Chapter 1269

Bio-prisoners are also one-time use, and although there are certainly some very good ones, the better they are, the more expensive they are.

In the end, he still focused on browsing the "Items & Props" category, as well as the "Blueprints" category.

First, the Items & Props category.

After browsing for a moment, he saw quite a few props he hadn't seen before.

【Voice Transmission Talisman】1 Contribution Point

(Voice Transmission Talisman: Allows real-time communication with subordinates in your territory for 1 minute)

This one is pretty good.

Gu Qing and the others also have systems, but they don't have a communication system.

When Zhao Chi is outside, there's no way to contact him at all.

This thing is wonderful, and it's very cheap too—he absolutely has to buy some.

【Master Blacksmith Insights】(3 remaining) 200 Contribution Points

(Master Blacksmith Insights: After use, increases forging skill by 50 points, up to a maximum of 200 points; only one Insights of the same profession can be used)

This thing...

Zhao Chi needs it badly!

There are two kinds Zhao Chi needs—one for tailoring, and one for forging.

But relatively speaking, the tailoring outfits take a shorter time to make, and there's also Qi Yue who can help, so comparatively speaking, it's not too big a burden at the moment.

But forging is a different story.

Although now with Zhuang Ya's flame-breathing forging ability, the forging time can be greatly reduced, equipment suffers wear and tear in every single battle, and needs repair or replacement after every battle.

Even with Zhuang Ya, this consumption is tough to handle.

If only there were some blacksmiths to help Zhao Chi.

But the weapon improvement levels on Zhao Chi's side are all too difficult, so it's not realistic for Zhao Chi to find help.

But he could at least let blacksmiths upgrade the equipment to the ordinary improvement level; as long as the quality meets the standard, Zhao Chi can then perform super-improvement modifications, which would greatly shorten production time.

But these Master-level Insights are too expensive, and there are only 3 of them.

It's a drop in the bucket.

Besides Master-level Insights, there are also "Expert Blacksmith Insights" and "Advanced Blacksmith Insights."

They can increase forging ability by 20 points and 10 points respectively, with caps of no more than 100 points and 50 points respectively.

The price is quite a bit cheaper though.

【Advanced Blacksmith Insights】(49 remaining) 2 Contribution Points

【Expert Blacksmith Insights】(8 remaining) 20 Contribution Points

But the effect is limited.

Although Advanced Blacksmith Insights are equivalent to adding 1 year of blacksmith experience, and Expert Insights are equivalent to adding 2 years, it's still not enough to meet Zhao Chi's production requirements.

And each person can only use one Insights of the same profession; Zhao Chi doesn't want to waste these limited slots either.

These Insights are different from other props—these are written by people.

For example, Li Ruanyu can write Master-level Tailoring Insights.

Theoretically speaking, Zhao Chi should be able to write Expert-level Tailoring Insights now.

But Zhao Chi has no idea exactly how they're written.

In that case, he'll just ask.

Ask who?

Of course, ask that "big sister," Li Ruanyu.

But Zhao Chi didn't directly voice-call her; instead, he sent a voice message.

【Captain, I'd like to ask—where are those craftsman Insights written?】

After not too long, Li Ruanyu directly voice-called him.

Li Ruanyu 【What's up, Zhao Chi? Are you looking to buy craftsman Insights, or do you want to write them? You need to be at least an Advanced craftsman to write them】

Zhao Chi 【Oh, I just want to learn about it】

Li Ruanyu 【I see. Did you see these Insights at the Quartermaster's place? Do you need tailoring-related ones? I can give you one】

Zhao Chi 【No, I want blacksmith ones】

Li Ruanyu 【I don't have blacksmith ones, but I know a Master-level blacksmith. Want me to help you with an introduction?】

Zhao Chi 【No need for now, I just want to know how to obtain them for now】

Li Ruanyu 【I understand. Is it that master who makes the super-bright fire oil wanting to write Insights? But he couldn't possibly not know? This kind of thing needs to be written at the "Teaching Hall," and it takes a very long time】

Zhao Chi 【Teaching Hall? Is that a special building?】

Li Ruanyu 【That's right, a special building. But we have a public Teaching Hall here you can go to—it's at the original Seventh Academy's training ground. But it's mainly profit-oriented, and the rent for one room, I remember, isn't cheap—about 2 gold coins per hour? I don't remember too clearly. You can go take a look】

Zhao Chi 【Roughly how long does it take?】

Li Ruanyu 【Depends on the individual's understanding. On average, 1 professional skill point corresponds to 24 work hours. For an Advanced craftsman, it would be about 240 work hours total. For a Master craftsman, it would be 1200 work hours】

Zhao Chi 【That long... Can I use a Speed-Work Talisman?】

Li Ruanyu 【Yes, you can】

Zhao Chi 【Understood, thanks, Captain】

Li Ruanyu 【When we're in private, just call me big sister】

Zhao Chi 【Thanks... big sister】

Li Ruanyu 【Don't mention it. Have you considered the matter of becoming my disciple? Would you be willing?】

Zhao Chi 【I'm very willing, but I really have too much going on right now, I genuinely don't have the time】

Li Ruanyu: "It's fine. Your father was very kind to me back then, and I've never had a chance to repay him. Now that I can teach you properly, it's a way to repay him. If you don't have time, that's alright — you can register first. We can talk again when you're free."

Zhao Chi had originally meant to refuse.

But Li Ruanyu settled the matter on the spot.

So Zhao Chi couldn't say anything more against it.

He could only agree for now.

Zhao Chi: "Alright, thank you… Sister."

That form of address felt really awkward.

Even with his real sister Zhao Jiao, he had never called her that.

But never mind.

He was counting on clinging to her coattails; a little awkwardness in address was truly not worth mentioning.

Li Ruanyu was very pleased: "Haha, don't be so polite. If you need anything, come find me anytime and ask — it's all fine."

In that case, he wouldn't buy that Master-level Insights.

He'd buy other props instead.

Continuing to scroll down, there were still some props he hadn't seen before.

【Efficiency Guidebook】 (21 remaining) — 200 contribution points

(Efficiency Guidebook: Reduces the production time of products within a single building by 50%, lasting 100 hours)

Zhao Chi took an immediate liking to this prop.

It can cut production time by 50%?

It's truly a perfect match with the Speed-Work Talisman!

But the price is also 200 contribution points, the same as the Master-level Insights — really not cheap.

By comparison…

This is far more expensive than the Speed-Work Talisman.

But after Zhao Chi read the details page, he roughly understood why.

The Speed-Work Talisman only works on one person, and it has side effects.

Once three are used consecutively, one must rest.

And once resting, one must rest for at least 6 hours.

Zhao Chi remembered that before, relying on his own strength, he had used five in a row and then fainted outright.

And that was even while taking all sorts of medicines to replenish his physical condition.

This "Efficiency Guidebook," on the other hand, is applied directly to the building.

No matter how many workers are inside the building, they can all enjoy the bonus.