Chapter 1275: Craftsman's Insights (3)

A 5% equipment bonus is practically negligible for Zhao Chi.

He can simply ignore it.

But for everyone else, it's still quite important.

Though for Su Qin, it may soon become far less important.

Zhao Chi immediately activated two kinds of improvement manuals.

The familiar realm appeared before his eyes once more.

On the screen was a commonly used feathered iron arrow, with multiple improvement options waiting around it.

【Please select improvement direction】

【Wind-Chasing Arrow Improvement Points】 20

【1. Range +5%】 10 points

【2. Attack +5%】 10 points

【3. Speed +5%】 10 points

【4. Accuracy +5%】 10 points

【5. Penetration +5%】 5 points

【6. Weight -10%】 5 points

【7. Durability -5%】 1 point

【8. Feel +10%】 1 point

Zhao Chi told Su Qin about every one of these improvement directions.

Su Qin listened carefully.

Then she smiled and said, "Give me some suggestions, won't you?"

Zhao Chi smiled and said, "Archery is your domain; I'm not skilled at it, so you should decide."

Su Qin said, "It's fine, I just want to hear your opinion first."

Zhao Chi nodded:

"Alright then, I suggest you increase range and speed.

"Your archers have already formed a certain scale; in combat they fight as a team, and when attacking they use arrow formations, volley after volley of arrows flying out, so accuracy is important, but comparatively it's no longer that critical.

"Attack is actually decent, but archery damage is already the lowest to begin with, so a percentage boost doesn't amount to much, and besides, this little bit of extra attack power isn't worth as much as firing one more arrow.

"Penetration is even less needed; arrows aren't like crossbow bolts, their penetration is extremely low, and unless you have a specific archery technique, this stat can be ignored.

"Reducing weight is actually pretty good, after all carrying a quiver of arrows is heavy, and female elves are naturally a bit weaker in strength, but compared to range and speed, it can only be reluctantly abandoned.

"Reducing durability is mainly to prevent enemies from picking up the arrows and shooting them back; it has some use, but it's a white elephant, nowhere near comparable to the earlier options, so drop it.

"Feel is alright, but same as before, it can't compare to the earlier ones, so it can be dropped too.

"As for range and speed, I don't need to say much — they're of paramount importance.

"Archery is meant to kill enemies from afar; the farther you can shoot, the greater your advantage — a must-add!

"Speed is the same — it cuts the enemy's reaction time and also indirectly boosts accuracy — also a must-add!

"All in all, I still suggest increasing range and speed."

Su Qin listened the whole time with a beaming smile.

She nodded along as she listened.

"See, aren't you being quite professional? More thorough than I'd even thought. Then please help me enhance range and speed."

"Sure, no problem."

Zhao Chi clicked the options.

As expected, a golden light flared up.

Transferring data!

Transfer success rate is 30%.

Zhao Chi clicked on the probability and discovered Su Qin only had 2 tech points…

After boosting, the success rate was still only 50%.

That won't do.

"Su Qin, go buy a few tech improvement manuals right away."

"Huh? Huh? Tech improvement manuals?"

"Yes, they're absolutely necessary."

"Alright, I'll head to the exchange right now."

"You can ask Zhao Cang first — never mind, I'll ask."

After asking, Zhao Cang's side indeed had some.

Zhao Chi paid 20 gold coins and bought 4 improvement manuals back.

Then he maxed out the probability.

Click to improve!

Light scattered.

Vanished into the air.

Su Qin's little mouth opened round and wide.

Very much like when Qiyue squatted down.

But Su Qin's eyes weren't hazy and dreamy like Qiyue's.

They were a kind of shock beyond all measure.

"Zhao Chi, this, my heavens…"

She covered her mouth tightly with both hands, refusing to let any sound escape.

Although this kind of ultra-improved Wind-Chasing Arrow hasn't been manufactured yet, it can be inferred from the information.

【Name】Iron-Grade Flowing Light Wind-Chasing Arrow

【Quality】Standard