Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Dragon Beard Fish, Uninvited Guests, and the Black Wolf Gang Attacks

. Seeing a fish suddenly pull the hook didn’t surprise Lu Qing.

This otherworldly fish loved sneak attacks, something he’d long since become accustomed to.

He was thrilled to find that this time, he’d hooked a blood apricot!

These are typically only eaten by exotic fish; ordinary fish don’t seem to be particularly interested.

Feeling the powerful pull from his rod, Lu Qing was almost certain it was a unique fish!

With the exception of the giant blue turtle, the other common fish in the river didn’t possess such incredible strength.

Xiao Li’s composure was now fading, and he was frantically scrambling to help Lu Qing pull the rod.

“Xiao Li, don’t worry, this fish won’t get away,”

Lu Qing soothed the black beast, his grip on the rod steady.

With his current martial arts prowess, it was impossible for him to be torn apart by a fish like before.

Hearing Lu Qing’s words, Xiao Li calmed down and squatted on the shore.

But its eyes remained fixed on the water, its tail twitching restlessly, betraying its inner restlessness.

Lu Qing grasped the fishing rod and began to play the fish.

He was now a martial arts master who had achieved the ultimate perfection of the Muscle and Bone Realm, and his swordsmanship had reached the Grandmaster level, mastering the fusion of strength and flexibility, meticulously crafted.

Coupled with his much-upgraded fishing

rod, playing the fish was no easy feat for him.

And so, before long, Lu Qing reeled in a delicate, slender fish with a faint golden hue.

“Ah~ah~ah~”

Xiao Li, instantly thrilled at the sight of the fish,

circled around Lu Qing’s feet, calling out continuously.

“Brother, this fish is so beautiful!”

Xiao Yan, who had been playing by herself under the tree behind, heard the commotion and came running over.

“Don’t worry, Xiao Li! I’ll see what kind of fish it is and then I’ll give it to you.”

Lu Qing unhooked the fish and weighed it.

The fish wasn’t heavy, just over two pounds, but it was definitely quite powerful.

Just now, when Lu Qing was walking it, he noticed it was even stronger than the Red Moon Carp he’d caught before.

If his fishing rod hadn’t been upgraded, he might not have been able to reel it in.

The fish’s most distinctive feature was the two long, fleshy whiskers on either side of its mouth, almost half the length of its body.

Its entire body was covered in a faint golden scale armor, which looked stunning in the sunlight.

Holding the fish before him, Lu Qing activated his supernatural power and quietly examined it.

Soon, a half-red, half-white supernatural light emanated from the fish.

[Dragonbeard Fish: A unique fish, covered in golden scales, possessing incredible strength and speed.]

[It possesses spiritual energy, its meat is tender and nourishing, and it is a creature of the Yang element.]

[Legend has it that dragonbeard fish possess a trace of dragon blood, giving their flesh and blood an invigorating yang energy and making them extremely nourishing.]

“Dragonbeard Fish?”

Lu Qing gazed curiously at the unique fish in his hands.

According to the note, this thing should be more suitable for males.

Would it be okay if Xiaoli ate it?

But seeing Xiaoli’s eager eyes, Lu Qing knew that if he didn’t give it to him, the little creature would probably cry right there and then.

However, Lu Qing felt that a strange creature like Xiaoli possessed a unique and uncanny sense,

easily discerning what was beneficial and what was harmful.

Since it was so eager for this strange fish, it must be of considerable benefit to it.

After some thought, Lu Qing simply tossed the fish to Xiaoli.

“Alright, Xiaoli, this strange fish is yours.” Xiaoli,

who had been staring intently at the fish in Lu Qing’s hands, was overjoyed.

With a single lunge, he caught the fish, carried it to the clean grass nearby, and began devouring it with voracious gusts.

With each bite, his eyes narrowed with happiness, and the tip of his tail twitched.

Seeing it enjoying itself so much, Lu Qing felt relieved.

He added two more blood apricots to the hook and cast another toss into the water.

Although he knew his chances were slim, he still wanted to see if he could catch another rare fish.

Not long after, Xiao Li finished his fish, licked his paw contentedly, and then squatted down beside Lu Qing again, gazing at the water expectantly.

Both man and beast shared the same hope: to catch another rare fish.

However, this time, they were doomed to disappointment.

After another long wait, Lu Qing saw that the float still hadn’t moved, and knew this was the only rare fish he’d caught.

Catching another one was impossible.

However, Lu Qing had figured out a pattern.

Clearly, the key to this fishing spot’s attraction to rare fish lay in the nearby blood apricot trees.

As long as the blood apricot trees were there, rare fish would be drawn there at regular intervals.

So, if Xiao Li wanted to catch another rare fish, he’d have to wait a while.

Lu Qing shared his theory with Xiao Li, and instead of feeling disappointed, Xiao Li felt delighted.

