Just as Shi Jinyi's thoughts were swirling, Tian Wangye suddenly glanced at her, then looked at Shi Hongyao, and said, "She has Yan Shouyang's token on her body, so she is now a member of Sunset Racecourse. The heir."
This answer is naturally known to everyone, and it is also the most direct function and meaning of that token.
"Sunset Racecourse has been operating outside the customs for decades, and it goes without saying that Shi is strong." Shi Hongyao said solemnly: "Yan Shouyang has allowed gangs like us outside the customs to coexist peacefully in these years. With his character and reputation, Shi will naturally do the same. Respect and trust him.”
Everyone said nothing and waited for his next words.
Shi Hongyao looked at Shi Jinyi coldly and said, "But Shi can't trust her."
Shi Jinyi suddenly showed an aggrieved and puzzled expression. She bit her red lips and looked at Shi Hongyao with hazy eyes.
Yu Zhongchao frowned and said, "Chief Shi, could you not even doubt her? She is the daughter-in-law of the Yan family."
Shi Hongyao sneered and said: "The world is treacherous and people's hearts are unpredictable. No one would believe Shi until he understood the specific process."
Cao Xiong suddenly sneered and said: "First you doubted my Cao family, and now you doubt her. But you want to steal other people's tokens as soon as you show up. If you want to say that people's hearts are unpredictable, I'm afraid you are talking about yourself, right?"
Shi Hongyao said coldly: "I never deny what Shi did. If you want to think so, please feel free to do so."
Cao Xiong's brows were filled with anger, he gritted his teeth, and the muscles of the hand holding the knife were already bulging.
Xue Yue looked on with cold eyes and said nothing for a long time.
Tian Wangye also frowned and asked, "Could it be that the leader of the Shi Gang came here just to rob the Yan family's tokens?"
Shi Hongyao said calmly: "The Yan family's token is related to the huge wealth of Sunset Racecourse. No matter who it is, if they know that the token is on a woman, they will probably have the idea of taking it for themselves."
Everyone's expressions suddenly changed slightly. This temptation can indeed seduce anyone.
Everyone present, including Tian Wangye, had waves in their hearts when they thought of the huge wealth and power behind Sunset Racecourse.
So even though Shi Hongyao's words were very sharp, no one opened their mouths to refute.
Shi Hongyao's gaze slowly swept across everyone's faces like a knife, as if he was looking at a thief.
"But although I want to see the token, I don't want to take the opportunity to rob Yan Shouyang's family property." Shi Hongyao showed an arrogant look on his eyebrows and sneered: "I just don't want to be played by others, so I must find out what's inside. What’s the conspiracy?”
Yu Zhongchao pondered: "But what does this have to do with Gang Leader Shi's suspicion of the Cao family? Could it be that Gang Leader Shi also suspects that the massacre of the Yan family and the letter we received are both the same thing?"
Shi Hongyao spoke calmly and said: "Master Yu, you must have had the same thoughts in your minds about these questions for a long time. Why do you need to ask me now?"
Cao Xiong couldn't help but snorted heavily.
Tian Wangye coughed, clasped his fists and said, "Chief Shi, since everyone is here because of this matter today and it is of great importance, we should work together to solve the mystery. If Gang Leader Shi has any insights, you might as well tell him frankly."
Fufeng Villa is also a very famous place in the martial arts world outside Guan Guan. Tian Wangye is also a well-respected martial arts legend. His words are of course very weighty.
Shi Hongyao was silent for a long time and then slowly said: "Sunset Racecourse has attracted various forces over the years. Yan Shouyang single-handedly contributed to the peace of the world outside the pass. But now he suddenly suffered the disaster of annihilation. The huge family business he has managed will now be destroyed." It has become the coveted target of countless people. This will inevitably trigger a bloody storm. This is the terrible thing hidden behind this matter."
After hearing this, several people fell silent for a moment. It was not that they had not expected what Shi Hongyao said, but because the incident happened suddenly and they had no time to think about it carefully.
