Goblin Dependency-Chapter 856 - 427: Enchanted Equipment Customization Plan (2)

Chapter 856: Chapter 427: Enchanted Equipment Customization Plan (2)

As for the specific types of equipment...

Actually, there’s not much to say.

Armor, armor, and more armor!

Defense Ability, as one of Xia Nan’s few weaknesses now, relies heavily on the armor he wears.

To some extent, it’s one of the main reasons for his high armor breakage rate.

If it weren’t for the sacrifice of these worn-out armors, even with the backing of [Embers Resonance] and [Spring-Breath Lipids], with cooldowns of seven days to a month, Xia Nan would suffer considerably more injuries in battles.

Therefore, even knowing that the consumption rate of armor equipment’s durability is far higher than usual, Xia Nan must repeatedly purchase high-quality defense equipment, even if it means emptying his small treasury.

He doesn’t want to sacrifice his life just to save a bit of gold coins that could be earned at any time.

Now known that shark skin has decent physical defense, and its skeleton strength far exceeds normal, Xia Nan wonders if he could utilize these materials to create an armor.

This way, even enchanted equipment, given that he has already provided the main materials for forging, the remaining costs for auxiliary materials and manpower should barely be supported by his treasury of over nine hundred gold coins.

Regarding Xia Nan’s idea, the Half Elf didn’t immediately respond; instead, he stared at the shark materials on the table, contemplated for a moment, then asked:

"These are just samples, right?"

"Mainly shark skin and bones. How much actual material is there?"

Without having precisely measured the weight, Xia Nan vividly replied:

"The height of that Shark Beast was about nine feet, its size even sturdier than Bear Goblins. I brought back all of its skin and bones."

"In that case, it’s entirely sufficient." The Half Elf nodded, "So here’s my opinion."

"Of course, the decision is still in your hands. I’m just offering a suggestion you can consider; ultimately, it’s up to you to choose."

Celeane, in front of Xia Nan, picked up the shark skin from the counter, holding the edges of the shark skin with her hands, pulling it outward.

Like a piece of rubber cloth, the rough shark skin stretched tight under its own elasticity.

Carefully feeling its physical properties, she repeated several times before putting the shark skin back on the counter.

Organizing words in her heart, she looked at Xia Nan and began to speak:

"Like you said earlier, using this shark skin to make armor is certainly possible."

"The defense performance of the finished product, will undoubtedly be much stronger than most leather armor on the market, and more lightweight."

"But in my view, using such precious shark skin to make leather armor is rather wasteful, failing to harness the excellent properties of the material."

"My idea is to use this shark skin with excellent elasticity and resilience, with shark tendons for connection, to create a close-fitting inner lining to wear inside the armor."

"The material is extremely thin, the weight won’t be significantly higher than usual fabric, and with its elasticity and fit, daily movement is even more flexible and convenient than the shirt you’re wearing now."

"Plus, with its excellent physical attack defense, it can completely serve as a second layer of insurance under external protection."

"As for armor..."

The Half Elf’s gaze shifted to the shark bones beside.

"These bones are actually quite good, lightweight with strong support capability; selecting some can be used in armor, but if considering defense performance, using them as main material is a bit lacking."

"I personally suggest using metals with stronger defense performance as the main material, with shark bones as auxiliary materials in the forging process."

"Once the fish bladder test results come out, if suitable, they can also be added to the forging process of these two pieces of equipment, though the specific fusion form needs to be carefully considered."

Celeane’s idea is quite simple.

To make armor with outstanding defense capabilities, shark skin and shark bones are not suitable.

The former can be used to make underwear, while the latter should be used as an auxiliary, requiring combination with other metal materials.

He suggests Xia Nan use these materials to make two pieces of equipment at once.

An armor set, and an inner lining.

Honestly, Xia Nan is somewhat tempted.

Firstly, these materials, including the fish bladder, all come from the mutated Shark Beast, so there’s no need to worry about matching.

Secondly, the double-layer protection of "inner lining + armor" perfectly meets his requirements for enhancing Defense Ability.

Finally, with the main materials for the equipment provided, his expenses are reduced significantly.

In the presence of Half Elf’s competent skills, the only thing he now needs to consider is the main metal used for forging the armor, as well as the manual and auxiliary material costs for the two pieces of equipment.

"Regarding which metal to use as the main material for the armor, I actually have some ideas now, but need practical testing of its compatibility with shark bones."

"Other aspects, apart from evaluating the fish bladder, basically have no difficulties."

"What do you think?"

Xia Nan’s facial expression remains unchanged, but he has already started estimating internally.

Referring to his experience in customizing Enchanted Equipment at the "Rock Hammer" Blacksmith Shop, taking his Bone Binding Iron Leg as an example.

With the main materials for the equipment already provided, the scatter costs including craftsmanship for a green quality Enchanted Equipment are around 500 gold.

gold for one piece.

Two pieces total 1000 gold.

Not to mention the additional cost for the special metals mentioned by the Half Elf.

With his nine hundred or more gold deposits currently, it’s not enough.

The finished product even means owing the tailor shop several hundred gold.

His heart feels like it’s bleeding.

But Xia Nan knows, these are expenses he must undertake as an adventurer.

Every copper coin is an investment in himself.

If it turns out, as Celeane described, he could make two pieces of Enchanted Equipment with excellent defense capabilities to wear simultaneously.

This money is not spent in vain!

Of course, though he has made the decision internally, Xia Nan doesn’t show how eager he is.

Just slightly nods at the Half Elf in front of him:

"First draft a detailed plan."

"If I find it feasible, we’ll move forward; if not suitable, we can stop the loss in time."

"That makes sense." The Half Elf has no objections.

"Shall I measure your body data first?"

"No rush." Xia Nan shook his head, the upcoming huge expense completely outstripping his current financial capabilities.

Fortunately, Xia Nan gained a lot from this mission, and most of it hasn’t been converted into gold coins yet, which is one reason he specially came here.

Perhaps he can first reclaim some funds through other means.

If truly insufficient, selling the "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" ship docked at Wave-breaking Pier might make up the remaining several hundred gold.

"I have a few other pieces of equipment for you to take a look at."

However, unexpectedly, instead of taking out the pirate’s Green Armor Scimitar, or those two Magic Wands,

He first pulled out the deeply damaged "former" armor from his backpack — [Pulse of Purgatory].

After all, forged from special Hell metals, even though the equipment itself has been scrapped, simply recovering the materials should fetch some gold coins.

The Half Elf has sharp eyes, almost recognizing its Hell Steel material the second Xia Nan laid down [Pulse of Purgatory] onto the counter.

But upon closer inspection, the owner of this high-end tailor shop at Suo Yu Bay couldn’t help but utter a surprised "huh," with some astonishment on the face.

"Interesting."

"The craftsmanship of this armor is exquisite and should be from a brilliant craftsman’s hand."

"May I ask... if it’s convenient to share a bit about its maker’s identity?"