“What are you doing out early in the morning?”
Hyun Jong smiled as he heard Hyun Sang’s words.
“I can’t sleep well.”
“Is it because of the children?”
“Yes, it is.”
Softly, Hyun Jong sighed.
“I don’t feel comfortable sending only the children to the far and rough places. As Hyun Young said, I know it’s for the kids and Mount Hua Sect, but…….”
“That’s what the human heart is all about. Would that be the human heart if anything goes according to your will?”
“Yeah. That’s right.”
Hyun Jong couldn’t hide his resentment.
‘I’m not capable of leading the children I’m supposed to lead.’
This is Hyun Jong’s heartfelt regret.
Mount Hua has been growing by the day since the arrival of Chung Myung, but the only driving force behind that growth has been children.
It made Hyun Jong sad that he couldn’t lead them as an Elder and had to rely on the children to cheer them on.
Then Hyun Sang spoke up clearly.
“Please have faith in the children, Sect Leader.”
Hyun Jong smiled and said as he turned around.
“Are you Hyun Young now? Those kids are better than us. I don’t think that’s wrong either. It was absurd when I first heard it, but when I look back, isn’t it all true?”
“Yes, it is.”
“We just need to provide a home for them to come back. The place that embraces them.”
Hyun Jong quietly nodded. However, the face did not easily brighten.
“But even so, I’m worried. It’s the first time they have been to such a remote place.”.”
It was back then.
“Sect Leader!”
Hyun Young charged toward Hyun Jong from the other side, his eyes wide open.
“What’s so urgent that you’re running in a hurry early in the morning?”
“We- We are in trouble! Sect Leader! Trouble! Bi, bi, bug trouble! No, it’s really bad! ”
Hyun Jong’s expression became solemn.
Hyun Young doesn’t have a frivolous side, but he’s not someone who loses his cool easily.
Making such a big deal meant that something significant had occurred.
“What occurred? Please explain it to me so that I can understand it! ”
“Tang! Ta- Tang!” Tang’s Family! ”
“Who are the Tangs?”
“Tang Gaju is here! He is currently standing in front of the gate! ”
The unexpected news caused Hyun Jong’s eyes to widen.
“Who? Who has arrived? ”
“Sichuan Tang Gaju arrived to meet the Sect Leader!”
Gaju Tang?
Why is Tang Gaju suddenly popular?
“Hu- hurry!”
“Right, I shouldn’t be this way!”
Hyun Jong’s feet began to move quickly.
He ran straight to the gate, where he found Tang Gunak waiting and immediately greeted him.
No, he was going to do it.
Tang Gaju, however, bowed politely with his hands clasped together before he could.
“Tang Gunak, the head of the Tang Family, greets the Sect Leader of Mount Hua Sect.”
Hyun Jong shivered.
Gaju Tang
He is not in any way inferior to Hyun Jong.
Mount Hua used to be stronger than Sichuan Tang Family, but it is no longer a place that can be compared to Sichuan Tang Family.
How can Mount Hua, who was expelled from the Ten Great Sect, be compared to the Tang Family, one of the Five Great Clans and Sichuan’s ruler?
Tang Gunak cannot possibly be unaware of this fact, but he is now paying his respects to Hyun Jong in the most polite manner possible.
Hyun Young poked Hyun Jong in the ribs while he was at a loss.
“Huh? Uh-huh! ”
Hyun Jong, who came to his senses later, responded quickly.
“Mount Hua’s Sect Leader, Hyun Jong, greets the head of the Great Sichuan Tang Family.”
Tang Gunak raises his head and smiles lightly at the end of the greeting.
“Nice to meet you, Sect Leader. Please don’t hold it against me for showing up without first informing you.”
“What are you talking about? The head of the Sichuan Tang Family will be present. I’m so taken aback that I’m out of my mind.”
“Thank you for your hospitality.”
“We- Well, what brought you here?”
Tang Gunak opened his mouth to speak to Hyun Jong.
“Mount Hua’s disciples visited Tang Family.”
“……Yes?”
“The Tang Family was indebted to them and decided to form a friendship. So, of course, we should go to Mount Hua and talk about the future. ”
“Did you say friend?”
Is it a friend?
Have they made friends with the Tangs?
With a puzzled expression, Hyun Jong looked at Tang Gunak.
