Chapter 565 - 313: Chaos at the Flying Fish Pavilion, Ink-Scale Disciples! (Part 2)

Before long, Cyan Fish Gang’s five major halls, Law Enforcement Hall, and Alchemy Hall began sealing off entrances and exits, with powerful presences awakening one after another, and waves of spiritual power were released, probing every inch of land like radars.

"Damn it!"

The man in black on the rooftop saw the bright lights in the direction of the Alchemy Hall and felt the spreading spiritual power waves, realizing it was now difficult to approach without alerting others. The only plan now was to find a hidden place to temporarily avoid the spotlight, then adapt accordingly.

"Hidden place..."

Anxiety gripped him as his cold gaze swept across the surroundings, suddenly revealing a hint of joy when he spotted a certain place. At the moment, Cyan Fish Gang was ablaze with torches, weaving into an increasingly impenetrable network.

But there was one exception.

It was a secluded courtyard said to be owned by a newly joined alchemist. The former owner of the courtyard was Master Cang, who was involved in an incident not long ago.

Master Cang was highly respected, with a status comparable to Cyan Fish Gang’s Great Elder, even higher than the current Cyan Fish Gang Leader, Baili Hong.

That was why Master Cang’s courtyard remained reserved by Zhou Cang for his apprentice period until it recently welcomed a new owner.

"It’s decided, there!"

The joy on the man in black’s face beneath the face cloth seemed as if someone had sent coal during a snowstorm. As for the courtyard’s new owner?

A mere alchemist, unworthy of consideration – slaughtering them would be enough.

The people behind them dared to target Master Cang himself, let alone an insignificant registered disciple, not even a novice.

Confidence surged within the man in black, and he swiftly turned and dashed toward the secluded courtyard.

"So they chose to hide here to evade the hunt..."

Inside the house, Su Mu’s lips curled slightly as he saw through the man in black’s intentions, feeling speechless as he never intended to get involved, yet couldn’t escape it.

Exhale!

Su Mu’s lips slightly parted as he took a small breath, the air circulated through the Five Viscera, reaching limbs and meridians. In an instant, the blood flow within Su Mu’s body slowed constantly, and his presence virtually vanished.

Crackling!

Accompanied by a series of faint bone popping sounds, Su Mu’s figure suddenly shot up three inches, and his appearance changed, making it impossible for anyone to link this figure with Pill Master Sun Li at this moment.

Having done all this, a breeze gently wafted from the room and soon transformed into a flying bird, gracefully dancing and moving with the wind, leaving not a trace of sound.

If anyone witnessed this, they would doubt their eyes – that seemed less like a human shadow and more like a nimble bird.

After the Five Animals Qigong entered the Entry Level and became the Profound Demon Five Transformations, even Su Mu couldn’t see its limits. The more he cultivated, the more mystical it felt. Now, his casual display wasn’t inferior to high-level Lightweight Body Technique.

The breeze continued to blow, followed by a gust of wind sweeping past.

Hundreds of meters away, the man in black’s cold eyes scanned the courtyard for any signs of activity, but they quickly furrowed beneath the mask as there was no movement or presence within the courtyard.

"Not in the courtyard... lucky for that kid!"

The man in black didn’t suspect anything wrong with his investigation, never considering that a mere seventh-grade Pill Master could evade his detection. He regarded them as a mere ant.

At this point, the man in black leapt several times to land in the secluded courtyard, glancing back at the distant intertwined ’net’, feeling a rush of relief from escaping the pursuit.

But then...

As the man in black turned around, he suddenly felt his head strike by a heavy blow, and in an instant, the world spun around him. Unable to make a sound, his eyes bulged, and he collapsed to the ground.

A slender hand promptly reached out, catching the falling man in black.

"Your guard is too relaxed."

A gaunt figure calmly lifted the unconscious black-clad man, shaking his head, while another hand channeled power to unveil the mask and his eyes flickered slightly.

He recognized this person!

Not from within the gang, as his current status in Cyan Fish Gang wouldn’t allow him to meet such a prominent figure.

But Su Mu had seen this person at Bai Jiao Mountain, during the great competition. At that time, although this person didn’t appear in the guest seats, he was seen with Baili Hongtang, wearing a robe with six fish patterns.

