Chapter 401

The moment the Blazing Heart Tree saw Takumi, it launched an attack.

Fire elements gathered, and multiple fireballs began to hurl towards Takumi. Facing the attack, Takumi calmly raised his hand. Immediately, a massive barrier formed around him.

Realizing it was trapped, the Blazing Heart Tree panicked and began attacking the barrier relentlessly. Takumi, however, ignored it. No matter how much the creature attacked, the barrier remained unaffected.

After a while, the barrier transformed into a giant structure resembling a pot, similar to a hot pot. Various machines and power generation devices started to emerge around it.

The principle of thermal power generation relies on heating water to create steam, which then drives a turbine to generate electricity. After a series of adjustments, the place was completely transformed. The next step was to connect it to a water source.

Takumi, satisfied with his work, proceeded to link a water supply from Luhua Pool to the facility, initiating the power station's operation. Once the water flowed in, steam quickly formed, which was then compressed in a pressurized chamber before being released to power the generator.

Slowly, Electro energy began to accumulate and was continuously absorbed by the storage facility above. Watching this process unfold, Hu Tao was left in shock. The once blistering heat of the area gradually began to cool down.

"Wow!" she exclaimed. "How can you even do something like this?"

Takumi dusted off his hands after completing his task.

"Alright, that's done. Now, let's focus on establishing the medicine garden."

Takumi moved on to the next phase, constructing necessary structures and preparing the land. He looked at Hu Tao, who was still stunned, and said:

"Let's head outside. From now on, this area will be designated as a controlled zone. The heat emitted by the Blazing Heart Tree will continue unless it is destroyed. As long as no one cuts it down, the high temperature will persist."

This meant the power station could continuously generate electricity, provided there was an adequate water supply—something Luhua Pool had in abundance.

Of course, Takumi didn't intend for the electricity to be used solely for the medicine garden. In the future, this power could be distributed to other areas.

Next, Takumi constructed a massive laboratory, which would be reserved for Sucrose. Additionally, he built a series of greenhouses beside it to ensure a stable temperature for herb cultivation throughout the year.

After half a day of work, the place had undergone a complete transformation. Hu Tao was left speechless.

She muttered to herself, "Takumi's abilities are really convenient… If he built a tomb, wouldn't it take just minutes? That would be so useful."

Takumi had no idea what Hu Tao was thinking.

After finalizing the area, he prepared to leave.

"Hu Tao! Let's go back. Tomorrow, Sucrose can come and set things up. I'll also arrange for workers to come over, including an electrician to set up wiring."

Hearing this, Hu Tao quickly hopped onto her bike and followed him.

"Takumi!! Let's collaborate! With your abilities, you could help me find burial sites and build urns..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Takumi glared at her.

"No! Absolutely not! Don't even think about it."

What was she even suggesting? Making graves and urns? He wasn't about to entertain that idea.

Seeing Takumi's firm refusal, Hu Tao pouted.

"I wasn't finished yet! Come on, don't you want to make money? I could pay you a lot!"

Takumi scoffed.

"I'm not interested in money. Besides, do you even realize who you're talking to? I can literally print money."

Hearing this, Hu Tao felt frustrated.

"He's totally showing off... but I can't prove it!"

She sighed, knowing she wouldn't get her way.

The two returned to Guiliyuan and headed straight to Takumi's manor. Naturally, Hu Tao followed, intending to grab a meal.

Lumine wasn't back yet, leaving Xiangling as the only one present in the manor, but she was likely busy at the restaurant.

With no other choice, Hu Tao decided to eat at Takumi's place.

"Oh? Back already?" A teasing voice greeted them. "Was this a date?"

Yae Miko smirked as she saw Takumi and Hu Tao arrive together.

Takumi rolled his eyes.

"Go away. Don't talk nonsense."

Hu Tao nodded in agreement. "That's right! Don't make stuff up! I just watched this guy build houses all afternoon. What kind of date is that?"

Hearing this, Yae Miko's curiosity was piqued.

"Building houses? What's he up to now?"

Takumi parked his vehicle and explained his plans.

"I'm establishing a large-scale medicinal planting base. Keqing, I'll need you to arrange workers and someone to manage the site. Tomorrow, I'll have Sucrose oversee the initial setup."

Hearing this, Keqing looked surprised.

"Wait, you're already done? You mentioned this in the afternoon, and by evening, it's finished?"

Takumi shrugged.

"The power station is operational. Constructing the buildings was a minor task. Now, we just need to arrange personnel and install wiring. The energy generated there is more than enough for our needs. If we need more in the future, we'll handle it then."

Keqing nodded and took note of the necessary arrangements.