An uproar erupted at the scene!
Li Huan demanded sternly, "Tell me the truth, how did you kill the deputy gang leader, Ma Dayuan!"
"What? Elder Bai murdered Deputy Gang Leader Ma?"
"Impossible! Don't frame Elder Bai!"
"Elder Bai is known for his impartiality and integrity, how could he possibly have killed Vice Chief Ma?"
The Beggars' Sect disciples started talking all at once, discussing the matter amongst themselves.
Bai Shijing cried out, "I didn't kill Vice Gang Leader Ma! I didn't kill Vice Gang Leader Ma... Awooo... Awooo..."
The man screamed repeatedly, frantically clawing at the wound on his shoulder, tearing his clothes and scratching the wound raw, leaving his skin ripped open and bleeding profusely...
Li Huan said, "The Life and Death Talisman has long since turned into water and invaded your meridians and internal organs. Even if you cut off all the flesh from your body, you still cannot dispel the Life and Death Talisman!"
Bai Shijing was in so much itching and pain that he was too weak to continue scratching. His limbs twitched and his facial features became distorted.
"Please, Young Hero Li... give me the antidote... please, Young Hero Li..."
Li Huan urged, "Quickly confess your crimes. If you show remorse, I might give you a 'Dissolving Pill' to spare you from the torment of the 'Life and Death Talisman' for a year!"
Before Bai Shijing could confess, Elder Xu crawled up to Li Huan: "This old man knows he was wrong, he knows he was wrong... First, give me a pill to neutralize the damage..."
Bang! Li Huan kicked Elder Xu away: "You spineless old codger, it's not your turn to confess yet!"
Quan Guanqing clutched his collar tightly, curled up like a shrimp, and gritted his teeth to hold on, without begging for mercy.
Bai Shijing's psychological defenses completely collapsed, and he cried out, "I confess... I confess! I shouldn't have had an affair with Madam Ma! I shouldn't have been tempted by her..."
Upon hearing this, Kang Min was terrified and screamed, "Elder Bai! You're just desperate and making wild accusations. When have I ever had anything to do with you!"
Bai Shijing wailed, "It hurts so much...it hurts so much...everything I said is true, I really did have an affair with Madam Ma...I love Madam Ma's sweet mooncakes the most..."
In desperation, Bai Shijing actually uttered shameless words about his affair with Kang Min.
Qiao Feng asked, puzzled, "What sweet mooncake?"
Bai Shijing said, "During the Mid-Autumn Festival... Madam Ma asked me whether I preferred sweet or savory mooncakes... I said the mooncakes Madam Ma had were sweeter than honey... So, Madam Ma and I consummated our relationship..."
"Pah!" Kang Min retorted angrily, "Don't tarnish this young woman's purity!"
Li Huan said, "Bai Shijing is in so much pain, do you think he would lie? Or should I plant a 'Life and Death Talisman' on you too, so you can taste the pain?"
Kang Min's eyes flashed with fear, and she shuddered.
Bai Shijing continued, "That night... Madam Ma put 'Ten Fragrance Bewitching Powder' poison in the wine and made Vice Chief Ma drink it... I used Vice Chief Ma's signature move, 'Throat Lock Grappling Hand'... to kill Vice Chief Ma... and frame Murong Fu..."
Everyone was shocked!
Bai Shijing said, "After killing Deputy Chief Ma, Madam Ma asked me to deal with Chief Qiao... I firmly disagreed, broke off relations with Madam Ma, and severed our personal ties..."
“Chief Qiao, I am loyal to you out of brotherhood… Although I was confused for a moment and killed Deputy Chief Ma, I never intended to harm you…”
Bai Shijing's voice trembled, tears and snot mingled together, and his whole body was soaked in sweat.
Qiao Feng was both shocked and furious.
"Elder Bai, as an elder of law enforcement, you are a highly respected and virtuous person. Yet you had an affair with Brother Ma's wife, murdered Brother Ma, and framed Young Master Murong of Gusu. You have committed an unforgivable crime!"
Qiao Feng grew angrier as he spoke, and veins bulged on his forehead.
