"Stop with the 'you, you, you' stuff. You're all getting on in years, don't try to act all high and mighty like young people and argue with others."
To be honest, I didn't even need to say a word today. Any one of the judges could easily outmaneuver you, old man.
So, old man, just say what's on your mind. Don't give me that sarcastic, condescending attitude. Nobody here takes you seriously.
The White-Browed Taoist was speechless after being rebuked, and could only say "good, good, good" several times.
"I will not bother with a junior like you today."
Then he looked at Si Yu: "President Si Yu, you heard what Chief Jiang said just now, didn't you?"
Jiang is such a people-oriented person, how could you actually distort the truth and falsely accuse him of oppressing the people?
Not only him, but also this other one, Guan Mao, the leader of the One-Sword Hall, had something to say.
After he finished speaking, a burly man with a green turban, ruddy complexion, about eight feet tall, and a long beard came to the front of the main hall.
White-browed Taoist: "You say the Fish-Dragon Gang oppresses the people, then is this Hall Master Guan also oppressing the people?"
Si Yu laughed in anger: "Daoist, this man, like Jiang Wangyang, not only oppresses innocent local farmers but also seizes other people's fertile land..."
They even forced women into prostitution, using the guise of being descendants of a martial saint to engage in despicable acts. If this isn't dealt with, what will become of the credibility of the judicial committee?
"Nonsense! That's all one-sided!"
The White-Browed Taoist interrupted Si Yu sharply and then said to Guan Mao, "Hall Master Guan, all the heroes are here today. Tell me what injustice you have suffered!"
Sigh~
The man, dressed in a style reminiscent of Guan Yu, sighed upon hearing this and then began to speak slowly.
"To be honest, I, Guan, am a descendant of the Martial Saint. I have strictly followed my ancestral teachings and established the One-Knife Hall to benefit the people of this region."
Unexpectedly, on that day, Guan, unable to tolerate the judge's oppression of the villagers, decided in a fit of anger to stand up for them.
In a fit of anger, they beat up Guan and, in another fit of anger, fined my Yidao Hall five thousand spirit stones.
I still haven't raised that money.
So, in a fit of anger, Guan unleashed a torrent of impotent rage for the next three or four years.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the White-Browed Taoist. I have long heard of his noble character and his willingness to stand up for the weak.
Therefore, I have joined forces with others to seek justice for my ancestors and the Yidao Hall.
After Guan Mao finished speaking, he let out another long sigh.
White-browed Taoist: "President Siyu, what else do you have to say now? Today, behind me are all the rising stars of sects who have been oppressed by your Judgment Association."
This humble Taoist would like to ask a question: Your Judicial Council claims to maintain order in the Nine Realms and has been granted the power to oversee the world by the three thousand Taoist sects.
Is this how you abuse your power?!
These words immediately resonated with this mob.
"Yes, the White-Browed Taoist is right!"
"The arbitrators' council has been acting more and more domineeringly lately."
"Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you're a judiciary?"
The crowd's comments made Si Yu tremble with anger.
"Taoist priest, are you only listening to their side of the story?" Si Yu retorted. "It's clearly this Guan Mao who's bullying the villagers, trying to kidnap someone's daughter and sell her to a brothel."
The disciplinary action was only taken after my judiciary witnessed it. If you had simply inquired about it, you would have known the truth. How can you so blatantly distort the facts!
The White-Browed Taoist spread his hands: "President Si Yu, you should have seen it. You say they are turning black into white, then may I ask if so many people are turning black into white?"
Now that your judiciary is acting contrary to the right path, you must give everyone a satisfactory explanation.
"Yes, give us an explanation!"
"Otherwise, this matter will certainly not end well today!"
The mob loudly echoed, and for a moment they had the illusion that they had already taken control of the situation.
Faced with this situation, Si Yu really didn't know how to deal with it, so she could only look at the white-browed Taoist and ask, "So what exactly do you want?"
The White-Browed Taoist immediately raised his hand to stop the crowd.
"Alright, since President Si Yu is willing to take full responsibility, then I will make a few requests."
"First, I would like to ask President Si Yu to sincerely apologize to our colleagues for the actions of the Public Trial Committee during this period."
Second, compensate these comrades for all their losses.
Third, President Si Yu mismanages his subordinates.
"He is no longer suitable to lead the arbitration council; please remove him from the position of president and appoint a more capable person."
Si Yuren is numb.
Leaving aside whether the first two conditions are reasonable, the last one, removing the president from the position, is simply blatant interference in the sect's internal affairs.
"Daoist Master! Your request is far too unreasonable. How can the position of president be interfered with by outsiders like you! I cannot agree to it!"
But the White-Browed Taoist was prepared. He flicked his whisk and replied, "How could I interfere in the internal affairs of another sect? This is the result of a joint decision by all the elders of the Public Trial Council."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the First District Chief of the Public Tribunal said, "Yes, that's right. Si Yu, you have betrayed the trust of the old chairman and are not worthy to remain in the chairman's position."
Second District Elder: "That's right, Si Yu. Over the years, you have condoned your subordinates' wrongdoings and created a mess. For the sake of the reputation of the Court of Judgments, please resign from your position as sect leader immediately!"
Third District Elder: "Yes, yes, we cannot stand by and watch our sect, which has been passed down for thousands of years, be destroyed by your hands. If you know what's good for you, please give up your position as president immediately."
The elders of Districts 4, 6, and 7 also echoed this sentiment, attempting to force Si Yu to relinquish his position as president.
In fact, these so-called elders have long been out of the control of the Court of Justice. They were unrestrained when Si Chuan was around, let alone you, Si Chuan's adopted daughter.
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