Novel Return of Mount Hua Sect Chapter 239

“He’s gone?”

“……Yes.”

“Already?”

“That’s right.”

Tang Gunak gave Tang Zhan a blank stare.

“It’s only been a while since we received reports that Mount Hua’s disciples returned from Yunnan to Sahaesanghwe. But they are already back to Shaanxi?”

“… I’m confused, too, but they do.”

“Huh.”

Tang Gunak sighed, as if perplexed. On his face was a look of disappointment.

“What’s so urgent that they don’t even have the time for a cup of tea?”

He expected them to stop by Tang Family once, no matter how busy they were, but he never expected them to return to Shaanxi without making a fuss.

‘You guys are so heartless.’

Tang Gunak let out a sigh.

To be honest, there’s no reason for them to stop by Tang Family. They are equal friends rather than top-down relationships that necessitate reporting.

‘But being upset means I think they’re unique.’

Tang Gunak cracked a bitter smile.

How should he respond?

It appears that the friend he was supposed to play with when he was younger did not attend the meeting.

“And this is not yet confirmed information, but…”

“Hm?”

“Mount Hua’s disciple seems to have acquired the exclusive right on Yunnan tea.”

“… exclusive right?”

“Yes, but we do need a little more confirmation.”

“There’s nothing to confirm.”

Tang Zhan, the reporter, widened his eyes slightly.

Tang Gunak continued to speak sternly as he observed the reaction.

“If it’s him, it will not end with just that, he will rob Namman Yasugung Clan. Even our Tang Family has been robbed of everything we have hidden in our inner quarters, so what’s the difference with Namman Yasugung Clan?”

“That’s true.”

Tang Zhan nodded, as if he remembered Chung Myung’s face.

“Anyway, it’s a shame. I can’t believe they are already gone.”

Tang Gunak expressed his regret at this point. Outside, a slightly raised voice was heard.

“Gaju nim!”

“What’s the matter?”

“The master of Sahaesanghwe is asking to see you.”

“Hm?”

Tang Gunak’s brow furrows.

Sahaesanghwe.

“Take him inside.”

“Yes!”

Sahaesanghwe Jo Pyeong entered shortly after the door opened.

“Greeting, Gaju nim.”

“It’s been a while. But what brings you?”

“I’m here to deliver a letter.”

“A letter?”

Tang Gunak leans back in his chair.

If it’s a letter that needs to be sent by a master of merchant group……

“Is it from Mount Hua Divine Dragon?”

“That’s right.”

Tang Gunak grinned.

Jo Pyung, who noticed the smile, slightly bows his head and makes a stiff face.

“I must have been rude.”

“It’s not like that. Come to think of it, it’s funny.”

“May I ask what makes you laugh?”

“Think about it. Tang Family and Sahaesanghwe are they who make people put strength on their necks. But Sahaesanghwe, who delivers the young man’s letter, and I who are receiving it like this.”

Jo Pyung smiled.

“It’s not age that matters.”

“I realize this again. What about the letter?”

“Here it is.”

Tang Gunak immediately opened the envelope after receiving it from Jo Pyeong. And he began reading the letter with interest.

He put the letter down with an expressionless face after carefully reading it. Then he fixed his gaze on Jo Pyeong.

“Does Sanghwe Ju know the contents of this letter?”

“I was just told to deliver the letter. Then Tang Gaju nim will tell me what to do.”

“It’s crazy.”

Tang Gunak’s mouth was filled with a pleasant smile.

“According to the letter, Sahaesanghwe will monopolize the tea trade with Yunnan from now on.”

“To be precise, Mount Hua has the right and we do their work for them and take a small fee.”

“Even just a little bit of that would be a huge benefit.”

Tang Gunak brushed his beard down slowly.

“Mount Hua Divine Dragon wants my Tang Family to participate in the tea trade. If I can wipe out bandits who run between Sichuan and Yunnan, and protect the merchant going back and forth between Yunnan, they will compensate me in exchange.”

Jo Pyeong remained silent in the face of the unexpected letter. Tang Gunak’s expression caught his attention.

‘He’s an absolute no-brainer.’

This is an attack on Chung Myung, not Tang Gunak.

In fact, the proposal is not bad in and of itself. It is also something that can be accomplished with little effort.

The issue is that Chung Myung made the proposal to the Tang Family.

