Chapter 130

Zhao Chi was very puzzled.

Clicking to view the details, he discovered it was because when he piloted Tang Ruan into the Great World yesterday, the clothes and shoes Tang Ruan was wearing hadn't been registered or taxed.

【You owe a total of 5 copper coins in taxes, and 5 copper coins in penalties.】

Zhao Chi was speechless.

He clicked to pay.

The amount of tax owed was too small, so Zhao Chi hadn't received a warning.

In the system settings, he turned on tax reminders.

Then he clicked to return to the Great World.

A tax reminder popped up:

【You are about to bring out the following products】

【Iron Sword ×2】

【Leather Armor Set ×1】

【Super-Improved Silk Stockings ×13】

【Other Sundries ×6】

【Total tax to be paid: 34,750 copper coins】

What the hell…… what?

Over 34,000 copper coins?

Damn it……

Zhao Chi really couldn't help but want to curse.

No wonder there was a black market, no wonder it was repeatedly banned despite the great risks; this was the reason.

If the amount were reasonable, Zhao Chi would be willing to pay.

And he would support paying it.

A reasonable ratio and amount, everyone could understand, and most people would support it.

But this?

He only had a little over 2 gold coins now, he couldn't afford the tax at all.

【My lord, don't worry, did you encounter something? If taking me out is very troublesome, then I won't go out.】

Gu Qing could feel Zhao Chi's agitation, but didn't know the reason.

【It's nothing, it has nothing to do with you, it'll be fine in a moment.】

【Oh, my lord, be a little happier.】

【Alright, I'm fine.】

Then he could only bring less.

If he wasn't sure the black market was still open, he would definitely have traded first before bringing them.

The pair of silk stockings on Gu Qing's legs definitely had to be brought; that pair was of standard quality and could provide Gu Qing with quite a few bonuses.

Then he would bring 5 more pairs to trade.

The leather armor and iron swords also had to be brought.

【You have changed the products】

【Iron Sword ×2】

【Leather Armor Set ×1】

【Super-Improved Silk Stockings ×6】

【Other Sundries ×6】

【Total tax to be paid: 16,550 copper coins】

Although reluctant, he paid it anyway.

This amount was quite large; if he didn't pay this time, soldiers would definitely come knocking.

However, the system didn't identify the material of these silk stockings.

It still charged the fee according to ordinary "Super-Improved Silk Stockings."

Otherwise, the tax amount would be even higher.

As for the quality, it didn't affect the tax at all.

The system only cared about quantity and type.

Payment completed.

The system had no other prompts.

Fortunately, he could still pilot Gu Qing out.

After a moment of dizziness, Zhao Chi returned to his small room in the Great World.

The room was pitch black.

Zhao Chi gently pushed open the window.

Bright moonlight spilled in.

【My lord, is this your room?】

【Yes, my little room.】

【I feel it's so cozy.】

【I think our territory is the coziest.】

【Hehe, is it because we are there? My lord, why is your cabinet tipped over? Shall we lift it up?】

【No, this wooden cabinet is too heavy, I can't move it, let's talk about it later.】

【My lord, you forgot, we are in my body now, you can use my attributes.】

【……Right.】

He lifted it gently, and the heavy wooden cabinet rose in response.

Although he could feel the weight, it was considered quite easy to lift.

Zhao Chi looked at his hands and arms.

The fingers were slender, the palms rosy.

The arms also looked like they had no muscles.

But to be able to exert such great strength, it was truly great.

【How is it, my lord, easy, right?】

【Easy, it's amazing.】

【Hehe.】

Zhao Chi controlled Gu Qing to put on the mask.

Now Gu Qing was wearing leather armor, with two iron swords at her waist.

Her face was covered by a strange mask.

A cloak was worn on her body, covering her beautiful figure.

This way, it would be foolproof.

Gu Qing's agility was 7 points, plus the 20% movement speed provided by the silk stockings, her speed would be very fast.

Zhao Chi stood in the room for a while.

The system had no prompts.

Very good, the system still hadn't detected Gu Qing's arrival.

Zhao Chi checked the time: 8:22 PM.

No one was walking around in the village.

Zhao Chi closed the window and door, and quickly rushed into the dark path.

The black market.

It is often a place that cannot be seen in the light.

Some black markets follow the mantra: "The most dangerous place is the safest place."

But in most cases, the most dangerous place is truly the most dangerous.

And the safest places are those that are cautious and low-key.

Zhao Chi ran wildly with Gu Qing all the way.

He only felt the evening breeze blowing on his face, which was very comfortable.

The sky was very dark, but outside the surrounding city walls, there was a constant rolling of treasure-blue fluorescence.

That was the magic array transporting magical beasts.

Day and night, never stopping.

Gu Qing looked around curiously.

