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"But Xiao Yuanshan's purpose in killing them was probably more to force you to come out and admit what happened back then."
As he spoke, Li Chengqian looked at Xiao Yuanshan standing to the side.
"Senior Xiao, did I say anything wrong?"
“Mr. Li is a man of divine insight. That’s what I was thinking when I killed them, even though they were my enemies.”
"But the person I most want to kill is Murong Bo."
Having received Xiao Yuanshan's reply, Li Chengqian then looked at Xuan Ci.
"You didn't stand up for these people when they died, but you saw through life and death when Duan Zhengchun was about to die."
"Abbot Xuanci, you've grasped this realm very quickly!"
"Besides this, I have a few more questions for you. Back then, you ambushed Xiao Yuanshan's family at Yanmen Pass."
"There are some points that Li finds very puzzling."
"You received news that experts from the Liao Dynasty are coming to steal the Shaolin Temple's secret manuals."
"When you saw this group of people with their families, didn't you have even the slightest suspicion?"
"Whoever steals things will bring their wife and children with them."
As Li Chengqian continued to ask questions, everyone gradually sensed that something was amiss.
Yes!
Xuan Ci's approach seems to have some issues.
He wouldn't save others when they were dying, but he was willing to risk his life for Duan Zhengchun when he was about to die.
You should know that Duan Zhengchun was the Prince of Zhennan in Dali.
Moreover, Li Erniang had given birth to a son for Xuan Ci. Now she has been severely injured by Mr. Li, but Xuan Ci doesn't even glance at her.
This is somewhat heartless.
Room Tianzi No. 1.
Dongfang Bubai quietly observed the scene outside.
I am well aware of the filth in the martial arts world, but I never imagined it could be this dirty.
Suddenly, Dongfang Bubai remembered a sentence he had heard before, a sentence spoken in private by members of the Sun Moon Cult.
And it was just a joke.
To make a name for yourself in the world, you need five things.
He betrayed his brothers, acted selfishly, framed others, and took care of his sister-in-law.
He had thought that even if the martial arts world was corrupt, it couldn't be this bad, but at this moment, Dongfang Bubai realized that he had underestimated it.
Bai Xiaosheng and Lin Xian'er committed numerous evils and violated the law of breaking faith and betraying trust.
Long Xiaoyun deliberately framed Li Xunhuan, thus committing the crime of betraying his brother.
Qiao Feng was framed for several murders, which constituted the crime of framing someone.
And those sordid things between the Beggars' Sect and Kang Min, I can't even be bothered to think about them.
Besides the four points mentioned above, only the one about betraying one's own people remains.
Ping An Inn has only been around for a month or two, and so many things have already been exposed. How many dirty things are still happening in the martial arts world?
Thinking of this, Dongfang Bubai couldn't help but look at the figure outside the window.
Now I understand a little why he was unwilling to enter the martial arts world. Perhaps it was because he knew too much about the filth and corruption within it that he was unwilling to join.
Room No. 5, Tianzi.
Looking at the scene outside, Li Xunhuan couldn't help but laugh, but his smile was tinged with sadness.
"Ah Fei, did you see that?"
"This is the world of martial arts. It's not as you imagine, full of chivalry and revenge."
"It's mostly scheming, conspiracy, filth, and dirt."
"You are still inexperienced in worldly affairs; it's not too late to back out now."
A-Fei panicked at Li Xunhuan's words.
"Brother, the martial world isn't as bad as you say, at least you're not like that!"
"I refuse to believe that everyone in the world is a bad person."
Upon hearing this, Li Xunhuan shook his head and did not continue to persuade him.
Ah Fei wasn't reluctant to leave the martial world; he was reluctant to leave Lin Xian'er.
Now he understands why Mr. Li, despite knowing many things, is unwilling to say more.
Because people are always unwilling to accept reality, even though Afei already knows Lin Xian'er's true colors.
He still fantasized that Lin Xian'er would one day change her mind.
Faced with Li Chengqian's persistent questioning, Xuanci simply chanted scriptures silently without offering any answer.
"Abbot Xuanci, don't rush to chant sutras to atone for your sins!"
"Even if you want to atone for your sins, at least you should clarify the details of your crimes."
