Chapter 485 - 241: Spirit Armor Success

Chapter 485: Chapter 241: Spirit Armor Success

The design of this Ink Gold Inner Armor was also quite different from what Chen Cheng was familiar with.

Standard inner armor either consisted of plates protecting the chest and back, much like a vest, or was a garment that guarded the entire upper body.

The Profound Gold Mountain Pattern Armor Luo Tiezhu had previously forged for him, for example, was a full-body under-layer of chain mail.

Subconsciously, Chen Cheng had been leaning toward having a piece of inner armor forged in a style similar to that Profound Gold Mountain Pattern Armor.

But the blueprint Mr. Luo had drawn was utterly bizarre, a complete departure from any conventional inner armor design.

It seemed incredibly unconventional!

And yet, it somehow gave off a powerful and domineering aura!

The inner armor in the blueprint was designed to protect the dantian area, with an additional section that served as a groin guard.

If he hadn’t known it was a blueprint for inner armor, Chen Cheng would have sworn it was just a pair of shorts!

Anyone who saw the blueprint in a tailor’s shop would have thought the exact same thing!

He could almost hear them saying, ’This is obviously a pair of shorts. No matter how you slice it, it’s still a pair of shorts!’

’An inner armor styled like a pair of shorts is fine, I guess.’ Chen Cheng had no major objections. ’After all, it looks plenty imposing, doesn’t it?’

’With this kind of inner armor, I wouldn’t have to worry about defending my lower body! I’d feel much more confident!’

His only concerns were its actual defensive capabilities, and whether something so small could truly bear the weight of a full-body assault.

"Heh heh! Ah Cheng, you just don’t get it, do you?" Luo Tiezhu chuckled, looking immensely pleased with himself.

"Let me tell you, this old man spent twenty long years pouring my blood, sweat, and tears into developing this inner armor design.

Even in a place like the State City, it would be considered top-tier! Forget the State City—in the entire Great Yu, this design is in a league of its own.

Even my old friend Zheng Hun couldn’t stop praising it when he saw it!

Its defensive capabilities are, without a doubt, second to none! Wear this inner armor, and you can go anywhere in the world!

You could charge through an army of thousands, climb a mountain of blades, descend into a sea of fire, and not suffer a single scratch!"

"It’s really that incredible?" Chen Cheng was taken aback, yet the skepticism on his face only deepened.

’Mr. Luo is only at the Skin Grinding Realm Perfection. Even if his Artifact Refining Skill is exceptional, it’s illogical that he could forge such a supreme treasure!’

’If he truly possessed such talent, why would he be so overlooked? Why would he languish his whole life in obscurity in a remote place like Linji Prefecture City?’

’It made no sense at all!’

’Even within Linji City, Mr. Luo wasn’t considered a top-tier Artifact Refining Master.

Any craftsman of a slightly higher rank from the Government Office’s Smelting Department in Linji City was more famous than him!

Their Artifact Refining techniques were probably far superior to his as well.

Forget the Smelting Department—even the Craftsmen at the Zhou Family’s Blacksmith Shop in the Lishui District of South City District were more famous than Luo Tiezhu!’

Luo Tiezhu, ever observant, could read the doubt on Chen Cheng’s face. His eyes widened as he said:

"What, you don’t believe in this old man’s skills?"

Chen Cheng smiled. "Of course I do. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come to you to forge my inner armor, sir."

"That’s more like it!" Luo Tiezhu gave a haughty nod before continuing,

"The reason this old man isn’t famous is that I don’t want to waste my time forging common trinkets.

That leaves me free to concentrate on researching various Artifact Refining techniques.

Take this blueprint for the Floating Light and Shadow Array, for instance. My old friend Zheng Hun stumbled upon this array by chance.

This old man had to swallow his pride and beg him several times before he finally let me have it.

I’m not just boasting—in all of Linji City, this is the one and only blueprint for the Floating Light and Shadow Array!

Before today, besides my old friend Zheng Hun, nobody knew I had this blueprint. I never even mentioned it to that boy, Luo Mingyu!

If it weren’t for you, Ah Cheng, I would never have been willing to bring it out!"

"I see. Thank you for your immense favor, Elder Luo!" Chen Cheng said with great sincerity.

Luo Tiezhu waved his hand dismissively. "Ah Cheng, there’s no need for such formalities between us," he said with a chuckle.

"Getting the chance to forge this Ink Gold Inner Armor in my lifetime is a blessing, and I have you to thank for it.

This Ink Crystal Stone is incredibly precious. Even my old friend Zheng Hun has searched for decades without ever finding it."

As he spoke, Luo Tiezhu’s expression suddenly grew serious, and he added a word of caution:

"When the inner armor is finished, you can’t go around showing it off.

Remember the saying: an innocent man is made guilty by the treasure he carries. If the powerful figures in the State City learn of an inner armor made from Ink Crystal Stone, they will surely covet it."

Chen Cheng nodded. "Yes, I definitely won’t go around advertising it."

...

Winter came exceptionally late this year.

It was only as the year drew to a close that a few light snows finally fell.

Just when it seemed the weather would not turn bitterly cold, a few days after the light snows, a heavy, unceasing blizzard began to fall.

The heavy snow lasted for five or six days, blanketing all of Linji City in the depths of winter.

During this time, Min Wei returned to Linji City. He stayed for only two days before hastily gathering some men and rushing off to Su State City.

The forging of Chen Cheng’s inner armor had reached a critical stage, so he didn’t have a chance to meet with Min Wei.

Min Wei brought some news: Mr. Zheng had earned several merits during his post in Sanmen Prefecture.

His position as a Steward of the Great Dao Sect was now secure.

He had even been allocated some properties within the Great Dao Sect Gate.

Min Wei was taking men there to arrange for personnel, manage these properties, and prepare for the eventual relocation of everyone from the Zheng Martial Arts Hall to Su State City.

Moving from Linji Prefecture to Su State City would undoubtedly mean a more secure life for Mr. Zheng and his family.

With Mr. Zheng heading to Su State City, the Luo Family also began to entertain the idea of moving to the State City. The Luo Family Patriarch, Luo Mingyu, went along with Min Wei.

Chen Cheng learned of all this from Mu Xiaowan, and he was naturally happy for Mr. Zheng.