Chapter 270: The Cycle of Lavagold (2/2)

”Well…”

The eyes enlarged, the inhalation was intense.

”It’s very likely.”

And everyone was hurrahing for the talent.

The old chief was delighted, very delighted, as his voice shook, ”G-great… whatever sir did, shall never be forgotten among our tribe. All of us, from one generation to another, shall never disregard the bestow sir made!”

Ye Chong was not taking that compliment happily, since obviously that piece of Lavagold would hardly do something if it was never possible to be massively produced in the first place.

”Hmmm…” Ye Chong spoke to the chief, ”I did not expect the supply of Lavagold could be this rich, but I would need more Portabella mushrooms if I were to produce weapons.”

”Porta…bella?” asked the chief, certainly he did not get it.

”Yes, Portabella,” nodded Ye Chong, ”Its fluid would be the main material to extract Lavagold from its ore. But as far as I know, the amount of Portabella was not motivating here.”

”Hmmm…” The chief pondered, ”Now that is some problem.”

”C-chief!” One hoarse voice rang from the crowd, ”It’s not a problem!” A shriveled looking elderly walked to the front, the strands of beard were giving him some unfriendliness…

Ye Chong’s stare was strange so the chief quickly made an introduction, ”This is our healer, Sang Ru Bei, also the most knowledgeable man regarding plants.”

That pair of little eyes of Sang Ru Bing shone, ”I had researched on Portabella mushrooms for some time. They do grow solely within the strong gravity boundary, but cultivating it would not be challenging. We could take a few gravity region as a cultivation for Portabella.”

”Fair enough! I’ll have you do lead the job! You could take anyone in the village for you. Just make sure the Portabellas are coming!” the chief decisively stated.

”Yes chief,” replied Sang Ru Bei politely.

”Sir…” asked the chief, ”I wonder would it be possible to make one weapon with the Lavagold now…?”

Ye Chong hesitated a moment… ”Hmm, this piece of Lavagold is a bit too small to make a full metallic weapon. I could make it into a few blades for your spear, just tie it on the bitterwoods.”

”As you have suggested,” responded the chief.

”Now…” Ye Chong turned to his assistants, ”Reagent No.1 and No.3, Powdered Emerald and Powdered Zinc.”

The assistants began moving. Swiftly they brought the reagents and powdered minerals to their teacher. Although they had yet mastered much on the theoretical part, they had much practical.

Sang Fan quickly placed every utensil on the table for Ye Chong.

The teacher would be actually producing something live! Everyone was interested and nobody was willing to leave, their necks extended, their eyes were glued upon the hands of the master, as they feared missing one moment of the show. They held the breath carefully, fearing their pointless breathing would disrupt the teacher’s production.

Blurp… Blurp…

Ye Chong placed the Lavagold into a container and poured the reagents one at a time. Very soon after the solid gold melted into a splash of glittering yellow. It did not mix with the reagent however, it just reacted towards it. It felt like magic in the eyes of the villagers, even though it was merely another day of being an alchemist for Ye Chong.

Ye Chong discarded the reagents, leaving the liquid of Lavagold in the container. He then sprinkled Powdered Emerald thoroughly over the surface, which turned the liquid into a gluey texture, fluffy and tangible. It was another beauty… an adorable beauty… thought Sang Ling as she saw the gold dancing like cotton candy in Ye Chong’s hands.

Women could say no to cutesy things.

The other villagers were so amazed that they did not even blink their eyes.

Ye Chong’s expression remained unchanged, as he mumbled, ”Mold,” after 30 seconds.

Sang Fan passed the mold to Ye Chong immediately.

He took the mold and sprinkled the interior with Powdered Zinc, while his other hand lifted a piece of polished wood chip and sliced one piece of Lavagold jelly. He then took a pair of pliers, made out of wood of course, picked the jelly and stuffed it into the mold. A firm press was given and any portion beyond the mold was sliced off by the chip.

3 minutes passed, Ye Chong lifted the mold and gently tilted it over the table.

Klink! A blade fell out of the mold, giving a clear sound on the table. Ye Chong took the blade and wiped the zinc off the surface. The blade was glowing in Lava Gold.

”Done. Now, just give a nice polish on the blade itself.”

The villagers were staring at the Lavagold spearhead, blatantly overjoyed but they behaved themselves when they turned their head over Ye Chong, blatantly respectful.

Humans… were always the frightened kind in front of the unknown.

”So…” Ye Chong looked at the remaining jellies, ”Have a try too,” he said to his assistants, asking them to be a part of the cycle of Lavagold, from solid to liquid, liquid to solid.