Novel Return of Mount Hua Sect Chapter 201

“If you imagine Jungwon as a giant go board, the place to place stones to escape the siege that is tightening from all sides is not inside, but outside. Making a colleague inside will not change the outcome of the battle.”

“Do you think Mount Hua is worth it? Mount Hua, that is no longer Ten Great Sect?”

“It’s worth it because we’re not. If we were one of them, would we be crazy enough to hold hands with Tang Family? Let alone the others.”

Tang Gun ak looks at Chung Myung, slightly perplexed.

You should not say such things, no matter how true they are. That was in front of Tang Gaju.

“Let us proceed without pretense. I don’t make it a habit to beat around the bush. Tang Gaju nim is attempting to keep the Ten Great Sect encircling the Tang Family by capturing Mount Hua. That is the Tang Family’s true goal.”

“….”

“If rumors circulated that the Tang Family had formed an alliance with Mount Hua, they would be aware of the Mount Hua. The siege on Tang Family will then be lifted. Mount Hua will receive a great deal of attention.”

Tang Gun ak sighed.

“I don’t know if I…….”

Tang Gun ak fixes his posture. And he looked at Chung Myung with a more serious face.

“I think I’ve got you wrong.”

“What did you think?”

“A young bastard who has only strong martial art.”

“….”

“I’ll correct it for being a strong young man.”

Tang Bo.

‘Tang Bo, you bastard.’

‘You’ll see later. Is this bastard is your descendants that you want to take care of so much?’

Whether or not he knows what Chung Myung thinks, Tang Gun ak just looks at him silently.

‘What the hell is this guy…….’

Tang Gun ak doesn’t have much experience being seen through his intention. In particular, he has never been so thoroughly exposed to a child who has lived less than half of his life.

‘This much talent in martial art, such a heart.’

The evaluation of Mount Hua and Chung Myung was revised in Tang Gun ak’s head. And that correction resulted in a change of attitude.

“I admit, I want that.”

Tang Gun ak simply acknowledged Chung Myung’s words.

It is not the best thing to lie in front of a person who is clearly have seen through them. Negotiations will only be difficult if both parties do not trust each other. It’s better to admit it neatly and brush it off.

“So you’re saying that Mount Hua doesn’t think the same?”

“No, there’s no difference. But….”

“But?”

“It’s not fair because Tang Family given leeway in exchange for an alliance, and Mount Hua has to be kept in check more.”

“Well….”

“I want a fair price. A fair price, not a condescended price.”

Chung Myung looked at Tang Gun ak with sunken eyes.

“That’s a proper negotiation.”

“Well, I see. Then I’ll…….”

Before Tang Gun ak finished his sentence, Chung Myung cut him off and came in.

“Oh, before that.”

“Hmm?”

Smile disappeared on Chung Myung’s face.

“Let me clarify one thing. This isn’t what Tang Family does to Mount Hua, it’s Mount Hua that does Tang Family a favor.”

“….”

“So, get rid of that looking down posture. Because I’m representing Mount Hua right now.”

At Chung Myung’s resolute words, Tang Gun ak’s face hardened in an instant..

In that short moment, Tang Gun ak’s expression changes several times. But the words at the end of the change did not carry much power.

“I must have made a mistake.”

Tang Gun ak gets up from his seat and gives Chung Myung a formal greet.

“Tang Gun ak, the head of Sichuan Tang Family, apologizes to Chung Myung of Mount Hua.”

“I accept that apology.”

Chung Myung grinned.

The two sit down again face each other without saying a word.

Although the appearance did not change from the first time, the inside was completely different.

“If the Tang family would do anything for you, will you accept us as Mount Hua allies?”

“Three things.”

“Three things?”

“The first one is a weapon.”

Tang Gun ak’s face stiffened.

“Poison and assassination technique of the Tang family cannot go outside under any circumstances. If you want Tang Family’s technique, I’ll pretend this negotiation didn’t happen.”

“Not that. There’s no use in taking assassination technique to Mount Hua.”

“Then?”

Chung Myung pulled out a sword from his waist without saying a word.

It was very rude to draw a sword without permission in front of the head of the family, but Tang Gun ak guessed that the action was intentional and watched silently.

“Can you see it?”

“Well.”

Chung Myung’s Plum Blossom Sword was completely shattered.

“The quality is not good.”

