Above Destiny

Chapter 395 My life is like walking on thin ice
boom!!.!
The roar of the thrusters echoed in the sky like thunder. A huge shadow slowly descended from the clouds, like a soaring giant, approaching the earth little by little.

Hovering above the sea.

A Moose-class cargo airship, which was as big as half of Xinquan, hovered above the Prosperity, blocking out the stars and moonlight, while a series of blazing searchlights shone down violently, like a glowing pillar in the sky, overlooking the surroundings.

On the deck, indicator lights were waving in the hands of the staff who had descended in advance. After correcting the deviation and locking the position, a huge container was slowly lowered down soon.

It landed precisely on the pre-cleared deck, and then quickly disintegrated, revealing the huge object underneath the layers of protection, a Xihe-type fourth-generation central furnace as big as a villa.

Even without any other equipment installed, the huge central furnace is more than ten meters high. The silent gray-black structure has not emitted any light or flame, but at this moment, one can smell the pure scent of embers if one gets close to it.

The top-notch central furnace that could be bought on the market, which used to be priced out of reach, was now right in front of Ji Jue. However, unexpectedly, he did not feel as excited as he had imagined.

Quite the opposite... a kind of indifferent calm.

"For the time being, it will be enough."

He patted the furnace's body and sighed softly.

The ex machina moved slightly, and the inspection was completed quickly amidst the rush of spiritual essence. There were no flaws or damages, and all parameters were exactly as the association had guaranteed, with no difference in millimeters, and the accuracy was outrageous.

The importance of furnaces to craftsmen cannot be overstated.

Even more important than swords to large groups.

Even without swords and knives, the masses still had fists, teeth, and even eyes to stare people to death. But ordinary craftsmen without furnaces were no different from decorations.

Such a large and expensive central furnace is enough to serve as the core of any workshop. In addition to being able to process more than 16 batches of refining and shaping at the same time, it can also directly create giant alchemical creations, and it can also serve as a hub to coordinate and drive the operation of multiple workshop modules...

Everything works fine, no issues at all.

But compared with other large workshops, what they lack is not just a little bit... Not only the foundation, spirituality and experience, the furnaces used by large workshops may have been passed down for dozens or even hundreds of generations. Under the maintenance of craftsmen from generation to generation, they are definitely more than just a furnace, and even ordinary craftsmen can hardly achieve it.

Under long-term nourishment and maintenance, not only the lower limit is improved, but also the creation can be endowed with the characteristics of many factions - from catalyzing the transformation of materials to promoting the viciousness and danger of weapons, raising the upper limit of the material's physical properties or enhancing the spirituality and quality of the creation...

In comparison, his current behemoth is just a blank slate as a foundation.

However, this is the whiteboard he bought.

After all, if one really wants to cultivate a furnace that completely suits his own habits, he has to start with himself, and carry out soaking and debugging over the years, and go through dozens or hundreds of years of unremitting efforts through generations, and qualitative changes will naturally occur.

Or, simply extract the spiritual structure that was originally plucked from the Mercury Workshop from the reserve warehouse of the Doomsday Train, maintain and expand it, and after gradually implanting it, it will naturally be done in one step!
However, even with such a shortcut, the difficulty and workload are still too huge for Ji Jue at the moment.

I can only figure it out slowly.

"Can't you just confirm it a little more? Don't worry, we have plenty of time."

The commissioner of the association was waiting for his inspection with a smile, and when he saw that he just touched it and then let go of his hand, he felt deeply moved, and his smile became more attentive. After all, he was the chief of this generation, and his vision and determination were truly extraordinary.

More importantly, I am rich and powerful...

Although Xihe is the flagship product of the association, it has full performance and functions, but it is also limited by its blank status. The poor can't afford it, and the rich don't bother to look at it. There are only three in stock now, and they have been gathering dust in the warehouse for more than ten years.

Or Ji Jue could get it at a discount price through Gustav's introduction.

This is still in installments.

After all, all of Ji Jue’s savings were not enough for the down payment, so with Jiang Tongguang’s guarantee, he almost got the money on credit first, and then gradually repaid it with the dividends from Haichao Group...

And this is what made everyone realize afterwards... Throughout the entire process, from top to bottom, everyone handled the matter as it should be, without any surprises, or even any criticism, and even if the news were spread, there would not be any waves.

How come no one thinks that he can't afford to pay this money? !
"As expected of Chief Ji."

After Ji Jue signed for it, the commissioner's smile almost overflowed with honey, and he complimented and praised: "In just a few months, starting from scratch, you have created such a huge industry. This is rare in the history of the association."

