Chapter 360: Before the Xuanyuan Dais (4)
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Actually fully respectful yet cautious they had attempted to scout Qigong's order earlier; but Yang Kang was sly, he was afraid they might have a change of heart, so he was not willing to divulge anything until he announced it at the general assembly. The three elders of the Clean Clothes Faction knew they did not have any chance of becoming a clan leader, yet they were not disappointed as long as Lu Youjia was not elected either. They were willing to support this decision wholeheartedly; they thought Yang Kang was young, it would not be difficult to influence him later. Moreover, his clothes were magnificent, his choice of cuisine exquisite, he would in no way show favoritism toward the Dirty Clothes Faction. Thereupon three people looked at each other and nodded their heads.
Jian Zhanglao said, "The stick in this Yang Xianggong's [honorable master] hand is our Clan's sacred article. If there is anybody among the brothers who has some doubts, please come forward and inspect it carefully."
Lu Youjiao cast a sidelong glance toward Yang Kang, he thought, "Can I rely on this kid to be the Clan Leader, to unite and command the Beggar Clan's members under the heaven?" He held out his hand to receive the bamboo stick. He saw that the stick was dark green crystal clear; it was obviously the stick that was passed on by the Clan Leader from one generation to the next. He thought, "Hong Bangzhu must be indebted to him that he passed on this stick to this boy. The former Bangzhu has issued an order, how can my generation dare not to obey? I must work with complete dedication to support him, I must not fail the good foundation Hong Bangzhu has built." Thereupon he lifted the stick with both hands and respectfully returned it back to Yang Kang. With a loud and clear voice he said, "We comply with the Lao Bangzhu's [Old Clan Leader] last wish; we herewith revere Yang Xianggong as the Nineteenth Clan Leader of the Beggar Clan." The crowd cheered.
Guo Jing and Huang Rong could not move their bodies, they could not open their mouths, all they could do was bitterly groaning in their hearts. Guo Jing thought, "The Huang Daozhu's [Island Master] prediction was accurate, Yang Kang dares to become the Clan Leader. He will certainly create big disaster in the future."
Huang Rong thought, "This fellow will surely not release us. I wonder how he will punish us. We'll have to act accordingly."
She heard Yang Kang modestly say, "I am young and my knowledge is shallow, I'm without virtue and powerless. I do not deserve this heavy responsibility."
Peng Zhanglao said, "Hong Bangzhu had ordered it this way, Yang Xianggong does not need to be modest. The brethrens will support you with one mind. Yang Xianggong, please feel at ease."
"Exactly!" Lu Youjiao said. He coughed and produced thick phlegm, then spat it to Yang Kang's face.
Yang Kang had never anticipated this; he was caught unguarded, the phlegm landed on his right cheek. He was startled and was about to ask when Jian, Peng and Liang three Elders also spat on his body. "I am finished!" Yang Kang cried out secretly. He thought his plot had been exposed by the four elders, so he wanted to turn around and run away, but he knew it would be very difficult to escape so he just resigned to wait for his violent death. Unexpectedly the Four Elders cupped their fists in front of their chests to salute him. Yang Kang was confounded and dumbstruck.
The beggars, starting with the most senior, came to him one by one and spat at him, then they saluted him. Yang Kang was pleasantly surprised and secretly expressed his admiration, "So they are being respectful to me by spitting at me?"
He did not know that the Beggar Clan always followed their custom and tradition; they saluted their new clan leader by spitting at him. It was because the beggars all over the world received insult and disgrace from countless other people, so the new leader must first receive insult and disgrace from his own members. This custom actually carried a very profound meaning.
Huang Rong suddenly remembered on the Mingxia [bright red clouds] Island, after Hong Qigong passed on the Clan Leader position to her he also spat phlegm at her clothes. She thought it was because of his heavy injury at that time that his saliva did not reach too far. So she did not understand that spitting saliva was the way to inaugurate the new Clan Leader. She also remembered Hong Qigong say, "When the Beggars pay obeisance to you in future, there will be a disgusting ritual. Ah, this will be hard on you." Now she knew that her Shifu was afraid she did not like to be dirty and refuse the Clan Leader position, hence he concealed the truth and did not state what she would be facing clearly.
