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Chapter 140
The first place winner was a male player who used the belt and jewelry from this event, along with a straight-hemmed robe and a double-breasted long robe from the Huaxia Jianghu.
A long robe, red with black taotie and meander patterns.
The edges are finished with a solid gold color.
It is paired with a white jade bamboo fan.
The headdress was made by hand, with a base for a golden lotus crown, onto which white jade was attached, and the surrounding area was decorated with cat's-eye stones of five colors.
A pair of hairpins with black jade dragon heads, each dragon head holding a string of blood-red agate beads, hanging down to the chest.
At the very bottom hangs a white jade panda pendant, which was also homemade.
These players are all incredibly talented!
Lin Shuying suddenly had the same worries as Prime Minister Cao: why didn't the talented people around her come to her?
The few talents we invited earlier have only recently arrived at the studio; there are just a few of them.
What Qingfengyi lacks most right now is manpower. Handicrafts are different from other industries; labor costs are an unavoidable hurdle.
After thinking it over, I'll stop here.
If it's done in Qingfengyi, it's hers anyway, so let it all be hers for now.
The first place winner in the dress-up area still has two outfits: men's clothing and women's clothing.
This design features two sets of armor, which are a significant part of Chinese culture. Unfortunately, many of the manufacturing techniques were lost, and only a small portion has been revived through the dedicated research of enthusiasts.
No matter how meticulously a reproduction is conducted, it will inevitably contain some distortions.
Just like with rumors and gossip, it is impossible for people to reconstruct history 100% or to know history 100% completely.
The two suits of armor have similar designs, featuring gold scales on the surface, leather base, and cotton lining.
It ensures comfort while providing high-quality protection.
The helmet has two ears, tied with red silk ribbons, and red tassels flutter on its head.
On the shoulder blades, the women's clothing features the Vermilion Bird head totem, while the men's clothing features the Tiger totem.
The armor is made of two pieces, connected in the middle with a chain to ensure flexibility.
The sleeves below the shoulder blades are made of soft fabric, while the areas not covered by the shoulder blades are covered with gold buttons. This design allows for free movement of the arms without any feeling of restriction.
The women's version is more fitted, showing off a graceful figure while maintaining a powerful and imposing presence.
With a three-pointed silver spear in hand and a red cloak billowing behind him, he let out a shout!
He could command the three armies, charge ahead, and was invincible and brave.
Sister Xunmei fell in love with this outfit at first sight and was extremely envious.
They kept pestering that player to buy it, and if they couldn't get it, they kept pestering them.
The last player sold the outfit to the Grand Marshal...
Both sets were sold.
The power of worship is something Sister Xunmei cannot match.
But this incident sparked her desire to join the army. If she became the Grand Marshal of the Interstellar Sphere, would this kind of thing still happen?
The Grand Marshal was naturally pleased; she truly had an exceptional talent for martial arts.
He almost lost in the mecha combat competition he had recently arranged.
Sister Xunmei sighed and gave up after careful consideration.
Let Qingfengyi make her a real one.
She had worked with Qingfengyi before, so it was relatively easy for her to use her connections.
Finally, Liang Ranran accepted the order. This was her first time taking on a challenging order, and she was a little nervous, constantly asking Lin Shuying for details.
Armor making is very different from clothing making. It requires much more attention to practicality and comfort. If you are not careful, the finished product will be unwearable.
Armor, the primary requirement is high-strength defensive capabilities.
Even a work of art or a decorative item needs to be defensive.
Because it is armor.
Secondly, comfort is very important.
Convenience, flexibility, and comfort are essential; only with sufficient freedom and comfort can soldiers unleash their full potential.
Secondly, the armor's imposing presence and close-fitting design are also key considerations.
It can't look limp and weak, unable to stand up, or it will demoralize people just by looking at it.
Making women's armor is slightly more difficult than making men's armor, as it's harder to create a fitted silhouette, especially for women with good figures like Sister Xunmei.
After familiarizing yourself with the basic production requirements, you also need to inquire about the buyer's habits and tailor the production to their specific needs.
Clothes can be worn based solely on body measurements, without considering behavioral habits, but armor is a different story. Especially for customers who are keen on fighting, the armor needs to be reinforced with wear-resistant features at their usual wear points.
After receiving numerous inquiries, Sister Xunmei simply said, "Shall I come to your studio for an on-site meeting?"
Then she went over there.
Back to the awards ceremony, players were eyeing the armor and the rewards from the Beastmaster Ranking.
That's so luxurious!
The top prize in the pet battle leaderboard is a pet cage, along with a display stand. The stand is made of rosewood, and the display booth is custom-made to fit the size of the pet cage.
