Northern River Sword

That night, Xue Hongliao and Elder Su went to find Su Yi and asked him to tell the truth about what was going on.

Su Yi didn't dare to hide anymore, and told Xue Hongliu and Su Ti about how he and Qiao'er sneaked into Songhe Bieyuan, found Xie Beihan dead in the room, and picked up the Shaoyang Sword Manual by chance.Qiao'er swore: "I testify that what he said is true. I saw him shake that thing out of Xie Beihan's bed with my own eyes."

Elder Su frowned and said: "With his ability and courage, if he didn't happen to pick up the leak, it would be impossible to take it by force."

Su Yi knelt on the ground and said: "Disciple, I know I was wrong. I knew it was a hot potato, and I wanted to hand it over to the leader and master, but I was afraid of being punished by the master... I really didn't dare to delay it like this If you procrastinate any longer, something will happen instead.”

Xue Hongliao said: "Where is the sword manual?"

Su Yi got up quickly, opened a brick from the corner of the room, took out a piece of silk from inside, and handed it to Xue Hongliao.

Xue Hongliao watched carefully under the lamp, his expression became more and more serious.After a long time, she raised her head, as if waking up from a dream, and exclaimed: "Great, brilliant! I think this sword technique is magnificent, and it is not inferior to the unique skills of my beggar gang! Elder Su, you I’ve seen the sword manual, let’s see if it’s the real one.”

Su Ti took it over and looked it over, and thought for a long time before saying: "The sword manual that I threw into the fire with my own hands was recorded in a book. Yang swordsmanship. I think the swordsmanship on this silk is profound and mysterious, and it is quite similar to the sword moves used by Qiu Guangcheng, so I am afraid this one is the real one!"

Qiaoer said: "This is the real copy? No wonder... He Ruying and the others must have guessed that the real copy fell into our hands, so they came to the door in such an aggressive manner during the day. This is not a decent family, it is simply a robber who came to rob us ! I think they are here to grab the Shaoyang Sword Manual!"

After hearing her words, Su Yi suddenly trembled.He recalled what he had realized during the day, and blurted out: "So it may not be the Shaoyang sword manual that Master burned back then. I once asked Master Shanshui, and he told me that the Shaoyang sword manual is extensive and authentic, and it is not like the rumors in the world. That's wicked. I think he ought to know the truth, but he's sworn he won't tell."

Elder Su was also thinking about this matter, and pondered: "That's right. The sword manual handed over to me by the Qiying League back then may be a fake. At that time, the old clan leader Xue had been killed, Liu Lingyin was also dead, and the remaining five people It is very likely that they told a big lie together, gave me the fake sword manual to burn, hid the real one, and agreed to share the sword manual together afterward."

Qiao'er said: "Since they all have to practice this sword technique, why is it only Qiu Guangcheng who has mastered it?"

Su Yi said: "They don't share the spoils evenly. With the treasure in their hands, they definitely don't want others to take a look at it. Whoever looks at it first will take advantage. Qiu Guangcheng practiced it first, and then hid the sword manual and said he lost it. any idea?"

Qiao'er said: "The other five people are not fools. Since they want to share the spoils, they must each copy a copy. How could they give the sword manual to Qiu Guangcheng for safekeeping?"

Su Yi scratched his head and said, "This...it really doesn't make sense. I didn't see what happened back then with my own eyes, and I can't figure out why."

Su Ti had been thinking about it all the time, but at this moment her expression was serious, as if she had made great determination, and said, "He Ruying is a hypocrite who does everything he can to obtain the Shaoyang Sword Manual. Thinking about it now, Meng Shuhe may not be a big Treacherous and wicked people."

Xue Hongliu's face darkened, and said: "Elder Su, Meng Shuhe killed my father, he committed a heinous crime, how can you speak for him?"

Su Ti said: "When I think about the events back then, I always feel a little strange. He Ruying was the first to discover the murder of old gang leader Xue. He Ruying said that the murderer was Meng Shuhe, but other than him, there was no one else. The second person can prove the truth of this statement. We have all seen the body of the old gang leader Xue, but do you still remember where his fatal wound is?"

Xue Hongliao said: "My father was slapped from behind, his heart was broken and he died."

