Regret showed in Chen Chengan's eyes. He did not know whether Captain Tang was timid and cherished his life, or simply cautious and careful.
In any case, he had been one step too slow. He had avoided the trap, but he had also avoided Chen Chengan's counterattack.
"Splendid, truly splendid. Even I failed to see through the trap you laid."
Captain Tang stared teasingly at Chen Chengan, casually gripping his pu dao in his right hand as he walked toward his target step by step, as if out for a stroll.
"Unfortunately, I know that you, Chen Chengan, are definitely not someone who gives in easily. On the surface, you look righteous and awe-inspiring, but in truth, you merely wanted to make a name for yourself, didn't you?"
"You seemed hot-blooded, but you were really fishing for fame and reputation. I'm afraid you never expected Lord Liu to send you to collect taxes."
Captain Tang sneered. Though he seemed to be speaking a great deal of nonsense, he was actually using his words to batter Chen Chengan's spirit.
In his eyes, this Martial Scholar who had offended Lord Liu and been sent to collect taxes was likely finished for life.
After all, the man would surely fail to collect enough land tax. When the time came, he would definitely be exiled to the northwest to serve in the army.
He simply had not expected that this man would coincidentally obtain a Qi Sensing Realm manual, leading to the situation today.
"Hand over the manual, and I'll spare your life!!!"
Captain Tang abruptly stopped and let out a thunderous shout, yet at the same moment, his body moved.
The pu dao in his hand was heavy and powerful, swift beyond compare as it cleaved through the air. The bronze rings on