True Strength

After finishing all that, Kong Wu walked past Qian Zhenghao without even glancing at him.

The Qian Family was indeed a powerful force in Qingshan County, and many people dared not offend them.

However, Qian Zhenghao had misunderstood one thing.

In this backward era, in this remote county town, the reason the Qian Family could do whatever they pleased wasn't because of their old master, nor because of their fertile land and family fortune.

What supported the Qian Family's reputation were the nearly a hundred thugs and subordinates under their command.

The foundation of their power was irresistible martial force.

And Kong Wu was stronger than them!

In the past, all the so-called big shots in this county town believed that although Kong Wu's personal martial power was formidable, he was just a beggar in front of them, the gentry who held countless resources.

But ever since a wealthy gentry in the county town offended Kong Wu, their home was invaded by robbers that very night, all thirty-plus of their thugs were killed, and the master of the house was burned alive in his home. After that, these people understood one thing.

The County Magistrate's words could be ignored, but Kong Wu's rules had to be followed.

As a result, the public order in Qingshan County improved greatly, and young masters who had broken legs became well-behaved and educated.

It wasn't that no one had tried some underhanded methods, but the price of failure was too great.

When the price of failing something was one's own death, the gentry and local tyrants became very docile.

"Constable Kong!"

The woman rescued by Kong Wu was dressed in plain clothes. Her face was pale, but her complexion was pure, indicating she was a beauty.

"Miss Li, I'll escort you home."

Kong Wu nodded, a smile appearing on his stern face.

This Miss Li was a widow, and she happened to live next door to Kong Wu.

When he had first transmigrated and hadn't adapted to this world, she had helped him out many times.

Otherwise, given Kong Wu's terrifying appetite, he probably would have resorted to highway robbery to make a living.

She walked beside Kong Wu, looking up at his face, which seemed carved from rock, and said softly, "Constable Kong, that Qian Family is the wealthiest household in Qingshan County. Are you sure you..."

"No need to worry, Old Master Qian is a smart man."

Miss Li nodded, no longer worried.

If Constable Kong said it was fine, then it was definitely fine.

As they walked, she would occasionally glance sideways at Kong Wu, and when caught, she would quickly look away.

It seemed this feeling made her very happy. Soon, she began humming a little tune, her hands clasped behind her back, her steps light.

In the moonlight, their shadows stretched long, very long.

Soon, they arrived at their destination.

Kong Wu nodded as a form of greeting and turned to leave.

Miss Li watched his imposing back, bit her lip, as if making a decision, and called out, "Constable Kong... I..."

Before she could finish, Kong Wu interrupted, "Don't worry, that scoundrel won't bother you. As long as I'm here, you are safe."

Seeing Kong Wu retreat into his home as if fleeing, Miss Li relaxed her body and sighed.

Kong Wu closed the courtyard gate and shook his head.

He had heard that Miss Li had married a poor scholar.

Although the scholar was poor, Miss Li's family had some property, and the couple had a very good relationship.

But fate was unpredictable. The scholar encountered fierce bandits on his way to the prefecture for his studies and lost his life.

When Kong Wu had first transmigrated, he often heard crying from next door in the middle of the night.

After being helped a few times, Kong Wu kept that kindness in his heart.

When Kong Wu became a constable, he began to suppress bandits around the county town.

One reason was to see if he could encounter any demons or ghosts.

The second was to see if he could find the group of fierce bandits who had killed the scholar, to honor the scholar and resolve Miss Li's inner turmoil.

As it turned out, he did find that group of robbers.

After he brought the robbers' heads and knocked on the door of the neighboring courtyard, Miss Li cried profusely and then began to live her life properly.

Kong Wu had no romantic feelings for this widow.

In this world where immortals and demons existed, Kong Wu's first wish was to cultivate and achieve immortality.

He had never considered matters of romance. For Miss Li, he only felt gratitude.

It was a sincere feeling of appreciation from someone who had received help in a foreign land.

Kong Wu shook his head and placed the items he had brought back on the stone table in the courtyard.

Then, he silently recited in his mind, "System, add points!"

He used all the 4 Free Attribute Points he had just obtained on the [Strength] attribute.

He actually had another option: adding it to his Vitality attribute.

Doing so would instantly increase his lifespan by 4 years.

This was far more effective than any miraculous elixir.

However, Kong Wu didn't just want those 4 years of lifespan.

He wanted to become stronger!

Then he could hunt more demons and malevolent spirits, which would only lead to more Free Attribute Points.

After all, only by becoming strong enough could he live to see his lifespan end.

As Kong Wu allocated his points, his [Strength] attribute became 11.

Thump!

Thump!

Thump!

The deep, powerful beats of his heart grew increasingly rapid.

Kong Wu felt his entire body begin to heat up, compelling him to tear off his clothes.

His muscles started to tremble, and a cracking sound echoed from within him, as if his bones were grinding against each other.

His skin turned red, and sweat constantly seeped from his pores, only to be immediately evaporated.

Kong Wu's body gradually became obscured by a misty vapor.

His hazy form suddenly expanded, then contracted!

This was his muscles compressing further, solely to accommodate the explosive power.

"Hoo~"

Kong Wu clenched his fists, his entire body tensing, and exhaled a heavy breath.

Then, an invisible aura erupted, the mist dissipated, revealing Kong Wu's body.

He looked down at his arms, which were now noticeably thicker than before. Kong Wu flexed them, feeling the difference in his strength.

He raised his head and cocked his ear.

He could hear the heartbeat of the young lady next door with perfect clarity.

After his [Strength] attribute increased, his senses had also been enhanced.

Awesome!

This feeling was truly awesome!

Being able to directly feel the thrill of becoming stronger, he experienced it once again after a year.

[Kong Wu]
[Vitality: 102]
[Strength: 11]
[Skill: None]
[Free Attribute Points: None]
[Special Attribute Points: 1]

After glancing at his status panel, Kong Wu casually picked up his Zhanmadao. He found that holding it now felt as if it weighed nothing.

After subconsciously flipping the Zhanmadao a few times between his fingers, he made up his mind.

"System, allocate points!"

This time, he decided to use the Special Attribute Point on the Zhanmadao.

Special Attribute Points could randomly grant an item an attribute.

With his [Strength] attribute having increased again, the previously manageable Zhanmadao was no longer sufficient for him.

And in Qingshan County, Kong Wu couldn't find any other suitable weapons.

Even the Zhanmadao itself had been acquired at great expense from the prefecture.

Therefore, Kong Wu decided to use the Special Attribute Point on the Zhanmadao.

Although he didn't know what kind of random attribute it would receive, it would surely be better than an ordinary, mundane iron weapon, right?

With this thought, Kong Wu looked at the Zhanmadao in his hand.

As the 1 Special Attribute Point disappeared from his status panel, the Zhanmadao in his hand was enveloped by a pale golden light.

When the light faded, Kong Wu stared at the information from the system with a look of astonishment.

"This is quite interesting."