Feng Yu Jiu Tian - Volume 6 - Chapter 15

Chapter 15

A rare sunny day in early winter, Feng Ming and Lu Dan sat facing each other in the magnificent room.

With the situation as it is now, no matter what kind of animosity that happened between them, they are now a line of grasshoppers. Life or death, their fate is tied together as a pair on the same boat. Feng Ming knows that 99.9% that these women of the worship temple are inhumane, so it doesn’t matter whether Lu Dan is good or bad, he is now considered a close ally.

Regarding life and death matter, Feng Ming wasn’t against using his knowledge for just Xi Lei. He told Lu Dan several stories and drank a bunch of tea, he then asked Lu Dan.

FM: Advisor, can you follow these fairytale stories and think up a method to create a miracle to happen?

LD: (shook his head) Those folktales that Feng Ming talked about, I can’t even imagine of them, how can I even follow along?

Feng Ming’s mood was not good. Lu Dan could come up with an elaborate scheme to kidnap him from Rong Tian, but he could not think of any method to deal with those old hags out there?

Looking outside the window, the sunlight was beautiful like a dream, causing warmth in the hearts of people. However, he remembered: “the remaining time they have left is decreasing day by day.”

His psychology teacher once said: “people’s sincerity can touched others.” Is he telling Feng Ming to admit his mistake and apologize to that Head Priestess at this time?

Feng Ming inhaled deeply, oh teacher...you don’t know how dark a power struggle is. I am also very sincere, but I don’t understand why everyone keeps aiming for this small life of mine. I, Duke Ming has never single handedly treat anyone harshly before.

Sighing in boredom, in front of his eyes appeared a dish of bright red fruits.

Lu Dan was still Lu Dan; he calmly held a fruit in his hand.

LD: Life and death are already determined (fated); it is useless to worry Duke Ming. Hurry and eat this fruit, all the fruits that were brought from outside are from the Gods who gift them to special guests. They are sweet and can regain a person’s health.

FM: A fruit is a fruit, everyone eats it, what does it matter with the Gods? (He reached out for one).

LD: (shook his head in disagreement) What Duke Ming said is wrong. The Gods manage the mortal realm; they will reward the best things to the noble ones. The royal family was beloved by the Gods therefore they were able to hold onto royal power. If not, then why is there a difference between nobility and slavery? Not talking about humans, for simpler examples like the plants, receiving the benefits of rain and dirt from the Gods. Those that are blessed by the

Gods will blossom beautiful bright red, but those that are hated will fade and have ugly appearances, food of the lowly commoners.

That fruit was indeed very sweet, after wiping his mouth; Feng Ming took a moment to cut in.

FM: The story of royalties is too complicated, it’s part of the topic of economics, politics, and even if I talk about it you won’t understand. As for the plants, I’ll let you know, it’s because those plants use sunlight to create that red color, that is chemistry, you wouldn’t understand. That’s right, chemistry...

Don’t know what Feng Ming was thinking about but after talking midsentence, his whole body froze, his eyes stared straight ahead, and his mouth won’t stop muttering.

FM: Chemistry, how come I didn’t think about chemistry? (He snapped out of it and shouted out) Haha, I’m truly a genius, I should have thought about using chemistry. (He was excited and turned over to Lu Dan) Advisor, the holy pond seems to be the color blue, is that right?

LD: (nodded his head) It is blue, the water in the holy pond is unique and very clear, it is completely different than the other pond water, and it is the Gods...

FM: What Gods? Forget it, forget it. Even if I talk to you about chemistry, you wouldn’t understand it. Just be quiet so I can think of something. (Feng Ming sat down and tried to remember what his chemistry teacher had taught him).

The pond is blue? Some time ago, he had read somewhere that near the mineral rich volcanic area; the water of the pond would have a unique color because they contain metal ions. But within the number of metal ions, those ponds containing copper sulfate will create a beautiful blue color like that. This copper compound, when he was in school, Feng Ming loved to do experiment tests and he clearly remembered that a low concentration of copper sulfate will have a blue color. However, if there is a high concentration then the solution will turn bluish green.

