Lin Feng's first task was to solve the problems of smelting and refining.

Although gold nuggets are of high purity, they still contain some impurities.

His knowledge told him that he could use high-temperature smelting to achieve a preliminary separation of gold from other base metals by taking advantage of the differences in melting point and density.

He immediately took action. He first used the refractory clay and quartz sand he made to rebuild and reinforce a small furnace, and improved the blower equipment in order to achieve higher temperatures.

Then, he chipped the gold nugget into several pieces and placed them into a specially made, thick ceramic crucible with its inner walls coated with refractory clay.

Ignite the fire and blow air.

The flames roared in the furnace.

Lin Feng focused intently on controlling the heat. As the temperature rose, the gold in the crucible gradually changed from dark red to orange-red, then to a dazzling bright yellow, and finally began to slowly melt, turning into a pool of golden liquid that shimmered with a captivating luster under the firelight.

As the women were collecting materials in the distance, they could vaguely see the direction of Lin Feng's wooden house. The smoke coming out of the chimney was thicker than usual, and they could hear a continuous sound, like bellows being pulled.

They were curious, but dared not approach to inquire. They only knew that Mr. Lin Feng must be up to some kind of "miracle" that they couldn't understand.

After the gold melted, Lin Feng carefully skimmed off the scum (some base metal oxides and impurities with low melting points) from the surface, and then poured the molten gold into a mold made of fine sand to cast several gold ingots of different sizes for later processing.

Next, we will make the alloy.

Pure gold is beautiful, but it is relatively soft and can easily deform if used directly to make tableware.

Lin Feng's knowledge told him that adding a small amount of copper or silver could significantly improve the hardness and wear resistance of gold, while having little effect on its color.

He had some malachite that he had collected before, which could be smelted using the carbon reduction method.

He also has a lot of silver.

Another busy period ensued.

The crude copper is smelted, and then gold and crude copper are placed together in a crucible and remelted in a precise ratio to ensure that the two are fully fused.

After the gold-copper alloy cooled, Lin Feng obtained several alloy blocks that were slightly darker in color but significantly harder.

Then, the real artisans come into play—making tableware.

The first thing he chose to make was a pair of chopsticks.

These were the tableware he used most often in his previous life, and they are also a symbol of Chinese food culture.

He took out a small piece of alloy, placed it on a hard, flat stone anvil, and began to hammer it with a carefully polished small stone hammer.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

The crisp, rhythmic tapping sound echoed inside the wooden house.

Lin Feng's movements were filled with a certain indescribable sense of rhythm.

Every strike, every angle of the hammer, was incredibly precise.

Under his hammering, the originally unremarkable block of alloy gradually stretched, thinned, and shaped. He would sometimes heat the metal to the appropriate temperature, and sometimes immerse it in cold water to quench it.

This was an extremely time-consuming and patient process. But Lin Feng enjoyed it immensely, completely immersed in the joy of creation.

After two full days of meticulous crafting, the first pair of gold chopsticks was finally completed.

The chopsticks are long and slender with a square top and a rounded bottom. The surface has been repeatedly hammered and polished, giving it a warm and understated matte gold color. They feel heavy in the hand, providing a reassuring texture.

Looking at the pair of golden chopsticks that embodied his hard work, Lin Feng smiled sincerely.

Having tasted success, Lin Feng's interest grew even stronger.

Over the next few days, he used the same method to create a small and exquisite gold wine glass for himself—the glass had a rounded body, a slightly flared mouth, a stable base, and he had also carved a few simple cloud patterns on the surface with a sharp stone tool.

Then there is a golden bowl, about fifteen centimeters in diameter at the rim, with a moderate depth, just right for serving soup or rice.

He also crafted a small gold spoon, with the end of the handle cleverly shaped into a curled leaf, adding a touch of elegance.

To hold these precious tablewares, he specially used a large gold ingot to hammer out a shallow gold tray, and he carefully polished the edges of the tray into a smooth arc.

When the entire set of gold cutlery—chopsticks, glasses, bowls, spoons, and a tray—was neatly arranged on his wooden table, it emitted a soft and warm golden glow in the firelight of the fireplace.

The entire simple wooden house was thus given an indescribable air of luxury.

Lin Feng examined his masterpiece with satisfaction.

Eating with this set of gold tableware makes even the most ordinary roasted meat and wild vegetable soup taste better.

This is a kind of spiritual pleasure, a manifestation of the ultimate pursuit of quality of life.

However, Lin Feng was not satisfied with that. There was still quite a bit of that gold nugget left.

His gaze fell upon the everyday toiletries.

He is currently using a crudely fired ceramic pot that not only leaks water but is also difficult to clean thoroughly.

"Perhaps... I should build myself a golden basin." Once this thought took hold, it could no longer be suppressed.

Let's get right to it.

This time, he needs to forge an even larger object, which is also more difficult.

This process took him a full five days.

When the golden basin, about 40 centimeters in diameter and 15 centimeters deep, with thick walls and a surface covered with fine hammer marks, was finally completed, Lin Feng was covered in sweat, but his eyes were filled with the joy of success.

He took the golden basin to the stream and scooped up the clear water.

The golden walls of the basin and the emerald green water reflect each other beautifully. In the sunlight, water droplets roll on the basin walls, like dewdrops on a golden plate, a sight that is breathtakingly beautiful.

Washing his face and rinsing his mouth in a golden basin was a luxurious and unique experience that made Lin Feng feel incredibly comfortable.

He also used the leftover scraps to make some small gold hooks (for hanging clothes and tools), a small gold box for holding salt and spices, and even inlaid a few polished gold beads as decoration on the animal skin hat he often wore.

For a time, Lin Feng's wooden house was decorated everywhere with this gold color, which represents the ultimate luxury.

When the women came to trade again, Lin Feng "casually" ladled some meat soup into his golden bowl, picked up a piece of roasted meat with his golden chopsticks, and took a sip of his brewed fruit wine from his golden wine glass.

At that moment, the women's eyes widened in disbelief.

What did they see?

Are those glittering things gold?!

Su Wanqing's mouth gaped open, almost unable to believe her eyes.

She came from a wealthy family and had seen a lot of gold and silver artifacts, but most of them were used as decorations or jewelry.

The sheer extravagance of Lin Feng, who used such a large amount of gold to make everyday tableware and even a huge basin (they caught a glimpse of the golden basin gleaming in the sunlight in the corner of the cabin), far exceeded her comprehension!

Qian Xiaoxiao was practically drooling with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

That's gold! How could Lin Feng be so wasteful of such precious resources!

But on second thought, given Lin Feng's methods, perhaps the gold could only reach its greatest "value" if it were in his hands.

Tang Bao, on the other hand, looked on with infatuation and adoration. In her eyes, it was only natural for Mr. Lin Feng to eat gold.

Gods should use such tools!

This golden light perfectly matched the image of Mr. Lin Feng in her heart.

Qin Lan's heart was stirred with even deeper emotions.

She finally understood that Lin Feng's collection of those "strange" materials was not without purpose.

He always manages to transform seemingly useless things into items that improve his quality of life in ways they can't understand.

In his hands, gold was no longer just cold metal, but had become a symbol of a lifestyle, a concrete representation of power.

Lin Feng was very pleased with their shock and envy.

He glanced at them indifferently and said casually, "The soup tastes good today, perhaps because we used new tableware."

This seemingly casual remark struck women like a boulder thrown into their hearts, leaving them deeply troubled.