Chapter 194 Zhao Ya: I Testify for Chen Jiusi
Yelu Mansion.
At this time, more than 500 black cavalry guards were standing in neat rows outside the Yelu Mansion, making the entire mansion look solemn and murderous.
Outside the mansion there were carriages and horses, and the entire Yelu Mansion looked quite solemn.
The reason is very simple. Yesterday, Nan Batian was chased and fled from Mianshui City. Now the entire Mianshui City is in chaos, and countless forces are waiting for a major reshuffle of Mianshui.
Early this morning, Yelu summoned all these people to the Yelu Mansion for a meeting.
Because today's meeting involves the future division of interests in Mianshui County.
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"Chen Jiusi from the White Tiger Hall has arrived!"
As soon as Chen Jie and Xiao Hu arrived at Yelu Mansion, Ahetai immediately came with people to greet them, and then seized the horses and entourage, and let Chen Jie and Xiao Hu into Yelu Mansion.
Seeing such seriousness, Xiaohu came over and said to Ahetai: "Brother, what's going on?"
Xiaohu and Ahetai are friends, and he used Ahetai's connections when he framed Nan Batian last time.
After hearing what Xiaohu said, Ahedai said, "Brother Hu, you better be careful today. My master has invited all the Thirteen Guardians of Mianshui County!"
After hearing this, Xiao Hu asked, "Have all the Thirteen Guardians been invited?"
Ahedai said: "Master Chen wants to be the leader of the Mianshui Cao Gang, but he must be recognized by these Thirteen Guardians. If they don't recognize him, I'm afraid a war is inevitable!"
That’s right. The leader of the fishing gang is from Mianshui. If you want to become the leader of this fishing gang, but you can’t conquer other masters of Huajin in Mianshui, how can you convince others?
Therefore, if you want to establish yourself in Mianshui, you must gain recognition from all the people of Mianshui.
"So brother, be careful. I can't help you in this situation today."
Ahhetai spoke up. After hearing this, Xiaohu clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, brother. Here, this is one hundred taels of silver. It's money for my brother's tea."
"Hey, Brother Hu, you..."
"keep it."
Xiaohu said, and Ahedai said, "Okay, I'll keep it then."
Xiaohu nodded and said, "If you don't give him some money from time to time, why would Ahetai share the information with you? So he can politely say no, but you can't really not give it to you. Otherwise, he won't be so eager to give you the information next time."
These are what Chen Jie taught Xiaohu.
Xiao Hu returned to Chen Jie and said to him, "Brother Jiu Si, I have found out that the carriages and horses outside belong to the Thirteen Guardians. Today, Yelu invited all the Thirteen Guardians of Mianshui to come. I am afraid it is not a simple matter."
Chen Jie smiled and said, "Oh, it seems that Yelu attaches great importance to me."
Thinking of this, Chen Jie went straight to the central living room of Yelu Mansion and soon arrived at the living room.
At this time, the living room had been replaced with a very long solid wooden table, similar to the long table in the Liangshan Gathering Hall, and a group of people were already sitting at the table.
Chen Jie took a quick look and saw that they were all familiar faces.
The first one on the right: Old Weird Liu, the leader of Cao Gang!
The first position on the left hand: empty, used to be Nan Batian.
Then comes the second person on the left: Wu Hong, the chief constable of the yamen’s fast squad!
Second person on the right: Han He, the pretty lady who owns Yihong Tower.
The third person on the left: the black market boss, the oil seller Hua Sanniang.
The third person on the right: the fisherman’s white paper fan and the scholar’s white ink.
Fourth place on the left: empty.
The positions five on the left hand and four and five on the right hand are also empty.
When Chen Jie came here, he immediately attracted everyone's attention. Chen Jie also looked at everyone and nodded slightly.
Old Monster Liu smiled and said, "Jiu Si, the left hand position is reserved for you."
Chen Jie said: "Brother Liu, that is the position of the leader of the fishing gang. I am not qualified to sit there now."
As he spoke, Chen Jie went straight to the left hand four position and sat down. Xiaohu then sat on Chen Jie's drooping hand and sat at the left hand five position!
Everyone sat down and looked at each other without saying anything.
But all their eyes were on Chen Jie, because they all knew that the protagonist today was Chen Jie!
At this time, many people sighed that Chen Jie was truly a gifted genius. It only took a short time for him to grow from a small unknown person to where he is today.
Everyone present had contact with Chen Jie.
