"This is Cotton Ironwood. Although it's a type of wood and its texture is loose and porous, its hardness is not inferior to refined steel. It should have excellent… uh, what's that term again?" Old Huang suddenly paused, thinking of the right word.
"Energy absorption," Gu Sheng, who had been intently observing Old Huang's techniques, immediately knew what he wanted to say. However, the concept of energy absorption was too foreign to Old Huang, so he couldn't recall it right away. Gu Sheng casually reminded him.
"Ah yes, energy absorption! Based on your description, the shrapnel inside is primarily meant to cut and block sound. That's why I specifically chose Cotton Ironwood. Not only does it have sufficient strength, but its energy absorption properties should make the silencing effect even better."
After the shrapnel was crafted and installed, Old Huang pulled out a piece of dark green, somewhat fluffy seaweed from the pile of materials on the table.