Volume 1 Chapter 31: Four Years of Sadness and Obsession
Lin Longqing nodded repeatedly, but his eyes were full of concern for Lin Hongfeng. Seeing Lin Hongfeng sobbing with her hands covering her face, tears slowly flowing down her fingers, and her thin shoulders shaking, he sighed in his heart: "When has the sister ever been so painful? The person she misses all the time in her heart is actually a cunning and sinister person. How can she bear this blow?"
Lin Hongfeng didn't know how to deal with herself. It was as if the people around her were pointing at her and whispering. In the past four years, she had been thinking about revenge for her husband all the time. That blood letter made her regard her closest relatives as her most hated enemies. Was it fake? She didn't know, and she didn't want to believe it, but Lin Peng's death and the scars all over his body were still shaking in front of her. He was disabled and dying. What reason did he have to lie to herself? It was as if Shujian was still in front of her, calling her "Fengmei Fengmei", graceful and elegant. Even if her martial arts were lower than Qingge's, she was still a dragon and phoenix among the martial artists. But she became a hawk dog of the court. Is this true? No, it must be fake, and Shujian must have been deceived.
Lin Hongfeng thought so and said it out loud. Everyone looked at her in astonishment. Seeing her, she shook her head and murmured to herself, "No, Shujian must have been deceived by others." Her eyes wandered, and suddenly fixed on Doctor Cheng, saying, "Didn't Lin Peng also get deceived? Shujian was also deceived. He also thought those people were bandits, so he ordered the black team to go, right?" She stared at Lin Longqing and said, "And the blood letter, how do you explain it? You can't explain it either, right?" She shook her head and said, "You still have a mouth and you are still alive, so you can naturally explain it, but Shujian is dead and can't speak. Who will clear his name for him?"
Everyone was in deep sorrow. Qin Tianxiong and the others thought, "This matter is really complicated, but after all, General Manager Cao has done us a favor. I just hope Madam won't be too sad." But then they heard Du Shangqing cough and said, "Excuse me, but what's the matter with the blood letter that Madam Cao mentioned many times?"
When Lin Hongfeng heard people asking about the blood letter, she took it out from her sleeve as if she had found a savior, walked to Du Shangqing and said, "This is what my husband left before he died..." But Cao Shupeng flashed over and snatched the letter in his hand. He glanced at it and said to Lin Hongfeng anxiously, "Third brother's wife, why didn't you tell our Yujian Sect about this blood letter? Yujian Sect is weak, but we will avenge our third brother even if it means sacrificing all our lives! You only care about your deep brother-sister relationship, and have you forgotten how Shujian died tragically? Now, how can he care about your suffering? This is clearly the evidence of his collusion with Yukousi. No matter how many people he finds to act, he can't explain this handwritten letter!"
After hearing what he said, everyone in the hall immediately understood that Cao Shujian left a letter that looked like it was written by Lin Longqing before he died, but the content was about his collusion with the people of Yukousi. Lin Longqing could not tell the authenticity of "his own" handwriting in the letter. Although the captain in black proved his innocence with his life, Cao Shujian was dead, and the origin of this letter seemed to remain a mystery.
People like Doctor Cheng in the Kuangyi Gang knew that Cao Shujian and his two brothers did not have a very harmonious relationship, otherwise he would not have lived with Lin Hongfeng in the Kuangyi Gang for more than ten years. Therefore, although they respected Lin Hongfeng very much, they were very unhappy with Cao Shupeng. After hearing his words, he seemed to be righteous, but in fact he had ulterior motives. Qin Tianxiong saw that he was so pretentious and disgusting, and could not help but stand up and said: "Brother Lin Peng suffered eighty sticks and thirteen knives to clear the innocence of the gang leader. I dare to ask if Master Cao does not believe it?"
Cao Shupeng sneered, "This is your Kuang Yi Gang's place. Even the old gang leader and Sect Leader Du believed it. How dare I, a small Yu Jian Sect, not believe it?"
Qin Tianxiong heard the mockery in his tone and said angrily: "General Manager Cao is dead, and Brother Lin Peng has also paid for his sins today. The other martial arts fellows have nothing to say. The rest is the matter of Kuang Yi Gang's own gang. We will handle it properly, so don't worry about it, Master Cao."