Su Ti said: "At that time we guessed that Meng Shuhe had launched a surprise attack and plotted against the old gang leader from behind. But now that I think about it, with the martial arts of old gang leader Xue, it is absolutely impossible not to notice someone approaching from behind, let alone a surprise attack .Unless the person who did it was—”

Su Yi blurted out: "Unless this person is someone he trusts very much!"

Su Ti said: "That's right. Only people who he thinks will never attack him can get so close to him. What's more, Meng Shuhe's swordsmanship is the best in the world. If he wants to kill people, he will use the sword naturally. Why use his own weaknesses to The length of fighting the enemy?"

Xue Hongliao's face was very ugly, when she was still young, her father and uncle of the Qiying League gathered together, and she followed.Later, Xue Zhonghao was plotted against, and when Xue Hongliao found out, he was speechless, reluctantly handed the green bamboo stick into her hand, and left.

Over the years, Xue Hongliao always believed that the murderer was Meng Shuhe.Now that I think about it again, I feel that there are many doubts in it.She said: "You mean... the murderer who killed my father is probably He Ruying?"

Su Ti said: "I'm not completely sure, I'm just speculating. But He Ruying was so prestigious back then, no one would suspect that he was the one who did the harm. He said that the Mengshu River did it, and everyone believed it. Now It seems that it may not be the case."

Xue Hongliao suddenly got up and said angrily, "I'll ask him!"

Su Ti hurriedly said: "No way. You were young back then, you didn't see many things with your own eyes, and you couldn't find the result if you asked. Why don't I go and test and see if I can find some clues. Su Yi, Qiao'er, You are here to accompany the leader, I will go back as soon as I go."

Su Ti said she asked her two young apprentices to accompany Xue Hongliu, but in fact she asked someone to watch her.To prevent her from being impulsive and questioning without evidence, He Ruying would be on guard and it would be more difficult to dig out the truth.

Xue Hongliao has always been a prudent and decent person, but when the matter was related to his father, he was furious, which made him lose his balance.She calmed down for a moment, knowing that He Ruying's power was at its peak, and if she wanted to find out the cause of her father's death, she could not startle the snake, she had to have solid evidence before she could act.

The three sat there, each without a word.When the lamp oil burned out, a puff of green smoke came out and went out with a puff.Qiao'er said, "Is there any lamp oil?"

Su Yi said: "It's gone, I'm poor here. If it wasn't for the helper, I wouldn't even be willing to light a lamp at night. I'll ask Master for some lamp oil tomorrow."

Qiaoer blamed him for being stingy.Xue Hongliu waved his palm, and the wind of the palm opened the window, and the starlight from the sky leaked in.Su Yi shuddered, put his arms around his shoulders, and said to himself: "Master hasn't come back yet?"

Xue Hongliu was worried, and said: "Su Yi, go and see what's going on over there?"

Su Yi was scratching his head and wanting to listen, when he got the order, he immediately agreed, and quietly went to He Ruying's place.

Su Ti stared at He Ruying, He Ruying frowned, the two sat facing each other, but there seemed to be an unbreakable layer of ice between them.

He Timing brought two new cups of tea, Su Ti picked up the teacups and put them down gently.

He Timing walked to the compartment and slowly packed the tea leaves, but his ears were listening to the movement inside.Su Ti said: "You were the only one who witnessed Meng Shuhe murdering old gang leader Xue?"

He Ruying said, "Sixth Brother Hu was also there at the time."

Su Ti said: "Hu Tianxing is dead, there is no proof of death."

He Ruying realized what he was doubting and fell silent.He was no longer thinking about how to deal with Su Ti's questioning, but was thinking about whether to kill him.

Su Yi was afraid of being discovered, so he didn't dare to get too close.He squatted behind the house with his waist down. He Timing noticed a little movement, and opened the window to look out.Su Yi was startled, shrank his head and held his breath, not daring to move.

He Timing didn't see anyone, and thought he was too nervous, so he poured half a pot of herbal tea out.Half of Su Yi's body was drenched with water, he was freezing to death.He resisted not daring to move, and secretly exercised his internal energy to warm his body. He couldn't help but secretly scolded He Timing for being a son of a bitch, a bastard, and as bad as his father.

Su Ti saw that He Ruying didn't intend to explain in the face of doubts, but her attitude was very ambiguous.He was very indignant, got up and said: "We are smart people who don't speak dark words. Tell me, how did Old Master Xue die that year?"

