On a moonless night with a high wind.
Li Qing, who was staying at the Dragon Gate Inn, sat cross-legged in his room, maintaining a fixed posture, completely motionless, while practicing the Golden Body Technique and the Turtle Breathing Skill.
Over time, the inner strength cultivated from the Turtle Breathing Skill grew increasingly profound.
Suddenly, the sounds of weapons clashing rose from the streets outside.
Accompanied by shouts and screams, it was as if a hellish scene had unfolded in the mortal realm.
Without needing to think much, it was clear that the Black Fiend Gang and the Lei Family had once again begun a fierce conflict tonight.
Li Qing was startled awake by the commotion, slowly withdrawing his practice stance and standing up.
“Truly worthy of Qingzhou, where else can one witness such excitement in other cities?”
Saying this, Li Qing pushed open the window and leaned against the wall to watch this rare spectacle.
The Dragon Gate Inn was quite grand, with high floors, and since Li Qing resided in the upper room, his view was exceptionally broad, allowing him to easily see the scenes several streets away.
Both the Lei Family and the Black Fiend Gang were undoubtedly among the top forces in the city; once a conflict broke out, the scale was not something mere street thugs could compare to.
He saw that both streets were packed with people, the moonlight cascading down, refracted by the sharp edges of weapons into chilling glimmers.
“Kill! Clean up these dog bastards from the Black Fiend Gang!”
“Damn it, this bunch from the Lei Family must be bloodied tonight!”
The battle continued, growing more intense, with severed limbs and broken arms becoming commonplace. Even Li Qing, watching from his room, caught a faint whiff of blood.
It was evident how fierce this conflict was, comparable to a small-scale war!
Although he was very curious about what treasure was being fought over between the two forces, Li Qing had no intention of getting involved.
In such a brutal scene, even an external strength expert could not guarantee their own safety.
Even though Li Qing was confident in his martial arts, he felt no interest in the matter.
“To gamble my life for a treasure of unknown origin, about which nothing is clear, is truly unwise!”
There was no need; it was better to just watch.
No matter how precious that treasure was, could it compare to his more than a hundred years of lifespan, or the divine weapons he could forge with some effort, or the entire Eternal Night World waiting to be explored?
Even if he didn’t die, what if he lost an arm or a leg? Who would raise the tiger cubs then!
“Alas, in this world, besides me, who else would treat you well!”
Li Qing sighed casually, but soon saw the gluttonous Fatty Wu sprawled on the floor, sleeping like a log, and couldn’t help but curse inwardly:
“This idiot!”
The conflict between the two forces continued until the early hours of the morning before finally coming to an end. No one would bother counting the casualties; in Jingyang City, or rather in all of Qingzhou, lives were not worth much.
Although Li Qing chose to keep a low profile and not compete for the so-called treasure, many others who considered themselves skilled in martial arts did not think as clearly. For instance, many of the martial heroes staying at the Dragon Gate Inn had also gotten involved in this dispute, and it was uncertain how many would return intact.
As the conflict ended, the officials finally came out to clean up the battlefield for the two forces.
Seeing the constables reduced to cleaners, Li Qing almost couldn’t help but laugh.
“Ah, Qingzhou truly has a simple and honest folk!”
Li Qing chuckled, closed the window, and lay down on the bed.
However, before he could even close his eyes to rest, a piercing scream echoed throughout the city!
“Sun Qi!!! I won’t let you go, ah ya ya ya ya! I will not rest until you are dead!”
This was a roar infused with inner strength, resonating far and wide; even Li Qing in the inn heard it clearly, showcasing its depth of inner strength!
The other guests in the Dragon Gate Inn naturally also heard this furious roar filled with grief and indignation.
“Good heavens, the depth of this inner strength, it must have taken at least twenty to thirty years of accumulation to reach such a level.”
“Sun Qi? Isn’t that the name of Qingzhou’s number one sword?”
“Wow~ From the sound, it seems to be the roar of the Black Fiend Gang’s leader; what did Sun Qi do to the Black Fiend Gang?”
“Curious, could it be that even Qingzhou’s number one sword has set its sights on that treasure? Or did the Lei Family spend a fortune to hire someone?”
“Let’s go see! What exactly happened?”
The other guests in the inn began to whisper among themselves.
Only Li Qing, with his hand covering his eyes, yawned and fell into a deep sleep.
To live long, one must suppress their curiosity and avoid meddling in others’ affairs.
After ten or eight years, after the passage of time, all secrets will be revealed!
As the night faded, the summer sun always rose early. Before long, a rooster crowed, waking the city.
“Roar!”
Fatty Wu’s roar jolted Li Qing awake from his slumber.
He stretched lazily, feeling refreshed, as if he had boundless energy.
This was the benefit of practicing martial arts; ever since he began training, he felt this way every morning upon waking.
“Let’s go, replenish ourselves, then head straight to Chongning.” Li Qing patted Fatty Wu’s tiger head, and with a nimble leap, he got out of bed, his movements exceptionally agile.
Just as he stepped out of the room, he bumped into the innkeeper’s attendant, who was reeking of medicine, having just returned from delivering medicine to other rooms.
“Hey? Did you sleep well last night, guest?” The attendant immediately put on a professional smile upon seeing Li Qing.
Li Qing was in a good mood; he casually tossed a piece of silver to the attendant and said, “Slept very well in the latter half of the night, but it was a bit noisy outside in the first half. By the way, what’s with that medicinal smell?”
The attendant, pleasantly surprised to receive the silver, immediately transformed into a knowledgeable informant.
“Guest, you are too kind! I just delivered medicine to other guests.”
“Ah, I’ve reminded every guest to stay indoors at night unless there’s something urgent, and not to get involved in the matters of the Lei Family and the Black Fiend Gang. This morning, several people didn’t return, and those who did came back either heavily injured or missing limbs!”
As he spoke, the attendant’s voice grew quieter.
“Guest, you seem like someone who listens to advice; isn’t it better to stay safely in the inn?”
Li Qing smiled and replied, “Haha, although I am tempted by that treasure, I value my life more. What could be more important than one’s own life?”
“You see clearly, guest!” The attendant gave a thumbs up.
Changing the subject, Li Qing asked, “Last night, I was awakened by a roar; it seemed to call out the name Sun Qi. I remember Sun Qi is the number one sword of Qingzhou, but who was shouting, and what happened?”
The attendant smiled and said, “Guest, you asked the right person; just now, I heard other guests talking about this matter.”
“After the Black Fiend Gang clashed with the Lei Family last night, the leader of the Black Fiend Gang returned home only to find his entire family slaughtered by Sun Qi’s sword. That mysterious treasure was also seized by someone named Sun Qi!”
“Can you believe it? That Black Fiend Gang leader actually hid the treasure in his own home instead of in the gang!”
“They say disaster does not affect one’s family; Sun Qi is ruthless!”
Hearing this, Li Qing felt a slight chill in his heart. He waved his hand and said, “Alright, I have nothing else to do; you can go about your business.”
“Sure thing, guest! If you need anything, just let me know!” The attendant smiled and left.
Disaster does not affect one’s family?
Once blinded by profit, what wouldn’t one do?
The so-called rules of the martial world are just nonsense.
“Coachman, prepare the carriage; we’re leaving immediately!”
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(End of Chapter)