"What was that just now?" Qin Feng looked in the direction of the palace and murmured.
Even though the golden dragon had disappeared, he still seemed to be able to hear the terrifying roar roaring in his ears, and could still see its teeth and claws hovering high in the sky.
And he had a vague illusion that the moment the golden dragon turned its head, what was reflected in its huge eyes was his figure.
The old man seemed to have guessed something and glanced at Qin Feng thoughtfully.
Although the others were also shocked by the golden dragon, they were still more interested in gunpowder than the golden dragon!
"Old man, what you just made is the gunpowder that Master Qin said?"
"I don't understand why those materials can exert such huge power when they are fused together. Is this also the mystery of physics?"
At this moment, everyone focused their attention on one person, and their eyes were extremely hot!
Qin Feng coughed dryly and replied: "This is still somewhat different from physics, but even if I want to explain it to you, it will be difficult to understand it with your current level of knowledge.
I can only tell you that this is called chemistry, and you can also call it alchemy."
Even so, the fact is that he himself cannot explain the principle.
"Chemistry, alchemy?" Everyone's eyes gleamed, as if they had seen a brand new door!
"I'm afraid only Master Qin can do this kind of thing that turns decay into something miraculous!"
"Master Qin, can you teach us this alchemy technique?"
"If you could tell me a little bit about the principle of gunpowder generation, I'd be very grateful!"
Qin Feng looked thoughtful. He finally made the gunpowder, which must be mass-produced.
After all, gunpowder that ordinary people can use can help humans better fight against monsters and ghosts.
But everything has two sides. Gunpowder does not have high requirements for its users, which is both a good thing and a bad thing.
If used by people with ulterior motives, such as those bandits who cause trouble, gunpowder will bring disaster to the human race.
Just when Qin Feng was thinking about whether to teach him how to make gunpowder, the Yuan Laozi said: "Everyone in Shen Gongfang must treat what happened today as if it never happened.
Gunpowder is of great importance, and if people with evil intentions know about it, it may cause disaster."
The old man had lived a long time, and he could naturally foresee the things that Qin Feng was worried about.
When everyone in Shen Gongfang heard this, they instantly understood the stakes involved.
Gunpowder is so powerful but does not place too many demands on its users. If it is mastered by someone with evil intentions, it will no longer be a blessing to the human race, but a source of disaster!
"We understand." Everyone said in unison, saying nothing about gunpowder.
"Boy, come with me." Yuan Zhai said, then turned around and walked towards the upper level of the attic with his hands behind his back.
Qin Feng was stunned for a moment, then followed.
Arriving at the fourth floor of the attic, the patriarch asked: "What exactly is the alchemy you are talking about?
Why do different types of materials undergo such strange changes when fused together? This is completely different from its original properties."
In the inherent thinking of Mr. Yuan Zhai, iron is iron and gold is gold. No matter how you beat it or what shape you forge it into, you cannot change its essence.
However, the birth of gunpowder far exceeded his understanding.
He wanted to explore and know the secrets.
Qin Feng didn't want to answer at first, because he didn't know much about it, but when he saw the old man's curious eyes, he still thought about it and gave a rough explanation.
"In fact, most substances in the world are not what we seem on the surface. They have deeper and more subtle essences. In the field of alchemy, they are called elements.
The reason why the combination of saltpeter, sulfur, charcoal and other materials can turn into amazingly powerful gunpowder is the reaction of the elements they contain combined with each other.
If I say this, can the old man understand?"
The old man raised his head and said nothing.
But Qin Feng had already seen from the other party's blank eyes that the elder Yuan didn't understand the principle at all.
There's nothing he can do about it. The concept of elements is too advanced for people of this era. He can't recite a periodic table of elements in front of the old man, can he?
"That's all." Mr. Yuan sighed: "Now let's talk about this gunpowder first. This thing is very powerful and has no requirements on the user.
This undoubtedly gives humans an extra layer of protection against demons and ghosts.
But if it is not restricted and gunpowder is allowed to spread among the people, extremely serious consequences will inevitably occur."
Hearing this, Qin Feng nodded in recognition: "What the elder said is also something I have been worried about, but I do have a solution."
"What can I do?" Yuan Zhai asked.
"We have reached cooperation with the imperial court, the army, and the Demon Slayer Division to provide them with the use of gunpowder and let them control the raw materials of gunpowder, saltpeter and sulfur, to fundamentally solve the problem of the possible abuse of gunpowder."
This answer was somewhat unexpected by the old man: "This method is indeed feasible, but it may be difficult to implement.
You should understand the principle that a common man is not guilty but carries a jade.
If you let them know that the source of the gunpowder is from you, then you won't have the final say."
Qin Feng smiled and replied: "Of course I know this truth very well, so if I want to implement it, I still need the help of the elders.
I have no connections with the imperial court, so I hope you can take care of me."
"What you mean by this is that you can handle the army and the Demon Slayer Division yourself?"
Qin Feng raised his eyebrows and replied: "To be honest, elder, my wife's surname is Liu and her name is Jianli."
"I see." Yuan Zhai nodded.
Needless to say, the Liu family, who is in charge of the Shenhou Army, has a say in the army.
"As for the Demon Slaying Division," Qin Feng glanced at the jade demon slaying order on his waist.
The Sapphire Demon Slayer is a symbol of status elsewhere, but in Fengtian City, it is not enough. Perhaps the only thing he can rely on is his relationship with Master Dao Kuang and Senior Gun Immortal.
Moreover, when he left Jinyang City, Lord Zhou Kai gave him a letter of recommendation from the Demon Slayer Division, which made it easier for him to enter the Demon Slayer Division in Fengtian City.
It's just that since arriving in Fengtian City, he has been dealing with other things, so he hasn't had time to go there yet.
"Next, I have to take the time to go to the Demon Slayer Department to recognize the family." Qin Feng thought this way, not only to establish connections, but also to promote gunpowder.
Then, he explained to the old man how to use gunpowder correctly——
"Sir, although gunpowder is very powerful, it cannot be ignited and used directly, otherwise it will be too dangerous.
I have a design here that can store gunpowder and then ignite it with a fuse.
This not only allows the user enough time to escape, but also controls the detonation time, and can also determine the intensity of the detonation by changing the amount of gunpowder.
Next, I need you to help me make some of these things so that they can be displayed to the court, the army and the Demon Slayer Division in the near future."
The old man could not help but be attracted by this wonderful idea: "It makes some sense, I understand."