Qi Ning sneered in his heart, but at this time he stood up slowly, his voice was slightly hoarse, and said: "What Elder Baihu said was just for the future of our beggar gang, and it was a mature suggestion. To be honest with you, in fact, Elder Qinglong has always regretted this, and he only feels that each branch leader is promoted by the four elders, and this beggar gang seems to have a sense of doing its own thing."
Elder Baihu's eyes brightened and he smiled and said: "Master Wei, Elder Qinglong thinks so too?"
Mao Huer and others felt a little surprised.
Many people present knew very well that Elder Bai Hu was determined to win the position of gang leader, and taking back the power of the helm director was to concentrate the power of the Beggar Clan in the hands of the gang leader. To put it bluntly, Bai Hu was not in a hurry. Miao, after seizing the position of gang leader, can legitimately control the entire beggar gang.
In today's situation, Xuanwu and Qinglong have not shown up, and Suzaku cannot compare with Baihu in terms of qualifications and martial arts. According to this situation, Baihu has a great possibility of winning the position of gang leader.
If you follow what Bai Hu said, then once this person ascends to the position of gang leader, in addition to the seven Western constellations, the other twenty-one constellations will inevitably be controlled by Bai Hu. This is naturally not what the other constellations want to see.
But since Qi Ning said it, Mao Huer and others couldn't say much.
Qi Ning nodded and said: "It is a great good thing to be able to make the Beggar Clan work together. Elder Baihu is considering the long term, and I naturally support it."
Elder Baihu smiled and said, "Elder Qinglong's vision is indeed remarkable." He turned to Elder Zhuque and asked, "Elder Suzaku, Elder Qinglong has the same wish as me. What do you think?"
Elder Suzaku pondered for a moment, then said: "It was the situation that the four elders were sent to all directions. The twenty-eight sub-rudders were spread all over the world, and many sub-rudders were far away from each other. Whenever there was an emergency, sometimes the gang leader was unable to do so. Timely handling is why the four elders are ordered to cut off the situation at critical moments. In the final analysis, it is also for the consideration of the brothers in the gang. What the leader Wei said is not bad. Now that the Beggar Gang is divided into four directions, it is more or less still. There is a bit of a sense of one's own way. In this case, it is not a bad thing to be able to find a way to make the brothers in the gang work together." After a pause, he said: "However, the current situation dictates, and the four directions of the Beggar Gang have been doing their own thing for many years. , if you try to change in a hurry, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive, so...!"
"So we don't have to act too hastily." Elder Baihu said immediately: "As long as we have a direction, we will take a long-term view and slowly come up with countermeasures."
Elder Zhuque was thoughtful and finally nodded slightly.
Elder Baihu smiled and said: "Eastern Qisu, Southern Qisu and Western Qisu all agree on this matter. It seems to be the general trend. I wonder what Northern Qisu thinks?" He frowned and said: "It's just that Elder Xuanwu is still missing. The traces of Xuanwu Qisu are unknown to the helmsmen of the Xuanwu Qisu branch. This... this is worrying."
Then someone stood up and said in a loud voice: "Elder Baihu, his subordinate is Cao Yang of Xushu Rat Branch. I met Elder Xuanwu ten days ago. The elder told me at that time that as long as everyone expects things to happen, our Xuanwu Qisu will definitely do it." We should fully support it. The appointment and removal of the leader of the 28th branch will be decided by the leader of the gang. This is what everyone wants, and Elder Xuanwu will not object."
Elder Baihu smiled and said, "Is this what Elder Xuanwu said? Then where is he now?"
Cao Yang shook his head and said: "I don't know, I might have something delayed. Otherwise, the elder would never be absent from such an important meeting."
Elder Baihu nodded and said: "Elder Xuanwu is a genius. It is really a pity that he is absent from this conference. But fortunately, all the helmsmen of the Xuanwu Qisu branch are present, and matters big and small can be handled."
Cao Yang was tall, stood up straight, cupped his hands and said, "Elder Baihu, I have something to boldly ask, and I hope Elder Baihu can answer it."
Bai Hu raised his hand and said: "Today is the Qingmu Conference. We are going to discuss all the matters of the gang, big and small. If you have any questions, just say it."
"Elder, before attending the conference, we heard that the gang leader was murdered." Cao Yang said: "It's just that most of the rumors in the world are groundless and are most likely spread by people with ulterior motives. We don't believe it. Gang leader Wen Tao Wu Lue is one of the few top masters in the world today, and he has always been kind to others. When we heard that the gang leader was murdered, we all thought it was just someone spreading rumors."
Bai Hu sighed and said, "I also hope this is just a rumor. If I hadn't seen the gang leader pass away with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it anyway."
Cao Yang asked: "Elder, when the gang leader was leaving, I wonder how many people saw it?"
Bai Hu frowned, but still said with a sad face: "The gang leader was killed. It was an unusual thing. From the beginning, naturally the fewer people knew about it, the better." He raised his finger and pointed at Lu Shanghe: "The gang leader wanted to see Mr. Lu for the last time before he died. So I immediately sent someone to invite Master Lu, but even so, it was still a step too late."
Cao Yang said: "So, when the gang leader left, there were really not many people around him."
Elder Baihu nodded slightly.
