Lu Mingfei, why are you slaying dragons if you're not involved!

Chapter 254: World-destroying Word Spirit

Regenerated metals are products that are obtained by "killing" metals and then "reviving" them.

From the perspective of the refining process, this is an alloy created by melting metal, adding other metals and additives, and then smelting it... However, in the alchemy of the dragon race, it becomes a metal with special properties.

It can hold a large number of elements!

If, as Lu Mingfei had previously thought, the Dragon Clan's alchemy was based on words driving elements, then this regenerated metal was the highest quality paper in the Dragon Clan's civilization, capable of writing the "highest quality" words.

There are countless paths to the same destination. As for writing, Lu Mingfei believes that if he used recycled metal as a medium, his "pen strokes becoming reality" technique would likely work just as well!
As for where such a large piece of recycled metal came from...

"Don't you need alchemical equipment?"

Zero's voice rang out, as calm as ever.

Lu Mingfei wasn't startled. He was already used to Zero's unpredictable appearances and wondered how she could enter and leave his room without making a sound... Of course, it was also possible that he was habitually immersed in a "flow" state when studying, and the slightest noise couldn't interrupt that state.

"Doraemon Zero! You're back!"

Lu Mingfei asked instinctively, "Alchemy tools? What kind?"

Doraemon is a cat-shaped robot from the 22nd century with a four-dimensional pocket on his stomach from which he can pull out all sorts of amazing gadgets. Lu Mingfei calls Zero that because, in his view, Zero's ability to "provide resources and gadgets" is almost on par with Doraemon's.

He obtained this recycled metal from Zero. At the time, he was just trying it out and sent a text message on his phone to ask... The fewer people who know about the new method, the better, so naturally he had to ask someone he could completely trust.

The situation was as follows—

Lu Mingfei: "Zero, I've heard of something called recycled metal... Could you get me some?"

Zero: "How many tons?"

Lu Mingfei: "???"

Lu Mingfei: "You really are a princess, aren't you? You absolutely are!"

Who sells recycled metal by the ton?

Alchemy, as a product of alchemy, naturally makes recycled metals more valuable than gold. Even gold, at current prices, would cost a ton of recycled metals worth twenty-eight million US dollars!

Lu Mingfei finally had a rough idea of ​​his classmate Ling's family wealth... This was no longer just "I'm quite wealthy," they were talking about tons of recycled metal all the time, their total assets must be in the hundreds of millions, right? In US dollars!
"It depends on your needs."

Ling placed the laptop she was holding on the table. The screen displayed a document with pictures. Lu Mingfei glanced at the table of contents and was already somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information.

There are too many to list. This document contains almost all the alchemical tools from ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad: alchemical furnaces, high-temperature furnaces, distillation flasks, filters... the whole set!
"Wait, I think I've seen this thing in a history book before."

Lu Mingfei pointed to an object that flashed across the screen, examined it carefully for a while, and finally confirmed it.

"If I remember correctly, it's currently housed in the British Museum, right?"

"This is an alchemical apparatus; when activated, the temperature inside the furnace can reach as high as 5,000 degrees Celsius."

Zero glanced at it and replied casually, "The ones in the museum are fakes."

"So the real product is in our hands, right?" Lu Mingfei wiped away imaginary cold sweat from his forehead.

"It should have been obtained through a legitimate transaction," Zero said seriously.

"Haha, if I took away the 'should', I might feel much more at ease..."

Lu Mingfei chuckled twice.

Fortunately, it's from the British Museum, so even if it was purchased through less-than-official channels, it doesn't matter.

If it was stolen or robbed from there...

That would be even better! Let's give them a taste of their own medicine.

However, Lu Mingfei wisely did not continue watching. Otherwise, who knows how many more artifacts that should theoretically be in the museum would appear later? He considered himself a law-abiding, model student and could not withstand such stimulation for the time being.

"Ahem, we don't need these alchemical tools. I want this recycled metal because I want to try something new."

Lu Mingfei coughed twice and got to the point.

"Is it related to calligraphy brushes?"

Zero's gaze swept across the room and landed on the calligraphy brush lying flat on the table. The ink already poured into the inkstone emitted a unique fragrance that lingered throughout the entire bedroom.

