Chapter 74

74. Chapter 74 Happy Village

“About fifty miles from here, there’s a village called Happy Village. It operates casinos and brothels, specifically attracting rural landlords and idlers to spend their money.”

“Sometimes, even some adventurous people from the city come here to experience the unique pleasures they can’t find in the county government.”

“That village is actually a property of the Black Wolf Gang. It’s rumored that the owner is the Black Wolf Gang’s ninth leader.”

“I think the Han Wu and Zhao Xiong you mentioned are from there.”

“Then, Master Ma, what level of martial arts is this ninth leader at?” Lu Qing asked.

“I’m not entirely sure, but I don’t think he’s that strong, no higher than the Qi and Blood Realm,” Ma Gu replied.

“Only the Qi and Blood Realm?” Lu Qing was surprised.

“What do you mean by only the Qi and Blood Realm?” Ma Gu laughed. “Brother Lu, don’t think that practicing martial arts is an easy thing just because you have amazing talent in martial arts.”

“Ordinary people who practice martial arts can reach the Qi and Blood Realm, it has taken them countless efforts and hard work to break through by chance.”

“Most people practice martial arts for more than ten or twenty years, but they are just spinning in circles. Apart from becoming stronger and more skilled in martial arts, they have achieved nothing.”

“On the contrary, it is geniuses like you who have just come into contact with martial arts and have been able to comprehend the secret of connecting Qi and blood. They are truly rare in the world.”

“You must know that the leader of the Black Wolf Gang, Black Wolf, is only at the Muscle and Bone Realm in martial arts strength. And no matter how strong the Nine-in-Chief under him is, how much higher can he be?”

“If a small boss who runs a peripheral industry is at the Muscle and Bone Realm, then the Black Wolf Gang would not be just one of the three major gangs in the county, but the largest gang.” Only

then did Lu Qing realize that he was wrong.

Perhaps it was because he’d been interacting with the Wei family daily for the past few days, seeing that even one of their guards was at the Muscle and Bones Realm level.

He subconsciously assumed that Muscle and Bones Realm warriors were commonplace.

He’d forgotten for a moment that the Wei family was different. They were a colossus throughout the entire prefecture, far from a small gang operating within the county government.

“Thank you, Master Ma, for your guidance. I’ll take my leave now.”

Having received the information he needed, Lu Qing prepared to leave.

“Wait a moment, little brother Lu,” Ma Gu hurriedly stopped him. “Are you planning to go to Happy Village?”

“Yes, as a son, knowing there’s another reason for your parents’ deaths, I have to investigate, right?” Lu Qing didn’t deny it. “

But it doesn’t look like you’re just going to investigate.

” Ma Gu’s gaze swept over the sword on Lu Qing’s back, and he grumbled inwardly.

But he also knew that trying to persuade Lu Qing would be impossible.

The hatred for one’s parents was irreconcilable.

Furthermore, his younger brother had killed someone from Happy Village.

The two sides had already forged a mortal feud, one that seemed irreconcilable.

Recalling the Black Wolf Gang’s usual tactics, Ma Gu knew that rather than waiting for them to react, Lu Qing would be better off taking the initiative.

Otherwise, once the Black Wolf Gang truly took action, even Lu Qing, even with all his might, wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

However, thinking of Lu Qing’s martial arts prowess, Ma Gu couldn’t help but feel a bit worried. As for

Lu Qing’s prowess, he had only been practicing martial arts for a little over a month.

Even if he had already reached the Qi and Blood Realm, the difference in strength could still be significant within the same realm. Realm

doesn’t necessarily represent combat power. It

only reflects a warrior’s physical fitness and strength.

Ultimately, whether one can translate realm into combat power depends on their application of fighting techniques.

And in this regard, Ma Gu wasn’t optimistic about Lu Qing.

Again,

Lu Qing’s martial arts experience was too short.

A martial artist’s fighting style requires time, hard training, and the refinement of real combat.

Lu Qing usually stays in Jiuli Village, either studying medicine or fishing and farming. He has no chance to hone his fighting skills.

If he really barged into the Happy Village like this, he’d be in for a terrible loss.

After some thought, Ma Gu said, “In that case, why don’t you and I go there, Brother Lu?”

As a Jingu Realm warrior, Ma Gu was confident in his own abilities.

A small Happy Village couldn’t stop him.

However, Lu Qing shook his head, “Thank you, Master Ma, for your kindness. But this is a matter between me and the Black Wolf Gang. Master Ma, there’s no need to get involved.”

Ma Gu tried to persuade him, saying the Happy Village was vast, not to mention its leader was also a warrior. It would be too dangerous for Lu Qing to go alone.

But seeing Lu Qing’s calm gaze, he knew it was futile. He

could only say, “Brother Lu, be careful. If you notice anything amiss, run away immediately. Don’t fight them head-on.”

Given Lu Qing’s martial prowess, if he were determined to break out, it would be difficult for ordinary gang members to stop him unless he fell into a trap or the Black Wolf Gang’s Ninth Leader personally intervened.

Ma Gu was afraid that Lu Qing, full of youthful energy, might get carried away and start a fight with the entire village.

“Don’t worry, Master Ma, I know my limits.”

After Lu Qing left, carrying his sword, Ma Gu remained seated, his face thoughtful.

After a while, he called to Xiaotian, “Prepare the horses, and bring my sword.”

“Master Ma, didn’t Young Master Lu say he didn’t want us to follow?” Xiaotian asked.

“Are you expecting me to just stand by and watch?” Ma Gu glared. “The Wei family told me to look after Young Brother Lu. If anything were to happen to him, how would I explain it to the Wei family?”

“Besides, who said I was following Young Brother Lu? I just suddenly felt like going out hunting and happened to be passing by Happy Village.”

Xiaotian was speechless.

Okay, you’re the boss, so whatever you say is what’s due.

But…

“Master Ma, do we really have to confront the Black Wolf Gang? Those mad dogs are not easy to deal with. I’m afraid the head of the family won’t agree.”

“Do you have a pig’s brain?” Ma Gu glared at him with disapproval. “Brother Lu is a person valued by the Wei family. Not to mention, his master, Doctor Chen, is also a powerful Neigu Realm expert. Compared to the Wei family and Doctor Chen, the Black Wolf Gang is nothing!”

At this point, Ma Gu was suddenly stunned. “By the way, does Doctor Chen know about this?”

Lu Qing didn’t know whether his master was aware of what happened today.

But he did know that his master was kind-hearted, unable to bear the pain of others and disliked hurting others.

Therefore, he never considered asking his master for help in dealing with the Black Wolf Gang.

He wanted to use his own methods to eliminate this threat.

After hearing from Ma Gu about the Black Wolf Gang’s vindictive style,

Lu Qing knew that between him and the gang, only one of them would survive.

He currently did not have the ability to break into the county government.

But this Happy Village is still worth a try.

Leaving the market, on a small road, a black figure suddenly jumped down from a nearby tree and landed on Lu Qing’s shoulder.

It was Xiao Li.

This was the reason why Lu Qing refused Ma Gu to go to Happy Village with him.

Compared to the thoughtful Ma Gu, he certainly trusted Xiao Li, who was like a family member, more.

Not to mention, Xiao Li’s strength was far beyond Ma Gu’s reach.

“Let’s go, Xiao Li, my safety will depend on you to protect me from now on.”

Lu Qing touched the black beast’s head and looked to the east.

(End of this chapter)