Novel Return of Mount Hua Sect Chapter 558

Hyun Jong gulped down the tea in his hand.

Then he put the teacup down on the table with a thud.

“Nokrim…….”

“Yes.”

“Into the Heavenly Comrade Alliance?”

“Yes, that is right.”

When Im Sobyong smiled brightly, Chung Myung stared into his eyes terribly.

“No, is that bandit crazy because he’s dying?”

“Cough! Cough! Kuuh……. Aren’t you speaking too harshly to this dying man, Mount Hua Divine Dragon?”

“No, come to think of it, this yangban coughs only when he is disadvantaged, right? I’ll pull out his lungs and check them.”

Baek Cheon and the other disciples hurriedly grabbed him when Chung Myung tried to turn his eyes and rush at him.

“Don’t say that, Chung Myung. I’m afraid you’ll really do it.”

“I am.”

“No!”

Chung Myung shouted with his eyes wide open.

“This bandit’s barging into the sect and get eat already made my stomach twist, but what?

Joining Heavenly Comrade Alliance? What? Why won’t they apply to Magyo instead, why!”

“……Co- Cough!”

“To hell with the cough!”

Chung Myung’s feet flew across the air toward Im Sobyong. Im Sobyong rolled over and cried desperately.

“Sect Leader! Sect Leader! Mount Hua’s guest is about to be beaten to death by Mount Hua’s disciple! Save me!”

Hyun Jong really couldn’t help but laugh at this situation.

‘It’s a mess.’

‘It’s a total mess.’

“You need to calm down.”

“No, after hearing that bullshit, how….”

“Chung Myung-ah.”

“Yes?”

“It’s indeed a ridiculous situation, and it’s true that I can’t help but be bewildered. But…….”

Hyun Jong opened his ax eyes and stared at Chung Myung.

“You do know who caused this situation, right?”

“…….”

“If you are aware, be quiet there.”

“Yes.”

Im Sobyong admires Hyun Jong, who calms Chung Myung as if he were putting a leash on a fierce dog.

Hyun Jong said.

“Then.”

“Yes, Sect Leader.”

“Do you know what you mean?”

“Yes, of course.”

Hyun Jong’s eyes staring at Im Sobyong were determined and straight.

“It is said that the true identity of the Heavenly Comrade Alliance is still unclear, but the root is the alliance between Mount Hua and the Tang family.”

“Yes, it’s a coalition between Righteous Faction. But the Heavenly Comrade Alliance also includes Namman Yasugung and the Yuryong Sect.”

“…….”

“Not only Namman Yasugung Clan but also the Yuryong Sect is not of Righteous Faction. If I have to say, the form of the alliance is more like a Sapa (Evil Faction).”

Hyun Jong let out a slight groan.

“And….”

Im Sobyong caught a glimpse of Baek Cheon and Chung Myung being held back by the disciples.

“Since Mount Hua Divine Dragon has traveled all the way to the North Sea, it is natural that the North Sea Ice Clan will become a member of the Heavenly Comrade Alliance. If so, there will be no need to cover the origin of place and affiliation.”

Hyun Jong shook his head.

“But it’s not an easy decision to make.”

His voice sank low.

“The Namman Yasugung Clan is a sect that is outside of Jungwon, so the boundaries are unclear, but they have never bothered the civilians. On the other hand, isn’t Nokrim a place where they can suck the blood of the civilians to fill your stomach?”

“Sect Leader, that’s…….”

The firmness of Hyun Jong’s voice was apparent.

“Mount Hua may not be able to represent all the characteristics of the Heavenly Comrade Alliance, but it is a place that represents the Heavenly Comrade Alliance now. As long as we represent the Heavenly Comrade Alliance, it is hard to accept Nokrim that afflict damages to people.”

It was a remark that left no room for compromise.

Hyun Young’s cheeks twitched slightly when he heard the word, but he didn’t dare to put a damper on Hyun Jong’s words in such a tone. If even Elder Hyun Young thought so, then even more so to the other disciples.

But despite the stern refusal, Im Sobyong was not taken aback and smiled nonchalantly.

“Sect Leader.”

“Speak.”

“Let me ask you a question. What is Mount Hua’s Tao? Are you following the Good yourself? Or is it to lead the Evil to Good?”

“Humm.”

