Chapter 205: The Artifact Refining Furnace Makes Another Contribution! Is He Really Cured?
Chen Han saw the words about quenching impurities and immediately thought of the artifact refining often mentioned in many novels, because the premise of artifact refining is to first quench the impurities from the materials.
And he just happened to have an artifact refining furnace.
It was designated by the game system to be forged by his uncle, the hall master of the Crafting Hall. Previously, it had been used to refine the Green Pheasant Fan, though that fan itself did not have much use.
Thinking of this, after adding water to the medicinal cuisine, Chen Han also carried some firewood over to the artifact refining furnace.
Since using this furnace previously to refine the Green Pheasant Fan, this was his second time coming here.
A layer of dust and grime had already accumulated on the artifact refining furnace.
What a waste.
If other families had an artifact refining furnace, they would wish for nothing more than to protect it strictly, set up formations, fearing it might be damaged or looted by rogue cultivators or demonic cult rogues.
Chen Han did not bother cleaning off the dust and grime and instead directly picked up the firewood to start a fire, setting the artifact refining furnace ablaze.
After a while, he received a prompt:
【The artifact refining furnace’s Samadhi True Fire has been ignited. Please place the materials to be refined into the furnace as soon as possible and seal the furnace for refinement!】
Without hesitation, Chen Han directly placed the two newly bought ornaments into the artifact refining furnace, then sealed the furnace.
The game prompt appeared again:
【The artifact refining furnace is sealed, the Samadhi True Fire is blazing, the artifact refining furnace is refining artifacts…】
Chen Han laughed. It really worked.
The process did not last long before the prompt indicating refinement was complete appeared again.
He opened the artifact refining furnace, and after a wisp of smoke drifted out, he saw that of the two ornaments he had just placed inside, one was completely scorched black and shattered, while the other glowed with a clear metallic luster.
Seeing this scene, he understood what had happened. He stored both ornaments in the game warehouse and saw that the remark information was indeed as expected.
【Artifact refining waste residue: This is residue produced from a failed artifact refinement!】
【Metal ornament: This is an ornament that has been quenched once by the artifact refining furnace. All impurities have been removed, and sturdiness +1, toughness +1!】
After being quenched once, although it did not have any special attribute effects, the quality of the metal itself had absolutely been greatly improved.
Seeing this remark information, he suddenly thought of a piece of news he had seen before: why humans are still unable to build space carriers now, like those massive space battleships in movies.
There are two main reasons: power and materials.
Power goes without saying. The earth’s current technology is completely unable to meet the requirements of interstellar navigation, even with nuclear power already existing.
The other is materials. With current earth technology, there are many advanced metallic technologies, but not a single metal material can fully meet the requirements of space technology.
The requirements for spacecraft materials in space are completely different from those on land.
The exploration of this aspect by earth’s scientists is extremely slow and requires the efforts of generations.
Chen Han suddenly realized that perhaps the efforts of those scientists over generations might not compare to simply quenching the materials in this artifact refining furnace.
If current materials were brought here for quenching, perhaps attributes meeting the requirements would appear.
But whether this guess would work, he had no way to verify it, nor would he try.
After all, he was not stupid.
Chen Han immediately took out that Yin-Yang Refining Stone and chose to perform refinement.
This time it was indeed different.
【Beginner Yin-Yang Refining Stone（Demon）is refining the current decorative prop…】
This prompt also made him smile.
He had finally succeeded in starting the refinement.
After that, he stored the ornament back into the game warehouse. Based on previous experience, this thing would definitely not be completed immediately.
Only after extinguishing the flames of the artifact refining furnace did Chen Han return to Uncle’s Kitchen to watch over the medicinal cuisine, and he did not forget to use his mobile phone to notify Aunt-Grandmother’s side, asking her to prepare for praying for blessings for Ms. Liao tomorrow.
Once the burns on her face recovered, what remained would be her eyes.
That eye of hers had been damaged by fire. The hospital had no way to fix it, which was why she had come to the Chen Clan.
He did not know whether one piece of Moon Gazing Sand with eye disease treatment +2 would be enough to cure her, and might have to use two at that time.
Although the effects would not stack, the treatment time could be extended.
Naturally, he would still follow the same process as with Old Master Wang, boiling some herbal tea to serve as blessing tea for her to drink, with the Moon Gazing Sand placed into the herbal tea.
At noon, while eating medicinal cuisine, Chen Lin spoke up: “Xiao Han, this morning I went to the county, visited several factories. Their production craftsmanship is really good, very suitable for our Daoist Sect Heritage Family. But that craftsmanship factory asked what kind of Daoist Sect craftsmanship we want them to produce and needs us to give instructions before they can start.”
Hearing this, Chen Han pointed at his junior sister: “Xiao Yu is more familiar with these things. Let her go with you. Just follow her opinion on what kind of souvenirs to make.”
Xiao Yu nodded to this. “I previously designed several souvenirs for the Chen Clan, some with the Chen Clan’s emblem and some reflecting Daoist Sect foundation. Xiao Mi Jie said they were very good. We can just use them now.”
