Chapter 48: Making Accessories

Chapter 48: Making Accessories

--- Chapter 47 ---

Guwei invited them into the shop and said, "Welcome to the Dwarf's Beard!"

Entering the Dwarf's Beard, Xia Qingyue blinked a few times due to amazement.

What greeted them was a cozy and well-lit room with red brick walls.

Several weapons are displayed on the wall and covered by expensive-looking glass covers. Some heavy and light armor is also 'nicely' displayed with wood stands.

Each of them 'amazingly' made profound artifacts.

The lowest is Nascent Grade and the highest is Earth Grade.

Xia Qingyue could feel the harsh heat coming from the back room, which was very hot. And peeking at Guwei's coal-coated garments, she guessed the short middle-aged man was making something before kicking that fellow out there.

"Um, what does Dwarf's Beard mean?" She couldn't help but ask.

Guwei smiled and answered, "It's a depiction of myself. I'm short and have a beard."

"Oh..." Xia Qingyue felt rude now.

The short middle-aged man laughed and added, "Hahaha, you don't offend me, young lady."

"My height might be short, but my other 'thing' is bigger than your average person!"

"..." Hong Guan.

"..." Lily.

"..." Yu Long.

This old fellow hasn't changed at all.

Still unhinged as always!

"Other things? Bigger than your average person?"

Xia Qingyue tilted her head in confusion because she didn't understand the meaning behind Guwei's words.

Guwei felt the gazes behind his back and coughed, "Welp, you'd know about it in the future."

"Anyway, I assumed you're visiting me to mean something."

"Besides your dirty joke, I'm here to borrow your workshop." Yu Long replied casually. "Also, let me introduce you to my adorable sister, Xia Qingyue."

'Y-Your adorable sister?!' Guwei thought and felt a cold in his spine.

A bitter smile appeared on his somewhat wrinkled face as he responded awkwardly, "You should have told me sooner..."

"Nice to meet you, Young Lady Xia."

"My name is Guwei, and you can call me Old Wei."

"Nice to meet you." Xia Qingyue blushed when Yu Long called her 'adorable' and responded with a nod.

Guwei patted his chest and said, "Follow me to the back. Everything you need is there."

He locked the front door in array formation and brought them to the back room, which was surprisingly more spacious than Xia Qingyue expected.

The whole room is 'actually' surrounded by crystal lamps. The walls, ceiling, and floor are 'skillfully' made with black-colored rocks that Xia Qingyue couldn't recognize.

Some metal crates were neatly placed on the side, a massive anvil in the center, and some burner or fireplace near it.

"Do you still have that thing?" Yu Long asked while eyeing the metal crates.

"Hehe, never!" Guwei chugged the wine even more.

"Leave her be, Lily." Hong Guan helplessly shook her head as five to four years ago was a good old day. In the early days of Shadow Realm, there were so many trials and errors. Nonetheless, it was a great moment.

Ding!

Ding!

The sound of a hammer caught their attention.

They moved their gazes back to Yu Long and saw him hammering Meru into the shape of a ring. The ring looks very exquisite as if spirals got interconnected with each other.

As the ring was 'successfully' created, he started making earrings, pendants, bracelets, and even anklets.

He embedded small Master Stones on each piece, gaining a surprising look from Xia Qingyue, Lily, and Hong Guan. They could feel profound aspects slowly merging with the accessories, granting them incredible property.

"I see... So, that's why you want Meru." Guwei understood Yu Long's intention. "Profound artifacts that can grow stronger..."

"I had the same idea once, but the lack of Master Stones makes me helpless."

Yu Long smirked, "Correct, but this is just an experiment."

"I want to see if Meru could affect Master Stone, as the latter is still considered a mineral. Will Meru absorb Master Stone's property and evolve to accommodate more profound aspects?"

"Or just increase the Master Stone's quality and durability?"

Guwei rubbed his beard and commented, "The effect won't appear so quickly."

"Yes, that's why it's an experiment. A prototype, you could say." He replied while storing some accessories in jade boxes.

"Qingyue, Hong Guan, Lily, come here."

"These accessories are yours."

The ladies immediately ran toward Yu Long and stood in line, waiting for their jewelry.

"Take the one you want." Yu Long smiled at them,

The three ladies glanced at each other and nodded.

"I want this." Hong Guan said while trailing her finger over an earring. It was 'beautifully' shaped like snowflakes with inlaid greenish-red master stone that absorbed [Greater Blaze Aspect].

"This one looks nice," Lily said, staring at the anklet. The accessory is a silver chain tied onto a yellowish-red stone that absorbs [Sun Morph Aspect].

And lastly, Xia Qingyue was entranced by a beautiful pendant before her eyes. Its chain is entirely silver with a touch of sparkle and tied onto the blue master stone, which holds [Intricate Storm Aspect].

"Young Master/Big Brother." They glared at him.

"Can you help me wear this?" 3x.

"Okay, I'll help you." Yu Long answered with a small smile.

Guwei grinned foolishly at Yu Long and said, "Ah, how nice to be young."

...

After that, Yu Long and three happy ladies said farewell.

"I'll see around Old Wei." He waved his hand at Guwei.

"We will stay in Silver Lake City for a week."

"Hahaha, anytime. Anytime for you!" Guwei waved back as he stared at the youth's broad back.

He felt content and whispered, "I hope you enjoy your holiday, Lord Shadow..."