Old Monster Liu, that is the friendship between him and Chen Jie that led to their fight against the Southern Tyrant.
Wu Hong is a fellow townsman of Chen Jie, and he was also Chen Jie's martial arts mentor.
Han He, a pretty beauty, that is the friendship of working together to transport military equipment.
Hua Sanniang, the woman of his good elder brother Ni Wenjun, his good sister-in-law, and Yun Jinniang’s best friend.
It can be said that the remaining Hua Jin masters in Mianshui County are all people with whom he has a good relationship.
Chen Jie nodded slightly to them.
Everyone nodded slightly, waiting for Yelu's arrival.
While waiting, Chen Jie looked at everyone present and couldn't help but think of the Thirteen Guardians who had once been prominent in Mianshui County.
The Thirteen Guardians had been dominating the Mian River for more than ten years and had maintained the balance of the Mian River for more than ten years. Now it seems that most of the old faces have almost faded away.
Thinking back to the days, the Thirteen Guardians of Mianshui were so glorious, but now they are all gone...
Chen Jie was slightly distracted, thinking back to when he first came to Mianshui, the Thirteen Guardians seemed to be pressing down on him like thirteen mountains.
The Tyrant of the South, Old Liu of the North, the Invincible Thirteen Protectors, the Beggar, the Constable, the Oil Seller, the Ghost Hand, the Scholar, and the Pretty Lady.
Blacksmith, fisherman, blind fortune teller, eagle, tiger and leopard!
At that time, these thirteen people were out of Chen Jie's reach, but in just one year, he had interacted with most of them and even defeated them.
Nan Batian escaped from the Mian River and his life or death is unknown.
The old beggar was killed by Nan Batian and Old Monster Liu because of the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms!
The old constable, Zhang Liye, was promoted to the governor of Huangzhou Prefecture.
Ghost Hand Gu Qingfeng was killed by himself in the woods.
The blacksmith, the leader of the Zoroastrian Mianshui branch, was called back to the north to join the uprising.
The fisherman, Peng Shizhong, his adoptive father, was killed by Feng Xuan and Nan Batian.
A blind fortune teller. If he met the blind fortune teller Yuan Sanjia, he would leave his hometown and make plans for the world. If he didn't, Chen Jie had never seen this blind fortune teller.
As for the eagle, tiger and leopard, they had already been killed by himself.
So, more than half of the Thirteen Guardians who were once prominent in Mianshui have died. It is really a thing of the past...
If you want to count the great men of Mianyang, the time has come.
Chen Jie thought about it and sat up straight. The old does not go, the new does not come. Although he felt sad that these masters who once roamed the Mian River had died or left for various reasons, they would leave their legends for a long time.
Chen Jie believed that even after several years, there would definitely be people who would spread the story that Mianshui County once had Thirteen Guardians...
But the same thing applies, let the past be the past, the future is Chen Jie’s main battlefield.
Chen Jie remained silent and sighed. At this time, behind the screen, Yelu was observing everything on the scene with a slightly frown on his face.
Qimuge, who was standing by, looked at Yelu who was secretly observing and asked, "Master, what are you looking at?"
Yelu squinted his eyes and said, "The future of the Mian River."
Qimuge frowned slightly and asked, "Master, what did you see?"
Yelu said: "If the tail is too big to be removed, it will become a disaster!"
Qimuge asked: "Chen Jiusi?"
Yelu said: "That's right. In this battle, Old Monster Liu and Chen Jie have a close relationship, and Wu Hong and Chen Jie also have a deep friendship."
"Master, it is said that Chen Jiusi and Wu Hong have parted ways due to differences in their ideologies. How can they be said to have a close friendship?"
Qimuge looked puzzled, and Yelu said, "They said they parted ways and had different ideas. We didn't see them, but they were from the same town. Wu Hong's grandfather was Chen Jiusi's master. This is an indisputable fact. Therefore, this person should not be reused."
Qimuge was stunned and said, "Master, Wu Hong cannot be reused, and neither can Old Monster Liu. Do we have to rely on two women to check and balance Chen Jiusi?"
Yelu shook his head and said, "As a woman, Qiao Hongyan should have no intersection with Chen Jie. Besides, during the Yihonglou incident, the two of them had a lot of grievances. We can make use of their relationship."
Qimuge asked, "Where is Hua Sanniang?"
Yelu said: "He is very close to Chen Jiusi's wife, so he cannot be used."
