The heavens begin with the Dharma of absorbing power

Dongting Lake, known as Yunmeng, Jiujiang and Chonghu in ancient times, is located on the south bank of Jingjiang River in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River.

The name Dongting Lake began in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It was named after Dongting Mountain in the lake, which is now Junshan on Junshan Island.

The eight-hundred-mile Dongting is vast and the lush Junshan is like a boat floating on the vast lake. Standing on the Yueyang Tower adjacent to Dongting and looking at Junshan Mountain in the distance, on a sunny day it is a little green among the thousands of rivers, with the mountains and rivers reflecting each other, but on a cloudy day it is covered with clouds and mist, and the waves are swaying.

Since the establishment of the Beggar Clan, Junshan has been designated as the main altar, and most of the past sect leaders have passed down their ranks here. After the Song Dynasty destroyed the Yuan Dynasty, the Beggar Gang suppressed the Yuan Dynasty and once lost the Junshan General Altar.

However, in Yeluyuan, the leader of the Beggar Clan was a man of great talent and strategy. He had been dormant for more than ten years, waiting for an opportunity, and finally waited for an opportunity to take back the main altar of the Beggar Clan, and made strict arrangements to revitalize the Beggar Clan.

Yelu Yuanru has made such great achievements, and naturally no one can shake his prestige among the Beggar Clan. During his one day at the Beggar Clan, not to mention Fang Dongbai and Shi Huolong, even an ambitious person like Xu Xin did not dare to stay longer in the main altar because he was "not used to living" in this place.

When Xu Xin came to the main altar, he saw a lively scene. The elders and helmsmen from all over the Beggar Clan must rush to the main altar as long as they have nothing important to do, because this is the order of the gang leader.

"Elder Xu is here!"

When Xu Xin came to the general forum, he saw an acquaintance who was the Qian helmsman of the Nanchang Branch. There was a wealthy man beside him, who politely handed over to him.

"Master Qian, this must be Mr. Ling!"

Xu Xin glanced at the wealthy man, his breath was familiar, and his face was somewhat similar to that of Captain Qian. It was Qian Yuan, the son of Captain Qian.

"Qian Yuan pays homage to Elder Xu!"

Qian Yuan held the junior ceremony respectfully. Although he was a round older than Xu Xin, the most important thing in being in the world was strength and status, and Xu Xin happened to have both.

"Elder Xu hasn't been to the main altar for a long time, so he might be a little strange. My son has been hanging out in the main altar these days without any formality. I was thinking that it's not a problem. How about asking him to run errands for you!"

Captain Qian's words made Xu Xin couldn't help but take another look at him. He was an old fox.

Chief Qian was also from the Jingyi sect, and the "old master" Fang Dongbai, whose bones were still cold, could not wait to change the sect, so he obviously sensed something.

"I really need someone smart by my side."

Xu Xin responded with a smile. He had Fang Dongbai's jade pendant in his hand. He must be contacting someone from the Jingyi Sect. There must be a smart person who can control them.

"Yuan'er, why don't you help Elder Xu arrange the carriage, horses and luggage."

The smile on Captain Qian's face became even brighter. Qian Yuan, the man next to him, acted quickly after hearing the words and came to Xu Xin's side to arrange some small things.

Xu Xin and Chief Qian walked into the Junshan General Altar talking and laughing. They saw that the security everywhere was quite tight. The elite disciples of the Beggar Clan were scattered everywhere. It didn't look like they were holding a funeral, but rather they were guarding against something.

"Master Xu is here!"

"Come on, Captain Xu, let's have a drink first!"

"Elder Xu..."

Xu Xin has seen many acquaintances in the general forum, and they are all rudders from various places. He travels all over the world to perform righteous deeds and do good deeds. He always needs the cooperation of local rudders, so he has friendship with many people, and his connections are all in the local area. , can be regarded as an alternative place surrounding the general altar.

He and Captain Qian were sitting at a banquet table. Occasionally, people would come up to pay their respects, and it was quite lively around them.

"The palm stick dragon head and the palm bowl dragon head are here!"

Another big shot from the Beggar Clan arrived, and Xu Xin also stood up to greet him. I saw the first man of medium build, delicate appearance, and long beard. Apart from wearing a beggar's uniform, he looked like a scholar.

The man in the back has a fleshy face, a curly beard, and a very ferocious appearance. He only needs to be a few points darker, and he looks like Zhou Cang holding a big sword next to Guan Gong.

Both of them were in their forties, with slightly gray beards, and each carried nine small cloth bags on their backs. They were very small and only represented their status.