He Ruying said coldly: "I have already told you everything I know. Xue Zhonghao was killed by Meng Shuhe. When I arrived, Meng Shuhe had already fled. The old gang leader Xue was still alive. Before he died, he said that it was Meng Shuhe. He plotted against him suddenly, and asked everyone to avenge him."

Su Ti said: "Old leader Xue's martial arts is so strong, how could someone suddenly approach him without noticing it? I checked his wounds, and if it wasn't someone close to him, there would be no chance of attacking him."

He Ruying sneered several times, and said, "What does Elder Su mean by this? What are you doubting?"

Su Ti said: "At that time, you were the only one who walked closest to him, could it be you?"

As if He Ruying had been greatly insulted, he suddenly stood up and said, "How could Elder Su be so bloodthirsty! Old Master Xue is my sworn brother, how could I do such a thing?"

Su Ti stared into his eyes, He Ruying's eyes were sincere and angry, as if there were flames burning in the eyes, but under the fire light was a deep pool of stagnant water, which was hard to see through.

He Timing looked back at his father, as if he was asking what his father meant.He Ruying didn't look at him, sighed, and said calmly: "Old friend, the enemy is around recently, you and I can't help being nervous, it's too much to be a war. Now the enemy wants us to suspect each other and fall apart, so they can take the opportunity to attack each other. I am also very sad that the old gang leader Xue passed away. I swore that I will avenge him. You have to believe me, with me, the murderer will never go unpunished."

Su Ti shook her head slightly, and said: "The beggar gang has been investigating this matter, and Hong Liao has found witnesses. I came to you today to hear your truth. If you insist on concealing it, then we have no choice but to tell you the truth." It was announced to the public."

Su Yi was stunned, and thought: "When did the leader find the witness?... Yes, the master is deceiving him! If He Ruying has a ghost in his heart, he must let it go. Let's see what he says."

He Ruying said coldly: "It's good to have an eyewitness. Tell him to come out, and let's restore the truth together and avenge Old Master Xue."

Su Ti said: "He said that person is you."

He Ruying looked indifferent, and said: "Being higher than others, everyone will destroy them. As the leader of the Qiying League, I have offended too many people. It is inevitable that some people will be jealous and slander me maliciously. I have seen this kind of thing too much. Too much, I don't believe that Elder Su would believe such a person's words."

Su Ti said calmly: "The witness is not an unknown person. The person who accused you is also a person of status in the Jianghu, and it is definitely not a false accusation."

He Ruying asked, "Who?"

Su Ti said: "Gongsun Lan."

Su Yi's heart was pounding, and he said in his heart: "Senior Gongsun is also a member of the Qiying League. If He Ruying killed the old gang leader Xue, then Senior Gongsun is the most likely to know the inside story. Sending people to look for him everywhere, is it really related to this matter? Will He Ruying become angry and suddenly attack?"

Su Ti continued: "Gongsun Lan came to me a few days ago and told me what happened back then. He said that he saw the old leader Xue being killed by you. He has been hiding all these years to avoid you. He hid this secret too much. For a long time, I felt uneasy, so I told me about it. I came to ask you in person for the sake of a friend, is what Gongsun Lan said is true?"

He Ruying's eyes wandered, and he seemed a little moved.Su Ti saw his reaction in his eyes, and the answer in his heart was ready to come out.

He Ruying suddenly laughed out loud, as if he didn't care about anything.He said: "Elder Su is probably trying to make fun of me. Xue Zhonghao was indeed killed by Meng Shuhe. If you say that Gongsun Lan identified me, then ask him to confront me face to face!"

Su Ti said: "He is no longer in the Beggar Gang."

He Ruying leaned forward, apparently very concerned about Gongsun Lan's whereabouts, and asked, "Where did he go?"

Su Ti said: "He has already become a monk, and his disappearance is uncertain everywhere. Unless he shows himself, no one will be able to find him."

He Ruying gradually recovered his relaxed posture, and said with a smile, "Then there is no other way."

Su Ti fell silent.He Ruying took a sip of tea, changed the topic and said, "Elder Su, the conflict between our two families has been resolved during the day, but your little apprentice's swordsmanship is very suspicious, and there must be an explanation for this matter. There is no one else here, tell me the truth, is he using the Shaoyang sword technique?"

