Custom Equipment

Seeing Night Rain Misty move aside, Ye Luo took his leave and headed straight for Aunt Li's place.

Watching Ye Luo stride away, a flash of anger crossed Night Rain Madman's eyes. He then looked at Night Rain Misty, "Second Miss, I know you're worried about us offending people, but I've been observing that guy for a long time. He's always alone."

"Yes, Ye Luo Zhi Qiu. I've never heard that name before. I have heard of Yi Ye Zhi Qiu, though, and he's somewhat famous, but I believe it's a female player," Night Rain Mad Song chimed in, racking his brain. "I know everyone who's anyone, so he..."

"Someone who can get three or four pieces of equipment in the early game alone, how could he be an ordinary person? You all know how low the drop rates are in this game," Night Rain Misty interrupted, her earlier gentleness gone, replaced by calm intelligence. "I think this person must be a hidden ID of some expert entering the game, so it's best not to provoke him if we can avoid it."

"Even if he's not from those major powers, it's best not to offend him if we can help it. After all, our Ye Yu Gang is still on the rise, and we don't need any unnecessary trouble. Moreover, even if we kill him, it's useless. Players below level 10 in the Novice Village don't drop equipment or lose experience when they die, so there's no need to waste time," Night Rain Misty added.

"But what about that level 10 boss in the Novice Village? We finally found it, but with our current equipment..." Night Rain Madman said, his face full of unwillingness as he spoke of the boss.

Frowning slightly, Night Rain Misty's expression also showed some reluctance. She shook her head, "Let's accumulate some more equipment and levels first. Going now would be seeking our own demise. It's a pity the major healing potions in the Novice Village are too expensive, and you can't exchange real money for game currency in the early game. Otherwise, even if we lost some people, we could have worn it down."

With a sigh, Night Rain Misty left with Night Rain Madman, and they continued their arduous monster-slaying.

Ye Luo entered the Novice Village through the South Gate and soon noticed some changes:

The previously simple dwellings had become somewhat larger, and the fences around the village were sturdier. There were more native residents in the Novice Village, making it seem more lively and prosperous. The biggest change was that there were now four patrolling guards in the village. Ye Luo glanced at them and found they were all level 20 Swordsmen, but their stats couldn't be detected.

Looking at these guards clad in full black armor and with such high levels, Ye Luo knew that current players were no match for them.

"The Novice Village can actually change? That's quite interesting," Ye Luo murmured. After a moment of thought, an idea struck him. "Could it be that the Novice Village changes as players complete quests?"

With these thoughts, Ye Luo arrived at Aunt Li's house. After handing over 20 pieces of Mountain Chicken Meat, he received 2000 energy experience, 5 silver coins, and 50 Novice Village favorability points. What made him happiest was that the quest also awarded him a piece of equipment:

[Heirloom Amulet] (Amulet - Normal Equipment) Attack: 10—12 Durability: 100/100 Required Level: 5

This was a very powerful amulet, and it was exactly what Ye Luo needed. He quickly equipped it, and his attack power increased to 56—60 points, a significant boost. Now, he felt confident challenging level 7 monsters.

Just as he was about to leave, Aunt Li called out to him again. She said it was getting cold and she needed to collect some wool to make clothes for Uncle Li and Mao Tou. In short, she had a new quest for Ye Luo:

[Collect Wool] (Novice Village Quest, Difficulty: F+) Quest Content: Kill Demonic Mountain Antelopes at Antelope Slope outside the Novice Village South Gate and obtain 100 balls of wool. Quest Requirement: Within 1 day. Quest Method: No limit. Quest Reward: Generous experience and money upon completion.

When Ye Luo was killing Demonic Wild Monkeys, he had seen players killing Demonic Mountain Antelopes. Those were level 8 or 9 monsters. With his current stats, killing them would be a bit difficult and require some potions. Most importantly, Antelope Slope was now crowded with players, and he didn't want to compete for them, as he couldn't contend with the grouped players alone.

"I'll wait until I complete Tailor Zhang's quest and become an Alchemist before I go trouble the Demonic Mountain Antelopes," Ye Luo thought to himself. He then bid farewell to Aunt Li and headed directly to Tailor Zhang's shop.

On the way, Ye Luo passed by a hotel that had already taken shape. He sold his remaining Mountain Chicken Meat and Monkey Meat, earning over 10 silver coins and 10 Steamed Buns.

[Steamed Bun] (Tier 1 Food) Effect: For one hour after consumption, the player's health recovery rate increases by 3 points per second. Usage Interval: One hour.

Seeing the stats of these Steamed Buns, Ye Luo was overjoyed. With 3 points of recovery per second plus the Battle Soul Crystal's over 1 point per second recovery, he wouldn't need to stop and rest to recover unless facing very powerful monsters, greatly increasing his grinding efficiency. More importantly, the Steamed Buns' effect lasted for a long time, a full hour, which was much better than the overall healing provided by Minor Blood Recovery Pills.

He also asked the person in charge of the small hotel and found out that each Steamed Bun cost 50 copper coins, which was outrageously expensive. However, he now had 58 silver coins, so he could afford them.

