Chapter 546 - 280: Preparation Interval 2
It seems that Meluna is blocking them from entering, so those four can only keep an eye on things from outside.
However, whether it’s these two in front of him or those four outside, Li Ang couldn’t be bothered with them at the moment. If he’s continually dragged down by their affairs, this equipment will only be completed by next year.
He continued working, but soon heard Meimei say, "I’ve never worn such good equipment before."
"How is that possible?"
Li Ang, feeling helpless, thought this person was making conversation out of nothing.
"You’ve battled with Demons and Star Souls. Just randomly processing some material would give you high tier equipment."
"I mean the level of refinement, not the Tier."
Meimei seemed to really like the scale armor in her hands. The silver gleam on it, combined with the water attribute material used, shone beautifully but didn’t dazzle. When worn, it accentuated an elegant and smooth sensation while also being quite eye-catching.
[Silver Fish Scale Armor]
[As graceful as a fish, as flowing as water]
[Tier: 5]
[Category: Chest Armor]
[Equipment Skill: Water Splash Jump]
Its skill wasn’t some useless skill of a red koi. Instead, it could trigger a wave of water, allowing the wearer to leap like a fish using the power of water—a great skill for displacement and attack.
Meimei is probably relying on her own talents
However, the Water Dragon hasn’t returned their water authority just yet, possibly using it as leverage against the Deputies.
"Is it because you’ve been constantly moving during wars and couldn’t collaborate with good artisans?"
If that’s the case, it’s reasonable.
Back in the Flashing Field, similar issues were apparent. Regular adventurer’s guilds could easily obtain a lot of Low Tier Demon materials, but even artisans who could handle Low Tier materials were scarce, so high-tier individuals often still wore low-tier equipment.
Even the Celestial Group couldn’t just produce Excellence Realm equipment on a whim, as every piece was hard-earned.
That’s why the Dome Furnace Association’s status is so exalted.
"Right, all good artisans must prioritize arming those on the front lines. Later, when Demons appeared, they targeted and assassinated renowned Grand Artisans of the time, practically destroying the entire Dome Furnace Association..."
Meimei said, lowering her voice.
"If you like it, just take it. Pick whatever you want from the pile," Li Ang said.
"Eh?" Meimei seemed interested yet a bit reserved.
"These are all practice pieces. The previous monster rampage yielded a lot of materials; take what you wish."
The white-haired girl wanted to say something but seeing him nonchalantly forging and assembling a piece anew convinced her he wasn’t lying.
She carefully browsed through the finished products. Even though her mouth was pursed, seemingly a little disturbed by his casual attitude, she was quite pleased.
She was still somewhat unfamiliar with Li Ang, unable to wear what appealed to her on the spot, but much like trying on clothes in a store, she kept picking them up and comparing them against herself.
"Ah, what are you doing?"
Li Ang’s attention was interrupted by Meimei’s exclamation. He saw Meluna standing in front of the white-haired girl, pushing her into the pile of equipment.
"You’re not allowed to take it," the Female Swordsman said.
Meimei raised her eyebrows, jumping up: "Want to fight?"
"Without the power of water, you’re no match for me."
"So what? Do you think you can bully people at will?"
Li Ang sighed, "What are you guys doing now?"
Upon hearing this, Meluna’s confrontational aura dissipated instantly. She lowered her head, two strands of messy black hair obscuring her charming face, as she scooted over to him like a nervous homebody lurking in the shadows.
"I-I never got equipment directly from Li Ang before..."
"Weren’t the bracelets and hairbands I gave you before?" Li Ang said with slight irritation.
"Well, they weren’t directly made by you..." the black-haired girl whispered softly.
"And the hairband?" Li Ang looked at her tousled hair.
"It’s here."
She took out some broken hairband remnants from a Dimensional Rift.
"The battle was too intense, so it’s not my fault for not taking care of it."
This hairband was also a piece of equipment, but its effect was simply for dust-removal, only Tier Five, and a fashionable product sold in the Holy City. It’s easy for it to get destroyed in intense battles.
