Chapter 47

Stocking fashion had a movement speed bonus.

And this ultra-improved version had a large amount of additional defense.

If it were standard quality, the movement speed increase should be 10%, and the defense should be 50%.

But it didn't matter; after all, the improvement difficulty was too high, so rough quality was very good.

These stockings were semi-transparent overall, but slightly white.

It was the color of cotton silk and silkworm silk.

They could be dyed.

Dyed into flesh-colored, black, anything was fine.

The durability of the stockings was only 3.8 points; standard quality should be 5 points.

But whether it was 3.8 or 5 points, it was very low.

An enemy could cut through it with one slash.

Zhao Chi could also tear them with his hands.

Fortunately, fashion items had a separate equipment slot.

Independent from normal equipment.

Usually, one could switch to fashion mode or equipment mode at any time.

The equipment displayed on the body would change accordingly.

In equipment mode, armor was displayed, and fashion was hidden.

In fashion mode, fashion was displayed, and armor was hidden.

But no matter the mode, both types of equipment were effective simultaneously.

During battle, one could hide the fashion. Only by breaking the armor could one hit the fashion.

This could also be considered a way to protect the fashion.

A pair of stockings was improved.

Zhao Chi felt mentally exhausted.

Crafting required concentration and would continuously consume energy.

Especially since he was crafting with all his heart, the energy consumption was even greater.

"My lord, have you finished crafting?"

A soft voice drifted over.

It was Feng Xiu.

Zhao Chi nodded wearily, "Yes, do you need me for something?"

Feng Xiu said, "We are going to have dinner; my lord, you should come too."

"Dinner?"

Zhao Chi looked outside in surprise.

The sun had already set.

"How long have I been working?"

"About 4 hours."

"4 hours..."

This speed was slower than the standard speed.

After all, he had to ensure success and try to improve the quality as much as possible.

He had to slow down.

But it didn't matter.

There were still a few days of crafting time, so he should be able to let all the female soldiers wear these high-defense stockings.

After dinner.

In the lord's room.

Gu Qing looked at the stockings in her hand, a look of surprise on her face.

"The little socks you mentioned, my lord, are actually stockings. I really didn't expect you to be a foot fetishist."

Her fingertips gently twisted the stockings, feeling extremely smooth.

Zhao Chi explained, "That's not the point. The point is that this is fashion! It has attributes! It will be of great help to your combat."

Gu Qing covered her mouth and laughed, "I know~ I know. It doesn't matter; whatever you want me to wear, I will wear. No need to explain."

As she spoke, she looked at the attributes of the stockings.

"Eh? Why are the attributes of these stockings so high? And they have such a high bonus even at rough quality? I remember that stockings aren't high-level fashion items; they only add a little bit of attributes, right?"

Zhao Chi nodded, "This is an ultra-improved version, much stronger than the ordinary improved version, and far stronger than ordinary stocking fashion."

"You are truly amazing, my lord~"

Gu Qing smiled and sat on the edge of Zhao Chi's bed, lifted her bottom, and took off her cloth pants.

Zhao Chi had no time to stop her.

He quickly raised his gaze, "Gu Qing, you are too direct..."

Gu Qing laughed, "These are pantyhose, how can I wear them without taking off my pants?"

"Fine, you wouldn't do this outside, would you?"

Gu Qing chuckled, "How could that be? I'm not stupid; how could I let others see? Of course, Tang Ruan and the others don't count; we often see each other."

"Ah? You see each other? And often? What do you usually do?"

"We just wash each other's backs when bathing. Do you want to join, my lord?"

"Why is this getting further and further off-topic? Put on the stockings and try the effect first."

Gu Qing laughed, "Alright, alright~"

She pinched the edge of the stockings, arched her toes toward the toe of the stocking, pulled them up with both hands, and put them on quickly.

The stockings were worn on her smooth white legs, like a layer of thin gauze.

They became hazy.

As light shone on them, they reflected a long, bright streak.

Her skin was very good and could reflect light originally, and now it looked even more moist.

"I've put them on, my lord, take a look, do they look good?"

Zhao Chi controlled his gaze to her legs, ignoring the black he saw in his peripheral vision.

"They look quite good. Your legs paired with this fashion are simply perfect... wait, that's not what I wanted to look at. How are the attributes?"

Zhao Chi steadied his mind.

Gu Qing giggled, "How else could they be? 7.5% movement speed increase and 37.5% defense. Isn't it all written clearly?"

Zhao Chi nodded, "Oh, right. This pair is for you; I hope it can keep you safer."

Gu Qing said sweetly, "Thank you for your concern, my lord, and thank you for the gift. I like it very much."

Zhao Chi smiled, "As long as you like it."

"Hmm, I see the note on the stockings says they can be dyed into other colors. After our territory is stable, help me dye them, okay?"

"No problem, what color do you like?"

"Flesh-colored or black would be fine. This white one is a bit too 'little girl,' more suitable for Tang Ruan."

"Actually, it suits you very well too. You look great in it. Next time I buy some dye, I'll help you dye them."

"Thank you, my lord," Gu Qing said softly.

"You're welcome. Then I'll go back to crafting; I'll try to improve a few more pairs today."

Gu Qing said, "I understand that we need to race against time, but your health is important, my lord. Don't push yourself too hard. Leave the territory's production to us; we will also work overtime."

Zhao Chi said, "Alright, these are primary energy pills. Distribute them to everyone; each person should take two a day. They should last until the last day."

Gu Qing took them, "Understood, leave it to me."

Zhao Chi turned and walked toward the door, "Thank you for your hard work, I'm going to craft now."

Gu Qing followed behind him.

"Alright, I'll distribute them to everyone and tell them the precautions."

"Wait a moment, put on your pants before you go out."

"Oh, right. You go ahead and get busy, my lord."