signingbooks #367 - Was it really Xiongba who hurt you?
#367 - Was it really Xiongba who hurt you?
In the air, Yu Linglong's figure was light and graceful, like a blooming lotus flower, drawing a beautiful arc in the air.
Although her flying posture was elegant, her speed was not lacking at all, but was surprisingly fast.
In just a few blinks of an eye, she had already flown from the distance to the scene!
And in the farther distance, there were several figures also rapidly approaching this way.
It was the various elders of the Dragon Transformation Sect.
Their figures were like a torrent, surging towards this side with a majestic aura.
Obviously, this fierce battle had already alarmed all the high-level members of the Dragon Transformation Sect.
Liang Jin and Li Xueqing frowned slightly upon seeing this.
They knew very well that since Yu Linglong had personally arrived, this battle could no longer continue.
After all, Yu Linglong, as the sect master, possessed supreme power.
Moreover, with her strength, she could easily suppress both sides and quell this dispute.
Although Liang Jin and Li Xueqing both yearned for another great battle, they could only give up helplessly.
As Yu Linglong's figure gracefully arrived, Liang Jin and Li Xueqing could only stand properly and respectfully salute:
"Welcome, Sect Master!"
After Yu Linglong landed, her gaze immediately turned to Liang Jin.
She was extremely anxious, wanting to confirm whether Liang Jin was injured.
Especially, a trace of concern was revealed in her eyes, as if Liang Jin was someone she valued very much.
However, after only one glance, Yu Linglong immediately turned her head away and said in a deep voice:
"Put your clothes on first!"
At this time, Liang Jin had returned to his normal state, but his clothes had been completely corroded by Li Xueqing's corrosive poison, and he was currently naked.
He could only go to a secluded place to take out a set of clothes and quickly put them on, and then return.
At this time, Yu Linglong's gaze had already turned to Li Xueqing.
After only one glance, a look of surprise appeared on Yu Linglong's face:
"Elder Li, you're actually... injured?"
"Could it be... Xiong Ba's doing?"
Li Xueqing's face turned red and white, as if it was burning, and she didn't know how to answer at all.
If she admitted it, how could she maintain her face as an elder?
She, a dignified Third-Rank Elder, was actually injured by a Fourth-Rank disciple, which was simply a huge joke!
But if she denied it, the fact was right in front of her, and there was no way to deny it.
Her hands were clenched tightly, her fingernails almost embedded in her flesh, and her heart was filled with unwillingness and anger.
At this moment, a group of elders also landed one after another.
But Li Xueqing was obviously injured, and her appearance was very embarrassing.
This shocked the elders, and they couldn't help but ask, wanting to confirm all of this:
"Elder Li, how did you get injured?"
"Could it really be Xiong Ba who injured you?"
Li Xueqing never expected that these elders would also ask the same question.
At this moment, she only felt that she had lost all face and wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Her body trembled slightly, and the anger in her heart was like a volcano about to erupt.
Seeing Li Xueqing's embarrassment, everyone immediately understood a little.
This also shocked everyone.
They had to shift their gaze back to Liang Jin, seemingly wanting to find out where this Fourth-Rank disciple had obtained such a powerful force from, that he could actually injure the Third-Rank Li Xueqing?
After all, Li Xueqing was the Enforcement Elder!
She was once regarded as the most powerful existence in the Dragon Transformation Sect below the sect master!
Among the same realm, it was difficult to find an opponent in the world.
But such a strong person who made countless people talk about her with fear actually suffered a big loss in the hands of a disciple whose realm was lower than hers?
How could this not surprise people?
Li Xueqing felt the strange gazes of everyone, and couldn't help but become angry.
Her eyes narrowed, and she stared at Elder Qing Nang, and sternly questioned:
"Elder Qing Nang, did you give Xiong Ba some kind of antidote?"
"If my poison had not failed against him, how could I have fallen into such a state?"
This was not entirely unreasonable.
Li Xueqing's overall combat power can be called top-notch among Third-Rank martial artists. If her poison could have had an effect on Liang Jin, the outcome of today's battle would have been really unknown.
Elder Qing Nang hurriedly explained:
"Elder Li, please don't misunderstand. I guarantee with my personality that I have absolutely not interfered in your battle, and I have not given Xiong Ba any antidote."
Elder Qing Nang's face was full of anxiety, and his hands waved slightly, trying to make Li Xueqing believe his words.
Li Xueqing snorted coldly, and didn't know whether she recognized this explanation, or just wanted to use this to explain to everyone the reason why she suffered a loss.
A trace of doubt was revealed in her eyes, but she also knew that she could not pursue it any further at this moment.
At this time, Liang Jin had already put on his clothes.
He stepped forward, about to ridicule Li Xueqing again.
But he was interrupted by Yu Linglong raising her hand:
"Alright, no one is allowed to speak or use force now."
"Everyone, go to the main hall to gather, and we will talk about things in the main hall!"
After speaking, Yu Linglong turned and left.
Her back appeared so majestic, as if she would not allow anyone to disobey her orders.
Seeing this, everyone could only follow.
… … … …
Law Enforcement Hall.
In the dungeon, it was dark and damp, filled with a nauseating stench.
Two people were firmly tied to wooden racks, their bodies hanging weakly, as if they had lost all consciousness.
They were covered in scars, and blood streaks crisscrossed, like hideous centipedes crawling on their bodies, and blood was constantly seeping from the torn wounds, staining the ground beneath them a patch of bright red.