But...with his simple chemistry knowledge, how can he be certain that the water in the Heaven and Earth pond truly contain copper sulfate? In case of a mistake, then wouldn’t he be the first chemist in the world who died because of fail experiment? No matter how great, his useless self will still have to try.

Lu Dan saw Feng Ming sitting and giggling by himself that he can only let out a sigh. Although he doesn’t know what Feng Ming is thinking, but he knew it had something to do with their lives. Lu Dan coughed once and softly asked: “Don’t know what Duke Ming is planning...”

FM: Excellent! Very excellent! (Feng Ming shouted out; pound his hand on the table causing the cups to jump up.) It’s better to be half alive than half dead. Let’s say it contain copper sulfate!

Just when he turned around, he saw Lu Dan standing there, staring straight at him. Feng Ming laughed out loud, his mood lightened up and treated Lu Dan with utmost intimacy, and he patted Lu Dan’s shoulders.

FM: Lu Dan, you most beautiful person, the miracle I’ve thought about, but I need you to help me find two things. The first thing is sodium, ah no, sodium is perishable, very hard to find. How about this, I need a bit of sulfur compound; as long as it has sulfur in it is good enough. The second thing is I need you to tell someone to secretly pour that into the Heaven and Earth pond. Haha... once you follow that then the miraculous phenomenon will appear, I guarantee that those priestesses will be shocked speechless, kneel down and ask for mercy, I bet you.

The concept is very simple, when sulfur ions combine with copper ions, they will create copper sulfide, black sediment. With a large amount of sulfur, the copper sulfate will react, causing the precious pond of those priestesses to turn from clear blue to a terrifying black color. When that happens, just telling them that they have offended the Gods that protected Duke Ming and need to receive punishment, then it’s only natural that they will view him a VIP guest.

Thinking about that, Feng Ming looked over at Lu Dan, once the Head Priestess see him as a VIP guest, then Advisor Lu Dan would not be able to cause hardship to him anymore.

Feng Ming decided to put aside the other option that the pond might not be made of copper sulfate. Dealing with danger like this, he should not have any doubt!

Lu Dan was confused about the scientific words Feng Ming just said, a moment later, he grimaced and asked: “The things Feng Ming just said about sulfur, combining sulfur, and ions...what are they?”

Trying to explain this was not an easy task, and he cannot draw it out for Lu Dan to see.

Feng Ming thought about over again and then asked.

FM: Near Dong Fan’s inner palace, are they any volcanic mountains? This time, Lu Dan understood his meaning and nodded.

LD: Dong Fan is a kingdom of volcanic mountains. The whole country, counting large and small ones, there are more than one hundred of them. Even the Heaven and Earth Mountain, where we are right now, more than 200 hundred years ago was also a volcanic mountain. After the fire ceased, the holy pond appeared, the Heaven and Earth ring was also discovered, it became a national treasure gifted to the royal bloodline of Dong Fan....

FM: Excellent! (Not waiting until Lu Dan finished, Feng Ming had already clapped his hands loudly) So this place here is a volcanic mountain. Sulfuric materials usually appear the most around volcanic mountains. That’s right, having people without a chemistry background to find sulfur is very difficult. Even though I recently recovered, I still need to be careful. Whatever! We’ll go steal some so those old hags will have a chance to see it with their own eyes. It’s not far away; we can wander around places around here. Hehe, after we have these, Head Priestess or holy pond will be no more.

Inside the room suddenly was filled with a confused silence. A long moment later, Lu Dan hesitantly smiled.

LD: Duke Ming, we are both imprisoned right now. Don’t talk about leaving Heaven and Earth palace; even stepping foot outside this door is not possible.

Lu Dan saw the smile froze on Feng Ming’s face, he continued.

LD: Also, my personal bodyguards are not allowed to leave this place. Right now, even a piece of message, we cannot send out.

Feng Ming plopped down on the bed.

Rong Tian...oh Rong Tian, if you brought Mei Ji at this time it would be okay, as long as you come save me, I’ll forgive everything...

I really don’t want to not see you again...