Global Coming: Farming with my sister-in-law in the end times

Chapter 686 The Conditions for Forging Legendary Equipment!

Blacksmith Harold exclaimed in disbelief, "There are so many legendary materials! This is simply incredible!"

"If those master blacksmiths knew, they would absolutely go crazy for it!"

"With so many materials, the forging proficiency of those master blacksmiths will definitely increase dramatically!"

"Even a legendary blacksmith like me can gain a lot of forging experience."

The dwarf blacksmith seemed very excited.

A smile appeared on Cao Xing's lips.

The 'bones' and 'hooves' from that legendary giant rhinoceros were of lower quality.

It can be crafted by a master blacksmith.

Indeed, as Harold said, if they were to craft such advanced materials, their proficiency would skyrocket!
However, there is a problem—in Cao Xing's territory, apart from Harold, there is really no blacksmith of master level or above.

However, there are two expert-level blacksmiths.

Furthermore, he also had four Master-level Proficiency Emblems in his backpack.

Cao Xing calculated in his mind: "From expert to master, it takes 50,000 proficiency points."

"In other words, just one Master-level Proficiency Emblem is enough to max out their proficiency."

"But to break through to become a master blacksmith, you need something else, and that is the spirit of craftsmanship."

"There are too many materials in this batch. It's too slow for Harold to do it alone."

"It seems we still need to find a way to get a few more master-level blacksmiths in our territory."

Thinking of this, Cao Xing asked, "Harold, how are the other two expert blacksmiths in the territory doing?"

"Has the Craftsman's Spirit been awakened?"

Upon hearing this question, the dwarf blacksmith respectfully replied, "My lord, Garhan and Born are both very hardworking, and they work until very late every day before going to rest."

"However, they have not yet awakened their Tinkers' Soul."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes also showed a hint of regret.

Without awakening the Artisan's Soul, they cannot break through to the Master level, nor can they mass-produce these epic equipment.

Although his territory has begun to take shape, it still lacks a large number of talented people...

It's not just about management and combat talent, but also about forging talent and even medicine-making talent.

"It seems that... Victoria's suggestion last time to establish a blacksmith's association and an alchemist's association after the giant city is built should also be put on the agenda."

"Use the reputation of legendary blacksmiths and alchemists to attract more talent and then recruit them into my territory."

"Combined with my resources, I can enable the territory to develop at a faster pace and also make good use of these advanced materials."

With that thought in mind, Cao Xing secretly made up his mind.

Then, he looked at the dwarf blacksmith in front of him and said, "Since these two are not yet able to break through to the Master level, I will temporarily put these materials away."

"I have an even more challenging task for you."

Upon hearing this, Harold straightened up, awaiting the lord's instructions.

The next moment, Cao Xing first put all the bones and hooves on the ground into his backpack.

Then, with a wave of his hand, he took out the giant leather piece that was over a hundred meters long, and another unicorn horn that was an astonishing eleven meters long and emanated an astonishing chill.

Upon seeing these two items, Harold, a legendary blacksmith, could clearly feel the immense power contained within them.

More terrifying than that pile of bones and hooves!
These are two higher quality materials!
Both of the aforementioned materials can be used to mass-produce high-level epic equipment.

What is higher than this?
The answer is obviously different—it's a legend!
Harold took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

Then, he tentatively asked, "My lord, this leather and this horn, like those bones, should belong to the same kind of creature, right?"

Cao Xing nodded and said, "That's right, but compared to those scattered bones, these two materials are more complete."

"I want to use these to forge two legendary items. Am I confident I can succeed?"

Upon hearing this, a serious expression immediately appeared in Harold's eyes.

He quickly walked up to the leather and the unicorn and examined it carefully.

His gaze swept over every corner of the body, as if studying the properties of the materials.

Cao Xing didn't urge him, but stood aside and waited.

A moment later, the dwarf blacksmith stood up again.

He solemnly said, "My lord, I have confirmed that the power contained in these two materials can indeed be forged into legendary equipment."

A smile reappeared on Cao Xing's face.

However, Harold continued, "But the difficulty of crafting a legendary item is beyond imagination."

"Besides these two main materials, I also need a large amount of precious auxiliary materials..."

Cao Xing nodded and said, "I know that."

"Tell me what you need."

Harold pondered for a moment and replied, "Depending on the different properties of the two materials, the required materials are also different."

"This large piece of leather needs to retain its power and characteristics completely, and be crafted into a legendary leather armor."

"Then we need to utilize some spatial power."

"I need a large number of 'space crystals,' no less than 1."

"In addition, we need a large amount of mithril, around 10."

"We also need about 150 'pure fragments'."

"After that, there are 500 copies each of 'Crystal Dust Pile' and 'Reinforced Silk Cloth Roll'."

……

Harold listed a total of five materials, and each required a considerable quantity.