The word “Friend” was used instead of “Alliance” implying that the Tang Family desired more than an alliance with Mount Hua.
“Wha- What’s that…….”
Hyun Young pokes Hyun Jong’s side once more.
“Huh?”
Hyun Young took a step forward when Hyun Jong couldn’t take the hint.
“It’s not polite to keep visitors standing at the gate. Allow me to lead you to the Guest Hall.”
“Well, yes! To the Guest Room! Guest Room! ”
Tang Gunak beamingly smiled.
“There’s no need for you to be agitated, Sect Leader. I came here primarily to establish a positive relationship with Mount Hua. I’m not saying anything else. As evidence of this…”
Tang Gunak shifted his gaze.
“Say hello, Soso.”
Tang Soso immediately bowed her head.
“Tang Soso, a member of the Tang Family, greets the Sect Leader of the Grand Mount Hua Sect. This girl has left the Sichuan Family and wishes to join the Mount Hua Sect; please do not let go and expel me.”
“I- Greetings?”
What’s the matter with her?
Tang Gunak spoke calmly, despite Hyun Jong’s confusion and bewilderment.
“It’s my daughter.”
So, why is it your daughter?
Hyun Jong, who was perplexed due to his inability to keep up with the situation, heard a voice mixed with laughter.
“Looks like Chung Myung did something again.”
“Exactly.”
“Oh….”
Hyun Jong nods his head after hearing the conversation between Hyun Young and Tang Gunak.
If they don’t understand something, they can just type the two letters “Chung Myung” into it.
“Let’s talk about the details inside.”
“I will.”
“This way.”
Tang Gunak was politely guided by Hyun Young.
Tang Gunak and Hyun Young moved closer to Guest Hall, and Hyun Jong couldn’t close his agape mouth.
Then Hyun Sang bursts out laughing.
“Take a look at that. These are our kids. You said they’d be fine on their own, didn’t you? ”
“…….”
“I’m confident they’re doing well in Yunnan.” Those kids aren’t your typical kids.”
With a moved expression, Hyun Jong strongly agreed with the proud remark.
“That’s correct. That is exactly how it should be.”
His gaze is drawn to the extreme south.
The disciples of Mount Hua can be seen in the distance.
“They’ll do an excellent job!” They certainly will! They’re my children! ”
Hyun Jong’s voice was filled with excitement and anticipation.
* * *
“…….”
Clack, clack, clack.
He shook his head.
Chung Myung spoke calmly while lying down on his back.
“Oh, it’s been a long time since I’ve felt at ease. I should have done it this way.”
“…….”
“Sit down for a minute. “The world is at ease.”
“…….”
But Baek Chun just stood there staring at Chung Myung.
‘What’s going through his mind?’
Baek Chun had the urge to split Chung Myung’s head open and see what was inside.
“Chung Myung-ah.”
“What?”
“Is it all right?”
“Why? It’s nice to have a reliable tour guide.”
Comfortable?
Guide?
Baek Chun raised his head and took a look around.
He notices it.
The vast expanse of land, the jagged mountains, and even the majestic, sheer rocky cliffs were breathtaking.
As long as there isn’t a wooden bar blocking your view!
“Mooo!”
The cow dragging the carriage roared angrily.
Chung Myung and other Mount Hua disciples were now trapped in wooden bars on which prisoners were riding and being transported to the Namman Yasugung Clan.
But what exactly?
Comfortable?
Baek Chun let out a sigh of relief.
“…………..Chung Myung-ah. Shouldn’t there be a sense of impending doom? ”
“Which crisis?”
Chung Myung smiled and clasped his hands together like a pillow.
“Is there another way?”
“…….”
“If we want to obtain Jamokcha, we have to ask Namman Yasugung Clan, and Namman Yasugung Clan won’t tell us anything if the Clan Master doesn’t give permission.”
“That’s right.”
“Then the best way is to meet the Clan Master personally.”
“You’re correct!”
“Then this is the quickest route!”
“That is the issue, you rotten bastard!”
Baek Chun yelled and dashed towards Chung Myung.
The restraints were applied as soon as it became noisy.
Bang! Bam!
The Namman Yasugung people who were accompanying them slammed into the bars in rage.
“Be quiet, you cretins!”
“Ugh…”
Back Chun sat down again, reluctantly, as his opponent clicked his tongue.