Qimuge heard this and said, "So, the only one who can be used to check and balance Chen Jiusi is Qiao Hongyan. Your Excellency wants to support Qiao Hongyan?"
Yelu shook his head and said, "No, it may not be easy for this pretty girl to check and balance Chen Jiusi. To check and balance Chen Jiusi, we need to use Old Monster Liu."
Qimuge said: "But Old Monster Liu has a good relationship with Chen Jie."
Yelu said: "That's because they used to have a common enemy, Nan Batian. Now that Nan Batian, the common enemy, has disappeared, just give me some time, I can use benefits to turn them against each other!"
Qimuge said, "Master, it's high."
Yelu said: "But these are not the main points. The main point is that we need to borrow new forces to enter the arena."
"The three Qin Ying brothers?"
Qimugege proposed the three Qin Ying brothers, who could be used as bargaining chips to check and balance Chen Jiusi.
Yelu said: "Well, besides them, there is also him!"
After Yelu finished speaking, a man walked slowly into the hall, looked around, glanced at Chen Jie, and then sat down to his right.
Suddenly a person came and everyone was stunned.
Who is this?
Chen Jie also looked over and his eyes narrowed immediately because he recognized the person in front of him!
Iron Beggar Zhou Peng!
That’s right, it was the Iron Beggar Zhou Peng. Once upon a time, the old beggar in the Beggars’ Sect had two generals under his command, one was the Iron Beggar Zhou Peng, and the other was the Golden Sword Feng San.
Feng San, the Golden Knife, was stabbed to death by Chen Jie's spear, and Zhou Peng was arrested by the Yelu Mansion and tortured after the old beggar was captured!
I thought he had died under torture, but I didn't expect he could come out alive.
And judging from the way he walked like a dragon and a tiger just now, he is actually a master of Hua Jin.
Chen Jie squinted his eyes and looked at Zhou Peng, and Zhou Peng also looked up at this time, looking at Chen Jie with hatred and said: "Chen Jiusi, how are you?"
Chen Jie squinted his eyes and looked at Zhou Peng and said, "I remember you, Zhou Peng from the Beggars' Sect!"
"Hahahaha... I didn't expect that my humble name would be remembered by Hall Master Chen. What an honor!"
Chen Jie squinted his eyes and said nothing. Zhou Peng said, "Master Chen, I think we should have something to talk about!"
"How dare you! How dare you say such outrageous words? Get out of here!"
Old Monster Liu had a bad temper and was moody. When he saw Zhou Peng, who appeared out of nowhere, his face turned cold and he slammed the teacup on the table.
In that instant, the teacup attacked Zhou Peng directly with a powerful and overbearing flame energy.
Zhou Peng did not panic when he saw this. Instead, he slapped the teacup with his backhand, and smashed it into pieces. With a snap, the fragments flew everywhere. The faces of the people around him changed drastically, and they waved their hands to block the broken porcelain pieces flying towards them.
At the same time, they all looked at Zhou Peng, a master of Hua Jin, whose strength was not weaker than theirs. No wonder he dared to be so arrogant!
Everyone looked at Old Monster Liu, who lost face and immediately became furious: "Hua Jin, no wonder you dare to be so arrogant, but you have found the wrong person, I am not someone you can mess with, die!"
As he said that, Old Monster Liu flew directly onto the table and prepared to attack Zhou Peng.
But at this moment, a voice suddenly came out: "Stop!"
Hearing this, everyone turned around and saw Yelu walking slowly towards them, glancing at everyone present.
Chen Jie took the lead and stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Greetings, Lord Yelu."
"Greetings, Lord Yelu."
The others followed suit and saluted. Yelu waved his hand as if accepting the courtesy from Chen Jie and the others. He turned around and looked at Old Monster Liu who had flown onto the table and said, "What is Gang Leader Liu doing? Are you trying to test whether the table in my Yelu Mansion is sturdy?"
Upon hearing this, Old Monster Liu blushed and jumped off the table. He then pointed at Zhou Peng and said, "Master Yelu, we are having a meeting of all the major forces in Mianshui and this guy came to cause trouble. I am here to clear him out for you."
After hearing this, Yelu looked at Zhou Peng and said with a smile: "Oh, Zhou Peng, I forgot to introduce him. He is the new leader of the Beggars' Sect. I came here today to meet his family."
"Beggars gang?"
Old Monster Liu was stunned and said, "Didn't they destroy the gang?"
