Starting from iron smelting

Chapter 22 Modified Alchemy Furnace

He knew very well that in such an environment, one not only had to have correct insights, but also had to express them skillfully and convince others. However, judging from the expressions of the crowd, what he said was already very good and everyone was convinced, except of course the young Taoist who brought him in.

The white-haired old man smiled and said, "What you said makes sense. Why don't you modify this alchemy furnace and give it a try?"

Lu Xiuyuan looked at the alchemy furnace. The appearance of the alchemy furnace was like an ancient handicraft that was meticulously carved, exuding the vicissitudes of time. The traces of casting on its surface and the erosion of time intertwined with each other, forming a simple and heavy beauty.

The entire furnace body is made of copper, and the bronze luster reveals an indescribable sense of preciousness. The shape of the alchemy furnace is dignified and majestic, with mysterious runes carved on the upper part, and each pattern seems to carry ancient wisdom. The meticulous casting process gives the furnace body an exquisite beauty, as if it has been accumulated for a few years and witnessed the passage of time. Around the furnace, there are carvings of various mythical beasts and floral patterns, and the details are lifelike.

These carvings not only show the exquisite skills of the ancient craftsmen, but also give the entire alchemy furnace a mysterious sense of ritual. It seems to be a witness of history, carrying the heavy power of the ancient alchemy tradition.

Lu Xiuyuan stared at the precious, simple, and heavy alchemy furnace in front of him, feeling hesitant. He knew that this was a treasure passed down from generation to generation, carrying endless wisdom and the vicissitudes of time. However, in order to verify his suggestion, he had to make changes in it. With both cherishment and hesitation in his heart, he turned to the white-haired old man and expressed his concerns: "This alchemy furnace is too precious. Is there any other cheaper or almost scrapped alchemy furnace that I can use for modification experiments?"

The white-haired old man smiled and nodded, then waved his Taoist robe, and a small alchemy furnace appeared in the air. The surface of the furnace was covered with green copper rust. The erosion of time made it look a little old, but it still exuded a sense of vicissitudes of beauty. The alchemy furnace was engraved with ancient and exquisite patterns. Although it was slightly damaged, it revealed a deep historical sedimentation.

Lu Xiuyuan was grateful, he knew that the white-haired old man's generosity was a sign of his trust in him and to verify the feasibility of this suggestion. He gently stroked the small alchemy furnace, feeling the traces of time, as if he could hear it telling the alchemy tradition of the past.

Therefore, Lu Xiuyuan started another modification, making meticulous and cautious improvements to this alchemy furnace that seemed small but full of historical deposits.

Lu Xiuyuan was working carefully, preparing to modify this ancient alchemy furnace. First, he took out a chisel and carefully chiseled a small hole on the top of the furnace. The marks made by the chisel on the furnace body were a testimony of the years, and each mark seemed to be a tacit communication with history.

Then, he took out a saw and extended the small hole he had chiseled little by little, trying to overcome the hardness of the furnace. The sound of saw teeth echoed in the room. Although this small alchemy furnace looked shabby, it was tough and a rare alchemy artifact. Lu Xiuyuan took great pains to saw open the furnace cover with difficulty.

Each sawing movement is like challenging the vicissitudes of time, making the whole process more precious. Finally, the furnace cover was slowly opened, revealing the true appearance of this precious ancient alchemy furnace.

In order to improve the ventilation problem of the alchemy furnace, Lu Xiuyuan began to install a chimney. He chose a pure copper chimney and carefully designed it to ensure that the beauty of the furnace body would not be damaged.

The copper of the chimney exudes an ancient and bright luster, like a pearl in the flow of time. Lu Xiuyuan skillfully introduced the chimney above the alchemy furnace and integrated it into the entire furnace, making it look both delicate and exquisite. His movements are both delicate and firm, as if he is carving a work of art. The tools in his hands dance, exuding the craftsman's superb skills.

The sound of chisels, saws and copperware colliding resounded throughout the room, like a song of craftsmanship, which made people stop and watch. Lu Xiuyuan carefully cared for this ancient alchemy furnace, making it more dynamic after the modification, while retaining the integrity of the original ancient craftsmanship.

Lu Xiuyuan was filled with awe for this ancient alchemy furnace. He knew that it was not just a tool, but also a secret treasure house, carrying endless wisdom and tradition. During the modification process, he not only felt the vibration of the furnace, but also seemed to sense a mysterious breath, as if the soul of the ancient craftsman was communicating with him.

Finally, when Lu Xiuyuan finished the modification, the whole alchemy furnace seemed to be revitalized, and it looked even more ancient and mysterious. On the copper furnace, the chimney was slightly emitting a faint smoke, as if telling an ancient legend, waiting for a new round of alchemy ceremony. The white-haired old man smiled and nodded, and everyone's eyes were full of doubts. Can such a furnace be used for alchemy?

The white-haired old man asked, "Is this transformation complete?"

Lu Xiuyuan said: "This is how the transformation is done."

"Is it that simple?" the white-haired old man asked.

"It's that simple." Lu Xiuyuan said.

After the white-haired old man finished speaking, the whole atmosphere instantly became solemn and full of expectation. He raised his hand lightly, and the lid of the alchemy furnace slowly opened, as if unveiling a mysterious veil. Between his gestures, more than a dozen kinds of medicinal herbs rose from the ground one after another, and with a wave of the white-haired old man's skillful hand, they all flew into the interior of the alchemy furnace.

Lu Xiuyuan's eyes lit up, and he looked at this mysterious and ancient alchemy scene in disbelief. He was shocked. He could only smell some clues about the secrets of alchemy, but at this moment, the white-haired old man's movements were so skillful and smooth.

The white-haired old man took a deep breath, and the spiritual power in his hand surged. A blazing flame gushed out from his palm and poured directly into the interior of the alchemy furnace. At that moment, the flames in the alchemy furnace rose rapidly, like fireworks being ignited, brilliant and dazzling. The whole house was instantly bright, and the flames gushed out along the exquisite chimney, seeming to dye the sky into a gorgeous sunset.

Lu Xiuyuan was stunned. He had not expected that the magic of alchemy could be so vivid in the hands of the white-haired old man. The heat of the flame filled the room, making people feel as if they were in a fairyland.

At that moment, his horizons were infinitely broadened, and his understanding of alchemy was deepened. This was a true miracle of alchemy, and the white-haired old man's control of the fire was amazing.

Lu Xiuyuan stared at this mysterious and wonderful scene in amazement. The spiritual power in the hands of the white-haired old man was like a delicate paintbrush, easily and accurately controlling the dance of the flames. His control over the flames reached a state that was almost artistic. That unique power seemed to immerse the entire room in a magical performance.

Lu Xiuyuan couldn't help but sigh. He originally thought that immortal cultivators were just some beings that were far away from the world, but he didn't expect that they actually possessed such amazing power. The proficiency of controlling fire was enough to make ordinary people far behind. The awe that surged in his heart made him have a radical change in his understanding of immortal cultivators.