"Boy, you're not tall, and you don't have much strength, but you're fast. So be fast when you fight, try to win with speed, and don't fight hard. It's you who suffers from hard work. ”

Walking into the room, Old Tom walked straight to the only table in the room, and then sat down at the table with a golden knife, and motioned for Fang Qiuling to sit down with him. The table was extremely messy, full of all kinds of wood chips and small pieces of metal. I saw him wave his hand, and the things on the table were swept to the ground.

This rude behavior made Fang Qiuling roll his eyes silently, but he didn't say anything. Old Tom is a rough man, as he has known for a long time, and it is useless to talk to him, so it is better to save some tongue.

"I've noticed a problem these days. The sword in your right hand is used well, and it has a bit of a stance. But the shield on the left hand is not good, not at all, it is tied. Sword and shield combo is a martial art that has been tested countless times, and sword and shield are indispensable! The shield in his left hand was not in place, so he did not dare to step forward to block, and the sword in his right hand had the opportunity to attack. ”

Old Tom drew a shield from under the table and threw it on it. A very ordinary wooden shield, and a half-finished product. The burrs and burrs on the edges of the shield have not been cleaned up.

"Most newcomers shrank behind the shield and refused to come out when they practiced sword and shield combos, and did not take the initiative to attack, for fear of being hit. Those who stand in the way can only delay time, and in the end, drag themselves to death. It's rare for you to take the initiative to chop and chop at all times, who basically don't use a shield much. But it's a good thing, newcomers can be a little easier when they are like you. ”

This compliment is not compliment, and belittling is not belittling. Fang Qiuling couldn't talk about it, so he could only use laughter to hide his embarrassment.

Know your own situation. I always thought that the shields were all metal, and relied on the strength of metal to block. Now when I arrived in the world of Elune, I found that the shield actually had a wooden shield...... Isn't the wooden shield only for training? It's similar to a wooden gun or a knife. Now it's actually one of the equipment in real combat! This thing is light and fluttery, can it carry a sword?

After a little research, Fang Qiuling found that the defensive mechanism of the wooden shield was somewhat close to the reactive armor of the tank. That is, sacrificing the surface layer, using the relatively soft wood of the first layer to absorb the impact, so that the attack breaks through the first layer of wood and then gets stuck on the relatively hard wood of the second, third, and even fourth and fifth layers, thereby reducing the lethality. Therefore, wooden shields are usually much thicker than metal shields, and the front side is often cut horizontally and vertically, but the back side is still intact.

The defense of the wooden shield seems to be ...... It's okay, it's not as bad as I thought. But every time I hold it in my hand, I subconsciously feel unstable and think: Is this thing strong enough? What if a knife comes from the opposite side and the wooden shield is directly shattered? So I instinctively parry with the sword in my right hand.

"Hey, there are actually quite a few recruits who think like you. Recruits of each tier have a few thorns that feel that the wooden shield is useless and not strong enough. I'm afraid that when I block, I will break the shield with a knife, and then my hand will be gone. Old Tom patted the wooden shield on the table, "Have you seen this thing?" I did it in front of you the other day. Black and red pine, only two layers are stacked. I used some lacquer glue, but I didn't make a skin or do an inlay. It's still a long way from completion. But it should be fine to test it out. ”

Old Tom said as he pulled out the wood axe from his waist and threw it to Fang Qiuling.

"The wood of black and red pine is relatively soft, so it is okay to use for the first layer, but it is not good for the second and third layers. It is better to use black pine for the later layers, black pine is harder, and heavier in the case of the same size, so it is dense. The opponent can split the first layer with a single sword, but will get stuck in the second and third layers. Then we can pump the cold and return him directly. Understand? ”

"When encountering a bow and arrow, it will be nailed through a layer at most, and it will not be able to penetrate the back. If you meet an archer who can directly nail through two or three layers. Hehe, it's useless for you to change the iron guy! That guy is either an elf or an archer, and before you can react, the arrow arrives! There's no chance to lift the iron guy up. Okay, come on, you try. ”

"Huh? What? ”

Fang Qiuling took the wood axe, and his face was unbelievable.

"I told you to try this shield directly."

"Huh?"

"That's it, just smash it. Smash it with all your might. Use the blade of the axe to go down as fast as possible. Let's see if the shield breaks. ”

"This isn't good...... This shield seems to be brittle, in case it shatters......"

"If I tell you to smash you, you will smash it, where is there so much nonsense!" Fang Qiuling's grinding appearance made Old Tom impatient, "Bring it, you don't smash me!" ”

Old Tom snatched the axe, picked it up, and slashed it at the wooden shield.