Zhou Peng heard this and said, "Boss Liu, Zhou Peng is still here, how can we talk about destroying the gang?"
Old Monster Liu narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhou Peng and said, "Your old leader was killed by me and Nan Batian. Your Beggars' Sect has revived. Are you looking for revenge against me?"
After hearing this, Zhou Peng clasped his fists and said, "Master Liu, please don't misunderstand me. My Beggars' Sect has nothing to do with the previous leader. It is a new creation supported by Master Yelu."
Old Monster Liu looked at Yelu, and the others also looked at Yelu. A new force had emerged in the Mian River, which would have an impact on the interests of everyone, so they had to take a good look at it and consider it carefully.
Seeing this, Yelu nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I support Zhou Peng's new Beggars' Sect."
Everyone was silent after hearing this. Seeing this, Yelu said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's get straight to the point."
As Yelu spoke, he came to the main seat and sat down. Qimuge stood behind him. Yelu looked around and saw that the first seat on his right was occupied by Old Monster Liu, while the seat on the left was empty. He immediately looked at Chen Jiusi.
Chen Jie was sitting at the fourth seat on the left at this time. He frowned and said, "Jiu Si, what are you doing sitting there? Come to the first seat on the left. That's reserved for Qin Ying."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie stood up and clasped his fists, saying, "Thank you Lord Yelu for your kindness. The first position on the left is the leader of the Mianshui No. 1 Gang, the Fishing Gang. How can I be qualified to sit there? Let's wait until Lord Yelu selects a new leader for the Fishing Gang before we talk about it."
Yelu heard this and said, "Who else can be the leader of the fishing gang except you? Come over here, you sit over there. Are you going to let Qin Ying sit here?"
Chen Jie said: "Master Qin Ying is a senior member of our fishing gang. When I joined the gang, he was already the master. In terms of seniority, he is the oldest, so if he takes that position, I have no objection!"
Yelu frowned and said, "Qin Ying's prestige is not enough to convince the crowd. By the way, where is Qin Ying after all this talk?"
When this was said, everyone was stunned, and then they were curious. Yes, where is Qin Ying? Why didn't I see Qin Ying this morning?
According to their understanding of Qin Ying, he should be the first one to arrive this morning. How come Yelu is here but he hasn't come yet? This is abnormal, abnormal!
Everyone thought about it and looked at each other. Yelu also frowned and looked at Qimuge beside him and said, "Send someone to Xiongying Hall to see why Qin Ying and the other two didn't come to the palace to discuss matters!"
"Yes."
After Qimugege said this, he immediately lowered his head, turned around and walked out.
Seeing Qimuge left, Yelu said, "Well, originally I wanted to discuss the selection of the new leader of the Fishermen's Gang today, but Qin Ying and the other two didn't come, so let's wait. After all, these three are the backbone of the Fishermen's Gang and have the most say."
Hearing this, everyone looked at each other and said, "Yes, we will listen to what Master Yelu says."
Yelu smiled and said, "Very good, then let's wait. But don't just wait. Let me tell you a few things first."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Yelu.
"Well, the first thing is Nan Batian. Everyone has heard about Nan Batian's crimes, right?"
After hearing this, Qiao Hongyan frowned slightly and said, "Sir, this slave really doesn't know. I was just about to ask you, what crime did Nan Batian commit that made you want to capture him overnight!"
Yelu pondered for a moment after hearing this and said, "Oh, Miss Hongyan didn't know. Then let me tell you that this Nan Batian secretly communicated with the Zoroastrians, forged weapons, and intended to rebel!"
"Ah~Secretly communicating with Zoroastrians!"
Upon hearing this, the pretty lady was surprised and said, "This is impossible. Gang Leader Nan has always been honest and kind. He, he actually secretly communicated with the Zoroastrians!"
I have to say that Qiao Hongyan’s acting skills are top-notch. At this time, she was like a silly girl, asking silly questions.
Yelu was actually fooled by her acting skills and said, "Yes, that's right, he did have an affair with the Zoroastrians. The evidence is irrefutable and he cannot deny it."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Hongyan was surprised and sighed: "It's true that you can't judge a person by his appearance. Who would have thought that a man like Gang Leader Nan would secretly communicate with the Fire Worshiping Demon Cult?"
The pretty beauty sighed.