Now that it was suddenly mentioned, everyone was secretly shocked. Shi Hongyao's idea was not impossible.
Tian Wangye's face was dark and he said, "So this is the conspiracy that Gang Leader Shi said?"
Shi Hongyao's face was as cold as water, "If it wasn't a deliberate conspiracy, then how could each of our families receive the same letter at the same time? Isn't this too much of a coincidence?"
Seeing that no one spoke, Shi Hongyao took out the letter from his arms and said in a deep voice: "What do you think about the content of this letter?"
The envelope in his hand was indeed the same as the letters received by the other four, so you could guess without looking that the content of the letter must be the same as theirs.
Tian Wangye frowned and said: "The letter said that it is related to the survival of my Fufeng Villa. Please come to Daomakan as soon as possible. But I still haven't found out what it is."
Shi Hongyao said: "Did the owner of the farm ever think that someone was trying to spread suspicion?"
"Yes, I have indeed thought about it this way." Tian Wangye mused: "I have never had any enmity with anyone in these years, so I really can't figure out why someone wrote this letter."
Xue Yue, who had been watching with cold eyes, said coldly: "But now it seems that what this letter says is indeed true."
Although he was extremely reluctant to believe that his biological father was dead, for some reason, even though he hated that woman very much, the extremely ominous feeling always enveloped Xue Yue's heart.
Now that he said this, it was tantamount to confirming that what Shi Jinyi said was true.
Shi Hongyao suddenly sighed slightly, put the letter away again, and said: "If Master Xue really died at Sunset Racecourse with Yan Shouyang, then what is said in this letter is naturally true."
Yu Zhong raised his eyebrows and said, "So what Gang Leader Shi means is that the target of killing the Yan family is not only Sunset Racecourse, but also us?"
"Maybe it's not just us..." Shi Hongyao's tone suddenly became a little uneasy, "Since someone dares to attack the Yan family's Sunset Racecourse, then their targets may not only include us, but also the entire world outside the pass! "
Everyone's expressions couldn't help but change.
Shi Jinyi stretched out her hand to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes, covering up the murderous look that suddenly appeared on her face. She couldn't help but have a thought in her heart, that is, if she had the chance, she would be the first person to kill. , this is Shi Hongyao.
The murderous intention flashed in her heart, and nine acupoints in her body's meridians suddenly stung. The extreme pain almost made her cry out in pain.
Shi Jinyi suddenly broke out in cold sweat. She was so horrified that she wished she could tear Silence into pieces immediately.
In this way, before launching the final killing of this plan, she could only continue to play her role as the daughter-in-law of the Yan family, and did not dare to have any murderous intentions.
"The entire Guanwai Jianghu? This is too unbelievable, isn't it?" Tian Wangye said solemnly: "Not to mention other things, under the encouragement of Mr. Yan in the past few years, our five families have become one and the same. With this rare peace, I really can’t think of anyone who has such strength and dares to make an enemy of the entire world outside the pass?”
If the speculation is true, this is indeed an unbelievable thing.
Shi Hongyao suddenly snorted coldly and said: "I am not sure who Shi is. But what I am sure of is that it is because the rivers and lakes outside the pass have been peaceful for too long, so someone wants to break this peace, so Only then will he use tricks to cause trouble."
He looked at everyone's very confused expressions and continued: "Some people hope that the world will be peaceful, but some people do not want that, because once the world is calm, it means that many opportunities will be lost."
Everyone understood immediately. Shi Hongyao was right when he said that Jianghu is a place full of interests and bloodshed but has no fixed location or specific location. Wherever there are people in the world, there will be Jianghu. Therefore, people in the arena can never get out of the realm of grudges, hatred, fame, wealth and power. And if the world is too peaceful, wouldn't it cause too many people to lose the opportunity to benefit from it and achieve other goals?
Those goals range from personal enmity to competing for hegemony. And a peaceful world has obviously lost its essence, which is obviously not what those ambitious people want to see.
