In the law enforcement hall, in a dark and damp prison.
The smell of blood, rust, and all kinds of unpleasant smells are intertwined together, making people uncomfortable.
The disciple from the Law Enforcement Hall who was in charge of leading the way said that he only had a quarter of an hour to visit, then turned and left, leaving Zhishu Song and Elder Mingyue behind.
Song Zhishu stood in front of the cell, looking at the familiar people in front of him, and couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart.
The punishment is really too severe. Even if you trespass into the Tiancong Mountains and steal the elder medicine field, it shouldn't be like this, right?
This is obviously torturing people to death.
In the cell, Li Dao and the others were seen with their hands and feet bound by thick iron chains. Their bodies were covered with scars and their breath was weak. Drops of blood kept pouring out of the pierced Pipa bones. It was shocking. Their faces were pale, covered with dirt, and their eyes were filled with despair.
Sitting helplessly in the corner.
It is certain that you will be beaten if you break the rules, but it will never be so severe.
Looking at the injuries of several people, they were really serious. Those who didn't know better thought they had committed the serious crime of colluding with outsiders, betraying the sect, and harming fellow sect members.
Even the Lord of Mingyue City on the side couldn't help but frown slightly when he saw this scene, but said nothing.
I came here just for Zhou Wenyuan's sake.
Otherwise, a handyman disciple would never be able to invite him, so he doesn't care about anything else, even if the person dies, the Lord of Mingyue City doesn't care.
Song Zhishu did not speak immediately. After calming down his anger, he called out to the three of them.
The sound sounded, and the weak Li Dao and the other three people were shocked, and then they all turned their heads and looked outside. When they saw Song Zhishu, a glimmer of hope suddenly rose in their eyes, but soon they were filled with self-blame, regret and guilt, and they could not bear it.
He kept lowering his head and was speechless.
The hope was because Senior Brother Song had come and he might be saved. The regret was because Senior Brother Song had reminded him repeatedly before, but he had thrown it away.
The guilt is that the three of them were afraid that Senior Brother Song would come and drag each other into trouble again. Only then did the three of them really regret their mistakes.
Because they know that what they have committed is too big and involves big shots, and trying to calm it down is not something that a handyman disciple can do at this level.
So at this moment, the moods of Li Dao and the others were extremely complicated. With various emotions intertwined, the three grown men looked at Song Zhishu, tears welled up in their eyes, and they lowered their heads in tears.
They wanted to talk, but their injuries were so severe that they were so weak that it was difficult to even open their mouths.
Especially the punctured Pipa bone was still causing bursts of heartbreaking pain.
Coupled with the fact that their cultivation levels are blocked, these people are now just like mortals. They basically have only one breath left and cannot move.
In the end, Li Dao endured the pain and struggled to open his mouth. He raised his head and choked on his words: "I regret that I didn't listen to you, Senior Brother Song. The three of us are responsible for everything and ended up in this situation."
He didn't blame anyone, he only blamed himself for going to the Tiancong Mountains despite being repeatedly reminded by Senior Brother Song. What else could he do if he didn't bring it upon himself?
Song Zhishu stood in front of the cell, his face looking very calm: "The matter has come to this, it is useless to talk more. You entered the Tiancong Mountains without permission and broke the rules. You must accept the punishment imposed on you by the Law Enforcement Hall, and you deserve it.
If you're wrong, you're wrong. There's nothing wrong with that. Just admit what you need to admit and don't hide anything."
"Everything must be explained clearly to the law enforcement agency. Of course, if there is no crime, don't admit it. It is what it is."
If he had just trespassed into the Tiancong Mountains, he would not have said anything at all. Being arrested in the Law Enforcement Hall would also make the three of them long in memory.
This is the fault of the three of them, and they should be punished according to the sect rules.
But the crime of stealing the elder's medicine field was too big, and Song Zhishu also knew that Bai Qiuyu had set up a trap in order to make people die.
Song Zhishu knew the three of them well and they would never dare to do such a thing.
This is a crime of infliction.
"Senior Brother Song, I'm sorry."
Wang Yue lowered his head and spoke with difficulty, his tone weak. He really wanted to continue saying something and express his guilt, but he really didn't have the strength.
Because Wang Yue felt that everything was caused by himself. If he had not insisted on speaking out and asked Liu Qing to lead the way, this would not have happened. Otherwise, Li Dao and Wu Lishan would not have ended up like this in the end.
Brother Song obviously reminded me so many times, why didn't you listen, why did you throw this advice away, and finally fell into the trap?
He has been regretting these days. His body and mind have been tortured, and he is in great pain. He thinks it is all his fault.
"Mark my words."
Song Zhishu had nothing to say to comfort him, because it was Li Dao and several others who were obsessed with their own interests, so they should have this difficulty.
After saying that, he took another deep look at the three people in the cell, turned around and walked outside.
Now that the situation is understood, there is no use in staying any longer.
Let's go back and think about how to change the situation of the three of them.
Li Dao and the others were seriously injured. If they had just trespassed into the law enforcement hall, they might have been lynched. The reason is self-evident.
"People have seen it, so I will take you back to Mingyue Academy."
On the way back, Elder Mingyue, who had been silent until now, spoke. Although he didn't understand the whole story, he already understood from the actions and conversations between the two parties just now.
Wang Ping'an could even guess what exactly happened.
Standing in this position, what is there that you don’t understand? But the person who took action was indeed too ruthless and didn’t give him a way to survive at all.
But so what?
Both Zhishu Song and the others in the cell were just servant disciples, and their status was too low.
