I Can See Through Everything Chapter 74: Kuai Hua Village - Novel Cool

Chapter 74: Kuai Hua Village

"Not far from here—about fifty li away—there’s a fortified settlement called Kuai Hua Village. It’s run like a gambling house and entertainment district, catering mainly to rural landowners and idle ruffians from the countryside. Even some city-dwellers with a taste for the bizarre sometimes come all the way out just to experience the kind of thrill they can’t find in official county life."

"The place is actually one of the Black Wolf Gang’s operations. Legend says the寨主—the leader—is none other than the Nine Deputy Leader himself."

"I think the Han Wu and Zhao Xiong you mentioned must come from there."

"Tell me, Ma Ye," Lu Qing asked, "what’s the actual cultivation level of this Nine Deputy Leader?"

"I don’t know for certain," Ma Gu replied, "but I’d guess he’s not much stronger than Qi Xue Jing. Probably not even close to Jin Gu Jing."

"Only Qi Xue Jing?" Lu Qing was surprised.

"What do you mean, ‘only Qi Xue Jing’?" Ma Gu chuckled. "Lu Xiao Langjun, don’t let your extraordinary talent blind you. You’re not the average person. Most people spend their whole lives training, and if they manage to reach Qi Xue Jing, it’s after years of relentless effort—barely scraping through by sheer persistence."

"Many never even break past the initial stages. After twenty years of training, they’re still just stronger bodies, a bit more agile, but no real progress. They’ve wasted their lives."

"But you—just starting out, barely a month into the Way of Martial Arts, and already you’ve grasped the Connection of Qi and Blood Technique? That’s not just rare. It’s unheard of."

"Keep in mind, even the Black Wolf Gang’s leader, Black Wolf himself, only reached Jin Gu Jing. So how high could his deputy possibly be?"

"If a minor outpost boss like this were already Jin Gu Jing, the Black Wolf Gang wouldn’t just be one of the county’s three major gangs—it’d be the strongest force in the entire region."

Lu Qing finally understood. He’d been mistaken.

It was simply because, over the past few days, he’d been surrounded by Wei Family members—everyone from the guards to the staff was Jin Gu Jing level. He’d unconsciously assumed such cultivation levels were common.

But he’d forgotten: the Wei Family wasn’t like other factions. It was a colossal power across the entire prefecture. It wasn’t comparable to a petty gang operating only in the county.

"Thank you, Ma Ye, for your guidance. I’ll take my leave now."

With the information he needed, Lu Qing prepared to depart.

"Wait!" Ma Gu called out quickly. "You’re going to Kuai Hua Village, aren’t you?"

"Yes," Lu Qing admitted without hesitation. "As a son, when I learn my parents’ deaths were not what they seemed, I must investigate."

But Ma Gu’s gaze flickered toward the War Blade slung across Lu Qing’s back. He didn’t say it aloud, but he thought: You’re not just going to investigate. You’re going to settle accounts.

Still, he knew persuasion was futile.

The blood feud between Lu Qing and the Black Wolf Gang was already sealed. Worse—Lu Qing had already killed one of their men. There was no turning back.

And he knew the Black Wolf Gang’s reputation. They never forgave. They never forgot.

It was better for Lu Qing to strike first, before they could react. Otherwise, when the gang mobilized in full force, even three heads wouldn’t save him.

But still, Ma Gu worried.

Lu Qing was strong—yes—but he’d only been training for a month. Even if he’d reached Qi Xue Jing, that rank only measured physical strength and vitality. It didn’t reflect actual combat prowess.

True power came from mastery of one’s combat style—the way a martial artist wielded their techniques, adapted to battle, learned from real fights.

And Lu Qing? He’d spent his days in Jiu Li Village—studying medical skills, fishing, tending to crops. Where had he trained? Where had he fought?

Going into Kuai Hua Village like this? He’d be walking straight into a trap.

After a moment, Ma Gu spoke again. "If you’re going, then let me go with you."

As a Jin Gu Jing cultivator, he had no fear of a small village like that.

But Lu Qing shook his head. "Thank you for your kindness, Ma Ye, but this is my matter with the Black Wolf Gang. I won’t drag you into it."

Ma Gu wanted to argue—Kuai Hua Village was full of men, and their leader was a martial cultivator. Going alone was suicide.

But when he looked into Lu Qing’s eyes—calm, unwavering—he knew further words were pointless.

"Fine," Ma Gu sighed. "Just promise me one thing: if anything feels wrong, run. Don’t hesitate. Don’t fight. Get out."

With Lu Qing’s current level, if he truly wanted to escape, only a well-laid trap or the Nine Deputy Leader’s personal intervention could stop him. Ordinary thugs wouldn’t stand a chance.

But Ma Gu feared the boy’s youth, his fire. That moment of rage, that bloodlust—would he really throw himself into a full-scale battle against an entire gang?

"Leave it to me, Ma Ye. I know my limits," Lu Qing said.

Once Lu Qing had left, Ma Gu remained seated, deep in thought.

After a long silence, he called out, "Xiao Tian."

"Sir?"

"Prepare the horse. Bring my sword."

"But Lu Xiao Langjun said he didn’t want us following," Xiao Tian said.

"Are you blind?" Ma Gu snapped. "Do you think I’ll just sit here and do nothing? The Wei Family entrusted me to look after him. If anything happens to him, how do I explain it to them?"

"And who said I’m following him? I’m just suddenly in the mood to go hunting. It just so happens I’ll be passing by Kuai Hua Village."

Xiao Tian fell silent.

Fine. You’re the boss. Whatever you say.

But then he hesitated. "Ma Ye… are we really going to fight the Black Wolf Gang? They’re a pack of rabid dogs. The Home Master might not approve."

"Are you stupid?" Ma Gu glared. "Lu Qing is someone the Wei Family values. And his master, Chen Laodaifu, is a Nei Fu Jing-level master too. Compared to that, the Black Wolf Gang? They’re nothing."

Then Ma Gu paused.

"Wait… does Chen Laodaifu even know about this?"

Lu Qing didn’t know whether his master was aware of the day’s events. But he did know one thing: Chen Laodaifu was kind-hearted, deeply averse to violence, and hated seeing others suffer.

That was why Lu Qing never considered involving his master.

He would settle this in his own way—once and for all.

After hearing Ma Gu’s description of the Black Wolf Gang’s vengeful nature, Lu Qing understood: there could only be one survivor between him and the gang.

He couldn’t challenge the county authorities yet. But Kuai Hua Village? That was a different story.

Leaving the big market, he took a narrow path.

Suddenly, a black shadow dropped from a nearby tree, landing lightly on his shoulder.

It was Xiao Li.

That was why Lu Qing had refused Ma Gu’s company.

Compared to Ma Gu’s cautious, calculating mind, he trusted Xiao Li more—like family.

And Xiao Li’s strength? Far beyond Ma Gu’s reach.

"Alright, Xiao Li," Lu Qing said, stroking the small beast’s head. "From now on, my safety depends on you."

He looked eastward, the sun casting long shadows across the road.

(End of Chapter)

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