Yu Zhongchao's face was calm and he said slowly: "But for so many years in the world outside the Guan, there has not been any force that can compete with our five forces at the same time."
Xue Yue said coldly: "Perhaps it is because there is no such power that some people want to defeat us in one fell swoop. Once our five families are dispersed, then the rivers and lakes outside the pass will become a chaotic place of scattered sand. Isn't it right? An opportunity that someone with a heart can take advantage of?"
When Shi Hongyao heard this, he couldn't help but cast a slightly approving look at Xue Yue. He did not expect that Xue Yue, who was in grief, anger and anxiety, could have such a calm mind.
Tian Wangye is experienced in the martial arts world and can quickly guess the key, so he mused: "According to this guess, that's why someone would choose to take action against Sunset Racecourse. Because as the most prestigious martial arts community outside the pass, it is also the reason why we have five Once Yan Shouyang, the family gang who formed a united front, dies, it will definitely become the trigger for chaos. In this way, the person who set up this situation will not only be able to seize the wealth of the Yan family and dismantle the power of Sunset Racecourse , and it will plunge the entire Guanwai into chaos. What is even more frightening is that if this happens, the entire Guanwai Jianghu may suspect that the death of Mr. Yan is the work of our five families. The evil intentions hidden behind this are really vicious! "
Yu Zhongchao said slowly: "If you want to confirm that this hypothesis is true, you must first find the mastermind of this conspiracy. Besides, we have already said that there is no force in the world outside the pass that can compete with us."
Shi Hongyao suddenly showed a meaningful smile and said: "There may not be a force that can compete with our five alliances in the Jianghu outside the customs, but what about outside the Jianghu?"
As soon as he said these words, everyone suddenly became quiet, and they seemed to realize the meaning of this sentence at the same time.
At this time, they all thought about the meaning of the words "outside the world".
What is outside the arena? In the whole world, there is nothing but the royal land.
Isn't this "jianghu", big or small, also within the royal territory?
Tian Wangye frowned. He seemed to suddenly understand something, and his eyes couldn't help but look at Cao Xiong quietly.
Cao Xiong was always calm and thoughtful, and now he had thought of a certain key point, and his face became a little gloomier.
After snorting heavily, Cao Xiong stared at Shi Hongyao and said in a deep voice: "Chief Shi, if you have anything to say, please say it clearly. Why do you need to pretend to be mysterious?"
Seeing that everyone had serious expressions on their faces, Shi Hongyao smiled lightly, but answered the question slowly and said, "I have heard some news recently. I wonder if you have heard it too?"
Tian Wangye slowly exhaled and asked: "There are all kinds of news in this world every day, but I don't know what news the gang leader is talking about?"
Although the others did not speak, their eyes were all focused on Shi Hongyao.
Shi Hongyao suddenly calmed down and said in a deep voice: "I heard someone say that there are people in the rivers and lakes outside the pass secretly colluding with the barbarians in the fifteen cities in the northwest, and the barbarians intend to send troops to invade the border..."
Amid everyone's surprised expressions, he continued: "There are also people who say that some people want to use the power of the government to eradicate the Jianghu forces like us outside the customs."
Everyone's expressions changed immediately. Shi Hongyao's words were like thunder in their ears, leaving them completely stunned for a moment.
Either of these two pieces of news is definitely a jaw-dropping event.
Tian Wangye was stunned for a moment, and suddenly asked in a deep voice: "Chief Shi, how did you learn about this news? Why haven't we heard about it?"
Shi Hongyao shook his head and said: "This is just some fragmentary news. No one knows who made it, and the credibility is not high, so after hearing it, I didn't pay too much attention. But when I After receiving the letter, I vaguely felt that the news might not be groundless."
Yu Zhongchao frowned even more tightly, and his usually calm expression changed at this moment, and he said in a deep voice: "But these two pieces of news, no matter which one is true, are major events that can affect the situation outside the customs."