For most of the day the beggars performed their inaugurating ritual; after they were finished they shouted together, "Yang Bangzhu, please go up the Xuanyuan Platform!"
Yang Kang saw that platform was not too high; he wanted to show off his skill so his legs kicked the ground and he flew up the platform with a graceful movement. Although the way he leaped was excellent, the Four Elders were proficient in martial art so that they could see his skill was flashy but lacking substance, the foundation was still shallow. However, they realized that he was still young; it was obvious that to possess this kind of ability he must have received tutelage from a prominent master, which was also considered quite special.
From the Xuanyuan Platform Yang Kang spoke in loud and clear voice, "Although the killers of the Old Clean Leader have not been punished, but I managed to capture their two accomplices."
His words created an uproar within the group of beggars. They shouted, "Where? Where?" "Bring them here and we'll chop them into pieces," "Don't kill them with a saber, let the dogs eat them slowly."
Guo Jing thought, "Who is this accomplice he captured? I want to take a look."
"Bring them to the front of the platform!" Yang Kang said with a stern voice.
Peng Zhanglao flew toward Guo Jing and Huang Rong. He grabbed both of them, one on each hand, and brought them to the front of the platform and threw them to the ground. Only now did Guo Jing realized, "Bastard! So he meant us," he silently cursed.
As Lu Youjiao saw Jing and Rong two people, he was stunned, busily he said, "Reporting to Bangzhu: these two are the Lao Bangzhu's disciples; how can they injure their own master?"
Yang Kang hatefully said, "Exactly because of this we are angrier than ever. These two deceitfully killed their own master, they are guilty of the most heinous crime."
Peng Zhanglao said, "Yang Bangzhu witnessed it with his own eyes; how can that be wrong?"
Among the group of beggars, Li Sheng and Yu Zhaoxing were at Baoying trying to save Cheng Yaojia. They nearly lost their lives under Ouyang Ke's hand, fortunately Guo Jing and Huang Rong came to their rescue. They both felt admiration toward this couple. Besides, they also knew Hong Qigong was very fond of these two disciples of his. Therefore, from among the beggars they rushed forward and Li Sheng called out, "Reporting to Bangzhu: these two are chivalrous heroes; subordinate is willing to vouch for them with my own life, Lao Bangzhu's death definitely has nothing to do with them."
Yu Zhaoxing called out, "These two are good people; they are very good friends of ours."
Liang Zhanglao stared at them and shouted, "If you have anything to say, let your Elder say it for you. Do you think this is the place where you can interrupt at will?"
Li and Yu two people belonged to the Dirty Clothes Faction, they were under Lu Youjiao's leadership. Since their rank was inferior, they did not dare to talk back to an elder. With anger in their hearts they stepped back into the crowd.
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Actually fully respectful yet cautious they had attempted to scout Qigong's order earlier; but Yang Kang was sly, he was afraid they might have a change of heart, so he was not willing to divulge anything until he announced it at the general assembly. The three elders of the Clean Clothes Faction knew they did not have any chance of becoming a clan leader, yet they were not disappointed as long as Lu Youjia was not elected either. They were willing to support this decision wholeheartedly; they thought Yang Kang was young, it would not be difficult to influence him later. Moreover, his clothes were magnificent, his choice of cuisine exquisite, he would in no way show favoritism toward the Dirty Clothes Faction. Thereupon three people looked at each other and nodded their heads.
Jian Zhanglao said, "The stick in this Yang Xianggong's [honorable master] hand is our Clan's sacred article. If there is anybody among the brothers who has some doubts, please come forward and inspect it carefully."
Lu Youjiao cast a sidelong glance toward Yang Kang, he thought, "Can I rely on this kid to be the Clan Leader, to unite and command the Beggar Clan's members under the heaven?" He held out his hand to receive the bamboo stick. He saw that the stick was dark green crystal clear; it was obviously the stick that was passed on by the Clan Leader from one generation to the next. He thought, "Hong Bangzhu must be indebted to him that he passed on this stick to this boy. The former Bangzhu has issued an order, how can my generation dare not to obey? I must work with complete dedication to support him, I must not fail the good foundation Hong Bangzhu has built." Thereupon he lifted the stick with both hands and respectfully returned it back to Yang Kang. With a loud and clear voice he said, "We comply with the Lao Bangzhu's [Old Clan Leader] last wish; we herewith revere Yang Xianggong as the Nineteenth Clan Leader of the Beggar Clan." The crowd cheered.