Su Ti said indifferently: "What Shaoyang swordsmanship, that kid is lazy and playful, and his skills are extremely poor. You have also tried his kung fu during the day, he has no other ability except to escape, and hurting your apprentices is also a mistake Misunderstanding. Don't take things about children's homes too seriously."

He Ruying slowly shook his head and said, "I don't believe it."

Su Ti said coldly: "That's up to you. Spread the word and let people say that Leader He is crazy about Shaoyang swordsmanship. It's not someone else who loses face at the time."

As he spoke, he got up and went out, He Ruying suddenly drew his sword and chased after him, said coldly: "The apprentice's martial arts are already very good, the master must be even better. He is not talented, I want to ask Elder Su for sword skills!"

Su Ti is good at fist, foot and stick, but not good at swordsmanship.Seeing He Ruying drew his sword out, he couldn't help frowning, saying: "You are crazy, how can I know Shaoyang sword skills!"

He Ruying shouted: "Is it possible, you will know after trying it!"

Seeing him stabbing him with a sword, Su Ti knew that He Ruying suspected that she knew too much, so she finally decided to kill him.He raised his weapon to resist, and fought with He Ruying.

Seeing that He Ruying was fighting with his master, Su Yi thought it was inconvenient for him to make a move, so he wanted to inform someone to help.He had just run a few steps when suddenly his back froze and he couldn't move.He Timing had already stood behind him at some point, and quickly sealed his acupoints such as Dazhui, Lingtai, and Xuanshu.

Su Yi was angry and anxious, and said: "What are you doing, let me go!"

He Timing said coldly: "I haven't asked you what you're doing sneaking around outside."

Su Yili said bluntly: "This is the Beggar Gang, I can stay wherever I like, you don't have to worry about it!"

He Diming said: "That's very good, you can stay here."

Su Yi heard that the master and He Ruying in the front were fighting with each other, and the fight was indistinguishable.He was anxious and wanted to call for someone to come over.As soon as he opened his mouth, He Diming even sealed the Renying points on both sides of his throat, and removed his jaw.Su Yi was angry and anxious, but he couldn't speak, almost crying.

He Timing ignored him and went to the front to help He Ruying.Su Yi couldn't move, he was anxious like an ant on a hot pot, he heard Su Ti's cry of pain for a long time, his heart skipped a beat, fearing that Master would be hurt by He Ruying.

There was no sound after that sound, Su Yi became more and more frightened as he thought about it, two lines of tears couldn't help but rolled down, and he secretly prayed in his heart that Master would be lucky and that nothing would happen.

Su Ti was lying on the ground, with blood gushing from her chest, and she was out of breath.He Ruying held the sword, and pondered: "He really doesn't know Shaoyang swordsmanship... That's weird, the master doesn't know it, but the apprentice does. It seems that that kid really has some skills."

He Timing said in a low voice: "Father, how can you hide such a big matter?"

He Ruying said: "This old bastard is useless, he will die when he dies, if I don't kill him, sooner or later I will spoil my affairs."

He Diming said: "How do you explain to the Beggar Gang?"

He Ruying beckoned, called his son to come over, and explained in a low voice.He Timing nodded repeatedly, and smiled for a moment: "Father still has an idea. With such a clean push, no one will suspect us."

He Ruying said, "Where's that kid behind the house who eavesdropped?"

He Diming went to the house and dragged Su Yi over.When He Ruying saw him, his eyes lit up, and he smiled and said, "It's wonderful, there's nowhere to find it when you break through the iron shoes, and it's easy to get here. Little brother, since you've come to your door, come with us for a while." Let's go."

Su Yi saw Master lying on the ground, the blood all over his body was congealed, he wanted to yell, but he couldn't, two lines of tears rolled down.Suddenly, it felt dark on the top of his head, and a cloth bag came down from the top of his head.

He Timing kicked him to the ground and tied his pockets tightly under his feet.Su Yi was wrapped around him like a piece of dead wood, completely unable to resist.Su Yi felt that he was curled up and stuffed into a big box, he was angry in his heart, tears flowed out continuously, soaking the cloth bag.

He Timing noticed it, and slapped him hard on the head, saying: "Stay here honestly, or I will go and kill that little girl you like!"

Su Yi cursed in his heart: "If you have the ability, let me go, I will kill you to avenge my master!"

