Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter ill Gained Prestige i (2/2)

This was precisely the effect Qin Niu wanted to achieve.

Having authority locally ensures that one’s interests are not compromised.

Otherwise, dealing with all sorts of people who love to take advantage of small benefits every other day would absolutely drive one to frustration, wouldn’t it?

Just look at the Yan Family—such a vast expanse of forest they own, and not a single villager from miles around would dare to encroach upon it in the slightest.

“Thank you, village chief, for handling this matter fairly, and thank you fellow villagers for upholding justice! I, Qin Niu, am a person from Shuangfeng Village. Within my capabilities, I will certainly protect my community.”

After settling the matter with the homestead, Qin Niu expressed his gratitude to the village chief and the villagers.

“Master Qin is too modest! For Shuangfeng Village to have a personage like you is truly a blessing for our village! Should Master Qin require assistance with anything in the future, Xu is always at your disposal.”

Xu Zhenchang looked at the young man before him, his heart fraught with complex emotions.

Back in the day, he was the most outstanding youth in the village, and to this day, he remains the most successful tenant.

Yet Qin Niu was even more outstanding, and his future accomplishments were certain to far surpass his own.

Right now, he was thinking about establishing good relations with Qin Niu.

“Master Qin, we will need your care even more in the times to come!”

“We won’t have to worry about being bullied by neighboring villages anymore!”

Everyone, in turn, voiced their joy at the emergence of such an esteemed individual from Shuangfeng Village.

Qin Niu felt a previously unknown power within him, not merely authority, but prestige.

Still weak.

In the future, as long as he accomplished a few significant deeds for the village, his prestige within the community would soar to unprecedented heights.

With the support of the local populace, his actions in the future would become much more convenient.

After accompanying the Tang brothers to measure out the homestead, he finalized the construction plans for the new house.

All that remained was to purchase materials and demolish the old house before construction could begin.

Inside the house, Tang Fang sincerely said to Qin Niu, “Master Qin, acquiring materials is generally managed by the head of the household. If you’re willing, 1 can handle it alongside you. 1 guarantee I won’t make a penny in profit, and I will diligently select the very best materials for you.”

Unsolicited kindness always has an ulterior motive.

Qin Niu gazed at Tang Fang and said, “You wouldn’t help me with this for nothing; state your true purpose.”

“My younger brother holds an official position in the city, and though his rank is not low, he lacks a solid foundation. Watching you handle matters earlier, I found you to be full of strategy, and your heart is kind, as you did not take severe measures against Wu Si’s family. I believe you to be a person worthy of association. I would ask that you offer my brother the chance to make your acquaintance, seeing as I’ve exerted myself on your behalf.”

Tang Fang revealed his true intentions.

For the sake of his brother’s future, he was indeed going to great lengths.

“I admire the brotherly bond you have. When your third brother comes back, I can pay him a visit.”

Qin Niu thought it would be good to extend his network of contacts.

When the time came, he could have a chat with Tang Fang’s younger brother, and should they get along, they could become acquainted.

The union of strength would benefit both parties.

He seemed quite humble, speaking of taking the initiative to visit, rather than waiting for the other to come seeking an audience with him.

Let’s agree on that, then!”

Tang Fang, having successfully made connections for his brother, was very pleased.

Having taken care of his family affairs, Qin Niu, along with Xiao Niu, hastily entered the mountain.

Along the way, when they encountered villagers, all respectfully stepped aside to let him pass first.

This change was something that Qin Niu was still getting used to.

Nevertheless, he must adapt because his status in the future would only rise higher. From the moment he became an Insect Master, it was destined that he would no longer be an ordinary person.

“Brother Ah Niu!

Er Dan, with a basket on his back and a sickle for cutting grass in his hand, followed behind his father.

Upon spotting Qin Niu from afar, he immediately called out cheerfully.

“You child, you lack manners. In the future, you must call him Master Qin.”

After scolding his son, Er Dan’s father set down the load from his shoulders and greeted Qin Niu with a clasped fist bow.

“The child doesn’t know any better, please don’t take offense, Master Qin.”

“Take offense at what! Er Dan and I have always called each other that way; Er Dan, keep calling me Brother All Niu, and don’t listen to your dad!”

Hehe, alright then!”

Er Dan grinned broadly.

“You blockhead, aren’t you going to thank Master Qin?”

His father scolded him.

While Er Dan’s father chastised him with his words, a trace of secret pleasure appeared on his face.

Having a good relationship with his son and Qin Niu meant not being turned away when they needed favor in the future.

“There’s no need for so many formalities; go on with your work!”

Qin Niu waved his hand and continued on his way.

When he arrived at the Ant Nest in the mountains, he was delighted to see the termite colony.

He had not expected to change his destiny so quickly through a colony of termites.

“Come out and let me take a look at you all!”

At his command, Fourth, the strongest among them, was the first to crawl out.

Its speed was astoundingly fast.

Immediately following it, several new varieties emerged among the termites crawling out after him.

His termite colony was becoming increasingly diverse.

Four burly termites with metallic luster on their bodies instantly captured Qin Niu’s attention.

On their bodies were green circular spots.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that these green spots were thicker than regular skin, slightly raised, like green scales.

Their legs, mandibles, and maxillary palpi were all very sturdy.

Their mouthparts were also highly developed.

It seemed that their gnawing abilities might even be stronger than those of the Grade Two Lightning Worker Ants.

They would likely be able to drag heavier objects, too.

If he wasn’t mistaken, these four were probably the new form of the Worker Ants after being cultivated for strength.

Checking the ant colony’s attributes, he easily found their description..