Guo Jing and Huang Rong could not move their bodies, they could not open their mouths, all they could do was bitterly groaning in their hearts. Guo Jing thought, "The Huang Daozhu's [Island Master] prediction was accurate, Yang Kang dares to become the Clan Leader. He will certainly create big disaster in the future."
Huang Rong thought, "This fellow will surely not release us. I wonder how he will punish us. We'll have to act accordingly."
She heard Yang Kang modestly say, "I am young and my knowledge is shallow, I'm without virtue and powerless. I do not deserve this heavy responsibility."
Peng Zhanglao said, "Hong Bangzhu had ordered it this way, Yang Xianggong does not need to be modest. The brethrens will support you with one mind. Yang Xianggong, please feel at ease."
"Exactly!" Lu Youjiao said. He coughed and produced thick phlegm, then spat it to Yang Kang's face.
Yang Kang had never anticipated this; he was caught unguarded, the phlegm landed on his right cheek. He was startled and was about to ask when Jian, Peng and Liang three Elders also spat on his body. "I am finished!" Yang Kang cried out secretly. He thought his plot had been exposed by the four elders, so he wanted to turn around and run away, but he knew it would be very difficult to escape so he just resigned to wait for his violent death. Unexpectedly the Four Elders cupped their fists in front of their chests to salute him. Yang Kang was confounded and dumbstruck.
The beggars, starting with the most senior, came to him one by one and spat at him, then they saluted him. Yang Kang was pleasantly surprised and secretly expressed his admiration, "So they are being respectful to me by spitting at me?"
He did not know that the Beggar Clan always followed their custom and tradition; they saluted their new clan leader by spitting at him. It was because the beggars all over the world received insult and disgrace from countless other people, so the new leader must first receive insult and disgrace from his own members. This custom actually carried a very profound meaning.
Huang Rong suddenly remembered on the Mingxia [bright red clouds] Island, after Hong Qigong passed on the Clan Leader position to her he also spat phlegm at her clothes. She thought it was because of his heavy injury at that time that his saliva did not reach too far. So she did not understand that spitting saliva was the way to inaugurate the new Clan Leader. She also remembered Hong Qigong say, "When the Beggars pay obeisance to you in future, there will be a disgusting ritual. Ah, this will be hard on you." Now she knew that her Shifu was afraid she did not like to be dirty and refuse the Clan Leader position, hence he concealed the truth and did not state what she would be facing clearly.
For most of the day the beggars performed their inaugurating ritual; after they were finished they shouted together, "Yang Bangzhu, please go up the Xuanyuan Platform!"
Yang Kang saw that platform was not too high; he wanted to show off his skill so his legs kicked the ground and he flew up the platform with a graceful movement. Although the way he leaped was excellent, the Four Elders were proficient in martial art so that they could see his skill was flashy but lacking substance, the foundation was still shallow. However, they realized that he was still young; it was obvious that to possess this kind of ability he must have received tutelage from a prominent master, which was also considered quite special.
From the Xuanyuan Platform Yang Kang spoke in loud and clear voice, "Although the killers of the Old Clean Leader have not been punished, but I managed to capture their two accomplices."
His words created an uproar within the group of beggars. They shouted, "Where? Where?" "Bring them here and we'll chop them into pieces," "Don't kill them with a saber, let the dogs eat them slowly."
Guo Jing thought, "Who is this accomplice he captured? I want to take a look."
"Bring them to the front of the platform!" Yang Kang said with a stern voice.
Peng Zhanglao flew toward Guo Jing and Huang Rong. He grabbed both of them, one on each hand, and brought them to the front of the platform and threw them to the ground. Only now did Guo Jing realized, "Bastard! So he meant us," he silently cursed.
