Chapter 53 Chapter 53: Murdering a fellow student, causing a tragic change, taking into account the overall situation

Dan Qiusheng thought to himself: "Miss Mou said that their father and son colluded with the Qing court, and even invited two masters of the Yulin Army to harm me, but now I see the opposite situation, who should I believe? These two officers If it was the two masters of the Royal Forest Army that Miss Mou mentioned, He Luo would fight them desperately to protect me! Hey, where is Miss Mou? Why didn't you see her?" He came down quietly on the hillside .But I haven't seen Mou Lizhu fainted on the ground yet.He hopes to hear Mou Lizhu speak out in person so that he can understand the truth, but he doesn't know that Mou Lizhu has already been injured by He Luo's hands.

Mu Lizhu didn't clear up his doubts, but Hai Lancha did.Before I could finish my thoughts, I heard Hai Lancha sneer again and said: "Huh, He Luo, you want to rebel? You don't even think about it carefully, first, can you beat us?" He Luo said "proudly" "If you can't fight, you have to fight!" Hai Lancha ignored him and continued: "Second, it doesn't matter if you die, are you willing to make your beautiful wife die with you? Press the acupoints with a heavy hand, within an hour, if you don’t get my rescue, you will definitely die. You should surrender immediately!”

Hearing this, Dan Qiusheng couldn't bear it any longer, and thought to himself: "What I heard is false, but I saw Fang Zhen. Maybe Ms. Mou believed the rumors by mistake. I must save her, and I will never let Senior Brother He do it for me. I will die!" With a determined mind, he appeared in shape and ran down the valley quickly.When He Luo saw it, he pretended to be surprised and shouted: "Junior Brother Danqiu, Eagle Claw is here to catch you, ignore me, run away!" Dan Qiusheng drew his sword out of its scabbard, and shouted: "One man does the work and the other is responsible! Yes, I have frequent contacts with the rebels you talk about. If you have the ability, come and arrest me! It's none of my senior brother's business! !"

Of course He Luo refused to back down, and it turned out that the two senior brothers "fighted side by side".According to the predetermined plan, He Luo initially pretended to be determined to fight the powerful enemy desperately, which made Dan Qiusheng only grateful to him, but not wary. He Luo pretended to be desperate, and his sword moves seemed fierce, but in fact they were not strong enough to hurt people.In this battle, Dan Qiusheng fought against the two masters of the Yulin Army alone.In terms of the skills at the time, Dan Qiusheng and Hai Lancha might have a slight advantage if they fought alone. With Ouyang Ye added, he is no longer an opponent.However, he really put life and death aside, and Hai Lancha couldn't help but secretly startled under his ruthless and accurate series of killing swordsmanship.

Dan Qiusheng originally hoped to make a quick decision and defeat the two eagle claws as soon as possible, so that he could relieve Mou Lizhu's acupuncture points. Although he believed that Mou Lizhu really used "unique heavy techniques" to acupoint Hai Lancha, he was confident that he could rely on his own strength. Skill, still sure can be untied.Unexpectedly, the opponent's ability is far beyond his estimation.After a long battle, he couldn't help becoming anxious.Fighting with masters, how can you be distracted?He Luo seized the best opportunity and plotted against him behind his back!

When Dan Qiusheng talked about the most tense point, he suddenly stopped.Although everyone knew that he was fine in the end, but hearing that he was being plotted by He Luo in the midst of a fight, everyone couldn't help but tense their heartstrings, with cold sweat in their hands.Several people asked in unison: "What happened next?" Mou Lizhu stood up and said slowly: "I should let me talk about what happened later. "I passed out. He Luo thought that if I didn't die, I would be seriously injured. They were all focused on dealing with Dan Qiusheng, and they were completely defenseless against me.

"Yes, I was seriously injured, but luckily I didn't die. What's even luckier is that I woke up just when Danqiu was in critical condition. "I still pretended to be in a coma, and quickly used my family's internal skills to gather a little bit of true energy. At this moment, I saw He Luo plotting against Dan Qiusheng's back. "I didn't even recover 10% of my kung fu, so I didn't know where I got so much strength at that time. I jumped up and thrust my sword into He Luo's vest! "This is exactly in response to a common saying: 'The mantis catches the cicada, but the oriole is behind it.'" He Luo's sword point only cut a wound on Dan Qiusheng's back, but my long sword did not penetrate his vest. To the hilt!"

Listening to her cold tone, it was as if she could feel the cold long sword she pushed into He Luo's vest.Hearing this, everyone was both relieved and terrified.It turns out that hatred is so terrible! Mou Lizhu laughed so happily and so sadly, and said: "Now you should understand the truth, it was not Dan Qiusheng who killed He Luo, but me! If anyone thinks that I did it wrong, who wants to kill He Luo?" Take revenge for He Luo, ask him to come and settle this account with me, it has nothing to do with Dan Qiusheng!" After she finished speaking, her cold gaze passed from Dong Zhenzi's face and fell on Dong Mingzi.

Dong Zhenzi didn't want to speak, Dong Mingzi didn't dare to speak, and neither did all the disciples of Kongtong Sect. After a while, Lei Zhenzi said: "Since the truth is the case, the so-called case of Dan Qiusheng's murder of his fellow disciples can probably be concluded by adjudicating him not guilty?" Dong Zhenzi sighed helplessly, and said, "Oh, I really didn't expect that the inside story turned out to be like this. Since Dan Qiusheng took the responsibility for others, there is no need to mention the matter of 'cleaning up the door'." Jin Zhuliu said coldly: "No, the case of Dan Qiusheng can be ended. It seems that the important matter of your faction's 'cleaning up the door' should not be over yet."

