Chapter 639
Weak Silver Star Dew
Chapter 639 Weak Silver Star Dew
Cough cough!
Gao De coughed twice, choked by these words, and thought to himself: No, Miss Sunefa, how can you be so accurate in judging people?
Of course, he could never admit that he had actually seen the 4.0, or even 5.0, 6.0N.0, or what the 4.0, or even the 6.0N.0, 6.0N.0 looked like when the 4.0 was actually used in industry.
Those things were already basic features of the industrial age on Earth.
"It's just a deduction based on the existing structure, nothing particularly ingenious."
Gao De composed himself and quickly changed the subject: "I think Dulinhuo and Jabil seem to have a good relationship. If I remember correctly, Jabil only moved here not long ago, right?"
“Yes.” Sunafa did not press further, nodding in agreement. “Here, due to the Yang family’s clan rules, Master Dulinhuo cannot forge extraordinary equipment. In fact, even if he wanted to, there are no suitable conditions.”
The Yang family's forging skills are too domineering, and the extraordinary equipment they create can be described as 'nuclear bomb level'.
Once it flows into the outside world, it will inevitably disrupt the balance, attract the covetousness of those with ulterior motives, or allow those who obtain extraordinary equipment to use it to disrupt the law.
Therefore, creating extraordinary equipment for outsiders is something the Yang family absolutely forbids.
"So he was already bored, and then Jaber came along."
"Although Jabil's research field also belongs to alchemy, it has nothing to do with the field of extraordinary equipment forging that Master Dulinhuo previously focused on."
Jabil studies alchemical machinery, while Durinfire forges extraordinary weapons and armor. Both belong to alchemy, but they are two completely unrelated branches of alchemy.
"Who would have thought that this completely unfamiliar field of alchemy would pique Master Dulinhuo's interest, and with Jabil's own ideas, the two hit it off and often studied the breathing furnace together."
"Moreover, researching alchemical machinery does not violate the Yang family's prohibition, so Master Yan Gang turned a blind eye to it, which can be considered as tacit approval."
"Master Du Linhuo was happy to find something to do openly and legitimately, and to be able to come into contact with a completely new field. As time went by, the two gradually became familiar with each other."
Sunafa gave Gaode a general account of what had happened.
"Pretty good." Gao De gave his final evaluation, but in his heart he couldn't help but sigh again that the Yang family was truly a very pure group.
I ask you, besides Du Linhuo, which other fifth-ring mage, and a top master in the field of alchemy, would be so unpretentious as to mingle with a grassroots alchemist and do research together?
We've really struck gold!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gao De remembered something else and changed the subject: "By the way, I heard that Leni Thornvine chose Flora Forest as the location for her quantitative potion research?"
“That’s right.” Sunafa nodded, confirming Gao De’s question.
“That is indeed quite suitable. The Flora Forest is the only place in the North where magical plants can be grown on a large scale, and the wood element energy is also the most abundant.”
"In addition, it is also the location of the Forestry Office, which is ideal for providing the research institute with the necessary materials, manpower and technical support."
The staff member of the Forestry Office is arguably the only person in the North who has achieved some expertise in the field of magical plant science.
After all, there was no such thing as botanical science in the North before this.
"How is the research institute being built?" Gao De asked, his tone clearly showing his concern.
Runeology, potion-making, and alchemy are the three essential pillars that any faction or nation in the mage realm cannot bypass if it wants to develop rapidly.
The quantitative potion science researched by the Quantitative Potion Research Institute, with its predictable magic element reaction formulas, precise dosage control, controllable reaction processes, and standardized operating procedures, will reshape the potion system and will become a flagship of the Northern Region in the field of potion science. Gao De naturally values it highly.
“It’s basically finished. I had people use local materials, so the Quantitative Research Institute should be the first truly wooden building in our Northern Territory,” Sunefa said with a light laugh.
Because the North is barren, there are no large trees suitable for building materials, not even small shrubs.
Although Flora Forest has been established, it is still relatively small in scale, and its timber reserves are far from sufficient to support large-scale construction.
Therefore, all buildings in the North are made of stone.
It is heavy and sturdy, but it also has a dull and oppressive feel, lacking a bit of liveliness.
"Furthermore, during the construction process, Minister Pierre added a little ingenuity and used a bit of magic. Director Leni was extremely satisfied after seeing the research institute," Sunefa added.
This successfully piqued Gao De's interest: "Come on, take me to see it."
The residences of the two masters of the Yang family were deliberately arranged by Gaode outside the Valar Tunnel.
Jaber's residence was right next to the two masters.
Therefore, it is not far from Flora Forest.
The two walked side by side, the frozen ground beneath their feet gradually being replaced by soft humus, and the biting chill in the air was dispelled by the faint fragrance of grass and trees.