Clearly, they had already suffered severe whippings. The welts and lash marks seemed to cry out the pain they had endured.
Both hung their heads, eyes tightly shut, obviously unconscious.
Across from them.
Liu Wei, the Law Enforcement Hall's execution enforcer, sat at the table, his brow furrowed into a deep 'V,' his face full of anxiety and irritation.
His fingers tapped incessantly on the table, making a 'tap, tap!' sound, as if counting down.
He waved his hand.
Immediately, two disciples stepped forward, holding a basin of cold water, and unhesitatingly splashed it over the heads of the two prisoners.
Shocked by the cold water, the two prisoners slowly stirred from their unconsciousness, gradually raising their heads, revealing two pale but beautiful faces.
These two were none other than Han Suyan and An Lansheng.
They weakly opened their eyes, their gazes filled with exhaustion and pain, clearly having been tortured severely.
Liu Wei sat at the table, his gaze fixed on them like a hawk, and said in a deep voice:
"Han Suyan, An Lansheng, are you still unwilling to confess?"
"As long as you two are willing to admit that Xiong Ba raped you, you won't have to endure such torture anymore."
"Tell me now, did Xiong Ba force you to do something you didn't want to do? If you know any of Xiong Ba's shady dealings, you can speak up boldly."
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"Our Law Enforcement Hall can guarantee your absolute safety, and Xiong Ba will never be able to bully you again."
"Moreover, we can also guarantee that you two will have a lifetime of wealth and worry-free life, and you will also be able to obtain the best martial arts resources in the sect."
"What do you say? Now, can you speak?"
Liu Wei's face wore a stern and solemn expression, but his heart was already panicking.
Because he had interrogated them for a long time, but had not been able to obtain any effective progress.
And he had just received news that Liang Jin had arrived at the entrance of the Law Enforcement Hall and had a conflict with the people of the Law Enforcement Hall.
Although he didn't know the specifics of the current situation, the huge sounds of fighting coming from outside indicated that the situation outside was very serious.
Liang Jin causing trouble was not a big problem.
After all, the Hall Master and Elder Li would personally come forward to suppress him.
But Liang Jin was, after all, the chief disciple and supervisor. If he brought this matter to the Sect Leader, the Sect Leader would inevitably have to personally inquire about it.
And at that time, Han Suyan and An Lansheng's confessions would be particularly important.
If the two were willing to expose Liang Jin's crimes, then even if it was a forced confession, the matter could be considered barely justifiable.
But if these two refused to confess, then the consequences would be troublesome.
If Liu Wei had enough time, he believed he could pry open anyone's mouth through torture.
But the problem was—he didn't have much time left.
Now the outside had quieted down, with no more sounds of fighting.
This also indicated that the Sect Leader's people would soon come to the Law Enforcement Hall to interrogate Han Suyan and An Lansheng.
If, at that time, Liu Wei still couldn't get the confession he wanted, then the consequences…he didn't dare to think about it.
Opposite him, Han Suyan weakly opened her mouth, her voice faint but firm:
"Lansheng…don't speak…"
"This is…our chance…"
"Hold on…in the future…we'll have a backer…"
Liu Wei frowned slightly upon hearing this.
This Han Suyan had suffered so much torture, and she still wanted to find a backer?
Liang Jin himself was in danger, and might have already been killed by the Hall Master and Elder Li, so how could he protect the two of them?
An Lansheng also said weakly:
"I won't speak…"
"Senior Brother Xiong Ba has been…very kind to me…"
"I won't…betray him…"
Surprise flickered in Liu Wei's eyes.
He originally thought that Han Suyan, as a woman, didn't cherish herself for the sake of her future and interests. Such a person would risk her life for money.
And this An Lansheng clearly looked like a sissy, even more delicate than a woman on the outside, but his heart was actually stronger than a man's.
He was actually able to endure until now just to repay a debt of gratitude, which was truly outrageous.
They were really two oddballs!
Subsequently, a fierce look surged on Liu Wei's face, and he slammed the table, stood up, and threatened for the last time:
"I'll give you two one last chance."
"If you still don't confess, then I can guarantee that you two will soon become disabled!"
"You might even not be able to leave here alive!"
"Do you see that pile of torture instruments? They will soon be used on you one by one!"
Liu Wei's threat was like an icy wind, causing Han Suyan and An Lansheng to tremble slightly.
This was the instinctive reaction of people facing danger and pain.
But both of them gritted their teeth in unison, their eyes revealing a firm look, clearly not intending to compromise.
Liu Wei took a deep breath.
It seemed that these two would not shed tears until they saw the coffin.
Seeing this, Liu Wei helplessly raised his hand, signaling his subordinates to continue the torture.
At this moment.
"Creak!"
The dungeon door was suddenly slowly opened.
A group of people walked in, led by a maid beside Yu Linglong.
"The Sect Leader has ordered that Han Suyan and An Lansheng be brought to the main hall for interrogation."
"No one is allowed to stop them, or they will be expelled from the Dragon Transformation Sect!"
As soon as the maid entered the door, she announced loudly, her voice echoing in the dark dungeon.
Liu Wei's body trembled upon hearing this, as if struck by a thunderbolt.
A trace of fear flashed in the depths of his eyes, knowing that he had ultimately failed to obtain the confessions of Han Suyan and An Lansheng within the limited time.
Now, the situation was already very unfavorable for him.
Next, he could only watch the game between Elder Li and the Hall Master in the main hall…