Chapter 35 Mints Come Out
The emergence of punching machines, cutting machines and grinding machines can certainly improve efficiency, but it is still a bit of a waste to fundamentally change the world.
After all, large-scale industrial production is not yet possible.
The appearance of these three machines, the biggest credit is still on Dunn, because the core is the magic constructed by Dunn.
The constant floating technique on the ram, the gravity-amplifying magic circle with additional judgment conditions, the stable and adjustable whirlwind magic circle that pushes the cutter and the friction grinding wheel...
Besides Dunn, which magician would do these things?
Those who are willing to do it have no ability, and those who have the ability will not do it, so these things can only be done by Dunn.
The time to really change the times is when all magicians are willing to do these popular magic applications.
"In the past two days, you have produced those farm tools, and then there are other things for you to do."
Tang En smiled: "Since you said you want to mess with me, don't blame me for making you too tired. Let me say in advance that your recent tasks are very heavy."
"No problem, big brother, don't worry!"
Brian continued to shoot his chest and assured: "The mission will definitely be done beautifully for you."
With the addition of these three machines, the originally tedious and boring task became extremely easy. Of course, Brian and the others could easily complete it.
Of course Edgar wouldn't say anything. Not to mention that it was the lord's order. The value of the arcane ingot that Dunn gave them was enough for them to work for more than ten years.
"Well, I'll come back the day after tomorrow, I hope you can finish all the work... um, get me some iron ingots."
By the time Dunn left, Brian and Edgar had already started to devote themselves to the hot work.
What is Dunn going to do? Going back to research mint, of course!
He and Fiona still have a bet!
After returning to the bedroom, Dunn shook his head secretly.
"It's still not enough without an alchemy laboratory. Many experiments in the future may require the use of an alchemy laboratory. Let's take the time to build one."
Although it is time to build one, it is still a problem when to build it, because there are many tools and materials in the alchemy laboratory that Ellington can’t get. You can only consider going to other cities to buy it yourself.
The matter in the alchemy laboratory was temporarily put on hold, and Tang En pinched a piece of mint and pondered.
Peppermint, in addition to being edible, has any other value based on its essential oil. Therefore, in order for peppermint to exert its economic value, there must be a low-cost and quick-acting essential oil extraction method.
What Dunn knew in his impression was the distillation and condensation method, which happened to belong to this category.
Whether it is a distiller or a condenser, or the separation of water and essential oils later, there is not too high technical content. The biggest difference between distillation methods is water distillation, water distillation and steam distillation - but for Dunn , there is no difference for now.
"Let's try it first."
After Dunn roughly recalled the structure of the distiller and condenser, he started working.
The iron ingot brought back from Edgar was quickly stretched and twisted under the action of magic, and soon turned into a hollow still, and the condenser tube on the other side was also smoothly formed.
"It still looks good in glass."
Tang En pouted. Of course, iron stills and condenser pipes are not easy to use on earth, but it doesn't matter here in Tang En. Under the action of magic, whether it is heating or condensation, it is very simple and convenient.
He took some water from the air and introduced it into the distiller, added an appropriate amount of mint leaves, connected the condenser tube to the container, and he started heating directly.
The magic array below the distiller radiated heat steadily, and soon the water inside began to tumble. At this time, Dunn activated the magic array covering the condenser tube. The ice magic array was derived from the water magic array. The variant, under the adjustment of Dunn, can reduce the temperature stably and lastingly, and the condensation effect can throw off more than a dozen streets of condensation equipment on the earth.
Under Tang En's personal operation, this simple equipment only took a few minutes to make a can of semi-finished products.
Tang En smelled the fragrance in the jar, and raised his brows: "The oil yield is so high?"
The quality of the mint here is unexpectedly good. After that bag of mint was distilled, the water on it was removed, and nearly three liters of pure dew and one liter of essential oil were steamed out!
This kind of oil yield is simply unimaginable on Earth...
Looking at the separated pure dew and essential oil, Dunn touched his chin and fell into deep thought.
If Prandal's plants have such a high oil yield, wouldn't it be time to use flowers to extract essential oils to make perfume? This seems to be a way to make money...[e1]
"Lord Lord, what did you say before... what taste?"
As soon as Fiona opened the door, she was smoked by the smell coming from her face, her eyes darkened, and she almost fell to the ground.
Tang En's body shook, he supported her, and said with a smile: "Mint oil, the concentration is too high, you are not used to it for a while, wait a moment."