As Lu Youjiao saw Jing and Rong two people, he was stunned, busily he said, "Reporting to Bangzhu: these two are the Lao Bangzhu's disciples; how can they injure their own master?"
Yang Kang hatefully said, "Exactly because of this we are angrier than ever. These two deceitfully killed their own master, they are guilty of the most heinous crime."
Peng Zhanglao said, "Yang Bangzhu witnessed it with his own eyes; how can that be wrong?"
Among the group of beggars, Li Sheng and Yu Zhaoxing were at Baoying trying to save Cheng Yaojia. They nearly lost their lives under Ouyang Ke's hand, fortunately Guo Jing and Huang Rong came to their rescue. They both felt admiration toward this couple. Besides, they also knew Hong Qigong was very fond of these two disciples of his. Therefore, from among the beggars they rushed forward and Li Sheng called out, "Reporting to Bangzhu: these two are chivalrous heroes; subordinate is willing to vouch for them with my own life, Lao Bangzhu's death definitely has nothing to do with them."
Yu Zhaoxing called out, "These two are good people; they are very good friends of ours."
Liang Zhanglao stared at them and shouted, "If you have anything to say, let your Elder say it for you. Do you think this is the place where you can interrupt at will?"
Li and Yu two people belonged to the Dirty Clothes Faction, they were under Lu Youjiao's leadership. Since their rank was inferior, they did not dare to talk back to an elder. With anger in their hearts they stepped back into the crowd.
Actually fully respectful yet cautious they had attempted to scout Qigong's order earlier; but Yang Kang was sly, he was afraid they might have a change of heart, so he was not willing to divulge anything until he announced it at the general assembly. The three elders of the Clean Clothes Faction knew they did not have any chance of becoming a clan leader, yet they were not disappointed as long as Lu Youjia was not elected either. They were willing to support this decision wholeheartedly; they thought Yang Kang was young, it would not be difficult to influence him later. Moreover, his clothes were magnificent, his choice of cuisine exquisite, he would in no way show favoritism toward the Dirty Clothes Faction. Thereupon three people looked at each other and nodded their heads.Jian Zhanglao said, "The stick in this Yang Xianggong's honorable master hand is our Clan's sacred article. If there is anybody among the brothers who has some doubts, please come forward and inspect it carefully."Lu Youjiao cast a sidelong glance toward Yang Kang, he thought, "Can I rely on this kid to be the Clan Leader, to unite and command the Beggar Clan's members under the heaven?" He held out his hand to receive the bamboo stick. He saw that the stick was dark green crystal clear; it was obviously the stick that was passed on by the Clan Leader from one generation to the next. He thought, "Hong Bangzhu must be indebted to him that he passed on this stick to this boy. The former Bangzhu has issued an order, how can my generation dare not to obey? I must work with complete dedication to support him, I must not fail the good foundation Hong Bangzhu has built." Thereupon he lifted the stick with both hands and respectfully returned it back to Yang Kang. With a loud and clear voice he said, "We comply with the Lao Bangzhu's Old Clan Leader last wish; we herewith revere Yang Xianggong as the Nineteenth Clan Leader of the Beggar Clan." The crowd cheered.Guo Jing and Huang Rong could not move their bodies, they could not open their mouths, all they could do was bitterly groaning in their hearts. Guo Jing thought, "The Huang Daozhu's Island Master prediction was accurate, Yang Kang dares to become the Clan Leader. He will certainly create big disaster in the future."Huang Rong thought, "This fellow will surely not release us. I wonder how he will punish us. We'll have to act accordingly."She heard Yang Kang modestly say, "I am young and my knowledge is shallow, I'm without virtue and powerless. I do not deserve this heavy responsibility."Peng Zhanglao said, "Hong Bangzhu had ordered it this way, Yang Xianggong does not need to be modest. The brethrens will support you with one mind. Yang Xianggong, please feel at ease.""Exactly!" Lu Youjiao said. He coughed and produced thick phlegm, then spat it to Yang Kang's face.Yang Kang had never anticipated this; he was caught unguarded, the phlegm landed on his right cheek. He was startled and was about to ask when Jian, Peng and Liang three Elders also spat on his body. "I am finished!" Yang Kang cried out secretly. He thought his plot had