Chapter Five: Money! Money! Money!

Chu Zheng's body cannot withstand such torment

There are still six or seven days left? No matter what, I must make one last effort!" Chu Yuan stopped his axe, looked at Chu Zheng, and said firmly: "Only the warrior master is the true master of this world. If I cannot cultivate into a warrior master, I will not be satisfied!

Before entering the village, Chu Yuan found a place to hide the python skin and the colorful rhinoceros horn of the little monster

Wu Youcai is notoriously greedy and stingy, and the sudden demand for a wedding tax makes Chu Yuan very suspicious! After all, the tax is due soon, and now they are pushing for a new tax; this is not a wedding tax at all, but clearly a death tax!

What is the joy tax? How come I have never heard of this tax?" Chu Yuan asked

In my memory, the total income of the household for a month without eating or drinking was only 500 battle coins, while the tax of 600 battle coins was simply driving people to a dead end

Chu Zhengxin looked at Chu Yuan with satisfaction, nodded, and exclaimed passionately: "Good! This is my good son! Let us strive one last time; if it still does not work, we can only blame this treacherous heaven for not giving us a chance!"

In the economic realm, it is necessary to rely on battle masters to provide formations and to refine various battle instruments and weapons to meet the needs of daily life. In the military context, battle masters are also required to charge into battle and determine victory or defeat. Politically, the ultimate decision-making power is held behind the scenes by the large battle master families and alliance factions.

The Chu Yuan family consists of three thatched cottages, surrounded by a simple fence. This fence is not intended to keep people out, but primarily to prevent wild animals from emerging from the mountains at midnight, making it easy for anyone to open it.

The Wuling Garden in the city recruits disciples every three years, but each time, tens of thousands participate in the selection process, and ultimately, only about one or two hundred can pass the selection!

If I were to take these things home right now, it would probably scare my parents to death. It would be better to find a time in the next couple of days to go into the city and quickly sell this snake skin. Then I can just bring the money from the sale back home!

Still no! Chu Yuan chuckled, immediately lowering his head and vigorously chopping firewood.

Chu Yuan let out a cold snort and turned to walk aside

Chu Yuan went out in the morning, claiming he was looking for a quiet place to practice diligently, but he did not dare to tell his family about going into the mountains to hunt. Now, his entire being felt transformed, and naturally, he could not let his family notice anything amiss

During his time as a soldier, Chu Zheng developed a hidden ailment. Although he has practiced the Earthly Technique for over twenty years, his progress has long been hindered by the limitations of the technique's rank, and his cultivation has stagnated for more than a decade. His current strength is significantly inferior to that of Chu Yuan.

You... Wu Youcai raised his eyebrows, ready to explode with anger

As for my own family? We have lived in these mountains for generations. If I hadn't served as a soldier for three years and learned the most basic techniques for cultivating combat power, my son wouldn't even know how to condense combat power, let alone become a battle master!

This is the heartfelt voice of Chu and the original book, whether it is the original "Chu Yuan" that has already lost its soul or the "Chu Yuan" that has traveled through time

Since Chu Yuan has sworn to fulfill his filial duties to his predecessor, he must not merely speak without action; this firewood, naturally, must be split by him

What use is there in practicing diligently, no matter how hard one works?

However, becoming a battle master is not that easy. Without a good master and a high-grade combat technique, how could one possibly become a powerful battle master

"How dare you! Why don't you go and rob!" Just as Chu Yuan was about to walk away, he heard this remark and immediately turned around to curse.

Before Chu Yuan could reach the door, he saw it being forcefully pushed open by someone, and four individuals rushed into the courtyard like wolves and tigers.

Chu Zheng has absolute confidence

As for the colorful rhinoceros horn, it is imperative to find a place to hide it quickly. The origins of the little monster are mysterious, and the horn on its body is likely not an ordinary item. Losing it would be a pity, but if it remains with me, it could pose a danger if discovered by someone one day

"Has the training concluded? Have there been any improvements?" Chu Zheng asked as he wiped the sweat from his brow, noticing his son suddenly push the door open.

In this world, warriors are scientists, inventors, factories, and armies; they are the most important cornerstone and driving force that constitute and propel the development of this world, as well as the direction of its progress

From a distance, he saw his small house. Although Chu Yuan had only just crossed over for one day, this body had lived here for ten years, and he felt a natural warmth in his heart, causing his steps to unconsciously quicken.

