“Alliance?”
Baek Chun was perplexed as he looked at Chung Myung.
He expected this troublemaker to act, but……
‘How quickly?’
No, he went missing after a meal, and what did he do to bring up the great story of alliance?
Mount Hua and the Tang Family have formed an alliance.
Yoon Jong opened his mouth in a ridiculous tone as well.
“Ah, no, wait a minute. Can we decide something like that on our own accord?”
To be more specific, he wanted to know whether Chung Myung could make his own decisions, but it was Yoon Jong who was able to refine himself in his own way.
“There’s no reason why we can’t. There’s Sasuk here.”
“Huh?”
Back Chun Sasuk? Why Sasuk?
“Did you forget? When you left, Sect Leader told Baek Chun that he would entrust all the authority of Mount Hua to him.”
What?
Uh…
He did. He did say that.
By the way…
“Y- You use it here?”
Baek Chun’s eyes got bigger.
“Oh, no. Wait a minute. He said that because he didn’t know what was going to happen in Namman!”
Hyun Jong intends to delegate all of his authority to Baek Chun in order to allow the disciples more freedom in Namman, where communication with Jungwon is difficult.
Even forming an alliance with the Tang family could not have been in the Sect Leader’s plans.
“Hey! What would Sect Leader say if you were to form an alliance like this?”
“They gonna like it, aren’t they? Hehehe!”
“Yes, of course they would……. No! Damn it, that’s not it!”
Baek Chun clasped his head.
“Please, let’s go one step ahead, Chung Myung-ah! Don’t go any further. Just one step!”
Shouldn’t he think of someone who’s following him? Why are you signing an alliance after eating?
“Haa.”
BBaek Chun exhaled heavily.
Other Mount Hua disciples were perplexed as well.
An agreement with the Tang Family.
Who wouldn’t have known that Tang Gaju had a good view of Chung Myung, but who would have imagined that it would lead to this?
It is up to Baek Chun to fix any mistakes made by Chung Myung. He took a deep breath and began to roll his head coolly, having put off his absurdity.
‘In terms of results, it’s not bad.’
No, it’s not that bad. It’s not at all bad. It is a significant advantage.
‘If we can get the Tang Family, one of the Five Great Clans, as a partner, Mount Hua will be able to fly.’
To be honest, I’m not sure why the Tang family is associated with Mount Hua. So it’s not enough to greet it with both hands…
Baek Chun frowned slightly.
‘Things in life aren’t that simple.’
Baek Chun, who had organized his thoughts, opened his mouth slightly solemnly.
“First of all, you did a good job.”
“Huh?”
Baek Chun looks at Chung Myung and nods his head seriously.
“I don’t know how you negotiated with Tang Gaju nim, but I’m glad you got this much result. Good job.”
“Sasuk. What did you eat wrong?”
“….”
“Is Sichuan food not good for you? Or did you get poison from the Tang family? Why are you doing something you’ve never done before?”
‘No, this even if I compliment him?’
Baek Chun, who had a blood vein on his forehead popped out, took a deep breath, and suppressed his emotion. And he spoke as calmly as possible.
“But there’s something that’s bothering me.”
“Huh?”
“Mount Hua has traditionally been associated with Ten Great Sect. I mean, there’s no history of holding hands with the Five Great Clan. It’s not like you don’t know the subtle currents that flow between Ten Great Sect and Five Great Clan.”
“Well, that’s right.”
Chung Myung shook his head.
He can’t help but suspect.
Isn’t that why the Tang family eventually decided to join forces with Mount Hua to break through the Ten Great Sect’s siege? Despite the fact that they are said to be the same Righteous Sect (Or Orthodox Sect), the Ten Great Sect and Five Great Clan, who have no common enemy, have already begun to check each other.
“If we join hands with Tang Family, it may certainly help the current Mount Hua. But one day it may be a problem for Mount Hua to join forces with the sect of Ten Great Sect and return to be one of them.”
Baek Chun looked at Chung Myung seriously and continued.
“Did you decide after thinking this much?”
Chung Myung looked at Baek Chun with strange eyes.
“Before that, I have something to ask you, Sasuk.”
“Hmm?”
“What’s good about going back to Ten Great Sect?”
“…Huh?”
Baek Chun looked at Chung Myung as if it was some kind of nonsense.
Chung Myung’s head is tilted.
“Anything good?”
“It’s….”
