128: sulfur

Some people even started complaining about the government: "Can't the government find a way to let us have such good fortune too?"

More radical netizens directly cursed on social media platforms: "Why does Huaguo get this kind of luck while we can only watch helplessly? It's so unfair!"

The netizens of Pretty Country also exploded.

"This is impossible! Huaguo must have cheated. How could there suddenly be so many hot springs and geothermal energy?"

One netizen posted angrily on a forum. Many others chimed in, demanding an official investigation.

Others left comments in the livestream room: "Our Pretty Country's technology is so advanced, how can we let Huaguo take the lead in energy? The government must take action!"

Some even started fantasizing about how great it would be if Pretty Country could trigger such a rebate, and various conspiracy theories spread wildly across the internet.

The viewers from Maple Leaf Country were filled with envy. "Wow, Huaguo is so lucky. So many hot springs! It's so cold here in the winter; it would be great if we had this geothermal energy for heating."

A netizen lamented on a social media platform.

Others joked: "If we were chosen to participate in Wilderness Survival, maybe we could trigger this kind of good thing too."

But most people could only watch the screen helplessly, feeling regretful that their own country didn't have such an opportunity.

Contestants from other countries also couldn't sit still.

Meanwhile, in Huaguo, amidst their pleasant surprise, the public began to actively participate in discussions about geothermal energy development.

Experts researched day and night on how to better utilize this sudden influx of geothermal energy.

The government also quickly organized a professional team to formulate a development plan.

People from all over contributed ideas for the development project, and volunteers actively participated in the preliminary preparation work.

After finishing his soak in the hot spring, Lu Fan prepared to get up, but as soon as he looked up, he saw a unique flash of yellow by the edge of the hot spring.

[Discovered sulfur]

Lu Fan hurried over for a closer look. My goodness, it was all sulfur!

After years of accumulation, the amount was quite significant, shimmering with an eerie yet enchanting luster under the sunlight.

Lu Fan was so excited he almost jumped up. This was a real treasure!

His eyes shone as he muttered, "I'm going to strike it rich now. This sulfur has so many uses!"

He quickly brought over the basket he was carrying and prepared to pry them off with his dagger.

When An Lan turned around, she saw a stark-naked Lu Fan dancing around.

"Aaaaah! Ｏ(≧mouth≦)Ｏ!"

Startled, Lu Fan quickly turned back. "What's wrong? What happened!?"

"Why aren't you wearing any clothes!"

An Lan covered her eyes and quickly turned away.

Lu Fan looked down. "Heh, it even has a hook."

livestream room.

"!!!"

"Holy crap, it's like a scene from an idol drama."

"Are they meeting 'honestly and openly' already?"

"Damn, that was so sudden. Great God Lu Fan didn't lose out on this one."

Lu Fan explained awkwardly, "Ahem, sorry, I got too excited."

Then he quickly put on his Sheepskin Battle Attire.

An Lan also turned back with a blushing face, not saying much, just changing the subject: "What made you so excited?"

Lu Fan explained excitedly, "Look, I found sulfur! sulfur! I've waited for this day for so long."

Lu Fan was almost crying tears of joy.

Looking at the sulfur in Lu Fan's hand, An Lan couldn't help but nod. "Indeed, sulfur can not only be used to treat skin diseases like scabies, acne, and eczema..."

"It can also be used to treat conditions like constipation due to deficiency-cold..."

Before An Lan could finish, Lu Fan spoke up excitedly, "With this sulfur, plus the saltpeter at home, I can make Gunpowder!"

An Lan: ???

"You want to make Gunpowder?" An Lan asked in disbelief.

Lu Fan couldn't suppress the grin on his face. "Of course. By the way, what were you saying just now?"

An Lan: "...Nothing."

Then Lu Fan happily began collecting the sulfur.

As he collected it, he hummed a little tune: "A handful on the left, a handful on the right, it's all a big fortune..."

He looked just like a pirate who had discovered treasure.

Before long, he had filled a whole basket. Looking at the sulfur, Lu Fan grinned from ear to ear. "Hehe, Gunpowder, here I come!"

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Huaguo Player Lu Fan triggered ten thousand times rebate]

[sulfur * 10,000]

livestream room.

"sulfur! Holy moly, how many bars of sulfur soap can that make?"

"Gunpowder, it's finally going to appear."

"Pistols! Cannons! Airplanes!"

Having dug up enough sulfur, the two prepared to head back.

As they left the hot spring, An Lan bid a reluctant farewell to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey family.

A Small Golden Snub-nosed Monkey tightly gripped the hem of An Lan's clothes, its watery eyes full of reluctance as it chirped incessantly.

An Lan crouched down, gently stroking the Small Golden Snub-nosed Monkey's head, and said softly, "Little guy, I have to go back. I'll definitely come back to see you all if I have the chance."

But how could the Small Golden Snub-nosed Monkey let go so easily? Its grip on her clothes tightened, and it rubbed its little head against An Lan's chest.

The other Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys also swarmed around; some jumped onto An Lan's shoulders, while others circled her feet, as if holding a grand ceremony to make her stay.

An Lan didn't know whether to laugh or cry at their enthusiastic behavior, so she had to rummage through the basket for some leftover fruit to distribute to the little ones.

As soon as the Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys saw the food, their eyes lit up instantly. They let go of An Lan and scrambled for the fruit.

An Lan took the opportunity to stand up and, along with Lu Fan, set off on the path back to the Shelter.

Along the way, An Lan would occasionally look back from her horse at the figures leaping through the woods, her heart filled with reluctance.

Lu Fan, on the other hand, hummed a tune excitedly. At the thought of soon having a large amount of Gunpowder, he wished Lightning could fly.

Finally back at the Shelter, Lu Fan couldn't wait to start making Gunpowder as soon as he put down the basket.

While rummaging for the saltpeter he had collected earlier, he muttered to himself, "My Gunpowder, my treasure, we'll be meeting soon!"

Seeing his impatient look, An Lan couldn't help but throw cold water on his excitement: "It's so late already, you still want to mess around? Making Gunpowder is no joke. What if something happens in the dark?"

Under An Lan's discouragement, Lu Fan also calmed down.

Lu Fan took a deep breath, trying to suppress his inner excitement, and nodded. "You're right, safety first. Let's eat first."

With that, he turned toward the stove and began preparing dinner.

Before long, the aroma of Roasted Venison filled the air. The sizzling, oily venison was roasted to a golden crisp over the fire.

Lu Fan skillfully sprinkled various seasonings, the scent making one's mouth water.

Meanwhile, a pot of delicious Mushroom Soup was bubbling on the stove. The rich aroma intertwined with the scent of the Roasted Venison, instantly giving the simple Shelter a warm, homey feel.