Two days later, Tong Zhenye rushed to Nine-peaked Mountain . The moment he saw Ren Baqian, he picked him up and shook him like a chicken .

"Sir Ren, is it true? Can you really produce salt?"

Tong Zhenye's boorish face was filled with excitement and nervousness . He feared that Ren Baqian might say "no . "

"Put me down first . . . " Ren Baqian yelled . He was seeing stars after being shaken by Tong Zhenye's pincer-like hands .

"Oh!" Tong Zhenye let go of his hands and Ren Baqian fell to the ground .

"Do you have something against me?" Ren Baqian had a bitter look on his face . Just now, he felt that his body was going to fall apart .

"Sir Ren, is it true?" Tong Zhenye asked anxiously .

"Do you think I would lie to you?" Ren Baqian replied while ma.s.saging his own shoulders .

Previously, when Ren Baqian revealed on the radio station that he could produce salt, the chat group for the court officials went silent . Following which, it exploded with joy and incredulity .

When Tong Zhenye heard of this news, he rushed to the s.h.i.+ residence to ask for more details . Then, he rushed over here .

"So have you made some salt already?" Tong Zhenye asked .

"I was waiting for you to arrive before I start making it," Ren Baqian replied . "Don't worry, I'm quite confident that it will work . "

"This is such an important matter that you must be completely confident in doing it," Tong Zhenye said solemnly .

"There's no point in talking so much about it now . We will know once we try . Have you brought the things that I need?"

"Yes, I have . " Tong Zhenye asked his subordinates to bring out two huge buckets that were filled with milk . However, Dayao's weather had caused it to go bad .

Other than the milk, there was also a huge wok, a sieve, and a piece of rough cloth .

Ren Baqian asked his men to bring out a few huge buckets that contained the two types of brine collected from the Black Pool and the mountain stream .

"I need a few a.s.sistants!" Ren Baqian yelled at the group of students . Immediately, several students stepped forward .

At this point in time, an enormous group of people was surrounding the empty plot of land in the center of the stronghold . There were students, imperial guards, and officials from the Ministry of Works . Ironically, the resident aboriginals were pushed away from the center of their stronghold .

Most of them still did not know what was going on . Na Gu merely mentioned to them that Ren Baqian was going to use the two types of poisonous water to make salt . However, most of them did not believe Ren Baqian would succeed . The water was indeed salty, but it was poisonous as well .

Now, however, a seemingly powerful court official had arrived .

"Record down the process," Ren Baqian reminded . Then, he asked someone to pour the black brine and yellow brine into a basin according to a specific ratio . Soon after, tiny pieces of white crystals appeared at the bottom of the basin .

"The sulfuric acid in the black brine and the barium in the yellow brine will form an insoluble barium sulfate," Ren Baqian explained to his students . Even though they had not learned this yet, it was still a valuable experimental experience for them .

After asking someone to filter out the white crystals, Ren Baqian said to Tong Zhenye, "Keep these small pieces of barium sulfate, we will need them in the future . "

The next step was to fry the salt . Ren Baqian instructed someone to start a fire and boil the brine . Then, he poured some milk into the boiling brine . Logically speaking, soy milk should be used . However, there was only a bean-type plant called "legume" in this world, and they could only be found in the northern region of Great Xia . Furthermore, their output was very small .

Dayao did not have this plant at all .

Dayao did not have this plant at all .

After doing some research on Earth, Ren Baqian discovered that milk could be used to subst.i.tute for soy milk . In Dayao, milk might be expensive, but salt was even more expensive .

"The protein in the milk can filter out the valence electrons in the brine . The residue will then be absorbed . . . " Ren Baqian continued to explain .

Even though the students were listening to him attentively, they did not understand what he was talking about at all . They did not know what proteins, valence electrons, and barium sulfate were .

Similarly, Tong Zhenye and the other officials did not know what was going on either .

However, they still tried their best to record the process down .

Before salt was formed, a milky fragrance was emitted from the wok, causing many people to feel hungry .

