It is the first port in northern Hunan that connects the four rivers in the north and the rivers and seas outside; it is called the first rock in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and the first gateway of the waterway in Hunan. The Dongting Gang helm is set up here. Relying on the advantages of the topography here, it controls the waterway transportation of the entire Dongting Lake. Every day, a lot of business in the Dongting Gang takes place here.

At this time, the Chengling Rock was not as noisy as before, and the entire Chengling Rock was like a thick layer of black clouds, which was very depressing. Although there are still a small number of boats passing by, most of the people who come and go do not have smiles on their faces, but have gloomy faces.

The small building boat of Biyou Palace gradually docked, and the personnel of the Dongting Gang guarding the city and Lingji came to meet them. After the ship has dropped anchor and docked. Led by Liang Jing, Guan Ti, Xiao Ling and others got off the boat one after another and came to the shore.

After the Dongting Gang personnel saw Guan Ti, a whistle suddenly sounded. For a while, the strange whistle suddenly spread throughout the city. Then I heard someone shouting: "Guan Ti is back." ”

"The murderer of the deputy gang leader is back!"

"Quick, don't let him go. ”

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In an instant, the entire Chenglingji entered a state of alert. A large number of people surrounded Liang Jing and the others.

Seeing this, Guan Ti faced the more and more Dongting Gang members who were coming around, mustered up the liquid energy in his body, and shouted loudly: "Brothers in the gang, I will return to the gang today in Xia Guan Ti. I am here to clarify the murder of Deputy Dai's gang leader. Come with me to the council chamber, and I'll confront the elders of the gang. Guan Ti's shout was crisp and powerful, and it spread throughout the entire Chengling Rock.

With this shout, the crowd began to divide into a path. Seeing this, Guan Ti came in the direction of the main rudder in the direction of the away road. Liang Jing and the others followed Guan Ti and walked forward. Along the way, the Dongting Gang also followed closely, and most of them had weapons in their hands, guarding against Guan from escaping.

The Dongting Gang Helm Hall is about 500 meters away from the lake, and everyone comes all the way, and the team is getting bigger and bigger. The chief helm of the Dongting Gang had also received the news, and two deacon elders and a law enforcement elder came to the gate of the main hall with the elite of the gang. Looking at Guan Ti and the others who were approaching, Law Enforcement Elder Qiu Yun said coldly to Guan Ti, "You finally know how to come back, come with me to the council hall!" After speaking, he came to the council hall with the two deacon elders Xu Shen and Liu Yukui.

The Dongting Gang Council Hall is the most spacious hall in the main rudder hall, which can accommodate about 500 people. The whole hall is square, with a hall platform due north, and there are nine positions on the hall platform. On weekdays, three elders, two gang leaders, and four helmsmen sat on the hall. At this time, Guan Ti came to the hall and platform, facing the three elders on the stage and the east rudder, the north rudder and the two rudder masters, Chen Qianhu, and the five people. opened his mouth and said: "My eldest brother and sister-in-law were killed, and the gang issued a joint order of elders, and it was determined that Guan had done it. Guan has been in Wujia Village all these days, how can he harm his eldest brother and sister-in-law?"

Law Enforcement Elder Qiu Yunli said with a serious face on the stage: "Hmph, we have a basis for concluding that it was you who killed Deputy Dai and his wife. I'm in charge of gang rules, and I've never tolerated heinous people. Today, in front of all the people, I confront you here. Qiu Ling and Ju Yue, the two girls, will tell you what they saw that night again. After speaking, he looked at the two women on the west side of the hall.

The two women were dressed in plain clothes and wore white on their heads. Guan Ti recognized that these two people were the maids who served Jiang Yuerou.

