I Killed Gods and Demons in Song Dynasty

Chapter 244: The Crisis of Changle Gang

Chapter 244: The Crisis of Changle Gang
For a moment, there was complete silence in front of Tianbo Mansion.

The streets were as quiet as death, with only the cold wind blowing through, blowing up the fallen leaves and making a rustling sound.

The long and bustling street that was bustling with people just now is now in an invisible state of depression and fear.

Everyone looked at each other, but no one dared to make a sound, and even their breathing became heavy.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the tall and graceful young man in a black robe in front of Tianbo Mansion.

"you……"

Mu Guiying's pretty face turned pale and her eyes were full of astonishment.

As a mighty marshal who commands thousands of troops on the frontier, she has fought battles of wits and courage with the enemy in countless life-and-death battlefields. Few things in the world can move her.

But at this moment, she couldn't suppress the shock in her heart, and she actually had an extremely absurd illusion - was all this a dream or reality?

"Li Qingyun?"

Yang Paifeng's voice trembled and was full of disbelief.

Then Yang Jinhua exclaimed in a low voice:
"How...how is it possible? Hasn't he already..."

She choked before she could finish her words, her face turned pale, and her eyes were full of horror.

Half a year ago on the Tongtian Arena, Li Qingyun lost control during the God’s Descent Ceremony and eventually collapsed and died, spilling blood on the arena, shocking the entire martial arts world.

However, now, Li Qingyun, who was rumored to have died long ago, appeared in front of Tianbo Mansion so openly, with the same sharp and cold look between his brows, as if he had never left.

What is even more unbelievable is that he actually killed the eunuch chief Tu Wenzhi with a single palm strike - Tu Wenzhi was a favorite of the emperor, holding a high position of power and unfathomable cultivation.

And in full view of the public, Li Qingyun acted without thinking, which was clearly a blatant provocation to the court and a disregard for the law!
The black robe fluttered, and Li Qingyun glanced around coldly. His eyes were like cold stars, sharp and indifferent.

He slowly turned around and threw Tu Wenzhi's body to the ground casually, then casually stroked the bloodstains on his black robe with his sleeves, as if he had just crushed an insignificant ant.

The palace guards around stood there like wooden carvings or clay sculptures, staring at Tu Wenzhi's body with horror and shock on their faces.

Tu Wenzhi is not only the chief eunuch of the imperial court, but also a real fourth-level strongman!
However, such a great master who was so powerful in the court and the country could not even withstand a single move from Li Qingyun and was killed on the spot?
What is the origin of this person? Why is he so terrifying?
Mu Guiying took a deep breath, suppressed the shock in her heart, and said in a deep voice:

"Li Qingyun, are you crazy? Killing an official appointed by the imperial court is a capital crime!"

Li Qingyun raised his lips slightly, revealing a cold smile, and said to the surroundings lightly:
"An official appointed by the imperial court? He pretended to be a eunuch and spread the imperial edict falsely, intending to frame loyal officials. This captain has found out the truth and has already eliminated him. You don't need to bother with him anymore."

"Impersonating a eunuch? Spreading the imperial edict?"

Mu Guiying frowned, her eyes full of doubt and confusion. She looked at Tu Wenji's body, only to find that his limbs were stiff and there was nothing unusual about him.

However, at this moment, suddenly, a horrifying scene happened.

The corpse, which was originally lying quietly on the ground, suddenly began to twist slowly as if controlled by some force. Its limbs quickly shriveled up, making a "cracking" sound, and gradually shrank. It turned into a skinny, hairless, castrated local dog. Its death was extremely strange.

There was an uproar on the long street, and everyone had a look of horror on their faces and gasped.

"monster!"

Yang Jinhua screamed, her voice full of fear.

Yang Paifeng's eyes were gleaming, and he clenched the fire stick in his hand, his face full of anger and disgust:

"It turns out that it was really a demon who was causing trouble! This demon actually pretended to be an official of the imperial court and sneaked into the court. It is really a heinous crime!"