Shi Hongyao said slowly: "I wonder which one of these two pieces of news you think is the most credible?"
The thoughts of several people in the field were surging, and they all had their own thoughts secretly.
Yu Zhongchao thought for a while and took the lead in expressing his views, saying: "The barbarians have been entrenched in the fifteen cities in the northwest for many years. They advocate force and are fierce and good at fighting. Although they have become quite powerful in the past two years, they have always respected each other. Fights between each other occurred from time to time, so they could not form a unified force. Now, although the court is corrupt and dark, princes from all over the country support their own troops, and the fortune of the court is gradually declining, the Yong Dynasty has not been overthrown after all. Although the national power is It's not as good as before, but it still exists. And there is still a town and border house in charge of this northwest border. In the past two years, people named Wei have been secretly working hard, and they must have begun to pay attention to the trends of the barbarians. And based on the current situation of the barbarians, they must also We don’t have the strength to rashly start a war with Dayong. So Yu thought that the news of the barbarians sending troops to the border was not reliable."
Since ancient times, it has been a taboo for people to criticize the imperial court, but for people in the world who have always "violated the forbidden by force", criticizing the imperial court, which can be considered a crime, is not worth mentioning at all.
And Yu Zhongchao's words indeed make sense. Everyone present is an old Jianghu who has been outside the customs for many years, and they all know more or less about the situation outside the customs. Yu Zhongchao obviously They were also very familiar with the situation of the barbarians, so everyone nodded silently to express their agreement with his point of view.
When Shi Hongyao heard this, he put his hands on his hands and smiled, looked at Yu Zhongchao and said: "Not only is Master Yu famous for his pair of waning moon hooks, he also has such a profound understanding of the overall situation outside the pass. It is really amazing."
Yu Zhongchao smiled slightly and said: "Although we are all in the world, in the end we are still living in the land of the Yong Dynasty. We have to understand the situation."
Jianghu, in a sense, is another "country" with its own laws. People in Jianghu have never disdained the government, and it is not uncommon for them to become enemies of the government. But no matter how big the kingdom of Jianghu is and how it despises the laws of the court, after all, it exists on the "kingdom". Therefore, if people in Jianghu want to survive, the best way is to try not to get involved with the government and not take the initiative to fight with the government. The government is the enemy. The government also knows that Jianghu cannot be eliminated, so as long as what happens in Jianghu does not touch the bottom line of the court, it often adheres to the principle that Jianghu is a matter of Jianghu and will not deliberately suppress or force it.
Although people in the Jianghu prefer to live under the laws of the Jianghu, they will also recognize that they are subjects under the current royal power.
And this situation has lasted for countless dynasties and countless years.
Shi Hongyao smiled and said: "What the leader said is very true, and Shi also feels the same way."
Tian Wangye continued the topic and asked calmly: "So, you two mean that the news that someone is secretly colluding with the government and wants to eradicate the gangster forces like us is more credible?"
Shi Hongyao calmed down his expression again and said, "At least that's what I think."
Tian Wangye asked again: "If this news is true, who did the gang leader think at that time wanted to take the opportunity to eradicate the Jianghu forces outside the customs?"
Shi Hongyao suddenly sighed slightly and said: "The owner of the farm thinks, who in the world outside the customs has the most reason and strength to do this?"
Tian Wangye was stunned again, and after thinking for a while, he replied: "Outside of the Jianghu outside the pass, the strongest one is naturally Zhenbianfu..."
He suddenly realized that he seemed to have said something that shouldn't be said easily, and immediately shut up.
Although Tian Wangye stopped talking, everyone else already knew what he wanted to say.
Everyone also knows it well - outside the Jianghu outside the Guan, of course, only the Zhenbian Mansion with its border troops is the most powerful, and has the most reason to deal with the Jianghu forces outside the Guan, because the Zhenbian Mansion represents the government and is the most powerful force today. Yong court.
