Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: White-Scaled Merfolk, Merfabric (2)
Chapter 316: White-Scaled Merfolk, Merfabric (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Years of relying on others had made them highly flexible in their mindset.
Jovana promptly responded, “You’re right, we must have been mistaken. Please forgive our rash intrusion. We, the White-scaled Merfolk clan, will leave immediately.”
“Wait a moment. Since you’ve intruded into my territory without permission, that’s a mistake. And when you make a mistake, you should make amends, don’t you think?”
Do you really think you can just leave?
If these White-scaled Merfolk, capable of creating immense value, were allowed to leave, it would be sheer madness.
Entering my domain and thinking of escaping? No way!
Looking at the powerful armies surrounding them and the formidable human expert before them, Jovana felt somewhat helpless.
Facing this human who could easily wipe out the tribe they had previously depended on, they had no room for negotiation.
There wasn’t even a trace of anger in their hearts.
Because in the brutal sea, weakness was the original sin.
Even if their White-scaled Merfolk could weave the most beautiful fabrics, they could only stay at the bottom of the ocean.
The only thing they could hope for was to find a protector.
Jovana replied, “We are willing to compensate for our mistake. As a token of our apology, this is the fabric woven by our White-scaled Merfolk clan. We hope you’ll find it satisfactory.”
As she spoke, a White-scaled Merfolk behind her presented five pieces of white fabric, which looked like silk and fabric combined.
Ji Chen’s heart stirred, and he gestured for a soul servant to bring it over.
As soon as he laid his fingers on the material, it was as if his hands had slipped into a cloud – it felt soft, cool, and incredibly pleasant, as weightless as a feather.
[Merfabric]
[Level]: 7-Star Specialty
[Additional Effect]: Does not get wet when in contact with water
[The specialty of the White-Scaled Merfolk clan holds tremendous value.]
Was this a 7-Star Specialty?
It was terrifying!
The moment Ji Chen touched it, he instantly sensed its enormous commercial potential.
From ancient times to the present, clothing has been an enduring commodity. People of all social classes need clothing.
Wealthy individuals wore clothing made of high-quality fabrics such as silk, while the poor wore garments made from coarse materials like hemp.
And Merfabric was undoubtedly a fabric capable of conquering any fabric.
Garments made from it, even if they only served the purpose of clothing, would be highly sought after by countless elites. This was determined by its inherent quality.
Ji Chen had no doubt about this.
Moreover, this fabric had the additional effect of being waterproof, a prestigious feature in itself.
Perhaps even the elves, who lived in extravagant luxury and had a keen artistic sense, would go crazy for it?
Ji Chen’s expression remained natural as Alice received the Merfabric and said casually, “Hmm, this fabric is excellent. I’m satisfied. However, it’s not enough to offset your trespass.”
When Jovana heard the first half of the sentence, her face showed a hint of joy, but as soon as she heard the second half, her expression immediately fell.
Even though they could weave Merfabric, the craftsmanship was intricate and complex, and the required materials were not readily available, with several core materials being quite rare.
After migrating here for so long, they had only gathered enough materials to weave five pieces.
Just as Jovana was worried about how to satisfy this human expert and allow her and her people to leave…
“However, 1 can give you a chance. As long as you submit to me, weave this fabric, and make clothing, I will forgive your previous offense and promise to protect your White-scaled Merfolk clan.”
Upon hearing Ji Chen’s words, Jovana hesitated slightly.
She quickly understood that this human expert was intentionally provoking them to make them submit and weave Merfabric for him.
For them, it wasn’t something they couldn’t accept.
To put it bluntly, their previous benefactor had already fallen, so they had to consider finding the next entity to depend on.
With such a formidable army and the ability to annihilate the tribe they had previously relied on like slaughtering chickens, it was clear that this individual possessed great strength.
Therefore, submission became one of their choices.
After a brief hesitation, she agreed and bowed with her people.
“We are willing to submit to you.”
“Ding- The White-scaled Merfolk clan chooses to pledge allegiance to you.”
Glancing at the system prompts, Ji Chen extended his right hand and gently lifted the bowing White-scaled Merfolk with currents of seawater.
“Since that’s the case, let’s get ready to return.”
Seeing this scene, Jovana’s eyes filled with reverence. Not only could he freely dive into the sea like a marine, but he also possessed such power. It seemed that this human expert they had newly pledged allegiance to was no ordinary person.
After some minor preparations, Ji Chen led his army and the White-scaled Merfolk clan back to the Crown of the Ocean.
Since the White-scaled Merfolk couldn’t transform their legs like Alice and couldn’t walk on land, they were temporarily settled near the port. They would be provided with an underwater residence later on.
The next day, Ji Chen arrived at the port and called Jovana over for a discussion.
“What materials are needed to make Merfabric? How long does it take for a White-scaled Merfolk to weave one piece?”
“Lord, Merfabric requires a total of forty-two types of materials. If there is sufficient manpower and materials, it would take at least two weeks for one White-scaled Merfolk to weave one piece. If you want to cut and sew it into clothing, it would take even longer.”
Ji Chen was amazed. Indeed, it was a 7-star specialty, requiring a whopping forty-two types of materials, and even then, it took quite a bit of time to weave just one piece.
This was much more complex than obtaining valuable wood, as wood could be harvested and processed relatively quickly once cut.
“Please list or directly inform me of all the materials you need.”
“Yes, the required materials include…”
Jovana listed various materials, most of which Ji Chen knew and could be collected from nearby sea areas or imported from the outside. However, there were a few materials among them that were completely unfamiliar to him.
After inquiring on the chat channel, he managed to figure out where to obtain all these materials.
But there were still two core materials that even knowledgeable players didn’t know about: Deep Sea Blood Pearls and Silverlight Sea Grass.
“Most of the places where Deep Sea Blood Pearls appear are in areas where energy gathers deep in the sea, and those places often attract powerful sea beasts.
As for Silverlight Sea Grass, it’s usually transparent and dull, only emitting a silver light on moonlit nights. It can only be harvested effectively during that time, and its appearance is irregular, relying solely on luck…”
Upon hearing this, Ji Chen couldn’t help but sigh in frustration.
Deep Sea Blood Pearls had some hope of being tracked down, but this elusive Silverlight Sea Grass had no regular appearance pattern at all. It only showed up on moonlit nights, relying entirely on luck to find it.
If luck wasn’t on their side, would they never find it?
“Are there any similar materials that can be used as substitutes?”
Jovana hesitated for a moment and nodded. “There are substitutes available, but if we use other materials, the quality will decrease by a notch. Is that acceptable?”
Why was it unacceptable?
Ji Chen was confident that even if the quality dropped slightly, it would still be enough to create a market frenzy.
Moreover, once he found these two materials, he could release a new version to the market, raise the price, and label it as a special edition.
Then, he could sell the slightly lower-quality version as one tier and the higher-quality version as another, earning money from both. What a delightful plan!
“No problem, use other materials to replace these two.”
“My only requirement is that as soon as the materials are available, start the production of Merfabric as quickly as possible. The Crown of the Ocean needs this specialty to establish its reputation thoroughly!”
Feeling Ji Chen’s determination, Jovana also nodded earnestly.
She felt a sense of relief in her heart.
As long as there was a place that needed them, the White-scaled Merfolk clan would have value, and they would receive protection..