The Villain's Counterattack

Chapter 112 Zhang Cuishan Returns to the Mountain, Song Qingshu Rebukes the Escort Leader

A few days later, Yu Lianzhou, Zhang Songxi, Yin Liting, Mo Shenggu, Zhang Cuishan, Yin Susu and others returned to Wudang Mountain. Song Qingshu originally planned to go over to pay his respects, but unexpectedly, some unpleasant people came instead. They were Qi Tianbiao, the chief escort of Jinling Huju Escort Agency, Yun He, the chief escort of Taiyuan Jinyang Escort Agency, and Guan Jiujia, the chief escort of Beijing Yanyun Escort Agency.

Song Qingshu threw a copy of the first edition of "Wudang Heroes" titled "Dragon Slaying Blood Case" on the table and coldly looked at the three escort leaders. "I only want to ask one question: Do you find the behavior of the people in Wudang unsatisfactory? Has anyone in Wudang ever killed innocent people? As long as you can name one person and one incident, and provide clear evidence, Wudang will give you a clear explanation. However, if you are willing to act as someone else's lackeys and stir up trouble out of nothing, don't blame Wudang for turning its back on you."

Qi Tianbiao, the head escort of the Huju Escort Agency, said loudly, "The Seven Heroes of Wudang are naturally well-known for their unwavering loyalty, but are the Shaolin monks accustomed to lying? The Shaolin monks witnessed with their own eyes that everyone at the Lin'an Longmen Escort Agency, both high and low, was injured by the hands of Zhang Cuishan, the Fifth Hero."

Song Qingshu was speechless for a moment. He pointed at the booklet on the table and said, "You all can't read. If you really can't, I'll find a boy who's learned to read for half a year down the mountain to read it to you, okay? The Longmen Escort Agency incident involves the two major sects of Shaolin and Wudang. How could we not investigate? Judging from the time of the crime, the murder method, and the description of the fifth uncle by the two so-called monks, anyone with a little bit of wit would know that they have been deceived. The truth is right in front of us. Shaolin is stubbornly refusing to admit the Longmen Escort Agency incident because of the matter of the third uncle, but why do you insist on lying with your eyes open and accusing the Wudang sect?"

"The Sky Eagle Cult is indeed brutal, killing people without blinking an eye, and wiping out entire families without a second thought. You don't dare to confront them, so you come to Wudang to cause trouble. Do you really think Wudang is easy to bully?" Song Qingshu said coldly, "I don't know whose nonsense you listened to that you must cause trouble for us, but I think Fifth Uncle will be back soon. I just have one question: if Fifth Uncle says it wasn't him, will you believe him or not?"

The three escort chiefs hadn't expected this young man to be so formidable. They'd carefully reviewed "Wudang Heroes" when it was first released, and after analyzing it, they felt it was riddled with suspicious points. The likelihood of Zhang Cuishan committing the crime was extremely low, and the methods Yin Yewang described were incredibly precise and accurate. They were all seasoned warriors, so how could they not see that? But since Shaolin wouldn't budge, they couldn't change their story.

"It seems you haven't thought it through. However, Grand Master's 100th birthday is coming soon, and Fifth Uncle has returned safely. I'm sure many people who aspire to become the supreme masters of the martial arts world will come here, and Shaolin will be no exception. If you're not in a hurry to go back, why not wait for the Shaolin monks to arrive so we can confront each other and get to the bottom of it? Third Uncle was injured by the Vajra Finger, and when Fifth Uncle's whereabouts were unknown, he was framed without reason. Daming still clings to the truth. I want to see if they still have any shame, or if they are really so shameless as to refuse to accept the truth."

Song Qingshu sneered, "The reputation of Wudang will not be slandered. Yes, yes, no, no. No matter who tries to frame us Wudang disciples, we will fight to the death."

"You three have come here so rashly, so you must have accurate evidence, right? Please show it to us. If you're just speculating on rumors and believing things that even a three-year-old wouldn't believe, then you're really annoying Wudang. Please forgive us for not being so patient as to let someone ride on our necks and shit on us."

