Can diligence compensate for lack of talent? But I'm a martial arts genius!

"Go...go quickly..."

The blue-masked man covered his face and shouted as he helped the gray-masked man to his feet. The two of them hurriedly fled into the distance!

Su Changqing did not pursue them. He had only taken Li Heilang's commission and was helping out. He was unwilling to fight to the death with the other party. Moreover, he had taken a hit from both of them and was actually injured. His shoulder and lower abdomen were burning with pain, and his muscles were injured. Fortunately, his tendons and bones were not damaged.

If Su Changqing's Wild Bull Fist hadn't reached a level of perfection, withstanding an attack from two Blood Might Realm warriors would have resulted in far more than just superficial injuries!

At the same time, a strange light flashed in Su Changqing's eyes: "These two masked men... are they martial artists from the Liu family?"

The mask of the man in blue was smashed, revealing the face of a man in his thirties. Su Changqing recognized the face slightly; he was a firewood supplier for the Liu family and had seen him there before!

"So... the Tiger Gang is backed by the Liu family."

Su Changqing suddenly realized what was going on.

The Liu family, as local landlords and powerful families, appeared to be quite well-behaved on the surface, but in reality, they had a secret connection with the Tiger Gang!

"Did Liu Wu and Liu Wen lose?"

Chen Feihu, who was fighting Li Heilang, was also shocked. These two were elite martial artists from the Liu family who had deliberately concealed their identities to help him deal with the Black Wolf Gang, but they were defeated by this mysterious man in black from the Black Wolf Gang.

"Walk!"

Chen Feihu was a decisive person. Although he was unwilling, he knew that he would not get the better of him if he continued to entangle himself. He collided with Li Heilang and used the force of the impact to fly backward. He roared and then turned around and fled, disappearing into the depths of the maple forest.

"Don't pursue a cornered enemy!"

Li Heilang shouted, "Chen Feihu has been defeated and fled today, losing all his prestige. He is no longer a threat. If we pursue him relentlessly, we may fall into his trap."

"The gang leader... escaped?"

"I surrender! I surrender!"

Upon seeing this, some of the Tiger Gang's disciples scattered and fled, while others dropped their weapons and surrendered immediately. Many of them were just civilians temporarily recruited by the Tiger Gang to fill the ranks and bolster their morale, so they naturally surrendered as soon as the situation turned against them.

The chaos gradually subsided.

"Our Black Wolf Gang won..."

Li Heilang, Li Feng, and the others breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts filled with joy.

"Mr. Niu, thank you so much for your generosity today! I will repay you handsomely!"

Li Heilang walked over and said to Su Changqing with a face full of gratitude.

Knowing that if Su Changqing hadn't repelled the two formidable martial artists from the Liu family, the outcome of today's battle would have been uncertain.

Su Changqing didn't stand on ceremony with Li Heilang: "Chief Li, I do have a request. Do you possess any methods for refining dirt?"

Su Changqing helped the Black Wolf Gang fight the Tiger Gang for two reasons: one was to seek revenge on Zhao Dao, and the other was to find a method to refine internal organs!

"He needs a method for refining filth? This Mr. Niu wants to break through to the realm of filth refinement!"

Li Heilang felt a chill run down his spine, realizing Su Changqing's purpose.

After a moment's thought, Li Heilang nodded in agreement: "The method of tempering the internal organs... I did manage to get my hands on a copy. Mr. Niu, if you want it, I can transcribe it for you after I finish today's business."

Li Heilang had reached the Blood Strengthening Realm for many years and naturally longed to go further. Therefore, he also collected methods for internal organ refinement through various channels.

Su Changqing helped the Black Wolf Gang defeat a powerful enemy today, laying the foundation for victory. Li Heilang also wanted to befriend him. After all, martial arts manuals don't just disappear once they're passed on to someone else. Copying the method of tempering internal organs for Su Changqing wouldn't actually cost Li Heilang anything, so he readily agreed.

"Alright, I'll visit Chief Li again tomorrow. You can handle the aftermath for now."

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing was also delighted and nodded slightly.

Su Changqing did not linger and bid farewell to Li Heilang before leaving.