Lei Zhenzi also said: "That's right. Although Miss Mou and Dan Qiusheng explained the truth that night, there are some things that I haven't understood yet." Dong Zhenzi said dejectedly: "I'm very sad that something like this happened in my sect, and I'm afraid I won't have the energy to continue the trial. Please ask the two old seniors to ask the question for me." Jin Zhuliu said: "I would like to ask Brother Danqiu, why did you only return to the mountain three months after this incident?" Back then, Dan Qiusheng was "disappeared" for such a long time after the incident that he was arrested by others. It is suspected that he is "robbing money and sex".Jin Zhuliu also knew the reason for his "disappearance", so he asked the question knowingly in order to give him a chance to explain in public.

Mou Lizhu replied: "It's because of me. I was seriously injured, so of course he had to take care of me. And he was also injured, although it was not as serious as mine, but it was not serious." She continued to talk about what happened after she killed He Luo that night, and everyone realized that they really narrowly escaped death that night, and it was extremely dangerous. Mou Lizhu, who was fainted on the ground, suddenly jumped up and killed He Luo with a sword.This was beyond Hai Lancha's and Ouyang Ye's expectations. In this instant, they couldn't help being startled and confused. Fighting with masters, how can one's mind be disturbed.Dan Qiusheng seized the opportunity, and wounded Ouyang Ye with a backhand sword.Following a sword, Hailancha's left arm was injured again. However, Hai Lancha's ability was not comparable to that of Ouyang Ye. When Dan Qiusheng stabbed him, he also hit Dan Qiusheng with his palm.Dan Qiusheng was wounded by He Luo's sword first, and at this time the wound was added to the wound, which was actually worse than that of Hai Lancha! But it was Mou Lizhu who was hurt the most.She pierced He Luo's back heart with a sword, and did not reach the hilt. She used all her strength. When He Luo fell down, she only felt the golden stars dancing in front of her eyes, and she was about to fall down with her. With a glance, I saw Hai Lancha's sleeves were bright red in the shadow of the palm wind and sword, but Dan Qiusheng was also crumbling.Mou Lizhu's sanity is not yet confused, and at a glance, she knows that both of them are hurting each other.This is the most dangerous and critical moment! "No, I can't die yet!" Mou Lizhu gritted her teeth, pulled out the long sword stuck in He Luo's vest, took a breath, and shouted with the last of her strength: "Don't let these two eagle claws go!" She sang "Empty City Strategies", but fortunately Hai Lancha didn't know her reality.He had personally seen He Luo being killed by her until he could only parry him, and now he only knew that she just fainted due to a fake injury.Ouyang Ye was seriously injured by Dan Qiusheng, and at this moment he was unable to fight anymore.How dare Hai Lancha stand alone against the joint attack of Dan Qiusheng and Mou Lizhu.He had no choice but to drag Ouyang Ye and escape quickly. Mou Lizhu secretly called out: "It's so dangerous!" Fang Shi breathed a sigh of relief when Hailancha's back was no longer visible.As soon as she breathed a sigh of relief, she couldn't hold it any longer and fainted again.When he woke up, he was already in a cave. She also found that her "dowry" containing five boxes of gold, silver and jewels had also been moved to this cave. It turned out that she slept for a long time, and she woke up after being in a coma for two days and two nights.During her coma, Dan Qiusheng found this cave deep in the jungle.Although he was also injured, he still carried Mou Lizhu into the cave regardless of his life, and even brought her "dowry" here.He used the Kongtong faction's unique "continuation ointment" to apply to Mou Lizhu's wounds, and then used his remaining strength to push her blood across the palace. For the past two days, he guarded her without blinking eyes, and thus saved her. of life.When Mou Lizhu woke up, he was exhausted physically and mentally, and then fell ill. Fortunately, the people who came to look for He Luo found He Luo's body, they thought they had gone far away and did not search carefully in the barren mountains and dense forests, and of course they did not find this cave.Also, although he fell ill, Mou Lizhu's injury gradually improved, and she was able to "change positions" and serve him instead. Although this was the most difficult and dangerous period of her life, when Mou Lizhu recalled it, her heart was still full of sweetness.Because she and Dan Qiusheng supported each other, the roots of love had been planted in her heart unconsciously.In her heart, these days were actually the most beautiful and sweetest days in her life!But unfortunately, later... With a sore heart, she looked at Dan Qiusheng who was close in front of her, and Dan Qiusheng turned his head to avoid her gaze.The eyes that greeted her were Lei Zhenzi and Jin Zhuliu looking at her. Lei Zhenzi said, "Miss Mou, what happened