A flash of gold.
A shiny golden armor suddenly appeared in his hand. The surface of the armor was made of brown leather similar to cowhide or horsehide, but it sparkled with a metallic luster.
The texture felt soft, but Andrew believed that this thing must be of exceptional quality!
He placed it on the ground and used his axe to strike it.
At first, there was a faint scratch on the armor, but when Andrew touched it, the scratch quickly disappeared.
Then, Andrew took out a sharp dagger and cut the armor.
This time, there was a shallow scratch on the armor.
It wasn't deep, but it was clear that weapons of this level could still cause some damage to the armor. However, it was not easy to cut through it or pierce it with ease.
It was a bit like the story of the contradiction between the spear and the shield.
Andrew couldn't say for sure which one was stronger.
But if he kept chopping, the sharp dagger would eventually cut through the armor. However, it would be impossible to cut it in one stroke!
For Andrew, this level of defense was already sufficient!
After all, he wasn't stupid. If someone attacked him, he wouldn't just stand there and let them hit him, right?
He immediately put on the armor.
Andrew then opened his own attribute interface and took a look.
[ID: 888]
[Strength: 18/10 (Beyond human limits, you have become a strongman!)]
[Agility: 14/10 (Swift Boots +7)]
[Satiety: 8/10 (Eight points of fullness, the healthiest state!)]
[Antitoxicity: 1/10 (You won't die from mild haze poison, but you still need to work harder to improve!)]
[Defense: +7 (Armor defense, once the equipment is removed, your defense is no different from an ordinary person)]
[State Assessment: Overall ability is good, far surpassing ordinary players! Keep up the good work, and you will become the new Iron Man!]
Thanks to the Strength Potion, his Strength had doubled, and combined with the various items he had consumed before, such as Lightning Leopard meat and others, it had increased to 18.
The maximum for a normal person was 10, so he was already well over the level of a top human.
For an average person like Andrew, having a physique of 6-7 was considered good.
Now, his strength had reached 18.
If he could return to the city, Andrew would probably be considered a weightlifting champion.
As for agility and defense, they didn't increase significantly. His gains were almost entirely reliant on equipment.
Agility comes from a pair of Swift Boots, while the defense is provided by a normal arm guard on each arm (+1 each), combined with high-quality armor (+5), for a total of 7 additional points.
But his own defensive power was still relatively weak.
It seemed like they need to work harder!
He had taken care of the Dart Frogs to the south.
Andrew immediately headed west, as the Cat Girl to the west was closer to him, and Andrew was curious about what she looked like!
After all, he was a cat lover!
Just the thought of having a cat curl up on his thigh in the lonely world of mist, letting him pet and play with it, made Andrew happy.
Moreover, the other party was a cat girl.
Just imagine.
A pretty girl with a pair of furry little ears on her head, and a long, furry tail. She's cute and can even be teased with a cat toy.
Just thinking about it, Andrew felt infinite joy!
He walked quickly towards the west.
The closer he got to the misty forest, the thicker the mist became. The torch, which could have dispersed the mist within a five-meter radius, could now only illuminate an area of two to three meters.
Beyond three meters was all a thin mist, and although he could still see the outline of the tree trunks, the details were blurred.
[There is a cat sleeping 10 meters ahead. If you wake it up, it may teach you a harsh lesson due to its morning mood! PS: This cat is a very greedy and curious animal. You may consider using food to attract its attention, and you may have a chance to capture its heart!]
"Huh? The prompt has changed again. However, based on past experience, it seems that the distance also affects the prompt's judgment."
Originally, Andrew had planned to see what the cat girl looked like.
He might use force to suppress her, using explosive arrows and then summoning the White Eagle to launch a pincer attack and take her down.
But now, he knew the cat girl's weakness from the prompt.
In a situation where he could outsmart her, Andrew naturally wouldn't consider combat.
He took out some dry branches.
Andrew started a fire in place and began roasting meat.
He took out two pieces of scary chest meat, placed them on the fire, and poured some honey on them. Then he roasted the meat, brushing a little honey onto it as he went.
"Sizzle sizzle~
Soon enough, the aroma of grilled meat filled the air. Combined with the sizzling sound of the cooking meat, it not only awakened the dozing catgirl but also made Andrew salivate uncontrollably. Honey and grilled meat truly make for an unbeatable combination!
Just then, Andrew spotted a sneaky figure lurking in the thick fog. Without a doubt, it was the catgirl. The figure stood at about 1.2 meters tall, with an upright posture that resembled a human. It had two small ears on top of its head, but Andrew couldn't discern its facial features.
"Meow~" A sweet kitten's voice rang in Andrew's ear. Upon hearing it, Andrew's heart melted with its overwhelming sweetness. The sound of a kitten's voice is just too precious!
"Meow?" Andrew gently asked into the fog. The shadow in the mist moved slightly, especially its two cat ears, which twitched rapidly. However, the figure remained still, possibly due to hesitation.
Andrew didn't rush it but instead pulled out a bottle of cumin and Himalayan salt from his intermediate backpack.
He sprinkled some cumin first, causing the aroma of the grilled meat to become even stronger. The fragrance filled people's nostrils and made their stomachs growl.
Andrew also noticed the shadow in the mist tilted its head, moving its cute little nose along with it.
But the little kitten still refused to come out of the mist. From its reaction, Andrew was sure that the kitten was already starving!
Sizzle sizzle~ The oil from the grilled meat dripped into the bonfire, making a sizzling sound.
Andrew sprinkled a little more Himalayan salt, then cut a small piece of meat with a small knife and whispered, "What a pity! If only someone could share this delicious meat with me!"
Gurgle~ The little kitten swallowed its saliva.
Andrew deliberately made an exaggerated movement, tossing the grilled meat toward the little kitten. "Oops! I dropped my meat and wasted it!"
Whoosh!
However, Andrew saw the shadow in the mist suddenly pounce at lightning speed with its sharp claws, seizing the grilled meat in a split second.