Chapter 552: Chapter 175 Chen Jiusi: Nan Batian, I Told You to Kneel (Requesting Subscriptions of 10,000 Words)_3

Elder Liu burst into laughter upon hearing this and said, “Nan Batian, you treat me as one of your subordinates, why should I listen to you?”

Nan Batian glared at Elder Liu and said, “Are you really insistent on meddling in this affair today?”

Elder Liu replied, “Yes!”

“Then you are asking for death!”

As soon as Nan Batian finished speaking, he struck Elder Liu with a palm attack that encapsulated the power of icy coldness, aiming directly at Elder Liu. Not one to be easily bullied, Elder Liu responded by activating his Fiery Fire Skill and fiercely countered with a palm strike of his own.

Unfazed, Nan Batian, the top figure in Mianshui County, was intimidating on the Martial Arts front and feared no one. He immediately countered Elder Liu’s strike with his Mystic Ice Power.

Snap!

A loud noise erupted as both men were sent reeling. At that moment, Chen Jie stealthily advanced a step, imposing a threatening presence on Nan Batian.

Observing this, Nan Batian paled with shock. One Elder Liu was troublesome enough; adding Chen Jiusi would surely spell defeat, and he might very well die in shame today.

Elder Liu also noticed Chen Jie’s advancing step and suddenly had an idea. Chen Jiusi was clearly there to support him. With this in mind, why should he fear Nan Batian? “To hell with you!”

Thinking this, Elder Liu continued his assault on Nan Batian, who, in a panic, jumped next to Lord Yelu and exclaimed, “Lord Yelu.”

Lord Yelu frowned upon seeing this. Elder Liu momentarily halted his attack and turned to look at Lord Yelu. Chen Jie too looked at Lord Yelu and said, “Lord, you have seen everything clearly today. What is your opinion?”

Lord Yelu frowned and then cleared his throat, “Hmm, I have understood the situation today. Guild Leader Nan’s actions indeed wronged the guild members, but his intentions were good, aimed at capturing rebels for the court!”

“Of course, Jiusi, you are also right. The dead deserve respect and proper burial, but this matter involves rebels. From my position, I would prefer to exhume the coffin for verification.”

“This would clear any suspicions against you, Jiusi, and prove that White Tiger Hall has no connections with the criminals, achieving multiple objectives. What do you think, Jiusi?”

Lord Yelu looked at Chen Jie, who furrowed his brows and said, “Lord Yelu, you are an expert in Han Studies, knowing the sanctity of the deceased. These brothers died fighting for me, I cannot let them rest uneasily…”

Lord Yelu responded, “Jiusi, I understand, but I still hope you can provide an explanation to the court. Also, you can make any requests, and I will agree as long as I am able.”

After a moment’s thought, Chen Jie said, “Lord, if you say so, then I have nothing else to say. I, Chen Jiusi, am also loyal to the court. This coffin can be opened!”

“Ah, Hall Master!”

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaohu and others immediately cried out.

Looking furious, Chen Jie then raised his hand to silence Chen Xiaohu and the others.

He then turned to face Lord Yelu, “Lord, the coffin can be opened today, but I have one condition.”

“Speak!” said Lord Yelu.

Chen Jie declared, “If when the coffin is opened, we find weapons from the Zoroastrian Sect, then no doubt, I, Chen Jiusi, am colluding with Zoroastrianism and plotting a rebellion. Whether it’s execution or decimation of my lineage, I deserve no less, and I shall not complain.”

“However, if the coffin contains only my brothers’ bodies, then those who disturbed their peace must kneel and apologize.”

“Hm?”

Hearing this, Nan Batian’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Chen Jie then looked at Nan Batian and said, “Yes, Gang Leader, I’m speaking to you. Today, I allow you to open the coffin, but if it lacks the weapons you mentioned, then you must kneel and apologize to my twenty-eight wronged brothers. Then, you may inspect the coffin. Otherwise, I, Chen Jiusi, am willing to sacrifice my life to ensure you don’t so much as glance inside!”

Chen Jie spoke resolutely, then turned to Lord Yelu with a bowed hand, “It’s fortunate that Lord Yelu is here. Please be our witness. If Nan Batian finds the weapons upon opening the coffin, my fate is in his hands. But if not, he must apologize to my brothers.”

“You fucking dream!”

“I, to apologize to them? They deserve it? What status do I have, I…”

Nan Batian was livid and blurted out, but then he suddenly realized his mistake and turned to look at the Fishing Guild members who had come with him, finding their eyes filled with unfamiliarity.

Was this the same righteous and unparalleled gang leader who treated all guild members like brothers?

It had been mentioned previously that Nan Batian was a hypocrite, maintaining a pristine reputation. Only people at Chen Jie’s level knew of his duplicity, while lower-level guild members were unaware of their leader’s true nature.

But Nan Batian’s outburst exposed much about himself.

Truthfully, hiding one’s true thoughts is exceedingly difficult, much like how some people boast online about their wealth and then face scandals, appearing foolish to others. They do not realize the issues with their statements.

What Nan Batian inadvertently revealed were just unfiltered truths, and truths can be the most hurtful.

The guild members remained silent.

At that moment, Chen Jie again bowed to Lord Yelu, “Lord Yelu, I have already compromised as much as I can, yet he persists. There’s nothing more I can do!”

Lord Yelu slightly furrowed his brow, looking at Nan Batian, “Guild Leader Nan, since you insist so firmly that Chen Jiusi is colluding with the Zoroastrian Sect, you must be absolutely certain. Therefore, open the coffin. If it indeed contains what you claim, then you need not apologize. But if it doesn’t, disturbing the peace of the deceased, who deserve to rest in peace, seems like you owe them an apology, doesn’t it?”