"An internal cultivation technique? That's not easy to find."

Uncle Jiu was taken aback.

"Internal cultivation techniques involve meridians and acupoints, the critical points of the human body. A small mistake could lead to a deviation in cultivation."

"That's why ordinary internal cultivation techniques start at Yellow Rank High Grade."

"Even a regular cultivation technique of Yellow Rank High Grade costs dozens of taels of silver on the black market, and an internal cultivation technique would be at least over a hundred taels."

"The key issue is, they're priceless and rarely available for sale."

Bai Yu was troubled; he had rarely heard of internal cultivation techniques appearing on the black market.

He asked again, "What about other places? Is there any chance to obtain an internal cultivation technique?"

Uncle Jiu shook his head, "As for noble families, internal cultivation techniques are family heirlooms and are generally not passed on to outsiders."

"In martial arts schools, they only sell ordinary external techniques."

"Gangs might have some possibility, but only core members can receive such inheritance."

It seemed that acquiring an internal cultivation technique through normal channels was impossible.

At this moment, Uncle Jiu brought out a pot of medicinal soup and poured a bowl for Bai Yu.

"I've brewed some tiger bone tonic soup. Xiao Yu, have a bowl too."

Recently, there had been many Sha corpses appearing around River City, and Uncle Jiu had been quite drained, so he would often brew tonic soup to replenish himself.

It had to be said, Uncle Jiu truly treated Bai Yu as his last disciple.

Bai Yu took the tonic soup and drank it down in gulps, feeling warm all over, with a slight increase in his Qi and blood.

Overall, the effect was less than half that of the Essence-Nourishing Powder.

Bai Yu took out a prescription and said, "Master, I've noticed your Qi and blood have been severely depleted recently."

"I have a family recipe for a blood-replenishing tonic. It's quite effective, you should try it."

Uncle Jiu took the prescription, feeling touched.

"Good lad, I didn't misjudge you. Alright, I'll give it a try when I have time."

"Just as you've finished the first volume of the Yin Talisman Scripture, go to my room and get the second volume from under my pillow."

"Once you've finished the second volume, I'll take you to deal with the Sha corpses in a while."

Bai Yu's face lit up with joy; he had long wanted to see what was in the second volume.

He wiped his hands and went to Uncle Jiu's room.

Lifting the pillow, he unexpectedly found a book titled "White Fox Scandal Chronicles"!

Goodness, who would have thought that Uncle Jiu, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, would betray like this.

At this moment, Uncle Jiu also rushed in from outside, quickly snatching up the "Scandal Chronicles."

His face flushed red, "Well, Xiao Yu, let me explain, this is for tempering my mind, a form of self-cultivation."

Bai Yu gave him a knowing look that all men understand and laughed, "Ahem, I understand, I understand, men always have a special fondness for art."

"I also have a copy of 'Xianxia Romance Chronicles,' I'll bring it over later to aid your cultivation, Master."

With a mischievous grin, Bai Yu took the Zhuyou Yin Talisman Scripture and returned to the front hall.

Though he was flipping through the Yin Talisman Scripture, his mind was still preoccupied with the internal cultivation technique.

"How can I obtain an internal cultivation technique?"

A quick look at tinyurl.com/2p9emv8w will leave you more fulfilled.

"Why don't more people from the Black Wolf Gang and Divine Power Sect just die?"

As he was thinking this, a loud shout came from outside:

"Time to pay the protection fee, hurry up and prepare the money, so Second Master Zuo doesn't have to get rough!"

Second Master Zuo, flanked by a group of lackeys, swaggered into the charity mortuary.

Zhu Tong hurriedly put on a smile and went up to greet him, "Oh, Second Master, what brings you here? Isn't today just the first of the month?"

Second Master Zuo declared loudly, "The rules have changed. From now on, the protection fee is due on the first and fifteenth of every month!"

Zhu Tong's smile froze.

Since the Black Wolf Gang had a minor defeat against the Divine Power Sect, they had become increasingly ruthless in exploiting the common people.

