Chapter 306 Deal with the aftermath carefully
"Snapped!"

In the dungeon, Liao Chuan and Liao Hai took turns whipping Li Haitang, leaving shocking whip marks on his body with crisp sounds.

At this moment, Li Haitang's hands and feet were tied tightly with hemp ropes, and his body was hung high. After being whipped, his clothes were already tattered, and his body was covered with scars, his skin was torn, and blood was dripping. In addition, his miserable appearance of dying was unbearable to look at.

Deng Quan sat aside with an expressionless face, staring coldly at Li Haitang, who was twitching from the beating. From time to time, he turned his gaze to Tang Xuan, who was also covered in wounds and hanging beside Li Haitang, with a frightening cold light flashing in his eyes.

"I'll ask you again." Deng Quan's voice suddenly rang out, "Who sent you here? What is the connection between Longxiang Mountain and Jueqing Valley?"

However, facing Deng Quan's aggressive questioning, neither Tang Xuan nor Li Haitang responded at all.

Deng Quan frowned slightly at the two people who were half-conscious, and then pointed to the bucket in the corner. Liao Chuan understood and quickly stepped forward, pouring a bucket of cold water on each of them, which suddenly sobered up Tang Xuan and his apprentice.

"Tell me quickly! Otherwise you will suffer physical pain again!" Liao Hai threatened viciously.

Deng Quan said coldly: "If you dare to be stubborn again, I will dig out your eyes, cut off your ears, cut off your tongue, and let you taste the taste of life worse than death."

“Hehe… cough cough…”

Tang Xuan laughed bitterly and said contemptuously: "Everyone says that we are heretical demons, but in fact you are the ones with the most vicious hearts. What famous and upright sects? Righteous people? They are just empty names, and it's all nonsense!"

"Snapped!"

Before he finished speaking, Liao Chuan slapped Tang Xuan hard in the face, causing blood to flow out of his mouth and nose again.

"Master Ba, they are stubborn and stubborn. What should we do?"

"Keep fighting!" Deng Quan said coldly, "Let's see who is harder, your fists or their mouths! Beat them until they are willing to talk!"

"Yes……"

"Master Deng, wait a minute!"

Before the Liao brothers could receive the order, an anxious shout suddenly came from outside the dungeon. Then, Tang Ji and Tang Xiu hurried over under the guidance of Luo Qi.

Seeing this, Deng Quan raised his eyebrows and said with a fake smile: "You two are honored guests of the mansion. The mansion master has instructed us to serve you well. This place is dirty and filthy. I am afraid that I will neglect the guests. Please go back to your room and rest!"

"I dare to ask Master Deng Ba to show mercy." Tang Ji looked at Tang Xuan and the other man with bitter eyes, then turned to Deng Quan and said, "We two have our lives on our shoulders, and we must bring Tang Xuan back to Shu to be punished. If you beat him beyond recognition, I'm afraid... we won't be able to report back after we return."

"This..." Hearing this, Deng Quan couldn't help but show hesitation on his face, and said hesitantly, "I understand what you two mean, but I am also following orders and dare not disobey. The Palace Master personally ordered that I must find out the relationship between Longxiang Mountain and Jueqing Valley. Now these two would rather die than tell me, and I am also in a difficult position."

"We have already consulted Palace Master Luo on this matter, and we will never make it difficult for Master Deng." Tang Xiu said hurriedly, "Palace Master Luo means that he is willing to hand Tang Xuan over to us for disposal. You see..."

Deng Quan frowned, and turned his suspicious eyes to Luo Qi, but when he saw Luo Qi nodded silently, he understood instantly and said readily: "Since the Palace Master agrees, you two can take Tang Xuan away!"

"Master Deng is very righteous, I admire him!"

"and many more!"

Just as Tang Ji and the other two were about to untie Tang Xuan, Tang Xuan's eyes suddenly turned fierce, and he gritted his teeth and said, "If you want to leave, take my disciple with you. Otherwise... I would rather bite my tongue and commit suicide than go back to Tang Sect with you."

"How dare you!" Tang Ji shouted angrily, "Tang Xuan, you are already in a difficult situation, how can you still meddle in other people's affairs?"

