Tailor shop.
Diana, having realized it was raining, had already hung up the rain gear she made yesterday.
Unexpectedly, just after she finished, her first customer arrived—Zhou Bai.
Seeing Diana, Zhou Bai smiled, "I'm here to buy rain gear."
Just as he spoke, a few residents hurriedly followed in.
At this moment, Diana understood.
That Lord was really quite good... at getting things done.
Then, she directly handed the four-piece rainproof set to Zhou Bai, "Today we have four pieces of rain gear, they work better together."
"Hmm, I'll take them all."
"That'll be 30 silver coins."
Watching Zhou Bai purchase so straightforwardly, the residents turned their gaze to the four additional products in the tailor shop.
[Item: Rainproof Cloak (white)]
[Introduction: Waterproof, defensive power increased by 10%]
[Durability: 100/100 (Please repair in the tailor shop when below 20%)]
[Selling Price: 10 silver coins]
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[Item: Rainproof Boots (white)]
[Introduction: Waterproof, speed increased by 10%]
[Durability: 100/100 (Please repair in the tailor shop when below 20%)]
[Selling Price: 5 silver coins]
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[Item: Rainproof Bamboo Hat (white)]
[Introduction: Waterproof, defensive power increased by 10%]
[Durability: 100/100 (Please repair in the tailor shop when below 20%)]
[Selling Price: 5 silver coins]
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[Item: Rainproof Backpack (white)]
[Introduction: Waterproof, adds one slot]
[Durability: 100/100 (Please repair in the tailor shop when below 20%)]
[Selling Price: 10 silver coins]
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[Note: Collect the four-piece rainproof set for free movement in the rain, effective for 2 hours, with a 2-hour cooldown.]
Looking at the product data and considering the price, the residents' eyes lit up, the price was surprisingly cheap.
"I want to buy!"
"I do too, I want the four-piece set."
"Boss, can I buy two sets?"
"You're not doing any purchase limits, are you?"
"..."
Diana looked at the enthusiastic residents, paused, and said, "No purchase limits, but quantity is limited, sold out when gone."
Soon, the residents one by one paid for the rainproof four-piece set.
Many immediately equipped themselves after buying, and then, without hesitation, plunged into the heavy rain outside.
Then they saw the rain that should have fallen on them was blocked by the bamboo hats and cloaks, forming a vacuum space around them.
"This gear really is amazing!"
In the next moment, a group acted like fools, bouncing and jumping around in the pouring rain.
But in the eyes of others, it was like they were untouched by the rain, making a great advertisement, which made some people envious.
If equipped, they could certainly go beyond the territory to gather and hunt.
At once, someone asked, "How much is your set? It must be quite expensive, right? Can you cover the cost by gathering materials outside after buying it?"
"Hehe, this rainproof four-piece set is just 30 silver coins, the price is very cheap! As long as materials are easy to gather, it should quickly pay for itself." The purchaser advised, "If you want to buy, do it quickly, it seems there are not many left, even the soldier team took twenty sets!"
With these words, more people were enticed.
Originally thinking the equipment might be too expensive and not worth it, some teams were now intrigued.
Zhong Yongnian's team was such.
In the morning, seeing the rain and learning the rain reduced their Life Value, the whole team had abandoned plans to venture outside, even though they received notifications from the territory about buying and selling gear, experienced ones knew the gear sold by the territory wasn't cheap.
Although the purpose of forming a team wasn't purely for profit, they had to consider investments and costs, especially as the team grew larger, so there was more to think about.
But now it was 30 silver coins, only the usual price of one piece of equipment.
A little calculation made everyone feel it wasn't a loss.
Immediately, Zhong Yongnian led the team towards the tailor shop.
At this moment, the tailor shop was crowded with people who rushed over upon hearing the news, packed full as they asked for one set after another.
Zhong Yongnian quickly led the team to the front and swiftly said, "I want 15 sets!"
Diana looked at her inventory and smiled, "Fortunately, I have 15 sets left, I'll sell them all to you. I hope you go out soon to collect special materials, only then can I make more."
"No problem," Zhong Yongnian readily agreed, and collecting materials was originally intended to be sold to the territory.
Immediately after receiving the equipment, he distributed it and promptly led the team grandly out of the territory.
The equipment's duration was only two hours, so they had to make the most of their time!
