bayedsolid Chapter 296 There is Iron in the Desert
Chapter 296 There is Iron in the Desert
Su Siyi planned to use this bead to detect whether there were any metal materials they needed nearby. In their world, every resource was precious and should not be missed.
Soon, Su Siyi gently placed the golden test ball on the hot sand. In an instant, the test ball began to glow, as if it had been awakened. A series of complex data slowly emerged from the void above it. Those data were like lively elves, constantly jumping and flashing, exuding a mysterious aura.
"Sister, what's this?" Su Wenying approached curiously, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion as she stared intently at the constantly changing and jumping data, her heart filled with increasing amazement at this magical bead. This tiny bead had such a miraculous function. Simply by placing it on the ground, it could detect whether there was any metal in the ground within a 100-kilometer radius. It was simply beyond imagination.
"Yes, there is iron in these deserts, and the content is very high." Su Siyi carefully identified the data. After seeing the specific information, a surprised smile instantly appeared on her face, and her voice was full of uncontrollable excitement.
Unexpectedly, there would be iron in this desert. It was really amazing and very irregular. However, now that a common metal has been discovered, and the content is quite considerable, it is undoubtedly a valuable treasure, which may bring unexpected help to their subsequent interstellar journey.
"Iron? It doesn't look like there's any!" Su Wenxin heard this and squatted down. He reached out and grabbed a handful of sand, examining it carefully. The sand, shining in the sunlight, was distinct grain by grain. Besides emitting a scorching heat, there was nothing special about it, and there was no sign of iron at all. He couldn't help but frown slightly, his face filled with suspicion.
"Boss, let me give it a try!" Luo Jingzhong's eyes were bright and full of enthusiasm. As he spoke, he skillfully took out a set of professional instruments from his space button.
The space button was like a magical treasure chest. With a flash of light, instruments of various shapes appeared in front of everyone. He placed the instruments in an orderly manner, and it seemed that he was going to try himself to see if he could extract iron from this seemingly ordinary sand.
"Well, everyone, help!" Nangong Jingming watched Luo Jingzhong's actions, instantly understanding his intentions and immediately becoming interested. He looked around and waved to the crowd, signaling them to come together to assist. After all, this was a crucial attempt to obtain important resources, and more people meant more strength.
"Um, Brother Nangong, how long will it take to get the results?" Su Siyi stood aside, watching them busily unpack the equipment and begin operating it. She couldn't help but ask curiously. She had no idea about the extraction process or how long it would take, and she just hoped to get the results as soon as possible.
"It won't take long, just about an hour, and we'll know the results." Nangong Jingming raised his head slightly, glanced at the scorching sun above his head, estimated the time, and replied with a smile. In his opinion, an hour of waiting was relatively short compared to the potential results.
"One hour, that's okay, no need to wait too long." Su Siyi nodded slightly, feeling a little relieved. As long as she didn't have to wait for half a day or a day, she still had enough patience.
"Well, it's a bit sunny. Why don't you go to the car and rest for a while!" Nangong Jingming felt the rolling heat wave coming towards him and noticed that the temperature around him was getting higher and higher. He was worried that Su Siyi would be sunburned by the scorching sun, so he said to her with concern.
"No, I want to see how you do it!" Su Siyi's eyes flashed with curiosity. She had never touched these things before, but now she had the opportunity to witness the process of extracting iron from sand with her own eyes. How could she miss it easily? She didn't want to go to the car to rest at all, and just wanted to stay here and find out.
"Master, these instruments are too outdated! How about modifying them for me?" Su Yi, who had been observing silently from the side, finally couldn't help himself when he saw the equipment Luo Jingzhong had brought out. A flicker of disdain seemed to flash in his mechanical eyes, and he shook his head, suggesting to his master. Despite his vast knowledge and advanced technological understanding, the structure and function of this instrument before him were far too rudimentary and inefficient. He simply couldn't stand it.
"Uh, is that okay?" Su Siyi was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Nangong Jingming with a questioning look in her eyes. After all, she wasn't sure about this matter. Although she knew Su Yi was very capable, this instrument was already in use, and she didn't know if there would be any problems if she rashly modified it, so she still wanted to seek Nangong Jingming's opinion first.
