Chapter 725: Jier's Big Makeover!

Jier scratched his head and chuckled.

With this laugh, combined with the fact that he was not wearing his sturdy, cold, and hard Metal Armor at the moment, he finally gave off the impression of a true young man under twenty years old.

"I lost my memory once before, and after I woke up, I was rescued from the wilderness and brought into the city. To be honest, I didn't have much money before I became a Knight; it's all from the spoils of war I've obtained recently."

The old man stroked his beard and nodded in understanding: "I see. In that case, we can think of some simple ways to make you look a bit more substantial."

He waved at the surrounding Merchants, gathering the rescued civilians: "You all heard him, right? Everyone, think of some ideas; our Knight is in need of help right now."

The others gathered around, looking Jier the Knight up and down and discussing in low voices. Jier also stood confidently in place, legs apart, hands on his hips, letting everyone offer their advice. Most of these people were well-traveled and knowledgeable, so they should be able to provide some sound suggestions.

The old man first touched the head of the boy snuggled beside him: "Come, you speak first."

Although the boy had been quiet and reserved since being rescued, looking like a frightened little beast, he actually came from a wealthy family. Now that he was asked, and feeling grateful for the Knight's act of bringing back his sister's belongings, he spoke up: "The Knight needs a hat. All the adults have a nice hat."

Jier touched the top of his head; sure enough, other than his hair, it felt a bit empty.

"It's not that I don't have a hat, it's just that the hats I like are a bit strange, so I'd rather not wear them." As soon as Jier thought of his rabbit hat, he chuckled.

The old man didn't know what Jier the Knight was giggling about, so he reminded him: "A hat of a standard style will do, something simple. You can temporarily decorate it with bright bird feathers. If you want it to look better, you can temporarily add some Gems to embellish it. Don't even think about the fabric and fine craftsmanship, and gold or silver decorations aren't something that can be done in a short time. You can try these two things I mentioned."

"I did pick up a few hats during the fighting, hmm, Gems, bird feathers, eh."

As soon as Jier thought of Gems, he naturally thought of the Elf Charging Gem he had obtained from the Elf Ancient Ruins, so he quickly shook his head, feeling that this thing was too precious and not suitable to be used as a decoration. But, bird feathers?

He spoke up: "I have a batch of bright blue bird feathers; I'll go get them and everyone can see if they'll work."

After saying this, Jier told everyone to wait where they were, and he ran quickly back to the carriage. As soon as he ducked inside, he opened the ordinary chest on the carriage. He didn't enter the lady's dream this time; after all, the captured hats and the bird feathers he had plucked before weren't anything precious, so it wasn't worth putting them into the Yingdi inside the dream.

"I brought them, here they are, everyone take a look."

Jier ran over holding several items in his hands. In one hand, he grasped several hats of ordinary style. Although ordinary, the hats had been washed and dried by his subordinates, so they were quite new and clean, without the strange odor left by Bandits wearing them for a long time.

The old man was experienced and recognized the source of the feathers at a glance: "They are Blue Magpie Tail Feathers. Although common, they are quite suitable for decoration. These can be used. My Lord, are you not going to use Gems?"

Jier handed the items to the other party and shook his head: "No need for Gems. I suppose they wouldn't be easy to attach to a hat, right? Without a Gem setting, it's not easy to mount them temporarily, and what if they fall off somewhere? That would be heartbreaking."

The old man smiled, sorted through the hats, and chose one with a more youthful style, then handed it along with the Blue Magpie Tail Feathers to the middle-aged woman among the rescued companions.

"Please take some people and sew the hat and feathers together. Please use good craftsmanship and be quick about it, thank you."

The middle-aged woman smiled, took the items, and called over several other rescued women. They took the sewing kits that had been distributed to them earlier and began to tinker with them.

They first washed the Blue Magpie Tail Feathers with clean water, then used a tiny bit of Grease to groom the feathers so the fine plumes wouldn't split. Afterward, they used a small Dagger to carefully carve friction grooves into the main stem at the base of the tail feathers, and finally, they found matching needle and thread to sew and fix the tail feathers onto the front of the hat using a complex technique.

