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At this point, the competition for the Treasure had come to a complete end, finally drawing to a close.
All the Treasure was handed over to Naval Minister Adolf, while the others took carriages to temporarily stay at the Naval Minister's Residence in Dama Town.
Since everything had been arranged in advance, and Lu Chen and Naval Minister Adolf were not meeting for the first time, along with Princess Zhulan mediating, everything went very smoothly.
In the following time, everyone relaxed at the Naval Minister's Residence, enjoying leisurely days filled with abundant food and the service of maids, living like lords.
After a night passed, on the second day, Lu Chen and Princess Zhulan along with other key figures visited Chen Qilin's Mechanism Base, ostensibly just for a tour.
This base had been constructed last year and had received initial funding from Sun Zizhao, operating normally ever since.
When Lu Chen and the others arrived there, they saw two Dragon Bones stretching a thousand steps long laid out in the Gulf, clearly indicating that a large ship was being built.
Originally, this was an abandoned Dock specifically for constructing ships for the Yushan Kingdom's Navy, but it had been closed for unknown reasons.
Now, under Chen Qilin's management, the abandoned Dock was coming back to life. Craftsmen were busy working—some hammering away while others carried wooden planks back and forth—creating a bustling scene.
The main structural framework for two Thousand-Step Ships had already taken shape, with scaffolding erected around them allowing people to move freely above while constructing the vessels.
The water in this Gulf had been drained, with a wall made entirely of wooden planks built to keep the seawater outside.
Just that massive wooden wall alone must have taken an immense amount of effort to construct, and no one knew how it was made; perhaps only Chen Qilin, this old fox, truly understood.
The reason for draining the water from the Gulf and blocking it with a wooden wall was entirely for the convenience of shipbuilding.
Once the large ships were completed, it would be impossible to move them by human power. Only after they were finished could the wooden wall be dismantled to let seawater back in.
This way, when the water rose, the ship would float up naturally and could be directly navigated.
The two large ships being constructed by Chen Qilin rely half on human power and the other half on lightning batteries, similar to the Burrowing Shuttle, allowing for extremely fast operation that is beyond human capability.
The ship models have already been produced, but there is still a long way to go before true success, estimated to take one or two years to complete.
The group walked along the ridges on both sides of the Gulf and soon arrived at Chen Qilin's private area.
Here stood a wooden cabin, which was only about ten square meters in size.
At this time of year, during the Mid-Autumn season, it was sweltering outside, yet inside Chen Qilin's wooden cabin, it was remarkably cool. It was unclear what methods he used to create a refreshing breeze within.
Once a person entered the cabin, it felt like stepping into an ice cellar; this old fellow truly knew how to enjoy himself and never skimped on his own comfort.
At that moment, Chen Qilin was inside, bending over a table and fiddling with something that looked like blueprints. Occasionally, people would come in and out, delivering or taking away items.
Chen Qilin relied on this wooden cabin to strategize and sketch out his designs, which were then handed to workers outside.
Different parts of the ship were handled by different craftsmen, so Chen Qilin did not fear them learning his techniques.
However, given the complexity of such thoughts, it was unlikely anyone could replicate what he created.
As Lu Chen and a few others entered the cabin, Chen Qilin waved his hand without turning around and said, "Didn't I tell you to hurry up and deliver that? Why are you back here again?" His tone was quite impatient.
Lu Chen and the others exchanged mysterious smiles without answering him.
Busy with his work, Chen Qilin sensed something unusual. He looked up and saw Lu Chen and Princess Zhulan among others. He immediately grinned mischievously.
"Oh, it's Brother Lu Chen! I thought it was someone else; you scared me," Chen Qilin said with a hint of embarrassment. He was somewhat wary because he feared being ambushed.
However, with his methods, he must have installed some strange gadgets in this seemingly unremarkable wooden house. In case of an emergency, he would immediately slip away and escape far.
"Elder Chen, you seem quite interested. We truly apologize for the disturbance," Lu Chen pretended to be polite and symbolically cupped his hands in apology.
Chen Qilin chuckled and said, "Hehehe, where are you? Brother Lu Chen is being polite again. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today; you are my benefactor."
After a pause, Chen Qilin seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, I heard from Sun Zizhao that you went to the Gobi Desert to search for some treasure. How did it go? Did you succeed?"
Chen Qilin was still very concerned about the funding issue, as it was crucial for the operation of his base. Without funds, it would mean all previous efforts were in vain, and everything would have to come to a halt.
