I Can See Through Everything

"Master Ma, Happy Fort has been dealt with, but what should we do with the rescued girls?"

It was night at the Grand Bazaar, inside Mago's residence. Xiao Tian was reporting.

"What are their wishes?" Mago asked.

"Most of these girls were sold to the fort by their parents or husbands. They don't want to return to their previous homes and hope Master Ma can provide them a way out."

Mago pondered for a moment and said, "Keep a few to help at the Grand Bazaar. Send the rest to the cloth shop. Old Li mentioned he was short on hands. Sending him so many people should stop him from bothering me again."

"Yes."

Xiao Tian agreed with the idea. The cloth shop was all women, so arranging for the girls there was perfect.

"There's one more thing, Master Ma. Besides a lot of money, we found these two items at Happy Fort."

Xiao Tian took out two books from his chest and presented them.

He flipped through them and discovered they were martial arts books for the Qi and Blood Realm.

One was called Heart-Snatching Hand, and the other was Poison Wolf Fist.

"The ninth leader of the Black Wolf Gang, the Heart-Snatcher Wolf, must have relied on these two martial arts," Mago said.

"Yes, these manuals were found in Heart-Snatcher Wolf's bedroom, placed conspicuously. The pages were worn, indicating frequent study," Xiao Tian explained.

"What's the use of diligence? He was no match for Brother Lu, who didn't even get a scratch," Mago said disdainfully.

Mago had observed earlier that Lu Qing had slaughtered almost everyone in Happy Fort without getting hurt, only his clothes stained with blood.

It was clear that Heart-Snatcher Wolf posed no threat to Lu Qing.

"Indeed, the girls present at the time said that Heart-Snatcher Wolf was defeated by Young Master Lu in one move," Xiao Tian said.

"My little brother is truly extraordinary. I thought his cultivation talent was amazing, but his martial skills are equally impressive," Mago sighed.

He was genuinely shocked by Lu Qing's displayed strength.

Both were Qi and Blood Realm fighters, and Heart-Snatcher Wolf had been honing his skills for years. Yet, he was no match for Lu Qing.

The disparity in strength was so vast that Mago couldn't comprehend how Lu Qing had achieved it.

While martial arts progression could be attributed to talent, combat experience required more than just innate ability.

From the battle marks in the fort, it was evident that Lu Qing had crushed Heart-Snatcher Wolf effortlessly.

How did he do it?

Mago couldn't figure it out.

"Young Master Lu's killing intent is terrifying," Xiao Tian said, recalling the carnage at Happy Fort.

He couldn't believe that the usually gentle and polite Lu Qing could be so ruthless, beheading people with ease.

Now, Xiao Tian held a deep sense of awe and fear towards Lu Qing.

Mago also felt uneasy thinking about the massacre at Happy Fort.

As a Tendons and Bones Realm fighter, he had seen his share of battles and taken lives.

But even his years of killing couldn't compare to Lu Qing's slaughter in one night.

He shook his head to dispel the gruesome images.

"Alright, keep these manuals here. They're Brother Lu's spoils. When the money from Happy Fort is counted, I'll deliver it to him personally," Mago said.

"Master Ma, how should we handle the Black Wolf Gang next?" Xiao Tian asked, worried. "They'll surely investigate after losing Happy Fort."

Xiao Tian was concerned. The Black Wolf Gang was powerful, stronger than the Ma family.

If a conflict arose, they might not withstand the pressure.

"There's nothing for us to handle," Mago said. "The Wei family's head steward values Brother Lu highly and won't let anything happen to him. I'll write a letter tonight. You will deliver it to the Wei mansion. They will handle the rest."

Xiao Tian's eyes brightened, realizing Master Ma had already planned ahead.

That night, Xiao Tian rode swiftly to the Wei mansion, arriving at dawn and handing the letter to the gatekeeper.

When the Wei family's head steward received the letter, he opened it and read, showing a surprised expression.

He took the letter to a serene courtyard where a middle-aged man with a black beard was practicing Tai Chi.

"Master, there's a matter requiring your decision," the steward said respectfully.

"Oh? What requires your decision?" the middle-aged man asked while practicing.

"It's about Dr. Chen's disciple."

The black-bearded man paused his practice and stopped.

"What is it?"

"This letter from Mago of the Ma family just arrived," the steward said.

"Mago? That branch member almost expelled from the Ma family?" the man asked.

"Yes, it's the same Mago. Young Master Zian was staying with him when he was injured, and thanks to Mago's warning, he was treated in time by Dr. Chen," the steward explained.

