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In Xiuwen County, I stayed for about a week.
During this week, I was initially anxious, but gradually I let go of my worries. Life and death are fated; wealth and nobility come and go. It's best to cherish the present!
So, I started to hang out with Lu Jianguo and the others, enjoying our time together.
During this period, Zhengyang urged me several times, but I kept refusing due to poor road conditions.
I had originally planned to stay longer, but unfortunately, things had become chaotic within the Sun and Moon Alliance. The Dong Family was actively fabricating charges against me, stirring up trouble within the alliance. They held evidence in their hands, making it almost a one-sided affair in their favor. Even if Zhengyang wanted to refute them, there was no opportunity; they could only hold their breath in frustration. My prolonged absence made Zhengyang's supporters anxious, suspecting that I might be deceiving him. They were afraid to return, and I was scared too, feeling somewhat disheartened. If things continued like this, it might lead to unforeseen changes. Therefore, Zhengyang suggested that I return as soon as possible.
After some thought, I realized he was right. Looking at our situation here, it was clear that everyone had adjusted well. Finally, I made the decision to head back to the Sun and Moon Alliance and see what was going on with the Triad Tribunal.
With my mind made up, we removed the cover from the license plate, got into the car with our weapons, and drove straight toward the Sun and Moon Alliance.
This should be my first time going to the Sun and Moon Alliance.
However, I was quite familiar with the route. I had quietly snuck in before, and my impression of this place that changed my fate was deeply etched in my memory.
On the way, I called Zhengyang again. He began telling me about the rules of the Triad Tribunal.
Zhengyang asked if I remembered the architecture of the Sun and Moon Alliance.
Of course, I remembered.
How could I forget?
That place was unforgettable; every detail remained vivid in my mind.
It was a building located beneath Yangming Cave. I recalled that the parking lot was surrounded by lush greenery and trees, creating a serene atmosphere.
Beyond the parking lot lay the Outer Garden, which had three paths leading to separate villas. These villas were where the Sun and Moon Alliance handled daily affairs. Behind the Outer Garden was the Inner Courtyard, which served as accommodation for members returning to headquarters.
At that time, I had only stayed in the Inner Courtyard; throughout my visit, I had never been to the Outer Garden.
Zhengyang told me that the place of the Triad Tribunal is the Outer Garden!
Every time the Triad Tribunal convenes, three Courts are held: one called the Judgment Hall, another called the Defense Hall, and the last one called the Discipline Hall!
When it is time for the Triad Tribunal, as soon as you enter the Outer Garden, someone will ask the accused whether they plead guilty!
Those who plead guilty go to the Judgment Hall. Once inside the Judgment Hall, the accused have no right to speak; after their crimes and punishments are announced, they are directly sent to the Discipline Hall for punishment!
If one refuses to plead guilty, they must take the path to the Defense Hall.
However, getting to the Defense Hall is not so easy. Before entering the Defense Hall, there is a path of argumentation!
This path of argumentation is called Punishment Road!
Only by walking through Punishment Road can one enter the Defense Hall to speak for themselves!
Big Mouth Lee, during the last Triad Tribunal, faced a hundred-meter Punishment Road filled with burly men wielding clubs. With every step taken by those arguing for their case, they were met with blows from these clubs. By the time they entered the Defense Hall, they were already battered and bruised!
Yet even so, in the end, they still failed to argue successfully and were thrown into the Discipline Hall to be executed!
This is why everyone fears the Triad Tribunal; once inside, they will ask you whether you submit or not!
If you submit, you are immediately sentenced and executed on the spot!
If you do not submit, you face severe punishment and must walk down Punishment Road. If your argument succeeds, you are released without charges; if it fails, you still have to face your punishment!
Once you enter the Triad Tribunal, you either die or suffer greatly!
After hearing this, I felt a surge of anger.
"Child, I know you've been wronged! But please believe me; I will never abandon you!"
Zhengyang spoke to me in a low voice, "Remember, no matter what, you must never plead guilty. You cannot go to the Judgment Hall, do you understand? Once you go there, it means you admit your guilt, and there will be no chance left!"
"You can only go to the Defense Hall!"
"But don't worry. On the path of defense, a hundred kinds of punishments await you. Most people can't endure it, but I've already made arrangements for you! If you take the path of defense, you won't face severe punishment; only the lightest penalties will be applied. I've taken care of the executioners; they won't go hard on you because the person in charge of this area has some connections with your father from back in the day. They won't really try to harm you. So come boldly; I guarantee you'll make it to the Defense Hall easily. At that time, we will face the Dong Family in court. Just stick to your reasoning, and I'll be there to support you. If they try to harm you, I've already placed some enforcers in the Defense Hall. At my signal, we will confront the Dong Family head-on!"
It turned out that Zhengyang had everything arranged.
I felt a huge sense of relief and was somewhat touched. I softly said, "Zhengyang, no matter what happens, thank you for worrying about me because of my situation."
"We're brothers; there's no need for such formalities between us!"
Zhengyang continued slowly, "To be honest with you, this matter is arranged from above. You're just going through the motions as a sacrifice for the organization! I won't let them frame you without reason. Black is black, and white is white. If this world can confuse black and white, then it truly is chaotic; people's hearts should be punished! So come boldly; although you don't know many people in this Sun and Moon Alliance, there are still a group of brothers who will protect you. We'll weather the storm together!"
I had a thousand words to say, but at that moment, I was choked up!
"Mm!"
In the end, I could only squeeze out one word from my throat before hanging up.
The car drove towards Qixia Mountain. When we arrived at Yangming Cave, Lu Jianguo didn't stop but headed straight for the headquarters of the Sun and Moon Alliance located about twenty miles south of Yangming Cave. Perhaps due to his agitation, Lu Jianguo drove very fast; in the end, he almost shot into the outer parking lot of the Sun and Moon Alliance like an arrow.
Strangely enough, even though it was a day for the Triad Tribunal, this parking lot should have been crowded with people. Yet now, this large parking lot had only our car in it, and there wasn't a soul around!
I felt something was off.
Creak!
With a sudden screeching sound of brakes, Lin Qing abruptly slammed on the brakes. The tires left two long black marks on the ground from how hard he stopped!
Lu Jianguo remained silent but looked particularly frightening with his darkened expression. Then he spoke slowly and deliberately: "There are ambushes!"
At that moment, Big Mouth Lee opened the car door and turned back to say, "I know this place well. If there's any ambush, I'll take care of it!" With that, he walked away without looking back, leaving me feeling deeply moved.
Then, Lu Jianguo suddenly turned to look at me, his gaze as fierce as a predator's. "What a great friend Zhengyang is! He promised so much, and now that we're here, there’s an ambush in the parking lot! Call him and ask your good buddy what he really means by all this!"
It wasn't just Lin Qing; I also felt a surge of ominous premonition rising in my heart, though I found it hard to accept emotionally.
Could Zhengyang really betray me?
He might be a bit rigid, but how could he betray me? We were brothers, as close as family. I had never done anything to harm him, and I believed he wouldn’t do the same to me!
There must be some misunderstanding!
I kept reassuring myself as I quickly picked up the phone to dial Zhengyang's number. However, when I heard the voice on the other end say, "The number you have dialed is turned off," despair washed over me.
Suddenly, the dense forest surrounding the parking lot erupted into intense commotion.
"They're here."
Lu Jianguo let out a long breath, closed his eyes against the seat, took out the Divine Whip, and calmly said five words: "Let's act according to the situation."
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