirit," bones are like the most basic foundation; thereās no shortcut, it must be built step by step for stability.
Moreover,
Han Dong could vaguely glimpse a remarkably solid Golden Skeleton Throne behind Xi Sui.
To win, he must strategize,
Han Dong made a bold decision to "mislead" from the beginning of the combat.
Maintain a combat posture of right arm defense, left arm attack... No matter the disadvantage or danger, always keep this stance.
Until the misdirection succeeds.
As it turns out, Han Dong bet correctly.
But at the moment of victory, Han Dong was completely frozen.
Bone needles pierced through all joints, combined with the thigh bone that penetrated his chest, had long been effective; it was just Han Dong resisting with a body far surpassing his peers.
"Bone Marrow Invasion"
His body completely froze like an ice sculpture and heavily fell to the ground.
It seemed unbearable,
but Han Dong secretly enjoyed the process.
What is invading his body are the ābone marrow residentsā from Xi Suiās body.
These tiny life forms, resembling facehuggers, seemed to be invading but were slowly being assimilated.
Medical staff arrived on site and lifted Han Dong onto a stretcher.
A voice wrapped in viral sound echoed in the medical staffās ear:
"Please arrange for me and Mr. Xi Sui to be in the same hospital room."
...
A whole day and night passed,
In the completely enclosed double room,
Doctors used "Life Gel" to bond and repair the fractured bones; Xi Sui finally regained consciousness and woke up from the sickbed.
The last punch landed, whether in power or resulting tangible damage, was stronger than before; otherwise, it wouldnāt have completely knocked Xi Sui out,
even now, as he awakes, his skull is buzzing.
"Mr. Xi Sui, are you awake?"
As the voice came,
Xi Sui instinctively sat up and suddenly looked at the bedside.
"Huh!? How come youāre lying in the same room with me!"
To be honest, Xi Sui was a bit annoyed; he felt he had fallen into Han Dongās trap, which led to his loss in the match.
"Who knows, the hospital arranged it~ Xi Sui seniorās bones truly are unique, no... should be called the [Bone Marrow Kingdom]."
"Your eye is indeed special, no wonder you could foresee all my attacks, you could even see inside my bones.
Since I lost, as per the agreement, Iāll teach you some knowledge about [bones] or give you something useful.
Say, what do you want to know or want... but donāt be too excessive."
Han Dong displayed a smiling expression, even made a small hand-rubbing gesture.
"Mr. Xi Suiās mastery over [bones] is extremely high, but through my observations and our sparring results, our ācompatibilityā isnāt high~ You should be aware of it too.
You focus on developing bones to the extreme, even integrating the King Domain to a certain extent.
While I develop my bones as an integral part, performing the function of the [framework], supporting the whole while providing strong protection to the body.
Mr. Xi Suiās training experience might not be very useful for me.
As Mr. Xi Sui said, I am currently facing a bottleneck in my bone training.
The main reason isnāt lack of insight, but the [framework] setup lacks core materials. I want a piece of your bone marrow."
Han Dongās words made sense, yet Xi Sui still felt something was off.
"Hmm? Since you can see through my bone condition, you should know my bone marrow exists as āunits of life.ā
They strongly reject outsiders... In the previous fight, it was they that caused the bone invasion to you.
Wait~ could it be!"
Xi Sui immediately looked at Han Dongās chest, which was previously pierced by bones; no injuries remained.
No matter how strong the clubās medical methods are,
it couldnāt heal so quickly, not without leaving some injury; typically, it would take weeks of dialysis to clear the bone marrow lives.
"Thatās right,
I adapted to your ābone marrowā during my unconsciousness."
Han Dong opened his right palm, from which climbed out some bone marrow lives between micron and nanometer in size... No longer white from Xi Suiās body, but a modified light grey.
While Xi Sui was unconscious,
Han Dong had already achieved domination over these "life bone marrow," even sending them to the doctorās lab for optimization and modification.
It was ultimately proven these things are greatly useful for the base construction of the "Bone Part," their value even surpassing some legend-level bone materials, making them perfect base construction materials.
However,
for Xi Sui, bone marrow is his life composition,
he only intended to give Han Dong some guidance on bones or send some unused tools and materials from his warehouse... asking him to give bone marrow, Xi Sui was thoroughly unwilling.
Just when he was about to refuse,
The hospital room door opened.
Aside from the nurse responsible for checking, two other figures walked in.
One of them was the Headless,
but he was in a posture of chest out and stomach in respect, even the hair long floating around his neck had completely drooped.
The reason was simple,
accompanying him was the [Boss].
"Just heard you two chatting outside the door... Seems pretty joyous, share it with me."
The bossās outfit today was quite special.
Only wearing a pair of suspenders,
supporting an oversized stomach with eight-pack abs hanging outside,
before Xi Sui could speak,
Han Dong quickly said, "Xi Sui old brother said he would share some ābone marrowā with me."
"Oh? Xi Suiās [bone marrow] is not something everyone can adapt to... Or have you adapted during the combat?"
Han Dong also showed the outcome in his palm.
"Nice~ pretty good!
Xi Sui, just give Nicholas a little.
Heās at an important growth stage... Anyway, your bodyās bone marrow can regenerate, and Iāll have the hospital arrange for you the best nutritional supply."
As the boss said this.
The nurse responsible for checking had already connected a special ātransfusionā device between the arms of the two.
Watching droplet after droplet of his kingdomās āresidentsā being drawn into Han Dongās body, Xi Sui was about to cry... but with the boss right there, he could only endure it.
Xi Suiās other arm quietly evolved a knife edge structure, ready to cut the tube once the boss leaves.
Yet.
The boss not only had no intention to leave, but instead sat down on the edge of Han Dongās bed.
The hospital bed made of super alloy creaked from the weight~
"Nicholas, shouldnāt you be at S-01 during such times? Why come to the Black Tower?"
Han Dong briefly explained the situation, also mentioning that heāll be assisting Mr. M in the upcoming [World Lock].
"Oh, this matter is quite dangerous, Mento agreed?
Then letās do it this way~ I estimate that in two or three days, the Out of Control ones will take action. Once you are discharged, follow me over... Iāll speak to Mento about it."
"Alright."
Considering that Han Dong will be involved in dangerous affairs, the boss added:
"Xi Sui, maintain this ābone marrowā transfusion until Nicholas is discharged... The consumption to your body, the club will try to reimburse."
"...Okay, boss!"
Ka!
As the boss left and the door closed,
tear droplets flowed from Xi Suiās empty eye sockets,
The Headless promptly stepped up, stuffing his skull into Xi Suiās belly pouch, doing his utmost to comfort his old friend... Simultaneously, he subtly made an āOKā gesture to Han Dong.