"Since that's the case, then I won't stand on ceremony with Master Lou." Quan Yi revealed a hint of an enigmatic smile upon hearing Lou Gao say this.
"Actually, we happen to have an important task that requires Master Lou's help.
The Iron Ship research at the Shipyard is currently at a critical stage. If Master Lou has some free time, how about helping them out?"
Lou Gao's expression paused slightly, his face showing difficulty as he said, "It's not that I'm trying to shirk responsibility, but shipbuilding really isn't my area of expertise.
Besides, I heard that the Shipyard has already built a small Iron Ship equipped with Steam power. It seems like my presence wouldn't make much of a difference."
Indeed, after several months of effort, the Quan Family Shipyard, under the joint leadership of Blacksmith Yuan, Jiang Jun, and Researcher Jiang, had completed the small Iron Ship and finished its trial voyage.
This achievement was nothing short of shocking.
On the day of the trial voyage, Quan Yi had stood at the front of the deck, feeling the Iron Ship's power as it cut through the waves.
Whether it was speed, carrying capacity, or hull toughness, it was superior to wooden ships of the same size.
Although its construction cost was higher than that of wooden ships, considering the Iron Ship's strength and durability, its lifespan was far longer.
Moreover, due to its fire resistance, the Iron Ship was less risky than wooden ships when using Steam power.
Therefore, as soon as the Iron Ship was unveiled, those who had harbored doubts about it changed their attitudes.
However, when they wanted to continue building larger Iron Ships, they encountered a problem.
That was, the Welding techniques they had mastered could not effectively weld two iron plates of significant thickness together.
At this stage, the forging and welding techniques mastered by the blacksmiths were no longer suitable for the forging of Iron Ships.
To this end, they had to develop more efficient and powerful Welding methods.
In this regard, Lou Gao's experience and wisdom could undoubtedly play a significant role.
"Don't worry, I know Grandmaster's strengths. The reason I'm inviting Master Lou is to improve the current Welding technology."
Quan Yi told Lou Gao about the difficulties they were currently facing.
Lou Gao's face became excited upon hearing this.
"Good, if it's this task, then I won't decline.
Please rest assured, Young Master, I will develop better Welding technology as soon as possible."
For Lou Gao, who had personally forged the Scarlet Dragon Skyfire Armor, this task, although challenging, was not beyond his capabilities.
"That's good, I can rest assured then."
After giving the instructions, Quan Yi stored the weapons and equipment into the Blazing Sun Heart and left Lou Gao's Forging Room with Huo Wu.
Inside the Forging Room, Lou Gao looked at the departing figures of Quan Yi and Huo Wu, and a strange thought emerged in his mind.
"Rest assured?
Is Young Master going back to the Academy? Why do I have a feeling of entrusting something?"
After thinking for a while, Lou Gao's thoughts were drawn to the task assigned by Quan Yi.
He began to think about the knowledge of Welding in his mind.
In fact, Lou Gao's guess was very accurate, Quan Yi was indeed about to leave Han Hai City.
However, not to return to the Academy.
That night, Quan Yi announced an important decision to Quan Yue, Yun Qiong, and Su Ling'er, who were still in Han Hai City.
That was to enter Seclusion.
And the place for Seclusion was the Ice and Fire Spring.
The duration of the Seclusion would be calculated based on when Quan Yi broke through Level 70.
Currently, Quan Yi's Soul Power level had reached Level 68. More than half a year had passed since he consumed the Whale Collagen, and Quan Yi had raised his level again through hard work.
Therefore, saying it was Seclusion, it was actually only a matter of a year or two.
The family members did not object to Quan Yi's decision, but instead, they were very supportive of him.
However, Huo Wu's mood became slightly depressed after hearing Quan Yi's decision.
She clearly didn't want to part with Quan Yi, but she also knew that this was a crucial moment for Quan Yi. Therefore, she suppressed the reluctance in her heart and feigned generosity, saying, "I agree too."
Quan Yi looked at Huo Wu, whose eyes were turning red, and smiled gently.
"Xiao Wu, this time I plan to take you into seclusion with me."
"Huh?" Huo Wu pointed at herself in disbelief.
Quan Yi nodded affirmatively.
"In the past six months, your physical fitness has improved to a terrifying level.
Now, you should be able to barely withstand the impact of the extremely hot and extremely cold aura around the Spring Water.
Moreover, most importantly, after your Martial Soul evolves, you can try to absorb the extremely hot aura around the Spring Water.
As long as you can convert the extremely hot aura into your own energy, your body will become an internally and externally balanced automatic cultivation state.
At that time, you will be qualified to stay in the Ice and Fire Spring for a long time.
However, without Fire Immunity, you will have to endure the invasion of both ice and fire auras, and the pain will be dozens of times greater than absorbing the Blazing Yang Flame Fiend."
Before Quan Yi could ask, Huo Wu replied with a smile, "Don't say anymore, I'll go."
Although Quan Yi already knew the answer, his heart couldn't help but beat faster.
"Okay, then we'll set off tomorrow!"
The next day, after saying goodbye, Quan Yi and Huo Wu flew to Sunset Forest.
Quan Yi had decided on this matter months ago, so he had already made preparations for Seclusion.
Several hours later, the figure of the Scarlet Dragon appeared in the center of Sunset Forest.
Sitting on the Scarlet Dragon, Huo Wu looked down and saw the strange Poisonous Fog swirling in a specific area.
Her expression was solemn as she said, "Is this the terrifying Poison Array that can easily poison a Soul Douluo?"
Quan Yi, who was familiar with this place, seemed relaxed.
He comforted her, "Don't worry, although this poison is strong, our flames naturally counter poison.
The Scarlet Dragon's shield can block these toxins outside."
Quan Yi steered the Scarlet Dragon into the dense Poisonous Fog where one couldn't see their fingers.
As Quan Yi said, the terrifying Poisonous Fog invaded the transparent Scarlet Dragon, emitting a creepy corrosive sound.
However, when Quan Yi increased the Soul Power output to the Scarlet Dragon, high-temperature flames ignited on the surface of the Scarlet Dragon, and the Poisonous Fog was evaporated before it could get close.
However, in this way, the flames emitted by Quan Yi quickly reduced the concentration of the Poisonous Fog.
Fortunately, with the speed of the Scarlet Dragon, it quickly passed through the Poison Array and arrived at the inner valley.
Quan Yi looked at the fog passage behind him, which had not completely closed after passing through, and said awkwardly, "It will definitely take some time for this Poison Array to return to its original state.
I wonder if Senior will be angry."
However, this was the only way.
Quan Yi didn't dare to let Huo Wu test the poison with her own body, so he could only use this crude method to force his way through the Poison Array.
Huo Wu, unaware of Quan Yi's complex thoughts at the moment, opened her bright eyes and curiously looked around the space inside the Poison Array.
From the outside, there was almost nothing worth paying attention to here.
However, Huo Wu didn't dare to underestimate this place at all.
Because, through the Scarlet Dragon's shield, she felt two completely opposite terrifying auras.
It should be known that the Scarlet Dragon could even block Dugu Bo's Poison Array.
However, when facing these two extreme auras, it couldn't completely block them.
At this moment, Huo Wu truly realized the horror of this place.
"Is this where we will be in Seclusion in the future?"
Huo Wu was both nervous and expectant.
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