It is an idea that no one else would dare to bring up, to leave the escort to the Tang Family, which is united with pride.

“Well.”

Tang Gunak scratched his chin, as if he were stuck in that section.

“What do you think?”

Tang Zhan was asked a question.

Tang Zhan then responded, bowing as if he had nothing to think about.

“Gaju nim, I think it is fair to accept it.”

“The reason is?”

Tang Zhan cleared his throat when Tang Gunak asked.

“Of course, it’s not easy to decide. But then again, it’s not that difficult. And even more so, considering the benefits we can take.”

“How much money would we gain?”

“It’s not a financial gain.”

“Hm?”

Tang Zhan looked Tang Gunak in the eyes, determined. His eyes were filled with determination.

“The financial gain is meaningless. The important thing is that we can go to and from Yunnan under the pretext of being the protector of the merchant.”

“…Is that possible?”

Tang Gunak inquired, unsure. Tang Zhan then returns his gaze to Jo Pyeong. Jo Pyeong, who had been standing silently and watching the action, quickly opened his mouth.

“Mount Hua formed a close friendship with Namman Yasugung Clan, and I heard that his followers were entitled to be treated no differently than Yunnan people anywhere in Yunnan. The Tang Family that allied with Mount Hua will be treated accordingly, if not to that extent.”

“Hmm.”

It is the same treatment as the people of Yunnan.

Tang Gunak’s head began to spin inexorably.

Tang Zhan opened his mouth once more.

“Isn’t it possible to make a connection with Namman Yasugung Clan when it is said we can go to Yunnan? We can’t miss that opportunity.”

“….crazy.”

Tang Gunak shook his head slightly coldly. But there was no expression of annoyance on his face.

Rather, the corners of his mouth wiggle as if this is an interesting situation.

“Sahaesanghwe Ju.”

“Yes, Gaju nim.”

“From this moment on, the ascent to Yunnan will be protected in the name of the Sichuan Tang Family. Those who try to interfere with the ascend will be taken as confronting Sichuan Tang Family.”

“Thank you, Gaju nim!”

Jo Pyeong bowed deeply behind him.

This was used to connect all of the puzzle pieces. The merchant who is dissatisfied with Sahaesanghwe’s exclusive right, or the bandits who seek the benefit, will no longer be able to act rashly.

The Sichuan Tang Family is like a king in this Sichuan.

Sichuan Tang Family and Namman Yasugung Clan protect trade between Sichuan and Yunnan. Who dares to dabble in this business?

“Then… would you like some tea?”

“No, Gaju nim. I have so much work to do right now. I’ll come back as soon as I done with first ascend.”

“You must be busy, so you don’t have to come in person. Just sent a subordinate.”

“Thank you for your consideration. Well then.”

Tang Gunak tapped his finger on the desk as Jo Pyeong bowed his head and hurried out.

He suddenly raised his head and looked at Tang Zhan after struggling for a while.

“What do you think?”

“It’s more than meets the eye.”

“Right?”

Tang Zhan simply nodded.

“Mount Hua Divine Dragon wouldn’t just use us just as guards. Perhaps this means that we should use the Mount Hua alliance to connect with Namman Yasugung Clan.”

“I suppose so.”

“If Namman Yasugung Clan, the Tang Family, and Mount Hua form a friendship, a line between Shaanxi, Sichuan and Yunnan will be created. This will allow these three sects to exert enormous influence in the west of Jungwon.”

“This is a new alliance formed by the former Ten Great Sect’s member, the current member of Five Great Families, and the member of Five Great Clan that is closed from the world….”

Plum blossoms began to bloom on the west side of Jungwon’s map, spreading over Tang Gunak’s head.

“Is he trying to redraw the power chart of Murim that has been stagnant?”

“I don’t know how far he’s thinking and moving. He has done this much in just one trip to Yunnan.”

“Definitely… right, it’s absolutely magnificent.”

His mouth corners gradually curl up as he considers the alliance that is about to be formed.

‘It is, indeed, a ghostly spirit.’

Sichuan Tang Family solved what they had been agonizing over for decades in just a few months.

‘Is this the end, Mount Hua Divine Dragon?’

Tang Gunak was the one who wondered what the young man would do in the future.

“This deal will give us a huge profit. If I had known this, I should have given a bigger present to Mount Hua.”