Seven or eight bright blue Blue Magpie Tail Feathers stood upright on the front of the hat, looking quite good.

While the ladies were busy, the Merchants were not idle and began to offer Jier guidance.

The old Merchant made the first move this time, accurately pointing out that Jier the Knight could replace the strange pendant on his neck with a gold or silver necklace.

"Since it's all used for hanging, replacing the ordinary thin rope directly with a precious metal pendant necklace is the simplest and most appropriate move."

Jier lowered his head and pinched the thin rope of the Heise Daniu Wooden Carving, feeling that the other party was right: "But where do I get a necklace? I don't have one on hand."

The old Merchant said affirmatively: "Knight, please rest assured. There are jewelry stores in Duoen Town that cater to the wealthy. You can go specifically to buy a single precious metal necklace before heading to the banquet. Please trust this old man; there might not be many precious Gems in the jewelry store, but the goldsmiths and silversmiths there definitely have more than one gold or silver necklace crafted. You can just buy one and swap it out."

Jier nodded and noted this method; on the way to the banquet later, he could take a detour to the jewelry store.

This God Wood Carving of his was not a single solid piece. Although the base of the carving was a whole block of black wood, the bird image that occupied most of the volume on top had a gap for a thin rope to pass through.

Therefore, changing the rope was very easy.

"Anything else? Does anyone else have any suggestions?"

Jier had obtained two image makeovers, so he was quite satisfied and immediately asked.

Others certainly had suggestions as well. A thin, middle-aged Merchant whose expression had always been quite desolate said: "Knight, if you have any jewelry for men on hand, you can reveal it. The purpose of jewelry lies in this; the mystery of their own value does not lie in one's own collection and use, but more so in letting others see the value and meaning of the jewelry itself, and recognizing the wearer's inclinations and wealth and status!"

This middle-aged Merchant spoke in a rather complex way, but everyone understood the meaning. Jier nodded: "So, specifically?"

As he spoke, he took out the Nongshen Church Wood Bracelet that had originally been hidden in his sleeve and revealed it on his wrist, making it convenient for others to see when he raised his hand.

This bracelet had always been stuck on his forearm, which was convenient so it wouldn't hinder wrist movement when wearing armor. Now that he wasn't wearing armor, he could put it back in its original position.

Without anyone reminding him, he had forgotten about this.

Subsequently, Jier returned to the carriage and took out the Magic Glowing Pendant he had captured, hanging it on his belt to accompany his two Daggers. He had never known how to turn this thing off, so after a few days, it had exhausted the Magic Power stored inside through continuous operation and was no longer glowing.

But anyone with a discerning eye could tell at a glance that this thing was a Magic Tool, so even if it couldn't be used without Magic Power, it could still be used as a decoration. After all, before using a Magic Tool, it was very difficult for people who didn't often come into contact with them to know what that thing was used for just by looking at its appearance.

Using it as a decoration was just right; it was very prestigious.

He wasn't wearing any rings on his hands; after all, he was a Warrior, and having ill-fitting rings on his hands would greatly affect the feel of gripping a weapon. It was perfectly normal not to have rings to put on a front.

Another Merchant suggested that he could add a decoration to the front of his belt buckle, but he didn't have anything good at the moment, and he didn't know what to do. Jier also thought about it with distress for a while, gestured at the size, and felt that the Dwarf Coin he had obtained at Rock Mountain in the winter was just the right size to be mounted on the front of the belt, which was quite suitable.

Moreover, the Dwarf Coin was square, and the high-denomination ones even had tiny Gem particles inlaid on them, making them perfect for decoration.

This time, Jier returned to the Yingdi in the dream, quickly went in and out, and took out the Dwarf Coin that the little fairy had grown tired of playing with.

He showed this thing to everyone. No one had ever seen what this kind of high-denomination Dwarf Coin looked like, so it was passed around in everyone's hands, letting everyone get a good look at it.

Afterward, Jier placed the high-denomination Dwarf Coin on the front of his belt buckle and gestured; the size was just right.