With a wave of Tang En's hand, the window opened, and the whirlwind rushed out of the room with a strong mint fragrance.
"Huh...I almost thought I was going to die...uh..."
Fiona patted her chest, and then realized something was wrong. At this moment, she was actually half-body snuggled in Dunn's arms, and his hand was also in a bad place...
Fiona's heart skipped a beat, did he do it on purpose?
Before waiting for Fiona to feel nervous for a while, Tang En let go of her and said with a smile, "How do you feel?"
Fiona was both disappointed and angry, this guy, what the hell is going on!
If you don't mean it, don't tease a lady casually!
"Much better...you just said, peppermint oil?"
"Yes, that's what we bet about."
Tang En said with a smile: "This is a good thing... um, but you can't experience one of the benefits."
Looking at Dunn's regretful look, Fiona was at a loss.
One of the benefits that Dunn said was to repel mosquitoes. Peppermint can repel mosquitoes, and the effect is very good, but what makes Dunn both lucky and regrettable is that there are no mosquitoes here in Plandal.
"You said this thing can make a lot of money?"
"That's right, now, this jar is mint pure dew, I'll give it to you."
Fiona was stunned: "What's the use?"
"Well...you can wipe it on your body after taking a shower, or pat your face after washing your face, it can make your skin softer, cleanse the skin, remove oil and moisturize, shrink pores, and it's cool, yes, if it grows anywhere If you have a small pimple, you can also wipe it off.”
Dunn has only heard of the benefits of pure dew. He can't tell if it really has this function, but women are creatures, everyone understands, as long as they can become more beautiful, they will Willing to try it out...
"real!?"
Fiona was taken aback by Dunn's intimidation, and looked suspiciously at the large jug of slightly cyan liquid in her hand.
what do you say that is?
Peppermint hydrosol?
"Of course," Tang En smiled proudly, "Will I lie to you?"
So Fiona believed.
"Then what is this jar?"
"Mint essential oil is also what we make money."
Tang En had an idea and asked, "You ask Tina to send some candy."
"Sugar? Well..."
Fortunately, the sugar in Plandal is not a luxury. There is a plant juice that is very sweet. After drying, it is jaggery, but...that's all.
That's right, although Prandal's sugar is not a luxury, it is not like the earth, with varieties blooming everywhere, toffee, fruit candy, soft candy, hard candy...
What Dunn has to do is to open the door to a new world for the people of Plandal...
After a while, Fiona returned, with Tina behind her holding a jar of jaggery in her hands.
"Lord Lord, the candy you want."
Tina put the jar beside Dunn, looked at Dunn resentfully and went out.
Tang En didn't notice it. He took out a bit of raw sugar and tasted it, frowning slightly. The sugar in this world is a bit more unpalatable than imagined, after all, it has not been purified.
This is still the sugar in the lord's mansion. If it is used by civilians, the quality is probably worse.
Haven't they thought about adding water to dissolve and purify it?
Dunn felt incredible.
Looking at Dunn's actions, Fiona also felt unbelievable.
He actually poured a can of sugar into that pot! ? What does he want? Do you make soup?
Of course, Tang En is not cooking soup. Since this is raw sugar, the first step is to remove impurities, dilute it with water, and filter it a few times. When it is in a viscous state, pour it into the mold, clang clang, and the mint candy is complete!
Needless to say about the detailed steps, especially since Dunn has such a convenient tool as magic. After just half an hour, Dunn made Plandal's first jar of mints.
Looking at the crystal clear, green, round candy ball, Dunn actually felt a kind of reincarnation. He almost ate one with tears in his eyes, and then handed one to Fiona: "Try it and see. , make sure you like it."
Fiona took the mint into her mouth suspiciously, and the next moment, she froze.
An indescribable shock!
It was as if a bolt of lightning had ripped through her mind, leaving Fiona froze there.
It was obviously a little hot now, but it was unbelievable that she felt a chill!
"How do you feel?"
is sweet? That's right, but what's more important is the smell...
"Mint!"
Fiona finally came back to her senses, her eyes glowing: "So, this is the money-making plan you said!?"
"That's right."
Tang En enjoyed the taste of mint candies comfortably, and looked at Fiona with a smile: "Now you say, can this thing make money?"
"can!"
Fiona has no doubts: "Not only can, but also make a lot of money!"