Chapter 2050

No one was eating anymore; everyone was staring at the equipment information in the system.

Jiang Chen stared at Li Ruanyu in surprise.

Li Ruanyu belonged to the White Tiger Regiment and was very familiar with Jiang Chen and the others; Jiang Chen was also on good terms with Li Ruanyu.

But no one had ever heard that Li Ruanyu also had this kind of talent in forging.

If it were fashion items, that would be one thing.

Li Ruanyu was a master tailor — everyone knew that.

She constantly provided fashion items to the male soldiers in the legion, and was one of the legion's major fashion suppliers.

Not long ago, when she distributed Zhao Chi's fashion items, it caused quite a stir.

But everyone knew it was from Li Ruanyu, so they felt it was perfectly reasonable.

But now?

Weapons and equipment?

And not just one or two pieces — a complete set!

Blade, spear, axe, hammer, bow, shield, armor, helmet, gauntlets, leg armor, war boots — a full eleven pieces!

Even taking out just one piece would already be very powerful equipment.

But this is a full eleven pieces.

How did she manage it?

Guan Zhiyong said in astonishment: "Ruanyu, this... when did you develop this? What's going on with these attributes? Did you capture a legendary-level werewolf blacksmith?"

"A legendary werewolf craftsman?" Gu Zhan nodded. "The werewolves in the south have plundered quite a few other races too — is this a fusion of other races' techniques? Is werewolf technology already this advanced? How did they break through and improve attribute bonuses?"

Guan Zhiyong said: "I'm only guessing — Ruanyu didn't say it was werewolf technology."

Lu Yibing stood up directly.

But standing out awkwardly among a room full of seated people, she sat back down.

Then she craned her neck forward and asked: "Ruanyu, this... is too amazing. If we have weapons and equipment of this level, the combat power of the female soldiers will multiply several times over. Such powerful technology — you really are... really willing to make it public."

Li Yanhui directly pulled Yin Tenglong away from Li Ruanyu's side.

Then she sat down next to Li Ruanyu: "Ruanyu, materials aren't a problem, but the question is — in these 100 hours, how many can you make?"

The others were all very concerned about this question too.

Jiang Chen said: "Ruanyu, hurry up and tell us. Everyone's dying of curiosity. We won't ask about the source or details of your technique, but you can tell us the rest, right?"

Lu Yibing couldn't sit still again.

She stood up directly: "Exactly, Ruanyu. We can transfer all the rare materials from every lord in the team to you, but the problem is time, and there's also the difficulty issue. Equipment this strong — the difficulty can't be low, right? Even with Quick-Craft Talismans, you should only be able to make about a thousand pieces."

Li Ruanyu gave a light laugh.

Then she said: "This matter still needs Regiment Commander Jiang and Captain Guan to help me with all your strength."

Guan Zhiyong nodded: "Of course I'll go all out. Tell me — what do you need me to do?"

Jiang Chen also said: "Me too. Do you need craftsmen? All the top craftsmen in my territory can be transferred to you."

Li Ruanyu shook her head: "It's not that. I want to go find Regiment Commander Yao Feng and discuss whether she can give me the 'Taiyi Wheel Remnant.' I need the two of you to help me explain the situation."

"The Taiyi Wheel Remnant?" Guan Zhiyong instantly understood Li Ruanyu's idea.

Jiang Chen immediately stood up.

"I see! Then I'll hurry and notify Regiment Commander Yao, tell her not to use it first — otherwise she might use it on her end."

Jiang Chen rushed out of the room as he spoke.

With too much force, he nearly sent the door flying.

Immediately after, a tremendous door-slamming sound came from next door.

Guan Zhiyong explained: "Regiment Commander Yao's side might consume the 'Taiyi Wheel Remnant' to produce a few more dragons. Hopefully we're not too late."

A moment later.

"Ruanyu, hurry up and come! Regiment Commander Yao is calling for you." Jiang Chen shouted from outside the door.

Li Ruanyu immediately hurried next door, and Guan Zhiyong also walked over quickly.

