Starting from iron smelting

The entire battlefield fell into silence, with only the rustling of leaves in the distance making it seem even more depressing.

After the battle, the dense leaves cast mottled shadows, shading the exhausted but victorious Lu Xiuyuan. He gasped for air with difficulty, his blood churning in his body, and the scars left by the fierce battles burned his body like flames. Lu Xiuyuan's forehead was covered with sweat, dripping down his cheeks to the ground, revealing every trace of his fatigue.

Liu Meng was equally exhausted, he endured the pain in his body and supported his tired body with tenacious willpower. The two stood on the battlefield, their eyes revealing their desire for victory, but they could not hide the huge burden on their bodies.

At the same time, Wang Heng was lying on the ground, his body covered in mud and stains, his robes were tattered, and his original arrogance and publicity had long since disappeared. He whispered, "Kill me, kill me quickly." There was a kind of despair in his voice. This was a man who was once extremely arrogant, but now he could not accept the fact that he was defeated.

Lu Xiuyuan responded with a calm smile: "Kill you? It will dirty my hands." He grabbed the Imperial Water Umbrella from the ground and broke it in two without any hesitation. His actions revealed a kind of disdain, as if what Wang Heng cherished was not worth mentioning in his eyes.

"If it wasn't yours, I would have used this Water-Controlling Umbrella myself. It's a pity to waste such a good thing." After Lu Xiuyuan said this, he looked coldly at the Water-Controlling Umbrella that was broken into two pieces, as if he had already anticipated the outcome of this battle.

When Wang Heng saw his beloved thing being destroyed, his eyes were instantly filled with rage, his eyeballs bulged out, and his eyes were bloodshot. He roared, "Lu Xiuyuan, you destroyed my treasure, I will kill you!" His emotions were so agitated that he could hardly control himself, and his anger was filled with loss and frustration.

Lu Xiuyuan smiled faintly: "I'll spare your life, but now that your water-controlling umbrella is gone, let's see what kind of trouble you can have in the future." His tone revealed indifference, as if he had regarded Wang Heng as an insignificant existence.

The surrounding trees seemed to be witnessing the end of this fierce battle in silence. The leaves fluttered in the wind, casting faint shadows, highlighting this quiet and exhausted scene. The victorious Lu Xiuyuan was still panting, the joy of the victor was intertwined with exhaustion, while the defeated Wang Heng lay on the ground, watching his self-esteem vanish into thin air. At this moment, the entire battlefield fell silent, with only the breeze blowing gently, blowing away the remaining heat of the battle.

Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng left together, carrying the woodshed tools on their shoulders, and staggered back on the road. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadows, making the whole forest look quiet and peaceful.

The sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting colorful spots of light, like dancing elves. The breath of the forest permeates this leisurely time, as if nature itself is calming down after the battle that just passed.

Liu Meng's question was still floating in the air, like dust in the breeze, but Lu Xiuyuan's answer was like ripples in a calm lake, spreading out in circles. Lu Xiuyuan's sighing tone revealed his understanding of human nature. He seemed to know the complexity and difficulty of human hearts. And in this vast nature, this understanding seemed to be integrated with the trees and the sound of the wind.

"Killing them might cause more trouble, so let's teach him a lesson." Lu Xiuyuan's voice was not loud, but full of determination. His choice revealed a kind of thoughtfulness and wisdom. For him, fighting is not just about blood and fire, but also a reflection on human nature and life.

Liu Meng nodded in agreement, and the tacit understanding between the two seemed to be deeply rooted in their hearts. They walked in the forest, as if they had returned to ordinary days, with relaxed and joyful steps.

As the footsteps of the return journey faded away, the sunlight gradually became softer, like a gentle painter mixing colors. The backs of Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng gradually faded away, and their conversation seemed to blend into the melody of nature. In this quiet moment, they felt the tranquility and peace of nature, as if all the battles were just insignificant scenes in this forest.

On their way back together, the sun gradually became warm and pleasant, and as they passed through the forest path, their eyes accidentally fell on a pile of bright red rock soil, which was particularly eye-catching in the lush green environment, like a bright color.

Lu Xiuyuan paused for a moment, frowning slightly. His eyes wandered across the red sea, and he realized that this should be an iron mountain. The red rock and soil were rich in iron oxide, which was an extremely precious material for iron smelting. He immediately realized that this iron mountain might contain rich mineral resources.

"Liu Meng, this should be an iron mountain." Lu Xiuyuan pointed to the pile of red rock and soil in the distance, his tone revealing a hint of excitement. He had some knowledge of iron-making materials and was full of expectations.

Liu Meng then followed Lu Xiuyuan's gaze and looked at the red rock. He frowned slightly, obviously attracted by the scene before him.

"These red rocks and soils do look unusual. Is there something special about them?" Liu Meng asked puzzledly.

Lu Xiuyuan smiled and explained: "This is iron oxide, an important raw material for iron smelting. Judging from the color and texture, it should be high-quality iron ore. We can mine some, maybe it will help us refine the weapon."

After that, Lu Xiuyuan bent down, picked up some red rock and soil easily, and then carefully put it into his storage bag. Liu Meng also bent down to help collect. This action seemed relaxed and happy, as if he was looking for treasure.

After picking, the two set off again. Lu Xiuyuan said with expectation: "Perhaps these iron ores can be used in the subsequent refining process to make our weapons sharper."

The two walked for a long time, and Wang Heng and the other two members of the Spiritual Medicine Garden, who were unconscious on the spot, finally got up with difficulty. Wang Heng's water umbrella was destroyed, and he looked miserable. It was obvious that he had suffered quite serious internal injuries and his innate blood essence was also severely damaged.

The other two members of the Spiritual Medicine Garden were in even worse condition. They were beaten so badly by Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng that they could not even stand up. They could only support each other and move with difficulty. They were covered with scars, their clothes were tattered, their faces were distorted, and they had lost their previous elegance. After the battle, the atmosphere in the Spiritual Medicine Garden became dull and depressing.

Wang Heng gritted his teeth and said firmly: "The road is long, I will kill you!" He clenched his fists, veins bulged, and his nails dug deep into the flesh. These words were full of anger and determination. He was both a trapped beast fighting and an angry man.

Wang Heng's eyes were filled with hatred. He felt the pain in his body and the anger in his heart was rising. He was a proud warrior. The humiliation and failure at this moment made him feel unbearable pain. For him, Lu Xiuyuan had become his deepest enemy and the one he had to avenge.