The Legend of the Condor Heroes: I became one of the Five Great Masters by drawing cards

Chapter 43 Avoidance of Death Penalty
"Stealing jade and stealing fragrance?" Yu Zhaoxing seemed to have heard something. "Young Master Gu just asked about the flower thief. Could it be because of this person?"

"Exactly!"

Gu Ping'an kicked the thin man named "Tian Jiangen" and looked at the other members of the Beggar Gang.

"Since you, the heroes of the Beggars' Sect, know this man, I would like to ask for your judgment."

One of the older beggars tentatively interrupted, "Young Master Gu, although this Tian family kid is a thief, he's only been stealing from wealthy and unkind people over the years, and he often helps out the villagers who are having a hard time. Could there be some misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstanding? Everyone's already inside, and you're telling me it's a misunderstanding?" Gu Ping'an laughed in anger, "If you want to protect him, you might as well just say it straight out."

The more he spoke, the angrier he became. The old beggar who was speaking didn't know the whole story and didn't dare to refute him for a while.

Mu Nianci gently tugged at his sleeve and said softly, "Why don't we first listen to his own explanation?"

Gu Ping'an frowned slightly, leaned over and pressed the "Yamen acupoint" on the back of Tian Jiangen's neck.

Tian Jiangen had a lot to say, but he couldn't open his mouth for a long time, and his face turned red from holding it in.

Gu Pingan glanced at him coldly: "Several Beggars' Gang heroes said there was a misunderstanding, so I'm giving you a chance to explain. If you still hesitate and can't explain clearly, your life will still be in danger."

"Yes, yes, yes," Tian Jiangen nodded repeatedly, "I did offend Miss Mu today, but I had my reasons. I hope Young Master Gu will forgive me."

After being carried all the way, he finally calmed down a little and his speech was no longer so incoherent.

"You kid! If you have any difficulties, just tell me quickly. Why are you talking nonsense?" The old beggar kicked him on the butt and urged him.

"What I did today was not my original intention. I was forced to do it by the money!"

"Money is not easy?"

Several people from the Beggar Gang looked puzzled.

The old beggar asked again, "Don't you hate this man the most, yet you've visited his treasure house several times? Why are you doing evil for him now?"

"He..." Tian Jiangen stamped his feet. "When someone exposed the fact that I stole his family's treasure house, he sent people to kidnap my mother and use it as a blackmail!"

"What does he want to threaten you with? To steal someone back for him?" Yu Zhaoxing looked at Gu Ping'an's face and asked with a frown.

"Yes"

"He forced me to meet him at the teahouse in town today. Before we could even start talking, he spotted you two. All the senior members of the Beggars' Sect know that he's incredibly lustful. The moment he laid eyes on Miss Mu, he was immediately aroused."

Gu Pingan thought for a moment and then asked, "Are you saying that you didn't actually steal any money bags today, but were helping him put on a show?"

"That's right!" Tian Jiangen nodded repeatedly. "He told me to run forward to attract your attention, and then he would catch up, pretending to ask you two for help, and then find an opportunity to approach Lady Mu."

How to approach?

It's nothing more than thanking the girl for her help first, and then taking the opportunity to show off his wealth
Gu Ping'an was speechless for a moment. It was actually possible for someone to pull off such a childish trick.

Mu Nianci also understood immediately, and then thought about how she had really intended to help at that time, she felt disgusted.

"Later, he failed and brought me back." Tian Jiangen's voice gradually lowered. "He had already found out the inn where the two of you were staying, and knowing that I was good at Qinggong, he let me... let me..."

The more he spoke, the less confident he became, and he couldn't even finish the last half of the sentence.

After hearing what he said, the members of the Beggar Gang breathed a sigh of relief. Although this kid was not a good person, he was not completely bad.

"Young Master Gu," the old beggar sighed and pleaded cautiously, "I know you're angry, but this kid is understandable after all. If he really loses his life for this, his mother will also..."

The other beggars also nodded and talked about how Tian Jiangen had been stealing from wealthy businessmen and helping his neighbors in recent years.

Gu Pingan looked at Yu Zhaoxing, the only one who remained silent, and asked in a deep voice, "Brother Yu, do you think the same?"

Yu Zhaoxing pondered for a moment, nodded, then shook his head. "If you ask me, although Tian Jiangen was forced into this, he ultimately did something wrong. If Young Master Gu lets him go, it's certainly magnanimous of him, but if he doesn't, it's understandable."

What he said is pertinent, and his viewpoint is somewhat similar to the later saying "Not helping is your duty, helping is a favor."

Gu Ping'an looked at him with a hint of surprise, and his heart moved, and he finally remembered why he felt that his name sounded familiar.

Isn’t this Yu Zhaoxing the one who was in Baoying County and worked with his uncle Li Sheng to plan a plan against Ouyang Ke?
Although their martial arts skills were average, they were both strong men. It was a pity that they were later forced to death by Yang Kang and Qiu Qianren on Xuanyuan Terrace of Junshan Island and did not have a good end.

"Brother Yu, what you said makes sense. I also think so."

Gu Ping'an bowed to him, then looked down at Tian Jiangen.

The acupuncture points on Tian Jiangen's body had not been unblocked, and he was still lying limply on the ground.

A few drops of sweat trickled down his forehead. He swallowed, but his mind was thinking of his old mother who was still imprisoned in the Qian Mansion.

"Young Master Gu," the old beggar, who had known him the longest, couldn't help but stand in front of him. "I can see that you are an extraordinary martial artist. An old beggar is no match for you. But if you insist on killing Tian, I can't just stand by and watch!"

Gu Pingan glanced at him with a hint of surprise: "When did I ever say I wanted to take his life?"

Everyone was stunned. The atmosphere was already so tense, and you weren't going to kill him?
"Just now"

"Didn't I just say that if he can't explain it clearly, his life will still be in danger." Gu Ping'an raised an eyebrow, "But he was coerced, isn't that clear?"

"This" old beggar was embarrassed for a moment.

"But he did something wrong after all. I don't care what the world thinks of him. But since this involves Nianci, I can't forgive him completely."

He used his inner strength to speak these words, and although his speech was slow, it was like rain hitting the beach, and every word fell on everyone's heart.

These people were ordinary members of the Beggars' Sect, and they were all shocked for a moment.

Although Yu Zhaoxing is a four-bag disciple, his martial arts skills are not very impressive, only slightly better than the others.

"I am willing to be punished!" Tian Jiangen suddenly spoke with the courage he didn't know where he got from.

"That's what a man should do." Gu Ping'an nodded gently. "Which hand did you use to pry the window open earlier?"

"Right hand."

"I will take your right index finger. Are you willing?"

Most of his stealing skills were on his right index and middle fingers. Although he was reluctant, he still nodded cruelly.

"Willingly"

Gu Ping'an turned around and looked at Mu Nianci.

Mu Nianci's mind was filled with his words just now, "Since it concerns Nianci, I can't forgive him completely", so how could she ruin his plan?

"It's up to you"

The knife flashed and blood flowed.

Tian Jiangen screamed halfway, but forced himself to hold it back.

Gu Ping'an untied his acupuncture points, tore off a piece of his shirt, and threw it to him to bandage his wounds.

"That's settled," he said, stabbing the steel knife into the ground. "Now, let's talk about Mr. Qian."

(End of this chapter)