"Thank you for the compliment. It's just a small business. I have no choice but to pick up things that people don't want." Ji Jue said politely, "I just became a nouveau riche by chance. How can I compare with other workshops that have been passed down from generation to generation and have a deep foundation."

"With your ability, you will achieve something sooner or later, and maybe even create a legend."

Anyway, flattery doesn't cost money, so the commissioner will naturally not be stingy. What's more, this is just a little exaggerated, and it is not impossible to achieve.

Before saying goodbye, he gave one last reminder: "If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to call the hotline, but I guess you don't need anyone to tell you what to do.

If you need anything else, you can call this number. It has instructions on it. Please do it quickly and without delay."

"sure."

Ji Jue smiled and watched the commissioner leave in the ascent cabin.

The Moose airship rose into the night sky and gradually disappeared into the distance.

The huge furnace had been transported under the open deck of the Prosperity along with many robotic arms and lifting equipment. Then, after layer upon layer of spiritual blockades isolated it from all inside and outside and from any prying eyes, a flash of light passed and the furnace disappeared.

When Ji Jue pushed the door and walked onto the platform of the Doomsday Train, he had already seen the intensive installation beginning.

Like a huge steel organ, it fell into the workshop that Ji Jue had initially set up. Countless mercury flowed, rising like a silver tide, extending into branches, connecting circuits and modules in an intricate way.

There is no need for busy engineering and operations. Under Isis's command, this brand new heart is seamlessly embedded into the entire workshop system.

Then, along with the flow of spiritual essence, Isis's original container dimmed, and no light appeared, while wisps of starlight flowed from the furnace.

Ownership completed.

"How do you feel, Isis?" Ji Jue asked.

"Very good, sir. Now I am a stronger and more diligent slave and servant. I can work tirelessly for you to carry out more unspeakable despicable plans and inhumane dark operations."

Isis smiled and replied with joy: "I can't wait to create more works with you to slaughter those stupid humans!"

"...I'll take that as a compliment."

Ji Jue sighed helplessly, automatically filtering out the weird aura coming from the workshop spirit, and asked, "How is the connection going?"

"everything is normal."

"What's the operating status?"

"It's much better than before. The efficiency is expected to be more than doubled, but the specific data still needs to be refined."

Isis replied: "The Xihe IV large furnace, the heavenly and human dual-phase spiritual balance structure covering the entire workshop, the absolute isolation operation room and twelve spontaneous operation modules...

It turns out that your selling yourself this time was very successful and you made a lot of money."

"Is this a compliment to me?"

"Yes."

Isis said bluntly, "You did a good job, sir, and it was far beyond my expectations. This one gamble alone is better than countless days and nights of suffering for mediocrity. It is admirable."

"..."

For a moment, Ji Jue was stunned and couldn't believe it.

He had never expected that he would hear such nice words from Isis one day. He was actually a little flattered. Oh no, was he being PUA? !
He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and asked curiously, "Could you please skip the first half and go straight to the second half next time?" "No." Isis flatly refused.

"Why?!"

"because I like it."

The spirit of the workshop appeared with a projection, and the blurry figure was like a girl squatting and lifting her skirt to salute, graceful and light: "I am carrying out the Creator's Directive No. 3 - to find fun."

"……as long as you are happy."

Ji Jue felt so sad that he couldn't express it in words.

Who would have thought that some people, who are so successful and influential outside, would be viciously mocked by the spirit of their own workshop when they return home?

I couldn't even talk back and could only wipe my tears and endure it silently.

"Come for a walk with me."

He looked at the huge workshop in the special train carriage and sighed.

Needless to say, the Doomsday Train's interior space is huge. For the blessed creatures of the Eternal Gate, space is always a matter of need, and there is no such thing as insufficient space.

With the operation and expansion of the Vientiane engine, if the small section of the carriage is fully unfolded, it may be even larger than the Haichao Industrial Park that has just been built in Chaocheng.

It is more than enough to fit Ji Jue’s workshop.

This is his workshop.

The Prosperity Train was just a cover-up and a locking interface for the Doomsday Train. Under the complicated spiritual blockade and isolation, it was actually Ji Jue's various production lines and mechanical equipment, which were mainly responsible for the production and storage of many illegal items. It could even be used as bait when necessary.

Ji Jue could cut off the connection between the Doomsday Train and the Prosperity Train at any time to ensure the safety of the workshop. However, even if he didn't cut it off, he couldn't open the door to the platform without a ticket.

Now, after several months of accumulation and work, the final crucial core has been reached, and Ji Jue’s workshop can be said to have been initially completed.

There is no way to match the level of teacher and Jianyuan, but at least I have the possibility and foundation to be on par with them in the future.