next?" Mou Lizhu seemed to have woken up from a dream, remembering that she was telling the truth to everyone, so she had no choice but to suppress her excitement, buried the warm old dream in her heart, and continued: "Finally, we should die, after more than two days In June, Dan Qiusheng and I were out of the critical period, and our bodies gradually recovered. "But there is one more thing we must do, how to deal with my 'dowry'? "I know that this 'dowry' is not all my Mou family's property. Even if part of it is left to me by my father, I don't want any more. I decided to give all the five boxes of gold, silver and jewelry to the rebels. . "Of course it's not convenient for me to come forward, and neither can Dan Qiusheng. How can I hand over this property? In the end, Dan Qiusheng figured out a way. "He sneaked into Mizhi and found out about the person who had been in touch with my father on behalf of the rebel army. He sneaked into this family's house in the middle of the night and left a letter." Speaking of this, someone in the venue suddenly stood up. The man said loudly: "I am the one who contacted the Rebel Army and Mr. Mou in Mizhi 18 years ago. Now I know that the person who dropped the anonymous letter at my home that night was Dan Qiusheng." Followed Tell the people what the letter was about. "The letter said that the rebel army's military salary deposited in Mou's family was placed in a cave, and I was asked to get it. A detailed map was attached to the letter. At that time, I was half-believed, and I was afraid that it was a trap set by the enemy. But for the great event of the rebel army , I can only take a risk to take a look. Sure enough, five boxes full of gold, silver and jewelry were found in the cave. For eighteen years, my friends in the rebel army and I have been grateful for this friend’s righteous deeds, and have always hoped to be able to Know who he is, thank him. Now is the time to have this opportunity." At that moment, this person came to the stage to thank Dan Qiusheng and Mou Lizhu. Mou Lizhu said: "This is what I should do, otherwise I will become a villain who swallowed up the rebel army's salary." The man said: "But you return our property, which is far more than the rebel army's military salary deposited in your house!" Mou Lizhu continued: "That night, Dan Qiusheng and I hid near the cave. We didn't leave at ease until we saw that the five boxes of gold, silver and jewelry were indeed taken away by friends of the rebel army. The next day, I also So I broke up with Dan Qiusheng." Lei Zhenzi exclaimed: "You two are really righteous people! Now the matter has been clarified. Who else would dare to slander Dan Qiusheng for 'robbing money and sex'?" Suddenly someone in the audience sneered and said softly: "Although there are people who testify about this matter, it is only half clarified!" The implication is that the suspicion of "robbing money" has been cleared, but the suspicion of "robbing sex" is still there. of.It turned out that this person was a disciple of Dong Mingzi.Dong Mingzi didn't dare to speak out on stage, but he whispered in the audience. Although the people who heard him say these words were angry, they couldn't clear up the suspicion when they thought about the lonely man and widow living together in the cave for more than three months.In order to save Mou Lizhu's face, the person who originally wanted to scold this person had no choice but to keep quiet. But Mou Lizhu also heard this sentence, she raised her eyebrows and said, "Senior Lei, Hero Jin, I want to ask you to be a witness!" While speaking, she had already rolled up her right sleeve, only to see a bright red cinnabar mark on her snow-white arm. This is the "shougong sand" that symbolizes virginity. Lei Zhenzi quickly helped her put down her sleeves and said, "Ms. Mou is pure and pure, why bother with those dogs who don't have ivory in their mouths!" Jin Zhuliu said: "Actually, He Luo is no longer Miss Mou's husband. She can marry whoever she likes, no one can control her! Those who said that just now should be ashamed of themselves! " A blush appeared on Mou Lizhu's icy face, and she thought to herself: "Unfortunately, eighteen years ago, Dan Qiusheng and I didn't have the courage." All the past events are on my mind.What makes her most unforgettable is the scene of breaking up with Dan Qiusheng. After being together for more than three months, their bodies have recovered, and the jewelry has been handed over to the rebels. They must break up!They went down the mountain silently, biting each other's lips, suppressing tears and not speaking. Unknowingly walking to the foot of the mountain, Dan Qiusheng finally had to say "goodbye".Seeing that Dan Qiusheng was about to leave her, she couldn't bear it anymore! Dan Qiusheng's mood was probably the same as hers, and their hands suddenly and unknowingly held each other tightly. Mou Lizhu couldn't help but burst into tears, choked up and said, "Can we really see each other again?" Danqiu said jerky: "I don't know, alas, it seems that I have to listen to the arrangement of