“It’s not too late. Please prepare a present and send it to them now.”

“Do we have to?”

“If the gift arrives after the arrival of the Mount Hua Divine, he will be able to give more strength to his shoulders, and we will also be able to gain more credit.”

“Tsk tsk. They are not the kind of people who will approach that kind of method. You still have a long way to go.”

“… I’m sorry. Then, let’s forget about the gift…..”

“Send a big one in my name.”

“…….”

“What?”

“……No.”

Tang Zhan slightly bowed its head. Tang Gunak, who had finally taken his gaze away from his son, smiled subtly.

‘Jungwon is going to play under that guy’s control.’

Surprisingly, there is an uncontrollable rush of joy.

“Mount Hua, Mount Hua, let’s see how far it’s going to fly. No… I’ll be happy to be one of those wings, too.”

Tang Gunak’s eyes glowed with zeal.

* * *

“Heok! Heok! Heok!” exclaimed Chung Myung, “I’m going to die!”

“You won’t, you won’t! I’ve never heard of anyone who died running.”

“Hey, you crazy bastard! Even so, does it make sense to run from Sichuan to Shaanxi? At least let’s ride a horse!”

“We’re faster than horses.”

“…i- it is, but!”

Chung Myung’s face was distorted all over the place in protest.

“Take one more step when you’re grumbling! The neck would fall before your legs fall out! We leave for rest, go! As long we arrive at Mount Hua, you can rest anytime!”

“Ugh.”

Jo Gol, who had stopped by the house after a long time but had left without eating, made a sick sound.

How much longer should he run? They’ve been running at this pace for four days. He didn’t need any more sweets because he could smell sweetness in his mouth.

Jo Gol grabs Yoon Jong’s shaky leg and pulls him half awake.

“Sahyung! Get a hold of yourself!”

“…bandits.”

“What?”

“…I should have been nice to the bandits. I didn’t know it was this hard.”

“…….”

‘No, he’s really trying to be nice to everyone now.’ Get a grip on yourself! ‘

Baek Chun, who had just exhaled, looked at Chung Myung with slightly puzzled eyes.

“By the way, Chung Myung ah.”

“Huh? What is it, Sasuk?”

“Why did you bring in the Tang family? No matter how hard I think about it, you are not the one to share the money.”

“Oh, that?”

Chung Myung made a sly grin.

“It doesn’t cost me money.”

“……Huh?”

“The money is supposed to be on Sahaesanghwe.”

“…….”

“Of course, it will cost a lot of money, but where is it that you can spend money on Tang Family warriors?”

“Tha- That’s true.”

‘No, hold on.’

‘Really?’

“There’s a lot of bandits, and if they hear that grain and tea are coming and going, they’ll open their eyes and run like a bunch of dogs. But if we put a few poisons in there, everything will be comfortable.”

“… That’s a very clear reason.”

Jo Gol, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, turned to look at Chung Myung.

“Hey! What are you talking about? So you’re going to eat my house now?”

When he saw Jo Gol forget his troubles and rush to him, Chung Myung clicked his tongue. Then he kicked his buttocks off.

“No, how could such a gentleman be born into a merchant family? Sahaesanghwe is good to be safe, the Tang Family is good to make money, and we’re good to be relieved, so why is this a scam!”

‘No one said anything about it being a scam, Chung Myung.’

‘That’s what you’re thinking on the inside……’

Chung Myung resumed his run and spoke excitedly.

“We won’t be going to Sichuan or Yunnan for a while now, so we have to make sure there’s no problem if we don’t go. Then the money! Kukukuk! Money will roll in like crazy! We don’t do anything, but they come and go and make money for us! There’s nothing more perfect than this! Hehehe!”

Baek Chun shook his head, looking at him sideways.

Chung Myung’s eyes appeared to form a crescent shape for a split second. (Mtl says leaf shape.)

Surprisingly, I feel bad for Yunnan and Sichuan.’

‘Please accept my apologies.’

‘However, please understand that you are not the only one who is suffering. It’s difficult enough for Mount Hua……’

That was the turning point.

“Hey.”

“Huh?”

Yoo Iseol, who was running alongside him without saying anything, pointed away with a slightly blank expression.

“Mount Hua.”

“Oh…….”

It finally became visible.