Chapter 552

Entering the 【Improvement】 interface.

A system prompt popped up:

【The current outfit still has unallocated improvement points. Would you like to configure them?】

Of course, that's exactly what he wanted.

The improvement interface opened.

【Please select improvement direction】

【Stocking Improvement Points】 10 points

【1. Movement Speed 5%】 10 points

【2. Defense 10%】 10 points

【3. Jump 15%】 5 points

【4. Comfort 10%】 2 points

【5. Cleanliness 20%】 2 points

Sure enough, another 10 improvement points.

The stockings' defense had already been improved 10 levels, becoming +100% defense, and could no longer be increased.

Then he could only choose something else.

Originally, Zhao Chi had wanted to make two types of improved stockings.

One type added defense, for combat, made into white stockings.

The other type added movement speed, for traveling, made into black stockings.

Looking at it this way, he had no choice but to change his strategy.

Jump, comfort, cleanliness — all were good.

"Jump" not only let one jump higher, but also farther; when running, it could lengthen one's stride, which would also help with traveling.

"Comfort" was pleasant to wear, could lift one's mood, and could also save stamina — not bad either.

"Cleanliness" was also good. It could reduce how often they had to wash their stockings; after all, every wash would slowly reduce durability. On long campaigns, when there were no conditions to wash, they could only let them get smelly — not great.

But now they were all in the territory, with the Carefree Spring, and they soaked in it several times a day.

Zhao Chi smelled them and there really wasn't any odor.

These attributes were all good.

But… movement speed was still the most practical.

In that case, the specialized movement-speed-improved version might have to be phased out.

But it didn't matter.

It was only one improvement tome, costing just a few gold coins — phasing it out didn't matter.

Combining two powerful attributes into one was what mattered most.

2 tech points consumed, data transfer successful.

【Your improvements are as follows】:

【1. Movement Speed 5%】 ×5

【Confirm?】

Confirm!

An inexplicable air dissipated.

This meant the improvement was complete.

Just like with the blouse, now all the stockings on every woman had become the old version.

Later, they'd still need to be replaced and updated.

But that could only be pushed back.

Whoosh!

His Piloting Art time was up, and Zhao Chi flew to the side again.

Tang Ruan pointed at the fish-mouth high heels on the table: "My lord, you want me to try on this pair?"

Zhao Chi, stark naked, nodded: "That's right."

"Okay~ so this is what they call fish-mouth shoes."

Tang Ruan happily put them on.

Three delicate little toes were revealed.

The high heels were pure white, the toes a pale pink.

"Mm… this style really is much better, this way it can breathe, see?"

Tang Ruan spread her toes, closed them, then lifted them up.

"Although it's still warm inside, it's definitely much cooler than the previous pair."

Zhao Chi nodded: "Alright, then it's settled, we'll make this style."

"Okay."

Tang Ruan couldn't take her eyes off them, still looking.

"Tang Ruan, I'm going in, we're officially starting production."

"Hehe, come on."

Now Zhao Chi could make 3 types of outfits.

Stockings, blouses, high heels.

The most time-consuming among them was the blouse, after all, it used more material and required weaving.

If there are no enhancements, the standard production time is about seven hours.

Next come the stockings.

Stockings need to be knitted, but use less material.

They can be finished in just five hours.

The high heels take about the same time.

That was the first time making them, so every technique and step was unfamiliar, which is why it took so long.

Once Zhao Chi has made several more pairs, he should be able to keep the time down to around five hours.

This time includes making the outfit and then improving it.

Before starting, one more reminder:

Zhao Chi 【Remember to remind me to go to Penglai Village before 6 AM tomorrow】

Tang Ruan 【Mm, I remember, don't worry】

Tang Ruan isn't very old, and looks like just a little woman, but she's quite reliable when handling things.

But that's under normal conditions.

If using the Speed-Work Talisman makes her too uncomfortable, her masochistic streak kicks in hard, and she gets like she's drunk — happy beyond belief.

At that point, who knows what'll happen.

Whatever, let's get started!