The flames in the smelting furnace rose again. With the efforts of the two Warriors, the tin blocks in the Pottery Jar melted first, and after a long time, the copper blocks gradually melted as well.
Jiang Xuan learned from the previous lesson where the temperature in the smelting furnace was too high, making it difficult to extract the Pottery Jar and causing the copper water to solidify quickly after being extracted.
He directly chiseled open part of the smelting furnace and placed the mold for making the bronze hammer next to the furnace. This way, by just lifting one side of the Pottery Jar, the Bronze Liquid could flow out smoothly.
In order to ensure the mold accurately received the Bronze Liquid, he propped up the mold so that it was slightly lower than the angle of the tipped Pottery Jar.
Then, using a thick fresh branch with a hook, he lifted one side handle of the Pottery Jar, tilted it, and aimed it at the inlet of the bronze hammer mold.
Jiang Xuan carefully controlled the Pottery Jar, allowing the Bronze Liquid to slowly flow into the mold until it was filled completely.
Once the mold was full, even the fresh branch couldn’t withstand it and was burned directly. Jiang Xuan pulled it out and put it in water.
"Next, we must patiently wait for it to cool."
With an excited heart, Jiang Xuan watched over the bronze hammer mold, observing the Bronze Liquid quickly solidify and slowly cool down.
By evening, Chi Shao and the others gathered in the wooden house again.
Jiang Xuan, tense, looked at the mold which was almost completely cooled, picked up a stone, and smashed it directly.
As the mold was gradually smashed to pieces, a golden bronze hammer slowly emerged, dazzling and bright.
Indeed, a Bronze Artifact is actually a bright gold color when freshly cast. It’s only after many years that Bronze Artifacts turn a bluish-gray due to rusting.
"The first Bronze Artifact of the Vine Tribe is finally born!"
Jiang Xuan picked up the bronze hammer, examined it repeatedly, then excitedly raised it over his head.
Everyone in the room stared at the golden bronze hammer, and when they saw the totem pattern of the Vine Tribe on its side, they cheered one after another.
"Leader, can I have a look?" Chi Shao couldn’t help but ask.
Jiang Xuan handed the bronze hammer to Chi Shao.
The bronze hammer felt heavy in his hand, and since it hadn’t been polished yet, some parts of the surface were somewhat rough.
Even so, Chi Shao felt extremely pleasantly surprised because the hammer and the handle of this bronze hammer were integrated, unlike the Stone Hammer whose wooden handle often fell off.
The totem pattern on the bronze hammer also delighted Chi Shao, as it was so beautiful.
"Witch, I want to see it too."
Nan Xing also came over, and Chi Shao handed the bronze hammer to him.
Nan Xing swung it twice and was eager to see the effect of this golden hammer.
He asked Jiang Xuan, "Leader, since it’s a hammer, can I smash something with it?"
"Go ahead, a hammer that can’t smash things isn’t a good hammer."
Jiang Xuan glanced around the room and then picked up a piece of flat stone.
Nan Xing didn’t hesitate, he lifted the hammer and tried smashing the stone twice. After checking the point of contact between the bronze hammer and the stone, he found it undamaged and was relieved.
With one strike, the stone shattered into pieces, and the bronze hammer remained intact.
"This is great, truly great!"
Nan Xing was overjoyed. This bronze hammer was far better than the best Stone Hammer he had ever used.
Everyone else also took turns trying it out, all highly satisfied with the hardness and beautiful color of the bronze hammer.
After everyone had a turn, Jiang Xuan spoke seriously, "Everyone remember, bronze is the greatest secret of our Vine Tribe. It must not be disclosed, not even to those around you. Understand?"
Everyone nodded in agreement. They were not foolish; if such a good thing as bronze were leaked, it might attract the plundering of many tribes, which would be troublesome.