If Zhou Wenyuan hadn't visited in person before, Elder Mingyue wouldn't even have come to the law enforcement hall.
Even if he sent Song Zhishu back, it would only be for his own sake.
"Thank you, Elder Mingyue."
Song Zhishu didn't say anything, just nodded lightly.
Soon the two left the prison and came to the main hall of the law enforcement hall.
Immediately afterwards, just like when he came, Elder Mingyue turned into a rainbow and carried Song Zhishu to the academy.
About a quarter of an hour later.
In Mingyue Academy, Zhou Wenyuan and Lu Ming were waiting in the courtyard.
Soon Elder Mingyue landed on the ground with Song Zhishu. Elder Mingyue looked at Zhou Wenyuan not far away, and immediately said with a smile: "Brother Wenyuan, the matter has been settled. If there is nothing else, I will go back first. Brother Wenyuan
Remember to come and sit at my place next time if you have time."
"It's easy to talk about."
Zhou Wenyuan also walked forward and expressed his gratitude: "Sorry for bothering Brother Ping'an."
"Elder Mingyue, this disciple has a question. I wonder if the elder has time to answer it?"
But when Elder Mingyue was about to reply, Song Zhishu suddenly chose to speak, which immediately caught the eyes of the two of them.
Zhou Wenyuan did not speak, but turned his head and looked at Elder Mingyue in front of him.
Wang Ping'an took a deep look at Song Zhishu and nodded: "If you have any questions, you can ask."
Elder Mingyue, who was such a person, knew exactly what Song Zhishu meant when he spoke at this time. Otherwise, why didn't he ask earlier and later, and why he had to ask Zhou Wenyuan when he was present?
The purpose is to force yourself to answer that question.
"Thank you, Elder Mingyue."
Song Zhishu actually didn’t want to do this, but there was really no other way: “Disciple would like to know whether the Law Enforcement Hall has the power to use lynching before the crime is formally determined?”
"Lynching? What do you mean? Could it be that some of Song Xiaoyou's friends suffered injustice in the law enforcement hall?"
Zhou Wenyuan also spoke, with confusion on his face. He looked at Elder Mingyue in front of him, seeming to be quite curious about this question.
Elder Mingyue knew what Song Zhishu meant when he spoke at this time, let alone Zhou Wenyuan, so speaking at the right time was a help. At the same time, his questions were just right and would not arouse suspicion.
"The injuries sustained by those handyman disciples are indeed excessive."
Elder Mingyue nodded, and then continued: "I will help you find out what happened. If the law enforcement hall really broke the rules, I will definitely give you a reasonable explanation."
Isn’t it just to let myself ask about the specific situation?
Wang Ping'an knew what Song Zhishu was thinking and really remembered this person. It was a good idea to use Zhou Wenyuan by his side to force him to say such things.
"Disciple, thank you Elder Mingyue." Song Zhishu nodded and bowed directly to express his gratitude in a sincere tone.
Song Zhishu understood that this was very abrupt, but it was obvious that the punishments of the three people exceeded their own crimes.
Because even if it is determined to steal the elder's elixir, it should not be done like this.
It was obvious that someone was deliberately targeting me behind my back.
That's why Song Zhishu chose to speak, hoping to make the situation of these people better, at least to only punish them according to their crimes.
"It doesn't matter."
Elder Mingyue just stopped and didn't pay attention, and then chatted with Zhou Wenyuan for a few words.
Then it turned into rainbow light again and disappeared into Mingyue Academy.
Wait until Elder Mingyue leaves.
Song Zhishu walked to Zhou Wenyuan and bowed to apologize: "This time, the student took advantage of your relationship with Elder Mingyue, sir, and asked him to intervene in the affairs of several friends. I hope that sir will not blame you."
"You are kind and righteous, and running around for your friends is a true gentleman's way. How can I blame you?"
Zhou Wenyuan smiled and said he didn't care at all. At the same time, he also felt that there was nothing wrong with Song Zhishu's actions.
"Sir, you are so complimentary."
Song Zhishu spoke out and did not conceal anything at the same time. He told everything about Li Dao before and after.
Mr. Wenyuan sincerely expressed concern and help, and he should not have anything to hide.
"If it is true that those friends of yours were at fault in the first place, it is appropriate for Taihao Sword Sect to punish them, but the punishment is too severe and should not exceed their own faults."
After hearing the whole story, Zhou Wenyuan spoke up and thought that the person behind it had indeed gone too far.
"What Mr. Wenyuan said is that students think the same way." Song Zhishu nodded.
"Little friend Song, I will help you keep an eye on the news from Brother Ping'an. If there is anything I can do to help, please feel free to ask." Zhou Wenyuan looked at Zhishu Song and continued, saying that he could also do something within his ability.
"Thank you, Mr. Wenyuan."
Song Zhishu bowed and expressed his gratitude.
In fact, what he was thinking in his mind was that he could handle the rest of the matter on his own and not bother Mr. Wenyuan too much.
The two chatted some more, and it happened that Song Zhishu had a few questions to ask about Confucianism.
Then he turned around and left Mingyue Academy and walked towards home.
Song Zhishu's life has always been like this. He was either on the road of cultivation or studying. If something had not happened to Li Dao and others, he would not have chosen to go out.
After returning home, I tidied up a bit.
Song Zhishu first washed his face, cleared his mind, and then silently wrote an article to clear away distracting thoughts.
After I calmed down completely, I began to carefully review all the information I got today and integrate it, hoping to find a breakthrough, find a solution, or at least find a way to clear the charges framed against Li Dao and others.