Chapter 235

Chapter 235 Great Danger

It wasn’t until Ma Gu and Wei Zi’an had eliminated the remaining bandits that the chubby middle-aged man and his disciples finally regained their composure.

Looking at the corpses strewn across the courtyard, Lu Qing, who remained calm, and the old doctor sighing softly

, the chubby middle-aged man knew full well that

he had truly misjudged them this time.

Doctor Chen and his group were truly hidden

talents. No wonder they dared bring a little girl with them on their travels. It turned out Lu Qing and the others were so formidable.

This group of bandits had a fierce temperament and were not weak in strength.

The leader had barely reached the Inner Viscera realm.

The dozen or so bandit leaders following him were also warriors, some even reaching the Muscle and Bone realm.

Add to that the other bandits occupying the higher ground, wielding powerful bows and hidden weapons.

Given the situation just now, even a warrior like him, nearing the peak of the Inner Viscera realm, couldn’t guarantee the safety of everyone in the courtyard.

Yet, this critical situation, surrounded by such a dense siege, was instantly broken and defeated by the combined efforts of Lu Qing and his men.

This left the chubby middle-aged man speechless.

Whether it was Ma Gu’s fierce and powerful swordsmanship, Lu Qing’s uncanny hidden weapon skills, or Wei Zi’an’s sharp stick techniques,

they all surprised him.

And then there was the decisive killing ruthlessness displayed by Lu Qing and his men.

All of this made the chubby middle-aged man feel a sense of mystery towards Lu Qing and his men.

“Young Master Lu, I never expected your skills to be so impressive.

I was just worrying too much,” the chubby middle-aged man sighed. “They’re just a few petty thieves. With Senior Xu’s strength, it should be easy to deal with them. It’s our fault for showing off,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

Xu Ping and the others were speechless upon hearing this.

Although those bandits had been vulnerable to Ma Gu and his men, the energy and blood they unleashed was truly powerful.

Several of them had cultivation levels even higher than theirs.

They wondered if they stood a chance against this group of bandits.

Lu Qing saw these brutal bandits as mere petty thieves, leaving Xu Ping and the others unsure how to respond.

“Young Master, we have to deal with the bodies again,”

Ma Gu said, scratching his head as he surveyed the corpses in the yard.

“Yes, it’s a real hassle,”

Lu Qing said with a hint of frustration as he gazed at the corpses scattered throughout the yard.

This time, there were even more bodies than the group of Liuyun Sect disciples he’d killed on the road two days prior.

Burying them would be even more troublesome.

He felt he really needed to quickly perfect his method of destroying the bodies.

Otherwise, it would be an inordinate waste of time to slowly dispose of the bodies after each battle.

Xu Ping and his fellow disciples shuddered at these words.

They’d already found it strange that Lu Qing and his men fought so decisively.

Their coordination was unparalleled, a stark contrast to the typical murderous mentality of young men.

Now, hearing their exchange, they felt a chill.

What do you mean, “we need to deal with more bodies? “

Could it be that Lu Qing and his companions had also killed many people before?

Lu Qing didn’t notice the expressions of Xu Ping

and the others. He said to the chubby middle-aged man, “Senior Xu, we need to rest here tonight. It’s not appropriate to leave so many bodies here. Could you please ask a few of your senior disciples to help us move these bodies out and bury them?”

The chubby middle-aged man nodded. “Of course. Wenbin and Wenwu, you all help carry these bodies out.”

“Yes, Master,”

the chubby middle-aged man’s disciples responded in unison.

“Ah Qing,” the old doctor suddenly said, “bury the girl’s head separately.”

“I understand, Master.”

Lu Qing looked at the girl’s head that had fallen to the ground, sighed, and put it in a cloth bag, preparing to find a good place to bury it after he left.

While it was still light, everyone began to work, moving the bodies out of the yard one by one.

Because Xu Ping was a girl and had been frightened before, she didn’t need to help with this kind of rough work.

As the number of bodies in the yard gradually decreased, Xu Ping’s mind calmed down.

She looked around and saw Xiaoyan holding Xiaoli, quietly standing next to the old doctor, her face expressionless.

She felt a stir in her heart, greatly puzzled.

Suddenly, she remembered that when the bandits had surrounded the entire mountain temple, Xiaoyan hadn’t seemed to show much fear.

At least she was much calmer than she was.

“Xiaoyan, aren’t you afraid? There are so many dead bodies here,” Xu Ping asked softly, approaching Xiaoyan.