Yelu said, "Alright, stop sighing. There is solid evidence that Nan Batian secretly communicated with the Zoroastrians. We dispatched hundreds of soldiers last night but failed to catch him. He actually escaped from Mianshui County. This is simply a humiliation to Mianshui. Pass on my order. From now on, post a warrant to arrest the former leader of the Fishermen's Gang, Nan Batian. Anyone who can capture him or provide important information will be rewarded heavily." "You gangs should also mobilize your men immediately to capture Nan Batian. You can't relax until you catch him. Do you understand?"
After hearing this, everyone clasped their fists and said, "Yes, we will go back and search for Zhe Nan Batian immediately."
Yelu said: "Well, very good, this is the first thing, the second thing is that the inspector has arrived at the Mian River."
"Inspector?"
After hearing this, everyone was shocked. Everyone knew about the Inspector, but no one had ever actually seen what he looked like, except Chen Jie.
Everyone was stunned. Yelu said, "Well, what I want to tell you is that the inspector is coming to Mianshui. As a local gang, we have to express our support. Otherwise, if the inspector finds fault with you, I can't even defend you. So after the meeting, everyone pledges 5,000 taels of silver as a gift to the inspector."
"Is this okay?"
Yelu asked. After hearing this, everyone was stunned. He wanted money, five thousand taels. This Yelu was really evil.
Of the five thousand taels, it is estimated that half will go into the hands of the Inspector General, even if Yelu has a conscience.
Thinking of this, everyone was helpless and could only say, "Yes, we will follow your orders, sir."
Yelu heard this and said, "Oh, no, no, I have to make it clear, this time, it is completely voluntary, no coercion, those who are willing to donate can donate, those who are not willing to donate can choose not to donate, no coercion, no coercion..."
After hearing what Yelu said, everyone looked at each other. If you don’t force it, who would dare not hand it over?
Yelu was very satisfied with everyone's understanding. He immediately glanced at Chen Jie, then looked at Zhou Peng and said, "Everyone, thirdly, let me introduce our future new leader of the Beggars' Sect in Mianshui, Zhou Peng."
When Zhou Peng's name was called, he immediately stood up.
Seeing this, everyone was confused about what Yelu was up to. At this time, Yelu said, "Zhou Peng is the new leader of the Beggars' Sect. From now on, the former Beggars' Sect territory in South City will continue to be managed by him. The other Jiusi!"
When Chen Jie saw Yelu called his name, he immediately clasped his fists and said, "Master Yelu."
Yelu smiled and said, "Jiu Si, Zhou Peng is the successor of the old beggar, so shouldn't we return some of the old beggar's things to him?"
After hearing this, everyone looked at Chen Jie.
Because they all knew that Chen Jie had learned the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms from the old beggar, and Yelu's words clearly meant that he wanted Chen Jie to hand over the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms.
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie stood up and clasped his fists, saying, "I understand what Lord Yelu means. This is the fourth palm of the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms, the palm technique secret book of Dragon Fighting in the Wild."
Chen Jie took out a folded paper from his arms.
Everyone shook their heads helplessly upon seeing this. It was true that might is right. Even a man like Chen Jiusi had to obediently hand over the secret book of Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms with both hands when faced with Yelu's coercion.
At this time, Chen Jie placed the secret book of Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms in front of Yelu with both hands.
"Sir, please check it."
Chen Jie took a half step back. Yelu looked at the folded paper on the table and a smile appeared on his face.
Chen Jiusi is still sensible!
So he smiled and said: "Chen Jiusi, you are very good. In this case, I will pass this palm method to Zhou Peng in your name!"
Snapped!
But unexpectedly, just after he finished speaking, Chen Jie put his hand on the paper and looked at Yelu and asked, "What did you say, sir?"
Yelu frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"
"I don't mean anything, I just want to ask you, sir, what did you say just now?"
Yelu frowned when he heard this and said, "I'll pass this palm technique to Zhou Peng for you."
"No."
Chen Jie refused directly. Yelu said, "Why not?"
"I mean, if Lord Yelu wants this palm technique secret book, I will give it to you with both hands, but if Zhou Peng wants it, I will never give it to him!"
"Ok?"
After hearing this, Yelu's face suddenly darkened and asked, "Why?"
Chen Jie said, "My lord, if you want it, I won't say anything. I am a citizen of Daqian and you are an official of Daqian. If you want it, I will give it to you as a matter of course. But he is not qualified to ask for my Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms!"
"Ok?"
