"Don't worry, senior. After I went back last time, I simplified and upgraded the design of the ammunition system, so I specially brought it to you."
It's normal that it won't install properly... Her original design was a Gatling gun in the left claw, a Katyusha in the right claw, and an intercontinental ballistic missile built in.
However, the two worlds have different technologies and energy operation rules. She went back and thought about it for a long time before optimizing the latest version.
Bullets are just lumps of iron, lacking any real technological sophistication. But a rapid-fire rocket launcher like Katyusha is a different story, not to mention intercontinental ballistic missiles. She's just a lowly mechanic; her knowledge is limited to theoretical concepts. Asking someone from another world to actually put these into practice is ultimately impractical.
Therefore, she designed the Xuanfeng Mech 2.0, modifying the Katyusha rocket launcher and intercontinental ballistic missile according to the energy operation rules of this world.
In short, it means upgrading artillery shells to spirit-powered artillery shells and missiles to spirit-powered missiles.
Liu Jinghong listened for a long time and only understood one thing: this Taoist in green was a very powerful weapon refiner!
What a coincidence!
He had finally obtained the ancient black iron after winning the Nine Pavilion Summit, and he originally planned to wait for the peak master of the weapon refining peak to return and ask him to help him forge a scabbard for Chu Hongluan.
But the Taoist priest in blue robes before us is a legendary immortal.
Whether he's a true immortal or not, he must be a reclusive master. If we could ask him to help my junior sister forge a scabbard...
From the moment they entered the room, Chu Hongluan and the Taoist in green were studying the blueprints, reorganizing each step. After the ammunition system issue was resolved, new problems arose.
They also need an object that can be controlled by the spirit of the nine-headed bird and can gather spiritual energy.
The two were having a lively discussion, while Liu Jinghong sat beside them, her eyes sparkling as she stared intently at the Taoist in blue.
The Taoist in green robes frowned. Only after Chu Hongluan had cleared up all his doubts did he finally turn to Liu Jinghong and ask, "Young friend, is there something you need?"
Liu Jinghong quickly stood up and performed the junior's bow, "It's like this, I unexpectedly obtained a whole piece of ancient black iron, and I would like to ask senior to help me forge a weapon—"
The Taoist in green was prepared to refuse. Although the ancient black iron sounded very challenging, he had been busy forging the body of the nine-headed bird and simply didn't have the energy to forge swords and blades...
"scabbard."
"I don't have time... wait? Forge a scabbard? You're going to forge a scabbard using ancient black iron?!"
"Yes." Liu Jinghong took out the black iron from his mustard seed pouch and placed it on the table. He then continued rummaging around and pinched out a bead wrapped in red mist. "It would be best if this bead could be inlaid. If not, I can keep it to make a tassel for a knife. If you agree, senior, I am willing to offer it up..."
"I don't want your money." The Taoist in blue suddenly moved closer to interrupt him, taking the bead from his hand. "Where did you get this?"
"Obtained by chance in a secret realm."
The Taoist in blue laughed, "Whether it's an accident or a coincidence, none of the things you've obtained are ordinary. Do you know what this bead is? It's the inner core that the Xuanfeng replaced after its Nirvana! You brat! I'll forge the scabbard for you! But this bead is mine!"
"no problem."
Liu Jinghong didn't know what the Xuanfeng Inner Core was for; he just thought it was a pretty bead. He gave it away, and he would find an even prettier bead for his junior sister later.
"Bring me the knife."
Liu Jinghong pointed behind Chu Hongluan.
The Taoist priest in green robes turned pale.
He was like a dog walking on the side of the road, suddenly kicked.
You two lovebirds came here to show off your affection?
But clearly, Chu Hongluan was also unaware of this.
"You're going to use ancient black iron to forge a scabbard for me?"
"Um!"
"Isn't this... a bit too wasteful?" After all, in the original book, the male protagonist, Mo Yu, forged his natal sword using ancient black iron...
"I think it's this ancient black iron that's so dark and unsuitable for my junior sister's sword. Besides, I originally went to compete for first place specifically to obtain it to forge a scabbard for her. If she doesn't accept it, I..."
"Alright, stop talking, I'll take it."
The Taoist priest in green looked at this one, then at that one, and in his heart he was cursing a million times.
How could this be? He's so old, and yet a young couple comes knocking on his door, trying to force-feed him with their lovey-dovey stuff?!
The Taoist priest in green robes, unable to bear it any longer, interrupted them and told Chu Hongluan to take down her knife so he could make a one-to-one replica of the mold.
"Speaking of which, why is this Xuanfeng Inner Core so favored by you, senior?" Chu Hongluan asked.
The Taoist in green narrowed his eyes, revealing a glint of shrewdness: "We were just saying that we were missing an object that could be controlled by Xiao Jiu's soul and also be used to gather spiritual energy. Isn't this perfect? Your friend has come to our rescue."
"After the Xuanfeng undergoes Nirvana, the replaced inner core usually carries some of the Xuanfeng's less desirable memories, thus becoming tainted with obsessions and forming an independent little world that wreaks havoc on the human world. However, if the little world is shattered, the obsessions dissipate, and apart from the difference in color, it is no different from an ordinary inner core."
"Xiao Jiu is a nine-headed bird, also known as Jiu Feng in ancient times, and is closely related to the Xuan Feng. If the Xuan Feng can use this inner core, Xiao Jiu can use it too. Needless to say, it can gather spiritual energy, but more importantly, it can also nourish Xiao Jiu's soul at the same time!"
"real!"
Chu Hongluan's eyes lit up as well. For a mechanic, being able to see the design he drew come to life is undoubtedly the greatest reward and happiness!
She rushed over and gave Liu Jinghong a big hug! Liu Jinghong was caught off guard and took a half step back. He was quite flattered and hugged her back.
...
The next second, the two were pushed outside Qingxu Palace by a strong gust of wind.
Just as the two were completely bewildered, Chu Hongluan's knife was thrown out and landed in her arms. Qingxu Palace disappeared before their eyes, leaving only the green-robed Taoist's gritted teeth and angry shouts echoing in the wind.
"Come back in three months to collect the scabbard!"
...
The two returned to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. The next day, the Pavilion Master's wife also emerged from seclusion, and the six-person team immediately set off for the Western Regions.
Liu Jinghong took out a mechanism box from his mustard seed bag and threw it into the air. The box suddenly grew several feet larger with a bang, and then the sound of gears turning rang out. The box unfolded section by section, deforming in mid-air with a crackling sound!
Soon, the structure of a cloud boat appeared, with two rows of huge oars extending from the bottom, flapping together like wings about to take flight. However, the hull was still being assembled and perfected. In the time it took to take another deep breath, it had become as magnificent and grand as a large frigate. A row of wooden steps slowly descended, extending to the feet of everyone, stirring up a shallow circle of dust.
This was Chu Hongluan's first time seeing such a large-scale mode of transportation in this world—the legendary cloud boat. It was truly amazing.
It was many times more spectacular than anything she had ever seen in movies before.
"Junior sister." Liu Jinghong, with an elegant demeanor, made a gesture to help her up.
Chu Hongluan smiled slightly, placed her hand in his palm, and let him help her board the cloud boat.
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