The people watching on both sides of the street had already been frightened out of their wits. Seeing such a strange and bizarre thing, they all looked terrified and retreated one after another, not daring to get any closer.

At this moment, dozens of imperial guards holding swords and guns surrounded Li Qingyun. The leader was a sword-carrying guard wearing a flying fish uniform. His eyes were cold and his voice seemed to tremble:
"You evil man, you have murdered an official of the imperial court. Your crime is unforgivable. Why don't you surrender quickly?"

Li Qingyun looked up at him and said calmly:
"You have just seen with your own eyes that this Tu Wenji is a monster in disguise. I am afraid that the real Tu Zongguan has already been killed by it. Are you still working for this monster? Are you so stubborn and stubborn?"

The guard's face was uncertain, and he gritted his teeth and said:
"How can you, a criminal subject, confuse right and wrong? Whether it is a monster or not is a matter for the court to decide. Don't make up your mind!"

Li Qingyun sneered when he heard this. Suddenly, he raised his right hand, spread out his five fingers, and an invisible suction force suddenly emanated from his palm.

The sword-carrying guards and palace masters present only felt their hands lighten, and their swords and weapons flew out of their hands involuntarily and flew towards Li Qingyun.

Dozens of weapons, including swords, spears, halberds, axes, hooks and forks, gathered in front of Li Qingyun. He twisted and pressed them lightly, like kneading mud, and they instantly turned into a big iron ball, smashing heavily on the ground with a loud "bang".

The shining silver light of weapons suddenly appeared on the long street, and then it fell silent.

During the entire process, not a single murderous intent was revealed, just like a magic trick performed by a street performer.

The surroundings fell into deathly silence again.

The leading guard with a sword was pale with cold sweat on his forehead. The rest of the palace masters were also silent and pale, and no one dared to say a word.

Li Qingyun slowly withdrew his hand, his eyes were as cold as a knife, he looked around, his voice was as cold as winter:

"You all saw what happened today. The demon was causing chaos and falsely spreading the imperial decree. I, Li Qingyun, killed it. This was truly a righteous act. If anyone still refuses to accept, feel free to come to Changle Gang in Bianliang City to find me."

He paused for a moment, his black robe fluttering in the wind, and turned to walk to the end of the long street. His voice floated out, as if it came from the sky:
"The ends of the earth, the conspiracy of revenge, I, Li Qingyun, will follow!"

As soon as he said this, no one on the long street dared to move. Everyone looked at the black-robed figure walking away, and a chill surged in their hearts, as if they were falling into an ice cellar.

At the end of the long street, the black robe disappeared in the morning mist, leaving behind only an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura that lingered in everyone's hearts for a long time.

……

Changle Gang, headquarters of Yingxiong Building.

Inside the lobby, the candles were dim, illuminating the wide hall with flickering lights.

The air was filled with the damp coldness unique to winter, and was a bit depressing. Occasionally, a breeze came in through the window gaps, causing the lights to sway slightly, making the atmosphere seem particularly bleak and solemn.

The headquarters, which was once bustling with activity, has now become much quieter.

In the corridor outside the door, gang members gathered in twos and threes, talking in low voices, asking each other questions, or letting out a few suppressed sighs.

The expressions on their faces were mostly uneasy, as if there was a poisonous blade hanging over their heads and they didn't know when it would chop them down.

Occasionally someone would look up in the direction of the Juyi Hall, their eyes revealing a complex emotion of entrusting their life and death to the decision of several important figures in the hall.

The atmosphere in the Juyi Hall became increasingly tense.

Several core members of the Changle Gang have arrived in the hall, but at this moment, no one is willing to speak.

Everyone knows that the silence of the Hero Building means a crisis. If one is not careful, this turmoil may affect the rise and fall and survival of the entire Changle Gang.

Song Ke, the head of the Arhat Hall, paced back and forth in the hall, his footsteps so heavy that they almost left marks on the wooden floor.