Lu Chen smiled mysteriously and said, "Of course! What does Elder Chen think? If I couldn't get any money, I wouldn't even dare to come see you."
"Hahahaha!"
Chen Qilin put down his companion and started chatting with Lu Chen as they walked out of the wooden house and into the open air.
At this moment, the sky was clear and bright. The two walked along the ridges on either side of the strait.
Lu Chen asked, "Elder Chen, do you have a specific time in mind for when we will set sail?"
Lu Chen was very concerned about this. As time passed, the ten-year deadline was approaching. Whether Sun Zizhao's alliance could secure a place in the chaotic world ahead depended on Chen Qilin.
Of course, Chen Qilin's plan was just the first step. Success would be ideal; creating a batch of quality equipment would surely come in handy later.
At this point, Chen Qilin looked troubled, constantly twisting his beard as he pondered.
After a long while, Chen Qilin finally said, "This matter cannot be rushed. Right now, we have plenty of materials and craftsmen, but building a large ship is no joke. You understand that too; it will take at least another year and a half."
"A Year and a Half"
Lu Chen murmured to himself, repeating what Chen Qilin had said: in a year and a half, it would be equivalent to four years out of ten. By then, who knows what the situation would be like.
Lu Chen nodded and said, "A year and a half is about right. The construction period is a bit long, and the investment is significant. It will require your careful consideration."
At this point, Lu Chen's tone became sincere, which slightly surprised Chen Qilin, giving him an impression of being unable to handle it.
After that, the two discussed some related matters, deliberating on the current difficulties and jointly seeking solutions.
By the time the sun set, the craftsmen began to have dinner, coming down from the scaffolding, and the strait became quiet.
Lu Chen escorted Chen Qilin back to the wooden house. Soon after, he and Princess Zhulan along with others strolled around the vicinity before heading back to the Naval Minister's Residence.
In the following time, Lu Chen had little to do. He planned to start organizing his gains—those magical techniques and methods—which would require some effort to manage and refine.
As for safety, he didn't need to worry. Ever since Adolf was attacked by Kalan Prince's men last time, security around the Naval Minister's Residence had been strengthened.
Even Dama Town had been thoroughly cleaned up; surveillance was established everywhere to monitor non-Ming Ren personnel's movements. Any unusual activity would be reported to Adolf's guards for countermeasures.
This was a tightly coordinated process, ensuring that nothing slipped through the cracks. The security of the Naval Minister's Residence was greatly assured.
Upon returning to the Naval Minister's Residence, Lu Chen immediately locked himself in his room to begin inventorying his belongings.
In terms of magical techniques, Lu Chen now possessed the Four Symbols Thunder Scripture, Three Aspects Return to One Scripture, and Five Elements Calamity Scripture.
As for powerful artifacts, he had the Jun Bell, Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron, and Iron Treasure Sword. Of course, there was also the Moon King's Blade; while it couldn't be classified as an artifact, it was certainly a formidable weapon.
Now, Lu Chen has few opportunities to use it, and he plans to return the two Moon King's Blade to Yue Shaoting.
However, Yue Shaoting probably won't want them, as she already has her own pair of Moon King's Blade. Ultimately, these two blades may end up in the hands of Old Mu.
Old Mu's Qigong cultivation is also quite high, but he still lacks a suitable weapon for himself. Therefore, giving these two Moon King's Blade to Old Mu would be the most fitting choice.
These matters are not the most important; in future battles, the most powerful and reliable combat method is, of course, Yin Spirit.
When it comes to Yin Spirit battles, having a magical combination is ideal. Currently, Lu Chen possesses the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron and Jun Bell, neither of which belongs to him.
He also intends to commission a super artifact for himself, but at present, he lacks suitable materials and opportunities. This is not something that can be accomplished overnight; it will take time.
Additionally, there is the experience that Lu Chen gained during battles. Those formidable individuals can actually establish communication with the magical realm through their Intentions, allowing their Intentions to be directly conveyed into the magic.
In response to this, Lu Chen is prepared to invest considerable effort into imprinting deeper marks of his heart and soul onto Jun Bell and Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron, so that they won't be taken from him in future battles.
Especially with regard to Jun Bell, this item belongs to Yuanrong Immortal Island King Jun, and sooner or later, there will be a confrontation between him and Lu Chen. If at that time Lu Chen fails to control his strength and allows the opponent to take away his artifact, it would be a significant loss.
Since he has decided to do it, Lu Chen immediately begins to take action, preparing to fully subdue Jun Bell.
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