When Qi Ning heard that Wei Shutong said that the leader of the Black Lotus had killed Xiang Baiying, he was horrified and found it unbelievable.
He had just rushed back to Chengdu from Heiyan Cave. After entering the city, he went straight to the Governor's Mansion. When he left Heiyan Ridge, Xiang Baiying was still safe and sound. How could it be that when he first arrived in Chengdu, Xiang Baiying had been captured by the Black Lotus Cult Master? kill.
And he knew in his heart that in the Misty Flower Valley in Qianwu Ridge, both the Black Lotus Cult Leader and the Bronze General were injured. Judging from the situation at that time, the Black Lotus Cult Leader was seriously injured. How could he suddenly leave Qianwu Ridge and find the Black Cave to kill Xiang Xiang? Hundreds of shadows.
Even if this matter is true, how could Wei Shutong know the news so quickly.
"Master Hou, Master Hou!" Seeing Qi Ning's shocked face, Wei Shutong hurriedly called out softly: "You... are you okay?"
Qi Ning asked: "Master Wei, where did you hear the news? Did you learn the news afterwards?"
"The Marquis didn't hear anything about it?" Wei Shutong was a little surprised, "As far as the official knows, there was already a commotion at this time. When he entered the city, the Marquis didn't see the Beggar Gang disciples wandering around in the streets and alleys. Frequently?"
After Qi Ning entered the city, he came directly to the Governor's Mansion. He did not pay attention to the activities of the Beggar Clan disciples in Chengdu and asked, "Is this the news you just got?"
"No, Xiaguan has already known about this news for two or three days." Wei Shutong said: "This thing seems to have happened less than half a month ago. Xiaguan has many eyes and ears in Xichuan, so he knew about it early. Yes, Shenhou Captain Xuanyuan of the government is now in Chengdu, and he seems to have started investigating the matter."
Qining heard that Wei Shutong said that he had received the news for two or three days, and that it had been half a month since the incident happened, so he knew that it was purely a rumor. Just two days ago, he had been taught martial arts to Baiying. They are all crippled, but they are still alive and well. How could they be killed by the leader of the Black Lotus
However, Qi Ning keenly felt that since Xichuan began to spread rumors that Xiang Baiying died at the hands of the Black Lotus Cult, there must be something complicated behind it. He immediately concluded that it was inseparable from Lu Shanghe and Elder Baihu.
At this moment, I heard someone reporting from outside: "Report, sir, Colonel Xuanyuan of the Shenhou Mansion wants to see you!"
Wei Shutong said with a smile: "Colonel Xuanyuan was waiting in Chengdu for Master Hou to return to Beijing with him, but he waited and waited and never saw Master Hou come back. He and Master Hou were getting better and better, so it was not good to leave first, so Colonel Wenqu Wei Han Tianxiao took a few people back to the capital to resume their duties, while he was still waiting in Chengdu. He asked his subordinates to see the Marquis coming and immediately send someone to inform him. "He asked Xuanyuan Po to come in.
After a while, Xuanyuan Po was seen walking towards him. As he walked, he walked like a tiger or a dragon with great momentum. Yan Lingxian, the captain of the Po Military School, and Ximen Zhanying followed behind.
Wei Shutong had already stood up, stepped forward and said with a smile, "Colonel Xuanyuan!"
Xuanyuan Po also cupped his hands, turned to Qining, cupped his hands and said, "Master Hou!"
Qi Ning also stood up, but before he could speak, Ximen Zhanying couldn't help but said: "Where have you gone? We have been waiting here for more than ten days. I think you are just having fun and have forgotten to return to the capital. "The tone was full of dissatisfaction.
"How do you know I'm just having fun?" Qining knew that Ximen Zhanying was impatient. They stayed in Chengdu for more than ten days, which was indeed a torture for impatient people. However, Yun Danfeng chuckled and said, "I I’m doing business, so I’m delayed.”
"What's your business?" Ximen Zhanying said angrily: "I don't know who I am wandering around with...!" At this point, I suddenly felt that I had said a lot, and the situation was indeed wrong. If I were alone, , such a few words of ridicule are enough, but the governor of Xichuan and Xuanyuan Poju are both present, so it is better to say less, always to give Qining some face, and turn away, quite annoyed.
Qi Ning couldn't help but quarrel with Ximen Zhanying in front of a few people. He thought to himself that this big-assed girl was still a little wild at heart and could not be gentle for more than three minutes.
Xuanyuan Po didn't ask any more questions, he just smiled and said, "Have you finished the matter with the Marquis? I'm here to tell the Marquis that I'm going back to Beijing this time, and I'm afraid I can't accompany you on the trip."
"Oh?" Qi Ning was stunned, thinking that you were waiting in Chengdu just to wait for me to return to Beijing. Why did you change your mind at the end? Waiting for so many days was in vain, but he immediately thought that Xuanyuan Po couldn't Tong Xing, probably related to the Beggar Clan incident, asked: "Is Colonel Xuanyuan because of the Beggar Clan leader's matter?"
Sure enough, Xuanyuan Po nodded and said: "It is said that the leader of the Black Lotus killed the leader of the Beggar Clan, Xiang Baiying. This is a major case in the world, so I can only stay here to investigate. The younger junior sister and the seventh junior brother will accompany Mr. Hou to the capital." Testing. Asked: "Master Hou, does he know where Zhuo Qianyi is now?"
"Since he said he would wait for me in Chengdu and would not break his promise, he should find me." After Qi Ning sat down, he raised his hand to signal Xuanyuan Po to sit down as well. Xuanyuan Po cupped his hands and sat down opposite Qi Ning.
Yan Lingxian and Ximen Zhanying's status was much lower than that of Qining and even Wei Shutong. Naturally, they could not sit down and could only stand behind Xuanyuan.