“No, what are these guys doing, and why are they being so shameless while apprehending?”
“It’s the first time I’ve seen people who are so insane among Jungwon people.”
“Leave it alone. They will be taken to Shinam to investigate something. ”
Chung Myung peered through the bars.
“Ahjussi! Ahjussi! ”
“Who the hell is this guy again?”
“How far do we have to travel?”
“Huh….”
People in Namman Yasugung looked at Chung Myung as if he were insane: “Doesn’t this look like a passenger in a wagon?”
“It looks like you want to rush it, but we will arrive soon anyway.”
After hearing the response, Chung Myung nodded and sat down again.
Jo Gol sighed as he looked at Chung Myung, and Yoo Iseol sat cross-legged, her face expressionless, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
“……when was Sago apprehended?”
“I’ve been behind you the whole time.”
“…… You lack a physical presence. However, you should avoid being caught. If you have anything, you should put it to good use! You’re only using it incorrectly! ”
“I wasn’t caught!”
“Oh, you did?”
Chung Myung shook his head and turned.
Yoon Jong is stuck in the corner, looking as if the world has collapsed.
Chung Myung tilted his head, staring at him.
“What’s the matter with him?”
“……He seems to think we’re all caught because of him. Even though I said it wasn’t.”
“What do you mean you got caught?” We’re being led comfortably.”
“I’m not going comment on that.”
Baek Chun, whose blood pressure had skyrocketed, eventually stopped talking.
Chung Myung said with a smirk as he looked at Yoon Jong.
“Yoon Jong Sahyung.”
“……yes.”
“Good intentions don’t necessarily lead to good results.”
“…….”
“Many people in the world move with good intentions and suffer because of it for a long time, far from being rewarded.”
Yoon Jong’s head was slowly lifted up at that point, and focus gradually returned to the lifeless eyes.
Chung Myung went on.
“But that doesn’t mean that the act itself is denied. Did Sahyung do it so that you could be rewarded? ”
“No, it’s not like that.”
“Then concentrate your strength in your stomach and hold on.” What you did was not incorrect.”
“……I see what you mean.”
Yoon Jong gave a firm nod.
Chung Myung raised his gaze to the sky.
‘Is that right, Cheon Mun Sahyung?’
Mount Hua gave up everything for the sake of the world.
However, no one noticed it; instead, they looked down on Mount Hua.
Then…
Was everything Mount Hua made an error, or was it wrong?
No, he doesn’t believe so.
Even if Chung Myung believes so, Cheon Mun Sahyung and his Sajil in the underworld will stretch their shoulders without remorse.
Mount Hua would have vanished if Chung Myung and the others had not stopped Heavenly Demon.
Chung Myung is now working hard to clean up the mess.
“…… I’m irritated just thinking about it.”
They’re the ones who got themselves into trouble!
I’m the one who fixes things!
– If you believe it is unfair, give up.
“Ugh.”
Chung Myung sighed heavily, having been hit hard while attempting to console Yoon Jong.
Who is he able to curse?
Then Baek Chun takes a look around and says.
“Wouldn’t it be better to escape now? Can we break down any of these bars? ”
“What are your plans after the escape?”
“It’s…….”
“What matters is that we get our hands on Jamokcha.” This is the quickest method. How many times do I have to say this? ”
“Yes.”
Baek Chun exhaled heavily.
Jo Gol, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly raised his hand and pointed to one side.
“Look, Chung Myung.”
“Huh?”
Chung Myung noticed a large pavilion where he pointed.
“Oh?”
The pavilion’s location was clearly different from the scenery of Yunnan that he had seen thus far.
Behind the pavilion, which appeared to be enormous at first glance, a dense forest stretched out indefinitely, blocking out every ray of light.
It’s a far cry from the desolate fields he passed on the way here.
“Is this Namman Yasugung Clan?”
In the eyes of Mount Hua’s disciples, Baek Chun’s murmur revealed nervousness.
From the moment they see the pavilion, the weight of the three words “Namman Yasugung Clan” touches their skin.
After all, aren’t they in a position to be caught rather than guided?
They can clearly feel Namman Yasugung Clan’s magnificent power when they look at the great pavilion……
“Oh, they seem to have some money.”
“…….”
Is that your thought in this situation?
In this circumstance?
This rotten jerk?