This was exactly what Lu Mingfei had asked her to prepare when he asked her to prepare the recycled metal.

“Yes.” Lu Mingfei nodded.

Ling had some guesses and asked casually, "Will the texture of the brush and the composition of the ink have any impact? Do we need all-natural ones? We can prepare them separately."

"Uh? It's nothing, I just wanted the calligraphy brush because..."

Lu Mingfei was taken aback, but then realized that Ling had misunderstood. He picked up a water-based pen from the side of the table and said, "Ordinary water-based pens have difficulty writing on this kind of metal."

For the "Pen and Brush Come True" technique, the type of pen or ink used is unimportant. Even drawing in the air can produce an effect. The magnitude of the effect depends solely on the effort and energy Lu Mingfei is willing to invest. The presence or absence of a medium determines whether the effect is immediate or delayed, while the quality of the medium determines how much it can hold.

However, Zero clearly wouldn't understand such knowledge points as schedules and glossary entries, so she tilted her head slightly to show her confusion.

Under the warm light, the ice-sculpted beauty showed the only movement that could be described as "vivid," which, combined with her still expressionless face, created a striking visual contrast.

Lu Mingfei felt he needed to master the skill of "taking photos instantly". The dignified Queen Zero always made him feel incredibly cute at times like this. The photos were the kind that he could never get tired of looking at as a phone background.

"But if Xiaoqiang finds out, he'll probably want her too, right? And then there's Miaomiao... changing her every day?" He didn't know which nerve in his brain suddenly went off track, but his thoughts jumped and went far away in an instant.

"Anyway!" He subconsciously pulled his wandering thoughts back, and the back-and-forth movement presented a jumpy fluctuation, which was a normal performance.

"I might feel a bit weak later, and the consequences... if nothing unexpected happens... there shouldn't be any problems, but just in case, I'll have to trouble you."

"sleep?"

Zero always says surprising things.

"no!"

Lu Mingfei shook his head repeatedly, holding up the recycled metal plate in his hand. "It's this thing. Be careful not to let it break. Handle it with extreme care, it might explode!"

"Oh."

Why do you give off such a disappointed feeling even though your tone and expression are completely flat? What are you expecting anyway?!
Lu Mingfei decided not to delve into this point. He was quite certain that he was completely outmatched in this regard. Queen Zero was no longer going to play it safe. To use a vivid analogy, she would unleash a barrage of attacks with Katyusha rockets whenever she had the chance!

The Katyusha rocket launcher, also known as the BM-13 rocket launcher, can fire 16 rockets within 10 seconds, reaching its maximum range of 8.5 kilometers, creating extremely dense heavy firepower in a short period of time.

What is the equivalent weight?

Zero then asked, "Or rather, a rough estimate of the blast radius and destructive power?"

"That's the problem."

Lu Mingfei scratched his head. "This is my first time trying this too. I don't know how far I can go... Anyway, it definitely won't exceed the limits of this thing, but I really don't know the exact limits."

Could this palm-sized piece of recycled metal withstand his maximum power of "Pen to Reality" infusion? Lu Mingfei didn't know, so he could only make thorough preparations.

If not, but he still has enough energy to keep everything under control, that would be ideal. If so, and this piece of regenerated metal, combined with the "Fulfilling the Brushstroke" technique, drains him completely, then at least before he passes out, Lu Mingfei won't have to worry about the regenerated metal accidentally triggering and burning him...

That would save on cremation altogether.

"I understand."

Zero nodded slightly. "Let's begin."

"How about we find a slightly safer place?" When the time came, Lu Mingfei hesitated.

"No need."

Zero's calm tone carried an undeniable firmness: "When necessary, I am the strongest bulwark."

"it is good."

Lu Mingfei was convinced. He didn't know where Ling's confidence came from, but he simply believed her seemingly "arrogant" words.

Actually, waiting a while longer and secretly finding a safe location wouldn't be a bad idea, but for some reason, a sense of urgency permeated his heart, inexplicably pushing Lu Mingfei to take a risky step.

