GBP Chapter 185 Refining the Radiant Blue Gold
Chapter 185 Refining the Radiant Blue Gold
Mo Ming has been living on Yunmeng Lingyu Island for over a week, and there are less than seven days left before the flood disaster strikes.
During this time, he not only successfully completed the construction of the first backup site for the shelter, but also unexpectedly discovered a rare luminous mineral vein in the area.
This discovery was undoubtedly a huge surprise. With the advice and planning of the expert Duoduo, the mining of the Youhui vein was carried out in phases to ensure the sustainable use of resources.
The first phase of mining is nearing completion. This first phase was a trial, so the amount of Radiant Ore collected was limited to only twenty complete pieces. Mo Ming plans to use all of this Radiant Ore for recruitment in the barracks.
The current air shelter has just been established and is in dire need of development. The biggest shortage of manpower is the lack of personnel. The expansion of the barracks will provide crucial guarantees for the safety and development of the shelter.
To complete the first step of this plan, the rare metal Radiant Blue Gold must be extracted from Radiant Ore, which can be used as a core material for recruitment.
The task of refining the Azure Gold naturally fell to Duoduo, the only one who was proficient in this art.
After so much practice, Duoduo has become very proficient in using the Five Elements Furnace - Crimson Fire. This furnace can not only precisely control the heat, but also extract the essence from the ore to the maximum extent.
Duoduo stood in the "medical room" that Mo Ming had set up for her, and in front of her was the ancient and exquisite furnace - the Five Elements Furnace - Crimson Fire.
This furnace can not only refine elixirs, but also extract minerals, especially those containing complex elements, such as brilliance ore.
Before the formal extraction, Duoduo needs to carry out a series of preparatory work.
She first examined the condition of the brilliance ore, which exhibited a deep blue metallic luster and was dotted with tiny fluorescent spots, like twinkling stars in the night sky. These spots were the hallmark of the most precious part of the brilliance ore—brilliance blue gold.
Duoduo gently stroked the ore with her hand, seemingly sensing the energy fluctuations within it.
She frowned and muttered to herself, "It seems that the blue gold distribution in the Radiant Ore is somewhat uneven. We must control the heat precisely during refining, otherwise it will not only waste the ore, but may also trigger an energy surge."
Then, she began to clean the impurities off the surface of the ore.
Duoduo took out a small carving knife and carefully scraped away the rock chips and dust on the surface of the ore. Then, she used a polished cleaning cloth to wipe the surface of the ore until it was as smooth as a mirror.
The whole process took nearly an hour, but she didn't dare to slack off at all.
Subsequently, Duoduo adjusted the state of the Five Elements Furnace - Crimson Fire.
She opened the furnace lid, revealing a deep crimson interior, as if it contained a blazing sea of fire.
Duoduo took out a flint and placed it in the center of the furnace as the main fire source for this refining process.
As soon as the flint touched the furnace, it ignited and released a burst of scorching red flames, with a faint hint of reddish-gold in the flames, clearly a unique fire attribute of the Five Elements Furnace.
Once everything was ready, Duoduo placed the first piece of Youhui ore into the Five Elements Furnace.
As soon as the luminous ore entered the furnace, crimson flames quickly enveloped it, emitting a sizzling sound. Impurities on the ore's surface rapidly evaporated under the high temperature, turning into wisps of black smoke that were automatically absorbed by the Five Elements Furnace.
Duoduo stood in front of the furnace, chanting: "The five elements generate each other, the red fire is the foundation, refining all things and extracting their essence."
The runes on the Five Elements Furnace began to glow, and the temperature of the crimson fire gradually increased.
Duoduo's expression became increasingly focused as she continuously adjusted the flames injected into the Five Elements Furnace, precisely controlling the temperature and intensity of the flames.
The energy inside the luminous ore began to be activated, and the surface of the ore gradually melted, revealing the liquid metal inside that shimmered with blue-gold light.
"The temperature can't be raised any higher; this is the most crucial refining stage," Duoduo said in a low voice.
With a wave of her hands, the runes on the Five Elements Furnace suddenly changed, and a cool blue flame appeared in the crimson fire.
This is the special ability of the Five Elements Furnace—by adding a touch of balanced wood-attribute flame to the high temperature, it can stabilize the energy structure inside the ore and prevent explosions or energy loss during the refining process.
The luminous blue gold inside the luminous ore was gradually separated, turning into drops of crystal-clear blue liquid that slowly flowed into the collection tank at the bottom of the Five Elements Furnace.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Duoduo's forehead, but she didn't bother to wipe them away, her eyes fixed on the changes inside the furnace.
Just as the refining process was nearing its end, a low rumble suddenly came from inside the furnace, and the energy fluctuations of the luminous ore became unusually intense.
Duo Duo's expression changed, and she immediately realized that the problem lay in the impurities remaining in the ore. These impurities had undergone abnormal changes at high temperatures, causing the energy inside the furnace to become unbalanced.
"Damn it, we have to stabilize it immediately!" Duoduo gritted her teeth and quickly took out a piece of wood-attribute greenwood beam from her storage bag and threw it into the furnace. Greenwood beam is an auxiliary material for the Five Elements Furnace, which can play a balancing role when the flames get out of control.
After the spirit stone entered the furnace, a refreshing wood-attribute energy quickly spread out, and the agitation of the crimson fire gradually subsided.
However, this was not enough. Duoduo accelerated the change speed of the Five Elements Furnace runes, and energy surged into the Five Elements Furnace like a tide, forcibly suppressing the energy fluctuations inside the ore.
After a series of tense operations, the roaring sound inside the furnace finally disappeared, and the pyroxene ore returned to stability.
Duoduo breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and murmured, "It seems that the impurities in this batch of ore are more complicated than I expected. We must be more careful in the next refining process."
After more than two hours of effort, the first piece of brilliance ore was finally completely refined.
Inside the furnace's collection tank, the shimmering blue gold had condensed into a small, translucent blue metal block, emitting a faint fluorescence. Duo Duo carefully took out this metal block and examined it closely in her palm.
"The quality is very high, with almost no impurities." Duoduo nodded in satisfaction. She placed the Radiant Blue Gold into a specially made metal box for storage.
Next, Duoduo followed the same steps to refine the remaining luminous ore one by one. Although the process was still challenging, with the experience from the first time, her operation became more skillful, and her refining speed also improved.
After a full day of work, Duoduo finally completed the refining of the first batch of Radiant Gold ore. She tallied up all the refined Radiant Blue Gold and found that the total amount was about 200 units, which was 10% more than expected, making her very gratified.
Duoduo looked at the metal box in her hand, a relieved smile on her face. She handed the metal box to Mo Ming and briefly explained the problems and precautions during the refining process.
Mo Ming accepted the Azure Gold and said with satisfaction, "Thank you for your hard work, Duo Duo. With this Azure Gold, I can recruit at least four more companions."
Duoduo smiled slightly and nodded: "This is just the first batch, and the quantity is not large. The mining is the main event, and with this experience, the subsequent refining will be much smoother."
The two exchanged a smile, as if they saw hope for the future prosperity of the shelter.