fate." Mou Lizhu sighed and said: "The days we spent together were the bitterest and sweetest days to me. I will never forget them!" Dan Qiusheng said, "I will never forget them either. It's a pity that Gone forever!" Mu Lizhu's heart ached like a twist, and she fell into Dan Qiusheng's arms unconsciously. Dan Qiusheng wiped the tears from her face for her, and said: "Miss Mou, I know what's on your mind. I'm not hard-hearted, and I, I also don't want to be separated from you! But it's a pity that we are destined to separate! Unless ..." Mou Lizhu said, "Unless what?" Dan Qiusheng shook his head and sighed: "But people's words are scary, how can we not avoid suspicion? This 'unless' is actually just wishful thinking!" He didn't explain what this "unless" is, but Mou Lizhu already understood.Yes, there must have been a lot of discussion outside this case. Under such circumstances, how could she marry Dan Qiusheng? Mou Lizhu said in a low voice: "I can wait until the day when the case is revealed!" Dan Qiusheng smiled wryly and said: "But I dare not hold such hope. Not to mention that people may not believe our words, I am afraid I will not be able to reveal the truth to others. Alas, I am afraid this day will never come!" Danqiu had a good life. After he returned to the mountain, he was expelled from the sect on suspicion of "murdering his fellow sect". But he was also wrong.The day he thought would never come finally came.Now, the case has come to light and has become known to the world.But is it too late? She peeked at Dan Qiusheng, only to see that Dan Qiusheng was lowering his head, thinking.I just wonder if he is thinking the same thing as himself? Jin Zhuliu said: "Brother Danqiu, you should tell us what happened later. Are you willing to tell us your unspeakable secrets for the past eighteen years?" Dan Qiusheng sighed: "The thing that my mentor least wanted to see back then has happened. Since it has happened, it doesn't matter if I say it." After he said it, everyone knew that his master was the leader of the Kongtong School The real Miao Mendong, why he would rather wrong his beloved disciple, so that he is almost invincible. More than three months after the incident, the "missing" Dan Qiusheng Fangshi came back suddenly, and all the fellow students inevitably became suspicious of him, and the discussion was turbulent. In order to protect the reputation of his master, Dan Qiusheng had no choice but to say nothing to the interrogation from his fellow disciples, only willing to tell his master alone. Master Dongmiao listened to his apprentice's report, he didn't speak for a long time, finally he sighed, and said: "Disciple, I'm afraid I'll wrong you as a teacher!" It turns out that Master Dongmiao has concerns both public and private. In terms of "publicity", first, he is afraid that after the truth of this case is made public, the reputation of the Kongtong faction will be greatly affected.If his handling is a little improper, I'm afraid it will also cause a group of chivalrous teachers who are determined to fight against the Qing Dynasty to prosecute the crime! How to deal with it is "appropriate". It may be relatively simple in other sects that are not afraid to publicly express their anti-Qing attitude, but it is extremely difficult to deal with in the Kongtong school.Because the Kongtong faction does not have such a school rule for dealing with traitors. The tradition of the Kongtong faction is not to care about government affairs, and not to intervene in any disputes outside. For more than a hundred years after the Qing soldiers entered the customs, they also insisted on neither opposing the Qing Dynasty nor doing things for the Qing court.The ancestors of the past generations only asked their disciples to concentrate on learning martial arts. As for their personal contacts, whether they be friends with anti-Qing chivalry or officials, they are all left to them.It is precisely because of this that for more than a hundred years, the Kongtong faction and the two parties have lived in peace. Dongxuanzi colluded with Hailancha and murdered the anti-Qing Guanzhong hero Mou and his party. According to the rules of the Kongtong sect, the head of this matter can say that he is wrong, or warn him not to do things for the Qing court in the future.But it cannot be said that he is a traitor.Moreover, Dan Qiusheng also worked secretly for the rebel army, strictly following the school rules, he would also be reprimanded. Master Dongmiao's attitude is more sympathetic to the rebel army, and he doesn't think Dan Qiusheng's actions are wrong.But it is another matter to determine right and wrong according to the tradition of our school.And he has another layer of worries. This second level of concern is: if he wants to avenge his apprentice, he must tell the truth.Then exercise the power of the master, violate the tradition, and set the rules of the sect.Punish his younger brother Dong Xuanzi who secretly served as the eagle's claw for the Qing court. Although it is not impossible to do so, because the head of the sect has the