Su Yao's first work was a success.

Percy nodded, affirming Su Yao's talent: "It's already quite impressive that you managed to research this far on your own."

Su Yao's tired face lit up with joy; being acknowledged by her master made her very happy!

"Strike while the iron is hot. Come on, take me to the weapon shop you mentioned. Let's start making the second weapon."

Percy didn't feel tired. Although it was just him and Bernice on this journey, he had plenty of life-saving weapons. Whenever they encountered danger, he could simply throw one to resolve the issue, so he didn't expend much energy. Seeing Su Yao's talent made him even happier. Nothing motivated him more than unexpectedly discovering that his apprentice had great talent.

"I think you should try other weapon forms. Swords and blades can be a bit difficult for beginners. Maybe you can start with something more straightforward," Percy said, showing Su Yao his notebook. "Like this, a cube will do. Although a cube itself can't harm the enemy, it can channel magical energy towards them, making it a magical weapon."

Su Yao really hadn't thought about it this way before. In her stereotypical impression, the word "weapon" limited the form of such things. Percy's words gave her a sudden sense of realization. Indeed, at the novice stage, gradually improving step by step is the most reliable approach. There's no need to immediately create a fully developed knife or sword.

Percy looked at Su Yao's expression and knew she understood his meaning, feeling very gratified. "I knew my judgment was right; you are a smart girl. We'll take it step by step, and your learning speed definitely won't be slower than those who jump straight into challenging complete weapons."

The two entered the weapons workshop and began working tirelessly, forgetting to eat or sleep.

In the hall, Ya and Bernice also started chatting.

Bernice looked at Ya carefully, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection. Ya didn't feel uncomfortable and stood confidently on the counter, letting her look.

Bernice said, "I've heard that the Oliver family also has a fairy, but you are the first fairy I've ever seen. Truly beautiful! You've given me new inspiration."

"What inspiration?" Ya asked curiously.

Bernice smiled, brushed back the strands of hair blown by the wind, and told Ya, "I'm not a weaponsmith, but I am Percy's weapon form designer."

Weapon form designers, to be honest, this profession is not common. Generally, when weapon smiths create weapons, they already have a definite form in mind, and the final products are usually just a few types.

The three Peng brothers didn't go out because of the rain. Each with a cup of hot milk, they sat at the door enjoying themselves. Hearing Bernice's words, they turned around and asked, "Why do you still need to design the shape? Could it be that the cube you just mentioned is what you designed?"

Bernice immediately laughed upon hearing this and shook her head, saying, "How could that be possible! If it's a cube, any weaponsmith could make it as long as they wanted to. My design truly involves some thought!"

Bernice also had her own little notebook, and she showed three of her proudest works to the staff.

In front of Ya was a blueprint for a weapon in the shape of a bow headband, while the Peng family's three brothers received a blueprint for a man's belt weapon. Felix also got a blueprint depicting a weapon similar to a storage pouch.

Bernice explained, "There are always some wizards who don't want their weapons to be too conspicuous. Firstly, it's easy for them to be stolen, and secondly, it can create a surprising effect during combat."

Whether it's a headband or a belt, these items are inconspicuous parts of one's attire. Even if noticed, they would be regarded as mere ordinary decorations.

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"So that's how it is! I never thought it could be like this."

"Yes, but most people can't afford this kind of weapon; they are usually custom-made." Bernice thought about her work and added, "Many of the clients are from wealthy families who come for such customizations, which are even more expensive than regular ones. And there are also some rich second-generation individuals who like beautiful things, not caring about the grade, just wanting something pretty. They are also target customers."

The shop assistants understood.

The three Peng brothers had traveled far and wide for many years and understood these people's mentality; Zhan Xing was sleeping and not in the hall. If he had heard it, he would have understood too, because he also liked flashy things.

On the other hand, Yana and Felix had been isolated from the world for so long that they never imagined there were still quite a few humans willing to spend more money in pursuit of such superficial things.

The rain gradually lessened. Bernice, having discussed weapon forms with the shop assistants, quickly grew closer to them. Percy and Su Yao were both surprised by the cheerful and lively atmosphere when they left the weapon shop.

"It seems you really like it here."

Bernice sat on the sofa watching Percy, nodding and saying, "It's lively here, but there's also a kind of tranquility. We should have come earlier!"

Percy laughed heartily, "As long as you like it."

Su Yao also smiled, "Master and Mistress both like it here, so let's all live here from now on! I still have a long way to go in my weapon crafting!"

"Of course, that's great!"

"Let's eat! Today we welcome two guests, so let's have a good meal!" Su Yao decided on the dinner menu, "We'll have hot pot again!"

Hot pot is quick to prepare, and the more people there are, the better the atmosphere.