"Did you bring any rations? There's not enough food in this stronghold to feed everyone here," Ren Baqian said .

Tong Zhenye brought 10 plus people along with him . Now, the stronghold had more than 100 additional people to feed . Furthermore, these people had extremely huge appet.i.tes .

One had to know that the more powerful an aboriginal was, the bigger his or her appet.i.te would be .

Even though the hunting team and the imperial guards had caught some animals, the stronghold still did not have enough food to feed everyone .

Tong Zhenye took a glance at Ren Baqian . He did not need Ren Baqian to remind him of this because he understood the situation in these strongholds much more clearly than Ren Baqian .

Afterward, everyone ate their food while waiting for the process to end . The people that were initially standing in the center of the stronghold were sitting down now .

The aboriginal residents continued to watch the process from a distance .

The aboriginal residents continued to watch the process from a distance .

During this process, someone had to use a strainer made out of the rough cloth to scoop out the impurities from the boiling brine . After boiling it for eight hours, they added more water into it . Eventually, the water evaporated and a layer of white crystals appeared on the wall of the wok .

"This is salt?" Tong Zhenye's eyes lit up . He had been waiting and observing for eight hours . He wasn't the only who had his eyes light up . Everyone was filled with antic.i.p.ation .

One had to know that the contents in this wok would affect millions of people in Dayao .

"Wait a while more," Ren Baqian said . After some time pa.s.sed, the water had completely evaporated . Ren Baqian then instructed someone to take out the white crystals from the wok and place them on the densely woven sieve . Following which, he poured some water onto the sieve .

Most of the salt was not dissolved by the water . Instead, the impurities in the salt were filtered out by the water .

"Is it done?" Tong Zhenye looked at the layer of white crystals left on the sieve with his eyes lit up, appearing as though he was about to pounce on it .

Ren Baqian dipped one of his fingers into the salt and placed it in his mouth . Then, he nodded and said, "It will be done once you let it dry in the sun . "

Without any hesitation, Tong Zhenye dipped one of his fingers into the salt and placed it in his mouth . Following which, he burst out laughing . "Dayao finally doesn't need to suffer from the scarcity of salt anymore!"

Tong Zhenye wasn't the only one cheering . Even the students were cheering as well .

Dayao had suffered from a scarcity of salt for so many years . During those years, after their original salt source got poisoned, they descended from the mountains and wiped out the Hao Nation . Despite doing so, Dayao still did not have a steady source of salt . Both the citizens living in the cities and the indigenous people living in the mountains suffered from the lack of salt .

For so many years, salt had been one of the most important resources to Dayao .

It was very difficult for outsiders to understand Dayao people's thirst for salt .

Even though the students had done nothing other than fis.h.i.+ng during this trip, they understood how important this trip was for Dayao when they witnessed how salt was produced from the brine .

It was as though a poor family had discovered a mountain of gold .

Even though the students had done nothing other than fis.h.i.+ng during this trip, they understood how important this trip was for Dayao when they witnessed how salt was produced from the brine .

It was as though a poor family had discovered a mountain of gold .

Ren Baqian was the princ.i.p.al of the Black Bamboo Academy . The more powerful and knowledgeable he was, the more things they could learn from him .

When those indigenous residents saw the group of people standing in the center of the stronghold cheer like madmen, they broke into an uproar as well . This was because they heard Tong Zhenye's words .

However, they were still doubtful .

Could this salt really be eaten?

One had to know that the water from the Black Pool had poisoned someone to death before .

Seeing how happy everyone was, a smile appeared on Ren Baqian's face as well . No matter what, he had done something good for Dayao once again .

However, the smile on his face quickly disappeared . s.h.i.+ Gan, Du Laoliu, and a few other people grabbed his hands and legs, then threw him into the air .

Ren Baqian's eyes snapped wide open . I understand that you're very happy and you celebrate by throwing people up into the air, but who the h.e.l.l throws people up to the height of a five-storey building?