Zhao Chi watched their retreating backs, mulling over what had just been said.

Taiyi Wheel?

This was the first time he had heard that name.

It sounded like some kind of divine artifact, like the Pangu Axe or the Nüwa Stone?

But this time it wasn't a fragment?

But a remnant?

He guessed this Taiyi Wheel had something to do with time.

Gongsun Bai beside him was eating heartily and handed Zhao Chi another plate of exquisite food.

"Eat up, why do you look so weighed down with worries too?"

Zhao Chi laughed: "You guys had such serious expressions and earnest attitudes during the meeting just now — how come the moment you take a break you become completely different people?"

Gongsun Bai munched away heartily.

"Of course! You have to be serious when working, and relaxed when resting — isn't that how Ruanyu-jie is too?"

Li Ruanyu...

It really was true.

She was also very serious during normal work, but became slightly languid when she was with Zhao Chi.

But what Zhao Chi was concerned about now was the situation next door; he could hear some sounds, but couldn't make them out clearly.

He could only tell that Li Ruanyu was saying things like "okay" and "no problem."

Jiang Chen and Guan Zhiyong were also talking about something.

Zhao Chi asked Gongsun Bai.

"What is a Taiyi Wheel Fragment? A tool that can accelerate time?"

Gongsun Bai nodded: "Right, it's somewhat similar to a Speed-Work Talisman, but not the same — in short, it also accelerates time."

"Why not call it a Taiyi Wheel Shard? Is a fragment a higher grade than a shard?"

"Exactly, fragments are synthesized from shards, so the effect is stronger."

"Got it, thanks."

"No need for thanks — that's too formal between us."

Gongsun Bai once again started eating heartily.

Before long, Li Ruanyu and the other two returned.

Li Ruanyu gave Zhao Chi a faint smile, her expression unreadable.

Zhao Chi knew — it was settled.

All the lords looked toward them.

Jiang Chen said: "Good thing we brought it up in time — otherwise Captain Yao was really planning to use the Taiyi Wheel Fragment. Ruanyu, draw up a list of the materials you need, and we'll all fully cooperate in gathering them for you."

Yin Tenglong asked: "Captain Jiang, what's the situation? Did Captain Yao agree to give Ruanyu the Taiyi Wheel Fragment?"

"Mm, he agreed." Jiang Chen nodded: "But the fashion items and equipment Ruanyu makes will be distributed to the entire White Tiger Regiment, not just to us."

Yin Tenglong nodded silently.

Guan Zhiyong said: "Can't be helped — after all, Captain Yao is the commander of our White Tiger Regiment, so he has to consider the whole regiment's situation. Since Ruanyu is going to use it, she does need to share with all White Tiger Regiment members, even though originally she was doing it for everyone's benefit too."

Li Ruanyu said: "That's only fair. So let's keep things simple — everyone supplies me with raw materials, and I'll deliver finished goods to you all. As for other matters involving interests, we'll sort those out slowly after we get past the current difficulties."

The lords all agreed.

Jiang Chen said: "Don't worry, everyone — the materials collected from each person will all be logged, and the distribution of finished goods and post-battle merit calculations will both take that into account. Each squad leader can use the list Ruanyu provides to requisition from your own members."

Li Ruanyu quickly finished sorting out all the various rare materials needed.

She didn't write down quantities.

She only wrote the names.

Because Li Ruanyu didn't know how much Zhao Chi would need to consume, and Zhao Chi himself didn't know yet either.

Then the more, the better.

"Alright, I've sent it out to everyone — the list is just this, no upper limit, send me as much as you can. As for the location… just transport it all to my Red Jade County storehouse, I'll grant all of you access."

Li Ruanyu had originally considered setting the location directly at Taoyuan Village.

But since Zhao Chi didn't want to be exposed, she'd first run it through her own side.

It worked out perfectly — she could first sort everything for Zhao Chi, then transport it over sorted by category, which would also save Zhao Chi some workload.