Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land
Chapter 93 - 15 The Night is Softest_2

Chapter 93: Chapter 15 The Night is Softest_2

Ni Qianjun, his interest piqued, sat with another on the ship’s rail, engaging in deep conversation throughout the night.

Deep into the night, within the pitch-black cabin, Lihua Xue was shrouded in the darkness, her eyes fiercely fixed on Ni Qianjun. His hearty laughter and the glittering look he gave Yue Jinghua scorched into Lihua Xue’s heart like jealous wild grass growing untamed.

She slipped quietly from the cabin, releasing a short arrow as a signal. Watching as the arrow pierced through the clouds and vanished beneath the ship, only a solemn shade of dark lingered beneath Lihua Xue’s eyelashes.

With Ni Qianjun’s endorsement, Yue Jinghua’s weapons modification endeavor was going smoothly.

The day after, Ni Qianjun really did have the most secluded cabin on the ship cleaned out, placing several Array barriers around it to ensure that aside from Yue Jinghua, anyone entering the alchemy room would require thorough screening. The meals were also to be delivered by someone appointed.

Accompanying Yue Jinghua into the alchemy room was also that pot of Nine Nether Peony.

After being nourished by the Spirit Wood Pattern, the flowers bloomed by the Nine Nether Peony possessed even greater medicinal effects, sufficient for alchemy.

The Dun Qinglian Fire, through several alchemy processes, transitioned from its initial ethereal green to a more lucid hue, the Fire seed slowly taking the outline of a green lotus.

In just three days, Yue Jinghua had concocted three bottles of Durian Pills.

Having completed the Elixir Pills, she did not leave the alchemy room immediately but had even more critical matters awaiting her attention.

On the stone table of the alchemy room, designs for weapons recently provided by Feng Buhui were laid out, along with more than a dozen finely-carved charcoal sticks.

Having been on Canglong Continent for so long, Yue Jinghua still found it difficult to get used to using ink brushes here, and these fine charcoal sticks were well-suited as an alternative to brushes.

The sketches depicted several types of conventional weaponry on Canglong Continent, ranging from swords, bows, hammers, whips, spears, axes, and more.

Each one bore a striking resemblance to the cold weapons recorded in Huaxia’s history from Yue Jinghua’s memory.

Following a competition with Feng Buhui, not only did Yue Jinghua humiliate Lihua Xue, but she also discovered a valuable fact for her own use.

The weapons wielded by the Canglong Continent’s Dark Practitioners were similar to those in ancient Huaxia Country. Before Yue Jinghua had crossed over, she had spent some time studying ancient weaponry under Liao’s guidance.

From stone to bronze and then iron, Canglong Continent’s weaponry was still in its most primary stages. For example, the crossbow remained a simple Hand Crossbow, and archers like Feng Buhui could only compensate for their lack of Crossbow Skills by using various Dark Techniques.

In the 23rd century, Yue Jinghua had only roughly dabbled in the external construction and usage of cold weapons, and she required manpower to help refine their creation.

Feng Buhui had long since lost his earlier arrogance in Yue Jinghua’s presence. After his defeat that day, Old Teluo had a long talk with him.

Under Old Teluo’s keen analysis, he realized that he had lost from the start, succumbing to his underestimation and pride.

Now, this young girl in front of him held a much higher status in his heart.

"Alchemist Yue, are you saying you’re going to improve everyone’s weapons?" Feng Buhui was not only an expert Crossbow Archer but also an excellent Crossbow maker. The fine iron crossbow he wielded was forged by himself.

Feng Buhui caressed the crossbow in his hand with a face full of pride.

Aside from crossbows, Feng Buhui also possessed knowledge in forging basic weaponry such as swords, axes, and knives, though none of these skills compared to his craftsmanship in making crossbows.

"There are no true Divine weapons in this world. Even a Divine Artifact is forged only after the Artifact Master has endured countless tribulations," Feng Buhui spoke with sincerity. A low-level Artifact Master’s status on the continent was far less than that of a Pill Master, which is why most Artifact Masters took up multiple professions. It was common to find people like Feng Buhui who were both mercenaries and occasional artifact forgers on the continent.

Yue Jinghua stored Feng Buhui’s words deep in her heart, and involuntarily glanced at the "Lianyun" hanging inconspicuously on the wall of the alchemy room.

Pushing aside distracting thoughts, Yue Jinghua relied on her past memories to sketch out the latest refined designs of cold weapons recorded in the history books of the 23rd century, each drawing based on the original drafts.

Among them, the design for the Hand Crossbow Feng Buhui used was the most detailed.

When Yue Jinghua had asked for the weapon designs, Feng Buhui found it somewhat odd.

Upon seeing the revised Hand Crossbow sketch that Yue Jinghua had improved, shock etched across Feng Buhui’s typically stern face.

He trembled, looking at the design with disbelief, "Alchemist Yue? No, Master Yue, what kind of crossbow is this? It can actually fire ten arrows at once," his eyes were ablaze with fervor that could consume everything.

"This crossbow is called the Wuhou Crossbow, invented by a sage known as Zhuge Wu Hou. It’s a repeating crossbow. I’ve applied Canglong Continent’s principles and added a few Dark Energy Slots. Just embed the corresponding Elixir Pills into the slots, and it will launch multiple crossbow arrows, reducing the Crossbow Archer’s Dark Energy consumption and also increasing the rate of firing. With several Crossbow Archers, they could certainly form a striking team." Yue Jinghua handed the sketch over to Feng Buhui.

"You’re giving me this design?" Feng Buhui’s face turned as red as if it was bleeding. Didn’t Alchemist Yue realize this design was priceless to every Crossbow Archer? She just nonchalantly gifted such a generous present.

Moreover, just days ago, he had offended her. If he hadn’t already sworn his life to the Rebellion Mercenary Group, he certainly would...

"Of course it’s for you. I’m not adept at using crossbows; keeping it with me would only waste it. Every item should be put to its best use. Moreover, this is a special commission for the Rebellion Mercenary Group. I do not wish others to learn of this improvement. Remember, sometimes concealing your talents can save precious lives." Yue Jinghua pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling nauseated just looking at the pile of papers. Previously, such tasks could simply be handed off to Liao.

At the thought of Liao, Yue Jinghua sighed softly, her mind clearing up as her hands rapidly continued to draw.

She faintly sensed that this journey to the Dan Demon Tomb was not going to be straightforward.

But, be it demons or the Poison Scorpion, or anyone else harboring ill intent against her interests, she was resolved to make them pay a bloodied price, ensuring a one-way trip with no return.