The fee had already doubled, and now it was doubling again.

Seeing the silence among the charity mortuary's people, Second Master Zuo sneered, "Can't pay? That's easy, borrow from us, nine out of thirteen returns."

Bai Yu's heart sank.

Everyone knew the fate of borrowing high-interest loans from the Black Wolf Gang.

Old Zhou from Willow Street was driven to bankruptcy and eventually starved to death on the street.

Beside him, Zhu Tong sensed the tense atmosphere and took out a hundred coins, saying, "Since Second Master Zuo has spoken, we must support your work."

After a moment of silence, Bai Yu and the others also handed over their money.

Seeing everyone so readily pay up, Second Master Zuo was actually displeased.

Without anyone borrowing high-interest loans from him, how could he make a fortune?

His single eye rolled as he looked at Bai Yu and said, "Kid, I heard you have a big black dog that's quite spiritual."

"With all the strange happenings in River City lately, I was just thinking of getting a black dog for our deputy leader to eat for warding off evil."

A surge of killing intent rose in Bai Yu's heart.

Second Master Zuo was pressing step by step, even targeting Old Mo.

But killing Second Master Zuo would mean declaring war on the Black Wolf Gang.

There were quite a few experts of the fifth and sixth stages in the Black Wolf Gang.

Seeing Bai Yu remain silent, Second Master Zuo glared and shouted, "What, our deputy leader wants a dog, and you're unwilling?"

The lackeys behind him started clamoring and surrounding him.

Suddenly, Bai Yu smiled and said, "What are you saying, Second Master? It's just a black dog, why wouldn't I be willing?"

"But unfortunately, the dog went up the mountain to catch rabbits during the day and will only be back at night."

"If you want to ward off evil, I'll first give you a few Sha-Subduing Talismans. These were personally drawn by my master, Daoist Lin Jiu, and they're more effective than any black dog."

Hearing the name Daoist Lin Jiu, Second Master Zuo's expression changed.

Although Daoist Lin Jiu wasn't highly skilled in martial arts, he was quite respected in the Yin-Yang Master community and had some reputation in River City.

Who would have thought he had taken Bai Yu as his disciple?

Second Master Zuo grabbed the yellow talisman, "For your master's sake, I'll let it go this time."

"On the fifteenth of this month, have the dog tied up for me, Second Master will come to collect it."

"If I don't see the black dog on the fifteenth, Second Master will take your life."

With that, he snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Not long after, cries and shouts came from Willow Street across the way, who knew which family had been ruined again.

Bai Yu's expression turned grim.

At this moment, Zhu Tong hurriedly advised, "Xiao Bai, don't do anything rash. Second Master Zuo is a Stage Three Martial Artist, you can't fight him head-on."

Old Zhangtou chimed in, "It's not just about a Stage Three Martial Artist, Second Master's elder sister is the concubine of the Black Wolf Gang's deputy leader, Liu Dulong."

"Years ago, Second Master made his fortune through his sister's connections."

"That old bastard Liu Dulong is a Stage Seven Martial Artist, and Second Master relies on his influence to be so arrogant."

Bai Yu's face grew even darker.

Who would have thought Second Master had a brother-in-law who was a Stage Seven Martial Artist?

A Stage Seven Martial Artist was already a renowned expert in River City.

The people at the charity mortuary all advised Bai Yu not to fight against a stronger opponent.

Suddenly, Bai Yu laughed, as if he had figured something out.

"Don't worry, everyone, I'm not foolish enough to fight Second Master."

"Besides, this guy just wants to squeeze some money out of us. We'll just give him some money and be done with it."

Only then did the people at the charity mortuary relax, expressing relief that Bai Yu could see things clearly.

Though he said this, Bai Yu knew that people like Second Master were like blood-sucking bats, once they targeted you, they wouldn't stop until they drained you dry.

Even if he bribed Second Master with silver, it would only make him more greedy.

Second Master Zuo must die!