Cao Yang asked again: "Elder Baihu, if the gang leader was killed, should we quickly arrange a mourning hall? I wonder where the gang leader's body is now?"
In fact, what Cao Yang asked was exactly what everyone present was thinking. The dignified leader of the Beggar Clan was murdered. There were various rumors in the world, and many people were debating whether it was life or death. Today, since Baihu claimed that Xiang Baiying was indeed murdered, he naturally wanted to Indicate where the remains are.
Bai Hu, however, remained calm and composed, saying: "It's an extraordinary matter. I just wrote a letter to a few elders in the gang, and did not disclose the murder of the gang leader to the outside world. I don't know where the various rumors in the world came from. What happened here Big, so I have been waiting for this meeting to discuss with several elders how to handle the clan leader’s funeral affairs.”
"So, the gang leader's body is still there?"
Bai Hu shook his head and said: "I do want to protect the gang leader's body, but before his death, the gang leader repeatedly told him that his body must be cremated immediately after his death, so...!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone present was shocked.
Another person stood up and said loudly: "Elder Baihu, according to the rules of this gang, if the gang leader passes away, he must be laid aside for at least seven or forty-nine days, leaving time for everyone to worship. Why is the gang leader in such a hurry to be cremated this time? ? Is it the gang leader’s instructions, or is it Elder Baihu’s own decision?”
This person is also the sub-ruler of Xuanwu Qisu, so his words are much sharper and more direct.
Elder Baihu was still calm and composed, as if he had been prepared, and said loudly: "I wonder if you all still remember the plague that occurred in Jianye Capital not long ago?" He looked at Elder Zhuque and said, "Elder Zhuque knows this best. According to reports, I know that many brothers in the Ghost Golden Sheep branch died from the spread of the epidemic, and there are not a few people in the capital who have suffered as a result."
The epidemic in the capital once plunged the capital into a desperate situation. After that, eight gangs and sixteen factions attacked Qianwu Ridge for this reason. How could everyone present not know about this.
"The epidemic virus in the capital city originated from the Black Lotus Sect." Elder Baihu said loudly: "Before the gang leader died, his skin was ulcerated, which was terrible. The gang leader was worried that he was carrying the epidemic virus and it would spread. His old man was a big man. With a compassionate heart, I decisively ordered that once he passes away, he will be cremated immediately. Although I can't bear it in my heart, how can I disobey the gang leader's order?"
Lu Shanghe took a step forward, nodded and said: "Everyone, Lu can be a witness to this matter. When I rushed to Xinping, Brother Xiang had passed away, but his body was festering. Elder Baihu told Brother Xiang his last words. I know that Brother Xiang has passed away. With your good intentions, brother, I personally accompanied Elder Baihu to cremate Brother Xiang's body." By the time he said the last sentence, his voice was choked with sobs and his eyes were already red.
Lu Shanghe's Yinghe Villa was originally one of the eight gangs and sixteen sects. He was known as a hero in Xichuan. He was eager for justice and righteous. He was also a well-known figure in the Xichuan martial arts world. He originally had a very high prestige and reputation in Xichuan. In the battle of Qianwu Ridge, he even led a strange force to the top of Lotus Peak, reversed the situation and achieved great success. As a result, he saved many people's lives, and he became even more famous in the world since then.
In the eyes of many people, Lu Shanghe was originally a righteous and awe-inspiring martial arts hero, and few people doubted his character. After all, Xiang Baiying had a high prestige in the martial arts world. They are all in awe. The sworn brother of such a person is of course also a good person with good nature. What he says is naturally fair and selfless.
Lu Shanghe testified for Bai Hu at this time, and most people present had no doubts. Many people just felt that the Black Lotus Sect was too vicious. Not only did it kill Xiang Baiying, but it even poisoned Xiang Baiying. His body will be destroyed, and everyone will gnash their teeth.
However, Cao Yang did not give up, and still said: "If you don't see the body of the gang leader in person, it will always be hard to believe that the gang leader has been killed. The gang leader is invincible, how can even the Black Lotus Sect easily harm him?"
Elder Baihu looked around and then said: "The leader of the gang is very considerate in everything. Before he died, he thought that once the body was cremated, people would inevitably suspect that the matter was false, and even people would suspect that it was me, Baihu, who did it. What kind of hands and feet are there?" He looked up at the sky and said loudly: "Gang leader, you are very considerate and have thought of everything. If you hadn't been prepared, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to explain clearly today."
Holding the iron staff in his left hand, he took a few steps forward, raised his right hand, and said loudly: "Brothers, open your eyes and take a look. What is this?"
There was something between his two fingers, which glowed faintly green under the sunlight. Someone at the edge of the observatory had already exclaimed: "Ring, that... that's the green wood ring!"
The crowd suddenly burst into excitement. Bai Hu raised his arms high, and the Aoki Ring emitted light, and walked around the observatory, so that everyone could see him holding the Aoki Ring.
The Aoki Ring is the treasure of the Beggar Clan. When they saw the Aoki Ring, they waited to see the gang leader. At this moment, everyone saw the Aoki Ring in Bai Hu's hand. The doubts in the hearts of some people who had doubts disappeared immediately. They thought that since the gang leader If the Aoki ring is handed over to Bai Hu, his dying words will naturally be true.
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