What Miss Xiao Xiao said was not something shocking in Ba. Almost all the gangs in Ba, big and small, had done this kind of thing before.
The killers weren't necessarily evil, and the victims weren't necessarily kind or innocent. It was just a rule of the underworld that big fish preyed on small fish and small fish preyed on shrimps. It was just like how some village chiefs drowned people who broke the rules of the village. People would only be afraid of you if you were more ruthless than others. This was the philosophy of survival in Ba.
Miss Wei Xiaoxiao had done such a thing when she was 13. She was different from Gu Zhuting, who had also killed people when she was 13. Gu Zhuting had snuck into a military governor's office at the age of 13 and taken the head of a powerful military governor. Miss Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, had her skirt dirtied by a beggar with both legs when she was 13. Miss Xiaoxiao ordered her men to drown the beggar in the Wei River.
The gangs that came to pay their condolences disapproved of her arrogant attitude. The people from the gangs that were even more powerful than the Heavenly Eagle Gang were glaring at them with hostility. The two deputy leaders of the Flood Dragon Union and a few stewards looked displeased.
Wei Yongtang frowned and turned to his daughter. "Shut up. There are so many seniors here. Do you think you have the right to speak?"
Wei Yongtang turned to Li Hei and asked calmly, "What do you plan to do? The Heavenly Eagle Gang and the Flood Dragon Gang are willing to advance and retreat together and help each other!"
Yan Shiwei was now the leader of the Flood Dragon Gang, but Wei Yongtang also knew that the real power of the Flood Dragon Gang was in Yan Shiwei's hands. He was asking for the real leader. Yan Shiwei was repeatedly ignored by others, and his heart was very depressed. The words of the person who broke into his mansion last night were even more lingering in his heart.
Li Hei cupped his hands at Wei Yongtang calmly and said, "Gang Leader Wei, you're helping us. The Flood Dragon Gang is very grateful. We have our own plans for this. If we need help from the Heavenly Eagle Gang in the future, I, Li Hei, will ask for your help."
Once his father-in-law arrived, Wen Bin's courage grew by a lot and he immediately shouted, "What plan, I don't like what Master Hei said! I've long said that we should destroy the Shun Sect immediately. It was you who were afraid of the slightest thing and refused to act. Now that we have my father-in-law's support, what do we have to be afraid of? The Shun Sect only has that bitch who can fight. We have so many heroes on Ba, are we going to submit to her just like that? "
"How can you speak to your elders like this?"
Wei Yongtang put on the airs of an elder and reprimanded WenBin. Originally, he had intended to form a strong alliance with the Water Dragon Triad. Now that Wen Changxing was dead, his desire to form a marriage alliance became even stronger.
He knew very well what kind of person his son-in-law was. Wen Bin was strong on the outside but weak on the inside. Other than being able to speak flowery words in front of women, he had no other ability.
As long as his daughter married him, although the Flood Dragon Triad still had the name of the Flood Dragon Triad, it would actually belong to the Heavenly Eagle Triad. At that time, the two triad would be united, and he would be able to become a first-class triad in one fell swoop. He would be able to stand on equal footing with the Life League, Five Elements Triad, Three Rivers Triad, Circle Sect, and Peace Triad.
Wei Yongtang reprimanded his son-in-law and said to Li Hei with a smile, "What Master Hei said makes sense. Then let's deal with President Wen's funeral first. Anyway, he can't run away from the Shun Sect. Isn't it just a matter of a word for us to get justice? However … "
Wei Yongtang glanced at the crowd and said with authority, "A country can't be without a ruler, and a triad can't be without a leader. Now that President Wen has passed away, shouldn't we immediately ask Young Master Wen to take over the position in front of President Wen's memorial tablet? This way, we can offer a memorial to President Wen's spirit in heaven and tell him not to worry."
Li Hei was silent for a moment. He looked at Yan Shiwei and said slowly, "Of course."
Just as Wei Yongtang's lips curled into a smile, Li Hei said again, "However, our vice president Jun has gone to the city. We should wait for him to come back before we discuss such an important matter. For now, let's deal with President Wen's funeral first."
Wei Yongtang's smile froze on his lips. If he wanted to help Young Master Wen ascend to the position, he naturally had to have the important people in the association present to be a form of acknowledgement. Others could be absent, but the three Deputy Gang Masters had to be present. However, Li Hei said to wait for Jun Ruyan to come back before discussing, not to hold an ascension ceremony for Wen Bin after he came back.
Discuss? What else was there to discuss?
The leaders of the triads sitting on both sides of the seats immediately sensed the strangeness in Li Hei's words. They couldn't help but look curious. A quick-witted person immediately came up with an idea. Could it be that Wen Changxing's sudden death had nothing to do with the Smooth Door, but the internal strife of the Flood Dragon Union?
This was interesting. If the Flood Dragon Union really had internal strife and split up, this fat piece of meat was even more tempting than the Smooth Door. All the triad leaders who had confidence in taking over the divided Flood Dragon Union or could get a share of the pie unconsciously began to think about it.
…
When Jun Ruyan arrived at the Chang 'an Local Government Office, a runner immediately led him to the Record Military Advisor Chu Tianxing's office. Jun Ruyan had an official rank and often went in and out of the Local Government Office. He had bribed everyone and would even give him red packets during the New Year. Therefore, no one would make things difficult for him when he went in and out of the place.
