Chapter 131: New techniques.
The first thing they did upon return, after delivering the package, of course, was visit Han Li and express their thanks. Her amazing craftsmanship allowed them to stay alive after all.
On the way Lee exchanged fifty contribution points and purchased a small package of expensive incense as a gift. The old artisan took it without a change in her expression and outwardly ignored their gratitude, though.
She said to Xiao Lian, "You’re uncle came by few days ago. He was deeply disappointed you didn’t craft your weapon yourself."
"Sorry." Was the only thing the boy could reply.
"Is there a way for us to carry our staffs on the back?" Lee changed the subject, seeing his friend blush in shame, "They are fine to use as a long cane while walking, but when riding a horse I’d love to have two free hands."
"Now you’re riding horses? What would your father say?" Han Li snorted at Xiao Lian, angrily. It seemed she was set on schooling the boy, and completely ignored Lee.
Xiao Lian’s head hung low and this time he couldn’t even apologize from how ashamed he was. Lee had no clue why, though.
Fortunately, after berating Xiao Lian, Han Li turned to him. Funny enough, her tone didn’t change much.
"Can’t you figure it out yourself?" She said, "Look!"
She went over to her skinning rack and picked up a couple of leather straps. Then she made nooses at the ends, tied a couple of knots, and passed the short staff back to Lee who watched her work completely amazed.
The woman clearly was over seventy, probably older considering she had ignited a spark, but she was much more dexterous than he had ever been.