Hyun Jong was having a truly hectic day.
It’s great that the children returned with good results in the North Sea, but his work has increased significantly thanks to this.
“So the rest of the schedule…….”
“There’s not much time left. On the Heavenly Comrade Alliance side, we have a meeting with the Tang Gaju, and we also need to have a meeting with the Master of the Eunha Merchant Guild in order to finalize trade with the North Sea.”
At Unam’s words, Hyun Jong let out a deep sigh.
“And?”
“Huayin Munju is asking to see you.”
“Huayin Munju? What about Huayin Munju?”
“Now that Xian’s Huayin Subsidiary Sect is completely stable, they want to discuss opening a new branch.”
“Oh, did he?”
“Yes. They say they want to open two more branches at once because increasing the number of branches is a little late.”
“What a person. Why would he come to see me if that is the case?”
“That……. In addition to Huayin, several sects seem to want to return to Mount Hua’s family.”
“Hm?”
Hyun Jong frowned slightly.
“You mean the places that left us in the past?”
“No, they have shame too, so how could that be? It is said that among the disciples who descended from Mount Hua in the past, some see Huayin Subsidiary Sect and want to establish a Subsidiary Sect. It seems that such people have discussed with Huayin Munju.”
“Hoho, that’s what happened.”
Hyun Jong slowly swept down his beard.
If it can be managed, the more Subsidiary Sect there are, the better. Each and everyone will help Mount Hua’s finances and strength.
There are so many unmanageable Subsidiary Sects that they shouldn’t be in Mount Hua’s reputation, but wasn’t there Main Mountain to manage such things in the first place?
“It’s a good thing.”
The need to increase the Subsidiary Sect means that the Xian’s Huayin is full of disciples, and the fact that there are people who want to establish Subsidiary Sect means that Mount Hua’s reputation is no longer insufficient to accept disciples from outside.
Although it was a hectic day, a smile bloomed around Hyun Jong’s mouth.
“Mount Hua is so indebted to the children for their hard work.”
“It’s all thanks to the care of Sect Leader.”
“How could that be my virtue? If it was something that would have happened because I was good at it, it would have happened already.”
Hyun Jong grinned and raised his teacup.
Mount Hua’s reputation rises daily, but Hyun Jong is never excited. It was because he knew that all of this had nothing to do with his abilities.
A person who regards the talents of others as his own will surely bring disaster.
“Right, so that’s all the matters for today?”
“…… There’s another one.”
“Hm?”
“Chung Myung says he has to attack Shaolin’s Head Abbot once….”
Unam clouded the end of his word. Hyun Jong closed his eyes tightly.
“…… Let’s deal with that a little later.”
“But he already grits his teeth…….”
“…Hold on a little longer.”
“Yes.”
A sigh came out of Hyun Jong’s mouth.
‘We have to argue with him.’
The actual situation in the North Sea differed from what Shaolin had said. It’s a good thing that Mount Hua’s disciples were so good at dealing with it, wouldn’t it become a disaster if things went south?
This was something that could not be tolerated and ignored at the level of a sect.
“Sect Leader.”
“Hm?”
“If it’s too much for you, I’ll try to convince Chung Myung.”
Hyun Jong tilted his head at Unam’s cautious question.
“Convince?”
“Isn’t it too much for us to question Shaolin what they did wrong?”
Hyun Jong raised his eyes slightly and soon laughed.
“It’s not like that.”
“…….”
“Of course, Shaolin is a burdensome opponent. How dare we compare ourselves to Shaolin even if we’ve been in good momentum lately?”
“That’s right.”
“But I don’t want to drag the child into this. Mount Hua’s disciples crossed life and death because of Shaolin’s misinformation. But if we can’t question this, Mount Hua doesn’t deserve to hang its signboard.”
Although calm, the will within him was determined and firm.
“It is my honest feeling to go to Shaolin immediately if I can.”
“Why does Sect Leader hesitate then?”
As Unam’s face flashed with a puzzled expression, Hyun Jong was silent for a moment before closing his eyes again.
“…I would have done it if I were the only one who went, if it’s only me alone…..”
“…….”
“As you can see, Chung Myung will follow me even if he dies and try to overturn Shaolin, so how can I handle him…….”