"Let's go take over the Tiger Gang's territory!"

Li Heilang watched Su Changqing's departing figure, then withdrew his gaze and said excitedly, "Today we defeated the Tiger Gang, and from now on, this Woniu Town will be dominated by our Black Wolf Gang!"

Su Changqing quietly returned home to rest.

As the sun rose and a new day began, the people of Woniu Town started their busy day, while Su Changqing went into the mountains to gather firewood and practice his martial arts as usual, as if nothing had happened the night before.

As night fell and all was quiet, Su Changqing, dressed in black and masked, once again arrived outside the Black Wolf Gang's stronghold.

"Mr. Cow!"

The Black Wolf Gang warriors were extremely respectful upon seeing Su Changqing arrive. They had personally witnessed Su Changqing defeat two powerful reinforcements from the Tiger Gang, which allowed the Black Wolf Gang to secure victory.

"Mr. Niu, please follow me. The gang leader is waiting."

Li Feng came to greet Su Changqing and invited him inside.

"Um."

Su Changqing nodded and followed Li Feng into a large hall.

"Mr. Niu, you've arrived? I've prepared what you requested."

Inside the hall, Li Heilang looked somewhat tired, but was very excited and enthusiastic.

Then, at Li Heilang's signal, a Black Wolf Gang disciple brought a wooden box to Su Changqing and opened it.

Inside the wooden box were the remaining fifty taels of silver. Not only that, but there was also a small booklet with the words "Breathing Technique" on the cover.

"Breathing technique? Is this the method Li Heilang mentioned for refining internal organs?"

Su Changqing thought to himself.

Li Heilang then said, "Mr. Niu, this method of refining filth is indeed quite precious. I only obtained this book of breathing techniques by chance. This breathing technique is not a very profound method, but I tried practicing it for a period of time, and it does have some effect..."

Li Heilang was also helpless. Martial artists like them, born in small towns, had no special methods and could only rely on themselves. This "Breathing Technique" was something Li Heilang had gone to great lengths to obtain. It did have the effect of internal organ refinement, but its efficiency was outrageously low.

Li Heilang felt that even if he practiced the breathing technique diligently every day, the chance of reaching the Refining Realm through it was extremely slim. Therefore, Li Heilang gave Su Changqing a heads-up beforehand!

"Yes, thank you very much, Chief Li."

Su Changqing thanked him, saying he would find out later whether he could use this breathing technique to further his own progress.

At this moment, Li Heilang suddenly said, "Mr. Niu, I would like to invite you to become a retainer of our Black Wolf Gang. I am willing to pay you five taels of silver per month to hire you!"

These words surprised Su Changqing slightly.

But after a moment's thought, Su Changqing understood that Li Heilang was worried that the Tiger Gang would make a comeback, which was why he spent a lot of money to hire Su Changqing, and also to win him over.

Practicing martial arts is extremely resource-intensive. It requires internal strengthening of the internal organs and also necessitates the use of rare medicinal herbs to enhance them. Money can be spent like water, and Su Changqing would never complain about having too much money!

As a retainer of the Black Wolf Gang, Su Changqing doesn't need to do anything for the gang on a regular basis. He only needs to lend a hand to the Black Wolf Gang if something similar happens yesterday.

"Very well, then I shall accept your offer without hesitation."

So Su Changqing readily agreed.

"That's excellent!"

Li Heilang was overjoyed to see Su Changqing agree. With such a powerful ally as Su Changqing, it would be enough to deter some villains!

After talking with Li Heilang and agreeing to become a retainer of the Black Wolf Gang, Su Changqing left the Black Wolf Gang without lingering.

"This Mr. Niu seems to be a local of Woniu Town... but he doesn't seem to be from any wealthy or powerful family. Just who is he?"

Li Heilang couldn't help but be curious about Su Changqing's identity.

In the vicinity of Woniu Town, such a master should not be an unknown person, but none of the characteristics of the person in his intelligence do match!

But Li Heilang shook his head, knowing that the other party was deliberately hiding their identity, and that if he insisted on investigating, it would only cause the two sides to break off relations!