They have entered the territory of Flora Forest.
The Quantitative Potion Research Institute is located in the southwest corner of Flora Forest, cleverly avoiding the core area, namely where Yugathira is located.
As we walked through a thriving forest of magical plants, we frequently encountered forestry officials along the way.
Carrying bamboo buckets filled with diluted nutrient solution on their backs and holding specially made small shovels, they patrolled the forest, carefully examining the color of the leaves and the condition of the roots of each magic tree.
He would occasionally replenish the nutrients to the magic trees that needed them, and sometimes he would squat down and use charcoal to mark new planting areas on the ground, his expression focused and serious.
As the two approached, a striking wooden house gradually came into view.
It is not grand; in fact, it could be described as somewhat simple.
The building has a two-story structure and occupies an area roughly the size of three stone houses.
There are no superfluous decorations; it is entirely constructed from unadorned logs.
The natural grain of the wood is clearly visible, and the edges retain the natural curves from when it was felled.
Some seams even have tiny gaps, but they are cleverly filled by the flexible magical plant vines.
Gaode Maps immediately recognized this as an application of "plant growth," which is non-aggressive and used only to reinforce structures.
It is both sturdy and adds a touch of natural wildness, without the heaviness and oppression of stone buildings.
What's most peculiar is its roof, which is not the flat roof common in the North, but a sloping triangle covered with layers of broad-leaved leaves.
These leaves have been treated with a preservative process, giving them a subtle sheen at the edges. This process not only prevents rot and mold growth for a long time but also perfectly guides rainwater and snowflakes, preventing snow accumulation from collapsing the roof.
From a distance, it looks like a giant green felt hat, blending into the surrounding forest.
In the very center of the roof is a huge ice crystal.
Sunlight refracts through the crystal, creating soft spots of light that perfectly illuminate the core area of the room.
The walls of the wooden house have no windows; instead, they are covered with many irregular, openwork grilles.
These grilles are woven from supple star vines, with exquisite weaving techniques that ensure both breathability and aesthetic appeal.
Tiny, luminous moss grows around the inside of the grille, allowing a soft green light to filter through even in the dim forest.
The main entrance of the wooden house is particularly ingenious.
It was not a traditional stone or wooden door, but a revolving door made of two thick logs joined together. The hinges were wrapped with magically treated vines, which greatly enhanced their resilience and smoothness, making it easy to open and close with a gentle push.
Meanwhile, a faint layer of dust-proof runes is attached to the edge of the door, which can effectively isolate external airflow and dust, preventing the odor from leaking out during the potion-making process or external impurities from entering.
Above the lintel are seven large characters woven from growing vines: Quantitative Magic Potion Research Institute.
Because it was drawn with vines, the font wasn't exactly neat, but it perfectly complemented the attributes of the Magic Potions Research Institute.
"What do you think? Isn't it very well-designed?" Sunafa said with a smile, noticing Gao De's appraising gaze.
"Minister Pierre said that because timber is limited and demand is not high at present, we are building this big first. The first floor is the refining area and raw material storage area; the second floor is the research room and data recording room. Although it is simple, Leni said it is more than enough."
"I didn't realize Peter had such good taste," Gao De exclaimed.
In the North, where architecture is so monotonous, it was truly beyond Gao De's expectations that Peter could design such a house.
“Let’s go in and take a look,” Sunefa said.
Gao De nodded, his gaze sweeping over the back of the wooden house.
There were large nurseries there, which were already planted with a wide variety of magical plants: maidenhair ferns with metallic leaves, healing grass with umbrella-shaped pink flowers, and ice crystal orchids with crystal clear stems.
The fact that magical plants with such different attributes can coexist in the same land is clearly the work of Lady Flora once again.
This is her unique skill, whether in heaven or on earth.
The door was ajar. Gao De gave it a gentle push, and the wooden revolving door spun smoothly along the vine-covered hinges without making a sound.
As the two stepped inside, the first thing that caught their eye was the delicate vines twining around the walls of the wooden house.
It was taken from the magic vine tree he brought back from the Plantagenet dynasty.
The vines of this magical tree are naturally endowed with the ability to guide energy, and at this moment they are glowing faintly, greedily absorbing the surrounding wood elements.
Then, through the tiny ducts inside the vines, it is continuously transported to the core area in the very center of the house.
Looking around, one can see that the first-floor refining area has completely abandoned the chaotic layout of traditional potion workshops, exuding a sense of rigorous order.
The ground is paved with compacted humus mixed with resin, which is both moisture-proof and slip-resistant.
Shallow ditches are reserved at the corners of the walls to divert wastewater from cleaning equipment, which eventually flows into an infiltration pool outside the house to prevent soil contamination.
