Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1295 - 576: Aftermath

Despite her dislike for Jinfang Zai, Xing Xueman was prepared to make concessions to avenge her master. Furthermore, Jinfang Zai, even with the risk of demonic corruption, possessed significant power. If he unleashed his full strength, he might even surpass her. As the youngest and most rapidly ascending Hall Master, her own cultivation foundation was still somewhat shaky. In handling matters and investigating cases, Jinfang Zai's assistance proved invaluable, making tasks considerably more manageable. After a brief period of deliberation, Xing Xueman finally spoke.

"Fine! Just this once, we'll tackle this case as a team!"

A smile played on Jinfang Zai's lips as he extended his hand. The other person's fair hand, with some reluctance, reached out and clasped his. At this juncture, the two Hall Masters had forged an alliance to pursue this investigation! Such a collaborative effort was exceedingly rare, even within the annals of Thunder City's history! After all, wasn't every Hall Master a powerhouse at their peak? Investigating cases individually was already a display of formidable dominance; joining forces, they could potentially subdue any faction outside the Ten Great Families! This intricate game of cat and mouse seemed to have concluded before it truly began...

...

"Ah-choo!"

Fang Yu let out a sneeze, disturbing the surrounding feathers that fluttered around him as his nose twitched uncomfortably. Fortunately, after a night of diligent work, the feathers had been almost entirely sorted. Ding Hui had indeed classified the processed Golden Feathers into three distinct tiers. The first tier comprised golden feathers interspersed with minuscule granular particles resembling tiny gold beads, which reminded Fang Yu of platelets within the human body. The greater the presence of these gold beads, the higher the perceived quality. Prior to Ding Hui's processing, these Golden Feathers looked no different from any others; it was only after the refinement that their unique characteristics emerged, with the feathers appearing to transform into translucent vascular structures, revealing certain internal compositions. The second tier consisted of feathers that were purely golden, where an enhancement phenomenon allowed direct visual access into the feather's interior, as if it contained a golden liquid, akin to molten gold. The feathers would subtly undulate with even the slightest movement. However, most feathers in this second tier held only a minimal amount of golden liquid, with only a select few containing a more substantial quantity, which Ding Hui had specifically marked. As for the third tier, it was considerably more commonplace, featuring feathers that were nearly opaque and not uniformly golden but a blend of white and gold. According to Ding Hui's explanation, this tier was categorized based on the extent of gold coverage, with more extensive coverage signifying superior quality. Among the three tiers, Fang Yu could only provide assistance with classifying the third tier, which was relatively simpler to distinguish and also the most abundant. Ding Hui would immerse them in a specially concocted medicinal water, give them a cursory examination, and then pass them to Fang Yu. Fang Yu's task was then to arrange these third-tier feathers by their gold content, from highest to lowest, to facilitate Ding Hui's easy retrieval and utilization. The work itself wasn't arduous, but Ding Hui meticulously inspected each Golden Feather individually, resulting in a slow pace and requiring the entire night to barely complete the task. Next, the materials would undergo further reprocessing to attempt integration into Golden Bone, with specific reactions to be tested. This particular stage did not require Fang Yu's involvement, as he was incapable of assisting even if he wished to. Once Ding Hui finished the processing, Fang Yu, being the holder of the Golden Bone, would be necessary for direct human experimentation. Given Ding Hui's personal handling of the procedures, Fang Yu had never seriously contemplated the risks inherent in direct human trials, which could be exceptionally high. Had it been any other physician in Ding Hui's stead, they might not have dared to proceed, as most medical professionals lack the confidence to manage unforeseen complications during human experimentation. However, Ding Hui possessed such capability, even foreseeing potential outcomes and making preparations before commencing the operation. Should unexpected situations arise, she could discreetly resolve them, ensuring Fang Yu remained unaware of any issues during the experiment.

"So, you don't require my assistance for now?" Fang Yu inquired, washing his hands and tilting his head.

"Not at this moment. I will manage the remainder. I'll summon you once it's concluded."

The Golden Feather was merely a speculative hypothesis within Ding Hui's extensive knowledge base for potentially yielding beneficial effects on Golden Bone; its efficacy remained to be validated through testing. However, presented with this opportune moment, Ding Hui was unwilling to let it pass. Fang Yu's gaze drifted towards the array of feathers meticulously arranged on the table, his thoughts drifting. It was akin to the rarity rankings found in card games. The first-tier Golden Pearl Feather was comparable to an SSR rarity; out of the considerable batch of feathers recovered, only five contained gold beads. According to Ding Hui, if successful, these few high-quality, first-tier feathers held the potential to extend the Golden Finger's coverage to encompass an entire digit.

Naturally, that was the most favorable outcome; Ding Hui intended to explore enhancing the success rate via material refinement, supplementary boosts, and efficacy augmentation, with the conclusive experimental findings to be the ultimate determinant.

The second-tier pure gold feathers, comparable to SR rarity, were more plentiful than the Golden Pearl Feather, though still not in vast quantities, amounting to approximately thirty-four.

While this class of feathers held utility, they were considerably less potent than their first-tier counterparts, exhibiting varied quality. Typically, they functioned as sacrificial components in experiments, essentially being consumables, and served as viable alternatives for lower-SRR grade items.