This thing looked like it gave off an orange-yellow reflection, but it wasn't actually gold; it was some unknown metal or Dwarf alloy that was oxidation-resistant and wear-resistant, but its hardness wasn't particularly high.

At least, under the force of Jier's fingers operating his Life Energy, he bent the four square corners of the coin backward, firmly fixing it onto the iron buckle of his original leather belt.

He tugged at it hard, and it was very sturdy; it wouldn't come off with ordinary force.

The Merchants all felt quite sorry about this, because they felt that a Dwarf Coin decorated with such Gem fragments was obviously of high value, without even needing to think about it.

Even if it wasn't traded with Dwarves, it could be exchanged for a large sum of money from some wealthy collector.

Besides this, one of Jier's pairs of trousers also needed to be slightly modified.

The straight-cut trousers conformed to Jier's own aesthetic perspective, which was from an "otherworld" compared to the locals, but local men liked trousers that fit the curves of their legs.

Therefore, Jier quickly took off his trousers, baring his two hairy legs, and handed the trousers to the ladies to temporarily slim them down and modify the style.

"Boots! My Lord, although your boots look pretty good and are a popular style, they still need some changes!"

This time it was the young Merchants' turn to express their views. Although they weren't wearing the shoes they originally loved at the moment (their original shoes had been worn away and ruined by the Bandits), these young Merchants still had popular views on suitable shoes that were different from other age groups.

"These boots need to be tightened at the opening so they can match the tight-fitting trousers!"

One of them said.

Another young Merchant also spoke up: "If possible, having a distinctive pattern on the soles of the boots is a great way to differentiate them from ordinary boots! But this technique is held by highly skilled cobblers, so we can't manage it."

Jier also felt it was a pity.

At this moment, the old Merchant suggested that they could add some decorations to Jier the Knight's warhorse.

Simply put, it was to add a 'garment' to Tianxuecao, that is, a decorative horse covering. It didn't need to be complicated; using the waterproof Tent canvas that Jier no longer needed would suffice.

No sooner said than done, Jier hurriedly brought over the old Tent that had been packed into a roll. Everyone worked together, and in a few moments, they used their Daggers to cut the square piece of waterproof Tent canvas into large pieces of cloth that could be draped over the horse's back.

Jier removed the Muan and the several straps encircling the abdomen from Tianxuecao, then personally used the captured leatherworking tools to sew the large pieces of cloth onto the horse tack.

Once the sewn-up horse tack was fitted onto Tianxuecao one by one, his unrefined 'warhorse'—which was actually a sturdy, tall grassland horse with excellent bloodlines—was draped in a suitable gray waterproof cover.

Overall, from the horse's neck down to its long, swaying tail, and all visible parts of the front of its body were simply covered. This not only increased protection against ordinary sharp weapons but also warded off rainwater, preventing the entire horse from getting soaked as soon as it rained.

However, having added a new 'garment', Tianxuecao was somewhat unaccustomed to it, jumping left and right, then turning around and around, constantly wanting to use its teeth to bite and pull at the new clothes on its body.

Jier soothed it for a good while and fed it a few handfuls of Beans before calming the restless animal and getting it to accept the small change on its body.

Soon, the trousers were altered, and Jier finally got rid of the embarrassment of his hairy legs being exposed. The Boots were also cinched at the back to make them match the trousers better.

The altered, ornate hat was also brought over. Jier put it on his head, vaulted onto the horse, and asked the crowd: "How is it? It looks much better now, right?"

The young Knight wore an excited, cheerful smile, and the front of the hat on his head was decorated with a bright and lively Blue Magpie Tail Feather. What was eye-catching was the unconventional belt buckle decoration in the center of his belt; the exotic, peculiar style revealed the unique aesthetic and adventurous experiences of the belt's owner.

The multiple weapons on both sides of the belt revealed this young Knight's excellent combat ability, and the addition of a 'not yet' used Magic Pendant revealed a hint of a Knight's heritage.

A section of a Wooden Bracelet with flowing green light exposed on his wrist clearly revealed the owner's Faith inclination.