Cao Shupeng shook his head and turned to Lin Hongfeng and said, "Third sister-in-law, from what Qin Protector said, an outsider like me cannot interfere in the affairs of your Kuangyi Gang. I'm afraid you, 'Mrs. Cao', are also an outsider in their eyes, right? They are busy protecting the Lins, so how can they avenge your husband Yin Yin's father?" He saw Lin Hongfeng's eyes flash, knowing that what he said touched her mind, and said, "Third sister-in-law, Shujian has worked hard for the Kuangyi Gang for more than ten years in vain, and has made friends with everyone else. Look again, is there anyone speaking for you and your daughter in this hall today?"
Lin Hongfeng's heart trembled when he heard this, and he raised his head. The people from the Kuang Yi Gang in the hall only felt that Lin Hongfeng's eyes were very sad, mixed with disappointment. After a long while, he sighed and said in despair: "Yes, I understand."
Cao Shupeng nodded and said, "Third sister-in-law, it's good that you understand. You are still a member of the Cao family. Yinyin is the little granddaughter of the Cao family. To be honest , my father misses her the most right now. If Yinyin can stay with him all the time, who knows how happy he will be as a grandfather."
Lin Longqing watched coldly for a long time. Seeing that Cao Shupeng was deliberately trying to stir up disputes within the gang, and now he was asking Lin Hongfeng to take Yin Yin back to Cao's house, he was shocked. Seeing that Lin Hongfeng just nodded silently, he slowly turned around, took Yin Yin in his hand, flew in front of Lin Hongfeng and said, "Sister, don't listen to him, I..."
Lin Hongfeng shook his head sadly and said, "Brother Qing, please move aside." Then he spread out his hand, and in his white jade-like hand was the green Kuang Yi Ling. He said, "I don't want this thing anymore. I just want to avenge Shu Jian, but I didn't expect that I can never defeat you. Not only did Shu Jian lose his life, but now even his good reputation has been tarnished. What am I still doing here?"
Lin Hongfeng has been living in her parents' home since she got married. In Lin Longqing's heart, it seems as if his sister has never left. She is still the sister who cares about him. His wife died early, and because of his sister in the Kuangyi Gang, he felt that the small inner house was like a home. Now he has to leave, and Lin Longqing can't help but feel a sharp pain in his heart, and said: "Sister, don't go, it's me who should go. I have promised you that you will be the leader of the Kuangyi Gang. This token is in your custody. You can ask for anything. I will just take Lan'er to find his grandmother. Don't go." At this point, his voice was choked with sobs. Lin Hongfeng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, stuffed the Kuangyi Order into Lin Longqing's hands, and smiled helplessly: "Brother Qing, there are some things I want, but you can't give them to me. I want Shujian to live in this world again, can you do it? I want Shujian's innocence, will you come again?"
Lin Longqing was suddenly speechless. Seeing that Lin Hongfeng was extremely determined, he knew that this girl was determined to step out of the door of the Kuangyi Gang today and never come back.
Lin Hongfeng ignored him, lowered her head and said softly to Yin Yin: "Yin Yin, there is no place for us here, let's go to Grandpa's house." Then she took Yin Yin out of the door. At this moment, the moon was already high in the east, and a clear light was spreading all over the sky, but it was particularly cold. Lin Hongfeng's face looked even paler under the moonlight. She bit her lip and said faintly: "I thought I would always be a lady of the Kuangyi Gang, your sister, this is my real home, but unfortunately... Brother Qing, take care of yourself, sister, leave for now, sad place, I'm afraid I will never come back in the future, but Yin Yin will come back one day with her own ability." After saying that, she left gracefully, Yin Yin turned around and glanced coldly at everyone in the hall, then fixed on Lin Jianlan, stared at him for a while, and followed Lin Hongfeng.
Cao Shupeng was very proud and had no intention of staying for long. He bowed to everyone and said, "I will say goodbye now. Take care, everyone!" After that, he ran out of the door, but saw a black shadow flashing and stopped in front of him. It was the masked man in black. He said coldly, "Leave the blood letter behind." Cao Shupeng cursed secretly a few times, thinking, "This man came with the leaders of various factions, but I have never seen him use any martial arts. He must be very low. Humph, I am not Lin Longqing's opponent, can't you beat him too?" After thinking, he drew out his long sword and "swish" it towards the veil of the man in black. Seeing this, Lin Longqing knew that the man in black was not inferior to him in martial arts, and Cao Shupeng was afraid that he would bring shame upon himself.
The black-clothed man was surprised. He had never expected Cao Shupeng to attack him. He dodged and slid past the sword, his body like a fish swimming in water, very skillful. Then he chuckled and said, "Then I will appreciate your Thirteen Jade Swords." Cao Shupeng had heard Father Lin say that his third brother's swordsmanship was much better than his, and he was very unhappy. Seeing the black-clothed man's half-smile, he became even angrier. He wanted to save face and stabbed with his sword, but the black-clothed man sent him aside with a palm wind. He said, "Tsk tsk, is this the 'Yumen Spring Breeze'? It should be like the first spring breeze, gentle and pleasant, but with a killer move hidden in it. Unfortunately, you used it too harshly. It's totally wrong."
