Rhapsody of the Skeleton – Chapter 19

Ch 19: Vassal Jade Bone

Strong Bone Material? So this guy is a Bone Scavenger. Hearing the Pig-Shaped Jade Bone’s words, Yun Ming understood the Talkative Jade Bone’s identity.

When skeletons break out in large-scale wars, large areas of corpses are always left behind. These broken bones can be turned into a kind of bone glue after being melted at high temperatures. This bone glue will return to its original material after cooling and hardening. Because of the wide source of raw materials and its durability, it is the most widely used material on the Skeleton Continent.

Some skeletons follow the army, and after the war, they pick up bone materials on the battlefield. Although skeletons do not pay as much attention to the burial of “remains” after death as humans do, the military bones still do not like these skeletons, so they call them Bone Scavengers.

What surprised Yun Ming a little was that this guy could actually pick up Strong Bone Material, which couldn’t be done by luck alone.

“Don’t hand it over? Then I’ll crush you into broken bones, and then burn this place down.” The Pig-Shaped Jade Bone said fiercely. Hank pointed at Yun Ming and said with a trembling voice, “This is a Military Bone, if you don’t want to die, leave quickly.”

“Haha, who are you kidding? Have you ever seen a Military Bone without even one subordinate?” The Pig-Shaped Jade Bone seemed to have heard a great joke, and the other skeletons also laughed. Then he said to Yun Ming, “If you don’t want to die, get out of here.”

Yun Ming didn’t speak, but took a step forward directly. Hank thought Yun Ming was leaving and was about to persuade him to stay, but in the next moment, Yun Ming rushed directly towards the group of skeletons, pierced through the chest bones of two Humanoid White Bones with both hands, crushed their spinal bones, and stepped on a Beast-Shaped White Bone, preventing it from escaping.

This process was not complicated and happened even faster. By the time the skeletons present reacted, there were already two more skeletons on the ground.

“Now, can you prove that I am a Military Bone?” Yun Ming looked at the Pig-Shaped Jade Bone with a playful look, and then exerted force under his feet, and another skeleton appeared on the scene.

The Pig-Shaped Jade Bone was frightened by all of this. Being able to quickly solve three White Bones was definitely a genuine Military Bone. This time, he had kicked a steel plate. He said in a panic, “This Military Bone Lord, I was blind, don’t be angry, I’ll get out of here, I’ll get out of here now.” He led the remaining skeletons and fled Ninth Street in a panic.

In fact, Yun Ming didn’t want to interfere. Weisenter’s task for him was to deliver things, not to protect. If it weren’t for the fact that the Snail White Bone called Old Snail Head had an unusual relationship with his superior, and that he was interested in that Book of All Bones, Yun Ming would never have bothered with this nosy business.

However, now he still had a debt to settle. Seeing Yun Ming drive away the group of skeletons in a few strokes, Hank immediately came over and said flatteringly, “Military Bone Brother is really powerful. That stupid pig relies on having a lot of people and struts around all day long. Now he has been taught a lesson. I am really grateful to Military Bone Brother today.”

Yun Ming looked at the somewhat ingratiating Hank and waved his hand: “It’s just a small matter, but I think you are quite smart, able to see that I was about to take action. By the way, you said you wanted to thank me, how will you thank me?” Hank’s face bones immediately stiffened, and he understood that this Military Bone was looking for him to settle the score for using him as a shield.

Just as he didn’t know what to do, he saw the Snail White Bone slowly coming out and said loudly, “Hey! Old Snail Head, this Military Bone Brother has protected your bookstore, why don’t you hurry up and show your appreciation.”

But Old Snail Head didn’t fall for it: “Whoever caused the trouble should bear the responsibility.” “If you don’t give it, don’t blame me for robbing you.” Hank threatened, “Feel free to try.” After saying that, he walked towards the bookstore, and said a sentence when he entered the door: “You can come anytime if you want to read.” This was obviously said to Yun Ming.

