Qi Ning could see and hear clearly outside the window. He thought that Elder Baihu would be shocked when he heard this, but Elder Baihu was calm and composed, shook his head and said with a smile: "The gang leader may have believed the rumors. Cao Cao His subordinates are very aware of Wei's character and would never do such a thing. Our Beggar Clan is now very powerful, and Cao Wei has been committed to the development of our Beggar Clan. It is inevitable that he will offend some people, and some people will maliciously slander him behind his back. That’s also true.”
Xiang Baiying said: "I didn't hear about this. When I came to Xichuan, I heard about it and investigated it secretly. It seems to be true."
"If this is the case, we can only let Cao Wei explain it himself." Elder Baihu said with a smile: "My subordinates have no doubts about Cao Wei."
"If the matter is true, how are you going to deal with it?" Xiang Baiying's voice was still calm and calm.
Elder Baihu immediately said: "If it is true, it will naturally follow the gang rules. If the helmsman violates the gang rules, he will be executed by the gang leader himself."
Xiang Baiying said "hmm" and just said: "Please step back first."
Elder Baihu did not step back. Instead, he took a step forward and said, "Gang Leader, I have one more thing that I would like to ask the Gang Leader to explain."
"What's the matter?" Xiang Baiying was obviously a little tired.
Elder Baihu said: "The gang leader's injury looks very serious. I'm afraid he won't be able to recover in three to five months." After a pause, he said: "After the battle of Qianwu Ridge, the situation in the world will no longer be what it used to be. After such peace, it will be a troubled time from now on."
"Oh?" Xiang Baiying said, "So what?"
"Gang leader, the Beggar Gang is the largest gang in the Jianghu. Whenever there is a slight wind in the rivers and lakes, the Beggar Gang will inevitably be involved." Elder Baihu said sternly: "Now that the Gang leader is injured and resting, I dare to ask, if it really happened. How should the Beggar Clan decide on such a big matter?"
Qi Ning heard it outside the window and felt a shiver in his heart. Elder Bai Hu said these words in front of Xiang Baiying, which was extremely disrespectful.
"Since the Beggar Gang was founded, it has gone through countless ups and downs. Even if there is an accident, it can always be dealt with." Xiang Baiying was quite calm: "I have my own plan, you don't have to worry."
"Gang leader, I am one of the four elders of the Beggar Clan, so I have to consider this matter." Elder Baihu sighed: "The gang leader is recovering from his injuries. You can't come over to harass the gang leader for big and small things. Otherwise, the gang leader's injury will be delayed. I'm afraid It may not get better in a few years.”
Xiang Baiying said: "Elder Baihu, if you have something to say, feel free to speak out, but there is no need to beat around the bush in front of me."
"Don't misunderstand the help." Elder Baihu said immediately: "This subordinate is doing it for the sake of the Beggar Clan, and has no other intentions." After a pause, he said: "Clan leader, do you think that while you are recovering from your injuries, you will take care of all the affairs of the gang. Let others handle it, so that the gang leader can recover from his injuries and the gang's affairs will not be delayed, don't you think?"
"Find someone to handle it?" Xiang Baiying said with a smile: "Elder Baihu's words are true, but I don't know if you have a suitable candidate?"
"I still remember that more than seventy years ago, the leader of the Tian Gang was seriously ill at that time, and the affairs of the gang were in disarray." Elder Baihu said: "That was the most difficult period in the history of our Beggar Gang. The reputation has plummeted because the gang rules were lax and many disciples acted tyrannically. Not only did the people in the world regard them as enemies, but even the government also pressed on the Beggar Gang every step of the way...!"
Xiang Baiying didn't speak, just listened quietly.
"It was also at the time of crisis that the then Elder Baihu stepped forward and received a greenwood ring from the leader of the Montaigne Clan. Since then, he has eliminated the old and made innovations. In less than five years, the Beggar Clan has become a powerful force. The world has regained its former glory and become the largest gang in the world, and it continues to this day." Elder Baihu sighed: "You are a true hero who can stand up in times of crisis."
Qi Ning sneered inwardly. He didn't expect Elder Baihu to speak so bluntly. He knew that Elder Baihu must have dared to do this because he saw that Xiang Baiying was powerless and had no fear.
Xiang Baiying smiled instead of getting angry: "Elder Baihu, do you want my gang leader to hand over the Aoki Ring to you, so that you can lead the Beggar Clan?"
"Gang leader, please don't misunderstand." Elder Baihu said with a smile: "I have no intention of coveting the Aoki Ring. I just don't want any accidents to happen to the Beggar Gang in this troubled time."
Xiang Baiying said calmly: "You should know that the Greenwood Ring represents the gang leader. When Gang Leader Tian gave the Greenwood Ring to Elder Baihu, it was because Elder Baihu was versatile in both civil and military affairs, and was second to none in both character and talent. Moreover, Gang Leader Tian was already terminally ill at that time and intended to pass the position of help to Elder Baihu." After a pause, he said: "The Aoki Ring is the symbol of the gang leader. Every gang leader must not only be nominated by the previous gang leader, but also be defeated. The four elders must make three more contributions to the Beggar Clan, otherwise they will never be able to obtain the Aoki Ring."
When Qi Ning heard this, he thought that becoming the leader of the Beggar Clan was indeed not an easy task.
"Of course my subordinates know what the gang leader said." Elder Baihu chuckled, "I have no intention of getting involved in the position of help. However, when it comes to martial arts, among the four elders of the Beggar Clan, my subordinates may not lose to the other three. . As for the credit, hey, my subordinates have been involved in the Beggar Clan for more than thirty years and have made countless contributions. Otherwise, I would not be in the position I am today."