Hyun Jong made a slight frown at an unexpected question. But if he’s proud of himself as a Taoist, he can’t help but answer this question.

“Mount Hua follows its own Good. But that’s because the current Mount Hua is weak. Those who claim to be Taoists should not be satisfied with entering the realm of Goodness themselves. So in the end, it’s the mission of the men bearing the name of Mount Hua to lead everyone.”

“If so, can those who have done wrong never reach eternity?”

“It’s possible if you put up with it and repent.”

Im Sobyong nodded slowly as if he wanted to hear the answer.

“Then, Sect Leader, and also Mount Hua. Please lead Nokrim on the right path.”

Hyun Jong’s eyes shook slightly.

Im Sobyong said with a serious look on his face.

“Nokrim are just a group of people who have no way to live in the fields. Those who have wealth and can stand on their feet need not climb mountains, and those who are not afraid of sin do not have to hide in the bushes.”

“Hmm.”

“I know rumors are circulating that Nokrim makes a lot of money by robbing civilians. But Sect Leader. Even if we pile up money like a mountain, what kind of wealth can we enjoy in that mountain valley? If we’ve collected a lot of wealth by squeezing the hard work of the civilians, wouldn’t we all abandon the mountain?”

“Uh…….”

When Hyun Jong seemed speechless, Chung Myung opened his mouth.

“You don’t have a lot of money?”

“Ke- Keuhum. That’s what ordinary Nokrim is. Normally…… Co- Cough! Cough! Aigoo, my cough…..”

“I really need to take a look at that lung.”

Im Sobyong smirked with a shy face and said.

“Of course, I am a person with a conscience. It is not that I want to officially join the Heavenly Comrade Alliance and enjoy the same status as other sects. That’s after Nokrim cleared up the stigma and gained a new name. Before that, just one promise is enough.”

“By promise, you mean…….”

“Please do not abandon Nokrim.”

Calm momentum began to flow out of Im Sobyong’s body, which seemed weak all along.

“Just because someone is unique doesn’t mean they’re not a person. Just because we don’t learn or don’t know what Tao or Zen doesn’t mean we should be treated like trash. Isn’t it really the job of a Taoist to teach those uneducated and those who don’t know what’s Zen?”

Hyun Jong, who had been listening quietly, nodded.

“That’s absolutely right.”

“If you tell me to throw away my life so far and live a new life, I will. But I can’t do it alone, so please help.”

Im Sobyong bowed to Hyun Jong on the spot.

“Hmm….”

Hyun Jong doesn’t talk for a long time as if he’s thinking deeply. Soon he nodded his head.

“I see what you’re trying to say for now.”

“Then…?”

“But I’m not the only one to decide on this. Mount Hua and the other sects need to put their heads together to discuss this. That’s why Nokrim King, please don’t be in a hurry.”

“That answer is sufficient.”

Im Sobyong smiled.

“If so, may I stay in Mount Hua for a while until Mount Hua Divine Dragon hands over the elixir?”

“Please.”

“Gosh.”

Chung Myung was startled and opened his eyes wide.

“Feeding bandits and giving them a roof? In Mount Hua?” “Why? I’m feeding you and giving you a place to sleep. I’d rather have bandits!”

“…….”

“Stop talking and guide them to their place. And quickly make the elixir!”

“Yes.”

And so Im Sobyong stayed in Mount Hua for a while.

“…….”

Im Sobyong took a few steps back and turned his head.

“Excuse me…… Mount Hua Divine Dragon. No, Chung Myung Dojang.”

“What?”

“……I don’t think this is the right direction.”

“Ei. Did you think you were being tricked? This way, please. Not there, but this way.”

“……How does it seem to get darker and darker?”

“Quiet is a good thing.”

Im Sobyong slipped his foot back, and Chung Myung grabbed him by the back of his head.

Almost simultaneously, Im Sobyong clung to the wall of the building desperately.

Then Chung Myung twisted his face and pulled him.

“Oh, I’ll just have to go for a second!”

“You’re trying to beat me up! You are! I’m already weak right now, but if I get hit by Dojang, I’ll die!”

“I’m going to beat you gently so you won’t die!”

“Look! You’re trying to beat me up! Argh! The Taoist catches the bandit!”

“It’s a good thing.”

“Oh? You’re right.”

