Chapter 305

"If you feel like throwing up after using a Speed-Work Talisman, you'd better hold it in.

"If you really do throw up, vomiting on the floor costs 1 silver coin cleaning fee, vomiting on the sewing table costs 5 silver coins cleaning fee.

"Understand?"

That price isn't cheap.

But Zhao Chi didn't waste any more words, immediately pulling out 10 silver coins and stuffing them to him.

Zhao Jing raised an eyebrow: "Not bad, you've only been lord for a few days and you're already well off. Before, you'd think twice about spending even 1 copper coin, and you were always coming over here to mooch pickled vegetables."

Zhao Chi's gaze softened a little: "Yes, thank you, Fifth Brother, for your care before. Once I make it big, I'll definitely buy you the best Gao Jie sewing table."

Zhao Jing snorted: "Don't overestimate yourself. Do you know how much a Gao Jie sewing table costs? Don't pretty-talk me. If you throw up later, what you owe you still owe. Got it?"

"Heh, got it."

"Fine then. My materials are all accounted for, if you want to use them you have to pay too."

"I know."

"Hmph, in the middle of the night too."

Zhao Jing walked off yawning.

Zhao Chi closed the door and locked it from inside.

This tiny 6-square-meter workshop temporarily belonged to him.

In the corner against the wall was a single bed, next to it the sewing table, and beside that a wooden cabinet for materials.

A bit cramped, but enough.

He pulled out all the materials from his system space and arranged them by category beside him.

He took a deep breath and entered crafting mode.

At the same time, he activated 1 Speed-Work Talisman.

In an instant, he felt the surroundings become extremely quiet.

Even the wind blowing in through the door crack seemed to have stopped.

He knew the Speed-Work Talisman had taken effect.

In his perception, the world had slowed down.

Raindrops took forever to hit the ground, and the voices of people nearby dropped so low they were hard to make out.

Now, when he crafted for 1 hour, only 1 minute had passed in the outside world.

Equivalent to a 60-fold speed boost.

But this was limited to crafting mode only.

If he entered combat, or exited crafting mode, this effect expired.

No time to overthink.

He began crafting stockings.

Still crafting rough-quality items.

Soon, 10 minutes had passed.

The Speed-Work Talisman's effect wore off.

But from Zhao Chi's perspective, he had been focused on crafting for a full 10 hours.

He produced 3.5 pairs of special-material stockings fashion items.

The instant the effect expired, an extremely intense wave of discomfort hit him.

Extreme dizziness and nausea.

Like carsickness or seasickness.

Zhao Chi closed his eyes, but felt that closing them made it worse.

He forced himself to endure the discomfort, lying face-down on the bed, gasping for breath.

After quite a while, the feeling gradually lessened.

But his body now showed soreness and stiffness.

His mind was a haze.

Zhao Chi checked his body's status; the Carefree Spring's bonus was still active.

But his energy was completely spent, his stamina was recovering quickly, but was still very low for now.

His health had also taken a small hit.

Under the Speed-Work Talisman's effect, the body's consumption increased by 100%.

Equivalent to those 10 hours of work consuming 20 hours' worth of bodily state.

Without the Carefree Spring's bonus, he probably wouldn't have lasted 10 minutes.

This really isn't a tool meant for people to use.

How do other craftsmen endure it?

Maybe by taking medicine?

Working while taking medicine to replenish energy and stamina?

That really is a good method.

Although it adds some extra cost, being able to boost efficiency is worth the investment. Next time I'll buy all kinds of medicine.

Too bad medicine has resistance, it can only last a few times. When it's time to rest, one still has to rest.

Zhao Chi thought as he gradually drifted into a faint sleep.

He woke up over two hours later.

Energy and stamina fully restored.

The boost from the Carefree Spring is still in effect.

Only now does Zhao Chi have the spare attention to check the system messages.

【you have succeeded in improving the "Super Elastic Stockings"】

【Your level has increased to Level 7, gaining 1 Enhancement Point】

Of these 3.5 pairs of stockings, 2.5 pairs are still the defensive-boosting, Ultra-Smooth Stockings he made before.

But among them, 1 pair Zhao Chi crafted into a new improved stocking that boosts movement speed — the Super Elastic Stockings.

Moreover, this pair was carefully made to standard quality.

Likewise, the new material brought another 10 Improvement Points.

But Zhao Chi did not improve them right away.

He'd wait and batch the improvements together later.

He took another deep breath, entered crafting mode once more, and activated the Swift-Craft Talisman.

By noon the next day at 12:00, he had made a total of 18 pairs of special-material stockings.

During this time, he went back every 6 hours to refresh the Carefree Spring's effect — fortunately, the place wasn't far from his room.

At the same time, he ultimately couldn't hold back the discomfort and vomited twice; luckily, both times onto the floor.

Zhao Jing happily collected the money: "If you can't take it, don't force yourself. Are the Swift-Craft Talismans something you can handle? If you keep vomiting like this, the cleaning fee will end up higher than the room fee."

Zhao Chi asked: "Fifth Brother, how many Swift-Craft Talismans can you use?"

Zhao Jing sneered: "Don't worry about that. I'm definitely stronger than you. The porridge your sister-in-law made — want some? I can give you a bowl for free."

Zhao Chi waved his hand: "Forget it, I'll just throw it up again after eating."

Zhao Jing said helplessly: "Then don't use them. Use them according to your own strength, or you'll definitely shorten your life."

Zhao Chi sighed: "Can't be helped. We're about to get our magic beast quota increased soon — aren't you worried, Fifth Brother?"

Zhao Jing shook his head: "Damn… fair point. I'll head back to my territory to check. You keep at it. I won't charge you a cleaning fee, but don't vomit on the sewing table."

Zhao Jing left with a sigh.

Zhao Chi closed the door and started working again.

But this time, he wasn't making new stockings — he was going to improve all of them.

First, he had to allocate the remaining Improvement Points for the High-Elastic Stockings.

【Please select improvement target】

He selected the special-material stockings.

【The current outfit still has unallocated Improvement Points. Would you like to allocate them first?】

Yes!

【Please select improvement direction】