Ren Baqian felt as though he was lifting off in a plane as he was being thrown tens of meters up above the ground and into the air . He even let out a series of cries .

"My G.o.d, I have acrophobia!"

"Whoever throws me up into the air again, I'm going to shoot him to death!"

A loud cry echoed across the entire stronghold .

Two days later, Tong Zhenye rushed to Nine-peaked Mountain . The moment he saw Ren Baqian, he picked him up and shook him like a chicken . Sir Ren, is it true? Can you really produce salt? Tong Zhenyes boorish face was filled with excitement and nervousness . He feared that Ren Baqian might say no . Put me down first . Ren Baqian yelled . He was seeing stars after being shaken by Tong Zhenyes pincer-like hands . Oh! Tong Zhenye let go of his hands and Ren Baqian fell to the ground . Do you have something against me? Ren Baqian had a bitter look on his face . Just now, he felt that his body was going to fall apart . Sir Ren, is it true? Tong Zhenye asked anxiously . Do you think I would lie to you? Ren Baqian replied while ma.s.saging his own shoulders . Previously, when Ren Baqian revealed on the radio station that he could produce salt, the chat group for the court officials went silent . Following which, it exploded with joy and incredulity . When Tong Zhenye heard of this news, he rushed to the s.h.i.+ residence to ask for more details . Then, he rushed over here . So have you made some salt already? Tong Zhenye asked . I was waiting for you to arrive before I start making it, Ren Baqian replied . Dont worry, Im quite confident that it will work . This is such an important matter that you must be completely confident in doing it, Tong Zhenye said solemnly . Theres no point in talking so much about it now . We will know once we try . Have you brought the things that I need? Yes, I have . Tong Zhenye asked his subordinates to bring out two huge buckets that were filled with milk . However, Dayaos weather had caused it to go bad . Other than the milk, there was also a huge wok, a sieve, and a piece of rough cloth . Ren Baqian asked his men to bring out a few huge buckets that contained the two types of brine collected from the Black Pool and the mountain stream . I need a few a.s.sistants! Ren Baqian yelled at the group of students . Immediately, several students stepped forward . At this point in time, an enormous group of people was surrounding the empty plot of land in the center of the stronghold . There were students, imperial guards, and officials from the Ministry of Works . Ironically, the resident aboriginals were pushed away from the center of their stronghold . Most of them still did not know what was going on . Na Gu merely mentioned to them that Ren Baqian was going to use the two types of poisonous water to make salt . However, most of them did not believe Ren Baqian would succeed . The water was indeed salty, but it was poisonous as well . Now, however, a seemingly powerful court official had arrived . Record down the process, Ren Baqian reminded . Then, he asked someone to pour the black brine and yellow brine into a basin according to a specific ratio . Soon after, tiny pieces of white crystals appeared at the bottom of the basin . The sulfuric acid in the black brine and the barium in the yellow brine will form an insoluble barium sulfate, Ren Baqian explained to his students . Even though they had not learned this yet, it was still a valuable experimental experience for them . After asking someone to filter out the white crystals, Ren Baqian said to Tong Zhenye, Keep these small pieces of barium sulfate, we will need them in the future . The next step was to fry the salt . Ren Baqian instructed someone to start a fire and boil the brine . Then, he poured some milk into the boiling brine . Logically speaking, soy milk should be used . However, there was only a bean-type plant called legume in this world, and they could only be found in the northern region of Great Xia . Furthermore, their output was very small . Dayao did not have this plant at all . After doing some research on Earth, Ren Baqian discovered that milk could be used to subst.i.tute for soy milk . In Dayao, milk might be expensive, but salt was even more expensive . The protein in the milk can filter out the valence electrons in the brine . The residue will then be absorbed . Ren Baqian continued to explain . Even though the students were listening to him attentively, they did not understand what he was talking about at all . They did not know what proteins, valence electrons, and barium sulfate were . Similarly, Tong Zhenye and the other officials did not know what was going on either . However, they still tried their best to record the process down . Before salt was