Lu Qing wasn't surprised to see a fish suddenly take the bait.
He was already used to the fish in this other world liking to launch sneak attacks.
What excited him was that this time he was hanging blood apricots!
This is something that only unusual fish like to eat; ordinary fish don't seem to care much for it.
Feeling the powerful pull from the rod, Lu Qing was almost certain that the fish that had taken the bait this time was definitely a rare species!
Because apart from the large blue softshell turtle, other common fish in the river do not have such exaggerated strength.
Xiao Li couldn't stay calm any longer and paced anxiously to the side, almost wishing she could help Lu Qing pull the pole.
"Xiao Li, don't worry, this fish won't get away."
Lu Qing comforted the little black beast, while holding the fishing rod steadily in his hand.
With his current martial arts strength, it's impossible for him to be pulled off balance by a fish like he was back then.
Hearing Lu Qing's words, Xiao Li calmed down and squatted down on the shore.
However, its eyes remained fixed on the water's surface, and its tail swayed restlessly, indicating its inner turmoil.
Lu Qing gripped the fishing rod and began playing the fish.
He is now a martial arts expert who has reached the pinnacle of the Bone and Tendon Realm, and his swordsmanship has reached the level of a grandmaster who has mastered the balance of strength and gentleness and achieved meticulous attention to detail.
In addition, many fishing rods have been upgraded.
With his skill level, catching fish won't be too difficult for him.
And so, not long after, Lu Qing caught a fish with a faint golden hue and a delicate, slender body.
"Awooo~ Awooo~ Awooo~"
Seeing the fish being caught, Xiao Li instantly became excited.
It circled around Lu Qing's feet, constantly shouting.
"Brother, this fish is so beautiful!"
Xiao Yan, who had been playing by herself under the tree behind, ran over after hearing the noise.
"Xiao Li, don't worry, let me see what kind of fish this is before I give it to you."
Lu Qing removed the fish from the hook and weighed it in his hand.
This fish isn't heavy, only a little over two pounds, but it's definitely not weak.
When Lu Qing was walking it just now, he found that it was even stronger than the previous Red Moon Carp.
If his fishing rod hadn't been upgraded, he probably wouldn't have been able to reel it in.
The most distinctive feature of this fish is the two long, fleshy barbels on either side of its mouth, which are almost half the length of its body.
Its entire body is covered in scales with a slight golden tinge, which look very beautiful when the sunlight shines on them.
Holding the fish in front of him, Lu Qing used his special ability to examine it quietly.
Soon, a half-red, half-white supernatural light emerged from the fish's body.
【Dragon Beard Fish: A wondrous fish covered in golden scales, possessing astonishing strength and incredible swimming speed.】
【It contains spiritual essence, and its flesh is tender and nourishing; it is a highly yang substance.】
【Legend has it that the dragon-bearded fish possesses a trace of dragon blood within its body, thus its flesh and blood are full of yang energy and extremely nourishing.】
"Dragon whisker fish?"
Lu Qing looked curiously at the strange fish in his hand.
According to the description on the note, this stuff should be more suitable for males to eat.
Will there be any problems if Xiaoli eats it?
However, seeing Xiao Li looking at him expectantly, Lu Qing knew that if he didn't feed it, the little guy would probably cry on the spot.
However, Lu Qing felt that strange spirit beasts like Xiao Li naturally possessed very special and magical senses.
It can easily distinguish what is beneficial to it and what is harmful to it.
Since it is so eager for this strange fish, it must be quite beneficial to it.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Qing simply tossed the fish to Xiao Li.
"Alright, Xiao Li, you can have this strange fish."
Xiao Li, who had been staring intently at the strange fish in Lu Qing's hand, was overjoyed.
With a swift pounce, it caught the fish, carried it to a clean patch of grass, and began to devour it.
With each bite, its eyes narrowed happily, and the tip of its tail swayed back and forth.
Seeing that it was eating so happily, Lu Qing felt relieved.
He added two more blood apricots to the hook and cast them back into the water.
Although he knew the chances were slim, he still wanted to see if he could catch another rare fish.
Not long after, Xiao Li finished eating the fish, licked its paws contentedly for a while, and then squatted down next to Lu Qing again, looking at the water expectantly.
Both the man and the little animal shared the same thought: they hoped to catch another rare fish.
This time, however, they were destined to be disappointed.
After waiting for a long time, Lu Qing saw that the float still didn't move at all, and knew that this was the only strange fish they had ever caught.
There's no way we can catch another one now.
However, Lu Qing also figured out the pattern.
Clearly, the key to attracting this unusual fish to the fishing spot lies in the few blood apricot trees nearby.
As long as the blood apricot tree exists, strange fish will always be attracted to it every now and then.
So if Xiao Li wants to eat the strange fish again, it will have to be a while.
Lu Qing told Xiao Li his guess. Xiao Li was not disappointed when she heard it. On the contrary, she was happy.
This means that every now and then, it will be able to eat its favorite exotic fish, something it never dared to dream of before.
After confirming that they couldn't catch a second rare fish, Lu Qing took Xiao Yan and Xiao Li to another fishing spot.
It was a fishing spot he had recently discovered. It was a bit far away, but there were plenty of fish, so there was no worry about catching any.
At the new fishing spot, Lu Qing pulled the fish around like crazy, feeding Xiao Li until her belly was round and full, before stopping and putting the fish into the bucket.
After eating her fill, Xiao Li stopped bothering Lu Qing and went to play with Xiao Yan.
With Xiao Li, a big fish eater, no longer around, Lu Qing's efficiency in storing fish began to increase.