Even if one could not feel the vast power of the God of Agriculture Blessing on Jier the Knight, one could easily know his relationship with the Agricultural God Church.

The tight-fitting trousers revealed the muscular curves of his two sturdy legs, and with the well-fitting black Boots, Jier the Knight's young age was clearly evident.

Coupled with the tall and sturdy warhorse, now that it was covered by the waterproof cloth, the warhorse's physique appeared even more robust, filling the viewer's line of sight.

The Merchants looked again and again, and the ladies' eyes flashed with excitement as they waved their arms. Even if the young Knight was not handsome, his youth, strength, coldness toward enemies, and gentleness toward his own people were already enough.

The old Merchant, however, frowned and pointed out the most obvious deficiency in Jier's appearance at the moment: "My lord, this ordinary Cloak drags down your elegance. Sigh, if only you could change it for another one."

The others nodded; it was indeed so. After Jier's entire outfit had been modified, the thing that held him back the most was that ordinary Cloak.

"Do you have a better-looking Cloak? This Cloak is truly too mismatched."

Jier scratched his cheek and said: "It's not that I don't have one; I have two wolf-fur Cloaks, but they are both for winter wear, so they would be too hot to wear now. It's not suitable."

There was nothing to be done about that, so everyone had to take their leave with regret.

Before leaving, the rescued middle-aged woman approached Jier, who was riding on horseback, and said that if possible, please do not let her leave the team in this place, Duoen Town.

"Why? To be honest, I thought you, madam, had already left here voluntarily this afternoon just like Ms. Feiniya. No one is stopping anyone from leaving here. It is a good thing that you want to repay my life-saving favor, and I welcome it, but likewise, you can leave directly. After all, everyone's situation is not very good right now, and no one is stopping anyone from walking out of here either."

This sharp-tongued middle-aged woman shook her head: "Jier the Knight, it is not like that. I know this place, Duoen Town, too well. For those with money and power, this is truly a good place, the best. But if you have no money, this is not an easy place to live. It is terrible, it is truly terrible here. Although my husband is wealthy, his business does not extend here. If I leave, I would find it difficult to even eat or find lodging."

"Besides Duoen Town, any other large town nearby would do. If possible, could you please send me to another place? My lord?"

Jier nodded: "Easy as pie, madam. Although there is no specific direction yet, my partner, Xueya Site, has already gone to inquire about news nearby. Once he returns, we will know which direction to head in. At that time, I will arrange for you to be properly settled and reunited with your husband. Of course, if possible, a reasonable reward would be best."

The middle-aged woman nodded and smiled as she retreated into the crowd: "Although the situation is bad, please believe that there will be a reward that satisfies you. I myself have a lot of property."

"Then, thank you all for your help. Let me attend the banquet in Duoen Town and meet those great Merchants who manage the local area. Let's see what they want to talk to me about."

The old Merchant spoke up at this time: "It doesn't necessarily have to be about anything, Knight. For us, although we cannot compare to the Noble lords, social interaction at banquets among Merchants is also an indispensable activity. Especially in the current chaotic situation, a young Knight leading hundreds of people is all the more worth hosting a banquet for."

"Please set your mind at ease. You will face various moderate scrutiny and prying, and small, repeated situations of being tested; this is what people like them will do to judge you, who are alone."

Jier raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Various probes? How do you know so clearly?"

The old Merchant nodded and said earnestly: "Because where we come from, that is what I do."

"Merchant Guilds of any scale all do this. Please set your mind at ease and ignore those annoyances. Just eat and drink, and don't take the initiative to answer questions you don't want to answer. After a few probes, your perfunctory attitude will make them understand that Duoen Town is just a place you are passing through on your journey, and you won't do anything to this place."

Jier laughed: "Are they that afraid of everything from the outside?"

The old Merchant shrugged and rubbed the head of the boy snuggled up beside him: "You are right, they are terrified. We Merchants are a group that relies on a stable situation. Chaotic times can make money, but ordinary, normal days are when one can make big money."