There are three of these materials that Cao Xing had obtained before.

The other two types, such as crystal dust piles and reinforced silk rolls, have not yet been encountered.

Cao Xing did not rush to express his opinion, but gestured for him to continue.

Harold said, "That large piece of leather is basically only suitable for one purpose: to be crafted into legendary leather armor."

"The other horn, being over ten meters long, is not easy to handle."

"I currently have two options here, which I need Your Lordship to decide."

After listening, Cao Xing thought for a moment and then said, "Tell me, which two options are there?"

Harold continued, "The first method is simple: just like with this big piece of leather, use the power of space to shrink its size."

"Shrink it to about two or three meters long and forge it into a legendary quality spear."

Cao Xing nodded again; this method was similar to what he had thought.

After all, his territory contains quite a few legendary weapons.

There isn't a single long spear yet.

If it can be built, it will fill this gap perfectly.

However, he didn't decide immediately, but continued, "What about the other option?"

"Another option is to forge it directly without changing its shape!"

Harold's tone rose slightly, "This horn itself is made of extremely hard material, and at the same time contains extremely powerful frost power."

"Without changing its size, the power of this single horn can be better utilized."

"In this way, we can create a legendary weapon that is ten meters long and has extremely high destructive power!"

"Such massive weapons can not only sweep across the battlefield, but also inflict devastating damage on enemy formations and even city walls!"

"It is even more effective when dealing with large creatures."

Cao Xing also became somewhat interested after hearing this.

He said thoughtfully, "It does sound very good."

"However, who could possibly use such a large weapon?"

Harold chuckled and said, "My lord, although this weapon is enormous, there are quite a few people who can use it."

“For example, we can give it to that giant warrior in our territory, Jord Ironfrost.”

"Or you could simply not bind this legendary weapon and install it on a large mech or tank, which would still unleash terrifying destructive power."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing also thought about it for a moment.

He seemed to have foreseen the scene of this large legendary weapon wreaking havoc on the battlefield!
However, Harold's suggestion to hand it over to the giant Jord Ironfrost is somewhat inappropriate.

After all, Jode is a boxer, and all his skills are for close-quarters combat.

If we want to use it, we can only find other giant warriors, or some creatures that are large enough.

As for the latter suggestion, installing it on a large mech or tank would be a good solution.

However, this would only allow the weapon to exert its destructive power.

Because mechs cannot be bound to legendary weapons, they naturally cannot use the various powerful special effects mentioned above.

After thinking for a moment, Cao Xing decided, "Let's use the second option."

"Without changing the size of the horn, we can create a complete legendary weapon!"

After all, even if he doesn't have a suitable candidate to use this weapon right now.

But with his abilities, he will eventually find it.

If you're going to do it, do it to the best of your ability!

Let this legendary rhinoceros horn unleash its full power.

Upon hearing Cao Xing's choice, a smile appeared on Harold's resolute face.

"This is indeed a good choice, Your Excellency."

"However, to forge such a large legendary weapon, more materials will be needed."

Cao Xing waved his hand and said, "It's alright. Just tell me what materials you need, and I'll try to get them." Harold nodded and then said, "First of all, the materials we need the most are mithril and eternal gold."

"The former requires about 20, and the latter requires 5."

"In addition, there are 3000 pieces of Deli Mo steel ingots, 300 pieces of pure crystal flakes, and 10000 portions of Frost White Crystal."

"These are basically all the materials we have."

After hearing this, Cao Xing quickly did some calculations in his mind.

According to Harold, both legendary items require five different materials.

Added together, it is:
Mithril * 30

【Pure Fragments】*450
【Hengjin Ingot】*5

[Delhi Steel Ingots] *3000
[Space Crystal] * 1

【Crystallized Dust Pile】*500
[Reinforced Silk Cloth Rolls] *500
【Frosty White Crystal】*1

……

A total of eight types of materials are required.

Moreover, the numbers are quite astonishing.

The common materials like Mithril and Eternal Gold Ingots are relatively easy to obtain.

After receiving the treasures from Zevelin's vault, they replenished their supplies considerably.

Another more troublesome aspect is the materials like space crystals and pure fragments...

Especially pure fragments.

To date, Cao Xing only has 10, which were system rewards after the Bloodstained expansion was completed.

That requires 450 pieces, making the collection incredibly difficult.

There were other crystallized dust piles, reinforced silk fabric rolls, etc... Cao Xing had never even heard of them.

At this moment, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, realizing that the difficulty of crafting a legendary piece of equipment was simply outrageous.

The mithril and eternal gold alone could drain the resources of a small country.

However, with a total population of hundreds of thousands across the four major regions, there will always be some lucky individuals who manage to obtain a small amount of rare materials.

What Cao Xing needs to do is to use something powerful enough to collect all the rare materials from these people.

At this moment, Harold added again, "By the way, my lord."

