Chapter 239
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Opaline, a type of crystallized silica gemstone, it contained 5 to 10 percent moisture.
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Jun was studying a colorful opal in his hand.
There were two types of opaline: changing color and unchanging color. This one was a changing color. It was oval in shape, 4.5 cm long and 2.1 cm wide. It was produced in Western Australia. Gu Jun purposely told the people from the Recreational Department to be careful when purchasing this because he believed the 'Warrington Town' had another meaning.
Since opaline was non-crystalline, some of its structure would change color or even crack due to moisture loss but if the structure was stable, it would not change.
This opaline was full of moisture. It was brightly colored and perfectly round. Gu Jun believed this satisfied the requirements of the Pnakotic Manuscripts.
"Hmm." Gu Jun took the opaline and sat down at the work table that was placed in the middle of the bedroom. The table was filled with various carving tools, carving knives, electric drills, drill bits, needles … It was like an orthopedic surgery treasure box.
Gu Jun had installed cameras around the table, they would record what he was going to do next.
In reality, Gu Jun had no idea what he was going to do, he only knew he was going to carve an Ancient Seal on this opaline.
But how to carve it and how to achieve its desired effect, he had no idea.
That was one of the Ancient Seal techniques recorded in the Pnakotic Manuscripts. Different from the large Ancient Seal Stone, it was used to 'monitor rationality'.
That was how Gu Jun understood it. Because the content was too difficult to understand, he was just guessing at it half-heartedly.
However, 'rationality, rationality, rationality', he could see how important this was to the civilization that created this technology. Rationality was their highest priority, knowledge and science were the only way they were willing to understand the cosmos.
Therefore, if he had to draw an analogy, this kind of tool to monitor rationality was similar to a human health watch — to see how many steps one had taken.
"But this kind of gadget." Gu Jun pondered, "If we can really create it, then our biggest problem will be solved."
The Pnakotic Manuscripts had a clear outline of the engraving but every single one of them seemed to embody the most advanced mathematical law. The strange precision made him feel like he was looking up at the starry sky, this was not science that could be comprehended by humans at their current stage.
It was just like how primitive people didn't understand calculus. Although he did not know much about mathematics, advanced mathematics always gave him headaches.
"Give it a try." Gu Jun took a deep breath and picked up a carving knife. It was his first time using it, but he felt quite comfortable. Even the Hands of Dexterity could work here.
He had already instructed Cai Zixuan, who was still sleeping with him, not to let anyone disturb him until he left.
Gu Jun closed his eyes and opened the Pnakotic Manuscripts in his mind. He turned to the page about the creation of the Ancient Seal Ornaments. He studied the unimaginable lines and indescribable patterns, as well as how to combine the mental power with the opaline, to adjust the water in the stone and reshape its structure …
Gradually, he focused his spiritual energy and gradually felt a headache.
"Urgh …"
It felt like many dreams were surging to replace the darkness.
Gu Jun looked around and realized he was once again standing inside the large vaulted library. This time, he was not at the same spot as last time and there was no shadow.
The rows of large bookshelves were far away from him. He was standing next to a wall that gave off a weak glow. The stone wall was covered in engraved patterns. They looked like scratches made by sandpaper. They were layered and intertwined. They were many times more complicated than the ones in the Pnakotic Manuscripts.
"Are these … the technical principles behind the monitoring stone …"
The more Gu Jun studied the wall, the more he was awed by the intricate power. Every straight line and curve on the wall appeared to be able to draw out his soul.
He studied the engraved patterns and his mind was quickly drawn into them. He did not feel any discomfort because he lost track of time …
After an unknown amount of time, he slowly raised his right hand, wanting to touch the wall.
Suddenly, the illusion disappeared. Gu Jun's eyes widened. He was no longer in the vast library, but in the spacious bedroom of the hostel.
However, the sky outside the window had brightened. The clock said it was 6 am, the night had passed.
"Ah …" Gu Jun took a deep breath. It was as if he had reconnected with this body. A wave of extreme fatigue washed over him, causing him to almost fall headfirst onto the table. Especially his arms, they were so sore they felt like they were about to break …
'What happened to his level three Hands of Dexterity? '
Gu Jun's head twitched. He lowered his head to look at the table. 'Did I carve something?'
There were many stone shavings on the table. His right hand was still holding the carving knife and his left was holding the opaline.
It was still oval in shape and nothing much had changed. However, the Ancient Seal had been carved on its front. It was not polished but it looked like it was made by nature. Everything was just right. The branches of the Ancient Seal even connected to its different colors.
"This …" Gu Jun frowned. He realized the tools like the electric drill had not changed at all. 'Did I use this carving knife for the whole night?'
He used all his strength to push himself up. His legs were tired but he dragged himself to the computer and turned on the recording. He saw that after he sensed the Pnakotic Manuscripts, his hands started to move. He held the knife and started to carve on the opaline …
He watched the video at normal speed for a while before speeding it up. Then he spent the whole night carving.
He switched the camera to look at it from a different angle. Gu Jun realized his eyes were closed, it was like he was sleepwalking.
"Looks like I've only carved an Ancient Seal on it. Actually, this is a kind of mental carving, the internal structure of this opaline has changed. "
But the problem was, did this Ancient Seal have any effect?
Based on his understanding of the Pnakotic Manuscripts, Gu Jun fiddled with the stone for a while. He saw the light change and the Ancient Seal shimmer … He couldn't help but laugh with joy. He gripped the stone tightly. 'It's done! It's a life-saving medicine. '
He immediately grabbed his phone to call Tong Ye. It was time for him to wake someone up so early in the morning.
"Hello?" But Tong Ye answered quickly like he had not slept at all. The old man sure had been busy for the past week, he looked more haggard than usual.
"Tong Ye." Gu Jun smiled. "The Great Atal has passed on a technology to me. I've finally figured it out. Our Health Watch is ready."
"What Health Watch?" Tong Ye was confused. "Atal knows how to do that?"
"The Health Watch is just a metaphor, it's actually a device to monitor the rationality of spell users."
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