Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem

Chapter 1132: Chapter 399: Bounty Completed, A New Treasure Hunt!

Cao Xing suppressed some baseless speculations in his heart and looked forward.

They had now arrived at the main gate of the Earl Mansion.

The black, heavy iron gate was tightly closed, with golden studs and luxurious decorations inlaid upon it.

In the center of the gate hung the emblem of a giant ape, the crest of the Earl Family.

Two guards stood at the entrance, donned in black war armor with solemn expressions.

The Woodpecker Commerce attendant stepped forward and said something, and the two guards glanced at Cao Xing, then at the warriors behind him.

Then they said, "We have indeed received notification that guests would be visiting Earl Winston today."

Having said that, the two guards turned around and opened the gate.

"Go on inside."

Cao Xing led his guards and the four prisoners into the Earl Mansion.

A system prompt appeared.

[You have entered a special zone: Earl Winston Mansion]

[This area is a neutral zone; the use of force is forbidden. If any combat occurs here, you will be wanted throughout the entire Earl Mansion]

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Looking forward, a spacious courtyard came into view.

The courtyard was paved with orderly stone slabs, surrounded by various cold-resistant plants, giving a sense of coldness and solemnity.

Following the path of stone slabs, Cao Xing advanced all the way.

Soon he arrived beneath an imposing building, the core structure of the entire Earl Mansion.

Several guards stood at its entrance as well.

Upon seeing Cao Xing and his party, the guards said, "Your soldiers cannot be brought inside."

Cao Xing nodded and then instructed, "Wild Boar Warriors, wait outside with those four."

Having said this, he led Renice and Eliza inside the building.

Meanwhile, Sarah, after leaving the tavern, remained in a state of stealth, her presence almost undetectable.

Opening the door revealed a lavish hall.

It, too, was adorned with various luxurious decorations.

A red carpet stretched from the entrance to the far end of sight.

Following the red carpet, Cao Xing proceeded.

Cao Xing saw a figure with a big bald head, wrapped in a thick fur coat, lounging lazily on a bench.

He glanced at the figure’s information.

[Earl: Winston Zachary]

[Affiliated Power: Ice Crystal Kingdom]

[Level: 47 (Fifth Order Commander Level Creature)]

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Cao Xing’s pupils slightly moved, realizing this was also a fifth-order commander-level expert.

However, it seemed reasonable upon reflection.

After all, as an Earl and also the City Lord of Merlin City, Winston possessing fifth-order commander-level strength was not surprising.

With his war power, combined with the city’s knight order and guard teams, it was enough to maintain law and order in Merlin City.

However, Cao Xing noticed something was amiss with the Earl’s complexion.

His pupils were slightly sunken, and his lips were somewhat pale.

Yet, Cao Xing, upon checking his attribute panel, found nothing unusual.

Earl Winston did not rise but continued leaning back on his chair, speaking casually.

"I heard from that old fellow Jes that a special otherworldly lord wanted to see me."

"What do you want?"

Cao Xing didn’t mince words and directly said, "I heard, Your Excellency, that you offered a bounty for four impostors named Mark, Goodman, Depuxi, and Oona, correct?"

Upon hearing these names, Winston, who was reclining in the chair, immediately opened his eyes.

A hint of anger appeared on his face!

"Those damn fellows, I’ll peel their skins!" the Earl said fiercely.

Then, turning his gaze to Cao Xing, he asked, "You found them?"

Cao Xing shook his head, "No, I captured them for you."

"They are outside, guarded by my soldiers."

The Earl immediately understood something and directed towards the entrance, "Let them in."

With these words, several Wild Boar Warriors escorted the four impostors inside.

Upon seeing the familiar figures, Winston sprang up from his chair.

He walked quickly to the few individuals, a hint of anger on his face.

"Damn fellows! Finally, I see you again!"

"You scoundrels dared to deceive me, the Earl!"

Bound hand and foot, the four of them carried bitter expressions.

Inwardly, they regretted attempting to target this otherworldly lord.

Now, gaining nothing and being escorted to the Earl Mansion by him,

just thinking about the upcoming days under the Earl’s control filled them with a sense of despair.

At this moment, after his initial anger, Winston regained his composure.

He stroked his shiny bald head, an exaggerated smile slowly appearing on his lips.

He chuckled softly, "Who would have thought... that you’d end up in my hands one day."

"I thought you fellows had escaped the Ice Crystal Kingdom, and I’d never catch you in this life!"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged con man named Mark, full of apology, said, "Your Lordship, we are very sorry."

"But you must know, we didn’t deceive you; our investment just failed."

"As you know, the market fluctuates up and down."

"If you could just give us another chance, I promise to make back your money within three months, no, one month!"

At this, Earl Winston’s eyes widened with anger, "Do you take me for a fool?"

"You swindled two million crowns from me and still want to trick me again?"