Percy and Bernice soon encountered new foods again.

"You've really done well in taking on a disciple this time, I've learned a lot!" Bernice, having mastered the way to eat hotpot, looked curiously at the various ingredients floating in the pot. "This spicy broth is truly exhilarating. The more I eat, the hotter I get, and the chill of this rainy night has been driven away quite a bit."

Bernice might have a bit of a cold constitution; she usually fears the cold, and on days of rain and snow, it's even harder for her. Although she has the physique of a mage, she still needs to add a few more layers to feel better.

"That's the thing about spicy food, it can dispel dampness and drive away the cold. On chilly days, having a bit of it is truly enjoyable!" Ya couldn't handle much spice, but couldn't resist the spicy hotpot either, so Su Yao would occasionally set aside some spicy ingredients for her. Every time Ya ate, she would gasp from the heat, but after catching her breath, she would still take another bite.

Percy was a gourmet and an omnivore. Even after learning what pig intestines were, he didn't mind at all. Instead, he thought that something so dirty could be made into food, it must be delicious. He immediately put a stack into the pot, waiting to eat.

When it came to the hotpot base, Percy wasn't picky either. He liked the spicy broth that Bernice preferred, as well as the tomato broth and the mushroom soup. He would scoop up some lamb from one side and grab a shrimp from the other. If he couldn't reach the mushroom pot, he would ask Bernice to help him get some vegetables.

This meal was thoroughly enjoyed by both hosts and guests, and everyone ate to their heart's content.

"What shall we have for breakfast tomorrow morning, my dear apprentice?" Percy had already added the prefix "dear" to his apprentice, truly enjoying himself.

"Tomorrow morning, we'll have noodles."

"Chicken noodle soup?" Percy had bought chicken noodle soup before, and it tasted pretty good, so having it again was fine.

"Master and Mistress have just arrived, so of course, I have to entertain you with different things for a few days. Our menu will have some new items these days." Su Yao rubbed her belly with one hand while helping to throw out the trash with the other. "No one has tried the breakfast shop yet."

"Then I look forward to it!"

"That's great!"

Percy and Bernice were full of anticipation, and the rest of the staff went to sleep with their imaginations running wild.

Su Yao wasn't in a hurry to sleep; she still had one more task to complete. When the first weapon was successfully made, the system announced a delivery order device, but she hadn't had the chance to check it out yet.

In the dead of night, when everything was quiet, Su Yao opened the materials package to check the order receiver.

This was something similar to the material exchange blackboard, but it came with two small cell phones.

Whether it was the content on the blackboard or the interface on the phone, there was only one thing: the status of the takeout orders.

[This order-taking program connects to the mercenary task hall. If someone orders items like potions or food that are typically found in inns from the task hall, the program will automatically grab the order and display it here. It will then make a specific assessment based on the time and distance of the task. If it's too far or too urgent, the program won't take the order.]

Very smart, and another way to earn extra money, but... who will the delivery person find?

[Please designate the appropriate personnel yourself, the order receiver will automatically activate in ten days.]

Su Yao: .....

How could it be forced buying and selling!

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"What is this?"

"This is hot dry noodles!"

In the morning, one must have hot dry noodles; this is a carefully chosen breakfast staple for the local people.

Su Yao taught everyone how to mix the hot dry noodles. They all followed along, ensuring that each strand of noodle was well-coated with the sauce before they began to taste it.

The rich flavor of sesame paste and its sticky texture made for a magical combination. Just one bite, and everyone, both humans and non-humans, fell in love with it. Percy and Zhan Xing especially enjoyed it, eating bowl after bowl until they were a bit dazed.

Su Yao only found out today that dragons can get carbon monoxide poisoning too!

Of course, Percy wasn't just focused on eating; no matter how sleepy he was, he never forgot about teaching.

Yesterday, Su Yao learned how to create shapes. Making a cube was very easy, and she did it smoothly. Today, she has already started the next step.

"Do you know how to carve a magic circle?"

"I'm not very good at it." Saying she wasn't very good was already putting it nicely. In reality, Su Yao had only seen some introductions to magic arrays in the books provided by the system and could roughly draw one or two that didn't restrict magic levels. As for Percy knowing she had a powerful teleportation magic array weapon, Su Yao chose to keep silent. The more she said, the more mistakes she could make. When it came to anything related to the system, saying nothing was the best answer.

Percy didn't ask further and continued, "Our second step is the engraving of the energy rune. This step is essentially drawing a magic array, and it is very important. If a weapon is to make good use of a piece of magic ore, to use the ore's energy sustainably and to utilize it better, it requires meticulous engraving..."

Under Percy's guidance, Su Yao tried again and again, but this step couldn't go as smoothly as it did yesterday.