Chu Yuan cast him a glance and said coldly, "What business do you have with my parents?"

A family uses fire for cooking and heating, requiring at least a hundred cedar logs a day. To split enough for a day's supply, it is absolutely necessary to wield at least seven or eight hundred strokes of the axe

Chu Yuan, having lived two lives, immediately recognized the significance of the War Master to this world after understanding the basic situation of the world through his original memories

Chu Yuan frowned; this person was indeed one of the reasons that compelled him to venture into the mountains for hunting, the tax officer Wu Youcai from Tiebazi Mountain

Open the door! Open the door! Hurry and open the door!

"Nonsense, the tax imposed by Young Master Lu is naturally a tax for his joyous wedding! Young Master Lu levies this tax on you all to share in his happiness; you should be grateful and appreciative!" Wu Youcai said arrogantly

Chu Yuan hurriedly stepped forward, snatched the axe from his father's hand, and naturally said: "Father, you haven't been feeling well these past few days, so you shouldn't overexert yourself. Why don't you go back inside and rest for a while? I'll take care of chopping the firewood."

Chu Yuan said: "Such joy is beyond the blessings of us common people"

The tax due in three days is the annual tax, and this time it is the wedding tax for Young Master Lu!" Wu Youcai glanced sideways at He and sneered coldly.

Those who are able to pass are all pampered individuals who have been heavily nurtured and wholeheartedly trained since childhood, each possessing extraordinary abilities

This mhetushu.com pine firewood is exceptionally tough, often requiring seven or eight axes to split a single thin piece, making it entirely a labor-intensive task

Chu Yuan was just about to continue chopping wood when suddenly he heard a thunderous knocking at the door outside

Hehe! What’s the matter?" Wu Youcai sneered twice, and when he saw the Chu couple walking out of the house, he loudly declared: "I have come here, of course, to collect taxes!"

In summary, the War Master is everything in this world; once a Celestial Master disappears from this world, it will instantly collapse

As soon as I reached the doorstep, I heard the sound of chopping wood coming from the yard. When I pushed the door open, I saw my father, Chu Zheng, straining to chop pine wood in the yard.

The firewood made from this cedar is exceptionally tough, and even a warrior of Chu Yuan's caliber often requires seven or eight axe strikes to split a single slender piece, making it a purely labor-intensive task

Chu Zheng sighed dejectedly beside him and said, "The Thick Earth Technique is a cultivation method for foot soldiers. Back when I was in the army, I heard people say that even if one practices it to the highest level, it won't be of much use! If it really doesn't work out, then so be it. We common folk are destined to have no hope of becoming battle masters!"

Looking at Chu Yuan's resolute face, Chu Zheng said nothing further. He patted his son's shoulder heavily and turned to walk into the house

A thin middle-aged man, surrounded by a crowd, glanced at Chu Yuan, sneered, and shouted loudly with an air of arrogance: "What the hell is wrong with you?"

He believes in his son, just as he believed in his comrades behind him on the battlefield in those years. His son will certainly not spend his entire life in this small mountain village

"Children do not understand, Mr. Wu, please do not take offense!" Seeing that the two were about to argue, Chu Zheng quickly pulled Chu Yuan aside and asked Mr. Wu, "May I ask how much the tax on joy should be paid and when should it be submitted?"

"Isn't the tax payment due in three days? Why are they collecting taxes now?" He Shi, Chu Yuan's mother, had just stepped out of the door, coughing as she asked.

This young man from my family has had grand ambitions since childhood, determined to make a name for himself and become a powerful warrior. While other children were still playing in the mud, he would cling to me, insisting that I teach him the techniques of the army.

Although Wu Youcai only manages the five villages at the foot of Tiepa Mountain, his tone is even more arrogant than that of the middle-aged man encountered in the mountains, which is quite annoying

Moreover, on the way back, Chu Yuan also discovered that the combat power within him was continuously being refined, as if a remarkable transformation was occurring within him, and this change would be very beneficial for the upcoming selection he was about to participate in

Chu Yuan furrowed his brow, wondering who it could be, coming over at such a late hour, and looking so fierce and menacing

Chu Yuan looked at Chu Zheng's back and naturally knew what he was thinking However, he was no longer the same Chu Yuan as before

Not much! For good fortune, each household must pay six hundred battle coins! All must be submitted within half a month!" Wu Youcai said loudly with satisfaction as he watched Chu Yuan being reprimanded.