Seclusion

Upon hearing Lou Gao's words, Quan Yi revealed a wicked smile.

"Since that's the case, then I won't stand on ceremony with Master Lou. Actually, we happen to have an important task that requires Master Lou's help."

The Shipyard's research on Iron Ship is currently at a crucial stage. If Master Lou has some free time, perhaps he could lend them a hand.

Lou Gao paused slightly, looking troubled. "It's not that I'm making excuses, but shipbuilding is really not within my area of expertise."

Moreover, I've heard that Shipyard are now building small Iron Ship powered by steam, so my presence or absence doesn't seem to make much of a difference.

Indeed, after months of hard work, the Quan Family Shipyard, under the joint leadership of Blacksmith Yuan, Jiang Jun, and Researcher Jiang, completed a small Iron Ship and successfully completed its sea trial.

This achievement is nothing short of astonishing.

On the day of the trial voyage, Quan Yi stood at the front of the ship's armor and felt the power of the Iron Ship cutting through the waves.

Whether in terms of speed, load capacity, or Ship Hull sturdiness, it is superior to wooden boats of the same size.

Although it costs more to build than a wooden boat, considering the strength and durability of Iron Ship, its lifespan is far longer than that of wooden boats.

Moreover, due to its fire resistance, Iron Ship pose less risk than wooden ships when using steam power.

Therefore, once the Iron Ship were invented, those who were skeptical changed their minds.

However, when they wanted to continue building even larger Iron Ship, they encountered a problem.

That is because their Welding technology is not good enough to Welding two very thick iron plates.

At present, the forging and welding techniques mastered by Blacksmith are no longer applicable to the forging of Iron Ship.

Therefore, they must develop a more efficient and powerful Welding method.

In this regard, Lou Gao's experience and wisdom can undoubtedly play a significant role.

"Don't worry, I know Grandmaster strengths. I invited Master Lou because I want to improve our current Welding techniques."

Quan Yi told Lou Gao about the predicament they were currently facing.

Lou Gao's face lit up with excitement upon hearing this.

"Okay, if this is the task, then I won't refuse."

"Please rest assured, Young Master, I will develop a better Welding technique as soon as possible."

For Lou Gao, who personally forged the Scarlet Dragon Skyfire Armor, this task, though challenging, was not too difficult for him.

"That's good, then I can rest assured."

After giving the instructions, Quan Yi put the weapons and equipment into the Blazing Sun Heart, and left the Lou Gao Forging Room with Huo Wu.

Forging Room, Lou Gao watched the departing figures of Quan Yi and Huo Wu, and a strange thought arose in his mind.

"Are you relieved?"

Is Young Master returning to the academy? Why do I have this feeling of being entrusted with something?

After thinking for a while, Lou Gao's thoughts were drawn to the task issued by Quan Yi.

He began to think about Welding in his mind.

In fact, Lou Gao's prediction was quite accurate; Quan Yi was indeed going to leave Vast Sea City.

However, it's not going back to the academy.

That night, Quan Yue, Yun Qiong, Su Ling'er, Quan Yi always stayed in Vast Sea City, announced an important decision.

That is seclusion.

The place of seclusion is the Ice and Fire Spring.

The duration of the seclusion is calculated based on when Quan Yi breaks through level 70.

Now, Quan Yi's Soul Power Level has reached level 68. More than half a year has passed since he consumed Whale Rubber, and through arduous training, Quan Yi has improved by another level.

Therefore, although it is called a period of seclusion, it is actually only a matter of one or two years.

Quan Yi's family did not object to his decision; on the contrary, they were very supportive.

However, after hearing Quan Yi's decision, Huo Wu's mood became slightly depressed.

She clearly didn't want to part with Quan Yi, but she also knew that this Quan Yi. Therefore, she suppressed her reluctance and pretended to be magnanimous, saying, "I agree too."

Quan Yi smiled gently as he looked at Huo Wu, whose eyes had turned red.

"Xiao Wu, this time I plan to take you into seclusion."

"Huh?" Huo Wu pointed to herself in disbelief.

Quan Yi nodded affirmatively.

"In the past six months, your Physical Quality has improved to an incredibly high level."

You should now be able to barely withstand the impact of the extreme heat and Extreme Cold Aura surrounding the spring.

Moreover, and most importantly, after your Martial Soul Evolution, your body can try to absorb the extremely hot energy around the spring.

Once you can convert the intense heat into your own energy, your body will enter a state of automatic cultivation with internal and external balance.

At that time, you will be qualified to stay in the Ice and Fire Spring for a long time.

However, without Fire Immunity Attribute, you will have to endure the onslaught of both ice and fire energy, the pain of which is dozens of times greater than absorbing Blazing Yang Flame Fiend.

Before Quan Yi could ask any questions, Huo Wu replied with a smile, "Don't say anything more, I'll go."

Although Quan Yi already knew the answer, his heart still started pounding involuntarily.

"Okay, let's set off tomorrow!"

The next day, after saying goodbye, Quan Yi and Huo Wu flew off to Sunset Forest.

Quan Yi, and therefore, he had already prepared to go into seclusion.

Several hours later, the figure of the Scarlet Dragon appeared in the center of the Sunset Forest.

Sitting on the Scarlet Dragon, Huo Wu looked down and saw the eerie poisonous Poisonous Fog swirling in a specific area.

Her expression turned grave as she asked, "Is this the terrifying Poison Array that can easily kill Soul Douluo?"

Quan Yi, who was familiar with the area, seemed relaxed.

He comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, although this poison is strong, our flames are naturally effective against Poison Suppression."

The Scarlet Dragon's protective shield can keep these Toxin out.

Quan Yi rode the Scarlet Dragon and charged into the dense, Poisonous Fog where one could not see their own hand in front of their face.

Just as Quan Yi said, the terrifying Poisonous Fog seeped into the transparent Scarlet Dragon, emitting a chilling, corrosive sound.

However, when Quan Yi increased his Soul Power output to the Scarlet Dragon, high-temperature flames ignited on the surface of the Scarlet Dragon, and the Poisonous Fog was evaporated by the flames before it could even get close.

However, this caused the flames emitted by Quan Yi to quickly reduce 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.

Looking at the misty passage behind him that hadn't completely closed after they passed through, Quan Yi said awkwardly, "It will definitely take some time for this Poison Array to return to its original state."

I wonder if my senior will get angry.

However, this is the only option available.

Quan Yi dared not let Huo Wu test the poison on herself, so he could only resort to this brutal method to force his way into the Poison Array.

Huo Wu, unaware of Quan Yi's complex thoughts, opened her bright eyes and curiously looked around at the space inside the Poison Array.

From the outside, there's almost nothing noteworthy about this place.

However, Huo Wu dared not underestimate this place in the slightest.

Because, through the Scarlet Dragon's protective shield, she sensed two completely opposite terrifying auras.

It should be noted that the Scarlet Dragon could even withstand Dugu Bo's Poison Array.

However, it is impossible to completely block these two extreme forces.

At this moment, Huo Wu truly realized the terror of this place.

"Is this the place where I will go into seclusion in the future?"

Huo Wu was both nervous and excited.