144: Gunpowder mining

Lu Fan enthusiastically gestured as he described the detailed blasting plan to An Lan.

His eyes were filled with confidence and anticipation, as if that vast expanse of exposed Coal Mine was already right before him.

As An Lan listened to him, her worries were gradually swept away by Lu Fan's enthusiasm, and the corners of her mouth curled up involuntarily.

"Alright then, I'll leave it all to you. I'm looking forward to seeing you show off your skills!"

After a period of busy work, both of their stomachs began to growl.

Lu Fan had a sudden inspiration and suggested, "Come on, let's head to the beach and try our luck. We might catch a few fish to improve our meals!"

An Lan's eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands in approval. "Great idea! It's been a while since I've had seafood. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!"

The two arrived at the seaside, watching the waves gently lapping against the beach, creating layers of white foam.

Lu Fan rolled up his pant legs and stepped into the shallow water without hesitation. His eyes were fixed on the water's surface, like an alert Cheetah.

[Discovered Flounder]

Suddenly, he thrust his trident down and pulled a frantically struggling Flounder from the water.

"Look, I caught one!"

An Lan wasn't to be outdone and helped from the side. Before long, they had harvested several fish.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Huaguo Player Lu Fan triggered ten thousand times rebate]

[Flounder * 10,000]

[Mullet 3 * 10,000]

Back at the Shelter, An Lan skillfully handled the fish while Lu Fan started a fire and prepared the seasonings nearby.

Soon, a bubbling sound came from the pot, and the delicious aroma of fish soup filled the entire Shelter.

"This scent is absolutely incredible!" An Lan took a deep breath, looking enchanted.

The two sat together, drinking the delicious seafood soup and enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

Early the next morning, before the sunlight had completely dispelled the morning mist, Lu Fan was already full of energy, starting to craft his "secret weapon" for blasting.

He carefully packed the Gunpowder into a homemade Bamboo Tube, then wrapped it tightly with thick mud and vines.

This time, he was very generous with the materials.

Before long, several arm-thick Firecrackers were completed.

"Hey, An Lan, look at my masterpiece! Today, we'll definitely be able to blast the Coal Mine out smoothly!"

Lu Fan proudly showed off his results, his face beaming with a confident smile.

Da Hei sniffed the Firecrackers curiously, barking low from time to time, as if he too were excited about the upcoming "big project."

Big Horn grazed leisurely nearby, occasionally lifting its head to look at Lu Fan with its expressive eyes, seemingly asking when they would set off.

With everything ready, Lu Fan took Da Hei and Big Horn, carrying the Firecrackers and tools, and set out on the path to the mineral vein.

Along the way, Da Hei ran happily, stopping every now and then to wait for Lu Fan and Big Horn behind him, while Big Horn followed slowly with steady steps.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting golden spots on the ground. Lu Fan felt like a warrior about to go to battle, filled with fighting spirit.

Finally, they reached that mysterious depression. Lu Fan stood before the mineral vein, carefully observing the surrounding terrain as he quickly recalled his previous survey.

[The soil layer ahead is relatively loose]

"Right here!"

He pointed to a relatively flat area and said decisively.

Lu Fan set down the tools from his back, picked up an Iron Pickaxe, and began to dig vigorously.

His arms swung rhythmically, and sweat flowed down his cheeks continuously, but he had no intention of stopping.

"Heave-ho, heave-ho..."

Every strike of the pickaxe was filled with drive, as if he were pouring all his anticipation for the coal into every swing.

Da Hei watched Lu Fan from the side, occasionally pawing at the ground as if he also wanted to help.

Big Horn stood quietly nearby, occasionally flicking its tail, as if cheering Lu Fan on.

After some hard work, a deep pit appeared before them.

Lu Fan carefully placed the Firecrackers into the pit and then lightly covered them with soil, leaving only a small section of the Fuse exposed.

He stood up, patted the dirt off his hands, and checked the blasting device once more to ensure everything was foolproof.

"An Lan, you, Da Hei, and Big Horn go to a safe place first. I'll be there in a moment."

Lu Fan shouted to An Lan, who was not far away.

An Lan quickly retreated to a safe distance with Da Hei and Big Horn, watching Lu Fan tensely.

Lu Fan took a deep breath, picked up a lit branch, and slowly walked toward the Fuse. His heart rate sped up involuntarily, but his gaze was exceptionally firm.

"Three, two, one, ignite!"

Following his command, the flame quickly spread along the Fuse.

Lu Fan turned and ran quickly to An Lan's side.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar erupted, and the earth seemed to tremble.

Dust flew and debris scattered, and the entire depression was instantly shrouded in smoke.

Da Hei was so frightened by the sudden loud noise that he hid behind An Lan, trembling.

Big Horn also pawed at the ground uneasily, letting out a low cry.

As the dust gradually cleared, the scene before them left them stunned.

The originally flat ground had been blasted into a huge deep pit, and large patches of dark, shiny coal were exposed on the pit walls, shimmering with an alluring light under the sun.

"Success!"

Lu Fan jumped up in excitement, waving the branch in his hand and cheering like a child.

An Lan also ran over excitedly and hugged Lu Fan tightly. "Amazing, you really did it!"

Suddenly, the two of them quickly pulled apart, their faces flushing red.

Lu Fan walked quickly to the edge of the pit to carefully inspect the exposed coal.

"The quality of this coal is simply excellent; it's enough to last us a very long time!"

Immediately after, Lu Fan blasted a few more times following the direction the mineral vein extended.

For a while, dust filled the air.

Finally, the Coal Mineral Vein was laid bare before their eyes.

[Discovered a medium-sized Coal Mineral Vein with a reserve of 1.4 billion tons]

The pitch-black coal was like a sleeping dragon lying dormant in the soil, waiting for the moment to be unearthed.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Huaguo Player Lu Fan triggered ten thousand times rebate]

[Medium-sized Coal Mineral Vein (1.4 billion tons) * 10,000]

Immediately afterward, ten thousand Coal Mineral Veins appeared out of thin air within Huaguo's borders; some were buried deep underground, while others were exposed.

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"Great God Lu is so incredible! This blasting technique is simply divine!"

"With so much coal, our wilderness life is going to take off!"

"Hahaha, so many Coal Mines, they'll last our country for hundreds of years!!"

"Awesome!"

Wang Tao also seemed very excited: "The previous Salt Mine, iron ore, and now this Coal Mine—Contestant Lu Fan has truly brought us many surprises, acting like a thruster for our country's development."

Zhao Hangjun was even more excited, almost unable to contain himself: "We have been vigorously mining the iron ore that Contestant Lu Fan discovered earlier, but we faced difficulties in utilizing it because we didn't have enough fuel.

But now it's fine. With the Coal Mine, the fuel problem is solved.

You should know that coal is an indispensable raw material for steel smelting.

Furthermore, in the field of coal chemicals, coal can be used to produce basic chemical products such as Methanol and Synthetic Ammonia, which are further processed into various industrial and daily products like plastics and fertilizers..."