Baek Chun hesitated a little.
It’s not that he can’t think of anything. He doesn’t know what to say first.
“The reputation of Ten Great Sect has more impact than you think. Even if we put aside everything else, we can attract outstanding disciples for now, and our voice in Murim will grow. And….”
“Is that more than an alliance with Tang Family?”
“Right now, the benefits of an alliance with Tang Family will be greater. But if you’re going to choose an alliance, Ten Great Sect, rather than Five Great Clan…….”
“Sasuk.”
“Hmm?”
“Does Sasuk have no pride?”
“….”
Baek Chun frowned.
“What are you talking about?”
“Who kicked us out of Ten Great Sect?”
“It’s them….”
It’s Ten Great Sect itself.
Those bastards!
“They kicked us out of Ten Great Sect. But now that we are stronger, you’re going to ask for a seat in Ten Great Sect again? Saying that we’ll forget all the old things and try again anew?”
“….”
“No, I’m not a pushover!”
Chung Myung flipped his eyes around.
‘Would you like me to bow my head to them?’
‘That’s just not funny!’
‘Not at the risk of my life!’ I truly gave my life to save Jungwon, and the ungrateful ones who only cared about themselves were the Ten Great Sect.’
Taesangnogun (Taoist God) would have hit them over the head with a cane if he had witnessed this. He is also not Taesangnogun. Are you telling Chung Myung to put up with this?
Ei.
That is absurd.
“Don’t have a strange fantasy. Sasuk, If those Ten Great Sect bastards were in a relationship where they helped each other out when they really needed it, Mount Hua wouldn’t be like this.”
Baek Chun remained silent.
Chung Myung’s words were without error. They would not have fallen this way if Ten Great Sect had assisted them in any way.
Chung Myung had no plans to return to the Ten Great Sect, which was only a front.
‘They are insignificant when we consider what they have done.’
The important thing is that they can help when they need it, not that they have a phony relationship that empowers their shoulders when they don’t.
“So, you mean, unlike Ten Great Sect of the past, the Tang Family can be a relationship that helps each other in times of trouble?”
“We should make it that way.”
Chung Myung said firmly.
“There’s no such thing as a relationship you get. There’s just a relationship that we’re building. Tang Family are people who can help Mount Hua.”
Baek Chun looked at Chung Myung and nodded.
‘If he had judged so…….’
Baek Chun sighed.
Accepting Chung Myung’s opinion was actually not easy for him either. Because the most trusted person in the world is Chung Myung, and at the same time, the least trusted person in the world is Chung Myung.
“By your calculation, we won’t lose money, will we?”
Chung Myung looked at Baek Chun with blank eyes.
“…Sasuk.”
“What?”
“What money we will lose if we form an ally?”
“….”
“You’re too confident, aren’t you? Mount Hua is just a sect out of the dog’s fur. Just because a beggar picked up a lump of gold doesn’t make him rich.”
“Ugh….”
Baek Chun made a groaning sound.
He is right.
Despite the recent run of good news, Mount Hua is still nothing but a fallen sect that has not regained its old glory. To be fair, it is true that it does not make sense for Tang Family to reach out to Mount Hua first at the level.
Baek Chun, who had been agonizing over and over again, nodded his head broadly.
“Let’s go with it!”
“Sahyung!”
“Will it be all right?”
Yoo Iseol and Yoon Jong raised their voices in Baek Chun’s decision.
But Baek Chun was adamant.
“Calm down. I’m afraid he’s the one who came to ask about this alliance. This is unconditional good news.”
“…well.”
“Even so…….”
In fact, it doesn’t matter how much this alliance benefits them.
“Are we really allowed to decide on our own without asking Sect Leader?”
Baek Chun narrowed his forehead when asked by Yoon Jong.
“It’s not that I haven’t thought about it either. But timing is also important in business. If we drag on here and ruin this alliance, we’ll regret it.”
“Ugh.”
“First of all, with the authority, I have from Sect Leader. Yoon Jong, quickly write the terms of the alliance and send it to Mount Hua! Chung Myung, you check next to him.”
“Are you sure it’s fine?”
“I take full responsibility!”
On Baek Chun’s stern face, Yoon Jong nodded.
“Understood, Sasuk!”
Baek Chun glanced back at Chung Myung.
‘Damn you.’
But he’s the damn one who has no choice but to be believed.
What would the Elders do?