After Zhong Yongnian, a few other teams who bought equipment followed out, and there was even a team temporarily formed by individuals.
As for those who didn't buy, they weren't anxious; since they could still buy later, and with some teams already heading out equipped to investigate, they could have more time to prepare.
Of course, they weren't just idle; some chatted with their everyday teammates, exchanging emotions; some slept indoors to recover energy; others curled up at home making things others needed, earning copper coins while improving their skills.
A potential anxiety-inducing event due to unpredictable weather was thus quietly dispelled with well-prepared rainproof gear.
Zhou Bai, who guided all this, relaxed a bit seeing the situation unfold.
At this moment, Diana, who observed everything, casually asked Zhou Bai, "Are you going out today?"
"Yes, I'm also planning to gather some materials. A stormy day won't just be a single day, and more people will come to the territory in the future, storing more goods is always right," Zhou Bai straightforwardly replied.
Always buying materials from the system without gathering some personally, as the territory's population grows, more money will be spent. Additionally, relying on the system store means if one day it's unavailable, the territory would lack supplies, leading to chaos. It's safer to stockpile goods early on.
Diana listened and showed admiration in her eyes.
Given the territory's situation, Zhou Bai's choice was undoubtedly correct.
It's remarkable that one so young could think so comprehensively.
She might truly walk an unfamiliar path as she hoped.
"Leave the equipment-making to me! As long as you have the materials, I'll make it thoroughly for you," Diana assured earnestly.
"Why?" Zhou Bai was a bit surprised; just arrived yesterday, expressing "intentions" today?
"Perhaps because I was once human," Diana replied, "The more human territories survive, the stronger we become."
Zhou Bai listened and paused; the decline of humanity was distant, not something this territory needed to consider now.
Seeing Zhou Bai's contemplative look, Diana smiled, "Don't feel too pressured, this is just a small territory, develop steadily."
After speaking, Diana took out a piece of equipment and handed it to Zhou Bai, "This is a backpack slot with ten spaces, stackable in use. You need it now, consider it a gift for saving me from the Undead World."
Yesterday, noticing Zhou Bai's backpack slots were full, she hurriedly made this, as a token of appreciation.
After hearing, Zhou Bai looked at Diana, saw the determination in her eyes, and accepted the equipment, "Thank you."
"You're welcome," Diana smiled.
"I'll give you a few more materials to continue making! I'll send back the materials promptly," Zhou Bai said, handing over some high-value materials, estimating Diana's strength.
Diana took the materials, slightly raised her brows; yesterday she was surprised by Zhou Bai's delivery, and now again, clearly Zhou Bai has a mysterious procurement channel.
Yet Diana didn't intend to inquire; her task was to make equipment.
"Alright, go ahead with your tasks! Don't be delayed," Diana said, returning to the counter, taking the materials and continuing equipment making.
Zhou Bai said nothing more, turning to leave.
At the door, he bumped into Harrison, drenched by the storm, pausing his movement; it turned out NPCs were affected by the world's weather!
Harrison, seeing Zhou Bai fully equipped, slightly raised his chin as a greeting, then went straight into the tailor shop.
Zhou Bai was accustomed to his character, left the tailor shop and headed towards the Heroic Spirit Hall.
She planned to use the summoning attempts before leaving the territory.
Diana's role in the territory showed her how valuable local NPCs were!
Meanwhile, Harrison, after entering the tailor shop, directly said to Diana, "I want to buy rainproof gear."
Diana listened and smiled apologetically, "Sorry, you're too late, they're sold out. But the Lord just gave me new materials, and I'll make more. If you're not in a hurry, wait here."
Harrison: "… Aren't they afraid of stormy weather? Didn't you say they're not native residents of Stan Continent? Facing one setback after another, and still going out to gather and hunt as if nothing happened?"
He expressed his lack of understanding!
Or perhaps these Humans had exceptional mental resilience?
"Probably because the territory is well-prepared, letting them buy equipment, overcoming stormy weather implies overcoming other weather too; what's there to fear? More importantly, they have a good Lord," Diana thought of Zhou Bai's deeds, her lips couldn't help but curve.
She's the first Lord Diana had seen personally leading her territory's residents, clearly investing a lot of effort.
Indeed, quite special!
Harrison fell silent upon hearing.
Considering this Lord summoned Diana and resolved special material issues before unusual weather appeared.
She undoubtedly had some skill and luck.