“……”
“That is what the world is all about. If you do 10 wrong things, you have to give 10 punishments, so there will be no harm. But isn’t Chung Myung the kind of guy who will beat you a hundred times if you do one thing wrong?”
“He, He is.”
“Then what will happen?”
“…….”
Unam, who had imagined it in his head, shook his head with a slightly pale face.
“I can’t bear to see it.”
“That’s right.”
A heavy sigh burst out of Hyun Jong’s mouth.
If we get upset, we may come to a situation where we have to apologize. So let’s wait until Chung Myung’s resentment subsides a little.”
“Yes, Sect Leader.”
However, Unam hesitated momentarily while answering as if he had something to say.
Hyun Jong winked as if to speak, and Unam hesitantly opened his mouth.
“One. One thing…….”
“What more?”
“……Will Chung Myung ever forget his grudge?”
Hyun Jong couldn’t find words to reply and just gave a little strength to his hand holding the teacup.
“Anything else?”
And as if he hadn’t heard any questions, he moved on to the next topic. Unam realized the meaning of the word’ Years of experience’.
“Other than that, nothing big happened.”
“There is Nokrim King at the sect. Are the disciples agitated?”
“Everyone cleanly stopped caring when they discovered it was Chung Myung’s doing. Now, I don’t think anyone will be surprised even if a talking tiger is sitting in here, not the Nokrim King.”
“…… That…… is a relief.”
He doesn’t know if it’s a relief or a misfortune, but let’s say it’s a relief.
“Yes, you should comfort the children well so that they don’t get agitated.”
“Yes, Sect Leader.”
Hyun Jong nodded slowly, stroking his beard again.
‘It’s getting busier.’
His body is a little tired and his head hurts a lot. But that didn’t mean he hated this situation.
Because this is all evidence that Mount Hua is becoming a better sect.
“Unam.”
“Yes, Sect Leader.”
“I want you to make the final decision on the matter of Finance Hall.”
“If you’re the subject…….”
“I want you to make the final decision on the matter of Finance Hall.”
“Se- Sect Leader!”
Unam was shocked and became serious in an instant.
“Isn’t that what Sect Leader used to do? How can I…….”
It’s not that he laments over procrastinating.
Determining the sect’s finances was one of the great authorities of the Sect Leader. Now Hyun Jong is offering to hand it over to Unam.
“You should prepare soon, too. I can’t stay here forever, can I?”
“What do you mean! Of course you will stay a few decades longer.”
“That is greed.”
However, Hyun Jong just smiled as he watched Unam tremble.
“I’m gaining vitality thanks to the elixir Chung Myung gave me, but people tend to lose their wit as they age. One day I could be nobody in Mount Hua, you should prepare before then.”
“Sect Leader…….” Unam said after a brief glance at such Sect Leader.
“I’m not in the position to do that.”
“Hm?”
“I will do so if Sect Leader asks me to take care of the affairs of the Finance Hall. Now, Sect Leader has to do bigger things. However, if this is a preparation for handing over to me the position of Sect Leader, I will decline.”
“How come?”
Hyun Jong’s face was puzzled. He expected that Unam wouldn’t say it was good, but he didn’t know that he would refuse with such a serious expression.
Unam replied in a polite but determined tone.
“Sect Leader. My vessel is too small to be Mount Hua’s Sect Leader. All I can do is be a scarecrow. If someone like me sits in the Sect Leader position, Mount Hua can’t go any further.”
“This guy….”
A slight tinge of anger appeared on Hyun Jong.
“What does that mean! I can’t believe you’re not good enough!”
“Sect Leader.”
But Unam sighed and said firmly.
“If Mount Hua were the same as in the past, I’d be happy to be Mount Hua’s Sect Leader and bury my bones here. None of the disciples dared to follow me in caring for the disciples, grooming Mount Hua, persevering.”
“Right!”
“But Mount Hua is not a place where patience is needed.”
“…….”
Hyun Jong closed his eyes.
“Why wouldn’t I be greedy? But I cannot ruin Mount Hua with my greed.”
“If so, you want me to give Un Gum the seat of Sect Leader?”
“No, he doesn’t have the qualifications to be Sect Leader either. Martial art is extremely important, but it is impossible to become Sect Leader only with martial art.”