Because this means that every once in a while, it can eat its favorite fish, which it never dared to think about before.

After confirming that it couldn’t catch a second fish, Lu Qing took Xiaoyan and Xiaoli to another fishing spot.

It was a new fishing spot he’d discovered a few days ago. It was a bit far, but the fish were plentiful, so catching fish was a breeze.

At the new spot, Lu Qing pulled furiously, until Xiao Li’s belly was bulging with food. Only then did he stop feeding and put the fish in the bucket.

After Xiao Li had his fill, he stopped pestering Lu Qing and went off to play with Xiao Yan.

Without Xiao Li, the fish-eater, around, Lu Qing’s fishing efficiency improved.

Before long, the basket was filled with over a dozen large fish weighing over two kilograms, and the bucket was nearly half full of smaller fish.

Swish!

Another small fish was flung into the air. Lu Qing plucked it off and tossed it into the bucket, feeling a surge of satisfaction.

Lately, he’d been busy cultivating, and occasionally fishing like this was a welcome relief.

The path of cultivation also requires a healthy dose of relaxation.

Blindly cultivating can sometimes lead to excessive tension and problems.

“Ouch!”

Just as Lu Qing was immersed in the joy of fishing, Xiao Li suddenly appeared before him, calling out in a serious tone.

“You said someone’s coming?” Lu Qing’s expression froze.

After spending so much time with Xiao Li, their rapport had become incredibly close.

He could almost tell what Xiao Li was trying to say from her expression and gestures.

If it were someone from the village, Xiao Li wouldn’t have acted this way.

Only someone from outside the village, and not just an ordinary person, would he be so cautious.

Could it be a strange warrior approaching?

A thought flashed through Lu Qing’s mind.

“Xiao Li, where are they now?”

Xiao Li pointed in a direction with his little paw.

“Are there many?”

Xiao Li nodded.

Lu Qing didn’t hesitate.

He first gave Xiao Li a command, then called to Xiao Yan, not far away: “Xiao Yan, come here!”

“What’s up, brother?” Xiao Yan ran over happily.

As for Xiao Li, he had already gone invisible, somewhere unknown.

“It’s okay, let’s pack up and get ready to go home,” Lu Qing rubbed her head.

“Okay~” Xiaoyan agreed obediently.

Lu Qing quickly packed up, picked up his things, and quickly left with Xiaoyan in his arms.

Thanks to Xiaoli’s special intuition, he didn’t encounter anyone along the way and returned to the village smoothly.

After returning to the village, he didn’t leave Xiaoyan at home, but carried her directly to the courtyard halfway up the mountain.

After saying goodbye to his master, Lu Qing took Xiaoli with him and left the courtyard halfway up the mountain.

Suddenly, so many warriors appeared near the village, and he had to find out what was going on.

“Xiaoli, can you sense them now?”

Lu Qing asked, tying a red string to the letter tree at the village entrance after returning home, strapping his sword to his back. Xiaoli

shook his head.

His special sensing had a range; beyond a certain distance, it was no longer detectable.

Lu Qing pondered.

Since those people weren’t near the village, they weren’t heading directly for it.

So what were they heading for?

Daji!

The moment this question arose, the answer dawned on Lu Qing’s mind.

Only this place could possibly attract so many warriors.

Could Madam Wei and the others have been exposed?

Lu Qing wasn’t sure, but he knew he had to find out quickly.

Tightening his sword on his back, Lu Qing looked towards Daji and strode towards it.

Today wasn’t the market day, so villagers rarely left.

So Lu Qing encountered no one along the way.

“Ouch!”

As they neared the market, Xiao Li, who had been standing invisible on his shoulder, suddenly tugged at his hair with a claw.

“You said those warriors are ahead?”

Lu Qing’s heart sank, realizing he was right. Those people were indeed heading for the market.

It seemed Madam Wei and the others had been exposed, but why? Logically, Ma Gu shouldn’t have been so careless.

Puzzled, Lu Qing restrained his aura and quietly moved forward.

With his masterful swordsmanship control, if he wished, completely restraining his Qi and blood, even a powerful Inner Visceral Realm cultivator wouldn’t be able to sense his presence unless they were within three steps.

Lu Qing quietly moved forward and soon heard a voice:

“Boss Fang, what brings you here, bringing so many people to visit my small market?”

Lu Qing recognized Ma Gu’s voice.

He felt a stir in his heart, realizing that things might not be what he thought.

The sound came from Magu’s house, and Lu Qing moved nearby.

He quietly came to a big tree and looked down.

He saw two groups of people confronting each other in front of the house.

One of them was Magu with seven or eight men including Xiaotian.

On the other side, there were more than 20 people standing. Judging from their aura, nearly half of them were warriors.

The leader was a tall man with long arms and legs, a scar on his side face, and a fierce temperament.

Judging from the number of people, Magu’s side was at an absolute disadvantage, not to mention the number of warriors.