Hearing her words, Xiao Mi nodded and subconsciously glanced at Chen Han. She also had matters to discuss with Chen Han, and the very sexy apron she had bought had already arrived.
It looked like Xiao Yu would not be at the Chen Clan in the afternoon, so she would have enough free time and would not need to worry about Xiao Yu suddenly looking for her.
After finishing the medicinal cuisine, Chen Han ate a bit of lunch, then returned to his own courtyard and took out his mobile phone to scroll through videos.
Before yesterday, the Chen Clan had gone explosively viral online because of the overnight blooming. They had been on trending topics and many videos shot by tourists had performed well.
But today, although the popularity of the Chen Clan was still there and quite a few videos still gained data, it was no longer as hot as the previous two days. This clearly showed how quickly online popularity shifts, and also why many internet celebrities quickly cool down if they have no substance after suddenly going viral.
The main reason was that today’s official news about subsidized interest on personal consumption loans was too attention grabbing.
Basically, this news was dominating the heat.
However, many people, after seeing this news, posted reminder comments: “Do not listen to people’s sweet talk. Even if they are ***, do not take loans for consumption, absolutely do not…”
Chen Han saw this news and felt those reminders made sense.
Because some people pointed out that banks were playing an important collaborative role in this.
Think about the changes of a certain Ant.
Chen Han even saw a blogger’s in-depth analysis video, with very good numbers:
“…Once you seriously develop the idea of loan-based consumption, to a great degree you will go further and further down that road. Most people who use credit cards have almost never fully paid off their cards, and then every month they are paying interest.”
“Many people cannot even pay their credit card bills, so they have to borrow from others, put the money back into the card, then swipe again to repay those people. It looks like nothing, but this operation includes a slice of interest.”
“Think about it. With more and more people taking impulsive loans for consumption, it is certain most will fall into this cycle, and they will quickly no longer meet the conditions for interest subsidies, while personally being trapped in an interest repayment vortex. Those who get it will get it.”
Chen Han understood it too.
But the next moment he saw that the video was gone: “The video you were watching has been removed because…”
It had been blocked.
Such speed.
Well, such topics cannot be discussed.
You can scold internet celebrities for harvesting leeks, but if…
Sigh, this is probably why someone like “Lan Lan” the enchantress appears.
Definitely a demonic path magnate heir mixed into the righteous path.
Chen Han shook his head. In truth, this kind of thing was also about willing victims. He himself never spent in advance and did not use credit cards, so he had no feelings about it.
Just as he was thinking this, a beautiful figure delicately walked in from outside.
Today, Xiao Mi’s hanfu outfit was truly gorgeous. When she saw him, her eyes were brimming with shimmering moisture.
Chen Han smiled. Seeing someone looking at him like that, he pulled her over onto the lying chair.
Xiao Mi lay in his arms, asking, “Chen Han, Linhe County also wants to hold a national style event and wants me to host it. Do you think I should take it?”
Chen Han smiled and said, “If it benefits you, then take it.”
“I want you to participate with me!” Xiao Mi finally revealed her true intent.
“Then I’ll go,” Chen Han did not refuse. He could guess the county’s motive; the ancient city area was already under construction and preparation.
Not only would Xiao Mi come to ask; County Magistrate Chu and the others would also invite him later.
This was a small matter anyway. The county had supported the Chen Clan a lot. Helping by showing up would do no harm. If Linhe County’s ancient style tourism developed, the bigger the cake, the more benefits there would be for the Chen Clan.
As they spoke, his hand had already become somewhat unruly.
Xiao Mi immediately complained: “You, do you not know your own condition? You have an incurable disease and still think about these things all the time.”
Chen Han said with a grin, “Who told you to dress so seductively, so tempting?”
Xiao Mi glared at him. “I am wearing hanfu, not showing any skin. It is your mind that is evil.”
“Yes, I admit it,” Chen Han said as his hands roamed over her, full of smugness. “With your figure now, wearing hanfu is more tempting than not wearing it. It leaves room for imagination and makes people want to explore.”
Hearing this, Xiao Mi could not help feeling shy, her pretty face flushed. She asked, “Recently, both my body and Xiao Yu’s body have been getting better and better. I can feel I am becoming more attractive. Is it related to the rings you gave us?”
Not only Xiao Yu suspected, she did too. Now with the chance, she finally asked.
“Yes,” Chen Han nodded with a smile, making it up. “When I first found this pair of rings, I did not know their use. Later, when looking through information, I accidentally discovered they are a treasure. Wearing them can subtly reshape the wearer’s figure and achieve a body-sculpting effect.”
“Ah, there is really such a treasure?” Xiao Mi was full of surprise.
Chen Han nodded and said with a wicked smile, “Let me check the remodeling effect of the ring. This hanfu is a bit in the way.”
Hearing this, Xiao Mi’s moist eyes were about to overflow, and her hands were already wrapped around his neck.
Chen Han did not hesitate and carried the girl straight up into the attic.
