Chapter 292

Zhao Chi was baffled.

He clicked to view the details and discovered that when he had piloted Tang Ruan into the Greater World yesterday, the clothes and shoes Tang Ruan was wearing had not been registered or taxed.

【You owe a total of 5 copper coins in tax, plus a 5 copper coin fine】

Zhao Chi was a little speechless.

He clicked to pay.

The tax owed was too small an amount, so Zhao Chi had not received a warning.

In the system settings, he turned on the tax-payment reminder.

Then he clicked to return to the Greater World.

The tax-payment reminder popped up:

【You will be taking out the following products】

【Iron Sword ×2】

【Leather Armor Set ×1】

【Super Improved Stockings ×13】

【Other Sundries ×6】

【Total tax due: 34,750 copper coins】

What the hell… what?

Over thirty-four thousand copper coins?

Damn it…

Zhao Chi really couldn't help wanting to curse someone out.

No wonder there's a black market, no wonder it persists despite the enormous risk and endless crackdowns — this is why.

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

And he'd support paying it.

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

But this?

He only had a little over 2 gold coins right now, nowhere near enough to pay the tax.

【my lord, don't be anxious — did something happen? If taking me out is too much trouble, then I won't go out】

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

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

【Oh, my lord, please cheer up a little】

【Alright, I'm fine】

Then he could only take fewer items.

If he weren't certain the black market was still open, he would definitely have traded first before bringing things out.

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

Then he'd bring 5 more pairs to trade.

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

【You have changed your products】

【Iron Sword ×2】

【Leather Armor Set ×1】

【Super Improved Stockings ×6】

【Other Sundries ×6】

【Total tax due: 16,550 copper coins】

Though reluctant, he still paid.

This was a sizable amount — if he didn't pay this time, soldiers would definitely come knocking.

However, the system had not identified the material of these stockings.

It still charged according to ordinary "Super Improved Stockings."

Otherwise, the tax would have been even higher.

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

The system only cared about quantity and type.

Payment complete.

The system had no other prompts.

Fortunately, he could still pilot Gu Qing out.

After a wave of dizziness, Zhao Chi returned to his little house in the Greater 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 house】

【It feels so warm and cozy】

【I think our territory is the coziest of all】

【Hehe, is it because we're here? my lord, why has your cabinet fallen over? Shall we prop it back up?】

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

【My lord, have you forgotten? You're inside my body now, you can use my attributes】

【... Right】

He lifted it slightly, and the heavy wooden cabinet rose at his command.

Though he could still feel the weight, it was quite easy to lift.

Zhao Chi looked at his hands and arms.

Slender fingers, rosy palms.

His arms didn't look particularly muscular either.

But to be able to exert such great force—truly impressive.

【How is it, my lord? Easy, right?】

【Easy, amazing】

【Hehe】

Zhao Chi controlled Gu Qing and put on the face covering.

Now Gu Qing wore leather armor, with two iron blades at her waist.

A strange mask covered her face.

A cloak draped over her body, concealing her shapely figure.

This way, nothing could go wrong.

Gu Qing's Agility was 7 points, and combined with the 20% movement speed from the stockings, her speed would be very fast.

Zhao Chi stood inside the room for a while.

The system gave no notification.

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

Zhao Chi checked the time: 8:22 PM.

No one was moving about in the village.

Zhao Chi closed the window and door, then swiftly darted into the dark path.