“I’m being unreasonable, but it’s not a very good sword in the first place. It can’t be helped. Because there was no money in Mount Hua. Now we have money, but it’s difficult to find a blacksmith who can make good swords in bulk.”

“I’m sure other sects have already occupied such a place.”

“Yes, but there are some best blacksmiths in Jungwon. They can make a sword like a piece of cake.”

“Hmm. A master calligrapher doesn’t blame the brush, isn’t it?”

“It’s nonsense. If you go to the homes of famous writers, you’ll probably have over a hundred brushes, right?”

“Haha, that’s right.”

Tang Gun ak nodded.

It is Tang Family that has the best craftsmen in the world and spares no investment in making good weapons. So he doesn’t hate Chung Myung’s words that recognize the importance of weapons.

“The fact that you can show your skills even if your sword is bad doesn’t mean there’s no difference between a good sword and a bad sword. I heard that the smelting technique of the Tang family is the best in the world. It would be nice if such Tang Family could make Plum Blossom Sword and supply it to Mount Hua.”

“I’ll take it. It’s not hard.”

Considering Tang Family’s ability, it is only a piece of cake to make a sword for Mount Hua, which has been reduced in size.

So the next will be something bigger.

“Second is?”

“Give me a skill.”

Tang Gun ak frowned again.

“You seem to know it well, but you keep saying things that are unreasonable. Tang Family’s secret art is something that can only be succeeded by blood relation.”

“You keep making me say the same thing. Not the secret art.”

“Well, then?”

A skill that’s not the secret art of the Tang family? Was there such a thing in the Tang family?

Chung Myung, who received the curious gaze of Tang Gun ak, took off his shirt without saying a word.

“….”

Then he began to untie the bandages wrapped around his stomach.

“Hmm.”

There is only a little redness left in the place where the wound was. In just three days, the wound from Willow Flying Dagger has completely healed.

“It’s a great recovery.”

“Medicine is a good thing.”

“…did you?”

“Yes, what I want is the medicine of Tang Family.”

“….”

The look on Tang Gun ak’s expression darkened.

The medicine of the Tang family?

Of course, it’s not Tang Family’s secret art. The true secret art of the Tang Family was poison and assassination skills.

However, it was not something that could easily be passed down. Because it had no origin.

“Why are you so interested? No one has ever tried to learn the Tang family’s medicine.”

“Because I need it.”

Chung Myung sighed and shrugged.

Tang Family’s medicine, as Tang Gun ak stated, is not particularly valuable. This is due to the fact that it is impossible to open Medicine Hall using only Tang family medicine.

What’s the reason?

It’s straightforward. It does not cure the disease. The Tang Family’s medicine is solely concerned with trauma and internal injury.

Consider this.

What’s the point of trauma, poisoning, and internal injury unless you’re a martial artist? If you open a Medicine Hall just for that purpose, you’ll have to lower the signboard while hoping that someone nearby gets hurt.

But.

‘Mount Hua requires it.’

Tang Bo told him in his dream.

How vital medicine is.

He didn’t even pay attention to Tang Bo. He reasoned that it was better to be stronger at the time than to use medicine to prepare for an injury. You will not be hurt if you strengthen yourself.

But what was Chung Myung’s reality like?

Everyone has died.

Chung Myung could have saved a few lives if he had known about the Tang Family’s medicine at the time. Chung Myung, on the other hand, only knew Naegong for injury.

‘Can the internal organs attached through the hole?’

There’s no way.

Tang Bo might not have died that way if Chung Myung had known about medicine at the time. He’ll never forget the face of Tang Bo, who was holding his hand and begging for the Tang Family with a sword stuck in his chest.

He didn’t want to put Mount Hua’s disciple through that.

Because the sense of helplessness and sadness was too much for one person to bear.

“Please pass on Tang Family’s medicine to Mount Hua. Then people will come and go naturally, so the friendship will grow stronger.”

“Well, it’s not easy. We have to convince the Elder too.”

“That’s why I chose this as a condition.”

Tang Gun ak narrowed his forehead.

It’s certainly not easy. But…

“I’ll try to get it through somehow.”

In exchange for obtaining Mount Hua, he can give it away. No, he has to give it up and get Mount Hua.

“Up to this point, I can somehow do it. But after hearing this, I’m afraid to hear the third and final condition. It’s probably the biggest one, right?”