Xiang Baiying said: "It seems that you came here today because you want to get the Aoki Ring."
"Gang leader, I heard people say that the so-called national warriors are those who stand up in times of crisis." Elder Baihu said: "When faced with difficulties, they shrink back and do not dare to take on big responsibilities. Those are cowardly people. Although my subordinates are not I dare to compare myself to a national warrior, but in times of crisis, I still have the responsibility to stand up." He took a step forward, only two or three steps away from the bed, "Gang leader, I am brave and willing to take on the current heavy responsibilities. Please help me, gang leader. "
Elder Baihu's actions at this time were already blatantly usurping the position of gang leader.
However, Xiang Baiying still acted quite calmly and said: "You are willing to take on important responsibilities, and you can be considered responsible. But you should also know that when Gang Leader Tian handed over the Aoki Ring to Elder Bai Hu, the other three elders were already with the helmsmen. Everyone is here, even if I give it to you today, you still won’t be able to convince everyone.”
"This saves the leader of the gang from having to worry about it." Elder Bai Hu said, "With the Aoki Ring in my hand, I can naturally convince everyone in the Beggar Clan." He stretched out his hand and said, "Gang Leader, please hand over the Aoki Ring!"
Xiang Baiying sighed: "Bai Hu, you have been a member of the Beggar Clan for more than thirty years and are an old man of the Beggar Clan. I have never doubted your loyalty to the Beggar Clan."
"To the leader of the gang, to be honest, I admire your martial arts very much." Elder Baihu sighed, "But I don't agree with your temperament. With the status of the Beggar Gang in the world, the Eight Gangs and the Sixteenth Gang The factions also acted based on the look of the Beggar Clan. The Shenhou Mansion came up with the Iron Blood Text and allowed the eight gangs and sixteen factions to reach an agreement. At that time, the various gangs had been fighting for many years and their vitality was severely damaged. They all agreed to the Iron Blood Text. It was because of helplessness. But after you took office, the vitality of the Beggar Gang has been restored, and the eight gangs and sixteen factions have also grown in strength. As long as the Beggar Gang raises its hand, the eight gangs and sixteen factions will definitely respond, and the Iron Blood Script will be the same. It’s just a piece of waste paper.”
Qi Ning frowned. It seemed that Elder Baihu not only wanted to usurp the position of gang leader, but also wanted to unite eight gangs and sixteen factions to resist the imperial court. This ambition was really not small.
"The Shenhou Mansion has been oppressing the eight gangs and sixteen factions for many years, and everyone dares to be angry but dare not speak out." Elder Baihu sneered: "Now that Ximen Wuhen is about to die, the Shenhou Mansion has long been unable to compare with the past. This time The Battle of Qianwu Ridge was originally a trick by that old guy Ximen Wuhen to weaken the strength of the Eighty Gangs and Sixteenth Factions. Instead of stopping it, you actually asked me to lead people to join the battle. To the gang leader, you really spared no effort in order to cater to the imperial court."
Xiang Baiying sighed: "Is this why you want to rebel and usurp the throne?"
"Usurping the throne?" Elder Baihu snorted coldly and said, "Among the four elders of the Beggar Clan, I have the highest martial arts skills, the oldest qualifications, and the largest number of people under my command. After Gang Leader Qian abdicated, it should have been me. Come and take over the position of helper. At that time, you were just a helmsman, but Gang Leader Qian actually passed the position of helper to you. Hehe, do you think everyone is convinced?"
Xiang Baiying said: "It turns out that you were dissatisfied back then. But I remember that after being elected as the leader of the gang, you, Elder Baihu, were the first person to swear allegiance to me. Hahaha, Elder Baihu's ability to bend and stretch is really admirable." His tone It was full of ridicule, Elder Baihu's face immediately became extremely ugly, and he sneered: "You were born in Fengjian Villa, not only have martial arts been passed down from your family for a long time, but that old thief Qian Chunqiu taught you martial arts in private before you succeeded him. , otherwise what ability do you have to defeat a few of us?"
"Shut up!" Xiang Baiying roared, but his breath was weak and not very shocking, but his tone showed that he was extremely angry: "Baihu, how dare you slander the former gang leader, but you don't want to live anymore?"
"Xiang Gang Leader, since I want you to hand over the Green Wood Ring, I have not thought of a way out." Elder Bai Hu said coldly: "Qian Chunqiu was blind and handed the Beggar Gang into your hands. If I had inherited the position of Gang Leader back then, , why should the Beggar Clan let the Shenhou Mansion step on its head? The Beggar Clan has disciples all over the world, whether it is Northern Han or Southern Chu, and they all have my Beggar Clan brothers. In such a situation, the two countries should be begging for my Beggar Clan, In your hands, the Beggar Gang was summoned by the Shenhou Mansion in exchange. Hehe, you have made the Beggar Gang lose its reputation, and this position should have been given up long ago."
"Bai Hu, it seems that you really don't want to look back." Xiang Baiying sighed: "You don't want the friendship that you have had for many years. From now on, you are the traitor of the Beggar Clan, and everyone will punish you. ." As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Baihu felt the shadow in front of him move, and Xiang Baiying suddenly floated up from his chest and rushed towards Elder Baihu.
When Qi Ning saw it outside, his expression suddenly changed. He thought that Xiang Baiying had lost the power to move, but he didn't expect that he could suddenly take action at this time, and look at the speed, it was not slow at all, completely unlike a person whose internal strength was blocked. people.