Before long, there were more than a dozen large fish weighing over two pounds in the fish basket, and as for the small fish, there were almost half a bucket full.
Whoosh!
Another small fish was flung into the air. Lu Qing picked it off, threw it into the bucket, and felt a sense of satisfaction and contentment.
He's been busy with his spiritual practice lately, so fishing like this is a great way for him to relax.
The path {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} of cultivation also requires a balance of relaxation and relaxation.
Excessive self-cultivation can sometimes make you too tense and prone to problems.
"Aww!"
Just as Lu Qing was enjoying the relaxation of fishing, Xiao Li suddenly appeared in front of him and called out in a somewhat serious tone.
"You said someone is coming?" Lu Qing's expression hardened.
Having spent so much time with Xiao Li, they have developed a very high level of understanding.
He could basically tell what Xiao Li was trying to express from its expression and actions.
If it were villagers coming, Xiao Li definitely wouldn't have done that.
It would only be so cautious if the person was from outside the village, and not just an ordinary person.
Could it be that an unfamiliar martial artist has arrived?
A thought flashed through Lu Qing's mind.
"Xiao Li, where is she now?"
Xiao Li pointed in a direction with her little paws.
Are there many people?
Xiao Li nodded.
Lu Qing did not hesitate.
First, he gave Xiao Li some instructions, then called out to Xiao Yan, who was not far away, "Xiao Yan, come here quickly!"
"What's up, brother?" Xiaoyan came running over excitedly.
As for Xiao Li, she has already gone into stealth mode and no one knows where she has hidden.
"It's okay, let's pack our things and get ready to go home." Lu Qing rubbed her head.
"Okay~" Xiaoyan obediently agreed.
Lu Qing quickly packed up, then picked up his things, carried Xiao Yan, and left.
Thanks to Xiao Li's special intuition, he didn't encounter anyone along the way and returned to the village smoothly.
After returning to the village, he did not leave Xiaoyan at home, but carried her directly to the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.
After telling his master, Lu Qing took Xiao Li and left the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.
With so many martial artists suddenly appearing near the village, he had to figure out what was going on.
"Xiao Li, can you sense those people now?"
Back home, Lu Qing slung his sword over his shoulder and went to the village entrance. He tied a red rope to the letter tree and asked...
Xiao Li shook her head.
Its special sensing ability has a range; beyond a certain distance, it can no longer sense anything.
Lu Qing began to ponder.
Since those people weren't near the village, it means they weren't coming directly for the village.
What were they heading towards?
Big market!
The moment this question arose, the answer had already formed in Lu Qing's mind.
Only in this place could so many martial artists be mobilized.
Has Madam Wei and her group been exposed?
Lu Qing wasn't sure, but he knew that this matter needed to be clarified as soon as possible.
Lu Qing tightened his grip on the sword on his back, looked towards the market, and strode towards it.
Today is not market day, so villagers rarely leave the village.
So Lu Qing didn't encounter anyone along the way.
"Aww~"
As they approached the market, Xiao Li, who was standing on his shoulder and had been invisible, suddenly tugged at his hair with her claws.
"You mean those martial artists are up ahead?"
Lu Qing felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that he hadn't been wrong; those people really had come for the market.
It seems that Madam Wei and her group have really been exposed, but why is that? Logically speaking, Magu shouldn't have been so careless.
Filled with doubt, Lu Qing concealed his aura and quietly crept forward.
With his masterful control over his swordsmanship, if he were willing, he could completely suppress his qi and blood, and even an expert at the Inner Organ Realm would not be able to sense his aura unless they were standing within three steps of him.
Lu Qing crept forward quietly, and soon, he heard a voice:
"Chief Fang, what brings you here to my humble market with so many guests?"
Lu Qing recognized Ma Gu's voice.
A thought struck him, and he realized that things might not be as he thought.
The sound was coming from the Ma Gu residence, and Lu Qing crept over to the vicinity.
I quietly climbed up a big tree and looked down.
In front of the house, two groups of people were facing off.
One of them was Magu, who led Xiaotian and seven or eight of his men.
On the other side stood more than twenty people, and judging from their aura, nearly half of them were martial artists.
The leader was a tall, imposing man with long arms and legs, a scar on his face, and a fierce demeanor.
In terms of numbers, Magu's side was at an absolute disadvantage, not to mention the number of martial artists.
"Ha ha!"
Before Lu Qing could use his special ability to check these people's information...
The tall, burly man at the head of the group chuckled twice.
He said, "It's nothing. I came here to ask Brother Ma a question."
Not long ago, the ninth leader of my Black Wolf Gang and some of my brothers died mysteriously in a nearby village. The village and its inhabitants were burned to the ground, leaving no trace of their bodies.
I'd like to ask Brother Ma, do you know who did this?
The Black Wolf Gang?!
Upon hearing this, Lu Qing was startled and immediately focused his gaze on the tall man.
Soon, a dense white light emerged from its body.
【Fang De: Nicknamed "Black Wolf," leader of the Black Wolf Gang, ruthless, cruel, and a bully who preys on the weak.】
【Cultivation Level: Acquired Bone and Tendon Realm, Great Completion.】
They really are from the Black Wolf Gang!
Lu Qing glanced at the others and found that they were all members of the Black Wolf Gang.
Not only was the gang leader Black Wolf there, but most of the other leaders were also present.
"What a coincidence!"
A chill gradually rose in Lu Qing's eyes.
However, he did not act rashly, but continued to watch quietly.
The sudden arrival of the Black Wolf Gang is quite suspicious; it's unclear if there are other reasons behind it.