It looks perfect after being placed in the box. It's like a custom-made ornament in Xiaoyiju, enhancing the style of the main room.
There is also a treasure chest, which is the best choice for pet owners to take their battle pets to various places.
The box has eight empty slots, with a two-finger-high space for small porcelain bottles. The bottles are carved from light purple jade. Inside are nectar and snacks needed by the battle pets to restore their condition at any time.
The remaining seven slots include one main pet slot, which is very spacious and lined with carved patterns made of fragrant wood, and covered with a layer of glass-type white jadeite shell.
The wooden flowers are used to hold nectar and snacks. The flowers are made of spiral rockers, so the food will not tip over no matter how they are rotated.
There are six secondary pet boxes around it, all made of pure wood. The natural aura of these boxes can soothe the battle pets and ensure they are in good condition when they enter the battle.
The mechanism box opens to reveal a shape resembling a Xuanwu (a mythical tortoise).
The main pet is in the middle, the second pet is at the head, and the other six pets are arranged around the tail and in four directions.
The four feet below are surrounded by auspicious clouds.
The players were stunned by the box alone; they never imagined that simple wood and stone could be used to create such a top-tier luxury item.
When closed, it's a small, square box; when opened, it reveals a majestic and imposing Xuanwu (a mythical tortoise).
Xuanwu players already know from the previous event that it is one of the Four Seasons Fairy's mounts.
What's really frustrating is that getting the fairy doesn't even give you a fairy mount. The designers are so stingy that they won't even let you see it.
Some people are unhappy that they only get the shell of a mecha and the internal drive unit is removed.
Mechanical engineering is a highly mysterious art form in Chinese culture, frequently featured in novels, television dramas, and martial arts films. In ancient times, many masters of mechanical engineering emerged, including well-known figures such as Lu Ban, Mozi, Guo Shoujing, and Li Zicheng. While these techniques are often described as mysterious, they ultimately stem from ingenious mechanical techniques rooted in physics.
It is very close to life, such as mortise and tenon joints, locks, nine-linked rings, crossbows, hidden weapons, and secret rooms, all of which are considered part of it.
When it comes to government agencies, the ancients gave two evaluations. First, those related to national affairs, secrets, and wealth were usually in the hands of the ruling class.
To prevent their technology from being leaked, they were forced to live in anonymity and lose their freedom.
Secondly, indulging in frivolous pursuits can lead to the loss of ambition.
Lin Shuying studied these things and realized that they were very outstanding, so why didn't they develop further?
Given the circumstances at the time, it was probably stifled.
Don't underestimate mechanical technology; it contributed nearly 70% to the development of civilization. The mechanical physics that followed was gradually explored through these ingenious techniques.
The same applies to the creation of mechs in interstellar space.
However, the mecha were made using a lot of modern technology, and advanced materials were resources that were unavailable in ancient times.
Therefore, it is truly amazing that the ancients could create such a magical box using such simple materials.
Lin Shuying's inspiration came suddenly when she remembered a treasure box given to her by a fellow traveler in her past life while she was making jewelry. That treasure box was made of simple wood, painted with fish-scale wave patterns, and was extremely beautiful.
It was for women to store rouge, and it had twelve compartments inside, each containing a corresponding box, which held a set of cosmetics.
It's so exquisite!
The Xuanwu mechanism box is not the first storage box that Qingfengyi has used; there were two jewelry boxes before it.
After the players were shocked, they suddenly remembered the previous Treasure Box and Silver Phoenix Bird Box.
The two were no less luxurious or ingenious than Xuanwu, except that Xuanwu's box was larger and looked more sophisticated, with more design elements inside.
"This is similar to the Treasure Box and the Silver Phoenix Box. Those two boxes can also be opened to form a magnificent design. They are just not as wonderful as this one."
The makeup box, when opened, resembles a carelessly laid-out tree, displaying various cosmetics without any regard for aesthetics. After all, the original design aimed for spaciousness and easy access, not necessarily for an attractive appearance once opened.
Most of the players who arrived later didn't buy two makeup cases. There are too many ways to play Qingfengyi, making shopping the least fun part. Players without a need for the items rarely go to the mall, and when they do, they plan their route and purchases, then leave immediately.
The makeup box is pretty, but it's not very eye-catching. It's one of the oldest props, placed in a corner, so it's hard to notice.
Qingfengyi Store now has six floors, each of which is very spacious and huge.
Now that the Xuanwu Chest has been added, many players who didn't get it before rushed to buy two.
I have to say, it's really beautiful!
"Designer, could you please make this mechanical box into a commercial product? I'd give you a five-star review."