"Of course!" Nangong Jingming agreed without hesitation. After spending some time with the robot, he was completely impressed by its abilities. He knew it was incredibly versatile and capable. Since it had offered to modify the instrument, it must have been confident. Perhaps after the modifications, the extraction efficiency would be significantly improved.
After receiving his master's permission, Su Yi immediately began to transform without hesitation. Its metal arms danced nimbly, its fingers transforming into various delicate tools as it quickly disassembled the instruments one by one. Parts flew up and down its hands at a dizzying speed. As it disassembled, it muttered to itself, seemingly analyzing the functions and flaws of each component. Then, with astonishing speed, it reassembled the parts, and soon, it had assembled a brand new instrument. This new instrument was very different from the previous one, with a simpler and more compact structure, consisting of only one main body. Simply place the instrument on the ground and press the start button, and the machine will automatically operate, requiring no excessive human intervention. It was convenient and efficient.
While everyone was still marveling at Su Yi's miraculous transformation technology, the machine had already begun to operate. Not long after, they were pleasantly surprised to find iron. One end of the machine slowly spitted out some black lumps. It was the refined iron. Although there were still some impurities on the surface, its texture was clearly recognizable.
"This is too fast!" Luo Jingzhong stared in amazement at the machine that had already produced iron, his mouth hanging open for a long time. According to the efficiency of their previous equipment, it would have taken at least an hour to see the results. Unexpectedly, after Su Yi's modification, it had successfully extracted iron in just a short time. This speed was beyond his imagination.
"This is already the slowest speed. The materials are really a bit... But Master, this iron is very suitable for making some machines like this. Wait, I can make a lot more. Do you need it?" Su Yi tilted his head and looked at Su Siyi, asking in his mechanical voice. In his analysis, he judged that the extracted iron was of good quality and had good plasticity. It was perfect for making some of the machines they urgently needed. Moreover, with his ability, as long as there was enough material, he could also mass-produce it. So he wanted to ask Master's opinion first.
"Yes, of course!" Su Siyi said without hesitation. Iron, as an extremely important metal, is incredibly useful in life and production, whether it's for crafting tools, manufacturing transportation, or building infrastructure. Now that they have this readily available resource, they naturally need to make good use of it, adding a layer of security to their future survival and development in the interstellar space.
Across the vast wilderness, everyone waited in silence, filled with anticipation, for the ironwork to begin. Time seemed to have frozen, as everyone waited in a state of nervous anxiety. The air around them was filled with a solemn atmosphere. In this suffocating silence, a sudden, tremendous noise, like thunder rumbling in the distance, shattered the tranquility.
"Everyone, be alert!" Nangong Jingming's keen perception instantly caught the unusual movement ahead. His voice was steady and powerful, resonating like a bell. He quickly straightened his posture, his eyes revealing a resolute and courageous look. Without hesitation, he began to rally everyone to prepare for the upcoming unknown situation. His expression was serious and focused, and every movement was filled with decisiveness and resoluteness, like a battle-hardened general, methodically commanding his troops in the face of crisis.
"Something's coming over there!" Su Siyi's clear voice was tinged with a hint of worry. Her bright eyes were fixed on the horizon, as she watched a cloud of dust rise in the distance, rapidly approaching them like a sandstorm. The dust was particularly glaring in the sunlight, making it impossible to discern what was hidden within. Su Siyi's brow furrowed slightly, a wave of unease spreading within her. She subconsciously bit her lip, her eyes betraying a fear of unknown danger.
"It's okay. Let Grandpa Su, Grandma Su, and the uncles and aunts all stay in the middle!" Nangong Jingming said loudly without hesitation. His voice was firm and confident, as if there was an invisible force that made the people around him obey his command involuntarily.
At the same time, his teammates also quickly took action. They were agile and quick, like well-trained soldiers, quickly surrounding the Su family and other personnel. Their eyes scanned the surroundings vigilantly, their hands tightly grasped their weapons, ready to deal with any possible danger.