Chapter 544-1: Judging the Case in the Sacred Hall, Brothers Fighting Over Inheritance (1)
According to the records on the Demon-Subduing Stele, Bi’an loved litigation and was also called Xianzhang.
Legend said Dragon Child Bi’an was eager for justice, generous in speech, perceptive to the smallest detail, able to distinguish right and wrong, fair and impartial.
In the past, before dragons had yet been given the name of evil and corruption, Bi’an statues were often used to decorate prison lintels, crouching to the left and right of government office halls, majestic and imposing, with a boundless atmosphere.
Dragon Child Bi’an was one of the sixteen first-generation direct dragon children. Whether in order of age or in strength ranking, He was above Chiwen.
The brother Chiwen mentioned before death should be the Dragon Child Bi’an before him.
Lin Xun was currently using Chiwen’s Shell. He had originally intended to disguise himself as a blood brother of the dragon child and infiltrate the enemy’s interior, but the current situation seemed somewhat off.
[Dragon Child Bi’an, dressed in judge robes, spreads open the case file on the desk and continues solemnly, saying that among the two brothers, the elder brother is named Golden Scale, and the younger brother is named Silver Scale. After their father passed away, he left behind a Seven-Star Treasure Pearl worth cities, and the two brothers have argued endlessly over it.]
[The golden-scaled beast kneeling below the platform suddenly roars. Its face is pulled by an invisible force, forming an indignant expression, and words squeeze out from its throat…]
[Lord! Before my father passed away, he had already made a will. That Seven-Star Treasure Pearl was left to the eldest son!]
[My younger brother clearly knew this, yet he interfered and falsely claimed that when my father was on his deathbed, he again promised the treasure pearl to my younger brother.]
[Bi’an’s eyes widen, and He slams the court block. Terrifying pressure is released, scaring Golden Scale into prostrating on the ground and trembling.]
[Bi’an sternly scolds, saying, this official has not yet questioned you, so what are you answering for!]
[Men! Thirty strokes!]
[Two beast bailiffs step out, hold down Golden Scale, and beat it with a chaotic series of cracking blows, striking until the beast’s lower body is torn open and bleeding, and blood stains the fire and water staffs before they finally stop.]
[This chaotic beating makes the elder brother Golden Scale scream again and again. The younger brother Silver Scale is so frightened at the side that it does not even dare breathe loudly.]
[After the beating, Golden Scale becomes completely obedient. Bi’an continues trying the case, saying, you said your father left a will. Empty words have no proof. Do you have written evidence?]
[Golden Scale nods repeatedly and immediately presents the written evidence for you and Bi’an to inspect.]
[What is written on the document is exactly the same as what Golden Scale said. It is written clearly in black and white, with signature and handprint both complete. The Seven-Star Treasure Pearl was indeed left to the eldest son.]
[After checking it, Bi’an frowns and says, since you have written evidence as proof, what dispute remains in this case?]
[Then the Seven-Star Treasure Pearl should be awarded to you.]
[Silver Scale below the platform almost opens its mouth to argue, but it remembers the miserable state of its elder brother being beaten just now, and for a moment, does not dare speak.]
[Bi’an looks toward Silver Scale and says, now that there is written evidence as ironclad proof, this official intends to award this Seven-Star Treasure Pearl to your elder brother. Do you have any objection?]
[Only then does Silver Scale dare speak, shouting with an aggrieved expression, Lord, I have been wronged!]
[My father did indeed previously intend to leave the Seven-Star Treasure Pearl to eldest brother, but after thinking it over again and again, he felt that eldest brother was too upright and stubborn, and after inheriting the treasure pearl, he would likely find it difficult to revitalize the family business.]
[As the younger brother, I am smooth and skillful in all directions, able to deal with all sides, and am truly the best candidate to inherit the treasure pearl.]
[Therefore, only before my father died did he change his words and again promise the treasure pearl to this little one.]