Yelu's expression brightened slightly, and he looked at Chen Jie and asked.
"He is the old beggar's successor. Why is he not qualified to inherit the old beggar's palm technique?"
Chen Jie said, "He is not! If he were the old beggar's successor, he would be qualified to inherit the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms, but he is not. Just now, when Clan Leader Liu asked him if the Beggars' Sect was revived, he immediately said that he was from the new Beggars' Sect and had nothing to do with the old beggar."
"Since he has said that he has nothing to do with the old beggar, I cannot give him the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms that I inherited from the old beggar. Otherwise, what will I become? Wouldn't that mean I can't tell right from wrong?"
"Of course, if Lord Yelu wants it, please take it. I have no complaints!"
Chen Jie pointed to the secret book of Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms on the table and said Yelu could take it.
Yelu was in a dilemma at this time. His original intention was to use Zhou Peng's identity as the leader of the Beggars' Sect to make Chen Jie hand over the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms. After Zhou Peng took it, he could give it back to him, so that he would not be considered to be breaking his promise.
The reason why he took off his pants and farted like this was because he had made a vow last night: he had no desire to covet Chen Jiusi's Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms.
This oath was heard by the five or six hundred people present at the scene. Yelu was a man of honor and he prided himself on being a gentleman, so how could he not keep his word?
If only one night had passed, he would ask Chen Jie for the secret book of Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms.
Wouldn't that make you look very demanding?
This is totally inconsistent with his identity as Darughachi, so he can only use Zhou Peng's excuse to get a hand, so as to obtain the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms. Doesn't it seem that I don't want it so much?
I am still the trustworthy Yelu.
But now he is being detained here by General Chen Jie.
Chen Jie's words stripped him down to his underwear. If he took the secret book and put it in his trouser pocket, how would the people below look at him?
Breaking one's promise, and taking one's oath as a fart?
Yelu was so angry that he gritted his teeth and glanced at Chen Jie, but found that Chen Jie lowered his head and looked submissive, looking well-behaved.
Yelu was so angry that he had no place to vent his anger. It was as painful as if he had punched with full force and hit cotton directly.
The people watching the fun looked at each other and thought that Chen Jiusi was really mean!
You are forcing Yelu into a difficult situation. Using the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms, you can make Yelu slap himself in the face. I have to say it is worth it.
Now it depends on what choice Yelu makes.
Yelu looked at the secret book of the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms that was within his reach, but he knew that it was a natural barrier and there was no way he could get it. Thinking about it, he sighed and said, "Jiu Si, you are looking down on me. I swore yesterday that I would never covet the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms in your hand. Is that bullshit?"
"Just now I was thinking that Zhou Peng is the leader of the Beggars' Sect and should learn the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms. I didn't expect that he had already cut off his relationship with the old beggar and cannot be considered the old beggar's successor. You are right, he is not qualified to ask you for the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms."
"Alright, put it away quickly. You don't have to give the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms to anyone else from now on."
"Thank you, Lord Yelu."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie immediately clasped his fists, then took the secret book of Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms. Instead of putting it in his pocket, he used his internal energy to rub it into powder, which flew away with the wind.
After doing all this, everyone nodded secretly. Chen Jiusi was indeed not someone who was easy to bully. Now, no one could use the Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms anymore.
While thinking this, Yelu looked up and saw that Qin Ying had not come yet, and said unhappily: "Where is this Qin Ying? Why hasn't he come yet?"
Everyone was also curious. Yes, it had been such a long time, why didn’t Qin Ying come yet?
Just as everyone was thinking, Qimuge rushed in and whispered in Yelu's ear: "Master, it's bad. I just got the news that the three brothers Qin Ying, Qin Hu, and Qin Bao were killed at home!"
"what?"
Yelu's expression changed drastically, he stood up and said, "Say it again."
Qimuge was about to whisper something in his ear, but Yelu said, "You're just saying that. What happened to the three Qin Ying brothers?"
Qimuge's face darkened when he heard this and he said, "We just received a report that the three Qin Ying brothers were killed in their home."
what!
After hearing this, everyone present was shocked. Qin Ying was dead?
Such a coincidence?
Soon after, almost everyone's eyes turned to Chen Jie, because with Qin Ying's death, the one who benefited the most was Chen Jie, because Chen Jie could directly get a complete fishing gang, and his power would increase greatly!