The black-bearded man nodded and opened the letter.

As he read, his brows furrowed.

"Is this true?"

After reading, he looked up.

"The letter came without verification, but Mago wouldn't dare lie about such a matter," the steward replied.

"The Black Wolf Gang's actions are outrageous," the black-bearded man frowned.

"Shall I send someone to deal with the Black Wolf Gang?" the steward asked tentatively.

The Wei family's power made erasing the Black Wolf Gang easy.

Moreover, the master disliked such misconduct.

The black-bearded man considered the letter again.

"The letter mentions Dr. Chen's disciple, right?"

"Yes, Young Master Lu stayed up all night making medicine to save our young master," the steward confirmed.

"What a ruthless youth!" the black-bearded man praised. "Killing nearly a hundred villains in one night. Such ferocity is rare even in all of Cang County."

The steward remained silent, also amazed by Lu Qing's other side.

He saw Lu Qing daily at the Halfway House but never realized he was so decisive in killing.

Initially, he doubted Mago's letter, thinking it was a mistake.

More surprising was Lu Qing's martial progress.

When leaving the Halfway House, Lu Qing had just entered the Qi and Blood Realm.

How could he now defeat Heart-Snatcher Wolf, a seasoned Qi and Blood Realm fighter?

"I remember you suggested the mistress send gifts to this young man, right?" the man asked.

"Yes, seeing his talent, I recommended befriending him," the steward explained.

"Your judgment was right. He is indeed a rare talent."

The black-bearded man praised again.

"But even geniuses need pressure to grow. The Black Wolf Gang will serve as his whetstone."

"I understand."

The steward grasped the master's intent.

"Go and arrange it."

The steward left, summoning the guards and writing a letter for Xiao Tian to deliver.

As Xiao Tian rushed back, a group of silver-armored guards rode out from the Wei mansion's side gate.

"Are those Wei family's Silver-armored Guards?"

"What's happening for Wei mansion to deploy them?"

"The last time they moved was when the young master was injured. Has something happened again?"

"Nonsense! The young master is still recovering. How could he go out?"

"Then why are they moving?"

The Wei mansion's actions always attracted the city's attention.

Seeing the Silver-armored Guards, all spies were on alert.

The Silver-armored Guards were an elite force of at least Tendons and Bones Realm fighters.

Such strength was formidable even in other factions, but they served as guards in the Wei mansion.

This highlighted the Wei family's superior status, untouchable by any faction.

Even the County Magistrate needed permission to meet the Wei family head.

Seeing the guards move shocked the factions.

"Look, they're heading west!"

Seeing their direction, the factions were even more shocked.

The west side was a chaotic area with mixed inhabitants and complex forces.

Why were the guards heading there?

Especially the west side factions felt uneasy, unsure if they were the target.

The Silver-armored Guards rode west, stopping before a building.

"Spring Moon Pavilion?"

Seeing their destination, everyone was stunned.

Spring Moon Pavilion was the city's most famous brothel.

But why were the guards there? To escort someone?

Then a loud voice shouted from the lead guard:

"Black Wolf, get out here!"

Black Wolf?!

Hearing this, everyone was shocked again.

They didn't expect the guards to target the Black Wolf, the leader of the Black Wolf Gang.

Now everyone watched eagerly, especially the west side factions, gloating.

They didn't know how Black Wolf offended the Wei mansion but were glad to see it.

Inside Spring Moon Pavilion, a tall, burly man with long limbs, a hairy chest, and a scarred face looked shocked.

"The Silver-armored Guards are here for me?"

"Brother!" Several men burst in. "What's happening? Why do the Wei mansion's guards want to see you?"

They were other leaders of the Black Wolf Gang.

"I don't know!" Black Wolf said, panicking.

He tried to recall recent events but couldn't think of anything that offended the Wei mansion.

"Why are the guards so aggressive, calling you out?" the second leader asked.

"I wish I knew! I haven't left the west side recently, let alone provoke the Wei mansion!" Black Wolf said, scared and confused.

The other leaders were silent, agreeing that Black Wolf couldn't dare offend the Wei mansion.

"What now? Should we go out?" someone asked.

"Do we have a choice?" Black Wolf said bitterly.

They realized they had no choice, seeing the guards outside.

"Maybe it's not as bad as we think. The guards didn't storm in, so there's room for negotiation," the second leader said.

"True," the others agreed.

If they had deeply offended the Wei mansion, the guards would have stormed in.

"Alright, I'll go out!"

Trusting the second leader's judgment, Black Wolf gritted his teeth and decided.