"Chief Fang is joking. I, Ma Gu, offended some important people in the city and was thrown into this wretched place by my clan. I just drink and make merry in the house every day and basically don't care about anything outside."
I only found out about the fire at Kuaihuozhai the next day. When I sent people to check, all I saw was ruins, and I didn't know what had happened.
However, aren't there rumors in town that the Wei family did this?
On the other side, Magu was startled when he heard Black Wolf's question, but he didn't show any emotion on his face.
"Hmph, don't try to intimidate me with the Wei family. The Wei family is already in dire straits, barely able to protect themselves. They'll probably be wiped out soon and disappear from Cang County forever!"
Upon hearing Magu's words, Black Wolf snorted coldly, feeling annoyed.
Everyone in the county knew that he had been defeated in one move by the Wei family's Silver Moon Guards, suffering serious injuries and losing face.
When Magu mentioned the Wei family at this time, it was clearly a sarcastic remark to him.
"You say you know nothing about Happy Village, but two days ago, some of my men saw women from Happy Village in your Ma family's cloth shop. How do you explain that?"
Magu was startled, but his expression remained unchanged.
"Is that so? I don't know. The affairs of the cloth workshop in the clan have never been under my jurisdiction. When I have time, I will ask the manager of the cloth workshop for you."
"Magu, do you think I'm a fool?" Black Wolf sneered. "Since this person has appeared in your Ma family, it's obvious that the death of my Ninth Master and the destruction of Happy Village are inseparable from you."
“Your Ma family must be colluding with the Wei family. I think Wei Xinghe’s wife and children were hidden by your Ma family, and they may even be hidden in this house!”
"Black Wolf! Don't make false accusations!" Ma Gu's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted sharply, "Do you really think our Ma family is easy to bully? You just throw mud at us like that. Do you want to start a war with our Ma family?"
"Haha, start a war? Do you even deserve it?"
Upon hearing this, Black Wolf burst into laughter, his face showing disdain.
"If it were before, I would have been somewhat wary of your Ma family, but now, go back and ask those old guys in your clan if they dare to mess with our Black Wolf Gang?"
Magu was startled.
He knew that Black Wolf was right.
Since the Black Wolf Gang joined forces with those mysterious martial artists, its power has expanded rapidly.
If it really came down to a fight, the Ma family had no chance of winning.
But he couldn't possibly let Black Wolf lead his men into the house to search it.
Although Madam Wei and her son were hiding in a secret room, these ruthless members of the Black Wolf Gang were experts in petty theft, so it was hard to guarantee that the secret room would not be discovered by them.
Thinking of this, Magu couldn't help but feel anxious.
I wonder if Madam Wei and her son heard the commotion outside and escaped through the tunnel in the secret room.
The arrival of Black Wolf and his men was so sudden that he was caught off guard and had no time to take Madam Wei and the others away.
"If you don't dare, then get out of my way!"
Seeing Magu's unpleasant expression, Black Wolf became even more smug.
He knew that, despite the apparent respect others showed him on a daily basis, he was still a man of principle.
In reality, family members like Magu don't really respect the Black Wolf Gang.
Now, seeing Magu's frustrated expression, yet his reluctance to say anything, is truly striking.
He felt as refreshed as if he had eaten ice and snow in June.
"Brothers, go in and search! Don't miss a single corner!"
Black Wolf waved his hand and gave an order to the gang members behind him.
"yes!"
Dozens of Black Wolf Gang members responded in unison and prepared to press forward.
"Wait a moment!"
"Damn it, you don't deserve to be looked at!"
Magu was about to stop him again when he saw the black wolf suddenly attack, its fist, as big as a casserole dish, whipping up a gust of wind as it smashed towards Magu!
Lu Qing wasn't surprised to see a fish suddenly take the bait.
He was already used to the fish in this other world liking to launch sneak attacks.
What excited him was that this time he was hanging blood apricots!
This is something that only unusual fish like to eat; ordinary fish don't seem to care much for it.
Feeling the powerful pull from the rod, Lu Qing was almost certain that the fish that had taken the bait this time was definitely a rare species!
Because apart from the large blue softshell turtle, other common fish in the river do not have such exaggerated strength.
Xiao Li couldn't stay calm any longer and paced anxiously to the side, almost wishing she could help Lu Qing pull the pole.
"Xiao Li, don't worry, this fish won't get away."
Lu Qing comforted the little black beast, while holding the fishing rod steadily in his hand.
With his current martial arts strength, it's impossible for him to be pulled off balance by a fish like he was back then.
Hearing Lu Qing's words, Xiao Li calmed down and squatted down on the shore.
However, its eyes remained fixed on the water's surface, and its tail swayed restlessly, indicating its inner turmoil.
Lu Qing gripped the fishing rod and began playing the fish.
He is now a martial arts expert who has reached the pinnacle of the Bone and Tendon Realm, and his swordsmanship has reached the level of a grandmaster who has mastered the balance of strength and gentleness and achieved meticulous attention to detail.
In addition, many fishing rods have been upgraded.
With his skill level, catching fish won't be too difficult for him.
And so, not long after, Lu Qing caught a fish with a faint golden hue and a delicate, slender body.
"Awooo~ Awooo~ Awooo~"
Seeing the fish being caught, Xiao Li instantly became excited.
It circled around Lu Qing's feet, constantly shouting.
"Brother, this fish is so beautiful!"
Xiao Yan, who had been playing by herself under the tree behind, ran over after hearing the noise.
"Xiao Li, don't worry, let me see what kind of fish this is before I give it to you."