With a muffled sound, the wood axe was nailed to the wooden shield, trembling slightly. The deepest part of the axe blade sank into the wooden shield about an inch, but it was still far from breaking the wooden shield.

"See, it's not broken!" Old Tom pulled out his axe and smashed it down.

"Bang"! This time the sound was even more muffled, because Tom Sr. used not the blade of an axe but the back of an axe, simulating a blunt attack. The place where the wooden shield was hit was slightly dented, but the structure of the shield was not damaged at all, and it could continue to be used.

"The wood of the wooden shield is all selected. And the first layer should be inlaid with iron nails, which is more durable after inlaying. It's no problem to hit three or four times in a row! You've probably seen the kind of wooden shield that breaks at once, and that kind of wooden shield must be an old thing that has not been properly maintained. So this kind of wooden shield, you can use it with confidence! ”

Old Tom flipped out another wooden shield. This wooden shield is not a semi-finished product, but a new and shiny finished product.

"This thing will be given to you, and it will be regarded as a farewell gift. Alas, I've been drinking you for many days. It's still weird and sad that you're gone......"

Fang Qiuling: "......"

"Boy, I like that kind of iron guy too." Old Tom gestured to the appearance of the metal shield, "But the iron guy is too expensive to afford!" Even if you can afford it, you can't afford it. If it's broken, you have to find a blacksmith to fix it, and those stove keepers can empty your wallet in one fell swoop! So it's better to have a wooden shield, you can get one with a few silver coins, and if you break it, you can throw it away directly, and you don't feel distressed. ”

Fang Qiuling had to admit that Old Tom was right, and his distrust of Mu Dun seemed to be a little too much. The actual combat with the goblins in the past few days has also given him some actual combat experience. When we clash with each other, we often decide life and death in just a few moves. One or two successful parries or blocks are enough to change or end a fight. In the TV series, the two hostile sides still have no winner or loser in dozens of moves, and they still clamore for 300 rounds of fighting, either they are performing martial arts, or both sides are not doing their best at all.

"Of course, sometimes you have to pay attention to the situation. For example, when encountering heavy weapons, especially large blunt weapons such as two-handed hammers, as well as war halberds and stabbing blades that can break armor, you must not be hard connected, you can only dodge! The guy who can use this weapon must have a lot of strength, and he will not die or be crippled if he takes a beating! Remember, you can only dodge, you can't parry, you can't block! ”

"Yes, Instructor!"

This is completely understandable to Fang Qiuling. At this stage, when you encounter an enemy who can wield heavy weapons such as two-handed hammers and halberds, you can absolutely turn around and run. A level 5 bard, and a two-handed weapon warrior go head-to-head, absolutely looking for death!

"We've been lucky for the past few days, so we beat a few greenskins and didn't meet a bear monster. The bear monster is much more powerful than the greenskin, has a lot of strength, and is not satisfied with its movements. They like to use stakes as weapons the most. Old Tom pointed to the thickest pile of firewood outside the house, "The last one will definitely be over!" ”

The smallest of the piles of firewood was more than two meters long, thicker than an adult man's thigh. When encountering this kind of monster, perhaps you should consider long-range weapons? Bow, or crossbow?

Sure enough, Old Tom went straight to long-range weapons.

"I think you can get a bow and practice. You have well-proportioned hands and feet, and you react quickly, so you should be able to use the bow well. If you can, you can get a crossbow first. The crossbow is quick to use, but it's expensive! Lao Tzu doesn't know how to use a bow, and crossbows are not allowed, so I can't hand you over in this regard. Oh! I almost forgot, throwing axes is not bad, you can have a few more. ”

Old Tom is a seasoned veteran, a standard man of action. But he didn't speak much, and some of the notes were bits and pieces

"And the spear, the spear is not bad! It can also be thrown out directly at critical times, which is much more powerful than arrows. It's so much better than your gentleman's vessel! ”

These words made Fang Qiuling roll his eyes.

- This dead old man is also cautious!

"Have you ever seen this thing?"

A fist-sized fruit was dropped on the wooden shield. The exterior of the fruit seems to be wrapped in a layer of brown soft skin, which is smooth on the outside, a bit like an avocado.

