Chapter 585: Chapter 295: Yangli Iron Plating Powder
“I plan to replace the original ‘Molten Fire Ash’ with ‘Yangli Iron Plating Powder’ as the main auxiliary material for reforging.”
“The specific elemental changes involved are very complex, and it’s hard to explain clearly in a short time. If you’re interested, we can discuss it in detail later.”
“In short, if Petrification Condensate can be used as a neutralizer, ‘Yangli Iron Plating Powder’ will become the best auxiliary material for this longsword.”
“It can provide the finished product with good tensile strength and thermal conductivity, fully utilizing the fire element within the Gray Steel and Melted Silver Ingot. If we’re lucky, it’s not impossible to elevate the equipment to a higher level.”
Understanding the other’s meaning, Xia Nan showed a thoughtful expression and asked:
“Does your store have any stock of this so-called ‘Yangli Iron Plating Powder’?”
“Yes!” Barn nodded vigorously, causing the braid on his chest to sway as well, “And we have plenty.”
As soon as he finished speaking, his expression suddenly shifted from excitement at inspiration to that of slight embarrassment.
“But the problem lies here, which is also why I specifically called you over to discuss it.”
“The price of Yangli Iron Plating Powder… uh, it might be a bit high and could exceed the budget we previously discussed.”
As expected…
Xia Nan felt helpless inside, as he had already suspected when the other explained the exceptional properties of ‘Yangli Iron Plating Powder’ earlier.
Now it turned out to be exactly as he had anticipated.
In summary, it’s actually quite simple.
Two options, the main materials are the same, only the auxiliary materials differ.
The first option uses the previously discussed ‘Molten Fire Ash’.
The advantage is that it’s relatively cheap and compatible with the two main metals, and the effect won’t be worse than before deciding to use Petrification Condensate.
The downside is that the quality of the finished product will certainly be somewhat inferior to the latter option.
The second option employs Barn’s newly proposed ‘Yangli Iron Plating Powder’.
The advantage is that, with the neutralization of Petrification Condensate, it can perfectly exploit the capabilities of the silver ingot and Gray Steel, allowing the reforged longsword to achieve excellent performance and greatly enhanced quality.
As for the downside… the only downside for such things is “expensive”.
Seeing Xia Nan deep in thought, a hint of apology appeared on Barn’s face.
As a blacksmith, a talented blacksmith from the Dwarf Clan, who regards forging as his life.
All considerations he made throughout this whole process were aimed at how to use the existing materials to forge a piece of superior quality equipment.
And when immersed in forging, sometimes it’s natural to overlook some practical situations, failing to consider the problem from the other side’s perspective.
“Why not just use ‘Molten Fire Ash’? It’s also a rather decent material…”
This rough and robust man spoke with a caution that didn’t quite match his appearance.
But before he could finish, Xia Nan interrupted him.
“Go with Yangli Iron Plating Powder.”
If it’s a bit more expensive, so be it. Xia Nan might be frugal with money in other areas, but when it comes to his own equipment, he’s never stingy.
Especially for a weapon destined to be a constant companion, more reliable than even teammates in adventuring and combat.
Even if it means exhausting his funds, he must make the best, top-notch one in a single go.
Even if it’s just a one percent improvement, it’s worth his real gold and silver investment.
“Name your price.”
Xia Nan slightly raised his head, looking up at the tall blacksmith in front of him.
If it’s really too expensive…
Then the goblins in the forest will have to suffer a bit.