Tomb Robber: I, Chen Yulou, am dedicated to cultivating immortality!

Meditate while sitting cross-legged.

Repeat this breathing exercise for several cycles.

After adjusting the breath to its peak.

Only then did Chen Yulou gently take away the symbol of "Zhen" on the jade box.

only……

The moment the lid is opened.

A ray of spiritual light suddenly burst out from the depths of the jade box.

The speed was so fast, like lightning and thunder, and in the blink of an eye, it appeared on the beams of the dome.

"town!"

And faced with a sudden scene.

Chen Yulou looked normal, not even a hint of panic.

He just looked up at the spiritual light, then slowly uttered a word.

It's like holding the divine will in your mouth.

The moment the word "Zhen" fell.

The whole world seemed to have stopped.

The spiritual light was fixed in place for a moment, and when the light mist dissipated, it turned out to be a half-foot long spiritual root.

And inside the jade box.

All that was left of the Polygonatum was a grass stem and seven scattered green leaves.

The spiritual root containing the medicinal power was directly split into two.

Seeing this scene, even Chen Yulou couldn't help but feel emotional. Not everyone has the courage to cut off one's tail to survive, let alone a medicinal herb.

Without green leaves, the vitality is greatly damaged.

It's no different from losing half your life.

Even if it successfully escapes today.

It would take decades or even hundreds of years to find a precious cave and take root deep underground again before growing branches and leaves.

"I'm leaving now."

"Isn't it too late... or, are you taking Chen too lightly?"

Looking up at the spiritual root, Chen Yulou snorted coldly.

Although he knew it would be difficult for it to be as intelligent and psychic as Bai Yuan, Luo Fu, Zhou Jiao and Bai Ze and be able to understand what he said, he still felt it was a bit too frivolous if he didn't say a few words.

The vast realm of cave heaven.

Even if I can't command heaven and earth.

But the Yunhu Temple was just a few dozen meters in radius, and he could easily seal off the whole body with just one move.

The spiritual light seemed to understand the meaning of his words.

The struggle was even more intense.

Unfortunately, the surroundings are like a quagmire, the more you struggle, the deeper you sink.

He watched quietly for a moment, until the yellow elf root stopped moving, then he stretched out his hand and grabbed the air. The next moment, the spiritual light was caught from mid-air into his palm.

"Green wood spiritual energy, the fusion of all things, refine it for me!"

He exhaled softly.

Chen Yulou opened his arms.

A wisp of spiritual consciousness floated out from the Niwan Palace, wrapped the spiritual root tightly, and refined it bit by bit.

Almost instantly.

The rich medicinal power emanated from the yellow elf's roots, transforming into wisps of incomparably pure spiritual energy, which seeped into his brows, passed through his limbs and meridians, and were then melted in the alchemy furnace, transforming into spiritual liquid and returning to his dantian.

While he was in seclusion.

Across the lake, on the side of the Yuan River, is Shijun Mountain.

Next to the hundred-foot-high earth dragon, wisps of flames continuously emerged from the cracks in the cliff and deep underground.

On one side of the cliff stands a steel-making furnace that is three or four meters high.

A furnace of molten iron was boiling under the raging flames.

More than a dozen waiters were standing everywhere, looking into the stove nervously, whispering to each other from time to time. From their red faces reflected in the firelight, one could see an excitement that could not be concealed.

Right in front of the crowd.

You can also see three figures, one old and two young.

The two teenage boys were almost cut from the same mold.

Regardless of age and height, their attire is extremely similar.

They were the two young masters of Honeycomb Mountain.

After staying in Shijun Mountain for about half a month, the two of them had obviously lost a lot of weight. After all, refining equipment was a tiring job, and it was not like when they were in Yuhua Mountain, where a group of master chefs would not really let them do heavy work.

But this time, Li Shuguo brought them here.

The goal is to allow the two brothers to truly enter the industry.

Even before starting the furnace, he specifically told the guys in the mountains that no one was allowed to pamper them and that they had to do everything themselves.

Everyone has long experienced the temper of Manager Li.

How dare I not take it seriously?

Besides, Manager Li sleeps with his eyes open. If he finds out and reports it to the chief, they won't be able to get away with it.

Yes.

No one dared to run to help or release the water.

The two brothers are busy from morning till night. In the past, when they were in Yuhua Mountain, they still had some tempers of young masters. But now, after finishing their work every day, they almost fall asleep as soon as they return to their residence.

What's so important about washing and being clean? How can it be more important than sleeping?

But it has to be said.

Although he has lost weight compared to the time when he first came to Shijun Mountain, he is much more energetic.

At this moment, both of them looked nervous.

Dad said so.

The furnace can be started today.

After being busy for so long, how could they not be excited to see with their own eyes the equipment they participated in being refined come to life?

In front of the two men, Li Shuguo, who was shirtless and wearing only a pair of trousers, was much calmer than them. He held the pipe in his hand and puffed slowly.