Fang Qiuling shook his head directly, saying that he didn't know: "What is this?" ”

"Camellia avocado. You don't know? Old Tom's eyes widened, but he quickly shrugged in relief, "Well, I almost forgot, this thing is not valued by the nobles." He coughed lightly, "There are many camellia trees in the wild, the kind of trees with big brown-green leaves. If you see it, you can always find a few under the tree. If you want to be tan, this color is the best. The green ones are not ripe, and the black ones are overripe, so they are not good. ”

"How do you eat this?"

"Hey! Look ahead! ”

Old Tom took out a pot from the side, used the knife in the pot to cut the tea and oil fruit, dug out the inside and cut it into small pieces, and then took out a bottle out of nowhere and poured water into the pot. The water is almost halfway to the pot, completely submerging the tea agrocarpus. Then sprinkle with a little salt and a small handful of green plant leaves, which should be seasoned.

"It's very simple, mash it, add water and mix it and you can eat it. You can also add a little knotweed and sprinkle a little salt. In fact, you can also cook it, and it tastes better when hot. ”

The surface of the water in the pot quickly floated with a layer of grease. This fruit, known as Camellia oleifera, is apparently rich in natural oils. The oil exudes a slight tea fragrance - tea avocado, which really lives up to its name.

With the appearance of oil, a bitter taste that has fallen into the nose is also introduced. This bitter taste Fang Qiuling was very familiar with, and every time he couldn't run and fell to the ground, Old Tom would pour this bitter water into his mouth.

"What is this water?"

"Water? Oh, I added some energy potions to it. ”

The energy potion Fang Qiuling knew that it was a general term for a class of alchemy elixirs. The most significant effect of this type of alchemical potion is to overdraft it to lift the spirit or replenish physical strength in a short period of time. Drinkers often live and die just after taking it, but once the effect of the medicine has passed, it can be said that life is worse than death. Headaches, cramps, and foaming at the mouth can only be considered mild reactions. It is normal to lie in bed for three days and not be able to get up.

"I used to drink ......"

"That's right, it's water with energy potions. This stuff is very good for replenishing energy. Of course, it certainly doesn't work if you drink it directly, but you won't feel tired when you drink it with water. Even if you feel tired, it's over after a good night's sleep. Your physical strength is so poor, you can't hold it without drinking! ”

Fang Qiuling's face was speechless: "You can't drink too much energy elixir." Drinking too much is addictive, and ......"

"And what and? It's okay, I'll add less. A bottle can be used for more than half a year, and it is not addictive! ”

- Hey, nobleman! I don't know about the tea oil, but I can understand the energy medicine as soon as I say it. I still know that it's addictive, don't think I don't know where you spend your energy, you can drink it to get addictive, what else can't you do?

"We call this stuff spicy oil soup. Find a hydration bag and fill it in. When you're cold, when you're hungry, take a bite. The body warms up quickly, and it is full. Come, you taste? ”

“…… No. ”

There is no doubt that I have learned the method of spicy oil soup, but the pot in front of me is not interested in the East and West Qiu Ling at all, what is so delicious about cold oil soup? Modern people pay attention to a healthy diet, and try to eat as little as possible about heavy oil!

"The fruit was not washed, and the skin was not removed. I saw dirt falling in, and sawdust. If you eat it, you will definitely not digest it, and most of them will have stomach trouble. Also, How long has this pot not been washed? What's this black? How does it look a little disgusting. Instructor, you're too unhygienic......"

Facing Fang Qiuling's pickiness, Old Tom directly spat him on the face: "Get out!" ”

- Damn imps! I hate the aristocracy, and I hate the royal family even more!

I don't know if this adds hatred to the royal family of Kartha......

"Instructor, ask you something."

Everything that should be said has been done, and everything that should be instructed has been given. After Old Tom finished speaking, Fang Qiuling wondered if he could ask for some news from him?

"Say."

"Magic Crystal, you know?" Seeing Old Tom nodded, Fang Qiuling continued to ask, "I want one...... It's almost that big. He roughly compared it with his hand, "You know what?" Or what's the way? ”

"Hiss......"

Old Tom was stunned for a moment, then let out a toothache-like gasp.

Magic crystal or something, old Tom only knows that it is a precious magic material, a bit similar to a gemstone, the same size of magic crystal is several times the price of the same size gem. As for the rest, he doesn't know very well. This dead imp compared the magic crystal, looking at the size of the ...... At least a few hundred gold coins each!

"What are you looking for this kind of?"

"Of course it's ......useful," Fang Qiuling saw that the old man's eyebrows were raised, and he subconsciously added, "I can't say what it will be used for." ”

As soon as this sentence came out, it was Tom Sr.'s turn to roll his eyes.

- I see. Don't talk about it! I don't want to know!