right to establish the rules of the sect.But doing so is tantamount to showing his attitude. The Kongtong faction under his leadership will be anti-Qing in the future!Once you express your attitude, the consequences can also be imagined.The Kongtong faction is bound to be the enemy of the Qing court, and what he will bring to the Kongtong faction will be endless turmoil, so that the disciples under the sect will never have peace! It takes great courage to do so, but Daoist Dongmiao doesn't have this courage yet! This is a fundamental change to the tradition of the Kongtong School. In addition to great courage, there must also be great courage. Master Dongmiao does not have this courage! Daoist Dong Miao has concerns both public and private, apart from these two concerns on the "public" side, he also couldn't bear to ruin the reputation of his junior brother Dong Xuanzi. There is a reason for this, it turns out that he was ordered by his master to treat this junior fellow kindly and take care of this junior fellow for the rest of his life! His master Yuding Zhenren and Dongxuanzi's father were best friends. Once they were besieged by a strong enemy, Dongxuanzi's father was seriously injured and died in order to protect Yuding Zhenren.It is unavoidable that Master Yuding will overdote on the orphan of his old friend in raising him.Daoist Dong Miao was ten years older than Dong Xuanzi, and when he took over as head, Dong Xuanzi was not yet an adult.Therefore, Master Yuding solemnly entrusted this young disciple to him when he was dying. Master Dongmiao told Dan Qiusheng about his worries and unspeakable secrets, and then he burst into tears and said: "You are my most beloved disciple, I shouldn't and can't bear to let you be wronged. Yes, but now I beg you to forgive me!" I asked Dan Qiusheng what else he could say, he had no choice but to kneel down, and said with tears: "Master's words are serious. The reputation of the master's school is important, and his own honor and disgrace are nothing. The disciple is willing to listen to the master's orders." Daoist Dongmiao thought for a while before he revealed his plan. Daoist Dongmiao said: "Dongxuan and Dongming want me to punish you for 'murdering your fellow disciples', of course I can't obey them. But for the sake of the overall situation, I have to be vague and say that you are responsible for 'improper handling of things'. Take care of the accusation of "not being good at the same school", in name you were "expelled from the school wall", but in my heart I will always regard you as my best apprentice!" Dan Qiusheng was going to be expelled from the school, and he was extremely sad!But he couldn't help convincing his master not to be sad, and said: "Master, with your old man's words, this disciple is willing to be punished no matter how severe it is. But I'm afraid that if you are in the same sect, you may still think that the master's sentence is unfair. It is too partial to the disciples." Master Dongmiao smiled wryly: "I can't explain the truth, and I can only pretend to be confused. Yes, my disciples will whisper about such a muddled judgment. So I plan to use my muddled method in this case." After I'm done, I'm going to abdicate. When I do this, others will think that I'm guilty of 'lack of discipline', but you will understand, yes, I am indeed guilty, but it is a guilt for you !" Dan Qiusheng said: "Master, don't say that, I have caused Master to be wronged, and I should be the one who should feel guilty. But I don't know who Master will give up the position of head?" Master Dong Miao said: "Don't worry, I won't give it up to Dong Xuanzi and Dong Mingzi, I'm going to give it up to my second junior brother Dong Zhenzi. Although he's mediocre, he's quite honest, so he won't do anything wrong. "I will tell Dong Xuanzi that I already know his secret, and I will also briefly tell the truth about this case to my Junior Brother Dongzhen who is going to let him take over as the head. "When I was alive, I expected that they would not dare to do anything wrong, but I will warn them that after my death, if they don't follow my will and anyone repeats the mistakes Dong Xuanzi made, I will allow you to file this case. It's public. The 'they' I'm talking about, especially, include Dong Mingzi!" Dan Qiusheng was loyal and omitted some of the master's words against Dong Mingzi and criticism of Dong Zhenzi.But although these words were omitted, everyone already knew that the current head of the case, Makoto Dong, was not completely ignorant of the truth of the case.Dong Zhenzi himself felt this, and thought to himself: "Junior Brother Dongming must be unable to protect himself this time. I have been held hostage by him in the past, and now I can't be burdened by him anymore!" Just as he was hesitating whether to immediately tell the whole story about Dong Mingzi's crimes that he knew, Dan Qiusheng sighed and continued: "Unexpectedly, after my master and uncle Dongxuan passed away one after another , Today I am still forced to go back to Kongtong Mountain to explain the truth of the case, now