Chapter 641 - 347: Martial Dao of Past and Present, Sustained by One Person

Upon hearing this, Su Mu’s mouth slightly twitched.

I thought that last time, when Baili Hongtang asked me to impersonate Baili Feng, it was already quite bold and absurd. After all, my big brother Baili Feng was only gravely injured by a siege from sea pirates and had been recuperating for half a year. Once he displayed the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, no one would suspect too much.

But impersonating Baili Hong is different. Back when Su Mu used his Alchemist identity to enter the Cyan Fish Gang, he had vaguely sensed that Baili Hong was in trouble.

As an outsider who infiltrated the Cyan Fish Gang, I could sense it slightly, let alone the group of elders and Hall Masters in the gang.

Baili Hong, the Gang Leader of Cyan Fish Gang, had been in seclusion for several years without showing up. If he suddenly emerged, it would naturally make others suspicious. Those who achieved high positions within the Cyan Fish Gang were no fools; there would certainly be doubts about his true identity.

In Su Mu’s view, Gongyang Jue first sent people to steal the Flying Fish Pavilion’s records, and then targeted the Baili siblings at the Cyan Fish Conference. Even if he didn’t know Baili Hong had died, he would surely suspect something had happened to Baili Hong. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have repeatedly conducted tests with increasingly open tactics.

Su Mu believed that what Gongyang Jue feared was not Baili Hong himself, but Qiu Mountain, the Great Elder of the Cyan Fish Gang. Even with support from other Great Cultivators behind Gongyang Jue, he would never dare to ignore a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

If Su Mu were to impersonate Baili Hong, Gongyang Jue would surely make a move to test. At that time, the truth of the deception would likely be revealed.

"Su Xiaoyou, don’t worry. I heard from Hongtang that your achievements in the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill are profound. When displaying the inner style of the skill, it can manifest the phenomenon of Jiao Transformation, leaving them with no choice but to believe it."

"You only need to disguise yourself and make a public appearance as Hong’er with his prestige. Even if the Hall Masters under Gongyang Jue do not immediately switch allegiance, they would certainly not dare to easily take action. That’s when you just need to give the order to capture Gongyang Jue along with his close aides."

"Once Gongyang Jue is caught, the remaining people won’t pose a threat."

Qiu Mountain spoke with confidence.

Listening to Qiu Mountain’s grandiose plans, Su Mu remained silent. Even though Baili Hong’s prestige was high, he hasn’t appeared in years, and the seven Hall Masters of Cyan Fish Gang are all experienced and perceptive, as seen during the last Cyan Fish Conference.

Aside from the Cyan Flood Dragon Hall from Baili’s side and the Ink Scale Hall from Gongyang Jue’s side, the other Hall Masters likely wouldn’t easily take action to fight Gongyang Jue to the death.

Unless I, as the counterfeit Gang Leader, can demonstrate exceptional skill and overwhelming power, expecting these neutral players to act against Gongyang Jue would be wishful thinking.

Ultimately, in this world, strength lends credibility to individuals—whoever has the bigger fist gets the say!

Otherwise, Baili Feng wouldn’t be desperate to improve his strength and go out to sea to eradicate sea pirates. Isn’t it done to enhance his prestige among the gang so that people would believe him?

In Su Mu’s view, his elder brother was not a war-crazed lunatic; everything was forced by circumstances.

If reputation alone could command obedience, Baili Feng could simply order the Hall Masters to jointly capture Gongyang Jue, but evidently, that’s impossible.

In the shoes of a mid-to-high-ranking member of the Cyan Fish Gang, faced with a Gang Leader who has been in seclusion for six or seven years without managing affairs, and the faction of a rapidly rising Vice Gang Leader, one would surely remain neutral at first, observing if the returning Gang Leader still qualifies to steer the gang.

"Su Xiaoyou, if you accept, the Cyan Fish Gang will do its utmost to provide all the resources you need for cultivation. If you have any questions in your cultivation, you may as well ask me."

Qiu Mountain sincerely offered a generous condition, although without it, Su Mu wouldn’t stand idly by because Baili Feng and Baili Hongtang are his sworn brothers and sisters.

But undeniably, what Qiu Mountain said moved Su Mu’s heart. He had unknowingly stayed in Donglai for some time, and if granted the resources from the Cyan Fish Gang and guidance from a genuine Martial Arts Grandmaster, he would certainly advance to Fifth Grade in a shorter time.

Rumors within the gang have it that Gongyang Jue has recently made progress and breakthrough in Martial Dao, likely reaching the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top upon leaving seclusion.

But Su Mu does not fear ordinary Martial Artists from the Three Flowers Realm. His concern lies with the presence of a Half-Step Great Cultivator. Still, he’s confident that if he advances to Fifth Grade or fuses the Immortal Golden Spots to unlock the Little Vajra Secret Realm, accomplishing either would ensure his safety, even if he doesn’t defeat a Half-Step Third Grade opponent.

"Su Xiaoyou, you mastered the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, achieving a preliminary level in Jiao Transformation that even Feng’er couldn’t achieve. In nearly a hundred years within the gang, only Hong’er has accomplished such. By showcasing stunning methods along with the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill with such mastery, you can convince others of your identity. Then, you’ll need not act; the entire Cyan Fish Gang will be your support."

Tonight, Qiu Mountain personally approached, having contemplated thoroughly. Or perhaps this was the only feasible method at present.

Who would expect a non-family member to master the Cyan Fish Gang’s signature technique? If Su Mu, impersonating Baili Hong, inadvertently displayed the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, Qiu Mountain had seventy percent confidence in convincing the Hall Masters within the gang. From there, they could directly take down Gongyang Jue and his followers under the guise of eradicating traitors.

That’s the plan, but the three present were clearly aware of the risks. At times, reality often diverges from the plan; the plan, while sounding simple.

The actual key lies in whether Su Mu can stabilize the situation when the time comes, convincing the Hall Masters of Cyan Fish Gang without doubt, and subduing Gongyang Jue, who may desperately fight back.