Free Web NovelChapter 974: Chapter 484: Pocket Watch Research and Return (2)
As for its strictly regulated storage volume, the storage quantity restriction of the twelve items in the White Pot is much more lenient than what Xia Nan had imagined.
Just as he had tested earlier.
A small piece of salted meat can be considered as one item; a whole plate of food can also be considered as one item.
Previously, the idea of stuffing a tent, food supplies, and survival tools all into one backpack, regarding it as a "travel kit," had been perfectly successful through testing.
As long as the volume does not exceed one cubic meter and the backpack can fit inside, it only occupies one grid.
Xia Nan even further attempted with Gold Coins, discovering that a "single coin," a "stack," or even a "bag" could all be considered as "one item" according to the definition of the White Pot.
The determination is very lenient.
With this as a premise, he also tested the quantity scale limitation during storage and retrieval.
For example, if Xia Nan filled a grid with drinking water and now wants to retrieve it for use, in most cases, he would only take out a part of it rather than releasing a cubic meter of fresh water all at once.
Through testing, he found that as long as he concentrated when the indicator needle moved, he could achieve this operation with just a thought in his mind.
However, if the target is a compound such as a "travel kit" backpack made up of multiple items, trying to take out the tent alone from inside the backpack would not be feasible.
Instead, the entire backpack must be taken out from the pocket watch, after which the desired item can be retrieved from the backpack.
This can be considered as some minor limitations in usage.
Regarding storage weight, limited by the maritime environment, Xia Nan could not find a high-density object confined to a cubic meter, so it could not be tested, but it is assumed it would not differ; as long as it can fit, the weight should not be an issue.
The storage range is relatively limited, requiring physical contact with his own body. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
As for how long each item can be stored inside, Xia Nan has only had the pocket watch for seven days, so he hasn’t been able to perform any tests, but like weight, it should not have too many restrictions.
If one really wanted to examine it meticulously, a random stone could be placed inside to see how long it can be stored.
Next is the restriction on frequency—none.
The White Pot pocket watch has no restriction on usage frequency; to verify this, Xia Nan had repeatedly used the pocket watch to store and retrieve items in a short period of time.
In the end, it only resulted in a slight dizziness due to overconsumption of spiritual power, and the White Pot itself remained unchanged.
Of course, Xia Nan only used its storage function with such frequency for testing purposes.
In reality, the consumption of spiritual power when using the White Pot to store or retrieve items is minimal and poses no burden on his body with normal use.
Then there is the type of items that can be stored.
In this regard, there is basically no restriction; as long as it is not a living thing, it can be stuffed into the scales of the pocket watch.
Inside the storage space, time should be in a halted state, or the flow of time is slow to the point that Xia Nan’s Perception Ability cannot detect it. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
He had attempted to store a bowl of freshly made stewed soup in the pocket watch and retrieved it two days later, and it was still steaming hot.
Xia Nan was satisfied, already fantasizing about the delightful scenarios of carrying a big pot of cream mushroom soup on his adventures.
Furthermore, the grids are independent of one another and do not interfere with each other.
There will not be a situation where the flame stored at "6 o’clock" ignites the Demon Material in the "7 o’clock" grid.
These are what Xia Nan discovered about the White Pot through a week of exploration and research.
Though not thoroughly understanding this space-storing equipment, he at least gained a clear understanding of its usage limitations and scope.
Unfortunately, using the White Pot requires waiting for the needle to move, and storing and retrieving both require a three-second wait while maintaining contact with the item.
With Xia Nan’s current intensity of combat and action frequency, a three-second cooldown time is enough for him to decapitate a double-digit number of foes.
This limitation largely eliminates the likelihood of the White Pot pocket watch becoming a "battle tool," greatly reducing its impact on combat strategy.
Considering the decision to keep backup weapons for safety reasons, Xia Nan did not even plan to store the Green Pine inside the pocket watch but chose to keep it on his back.
Otherwise, if indeed he dropped the Ash Fall and needed a second weapon, he couldn’t possibly have the enemy stand in place for three seconds while he retrieved a backup weapon.
Moreover, the Yang Flame’s additional damage against snakes and scorpion-like creatures made this Wooden Sword function as a radar against specific creatures, keeping Xia Nan on alert during his adventures against possible enemies.
However, as for backup armor...
Considering his exaggerated Armor Explosion Rate far exceeding that of adventurers of the same level, he could bring several sets along.
On ordinary days, he could also store some survival supplies in the White Pot pocket watch, so that when going out on adventures, he won’t have to carry around a bunch of baggage. Even in unforeseen special circumstances, he wouldn’t face the predicament of "wilderness survival."
In general, even without considering its 25% additional healing speed bonus, purely from its storage attributes, the White Pot is undoubtedly a rare piece of space-storage equipment.
It’s quite the high-end item on the market as well.
Xia Nan was very satisfied.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Just as he was pondering over whether to find a talented chef to cook some gourmet dishes to store in the pocket watch when returning to Suo Yu Bay, the door behind him was lightly knocked.
"Mr. Xia Nan, we are about to reach the port of Suo Yu Bay, I came to inform you."
"I got it."
Xia Nan responded.
He placed the White Pot close to himself, reattached the two Longswords leaning against the wall to his back, and opened the door to step out onto the deck.
Perhaps due to finally returning to Suo Yu Bay, the core members of the Vengeance Blade Squad were all present on the ship’s deck at this moment.
Rein, who had previously been the most seriously injured, was still wrapped in bandages, evidently not fully recovered.
The barbarian Akken and the Spotted Cat race Sasha were not much better in terms of physical condition.
The former barely recovered; barbarians naturally possess strong physiques endowing them with exceptional self-healing abilities. The latter had both arms and leg bones broken under the attack of the Shark Beast, and now, even though the broken bones have been forcibly reset, he was still limping while walking, clearly needing some time to heal.
In the whole team, besides Alton who wasn’t severely injured during the battle, and Xia Nan who was healed through Embers Resonance, Hai Yin and Lorin have recovered the best.
The druid only had a minor injury from a Shark Beast’s water spray and falling from the air, with a broken leg which was almost fully healed in a few days. Captain Lorin, with her own Level 7 Professional Level, had a much stronger physique than other members of the team except Xia Nan. Even with overused Battle Skill, a week’s time was enough for her to recover from the exhaustion.
Still, it appeared that the Vengeance Blade Fleet would not be undertaking any missions soon.
A few days back, hearing Lorin and the others plan, it was estimated that they needed to recuperate in Suo Yu Bay for at least a month, taking time to heal while giving the crew a long vacation.
Xia Nan had no particular thoughts about it.
Currently, gazing at the slowly approaching Wave-breaking Pier, and feeling the increasingly lively atmosphere in the air.
What he was considering was the commission given to him by Ellison before departing, the transformative refinement of the Flying Fish Oil Barrel at the Blue Clam Shipyard, and when to find a couple of Goblin Nests to vent his anger.
It has presumably been completed, now quietly lying in the Pearl Spinning and Tailoring Shop, waiting for him to pay the balance, the fine enchanted armor made of Shark Beast material.