formed, a milky fragrance was emitted from the wok, causing many people to feel hungry . Did you bring any rations? Theres not enough food in this stronghold to feed everyone here, Ren Baqian said . Tong Zhenye brought 10 plus people along with him . Now, the stronghold had more than 100 additional people to feed . Furthermore, these people had extremely huge appet.i.tes . One had to know that the more powerful an aboriginal was, the bigger his or her appet.i.te would be . Even though the hunting team and the imperial guards had caught some animals, the stronghold still did not have enough food to feed everyone . Tong Zhenye took a glance at Ren Baqian . He did not need Ren Baqian to remind him of this because he understood the situation in these strongholds much more clearly than Ren Baqian . Afterward, everyone ate their food while waiting for the process to end . The people that were initially standing in the center of the stronghold were sitting down now . The aboriginal residents continued to watch the process from a distance . During this process, someone had to use a strainer made out of the rough cloth to scoop out the impurities from the boiling brine . After boiling it for eight hours, they added more water into it . Eventually, the water evaporated and a layer of white crystals appeared on the wall of the wok . This is salt? Tong Zhenyes eyes lit up . He had been waiting and observing for eight hours . He wasnt the only who had his eyes light up . Everyone was filled with antic.i.p.ation . One had to know that the contents in this wok would affect millions of people in Dayao . Wait a while more, Ren Baqian said . After some time pa.s.sed, the water had completely evaporated . Ren Baqian then instructed someone to take out the white crystals from the wok and place them on the densely woven sieve . Following which, he poured some water onto the sieve . Most of the salt was not dissolved by the water . Instead, the impurities in the salt were filtered out by the water . Is it done? Tong Zhenye looked at the layer of white crystals left on the sieve with his eyes lit up, appearing as though he was about to pounce on it . Ren Baqian dipped one of his fingers into the salt and placed it in his mouth . Then, he nodded and said, It will be done once you let it dry in the sun . Without any hesitation, Tong Zhenye dipped one of his fingers into the salt and placed it in his mouth . Following which, he burst out laughing . Dayao finally doesnt need to suffer from the scarcity of salt anymore! Tong Zhenye wasnt the only one cheering . Even the students were cheering as well . Dayao had suffered from a scarcity of salt for so many years . During those years, after their original salt source got poisoned, they descended from the mountains and wiped out the Hao Nation . Despite doing so, Dayao still did not have a steady source of salt . Both the citizens living in the cities and the indigenous people living in the mountains suffered from the lack of salt . For so many years, salt had been one of the most important resources to Dayao . It was very difficult for outsiders to understand Dayao peoples thirst for salt . Even though the students had done nothing other than fis.h.i.+ng during this trip, they understood how important this trip was for Dayao when they witnessed how salt was produced from the brine . It was as though a poor family had discovered a mountain of gold . Ren Baqian was the princ.i.p.al of the Black Bamboo Academy . The more powerful and knowledgeable he was, the more things they could learn from him . When those indigenous residents saw the group of people standing in the center of the stronghold cheer like madmen, they broke into an uproar as well . This was because they heard Tong Zhenyes words . However, they were still doubtful . Could this salt really be eaten? One had to know that the water from the Black Pool had poisoned someone to death before . Seeing how happy everyone was, a smile appeared on Ren Baqians face as well . No matter what, he had done something good for Dayao once again . However, the smile on his face quickly disappeared . s.h.i.+ Gan, Du Laoliu, and a few other people grabbed his hands and legs, then threw him into the air . Ren Baqians eyes snapped wide open . I understand that youre very happy and you celebrate by throwing people up into the air, but who the h.e.l.l throws people up to the height of a five-storey building? Ren Baqian felt as though he was lifting off in a plane as he was being thrown tens of meters up above the ground and into the air . He even let out a series of cries . My G.o.d, I have acrophobia! Whoever throws me up into the air again, Im going to shoot him to death! A loud cry echoed across the entire stronghold .