Chapter 90 Carpenter Emperor, Zhu Youxiao (Silver)
However, after the dragon boat landed, before they had any contact with anyone, the eyes of the four people in Xia Tian were first attracted by an item.
They are three water conservancy facilities about ten meters in length, made entirely of wood, and look like a crawling dragon on the ground.
At this time, the operation of "wow, wah, wah" is continuously transporting the river water into the territory for drinking, bathing and irrigation!
Well, this is... a keel waterwheel?
[Keel waterwheel (silver)]
[Grade] Ordinary level
[Characteristics] Water extraction efficiency +300%
[Description] An extremely important water extraction in Chinese history Water farming tools began in the Eastern Han Dynasty and were improved by Ma Jun during the Three Kingdoms period. Because their shape is like a keel, they are called "keel waterwheels"!
What surprised Xia Tian was not the appearance of keel waterwheels in this human camp, but the quality of these keel waterwheels.
"It's actually a silver quality wooden utensil?"
Xia Tian was a little surprised.
You must know that without the Midas touch, there is a certain correlation between the quality of the item and the skill of the maker.
"Proficient" level skills can create white, "Proficient" level skills can create green...Silver quality generally requires "master level" skills to produce.
So there is a master carpenter in this human camp?
Xia Tian was suddenly excited.
You must know that among the so-called "Eight Great Folk Craftsmen" in ancient times, the carpenter's status can be said to be unique, ranking first.
Because most of the ancient houses were of wooden structure, in addition to mastering the skills of making furniture and tools, many carpenters were also good at building buildings.
Before Xia Tian, I was worried that in addition to consuming luck, I could not rely on manpower to build high-quality buildings in my territory. If I could recruit this master carpenter, maybe I could solve this problem!
“It’s strange, they just put these things by the river, and they are not afraid of monsters in the water destroying them?”
At this time, Xia Tian heard Hua Rong next to him say something doubtful.
Yesterday during the summer "boiling eagle", Hua Rong led people to build a canal in an attempt to divert water to irrigate the spiritual field where bone fertilizer is made.
As a result, it was immediately destroyed by monsters in the water.
If this "keel waterwheel" draws water from the water, it will continue to cause more noise than the water channel, which will inevitably attract the attention and attack of some aquatic creatures!
"Wow..."
I don’t know if it was Hua Rong who opened his mouth today.
Just as he finished speaking, a seventh-order double-headed water snake with a body size of more than ten meters and thick thighs suddenly appeared in the river. It seemed to feel the movement of "pumping water", and its two eyes exuded a The faint green light moved in the direction of a keel waterwheel!
"No, there are monsters in the water that are attracted by the movement of the keel waterwheel..."
"It should be no problem, after all, there is something underneath the waterwheel..."
However, when this happened, the people in this camp didn't seem too anxious. Instead, they looked at the river with expectation.
After listening to their words, Xia Tian also curiously ran the "power of mocking the wind", a pair of eyes burned with golden red flame light, and he immediately saw the situation in the water.
On the left and right sides of a keel waterwheel below, there are actually two people wearing armor. One is holding two axes in his hand, and the other is holding a big knife in his hand. They are wooden puppets that are similar to real people. General!
The two puppet generals themselves have no movement, just like sculptures.
But when the seventh-level blue-eyed two-headed water snake approached and crossed between the two, it wanted to attack the keel waterwheel that made the sound.
Click!
A soft sound.
Some mechanism seemed to be activated instantly.
The two wooden puppet generals seemed to suddenly come to life, their bodies rotated rapidly, and the axes and broadswords in their hands swung violently, superimposing a blade of light and shadow in the passage.
More importantly, the weapons of the two puppet generals were swung in very precise coordination.
“Puff, puff, puff…”
As a result, the seventh-level blue-eyed two-headed monster snake in the water was caught off guard and chopped into snake meat segments. A large amount of blood gushes out, and it dies to the point of death!
[Water Puppet·Warrior·Cheng Yaojin (Gold)]
[Level] Ordinary level
[Characteristics] Strength and agility +50%
[Description] The ancient warrior battle puppet made of wood can use the power of water flow and mechanisms to explode with very powerful lethality!
"There is actually such a thing, a battle puppet driven by water flow?"
"And it's still golden quality!"
The expression on Xia Tian's face couldn't help but be startled.
Originally he thought that there should be a master carpenter here, which was already a high guess.
Because it is more difficult to reach the master level of a life skill like "Carpenter" that involves a wide range of skills than most combat skills.
As a result, a wooden puppet of golden quality was discovered under the water...
