When Cao Yang and others saw the Qingmu Ring, their expressions were solemn and they did not dare to say anything more.
Qi Ning frowned as he watched Bai Hu walk around the observatory with green wooden fingers. He naturally remembered that time Bai Hu and Lu Shanghe set up a trap to kill Xiang Baiying. When Xiang Baiying was unable to move, Qi Ning frowned. Bai Hu took away the Aoki Ring. The situation was urgent at that time. Qining wanted to rescue Xiang Baiying, but he neglected the existence of the Aoki Ring.
At this time, Bai Hu took out the green wood ring. With this physical evidence, even if someone had doubts, they did not dare to say anything more.
Bai Hu's eyes were filled with pride. When he saw the silence around him, he said loudly: "Everyone has seen it too. This is the Aoki Ring. It was entrusted to me by the gang leader before he died."
Elder Suzaku said solemnly: "Since the gang leader entrusted the Aoki Ring to Elder Baihu, he naturally asked Elder Baihu to convey his last instructions."
Bai Hu nodded and said: "Exactly. I have just said a lot of the gang leader's dying instructions, but the most important point is... the choice of the successor gang leader." He sighed and said: "To be honest with you, the gang leader mentioned it before he died. As the successor leader, I boldly propose to the leader that Elder Xuanwu can inherit the position of leader...!"
Many people were shocked. Cao Yang and others' faces were a little ugly, but after hearing Bai Hu say this, their expressions softened slightly.
"Needless to say Elder Xuanwu's seniority in the gang, he only joined the gang six years later than me, but his abilities are far superior to mine." Bai Hu said seriously: "I have always felt that if Elder Xuanwu succeeds As the leader of the gang, I will be able to work hard to manage the gang and make our Beggar Gang prosperous."
Cao Yang and others couldn't help but said: "Well said, Elder Baihu is dedicated to serving the public, which is admirable."
Bai Hu smiled slightly and said: "But the gang leader did not agree. The gang leader said that now that the world is rioting, the only thing our Beggar Clan wants is one word, and that is the word stability." After a pause, he said: "The gang leader's The intention is to let me take over the position of gang leader, saying that I am mature and prudent, have been in the gang for decades, and know the affairs of the gang best. Although I have no extraordinary abilities, I am enough to keep the Beggar Gang stable as usual."
Many people suddenly looked strange. Qining thought that Bai Hu was really thick-skinned.
"I know how much I weigh. The position of leader of the Beggar Clan is a heavy responsibility. How can I, Bai Hu, be so virtuous and capable that I cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility?" Bai Hu said solemnly: "So I have repeatedly advised the leader to choose another person. , I never dare to have any thoughts about the position of gang leader, but...!" At this point, tears were already shed: "But before the gang leader could choose a candidate, he... died...!" After saying this, he was already crying. Start crying.
As soon as he started crying, many members of the gang also cried together. After a moment, someone said loudly: "Since the gang leader has left a will, how can we not obey it? Everyone, the Aoki Ring is in the hands of Elder Baihu. , this can’t be wrong, the gang leader ordered Elder Baihu to inherit the position of gang leader, there must be a deep meaning, we will obey the gang leader’s order today and accept Elder Baihu as the new gang leader.”
For a while, many people agreed. Cao Yang frowned, hesitated, and finally said: "Wait a minute." He turned around and cupped his hands and said: "Brothers, Elder Baihu also said that he has no intention of inheriting the position of gang leader. Although the gang leader died before I intend to pass on the title of Elder White Tiger, but I have not made the final decision...!"
Before he finished speaking, someone sneered and said: "Master Cao, since the gang leader did not name any other candidates before his death, and intended to let Elder Baihu succeed the gang leader, this is naturally his last will. If you say this, is it possible? Are you going to disobey the gang leader’s order?”
Someone else ridiculed: "It seems that Captain Cao is determined to let Elder Xuanwu succeed as the leader, but it's a pity that the gang leader has a will, and no one can disobey it."
There was a quarrel in the audience. Bai Hu raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "Brothers, if you have not avenged your revenge, how can you hurt the harmony of your brothers here? What the gang leader is most worried about is this situation. Do you want the gang leader to die in peace? ?”
When he said this, the quarrel stopped.
Bai Hu said loudly: "What Captain Cao said is not unreasonable. If there is a more suitable candidate who can lead everyone to avenge the gang leader, why would I care about the position of gang leader? Why don't the brothers here today recommend a more suitable candidate? , Elder Qinglong and Elder Xuanwu cannot even attend the Qingmu Conference this time, I am quite disappointed. What do you think of Elder Suzaku? As long as everyone agrees, we will support Elder Suzaku as the leader of the gang."
Elder Zhuque's face changed slightly, and he forced a smile and said: "I dare not, my martial arts skills are not as good as Elder Xuanwu's, my intelligence is not as good as Elder Baihu's, and I have no intention of coveting the leader of the gang."
Someone in the audience said: "Elder Baihu has been in the gang for the longest time and has the most seniority. If it hadn't been for Gang Leader Xiang's talents, Elder Bai Hu would have been our Gang Leader. Now that Gang Leader Xiang has been killed, among the hundreds of thousands in the Beggar Gang, There is absolutely no one more suitable to take on the important role of leader than Elder Baihu."
"Yes, the gang leader handed over the Aoki Ring to Elder Baihu and has already made a decision. If anyone is dissatisfied, it is because there is something wrong in his heart." Someone echoed loudly: "The gang leader was killed in Xichuan, and Elder Baihu has no feelings for Xichuan. You know, if Elder Baihu takes over as the leader of the gang, we will naturally be able to take revenge as soon as possible."