"When you're collecting these materials, I suggest you collect two copies of each..."

"Two portions?" Cao Xing asked, puzzled.

"Yes."

Harold nodded, looking somewhat embarrassed.

He said in a low voice, "Because this is the first time in my life that I've crafted a legendary item."

"According to the book, the success rate of each legendary piece of equipment is extremely low; even legendary blacksmiths cannot guarantee a success rate of over 30%..."

"When the crafting of legendary equipment fails, the main materials won't be easily damaged, but all the auxiliary materials will be wasted..."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

After all, just one list of the materials he provided was already quite extravagant.

Now they actually need two more portions, which means the quantity of all the ingredients has to be doubled...

Moreover, it sounds like even two attempts can't guarantee 100% success.

However, considering the importance of a legendary item, these costs don't seem excessive.

After all, if a blacksmith can forge such equipment, he will be remembered for generations and his fame will resound throughout the entire Western Continent!

Thinking of this, Cao Xing gritted his teeth and said, "It's alright, I'll go and collect these materials."

"Just focus on building it, leave the rest to me."

After all, he also plans to establish a blacksmiths' association to attract blacksmithing talents to join.

The gimmick of a legendary blacksmith is impressive enough.

But what if we add in front of it: "A legendary blacksmith who successfully forged legendary equipment"?

It will definitely drive all those blacksmiths crazy!

Upon hearing this, Harold immediately straightened up, his gaze becoming incredibly firm!
"As you command, Lord Lord!"

"Harold will do his utmost to live up to your expectations!"

Cao Xing nodded slightly, and then left.

……

After leaving the blacksmith's shop, Cao Xing went straight to the alchemy workshop.

However, when he pushed open the door, it was dark inside and there was no one there.

"Has Francesca gone back to rest?" Cao Xing asked in a low voice, his eyes filled with doubt.

But thinking about it, it makes sense, since it's already past 11 p.m.

According to the rest time stipulated in this territory, work can stop after six o'clock.

Harold, who is so stubborn that he can't be persuaded, is an outlier.

"Never mind, I'll ask her again tomorrow."

Cao Xing shook his head, preparing to leave.

Just then, a faint aura appeared in the alchemy workshop.

Then, a voice rang out, "What is it?"

Cao Xing was slightly taken aback and stopped in his tracks.

The next moment, the dim blue light in the alchemy workshop lit up.

Francesca slowly rose from a small bed in the corner.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at Cao Xing with some confusion.

Under the overhead lights, her stunning face gained an even more alluring and otherworldly quality.

Instead of answering the question, Cao Xing asked in return, "Why are you sleeping here?"

The witch stretched lazily with her arms outstretched, letting out a soft, cat-like moan.

"Well……"

After a moment, she sighed and replied, "I was tired from refining medicine this afternoon and wanted to rest for a while, but I ended up sleeping until now."

Cao Xing nodded in realization, then advised, "Okay, next time sleep in your room. It's too cold here, and it's not comfortable to sleep here."

The witch tilted her head slightly, glanced at him out of the corner of her eye, and a smile curved her lips.

She smiled gently, then nodded and said, "I understand."

After a pause, the witch asked again, "You still haven't said what brings you here so late?"

"Could it be that they just came to see if I'm working?"

Francesca said it in a joking tone.

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing replied earnestly, "No, I just came to see you."

"Haven't you noticed that you see me at least two or three times a day now?"

Upon hearing this, Francesca thought back for a moment.

Then, as if realizing something, her cheeks flushed slightly.

For a moment, I didn't know how to start the conversation.

Seeing her like this, Cao Xing stopped teasing her.

Instead, he went straight to the point: "Alright, let's get down to business now."

As soon as he finished speaking, a glass bottle appeared in his hand as if by magic.

The next second, bright red blood appeared in the glass bottle.

He handed the bottle over and said, "Take a look at this."

Francesca's deep gaze was fixed on his hands.

She could feel that the blood in the bottle contained a surging power.

Francesca reached out her fair hand, took the blood, and examined it carefully.

A moment later, a glimmer of light appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"This is... the blood of a legendary creature?" she looked up and asked curiously.

“That’s right.” Cao Xing nodded.

After receiving confirmation, Francesca's pupils brightened even more.

She then asked, "What kind of creature is it? What are its power attributes?"

Cao Xing said, "A giant rhinoceros from the ice plains."

"As for attributes... it should be strength and ice?"

Francesca nodded in realization, murmuring, "Power and ice..."

"This blood is quite suitable for another legendary secret medicine formula that I've seen these past two days."

"The Power Demon's Mad Drink Secret Medicine".

Upon hearing the name of this secret medicine, Cao Xing asked in confusion, "What are the effects of this secret medicine?"

The witch said, "'The Power Demon's Drinking Elixir,' just like its name, is of great help to those who are strong in terms of strength."

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(End of this chapter)