In the Court Of Sword.
In the Heavenly Sword Hall, Yang Qiusheng was sitting on the headmaster's throne, listening to Wang Langtai's report.
"Father, 60% of the people in the Heavenly Sword Peak have joined the Sword Holding Association. The rest of the peaks have also recruited a small number. However, the heads of the branches have secretly recalled their disciples. Duan Yihong came out of his closed-door training today. Wei Shu arrived a few days ago. It seems that he was asked by Wu Qi to send medicine to Feng Jiu. Ye Xiaolang arrived yesterday. Shen Wanzhou and Gu Changming will arrive no later than the day after tomorrow. These people have great prestige in each branch. If they are recruited, it will be invaluable for the Sword Holding Association to take over the Court Of Sword. However, after the initial contact, Ye Xiaolang is very resistant. I think the others are the same, so we can only start from their weaknesses. Duan Yihong is a tough guy. He practices the Killing Sword and is not easily shaken. Ye Xiaolang is an orphan and has no parents. He has no family in the mortal world, so it is not easy to deal with him. Wei Shu's situation is special. If we touch him, his uncle Wei Ran will come. Gu Changming is too mysterious. I can't see through him. It seems that only Shen Wanzhou can deal with him. Among these people, Chen Wanzhou is the strongest. It's said that he admires Hidden Sword Peak's Lu Fengxin. This is what I'm thinking. To prevent any accidents from happening, we should find a reason to capture Lu Fengxin and bring her to the Law Enforcement Center. What do you think, Father? "
Yang Qiusheng praised, "The simplest method is often able to solve the most difficult problem. I'll allow it."
Wang Langtai was encouraged. He smiled and continued, "Most of the members of the Heaven and Rain Divisions are still resisting stubbornly. Among them, Wu Qi and Yu Huatian are the fiercest. Zhao Gongling of the Red Division has completely joined the Sword Holding Association. As for the Thunder Division … "Wang Langtai paused.
"What about the Thunder Department?" Yang Qiusheng asked.
Wang Langtai thought for a moment and then said, "The situation in the Thunder Department is not as clear as the others. At present, the internal division is very serious. One group is Xu Longxiang's former subordinates. They firmly believe that Xu Longxiang was framed and ask the Law Enforcement Court to release Xu Longxiang and execute the real murderer, Yan Li. The other group is led by Luo Dalong. They oppose the theory that the real murderer is a conspiracy. They support and openly call for Eldest Brother's innocence. This group had the largest number of people. There was another group in between. Unlike the first two, which had firmly resisted the Sword Holding Association, this group had quietly joined. They were typical fence-sitters. However, this group has the least number of people. "
Yang Qiusheng said, "Chang Maochun should have already seen through it. His position is very important now. Xu Longxiang didn't betray Chang Maochun. This is his chance of survival and also his trust in Chang Maochun. You should start from here. As long as Xu Longxiang is released, all these problems can be easily solved."
"Yes, I understand." Wang Langtai was full of admiration. He bowed and retreated. He immediately brought his people back to the Law Enforcement Hall and entered the Law Enforcement Hall to meet the new dean, Chang Maochun.
Chang Maochun had become the dean of the Law Enforcement Hall from the Elder of Technique Imparting. His status could be said to have advanced by leaps and bounds. It was enough for him to be on equal footing with the Heads of the various branches. However, after the adaptation period, he had completely calmed down. From the series of actions of the Sword Holding Association, he realized that Yang Qiusheng was lying. Things like saying that his son was not his biological son were all used as bait to tie him to the pirate ship. When he saw Wang Langtai enter, he knew that the other party was ready to lay his cards on the table.
"Dean, I have completed today's inspection. Do you have any other orders?" Wang Langtai bowed to Chang Maochun in a proper manner.
Chang Maochun showed a mocking expression. "Wang Langtai, you and your father really put on a good show!"
Wang Langtai said, "I have never learned opera, so I can't sing it."
Chang Maochun said, "After all, I have taken away the position that should have belonged to you. Don't you hate me?"
Wang Langtai said sincerely, "Father needs the dean, and the Sword Holding Association also needs the dean. How can I dare to compete with the dean for this special honor?"
Chang Maochun said angrily, "You make it sound so nice! What hope can I have in the name of the Court Of Sword in the future? Your Sword Holding Association is really ambitious and has a big appetite. Aren't you afraid of being stuffed to death? "
Wang Langtai said, "Dean, you are too serious. The original intention of the Sword Holding Association is to protect the Court Of Sword. Whether it is in the past or in the future, this intention will never change. If the dean also joins as a Sword Protector, it will be easier to manage the affairs of the Court Of Sword. Of course, this is just a small suggestion from me. After all, the Sword Holding Association is free to come and go without any restrictions. "
"Free?" Chang Maochun sneered, "Do you know how many complaints about the Sword Holding Association I have received in the past few days? I'm afraid that the number of words you have written in your entire life will not be as many as these complaints. Let me tell you, don't think that you can use power to corrupt me. I am also a member of the Court Of Sword. Go back and tell Yang Qiusheng that I, Chang Maochun, will not allow the Sword Holding Association to take over the Court Of Sword! If you want to deprive me of the dean's position, then be prepared to fight to the death! "
"Of course, this is also your freedom." Wang Langtai bowed with a smile and slowly left the hall. When he turned around, his face darkened.
