Chapter 282 I'll help you upgrade your equipment.
Chapter 282 I'll help you upgrade your equipment.
Chapter 282 I'll help you upgrade your equipment.
"Yes," Li Ang nodded, "These are the furniture over there. I bought all of these with contribution points; it would be a waste to just leave them there sealed away."
Upon hearing this, the nostalgic expressions that had just appeared on their faces froze for a moment, followed by a hint of unease. Taking items from the sealed-off base without authorization, even if they were their own property, was a sensitive matter from a procedural standpoint, bordering on illegality.
"Wouldn't this be against the rules?" Rudick asked in a low voice, sounding somewhat worried.
Helena also looked over, her eyes filled with concern.
Li Ang did not answer immediately, but instead picked up the brand-new blue robe that Eve had given him and went to the side to change into it.
When he turned around again, his dark blue robes made him appear even more upright, naturally exuding the majesty of a third-level wizard.
Upon seeing the blue robe, Helena and Rudick's tense expressions immediately relaxed. Indeed, the captain was now a level three wizard, a level that was usually enough to serve as a regional commander or head of an important department within the law enforcement system. His status was extraordinary. If it was just about retrieving furniture he had purchased, who would really question a blue-robed wizard about it?
Seeing that the two understood his meaning and relaxed, Li Ang gestured for them to move around freely, while he himself began to use the space ring to arrange the beds inside into the several rooms planned on the second floor.
As he tidied up, he said to Helena and Rudik, "This trip was a last-minute decision, and I didn't have time to prepare your beds. For the next few days, you'll probably have to make do with sleeping on the sofa."
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He pointed to the two large, comfortable leather sofas in the living room, "Or, could I go to your dorm and bring my bed over?"
Helena and Rudick looked at the soft leather sofa, then thought back to the hard wooden bed in their dorm room, and shook their heads almost simultaneously.
"No need to trouble yourself, Captain, I'll just sleep on the sofa. Besides, this sofa is much more comfortable than my bed in the dorm!" Ludick grinned.
"Yes, it's okay," Helena agreed.
After settling his accommodations, Li Ang went to the control panel on the first floor. He then focused his mind on activating the levitation core. The workshop and the surrounding courtyard trembled slightly, followed by a low hum. Then, the entire building began to steadily detach from the ground and slowly rise.
"Alright, let's set off! Our first stop is the Dwarf Kingdom," Li Ang said to the group that had gathered around.
His purpose for this trip was clear: first, to fulfill the delivery of the [Targeted Tissue Regeneration Potion] agreed upon with the dwarves; second, to exchange this batch of potions for a generous reward and to purchase a batch of urgently needed magic cannons to enhance the workshop's firepower; and third, to see Maya, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, and to inform her of Olivia's current situation. Regardless of whether Maya could participate in the subsequent operations, Li Ang felt it was necessary for her to know the situation.
As the floating workshop continued to ascend, it quickly surpassed the normal cruising altitude of ordinary airships. Through the windows, Helena and Rudik looked down in astonishment at the gradually shrinking Riley Tower and the city-state that had shrunk into a checkerboard pattern. Thin clouds swept past the workshop's perimeter. This flight altitude and speed far exceeded their comprehension.
"You are free to move around and familiarize yourselves with the environment. You may meditate or rest if you wish."
Li Ang spoke to the two of them, and then headed straight for the potion workshop on the first floor. Time was of the essence, and he had to finish refining the potion as soon as possible.
Li Ang first checked the materials. While he was away, Lottie and the others had prepared materials for a total of 492 doses of targeted tissue regeneration agents.
Adding to the 741 finished potions he had previously refined, once all these materials are refined, the total number of potions should exceed 1,200, which should be enough to meet the first batch of treatment needs of the Dwarf Kingdom, and even have a slight surplus.
To do a good job, one must first have the right tools. Li Ang's gaze fell on the main crystal crucible. With a slight thought, he guided the power of inheritance into the crucible with his spiritual power. The crucible underwent structural strengthening and efficiency enhancement invisibly, quickly reaching the LV50 level.
The upgraded crucible, combined with Li Ang's current vast spiritual power, has enabled the refining efficiency to reach an astonishing level.
What would normally take nearly a week to complete, Li Ang finished in just two days. All 492 materials were transformed into vibrant green potions, which Li Ang neatly stacked in his spatial ring.
These past two days, Li Ang has been almost entirely immersed in the workshop, while Helena and Ludick have been meditating or resting in the second-floor living room. Occasionally, they would go down to the courtyard for some fresh air or to discuss potential challenges.
Nelson and Rodney dutifully took charge of everyone's food and lodging, providing meticulous care for Leon and the others.
On the morning of the third day, Li Ang found Helena and Ludick in the living room, a rare hint of hesitation on his face.
"Helena, Ludick," Leon said, his voice extremely solemn.
"You should understand that we are about to face hundreds of dragons. With your current strength, a direct confrontation would be extremely dangerous."
The two immediately became alert. Helena said urgently, "Captain, at this point, you're not planning to abandon us, are you?"
Ludick clenched his fist: "Captain, we're not afraid of danger!"
Li Ang shook his head: "That's not what I meant. I won't abandon you. But I have a way that might greatly improve your survivability in battle."
He paused, carefully choosing his words, "But this method—I can't explain its principles in detail. You can think of it as a kind of—special reinforcement."
Helena and Rudick exchanged a glance, almost without hesitation.
"I'm willing to try anything, no matter how, as long as it helps!" Rudick said firmly.
"Me too!" Helena's gaze was firm, as if she had already mentally prepared herself. "Even if—even if it causes some damage to my body, I'm willing."
She clearly connected Li Ang's identity as a pharmacist to some potent drugs used to stimulate potential, drugs that often come with serious side effects.
Li Ang shook his head again, somewhat amused: "It's not the kind of potion that damages the body that you're thinking of. Although I can indeed refine berserk potions with better effects and fewer side effects, those mainly strengthen the body and have limited direct benefits for you."
Seeing the confused yet expectant looks in their eyes, Li Ang slowly said, "I can try to 'enhance' your wands and your inner armor."
The word "enhancement?" was somewhat unfamiliar to them, but in context, it seemed to refer to improving the performance of their equipment.
Although they didn't understand how their captain could do that, they didn't even ask for details because of their complete trust in Li Ang.
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