Could it be said that he is not a master carpenter, but a master carpenter?
"My lord? But you are interested in the water puppet under this keel waterwheel..."
A rough voice sounded.
Xia Tian raised his head and saw a man with a shiny silver boning knife hanging on his belt. He looked like a butcher and was the first to come forward.
"Yes, these puppets are extremely exquisitely made. They can automatically kill monsters in the water, which is really eye-opening!"
Xia Tian's eyes stopped on the knife hanging on his waist, and then said with a smile.
Because the Eye of Insight just looked at too many people at once, so that it consumed a lot of energy, Xia Tian did not directly "expend luck" to see the other party's detailed information!
But since the first one to come in contact with him should be someone who can speak to him in this territory.
And Xia Tian also noticed that the other party was walking past Zhao Yun who was holding the Zhaoye Jade Lion.
Perhaps, the situation of this territory and Zhao Yun can be known from the mouth of this "butcher".
Of course, Xia Tian is indeed very interested in the "Water Puppet". You must know that on the way here, the dragon boat was attacked by a mortal-level octopus beast commanded by the Crown Fishman.
Due to his lack of ability to fight in the water, Xia Tian could only accept the octopus meat from the other party's "tribute" and then sail away in a boat, giving in a step.
But if the territory wants to further develop, it must rely on the water source of the river, so Xia Tian feels that there will definitely be a battle with those fishmen.
If the territory can produce large quantities of such puppets that can fight in the water, it will not only reduce casualties, but also increase the chance of winning, which is of great significance!
"Hey, these water puppets are all made by Carpenter Zhu, and they are indeed more fierce than real people when they fight."
"If it weren't for the monsters and beasts that looked like lizards the day before yesterday, they came from the land. ...It’s not that easy to get close to us!”
“Chef Ding”, who had a bright silver boning knife hanging on his waist, pointed at “Carpenter Zhu” who was also walking up next to him.
“Well, you’re so young?”
After seeing the carpenter who made the golden-quality military commander puppet, Xia Tian couldn’t help but be stunned.
You must know that this man's age seems to be in his early twenties, similar to that of a recent college graduate, and his skin is even more delicate and tender. He really doesn't look like the "master carpenter" in his mind.
Xia Tian couldn't help but "consume his luck" and check the other party's detailed information!
[Zhu Youxiao (Silver)] [Level] Ninth Level (Soul Limit)
[Talent] Carpenter Emperor (can quickly learn through contact and appreciation, etc. Master the production principle of a wooden utensil and imitate it)
[Characteristics] Architectural Genius (the houses made are more exquisite and comfortable, and the characteristics and effects are improved), Puppetry (loving puppetry, the puppets produced have higher spirituality and combat effectiveness)
[Skills] Carpentry Skills (Master ), equestrian (expert)...
[Remarks] A peak-level master is only one step away from being a master of carpentry skills.
“Well, it’s this one, no wonder!”
Xia Tian’s face showed some surprise.
Who is Zhu Youxiao? Of course it is the "Carpenter Emperor" of the Ming Dynasty!
Xia Tian found out the records about this emperor in the history books in his memory.
“God is clever, but not human beings... He is good at small plays, and he is good at building houses. Anyone who can use axes, saws, and chisels by himself is beyond the reach of skilled craftsmen. He is also good at painting, and he can use all utensils by hand. For this reason... I am impatient, do something, and accomplish it day and night."
These records are very consistent with the attributes of the "Zhu Carpenter" in front of me.
Especially in the two aspects of "building houses" and "making puppets", Zhu Youxiao is even more famous.
It is said that he not only acted as a carpenter himself, directed the reconstruction of the palace, but even produced a large number of miniature palace models, which were only three or four feet tall, but had subtle twists and turns and were ingenious.
It can be called the earliest figure expert.
Besides "building a house", the carpenter emperor also liked watching and making "water puppets", using light wood to carve images of overseas Siyi, Manshan immortals, generals and soldiers, etc. , suspend it on the water, use the impact of water flow to choreograph various movements, and perform different plots, such as "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea", "Sun Wukong Havoc in Heaven", etc.
In this way, the "golden general puppet" seen in the water just now can be explained. With the blessing of "characteristics", even master craftsmen have a chance to produce golden props!
Of course, in history, Emperor Tianqi was too immersed in carpentry work and delegated a large part of his power to the eunuch "Wei Zhongxian" around him.
The final consequences, of course, needless to say.
Obviously, like Li Ru, he should be one of those historical figures who is judged by the will of the earth as "hard to distinguish between merit and demerit" or even "fault outweighs merit".