Although what is being refined in the furnace is also the weapon of a great demon.

But he was the one who had personally forged the dragon scale sword, the dragon-shooting bow, the nine-section whip and the dragon scale heavy armor. How could he be intimidated by such a small scene?

Seeing this scene, the people behind him looked at him with admiration in their eyes.

As soon as the steel furnace started.

The heat wave brought with it the fire of the earth dragon.

Even though they were dozens of steps apart, people were extremely restless and sweat kept pouring down their bodies.

Shopkeeper Li was standing so close.

He really has a strong body.

Nor is there any fear of being melted by fire.

Gurgling——

Wait until half of the bag of tobacco is smoked.

Suddenly.

The iron furnace, which was originally just boiling, suddenly heard a gurgling sound of water, which sounded like a spring rising up from the bottom of a well.

Hearing the noise, a gleam of light suddenly flashed in Li Shuguo's eyes.

Waited all day and night.

It’s finally done!

He put out his pipe, put it on his waist, and turned to his two sons, "Don't just stand there, follow me to the stove."

"Yes!"

Hear this.

Although they were a little nervous, they still gritted their teeth and agreed.

One left and one right.

Hurry up and catch up with your father.

only……

Every step you take.

The fire rushed towards them, as if it would melt them into pieces in the next moment. When it passed across their cheeks, it brought a sharp pain to their bones.

The guys behind him couldn't help but grimace.

It was as if I saw the situation when I was on the battlefield in the past.

That feeling is really unpleasant.

Last furnace.

A layer of skin will be shed off.

Even the unlucky ones will have their hair and eyebrows burned off.

Therefore, every time they went to the stove, they would put on a special straw raincoat and cover their face with a black towel soaked in water, protecting their ears, nose and mouth, leaving only their eyes exposed.

otherwise.

The surging fire was beyond the ability of a flesh and blood body to withstand.

At this moment, the two brothers seemed to be struggling in a quagmire. Even if they took just one step, they would have to bear unimaginable pressure.

The fire flashed across his face.

The wind was so strong that neither of them could open their eyes.

But the back of the father in front was as smooth as walking on flat ground, without any hindrance, and it didn't even shake, as if the fire rising into the sky was just a spring breeze to him.

"If you can't even handle this little fire."

"It's better to return to Yuhua Mountain as soon as possible and open up a few fields in the back mountain so that we can support ourselves."

He didn't even turn his head, but it was as if he had a pair of eyes behind him that could see everything clearly.

He spoke each word slowly and coldly.

The tone was so cold that it was hard to imagine that it was a father speaking to his son.

Hearing this, the guys in the distance behind them looked at each other in surprise.

But no one dared to say anything more.

It's not right for an outsider like me to interfere in matters between father and son.

However, this method is a bit too cruel.

How old are you?

They have been here for more than a year without any protection and dare not approach easily.

Being forced to go forward like this, aren't you afraid of getting hurt?

but……

Say this together.

The two brothers were instantly energized.

He gritted his teeth and walked forward step by step despite the flames.

At the same time, he kept trying the tips his father taught him, calming his mind and breathing in and out. The Li family has been blacksmithing for generations, and they have their own secret techniques.

It does not count as a practice.

It's pretty much just some martial art.

By hammering iron, you can temper your body and strengthen your muscles and bones.

However, over the years, the two brothers were sneaky and unwilling to enter the furnace room. The strong stench of sweat mixed with the smell of pig iron was simply torture.

Therefore, that skill is just the entry level.

But I could never go further.

But right now...

Apart from this, the two brothers could not find a better way to resist the fire.

However, regardless of anything else, with every breath, the blood and energy in the body surged, and at least the unbearable feeling of pain was actually being alleviated at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"it works!"

The two brothers noticed it almost at the same time.

Couldn't help but smile at each other.

But I dare not hesitate.

Just breathe more carefully.

Unconsciously, a layer of light breeze seemed to gather outside the body, and the fire passed by the face again, and there was no longer that kind of bone-piercing pain.

Li Shuguo was walking in front with his hands behind his back.

Noticing the changes in his two sons, he couldn't help but nodded secretly.

Compared to how he was back then, the treatment these two guys receive is already quite good.

Remember the first time.

His father threw him into the furnace like a chicken. He stayed there for a day and a night and was almost roasted to death. He only survived the ordeal by sitting on the ground and practicing.

but.

It was also that time.

His martial arts skills improved almost overnight.

Now, I am still soft-hearted, otherwise, I would not have reminded you intentionally.

After a while.

The two brothers finally arrived under the steel furnace.

Just by standing outside the furnace, one can feel the surging and thunderous boiling sound inside, as if the boiling molten iron will break through the furnace cover and pour down like rain in the next moment.

"Get on the stove!"

Li Shuguo, however, acted as if he didn't see it and just uttered two words coldly from between his teeth.

"Yes."

Hear the words.

No matter how uneasy the two brothers were, they had no choice but to continue on their journey.

