Chapter 66: The Initial Display of Divine Authority

  Wu Ming took one glance and immediately spotted the two elders, Zheng Fa and Chuan Gong, among this group of newly arrived Beggar Sect disciples.

  Although Wu Ming had never seen them before, from the situation of being surrounded by these two people, plus the aura they emitted, it was possible to identify them.

  Wu Ming's current martial arts skills are very high, and his eyesight has naturally improved. From the movements and auras of the two elders, he can see that their martial arts skills are roughly on par with the four great elders, which means they are far inferior to Qiao Feng.

  Chuan Gong Lao Lao was who Wu Ming had somewhat forgotten, but the law enforcement elder was who he remembered very clearly, because this person was the one who had an affair with Ma Fu Ren Kang Min and then killed her husband Ma Da Yuan - Bai Shi Jing.

  Bai Shiming was proficient in "entwining silk capturing hands", and anyone who had practiced capturing hands would have very obvious characteristics on their hands. Wu Ming glanced at them briefly and immediately determined that the person on the left side of the crowd should be Bai Shiming.

  The white-faced mirror in front of him looked stern and impartial, who would have thought that behind the scenes he would commit adultery and kill his brothers, Wu Ming shook his head secretly, indeed people can't be judged by their appearance.

  As they pondered, the crowd had already approached, and Wu Ming only heard Qiao Feng say loudly: "Brothers, please sit down first, I have something to say."

  Wu Ming heard the crowd respond in unison: "Yes." Immediately, he saw the crowd disperse, some heading east and others west. Each person took their seat according to their position and rank, either in front or behind, left or right. Very quickly, everyone was seated properly, without any sense of disorder.

  Wu Ming and Duan Yu exchanged a smile, both admiring the Beggar Gang's strict order. Indeed, it was worthy of being the largest sect in the martial arts world. To avoid standing out and also to avoid suspicion, they immediately left Qiao Feng's side and walked over to Wang Yuyan and A Zhu A Bi.

  Three women saw the two men approaching, and they couldn't help but feel a little joyful. Ah Zhu and Ah Bi whispered greetings, while Wu Ming and Duan Yu slightly nodded and smiled. Duan Yu didn't dare to look at Wang Yuyan, but Wu Ming deliberately glanced at her, causing the beauty's face to flush with excitement, and she lowered her head in silence.

  Wu Ming saw it with his own eyes and couldn't help but feel secretly delighted. This undoubtedly proved that the beauty had already developed a strong affection for him.

  Jiao Feng saw that everyone had quickly sat down in an orderly manner, and his heart suddenly felt a bit more at ease. He smiled slightly and said: "Our Beggar Clan has been highly respected by friends on the Jianghu for many years, with a reputation that has not diminished over the past hundred years, and is still known as the largest sect in the martial arts world. Since there are many people with different opinions, it's normal that we can't unify our thoughts for the time being. As long as everyone speaks their minds clearly and discusses things carefully, we will still be loving brothers who care about each other deeply, and there is no need to take temporary disagreements too seriously."

  Wu Ming saw that when he said this, his face was extremely gentle, and it seemed that he wanted to make a big deal out of nothing, making the changes disappear into thin air.

  Wu Ming, however, knew that the chaos had only just begun and that the worst was yet to come. He thought about Jiao Feng's origins being revealed and couldn't help but feel secretly worried for him, despite having the ability to foretell the future.

  Everyone saw Qiao Feng, the leader of the Beggar Gang, say this, and the tense atmosphere suddenly relaxed a bit.

  At this time, Wu Ming suddenly saw a pale-faced man sitting on the right side of Qiao Feng stand up. This person was previously guessed by Wu Ming to be Bai Shiming. He heard him say in a cold voice: "May I ask Song Yue Chen Wu four elders, what does it mean that you ordered people to lock us up on a small boat in Taihu Lake?"

  His tone was extremely severe, with an intimidating aura that made Wu Ming even more certain that this person was indeed Bai Shiming.

  After the four elders Song, Yi, Chen and Wu were named, they all looked very embarrassed, looking at each other in dismay, unsure of how to respond.

  Among the four elders, Song was the oldest. Wu Ming vaguely saw that he was the leader of the four, and his face turned red as he coughed lightly and said: "This... this, we are all brothers who have been through life and death together for many years, naturally there is no ill intention. Can you let it go on account of your elder brother's face?"

  Wu Ming heard that the other party was indeed Bai Shijian, and he couldn't help but secretly sigh. This Song Zong really is muddle-headed, offending the superior and causing chaos in the gang is a great crime, how can it be lightly passed over with just one word?

