Chapter 1772 - 652: Using Favor for Personal Gain (Part 3)

"You went straight to the back mountain, how could you not get it?

"You... you never act seriously, always joking and mocking. Could you be tricking me?"

Seeing the suspicious look on Bo Yan’s face, the burly man was about to explain.

Then came a ’gurgling’ sound from behind.

Bo Yan was pleasantly surprised by the sound, then feigned anger:

"Still say you’re not tricking me?"

But the burly man’s face suddenly changed dramatically, and he turned around abruptly:

"Come out!!"

In Bo Yan’s bewilderment, a voice emerged from the darkness:

"This little frog is indeed a bit troublesome.

"Tell it not to make noise, yet it insists on chirping aloud.

"Disturbing the two of you, my apologies."

The voice accompanied Su Mo stepping out of the shadows.

The night was heavy and hazy, Bo Yan felt that this person had completely blended into the night.

However, their eyes had long adjusted to the darkness.

Thus, he also saw the newcomer holding a small frog in one hand, while carrying another person with the other.

"Who are you?"

Bo Yan looked at Su Mo and couldn’t help but glance at the burly man.

"Interloper."

The burly man’s brows knitted tightly:

"How did you find us?"

"It was naturally through your introduction."

Su Mo smiled slightly:

"Wouldn’t you actually think that your escape technique in the Snake Cave could be hidden from me?

"Afterwards, I followed you leaving the Snake Cave, watched a spectacle in front of Weiyang Palace.

"Saw your restlessness, wanting to save someone.

"That’s how I decided to lend you a hand... Now you feel that the question is rather unwarranted."

"A helping hand..."

The burly man’s face changed:

"Are you the Baisui Sword Emperor? Can you prove it?"

"..."

Su Mo felt exceedingly uncomfortable hearing the so-called Baisui Sword Emperor.

Because of the commotion made in Baisui City, becoming Baisui Sword Emperor... How does one reason with that?

Shaking his head slightly, sword qi burst forth from around him.

Providing clarity to those present, they understood he indeed was the one who had just performed the Divine Skill.

The two exchanged a glance, dared not delay, clasping their fists deep in respect:

"Thank you for your life-saving grace."

"No need for formalities."

Su Mo waved his hand gently:

"I first set my eyes on this frog, and someone wanted to swap with me, I declined; then tried to snatch it, but failed.

"Let this matter rest, I won’t hold onto it, won’t weigh it.

"But later, this life-saving grace, indeed is something tangible.

"If I intend to take advantage of this grace, how would you respond?"

"Well..."

The two exchanged a glance, the burly man said in a heavy tone:

"A life-saving grace is akin to rebirth.

"Naturally, we should find ways to repay it accordingly.

"How could it count as exploiting grace for benefit?"

"Good."

Su Mo nodded:

"I wish to ask you a few things, hopefully, you can answer truthfully."

Bo Yan and the burly man exchanged a glance, nodded softly: "Please ask."

"How did you know Sikong Hua Ji cultivated the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique?"

Su Mo spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, they first sighed in relief.

They feared Su Mo would ask something particularly secretive, making it hard to answer.

Considering the life-saving grace brought along, the questions naturally wouldn’t be simple.

Unexpectedly, it was about this matter.

Yet, as words reached their lips, they hesitated slightly.

Ultimately, Bo Yan spoke:

"Might I ask why you inquire about this matter?"

"Well..."

Su Mo pondered for a moment, smiled slightly:

"I know what you’re worried about, rest assured.

"Regardless of which angle we consider it, we’re presently aligned in purpose.

"At least, we all wish to find trouble with Sikong Hua Ji."

"Hmm..."

Bo Yan pondered deeply upon hearing, not knowing if he was satisfied with the response, he eventually sighed lightly, glancing at the burly man.

The burly man nodded:

"It was Guiniang."

"Guiniang?"

Su Mo was slightly taken aback: "How did Guiniang know about this?"

"I don’t know."

Bo Yan shook his head:

"She said Sikong Hua Ji acted against the natural order, and we Jianghu people couldn’t let him wreak havoc.

"Thus, she first sought out the old... my old friend."

He glanced at the burly man beside him.

Su Mo chuckled softly:

"A fine old friend... If I am not mistaken, this should be one of the ’Miscellaneous’ among the Five Elders?"

"...Good eye."

The burly man sighed upon hearing, suddenly wiped his face with his hand, then began slapping around his body.

His whole body began to shrink like a deflated balloon.

In just a short moment, he had changed from a robust figure to a stooped old man.

However, his clothes became loose with the transformation.

Frowning, he adjusted his pant legs and sleeves, sat on a rock, and spoke:

"The old beggar wanders without a fixed abode, not knowing how Guiniang found me.

"She came without saying more, directly speaking about Sikong Hua Ji cultivating the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique.

"Additionally, she brought someone familiar with Imperial Court Mountain.

"Knowing Sikong Hua Ji raised a small frog in the back mountain, extremely poisonous.

"Mentioned Sikong Hua Ji perhaps intended to utilize it during Jinglong Hall’s hall master’s coming-of-age ceremony for some major endeavor.

"Just ordered us to take the frog away.

"As for how to act, she didn’t ask much further.

"After speaking, she took that person and left, seemingly having business... Although she always acts that way, always laden with concerns.

"I’ve known her for nearly twenty years.

"Always just a rushed meeting, am quite accustomed to it."

Su Mo furrowed his brows slightly, suddenly tossed the person he was holding to the ground.

Bo Yan couldn’t help but ask:

"Who is this person?"

"It’s Hua Junying, Wufeng."

The one known as ’Miscellaneous’ among the Five Elders chuckled softly:

"The lad unknowingly reached the back mountain.

"When I went there, he was holding someone, attempting to run from the cave. We met head-on, he attacked without a word...

"In result, I knocked him back.

"Why did you capture him as well?"