been exposed by the four elders, so he wanted to turn around and run away, but he knew it would be very difficult to escape so he just resigned to wait for his violent death. Unexpectedly the Four Elders cupped their fists in front of their chests to salute him. Yang Kang was confounded and dumbstruck.The beggars, starting with the most senior, came to him one by one and spat at him, then they saluted him. Yang Kang was pleasantly surprised and secretly expressed his admiration, "So they are being respectful to me by spitting at me?"He did not know that the Beggar Clan always followed their custom and tradition; they saluted their new clan leader by spitting at him. It was because the beggars all over the world received insult and disgrace from countless other people, so the new leader must first receive insult and disgrace from his own members. This custom actually carried a very profound meaning.Huang Rong suddenly remembered on the Mingxia bright red clouds Island, after Hong Qigong passed on the Clan Leader position to her he also spat phlegm at her clothes. She thought it was because of his heavy injury at that time that his saliva did not reach too far. So she did not understand that spitting saliva was the way to inaugurate the new Clan Leader. She also remembered Hong Qigong say, "When the Beggars pay obeisance to you in future, there will be a disgusting ritual. Ah, this will be hard on you." Now she knew that her Shifu was afraid she did not like to be dirty and refuse the Clan Leader position, hence he concealed the truth and did not state what she would be facing clearly.For most of the day the beggars performed their inaugurating ritual; after they were finished they shouted together, "Yang Bangzhu, please go up the Xuanyuan Platform!"Yang Kang saw that platform was not too high; he wanted to show off his skill so his legs kicked the ground and he flew up the platform with a graceful movement. Although the way he leaped was excellent, the Four Elders were proficient in martial art so that they could see his skill was flashy but lacking substance, the foundation was still shallow. However, they realized that he was still young; it was obvious that to possess this kind of ability he must have received tutelage from a prominent master, which was also considered quite special.From the Xuanyuan Platform Yang Kang spoke in loud and clear voice, "Although the killers of the Old Clean Leader have not been punished, but I managed to capture their two accomplices."His words created an uproar within the group of beggars. They shouted, "Where? Where?" "Bring them here and we'll chop them into pieces," "Don't kill them with a saber, let the dogs eat them slowly."Guo Jing thought, "Who is this accomplice he captured? I want to take a look.""Bring them to the front of the platform!" Yang Kang said with a stern voice.Peng Zhanglao flew toward Guo Jing and Huang Rong. He grabbed both of them, one on each hand, and brought them to the front of the platform and threw them to the ground. Only now did Guo Jing realized, "Bastard! So he meant us," he silently cursed.As Lu Youjiao saw Jing and Rong two people, he was stunned, busily he said, "Reporting to Bangzhu: these two are the Lao Bangzhu's disciples; how can they injure their own master?"Yang Kang hatefully said, "Exactly because of this we are angrier than ever. These two deceitfully killed their own master, they are guilty of the most heinous crime."Peng Zhanglao said, "Yang Bangzhu witnessed it with his own eyes; how can that be wrong?"Among the group of beggars, Li Sheng and Yu Zhaoxing were at Baoying trying to save Cheng Yaojia. They nearly lost their lives under Ouyang Ke's hand, fortunately Guo Jing and Huang Rong came to their rescue. They both felt admiration toward this couple. Besides, they also knew Hong Qigong was very fond of these two disciples of his. Therefore, from among the beggars they rushed forward and Li Sheng called out, "Reporting to Bangzhu: these two are chivalrous heroes; subordinate is willing to vouch for them with my own life, Lao Bangzhu's death definitely has nothing to do with them."Yu Zhaoxing called out, "These two are good people; they are very good friends of ours."Liang Zhanglao stared at them and shouted, "If you have anything to say, let your Elder say it for you. Do you think this is the place where you can interrupt at will?"Li and Yu two people belonged to the Dirty Clothes Faction, they were under Lu Youjiao's leadership. Since their rank was inferior, they did not dare to talk back to an elder. With anger in their hearts they stepped back into the crowd.