  It turned out that at this time, only Bai Shiming said in a low voice: "Song Changlao, you say there is no malice, but the fact is not so. I and Chuan Gong Changlao were imprisoned on three ships, moored in Taihu Lake, and the ship was full of hay and sulfur, saying that if we wanted to escape, they would immediately set fire to the ship. Ask Song Changlao, is this what you call no malice? Then how can it be considered malicious? Is it only when our heads are separated from our bodies that it counts?

  Song was speechless, his face turned bright red, and he hesitated for a long time before saying: "This... this is really too much, I was also kept in the dark. We are all one family, always as close as brothers, how can they be so reckless? From now on, won't it be embarrassing to meet each other?"

  In the end, Song's gaze had already shifted towards Chen, and the implication was quite clear.

  Wu Ming had previously thought that Chen Lao was quite unreliable, and now seeing Song Lao say this, it indeed verified his own thoughts.

  At this time, Bai Shiming's gaze suddenly turned in another direction, pointing at a Han man and shouting: "Li Chunlai, you deceived us by saying that the leader had summoned us. You forged the leader's order, what crime should you be punished for?"

  Bai Shiming was the law enforcement elder of the Beggar Gang, known for being iron-faced and impartial. The man who claimed to be Li Chunyang immediately became frightened and trembled with fear, stammering: "This humble disciple is of low status, how dare he forge the gang leader's orders? This... this is all... all..."

  As he spoke, his gaze turned to Quan Guanqing, who was being held by Jiao Feng's acupoint sealing technique. The implication was very clear: everything had been arranged by Quan Guanqing. However, as a subordinate of Quan Guanqing, Wu Ming, although from modern times, had also heard that in ancient times, loyalty was highly valued. He estimated that this was also the reason why he did not dare to correct his superior directly.

  Qiao Feng saw it with his own eyes, but didn't say a word. Bai Shiming naturally also saw that Quan Guanjing was the mastermind, so he asked again: "Was it ordered by your captain, or not?"

  Li Chun came with his head hung low, not daring to say yes or no.

  Bai Shiming sneered, "Don't say it's not, don't say I also know it was the order of the Full Helmsman. Then let me ask you, did you know at that time whether this command was fake or not?"

  Li Chunlai was suddenly frightened and turned pale, not daring to make a sound.

  "Bai Shiming shouted sternly: 'Li Chunlai, you've always been a straightforward and courageous man. What's wrong with you now? Have you become mute? If you have the guts to do it, why don't you have the guts to admit it?'"

  Being stimulated by Bai Shiming, Wu Ming suddenly found that Li Chunlai's face showed a resolute expression. He gritted his teeth, puffed out his chest and said loudly: "Admit it if you admit it, no mistake, when I conveyed the leader's order to you, I indeed knew the order was fake. I, Li Chunlai, did something wrong, whether to kill or punish me is up to you, if a man surnamed Li frowns, he is not a good man."

  After listening to Li Chunlai's words, Wu Ming couldn't help but secretly shake his head and sigh. People in ancient times indeed attached great importance to righteousness and reputation. Li Chunlai, who was previously trembling with fear, now showed a strong side, which shows that the power of spirit and faith is very strong.

  Additionally, Wu Ming also thought that Li Chunlai's work was actually not bad and he didn't lose out as a man. Although he was a bit foolishly loyal, if utilized properly, he might become a talented general in the future.

  Just as he was thinking, Bai Shiming suddenly asked: "Are you doing this because the master has wronged you, or have I wronged you?"

  Li Chunlai shook his head and said, "None of that is true. Bai Changlao treats his subordinates like his own brothers, he is fair and strict, with no personal biases, I have never had any complaints about anyone."

  Bai Shiming said sternly: "Since there is no dissent, why did you do this? What's the reason behind it? Speak quickly."

  At this time, Wu Ming found Li Chunlai's face was ashen, and upon closer inspection, he discovered a cold light emanating from his sleeve, seemingly hiding a short blade or dagger.

  Was he going to commit suicide? Although Li Chunlai was just a small figure in the Tianlong, Wu Ming felt that this man was actually not a hot-blooded and loyal Hanzi. If he died like this, it would be a pity, so he secretly decided to save him.

  Li Chunlai first looked at Quan Qing on the ground, then raised his eyes to look at Qiao Feng, and suddenly said loudly: "The subordinate violated the gang rules and deserved punishment. However, as for the reason behind this, don't ask me, it's not something I can say."

  Just as he was about to pull out the dagger from his sleeve and stab it into his own throat, a sudden surge of invisible energy came from not far away. His hand suddenly felt empty, and the dagger flew quickly away, then fell obediently into Wu Ming's hand.

  Wu Ming's move was even more mysterious and magical than Qiao Feng's Dragon Subduing Palm, leaving everyone in shock.