“No,” Xiaoyan shook her head. “These are bad guys, and my brother and Xiaoli will protect me, so I’m not afraid.”

Xu Ping was speechless, having not expected Xiaoyan’s response.

However, her words stirred her heart.

“Xiaoyan, from what you said, could it be that bad guys wanted to attack you before?”

She automatically ignored Xiaoyan’s words that Xiaoli would protect her.

In her opinion, this was just a little girl’s affection for her playmate.

When she was little, sleeping alone, she’d think the rag dolls her mother made would protect her.

“Yes, there were many, but they were all beaten to death by my brother and Uncle Ma,” Xiaoyan nodded earnestly.

Xu Ping took a deep breath.

She’d been right. Lu Qing and his men had been so ruthless in their killings before, and they’d certainly experienced many battles.

No wonder they’d said they’d have to deal with the bodies again.

Lu Qing and his men were incredibly skilled, and with their concerted efforts, they finally managed to remove all the bodies before dark.

Then, they dug a large pit in the nearby woods and buried them.

As for the girl’s head, Lu Qing found a good feng shui location and buried it there.

After burying all the bodies, they returned to the temple and burned herbs around the courtyard and in the main hall to dispel the stench of blood.

By the time they were done, it was already completely dark.

“Senior Xu, after all that’s happened today, I imagine everyone must be tired. How about we rest up and continue our journey together tomorrow morning?” Lu Qing asked.

“That’s great. My daughter was also quite frightened. She really needs to go to bed early and stay healthy.” The chubby middle-aged man nodded.

He also saw it at this moment.

Ever since the killing of the group of bandits, Lu Qing was no longer so low-key and became much more powerful.

Doctor Chen no longer spoke about many things and let him make the decisions.

So the two sides each occupied half of the hall, tidied the bedding, and prepared to rest.

A few minutes later, behind a rolled-up bamboo curtain, the old doctor and Lu Qing were sitting opposite each other.

A strange aura surrounded the two of them for three feet, covering up all the breath and movement.

“Master, there is one thing I don’t quite understand. Why do you want to go with Senior Xu and others to Liuyun Sect together?”

This question had been lingering in Lu Qing’s mind all afternoon.

After all, this trip to the Flowing Cloud Sect was a monumental undertaking. Any misstep could result in dire consequences.

Given Master’s usual disposition, he wouldn’t want to implicate others.

“Master, I can’t quite explain what’s going on.

That evening, when we arrived at this mountain temple and came into close contact with Mr. Xu and his companions, I, for some reason, felt a strong premonition. It

seemed Mr. Xu and his companions would soon face grave danger and face a violent end.”

“Master, did you sense this premonition?” Lu Qing’s heart trembled.

He knew that Master possessed the light of merit and was blessed by the heavens.

This omen wasn’t just a figment of his imagination; it was likely a warning from heaven.

“Indeed, this premonition was so strong that it shook Master’s mind. It seemed to concern something extremely important, so I wanted to see what it was.”

“Great danger, could it be referring to those bandits from earlier?” Lu Qing whispered.

But he quickly dismissed this speculation.

The previous situation seemed dangerous, but in fact, the strength of those bandits was not that strong.

With Senior Xu’s cultivation level close to the Great Perfection of the Inner Viscera Realm, it would not be difficult for him to break through even if he did not encounter them.

His disciples might be injured.

But this alone should not be enough to make the master feel a foreboding.

“Could it be that there is really a big change in this Liuyun Sect?” Lu Qing touched his chin and thought secretly.

The purpose of Senior Xu and his group’s trip was to go to Liuyun Sect to watch the excitement.

After all, most of the sects in Yunzhou have joined forces to go to Liuyun Sect to call for justice. Such a grand event, who would not want to go and see what is going on.

But judging from the warning in the master’s mind, the excitement in Liuyun Sect may not be as simple as expected.

“Ah Qing, have you thought of something?”

The old doctor asked when he saw his disciple’s face in deep thought.

“A little, but I’m not sure. Master, since you’ve already accepted Senior Xu’s invitation, we just need to go with them and travel together, and we’ll naturally find out.”

“That’s what I thought too. I can sense that Mr. Xu and the others are decent people. Since we know they might be in danger, we should help if we can. It’s on our way anyway.”

“I’ll listen to you, Master.” Lu Qing smiled.

The Light of Merit was truly magical. Since Master entered the Xiantian Realm, the supernatural powers he displayed had become increasingly powerful.

