Becoming a saint begins with apprenticing under the last martial arts champion.

Although it was a bumper harvest.

But none of the people present lost their minds.

They still carefully maneuvered the fishing boat, moving slowly.

Meanwhile, Lu Changqing was creating a simple water map based on the surrounding environment.

This is their experience gained from driving, and it's also the wealth they've accumulated.

Time flies.

Three hours passed.

The sky, already in autumn, quickly turned gloomy.

The setting sun had only a sliver of its tail remaining, not yet driven away by the moon.

"Okay, let's call it a day."

Lu Changqing glanced at the sky and said to the men on the boat, "In the past, during the summer when the days were long, we would meet at four o'clock."

"Since the days are getting shorter and shorter, let's come a little earlier, at three o'clock."

"So that we don't capsize in this ditch after dark."

Everyone on the boat agreed without objection.

"Brother Lu, this new waterway is teeming with fish! We've only just arrived and we've already made quite a bit." Old Chen puffed on his pipe, a broad smile on his face. "Once we get more familiar with the area, we'll probably make even more!"

"I was really worried when I was short of money the other day."

"My daughter was clamoring for glutinous rice balls, and my son wanted meat pies. We also had debts to pay, damn it..." Old Chen laughed and cursed, "I was so worried back then."

After hearing this, the group laughed and created a pleasant atmosphere.

Lu Changqing also chimed in.

Yes, it's true that even a hero can be brought down by a penny.

Without money, you can't do anything!

Just as the group was about to turn back.

Lu Changqing suddenly saw two boats in front of him, motionless, quietly moored on the river, one on the left and one on the right, as if they were waiting for them.

The atmosphere of casual conversation instantly changed.

Everyone present knew that they would run into trouble sooner or later if they came to this wild water.

Therefore, everyone fell silent and became vigilant and serious.

As the ship drew closer.

After Old Chen could gradually make out the people on the two boats, his tense expression relaxed.

"I know him; he's one of the men under Master Huang at the village port wharf."

Old Chen smiled and said to Zhou San, "San'er, bring out some of the catch."

Then he looked at Lu Changqing and said, "Brother Lu, we're new here."

"How about we earn less?"

"I know this leader, so let's keep a low profile for now. Once we get to know each other better, we'll make it back eventually."

Lu Changqing came to the water for profit.

Moreover, it's a long-term benefit.

Therefore, he nodded and said, "Then, Brother Chen, you decide."

Having received a definite answer, Old Chen nodded with a smile.

After getting closer.

Old Chen immediately said to the man at the head of the boat, "Brother Xing! Long time no see, you're still as dashing as ever!"

When Xing heard the shouts and saw Lao Chen clearly, a smile appeared on his face, but it was mostly amusement and not much respect.

"Old Chen?"

"Since we're acquaintances, it'll be even easier to talk to them."

Upon hearing this, Old Chen's smile widened. He pointed to the catch behind him, "Brother Xing, these..."

However, before he could finish speaking, Xing Ge interrupted him.

He stared intently at Lu Changqing. "This must be Brother Lu, right?"

Listening to the other party's words, Lu Changqing, who had originally planned to let Lao Chen handle all the negotiations, frowned slightly.

...The visitor is up to no good!

But did he have any direct conflict with the canal gang?

It's still because of the Wang family...

Suddenly, he saw a man with narrow eyes next to Xing Ge.

That look in his eyes... it seems familiar!

Immediately, the image of the person who had spied on him that night when he returned to Pig Cage Village flashed into Lu Changqing's mind.

it's him!

Lu Changqing was certain that it was the man standing next to Xing Ge!

So...it didn't happen without reason...

Old Chen, who was standing to the side, was slightly taken aback when he saw this, but then his smile became even more obsequious, as he tried to ease the cold atmosphere.

"Brother Xing, we..."

"careful!!"

"Bang!!"

Old Chen had barely finished speaking when Lu Changqing saw the narrow-eyed man next to Xing Ge raise the bolt-action pistol he was holding and quickly reminded him.

But the result was still slow.

Or rather, even if Lu Changqing reminded him, Old Chen still wouldn't be able to react in time.

The gunshot rang out and people fell. Old Chen was hit by a bullet and instantly collapsed to the ground, howling in pain.

"Damn it, who does he think he is!" the narrow-eyed man spat. "Didn't he see that Brother Xing didn't want to talk to you, yet he still shamelessly fawned over you!"

As soon as the gun fired, the expressions of the brothers behind Lu Changqing changed drastically.

On Wednesday, Liu Shitou, suppressing his fear, quickly stepped forward to check on Lao Chen's injuries.

Lu Changqing, however, saw it clearly.

A bullet hit the shoulder, not fatal, but half an arm... it won't heal for at least six months, and might even leave lasting damage.

In his mind, he recalled Old Chen's simple words, his wish for everyone to live a good life.

There were also his daughter and son, as mentioned.

Thus, Lu Changqing's gaze towards Xing Ge in front of him turned completely cold.

"Looks like you're Xiao Lu Zi." Xing Ge was still laughing and joking, not feeling too much pressure.

After all, he was already a master of the third level of training, with two boats by his side and a total of twenty excellent swimmers, including three of the second level of training.

He found it really hard to take Lu Changqing seriously.

"Master Huang thinks highly of you."

"I know you've gotten yourself into some trouble."

"His suggestion was for you to join our canal gang, so that we could give you some protection."

"So? Any ideas?"

Lu Changqing: "Is this how you recruit people?"

The narrow-eyed man next to Xing chuckled upon hearing this, speaking on his behalf, "Recruitment?"

"This is giving you a way to save your life!"

"The foreigners have put a bounty on your head, didn't you know?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Changqing's heart stirred slightly.

Foreigners... Sure enough, the trouble that saved Wang Hao still came looking for him.

At the same time, he glanced at the two ships opposite him and saw that they were equipped with at least five long spears.

He glanced back at Old Chen, who was wailing in pain, and at the brothers whose faces showed fear and panic.

After weighing the options, he finally suppressed his anger and abandoned his thoughts of taking action.

"I'll go back and think about it..."

As before, he was interrupted by the narrow-eyed man before he could finish speaking.

"Thinking about your mom?"

You now only have two choices.

"Or agree."

"Or, just stay in the water and don't come out!"

After he finished speaking, the bolt-action pistols in the hands of the men next to Xing Ge all rose up.

Xing Ge, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, as if he had the reins firmly in his grasp. He lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

I'll count to three.

"three."

"two..."

Hearing these words, Lu Changqing couldn't help but sigh.

Why are you forcing me?

Immediately, he raised his bright eyes and looked at Xing Ge in the distance, a smile on his face, "Alright, let's test the limits of our methods and abilities."

Xing Ge, who was smoking a cigarette with a confident air, stopped talking and froze when he saw Lu Changqing smiling.

He wanted to ask, "What are you laughing at?"

As a result, the words were barely in his throat before he even opened his mouth.

He saw,

Lu Changqing's figure suddenly disappeared from the ship's deck not far away!

Immediately afterwards, a blurry figure flashed across the night sky!

Two sprays of water, as if shot from a gun, exploded from a distance, getting closer and closer!

Then, a voice, cold yet seemingly suppressing excitement, rang in his ears.

"Your eyes seem a little blurry..."

"Go sleep in the water."

The next moment, Xing realized what had happened. He instinctively felt an intense sense of danger, and the hairs on his body stood on end!