Sometimes Lu Mingfei felt that he might have become a little paranoid because he had suddenly and completely entered this world of mixed-race people... But instead of learning from ostriches to bury their heads in the sand and forcibly ignoring the sense of crisis of unknown origin, he chose to make full preparations.

Being tired and sleepy most of the time is better than having nothing to show for it when you need it. He's been through far too many of these situations, and now he's disgusted with that feeling, and he's capable of doing so.

With each success achieved through one's own efforts, confidence naturally builds up.

"call……"

Lu Mingfei took a deep breath and picked up the calligraphy brush.

It doesn't require sophisticated calligraphy skills or a perfectly correct pen-holding posture. Making a stroke truly meaningful doesn't require these things; it only requires the user to understand the true form of the characters, and essentially, it's based on understanding the true meaning of the characters.

With these conditions, it doesn't matter whether you write cursive script, regular script, clerical script, or even oracle bone script! Because in the end, fonts are just different "forms," ​​and Lu Mingfei has completely mastered their "meaning," so ultimately, no matter how many variations there are, they all remain true to the same principle.

Lu Mingfei lightly scraped the edge of the inkstone with the tip of the brush, which was soaked in ink. He felt that the various interest cultivation courses that Shilan Middle School had offered from junior high to the second year of senior high were still somewhat useful. Although he was not very interested, he had been exposed to some things through exposure, and he could still remember some of them when he actually needed them.

The pen tip falls.

[The pen becomes reality!]
Without hesitation, Lu Mingfei mobilized all his physical strength and energy, focusing on completing this one word.

If we compare physical and mental reserves to the oil cylinders connected to an engine and the battery connected to an electric motor, then both of them are now operating at maximum power output!
His heart rate increased rapidly, reaching over 150 beats per minute in just one second. Blood flow accelerated, and Lu Mingfei's breathing became rough and rapid involuntarily. Exhaustion surged up like a tide.

[Stamina Recovery] and [Stamina Boost] are working as usual, just like the automatic health and mana regeneration effects in the game... However, faced with such a huge and rapid consumption, they are ultimately just a drop in the bucket, and both are visibly decreasing!
An invisible domain rapidly expanded from Lu Mingfei's center, extending to a radius of ten meters, a hundred meters, and a thousand meters!

Looking out the window, Liu Miaomiao, who was reviewing her sheet music and occasionally glancing at Lu Mingfei, was pouting and looking sullen. She wanted to go to Lu Mingfei's place, but her mother was still at home... Would it be too abrupt to just say she wanted to go over there? Her parents had reluctantly agreed, and if she seemed too eager, it wouldn't work. What if they misunderstood that their daughter was running away and her heart wasn't with her parents at all?
Just then, she suddenly seemed to realize something and looked up at the sky.

She couldn't see anything, but that kind of spiritual connection couldn't be faked, that wondrous connection... those tiny "spirits"!
I can actually sense their presence?

Liu Miaomiao had been able to sense them before, but that was only with the help of "Nightmare," which allowed her to enter a mysterious state and perceive those little guys.

But right now... she hasn't even heard that song yet?
Could it be that I've inexplicably improved?
Liu Miaomiao couldn't help but feel a surge of joy, but then she realized that this was probably impossible... because she could clearly sense that the density of those "little guys" was much higher than before, and it was increasing over time!
They could still sense Liu Miaomiao's attention to them, and still received that friendly response, yet they did not slow down in their actions at all... All the little ones were drifting in one direction.

Like an army that obeys orders.

That's where Lu Mingfei is!

On the road, a girl named Xia Mi, who was humming a song and kicking pebbles along the street, suddenly looked up.

She sensed the existence of that domain. As the Dragon King, she naturally knew what level of Word of Power such a vast domain was... In such a short time, even a world-destroying Word of Power was nothing more than this. As long as it could be maintained and expanded further!

And she was quite clear about who was at the center of that field.

A barely perceptible golden glint appeared in her eyes, which suddenly turned into vertical pupils.

As a dragon, she could directly see the existence of the elements, and at this moment, the scene in her vision was spectacular. The entire sky was ablaze, and countless fire elements swarmed in, obeying the king's command!
"What the hell are you...?"

(End of this chapter)