Im Sobyong collapsed on the spot with a groan.

“Ei, I can’t even complain about anything because of my rotten status.”

“What a fuss. This damn yangban.”

Chung Myung gritted his teeth at Im Sobyong. He has seen quite a few sly worms in his life, but he’s exceptionally sly.

“What are you thinking?”

“What do you mean by that? Didn’t you hear it earlier? I want to be in the Heavenly Comrade Alliance.”

“What kind of bandit is joining an alliance? What are you trying to do?”

Im Sobyong grinned as he looked at Chung Myung looking at him with distrustful eyes.

“Look, Chung Myung Dojang.”

“What?”

“Do you know who suffered casualties the most in the last war against Magyo?”

“That…….”

“Sapa.”

Chung Myung nodded quietly. That’s true.

“The most dead of the Sapa are the bandits of Nokrim and the Yangtze River Pirate. Do you know what the reason is?”

“Because they won’t cooperate.”

“Exactly.”

It’s funny.

Of course, Chung Myung hates Ten Great Sect. But at least until the last moment, they helped each other against Magyo.

Even though Five Outer Clan was not allied with the Ten Great Sect, they supported each other by thousands of miles.

But Sapa doesn’t help each other.

“There’s no way that guys who used to stab each other without getting bored over their territory would suddenly develop friendship just because they had a new enemy. Even if we didn’t attack each other, we couldn’t join forces against Magyo.”

“That’s right.”

“So there’s no way I’ll do nothing.”

It’s the same even now.

Just because Magyo is on the rise, Myriad Man House and Nokrim work together to fight back? Not a chance. Myriad Man House would rather support Magyo if they could destroy Nokrim completely.

Sapa cannot join forces with each other, and Righteous Factions does not bother to help Sapa.

And Outer Clan has no reason to help the sect of Jungwon.

Therefore, Nokrim was not helped by any place in the world.

“How could that be different this time? Nokrim is so strong now because, paradoxically, the damage of the last war was so devastating. It is because the poor people who lost their livelihood committed crimes to survive and fled to the mountains to avoid the government. As those people were absorbed into Nokrim one by one, now we can make a living.”

“By doing bandits?”

“I am not trying to excuse that. What I want to say is… … .”

Im Sobyong opened his mouth with a cold gaze.

“As the Nokrim King, who has to care for the Nokrim family, I will never just watch them die like in the last war. If I have to lick the feet of Mount Hua Divine Dragon in return, I am willing to do so.”

Chung Myung, who saw his eyes that is full of will, nodded with a serious face. And he leaned down slowly.

“…What are you doing?”

“I’m taking off my shoes.”

“What about the shoes?”

“No, I heard you were licking my feet…..”

Im Sobyong flinched and rushed.

“Tha- That’s just a saying, a saying!”

“Tsk tsk. That’s why you’re a bandit. Every word of you can’t be believed!”

“Ugh.”

Im Sobyong has never been pushed at speech, but whenever he exchanged words with this Taoist, he felt like he was being dragged.

“Phew.”

He let out a deep sigh and seriously opened his mouth.

“Dojang.”

“What?”

“Help me.”

“Humm.”

Chung Myung scratched his head as he looked at him with his sullen eyes.

“But.”

“Yes.”

“Why do you keep saying that it’s natural that there’s going to be the same chaos as before in Kangho?”

Im Sobyong grinned.

“That’s too obvious.”

“Why?”

“Because of what Dojang has done.”

“…….”

Im Sobyong opened the fan in his hand and slightly covered his mouth.

“When someone like Dojang builds up their power around them and prepares for something, it doesn’t take much to notice that something difficult will happen beyond Dojang’s ability.”

“…….”

“Looks like the traces of Magyo have been found in the North Sea, but that’s probably why Dojang rushed to the North Sea.”

“…….”

“But if I don’t know what’s going on, it is like I’m admitting I’m stupid. Unfortunately, I’m rather smart for a bandit.”

“Ha…….”

Chung Myung smirked. Aside from his good brains, a leader called the Nokrim King comes to Mount Hua and bows his head to that extent?

Surely this man was out of the ordinary.

“And more….”

“Yes?”

“Wouldn’t it be possible to get another elixir if I stayed next to Dojang? That’s…….Cough!

Cough! It’s a matter of survival for me…….Cough!”

“…….”