Summit Farmer
Chapter 560 - 559: It’s Really Burned Out

Chapter 560: Chapter 559: It’s Really Burned Out

Peter Brown was almost fully invested in the firing process, and under his guidance, those who could only make bricks and tiles really made the ceramic pipes.

It didn’t take many days to fire them, and on the third day, after Peter checked the situation inside the kiln, he used Divine Sense to investigate and adjusted the flames to burn for two more hours. Upon his second investigation, he was satisfied with the results.

"Retreat the fire!"

A command from Peter Brown.

Many villagers came today, wanting to see if the firing of ceramic pipes would succeed.

Even the people of Mountain Village came to see the novelty.

"Township Head Wang, can this really work?"

Oliver Williams asked curiously.

Peter Brown smiled slightly and said, "Whether it works or not depends on the result."

As the fire in the kiln was withdrawn, it began to cool down.

After waiting for a while, and on Peter’s word, everyone began to take out the fired ceramic pipes.

As the ceramic pipes were lifted out, the villagers looked in surprise at the perfectly formed pipes.

"It’s really a ceramic pipe!"

"It really worked!"

"Can this pipe be used?"

"Can it divert water?"

Everyone began discussing this.

Peter Brown smiled and flicked the ceramic pipe with his finger.

Though he only flicked it, Peter had used the force of a strong laborer’s full blow, but the ceramic pipe did not shatter.

Not bad, not bad!

Peter Brown was satisfied with himself, and with such pipes, they could be connected to divert the water.

"Township Head Wang, won’t it be too fragile?" Miles Mitchell asked nervously.

Peter Brown pointed to a prepared sledgehammer and said, "Miles, you’re strong, hit the ceramic pipe with the hammer and see."

Miles hesitated, "Do I really hit it?"

"Use all your strength to smash it, we also need to test its hardness."

Miles spat in his hand, rubbed it, and said, "All right, I’m really going to smash it."

As he spoke, Miles struck the ceramic pipe with all his strength.

Seeing him use such force, everyone thought the pipe would surely break.

However, as Miles hammered down, the hammer was bounced back, and if it weren’t for his grip and strength, the sledgehammer might have flown away.

When everyone looked at the pipe again, they saw that it was not damaged.

How is that possible!

The villagers were shocked; the pipe was way too hard, it didn’t break at all.

Peter Brown smiled slightly and said, "See, this ceramic pipe is not worse than steel and leather pipes. With such pipes, do you think there’s hope for our water diversion project?"

By now, everyone was completely convinced by Peter Brown. Gael Armstrong looked at Peter and said with emotion, "Township Head Wang, I, Gael Armstrong, am convinced. With you in charge of the water diversion project, I believe we will definitely be able to bring the water here!"

Peter Brown looked at the villagers and said, "Folks, the water diversion is only the first step, next we will need to develop our village and make everyone prosper. Only when everyone has food, clothing, and money to spend can we consider ourselves qualified officials!"

Hearing Peter say this, the villagers spontaneously applauded. They truly believed in the young Deputy Town Chief of Tilted Sunset Village.

"Alright, for now, we don’t have enough ceramic pipes. We need to increase the intensity of the firing. Those involved in firing go back to work; those who aren’t still have things to do. We need to figure out how to use the diverted water, so let’s discuss what to do after the water arrives."

As he spoke, Peter Brown began to guide the people of Tilted Sunset Village in their research.

Sajan Evans of Mountain village was not happy and loudly said, "Township Head Wang, you are the Deputy Town Chief of our whole township, you can’t just take care of Tilted Sunset Village and ignore our village!"

Gael Armstrong shouted, "Township Head Wang is here to help our village get water! What’s wrong with that?"

As the two were about to go at it again, Peter Brown waved his hand and said, "Elder Sajan is right, I also need to be responsible for Mountain Village. In the next step, I will definitely work with the people of Mountain Village to study development. However, the most important task now is the water diversion project. If this issue is not resolved, it will be a problem that affects the development of both villages."

Sajan Evans nodded, "Township Head Wang is right, the water issue is crucial. If Tilted Sunset Village really diverts the water, their water problem will be solved, and if we use the water on our side alone, it will also be enough. This is beneficial for both villages. However, I heard that Township Head Wang is going to help them set up a ceramics factory and a commercial center along the road. If Township Head Wang solves their poverty problem, he should also look at Mountain Village."

Peter Brown smiled and said, "Don’t worry, I won’t leave until both villages are developed!"

With Peter’s commitment, the villagers of Mountain Village also applauded happily.

There was now hope for Tilted Sunset Village, and everyone’s mood improved.

At this time, Peter Brown went to the village community council and used the landline to call the township.

When Alexander Lee received Peter’s call, he asked anxiously, "Peter, how’s the work going?"

"Secretary, I guided everyone in making ceramic pipes, and we plan to use the siphon phenomenon to bring water from the other side. Now we have fired a few ceramic pipes and are working hard on making more."

"Using ceramic pipes for water diversion? Peter, aren’t ceramic pipes brittle? How can that work?"

"Secretary, we tested the hardness of the pipes; they don’t break even when hammered. It should work. I am calling to ask the township to allocate some money to buy cement. We can’t do it without cement."

"Peter, you don’t know the situation in the township; we don’t have any money to spare. But since it’s for water diversion, the township will allocate 10,000 dollars for you. Use it as you see fit."

Hearing this, Peter knew Alexander Lee didn’t have much faith in his ceramic pipe diversion project. What could 10,000 dollars do?

Well, make do with whatever money there is. It seems like there’s no need to invest in the cement to connect the ceramic pipes. If the pipes aren’t sealed well when connected, the siphon phenomenon will be difficult to achieve; they’ll have to find some kind of gel instead.

Pondering this, Peter was considering what kind of wild plants to use as an adhesive.

In fact, for alchemist Peter Brown, this was not too difficult, as many wild plants, when well matched, could create a strong adhesive effect.