The seven fish patterns symbolize Cyan Fish Gang’s elders, while eight fish patterns represent the Hall Masters of various halls, as well as some elders with special status, such as the Cyan Fish Gang’s elder and a few Law Enforcement Hall veteran elders.

Beneath the seven patterns are the core disciples and stewards of various halls.

Su Mu’s eyes narrowed slightly, triggering his photographic memory, as scenes from the competition vividly resurfaced. In no time, the image settled on a part of the robe’s design...

"Black Fish Pattern... This person belongs to Vice Gang Leader Gongyang Jue!"

Cyan Fish Gang’s five major halls each have specific functions, roughly distinguishable by the design and color of the fish patterns. As the confidant and direct line of the Gang Leader, Cyan Flood Dragon Hall undoubtedly has cyan fish patterns.

White Carp Hall and Ink Scale Hall are the ones with the first and second largest number of disciples in Cyan Fish Gang; White Carp Hall’s disciples manage all types of Cyan Fish Gang’s businesses, including shops, taverns, auction houses, etc., often engaging in upright activities, earning a good reputation among civilians.

As for Ink Scale Hall, ranking second in numbers, its focus isn’t on managing enterprises but rather prioritizing force. In this world, without powerful martial prowess, how can one safeguard one’s enterprises? Hence Ink Scale Hall’s disciples often engage in violent affairs and handle gray areas beneath the surface.

Among the five major halls, Hidden Shuttle Hall is Cyan Fish Gang’s eyes, responsible for their intelligence network, with its members shrouded in mystery.

The last, Flying Ray Hall, serves as Cyan Fish Gang’s backbone. Since its roots lie in canal transportation, while White Carp and Ink Scale Halls primarily consist of ordinary disciples with a focus on land, Flying Ray Hall encompasses Cyan Fish Gang’s superior aquatic fighters, overseeing most of its battleships and elite disciples.

The five major halls, with Ink Scale Hall personally overseen by Vice Gang Leader Gongyang Jue, powered Gongyang Jue’s rise.

The disturbance tonight was incited by Vice Gang Leader Gongyang Jue’s people, an act by Cyan Fish Gang’s own, revealing intricacies upon closer thought.

Internal conflicts among one’s own often manifest far more destructively than external ones.

Yet, risks also imply opportunities.

Braving immense risks to infiltrate Flying Fish Pavilion for something significant couldn’t be uncomplicated. Having already made his move, why hesitate? Su Mu was never indecisive.

Without delay, he took the Sumeru Ring from the unconscious person, using dominant spiritual power to break the seal on it, then replacing it with his own while claiming it. A scan with his spiritual power immediately locked onto an item.

A flash of spiritual light in his hand.

A tightly wrapped object in black cloth appeared, its contour resembling a rolled-up ancient scroll.

"Boom, boom, boom——!"

The resounding, deafening bell continued to echo.

Curiosity and anticipation flickered in Su Mu’s eyes, steered by the magnitude of tonight’s chaos - the Cyan Fish Gang went mad as if overturning the ground to track it down. The item had to be extraordinary!

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The disturbance tonight was incited by Vice Gang Leader Gongyang Jue’s people, an act by Cyan Fish Gang’s own, revealing intricacies upon closer thought.

Internal conflicts among one’s own often manifest far more destructively than external ones.

Yet, risks also imply opportunities.

Braving immense risks to infiltrate Flying Fish Pavilion for something significant couldn’t be uncomplicated. Having already made his move, why hesitate? Su Mu was never indecisive.

Without delay, he took the Sumeru Ring from the unconscious person, using dominant spiritual power to break the seal on it, then replacing it with his own while claiming it. A scan with his spiritual power immediately locked onto an item.

A flash of spiritual light in his hand.

A tightly wrapped object in black cloth appeared, its contour resembling a rolled-up ancient scroll.

"Boom, boom, boom——!"

The resounding, deafening bell continued to echo.

Curiosity and anticipation flickered in Su Mu’s eyes, steered by the magnitude of tonight’s chaos - the Cyan Fish Gang went mad as if overturning the ground to find it, suggesting the item was extraordinary!