The Jianghu and the government have been at odds since ancient times, so if the government wants to deal with the Jianghu, they can easily find dozens or hundreds of reasons.
Yu Zhongchao said in a deep voice: "So this is the reason why Gang Leader Shi took action against Nephew Cao Xian?"
Cao Xiong's face twitched again.
Shi Hongyao replied without hesitation: "Yes."
"What's the reason?" Yu Zhongchao frowned and asked again.
Shi Hongyao raised his eyebrows and said, "Because Cao Jingwu has been very close to Zhenbianfu recently, I can't help but have some thoughts."
Cao Xiong suddenly became furious and yelled: "Shi, my father was just invited by Wei Changxin recently, so he went to Zhenbian Mansion to exchange martial arts with him. What basis do you have for saying that my Cao family is colluding with the government?"
He was furious, pointed at Shi Hongyao and shouted: "If you can't tell me a reason today, don't blame me for being rude to you!" He was so angry that the hand holding the crested sword began to tremble.
The Cao family is also a famous family outside the customs. When has it ever been slandered like this? This is simply a shame and a great humiliation.
Shi Hongyao sneered and said, "As I said just now, if I had obtained the evidence, you would have no right to speak at this moment."
Tian Wangye suddenly sighed softly, looked at Shi Hongyao, frowned slightly, and said, "Just now, Gang Leader Shi wanted to seize the Yan family's token as soon as he showed up, and then he took action against Nephew Cao Xian. Do you really think that, Isn’t it possible that the leader of the conspiracy, or the person who colluded with the government, is among our five families?”
He didn't say clearly that Shi Hongyao was suspicious of the Cao family, but he was already caring about the face of the younger generation, Cao Xiong.
Shi Hongyao pondered for a moment, and then said calmly: "I want to seize the token, just to see who among you is most willing to take action against me once it falls into my hands, or in other words, most hopes to regain it from my hands." Take back the token..."
"Although everyone has already taken action against me, but..." He shook his head slightly and continued: "The results seem to be somewhat different from my expectations, so I have lost half the basis for my suspicions."
Cao Xiong said sternly: "Then why do you doubt my Cao family?"
Shi Hongyao stared at Cao Xiong coldly and said, "Because your father, Cao Jingwu, happened to go to Zhenbian Mansion today. Isn't this too much of a coincidence?"
Cao Xiong glared angrily and said loudly: "My father has hands and feet. He can go wherever he wants. Based on this alone, you doubt my Cao family. What kind of truth is this?"
Shi Hongyao's eyes turned cold, and he slightly narrowed his falcon-like eyes, seeming to be angry.
But his identity means that he will not take action against a junior easily at this moment.
Yu Zhongchao interrupted the tense situation between the two. He looked at Shi Hongyao and said, "So as soon as Gang Leader Shi showed up, he wanted to capture Cao Xian's nephew. Is it to intimidate the Cao family?"
However, Shi Hongyao sighed slightly and said helplessly: "Now that the matter has come to this point, I have no choice but to make this decision. If it can be confirmed that this matter has nothing to do with the Cao family, then I will definitely go to the Cao family in person to plead guilty. But If this is really the case, then..."
His words stopped abruptly, but his eyes shot towards Cao Xiong like lightning.
Cao Xiong was shocked by what he saw, and once again he almost couldn't help but draw his sword.
Tian Wangye interjected: "It's a pity that Gang Leader Shi's plan was interrupted by us. Then I don't know what Gang Leader Shi's plans are next?"
He shook his head and said: "The Cao family comes from a famous family, and Cao Jingwu is also a well-known figure. I really don't want to believe that he did this."
Shi Hongyao shook his head and said: "Shi has no intention of being an enemy of you, so he came here alone. Now that you all choose to believe in the Cao family, then it is up to us to work together to find the murderer you just talked about."
The topic returned to just now. At this moment, they only have one idea, which is to find or catch the murderer named "Silence", because in Shi Jinyi's description, silence is the key to revealing all the truth.
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