Lu Fan gratefully patted the Monkey King's head, "You're truly my savior! You've been a great help this time."
The Monkey King seemed to understand him and happily hopped around on the ground.
To thank the Monkey King, Lu Fan decided to grill him a pork chop.
He took a piece of fresh pork from the food storage area, sliced it into even, thin slices, and then placed it over the fire to roast.
The pork sizzled over the fire, its fat dripping onto the flames with a crackling sound, and its aroma filled the air.
The Monkey King sat to one side, his eyes fixed on the grill, his mouth practically watering.
"Don't rush, don't rush, it'll be ready soon," Lu Fan said to the Monkey King with a smile.
In no time, the pork chops were grilled to a golden brown and had a wonderful aroma.
Lu Fan placed the pork chop on a large leaf and handed it to the Monkey King.
The Monkey King eagerly took the pork chop and began to eat it in large bites, making "mmm" sounds from time to time, clearly very satisfied with the delicious food.
The other little monkeys also gathered around, looking longingly at the monkey king, hoping to get a bite.
Seeing the Monkey King enjoying his meal so much, Lu Fan and An Lan couldn't help but laugh.
"This monkey king is quite the little glutton, but we really owe it to him this time," An Lan said with a smile.
"Yes, we should save more good food for it in the future."
After Lu Fan finished speaking, he turned his gaze back to the piece of ore.
He picked it up and examined it carefully, pondering how to make better use of the coal.
Just then, viewers in the live stream started sending in comments.
"Wow, we really found coal! Master Lu and the Monkey King are amazing!"
"With coal, life in the wilderness has improved by several levels!"
"This pork chop looks so tempting! The Monkey King is so lucky!"
Lu Fan was eager to know the exact location of the coal mine, but he patiently waited until the Monkey King finished eating the roasted meat.
After the Monkey King finished eating the roasted meat, Lu Fan looked at him with anticipation in his eyes: "Friend, would you mind taking us to the place where we found the coal mine again?"
The monkey king seemed to understand his words, and jumped around happily a few times, making "squeak" sounds, as if responding to "Leave it to me".
Lu Fan pulled Lightning out from under the shed where it was grazing.
He nimbly mounted his horse and called out to An Lan, "Wait for me at the shelter, I'll be right back!"
Having said that, he gently spurred the horse's belly, and the steed set off, following the monkey king who nimbly darted through the forest.
Along the way, the Monkey King acted like a professional guide, leaping and bounding through the dense forest, skillfully avoiding the intricate branches and bushes.
Lu Fan, on horseback, kept a close eye on the Monkey King's figure, afraid of losing him if he wasn't careful.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the leaves, creating beams of golden light.
Lu Fan felt as if he were in a mysterious world of light and shadow, and this journey was like a fantastic adventure to find treasure.
As they ventured deeper, the surrounding environment became increasingly unfamiliar, and Lu Fan couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
But the thought of finding the source of the coal mine soon overcame all the unease.
Finally, after crossing a small hill, the Monkey King stopped in front of a depression.
This depression is like a shallow dimple on the earth, and the surrounding mountains look somewhat loose, as if they have been casually sculpted by time.
Occasionally, a few specks of black coal slag can be seen peeking out from the mountainside.
They shimmered with a unique luster under the sunlight, as if announcing their existence to Lu Fan.
"This is it!"
Lu Fan excitedly jumped off his horse and quickly walked to the side of the mountain.
Shallow coal mine discovered
He grabbed a handful of soil and examined it closely, only to find that it contained some black crystals.
He leaned closer and smelled it; it emitted a faint smell of gas.
"This is top-quality coal!" Lu Fan exclaimed excitedly to himself.
Live broadcast room.
"Ah, we've discovered a coal mine! Where is it?"
"Could he be buried right here in the ground?"
"Judging from how happy Lu Fan is, the coal mine must be here."
Wang Tao said with a smile, "It seems that Lu Fan has confirmed that there is a coal mine in this place. Teacher Zhao, could you give us a brief explanation?"
Zhao Hangjun smiled and nodded: "We can see that this is a sedimentary basin-like terrain, an ideal place for coal formation and storage."
During geological history, large amounts of plant remains accumulated in low-lying basin environments.
Over time and through geological processes, peat layers gradually formed, which were then converted into coal through processes such as compaction and carbonization.
Coal is a better fuel than charcoal; it is more durable and burns with higher quality.
To determine the coal reserves here, Lu Fan carefully surveyed the area around the depression.
The vein extends to the right.
[This area has a high coal content]
The Heavenly Dao kept giving Lu Fan prompts.
After circling around, Lu Fan discovered that although the coal was scattered, it covered a fairly wide area.
Basically, there are coal mines under this land, but they are buried under the soil.
After completing the survey, Lu Fan prepared to return to the shelter.
He mounted his horse again and waved to the Monkey King: "Thanks! I'll bring you even more delicious food next time!"
The Monkey King seemed to understand, letting out a few joyful cries as he watched Lu Fan leave.
Back at the shelter, Anlan was already waiting eagerly at the door.
Seeing Lu Fan return, she hurriedly went to greet him: "How was it? Did you find a lot of coal?"
Lu Fan jumped off his horse, beaming, and said, "There's plenty! We'll never have to worry about running out of coal again."
"It's just that those coal mines are buried underground, and we'll need to mine them before we can see them," Lu Fan explained as he led Lightning back to the shed.
An Lan handed Lu Fan a glass of water and asked with a smile, "Looks like you have an idea."
Lu Fan chuckled: "You forgot, I've got so much gunpowder, blowing up a mountain is a piece of cake."
An Lan's eyes lit up: "Blow it open with gunpowder? That sounds brilliant! But..."
Her brow furrowed slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. "Gunpowder is dangerous. Can we guarantee its safety?"
Lu Fan smiled and waved his hand, making a confident promise.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. When I was making gunpowder, I studied its properties and power repeatedly. As long as the dosage and detonation method are controlled, there won't be any problems."
As he spoke, he walked to the place where the gunpowder was stored, picked up a sealed bamboo tube containing the gunpowder he had made.
"Look, we place the gunpowder in the right spot and calculate the detonation point. The impact of the explosion can lift up the soil layer on top and expose the coal mine. It's like performing a minimally invasive surgery on the earth to retrieve the treasure hidden deep inside."
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