Chapter 591 - 326: The Young Master Emerges, the Green Carp Assembly!

"Normally, no one comes to disturb me... They must be looking for me to refine pills."

Su Mu finished his cultivation and stood up. When he opened the door, there stood a lady in a red dress, though Baili Hongtang was not there for anything related to alchemy.

"Three days without seeing a person requires a re-evaluation... Within five days, it seems the Pill Master has made some progress!"

Baili Hongtang’s beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, able to keenly sense some change in Su Mu’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit over the past five days.

"Hmm, some enlightenment."

Seeing that Baili Hongtang did not go straight to the point, Su Mu nodded slightly and stepped aside half-step, allowing the two of them to enter the room to talk.

"Second lady, are you here for pill refinement?"

"No hurry for that matter, Hongtang has come this time for another request..." Baili Hongtang’s face showed a sense of seriousness and helplessness. Catching this change in expression, Su Mu realized this was not a simple matter; he did not agree directly but remained silent, waiting for news.

"Just yesterday, Gongyang Jue, citing my father and brother’s prolonged absence and the continuous turmoil within the gang, secretly colluded with several Hall Masters and the Law Enforcement Hall Master to propose a Cyan Fish Gang assembly in three days to discuss internal matters..."

The visitor bore ill intentions!

Su Mu understood immediately.

"Currently, my father has not exited seclusion, and my brother’s injuries have not healed enough to attend. Even if they do, once others see through it, it will be more disadvantageous."

"But if they don’t attend, Gongyang Jue’s faction will surely seize the opportunity, therefore... my father or brother must attend!"

Obviously, Baili Hong could not attend, leaving only his son Baili Feng.

Baili Feng is brave and skilled in battle, known for being hearty and generous. He holds high prestige within the gang, already seen by many as the next Gang Leader, but was severely wounded during a recent operation against the River Bandits and cannot attend.

Now, Baili Hongtang is caught between a rock and a hard place; after all, the Cyan Fish Gang has indeed experienced several upheavals recently. If neither the Gang Leader nor Young Master appears, doubts among the members are inevitable.

Among all below them, Vice Gang Leader Gongyang Jue holds the greatest power and is essentially the most influential figure in today’s Cyan Fish Gang. His eagerness to convene the assembly signifies his impatience.

Ordinarily, this would be an unsolvable problem, but today Baili Hongtang confided in Su Mu directly; it’s unlikely she’s merely venting due to her nature.

Thus, there’s only one seemingly absurd possibility left.

"Second lady... You couldn’t be planning to have me impersonate the Young Master at the assembly, could you?"

Upon hearing this, Baili Hongtang’s beautiful eyes reflected anticipation and cunning. Seeing this, Su Mu was slightly startled yet enlightened at once; no wonder Baili Hongtang decisively gifted him the ’Profound Breath Technique’ back then.

It turns out she was waiting for him here all along.

Indeed, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world; Baili Hongtang likely marked him for his Disguise Technique, planning to have him impersonate her brother.

In this way, perhaps passing on the ’Flood Dragon Shocking Skill’ to him also had such considerations.

"Second lady, I have never seen your brother, nor am I familiar with his gestures or speech. As an outsider, I’m afraid it’s difficult to deceive the many veteran members of Cyan Fish Gang."

Su Mu couldn’t help but speak.

"No worries, my brother is fond of drinking; during the assembly, you just focus on drinking and eating, and I’ll be there to assist with socializing. You’ll be better off speaking less." Baili Hongtang smiled.

"Moreover, there are two days remaining, during which I will inform you of my brother’s daily habits, gestures, and speech, giving you time to imitate."

"Additionally, the Disguise Technique you have mastered is exquisite; if not for my naturally unique vision, it would be difficult to detect. As long as you can fool Uncle Lu there, you’ll pass everyone else. Besides, Hongtang has faith in the Pill Master."

Baili Hongtang continued to reassure him.

"Of course, Hongtang will not let the Pill Master exert efforts without reward; as long as we can get through the assembly, I can offer an Ancient Pill Formula beneficial to the Pill Master’s cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu’s heart was moved, although admittedly the task is quite troublesome. However, given Baili Hongtang’s audacity to gamble, why should he, as an outsider, fear, perhaps less even than a woman.

"Alright, I will do my best to try."

Su Mu didn’t hesitantly refuse but agreed outright.

"I will have my brother’s usual caretaker aunt come to do makeup for the Pill Master so that as long as nothing unusual is detected by me and the aunt, others are unlikely to notice the deception."

Baili Hongtang expressed joy, proceeding swiftly to help Su Mu adjust his voice.

"How’s this?"

"Needs to be more robust and hearty."

"How about now?"

"Hmm... A bit deeper and richer."

...

During the process, Baili Hongtang’s eyes shone brightly; the task was progressing more smoothly than anticipated. With just quarter of an hour, Su Mu could mimic eight-tenths similarity.

"Eight-tenths similarity is sufficient... We can claim excess drinking caused some voice change."

Instantly, Baili Hongtang began teaching Su Mu about her brother’s daily conduct, gestures, and the interpersonal network within Cyan Fish Gang, detailing Baili Feng’s character and minor speaking habits.

Su Mu listened attentively, having some experience with such matters; he was not unfamiliar with using the ’Small Faceless Transformation Technique’ to blend in and often, with Baili Hongtang’s guidance, he quickly grasped and understood.

"Little sister!"

At a certain moment, Su Mu called out in a deep voice with a hearty note, and Baili Hongtang’s eyes brightened as she assessed him.

"Hmm, you learn quickly..."

The latter half was left unsaid, but Su Mu could perceive the astonishment in Baili Hongtang’s beautiful eyes, suggesting he must have done similar deeds before.