Even this intuition, able to distinguish good from evil, was almost comparable to his supernatural powers of detection.

After resolving their doubts, Lu Qing and the old doctor went to rest.

As for their conversation, no one else could have overheard it, from beginning to end.

A silent night followed. The next day, Lu Qing rose early and began preparing breakfast in the courtyard.

“Young Master Lu, you’re up so early?”

The chubby middle-aged man heard the noise outside and came out.

“Well, Master Ma and I take turns keeping watch. I’m usually in charge of the second half of the night, so I can

also prepare breakfast for Master and the others to eat. Senior Xu, I’ve made your portion too. Let’s eat together later,”

Lu Qing replied as he busied himself with work.

“Then we’ll be polite.”

The chubby middle-aged man was delighted at first, then sighed, “So, Young Master Lu, you didn’t just get up early, you stayed up half the night.”

“When you’re out, you always have to be careful. We’re used to it.”

“Indeed, when traveling, you have to be cautious about everything. It’s a pity that my few worthless disciples don’t have your vigilance. They were all sound asleep last night.

If there had been another bandit attack like yesterday, they’d probably be the first to die.”

The chubby middle-aged man shook his head and sighed.

They were both disciples, so why was there such a huge difference between his and Doctor Chen’s?

Look at Lu Qing. Not only does he cook exquisite food, but even keeping watch doesn’t require Doctor Chen to worry about anything. Everything is perfectly arranged.

In comparison, his disciples were truly as dull as pigs.

“Perhaps Brother Wen and the others were too tired from traveling yesterday,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

During their casual chat yesterday, Lu Qing learned that of the chubby middle-aged man’s three male disciples, two were brothers. Their surnames were Wen, Wenbin, Wenwu, and Su, and they had all followed him since childhood.

“Young Master Lu, there’s no need to speak well of them. I don’t have high expectations right now. If they can be half as capable as you, Young Master Lu, in the future, I’ll be satisfied,” the chubby middle-aged man shook his head.

Wei Zi’an, who had just woken up and walked out of the hall, was stunned when he heard this.

He thought to himself, this Senior Xu really dares to dream of having the same abilities as Doctor Lu Qing?

Even the ancestors of their Wei family wouldn’t dare to say such a thing.

You’re just an internal organ cultivator, but you’re dreaming.

“Zi’an’s awake! That’s perfect! Go wake up Xiaoyan and Xiaoli and tell them it’s time for breakfast,”

Lu Qing called out when he saw Wei Zi’an.

When Wei Zi’an reentered the hall, the chubby middle-aged man said, “I’ll also wake up my few worthless disciples.”

The chubby middle-aged man was a bit emotional when he called out to his disciples.

After all, before there was a comparison, he hadn’t felt much.

Now that someone as outstanding as Lu Qing was around, the more he looked at his own disciples, the more angry he felt.

Therefore, when he called them out, he couldn’t help but be a little heavier-handed.

So much so that during breakfast, Xu Ping, who woke up last, noticed several of her senior brothers’ faces were covered in bruises, sparking curiosity.

“Senior Brother Wenbin, what’s wrong with your faces? Did you fall down last night?”

the chubby middle-aged man immediately glanced away.

Feeling his master’s gaze, Wenbin stiffened and forced a smile, “Yes, we fell asleep last night and accidentally bumped into something when we turned over.”

“Three of you?” Xu Ping wondered.

Wenbin paused. “Yes, yes, we slept behind the altar, and it was too narrow. We bumped into something when we turned over.”

“Oh, then you better be careful next time.”

Xu Ping nodded and continued eating. Master Lu’s cooking was truly delicious. It was just a simple meat porridge, but he made it incredibly flavorful. He was just

a little aloof, otherwise it would have been perfect.

Seeing that the junior sister had stopped questioning, Wenbin and the other two breathed a sigh of relief, yet also felt a sense of embarrassment.

They had indeed been rather rude that morning.

Doctor Chen and the others were already up, and Master Lu had already prepared breakfast, but they were still not awake.

It was no wonder that the master was furious with such lack of etiquette.

Seeing this, Lu Qing and the others secretly laughed, but they did not expose them.

After breakfast, everyone began to pack their bags and set off.

This time, there were no more problems along the way.

Two days later, Lu Qing and the others arrived in front of a prosperous town.

“Liuyun Town, Doctor Chen, we are finally here.”

Looking at the stone tablet outside the town, the chubby middle-aged man said happily.

(End of this chapter)