Chapter 235

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Chapter 235Until Mago and Wei Zian had dealt with the remaining mountain bandits, the round-faced middle-aged man and his apprentices barely regained their composure. Looking at the corpses strewn across the courtyard and the still calm Lu Qing, as well as the slightly sighing old doctor, the round-faced middle-aged man finally understood. He had indeed misjudged this time. This group, led by Doctor Chen, was truly extraordinary and deeply hidden. No wonder they dared to travel with a little girl; it turned out that Lu Qing and the others were incredibly powerful. The bandits they had just faced were fierce and not weak in strength. The leader of the bandits had a cultivation level barely reaching the Internal Organs Realm. The dozen or so bandit leaders following him were also martial artists, with several even at the Tendons and Bones Realm. Additionally, the bandits held the high ground, armed with strong bows and hidden weapons. Given the situation earlier, even someone like him, who was close to reaching the pinnacle of the Internal Organs Realm, couldn't guarantee the safety of everyone in the courtyard. However, this dangerous situation was instantly dismantled and crushed by Lu Qing and his group. This shocked the round-faced middle-aged man. Whether it was Mago's fierce and powerful saber technique, Lu Qing's mystical mastery of hidden weapons, or Wei Zian's sharp staff technique, it all amazed him greatly. And the decisiveness in their killing. All these aspects made the round-faced middle-aged man feel that Lu Qing and his group were becoming more mysterious. Sёarch* The nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Lu Xiaolangjun, I didn't expect your skills to be so formidable. I was worrying needlessly earlier," the round-faced middle-aged man sighed. "Just a few petty thieves. With Senior Xu's strength, handling them would be simple. We were merely showing off," Lu Qing smiled. Xu Ping and his companions were left speechless. Although those bandits were nothing in front of Mago and the others, the power they unleashed was real. Some among them had higher cultivation levels than Xu Ping and his companions. They knew they would have little chance against those bandits. In Lu Qing's eyes, such a fierce group of bandits were just petty thieves. Xu Ping and his group didn't know how to respond to this. "Young master, we need to deal with the corpses again," Mago said, scratching his head as he looked at the bodies in the courtyard. "Yes, it is quite troublesome," Lu Qing said helplessly, looking at the corpses. This time, there were even more bodies than the group of Flowing Cloud Sect disciples they killed two days ago. Burying them would be even more troublesome. He thought he really needed to perfect his corpse disposal technique. Otherwise, handling corpses after every battle would be too time-consuming. Xu Ping and his apprentices shuddered upon hearing this. They had already found Lu Qing and his group's decisiveness in combat strange. The seamless cooperation between them was unlike anything young people should possess. Now, hearing their conversation, they felt a chill. What did it mean by "again" dealing with corpses? Could it be that Lu Qing and his group had killed many people before? Lu Qing did not notice Xu Ping and his group's expressions. He said to the round-faced middle-aged man, "Senior Xu, we plan to rest here tonight. With so many corpses, it's not appropriate to leave them here. Could we ask your disciples to help us move and bury the bodies?" ȑÀN????ΒËŜ The round-faced middle-aged man nodded, "Of course, Wen Bin, Wen Wu, you all help move the bodies out." "Yes, master." The disciples responded in unison. "Aqing," the old doctor suddenly spoke, "That girl's head should be buried properly." "I understand, master." Lu Qing looked at the girl's head on the ground, sighed, and carefully placed it in a cloth bag, planning to find a suitable place to bury it later. Before the sky completely darkened, everyone started moving the bodies out of the courtyard. Xu Ping, being a girl and having been greatly frightened earlier, did not need to help with this heavy work. As the number of corpses in the courtyard gradually decreased, Xu Ping's heart calmed down significantly. She looked around and saw Xiao Yan holding Xiao Li quietly beside the old doctor, without any sign of panic on her face. This surprised her. She suddenly remembered that when the bandits surrounded the mountain temple earlier, Xiao Yan seemed unafraid. At least compared to her, Xiao Yan was much calmer. "Xiao Yan, aren't you afraid? There are so many dead people here," Xu Ping asked softly. "No, I'm not afraid," Xiao Yan shook her head, "They are bad people, and brother and Xiao Li will protect me, so I'm not afraid." Xu Ping was surprised by Xiao Yan's answer. But her words moved Xu Ping's heart. "Xiao Yan, from what you said, did bad people try to hurt you before?" She ignored Xiao Yan's mention of Xiao Li protecting her. In her view, this was just a little girl attributing feelings to her playmate. When she was young, she believed her mother's dolls would protect her. "Yes, many bad people, but they were all killed by brother and Uncle Ma," Xiao Yan nodded seriously. Xu Ping took a deep breath. She had guessed right. Lu Qing and his group had experienced many fights, explaining their decisive combat skills. No wonder they said they had to deal with corpses again. Lu Qing and his group, working together, managed to move all the bodies out before nightfall. They dug a large pit in a nearby forest and buried the bodies. As for the girl's head, Lu Qing found a good feng shui spot to bury it properly. After burying all the corpses, they returned to the temple. Lu Qing burned some herbs around the courtyard and the main hall to drive away the smell of blood. After finishing all this, it was completely dark. "Senior Xu, a lot has happened today. I think everyone is tired. Shall we rest now and set off together tomorrow morning?" Lu Qing suggested. "That would be good. My daughter is also quite frightened and needs rest," the round-faced middle-aged man nodded. At this moment, he noticed that after killing the bandits, Lu Qing was no longer as low-key and had become more