This was the time for Chen Jie to show off his acting skills. Chen Jie was also shocked and said, "What? Qin Ying is dead!"
Everyone looked at Chen Jie like this and thought to themselves, Chen Jiusi, just act it out. No matter how realistically you act, we won’t believe it, because Qin Ying’s death is in the greatest benefit to you here!
Seeing the looks in everyone's eyes, Chen Jie immediately said anxiously, "Why are you looking at me like this? You don't think I killed Qin Ying, do you?"
After hearing this, Yelu said in a cold voice: "Isn't it you?"
Chen Jie immediately clasped his fists and said, "Sir, I am innocent. It's not me. It's really not me."
Yelu heard this with a cold look on his face: "If it's not you, who else could it be? Qin Ying's death is the most powerful thing for you. You still say it's not you?"
Chen Jie said: "Sir, how can Qin Ying's death be the most beneficial to me? Qin Ying is the backbone of my fishing gang. If he dies, my fishing gang will lose an arm. How can it be the most beneficial?"
After hearing this, Zhou Peng said coldly: "Chen Jiusi, don't confuse right and wrong. Everyone knows that Qin Ying was prepared by Lord Yelu to restrain you. Now that he is dead, no one in the Fisherman's Gang will be able to stop you. You can take over the Fisherman's Gang. In this way, you will be the one who benefits the most. Why don't you admit it!"
After hearing this, Chen Jie took a deep breath and said, "Master Yelu, is what he said true? Are you really sending Qin Ying to restrain me?"
Upon hearing this, Yelu glared at Zhou Peng fiercely. It was true that he used the art of balancing pros and cons, but he couldn't say it so blatantly. This would make him appear despicable and would affect my image.
But now that things have come to this, he can't let Chen Jiusi go so easily. This Chen Jiusi is becoming more and more lawless.
He actually dared to kill Qin Ying. If I don't teach this kind of person a lesson, I will never be able to get rid of the hatred in my heart.
Thinking of this, Yelu looked at Chen Jie and said, "Yes, I am planning to arrange for Qin Ying to assist you in handling the affairs of the Fishermen's Gang."
Chen Jie heard this and said, "Thank you for caring about your subordinates, but even if this is the case, there is no reason to prove that I killed the three Qin Ying brothers."
At this time, Chen Jie turned to look at Qimuge and said, "Commander Qimuge, yesterday, after returning to the city, we searched Nan Batian's mansion together. At that time, you and I were in Nan Batian's mansion and didn't go anywhere else. Could it be that I know how to clone myself and can clone myself to go to Qin Ying's mansion and kill Qin Ying?"
When everyone heard this, they looked at Qimugege, and Yelu also looked at Qimugege.
With so many people here today, even if he wants to deal with Chen Jie, he must have solid evidence, or at least a reasonable reason.
Only in this way can I convince the others, otherwise how will these Mianshui masters view me.
The way to control subordinates is to use both kindness and severity to convince everyone. He cannot punish Chen Jiusi when he cannot find any problems with Chen Jiusi.
Otherwise, everyone in the Mian River will be in danger, and the balance that they have maintained with great difficulty will be broken.
Thinking of this, Yelu did not speak, but Qimuge said at this time: "That's not right, Chen Jiusi, I was the only one who searched Nan Batian's mansion yesterday. It seems that you entered Nan Batian's mansion and hid in the house and did not come out."
"Chen Jiusi, do you think this is true?"
Qimuge asked.
Chen Jie said: "I was injured and am recovering in the house."
"Healing? You alone? That house has a back window. Who can guarantee that you didn't jump out of the back window and kill Qin Ying?"
"Who can testify?"
Qimugege looked at Chen Jie and questioned him. Chen Jie frowned and was about to speak.
Yelu said, "Well, Qimuge is right. Jiusi, who can prove that you have been in the house all the time?"
Chen Jie was silent.
The corners of Yelu's mouth curled up slightly, and I really found the handle.
Chen Jie was secretly calculating in his mind at this time, as expected, having come to this point, he really couldn't prove himself. Even if he could prove himself, Yelu would probably say that it was perjury on my part. He had no choice but to use the second plan, but that plan would cost him a lot of money!
Although you can avoid this level, you will still suffer serious injuries.
Chen Jie thought about it and was about to use the second method of exchanging benefits for results to solve this problem.
But unexpectedly, a crisp voice suddenly rang out from outside: "I can prove it!"
who!