"Designer, you can put up two makeup boxes, why can't you put up this mechanical box?"
"I really love it, wouldn't it be great to put my battle pet in there?"
Everyone was really looking forward to it, but they had to leave with regrets.
Lin Shu-ying usually designs prizes and props that are limited edition, especially for the first place prize, which is basically unique.
This is a distinctive feature of Qingfengyi.
The important thing is watching the players throw all sorts of tantrums and act crazy—it's fun!
As for negative reviews, I didn't care when it wasn't popular yet, let alone now.
Soon, the ranking of minor battle pets was over, and there were still four remaining: rare battle pets, cattle, sheep, and horses.
Rare battle pets are not the main gameplay feature, the rewards are perfunctory, and the titles and labels given are just like those for innovative gameplay features.
The cow, sheep, and horse pets each receive a skin, a set of armor for battle pets, and an honorary title.
The armor used by battle pets already existed, and players had even created quite a few surprising pieces themselves. They weren't so surprised anymore, but rather amazed by the unique style of Chinese design.
Honorary titles are highly desirable; who wouldn't want their carefully nurtured prodigy to stand in a high position?
What players love most are the battle pet skins!
So cool!
So cool!
The bull's skin is that of a golden demon bull, with two massive brown horns that are so sharp they seem capable of piercing through anything in their path, and mysterious golden patterns that appear and disappear on their surface.
A ring of mane around its neck, transitioning from gold to brown to white, was incredibly flowing.
A ball of flame trails behind its tail, creating a whirlwind of fire when it swings.
The hooves are black jade-colored, with red flames burning on them, creating a flame effect when walking.
A flame-shaped pattern on his forehead flashes when he exhales through his nose.
What's even more exciting is the special effects during the bull fight!
Rocks scatter, flames erupt, and air currents surge, triggering a super armor effect that instantly makes the bull ten times larger!
The invincibility effect is simply irresistible to fighting game players.
Unfortunately, these special effects currently have no combat assistance; they are simply visually appealing and cool.
It looks good and is cool, why would you need any support skills!
The sheep has blue and white fur, curved crescent horns, and two silver bells hanging from them, which play very ethereal music when it runs.
It shimmered with a faint moon-blue light, and its long fur flowed gracefully as it ran.
It exudes an ethereal aura, as if it were a spirit formed from celestial light.
Players who like this style absolutely adore it, it's a shame it's not theirs...
The horse has black skin with shimmering silver patterns, and small wing effects on its four legs. When it runs, it can hover about two meters off the ground for about five seconds.
A flying horse!
Moreover, the Xuanma skin looks really good and is very cool.
The accompanying gold and red warhorse armor is irresistible even to those who don't love horses.
"Wow, so cool! I'm going to win first place in the next beast fight!"
Aside from the outfit ranking, the rewards for the top spot on other rankings remain unchanged, so everyone still has a chance.
"You're overthinking it. The Beast Fighting Ranking will only be released once. After that, it'll just be about prize money. We'll only give prizes if there's sponsorship, and nothing if there isn't. We'll only give honorary titles."
"You're talking nonsense, how could that be!"
The Beast Fighting section earned Qingfengyi a lot of money and also helped balance the game currency. Why is such a powerful and interesting event only rewarded once?
When the player saw that he didn't believe it, he posted the announcement in the chat channel.
Since I didn't have the other person as a friend, I posted in the chat channel.
The players were furious.
"What! This is a limited edition, a one-time use item?"
"Who's spreading rumors? I don't believe it. Is Qingfengyi an idiot, doing something like this?"
"Exactly, that's a complete fabrication. How could they cancel leaderboard rewards for such a lucrative game?"
This is utterly absurd. If battle leaderboards can exist indefinitely, why can't beast fighting?
Many players went to check the announcement and found that the Beast Battle section did indeed say that after the Beast Battle Ranking, only honorary title rewards would be given...
"It's ruined, family, let's give up."
"Hey, take care, we dress-up players need to keep working hard. I wonder what treasure will be given to the top spot on the leaderboard next time."
"Waaaaah, I absolutely love this season's women's armor, it's so cool!"
"Ahhh, that's right, I'm totally in love! I actually found the thrill of wearing a mech in this game!"
"The mechs are so bulky and not cool at all. They even use neural connections, so they don't feel comfortable to wear at all. This suit of armor is actually wearable, but unfortunately it's not mine."
"Whoever buys it, I'll buy it at a high price, please."
"I don't want it, I just want to wear it for a bit, please."
"I want to rent it too. Whoever buys it, I'm willing to pay any price. I just want to wear it once and take a picture."