“… Then?”
Unam spoke as if determined.
“Please kip the first-class disciples and hand it over to Baek Cheon.”
“Such a thing!”
Eventually, Hyun Jong shouted with an angry face.
“What did you mean by that! No matter how much the children are leading Mount Hua now, it is you the first-class disciples who have been protecting Mount Hua for decades before that. But how can I skip you guys and give such a position to the second-class disciples?
There is no such law anywhere!”
“…….”
“If you’re lacking, others can help! You will be able to do it.”
“Sect Leader.”
But Unam smiled bitterly, not backing down easily.
“Sect Leader has lived his whole life for Mount Hua.”
“…….”
“I’d like to do that, too. If Sect Leader were in the same situation as me, what would Sect Leader have done?”
“…… You punk.”
Hyun Jong looked at Unam with the saddest eyes.
He was probably the only person in all of Mount Hua who could understand Unam’s feelings.
“So please consider it. Everything is for the sake of disciples of the sect.”
“The second-class disciples are too young.”
“It’s no problem if Sect Leader keeps his position for another 20 years.”
“Then, will you just be satisfied with what you have now for those 20 years? Is it okay to step down to the back room after that?”
“What do you mean back room?”
Unam smiled.
“I intend to be the biggest nagger in Mount Hua Sect. Even Baek Cheon has a side of him that goes out of the way sometimes, but as long as I am holding on, he will not be able to act recklessly.”
“When it comes to progress, Baek Cheon is the best, and when it comes to stability, Yoon Jong is the best. If Baek Cheon develops Mount Hua, and Yoon Jong manages the developed Mount Hua, then Mount Hua will finally be able to become the place that Sect Leader dreamed of.”
Unam had already thought that far. Hyun Jong sighed deeply at this.
“Let’s put this aside for now. It’s such a far story. It’s too far to share now.”
“Yes.”
Unam did not push Hyun Jong any further. But once the topic has been brought up, everything will eventually return to order.
Hyun Jong’s eyes looking at Unam were filled with pity.
Just because he is Unam, how can he not be greedy?
It is not Mount Hua of the past. Everyone avoided the position only when Hyun Jong took over, but today, Mount Hua is recognized by the most prestigious sect in the world, and there is a possibility that Mount Hua will become richer than any other sect in the world.
The Sect Leader position of such a sect would be a hard temptation for anyone to resist.
Unam, however, refuses to take the place for the sake of Mount Hua himself.
He was proud, and also felt sorry for him.
“But…….”
“Yes.”
“Apart from that.”
“Yes, Sect Leader.”
“……Did you say Baek Cheon is the one who develops, and Yoon Jong is the one who stabilizes?”
“Yes, so at the right time, let Baek Cheon take over the Sect Leader position to Yoon Jong.”
“No, that’s not the problem.”
“Yes?”
Unam tilted his head without knowing the subject. Hyun Jong hesitated as if it was hard to say.
“That… Just a possibility but…when Chung Myung says he wants to be the Sect Leader…….”
“We need to stop him.”
Before he could finish his words, Unam’s voice rang out eerily. There was a chill in his voice that had never been there before.
He was so determined that he looked like a man about to go to war.
“Mount Hua must use all its powers, lead all the disciples, and stop him even if we get struck by a thunderbolt!”
“…….”
“If Baek Cheon is the one who develops, Yoon Jong is the one who stabilizes, but Chung Myung is the one who ruins! Mount Hua will be in a mess.”
“He has done a good job so far, hasn’t he?”
“That’s because there’s Sect Leader, me, Sasuk and Sahyung. Even a colt is docile when the reins are held. When the reins are released, the true character comes out.”
“…….”
“I… I never want to see his true face!”
“I- I see.”
Hyun Jong highly trusted Unam’s eye for evaluating people. But to hear him say that…
‘Right, why didn’t you live like a human being? Chung Myung, you punk…….’
Hyun Jong shook his head, smacking his lips while thinking of Chung Myung.
It was then.
“Hm?”
Hyun Jong and Unam’s eyes turned toward the door at the same time.
There was a noise coming from outside.
“What’s going on?”
Feeling something unusual, the two jumped up from their seats.
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