Chapter 012: Equipment Master II
Chen Ran roughly sorted the magic cores and began to refine those of the same type using the refinement function of his Material Refinement skill.
“Items: 6 Potency Fire Magic Core (White), 10 Potency Fire Magic Core (White), 8 Potency Fire Magic Core (White)…”
Beginning refinement…
Ding!
A flash of light.
“Item Obtained—Fire Crystal Core (Green): Fire Energy Potency 22.”
The only five white fire magic cores were refined into a single green-quality fire magic core with 22 potency.
Refinement was essentially the process of combining scattered energy stones into higher-quality crystals, increasing their purity. As for the effect of purification, it certainly wasn’t a simple 1+1=2 addition. Upgrading two cores of the same type into one slightly more potent core was already quite good.
In the game, a green crystal core with 22 potency was definitely worth 5-7 white magic cores with 11 potency. Specialized refiners were also a popular money-making profession. And as a master-level refiner, Chen Ran’s refinement effects were the best.
A few days ago, Chen Ran had probed George about this, and it seemed that this other world didn’t have the so-called skill of refinement. George only knew that the value of a mid-tier (green) crystal core was at least ten times that of a common (white) one. Magic cores were already high-end items. The green magic crystal from the Tiger King alone was enough for him to buy a nice house in the city and marry a big-bottomed wife to roll around in bed with every day.
Chen Ran then put away the green crystal core and continued to refine new ones.
Beginning refinement…
Ding! (Flash of light).
“Item Obtained—Water Crystal Core (Green): Water Energy Potency 26.”
Ding!
“Item Obtained—Wind Crystal Core (Blue): Wind Energy Potency 41.”
Ding!
“…”
Through Material Refinement, Chen Ran refined all the white crystal stones into a few concentrated green-quality energy crystals with over 20 potency. He even refined a blue-quality wind magic core. Next, he prepared to use these suitable green and blue-quality gems, turning them into energy water to enchant the newly made clothes.
Exquisite magic patterns were inscribed onto the new clothes made from the Tiger King leather. They were scattered yet contained a certain mysterious pattern, and they looked exceptionally harmonious and comfortable.
Back in the game, the equipment Chen Ran made might not have been the best, but it was definitely the most beautiful, especially the ones he made for girls. It was his signature trademark. So, the new set of clothes he made for Lia continued his usual style, crafted to be exceptionally magnificent.
After being busy for a while, looking at the two finished pieces in his hands, Chen Ran couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief.
Saber-toothed Tiger King Tunic (Green): Health Potency +100, Enchantment “Earth Rune,” adds an extra 40 Health Potency.
Saber-toothed Tiger King Skirt (Blue): Health Potency +130, Enchantment “Agility Rune,” adds an extra 50 Movement Speed, increases agility by 20%, and jump effect by 30%.
“Oh yeah! Done!”
With a snap of his fingers, Chen Ran narcissistically flicked his short hair. No conditioner, still just as confident.
His own set was nothing special, just something to get by with; his requirements weren’t that high. He was surprised, however, that the set he made for Lia had been upgraded to blue quality after enchanting. It wasn’t a waste of his careful work. And the stats were practically made for a natural agility-based class.
He carefully folded Lia’s clothes, walked quietly to her side, and gently placed the finished battle skirt next to her.
He looked up. In the distance, the early morning dawn was breaking. A ray of white light cut across the sky, and the starlight had faded without him noticing.
“So I’ve been up all night…”
Seeing the sky, Chen Ran couldn’t help but yawn. He had been too focused before. Now that he relaxed, he suddenly felt very tired. Looking at Lia’s peacefully sleeping face, a trace of satisfaction welled up in Chen Ran’s heart. He then found a softer patch of ground, lay down gently, and soon closed his eyes, falling into a deep sleep.
“Bzzzz~~~”
A king-sized mosquito was flying around Chen Ran. In his sleep, Chen Ran’s brows furrowed. Alerted to something, he reached out and swatted in the direction of the sound.
Slap!
A murder had just occurred. Chen Ran also lazily woke up from the crisp slap. A welt immediately swelled up on his face, which was covered in blood—though it definitely wasn’t his.
Chen Ran, with two dark circles under his eyes, woke up groggily. A strong ray of sunlight stabbed at his eyes, and he realized that the sun was already high in the sky.
When he sat up, he saw Lia sitting next to him, her chin in her hands, watching him intently.
“Morning, Lia.”
Chen Ran suddenly noticed that Lia was wearing the Tiger King battle skirt he had specially made for her the day before.
Wearing this outfit, Lia looked exceptionally spirited. The furry shawl, the tight-fitting hip-hugging miniskirt, and the tiger-hide boots with tiger sinew soles brought the wicked art of otaku aesthetics to its fullest expression, giving Lia a bit of a cat-woman’s wildness and a young woman’s charm.
Seeing Chen Ran’s focused gaze, a blush appeared on Lia’s cheeks. She lowered her head and said softly, “I saw these clothes next to me. They looked very pretty, so I couldn’t help but put them on…”
“They suit you very well,” Chen Ran said, casually retracting his lecherous gaze. He stood up in a proper manner and dusted himself off. “I made them specially for you last night. I wonder if they fit?”
“Mmm, they fit perfectly. I like them very much,” Lia said, nodding repeatedly. “And after putting them on, I feel much lighter. My reactions and movements are more agile, too. It feels like I can fly…”
At this moment, Lia bit her lip, a gesture that seemed particularly sexy. She looked into Chen Ran’s eyes, her gaze lingering on his clear, bright black pupils for a moment. She blinked, looking a little dazed, a little expectant, and a little serious. “Chen Ran, I really don’t know how…”
“If it’s just pleasantries, then don’t say it,” Chen Ran interrupted what might have been a compliment. He thought to himself that his efforts last night seemed to have paid off. After one night, Lia’s reliance on him had clearly increased a lot.
He turned around and said to Lia, “If there are no problems, let’s get back on the road.”
“On the road?” Lia was stunned for a moment, her eyes flickering. A wave of pleasant surprise washed over her, and she confirmed with Chen Ran again, “You’ll continue to walk with me?”
“What else did you expect?” Chen Ran shrugged helplessly. “Things have come to this. I can’t just watch you go in there alone to die. Besides, the few new skills I’ve learned happen to be practical survival skills. Although the road ahead will be more dangerous, it’s not entirely without a chance.”
