Gongsun He was especially skilled in smooth talking, and for a moment, he had deceived the elders.
After Gongsun He left, when they reconsidered everything from the beginning, they realized even more how deep and selfish his thoughts were.
"Yes, that kid is full of schemes. We at the Beggar Gang are just a bunch of beggars; why do we need so many tricks?"
"... The Beggar Gang has had a string of mishaps, just when we are most precarious, we really can’t afford any more turmoil!"
Thus, although the three elders and several squad leaders felt some regret about Gongsun He splitting off from the Beggar Gang, they were not too heartbroken.
To heal a wound, you must cut away the rot.
And Gongsun He, this villain who kept the Beggar Gang from peace with his incessant schemes, was the rot within the Beggar Gang!
Though they had lost over ten thousand disciples, what the Beggar Gang lacked the least was people; if from now on everyone in the gang could be united, without those messy internal struggles, then the Gongsun He incident might actually be a blessing in disguise.
The crowd expressed their opinions one after another. Everyone merely felt regret towards Gongsun He’s departure; there weren’t any hard feelings, let alone anger being directed his way.
Seeing this, He Tiantian was quite pleased.
She raised her hand, halting the heated discussion.
Under the eyes of everyone’s attention, she slowly said, "Although Gongsun He put on a show of not interfering with our Beggar Gang, he deliberately named his new faction ’New Beggar Gang.’"
"What is his intention?"
"This time, when he issued a challenge to Jade Villa, Gongsun He did it in the name of the Beggar Gang!"
"We are clear about the difference between the Beggar Gang and the New Beggar Gang, but outsiders don’t know that."
He Tiantian’s words shocked everyone awake.
Yes, Gongsun He was intentionally imitating the Beggar Gang.
If he swaggered around outside and caused trouble, others would only hold the Beggar Gang accountable.
After all, Gongsun He and his followers were originally members of the Beggar Gang; even if they became independent, outsiders still considered them to have numerous ties with the Beggar Gang.
Otherwise, when Gongsun He waved the banner of "New Beggar Gang", the Beggar Gang should have taken action.
Yet the Beggar Gang did nothing, wasn’t this implicitly acknowledging the relationship with Gongsun He and his followers?
"That Gongsun He, always sly at any opportunity."
"That’s right, such a despicable person!"
"We in the Beggar Gang have always prioritized chivalry, serving the country and the people. If Gongsun He ruins our reputation built over hundreds of years, then, then—"
The high-ranking members of the Beggar Gang cried out in protest, ready to settle accounts with Gongsun He.
Indeed a rabble-rouser!
He Tiantian sighed inwardly; alas, from top to bottom, the people of the Beggar Gang were too straightforward, and to put it more rudely, they lacked the inclination to think critically.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been so thoroughly tricked by a Gongsun He in the first place.
"That’s why I must attend the martial arts conference. In front of all the heroes of the Martial World, I intend to solemnly clarify our relationship with the New Beggar Gang."
He Tiantian collected her thoughts and said with righteousness, "I will also publicly warn Gongsun He not to act in the name of the Beggar Gang anymore, nor allow him to lead the deserting Beggar Gang Disciples into wrongdoing!"
"If the New Beggar Gang commits misdeeds and causes trouble in the Martial World, I, He Yutian, will be the first to disapprove."
He Tiantian’s words were powerful and resonated forcefully.
The vibe of the Gang Leader of the world’s largest sect, with its domineering and majestic air, soared to the skies, earning the elders’ unanimous praise: "Good! The Gang Leader speaks well!"
"Yes! Our Beggar Gang will never permit anyone to misuse our name to commit unkind and unjust acts."
"If Gongsun He dares tarnish our Beggar Gang’s good reputation, we will not let it go lightly."
The crowd was excited, and their angers were unified towards Gongsun He and his New Beggar Gang.
As for He Tiantian’s intention to take the Beggar Gang to Jade Villa to watch the excitement, ahem, no, to attend the martial arts conference, no one had any objections.
He Tiantian, accompanied by her disciple Song Qingyun, the three elders, and other high-ranking members, together with hundreds of Disciples wielding the Dog Beating Stick, set off for Jade Villa in a grand procession.
"Lord, it’s quite humble here in the mountains and the wilderness. I’m sorry for the inconvenience!"
Good grief, just upon arriving at the foothill, a respectful female voice was heard.
He Tiantian followed the sound and saw a large group of servants dressed in fine clothes, gathering around a person with a star-like entourage.
This scene seemed familiar.
Not long ago, He Tiantian had witnessed it, and even took care of those pesky lackeys with her own hands!
Was this Master of Carefree Pavilion, Wenren Jie, arriving?
He Tiantian blinked, recalling the original novel.
Oh, right, this scene indeed happened in the original plot—