…
Inside Shangyuan Village, many culture and tourism staff were busy. After discovering the change in air quality around the Chen Clan, Chen Kai personally led people to watch over this place and specially formed a team to test the changes in air quality.
After one day, he could clearly feel that the air quality around Shangyuan Village had significantly improved.
They had already sent people to test the surrounding area, wanting to know roughly how far the air quality influence extended.
They kept busy until evening before the team members returned one after another and compiled their test report data for him.
“Director Chen, the air quality around Shangyuan Village has already fallen below ”
“Now we can confirm that the air within a 15-square-kilometer range is affected, and the air quality data is improving.”
“This is not absolute. Beyond 15 square kilometers, there are still affected areas with declining numbers, including the location where Mr. Liu rented land to build the resort villa.”
Hearing this, Chen Kai’s eyes lit up. If Mr. Liu’s resort villa could be affected, that meant the project’s value would rise rapidly.
It could even be said that, because of this air quality, the mountain Liu Dong had rented had already become a huge profit in terms of value.
With this result, after compiling the data, Chen Kai returned to the county at once and reported to Chu Ping: “County Magistrate Chu, good news. Today’s full day of testing shows that the Chen Clan’s air quality effect has already extended to a 15-square-kilometer range, and the scope is still growing. It may later reach where Liu Dong is building his resort villa.”
Chu Ping’s eyes lit up. “Excellent. This is absolutely tremendous news. By the way, how is the air quality at the Chen Clan itself?”
“The AQI has already reached 17,” Chen Kai reported immediately.
Chu Kai exclaimed in surprise, “That is enough to compete for the domestic top ”
Chen Kai nodded and continued, “There is another matter. The Chen Clan will hold a prayer ceremony tomorrow morning for Ms. Liao. Perhaps after tomorrow, her symptom will be cured.”
Hearing this, Chu Ping immediately thought of the terrifying, hideous burns on Ms. Liao’s face. Such injuries could truly be cured by tomorrow?
And the process of the Chen Family Head making the scar removal cream was so simple it was unimaginable without seeing it in person.
Previously, he had not personally experienced Liu Dong’s condition. This time he might be able to witness this miracle with his own eyes.
He immediately instructed, “Tomorrow morning we will go take a look.”
……
In the room, Xiao Mi had already put her hanfu back on and looked at him resentfully. “I have found that you especially like tearing my apron. I spent charm coin on those, you know!”
Chen Han smiled. It was not that he liked it; the task demanded it.
The G-string Maniac task was only at 4 out of 5, still one short.
After all, it had a charm +2 attribute.
Xiao Mi snorted and hurriedly left. Without protection now, she naturally had to go back and put some protection on.
After eating the Yellow Spirit Gourd, her capital was more than abundant. Without protection, every step she took would make her feel it.
…
Time passed. The next day, after finishing cultivation in the special spiritual aperture, a game system prompt appeared in Chen Han’s mind:
【Yin-Yang Refinement ornament: This is an ornament refined using a refining demon stone. It carries the demonic path skill Refine Yin Transform Yang. Use it on a target to dissolve the target’s yang essence, causing them to become impotent for 1 day to 6 months due to lack of yang essence, or use it to refine a target’s yin essence, causing them to lack yin energy so their hair becomes coarse and they grow beards.
Note: The skill can be canceled by casting through the ornament!】
Chen Han’s face lit up with joy. It had finally succeeded. He took out the ornament from the game warehouse. Since it was bracelet-shaped, it was perfect to wear on his wrist.
Now that he had obtained a new skill, he really wanted to use it. Unfortunately, there was no suitable target. He could only hope a demonic cult rogue would show up soon.
With that thought, he went back to prepare the medicinal cuisine. After it was stewed, he would also help conduct the prayer ceremony for Ms. Liao.
…
In the county, early in the morning, after arriving at their offices, Chu Ping and Chen Kai arranged their work with their subordinates and prepared to go to the Chen Clan to inspect the situation.
Their stated reason was to engage with investors, since the merit industry donated by Ms. Liao to the Chen Clan was significant and worth their attention. If they could get her to invest more, even better.
So after they met up, the two went together to Shangyuan Village. When they entered the Chen Clan, they were still considering whether to visit the Chen Family Head first or see Ms. Liao, when they heard a few male tourists nearby talking.
“Holy crap, this beauty is stunning.”
“She is so ripe, I kind of understand Chancellor Cao now.”
“But wearing sunglasses so early in the morning, that is really aloof.”
“…”
Instinctively, Chu Ping and Chen Kai looked over and saw a woman in her thirties wearing sunglasses walking over from the other side.
Looking at this woman, the two were stunned on the spot.
Was this not Ms. Liao?
Compared with yesterday, she was completely different. She no longer used long hair to cover her face; her hair was tied back and her entire face was exposed.
Except for the sunglasses, all the burns on her face were gone.
Most importantly, with makeup on, she looked as if she had been reborn from the flames, completely transformed.
Chu Kai and Chen Ping exchanged a look and saw shock in each other’s eyes.
She was really healed.
The Chen Family Head had casually made that scar removal cream, and its effect was this terrifying.
