The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 132

Chapter 132: Crafting a Weapon (Subscription Request)

2024-09-02

Chapter 132: Crafting a Weapon (Subscription Request)

Putting away the last of their things, before the Death Avatar dissipated, Gu Xi and Du WuShuang left the tavern area.

Along the way, Du WuShuang chattered incessantly. She had no objections to Gu Xi’s choices; she was merely surprised that such a frustrating incident could occur within the guild.

She could also see that without Gu Xi, Liu Kai would have been firmly held back at level 4 by his brother, regardless of his potential. Being stuck at one point meant a dead end for Liu Kai’s advancement.

No wonder Liu Kai seized the opportunity, even going to such lengths as to swallow all the potions on the spot.

He understood that if he didn’t consume those un-identified potions immediately, various problems would definitely arise on the way back.

“This kind of thing happens all the time. I’ve seen it before at the academy, which is why I prefer undead. At least the undead won’t betray you.”

To Du WuShuang’s words, Gu Xi merely shrugged; he had seen far too much of this sort of thing.

He quickly dismissed the matter from his mind; even the map to the Wisdom Tree was almost forgotten.

They soon arrived near the blacksmith’s shop.

Just as Du WuShuang had said, after the great battle, most players chose to visit the blacksmith’s shop first to repair their damaged equipment before attending to other matters.

Arriving now, the crowd around the blacksmith’s shop had thinned considerably.

There weren’t many people working on their equipment at the furnaces and anvils lined up inside.

A burly man, broad-shouldered and stout, sat in front of a furnace drinking something green. Upon seeing Gu Xi and Du WuShuang enter, he didn’t even bother to look up.

This was the master blacksmith of the Scattered Immortals’ Garden, level 5, with all his experience points invested in blacksmithing. His combat strength was unknown, but his blacksmithing skills were undoubtedly exceptional.

“Master, are you free? I’d like to have a weapon crafted.”

Approaching the blacksmith, Gu Xi started with polite words.

Hearing Gu Xi’s respectful address, a pleased smile spread across the blacksmith’s face.

“Don’t call me Master. I’m only level 5, I don’t deserve such a title.”

But his expression clearly conveyed, “You’re flattering me, keep going.”

“Then what else would you be called but a Master? I brought many materials from another world, specifically to have you craft a unique weapon. What does that say about you? It means your reputation has spread to other worlds!”

Gu Xi’s words were utterly exaggerated.

He couldn’t bring himself to say that before entering this world, he hadn’t even known about the Scattered Immortals’ Garden, let alone one of its blacksmiths.

But the blacksmith was quite pleased. “I’m that famous? Good lad. You’re an Undead Mage, right? What kind of weapon do you want? A dagger? A staff? A scythe? Or perhaps an Eastern-style mourning club?” (A mourning club is a traditional Chinese ceremonial object, often associated with funerals.)

“I want a long staff. What materials would I need?”

“For a long staff, you need a good staff shaft first, and then a head. Let me see, show me the materials you have, and we’ll see what we can design.”

Due to Gu Xi’s excellent flattery, the blacksmith was very accommodating, agreeing to look at Gu Xi’s materials first before deciding on the staff’s design.

However, the blacksmith added, “Keep in mind, my specialties are long spears and great swords; I’m also skilled at making scythes. Staffs are something I can do, but you need to consider this carefully.”

Gu Xi understood the blacksmith’s implication. Apparently, the blacksmith’s regular customers were Death Knights; Undead Mages didn’t have a high demand for weapons.

Gu Xi nodded and began taking out his materials.

The first item he produced was the [Sky-Reaching Pea].

Seeing Gu Xi take out such a small seed, the blacksmith was surprised.

“This seed? This is an excellent material for crafting long-handled weapons, and it can also be used for staffs. That explains it. But you can’t plant it here; that would be wasteful. What kind of Undead Mage are you? Undead Calamity? Plague? Curse?”

“Undead Calamity, with Corpse Explosion.”

“Oh, I know Yinren Master! (Yinren refers to someone who is good at manipulating the shadow or darkness; it’s a term associated with some forms of necromancy.) I know how to enhance it. Hey, Lao Liu (Old Six), go to the back warehouse and bring out the blood-flesh grinder.”

The blacksmith gestured to an apprentice to fetch something, then began to examine the [Sky-Reaching Pea].

“This is a good thing. We’ll use the main stem for the staff, but can I keep the extra leaves?”

“Of course.”

Gu Xi didn’t know what the pea leaves were used for, but if the blacksmith wanted them, he’d give them; improving his rapport was key.

“Wonderful! Right, your staff only has a shaft now. Next, you’ll need a gem, or a magical core, and ideally a piece of metal, plus a few decorative materials.

More isn’t always better; the main thing is compatibility. See if you have anything suitable. If not, we have some good materials in the back warehouse, but they’re more expensive.”

While he was speaking, Lao Liu, the apprentice, had already pushed out a rusty press.

Beneath the press were some dried-up pieces of flesh.

“Put the seed in.”

Gu Xi immediately placed the [Sky-Reaching Pea] into the blood-flesh mixture.

The moment the seed was buried, a green light flashed, and the seed rapidly sprouted and climbed upward.

Gu Xi and the blacksmith ignored the growth process, simply observing.

Gu Xi, however, focused on the changes during the pea’s growth, while the blacksmith observed the vine’s length and hardness.

“Very good material. This pea vine is quite suitable for a staff; using it for a long-handled weapon would make it slightly curved, and it would be difficult to wield unless you’re strong enough.”

When the vine reached about three meters, the blacksmith said, “How long do you want your staff?”

“A little over two meters.”

“Then that’s it.”

The blacksmith stepped forward and snapped the three-meter pea vine in two.

Then he explained to Gu Xi, “This pea has three growth stages. The first is when it reaches three meters; all the essence is concentrated in the vine, making it the best quality material.

If you miss this opportunity, and let the vine grow beyond three meters, you can’t cut it then. You must wait until the vine grows to the thickness of an arm, then process the outer layer, leaving only the inner core.

That’s the most durable part, suitable for long-handled weapons.

Finally, when the vine reaches its full length, only the tender shoots that hang down from the top are usable; they’re the best material for making whips.”

(End of Chapter)

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