When the two women saw Guan timidly, they were both trembling with fright. One of the girls whispered, "On that day, Ju Yue and I finished serving Deputy Gang Master Dai and Mrs. Dai. After a while, I saw the Guan gang leader coming to the house from a distance. At that time, we were about to boil water in the kitchen to bathe my wife, but we found that there was no firewood in the kitchen. So, we went to the storehouse to get some dry firewood. When I arrived at the warehouse, I called my buddy Ah Quan to help carry firewood. It takes about two quarters of an hour to get to the house. I saw Lu Ji guarding the door, and Liu Cod died at the door. The house was quiet, and there was no voice. We screamed in fright, and then you elders, came, and learned that Madame, Deputy Dai, and a total of twelve people in the mansion had all been killed. It's just that the gang leader is gone. This Qiu Ling said these words tremblingly. Juyue on the side nodded vigorously.

Guan Ti heard this, but he was very confused in his heart. whispered to the two girls: "You really saw that I arrived at the eldest brother's mansion? How could it appear on the Big Brother Mansion. ”

Although Guan Ti spoke softly, the two girls were so frightened that their faces were bloodless. Na Juyue shouted even louder: "I didn't see it, I didn't see it." Guan Gang Master, don't kill me. I didn't see anything. "Obviously terribly frightened.

Qiu Yun instructed at this time: "Junji, you bring them to my law enforcement hall. Don't frighten them again. Two of the people in the audience responded to the call. Take the two maids away.

Qiu Yun turned his head to the gang and said, "On the day when Gang Leader Dai was killed, where were the port guards at night?"

Someone in the audience suddenly responded: "Elder, there were fifteen people including He and Lu on duty that day. With that, the two walked out of the crowd.

One of them continued: "Fifteen of us were in charge of guarding the shores of the lake. Around dinner time, I saw a small boat coming, but it was Guan Gang Master who was on the boat. When our brother saw that it was Guan Gang Leader who came back, he said hello. The Guan Gang Leader ignored us and went straight to Deputy Gang Leader's mansion. About an hour later, I saw the Guan gang leader returning in a hurry. Didn't say hello to our brothers. He hurried away in a small boat. Soon after, I heard the news that Dai and his wife had been killed. The clothes and pants worn by the Guan gang leader that day are now worn by the Guan gang leader. We can see it clearly, and we are not afraid of your denial. As he said this, he looked at Guan Ti with hatred.

Qiu Yun waited for him to finish, then took out a piece of brocade cloth from his sleeve and opened it, and there was something wrapped in it, which was a jade pendant. The jade pendant is crystal shiny, obviously not ordinary. Qiu Yun held up the jade pendant, revealing the back. I saw that there was a big 'guan' character engraved on it in the middle.

Qiu Yun waited for everyone to see it and said: "This jade pendant, we all know that it was the personal ornament of the old gang leader Guan back then. Guan Lao's gang leader gave it to Guan Ti before he passed away. If I'm not mistaken, this jade pendant, Guan Ti you have been wearing it on your body. Now this jade pendant has been found from under the late Mrs. Dai. In addition, Deputy Dai was slapped in the back, and then hit him to death with a heavy blow on the head. This palm is the heart-destroying palm of your Guan family, and the wound mark on the head of the deputy gang leader is also formed by the blow of the folding fan. Mrs. Dai was suffocated to death by choking her neck. The rest of Dai Fu was killed by a folding fan. These witnesses and physical evidence all prove that this deputy gang leader is a victim of you. What do you have to say?"

When the gang heard this, they all stared at Guan timidly and glared angrily.

Guan timidly straightened his head, looked firmly at Qiu Yun in the hall and said, "Guan, although he is not talented. but they will not do such things. Guang has been staying in Wujia Village all these days, and Brother Xiao and Miss Liu can testify for me in this matter. It's a pity that the villagers of Wujia Village were slaughtered yesterday night, otherwise everyone in Wujia Village would be able to testify for me. In addition, some time ago, my eldest brother summoned me in an emergency. sent Shengwen and Zhiwu to look for me. On the way back to the helm with Shengwen and Zhiwu, I met Miss Liu and followed Miss Liu to Wujia Village. In the meantime, I gave my jade pendant as a token to Shengwen and asked him to hand it over to my eldest brother to restore his life. But I didn't want to, after a few days, the eldest brother actually recruited a poisonous hand. I saw this jade pendant appear here today, but I don't know where the life and martial arts are?"

