Chess Mage of Faerûn

Chapter 145 Thunder Hammer Blacksmith Shop

"This is Master Tyrone's new property in Belgost."

Standing in Leichui Blacksmith Shop, Zhang Yuan pointed to the house in front of him and spoke to the two generals behind him, who were carrying insect shells.

What the hell is this Thunder Hammer? Why not just call it a daycare center? Do you sell the Vortex Hammer or the Meow Meow Hammer?
Although it wasn't his first time here, looking at the large signboard at the entrance that read "Thunder Hammer Iron Shop," he couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.

Stepping inside, the room is quite spacious. In each of the four corners of the house sits a brick and stone furnace, with chimneys leading directly to the roof to vent the smoke from the furnace.

The summer morning was originally cool, but this coolness was completely dispelled by the four furnaces that were already burning.

What's even more interesting is that the four forging furnaces are connected as a whole by two intersecting railway tracks, and ore, coal, raw materials for smelting metals, various modules and accessories all move along this miniature track network.

Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the four forging furnaces each have their own specific functions, with distinctions made between smelting, forging, and fine forging.

Putting aside Tyrone's own craftsmanship, the way he operates, which is almost like an assembly line, is far beyond what other ordinary blacksmiths can compare to.

He stepped forward, greeted Tyrone, and then turned to gesture for Bard and Münster to come forward.

After returning the greetings to the two generals, Tailong didn't waste any words. He took out a measuring tape and measured the two men, recording their height, waist circumference, shoulder width, and other measurements on a piece of parchment. Then, he turned to Zhang Yuan, who was waiting to the side, and said:
"Let me see the burrowing beetle shell. If it's of poor quality or improperly stored, I can't guarantee the quality of your armor."

Fortunately, Nancy, who handled the insect shells, was experienced, and the two shells were peeled off cleanly. After drying, she even applied conditioning oil for maintenance.

He gestured for Bard and Münster to present the two insect shells to each other. Tyrone examined the two shells on the ground for a while.
"Come and pick up the armor in eight days. However, you must pay half of the total price as a deposit, which is one hundred gold coins. The other half will be paid when you pick up the armor."

Having anticipated this, Zhang Yuan took out a gold voucher hidden in his chest and handed it to the other party.

Before opening the Baldur's Gate, he specifically sent Münster in a carriage to the Temple of Wojkin to exchange most of his coins for these Wojkin Gold Certificates for him to carry.

After paying the bill, Zhang Dakuan didn't rush to leave. He had finally found a blacksmith shop that sold high-quality magical weapons, so it was the right thing to do to properly arm his team.

This is only because Tailong recently moved here and its reputation hasn't spread far yet; otherwise, would they have the chance to be so picky? They'd probably have pre-orders booked up for who knows how long.

After explaining his intentions to Talon, the other party readily led Zhang Yuan to the door of a storage room. In Zhang Yuan's specially activated arcane vision, the door, which was emitting magical fluctuations, was probably locked with a special magic lock. To pry it open would be impossible unless one was a master thief or had the assistance of a mage proficient in transformation.

The door itself was also made entirely of metal. When Tyrone opened the door and saw the interior, wow!
Tsk~ Beneath the brick exterior lies an interior made of riveted and welded steel plates. This isn't a storage room; it's more like a safe dressed in a brick ghillie suit.

However, upon closer inspection of the various magical weapons and armor stored in the room, he understood the other party's caution. There was not a single ordinary item in this small storage room, and some of them even emitted a remarkable magical aura under arcane vision, comparable to the high-quality (+2) or even high-level enchanted (+3) items he had obtained before.

"Master Tyrone, may I touch and examine it?"

"Sure, but you only have fifteen minutes. After that, you have to leave regardless of whether you buy anything or not. To be honest, this is only because the transaction we just completed proved your ability to pay and your credit. Not just anyone has the opportunity to see my treasures." Zhang Yuan quickly offered his assurances and thanks, thinking to himself: You, Tyron, have even started offering VIP treatment? Should we learn from Liberty at the Adventurers' Market and start charging for viewing?

The room wasn't large, and there weren't many items. Zhang Yuan, who already had a clear understanding of his team's personnel and equipment, was also very clear about his target items.

Skip over magical armor and magical longswords—they're all too expensive, and he already has the corresponding equipment. His gaze fell on a piece of leather armor.

This leather armor is quite unique in appearance. It is made of leather from some animal and has a matte blackish-gray finish after tanning. The circular iron rings on it, which are used to enhance protection, are also made of metal, but they do not reflect any light when the light shines in from outside the door.

When you pick it up, it feels very light, and when you knead it with your fingers, you can feel its soft yet resilient texture.

"This is the Shadow Armor, not of my own making. I acquired it by chance from a dealer who came from Amn," said Talon, who had been guarding the door.

"This thing is a treasure of the wanderers, made with the special craftsmanship of the Shadow Thieves. It's a rare item in Sword Coast. You can take it away for 550 gold coins."

Although the person had some knowledge of the Shadow Armor, they still felt that the price was outrageous: "A full set of plate armor only costs 310 gold, and the processing fee for the Digging Bug Armor is only 100 gold per piece. Is your Shadow Armor made of the legendary Shadow Dragon hide?"

"Sir, please don't joke around. If it were Shadow Dragon Leather Armor, it could probably buy my entire shop. If I'm not mistaken, this leather comes from a type of lizard that lives underground. Its quality is exceptional, not to mention the craftsmanship involved. It's worth the price."

"Even if it's worth it, so what, Master? This isn't Ammun. How many wanderers can afford that much money? What wouldn't they do with it? Would they spend it on a leather armor just to keep making a living in this trade?"

What followed was a fierce bargaining session. Zhang Yuan used all the persuasive skills he had acquired online in his previous life, practically talking himself hoarse, and finally managed to cut the price down to 460 gold.

It's a pity I didn't bring Nancy and Kagan along this time. Otherwise, with those two seasoned veterans by my side, I might have been able to negotiate a better price, someone thought with some regret.

In addition, Zhang Yuan also acquired a fast, lightweight crossbow for 210 gold, which somewhat compensated for the team's slightly weak ranged firepower.

As for the remaining weapons and equipment, the captain had no choice but to reluctantly abandon them due to considerations of practicality and financial reserves.

However, the gains from this trip were not bad; the two magical equipment pieces provided a considerable boost to the team.

Shadow Armor: A high-level magical item, a magical leather armor whose protective capabilities are roughly equivalent to a scale armor or chainmail. Its lightweight and flexible texture and specially treated surface can enhance the wearer's stealth and infiltration abilities to some extent.

Quick Light Crossbow: A premium light crossbow. This crossbow, crafted by Talon, is an improvement on a military crossbow. Its rapid-fire capability earned it the nickname "Scythe of the Battlefield." With the master's improvements, it is more accurate and deadly than its predecessor.

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