After all, this is a world where divine beings exist, so he didn’t let him continue speaking.
"The arm shield, it should be ready by now, right?"
"Of course!" Mentioning the equipment, Barn’s face instantly lit up with excitement. He casually tossed the Forging Hammer he accidentally brought out onto the counter and dashed into the back room.
Not long after, a plain metallic box was carefully cradled out by him with both hands.
"It was completed last week, and I added some materials afterward. The 1000 Gold Coins you deposited with me were just enough, and I’ll give you the bill later."
"Hurry and open it, you’ll be absolutely satisfied!"
The usually calm and composed middle-aged man, now faced with the equipment crafted through his own hard work, about to be handed over to the client, had a look of childlike expectation and pride on his stubbly face.
He seemed to be silently anticipating the satisfied expression that the customer would soon show.
Xia Nan took the metal box with both hands, feeling its heavy weight, placed it on the counter, and slowly opened it.
Soon, a pure blackness greeted the eyes.
Compared to the previous [Snake Scale Arm Shield (Temporary)] appearance, the overall structure of the finished product didn’t change much, still maintaining the original arm shield type of equipment.
But it’s like the difference between a freshly completed "rough house" and a "luxurious renovation" after spending a huge sum.
The once seemingly simple details, after countless communications between Xia Nan and Barn, were thoroughly modified and refined;
All the inconveniences and issues during the usage were intricately addressed and perfectly sorted, eventually transforming into this perfect piece of equipment, which would definitely be considered top-quality in the realm of professionals:
Mysterious Snake Scales from the Secret Cave were seamlessly embedded at the very center of the arm shield, forming its main body.
Like a flawless piece of Ink Jade Glass, jet black and chilling, icy and smooth, the slightly undulating surface curves reflect a sharp dark gleam. Follow current novᴇls on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦•𝘯𝘦𝘵
Beneath the scales lies the reward from Xia Nan’s Beastman task, usually found only in Ancient Battlefield Ruins or deeply Corroded by the Power of the Undead, the "Corpse Erosion Pattern Steel."
This dark gray metal with claw-like complex dim patterns on the surface was forged and refined into a base to embed the snake scales. Extremely thin yet exceptionally tough, slightly curled at the sides, fixed under the razor-sharp edges of the scales, like the hilt of a sword.
On the inner side of the arm shield, close to the arm, is lined with dark brown high-quality leather, specially treated to be soft and wear-resistant; the grooves inside enhance breathability while helping distribute impact force.
The buckle was optimized through Xia Nan’s feedback, allowing the arm shield to be securely fastened to the forearm with just a single pull and clasp, enabling quick donning and doffing.
The cold deadly nature of snakes, the sturdy toughness of steel, and the comfort of leather are perfectly combined.
Neat and concise, it emphasizes practicality while also considering the sharp aesthetic formed by scales and steel in the equipment itself.
Concentrating attentively, eyes focused, semi-transparent characters emerged before him:
1. High level Toughness;
2. Corrosion/Acid Damage Immunity (Non-Legendary Source);
3. Slight enhancement in toxin resistance for the wearer;
4. Advantage on Charm (Intimidation/Persuasion) checks when communicating with Snakes, Naga, Snakemen, etc.
Precious materials from Exotic Legendary Creatures, well-processed, have allowed this arm shield to achieve its right form. When bound to your arm, you can faintly feel the pulse of a cold living entity.
"I swim in the Sea of Acid, breathe within the Poison Cloud, savor corrosion, while my enemies... can only melt away in despair."
——King of Corrosive Poison, Parasite Immortal, Kemalaza