Chapter 180 - Chapter 18o: Chapter 175: Consulting, King Pig Leather Armori (2/2)

The heel guards for the legs, which I had thought would hinder movement, turned out to be especially well-fitted at the knee and ankle joints.

It was simply perfect.

The heart area and neck guard were both reinforced with extra thickness.

Its defensive capability was clearly a cut above the other parts.

“Fantastic! This armor is exactly what I’ve always dreamed of,”

Qin Niu couldn’t help but praise.

Once worn, he looked imposing and powerful, and he was filled with an unprecedented sense of safety.

Ordinary swords and sharp arrows could not breach his defense.

“Glad you like it!”

Next, try out this hand shield.

The shopkeeper had just finished the final touches on the hand shield and taught Qin Niu how to use it.

“Hold the grip inside the shield body, and you can flexibly control this hand shield,”

the shopkeeper explained.

The hand shield wasn’t very large, just slightly wider than a face, and only a little over a foot in length.

It was just right to protect the entire forearm.

It was composed of multiple layers of fragmented King Pig leather. Like scales, the layers covered and fitted tightly together.

Holding it in hand, it was quite lightweight.

“When this hand shield is not in use, it can be hung on the back,”

said the shopkeeper, who had already made provisions on the back of the armor for hanging the shield, making it very convenient.

“There’s space on the side for storing weapons like knives or swords. Quivers are usually hung at the waist. If you use a longbow, you can only carry it slung across your back. A short bow can be directly hung on the back,” he added.

“Thankyou, shopkeeper, this leather armor is simply too perfect! Although we agreed no workmanship fee would be charged, I can’t let you labor for nothing. Here’s fifty Two Silver Money as a token of my appreciation.”

After trying it on, Qin Niu fell deeply in love with the set of King Pig Armor.

With it, his likelihood of getting injured would be significantly reduced, whether battling enemies or fighting fierce beasts.

“No need for money, no need! Master Qin’s satisfaction with my work is the best affirmation for me. Having crafted a set of beast hide armor in my lifetime, I would die without regrets. Moreover, in the process of making this armor, my craftsmanship has made an unprecedented breakthrough, something that all the Silver Money can’t buy. If Master Qin is satisfied, please bring any beast hides or bones to me in the future for crafting.

I’ll offer you the most favorable price then,”

insisted the true Armor Shop shopkeeper firmly, refusing to take the money.

His breakthrough in craftsmanship would enable him to take on many big orders that he couldn’t handle before.

His reputation would also rise considerably.

The benefits would far exceed the labor fee.

“Then thank you very much! I’ll come to you for all my future armor needs,”

Qin Niu, a straightforward person himself, did not persist in offering the silver note.

“Haha, thank you for your patronage. If you encounter any problems with this set of King Pig Leather Armor during use, you can always report to me. The helmet’s defense is relatively weak, so avoid being attacked by sharp weapons when fighting enemies,”

the shopkeeper reminded Qin Niu of the weak spot of the King Pig Leather Armor.

Every defense has its vulnerabilities, and theoretically, all can be breached.

This set of King Pig Armor, enveloping him from head to toe, was already near perfection.

Leaving the outfitters market, Qin Niu was extremely satisfied with his visit.

The trip had been fruitful.

With this set of King Pig Armor, his odds of victory in battle with Old Master Huang would be much improved.

However, in a battle against an Insect Master, he believed the opponent’s strongest methods would definitely involve insects.

Qin Niu’s strongest insect at the moment was the Termite.

The Ant Queen had also successfully evolved, and the entire Termite colony had undergone a transformative upgrade in quality and leap in strength.

They were already no longer ordinary insects.

He was particularly eager for the first batch of eggs laid by the evolved Ant Queen to hatch and transform into adult insects.

Based on experience, this process would take about twenty-one days.

So his feelings were complex, wanting Old Master Huang to come looking for him sooner, yet also hoping to wait until the Ant colony grew larger before confronting the formidable foe. If he could have tens of thousands of Grade Two or higher specialized Termites, his chances of winning would be much greater.

From what he had already figured out, Old Master Huang had not just one but three Grade Five bee generals.

Nobody could be certain whether Old Master Huang had even more powerful insects.

The invisible pressure made Qin Niu dare not confront Old Master Huang head- on carelessly.

Even though he was now actively using the bee general to lure the enemy into showing up, his intent was to trick Old Master Huang into the maze of the Ancient Banyan Tree and take care of him there.

After leaving the city, dusk had begun to settle.

He quickened his pace.

Along the way, he could see many farmers still in the fields, driving away locusts or capturing them.

The insect plague had been raging for many days without abatement, and likely both the Black Tiger Gang’s top brass and the Insect Master Association were under great pressure.

However, to this point, the Insect Master Association hadn’t called upon ordinary Insect Masters like Qin Niu to come together to discuss strategies to eliminate the insects, indicating that the situation was still within a controllable range.