Xiao Ling waited for Guan Ti to finish speaking, stepped forward and said, "In Xia Xiao Ling, the night before yesterday." Brother Guan is indeed with me in Wujia Village. I and Yi Su can testify to this. After speaking, he looked at Liu Yixu beside him.

Liu Yixu nodded slightly.

Everyone looked at Liu Yixu and saw that he looked like a fairy and had an extraordinary temperament. All eyes lit up.

Qiu Yun faced Xiao Ling and Liu Yixu: "What school do the two teachers inherit, and what is the relationship between them and Guan Ti." ”

Xiao Ling replied: "There is a rural village in Xia, and there is no sect. Yi Su is a sixth-generation disciple of Chaoyangmen of the Danxia School. The two of us were entangled by this gang leader, so we met him. It's just that this time the gang leader was wronged, so I came to testify. lest you have wronged the good and not speak, and you may not turn a blind eye to the dead. In addition, the massacre of Wujia Village by Qiudaomen has something to do with the wrongful accusation of the Guan gang leader. We have some friendship with the villagers of Wujia Village, and we don't want them to be killed in vain. ”

Qiu Yun waited for Xiao Ling to finish speaking, and then looked at Liu Yixu: "The Danxia faction has a very good relationship with our gang, but your master is like Mei Zhenren?

Qiu Yunwen heard that the Danxia faction's expression changed slightly, but he still had an indifferent expression towards Xiao Ling. Seeing this, Xiao Ling understood in his heart that the view of the portal was very important in Qiu Yun's heart. I won't say much at the moment.

Liu Yixu replied: "The family teacher is Rumei Zhenren. Ling'er is also telling the truth. Obviously, you have wronged the Guan gang leader. ”

Liu Yixu grew up in Danxia Mountain since she was a child, and she doesn't know much about secular etiquette. I didn't scruple too much about saying this. Although it was a few rude words, they came out of her mouth slowly. But the crowd didn't seem to think anything was wrong.

At this time, Chen Qianju, the owner of the East Rudder on the platform, stood up: "Where is the girl? Shengwen and Zhiwu were sent out to find Guan Qiao before Deputy Dai's gang leader was killed, and they have not returned. Now you are pushing this jade pendant on them. I think I can excuse this matter! Guan Timid, you may be underestimating us too much! Elder Qiu, all the gangs are here today. This human evidence and physical evidence also prove that the person who killed the leader of the Dai gang is this cowardice. According to the gang rules, the brothers in the gang should be compensated with their lives. I, the Dongru Gang, have received a lot of favors from Deputy Gang Leader Dai on weekdays, and I must not watch Deputy Gang Leader Dai die a tragic death in vain. Guan is a thief, who is usually in the position of the leader of the gang, but he does not seek his position. Not to mention, it's even more greedy for beauty. He also had ill intentions towards Dai's wife. Such people should have been abolished and expelled from the gang a long time ago. It's just that Deputy Gang Leader Dai is merciful, and now he is even more poisoned by him, making him defile Deputy Gang Leader's wife. It is really hateful, today I implore the three elders to bring this thief to justice. ”

With Chen Qianju's words, many voices suddenly sounded under the hall.

"Murder pays for life, and destroys this wicked thief. ”

"Gang the rules and deal with it, and punish it. ”

"Avenge Deputy Dai's gang leader and kill this thief and villain. ”

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For a while, the entire hall floated, and many people drew their weapons. Seeing that he was about to kill Guan Cowardly.

At this time, the chief of the North Rudder Rudder immediately stood up, puffed up his true anger, and shouted: "Shut up for me!" The voice resounded throughout the entire conference hall, echoing continuously. Everyone was quiet. This Ji Rusheng looked like a murderer, stood up, puffed out his eyes, and immediately threatened the spot.