Bai Hu raised his hand and said: "Everyone, when we choose a leader of the Beggar Clan, we must not only have qualifications, but also have good martial arts. Otherwise, the leader of the Beggar Clan with mediocre martial arts will always make his colleagues laugh. Choosing a leader does not necessarily have to be only among the elders. Choose, among the twenty-eight helmsmen, if there is someone with extraordinary martial arts skills and extraordinary ability, we can also choose him as the gang leader." He said loudly: "If there is any helmsman who thinks he has outstanding abilities, he can also recommend himself. This is Don’t worry about my future as a beggar.”
Many people heard Bai Hu say this and secretly thought that Elder Bai Hu really only wanted to serve the Beggar Clan.
Qi Ning watched Bai Hu perform on the stage and sneered in his heart, thinking that Bai Hu's pretense was just to make everyone think that he really didn't have much ambition for the position of gang leader. The twenty-year helmsman may not have someone with strong martial arts skills. , but lacks prestige. If you want to have prestige, qualifications, and martial arts that are superior to White Tiger, it is really difficult to find one.
Qi Ning secretly thought that he did not need to attack early today. In this Aoki Conference, his purpose was to prevent Bai Hu from ascending to the position of gang leader. If anyone else attacked Bai Hu, he could just hide aside and watch the fun. As long as the gang leader If the position cannot reach Bai Hu's hands, it will be done.
There was silence all around.
Except for a few of the twenty-eight rudders, most of them were present, but some were ready to make a move, but everyone knew that if they stood up at this time, not to mention that they might not be Bai Hu's opponent, even if they really beat Bai Hu, they would still be thought of in the future. He was greedy for power and took the initiative to compete for the position of gang leader. With such scruples, no one dared to act rashly.
Bai Hu looked around and then sighed: "Since everyone is unwilling to stand up, I won't force it. I have to obey the gang leader's last words. It's not that I covet the position of gang leader, but I want to choose a gang leader to avenge the gang leader. Xuenge, this matter cannot be delayed, so I will rely on my old age. If everyone has no objections, the old beggar will bear the burden for the time being. But today I will make a good deal. If the gang leader's great revenge is avenged, everyone feels that I am not suitable to bear this burden. We need to re-elect a gang leader, what do you think?"
The disciples of the Beggar Clan whispered that among the people present today, in terms of seniority, even if they were Elders Suzaku, they could not be compared with Bai Hu. According to seniority, Bai Hu was the inevitable choice to be the leader of the gang. In addition, Bai Hu held a green wood ring, and even more With the gang leader's death, many people were thinking that no one could compete with Bai Hu for position at the moment.
Qi Ning secretly thought that Elder Xuanwu had the best chance to compete with Bai Hu, but at this moment, this person was still missing. Could it be that the result was just like Elder Qinglong's Lou Wenshi? Xuanwu was also intercepted halfway, and his life or death was uncertain. .
He looked up at the sky, then looked at the observatory. When he saw Elder Suzaku, he stopped talking. It seemed that the overall situation had been decided. He knew that if he didn't speak at this time, it would be inevitable for Bai Hu to succeed as gang leader. He stood up. He said loudly: "Elder Baihu, with all due respect, you cannot hold the position of leader of this gang."
There was silence all around. Qi Ning suddenly spoke and everyone could hear it clearly. Many people were surprised. Bai Hu frowned, but instantly relaxed, walked to the edge of the stage, looked at Qi Ning, and said with a smile: "Master Wei, do you have a more suitable candidate?"
Qi Ning shook his head and said: "I don't know if there is a more suitable candidate, but I only know that Elder Baihu is really not suitable."
Immediately, someone shouted loudly: "Elder Baihu takes over as the leader of the gang. That is his will to the gang leader, and regardless of his martial arts qualifications, he is the best among us. Why is it inappropriate? Is it that you, Director Wei, are going to come out to compete for the position of gang leader?"
Qi Ning smiled and said: "Elder Baihu also said that as long as you think you have outstanding talents, you can recommend yourself. But I have no intention of recommending myself right now." Staring at Baihu, he asked: "Elder Baihu, dare I ask the Fire Monkey about his identity? Cao Wei, the helmsman, is your apprentice?"
Cao Wei, the fire monkey, worshiped under Bai Hu's sect and was Bai Hu's direct disciple. Many people in the Beggar Clan knew about this. Bai Hu nodded and said, "Not bad."
"May I ask where Captain Cao is now?" Qining asked.
After a while of excitement in the audience, someone said: "Master Cao is feeling unwell and did not come to attend the meeting today."
"Not feeling well?" Qi Ning said with a smile, "But I don't know where Captain Cao is feeling unwell, and where is he recuperating now?"
Bai Hu frowned and said, "What does Cao Wei's presence or absence have to do with the new gang leader being appointed today?"
Qi Ning said calmly: "The Beggar Gang has been established for hundreds of years. To be the leader of the Beggar Gang requires not only qualifications and martial arts, but also character. If some shameless people like chickens, dogs, and thieves become the leader, wouldn't it mean that the Beggar's Gang should be made a leader? Help destroy a century-old reputation in one fell swoop?”
As soon as these words came out, Bai Hu's expression suddenly changed, and many people in the audience stood up abruptly. Some people already shouted sharply: "Wei, what do you mean by this? Who do you think is a rooster and a dog thief?"