He was only in his early twenties, but had an angular square face, eyebrows like sharp blades, eyes like copper bells, and a look of anger that seemed to make the fire in his heart burn even more vigorously.

He was tall and strong, and his arms were thicker than those of an ordinary person due to years of martial arts training, like a bear. But at this moment, his deep voice was filled with uncontrollable anger:

"This old villain Pang Yu is really going too far! The dignified Grand Tutor's Mansion, relying on the emperor's support, actually extends its hands into our martial arts world!
"Senior Li Yingji is indeed reckless, but now he has been framed and imprisoned, and his life is hanging by a thread. We can only stand here facing the candlelight, helpless. It is really cowardly!" When he said the word "cowardly", he punched the sandalwood table next to him hard. There was a dull "bang" sound, and a thin crack appeared on the corner of the table immediately.

"Master Song, your words are really impressive,"

Chu Jinxiang, who was sitting nearby, suddenly spoke up, her voice soft but with a hint of coldness, "But I wonder if your courage can shake the Grand Tutor's Mansion in the slightest?"

Chu Jinxiang was wearing a light blue dress, with eyebrows as dark as distant black, eyes as clear as autumn water, and a beautiful and graceful appearance, quite like the graceful demeanor of a Jiangnan woman. However, when she spoke, she was chillingly calm, like a dagger with a delicate appearance, but the blade was hidden inside. As the head of Shan De Hall, she was known for her wisdom and scheming, and she was good at dancing with long sleeves and foresight in everything.

She glanced at Song Ke and said slowly:
"You are furious, but have you ever thought that Pang Yu is a man of deep thoughts and a reckless man cannot easily deal with him? Since he dared to attack Senior Li Yingji, he must have set up a trap behind the scenes. If you, Master Song, boast of your extraordinary courage and dare to break into the capital prison alone, I am willing to wait for good news here to see if you can really come back alive."

These words were spoken slowly and calmly, but every word was as sharp as a needle, making Song Ke's face turn red.

He opened his eyes wide, but was blocked by Chu Jinxiang so that he couldn't utter a word. His anger could only turn into a few heavy gasps.

There was dead silence in the hall, and the atmosphere became increasingly depressing.

At this time, Wei Xiuwen, who was sitting at the main seat, finally spoke.

His voice was not loud, but it carried a calm dignity that gradually suppressed the restlessness in everyone's hearts:
"Master Song, Master Chu, there is no need to argue any more. It is useless to clarify the responsibilities right now. The key is how to rescue Li Yingji."

Wei Xiuwen is the deputy leader of the Changle Gang and also serves as the leader of the Xuanxin Hall.

He was thin, pale, with long eyebrows and drooping eyes, and his expression was always cold, like a sword in a sheath, sharp but hidden.

Although his words are concise, he always gets to the point and rarely talks nonsense, so he is deeply respected by everyone in the gang.

However, his character was too serious and cold, which made many gang members stay away from him.

His words were obviously intended to divert the focus of the dispute and bring the issue back to the current dilemma.

"Save? How to save?"

Song Ke sneered and said unhappily:

"Pang Yu has the support of the Grand Tutor's Mansion and controls the Imperial Guards. How can our Changle Gang shake him? Unless..."

He paused, and lowered his voice a bit, "Unless the gang leader is still alive and can personally come out to save people. Unfortunately, the gang leader..."

When the word "gang leader" was mentioned, there was silence in the hall.

Chu Jinxiang lowered her eyes. Although there was no obvious change in her expression, a trace of sadness quietly appeared between her brows.

Wei Xiuwen closed his eyes slightly and sighed softly:

"Yes, if the leader was still alive, how could the situation be like this today?"

"All right."

At this time, Yun Zhaozhong spoke to break the silence.

He is a counselor of the Changle Gang. His words are sophisticated and smooth. His voice is neither too high nor too low, but it carries a power that makes people unconsciously convinced. "The most important thing for us right now is to stabilize the situation. Pang Yu's move against Li Yingji is just to warn our Changle Gang and make us retreat. If we lose our composure, it will be exactly what he wants."