For this reason, he did not pass the "Secret Realm Challenge" link, but came directly to the Eternal Land!
Furthermore, judging from the name of the person suspected of being the "butcher", he probably made the same choice of "hiding his name" like Li Ru. Now his identity is no longer "Emperor Apocalypse", but just A "carpenter".
Speaking of which, Xia Tian once thought about it once before, what would it be like for the ancient emperor to come to the eternal land?
The first emperor I saw now was a bit surprising.
The "Carpenter Zhu" in front of me seemed very low-key, and did not introduce himself to his family. He even felt a little uneasy when facing him.
Who would have thought that this master-level carpenter would be the former Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty?
"He won't recognize my identity, right?"
In fact, Zhu Youxiao did feel a little uneasy.
His identity can be hidden from the people around him, but it cannot be hidden from the "lord".
At least, the previous lord of this territory recognized him directly!
However, the other party did not care about his identity or past deeds, and even helped him hide it, allowing him to truly become a carpenter in the territory.
To be honest, Zhu Youxiao also preferred the identity of "carpenter" to being an emperor.
This may sound incredible...
Perhaps only those who have truly experienced all kinds of weird things in the Ming Dynasty court, such as "falling into the water and being frightened into falling ill, and old illnesses relapsing and dying" can understand how precious it is to live again and be able to do the things you love most!
"Carpenter Zhu, besides these, have you made anything else?"
At this time, Zhu Youxiao heard Xia Tian's words, raised his head suddenly, and saw Xia Tian's face Asked with a smile.
Since Zhu Youjian is willing to remain anonymous as a "Zhu Carpenter", it is naturally impossible for Xia Tian to reveal his identity in front of everyone.
After all, this is a man who is comparable to a master in some aspects!
"Lord, please take a look..."
After hearing Xia Tian's name, Zhu Youxiao was a little excited.
Opened a wooden box that he carried with him, took out some things from it, formed a crossbow with a slightly unique shape, and handed it to Xia Tian to look at.
[Seven-Star Repeating Crossbow (Blue)]
[Level] Metamorphosis
[Characteristics] Tracking (the shot arrow is within a certain distance, and the trajectory can be slightly adjusted by relying on mental power)
[Description] It was made by "Zhu Carpenter" imitating Zhuge Liannu, and based on it A small repeating crossbow made with certain changes, which can continuously fire seven crossbow arrows each time!
"Well, it turned out to be an extraordinary crossbow?"
Xia Tian's face moved.
Although, it is only of blue quality, which is inferior to the "Keel Waterwheel" and "Puppet".
But this is an extraordinary level weapon!
You must know that compared to ordinary-level weapons that only differ in strength, sharpness, range, etc., extraordinary-level weapons contain certain extraordinary characteristics!
The value cannot be compared with ordinary weapons.
Furthermore, another very important point is that to make a weapon of extraordinary level, you first need to obtain the core materials of extraordinary level.
Because Shen Lian succeeded in the challenge, Xia Tian's territory already has the "God-level drawings of the divine arm crossbow", which can theoretically be used to make the mortal-level divine arm crossbow.
But because the ordinary wood around the territory has not been integrated recently, even if it absorbs the "spiritual rain" that fell from the sky before, it has not been able to advance to become a material for transformation in a short period of time!
In addition, there are no relevant manufacturing personnel in the territory who have mastered the art of transformation, so the drawings can only be "shelved" for the time being!
Now, things seem to be turning around.
This "Seven-Star Repeating Crossbow" is the same as the Divine Arm Crossbow. Its core materials are wood and animal tendons. Does it mean that there is extraordinary wood near this territory?
“The lord has misunderstood. No mortal grade wood was found near the territory.”
However, the first half of Zhu Youjian's answer made Xia Tian a little disappointed.
“But I have the ability to transform ordinary-level wood into extraordinary-level wood, and even make its properties meet my requirements!”
But the second half of the sentence that followed made him His expression changed.
"Good guy? Do you also have the 'Middis' to turn stone into gold'!"
Of course, this is just a joke in Xia Tian's mind.
In fact, after Zhu Youjian finished speaking, Xia Tian had already guessed what the other party was relying on.
Being a silver hero definitely does not come from "supernatural power". The only explanation is that he followed this carpenter emperor to the eternal land of "accompanied wonders"!
The number in this chapter is smaller because it is a split chapter.
But the next chapter is still a little unfinished... Staying up late these past few days is a bit unbearable.
I am going to adjust my time, go to bed first, and then write again when I get up.
So, I have to wait until tomorrow morning, I will try my best to get there as early as possible.
(End of this chapter)