Cao Shujian was ashamed and annoyed. He stabbed several times with his sword, but the man in black dodged them effortlessly. He wanted to make a few sarcastic remarks and was furious. He rushed forward with a move of "burn both jade and stone", but was pinched by the man's right hand, unable to move forward. He said, "Alas, it was originally a good move, but this move requires the determination to die. You are too afraid of death." After that, he flicked the sword with his left hand. Cao Shupeng felt his arm numb and sore, and his sword was almost dropped. He realized that he was no match for the other party. His face turned blue and white, and he said hatefully, "Who wants to keep this broken thing?" He took out the blood letter from his sleeve, threw it on the ground, and walked around the man in black.
The man in black bent down and picked up the bloody letter, walked up to Lin Longqing and said, "Boss Lin, such an important item must not fall into the hands of others. Sect Leader Cao may not have good intentions towards the Kuangyi Gang. If he uses it to stir up trouble, it will be a big trouble. You must keep it well." Lin Longqing nodded and took the incomplete letter, gratefully saying, "I was confused just now and made you laugh at me. Although we have encountered great changes today, the mutual assistance alliance we agreed on cannot be broken. It's getting late. Please have a meal in the flower hall first. After I have dealt with the affairs of the gang, I will definitely go to Shushan and make an appointment with Taoist Master Yunmengxu to come down the mountain to discuss important matters."
Everyone knew that he had to deal with important matters within the gang and it was inconvenient for outsiders to watch, so they all left the hall. The man in black clasped his fists and said, "I have to go back tonight and I can't stay here long. Thank you for your kindness, Chief Lin." Lin Longqing knew that he owed the man in black a huge favor this time, so he said seriously, "Thank you for your help several times. I hope you can tell me your name. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, I, Lin Longqing, will do my best." The man chuckled inaudibly and said, "The chief is so sincere, I can't hide it anymore. I am Luoyang Su Xin Ke, I bid you farewell." After saying that, he turned and left. Seeing his back, Lin Longqing praised him in his heart: "Although this person is not from the Jianghu, he is so eager to help others, has outstanding martial arts, and is unfathomable However, I have never heard of this 'Luoyang Su Xin Ke'. He does not show his true face to others, so I can't make a deep friendship with him. It's a pity. From the name, it seems that he lives in Luoyang. I will visit him slowly in the future." While he was thinking, he heard Doctor Cheng said in a deep voice: "Just now, the leader said that he would go to Shushan again? For such a small matter, I can let my subordinates run a trip. Why bother the leader to travel so far in person?"
Lin Longqing knew that they would ask this question sooner or later, so he turned around and looked at everyone one by one before saying, "You must be thinking that since most of the misunderstandings have been cleared up, I can naturally become the leader of the Kuangyi Gang again, right? But what I said to Hongfeng today was not a word of anger. I fled to the outside world four years ago and was rescued by Lan'er's family. At that time, I had already begun to think about quitting. The grudges in the martial arts world are endless, but I am already a little tired of it. If it weren't for Hongfeng and you finding me, I would really like to spend the rest of my life there." After saying this, his eyes were full of yearning, and there was a hint of nostalgia. "Lan'er was innocently implicated by me. I went to the martial arts world again in order to take him back to reunite with his grandmother. I saw that the Kuangyi Gang had suddenly encountered a major change, and several brothers from the branch halls were killed one after another. I really can't give up this friendship. Alas, if I want to leave, it's not today. I will definitely make plans after the Kuangyi Gang settles down."
Everyone felt mixed emotions. Fang Zheng said, "The gang leader must be blaming us for the pursuit that day..."
Lin Longqing waved his hand and said, "That's not the case. I just took it lightly. After I finish telling you a few things, I will take Lan'er away to reunite him with his grandmother. Then I will go to Shushan to invite Taoist Master Yun to come down the mountain to tell the story. I will also go to Luoma Village and Taihu Banner Gate to apologize." Seeing that everyone wanted to dissuade him, he said, "Don't try to persuade me anymore. People in the martial arts world keep their promises. I must fulfill what I promised."
Everyone knew that he had made up his mind and looked disappointed. Doctor Cheng said after a while: "Boss, you were not here that day, and Madam Cao was supporting the situation. If you left again..."
