Tax Collectors Arrive!

The Crimson Panel's notification echoed in Wang Xuan's mind, causing him to first be stunned, then overjoyed!

"Copper Skin Iron Bones?"

"I can actually awaken something like this!"

"A doubling of strength, doesn't that mean I can fight warriors at the Iron Skin level!"

Wang Xuan's eyes widened as he exclaimed in surprise.

Copper Skin Iron Bones could double his strength, meaning that after activating it, his power could reach 1300 kilograms!

That was the Iron Skin level!

"Let's test the effect!"

Unable to contain his excitement, Wang Xuan immediately activated Copper Skin Iron Bones!

Buzz!

His muscles tensed all over, and the Blood Essence within him surged, washing over his flesh, bones, and tendons!

His strength doubled in an instant!

Boom—

Wang Xuan clenched his fist and threw a punch!

The sharp wind from his fist howled, and the air exploded!

A dull thud rang out!

Wang Xuan had the illusion that if he encountered Hou Feng again, even after Hou Feng's demonic transformation, this punch could seriously injure him!

"Good stuff!"

"This thing can save my life at critical moments, but it's a pity it only lasts for thirty seconds!"

Wang Xuan didn't continue using Copper Skin Iron Bones and immediately dispelled it.

During the few seconds he used it, he felt a slight pain in his flesh, bones, and tendons. Although not fatal, he definitely wouldn't be able to withstand it for too long.

After all, this was a method of overdrawing Blood Essence, and prolonged use would put pressure on his bones, tendons, and flesh.

"But all in all, it's a good thing!"

"If I used Copper Skin Iron Bones and the Mountain Severing Saber Art at the same time this morning, even if I couldn't kill that beast, I wouldn't have been so embarrassed!"

Wang Xuan muttered to himself, exhaling a mouthful of stale air.

At this moment, the feeling of weakness surged again, causing Wang Xuan to stagger and immediately sit down to rest.

"After lunch this afternoon, I'll continue practicing!"

Wang Xuan exhaled a mouthful of stale air and began to recover his strength.

What happened in the mountains today made him feel a sense of urgency!

He had to become stronger, strong enough to be invincible, in order to survive in this chaotic world!

At the same time, in Whitestone Town.

Zhou Estate.

Zhou Bapi stood by the ornamental pond, feeding the goldfish in it with feed.

"Eat, eat."

"Eat well, grow up well!"

Zhou Bapi said with a smile as he fed the feed.

"Master, Master!"

"Something bad has happened, something's happened!"

Just then.

A panicked voice suddenly came, followed by the steward running in with a panicked expression, kneeling in front of Zhou Bapi!

"What happened? Why are you so flustered?"

Zhou Bapi frowned, displeased.

The steward looked panicked, panting heavily, and said, "Master, something terrible has happened, Hou Feng... Hou Feng is dead!"

"That little brat from the Wang Family is back alive!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Bapi's expression changed drastically: "You... what did you say!"

The steward swallowed and said in a low voice, "That little brat from the Wang Family is back alive. Shi Yong's brother brought people back to the village just now and found that little brat."

"When I came back, I saw people from the county military camp in town. I heard they killed a Demon from the Pity Life Sect in Blackwind Mountain!"

"They've already brought the body back!"

"And Hou Feng hasn't returned yet. I'm worried that the person they killed was Hou Feng!"

Buzz—

Zhou Bapi's pupils shrank violently!

His mind buzzed!

His body swayed, and all the fish food in his hand spilled into the fish pond.

"You... are you sure the news is true?"

Zhou Bapi grabbed the steward, his eyes instantly turning fierce!

The steward replied, "Absolutely true!"

"As soon as the news came back, I immediately sent people to inquire, and it's most likely him!"

"And I also sent people to find Hou Feng, but no news has come back!"

"Master, I'm afraid Hou Feng encountered the army in the mountains and was killed by them!"

Bang!

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Bapi threw the steward to the ground, his expression furious, "Useless, useless!"

"You can't even handle such a small matter!"

"You only ruin big things!"

Zhou Bapi's lungs were about to explode!

He sent Hou Feng to deal with Wang Xuan, which he considered a minor matter!

But now!

Hou Feng died in Blackwind Mountain!

And was killed by the army!

The county town has been investigating the Pity Life Sect recently, and now that Hou Feng is dead, it will inevitably attract the attention of the county town!

"Master, what should we do now?"

"With Hou Feng dead, I'm afraid the Holy Sect..."

Before the steward could finish speaking, Zhou Bapi shouted angrily, "Shut up!"

He glanced around, and after confirming that no one was there, he continued in a low voice, "The matter of the Holy Sect is not allowed to be mentioned again!"

"Hou Feng has never shown his face here. Apart from us, no one knows him. The army may not know he is one of us."

The steward nodded, then said, "Then... what about the sacrificial offerings?"

Zhou Bapi narrowed his eyes and said, "As for the sacrifices... let them gather them as soon as possible. It's best if we don't alarm the army!"

"As for that sacrificial offering from the Wang Family..."

"Although that little brat is still alive, they don't have the money to repay their debts. Send someone over tomorrow and bring him back to me."

"Remember, don't make too much noise!"

The steward nodded, "Yes, Master."

"I will definitely bring back that sacrificial offering tomorrow."

The next morning.

"Brother Shi, didn't you say you were going to the county town today? It's getting late, you should get up."

Wang Xuan was still in a dream when he was suddenly awakened by his sister-in-law Lu Yao's voice.

Last night, Wang Xuan went into the mountains again, cultivated the Mountain Severing Saber Art to the minor accomplishment stage, increased his strength to seven hundred kilograms, and also obtained ten attribute points.

He didn't hesitate and directly added the attribute points to strength. Now the strength of his body has reached nine hundred kilograms!

He is only one step away from the Copper Skin Iron Bones level!

However, because of this, he stayed in the mountains until late at night before returning home.

"I know, Sister-in-law."

"I'll get up right away."

Wang Xuan replied lazily, slowly sat up from the bed, and began to put on his clothes.

He made an appointment with Chen Feng yesterday to go to the city today, so he definitely can't be late.

"Sister-in-law, is there anything you want to buy?"

"I'll buy it for you when I get to the county town later."

Wang Xuan put on his clothes, washed his face, and asked Lu Yao.

Lu Yao shook her head when she heard this, and said, "There's nothing I want to buy. If you want to buy something, you can buy it yourself."

Hearing this, Wang Xuan nodded and prepared to go out.

Knock knock knock!

"Open the door!"

"Open the door, now!"

Just then.

A burst of urgent knocking came from inside the courtyard.

Wang Xuan frowned.

"Who is it?"

"Tax officials!"

A cold response came from outside the door.

Lu Yao's expression changed drastically when she heard the words "tax officials!"

"Why are the tax officials here? Aren't they due in a few days?"

Lu Yao's face turned slightly pale.

Ordinary people had a natural fear of tax officials.

Wang Xuan frowned slightly and said, "I'm not sure, I'll go take a look!"

"Sister-in-law, please get the silver I gave you earlier."

Lu Yao nodded and immediately turned to get the silver.

Wang Xuan went to the courtyard and slowly opened the gate.

Creak.

Five men in official uniforms stood outside the door.

The leader was a thin man, staring coldly at Wang Xuan.