"Alas, life is difficult."

Looking at the scene in front of him and thinking about the myriad things that were going on, Ji Jue couldn't help but sigh softly and posted a picture on his Moments - [My life is like walking on thin ice, do you think I can make it to the other side? ]

When taking the selfie, he looked melancholy and sad, inadvertently revealing the furnace and many equipment in the workshop behind him.

Then, the comments came instantly.

[The curled dog will not die well! ! ! ]

Well, this is Lou Feng. It seems that he has been a little bit crazy about Master Kong’s chickening recently. Seeing that Ji Jue, this bastard, jumped out to expose himself, he immediately sent several 60-second voice messages to him, but Ji Jue didn’t click on any of them.

But I gained happiness.

Naturally, this caused resentment among colleagues and peers, and the reminder sounds were endless.

There was an instant string of [+1] replies under Lou Feng’s comment.

[Congratulations], this is just a courtesy.

[I am a student, give it to me], this person wants to get it for free.

[Brother, I’m so poor, please give me some money! ] This is a beggar from the same period.

[Be a human being, big brother], this is something that can no longer be rolled up.

[Look at yours], this is Andrei from the Clock Tower Workshop, the Federation language is translated by a machine, but it sounds wrong. This guy has been surfing the Internet intensively since he replaced his mobile phone with a smartphone. He is a great man of the Empire. He can maintain his style when he is silent, but he becomes more and more abstract when he speaks!

[I am a mercenary...]

Oh, this is the old soup.

Hmm? Wait, Old Tang?

Ji Jue was stunned for a moment and frowned. Why is he still in the address book? Just a little movement, block him again, and release him when you need him next time, otherwise this bastard will come to ask for help every now and then, which is really annoying.

After a while, after reading a circle of comments, Ji Jue keenly discovered his blind spot - these bastards, they said congratulations, but not a single one liked it, right?
They say that the big boss is so powerful and awesome, but in fact, they are all secretly doing the same thing behind the scenes!
Maybe they secretly formed a small group and set up some dog-killing alliance. Everyone was full of friendship, passion and bond every day, just waiting for the day when they could kill Ji Gou with a knife in hand and welcome the victory.

The quality of craftsmen is generally not high, and naturally they are not very ambitious.

Fortunately, Ji Jue is the same.

Even lower and smaller.

I quietly made a separate list of those who left messages but didn't like them, and waited to write papers to accurately target them one by one in the coming days. Then it was already 'dinner time'.

"The trash is ready for you, sir."

Isis raised her mechanical arm and presented a cleaned and broken alchemical creature. She asked respectfully, "Would you like to eat it now? Or would you like to eat it later? Or should I heat it up for you?"

"..."

Ji Jue stretched out his hand helplessly, and under the dissociation technique, the alchemical creation dug out from Quancheng soon turned into ashes. Strands of the essence of Supreme Goodness merged between his five fingers and fell into the countless spots of light rising between the soul and the body.

In an instant, the light spots became brighter and brighter, as if fire was surging.

Immediately afterwards, a brick ingot made of cold-pressed alloy powders of various colors was lifted up by the robotic arm and delivered to Ji Jue.

"If this gets out, the reputation of eating garbage will really be established."

Ji Jue sighed, picked up the iron ingot, opened his mouth, and swallowed the bread-sized brick ingot into his mouth one bite at a time, just like biting compressed biscuits. Crunching, the cold-pressed metal powder spread out from his saliva, bringing a rough taste and familiar friction, making it difficult to swallow. Another cup of liquefied oil with many catalysts added was already emitting bursts of heat and a pungent smell, and was delivered to him.

The configuration is precise and the temperature is appropriate, ensuring the best results. The only drawback is that it is scalding hot at 300 degrees.

He took a mouthful of metal and a sip of oil, enduring the greasy and nauseating taste left in his ordinary flesh, and swallowed all the things that his stomach could never digest.

Then, waves of heat radiated from Ji Jue's body, rapidly increasing and becoming difficult to control.

"Please, sir."

The giant furnace that had just been installed opened in front of Ji Jue, revealing the dark space inside - just like a cozy bedroom and a warm bed.

Isis finally promised, "I have learned from the last lesson. I will try to be gentle and give you a good experience."

I believe you!
Ji Jue rolled his eyes, took off his clothes and walked in naked.

Life may not be like walking on thin ice, but with such a workshop spirit, he felt that he would probably not be able to reach the other side alive...

At that moment, the door of the furnace slammed shut.

Then, amidst the rush of spiritual essence...

Start with a bang!

(End of this chapter)