On the cliffs on both sides of the furnace, there stood a centipede ladder, just a head higher than the steelmaking furnace. On the stone wall between the two ladders, a deep pit like a vertical box was carved out.

There were a few iron hooks hanging here and there.

The two brothers were very familiar with that thing.

It is clearly used to remove the furnace cover.

However, the iron hooks in front of him were extremely large, as thick as a child's arm. The tips of the hooks were shining with cold light, and there were still traces of molten iron splashing out.

The two brothers are on the left and right.

Trying hard to hold back the anger that was rising to the sky.

Climb up the ladder quickly.

They reached the top and steadied their bodies before reaching out and each grabbed an iron hook in their hands.

The iron hook was much heavier than the two had imagined.

Once he got it in his hands, he almost pulled the two people down from the hanging ladder.

The guys watching this scene from afar were so nervous that their hearts were in their throats. Flames were erupting from the bottom of the cave and magma was like a river. If they fell in, they would definitely die.

Not just them.

Li Shuguo was also sweating coldly.

He is only strict in words.

Is there really a father who is so cruel as to eat his own cubs?

Fortunately, the two brothers reacted quickly, hooking and pulling their feet hard, and managed to stabilize their bodies.

He took a deep breath, lifted the iron hook in his hand with force, and slowly reached above the furnace cover.

"I'll count one, two, three."

"Let's work hard together!"

When the grappling hook caught the top of the furnace, the eldest brother glanced at his younger brother opposite him and whispered.

"it is good."

Although the two brothers are not twins, they grew up together and have a great understanding of each other.

Now, he is facing this iron cover which probably weighs hundreds of pounds.

If you don't exert force at the same time.

Want to turn it on.

It’s as difficult as climbing to the sky!

Moreover, the two brothers, who had watched the masters open the furnace in the mountains since they were young, knew one thing very well, that is, if the molten iron in the furnace boils for too long, the gas generated will stick the furnace cover and the furnace tightly together.

The moment it was forced open.

The anger rose like a wave into the sky.

If you are not careful, your face and even your whole body will be washed away in an instant.

So be extra careful.

"One...two..."

"three!"

The eldest brother is not very old, but he is extremely determined.

There was no hesitation.

The moment the three words fell, the two brothers attacked at the same time. There was a loud bang, like the sound of a cork being pulled out of a wine bottle, and the heavy stove cover was lifted off the stove.

next moment.

The two brothers turned their backs at the same time in perfect tacit understanding.

Even without looking back, you can feel the heat wave rushing up behind you.

The gurgling sound of boiling molten iron was endless.

"it is good!"

Seeing that the two were safe and sound, the guys behind them could finally breathe a sigh of relief and couldn't help cheering.

Li Shuguo didn't say a word.

But the admiration in his eyes also revealed his inner thoughts.

"What's going on, Shopkeeper Li?"

“Is it out?”

After cheering, everyone stood on tiptoe and looked into the furnace, but the rolling white mist almost completely obscured their view.

"No hurries?"

"Don't you trust my craftsmanship, Li Shuguo?"

Li Shuguo glanced at them and joked with a smile.

"I don't dare."

"The honeycomb mountain pin is the first of its kind in the world."

"Aren't we just curious?"

Amidst a burst of boisterous laughter, the movement in the furnace finally calmed down, and in the slowly flowing molten iron, six or seven pieces of secret gold blanks were floating.

There was also a faint chilling aura emanating from it.

Others don’t know.

Li Shuguo understood.

It is clearly the bones, blood and flesh of a great monster that is hard to find in the world.

Only under the constant tempering of the underground fire of Shijun Mountain can it be integrated with the secret finance.

Now those raw materials are the best materials for refining weapons.

"Pulling the dough!"

Take a deep breath.

The fire spread in my chest.

Not only did Li Shuguo not feel uncomfortable, but he felt more energetic. He looked up at the two brothers standing on the hanging ladder and waved his hand.

Seems to be infected by him.

The two brothers' young and green faces could not help but show a bit of heroism.

Put the stove cover down.

With the help of a hook rope, he quickly lifted a piece of raw material from the furnace and placed it on the iron stool.

Li Shuguo was holding a hammer.

Open the bow left and right.

Sparks flew from the molten iron.

Less than a moment.

The secret gold blank was formed under his hands.

It was actually a crossbow about one foot long. However, it was completely different from the common crossbows. This crossbow had neither bowstring nor arrows, but was connected to a gun barrel.

It's like a combination of a bow and a gun.

Even the knowledgeable Li Shuguo, who made the crossbow himself, couldn't help but feel a bit of surprise and astonishment when he looked at the crossbow.

The blueprint was drawn by Shopkeeper Chen.

He was just trying his best.

But it must be said that this crossbow is light and easy to carry, and when used with poisoned hidden weapons, its lethality is absolutely amazing.

"Grandma's."

"I have been upright all my life, but I didn't expect that I could make such a deadly weapon when I am old."