After following Chen Qianyu to Hongshan Swordmancers, you meet Lian Xiaowu, who demonstrates gear artificing techniques.

Wait, did you know we were coming?

Yup! We came straight over as soon as we finished!

Then you came at the perfect time! I just finished forging a batch. Chen, want to try that thing?

Hmm? You actually finished that thing?

Haha, my apologies. We're talking about gear artificing.

Back when Hongshan Swordmancers and Endfield Industries were working together on weapons research, we tried a few things.

I was inspired and came up with my own method for modifying gear. It's still in the testing phase and only works on top-quality gear.

It's not ready for large-scale use yet, but it works perfectly for personal gear customization.

Ohhhh, I think the Endfield Crisis Team could really benefit from this! Alright, go ahead and enlighten us!

*Chuckle* Aren't you the sneaky one! Just got back and already eyeing my stuff!

Lucky for you, I prepared some test samples. I'll show you right now.

Hehe, thank you, Xiaowu!

Mmm-hmm. Fangyi mentioned that the Endfield Crisis Team would be here any moment.

Not long after I read her message, you showed up...

Anyway, select the gear for artifice, choose another piece of the same type as material, add Artificing Catalyst, and then just wait.

It's actually not that complicated. Give it a shot.