Lu Qing removed the fish from the hook and weighed it in his hand.
This fish isn't heavy, only a little over two pounds, but it's definitely not weak.
When Lu Qing was walking it just now, he found that it was even stronger than the previous Red Moon Carp.
If his fishing rod hadn't been upgraded, he probably wouldn't have been able to reel it in.
The most distinctive feature of this fish is the two long, fleshy barbels on either side of its mouth, which are almost half the length of its body.
Its entire body is covered in scales with a slight golden tinge, which look very beautiful when the sunlight shines on them.
Holding the fish in front of him, Lu Qing used his special ability to examine it quietly.
Soon, a half-red, half-white supernatural light emerged from the fish's body.
【Dragon Beard Fish: A wondrous fish covered in golden scales, possessing astonishing strength and incredible swimming speed.】
【It contains spiritual essence, and its flesh is tender and nourishing; it is a highly yang substance.】
【Legend has it that the dragon-bearded fish possesses a trace of dragon blood within its body, thus its flesh and blood are full of yang energy and extremely nourishing.】
"Dragon whisker fish?"
Lu Qing looked curiously at the strange fish in his hand.
According to the description on the note, this stuff should be more suitable for males to eat.
Will there be any problems if Xiaoli eats it?
However, seeing Xiao Li looking at him expectantly, Lu Qing knew that if he didn't feed it, the little guy would probably cry on the spot.
However, Lu Qing felt that strange spirit beasts like Xiao Li naturally possessed very special and magical senses.
It can easily distinguish what is beneficial to it and what is harmful to it.
Since it is so eager for this strange fish, it must be quite beneficial to it.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Qing simply tossed the fish to Xiao Li.
"Alright, Xiao Li, you can have this strange fish."
Xiao Li, who had been staring intently at the strange fish in Lu Qing's hand, was overjoyed.
With a swift pounce, it caught the fish, carried it to a clean patch of grass, and began to devour it.
With each bite, its eyes narrowed happily, and the tip of its tail swayed back and forth.
Seeing that it was eating so happily, Lu Qing felt relieved.
He added two more blood apricots to the hook and cast them back into the water.
Although he knew the chances were slim, he still wanted to see if he could catch another rare fish.
Not long after, Xiao Li finished eating the fish, licked its paws contentedly for a while, and then squatted down next to Lu Qing again, looking at the water expectantly.
Both the man and the little animal shared the same thought: they hoped to catch another rare fish.
This time, however, they were destined to be disappointed.
After waiting for a long time, Lu Qing saw that the float still didn't move at all, and knew that this was the only strange fish they had ever caught.
There's no way we can catch another one now.
However, Lu Qing also figured out the pattern.
Clearly, the key to attracting this unusual fish to the fishing spot lies in the few blood apricot trees nearby.
As long as the blood apricot tree exists, strange fish will always be attracted to it every now and then.
So if Xiao Li wants to eat the strange fish again, it will have to be a while.
Lu Qing told Xiao Li his guess. Xiao Li was not disappointed when she heard it. On the contrary, she was happy.
This means that every now and then, it will be able to eat its favorite exotic fish, something it never dared to dream of before.
After confirming that they couldn't catch a second rare fish, Lu Qing took Xiao Yan and Xiao Li to another fishing spot.
It was a fishing spot he had recently discovered. It was a bit far away, but there were plenty of fish, so there was no worry about catching any.
At the new fishing spot, Lu Qing pulled the fish around like crazy, feeding Xiao Li until her belly was round and full, before stopping and putting the fish into the bucket.
After eating her fill, Xiao Li stopped bothering Lu Qing and went to play with Xiao Yan.
With Xiao Li, a big fish eater, no longer around, Lu Qing's efficiency in storing fish began to increase.
Before long, there were more than a dozen large fish weighing over two pounds in the fish basket, and as for the small fish, there were almost half a bucket full.
Whoosh!
Another small fish was flung into the air. Lu Qing picked it off, threw it into the bucket, and felt a sense of satisfaction and contentment.
He's been busy with his spiritual practice lately, so fishing like this is a great way for him to relax.
The path of cultivation also requires a balance of relaxation and relaxation.
Excessive self-cultivation can sometimes make you too tense and prone to problems.
"Aww!"
Just as Lu Qing was enjoying the relaxation of fishing, Xiao Li suddenly appeared in front of him and called out in a somewhat serious tone.
"You said someone is coming?" Lu Qing's expression hardened.
Having spent so much time with Xiao Li, they have developed a very high level of understanding.
He could basically tell what Xiao Li was trying to express from its expression and actions.
If it were villagers coming, Xiao Li definitely wouldn't have done that.
It would only be so cautious if the person was from outside the village, and not just an ordinary person.
Could it be that an unfamiliar martial artist has arrived?
A thought flashed through Lu Qing's mind.
"Xiao Li, where is she now?"
Xiao Li pointed in a direction with her little paws.
Are there many people?
Xiao Li nodded.
Lu Qing did not hesitate.
First, he gave Xiao Li some instructions, then called out to Xiao Yan, who was not far away, "Xiao Yan, come here quickly!"
"What's up, brother?" Xiaoyan came running over excitedly.
As for Xiao Li, she has already gone into stealth mode and no one knows where she has hidden.
"It's okay, let's pack our things and get ready to go home." Lu Qing rubbed her head.
"Okay~" Xiaoyan obediently agreed.
Lu Qing quickly packed up, then picked up his things, carried Xiao Yan, and left.
Thanks to Xiao Li's special intuition, he didn't encounter anyone along the way and returned to the village smoothly.