assertive. Doctor Chen no longer made decisions; Lu Qing did. So they each took half of the main hall, prepared the bedding, and got ready to rest. A few moments later, behind a bamboo curtain, the old doctor and Lu Qing sat facing each other. A peculiar aura surrounded them, concealing all sounds and movements. "Master, I don't understand why you want to travel with Senior Xu and his group to the Flowing Cloud Sect?" Lu Qing asked. This question had been on Lu Qing's mind all afternoon. They were headed to the Flowing Cloud Sect on an important mission, with potentially severe consequences if they were not careful. Knowing his master's usual cautious nature, he wouldn't want to involve others. "I can't say for sure. When we approached the mountain temple and met Mr. Xu's group, I had a strong premonition that Mr. Xu's group would face great danger and all meet a tragic end." "Master, you sensed a premonition?" Lu Qing's heart tightened. He knew his master had the Light of Merit and was often protected by divine providence. Such premonitions were not just fantasies but likely warnings from the heavens. "Yes, the premonition was so strong that it shook my soul. It seemed related to something extremely important, so I want to see what it is." "Great danger, could it be referring to those bandits earlier?" Lu Qing murmured. But he quickly dismissed this idea. The situation earlier, though dangerous, did not have particularly strong bandits. With Senior Xu's near mastery of the Internal Organs Realm, breaking through even without their help wouldn't have been difficult. His disciples might have been injured, but this shouldn't have caused such a strong premonition. "Could it be that something significant will happen at the Flowing Cloud Sect?" Lu Qing thought, touching his chin. Senior Xu's group intended to visit the Flowing Cloud Sect to witness the event. After all, most of the sects in Yunzhou were united in seeking justice from the Flowing Cloud Sect. Such a grand occasion was worth seeing. But given his master's premonition, it seemed the event at the Flowing Cloud Sect wouldn't be as simple as expected. "Aqing, did you think of something?" the old doctor asked, seeing his disciple deep in thought. "A bit, but I'm not sure. Since you've agreed to Senior Xu's invitation, we will travel with them and find out," Lu Qing smiled. "That's my thought too. I can sense Mr. Xu and his group are righteous people. If they are in danger, we should help them, especially since it's on our way." "I'll follow your lead, master," Lu Qing smiled. The Light of Merit was truly amazing. Since his master entered the Precelestial Realm, his divine abilities had become more remarkable. Even his ability to discern good and evil was almost as good as his own supernatural detection. With his doubts resolved, Lu Qing and the old doctor went to rest. No one else could hear their conversation. The next morning, Lu Qing woke early and started preparing breakfast in the courtyard. "Lu Xiaolangjun, you're up early," the round-faced middle-aged man came out upon hearing the noise. "Yes, Mago and I take turns keeping watch at night. I usually take the second half, so I make breakfast while everyone else wakes up." "I also made some for you. Let's eat together later." "Then we won't be polite," the round-faced middle-aged man said, but then sighed, "So you didn't sleep at all last night?" "Traveling outside, we must be cautious. We're used to it." "Indeed, traveling requires caution. Unfortunately, my disciples lack your vigilance. They slept soundly last night. If there had been another bandit attack, they would be the first to die." The round-faced middle-aged man shook his head. The same disciples, why was there such a difference between his and Doctor Chen's? Look at Lu Qing, not only could he cook a delicious meal, but he also kept watch, allowing Doctor Chen to rest without worry. Compared to Lu Qing, his disciples seemed useless. "Perhaps your brothers were just too tired from yesterday," Lu Qing smiled. During their chat, Lu Qing learned that two of the round-faced middle-aged man's three male disciples were brothers named Wen Bin and Wen Wu. The other was named Su, and they had followed him since childhood. "No need to defend them. I have no great expectations now. If they can be half as capable as you, I'll be satisfied," the round-faced middle-aged man shook his head. Wei Zian, who had just woken up and heard this, was stunned. Senior Xu's expectations were high. Even their Wei family's ancestors wouldn't dare say such a thing. Yet a mere Internal Organs Realm master had such dreams. "Zian, you're awake. Go call Xiao Yan and Xiao Li. Breakfast is ready," Lu Qing called out. After Wei Zian entered the hall, the round-faced middle-aged man also said, "I'll go wake my lazy disciples." When he woke them, his anger was evident. Seeing Lu Qing, who managed everything perfectly, made him more frustrated with his own disciples. Thus, when waking them, he was a bit rough. So much so that when Xu Ping, the last to wake, saw her brothers' bruised faces, she was curious. "Wenbin, why are your faces bruised? Did you fall in your sleep?" The round-faced middle-aged man immediately glared at them. Feeling their master's gaze, Wenbin stiffened and quickly said, "Yes, we rolled over and fell." "All three of you?" Xu Ping was skeptical. "Yes, we slept behind the altar, and it was too narrow," Wenbin replied. "Be careful then." Xu Ping nodded and continued eating, enjoying the porridge Lu Qing made. Despite its simplicity, it was delicious. Except that he was a bit cold, he would be perfect otherwise. Seeing his sister stop asking, Wenbin and the others breathed a sigh of relief, feeling embarrassed. They had indeed been too rude this morning. Doctor Chen and the others were up and had prepared breakfast, while they were still sleeping. No wonder their master was angry. Lu Qing and his group found it amusing but didn't expose them. After breakfast, everyone packed up and set off. This time, the journey was uneventful. Two days later, they arrived at a bustling town. "Flowing Cloud Town, Doctor Chen, we've finally arrived." Seeing the stone stele outside the town, the round-faced middle-aged man said joyfully. Table of content

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