Chapter 0004: Artificial Power

Zhang Hao stood quietly to the side with his arms crossed, watching—the first step was nothing short of perfect

Because we still need to unite some 'friends' to open up the situation

Good! Zhang Hao expressed his appreciation for Huang Mingshan's attitude, "It's nothing much, just list all the craftsmen you know who understand fans, formations, and artifact refining in a table, the more detailed the better.

Father, Second Uncle, I was just thinking: the main impurity in Xuan Tie is iron, and iron can rust. There must be something in the air that can trigger a change in iron. Therefore, I attempted to introduce air into the molten iron, and fortunately succeeded

The fan is powered by a low-grade spirit stone. A one-inch sized low-grade spirit stone can allow the fan to operate continuously for half a day.

By the time dawn arrives, the craftsmen will be able to directly refine dark iron with a purity ranging from 70% to 86%, eliminating the need for subsequent forging.

However, this structure generates significant heat, and coupled with the use of low-grade mysterious iron in the array pattern, which has a very high resistance, the array pattern often melts down

Everyone dispersed in a rush, excitedly starting to get busy

Zhang Hao smiled: "Very well. These ten spirit stones are yours now"

Why? Zhang Hao questioned

One pound of 80% pure dark iron requires at least 20 pieces of low-grade spirit stones

Zhang Shengde, while excited, did not lose his rationality: "I am just afraid it will bring us a catastrophic disaster"

Zhang Shengye smiled and said, "Rest assured, every person here has undergone rigorous selection and has taken a solemn oath. However, if there is a leak, the entire family will suffer the consequences"

First, regarding currency: low-grade spirit stones, medium-grade spirit stones, and high-grade spirit stones, all in a base of 100

Different purities of dark iron were categorized, quickly forming several small hills. However, at this moment, Zhang Shengde and Zhang Shengye wore expressions of calmness, or rather, numbness.

Everyone should disperse now and go about their own business

At Zhang Hao's request, the ingots were cast into blocks measuring one and a half feet on each side (half a meter), stacked together like city bricks.

The Industrial Revolution in another world, rather than beginning with the steam engine, can be said to have started with artificial power

"Accompanying? That idea is quite good! I will send someone to keep an eye on the Qian family!" A fierce killing intent suddenly erupted from Zhang Shengde's face. During this period, he had suffered greatly because of the Qian family, and this grudge must be repaid doubly.

Purity 96%. Reward 3 spirit stones

Zhang Hao nodded: "Huang Mingshan, I have a task that requires your assistance"

The craftsmen are very excited; they have created a miracle, and the rewards are substantial

Zhang Shengye inquired: "Little mouse, what are your thoughts?"

Purity 95%, reward 1 piece of spiritual knowledge

Having confirmed that the craftsmen had mastered their skills, Zhang Hao approached the craftsman Huang Mingshan to inquire about the fan.

The 90% pure dark iron, due to its ability to be refined into magical artifacts, is only priced at medium-grade spirit stones, with a minimum of 10 medium-grade spirit stones required; the 96% pure dark iron is valued at a minimum of 70 medium-grade spirit stones

Zhang Shengde pulled Zhang Hao and began to provide a detailed introduction

Thank you, young master. Huang Mingshan picked up the spirit stone with great joy, and in the end, he even gave Zhang Hao a silly smile.

Zhang Shengye circled around the black iron several times, and suddenly became excited: "The value of this black iron is enough to buy half a town!"

"Young master, please speak. As long as Huang Mingshan can do it, I will go through fire and water, and will not turn back!" Huang Mingshan stood up excitedly

Zhang Shengde looked at Zhang Hao for a while before nodding: "Very good associative ability"

Father, my mind is particularly sharp at the moment

Huang Mingshan is quite reserved, with a face reflecting the hues of smoke and fire, and only occasionally can one catch a glimpse of his white teeth through his simple smile

Ah... is this... too harsh?" Zhang Hao was surprised

To be honest, when Zhang Hao first saw the fan, he was both surprised and delighted

Zhang Shengye smiled and said: "This is actually a form of protection. If it were not for this, there would be people who would secretly kidnap their family members to threaten them"

When the money family is ready to make a stunning debut, we will go and be their companions

Purity 97%. Reward 6 spirit stones

One piece after another of forged black iron was placed before Zhang Hao, Zhang Shengde, and Zhang Shengye

Little mouse, what do you think should be done to deal with the Qian family

Zhang Shengye smiled and said, "Perhaps it is a blessing in disguise. The Qian family has certainly shot themselves in the foot this time!"

Zhang Hao opened his mouth and said: "A large quantity of low-priced low-grade and mid-grade magical tools! Hmm... I think using the term 'clearance sale' would be better."

Oh... the craftsmen and guards jumped up excitedly

"Tell me about it," said Zhang Shengde

We must also seize the time to transform and produce a large quantity of dark iron

Purity 94% ... ... Roll back and continue forging

Zhang Shengde fixed his intense gaze on Zhang Hao and asked, "Can you talk about the smelting of dark iron?"

