Otherworld Bone Dragon Operation Guide

Chapter 30: Lost
"Why is it still so troublesome when we have healing magic?" Su Ming asked, puzzled.

“Different viruses and bacteria have corresponding healing techniques, and each technique needs time to work continuously to be effective. Techniques can also conflict with each other, and many need to be repeated,” Zijin explained. “Of course, the most important reason is that when I was studying at the Temple of Light, I only passed the healing spells exam and did not practice them at all.”

Very good, a novice healer. Su Ming felt his body getting heavier and heavier, and guessed that he was in for some trouble this time.

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Although he was feeling unwell, Su Ming struggled to get up after Zi Jin completed the initial treatment, because he still had things to do.

He observed the sea conditions and found that the Zhiyuan had reached an area with a slightly shallower seabed.

Su Ming first stopped the boat. He took the nautical chart back to his hospital bed, opened it to check, but found that it did not indicate the hydrological conditions at sea or the distribution of marine plants.

"Can we determine our location based on the seabed topography and plant characteristics?" Su Ming asked the scholar.

"That rough nautical chart in your hand is all the information I have about navigation in my collection." She resumed using healing magic on Su Ming as she answered, "I've only ever drifted on rivers before; this is my first time venturing into the ocean."

"This is troublesome," Su Ming said, with a headache.

“I noticed you’ve been marking our position based on our course and speed,” the scholar said.

"The error is too great, and I'm a newbie—let's just say that the route record chart is useless now, we're lost," Su Ming honestly admitted.

Zijin frowned. Even though it was her first time at sea, she knew that getting lost was a very serious matter. She had heard stories of people getting lost and perishing at sea since she was a child.

“Detailed and complete marine data has always been a top secret of various transoceanic chambers of commerce,” Zijin said. “I rarely pay attention to this aspect, so I haven’t collected any.”

"Are there any solutions in terms of magic?" Su Ming asked. "We can't run around anymore; we're running low on fuel."

“There is a positioning spell based on rune towers, but it is only suitable for within 100 nautical miles of the shore.” Violet was also thinking hard. “We have gone too far—it is said that stargazing and sunrise can be done, but this requires special equipment.”

“I can have the equipment,” Su Ming thought of the sextant, “but I need the astronomical calendar of your world.”

Astronomical observation and positioning rely on a complete and accurate astronomical calendar, as well as a set of calculation tables based on different longitudes and latitudes of the planet Teya.

“I’m familiar with star charts, but astronomical tables—do you think I would have anything involving spherical geometry?” Violet retorted. “Even a titled scholar wouldn’t like a book where you know every word but can’t understand it at all when put together!”

Alright, this road is blocked, Su Ming decided to try another direction.

He looked up and asked, "Violet, how high can you fly?"

"If I'm in good shape and giving it my all, I can do 500 meters," Zijin replied.

"Hey? I saw Archbishop Stanton fly up into the rain clouds the other day, that must have been at least 1000 meters!"

“He holds the record for the highest flight in the Western Continent,” Violet replied. “Most mages can only fly two or three hundred meters; I’m already considered one of the best.”

Su Ming wanted to say that the huge bone dragon that suddenly appeared flew higher than Stanton, but the scholar was already asking him what he wanted to do by flying so high.

“To observe the terrain,” Su Ming said. “The higher you fly, the farther you can see, and if the weather conditions are good, you can see the terrain in the distance.”

"Then how high would you have to fly, 1000 meters, 2000 meters?" Zi Jin thought for a moment, then suddenly realized, "You mean, your world has such powerful things?"

“There are countless resources, but the materials are very limited right now, and we can’t get them all.” Su Ming thought for a moment, and then he actually thought of something: “There is something we can try.”

Su Ming switched to the "Little Troublemaker" app and started searching for tethered weather balloons. He quickly found suppliers and chose one that made marine exploration equipment. Miao Xin didn't have much money in her account; she had gotten some cash from the sanatorium director yesterday, but it couldn't be deposited immediately. So, she had to pick it up in person.

After checking Miao Xin's psionic abilities, Su Ming decided to act at night. The little troublemaker wasn't much different between day and night, but ghosts were much more efficient at night.

Of course, it's also easier to hide at night.

Having disconnected, Violet had finished the first stage of the spell and began to examine his body again, pondering something.

"How is it?" Su Ming asked.

"I have bad news for you," the girl said.

"What is it?" Su Ming became nervous.

"I can't cook. So could you cook before you fall asleep?"

"..."

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There was a lot of seaweed in this area, and Zijin harvested quite a bit. Su Ming also forced himself to cook a large pot of seaweed soup and fried a few salted fish.

It was a bit much, but he wasn't sure if he could get up at night, so he figured it wouldn't hurt to make more.

Skeleton minions have a good learning ability; after being shown a few times, they can passably imitate it. However, you have to do the cutting and preparation yourself, otherwise the things they make will make you question your existence.

Su Ming didn't have a good appetite, but he still forced himself to eat about half full before climbing into bed and falling into a deep sleep.

When Su Ming opened his eyes again, it was already evening. He glanced at his side; Zi Jin was still focused on maintaining the spell, fatigue showing on her expressionless face.

She had only just recovered from a serious illness, Su Ming sighed.

Su Ming didn't mince words; he focused his mind and began to connect with the little troublemaker. Getting lost at sea was a very serious matter and had to be dealt with as soon as possible.

Especially now that there are pursuers, this is no joke, we must find their location as soon as possible.
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Su Ming switched his perspective to Earth, merged the two undead, gave Miao Xin directions to run, and focused on searching for a route.

The chosen "supplier" was located in a city 300 kilometers away, and as usual, they would travel by high-speed rail. Su Ming indicated the location and distance to Miao Xin, then watched as she successfully boarded the train.

With Miao Xin around, Su Ming felt much more relaxed. The ghost girl could carry out orders and would contact Su Ming when encountering problems, which made things much easier.

The journey took about an hour. Su Ming arranged for the little troublemaker to lie down on the roof of the carriage, deactivated the fusion to alert Miao Xin, and then disconnected the link.
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"A cable?" Violet asked.

“Yes, a very light and thin cable, 3000 meters long,” Su Ming said. “It exists on Earth, but I can’t find the materials for teleportation and reconstruction.”

Zijin thought for a while, "If there's nothing ready-made, we can make it."

"how long it takes?"

"About three hours."

"Then please get it done quickly," Su Ming said.

(End of this chapter)