"I won't leave!" Tang Xuan's facial features were grim. He twisted his body desperately, dodging Tang Xiu's hands, and said stubbornly, "If I can't take Haitang with me, I would rather die than go back with you. If you can save Haitang, not only will I go back with you, but I will also take the initiative to plead guilty in front of Tang Yuan and clear your grievances. How do you think?"

As if attracted by Tang Xuan's conditions, Tang Ji and Tang Xiu couldn't help but look at each other, with hesitation in their eyes.

After hesitating for a long time, Tang Ji looked at Deng Quan with embarrassment and said with a stiff upper lip: "Master Deng, what do you think about this matter..."

"No!" Deng Quan made a prompt decision and refused categorically, "Li Haitang shot an arrow from behind and almost killed the Palace Master. His crime is unforgivable. He must stay!"

"If Haitang dies, I, the teacher, will never live alone." Tang Xuan did not give in and insisted on his own way.

"What does your life or death have to do with me?" Deng Quan sneered, "Anyway, no one can take Li Haitang away!"

"This..." Tang Xiu was in a dilemma and begged hesitantly, "Master Deng, although Li Haitang deserved to die for shooting him from behind, fortunately he didn't make a big mistake yet. You see... could you please give me some face and let us take him away with us..."

Seeing that Deng Quan was still unmoved, Tang Xiu hurriedly added, "I guarantee with my life that after we return to the Tang Sect, we will severely punish Li Haitang and give Palace Master Luo a satisfactory explanation. What do you think?"

"That's not OK……"

"Eighth Master!" Before Deng Quan could refute him, Luo Qi suddenly spoke up, "As the saying goes, 'Be a good person to the end, and send the Buddha to the west'. Considering that the Tang family owner was not afraid of life and death and saved the life of the master from Li Haitang's arrow, why don't you show some leniency and hand them over to the Tang Sect for disposal?"

Although Luo Qi's status in Prince Xian's Palace is not as high as Deng Quan's, he is a member of the Luo family after all. In addition, he is old and has a lot of experience. Therefore, although Deng Quan is one of the Eight Heroes, he does not dare to be arrogant in front of Luo Qi.

"Mr. Luo, if I let Li Haitang go without permission, what if the Palace Master questions me..."

"Tomorrow morning, the two of us will explain everything to Palace Master Luo in person," Tang Ji promised solemnly, "We will never embarrass Master Deng."

"This……"

Deng Quan looked embarrassed and hesitated for a long time. Finally, after Luo Qi's repeated lobbying, he reluctantly agreed: "In this case, then... please do as you please!"

"I've heard that there are many righteous men in the Xianwang Mansion, and Master Deng is indeed a hero among heroes." Tang Xiu was overjoyed and praised him repeatedly, "After I return, I will report everything to the steward and will always remember the generosity of Master Luo!"

"We were able to escape and save our lives thanks to the help of Lord Luo and the heroes. I will never forget this kindness!" Tang Ji said with a bow. After a few pleasantries, with the help of Liao Chuan and Liao Hai, Tang Ji and Tang Xiu took Tang Xuan and his apprentice away from the dungeon. Only Deng Quan and Luo Qi were left in the bloody dungeon.

"Master Deng, thank you for your hard work!"

"Master Luo, you have worked hard! How many disciples have been killed or injured tonight?"

"Seventeen dead, nine seriously injured, and those slightly injured... no less than a hundred people."

"Oh!" Upon hearing this, Deng Quan couldn't help but let out a bitter sigh.

"Master Ba, don't be sad. These disciples will not die in vain. The Palace Master will take advantage of the situation and push the boat along. Use today's sacrifice to exchange for a greater reward. I believe that one day... we will be able to see the moon through the clouds."

"I hope so."

"If there is nothing else, I will go and get busy first."

"Mr. Luo, please do as you please!"

After saying that, Deng Quan and Luo Qi looked at each other, and a mysterious smile appeared on the corners of their mouths at the same time.

……

Late at night, in the study.

The light was dim and hazy, reflecting Luo Tianjin's tired and exhausted face, which looked a little haggard.