Although Zhangbang Longtou and Zhangbo Longtou are both Nine-Pocket Elders, they are half a level higher than the four elders. They also know some of the martial arts passed down by the past gang leaders, which can be regarded as an insurance for the inheritance of the Beggar Clan.

These two elders, on the surface, can be regarded as one from the Jingyi and Dirty sects, but in fact they are the gang leader's confidants, with respected status and profound martial arts. Because it is too special and to prevent anyone from acting selfishly, elders who have held these two positions in the past cannot serve as gang leaders.

"Elder Xu, the leader of the gang invites you!"

Zhangbang Longtou and Zhangbo Longtou came to Xu Xin to talk, and the surrounding atmosphere suddenly became a little cold.

"Two leaders, I just received Elder Fang's last letter before I came here. I know some things about the main altar. The gang leader's health is better."

As soon as Xu Xin said these words, the expressions of the two leading elders suddenly changed slightly. The next moment, Xu Xin put his hands on one of their palms and said with a smile: "Please lead the way, Mr. Xu. I will go see you now." Gang leader!"

"please!"

A look of horror flashed across the eyes of the two leading elders, and they were finally forced to take Xu Xin to see the gang leader Yelu Yuanru. After he entered, they personally guarded the door.

As soon as Xu Xin entered the room, he smelled the smell of medicine. He did not enter the inner room, but only stood in the outer hall, and the door was open, allowing many disciples outside to see everything inside.

"Ahem... Qingfeng, Elder Fang left you a message before his death. What did he say..."

Gang Leader Yelu spoke after being silent for a long time. His violent coughing revealed that he was short of breath. It was obvious that his physical condition was indeed very poor.

"Elder Fang gave me his jade pendant and asked me to take care of my relatives and friends. It's a pity that his generation of divine swords finally left sadly."

Xu Xin's words were so loud that they could be heard clearly even in the courtyard outside. He also took out Fang Dongbai's jade pendant and held it up in his hand to prove the authenticity of his words.

"Elder Fang, what a pity!"

Leader Yelu sighed.

It was actually difficult for him to make that decision. In the end, his daughter, Miss Hong, chose Shi Huolong.

Shi Huolong is more "sincere" and values ​​feelings. In addition, he has a hidden disease due to his strong practice of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, so he needs to rely on Miss Hong to stabilize his position.

Also because Shi Huolong had a hidden illness, Fang Dongbai had to die of illness, because his influence was too great and his health was too good, which was not conducive to the next gang leader.

Of course Xu Xin will also pose a threat to the next gang leader, but he has not yet joined the Beggar Clan. Unlike Fang Dongbai, whose ancestors were all disciples of the Beggar Clan, even though he has a high prestige, his foundation is still shallow and he is still young enough. We must live up to the legacy of the next gang leader.

"I'm going to let Elder Shi preside over Elder Fang's funeral, what do you think?"

“The gang leader’s decision is of course the right one!”

"You are interested! You will stay here with me these days. You should also learn some of the Beggar Clan's special skills."

"Thank you, leader!"

Xu Xin finally bowed to Yelu Yuanru in the air. The meaning of the gang leader's last words was to pass on the throne from generation to generation. He was vaguely instructed not to be anxious. The next gang leader must be him, because of some of the unique skills of the Beggar Clan. Only the next gang leader is eligible to learn.

For a period of time after this, Xu Xin went to visit the gang leader Yelu Yuanru every day, and learned the Beggar Gang's unique skills of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms and the Dog Beating Stick.

Elder Jinyinzhang Shi Huolong was promoted to the head of the four elders and presided over the funeral of Elder Fang Dongbai. Although the gang leader has not been explicitly designated, the most important dog-beating stick of the Beggar Gang has been handed over to Shi Huolong, and everyone understands who the next leader of the Beggar Gang will be.

After this incident, the gang leader spread the news that Miss Hong and Elder Shi were about to get engaged. With the tacit approval of gang leader Yelu Yuanru, Xu Xin also inherited Fang Dongbai's resources and became the new leader of the Jingyi Sect of the Beggar Clan.

The dispute between clean clothes and dirty clothes within the Beggar Clan has been going on for a long time, and each gang leader has been unable to completely resolve it. The best way is to maintain a good balance.

The next gang leader Shi Huolong was from the dirty clothes sect, and Fang Dongbai died under strange circumstances. Supporting a new elder of the Jingyi Sect and clarifying the handover of the next generation of sect leaders is a good choice to settle this storm.