In a secluded cave, there was a pool under the dark and cold limestone. Xu Longxiang was half submerged in the water, and his hands were handcuffed together. There were visible bruises on his hands, and he looked very miserable.
This was the VIP prison prepared by the Law Enforcement Court for criminals who had committed serious crimes or were about to be executed. The surrounding limestone also had a name. It was called the Dark Soul Stone, which was excavated from a large graveyard. It naturally emitted cold Yin energy. If half of one's body was submerged in it, the lower half of one's body would be permanently unconscious in less than half a day. Cultivators could hold on for a while, but the cold Yin energy would constantly corrode one's body. It was as if there were countless small sword energies drilling randomly in one's body. Each time, it would only leave a slight wound. It wouldn't cause any pain, but it would make one uncomfortable. A lot of discomfort would continue to accumulate, and it would become a kind of indescribable pain.
Xu Longxiang had only been imprisoned for a few days, but he had already fallen into a situation worse than death. He had told so many lies, acted so skillfully, and hurt so many people. His ultimate goal was to survive. But at this moment, he would rather not come back alive.
"Let me out, let me out, I beg you …" His mournful cry echoed in the cave all the time. The two Law Enforcement Disciples who were guarding the door stood there expressionlessly, turning a deaf ear to his cry. "My master is already the dean. If you don't let me out, you will be the first ones I kill when I get out!" He roared and threatened. The Law Enforcement Disciples still stood there expressionlessly.
One of them finally spoke with disdain, "We are all sword protectors of the Sword Holding Association. In the Sword Holding Association, sword protectors are equal. Except for the president, we don't need to listen to anyone's orders. Even if you come out, you are not even a sword protector. You don't have the right to talk to us as equals!"
The other one sneered, "Even if you can really get out of the crime and join the Sword Holding Association, you are just a sword protector. The Sword Holding Association has a strict rule that sword protectors are not allowed to fight among themselves. If you dare to touch us, what awaits you is a disaster!"
Xu Longxiang immediately changed his expression. He begged, "I don't beg you to let me go. I just want you to help me get a cushion. Even a table or a rock will do. As long as you can help me get out of this water, I am willing to give you all of my wealth!"
"Oh?"
"How much do you have?"
"Nine hundred soul stones, thirty Moon Demon Stones, plus treasures and medicinal pills. I will give them all to you …"
"You are sending a beggar away!" The Law Enforcement Disciple spat. If it was in the past, he might have been tempted. However, after joining the Sword Holding Association, his annual income had increased greatly. All of Xu Longxiang's wealth was only equivalent to two years of his income. One must know that the most important function of the water prison was to torture prisoners and help them escape from torture. If he was found out, he would also become a prisoner in the water prison. Obviously, this amount of wealth was not enough for them to take such a huge risk.
While the two were talking, they saw Wang Langtai walking over with a group of people. They hurriedly gathered their thoughts and stood there indifferently.
Wang Langtai walked into the cave and said to Xu Longxiang with a smile, "Senior Xu, have you been sleeping well these days?"
"It's Junior Brother Langtai!" Xu Longxiang was overjoyed. "Junior Brother Langtai, please tell those two to help me get my feet out. I am really uncomfortable. I beg you, even if you want me to die right now, I am willing …"
Wang Langtai smiled and winked at the Law Enforcement Disciple. The latter understood and immediately went to activate a mechanism. The chain that was holding Xu Longxiang extended upwards and pulled him out of the water.
"Do you feel better now?"
"That's … that's great …" Xu Longxiang was about to cry. He looked at Wang Langtai as if he was looking at his second parent. "Junior Brother Langtai, I really did not think that you would be the only one who treated me well at the last moment! Junior Brother Langtai, did you receive orders to send me on my way? I don't have any other last wishes. I only ask that you kill that stinking bug, Yan Li. He is a devil. The Court Of Sword cannot be contaminated by devil blood … "
"Why go through so much trouble?" Wang Langtai said with a smile, "It's better for Senior Brother Xu to do something as trivial as revenge."
Xu Longxiang was still mumbling when he heard this. He suddenly froze and looked at Wang Langtai in disbelief. "Junior Brother, are you saying that I can be forgiven?"
"No, no, no." Wang Langtai shook his head and waved his hand as he said with a smile, "You were originally innocent. How can it be forgiven? We don't know what kind of divine power Xiao Yuyan used to control Senior Brother to tell lies. We only know that Senior Brother Xu would never harm Senior Brother Lei. "
"Divine power? Lies? " Xu Longxiang chewed and his eyes gradually brightened. "Yes, yes. How can Xiao Yuyan be sure that she didn't lie? In the end, divine power can be faked! Junior Brother Langtai, quickly let me out. I have something to say! "
"Don't worry, Senior Brother Xu. I have a small matter that I need your help with."
"Say it, say it!"
Wang Langtai waved his followers and Law Enforcement Disciple away. When there were only the two of them left in the cave, he smiled at Xu Longxiang and said, "I want you to assassinate Chang Maochun."
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