“Yes, it’s the biggest one.”

“What’s that?”

Chung Myung took a little deep breath.

And look right at Tang Gun ak and say.

This is not a request from Mount Hua.

This alone was Chung Myung’s request.

“Please consider Mount Hua as a friend.”

“I think it’s only natural. We are allies…….”

“Not an alliance, but a friend.”

“….”

Chung Myung’s voice was adamant.

“Not an alliance that can be abandoned at any time, depending on conditions and circumstances. A friend who can reach out in times of need. That’s the kind of relationship I want.”

It doesn’t mean anything.

It was not something that could be promised, and it is not something that will be kept just because it is promised. Of course, Chung Myung was also well aware of that.

Nevertheless, he cannot help but say it.

“It’s hard to understand.”

Tang Gun ak spoke frankly.

“Everything you’ve ever asked for has its own reasons. But I don’t see a particular reason for this. Did I miss anything?”

“Nothing.”

“Why are you saying this, though?”

“I’m not sure.”

Chung Myung slightly closed his eyes.

– Taoist Hyung nim!

‘Don’t make that face.’

‘Damn bastard.’

Chung Myung opened his eyes and shrugged his shoulders.

“Let’s just say it’s my whim.”

“A whim…”

Tang Gun ak opened his mouth with a stiff face.

“Do you know that?”

“What?”

“There have been countless people who want to be with Tang Family.”

‘It’s got to be.’

Tang Family was the ruler of Sichuan.

“But no one ever said that they wanted to be friends with Tang Family. That was a very interesting thing to say.”

“So what’s the answer?”

“The answer is…”

The corners of Tang Gun ak’s mouth roll-up.

“We don’t know how to treat a close friend.”

“….”

“So I’d like you to let me know. I mean, what a close friend is.”

Chung Myung grinned.

“It’s not difficult.”

“I hope so.”

Tang Gun ak smiled and nodded.

‘It’s unfamiliar.’

Friend. Friend.

That’s something he couldn’t have imagined.

But the childish word tickles Tang Gun ak’s chest. It’s all the more because it came out of the mouth of the most unexpected person for Tang Gun ak.

“I accept three conditions.”

“Yes, of course.”

“I understand this has led to the signing of an alliance between the Tang Family and Mount Hua. Now the question is whether Mount Hua will accept this negotiation.”

“I’ll write you a letter, and send it to Mount Hua with your seal. Then it’ll work.”

“Is your influence on Mount Hua that much?”

“No, I don’t think so…..”

“Huh?”

Chung Myung said with a strange look.

“Sect Leader and the Elders are also people who are tired of being alienated and ignored…. They’ll be happy and even in tears if they know what’s going on in Tang Family.”

“….”

Tang Gun ak’s cheeks trembled.

He can’t believe he is being treated like this…..

“Anyway, I see. Then with this…….”

“Where are you going?”

Tang Gun ak, who was about to stand up, flinched and looks at Chung Myung.

“Do you have anything to say? I have to act now to get things done quickly.”

“We have to negotiate.”

“Didn’t the negotiations end a while ago?”

“Ah, that’s the deal with Mount Hua.”

Chung Myung’s fingers poke somewhere.

“What about this?”

The wound.

Now, Chung Myung’s fingers touch the scar that only leaves red spot.

Tang Gun ak’s eyes tremble.

“Didn’t I have given you Cheondokdan!”

“Hey, you’re in big trouble! You are trying to get over the death of a person with just one elixir! People are born and medicine is created! You mean medicine is more important than a person’s life?”

“….”

“I’m alive because it’s me! If it were anyone else, they would’ve been dead! But you’re going to give me one of those Cheondokdan or something and shut my mouth?”

“Oh, no….”

“Oh, the way Tang Family treats their friends is so cold. You acted like you were going to give me everything. Tsk, tsk, tsk. That’s why you don’t have friends, that’s why! You have to be faithful!”

Tang Gun ak’s face turned red.

“What do you want?”

“Can I tell you?”

“I can’t bear the word that Tang Family has no faith! Tell me what it is! What do you want?”

“Oh, really?”

Chung Myung’s eyes sparkled.

“It’s not much of a deal….”

“Tell me.”

“No, it’s nothing to say.”

“…Huh?”

Chung Myung went through the shirt he had thrown off.

“Let’s see. It was here……. Oh! Here you go.”