After returning to the village, he did not leave Xiaoyan at home, but carried her directly to the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.
After telling his master, Lu Qing took Xiao Li and left the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.
With so many martial artists suddenly appearing near the village, he had to figure out what was going on.
"Xiao Li, can you sense those people now?"
Back home, Lu Qing slung his sword over his shoulder and went to the village entrance. He tied a red rope to the letter tree and asked...
Xiao Li shook her head.
Its special sensing ability has a range; beyond a certain distance, it can no longer sense anything.
Lu Qing began to ponder.
Since those people weren't near the village, it means they weren't coming directly for the village.
What were they heading towards?
Big market!
The moment this question arose, the answer had already formed in Lu Qing's mind.
Only in this place could so many martial artists be mobilized.
Has Madam Wei and her group been exposed?
Lu Qing wasn't sure, but he knew that this matter needed to be clarified as soon as possible.
Lu Qing tightened his grip on the sword on his back, looked towards the market, and strode towards it.
Today is not market day, so villagers rarely leave the village.
So Lu Qing didn't encounter anyone along the way.
"Aww~"
As they approached the market, Xiao Li, who was standing on his shoulder and had been invisible, suddenly tugged at his hair with her claws.
"You mean those martial artists are up ahead?"
Lu Qing felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that he hadn't been wrong; those people really had come for the market.
It seems that Madam Wei and her group have really been exposed, but why is that? Logically speaking, Magu shouldn't have been so careless.
Filled with doubt, Lu Qing concealed his aura and quietly crept forward.
With his masterful control over his swordsmanship, if he were willing, he could completely suppress his qi and blood, and even an expert at the Inner Organ Realm would not be able to sense his aura unless they were standing within three steps of him.
Lu Qing crept forward quietly, and soon, he heard a voice:
"Chief Fang, what brings you here to my humble market with so many guests?"
Lu Qing recognized Ma Gu's voice.
A thought struck him, and he realized that things might not be as he thought.
The sound was coming from the Ma Gu residence, and Lu Qing crept over to the vicinity.
I quietly climbed up a big tree and looked down.
In front of the house, two groups of people were facing off.
One of them was Magu, who led Xiaotian and seven or eight of his men.
On the other side stood more than twenty people, and judging from their aura, nearly half of them were martial artists.
The leader was a tall, imposing man with long arms and legs, a scar on his face, and a fierce demeanor.
In terms of numbers, Magu's side was at an absolute disadvantage, not to mention the number of martial artists.
"Ha ha!"
Before Lu Qing could use his special ability to check these people's information...
The tall, burly man at the head of the group chuckled twice.
He said, "It's nothing. I came here to ask Brother Ma a question."
Not long ago, the ninth leader of my Black Wolf Gang and some of my brothers died mysteriously in a nearby village. The village and its inhabitants were burned to the ground, leaving no trace of their bodies.
I'd like to ask Brother Ma, do you know who did this?
The Black Wolf Gang?!
Upon hearing this, Lu Qing was startled and immediately focused his gaze on the tall man.
Soon, a dense white light emerged from its body.
【Fang De: Nicknamed "Black Wolf," leader of the Black Wolf Gang, ruthless, cruel, and a bully who preys on the weak.】
【Cultivation Level: Acquired Bone and Tendon Realm, Great Completion.】
They really are from the Black Wolf Gang!
Lu Qing glanced at the others and found that they were all members of the Black Wolf Gang.
Not only was the gang leader Black Wolf there, but most of the other leaders were also present.
"What a coincidence!"
A chill gradually rose in Lu Qing's eyes.
However, he did not act rashly, but continued to watch quietly.
The sudden arrival of the Black Wolf Gang is quite suspicious; it's unclear if there are other reasons behind it.
"Chief Fang is joking. I, Ma Gu, offended some important people in the city and was thrown into this wretched place by my clan. I just drink and make merry in the house every day and basically don't care about anything outside."
I only found out about the fire at Kuaihuozhai the next day. When I sent people to check, all I saw was ruins, and I didn't know what had happened.
However, aren't there rumors in town that the Wei family did this?
On the other side, Magu was startled when he heard Black Wolf's question, but he didn't show any emotion on his face.
"Hmph, don't try to intimidate me with the Wei family. The Wei family is already in dire straits, barely able to protect themselves. They'll probably be wiped out soon and disappear from Cang County forever!"
Upon hearing Magu's words, Black Wolf snorted coldly, feeling annoyed.
Everyone in the county knew that he had been defeated in one move by the Wei family's Silver Moon Guards, suffering serious injuries and losing face.
When Magu mentioned the Wei family at this time, it was clearly a sarcastic remark to him.
"You say you know nothing about Happy Village, but two days ago, some of my men saw women from Happy Village in your Ma family's cloth shop. How do you explain that?"
Magu was startled, but his expression remained unchanged.
"Is that so? I don't know. The affairs of the cloth workshop in the clan have never been under my jurisdiction. When I have time, I will ask the manager of the cloth workshop for you."
"Magu, do you think I'm a fool?" Black Wolf sneered. "Since this person has appeared in your Ma family, it's obvious that the death of my Ninth Master and the destruction of Happy Village are inseparable from you."
“Your Ma family must be colluding with the Wei family. I think Wei Xinghe’s wife and children were hidden by your Ma family, and they may even be hidden in this house!”
"Black Wolf! Don't make false accusations!" Ma Gu's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted sharply, "Do you really think our Ma family is easy to bully? You just throw mud at us like that. Do you want to start a war with our Ma family?"