"Dad, the wound on your face...is it okay?"

Luo Hongxuan's eyes were full of worry. He personally poured a cup of hot tea for Luo Tianjin and carefully brought it to the table.

"No problem!"

Luo Tianjin's fingers gently stroked the scars on his face, and he smiled bitterly, "I never thought that after decades of being a big shot in the martial arts world, I was almost killed by an unknown kid tonight."

"Li Haitang is an excellent archer, and has inherited Tang Xuan's true teachings."

"There are many talented people in the martial arts world." Luo Tianjin chuckled, "I believe that it won't be long before this martial arts world no longer belongs to us, but becomes the world of young people like you. The young are to be feared, the young are to be feared!"

Luo Tianjin's words seemed enlightened, but in fact they concealed a lot of bitterness and helplessness.

"Dad, you don't look well. Do you want me to call a doctor?"

"No need to bother! Yan Wuji and Huang Yangming are both peerless masters. I fought against them in turns, and I dared not slack off, so my internal strength was greatly depleted." Luo Tianjin picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "Xuan'er, don't worry, Dad is just a little tired. I will be fine after resting for two days."

Hearing this, Luo Hongxuan's heart was at ease. He turned his gaze to Liu Xunyi who was waiting beside him and said seriously, "Master Liu, it's a good thing that you brought Mei Zichuan back in time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous."

"I didn't expect that I would encounter such a big thing as soon as I came back." Liu Xunyi said in a serious tone, "I just don't know who Tang Xuan is..."

"He is the eldest brother of Tang Yuan, the chief steward of the Tang Sect. He was originally the owner of the Tang Sect's hidden weapon room in Shu. Later, due to a dispute over the chief steward, he fell out with Tang Yuan and his brothers. He then left the Tang Sect and joined Longxiang Mountain. He is now one of the four guardians of Longxiang Mountain." Luo Hongxuan explained, "As for Tang Ji and Tang Xiu, they came here specifically to capture him and bring him back to question him."

"Ask me about the crime?" Liu Xunyi thought for a moment and figured out the reason. He said, "I think the 'Heavenly Maiden's Clothes' used by the Mongols in Chenzhou was not leaked by the Tang Sect disciples, but was made by Tang Xuan."

"You got it straight, saving me a lot of words." Luo Tianjin smiled slightly, and then warned Liu Xunyi and Luo Hongxuan, "It has been confirmed tonight that Longxiang Mountain and the Mongols are secretly colluding and working together. You must be more careful when you act outside in the future."

"take note of it."

"Xuan'er, pass on my order. No one is allowed to spread what happened tonight, so as to avoid rumors. At this critical juncture, I don't want to be too ostentatious, and I don't want outsiders to laugh at us."

"Yes." Luo Hongxuan bowed and accepted the order, and then said, "There is another thing that puzzles me. Why did Longxiang Mountain and the Mongols save the people of Jueqing Valley? Could it be that... Jueqing Valley is the same as them?"

"That's a possibility." Luo Tianjin's eyes flashed, and he whispered, "But there is another possibility. The Mongols intend to take this opportunity to win over Jueqing Valley. As for Longxiang Mountain, Yan Wuji may have asked them to help."

Liu Xunyi's heart moved, and he subconsciously continued: "It is also possible that Yan Wuji was asked by Longxiang Mountain to help."

"Huh?" Hearing this, Luo Tianjin frowned and said thoughtfully, "You mean... the one who has a connection with Jueqing Valley is not the Mongols, but... Longxiang Mountain?"

"I dare not say for sure, I am just speculating wildly."

For some reason, Liu Xunyi looked a little hesitant.

Facing Liu Xunyi who was hesitant and hesitant to speak, Luo Tianjin couldn't help but move his eyes, and then ordered without looking away: "Xuan'er, go down and pass on the order!"

"Yes."

Faced with the two mysterious people, although Luo Hongxuan was confused, he did not ask any more questions and turned to leave the study.

"Xun Yi, now you can tell me the 'answer' of the Lord of Jueqing Valley in detail."

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(End of this chapter)