Chapter 421: Success

Chapter 421: Success

The last sound had no discernible pattern, coming in a continuous stream.

This time, however, the sounds were spaced out at intervals.

He Ziran could roughly determine from the timing of the intervals that it was likely Fifth Brother who had successfully made gunpowder and ignited it inside a bamboo tube.

In other words, the bomb was almost certainly developed.

Mrs. He was unaware of what the sounds she heard a few days ago were, and when she heard them again today, she merely assumed someone was setting off firecrackers.

However, this time the firecrackers did not last as long as they did before.

"Ranran, is there any custom here to set off firecrackers without a festival?"

Mrs. He couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

He Ziran found it difficult to explain and vaguely replied, "There's no such custom. It's probably just some child playing around."

Mrs. He hadn't taken the matter seriously; she had only asked out of casual interest. After He Ziran's explanation, she didn't dwell on it further.

At this moment, He Ziran could no longer sit still and slowly stood up.

"Mother, I'll go see what my husband is up to."

Upon hearing that her daughter was going to find her son-in-law, Mrs. He tactfully refrained from following, understanding that the young couple might want some privacy.

"Alright, let Lan'er accompany you. Be careful on the way."

Mo Jiuyue often took time to visit the farm these days, and he was likely there now.

The path up the mountain was behind the courtyard of He Ziran's home. Instead of heading towards the farm, she went straight to the back yard.

The loud noise earlier had prompted Mo Jiuyue to head up the mountain to investigate immediately. He had just reached the foot of the mountain when he encountered He Ziran.

He Ziran sent Lan'er away and walked towards Mo Jiuyue.

"Husband, from the sound just now, it seems the bomb has been successfully made."

Mo Jiuyue felt the same way, but since he knew less about bombs than He Ziran, his excitement was evident on his face after hearing her words.

"If you say it's successful, Ranran, then it must be. I'll go up the mountain to check."

Actually, He Ziran had come out to find Mo Jiuyue for this very reason. She had made a judgment based on experience, but to confirm if it was truly successful, she needed to see it with her own eyes.

To discuss the bomb with him, He Ziran had already sent Lan'er away. Even though Mo Jiuyue was anxious, he had to ensure He Ziran returned home safely before leaving.

He Ziran waited at home, while Mo Jiuyue hurried up the mountain.

This time, the scene before him was entirely different from the last.

Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother stood several hundred meters away from the cave, examining several deep pits.

Hearing footsteps, they turned around and, upon seeing Ninth Brother, both broke into broad smiles.

"Ninth Brother, you came just in time. These are the results of our experiment today. The pits are much deeper than the last explosion," Fifth Brother said, barely containing his excitement.

Sixth Brother added, "And compared to the last explosion, the pits have also widened, indicating increased power."

After listening to his elder brothers, Mo Jiuyue strode over to examine the deep pits.

Indeed, as they described, the pits were both deep and large. Although the power was not as strong as the grenades he used against the Southern Border people, the destructive force was still significant.

Moreover, his wife had clearly stated that the bombs made from the gunpowder they developed would not be as powerful as grenades. If they could achieve thirty percent of a grenade's power, it would be considered a success.

Mo Jiuyue mentally compared the two weapons' power and determined that the bomb created by Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother had a power exceeding forty percent of a grenade.

"Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother, we've succeeded."

As soon as he spoke, a faint rustling sound came from a distance.

All the brothers were skilled martial artists with exceptional hearing, and they could tell that the sound was not human.

Especially Fifth Brother, who had years of hunting experience.

"There's a wild boar."

It wasn't unusual to encounter wild boars in the deep mountains.

In the past, if they saw a wild boar, they would undoubtedly hunt it and bring it home for everyone to enjoy.

However, today, the wild boar had a greater purpose for Mo Jiuyue.

"Fifth Brother, Seventh Brother, do you have any more of the bombs you made?"

Seeing Ninth Brother ask, the two elder brothers understood his intention.

Fifth Brother quickly took a small bamboo tube from his waist and held it in his hand.

"I have one left. I planned to take it back to show you its power, but now it can be put to good use."

Using the bomb to test on a wild boar would be much more effective than testing it on an empty field.

After reaching a consensus, the brothers retreated several dozen meters in unison.

They had just settled when two large wild boars emerged from the forest.

Without hesitation, Fifth Brother lit the fuse of the bamboo tube with a flint and threw it towards the two wild boars.

In an instant, a deafening explosion echoed through the air.

The two wild boars, within the brothers' line of sight, were closest to the bomb. The one nearest was blasted high into the air, its body disintegrating mid-flight.

Flesh and soil mixed together, falling into the deep crater.

The other boar, which was slightly farther from the bomb, lay in the crater, its body mangled and utterly silent.

It's worth noting that wild boars have exceptionally tough hides. If they could be reduced to such a state, it was easy to imagine how much more devastating the effect would be on a human.

The brothers couldn't hide their joy as they gazed at the scene before them.

Especially Fifth Brother, no one knew better than he did the amount of effort and dedication he had poured into developing this weapon.

The three brothers embraced, overcome with excitement.

"Sixth Brother, Ninth Brother, did you see that? It worked! The weapon is a success."

Sixth Brother was equally thrilled: "Yes, with a weapon like this, we no longer need to fear anyone who might threaten our Mo family."

At the same time, he realized why Ninth Sister-in-law had been so confident when she said that maintaining an army of just a thousand men would suffice.

With a weapon like this, let alone a thousand men, even the nine brothers of the Mo family alone could stand firm against any foe.

The brothers quickly cleaned up the traces left by the experimental bomb and descended the mountain together.

Such a significant event naturally required immediate notification of their father and all their elder brothers.

Fourth Brother also joined them this time.

Since Fifth Brother and the others began their research on the mountain, Fourth Brother had been restless at home, always hoping to contribute in some way.

Though he hadn't been able to help with anything yet, his concern remained. Therefore, upon hearing that all the men of the household were gathering to discuss matters with their father, Fourth Brother insisted that his wife help him come along.