He Timing didn't care what he was thinking, so he changed into black clothes, covered his face with a black cloth, and ran across the wall.He Ruying shouted loudly: "Stop! Come on, come after me!"

Everyone in the beggar gang heard the commotion and rushed out one after another, seeing He Ruying chasing the man in black away.Xue Hongliu heard the sound and rushed out, seeing He Ruying flashing past, before he had time to think, he jumped after him.Several elders from the beggar gang chased after him.The lightness kung fu of the man in black was very good, he threw him away by a distance.Everyone chased them out of the city, but the man in black had disappeared.

Everyone still doesn't know what happened, and they are all a little inexplicable.After a while He Ruying came back and said: "That guy is very cunning, let him run away."

Xue Hongliao said: "Who is that man and what is he doing here?"

He Ruying looked very heavy, and said: "Let's talk about it when we go back."

When everyone returned to the beggars' gang, they heard someone crying loudly.Xue Hongliu rushed to follow the sound, and saw Su Ti lying on the ground, Qiao Er and several disciples of the Beggar Clan knelt beside him and wept.Xue Hongliao was startled, strode forward, and reached out to touch Su Ti's breath.Su Ti had already lost her breath and her body was cold.Everyone gathered around, seeing Su Ti's death, they were so sad that they couldn't help crying loudly.

Xue Honglian's tears rolled down, she turned around and asked, "Congratulations Leader, who killed Elder Su?"

He Ruying said: "Elder Su came to talk to me just now, and as soon as he walked out the door, he heard Elder Su scream. I hurriedly chased out the door, and saw a man in black running away. I chased after it before I had time to think about it." Going up, I didn't expect Elder Su to be in misfortune."

As he spoke, his voice trembled, and two lines of tears flowed down his face, as if he was very sad.He said: "It seems that the thief has been following Elder Su secretly for a long time, and he fled immediately when he succeeded in the attack."

Xue Hongliu was silent for a long time, and said: "Who does Leader He think the murderer is?"

He Ruying said: "I didn't see the face clearly. But judging from this technique, it should be Qin Xiao without a doubt."

Xue Hongliao had also been attacked by Qin Xiao before, so she also had a three-point belief in this statement.But Su Ti came tonight to question He Ruying Xingshi, why did he happen to be killed tonight by such a coincidence?

Over the years, Su Ti has been like Xue Hongliu's half father and half leader of the beggar gang.Su Ti's letting go was like a landslide, and the beggar gang was like a big ship without its helmsman, and it was even more difficult to move forward in the wind and rain.

He Ruying said loudly: "Brothers of the Beggar Gang, don't worry, He will definitely catch the murderer and avenge Elder Su!"

Everyone hated Qin Xiao, thinking that he must have killed him.Hearing He Ruying's words, the grief in his heart was uncontrollable, and they all said: "Kill Qin Xiao, avenge Elder Su! Avenge Elder Su!"

Su Yi heard the shouts outside, and he yelled in his heart: "You have all been deceived. The person who killed Master was He Ruying, and the murderer is right in front of you, but you are so blind that you can't see it! Chief Xue, you are so stupid! Be smart, don't be fooled by him! I'm afraid that the old gang leader was killed by He Ruying in the same way back then, you know the truth, don't be fooled by He Ruying!"

The crowd outside was furious, and everyone was dazzled by the flames of anger. They wanted to find Qin Xiao and avenge Su Ti.

Xue Hongliao said: "Bury Elder Su first. In addition, send the brothers from Qinglongtang to search. If you find any suspicious person's whereabouts, please come and notify me immediately."

Everyone agreed and went to prepare the incense candle coffin.Qiaoer cried so hard that Xue Hongliao asked someone to pull her away from Su Ti. Qiaoer struggled to break free and crawled back, holding Su Ti's body and refused to let go.

Everyone had nothing to do, Xue Hongliao sighed and said, "Let her go."

At dawn, Xue Hongliu presided over Su Ti's burial in person, and everyone kowtowed in front of Su Ti's grave, vowing to find the murderer to avenge him.Xue Hongliu poured Su Ti's favorite Fen wine in front of the tomb, and the wine seeped into the parched ground.

Xue Hongliao suddenly felt a chill on the tip of his nose.She raised her head, and the north wind howled, bringing heavy snow from the sky.

The coldest time has come.