Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 508 The Five Signs of Decay Arise with the White Tiger

Jiang Buqi didn't want to ask too many questions right away, since he was indebted to the person who had fed him.

So, emboldened by alcohol, he subtly probed and discovered that Chu Danqing had indeed come to him seeking an opportunity.

"Chief Jiang, I remember you came here to collect the body, right? Why are you eating and drinking in this restaurant?" Chu Danqing asked casually.

When Chu Danqing asked him this question, Jiang Buqi poured the wine into his mouth in one gulp and said, "It's frustrating to say, but on my way here, the deputy gang leader's body was involved in an accident."

"I wonder which scoundrel managed to intercept the deputy gang leader's body first."

"After investigating for two days without finding any clues, Jiang decided to drink some alcohol to relieve his frustration."

This wasn't a secret, so Jiang Buqi just told him directly.

Chu Danqing was also puzzled when she heard this.

Who would want to steal a corpse for no reason?
The death of the deputy leader of the Fengyun Gang was most likely caused by Xilong, so it is unlikely that they stole the body.

After all, if they really wanted to take the body away, they could have done so when they killed it; why go through all this trouble?

As for the reason that it was to strike at the Fengyun Gang? Then why not just take the corpses back and hang them at the city gate to dry in the sun?

Therefore, the killer and the looter are most likely not the same person or faction.

Just then, a member of the Fengyun Gang entered the restaurant, looked around, spotted Jiang Buqi, and hurried over.

"Chief." The gang member hesitated for a moment before speaking when he saw Chu Danqing sitting at the same table as Jiang Buqi.

"Has the body of the deputy gang leader been found?" Jiang Buqi asked.

He didn't have the habit of talking about gang affairs everywhere.

"That's right." The gang member immediately transmitted his voice to Jiang Buqi with his true qi: "We found the deputy gang leader's head at the southeast foot of White Tiger Ridge."

Upon hearing this, anger flashed in Jiang Buqi's eyes.

Who on earth is this person, so utterly depraved that they wouldn't even spare a corpse?

"Alright, I understand. Have the people assemble." Jiang Buqi then looked at Chu Danqing and said, "Brother Chu, I have important business to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, he got up and left.

Seeing this, Chu Danqing said, "If Chief Jiang doesn't mind, I'd also like to go and see what it is."

Jiang Buqi politely declined, saying, "Brother Chu's involvement in matters within the gang is illegitimate and will only cause trouble."

"After Jiang has dealt with this, we will invite Brother Chu back."

After saying that, he left the restaurant and sped away using his light-footed skills.

“Brother Chu, this person is completely ungrateful, hmph.” Li Qingying said indignantly, “It’s as if you, Brother Chu, are trying to interfere in their internal affairs.”

"Let's go check it out. Maybe we can see a good show." Chu Danqing felt that things were probably not that simple.

Just as the Jade Dragon has its destiny, so too does the Heavenly King have his destiny.

He could guess some of the meaning of the five signs of decay, which were probably not much different from the five signs of decay of gods and men.

However, the manifestation is most likely not physical, but rather symbolic.

"A good show?" Li Qingying was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Brother Chu, are you saying the problem lies within the Fengyun Gang?"

“The possibility is not small,” Chu Danqing said, then instructed Da Bao, “Da Bao, lead the way.”

Da Bao devoured the food in a flash, then followed the scent and led Chu Danqing and the others away.

Chu Danqing thought of an interesting possibility.

If the deputy leader of the Fengyun Gang hadn't died, would everything make sense?

If the person isn't dead, wouldn't Jiang Buqi's arrival to collect the body expose them?

Find any random corpse to impersonate? Anyone who came up with that idea must be a genius.

The deputy leader of the Fengyun Gang is a top-notch expert; an ordinary person's corpse simply cannot be used to impersonate him.

As for finding a top-tier master? That's even less likely, since everyone practices different martial arts and the marks left on their bodies are all different.

Not to mention that Jiang Buqi is a top expert, how could such a small trick possibly escape his notice?

On the contrary, having the body intercepted could cover up the biggest flaw.

Following the scent, they returned to White Tiger Ridge, but this time to the southeast foot of the mountain.

"The Fengyun Gang has urgent business ahead. All bystanders, please leave immediately!" A gang member shouted as soon as he saw Chu Danqing and his group.

However, Chu Danqing and his group remained unmoved, and the other party only shouted once.

The main reason is that there are not only Chu Danqing and his two companions here, but also many other martial arts practitioners.

Before this, many people came to White Tiger Ridge for the "Five-Colored Divine Artifacts Falling from the Sky," but all of them came up empty-handed.

Then the Fengyun Gang members arrived, naturally drawn by the excitement, and came to investigate.

With so many people involved, the Fengyun Gang dared not go too far for fear of provoking public anger.

However, the warnings will still be issued.

About an incense stick's time later, several elders of the Fengyun Gang arrived with a group of gang members.

The leading elder glanced at everyone present and then asked the Fengyun Gang members who were blocking their way, "Our Fengyun Gang is upright and honorable. What is there to hide? Why are you stopping these heroes?"

Faced with the elder's question, the gang members were dumbfounded and could only reply, "It's the gang leader."