"And the bracelet?"
Meluna froze.
Li Ang ignored her and continued working. After completing another piece of equipment, she finally said softly, "Sorry, during one battle, I couldn’t defend against an attack, and it got knocked off into the Bottom of the Sky. That’s why I wanted to recover more strength..."
"Tsk tsk," Meimei chimed in mockingly, "So careless with your own stuff, yet you stop others from taking something."
Meluna glared at her fiercely, the intensity of her Sword Intent making the girl grimace and refrain from speaking further.
"Giving her something is my decision; you have no right to stop it."
"Alright."
Meluna looked very aggrieved.
Li Ang sighed inwardly, glancing at the broken hairbands. Meluna held them in a daze, seemingly lost in thought.
He reached out and grabbed the remnants.
"Eh?" Meluna was surprised.
"Give it to me."
She obediently handed over the fragments to Li Ang. Li Ang rummaged through the materials pile, finding some leather to begin crafting.
Combining the Magic Furnace’s flame with powdered minerals, he tanned the leather with magic, making it thin and supple. Once the equipment took shape, he used Demonic Fish Intestine Thread to sew the fragments onto it, stabilizing it with magic drying—thus creating a new hairband.
He handed it to Meluna, and the black-haired girl immediately accepted it, staring blankly as if unsure of what to do.
Li Ang sighed lightly, "It’s just a quick fix, nothing more."
He pointed at her messy hair, "Keep it tidy, doesn’t look like a girl at all."
Meluna lowered her head, using the hairband to tie her hair into a simple high ponytail.
Though a few strands still hung down the sides and her hair was unkempt, it at least looked a bit more presentable, barely passing as a kind of intentional disheveled style.
Before, frankly speaking, you could say it looked a bit like a beggar’s imitation.
[Profound Black Water-Bound Bundle]
[Crafted by sewing some broken Dust Removing Hairband with pliable water-attribute Demon Beast Leather. Although the creator made it look commercial deliberately, the efforts tailored for the wearer can be clearly seen when donned]
[Tier: 5]
[Category: Headdress]
[Equipment Skill: Nourishing Spirit Water]
Due to using materials from slow-moving, generally non-aggressive monsters, the hairband’s trait is nurturing. Nourishing Spirit Water creates a suitable cool temperature, continuously revitalizing one’s spirit—of course, it hydrates the hair as well.
This wasn’t crafted with any particular intention, just done on a whim.
Li Ang frowned as he glanced at the system’s description, silently thinking how the system loves to babble. On what basis does it summarize this?
"Alright, get out of the way, and stop bothering me."
Li Ang said, "Take this and stop interfering when I’m giving others equipment."
He did this also to prevent this Female Sword Hero from creating further disturbances when he was crafting equipment for his team members.
"After all this, isn’t it favoritism," Meimei muttered softly.
Meluna looked toward her, scaring her half a step back.
However, this time the Female Sword Hero showed no aggression, merely lifting her chin proudly towards the white-haired girl.
The latter curled the corners of her mouth, showing a "can’t stand it" expression as she turned her attention back to admiring the equipment.
With temporary peace restored, Li Ang exerted extra effort, eventually pushing the Equipment Creation to Tier Five.
As the system notification arrived, he rolled his neck, and the influx of further knowledge began to integrate into his mind. He started seriously considering how to arm his team, with crafting methods naturally emanating from the deep understanding imparted by the system.
He spread out the Dream Lantern Skin, decisively cutting it open.
"Ah," Meimei exclaimed, "Using Illusory Fish Dragon skin, won’t cutting it waste it?"
"I’ve already thought it through."
Li Ang unfolded two sections separately, hanging them on racks, pondering how to process them.
The iridescent materials, harboring bio currents, could stimulate the wearer’s physical capabilities. The larger piece could be used as the main material for Assassin equipment, while the smaller part could be combined with Curse Scale Fish materials to craft a set of auxiliary frontline assault illusionary maneuvering gear.
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