She was extremely curious about the environment that Zhao Chi found mundane.

All sorts of strange thoughts and exclamations kept appearing in her heart.

Zhao Chi listened silently and continued on his way.

Neighboring village, outside the septic tank.

Before even reaching the septic tank, one could smell a strong, foul odor.

Many times smellier than an ordinary septic tank.

This was done on purpose.

Beside the septic tank, there was a small, low stone house.

Inside sat an old man with one blind eye.

Zhao Chi walked closer: "Uncle, I'm here to trade, please let me in."

Zhao Chi controlled Gu Qing to speak, and the voice was naturally Gu Qing's soft, beautiful female voice.

The old man turned a deaf ear.

As if he hadn't heard.

Zhao Chi said it again.

The old man raised his head: "Ah……?"

He looked like he was in a poor mental state.

Zhao Chi sighed: "I don't know any of your secret codes, and no one recommended me, but I want to trade, please let me in."

A flash of suspicion crossed the old man's eyes.

But he remained sluggish: "Ah?"

Zhao Chi said: "I wish for all those people in the Central District to die."

"Ah? Haha, cough cough?"

The old man had originally been pretending, but suddenly laughed twice.

Then he continued to play dumb.

Zhao Chi's patience was running out, but he suddenly felt the situation change.

The strong, foul odor from before had disappeared.

And the surrounding sounds were also very quiet; he seemed to have entered another space.

Zhao Chi was startled.

He hurriedly clicked the system and found there was an exit option.

That was fine then……

"Miss, don't be nervous, is this your first time here?"

The old man's voice was surprisingly young.

Zhao Chi understood that the person in front probably wasn't an old man either.

"Yes, this is my first time here."

The old man nodded:

"Alright, I'll tell you in advance, if you want to get in, you must register your identity information.

"This information detection and identification method is our own invention, the security is extremely high, and people from the Central District cannot investigate it.

"The fact that we have been operating here for many years is proof of this.

“However, we can track this registration in the Great World; once anyone betrays us or leaks secrets, we will hunt them down to the end, never stopping until one of us is dead!”

"Of course, if you are honest, nothing will happen. This will be your identity mark, and you can enter directly next time.

"If you agree, then register. If you don't agree, then please go back.

"But if you dare to leak information, we will not let it go either.

"Do you understand?"

This was half-threat, half-warning.

But it was also very reasonable.

Zhao Chi hesitated for a long time before nodding in agreement.

He had to enter the black market, and now the identity information was Gu Qing's, so the security should be fine.

The old man smiled.

He raised his hand.

【You have received a registration request from "Rich Fragrance Food Street", do you agree?】

Rich Fragrance Food Street?

Here at the septic tank?

Zhao Chi didn't understand at all.

Gu Qing also chuckled in her heart.

Zhao Chi frowned and clicked agree.

A green light swept past.

【Registering……】

【Registration successful!】

【You have become a registered member of "Rich Fragrance Food Street"】

【Please name yourself】

The old man said: "Give yourself a new name, if you want to use your real name, that's fine too."

Of course he couldn't use his real name.

Zhao Chi thought carefully.

Gu Qing said: 【My lord, I thought of a good name, it's very suitable for this place.】

Zhao Chi: 【What is it? I just happen to be unable to think of one.】

Gu Qing: 【How about "Woman Looking for Food"?】

Zhao Chi: 【Why is it so strange?】

Gu Qing: 【Hehe, isn't this place "Rich Fragrance Food Street"? We just happen to be here looking for food.】

Zhao Chi: 【……I hear it, is it a pun? Zhao Chi's woman?】

Gu Qing: 【That's right, my lord, you are truly amazing. How is this name?】

Zhao Chi: 【It's good, but it's best to pick a normal name, and don't make it too strange, common is best.】

Gu Qing: 【Call it "Steel Straight Man"!】

Zhao Chi: 【You are a woman.】

Gu Qing: 【Hehe, I'm joking, how about Zhao Si?】

Zhao Chi: 【Zhao Si?】

Gu Qing: 【That's right, using your surname, my lord, plus my characteristics. The surname Zhao is very common, and aren't we going to sell silk stockings in the future? It can also be considered a characteristic.】

Zhao Chi: 【That's actually possible.】

He considered it again, and it was indeed fine.

Zhao Chi clicked to input "Zhao Si".

The old man laughed.

"Zhao Si? Heh, go in. Don't cause trouble inside, be honest, otherwise you will definitely suffer the consequences."

He pointed to the septic tank outside the house.

"Septic tank?" Zhao Chi confirmed with him again.

The old man waved his hand impatiently: "That's it, hurry up, I'm busy."

Zhao Chi couldn't tell what he was busy with, but he knew asking again would be useless.