Crossbows, arrows, weapons, etc., require substantial replacement and replenishment. The arrowheads and blade edges are coated with a layer of high-purity dark iron to enhance armor-piercing capability

Power!

In everyone's perception, this cost is somewhat high—it's just a breeze, yet it requires 60 spirit stones per month! This is too extravagant. Generally speaking, a bellows is sufficient.

The basic purity is 93%, and after forging, it can reach 95%.

Selling magical instruments is clearly more profitable than selling dark iron; we have ample room for price reductions, allowing us to engage in price wars and capture the market

Therefore, this small pile of mysterious iron is truly a mountain of wealth! Three thousand jin of mysterious iron is worth at least 21 million spirit stones

One pound of 70% pure dark iron is worth 5 low-grade spirit stones

Moreover, the entire region of fertile soil is doing the same.

What is the primary factor for developing industry

Zhang Hao took out a note and asked one question after another, to which Huang Mingshan responded one by one

"It is!" Huang Mingshan's eyes brightened, as he vaguely sensed that the opportunity to change his fate seemed to have arrived

Yes, yes, yes. Huang Mingshan cautiously sat down, only lightly occupying half of the chair, with his hands resting on his thighs, slightly bending forward and lowering his head

One pound of 60% pure dark iron can be cast into 1,000 dark iron coins; two coins can approximately purchase one pound of rough rice

Does everyone do this? Zhang Hao asked

Once this matter is accomplished, an additional reward of 10 spirit stones will be granted

Second Uncle, I believe that the Qian family has acquired new technology, and they must be planning large-scale investment and transformation, all for the sake of making a remarkable impact

When the purity of the dark iron exceeds 80%, for each increase of one percentage point in purity, the price increases by at least 10 spirit stones

Zhang Hao said again: "Father, Second Uncle, I have another idea"

Zhang Shengye instantly calmed down

One must not indulge in selfishness before one's own strength is sufficiently powerful

The rising gray-brown smoke is undoubtedly rust

I see now, " Zhang Hao said, realizing.

Please have a seat, there is no need to be formal

Artificial Power

Purity 96%

I have another question, the formations made with low-grade dark iron are easily burned out, why not use better quality dark iron

Different worlds have different rules, and one needs to update their perspective

Moreover, this clumsy fan is not new, but it has little practical use in the world of cultivation, which is why it has not seen any development

Ultimately, Zhang Shengde made the decision: to use high-quality black iron for the armed family; for external sales, the maximum shall not exceed 86%

As for the structure of the fan, it is quite simple, consisting only of a basic wind formation, without any mechanical components, solely comprising formation runes.

Zhang Shengde turned around and shouted: "Everyone, whether you are a guard or a craftsman, each person will receive an additional two low-grade spirit stones. Those who participated in the smelting and forging of Xuan Iron will receive two more."

Iron with a purity of 96% is worth at least 7,000 times that of iron with a purity of 60%; even a slight fluctuation in price could result in a value increase of tens of thousands of times

Indeed! Huang Mingshan had a look of complete certainty on his face

The night is deep, yet everyone's eyes shine like luminous pearls

Moreover, we are also lacking craftsmen and others needed for the forging of magical tools and treasures

Artificial power that is no longer constrained by nature, capable of liberating human hands, and can be controlled and reproduced

Huang Mingshan blinked, feeling somewhat confused: "They are just some clumsy fellows; good black iron is so expensive."

Huang Mingshan instantly calmed down, his gaze fixed intensely on the spirit stones. Ten low-grade spirit stones were almost equivalent to Huang Mingshan's net income over the past six months. Now, they lay quietly before him, within easy reach

Once the Xuan Tie is sold in the future, everyone...! ...will see a rise! Salaries! Water!

Zhang Hao smiled gently and took out 10 low-grade spirit stones, placing them on the table: "Huang Mingshan, I will ask you a few questions regarding the wind machine. If you answer well, these spirit stones will be yours."

Zhang Hao still felt a bit puzzled: "Wasn't it said that the reserves of Xuan Iron are abundant and accessible to everyone? These Xuan Iron pieces here add up to only about 3,000 jin, right?"

When only Zhang Hao, Zhang Shengde, and Zhang Shengye were present, Zhang Hao could not help but ask: "Father, Second Uncle, will these craftsmen not leak any secrets"

Zhang Shengde is in charge of the armed forces, Zhang Shengye is responsible for the mine, and Zhang Hao is a temporary guest engineer

Heh... Zhang Shengde smiled, gently patting Zhang Hao's head, and said earnestly: "The idea is good. But it's a bit hasty. For now, we should sell a large quantity of Xuan Iron."

Zhang Hao understood: Quietly enter the village, do not shoot ~ ~ ~.

One jin of 60% pure dark iron is worth 1 low-grade spirit stone