Qin Niu wanted to buy a blade, one that could chop wood, hunt, and kill enemies—all in one.
He entered a shop with the most extensive selection of blade weapons.
The shop assistant, with bare and robust upper arms, was muscular all over, especially his pectorals, which were particularly strong.
"Looking to buy a weapon?"
"Do you have blades of this style forged from Hundred-Tempering Fine Steel?"
Qin Niu pointed at a Thick-Backed Chopping Knife.
The blade was of medium length, appropriately wide and narrow, with a slight curve to the belly of the knife, suited for both chopping and slicing — exactly the type of weapon he wanted.
"Are you sure you want the Thick-Backed Chopping Knife made from Hundred-Tempering Fine Steel? It won't be cheap. The price of Hundred-Tempering Fine Steel is almost three times that of silver now; a knife this size will cost at least a hundred taels of silver."