Hearing this voice, everyone's eyes were focused on the direction of the voice, and then they saw a man dressed in white, wearing a gentleman's headband, holding a folding fan in his hand, with a delicate face and looking like a young man, walking into the yard.
There were three strong men following behind him.
One of them held a sword, one had a red face, and one had a defiant look on his face.
When he saw this person, Yelu's expression changed immediately: Princess Zhao Ya!
Everyone was also wondering why Yelu's expression changed when this person arrived.
Zhao Ya walked into the room with graceful steps, looked around, and said to Chen Jie, "I can prove for him that he didn't go anywhere last night. He was in the room, and we had a very pleasant conversation."
"Who are you? Can you prove Chen Jiusi's innocence with just one sentence from you?"
When Zhou Peng saw Zhao Ya coming in, he looked unconvinced and said, "Who the hell are you? You can prove Chen Jiusi's innocence with just one sentence."
Zhao Ya's face darkened when she heard that. "Asan, slap your face!"
Ah San laughed when he heard this and said, "Good boy, you are so brave that you even dare to mock our young master."
After saying that, everyone didn't see clearly that his figure had teleported to Zhou Peng's side. Zhou Peng was shocked and slapped Asan with one hand. Asan had a mocking look on his face, and directly broke Zhou Peng's arm, and then lifted Zhou Peng up like a chicken.
Then he raised his big palm and slapped Zhou Peng three times, and his face was swollen.
But even so, Qimuge and Yelu didn't dare to say a word.
Zhao Ya looked at Yelu and said, "Master Yelu, why don't you ask about my origins?"
Yelu smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid the princess has forgotten that I once met the princess in the palace!"
Princess!!
After hearing this, everyone's expressions became extremely interesting, and then they looked at Zhao Ya in shock.
Princess, she is actually a princess!!
Zhao Ya scanned everyone's faces at this time, focusing on Chen Jie's expression.
Chen Jie is indeed a good actor. Although he already knew the princess's identity, he still looked stunned and incredulous.
Zhao Ya benefited greatly from it and was also satisfied with Chen Jie's reaction.
It's so shocking that your jaw drops!
Thinking of this, Zhao Ya took out a golden token and slapped it on the table, saying, "Master Yelu, I am not some princess here. I am the Southwest Inspector appointed by the imperial court."
Seeing the token, Yelu knelt down and said, "Your Highness, I, Yelu Feng, the Darughachi of Mianshui County, greet the Inspector General!"
After hearing this, the others also knelt down and said, "I greet the Inspector General!"
Seeing this, Zhao Ya said, "Everyone, get up."
"Thank you, sir."
Everyone stood up. At this time, Zhao Ya looked at Yelu and said, "Master Yelu, do you think I am qualified to prove Chen Jiusi's innocence?"
Upon hearing this, Yelu said, "It is more than enough."
Chen Jie heard this and said, "Thank you for your testimony, Inspector General. Although I have your testimony, I would like to ask Master Qimuge, how did Qin Ying die? Did he die from my Eighteen Dragon Capturing Palms or my Stele Opening Palm?"
Qimuge was silent when he heard this, and after a long while he said, "It is Xuanbing Jin."
"Mysterious Ice Power?"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, that was Nan Batian's famous skill!
Upon hearing this, Yelu was immediately furious and said, "Qimuge, you are simply incompetent. Why didn't you tell me such important news earlier? Xuanbing Jin, that was obviously done by Nan Batian or his followers. We almost wronged Jiusi. You, you should go back and apologize to Jiusi yourself."
After saying that, Yelu came to Zhao Ya with a smile and said, "Sir Inspector, when did you come to Mianshui County? I am sorry for not welcoming you in person."
Zhao Ya found a seat and sat down casually. "Well, Lord Yelu, don't worry about me. Just continue with the meeting you are having here..."
Yelu said: "Oh, it is to recommend the next leader of the Fishermen's Gang. I think Chen Jiusi can take on this important task. What do you think, sir?"
Zhao Ya heard this and said, "Chen Jiusi? Very good, I won't participate, just hold the election normally, don't worry about me! By the way, Jiusi, when you're done, come find me in the backyard."
After Zhao Ya finished speaking, she stood up and left.
Suddenly everyone's eyes turned to Chen Jiusi. Meet her in the backyard?
What is the relationship between Chen Jiusi and the princess?
And last night, they were alone and had a great conversation?
In an instant, everyone looked at Chen Jie differently!
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