The floorboards beneath their feet creaked with every step.
At the same time, Zhang Tian’s gaze continuously swept over the surrounding divine statues.
There were a total of eight stone statues, and without a doubt, they were likely the Eight Mansions.
However, Zhang Tian was not privy to who exactly they represented.
The group walked amidst the stone statues, slowly advancing inwards.
“Boss, why does King Xian like making so many statues? First stone pillars, then stone statues, isn’t it annoying?”
Fatty complained.
Fatty was now irritated by any sight of stone pillars or statues.
“It’s a form of symbolism, and stone statues can also suppress certain malevolent spirits. It’s normal to find these in tombs,”
Zhang Tian explained. As they progressed, they entered a slightly larger space within the main hall.
Following the beam of Shirley Yang’s flashlight, they saw a furnace in the very center of the tomb chamber.
The furnace’s design was equally impressive.
On its lid, eight divine dragons were intertwined, and corresponding intricate carvings adorned the lid.
It looked more awe-inspiring than any alchemy furnace Zhang Tian had seen before.
Simultaneously, beneath the furnace, there was a massive carved pattern, which appeared to be an engraving of the Qiming (Morning Star) Mansion.
“Eight dragons guarding the furnace, the Morning Star shining, allowing the user of the furnace to gain greater enlightenment and surpass their own abilities?”
Zhang Tian murmured, observing the furnace’s structure.
The furnace’s appearance was truly extravagant.
Using eight dragons for the lid, even emperors in ancient times would not dare to do something like this.
“This is an incense burner from the Qin Dynasty, and it’s preserved so perfectly.”
“What a miracle!”
Professor Li’s eyes were filled with excitement as he looked at the furnace.
At this moment, a description of the corresponding item appeared in Zhang Tian’s mind.
[Item: Eight Dragon Alchemy Furnace]
[Item Grade: Supreme Upper-class Magical Artifact.]
[Item Ability: Can provide true dragon protection, preventing the alchemist from being injured by explosions during refining. Can provide guidance from the Morning Star, bringing clarity to the alchemist's mind.]
[Item Description: An alchemy furnace made of Xuan Jin, nourished by the aura of the Mu Chen Pearl, containing a unique essence.]
The description appeared in his mind.
Zhang Tian swallowed.
This thing was more incredible than a mother cow!
No more worrying about alchemy explosions.
Even more, this alchemy furnace had the function of the Morning Star, guiding the way.
This was simply an essential artifact for any alchemist.
With this, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that an alchemist’s ability could double!
Zhang Tian looked at the furnace as if it were his beloved, increasingly satisfied with it.
It was perfect for Zhang Qilin to practice alchemy!
“This is an alchemy furnace, not an incense burner.”
“Qilin, this alchemy furnace will be very useful to you. We can take it.”
Zhang Tian said softly.
His gaze shifted to Zhang Qilin.
He paid no heed to Professor Li’s thoughts.
So what if the furnace was from the Qin Dynasty? These were things he needed, not for them to simply admire with their eyes.
“This is an alchemy furnace?”
Professor Li and Xiao Guang rubbed their eyes.
The furnace had holes, clearly indicating it was an incense burner.
However, since Zhang Tian had said so, Professor Li found it difficult to refute him academically.
He could only look away.
“Boss, this thing is so big, and it’s an alchemy furnace? Fatty has never seen anything like it before.”
“If Brother Two were to use this alchemy furnace to refine pills, it would be like the Great Lord Laozi in front of his alchemy furnace.”
Fatty said, a vision appearing in his mind.
Zhang Qilin sitting on a small stool, fanning the alchemy furnace with a small fan.
It was just so strange.
It had a simple, adorable charm.
Fatty’s lips curled into a wide grin.
“Heh heh, boss, I understand now. Boss, I get it.”
Fatty spoke again, his face expressing a knowing look.
“Get what, you silly goose?”
Zhang Tian rolled his eyes at Fatty, then his gaze fixed on the alchemy furnace before him.
“The design of this alchemy furnace, along with the carvings on it, are quite bold. It’s likely not an item for ordinary people.”
“According to records, King Xian was not known to practice alchemy, so could this belong to the Medicine King?”
Hu Bayi speculated, looking at the furnace.
Zhang Tian also looked at the furnace, harboring some conjectures of his own.
King Xian, whether in the original work or in historical records, indeed lacked the ability to practice alchemy.
He only possessed feng shui techniques and some peculiar shamanistic abilities.
Thus, it was highly unlikely that this alchemy furnace belonged to King Xian.
“This could very well be the Medicine King’s item, but how did it end up here? Could the Medicine King’s disappearance be directly related to King Xian?”
Zhang Tian murmured, a host of new questions arising in his mind.
Meanwhile, Professor Li and the others were already somewhat bewildered.
What Medicine King? What alchemy? What was all this about?
Did alchemy truly exist in the world?
Professor Li had only heard of it in myths, but in reality, he hadn't even heard of it, let alone seen it.
“Professor Li, what they're saying… I don’t understand. It sounds like something out of a myth.”
Xiao Guang said in a low voice to Professor Li, utterly confused.
Professor Li nodded, his expression serious.
“Don’t speak. Let’s just watch quietly.”
Fearing he might disrupt Zhang Tian’s train of thought, Professor Li quickly added.
Xiao Guang nodded and promptly fell silent.
“Could it be that King Xian eliminated the Medicine King, and that’s why this alchemy furnace is here?”
Shirley Yang asked.
Zhang Tian shook his head.
“Unlikely. King Xian’s abilities were limited, and he was just a border prince. He couldn’t possibly have defeated a dignified Medicine King, and this Medicine King was likely part of a sect, making it even more improbable.”
“Now, there’s only one possibility. King Xian went to find the Medicine King back then, and perhaps all he found was this alchemy furnace.”
Zhang Tian said, his gaze fixed on the furnace.
In essence, this alchemy furnace had ended up here.
And now that Zhang Tian had discovered it, it was practically his for the taking.
“Regardless, boss, hasn’t this thing already fallen into our hands?”
“Quickly take it back to the space. We can study it slowly when we get back.”
Fatty said casually.
Zhang Tian nodded and then looked at the base of the furnace.
There were four legs beneath the furnace.
This represented the four cardinal directions, a clear and auspicious omen.
Zhang Tian scanned the surroundings, found no mechanisms, and with a wave of his hand, the nearly meter-tall furnace vanished from its spot.
On the side, Professor Li and Xiao Guang rubbed their eyes.
Their faces were filled with disbelief.
“Xiao Guang, did I just imagine it? The alchemy furnace disappeared.”
“Professor Li, I saw it too. The alchemy furnace seemed to vanish into thin air.”
Xiao Guang was equally bewildered.
What was going on? Was Zhang Tian a magician? Could he make things disappear out of nowhere?
Or were Zhang Tian and his companions reincarnated immortals? All of this was too bizarre.
Zhang Tian did not look at Professor Li.
The current situation was such that Professor Li and the others had to come to terms with it themselves.
After taking the alchemy furnace, Zhang Tian clapped his hands, very satisfied.
Zhang Qilin also withdrew his gaze.
He felt a growing curiosity about the alchemy furnace.
He even had an urgent impulse to use it.
This was a first for Zhang Qilin.