Hearing that Qining was very sure that Zhuo Qianyi would keep his promise, Ximen Zhanying couldn't help but said: "Do you really think that Zhuo Qianyi will keep his promise? I'm worried that he has found a place to hide and you will never find him again."
"Little junior sister, don't talk nonsense." Xuanyuan Po scolded, and then he smiled at Qining and said, "Master Marquis, if Swing Yi is here, I would like to ask him a few questions."
Qi Ning nodded and said: "I understand, you want to start investigating the case of the leader of the Black Lotus killing the leader of the Beggar Clan from Zuo Qianyi. Colonel Xuanyuan, where did this news come from?"
Xuanyuan Po hesitated for a moment and then said: "The Marquis has met Elder Baihu of the Beggar Clan. This man is in charge of the White Tiger Qisu Branch in the west. Among the four elders of the Beggar Clan, he has the highest seniority. In the entire Beggar Clan, except for the leader Xiang, he has the highest qualifications." He should be considered the number two person. Just a few days ago, Beggar Clan disciples suddenly started to move around in the streets and alleys, which was quite abnormal, and Elder Baihu also suddenly found a humble position."
"He found you?" Qining frowned.
Xuanyuan Po nodded and said, "Yes, I learned the news about Gang Leader Xiang's murder from his mouth."
"Did he see it with his own eyes?" Qi Ning sneered in his heart, secretly thinking about Baiying's escape from death. Elder Baihu and Lu Shanghe were naturally worried about settling the score with Baiying's Qiuhou, so they must have planned a more insidious strategy for this.
Xuanyuan said: "Elder White Tiger did not see the Black Lotus Sect take action, but he learned the truth from the leader of the clan." After a pause, he said: "Did the Marquis go to Yinghe Villa more than ten days ago?"
Qining nodded slightly.
"It is said that the Marquis went there with Leader Xiang at that time." Xuanyuan said: "He was entertained by the owner of Yinghe Villa. And according to what I know, before Leader Xiang joined the Beggar Clan, he was the young owner of Fengjian Villa, and worked with him Lu Shanghe was an acquaintance for eight times and had a life-long friendship."
When Qi Ning heard the words "Lu Shanghe", he felt disgusted in his heart, but he looked calm and said with a smile: "We have friends among the Eight Worshipers. I really don't know whether the friendship is life-saving. Why did Colonel Xuanyuan mention Yinghe Villa? ?”
Xuanyuan Po did not answer immediately, but stood up, walked to Qining, took out a letter, and presented it to Qining with both hands. Qining was a little strange and reached out to take it. He saw that the letter had been opened and outside He only wrote "Personally addressed to my adopted brother" without leaving any money. He took out the letter from it, glanced at it, and immediately frowned.
"Master Hou, this is the letter I got from Lu Shanghe. It was left by Gang Leader Xiang himself." Xuanyuan Po returned to his seat, "My subordinates knew that Gang Leader Xiang and Lu Shanghe were sworn brothers, so after the incident, they found Lu Shanghe. Lu Shanghe handed over the letter. The content of the letter was also read by the Marquis. It is said that Lu Shanghe and the Marquis went to Baima Mountain to hunt with the gang leader, and many people saw it on the way. There should be no lie. "
Qi Ning frowned and said, "This is indeed the case!"
"While hunting, Gang Leader Xiang suddenly felt unwell and left Baima Mountain first." Xuanyuan Po stared at Qining and said, "When you guys returned from hunting, Gang Leader Xiang had already left, leaving behind this letter."
Qi Ning naturally knew that this letter was a fake. There was also a forged letter on that day. Qi Ning also showed it to Xiang Baiying. It was proved that the message was fake. The note was useless and was not saved. At this time But suddenly a letter like this appeared, which naturally contained evil intentions.
"The letter made it very clear that Gang Leader Xiang had an appointment with someone, and he had to go and attend the appointment alone." Xuanyuan said: "I didn't make it clear in my mind whose appointment Xiang Gang Leader was attending, but what happened after that, according to my speculation , Leader Xiang should go to see the leader of the Black Lotus." After a pause, he asked: "Master Marquis, it's not just what I said, is there any omission?"
Qining thought to himself that what you said was generally correct, but the most critical joint was just out of place, so he did not immediately refute it.
He knew that the things involved were extremely strange and complicated, so he was not in a hurry to speak. He listened to Xuanyuan Po's words first before making any plans. He smiled and said, "Go on."
"Three days after Gang Leader Xiang left, he suddenly appeared in Xinping Town." Xuanyuan said: "Xinping Town is where the Kuimulang branch of the Beggar Clan is located. At that time, Elder Baihu was in Xinping Town. When he saw Gang Leader Xiang, Xiang The gang leader has been seriously injured and is dying."
Qi Ning secretly thought that what he said was correct, and said nothing. Xuanyuan Po continued: "According to the testimony of Elder Baihu and several Beggar Clan disciples present at the time, the leader of the Beggar Clan was already helpless at that time, but before he died, he personally He told them that it was the leader of the Black Lotus who used evil techniques to hurt him, and also gave the Aoki Ring to Elder Baihu and entrusted him with the funeral arrangements."
Qi Ning frowned and said: "In other words, Gang Leader Xiang died in Xinping Town." He smiled faintly and asked: "In that case, of course Gang Leader Xiang's body is in the hands of Elder Baihu. This should be correct. What happened in the Jianghu In such a big case, Colonel Xuanyuan is from the Shenhou Mansion, so he will naturally investigate it personally, and he must have seen the body of the leader Xiang."
Xuanyuan Po shook his head, with a stern look on his face, and said, "I didn't see him because I didn't see him because the body of leader Xiang was stolen."