"Ah, this is quite a resounding answer."
Tao Jie and Jiang Rou were completely stunned upon hearing this, their jaws nearly dropping.
They now felt utterly embarrassed, their raised hands itching to scratch their heads.
They had initially thought Song Qiao could slap down Chun Shan Long and Li Bin, these two fellow disciples.
But they never expected their own side to be the first to embarrass themselves!
This left them unsure of how to even look at Song Qiao.
If you can't deal with him, you can't deal with him, but at least put on a show!
Yes! Send these two away first, and then talk about not being able to deal with him.
And why speak so loudly if you can't handle it?
Hahahaha!
Chun Shan Long and Li Bin were also slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and then couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Seeing Song Qiao's confident demeanor and the momentum in his speech.
They had almost believed that Song Qiao possessed some immense skill to dispel the Yin Gu technique from Tao Mu.
Chun Shan Long had even begun to ponder how to wrap up this matter.
And what methods he would use subsequently to control the remaining family assets of the Tao family.
Who knew this guy was just bluffing!
Chun Shan Long raised his sleeve and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes.
Because he found the scene too amusing, his facial muscles were still twitching uncontrollably.
He was utterly delighted.
"Oh, you almost made me die laughing."
"Looking at how eloquently you spoke, I thought you at least had a slight understanding of Yin Yang arts."
"But I never expected you to be completely clueless, only good at talking. What a disgrace!"
Tao Mu also felt the atmosphere in the room was a bit awkward.
Especially Jiang Rou and Tao Jie, lacking confidence, their demeanor had clearly weakened.
So she quickly stepped forward and said.
"Mr. Song, you don't need to worry too much. It's fine whether my illness can be cured or not."
"In fact, I wasn't expecting to live much longer anyway."
"But no matter what, our Tao family will absolutely not cooperate with these Japanese people!"
"You should give up on this idea as soon as possible!"
Although her mother's words were spoken lightly, Tao Jie's face instantly turned grim.
If even Song Qiao's abilities couldn't save his mother, he truly didn't know who else to turn to.
Would he have to beg the Japanese for help? But...
Jiang Rou was also in a state of panic, completely unsure of what to do.
If she refused Chun Shan Long's humiliating conditions, would her師母 (Shīmǔ - master's wife) really be unable to escape death!
But if she agreed, how could she face her deceased master and the entire Tao family?
Jiang Rou found these thoughts alone enough to cause immense distress.
If possible, she truly didn't want to make such a difficult choice in her entire life.
She once again turned her gaze to Song Qiao, holding onto a last glimmer of hope, and asked.
"Duo Zhu (leader of a sect/gang), can you really not cure my Shīmǔ's illness?"
"A life is at stake, you absolutely cannot joke around at a time like this."
Song Qiao revealed a helpless wry smile, spread his hands, and said frankly.
"Actually, everything I said just now was the truth."
"The Yin Gu technique the Japanese used on your Shīmǔ indeed originated from our Chinese Taoist arts."
"In this regard, we are their ancestors."
Listening to Song Qiao's explanation, Jiang Rou became even more perplexed.
Every word he spoke conveyed disdain and contempt for the Japanese Yin Gu technique.
Who wouldn't think you had a ten-tenths chance of curing it after hearing that?
But...
"Then what you said earlier?" Jiang Rou asked with confusion.
Song Qiao grinned, and his explanation was very reasonable.
"Although I know these things, I cultivate neither Taoism nor mystical arts."
"No matter how amazing our ancestors were, their knowledge wouldn't be passed down to me."
Song Qiao's meaning was simple, it could be summarized in three words: I don't know how!
Still a resounding answer.
Even Jiang Rou couldn't help but feel that being able to say "I don't know" and "I can't do it" so confidently.
Was probably only possible for Song Qiao.
However, before Jiang Rou and Tao Jie could feel disappointed, and before Li Bin and Chun Shan Long could mock and laugh again.
Song Qiao changed the subject and continued.
"Although I don't know how to do this, I know someone who does."
"And from what I know, he is very skilled in this kind of insidious art!"
"If I find someone to cure her illness, that would also count as a cure, right?"
"Ah, yes, yes, yes!" Tao Jie nodded repeatedly, his face full of pleasant surprise.
But remembering the reversal just now, he suddenly feared Song Qiao would pull another "Although someone knows how, but I can't find them."
He quickly suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked Song Qiao with doubt and caution.
"Sir, can you contact that person now?"
Clearly sensing Tao Jie's concern, Song Qiao smiled slightly and replied.
"Don't worry, I'll call him over right away!"
The person Song Qiao was referring to was Lu Wei.
Last time, before the escort mission for Deng Hui was over, Lu Wei had parted ways with them.
On the way back, Song Qiao had asked Wei Feng to keep an eye on Lu Wei's whereabouts and contact information.
Because at the time, he suspected Lu Wei might be sent by Lingyun Hui to secretly assist him.
Song Qiao didn't know much about Lingyun Hui.
But since they had saved him multiple times, he had to investigate them secretly.
To understand Lingyun Hui, he could only start with Lu Wei for now.
He had originally thought that after that mission, Lu Wei would disappear without a trace.
But he didn't expect that Lu Wei had no intention of hiding his tracks, and Wei Feng easily re-established contact.
This was why Song Qiao was so confident when facing Tao Mu's Yin Gu technique.
As Song Qiao finished speaking, he immediately took out his phone and made a call.
"Hello, Monk."
The call connected, and Lu Wei's voice came from the other end.
He chanted a Buddhist name and greeted Song Qiao very politely.
"Amitabha, may I ask what Lord Song requires?"
"I must state in advance, if you still intend to ask me about Lingyun Hui, I am afraid I cannot tell you."
"I'm not asking about that, I need your help with something important!"
Listening to the Buddhist chant, Song Qiao licked his dry lips somewhat speechlessly.
He didn't bother with pleasantries and got straight to the point.
"I heard you know Yin Gu technique?"
"Come over here and help me resolve it!"