Thinking of Old Snail Head’s various strange methods, Hank knew that he couldn’t threaten him, and it seemed that he was destined to bleed today. Hearing the conversation between the two skeletons, Yun Ming felt that this Old Snail Head was not simple.

In the backyard of the bookstore, looking at the Soul Orb in Yun Ming’s hand, Hank’s heart was bleeding. This was something he had finally managed to buy on the black market. If it weren’t for that bag of Strong Bone Material, he would have been working for nothing for the past few months.

With a slight force in his fingers, a stream of essence soul poured into Yun Ming’s body. Feeling that his strength had increased slightly, Yun Ming felt a little embarrassed. He originally just wanted some Soul Water, but he didn’t expect the other party to directly take out a Soul Orb. Yun Ming was of course clear about the preciousness of Soul Orbs, especially during wartime.

“What do you want, as long as I can do it.” Yun Ming didn’t want to take such a big advantage from others for nothing. Hearing this, Hank was stunned for a moment, and immediately said, “I want to follow you, and be my boss from now on.”

When Hank took out the Soul Orb, he had this idea. Although he had made some Soul Water by doing business in the past few years, his combat power was terrible. Relying on a Soul Orb alone couldn’t improve his combat power, so it would be better to exchange it for a backer.

It’s just that Hank didn’t expect Yun Ming to take the initiative to let him make a request. It seemed that his vision was not bad, and this Military Bone was quite reasonable. Hank strengthened his inner thoughts. Yun Ming didn’t expect this Bone Scavenger to make such a request.

“Follow me? Do you mean you want to be my vassal?”

Vassalage is a special relationship between skeletons of the same level. When a skeleton’s strength far exceeds the same level or is considered certain to be promoted, a vassal relationship will be formed. It is not a superior-subordinate relationship and can be broken at any time.

It’s just that this kind of relationship is not common among Military Bones. First of all, Military Bones grow up in fighting, and they have a natural sense of pride, making it difficult to submit to their peers. Secondly, upper-level skeletons prefer a clear superior-subordinate army structure, which is convenient for management, and they cannot use Soul Speech and Soul Tribute on vassals, so loyalty cannot be guaranteed.

Seeing that Yun Ming didn’t agree, Hank continued, “Although I’m not good at fighting, I’m a Merchant Bone, and I’ve done everything besides bone material business, and I have friends in many cities, so I’m very well-informed…” As he spoke, his voice trailed off.

After all, no skeleton would want to find a subordinate without combat power. Yun Ming was actually not very willing, not because of strength issues, but because this skeleton was too talkative. However, his words made Yun Ming change his mind.

“You said you are well-informed, is that true?” Yun Ming opened his mouth, and Hank nodded repeatedly: “Of course, I’ve made friends in many cities over the years doing business, so I’m definitely well-informed.”

Yun Ming felt that he didn’t know many skeletons in total, and it would be good to have such a skeleton to help him find out information. He also took advantage of the other party, so it was not good to refuse.

“Okay, I agree.” Yun Ming patted the Humanoid Skeleton’s shoulder, “Really? That’s great, from today onwards you are my boss, what’s your name, boss? My name is Hank, I chose this name myself, because I will definitely earn a mountain of gold in the future…”

Yun Ming suddenly regretted this decision. “You won’t regret it.” Old Snail Head walked over: “He will definitely help you in the future.” “What do you mean he will help me in the future, can’t I help you now?” Hank said loudly, “Old Snail Head, what do you mean by that?”

“Alright, I’m leaving, I’ll come again tomorrow.” Yun Ming impatiently interrupted Hank, and then left the Bone Forest Bookstore without looking back. Looking at Yun Ming’s gradually receding back, Hank seemed to have thought of something, and hurriedly chased after him, shouting at Yun Ming’s back: “Boss, you haven’t told me your name yet!”

“My name is Yun Ming.”