Chapter 56 of 100

Chapter 56

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After Fang Shijing left, Li Xian no longer paid attention; he even completely forgot about the matter—whatever happened, he would wait for Fang Shijing to handle it.

This wait lasted until noon the next day, when the temperature finally dropped to a level where they could勉强 enter.

Li Xian walked at the front, the cave still scorching hot, and he had to use a spell to barely hold on for a while. The surroundings were clearly melted and then cooled, like melted wax that had solidified, the entire cave was like this. The jade and stones had melted together, and the surrounding copper wires were completely burned out.

The one-meter iron ball that was originally placed in the center had disappeared, leaving only a melted wasteland. There were some iron shavings that had melted and then solidified around it, and in the center, there were a few scattered, hemispherical "black iron balls."

These black iron balls were very bright, like black pearls, shining and reflecting human figures on their surfaces.

"Black Iron! This is Black Iron! We actually really refined Black Iron!"

Seeing these hemispherical black iron balls, everyone cheered. At this moment, even those who didn't know about the wire issue were exclaiming, because with Black Iron, they could forge "magic treasures."

Now, due to the disappearance of various spiritual materials, even experts at the Golden Core stage often used "magic tools."

But how could magic tools compare to magic treasures! And with Black Iron, they could refine magic treasures!

Ling Zhifeng picked one up and examined it, shaking his head slightly, "There are many impurities, the quality is not as heavy as the legends say. It's just the lowest grade of Black Iron, only suitable for forging magic treasures for the Foundation Establishment stage. There's still a huge gap from the Black Iron needed to refine immortal weapons."

"Don't be ungrateful!" Xu Ren said with a smile, "Even such a piece of Black Iron would cause a dispute if thrown out."

Li Xian picked one up and tried it, "Indeed, the conductivity of spiritual energy is excellent. The impurities are just right; if we were to take out better Black Iron now, it would be asking for trouble. In my opinion, this Black Iron is still too good. The requirements for refining should be even lower, just enough to conduct the spiritual energy of the Qi Condensation stage.

Based on estimates, as long as the efficiency of the fourth layer of the Qi Condensation stage's spiritual veins is sufficient to meet all current needs. At most, we just need to increase the number of arrays and the thickness of the wires."

"Yes, more is completely unnecessary!" Tang Rong, who had long been influenced by Li Xian's ideas, nodded in agreement.

Beichen Yuxing, listening to the talk of wasting resources, gritted his teeth and said, "Although I know this approach is correct, I still have to say, you are too wasteful!"

Li Xian smiled, "Mr. Beichen, don't worry. Li Xian will not give up on researching better technology, better Black Iron, and other precious metals like secret silver and red copper, even the smelting of back metals. However, when our capabilities are insufficient, we must keep a low profile.

For now, I don't even dare to take out the lowest grade of Black Iron; what we sell externally is just Sea Soul Silk, controlling the market through Sea Soul Silk. We still need to trade Sea Soul Silk with the sea race and benefit from it."

Li Xian continued, looking at Xu Ren with a serious expression, "Sir,"

Xu Ren immediately became serious.

Li Xian slowly said, "Sir, we will now launch the 'Explosive Development Plan.'

First, all the machinery sold externally will use Sea Soul Silk as the conductor.

Second, some items inside the factory will also use Sea Soul Silk to cover up.

Third, we will fully tackle electrical technology and the Black Iron issue. After solving the Black Iron problem, we will study red copper, then precious metals and secret silver, and finally other metal refining issues.

Fourth, we will research standard, fourth-layer Qi Condensation stage conductivity, industrialized, standard Black Iron conductors.

Fifth, we need to accelerate the concrete project; port construction cannot do without concrete.

Sixth, we need to expand steel smelting technology, with the first goal being a 500-ton iron-hulled ship project.

Seventh, we need to fully expand the textile division; for at least the next ten years, textiles will be the most profitable project.

Eighth, we need to increase the production of bearings, main shafts, and engines.

Ninth, we must keep up with locomotives, transmission machinery, and equipment; the metal smelting workshop needs to add metal drawing processes to prepare for producing conductors.

Tenth, we must fully launch educational work. If we cannot cultivate successors, our industry will not last. We need more like-minded people with sufficient ability to work together; the most reliable are those we cultivate ourselves!

Finally, we need to establish our own business department. Business is like a battlefield, Mr. Beichen, you..."

Beichen Yuxing's expression immediately became serious, "Young Master, leave it to me. In at most three years, I will make the name of Brilliant Stars resound throughout the entire Eastern Yingzhou!"

The success of Black Iron greatly encouraged everyone—because the success of Black Iron not only solved the conductor problem but also gave everyone hope—the hope of cultivation! Just at the beginning, the material problem was initially solved, so what would happen if we continued to develop?

Everyone is smart; they all thought of a distant future.

Suddenly, Beichen Yuxing even swore to the sky, indicating that as long as Li Xian did not reject him, he would forever follow Li Xian.

Li Xian, of course, gladly accepted.

Beichen Yuxing did this partly out of helplessness—arriving too late, he wanted to quickly integrate, and swearing was the best way. On the other hand, he really saw the future of technology, so he was also taking a bet! Since he was betting, of course, he had to place a heavy bet!

After tidying up the scene and finding all the Black Iron, Tang Rong immediately took people back to research; Li Xian walked to his usual office—actually not far from the research department.

Upon returning, Li Xian saw a blue dragon flying around in the spacious office. On the ground were various mirrors, glass crystal balls, some beautiful colored lights, and glass containers. The two-meter-long blue dragon was very self-absorbed, often flying to the full-length mirror on the wall to admire itself, looking very vain.

Li Xian watched for a long time, but the creature didn't seem to notice, still flying around. As it flew, it muttered, "Haha, all of this is mine. My sister was right, Li Xian is indeed hospitable."

The blue dragon flew around for a long time before "surprisedly" noticing Li Xian, "Oh, someone's here. Who are you? Did Li Xian send you to notify me? Quickly, take me to see Li Xian... No, make Li Xian come to see this Prince, hmpf, tell him this Prince has a big deal to do with him!"

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