"Hmph, blocking us like this makes our Fengyun Gang look guilty." The elder snorted coldly and immediately said, "You will come with me to see the gang leader."

Upon seeing this scene, Chu Danqing immediately realized that this group of people were probably after Jiang Buqi.

Otherwise, how could he possibly oppose Jiang Buqi at this time?
Upon hearing his words, the onlookers immediately erupted in unrestrained praise. They didn't care what had happened; they just wanted to watch the spectacle.

Chu Danqing followed them in, but stood at the back, not wanting to be the first to step in.

Jiang Buqi frowned when he saw the crowd surging towards him.

For the sake of the Fengyun Gang's reputation, they could only speak with these elders privately afterward.

"Master, all the members of each branch have arrived," the elder who had let the people in earlier said after bowing.

There's nothing to criticize about it.

"Thank you for your hard work, Elder Xu." Jiang Buqi said, then added, "But we're too late again. The Vice Leader's body..."

"You're not late, you've arrived just in time." A hoarse voice rang out, and an old man stepped through the air with his true energy, landing not far away.

Jiang Buqi recognized the visitor immediately and greeted him with a cupped hand: "So it's Elder Wufeng, Senior Fu, who has also come for the body of our Vice Chief?"

"Yes and no," the old man said with a cold face after landing.

This scene gave Jiang Buqi a bad feeling.

Chu Danqing did not recognize this so-called Old Man Wufeng; his strength was only at the bottom of the first-rate level.

The reason Jiang Buqi respectfully calls him "senior" is entirely due to his age.

Then several older and more senior martial arts figures arrived.

At this moment, Jiang Buqi had already realized the problem; it was likely aimed at their Fengyun Gang.

Having been a gang leader for so many years, I've seen through the intrigue and backstabbing quite a few times, though I haven't used it myself.

"Esteemed seniors and heroes, what brings you all here at the foot of White Tiger Ridge?" Jiang Buqi had lost the respect he had shown before.

"Naturally, I've come for the death of the Bearded Guest," said the stern-faced old man, Fu Ling.

"The Bearded Man" is the nickname of the deputy leader of the Fengyun Gang in the martial arts world.

"Does anyone have any leads?" Jiang Buqi immediately asked.

“Of course I have it.” Fu Ling stared at Jiang Buqi and said coldly, “Chief Jiang, since you are a hero, then don’t beat around the bush.”

"You did it, so just admit it."

These words caused an uproar among the onlookers, and everyone understood what they meant.

They were practically saying outright that Jiang Buqi killed the deputy gang leader.

Just as Jiang Buqi was about to speak, a member of the gang squeezed in, ran up to Jiang Buqi, and handed him a sealed letter with wax on it.

"Master, an extremely urgent secret message!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Buqi quickly took it and was about to open it to check.

Unexpectedly, Elder Xu, who had spoken earlier, immediately shouted, "Stop!"

Jiang Buqi stopped, looking somewhat puzzled.

"Since this letter is extremely urgent, it must be of utmost importance. You must not read it," Elder Xu stopped Jiang Buqi.

"Elder Xu, what do you mean by this?" Jiang Buqi's tone was also filled with disbelief.

He initially thought that Elder Wufeng and his group were after the Fengyun Gang, but the attitudes of Elder Xu and the other elders were also different.

This wasn't aimed at the Fengyun Gang, but at him.

"The death of the bearded man was due to his powerful external martial arts or his abundant internal energy."

"However, this is not the main point. According to our investigation, the bearded man died without any defense, and it is more likely that he was killed by someone close to him."

"Considering both, only Jiang Buqi is the murderer. If you say you're not the murderer, then who is?" Fu Ling immediately said.

Chu Danqing couldn't help but laugh when she heard this.

This is quite conspicuous and has attracted a lot of attention.

"Excuse me, this is the first time I've encountered a weak person framing a strong person, and they're not even willing to give false testimony, using only flawed statements," Chu Danqing said.

The prerequisite for calling a deer a horse is having absolute power over the court and the public.

All these martial arts figures present combined couldn't defeat Jiang Buqi, so trying this tactic is just courting death.

"Where did this young man come from? I will do things my own way!" Fu Ling glared at Chu Danqing fiercely.

Jiang Buqi was somewhat surprised that Chu Danqing had come along and even spoke up for him.

“Senior Fu, I respect you as a senior, but you can’t just spout nonsense.” Jiang Buqi immediately retorted, “What benefit would I gain from killing the deputy leader? Everyone knows my character and conduct.”

"How could such a thing be done?"

"Who instructed you all to come here and slander me?"

Facing Jiang Buqi, Fu Ling appeared confident and said casually, "I dare to say this because the evidence is irrefutable."

"Please!" Jiang Buqi wanted to see what evidence Fu Ling could produce.

He lived an upright life and naturally had a clear conscience.

"Truly stubborn and incorrigible," Fu Ling cursed, then calmed down and said, "Please invite the widow of the Bearded Guest."

"Before he died, the bearded man had foreseen that you, a traitor and a heartless scoundrel, would kill him, so he had a backup plan."

"With this irrefutable evidence, let's see how you try to deny it!"

As soon as the words were spoken, Jiang Buqi's face darkened; those words were too harsh.

(End of this chapter)