Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 257 - 165 Cocktail Party

Chapter 257: 165 Cocktail Party

Actually, Scale Clothing Powder is an extraordinary metal, known by another name: Flash Copper, which appears as a powder at room temperature.

Simply by mixing a small amount of Flash Copper into Second Level Bin Iron, under appropriate temperatures, an incredibly mystical Third Level material can be synthesized, that is, Divine Steel!

Through various methods of synthesis, different characteristics of Divine Steel can be achieved.

Thus, Divine Steel can be extremely hard.

For defense, it is indestructible;

In attack, nothing is indestructible.

At the same time, Divine Steel can also be extremely thin and flexible with strong malleability.

But no matter the type of Divine Steel, its surface is always covered with intricate patterns that resemble fish scales, which is quite beautiful.

For this reason, the armor made from Divine Steel as the main material is not only extremely strong in defense, impervious to water and fire, but also as soft as silk satin, allowing it to be worn like embroidered clothing, hence it is called Scale Armor.

"Scale Clothing Powder is rare and expensive, and it’s a forbidden item strictly controlled by the Court, with its trade absolutely prohibited,"

Fang Zhixing’s brows slightly raised as he slowly folded the paper, deep in thought.

Seeing his expression, Xigou transmitted his voice and asked, "What’s the verdict?"

Fang Zhixing fell silent for a moment, then replied, "Turtle Pattern Stones can be found at the bottom of rivers, but Scale Clothing Powder is difficult; money can’t buy it."

Xigou understood and offered, "Then just choose to cultivate ’Riverflow,’ right? With your affinity for water, jumping into the river and feeling around for 100 Turtle Pattern Stones should do the trick, right?"

Fang Zhixing rolled his eyes and said speechlessly, "Turtle Pattern Stones are fossils, not pebbles; their number isn’t that plentiful.

Moreover, not every riverbed contains Turtle Pattern Stones; these things are only found within the turbulent currents of the rivers in Restricted Areas."

Xigou, however, didn’t seem to care, and bluntly said, "Then just go to the Restricted Area and look for them, it’s just a matter of spending more time."

"..."

Fang Zhixing didn’t want to speak with such a brainless dog, and he turned his head towards the old man with the white beard.

"Young master, is there anything else?"

The old man with the white beard counted his money, asking cheerfully.

Fang Zhixing inquired, "Old Pavilion Master, where can I obtain Turtle Pattern Stones and Scale Clothing Powder?"

The old man with the white beard stroked his beard and replied, "Turtle Pattern Stones and Scale Clothing Powder are both rare items, not so easy to get one’s hands on."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhixing’s mind stirred, and he asked in a lowered voice, "You’re well-connected and capable, you must have a way, right?"

The old man with the white beard rubbed his hands together and laughed, "Since ancient times, there has been a custom among the common people to wear jade for the protection of extended lifespan, and Turtle Pattern Stones are among these.

For this reason, Turtle Pattern Stones are highly sought after in the antique and jade market, regarded as lasting and high-value works of art. You could try browsing around ’Old Street.’

Fang Zhixing’s spirits lifted, and he pressed further, "What about the Scale Clothing Powder?"

The old man with the white beard’s expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "That item is not to be touched, under penalty of death."

As he spoke, he deliberately turned his head away, nonchalantly rubbing his fingers.

Fang Zhixing quickly understood and slipped a Gold Ticket into his hand.

The old man with the white beard was overjoyed and chuckled, "Young master, everyone knows that Scale Clothing Powder comes from copper mines, but few know exactly which kind of copper mine it comes from.

I just so happen to have researched this and discovered that this copper mine is actually called ’Flash Stone’!

If you directly trade Scale Clothing Powder, you are committing a capital offense, but if you procure Flash Stones, then hire some skilled craftsmen to help you smelt and purify, you can also obtain some Scale Clothing Powder."

"Flash Stone..."

Fang Zhixing came to a realization and jotted it down.

Not long after, he left the Wind Singing Pavilion and headed first to the Heavenly Treasure Chamber of Commerce.

"You want to buy Turtle Pattern Stones?"

The lady who was in charge of receiving Fang Zhixing was also hearing about Turtle Pattern Stones for the first time, somewhat unfamiliar.

She checked the Heavenly Treasure Chamber of Commerce’s inventory of treasures and soon made a discovery.

"Turtle Pattern Stones are typically used as decorative items by the noble and elite, rather scarce in quantity, generally only collected by royalty and nobility, who wear them for the symbolism of blessings and longevity."

The receptionist shook her head and said, "Our Chamber of Commerce’s stock does not have Turtle Pattern Stones, out of stock."

Fang Zhixing nodded and left the Heavenly Treasure Chamber of Commerce, riding a horse to Old Street.

Xigou couldn’t help but remind him, "Requirement 1 is written very clearly, it explicitly asks you to salvage Turtle Pattern Stones, those bought don’t count."

"Are you stupid?"

Fang Zhixing glanced sideways at Xigou, disdainfully saying, "Use your brain, will you? I can first buy 100 Turtle Pattern Stones, toss them into the rapids, then dive to the riverbed and retrieve them, wouldn’t that fulfill the task?"

"Ah, this..."

Xigou was at a loss for words, it turns out this bastard was thinking of exploiting a loophole.

Moments later...

Fang Zhixing stepped into the antique market.

It was bustling here as well, with street vendors everywhere.

As soon as Fang Zhixing entered, several vendors surrounded him, pushing the fine products in their possession.

For example, an incense burner once used by a former emperor, or the authentic works of a historical celebrity, and so on.

As he strolled, Fang Zhixing inquired about Turtle Pattern Stones.

"Young master, you’re in luck today. A few years ago, our store just so happened to acquire a Turtle Pattern Stone; it is the treasure of our shop."

A goat-bearded shopkeeper took out an exquisite brocade box from beneath the counter, opening it with great care.

Fang Zhixing leaned in to look and instantly showed a look of astonishment.

Inside the box was a palm-sized jade stone, translucent and white, lustrous and polished, with a beautifully patterned turtle shell design on its surface.

At first glance, you could tell this thing was prohibitively expensive!

The goat-bearded shopkeeper enthusiastically described, "This Turtle Pattern Stone in my collection is absolutely genuine at first glance, with not a single flaw or crack, truly a top-grade product!"

Fang Zhixing was silent for a moment before asking, "Shopkeeper, how much are you selling it for?"

The goat-bearded shopkeeper held up two fingers and then spread them apart, smiling, "One price, 800,000 Big Coins."