"Haha, start a war? Do you even deserve it?"
Upon hearing this, Black Wolf burst into laughter, his face showing disdain.
"If it were before, I would have been somewhat wary of your Ma family, but now, go back and ask those old guys in your clan if they dare to mess with our Black Wolf Gang?"
Magu was startled.
He knew that Black Wolf was right.
Since the Black Wolf Gang joined forces with those mysterious martial artists, its power has expanded rapidly.
If it really came down to a fight, the Ma family had no chance of winning.
But he couldn't possibly let Black Wolf lead his men into the house to search it.
Although Madam Wei and her son were hiding in a secret room, these ruthless members of the Black Wolf Gang were experts in petty theft, so it was hard to guarantee that the secret room would not be discovered by them.
Thinking of this, Magu couldn't help but feel anxious.
I wonder if Madam Wei and her son heard the commotion outside and escaped through the tunnel in the secret room.
The arrival of Black Wolf and his men was so sudden that he was caught off guard and had no time to take Madam Wei and the others away.
"If you don't dare, then get out of my way!"
Seeing Magu's unpleasant expression, Black Wolf became even more smug.
He knew that, despite the apparent respect others showed him on a daily basis, he was still a man of principle.
In reality, family members like Magu don't really respect the Black Wolf Gang.
Now, seeing Magu's frustrated expression, yet his reluctance to say anything, is truly striking.
He felt as refreshed as if he had eaten ice and snow in June.
"Brothers, go in and search! Don't miss a single corner!"
Black Wolf waved his hand and gave an order to the gang members behind him.
"yes!"
Dozens of Black Wolf Gang members responded in unison and prepared to press forward.
"Wait a moment!"
"Damn it, you don't deserve to be looked at!"
Magu was about to stop him again when he saw the black wolf suddenly attack, its fist, as big as a casserole dish, whipping up a gust of wind as it smashed towards Magu!
Lu Qing wasn't surprised to see a fish suddenly take the bait.
He was already used to the fish in this other world liking to launch sneak attacks.
What excited him was that this time he was hanging blood apricots!
This is something that only unusual fish like to eat; ordinary fish don't seem to care much for it.
Feeling the powerful pull from the rod, Lu Qing was almost certain that the fish that had taken the bait this time was definitely a rare species!
Because apart from the large blue softshell turtle, other common fish in the river do not have such exaggerated strength.
Xiao Li couldn't stay calm any longer and paced anxiously to the side, almost wishing she could help Lu Qing pull the pole.
"Xiao Li, don't worry, this fish won't get away."
Lu Qing comforted the little black beast, while holding the fishing rod steadily in his hand.
With his current martial arts strength, it's impossible for him to be pulled off balance by a fish like he was back then.
Hearing Lu Qing's words, Xiao Li calmed down and squatted down on the shore.
However, its eyes remained fixed on the water's surface, and its tail swayed restlessly, indicating its inner turmoil.
Lu Qing gripped the fishing rod and began playing the fish.
He is now a martial arts expert who has reached the pinnacle of the Bone and Tendon Realm, and his swordsmanship has reached the level of a grandmaster who has mastered the balance of strength and gentleness and achieved meticulous attention to detail.
In addition, many fishing rods have been upgraded.
With his skill level, catching fish won't be too difficult for him.
And so, not long after, Lu Qing caught a fish with a faint golden hue and a delicate, slender body.
"Awooo~ Awooo~ Awooo~"
Seeing the fish being caught, Xiao Li instantly became excited.
It circled around Lu Qing's feet, constantly shouting.
"Brother, this fish is so beautiful!"
Xiao Yan, who had been playing by herself under the tree behind, ran over after hearing the noise.
"Xiao Li, don't worry, let me see what kind of fish this is before I give it to you."
Lu Qing removed the fish from the hook and weighed it in his hand.
This fish isn't heavy, only a little over two pounds, but it's definitely not weak.
When Lu Qing was walking it just now, he found that it was even stronger than the previous Red Moon Carp.
If his fishing rod hadn't been upgraded, he probably wouldn't have been able to reel it in.
The most distinctive feature of this fish is the two long, fleshy barbels on either side of its mouth, which are almost half the length of its body.
Its entire body is covered in scales with a slight golden tinge, which look very beautiful when the sunlight shines on them.
Holding the fish in front of him, Lu Qing used his special ability to examine it quietly.
Soon, a half-red, half-white supernatural light emerged from the fish's body.
【Dragon Beard Fish: A wondrous fish covered in golden scales, possessing astonishing strength and incredible swimming speed.】
【It contains spiritual essence, and its flesh is tender and nourishing; it is a highly yang substance.】
【Legend has it that the dragon-bearded fish possesses a trace of dragon blood within its body, thus its flesh and blood are full of yang energy and extremely nourishing.】
"Dragon whisker fish?"
Lu Qing looked curiously at the strange fish in his hand.
According to the description on the note, this stuff should be more suitable for males to eat.
Will there be any problems if Xiaoli eats it?
However, seeing Xiao Li looking at him expectantly, Lu Qing knew that if he didn't feed it, the little guy would probably cry on the spot.
However, Lu Qing felt that strange spirit beasts like Xiao Li naturally possessed very special and magical senses.
It can easily distinguish what is beneficial to it and what is harmful to it.
Since it is so eager for this strange fish, it must be quite beneficial to it.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Qing simply tossed the fish to Xiao Li.
"Alright, Xiao Li, you can have this strange fish."
Xiao Li, who had been staring intently at the strange fish in Lu Qing's hand, was overjoyed.
