This beggar-like man was none other than Ge Liefeng from the Liefeng Society. Judging from his appearance, it was clear that he had indeed delivered Gongsun Qianbai's body to the Gongsun family.
The moment Ge Liefeng saw Qiao Suinian, he burst into tears. The strange and eerie bronze mask now seemed so kind and approachable to him.
No one knows how he has been these past few days. People from the Gongsun family would come over from time to time to throw excrement and urine at him. With his limbs broken at the door, he had no way to avoid it and could only drink to his heart's content. Only Ge Liefeng himself could taste the bitterness and sweetness of it all.
Upon seeing Qiao Suinian, he felt as if he had seen a savior, and naturally burst into tears.
Qiao Suinian frowned, pushed open the door, and pulled Ge Liefeng inside by the collar.
As soon as he entered Dingtianque, he smelled a foul stench of blood.
Qiao Suinian strode inside, and the scene before him quickly turned his eyes cold.
Feng Zhizhao lay on the bed, his body wrapped in gauze, the blood seeping out staining the gauze red. Jiang Ping was able to sit up, but he was also covered in wounds. The others were not in much better shape, all bearing injuries.
Upon hearing the door open, Jiang Ping instantly stood up, her eyes gleaming like those of a wounded, crazed wild beast.
The others also stood up like startled birds, gripping their weapons warily.
"Don't panic, it's not those people, it's him who's back!" Guan Yan looked outside.
Qiao Suinian walked in slowly, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw it was him.
"Did the Gongsun family do it?" Qiao Suinian's tone was calm, without any fluctuation in his voice.
“Yes, they come every few hours. On the surface, they are just thugs, but in reality, they are all hidden experts from the Gongsun family. Feng Zhizhao and Jiang Ping were injured like this. They hit hard, and Zuo Fangya couldn't heal them in a short time. They can only recover slowly,” Guan Yan nodded and said.
"I understand. You all get some rest. Leave the rest to me." Qiao Suinian's eyes were like a still well, without any ripples, but those who knew him well knew that someone was going to die.
"Zuo Fangya, you deal with this guy first." Qiao Suinian handed Ge Liefeng over to Zuo Fangya. Regardless of whether this guy was sincere or not, he did not submit to the Gongsun family, and that alone was enough for Qiao Suinian to take him in.
Although Feng Zhizhao and Jiang Ping were powerful enough to dominate Jinghai City, they were clearly not strong enough in Kyoto.
Even when Qiao Sui first arrived in Kyoto, wasn't she almost killed by Gu Youyang?
It's like driving a BMW in a small county town where you won't see many cars better than yours, but try driving your BMW in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen.
The more people there are, the more talented people emerge. The fact that the Gongsun family was able to gain a foothold in the capital city naturally shows that they have some strength.
Bang bang bang!
"You people from Dingtianque, get out here! Who gave you permission to bring that cripple in? Get out! If you don't get out, I'm going in!"
Just as Qiao Suinian was pondering, an extremely arrogant voice suddenly came from the doorway, and the door was pounded loudly.
Qiao Suinian's eyes turned cold, and she rushed out.
"Oh no! Stop him! Kyoto doesn't allow factional fights to the death. If he kills everyone outside, we'll be in big trouble!"
Guan Yan's expression changed slightly. She naturally did not doubt Qiao Suinian's strength, but if Qiao Suinian really slaughtered too many people in the Gongsun family, then Dingtianque would definitely face a devastating blow from the Four Symbols Legion.
Just like the previous Qianlan Pavilion, getting involved with the Four Symbols Legion is a very troublesome matter. She was only spared because of the Qiao family's influence.
If Qiao Suinian wanted to build his own power, it could only mean that he wasn't doing particularly well in the Qiao family. Guan Yan was a very smart woman and naturally realized this, which is why she hurriedly had someone stop Qiao Suinian.
However, when Guan Yan chased after them, she realized that her concerns were completely unnecessary; Qiao Suinian seemed to have no intention of making a move.
A group of shady-looking young men entered through the door, led by a long-haired youth who looked just like Chan Ho-nam with his gang of henchmen. However, this long-haired youth was clearly not as handsome as Ekin Cheng; he was at best a low-budget version of Chan Ho-nam.
Seeing Qiao Suinian walk out wearing a mask, he was obviously startled and quickly took a few steps back. After all, this was a ruthless person who dared to kill even Gongsun Qianbai without hesitation. He was afraid that the other party might kill him as well if they disagreed.
Seeing that Qiao Suinian had no intention of making a move after coming out, the long-haired man snorted coldly, and straightened his back after bolstering his courage.
"So you're the one who truly has influence in Dingtianque, right?"
"It's me, what do you want?" Qiao Suinian's tone was smiling, but it made the long-haired man feel increasingly pressured.
"No matter what, hand over that Ge Liefeng. We suspect he colluded with outsiders to murder Young Master Gongsun Qianbai," the long-haired man said coldly.
“This person is definitely not someone we can trust. How about this: I am the real murderer, and I will go with you?” Qiao Suinian asked.
"Are you sure?!" The long-haired man looked somewhat suspicious.
"Of course, I can surrender, but I have one condition: after you take me away, you must not cause any trouble for anyone in Dingtianque, and the grudges between the Gongsun family and Dingtianque must be wiped clean!"
Qiao Suinian handed over the Haoye Dragon Staff, then stretched out her hands in front of the long-haired man, showing no intention of resisting whatsoever.
"Alright, alright! Don't worry, it's a life for a life. Once you're gone, we naturally won't make things difficult for Dingtianque anymore!"
While the long-haired man said this, he was secretly cursing Qiao Suinian for being a complete fool. If he weren't wary of Qiao Suinian, he would have killed the people of Dingtianque long ago.
Of course, he was extremely happy that Qiao Suinian was so foolish, and he quickly tied Qiao Suinian up.
"What are you going to do? Don't do anything foolish. Now that you're back, we might not be afraid of the Gongsun family. If you go to the Gongsun family like this, you'll definitely die!" Guan Yan anxiously advised Qiao Suinian.
The others from Dingtianque also spoke up, trying to dissuade Qiao Suinian, since this behavior was tantamount to suicide.
"It's alright! A life for a life is a matter of course! I was young and reckless and killed Young Master Gongsun Qianbai. I regretted it deeply afterward and couldn't sleep at night! Now that the Gongsun family has come to me, it only means that it's time for me to forgive my sins."
"Even if the Gongsun family wants my life, it is my due repayment of a debt of gratitude. A true man living between heaven and earth should have a clear conscience! I should take responsibility for my own actions. My mistakes should not implicate Dingtianque. Let me bear the consequences myself! My mind is made up, you need not say any more!"
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