The Last Day

"Moon Elf Scale Powder?"

"I'm sorry, Linsey, I know nothing about this."

"However, I seem to recall the Die Liu Crystal Stone you mentioned. It should be a very high-grade mineral. Iruier mentioned it more than ten years ago, and he's probably the only one in town who knows about it."

"..."

"Okay, sorry to bother you."

After saying goodbye to the town's collector, Kazoke, Linsey walked down the street, looking somewhat dejected.

During the three-day preparation period for launching a counterattack against Devil Beast.

Linsey spent his entire first day at the mine, constantly digging for ore and Smelting metal.

He knew the dangers of dealing with Devil Beast.

So he not only manufactured weapons and equipment for himself, but also produced a considerable number of Armor-Piercing Arrow and other items for other awakened individuals in the town to use in the battle.

Moreover, the entire day's work brought Linsey unexpected rewards.

He unearthed two special ores: one was Molybdenite Ore, used to make Titanium Alloy, and the other was sixteen pieces of Explosive Burning Stone.

The Explosive Burning Stone was originally just the most common flint, which produces sparks when rubbed against metal.

But the piece Linsey found was flint fused with Essence.

This change alters the properties of flint, allowing it to release an explosive flame far exceeding that of ordinary flint when rubbed violently, hence its name "Explosive Burning Stone".

When Linsey dug this thing out with a pickaxe.

The iron tool in his hand was even blasted open, and if Linsey hadn't reacted quickly enough, his eyebrows would probably have been burned off by the burst of flames.

Linsey has two options for using the Explosive Burning Stone.

[1 piece of Explosive Burning Stone + 1 piece of bamboo + 1 piece of charcoal + 1 piece of combustible powder = Explosive Burning Explosive]

[1 Iron Pipe + 1 Flintlock + 1 Explosive Burning Stone + 1 Log = Flame Flintlock Gun]

In the former case, bamboo does not grow in the Hidden Borderlands, so Linsey naturally cannot be synthesized.

However, the next crafting formula told him that the Essence Explosive Burning Stone could directly replace flint to create Flintlock Gun, and it would also provide a completely new upgrade effect to the weapon! Linsey naturally changed his gun crafting goals.

Unfortunately, these Essence of material are impossible for low-level awakened beings to create; they can only find them in nature.

"Otherwise, if we replace all the crafting materials with this stuff, we should be able to create even more powerful items."

The first day of mining operations is complete.

The next day, Linsey maintained her original rhythm of life, cultivating crops at home while practicing her skills and consulting books.

And the third day, which is now.

He wandered around the town, asking some of the more experienced Awakened Ones if he could obtain the Die Liu Crystal Stone or Moon Elf Scale Powder from them.

If possible, Linsey would definitely repair the Teleportation Array in town.

Unfortunately, the morning was over.

He encountered setbacks everywhere in town, as most people had never even heard of the two materials.

Only just now.

He then received a suggestion from a collector to consult with Iruier.

When Linsey followed the advice and rushed to the Artisan's Cottage.

The door was wide open, and the sound of violently hammering metal could be heard continuously.

"Mr. Qiao Er Iruier?"

Linsey called out, but no one responded.

The noise inside the room was so loud that it completely drowned out his calls.

"No wonder they opened the door."

Linsey shrugged and had no choice but to go in herself.

Then they saw Iruier in the workshop, preparing his gear for tomorrow's departure, with Qiao Er helping him.

Their focus was on three types of equipment: armor, short swords, and spears. These were the simplest and easiest to use, and they played a crucial role.

Linsey observed Iruier's movements.

The veteran craftsman had a thorough understanding of the equipment manufacturing process. His movements were fluid and confident, and his actions clearly carried a special rhythm, which undoubtedly reflected the craftsman's skill.

What's even more striking is the tool in his hand.