He turned his gaze and looked at Chu Jinxiang:
"Master Chu, you have always had a wide range of friends. Can you find some influential people to mediate and see if you can use courtesy instead of force to rescue the people first?"

Chu Jinxiang shook her head and said with regret:

"Boss Yun, you think too highly of me. How can a little girl like me have such a way to reach the sky? And even if I did, since Pang Yu has imprisoned Senior Li Yingji, he will definitely not let him go easily."

Everyone's faces turned even uglier after hearing this. For a moment, no one in the hall spoke again, and the silence was as dead as death.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside the Juyi Hall.

"who!"

"How dare you! Who allowed you to trespass into the Changle Gang?"

"stop!"

Everyone turned their heads upon hearing the voice, and saw a young man in black robe standing at the door of the hall.

He stood quietly at the door, his black robe fluttering slightly, his figure was tall and slender, his eyebrows and eyes were as clear as if carved by a knife or a sword, and there was a hint of cold edge between his brows.

Those deep eyes were like cold stars under the night sky, fierce and murderous. His whole aura was solemn, like an immovable mountain, and like a boundless abyss, which made people feel cold just by looking at it.

Chu Jinxiang was always calm and composed, but at this moment, she lost her composure and blurted out:

"Gang leader?!"

Her trembling voice was full of disbelief, as if everything before her eyes was just an illusion in the mirror and could not be real.

She never showed her emotions, but at this moment tears welled up in her eyes and her whole body was shaking slightly with excitement.

Song Ke was stunned for a moment, then he strode forward excitedly, his voice rough but with a hint of ecstasy:

"Boss! It really is the boss! Hahaha, I knew that you would not die so easily!"

Wei Xiuwen stood up, his body straight as a sword, staring at the young man in black robe with a rare look of shock in his eyes:
"You...are really the gang leader?"

Li Qingyun glanced at everyone in the hall, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, and slowly said:
"Master Wei, is there another Li Qingyun in this world? Or do you even fail to recognize my appearance?"

Wei Xiuwen's hands trembled slightly, but after a moment, the fluctuations in his eyes quickly calmed down, and he regained his usual sternness and said in a deep voice:
"As expected, the leader is still alive. This is a blessing for the Changle Gang."

Chu Jinxiang could no longer hold back her excitement, and rushed forward, hugging Li Qingyun tightly, tears streaming down her cheeks, her voice choked with sobs:
"Boss, at first we all thought...we all thought you had already..."

"You all thought I was dead, didn't you?"

Li Qingyun's eyes moved slightly, and a hint of helplessness appeared in the smile on his face. He reached out and gently patted Chu Jinxiang's shoulder, "I'm sorry, I had no choice but to die in the past six months. I'm sorry for causing everyone to worry. "

When Chu Jinxiang heard this, tears welled up in her eyes, but she still held back her tears. She just nodded slightly and quietly stepped aside.

Li Qingyun walked slowly into the hall, his aura seemed to rise little by little with every step.

He walked to the main seat, his black robe fluttering slightly, and then slowly sat down under the gaze of everyone.

His eyes were like lightning, sweeping across everyone in the hall.

Under the "Fire Eyes and Golden Pupils", the cultivation levels of several people were clearly visible.

Over the past six months, everyone's martial arts have improved. Song Ke and Wei Xiuwen have both entered the second level of martial arts, the "Qi Refining" realm. Even Chu Jinxiang has entered that realm as well. It seems that they have all made some progress in practicing the "Nine Styles of Cutting the Sky" that he left behind.

Li Qingyun nodded with satisfaction, then stopped smiling, his eyes gleaming with coldness. He looked like a high and mighty god, unpredictable and unprofanable.
"You have practiced martial arts well. Now tell me, what did Pang Yu do? What trouble did Li Yingji get into?"

Although his voice was not loud, every word was filled with invisible pressure, like a cold steel knife piercing everyone's heart...

……

(End of this chapter)

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