With a swift pounce, it caught the fish, carried it to a clean patch of grass, and began to devour it.
With each bite, its eyes narrowed happily, and the tip of its tail swayed back and forth.
Seeing that it was eating so happily, Lu Qing felt relieved.
He added two more blood apricots to the hook and cast them back into the water.
Although he knew the chances were slim, he still wanted to see if he could catch another rare fish.
Not long after, Xiao Li finished eating the fish, licked its paws contentedly for a while, and then squatted down next to Lu Qing again, looking at the water expectantly.
Both the man and the little animal shared the same thought: they hoped to catch another rare fish.
This time, however, they were destined to be disappointed.
After waiting for a long time, Lu Qing saw that the float still didn't move at all, and knew that this was the only strange fish they had ever caught.
There's no way we can catch another one now.
However, Lu Qing also figured out the pattern.
Clearly, the key to attracting this unusual fish to the fishing spot lies in the few blood apricot trees nearby.
As long as the blood apricot tree exists, strange fish will always be attracted to it every now and then.
So if Xiao Li wants to eat the strange fish again, it will have to be a while.
Lu Qing told Xiao Li his guess. Xiao Li was not disappointed when she heard it. On the contrary, she was happy.
This means that every now and then, it will be able to eat its favorite exotic fish, something it never dared to dream of before.
After confirming that they couldn't catch a second rare fish, Lu Qing took Xiao Yan and Xiao Li to another fishing spot.
It was a fishing spot he had recently discovered. It was a bit far away, but there were plenty of fish, so there was no worry about catching any.
At the new fishing spot, Lu Qing pulled the fish around like crazy, feeding Xiao Li until her belly was round and full, before stopping and putting the fish into the bucket.
After eating her fill, Xiao Li stopped bothering Lu Qing and went to play with Xiao Yan.
With Xiao Li, a big fish eater, no longer around, Lu Qing's efficiency in storing fish began to increase.
Before long, there were more than a dozen large fish weighing over two pounds in the fish basket, and as for the small fish, there were almost half a bucket full.
Whoosh!
Another small fish was flung into the air. Lu Qing picked it off, threw it into the bucket, and felt a sense of satisfaction and contentment.
He's been busy with his spiritual practice lately, so fishing like this is a great way for him to relax.
The path of cultivation also requires a balance of relaxation and relaxation.
Excessive self-cultivation can sometimes make you too tense and prone to problems.
"Aww!"
Just as Lu Qing was enjoying the relaxation of fishing, Xiao Li suddenly appeared in front of him and called out in a somewhat serious tone.
"You said someone is coming?" Lu Qing's expression hardened.
Having spent so much time with Xiao Li, they have developed a very high level of understanding.
He could basically tell what Xiao Li was trying to express from its expression and actions.
If it were villagers coming, Xiao Li definitely wouldn't have done that.
It would only be so cautious if the person was from outside the village, and not just an ordinary person.
Could it be that an unfamiliar martial artist has arrived?
A thought flashed through Lu Qing's mind.
"Xiao Li, where is she now?"
Xiao Li pointed in a direction with her little paws.
Are there many people?
Xiao Li nodded.
Lu Qing did not hesitate.
First, he gave Xiao Li some instructions, then called out to Xiao Yan, who was not far away, "Xiao Yan, come here quickly!"
"What's up, brother?" Xiaoyan came running over excitedly.
As for Xiao Li, she has already gone into stealth mode and no one knows where she has hidden.
"It's okay, let's pack our things and get ready to go home." Lu Qing rubbed her head.
"Okay~" Xiaoyan obediently agreed.
Lu Qing quickly packed up, then picked up his things, carried Xiao Yan, and left.
Thanks to Xiao Li's special intuition, he didn't encounter anyone along the way and returned to the village smoothly.
After returning to the village, he did not leave Xiaoyan at home, but carried her directly to the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.
After telling his master, Lu Qing took Xiao Li and left the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.
With so many martial artists suddenly appearing near the village, he had to figure out what was going on.
"Xiao Li, can you sense those people now?"
Back home, Lu Qing slung his sword over his shoulder and went to the village entrance. He tied a red rope to the letter tree and asked...
Xiao Li shook her head.
Its special sensing ability has a range; beyond a certain distance, it can no longer sense anything.
Lu Qing began to ponder.
Since those people weren't near the village, it means they weren't coming directly for the village.
What were they heading towards?
Big market!
The moment this question arose, the answer had already formed in Lu Qing's mind.
Only in this place could so many martial artists be mobilized.
Has Madam Wei and her group been exposed?
Lu Qing wasn't sure, but he knew that this matter needed to be clarified as soon as possible.
Lu Qing tightened his grip on the sword on his back, looked towards the market, and strode towards it.
Today is not market day, so villagers rarely leave the village.
So Lu Qing didn't encounter anyone along the way.
"Aww~"
As they approached the market, Xiao Li, who was standing on his shoulder and had been invisible, suddenly tugged at his hair with her claws.
"You mean those martial artists are up ahead?"
Lu Qing felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that he hadn't been wrong; those people really had come for the market.
It seems that Madam Wei and her group have really been exposed, but why is that? Logically speaking, Magu shouldn't have been so careless.
Filled with doubt, Lu Qing concealed his aura and quietly crept forward.
With his masterful control over his swordsmanship, if he were willing, he could completely suppress his qi and blood, and even an expert at the Inner Organ Realm would not be able to sense his aura unless they were standing within three steps of him.
Lu Qing crept forward quietly, and soon, he heard a voice:
"Chief Fang, what brings you here to my humble market with so many guests?"
