Chapter 586 - 324: Profound Breath Technique, Fusing the Breath Concealment Technique

Su Mu’s eyes flashed with surprise. Baili Hongtang not only didn’t hold him accountable for secretly learning the Cyan Fish Gang’s martial arts secrets, but was willing to pass the cultivation method to him?

Moreover, she offered not just to transmit the cultivation technique, but even proposed to help complete it for him.

It must be noted that the Cyan Fish Gang and the White Whale Gang were originally one entity, but later, due to their formidable power being unaccepted by many forces, they split from the original ’Donglai Cao Bang’.

The complete "White Flood Dragon Flipping River Map" includes the "Flood Dragon Shocking Skill", a Grandmaster-grade Martial Dao technique that reaches directly into the Upper Three Grades, not just peaking at the Fourth Grade.

However, with the disintegration of the original Cao Bang, it also split in two, with each gang holding half of the scroll.

Su Mu was confident, with his strong comprehension, that he could cultivate half of the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill to great success and perfection without relying on external aids, but he was not entirely sure he could complete it.

Yet he knew a truth: there is no free lunch in this world. Baili Hongtang didn’t pursue his stealing of the gang’s martial arts secrets partly due to her apprehension of his strength, but to actively offer a complete cultivation technique meant she certainly wanted to gain equivalent, if not more, benefits from him.

While obtaining a Grandmaster-grade technique was indeed a good thing, it wasn’t necessary, as Su Mu planned not to stay long in Donglai County. Unlike ordinary cultivators, he did not have to choose to focus on one cultivation technique, and he had the time and energy to afford that.

His powerful comprehension gave Su Mu the confidence to choose and simultaneously cultivate multiple techniques!

There aren’t many Grandmaster-grade techniques in Donglai County, but what about the Ancient Qingzhou?

Though tempted by the proposal, Su Mu did not accept it.

Baili Hongtang saw Su Mu’s face remained unchanged, unaffected by her offer, and continued to act cautiously, making her view him with even greater esteem.

This person not only had extraordinary talent in Martial Dao and alchemy, but his character was also extremely exceptional. Even if you discard his cultivation talents, his future achievements would certainly be remarkable.

"Sun the Alchemist need not worry. Zhang Ying is the person Gongyang Jue sent to harm you. I only hope for the alchemist to lend me your strength to openly confront Gongyang Jue."

It must be said, Baili Hongtang is very wise—not only does she have a pair of eyes that can perceive what others cannot, but she is also adept at capturing people’s hearts.

She still remembered that rainy day when Su Mu said the phrase: Whoever wants to kill me, I will kill them!

Upon hearing this, Su Mu’s eyes flashed. Since Gongyang Jue had already acted against him, keeping him would only be a future problem, especially with Li Lu still in the Cyan Fish Gang. Su Mu did not plan to stay long in Donglai County.

Su Mu sought to act with a clear conscience. With the Cyan Fish Gang watching over Li Lu, he could leave with peace of mind.

"Very well... besides completing the cultivation technique, I also need the molted remains of a Tianshan Snow Silkworm and the martial arts you just used for breath concealment."

"If I can refine the Little Yellow Court Pill, I can freely give you the remaining Tianshan Snow Silkworm, and as for the ’Profound Breath Technique’, I can give it to the alchemist right now."

Baili Hongtang acted swiftly, neatly producing a Jade Scroll and tossing it over.

Su Mu received the Jade Scroll, infused it with a thread of spiritual power scanned it, and his eyes brightened, confirming it was genuine, then directly accepted it, openly asking with a slight thought.

"I want to know the current situation of the Cyan Fish Gang and what you want me to do?"

Seeing Su Mu accept the Jade Scroll, Baili Hongtang breathed a silent sigh of relief. Her brows furrowed like distant mountains, showing both cunning and worry, which made Su Mu feel like he got on a pirate ship.

"The situation isn’t too terrible... but it’s indeed not that good. I trust the alchemist and won’t hide it from you; originally, there were indeed disputes within the gang, but the means were relatively peaceful..."

Hearing this, Su Mu felt increasingly like he was on a pirate ship, but having made a promise, there’s no turning back, especially as he had previously sensed something about the situation in the Cyan Fish Gang. He was curious about the current state of the Cyan Fish Gang’s affairs.

"My elder brother has a certain prestige within the gang. Previously, he was overseeing the situation, but my big brother was injured during a recent purge of river bandits. It’s claimed he’s in seclusion, but he’s actually recovering from his injuries, as a woman, it’s ultimately somewhat difficult."

"So the Heart-Protecting Pill was both a test for refining the Little Yellow Court Pill and also meant to heal Baili Feng’s wounds?"

Su Mu realized everything was within his expectations all along.

The current Gang Leader of the Cyan Fish Gang is Baili Hong, who has been in seclusion for several years to break into the Upper Three Grades and hasn’t appeared in the gang for years. He has a son and daughter.

The eldest son, Baili Feng, is the Young Master. Based on what he’s heard over the past few months, this person is brave in battle, open-hearted, and possesses the demeanor of Baili Hong’s younger years, thus holding great prestige within the Cyan Fish Gang.

Previously, when Su Mu first arrived in Donglai County, he heard of the Cyan Fish Gang’s Young Master Baili Feng’s major victory over river bandits. Perhaps at the time, when it was widely reported, it was known to outsiders that the impressive Baili Feng was already seriously injured.

And that Gongyang Jue seized the opportunity, wanting to usurp the position of Baili father and son while both were preoccupied.

However, Baili Hongtang still kept some things hidden, such as matters related to the Little Yellow Court Pill and the great cultivator residing in charge.

Su Mu understood that Baili Hongtang didn’t fully trust him, but under such circumstances, he would certainly keep some things hidden too and wouldn’t disclose everything.

Baili Hongtang continued, "Asking for your help doesn’t necessarily mean directly clashing with Gongyang Jue—just hold some strength in reserve."

"You only need to wait until my brother’s injuries have healed or my father exits seclusion after breaking into the Upper Three Grades. At that time, in front of my father and brother, Gongyang Jue would be nothing more than a jumping clown!"

Su Mu was moved by the words but became even more vigilant, sensing whether the words were meant to reassure him.

At the looks of it, the father-son duo’s position isn’t very favorable.