Ji Ru waited for everyone to calm down, and said: "Deputy Dai's revenge must be avenged." But it must also be made clear. Today, Guan Ti raised an objection, and we will find out about it. The slaughter of Wujia Village will be known when the helmsman of Nanrudor Qiu Xu returns. The matter of jade pendant can also be confronted by Shengwen and Zhiwu. Today, all the elites of my Dongting Gang are gathered here, and I am not afraid of escaping this pass. Guan Ti has been in the position of the leader of the gang for many years, and Hao is incompetent. The day before yesterday, there was a joint order of the elders to remove him from the position of helper. It's just that the token of the gang leader in my gang is still in his hands. We have to deal with this matter first today. After speaking, he looked at the three elders.

The two deacons and elders had also risen from their seats at this time. Xu Shen stood up and said, "The helmsman is reasonable. Guan Ti will temporarily press on the general helm for the time being, and then deal with it when the matter is clarified. After speaking, he looked at Guan Ti again. "Guan Ti, do you have any objections to the joint order of the elders to abolish your position as the leader of the gang?"

Guan replied: "Guan has indeed lived a confused life all these years, and the position of the leader of this gang should have been abolished a long time ago." Guan has no objection to this. ”

Xu Shen continued: "You yourself have failed the old gang leader Guan for a long time, no wonder we waited." In that case, give the Ring of the Gang Master to the Law Enforcement Elder!"

Guan Ti nodded, took off a ring from his left hand, walked up to the hall, and handed it to Qiu Yun with both hands.

Qiu Yun took the ring, but he couldn't help but sigh, and said to Guan Ti: "In the past, the old gang leader Guan was alive, what a beautiful scenery. I don't want to change the surname of this gang leader today. Guan Lao Gang Leader Quanxia knows, and he will definitely blame you for being unfilial!"

Guan Ti lowered his head when he heard this, but he didn't answer. He stepped back from the hall.

Qiu Yun held up the ring and showed it to everyone: "The ring of my Dongting Gang leader is temporarily in my custody. Wait for the killing of Deputy Dai's gang leader to be clarified, and then decide on the choice of this gang leader. That's the end of today's meeting. Guan Qiao was first supervised by my Chief Helm Law Enforcement Palace. Wait until the matter is clarified before dealing with it. Let's go first!"

Following Qiu Yun's words, the Dongting Gang withdrew outside the conference hall in a very orderly manner.

After a while, Liang Jing hugged her fist at the hall platform: "Three elders, I am here today in Biyou Palace, and I have come to worship Deputy Gang Leader Dai." You don't get involved much in the internal affairs of your gang. Can I go to the mourning hall of the deputy gang leader and go to worship? ”

Qiu Yun also returned the salute with a fist: "The Lord of the Liang Palace is grateful to you. Then they will arrange for you to be taken. After speaking, he gave another order, and arranged for a few disciples to take Liang Jing and the others outside. Xiao Ling and Liu Yixu said goodbye to Guan Ti and followed Liang Jing.

At this time, there were all the elders, the East Helm, the North Helm Lord, and Guan Ti in the council hall.

Beiruo Ji Ru looked at Guan Ti again and said: "In the past, Yindan Zhenren unified the five lakes, and then divided into five gangs and became independent. I once handed over the Yin Dan Ruins to the leaders of the various gangs for safekeeping, and this matter is not a secret among the high-ranking members of our gangs. Now Guan Ti is no longer a helper. The secrets of this Hidden Dan Ruins should be handed over and placed in the hands of the Law Enforcement Elders. Then it will be handed over to the next helper for safekeeping. ”

When Guan Ti heard this, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he said: "Guan Mou has no secret of the Yin Dan Ruins. If you don't believe you, search your body. ”

Na Ji Ru looked at the three elders and saw that they had no objections. He lifted his sleeves and came to Guan timidly. took out all the items on Guan Ti's body, and there was nothing abnormal. At that moment, there was a soft 'hum' in his mouth. No more sounds.

Seeing this, Qiu Yun said, "Guan Ti, you can stay in my Law Enforcement Hall for the time being!" After speaking, he went out of the council hall and took the elite of the gang and left with this Guan Ti.