“Haha!”

Before Lu Qing had time to use his supernatural power to check the information of these people,

the tall man in the lead on the opposite side laughed twice.

“Nothing much. I’m here to ask Brother Ma something.

Not long ago, the ninth leader of my Black Wolf Gang and several of his fellows were mysteriously killed in a nearby village. The village itself was burned to ashes, leaving no trace.

I’d like to ask, Brother Ma, who did this?” “

Black Wolf Gang?”

Lu Qing was startled at this and immediately focused his gaze on the tall man.

Soon, a rich white light emanated from him.

[Fang De: Nicknamed “Black Wolf,” leader of the Black Wolf Gang, a ruthless, cruel, and merciless bully.]

[Cultivation: Acquired Bones and Muscles Realm Great Accomplishment.] Sure

enough, it was a Black Wolf Gang member!

Lu Qing glanced at the others, finding them all Black Wolf Gang members.

Not only was the leader, Black Wolf, present, but most of the other leaders were also present.

“What a coincidence!”

A chill crept into Lu Qing’s eyes.

However, he made no rash moves, instead continuing to watch quietly.

The Black Wolf Gang’s sudden arrival was indeed somewhat odd, and it was unknown if there were other reasons.

“Boss Fang, you’re joking. I, Ma Gu, offended a prominent figure in the city and was thrown into this shabby place by my clan. Every day, I just drink and have fun at home, and I barely care about what’s happening outside.

I didn’t even know about the fire at Happy Village the next day. When I sent people to investigate, all I saw was ruins, and I had no idea what had happened.

But isn’t there a rumor in the city that the Wei family did it?”

Elsewhere, Ma Gu was shocked by Black Wolf’s question, but his expression remained calm.

“Hmph, don’t use the Wei family to pressure me. The Wei family is now in a precarious situation, struggling to protect themselves. I’m afraid they’ll be exterminated soon and disappear from Cang County forever!”

Black Wolf snorted coldly at Ma Gu’s words, feeling furious.

Everyone in the county knew that he had been defeated by the Wei family’s Silver Moon Guards in a single blow, suffering severe injuries and a complete loss of face.

Ma Gu’s mention of the Wei family at this time was clearly a mockery.

“You said you knew nothing about Happy Village, but someone in my gang saw a woman from Happy Village in your Ma family’s cloth workshop a few days ago. How do you explain this?”

Ma Gu was shocked, but his expression remained calm.

“Really? I don’t know about that. The affairs of the tribe’s cloth shop have never been my responsibility. When I have time, I will ask the manager of the cloth shop for you.”

“Ma Gu, do you think I’m a fool?” Black Wolf sneered. “Since the person showed up at your Ma family, it’s obvious that the death of my ninth leader 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 also hidden by your Ma family, and they may even be hiding in this house!”

“Black Wolf! Don’t slander us!” Ma Gu’s face suddenly changed, and he shouted sternly, “Do you really think that our Ma family is easy to bully? You can throw dirty water on us casually. Do you want to go to war with our Ma family?” “

Haha, go to war? Do you have the qualifications?”

Hei Lang laughed loudly when he heard this, with disdain on his face.

“If it were before, I would have been wary of your Ma family, but now, go back and ask those old men in your clan if they dare challenge our Black Wolf Gang?”

Ma Gu shuddered.

He knew Black Wolf was right.

Ever since the Black Wolf Gang joined forces with those mysterious warriors, their power had grown rapidly.

In a real fight, the Ma family stood no chance.

But he couldn’t let Black Wolf lead his men into the house to search.

Although Madam Wei and her son were hiding in the secret room, these ferocious Black Wolf Gang members were skilled in thieving, and it was difficult to guarantee that the secret room would not be discovered.

The thought filled Ma Gu with a surge of anxiety.

He wondered if Madam Wei and her son had heard the noise outside and escaped through the tunnel in the secret room.

Black Wolf and his men had arrived so suddenly, catching him off guard, leaving him no time to escort Madam Wei and her men away.

“If you don’t dare, then get out of here!”

Black Wolf’s face grew even more smug at Ma Gu’s grim expression.

He knew that, on ordinary days, although others seemed to respect him,

in fact, family members like Magu, privately, did not look down on their Black Wolf Gang.

Now seeing Magu’s aggrieved face, but not daring to say anything,

his heart felt as comfortable as eating ice and snow in June.

“Brothers, go in and search, no matter which corner, don’t let it go!”

Black Wolf waved his hand and ordered the gang members behind him.

“Yes!”

Dozens of Black Wolf Gang members responded loudly and were about to press forward.

“Wait a minute!” “Damn

it, don’t even look at my face!”

Magu wanted to stop him again, but saw that Black Wolf had already jumped up, and his fist as big as a casserole had already set off a gust of wind, smashing towards Magu!

(End of this chapter)