The Record Military Advisor of the Chang 'an Local Government Office was a person of high status and power. In the supervision system of the Tang Dynasty, the central supervision system included the Censorate, the Censorate, and the Feudal Officials. The local supervision system was made up of the Inspector and the Record Military Advisor. The Record Military Advisor was in charge of the masses, Cao Wenbo, and he was in charge of good and evil. It was a combination of the Political and Legal Committee and the Disciplinary Committee.
Chu Tianxing, who was in charge of the judicial discipline in Chang 'an, was slightly plump, with white hair, light eyebrows, narrow eyes, bald sideburns, and Buddha-like lips. He looked like an extremely loyal elder. He did not look like a military officer, but more like a good-tempered Confucian classics instructor in the Imperial College.
Only his colleagues who were familiar with him knew that this person who always looked like a good person was actually a cruel and merciless person. The officials of the Tang dynasty were used to giving people nicknames. Chu Tianxing's nickname was Vulture. He didn't have an aquiline nose or sharp eagle eyes, and his appearance was nothing like a vulture's. This nickname described his behavior and character.
He was like a vulture crouching on a cliff, motionless as if he was part of the rock. Only when its prey was completely defenseless or on the verge of collapsing, would it suddenly spread its wings and pounce over, using its sharp claws to hold onto the prey, and then using its sharp beak to peck open the prey's skin, pecking at the flesh and sucking blood.
Jun Ruyan followed the yamen runner inside, thinking about how to tell Chu Tianxing what had happened. Even though the two matters were combined into one, but whether he should first inquire about the background of the niece of the Shun Sect's Qiao Bangzhu or first talk about the inexplicable death of President Wen, he had to carefully ponder over how to explain it in an orderly manner.
"Hehe, Duke Xiaolian is here. Come, come, come, don't stand on ceremony!"
Chu Tianxing was bent over a pile of official desks. As soon as he saw Jun Ruyan, he immediately stood up with a smile, as if he was blessed by the heavens. Although the Record Military Advisor looked easy to talk to, Jun Ruyan, who was familiar with his character, didn't dare to be careless. She quickly stood still and bowed deeply.
The yamen runner who had led the way retreated. As soon as the figure disappeared from the door, Chu Tianxing's face changed and became very cold. Jun Ruyan had just sat down, but when she saw Chu Tianxing's expression, she quickly stood up again, feeling uneasy. "Chu Silu, today I'm here …"
Chu Tianxing hurriedly waved his hand and interrupted her, then hurried to the door. Jun Ruyan closed her mouth in surprise and looked at Chu Tianxing's strange behavior. Chu Tianxing flashed to the door, looked outside, closed the door, and quickly returned. He waved to Jun Ruyan and whispered, "Come, let's talk in the inner room!"
"Yes, yes!"
Jun Ruyan couldn't help but panic when she saw Chu Tianxing's expression as if he was facing a formidable enemy. She quickly followed Chu Tianxing into the inner room. This inner room was where Chu Tianxing temporarily rested when he was tired from official business. There was a group of low cabinets against the wall, a soft couch in the room, and nothing else.
Chu Tianxing stood still in the inner room and whispered to Jun Ruyan, "You don't have to say anything more. I already know why you're here. Chang 'an is going to have a great change, a great change! Don't do anything at this time. Anything you do could be wrong! "
Jun Ruyan said hesitantly, "Chu Silu, the Flood Dragon Society …"
Chu Tianxing raised a hand to stop her and said, "You and I are different from those outlaws of the Flood Dragon Society. We're just providing them with some convenience and benefits. Without the Flood Dragon Society, as long as we're willing, the other gangs will still treat us as distinguished guests. The Flood Dragon Society is too arrogant, and this disaster is inevitable.
Jun Xiaolian, don't recklessly rush up at this time. I'm warning you, the waters are deep, and even I don't know the bottom. Don't get involved. When things calm down, do you think we'll miss out on benefits? Now, just sweep away the snow in front of your own door, and don't worry about the frost on other people's houses! "
Jun Ruyan said in surprise, "Chu Silu already knows about President Wen's death?"
Chu Tianxing was stunned and turned pale. "What did you say? You said Wen Changxing is dead? When did he die? How did he die? "
Jun Ruyan was also stunned. Chu Tianxing didn't know that Wen Changxing was dead? Then why was he acting like he was facing a great enemy?
Jun Ruyan didn't dare to be negligent and hurriedly told Chu Tianxing about Wen Changxing's death in detail. She also told him about how the Flood Dragon Society had sent out two hundred experts in an attempt to swallow the Shun Sect in one fell swoop, only to be utterly defeated by a village girl who had appeared out of nowhere.
Chu Tianxing lightly slapped his forehead and paced back and forth in the room, muttering to himself, "They've already made their move? How decisive! Something big is really going to happen! "
Jun Ruyan looked at him anxiously and couldn't help but ask, "Chu Silu, what happened? Right now … "
Just as he was hesitating whether or not to tell Chu Tianxing about the news of someone breaking into his house last night, Chu Tianxing suddenly turned around and said to him, "If Wen Changxing is dead, then so be it. This is just the beginning. Following this, there will be major events that neither you nor I can predict! You have to stay out of this immediately, or I'll be dragged down by you and doomed eternally! "
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