Bai Shijing cried, "I was bewitched by Madam Ma's beauty and lost my mind... I thought that after killing Deputy Chief Ma, I could stay with Madam Ma forever... and also solidify Chief Qiao's position..."
"You scoundrel!" Qiao Feng cursed. "My position in the Beggars' Sect is based on my own abilities, not on the underhanded tactics of my fellow Beggars' Sect brothers! I have always respected Brother Ma and have never thought of competing with him for the position in the Beggars' Sect!"
Bai Shijing continued to wail, trembling violently as if shaking off chaff.
"Young Master Li, I have told you the truth... Please give me a pill to counteract the effects... I beg you..."
Kang Min sat down weakly and collapsed to the ground.
Li Huan smiled and said, "Chief Qiao, do you think I should give Bai Shijing a pill to neutralize the ailment?"
Qiao Feng said, "Bai Shijing murdered Vice Chief Ma and had an affair with Madam Ma. According to the gang rules, he should be executed by slow slicing!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Shijing shouted at the top of his lungs, "Fine! Kill me now! I'd rather die than suffer the torment of the 'Life and Death Talisman'!"
Li Huan used his "Finger Flicking Divine Skill" to strike Bai Shijing's mute acupoint, rendering him unable to speak.
Elder Xu crawled over again: "This old man is willing to confess his sins... willing to confess his sins..."
Bang! Li Huan kicked Elder Xu away again.
"Quan Guanqing! You better tell the truth!"
At this moment, Quan Guanqing's face turned purple from holding his breath, and he had already lost control of his bladder in order to endure the itching and pain.
Upon smelling the stench, Li Huan cursed in annoyance, "Damn it! It stinks! You're full of bad intentions, even your pee smells bad!"
Quan Guanqing could no longer bear it and suddenly shouted, "Kill me! Kill me!"
Li Huan said, "Want to die? Not so easy! You must pay a heavy price for your crimes and endure ten years of torture!"
ten years?
Quan Guanqing finally broke down, tears streaming down his face.
"I confess! I confess everything... Please, Young Hero Li, have mercy... Give me a pill to alleviate the pain..."
Li Huan asked, "What secret do you and Kang Min have?"
Quan Guanqing said, "I was also tempted by Madam Ma and had an affair with her in secret... and followed her orders to steal Chief Qiao's folding fan... and falsely accused Chief Qiao of trying to steal Vice Chief Ma's letter..."
"I also listened to Madam Ma's slander and instigated the Beggars' Clan brothers to rebel, thereby overthrowing Chief Qiao's position as chief..."
Seeing Quan Guanqing publicly admit his crimes, Kang Min completely deflated.
Qiao Feng angrily said, "Quan Guanqing had an affair with Vice Chief Ma's wife and plotted a rebellion. He should also be executed by slow slicing!"
Li Huan said, "Don't worry, there's still Elder Xu."
He beckoned to Elder Xu as if calling an old dog.
"It's your turn to confess!"
Elder Xu hurriedly said, "I was so foolish! I was also bewitched by Madam Ma and conspired with her... to seize the position of gang leader from Chief Qiao..."
The scene erupted in uproar once again!
Li Huan cursed, "You beasts! You and Quan Guanqing both claim to have been bewitched by Madam Ma! Don't you yourselves have any ambitions?"
Elder Xu quickly said, "I have ambitions. At my age, I still want to be the gang leader... I'm so confused..."
Qiao Feng turned around and looked at the four elders, "Song, Xi, Chen, and Wu".
"If the four elders still recognize me, Qiao Feng, as the leader of the Beggars' Sect, then I will enforce the sect's rules!"
Elder Song hesitated and exchanged glances with the three elders.
Li Huan knew that Qiao Feng's identity as a Khitan had aroused suspicion among the four elders.
Qiao Feng smiled calmly, took out a green bamboo stick from the pocket outside his trouser leg, and threw it forward, sticking it into the soil.
"Qiao Feng's origins are still unknown, so he abdicates today. We invite a member of the Beggars' Sect to take over as leader and support the overall situation!"
Li Huan suddenly reached out and grabbed the green bamboo stick from a distance!
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