All Heavens: A Role-Playing System Starting from Tianlong

Chapter 103 Right and Wrong, Father and Son United in Hatred

Elder Xu cleared his throat and said, "In that case, Madam Ma, please start from the beginning."

Madam Ma, who should have been the main character in this matter, finally had a chance to speak.

She lowered her head and spoke softly, with a hint of sorrow: "My late husband has passed away, and I can only lament my bitter fate. What's even more heartbreaking is that he left no son or daughter to continue the Ma family cigarette business—"

"Madam Ma," Zhang Cheng's voice suddenly interrupted, "Can't we get down to business? Elder Xu didn't call all of us out just to hear you complain, did he?"

He still spoke without any politeness.

However, given Li Qiushui's display of skill just now, everyone present knew that without Qiao Feng leading the Beggars' Sect, they were completely helpless against him. Although the Beggars' Sect disciples were furious, they dared not make a move.

Madam Ma raised her head, her eyes slightly red, but she wasn't angry. Instead, she nodded gently: "What this Master Zhang said is very true. I was just out of control. I was thinking of my late husband and couldn't control myself. I hope you all forgive me."

As she spoke, she touched the corner of her eye with a handkerchief, and her voice gradually calmed down: "Then I'll keep it short."

While examining her late husband's belongings, the young woman discovered a suicide note sealed with sealing wax.

The envelope read: "If I die a natural death, this letter shall be burned immediately. Whoever opens it shall be desecrating my remains and causing me unease in the afterlife. If I die an unnatural death, this letter shall be immediately delivered to all the elders of this gang for joint reading. This matter is of utmost importance and must not be neglected."

At that time, the gang leader had already led the elders to Jiangnan to seek revenge against the Murong family, so I presented this letter to Elder Xu. Please ask Elder Xu to inform everyone of what happened next.

Upon hearing this, Elder Xu took out a letter from his bundle: "This is Ma Dayuan's last letter. I watched Dayuan grow up from childhood, and I recognize his handwriting very clearly. The words on this letter are indeed written by Dayuan."

When Mrs. Ma handed the letter to me, the sealing wax was still intact, and no one had touched it.

At the time, fearing I might jeopardize important matters, I opened the letter immediately without waiting to meet with the elders. Brother Shan, the Iron-Faced Judge of Taihang Mountain, was also present when I opened it, which serves as proof.

Shan Zheng nodded: "That's right, I witnessed it with my own eyes."

Zhang Cheng shook his head: "Xu, there's no need for so much nonsense. Forging the sealing wax on this letter is not difficult and proves nothing. Just tell me the contents of the letter."

Elder Xu's face darkened, but he ignored Zhang Cheng's urging and began to flaunt his seniority: "I have been in the Beggars' Sect for more than seventy years. For the past thirty years, I have retired to the mountains and forests, no longer roaming the martial world, and I have no conflicts with others or grudges."

I have little time left in this world, and I have neither children nor disciples. I ask myself, I have absolutely no selfish motives. I will say a few words; will you believe me or not?

He was a senior and respected elder, and had no conflict of interest with the beggars. Upon hearing this, the beggars readily agreed: "Elder Xu, please speak freely!" "We trust you!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Xu continued, "This letter was written by a highly respected figure in the martial arts world to the former gang leader, Wang Jiantong."

The matter in the letter involves the rise and fall of our sect and the reputation and life of a hero.

This is a matter of great importance. The fellow writers I have invited today are all friends of the person who wrote the letter, and they have come to bear witness to this letter.

Xiao Feng, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke up: "Elder Xu, if this letter only explains my background, there's no need to say anything more. I have already reunited with my father."

What I want to know now is what wrong my father did in the past that led to his wife being murdered and his children being taken away.

His words were filled with murderous intent, which startled Elder Xu, causing him to take a step back.

Seeing that he did not answer, Xiao Feng said coldly, "What, Elder Xu, don't you know? I thought my father was a complete villain, known to everyone in the world, which is why I ended up being abandoned by everyone as soon as my background was exposed."

As he spoke, he pulled a crystal-clear, emerald-green bamboo cane from his trouser pocket and tossed it gently toward Elder Xu.

This bamboo staff is the symbol of the Beggars' Sect leader—the Dog-Beating Stick.

Elder Xu instinctively reached out to catch it, but the moment his palm touched the staff, he was repelled by a hidden force, his hand went numb, and he couldn't hold on. The bamboo staff, still strong, remained firmly planted in the mud.

Xiao Feng continued, "Elder Wu said earlier that the brothers came here for two reasons: first, to force me to step down, and second, to kill me to preserve the reputation of the Beggar Clan."

Since my background is indeed shameful, I should naturally step down and hand over the position of gang leader to a more worthy person.

As for your attempt to kill me to preserve your reputation, I understand your good intentions. If it really comes to a fight later, brothers, we'll each rely on our own abilities, and life and death will be up to fate.

But before that, let's settle this old score first, so that Xiao can die knowing why. My father just said that you are all my enemies, that you have a blood feud with me for killing my mother and for sowing discord between us.

If I were to leave such a deep-seated grudge unavenged, I, Xiao, would be unworthy of being a son. However, it is wise to listen to all sides; I would like to hear further explanations from you all.

Since Xiao Feng began speaking, his aura has grown increasingly powerful.

Among those present, the tougher ones were already hesitant about forcing the gang leader to step down, while the softer ones were unwilling to speak up and risk trouble. For a moment, no one responded.

Xiao Feng looked around with his tiger-like eyes, then solemnly bowed to Master Zhiguang: "Master, you are an enlightened monk who has benefited countless people in Guangdong and Guangxi in the past. I trust your character."

Judging from your and that old gentleman's previous reactions, you must both have been involved in that incident from thirty years ago.

Let me ask you a question: Was the mistake of what happened thirty years ago on my father's shoulders, or on yours?

Zhiguang sighed deeply: "Thirty years ago, we were the ones who were deceived and made a terrible mistake. As a result, Madam Xiao died tragically, and the baby in her arms was separated from its parents."

He took a deep breath, then suddenly knelt down, his gray head hitting the ground heavily: "Old Benefactor Xiao, you have suffered the pain of losing your wife and children all these years alone. This old monk dares not ask for your forgiveness."

"If you, old benefactor and young benefactor, wish to seek revenge, you may take my life. But I humbly beg you, Elder Benefactor Xiao, to show mercy and spare the life of the leader from back then."

Xiao Feng was prepared to launch an attack after hearing Master Zhiguang say "the fault lies with us".

But seeing the old monk kneeling on the ground with his head bowed and eyes lowered, his expression compassionate and solemn, he felt both grief and indignation, yet he couldn't help but feel a deep respect and couldn't bring himself to strike him.

Xiao Yuanshan roared in fury, "Bah! I'll kill him! Not only will I kill him, I'll make sure he's utterly disgraced and infamous for eternity! Otherwise, wouldn't that be too easy on him!"

Upon hearing this, the donkey rider suddenly lunged forward: "You, surnamed Xiao, if you want revenge, Zhao Qiansun can kill or torture you as he pleases! But don't even think about harming the leader!"

Seeing this, Xiao Yuanshan threw a punch. Although his cultivation was damaged and his injuries had not yet healed, he still did not take this clown seriously.

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