Later, he inquired further and learned that there were other food items besides Steamed Buns, with even better effects but higher prices. With Ye Luo's current financial situation, he could only barely afford them.

"I don't even know how much money I'll need for job advancements and skill learning later, so I should save up. These Steamed Buns will last me a long time," Ye Luo thought to himself. He then left the hotel and continued to Tailor Zhang's house.

Arriving at Tailor Zhang's house, Ye Luo handed over 100 pieces of Toad Skin. He received 1000 energy experience, 30 villager favorability points, and 5 silver coins. The rewards were far inferior to Aunt Li's quest, but his luck was good, and he obtained another piece of novice equipment that he hadn't equipped before:

[Heirloom Leather Hat] (Helmet * Novice Equipment) Defense: 8—10 Durability: 100/100 Required Level: 5

Excitedly equipping it, Ye Luo's defense increased to 27—30, a significant improvement. He now had some confidence in killing the mountain antelopes. Then, he remembered the Toad King Skin and quickly took it out.

Upon seeing the Toad King Skin, Tailor Zhang's eyes lit up. He praised, "Tsk tsk, young hero, I didn't expect you to be able to kill the Toad King. This Toad King Skin is a great item, a dream for us tailors. Tell me, how much do you want for it?"

Seeing Tailor Zhang's expression, Ye Luo knew the Toad King Skin was valuable, but he didn't want to sell it. So, he apologized, "Uncle Zhang, I don't want to sell it. I want you to help me craft a piece of equipment, is that okay?"

"Haha, you're a clever one. Such fur should indeed be made into equipment; enhancing strength is most important," Tailor Zhang laughed heartily and then muttered to himself, "For us tailors, being able to sew powerful equipment with precious fur is the greatest honor. Alright, I agree. Tell me, what type of equipment do you want? I can craft leather hats, cloaks, clothes, boots, pauldrons, and armguards."

"I can choose any type, all types?" Ye Luo was overjoyed. He glanced at his equipment slots and hesitated, "Although I'm only missing a cloak now, the defense of my Novice Clothes is too poor, and it's time for a change. But beggars can't be choosers, which piece of equipment should I choose?"

After a long while, Ye Luo couldn't make up his mind. Finally, he looked at Tailor Zhang, "Uncle Zhang, I need a piece of clothing and a cloak right now. What do you think this Toad King Skin is more suitable for?"

"This skin is suitable for making both types of equipment; it mainly depends on your preference," Tailor Zhang said, then changed his tone. "Of course, I'm more skilled at making cloaks, so I suggest you make a cloak. I can definitely make you a powerful piece of equipment."

Hearing this, Ye Luo made up his mind. "Alright then, Uncle Zhang, let's make a cloak. When can I pick it up? Also, how much is the crafting fee?"

"Using Toad King Skin, I can craft Bronze-grade equipment. With my current ability, it will take 12 hours. Come back in 12 hours to pick it up," Tailor Zhang said, then chuckled. "As for the crafting fee, normally equipment of this grade requires one gold coin, but since you're a regular customer here, I'll give you a 20% discount, so it'll be 80 silver coins."

In the game Heavenly Tribulation, equipment has many grades, from low to high: Novice Equipment, Common Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Dark Gold, Immortal Artifact, Divine Artifact, and so on. As for anything higher, players need to explore it themselves.

Additionally, according to official information released by Heavenly Tribulation, this game also has some special-grade equipment. As for what categories they fall into, players will also need to explore that themselves.

When Ye Luo heard the word "Bronze," his heart was filled with joy. After all, in Novice Village, where most people had no equipment, novice gear, or ordinary iron, Bronze-grade equipment was practically a divine weapon. However, when he heard about the crafting fee, he was dumbfounded. He only had 63 silver coins at the moment, still a bit short of the required 80.

Despite the awkwardness, Ye Luo remained composed. He smiled and said, "Uncle Zhang, can I pay the crafting fee when I come to pick up the equipment?"

"Of course," Tailor Zhang nodded. Then, half-jokingly and half-seriously, he added, "But be aware, once the custom equipment is finished, if you don't pick it up within a day, it will be considered a breach of contract. After that, a storage fee will be charged periodically. Of course, you're a regular customer here, so I'll waive the storage fee. I don't think you'd bear to not pick up this piece of equipment."

Hearing this, Ye Luo had a plan. He smiled and thanked Tailor Zhang, preparing to find Doctor Hua and start his money-making scheme. However, Tailor Zhang stopped him, and then Ye Luo received a quest.

[Collect Wolf Skin] (Novice Village Quest, Difficulty: F+)

Quest Content: Defeat the Young Demon Wolves outside the South Gate of Novice Village in Demon Wolf Valley and bring back 20 wolf skins to Tailor Zhang.

Quest Requirement: Within 2 days.

Quest Method: Unlimited.

Quest Reward: Upon completion, you will receive generous experience and some money.

Quest Tip: Young Demon Wolves are level 10 monsters and are quite ferocious. Please be careful.

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