I want to ask the head to investigate: repeating Master Dongxuan's mistake, who is colluding with Hai Lancha?" Dong Mingzi suddenly said coldly: "Dan Qiusheng, you have not been the head of the sect yet. After you become the head of the sect, you can make your own rules!" According to the original rules of the Kongtong School, the disciples under the sect For those who can be friends with people in the government, "colluding with Hailancha" is not a crime. Since it cannot be counted as a crime, there is no way to "prosecute". Dan Qiusheng said angrily: "Hai Lancha has harmed the elder Yuxu of our sect, shouldn't we pursue it?" Dong Mingzi said: "This is two things. Whether Elder Yuxu was killed by Hai Lancha is still uncertain. At best, he is the most suspected murderer. If you take a step back, even if it is confirmed that he was indeed the assassin The murderer of Elder Yuxu can only seek revenge from Hailancha. Even if someone from the Kongtong sect has contacts with him, it is not a violation of some sect rules. Besides, there may not be such a person. You have to be the head of the sect to investigate Those who colluded with Hai Lancha, didn't they intend to implicate them, so there will be no waves?" Although the words were forceful, but according to the original school rules, it was really difficult to refute him. Dong Zhenzi, who hadn't spoken for a long time, suddenly said loudly: "You don't need to quarrel, I have something to say!" With a serious expression, it seemed that he was going to re-execute the power of the head. Dan Qiusheng said: "I obey, please show me." Dong Mingzi remained expressionless, but he didn't know what he was thinking. Dong Zhenzi coughed, and said slowly: "Today's fellowship meeting was supposed to decide two major issues, one is the case about whether Dan Qiusheng should be punished by 'cleaning up the door', and the other is the selection of the successor head. The truth about Dan Qiusheng's case has been revealed, and his charges have been cleared, so he should be allowed to return to the sect, do you have any objection to my verdict?" Nine out of ten disciples of the Kongtong faction applauded, and no one objected.Under such circumstances, Dong Mingzi, who hated Dan Qiusheng so much, didn't dare to speak. Dong Zhenzi asked everyone to calm down, and continued: "Since there is no objection, Dan Qiusheng has returned to the sect, and he has the right to be the successor head. At the beginning, I proposed that Junior Brother Dong Ming be the successor. Later, Elder Yuxu proposed Dan Qiusheng as his successor, did anyone propose a third candidate?" After about half a stick of incense, no one spoke.Dong Zhenzi said: "Okay, then please call for a referendum to decide who will succeed me as the head. I am ashamed of my lack of virtue and ability, and the major issues related to the faction's success and reform will have to wait for the new head to be selected." , let him handle it!" The intention is very obvious, he wants to pass the responsibility to the successor. It's ridiculous that Dong Mingzi, who wants to be the master, is like a death row prisoner at this time.Despite his poise, those who pay attention can still perceive his eyes full of hatred.At this time, he was thinking in his heart: "You old fox is cunning, you pretend to be a good person on the surface, but in fact you are clearly using Dan Qiusheng's hand to kill me!" The voting began, and the result was expected by everyone, and also expected by Dong Mingzi. Dong Zhenzi asked everyone to vacate an open space, and said loudly: "My disciples, those who support Dong Mingzi as the successor head, please stand up." None of the disciples of the Kongtong sect moved, and even Dong Mingzi's confidant disciple Daoist Dashi turned into a turtle. Dong Zhenzi continued: "My disciples, those who support Dan Qiusheng as the successor head, please stand up!" This time it was lively, Dongzhenzi hadn't finished talking, the disciples of the Kongtong Sect had rushed to stand up, filling the open space.The ones who are embarrassed to stand up are only a few of Dong Mingzi's disciples. Dong Zhenzi heaved a sigh of relief, and said: "Nephew Danqiu, congratulations on being supported by your fellow sect and taking over as the head. From now on, you are the head of our sect." Dan Qiusheng said: "I have to re-arrange the gate wall, and my wish is fulfilled. I really dare not take the position of head of the gate. Master, you are not too old, I hope you will do it for two more years." Dong Zhenzi waved his hand quickly and said: "This is a referendum of the same sect, how can we accept it privately?" Lei Zhenzi said: "Dan Qiusheng, you are well-received by everyone, so there is no need to resign!" Dan Qiusheng still wanted to back down, but Mou Lizhu suddenly said, "Dan Qiusheng, it doesn't matter if you don't become the head of the sect, don't you want to avenge your master's revenge?" Dan Qiusheng was taken aback, and said: "You, what are you talking about? You mean I should avenge Grand Master Yuxu, right?" He thought he had heard it wrong. Mou