[As it speaks, seemingly afraid that you will not believe it, Silver Scale also takes out a written document. It clearly states that the Seven-Star Treasure Pearl is to be left to the youngest son. The signature and handprint are both complete, and the handwriting is also identical to the previous document. It is absolutely not fake.]
[Both brothers have written wills. Bi’an slams the desk and judges, then the treasure pearl shall be divided into two halves with a sharp blade. You brothers will each take half, and neither will suffer a loss. How is that?]
[Golden Scale and Silver Scale both disagree with this.]
[Golden Scale speaks first, Lord, it is clearly my younger brother who took advantage of my father being on his deathbed and in a muddled state to deceive my father into writing the document and will. Such evidence absolutely must not count.]
[Silver Scale also speaks, saying, elder brother’s words about deceiving father are simply laughable to the extreme. Lord’s insight is as bright as a torch, so you surely will not believe such absurd words.]
[As for the matter of dividing the treasure, Lord may not know that the treasure pearl absolutely must not be divided in half, otherwise it will become a worthless piece of waste.]
[The treasure pearl possesses supreme mystery and wonder. It requires a Consecration Divine Spell before it can become a treasure worth cities. Before my father died, he passed the divine spell to this little one, and now only this little one can consecrate the treasure.]
[Bi’an frowns and says, oh? Is there truly such a thing?]
[If your father only taught the Consecration Divine Spell to you, while your elder brother does not know the Consecration Divine Spell, then it can indeed support the fact that your father modified the will and transferred the treasure pearl to you again.]
[Bi’an looks toward Golden Scale and asks whether Golden Scale has the Consecration Divine Spell.]
[Golden Scale’s face turns flushed red, and it immediately argues loudly, Lord, this little one does not have the Consecration Divine Spell.]
[My father originally intended to teach this little one the Consecration Divine Spell before his death. My father’s illness could originally still have been maintained for two or three years, yet it suddenly took a sharp turn for the worse, leaving him on the verge of death.]
[During those few days, this little one just happened to be away handling matters, leaving only younger brother at home. This little one suspects that Father’s critical illness was caused by younger brother committing beastly acts in order to seize the treasure pearl.]
[Younger brother deceived Father into teaching him the Consecration Divine Spell under the pretext of passing it on to elder brother, then took advantage of Father’s muddled mind to make him write the document.]
[By the time this little one returned home, Father had already passed away, leaving the dead unable to testify…]
[When Silver Scale hears these words, its face is full of grievance and injustice, but it remembers Bi’an’s words and does not dare interrupt. It can only kowtow again and again, making thudding sounds, to show that it has been slandered.]
[Bi’an slams the court block and scolds, saying, this situation is all your own conjecture. Without evidence, stop wagging your tongue recklessly!]
[Golden Scale stiffens its neck and says, Lord, this little one indeed has no evidence!]
[But Father was already worried that his illness would suddenly worsen and an accident would happen, so he had long since bestowed the Seven-Star Treasure Pearl to this little one. This treasure pearl has already been worn by this little one for many years!]
[As it speaks, Golden Scale takes out a wondrous treasure pearl…]
[This pearl is roughly the size of a fist, round and heavy. Its entire body glows with a deep purple color, mixed with threads of golden texture. Its form and substance are unique, and one can vaguely see chaotic currents flowing within it like a galaxy whirlpool, sometimes condensing, sometimes scattering, giving people an unfathomable feeling.]
[You have discovered Chaos Dragon Pearl (eternal+ grade item)!]
[Chaos Dragon Pearl (eternal+ grade item): A wondrous treasure pearl left behind by Chaotic Origin Dragon, containing the Dragon God’s endless divine power.]
[After using this item, an exclusive item will be generated according to the Apostle’s soul authority.]
[This item is still sealed. It must be unsealed before it can be used normally!]
Lin Xun’s pupils suddenly shrank. It was actually an exclusive item!