– Well, it’s no ordinary matter. I’ll take some time to think about it…..
– What kind of bullshit worries are you trying to think about? It is said that the Tang Family of Sichuan will form an alliance with us! Where do we worry about conditions! Chung Myung was trying to figure it out! Don’t get too caught up in the kid’s questions; start writing right away!
Baek Chun’s face brightened.
‘Even if there’s a problem, Elder Hyun Young will solve it!’
If Chung Myung got it, he is not a nobleman who will swallow it without questioning or arguing! This one will not deviate too far from that category.
“Then, is the work in Tang Family finished now?”
“Yes, I’m going to Yunnan now.”
Chung Myung turned his head and looked at Jo Gol.
“Sahyung, you’re ready to go to Yunnan, aren’t you?”
“….”
At that moment, Jo Gol’s face becomes slightly subtle.
“Chu- Chung Myung. About that.”
“Huh? Why? Did they leave already?”
A cold sweat forms on Jo Gol’s forehead.
“Uh, he doesn’t have one.”
“Huh?”
“He doesn’t have the way.”
“…What are you talking about? Didn’t he tell me last time that the group to Yunnan is leaving soon?”
“Well… ..my father lied to us to get us out of Sichuan quickly.”
“….”
“He was trying to explain the situation when we were away from Sichuan by collecting merchants and sending them outside. I mean….”
“He was lying?”
“Well, yes.”
Jo Gol glanced at Chung Myung slightly.
When he found out that Jo Pyeong had lied, he was already wet with cold sweat on his back, thinking about how this brutal guy would respond.
However, Chung Myung’s reaction was surprisingly cool.
“You’re a real merchant. You’re trying to avoid the situation by lying in that situation.”
“….”
Is this a compliment? Is it an insult?
“Well, if you’re worried about your child, that’s possible. Anyway, so there’s no way going up to Yunnan?”
“No, no! There is. But, because the deal with Yunnan is so limited, they said it would take at least a month for the next group to depart.”
“Can’t you pull it a little bit?”
“That’s about it, even if you pull it.”
“Um, then it’s too late…”
Chung Myung scratched the back of his head a couple of times.
He has already delayed time in Tang Family. It is difficult to delay any longer than this considering the Sect Leader and Elders who are waiting for the Chung Myung to return to Mount Hua.
Baek Chun also narrowed his brow as if he was thinking the same thing.
“Do you happen to recognize any other group”
“It’s not easy. The path to Yunnan is very limited. Only a handful of upper ranks can participate, and if one goes wrong, you’ll never go back to Yunnan. There’s no place to make up for that path.”
“Ugh. That’s right.”
It is no longer right to ask Sahaesanghweda to do more. It puts too much pressure on Jo Gol’s father.
“Then how…….”
“Well, then it can’t be helped. I have no choice but to work it out myself.”
Everyone’s head turned to Chung Myung.
“What are you going to do?”
“Don’t worry. It’s not a big deal.”
“Huh?”
Chung Myung grinned.
“Friends are supposed to help us at times like this.”
“…Huh?”
Jo Gol looked at Chung Myung with blank eyes.
Bang!
Tang Gun ak closed his eyes tightly.
This is the head of the Sichuan Tang Family’s Hall.
There are not a few people who are impatient in Tang Family, but there is no one who dares to open the door of Gaju’s Hall in that way and come in. Even without saying a message.
That means….
“There’s one more condition!”
“….”
Tang Gun ak opened his eyes and kicked the door……. No, he opened the door and looked at the person who came in.
“What else…”
“No, it’s not a condition, it’s a request! Please find a way up to Yunnan. I’m thinking of getting in there and entering Yunnan!”
“….”
“I don’t have time, so please prepare quickly! Please!”
Apparently, the word ‘request’ was used differently in Shaanxi than in Sichuan.
The one who asked for it shouted so stiffly.
“… is that all we have to do?”
“No, we need to go deep! To Namman Yasugung Clan!”
“….”
Chung Myung smiled at Tang Gun ak.
“I heard it’s not easy. But you can do it if it’s Tang Family right? Ei, it’s Tang Family. I’m sure you can.”
“….”
“It’s possible, right?”
“…just.”
“What?”
Life drained out of Tang Gun ak’s face.
“… just kill me, you rotten man.”
It was Tang Gun ak, who regretted taking the position of Gaju for the first time in his life.