fynovel Chapter 17 Enchantment Equipment
Chapter 17 Enchantment Equipment
"Yes, it's a very authentic breakfast."
Zhou Qing nodded and found a seat by the window.
The hotel breakfast is free for guests like him who have booked the best rooms; other guests have to pay for it.
This level of breakfast is a luxury for ordinary people in a fantasy world; only adventurers in Kara City can afford it.
Bored, Zhou Qing casually picked up a newspaper from the magazine rack next to him.
As soon as I opened it, I frowned.
It was all convoluted, alphabet-like characters that I couldn't understand at all.
The necklace Hunter gave him only had language communication capabilities; it couldn't translate any text.
He has become a father-in-law.
"I should have asked Hunter if he had any literacy equipment."
"Never mind, I'll go check out the equipment at the Adventurers' Guild later."
Just as Zhou Qing was worrying over the newspaper, a small figure walked over carrying a plate with a bowl of crystal-clear blue jelly inside.
"Mr. Zhou Qing, your dessert." A childish voice rang out; it was Sophia's daughter, Leila.
This is a half-elf little girl, who looks only seven or eight years old. She has a high ponytail and her eyes are as bright as sapphires.
But Zhou Qing heard from the landlady yesterday that Leila was actually only one or two years younger than him.
As a hybrid of elf and human, she can live for a full five hundred years. Although her growth rate is much faster than that of a pure-blooded elf, she still takes until she is thirty or forty years old to reach adulthood.
Zhou Qing looked at the slime jelly in front of him, then glanced at the newspaper, and suddenly had an idea. He took out three Ward coins from his pocket.
This was the change he received yesterday when he bought fruit and snacks in Kara City.
"Little Leila, could you read this newspaper to me? This is a tip."
Leila first looked up at her mother.
Sophia said with a smile, "Go ahead and help Mr. Zhou Qing."
In Kara City, there are many adventurers from different countries and races. Many of them do not know the language of the Kingdom of Ward, so it is common to earn tips by reading newspapers for others.
With her mother's permission, Leila happily accepted the copper coin, climbed onto the chair, and picked up the newspaper to read.
Zhou Qing listened attentively as she scooped out slime jelly with a small spoon.
The jelly was smooth and tender, with a subtle sweetness, much tastier than he had imagined.
As expected of his slime buddy, he really ate a lot!
The newspaper's contents were almost entirely related to the Kara Underground City, since the newly built city of Kara had developed thanks to the underground city.
"The adventurer team 'Heart of the Warriors' successfully conquered the eighth floor of the dungeon yesterday and found the entrance to the ninth floor..."
Leila's clear voice rang out.
Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow.
He had heard the name of this adventurer team when he was wandering around yesterday.
The Braveheart Squad is considered a top team in Kara City, and every move they make is big news.
Not only because they are the strongest diamond-level team in the Adventurers' Guild, but also because the elf mage in the team is a former member of the hero's team who defeated the previous demon king a hundred years ago.
One of only two people remaining.
Zhou Qing had heard all of this news while he was strolling around yesterday.
Yesterday, he strolled around Kara, ostensibly to observe the local customs and enjoy the local cuisine, but in reality, he paid close attention to the conversations of those around him, frantically trying to gather information about the world.
When surviving in an unfamiliar world, the more you know, the more secure you are.
……
After finishing breakfast, Zhou Qing left the inn with satisfaction and headed straight for the Adventurers' Guild.
However, he didn't rush to join the association. Instead, he wandered around the surrounding shops and stalls.
Since we're already here, we should at least see what the equipment in this fantasy world looks like.
A quick glance revealed that almost all the roadside stalls and shops were selling equipment.
Swords, spears, halberds, armor, and shields are all available.
This world is imbued with magic, so the effects of the equipment must be outrageous. The translator necklace that Hunter gave him before was quite outrageous; even he, a person from another world, could use it. It was completely unscientific, but very magical.
Zhou Qing planned to look for equipment with translation capabilities.
The equipment on the stall was quite ordinary, without any special items like necklaces.
After browsing for a while, Zhou Qing walked into a blacksmith shop that looked quite impressive.
The shop was ablaze with fire, and a short, bearded man was shirtless forging iron, the clanging sounds deafening.
On the other side, an elf dressed in a robe was holding a short, thin staff and chanting incantations over a piece of equipment, surrounded by a faint glow.
"Hello, esteemed guest."
The elf noticed him first, put down her staff and stepped forward with elegant manners: "I am the enchanter Milo. How can I help you? Our shop sells finished equipment, and also provides repair and enchanting services, as well as custom crafting."
"An enchanter?" Zhou Qing's eyes lit up, and he instantly had a clue.
It turns out it was enhanced by magical enchantment.
Instead of stating his needs directly, he casually asked, "Any recommended equipment?"
Milo looked Zhou Qing up and down, noticing his strange attire and unpredictable demeanor. He then turned and took an oak round shield from the shelf: "Guests can take a look at this. Although it's of ordinary quality, it's enchanted with sturdiness and durability, and also has fire protection. It's a best-selling item in our store and is very suitable for novice adventurers."
Zhou Qing took the round shield, weighed it in his hand, and then pinched it with his fingers, and was immediately surprised.
This thing looks like an ordinary wooden shield, but it is extremely hard, almost as hard as the special training sticks issued by the school!
You should know that those training sticks are something that even a first-level martial artist can't break.
In this world, even a regular enchanted item can reach this level.
It seems that the power level of this world is quite high.
"How much?" Zhou Qing asked.
"Three Ward silver coins will do," Milo replied with a smile.
Zhou Qing nodded, starting to make plans in his mind.
One Ward gold coin can be exchanged for one hundred Ward silver coins. The dungeon gold coins he had taken out of the treasure chest earlier, because of their good quality and weight, could be exchanged for one hundred and forty Ward silver coins each. This round shield is indeed not expensive.
He put down his round shield and inquired about the equipment he was most concerned about: "Is there any equipment that can translate text?"
Milo shook his head upon hearing this: "I haven't heard of any magic that can translate text. If you are exploring the dungeon and need to decipher ancient texts, I suggest you go to the Adventurers' Guild and recruit a scholar who is proficient in ancient texts."
Sure enough.
Zhou Qing understood. It seemed that the chain relied on magic or spiritual communication, which was not the same as text translation.
This also explains why the necklace's language communication worked for him, a person from another world.
Zhou Qing didn't dwell on it any longer and continued to ask, "Are there any equipment of better quality?"
Upon hearing this, Milo's eyes lit up instantly. He quickly put the round shield on the shelf and turned around to take a long sword that gleamed with a cold light from the shelf further inside.
"Please look, sir! This is a replica of the Hero's Sword, a high-quality piece of equipment! Not only is it enchanted with sturdiness and durability, but it also has added strength, making its slashing damage even greater!"