Unlike Qiao Er, who constantly needs to find and change tools in the workshop, Iruier automatically produces a hammer when she needs one, and pliers when she needs them, and they disappear when she doesn't need them.

"Toolbox..."

Linsey had heard Qiao Er say that this was a skill that craftsmen could develop in the Third Stage, called the Toolbox.

They don't need to transform a backpack into Personal Baggage like Linsey did.

Instead, it will have its own personal space, which can store various tools used by craftsmen. The only limitation is that it can only contain the craftsmen's tools.

It's impossible to have luggage like Linsey's.

Besides living things, all sorts of random things can be stuffed into it.

At that moment, Qiao Er also saw Linsey walk in.

He was busy at work, his left hand holding a pair of pliers that had been heated to a red-hot iron plate, while his right hand held a hammer and pounded it, changing its shape with each muffled thud.

Qiao Er couldn't even walk away from the workbench.

All I could do was shout at Linsey:

"Linsey, what are you doing here?"

"My teacher and I are quite busy these days, so your order will probably have to be delayed for a few days!"

Amidst the clanging and clattering sounds, Linsey had no choice but to shout back, "It's not about the flintlock!"

"I came here just to ask you if you know anything about the Die Liu Crystal Stone and the Moon Elf Scale Powder!"

Qiao Er looked somewhat bewildered.

He is currently only a first-stage craftsman. He vaguely remembers hearing these two names before, but they don't seem to be within the range of materials he can use.

On the other hand, Iruier had already put down the short sword she was sharpening.

He turned around after completely ignoring Linsey.

Once they were close enough to talk, the old craftsman asked in a subtle tone, "Linsey, why are you asking about these two things?"

Giving someone uncertain hope is sometimes not a wise choice.

Especially when the town is facing such a severe crisis.

So Linsey didn't say it directly, but explained it indirectly:

"If I can get my hands on these two materials, I might be able to solve the problems the town is currently facing."

"..."

Iruier looked at Linsey with a strange gaze, but still provided an explanation. "Both of these items are extremely rare materials, and cannot be found anywhere in the entire Hidden Borderlands."

"Stop thinking about it, just give up."

Linsey persisted in asking:

"Do you know how to obtain them?"

Iruier pondered for a few seconds before explaining:

"The Die Liu Crystal Stone is a precious material that can only be found in huge crystal mines near glaciers. The Hidden Borderlands has absolutely no conditions for it to be born. As for Moon Elf Scale Powder, that stuff is powder taken from the wings of the Moonlight Ash Moth. This species is at least a powerful Devil Beast at the Fifth Stage. Have you ever heard of any signs of them appearing in the Hidden Borderlands?"

"..."

Linsey was speechless; his two answers essentially cut off any possibility of him gathering material.

But Linsey was still somewhat unwilling:

"Is there absolutely no possibility of obtaining it?"

Iruier scoffed, "Unless you can fix that Teleportation Array!"

"Then you might have a chance to buy them in any world with a giant city. Of course, the prerequisite is that you have money, perhaps even several hundred Futunix Gold Coin, or Purified Gold Coin from merchants!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Iruier turned her head and continued working, ignoring Linsey.

Tomorrow is the day when people will fight to the death against the Devil Beast, and he cannot afford to be negligent in his work.

Linsey could only bid farewell to the two and leave the Artisan's Cottage.

"..."

"My purpose must have been seen through."

Walking along the streets of town, Linsey murmured to herself.

According to what he knew.

Iruier had tried to repair the Teleportation Array in the town, but unfortunately, given his craftsmanship and the town's condition, he was completely unable to do so.

The conversation just now also demonstrated this point.

The current situation is that Linsey has basically finished questioning all the awakened individuals in town who might possess advanced materials.

He sighed and happened to walk up to the statue of the great explorer in the center of the town.

After pausing for a few seconds and finding no one else to consult, Linsey hurried north towards the Lord's Manor: "Now, my only option is to ask Uncle Anrui..."