Several wooden workbenches are neatly arranged on both sides of the room. The surfaces of the workbenches have been hardened, making them as hard as stone and not easily absorbing drug residues.
Each workbench is set with a set of standardized tools, all precision instruments produced by the Ironforge workshop.
The measuring cup is a precision measuring cup with fine markings on its wall and a flow guide structure attached to the rim, so that not a single drop of medicine will remain when poured out.
The reactor is equipped with a micro heating array at the bottom. The reactor body has a double-layer structure, with the inner layer used to hold the raw materials and the outer layer to be filled with warm water of different temperatures.
A transparent crystal is embedded inside the lid of the vessel to facilitate observation of the internal reaction.
There are also mortars made of ice crystals, which are hard and can maintain a low temperature. When used with an enchanted pestle, they can grind magical plant ingredients into a uniform and fine powder, avoiding the impact of particle size on reaction efficiency.
The aisles between the workbenches are spacious enough for two people to walk side by side.
At the end of the passage is the raw material storage area.
The multi-tiered shelves, built from logs, are neatly arranged, with each shelf adorned with simplified runes indicating their "freshness preservation" and "moisture-proof" functions.
The dried roots and stems of the magical plant are stored in different areas, along with sealed flower and leaf powders and juice extracts in crystal bottles.
Each ingredient has a label next to it, indicating its name, collection date, magic element, and applicable magic element reaction type. It's so clear and organized that it would make someone with OCD groan.
In a corner of the storage area, there is also a simple weighing device that can accurately weigh the raw materials.
The air was free of the pungent, mixed smells of a traditional potion workshop; instead, there was only a faint fragrance of herbs and a hint of sweet energy.
This is because the openwork grille on the roof and the rattan grille on the wall create a circulating airflow, which can promptly disperse the harmful gases produced during the refining process.
In the central area of the room is a slightly larger circular refining platform.
The tabletop is inlaid with a ring of energy channels, where the wood element energy transmitted by the magic vines gathers into a stable energy field.
On the table was a more sophisticated set of instruments, and next to it stood a "reaction recording board" made of a flat stone slab.
It was covered with dense symbols and formulas.
That should be the magic element reaction formula that Leni is currently deriving; different symbols represent different magic elements.
Arrows and plus signs indicate the direction and proportion of the reaction, and small crosses are drawn next to some formulas, which are obviously unsuccessful attempts.
"Your Highness, Mother Zhan, what brings you here?!" A timid voice came from the direction of the stairs.
Gao De looked in the direction of the sound and saw a small, thin figure standing beside the wooden stairs leading to the second floor.
It was Leni.
Compared to when we first met, Leni's appearance has changed subtly.
Her light brown hair was no longer casually tied up, but neatly tied back with a thin ribbon.
Her hair was meticulously combed, and the stray hairs on her forehead were carefully tucked behind her ears.
He was wearing a light green robe, which was washed clean, and a wide brown belt was tied around his waist, from which hung several small leather bags containing commonly used reagent bottles and charcoal pens for recording.
Her baby face still had a childlike quality, and her light brown eyes were still clear but timid. Her gaze lingered on Gao De for a moment before quickly looking away.
Despite being the director of the research institute, he still lacked any arrogance of a superior. Instead, he displayed a focused dedication after immersing himself in academic pursuits, and his deep-seated reserve remained unchanged.
“Director Leni,” Gao De said with a smile, his tone gentle, “your research institute is very well built, with ingenuity evident in every detail.”
Most importantly, he actually saw some resemblance to the research institute from his previous life in Leni's quantitative potion research institute.
This left him quite emotional.
Hearing the praise, Leni's cheeks flushed slightly: "It was all built by Minister Pierre... I only made a few small requests."
Gao De smiled and said, "Don't be so modest. You personally planned the layout of these magic element reactions, the placement of the equipment, and the classification of the raw materials, right? Being able to integrate the concept of quantitative magic potion into every detail of the research institute is the most commendable thing."
Leni nodded slightly, but her eyes secretly glanced at the reaction recording board on the central refining table. "Your Highness, the magic element reaction formula for [Silver Star Dew] has been deciphered, but I am still looking for the lowest-cost magic element solution."
Gao De's gaze shifted to the formula on the reaction record board, and a thought struck him.
【Silver Star Dew】is a top-tier first-level upgrade potion he brought back, and it is also an important auxiliary item for everyone to use magic.
Now that the magic element reaction formula has been deciphered, the mass production of weak silver star dew is not far off.
“Lenny, you’re a genius!” he exclaimed.
This compliment immediately made Leni, who had just temporarily forgotten her restraint, fall into a state of awkwardness and unease once again.
(End of this chapter)