Lu Qing recognized Ma Gu's voice.
A thought struck him, and he realized that things might not be as he thought.
The sound was coming from the Ma Gu residence, and Lu Qing crept over to the vicinity.
I quietly climbed up a big tree and looked down.
In front of the house, two groups of people were facing off.
One of them was Magu, who led Xiaotian and seven or eight of his men.
On the other side stood more than twenty people, and judging from their aura, nearly half of them were martial artists.
The leader was a tall, imposing man with long arms and legs, a scar on his face, and a fierce demeanor.
In terms of numbers, Magu's side was at an absolute disadvantage, not to mention the number of martial artists.
"Ha ha!"
Before Lu Qing could use his special ability to check these people's information...
The tall, burly man at the head of the group chuckled twice.
He said, "It's nothing. I came here to ask Brother Ma a question."
Not long ago, the ninth leader of my Black Wolf Gang and some of my brothers died mysteriously in a nearby village. The village and its inhabitants were burned to the ground, leaving no trace of their bodies.
I'd like to ask Brother Ma, do you know who did this?
The Black Wolf Gang?!
Upon hearing this, Lu Qing was startled and immediately focused his gaze on the tall man.
Soon, a dense white light emerged from its body.
【Fang De: Nicknamed "Black Wolf," leader of the Black Wolf Gang, ruthless, cruel, and a bully who preys on the weak.】
【Cultivation Level: Acquired Bone and Tendon Realm, Great Completion.】
They really are from the Black Wolf Gang!
Lu Qing glanced at the others and found that they were all members of the Black Wolf Gang.
Not only was the gang leader Black Wolf there, but most of the other leaders were also present.
"What a coincidence!"
A chill gradually rose in Lu Qing's eyes.
However, he did not act rashly, but continued to watch quietly.
The sudden arrival of the Black Wolf Gang is quite suspicious; it's unclear if there are other reasons behind it.
"Chief Fang is joking. I, Ma Gu, offended some important people in the city and was thrown into this wretched place by my clan. I just drink and make merry in the house every day and basically don't care about anything outside."
I only found out about the fire at Kuaihuozhai the next day. When I sent people to check, all I saw was ruins, and I didn't know what had happened.
However, aren't there rumors in town that the Wei family did this?
On the other side, Magu was startled when he heard Black Wolf's question, but he didn't show any emotion on his face.
"Hmph, don't try to intimidate me with the Wei family. The Wei family is already in dire straits, barely able to protect themselves. They'll probably be wiped out soon and disappear from Cang County forever!"
Upon hearing Magu's words, Black Wolf snorted coldly, feeling annoyed.
Everyone in the county knew that he had been defeated in one move by the Wei family's Silver Moon Guards, suffering serious injuries and losing face.
When Magu mentioned the Wei family at this time, it was clearly a sarcastic remark to him.
"You say you know nothing about Happy Village, but two days ago, some of my men saw women from Happy Village in your Ma family's cloth shop. How do you explain that?"
Magu was startled, but his expression remained unchanged.
"Is that so? I don't know. The affairs of the cloth workshop in the clan have never been under my jurisdiction. When I have time, I will ask the manager of the cloth workshop for you."
"Magu, do you think I'm a fool?" Black Wolf sneered. "Since this person has appeared in your Ma family, it's obvious that the death of my Ninth Master and the destruction of Happy Village are inseparable from you."
“Your Ma family must be colluding with the Wei family. I think Wei Xinghe’s wife and children were hidden by your Ma family, and they may even be hidden in this house!”
"Black Wolf! Don't make false accusations!" Ma Gu's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted sharply, "Do you really think our Ma family is easy to bully? You just throw mud at us like that. Do you want to start a war with our Ma family?"
"Haha, start a war? Do you even deserve it?"
Upon hearing this, Black Wolf burst into laughter, his face showing disdain.
"If it were before, I would have been somewhat wary of your Ma family, but now, go back and ask those old guys in your clan if they dare to mess with our Black Wolf Gang?"
Magu was startled.
He knew that Black Wolf was right.
Since the Black Wolf Gang joined forces with those mysterious martial artists, its power has expanded rapidly.
If it really came down to a fight, the Ma family had no chance of winning.
But he couldn't possibly let Black Wolf lead his men into the house to search it.
Although Madam Wei and her son were hiding in a secret room, these ruthless members of the Black Wolf Gang were experts in petty theft, so it was hard to guarantee that the secret room would not be discovered by them.
Thinking of this, Magu couldn't help but feel anxious.
I wonder if Madam Wei and her son heard the commotion outside and escaped through the tunnel in the secret room.
The arrival of Black Wolf and his men was so sudden that he was caught off guard and had no time to take Madam Wei and the others away.
"If you don't dare, then get out of my way!"
Seeing Magu's unpleasant expression, Black Wolf became even more smug.
He knew that, despite the apparent respect others showed him on a daily basis, he was still a man of principle.
In reality, family members like Magu don't really respect the Black Wolf Gang.
Now, seeing Magu's frustrated expression, yet his reluctance to say anything, is truly striking.
He felt as refreshed as if he had eaten ice and snow in June.
"Brothers, go in and search! Don't miss a single corner!"
Black Wolf waved his hand and gave an order to the gang members behind him.
"yes!"
Dozens of Black Wolf Gang members responded in unison and prepared to press forward.
"Wait a moment!"
"Damn it, you don't deserve to be looked at!"
Magu was about to stop him again when he saw the black wolf suddenly attack, its fist, as big as a casserole dish, whipping up a gust of wind as it smashed towards Magu!