"You..." The three chief escorts were so angry that they were speechless.

"Twenty days ago, a famous lady in Jinling City was raped to death. On that day, someone saw Chief Escort Qi in Jinling City, and he had some relationship with that lady. Can I suspect that the Chief Escort killed someone? After all, you are in the same city, and no one testified for you in the middle of the night to prove your innocence." Song Qingshu's unreasonable demands made Qi Tianbiao fuss, but there was nothing he could do.

"That lady was clearly raped and killed by the barbarians left behind in Jinling. At least half of the people in Jinling City know about it. What does it have to do with me?" Qi Tianbiao retorted angrily.

"The Dragon Gate Escort Agency was annihilated by the Sky Eagle Cult, and practically the entire martial arts world knows about it. Didn't you also run off to Wudang and run wild? Don't we have the right to doubt you? You're a master, and ordinary people can't stop you from sneaking around in the middle of the night. My suspicions are reasonable, so why are you angry? When you went to Wudang for no reason and wronged my Fifth Master, we spoke to you in a kind and gentle manner, didn't we?"

Song Qingshu cast his gaze towards Yun He, the chief escort of the Jinyang Escort Agency in Taiyuan, and Guan Jiujia, the chief escort of the Yanyun Escort Agency in the capital, and asked, "I wonder what grudge you two have against me and Wudang? Why are you helping him slander the reputation of Wudang?"

"Although I, Song Qingshu, am just a child, I have eyes and brains, and I can distinguish true from false. Various signs and evidences are clearly visible. I don't believe that the two chief escorts really can't see the truth." Song Qingshu put a big hat on them. Do they still have to admit that they are stupid?

"I'm only here to celebrate Captain Qi's birthday at his invitation. Regarding the tragic incident at the Longmen Escort Agency, it's not appropriate for us to make any conclusions."

Song Qingshu gave a thumbs-up and said, "Smart, that's what smart people do. Even if you know Wudang is wronged, don't speak out rashly. After all, telling the truth comes at a price. Shaolin's peripheral forces are too powerful, and you can't afford to offend them. But Wudang cannot bear an unjust accusation. As long as the Shaolin monks dare to come, we will not let it go without giving us an explanation."

"Hmph, in that case, we will come back another day and see how you respond to the questions from the Shaolin monks."

"You've got it the other way around. Let's see how the so-called Shaolin monk responds to our Wudang's inquiries."

When the three chief escorts were walking out, Zhang Songxi happened to come over and handed three small packages to each of them. After a while, the three turned back and bowed to Song Yuanqiao and Zhang Songxi with shame on their faces.

"If you three are sincere, please leave immediately and don't ask about the Longmen Escort Agency in the future. This incident was definitely not done by my fifth brother. Although it is wrong for the Sky Eagle Cult to kill people, it was indeed the Shaolin Vajra Finger that injured my third brother. The strangeness of this cannot be explained in just a few words. Moreover, the mastermind behind the release of the Dragon Slaying Sword is extremely powerful. If you are not careful, not even Shaolin or Wudang will be able to resolve the matter. Please be careful and don't be too smart or too stupid." Zhang Songxi's words were meaningful, and the three chief escorts looked at each other in confusion. They felt that there were many shadows behind the incident, which was creepy.

The three chief escorts expressed their gratitude and left. Yun He, the chief escort of the Jinyang Escort Agency in Taiyuan, and Guan Jiujia, the chief escort of the Yanyun Escort Agency in the capital, were determined not to bother with the matter in the future. Qi Tianbiao, the chief escort of the Huju Escort Agency in Jinling, was worried. He felt that this matter was most likely not done by Zhang Cuishan, but he needed to rely on Shaolin for his livelihood, so he must not show any weakness before Shaolin made a statement.

Several people arrived at the backyard, and Song Qingshu greeted Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu. Only then did Zhang Cuishan ask about Yu Daying. As soon as he came back today, he went straight to Yu Daying's courtyard and found that it was tidy but there was no sign of anyone living there. Only the wheelchair could be seen at a glance, and he couldn't help feeling a little sad.