Lizhu said: "No, I'm not talking about your uncle Yuxu. I'm talking about your master Dongmiao Daoist! Although Yuxuzi died inexplicably, so is your master! You know your master is How did you die?" As soon as this remark came out, everyone on and off the stage was astonished!Dan Qiusheng cried out, "How did my master die?" Mou Lizhu said: "It was poisoned to death!" Master Dongmiao died within two years after he handed over the headship to his younger brother. At that time, he was only nearly sixty years old. For a person with sophisticated martial arts, death at this age, even if it cannot be said to be "short-lived." ", it can only be said to be "Zhongshou".Therefore, when the news of his death came out, people in the Wulin deeply mourned his death, thinking that his death was a bit sudden, but no one suspected that his death was an accident. One month before his death, Lei Zhenzi had seen him.At that time they also practiced martial arts, Master Dongmiao showed no signs of weakening.At this time, Lei Zhenzi heard Mou Lizhu's words, and remembered the last time he met Dongmiao Daoist, he couldn't help being dubious, and quickly asked, "Miss Mou, how do you know?" Mou Lizhu said: "I have already been to Kongtong Mountain once. The time I came to Kongtong Mountain happened to be the night that Master Dongmiao was murdered!" Dong Mingzi sneered and said, "Our Kongtong sect disciples are not all idiots. It's unbelievable that you, Miss Mou, can sneak into the Qingxu Temple by yourself!" Mou Lizhu said: "Shortly after I broke up with Dan Qiusheng, I met Happy Zhang, the number one thief in the world. He taught me the art of changing appearance and ventriloquism. The little Taoist stole it in." Everyone had seen her two collars before, just now she mixed with the disciples of the Kongtong sect and spoke in ventriloquism several times, but no one noticed.In comparison, it was not surprising that she was able to sneak into the Qingxu Temple back then. Mou Lizhu continued: "It's not that no one has noticed me. There are two people who have seen me and know that I am pretending to be a disciple of Kongtong. One is the person who poisoned, and the other wants to stop the person from poisoning but did not." successful people." Lei Zhenzi said: "The person who stopped the poisoning must be sent by Kongtong, who is he?" Mou Lizhu thought for a while and said, "I hope it's best for him to say it himself!" But that person did not come out to speak for a long time. Dan Qiusheng was startled and in pain, panting and asked: "Please tell me first, who is the person who poisoned you?" Mou Lizhu raised her eyes, pointed her hand suddenly, and said, "This person is far away in the sky, but close in front of me. Here, she has come!" Everyone looked in the direction she pointed, and saw Ding Zhaoming and Cangzhou old boxer Zhao Yiwu escorting a woman with disheveled hair into the arena. Jin Biyi shouted: "Father, it is this seductress who bullies my daughter!" It turned out that Ding Zhaoming and Zhao Yiwu were instructed by Mou Lizhu to search under Duanhun Rock, and they found the injured Xin Qiniang. Mou Lizhu said slowly: "The person who poisoned Dongmiao to death is this temptress, and the person who invited her that time is also the one who invited her this time!" Dan Qiusheng asked, "Who is that man?" Mou Lizhu said: "That person is far away in the sky, but close in front of us!" Before the words were finished, Dong Zhenzi suddenly heard a muffled snort, followed by Dong Mingzi's creepy grin.It turned out that he was standing behind Dong Zhenzi, and when everyone was paying attention to Xin Qiniang who had just been escorted into the arena, he suddenly shot like lightning and grabbed Dong Zhenzi's back. Mou Lizhu had already predicted that he would plot against Dan Qiusheng, but unexpectedly he plotted against his senior brother.Dan Qiusheng was startled and angry, he pulled out his sword and shouted: "Dong Mingzi, you dare to commit a crime? Let go!" Dong Mingzi sneered and said: "Who told you to force me to have nowhere to go? Hey, Dan Qiusheng, listen, if you dare to take another step forward, I will kill Dong Zhenzi immediately! The handover ceremony is officially held, Dong Zhenzi is still the head of the sect, if you ignore his life, you will be charged with killing the head!" Dan Qiusheng was under his intimidation, his eyes almost burst into flames, but he still had to stop and put the sword back into the sheath. Dong Mingzi pressed his palm on Dong Zhenzi's big hole in his back, and with a pillar stuck to his back, he said, "Senior Lei, Hero Jin, please bear with me, I know you can take mine with a single gesture of your hand." Life, but before I lose my life, Dong Zhenzi must die before me. Hehe, you should believe that I, Dong Mingzi, still have this ability, right?" Spit, Dong Mako will die on the spot.Jin and Lei could tell that it was indeed not an empty threat. Lei Zhenzi was so angry that his eyebrows were furious, and he cursed: "I have never seen such a vicious and despicable villain like you. It is a disgrace to the