“Zhao Qiansun and Zhiguang usually call you the leader. I have a question about this.”
"What makes you, Xuan Ci, the leader?"
“You belong to the Xuan generation. Above you, there is the Ling generation in Shaolin Temple.”
"Thirty years ago, the monks of the Ling generation were rather mediocre, and few of them had real skills."
"But the Xuan generation is full of talented people, such as Xuan Nan, Xuan Bei, Xuan Ku, and Xuan Ji. It seems that none of them are worse than you."
"But why did only a few of you go after you received the news back then?"
"According to you, thirty years ago, you gathered a group of Song Dynasty masters to ambush Yanmen Pass."
"Thirty years ago, apart from you and Wang Jiantong who were somewhat noteworthy, did anyone else even deserve to be called a master?"
"Zhiguang, Zhao Qiansun, Tan Gong and Tan Po, these people won't be considered experts even thirty years from now. What were they like thirty years ago?"
"If you say that the martial arts world is too vast and time is of the essence, and you don't have enough time to gather martial arts masters, I can understand that."
"But it seems none of the Shaolin masters went either."
“Xuan Nan, Xuan Bei, Xuan Ku, and Xuan Ji didn’t participate. If you say you look down on their martial arts.”
"What about Xuan Cheng, who's always been one step ahead of you?"
"Even if you don't like any of the Xuan generation, what about the Ling generation?"
"Even if all the people in the Ling generation are trash, what about those above the Ling generation? They can't all be dead, can they?"
"In terms of martial arts skills and seniority, it seems you weren't even qualified to be the leader in that kind of incident back then."
"Xuanci, when you ambushed us at Yanmen Pass back then, was it really just for the sake of the Song Dynasty?"
Li Chengqian stared sharply at Xuan Ci, and his last words struck a nerve with Xuan Ci.
Xuan Ci, who had been motionless like a clay statue, finally moved, staggering back two steps due to his unstable mind.
Qiao Feng looked at Xuan Ci in disbelief, realizing that most of his martial arts skills came from Shaolin Temple.
He had always regarded Shaolin Temple as his second home since childhood, and even after learning the truth of what happened back then, Qiao Feng did not hold a grudge against Shaolin Temple.
After all, they were also deceived, but the truth seems to be different.
Qiao Feng really couldn't understand why things had turned out this way. Were fame and fortune really that important?
They taught me all the principles of life and how to conduct myself. Were all the things they told me since I was little just empty talk?
Chapter 228 I won't give face to anyone, Li Chengqian vs. the Sweeping Monk
Seeing Xuan Ci's expression, Li Chengqian finally smiled.
"Aren't you going to tell me yet?"
“No problem, I know you have to consider the century-old reputation of Shaolin Temple.”
"Then I'll say it for you."
Thirty years ago, the Ling generation of Shaolin Temple had mediocre talent, but the Xuan generation produced many outstanding individuals.
“Especially someone named Xuan Cheng, who almost always outshines you.”
"You want to get ahead, but you just don't have the right opportunity."
"Just then, your friend Murong Bo sent you a message saying that a master from the Liao Dynasty wanted to steal the Shaolin Temple's secret manual."
"So you're tempted. Once this matter is resolved, your reputation in the martial arts world will skyrocket, and the position of the next abbot of Shaolin Temple will be yours."
“But you dare not report this to the Shaolin Temple, because you know there are several people of the Ling generation.”
"Besides the Ling generation, there are also Xuan Cheng and others."
"This leadership position is definitely not going to be yours, so you called on some good friends from the underworld."
"That is, Wang Jiantong and his group. After arriving at Yanmen Pass, you indeed discovered a group of Khitans."
"Blinded by fame and fortune, you didn't notice something amiss, so you and your group of thirty-odd people charged out."
"The process went smoothly at first, but when the leader made his move, you were all killed."
"If it weren't for the death of his wife, which left him heartbroken, none of you would have survived."
"Later you realized that you might have killed the wrong person, but Murong Bo faked his death and escaped, so you didn't dare to tell anyone."
"And then you kept this matter hidden for thirty years."
"You know better than anyone how many wars the Song and Liao dynasties have fought over this matter in the past thirty years."
"So many people have died unjustly because of you, can you sleep at night?"
"puff!"
Xuan Ci coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.