martial arts to have a person like you!" What is he. Dong Zhenzi filled his chest with anger, and shouted: "You don't care about my life, I would rather perish with him!" Although he was willing to do so, how could the chivalrous Taoist who had the ability to kill Dong Mingzi bear to die with him? Dong Zhenzi then sighed and said, "I really regret not exposing his crimes sooner!" Dong Mingzi sneered, "It's okay for you to say it now!" Dong Zhenzi said: "Actually, I already knew that Dan Qiusheng was wronged. Back then Dong Xuanzi brought back his son's body. Dong Mingzi and I were the first to see He Luo's body. He Luo suffered a fatal injury. It was a sword in the back, which proves that Miss Mou just said that she killed her. But when the autopsy was made public the next day, seven holes were added to He Luo's body. The scars caused by the 'Seven Stars with the Moon' move in Fate Sword!" This is one of the main evidences of Dan Qiusheng's suspicion. Although the truth of the case has been revealed, this point has not been explained in the testimonies of several people.刚才牟丽珠自认杀了何洛，好些人也曾不免怀疑，以为她是有心“代人受过”，但因大家都同情她和丹丘生，大家也都觉得何洛死有余辜，是以对何洛究竟是死在何人手上这一点，也就不愿枝节横生，细加盘诘了。此时，众人方始恍然大悟：“原来在尸身上造成这招'七星伴月'的伤痕，乃是洞冥子干的好事。我真糊涂，怎的想不到是他！” 洞冥子阴恻恻笑道：“不错，这件事是我干的，崆峒派只有我和丹丘生会使这招，料想没人怀疑是我！当时洞玄子本不愿意儿子的尸体多受毁伤，但为了要冤枉丹丘生，他还是给我说服了。掌门师兄，我也知道你会知道是我，多谢你替我隐瞒了这么多年！” 洞真子气到极点，说道：“这都怪我私心太重，在他们威胁利诱之下，我竟然昧着良心做人，如今悔也迟了！”虽没详加解释，众人亦已明白，所谓“威胁”乃是指洞玄子、洞冥子狼狈为奸，在崆峒派的势力远胜于他；所谓“利诱”，当然是指他们以“掌门”大位为饵了。洞真子既怕他们加害，又想当上掌门，自然唯有听从他们摆布。 洞真子继续道：“我当上掌门，实际等于是他们的傀儡。但我还想不到，洞冥子，他，他竟是如此心狠手辣，嫁祸给丹丘生还不算，他还竟敢勾结妖人，谋害我的师兄——前任掌门洞妙真人！ “他偷偷把辛七娘请来，藏在清虚观里。那天晚上，给我知道。他为什么要把这妖妇请来？我虽糊涂，也可猜想得到，定然是要这妖妇下毒害人了。我赶忙跑去找他，阻止他们害人。想不到已经迟了一步，我苦苦劝他之际，正是那妖妇下毒之时。我话未说完，那妖妇走了进来，狞笑着对我说道：'倘不是洞冥子说你这个人还有用处，我早把你也毒死了。哼，哼，你既这样好心，那就由你去收尸吧！哈，收谁的尸，这还用问？当然是你的师兄洞妙真人了！' “我慌忙跑出去，忽见一个小道士身法奇快，我还没有看清楚他，他的背影已是消失。不过我还是听到他说的两句话：'祸福无门，唯人自召。你还不算太坏，为善为恶，全在你的一念了！'现在我才知道，原来这位赠我以金玉良言的是牟姑娘。” 牟丽珠道：“我偷入清虚观，本来是想见洞妙真人禀告真情的，谁知我来迟了一天，洞妙真人已经被那妖妇所害，我只有把希望寄托给洞真子，希望他能主持公道了。” 洞真子愧悔交迸，说道：“我非但不能主持公道，反而同流合污，十八年来，甘心被这奸徒利用。我实是死有应得，但不该死在这奸徒手上！” 洞冥子忽地皮笑肉不笑的打个哈哈，说道：“掌门师兄，你现在才想到一个'死'字，不嫌迟了点么？你该知道，小弟可舍不得你去死啊！” 原来洞真子在说这番话的时候，已经打定主意，要想暗运内力，自断经脉而亡。哪知却给洞冥子识破他的心思，听他话一说完，赶紧便即点了他的麻穴。 丹丘生说道：“洞真师叔，你也不用太过责备自己。不错，你是曾经做错许多事情，但这十八年来，你总算没有把本派带上歪路。就凭这一点，你已是功可掩过了。别人怎样想我不知道，我还是把你当作长辈尊敬的。”说至此处，陡地喝道：“洞冥子，按你应得之罪，你是死有余辜。如今我给你一个最后的机会，你把洞真师叔放开，我让你走。只要你今后洗心革面，重新做人，你虽然被逐出本门，但也可以安度晚年！” 金逐流说道：“这样的条件，对你来说，实在是好到不能再好的了。祸福无门，唯人自召，如今就看你了！” 哪知洞冥子竟然冷笑说道：“哪有这样便宜的事，要我放人，还要把我逐出门墙！” 雷震子大怒道：“那你到底想要怎样？” 这一问把洞冥子问得哑口无言！不是他答不出来，而是他想要得到的东西，在目前的情况底下，他自己也知道是属于非份之想，大家一定不会答应。但他抓住了洞真子作为人质，也总得有个收场，怎样收场才好呢？ 正当他感觉骑虎难下，不知如何是好之际，忽听得有人朗声道：“让我替洞冥子回答你们！” 众人把眼望去，只见对面的山坡上出现一个军官，不是别人，正是御林军统领海兰察！他已经换上军官服饰，但众人还是认得出他就是那个害死玉虚子嫌疑最大的“杂工”！ 谁也料想不到海兰察竟然敢公然出现，这刹那间，就像风雨来临之前的情景：“万木无声”。挤满了人的大草坪，突然一点声音都听不见了。异样的静寂令人呼吸紧张，令人心头颤栗！不过这异样的静寂只是刹那间事，突然，愤怒的吼声爆发，首先是要为本门长老报仇的崆峒派弟子，跟着是宾客中的许多侠义道人物，喝骂声中，纷纷亮出兵刃，跑上去要捉拿这清廷的御林军统领。 海兰察哈哈笑道：“要动武么。我劝你们还是稍微冷静点吧！你们也不想想，倘若我没有收拾你们的把握，我敢一个人站在这儿说话？” 他站在对面山坡说话，崆峒派上百弟子的喝骂声竟是掩盖不了他一个人说话的声音。就在此时，他的一班党羽，混杂在宾客中的邪派人物，也都纷纷亮出兵刃，跳了出来。眼看大混战就要爆发，海兰察又再笑道：“你们听我把话说完，倘若还是要打，那时再打不迟！” 雷震子喝道：“好，大家且慢动手。海兰察，你有话快说，有屁快放！”声音送到对面山坡，震得海兰察的耳鼓嗡嗡作响。海兰察也不禁心头微凛：“这老匹夫的功力看来不在我之下，好在我早有准备，否则只是这老匹夫和金逐流，只怕我就对付不了。”海兰察慢条斯理地说道：“你们若要动武，只怕你们就要全部死光！别以为我是虚声恫吓，老实告诉你们吧，我已经在这草坪上埋下炸药，只要我一支蛇焰箭射出去，马上就可以爆炸！”洞真子蓦地一省，失声叫道：“洞冥子，你，你这奸贼，原来你是瞒住我和海兰察布置下如此毒辣的阴谋！”原来用洞冥子名义请来的那些妖人，这两天晚上都不是住在清虚观内，他们不许崆峒派的弟子跟着他们，但还是有人看见他们搬着一包包的东西，带着铁锄铁铲之类的工具，在晚上出动。当时只能猜想他们干的定然不是好事，如今方知是埋炸药。 洞真子这么一说，等于替海兰察证实并非谎言，众人都是不觉又惊又怒，同时也不知应该如何应付才好了。 洞冥子哈哈笑道：“不错，这是海大人和我定下的计划，非到不得已不使用的。谁叫你们逼得我们无路可走。” 洞真子道：“炸药一爆，你也同样尸骨无存！” 洞冥子磔磔怪笑，说道：“我一条性命换你一条性命已经并不吃亏，何况还有这许多武林中顶尖儿的人物陪我一同死掉，那我是更感荣幸无比了！”话虽如此，但他心里可是着实害怕，若是双方谈不拢的话，海兰察比他还更心狠手辣，只怕当真就要“一网打尽”！ 海兰察狂笑过后，又再说道：“不仅草坪埋有炸药，还有更厉害的法宝在这山上呢！不信，让你们瞧瞧！阳继孟，把法宝亮出来！” 只见在清虚观后面的主峰上影绰绰出现了十几个人，当中指挥的那个人正是邪派中数一数二的大魔头阳继孟。在他指挥之下，片刻之间，架起两门大炮，炮口对着广场。海兰察哈哈笑道：“你们瞧清楚没有？草坪上的炸药纵使不能把你们炸个精光，漏网之鱼，也决计难逃我这两门大炮的轰击！” 草坪上埋的炸药，在听了洞真子的说话之后，虽然大家都已是“宁可信其有，不敢说其无。”但究竟还是看不见。如今这两门大炮推了出来，那可是实实在在看得见的东西了。炸药只能爆炸一次，大炮则是可以连续轰击的。在这样双重布置之下，海兰察的确是有把握把在场的人一网打尽！ 雷震子愤怒之极，喝道：“你用这样阴毒的手段来对付我们，算得什么英雄好汉？有胆的你和我单打独斗！” 海兰察哈哈笑道：“雷老前辈，这里算你年纪最长，怎么说这样孩子气的话！我是替朝廷办案，你当是江湖上的擂台比武么？你一定要比的话，我可以准你一个人先逃下山去。待我了结此间之事，咱们再约日期比武。” 雷震子给他气得七窍生烟，可也做声不得。 金逐流喝道：“海兰察，你到底想要怎么样，划出道儿来吧！” 海兰察笑道：“对啦，要打你们只是白白送死，不如还是接受我的条件好些。上天有好生之德，我也不忍滥杀无辜。只要你们依得我两件事情，今日之事，便可善罢！” 金逐流道：“哪两件事？” 海兰察说道：“崆峒派的事我是管定的了，所以第一件事，是要让洞冥子做崆峒派的掌门。崆峒派弟子有谁敢说半个不字，我替洞冥子把他杀掉！” 金逐流冷笑道：“那你是做崆峒派的太上掌门了！” 海兰察哈哈一笑，说道：“这就是我和崆峒派的事情，不必你金大侠费神多管了！” 金逐流道：“第二件又是什么？” 海兰察缓缓说道：“你也知道我是替朝廷办案的，反叛朝廷的钦犯，我们总得押几个回去，才能交差。” 金逐流道：“你心目中的钦犯是哪几位？” 海兰察道：“按说今日在场的人，不少人都曾有过大逆不道的言行。但我也不想株连太广，只要你们交出三个人来，随我赴京投案，也就勉强可以交差了。” 金逐流道：“哪三个人？”海兰察道：“第一个是丹丘生，他替牟家接济叛贼，造反罪证确凿。第二个是牟丽珠，她是父女同谋。她的父亲虽然已死，她还是脱不了关系的。第三个是丹丘生的徒弟孟华，他曾帮过小金川叛贼，伤害朝廷命官，我们也必须缉他归案。” 金逐流冷笑道：“只三个人么，我以为还有我呢。” 海兰察皮笑肉不笑的打了个哈哈，说道：“我知道你和冷铁樵、孟元超等人都是朋友，不过目前我还不想把你列为钦犯，算作是我卖给你的一点交情。” 金逐流道：“多谢你的'开恩'，不过你的这份'人情'，我金某人可不领受！” 海兰察道：“领不领在你，我的道儿已经划出来了，咱们无谓节外生枝。我只是要问一声，我划出的道儿，你们究竟接不接受？” 丹丘生道：“让我和孟华跟他'投案'，我们师徒不能连累大家受害！” 雷震子道：“不行！怎可相信鹰爪的说话？焉知他不是先骗你们作为人质，回头再来对付大家。” 海兰察道：“你们想清楚吧，我划出的道儿，已经是格外宽容的了。嘿嘿，难道你们宁愿玉石俱焚？” 是委屈求全，还是一同赴难？这实在是个难以立即作出决断的问题。不错，侠义道中的人物，十九都是不怕牺牲。但一想到自己一个人死还不打紧，要许多有为的同道和自己一起去死，却是谁也不敢作这决定。 海兰察道：“好，我给你们半炷香的时刻，让你们商议吧？”侠义道谁也没有作声，海兰察的党羽则纷纷离开草坪，向山坡逃去。只有洞冥子不能逃走，但他既抓着了掌门师兄作人质，又有海兰察作为强援，心里也不着慌了。exactly: