Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 309
Mount Hua demonstrated its might by sending three disciples to the quarterfinals.
Chung Myung, Yoo Iseol, and Jo Gol all won without incident.
“……why did you win?”
“What are you talking about, Sahyung?”
“No, it’s a little weird.”
“Don’t say anything strange. Isn’t winning natural for me?”
Yoon Jong felt his life was in vain as he watched Jo Gol stick out his belly.
When given Chung Myung as an opponent, some people gave up the match to live, but didn’t that guy win easily because he had good luck?
Who could have predicted that a comfortable victory by default would result in this?
Whatever the case may be.
Having four people in the big sixteen is great, but having three in the quarterfinals is an unprecedented accomplishment.
In fact, even during the days when Mount Hua wielded power over Kangho, they had never accomplished so much.
As a result, Mount Hua’s disciples were very conscientious about their demeanor.
– There is no way the existing sects would see us favorably. I’m sure they’ll try to keep an eye on us with wide open eyes. So, everyone, don’t let up and be cautious with your words and actions.
It all made sense.
None of Mount Hua’s disciples wanted to be traitors who slowed Mount Hua’s progress as they sailed in the wind. Even taking a sip of water was frowned upon.
However, the situation in front of them was not as expected.
“……What is all this?”
Baek Chun stared blankly at the objects that had accumulated in their home. A small mountain was formed by stacking chests and boxes higher than a person’s height.
“It’s a gift.”
“Gift? Is there a gathering?”
“That’s not it.”
With a smirk, Hyun Young responded.
“The Ten Great Sect and the Great Five Family sent a gift to congratulate us.”
“What?”
Baek Chun was taken aback by the tower of Gifts.
‘All of it?’
It’s incredible that so many gifts arrived, but were they even from the Ten Great Sect and the Great Five Family?
“No…… Why would they………?”
“They wants to make friends with Mount Hua.”
“What?”
Baek Chun asked again with a blank face.
He is also tactful and understands how to read the mood.
They’ve seen the Ten Great Sect looking down on them, so why are they suddenly changing their tune?
“This was given to me by Qingcheng. Is this Beggar Union? Haha. I’ve never heard of a beggar sending a gift.”
Hyun Young cheerfully organized the gifts.
“And this is…Um… Wudang?”
Hyun Young, who was muttering, smiled, as if surprised.
“It’s the first time I’ve received so many gifts. This was not something I expected to happen in Shaolin, let alone on Mount Hua. It’s worthwhile to stay in the world for a long time.”
Then he called out to the disciples inside.
“The presents are still coming, so carry them all in there first.”
“Yes, Elder!”
The disciples of Mount Hua rushed up and began to move the gift.
Yoon Jong inquired, puzzled, as he looked at the procession.
“But why is the Ten Great Sect sending us presents?”
“Did I not say it? I mentioned that they wanted to make new friends.”
“Are you with us? Not long ago, they were attempting to bite us.”
“That…….”
Then they heard a voice from behind them.
“That’s how they are.”
“Huh?”
Chung Myung, looking back, was walking with mooncakes in his hand.
“That’s how they supposed to be?”
“Oh, that’s the way it is.”
He sneered at the mountain of gifts.
“They reasoned that there was no harm in being friendly.”
“This fast?”
“It’s rather late.”
Those who rise from below attempt to crush the above in some way, but if this is impossible, they must admit to standing next to the above.
And if they stand in the same spot, they should be close to each other.
It means the Ten Great Sect is convinced that Mount Hua will reclaim its former power.
‘These slackers.’
Southern Edge Sect and Hainan were most likely not among those who sent gifts.
The Southern Edge Sect has already left Shaolin, and they would prefer to die if they are still here. They will not be the ones to send gifts to Mount Hua.
And, if Mount Hua returns to the Ten Great Sect, Hainan will be unable to send gifts because they will be pushed out.
However, there is nothing to fear in the case of other Ten Great Sect members as long as a good relationship can be maintained even if Mount Hua returns. Of course, it would be humiliating and embarrassing.
Baek Chun sighs.
“But this is so blatant.”
“Blatant? They appear to have exercised considerable restraint.”
“…What do you mean?”
Chung Myung smiled but did not respond.
‘There used to be more.’
Gifts from those who wanted a good relationship with Mount Hua were piling up in the Training Hall every day when he was famous as Plum Swordsman.
This is nothing in comparison to back then.
“Anyway, what the Ten Great Sect bastards are doing hasn’t changed.”
“No matter how bad the Ten Great Sect is…….”
“Do you think Ten Great Sect has any redeeming qualities? In any case, it’s a gathering place.”
“Don’t they know that we’re not going to think good of them just because they sent us gifts like this?”
“What if they don’t?”
“Huh?”
Chung Myung inquired solemnly.
“Will we think well of them if they don’t send it?”
“…….”
They would not.
Baek Chun had a bitter expression on his face, as if he was slightly persuaded. Chung Myung stated matter-of-factly.
“They don’t think we’re going to be touched by this kind of gift anyway. But they know which is more profitable, sending or not sending.”
Shaking his head, Baek Chun
“But wouldn’t it be better to send these back? It’s really uncomfortable.”
“…I don’t care.”
“Huh?”
“But will you gonna be all right?”
“What?”
Chung Myung snuck a chin towards Baek Chun’s back. Baek Chun crept back, sensing something was wrong.
Hyun Young stood behind him, his face twisted in a way he’d never seen before.
“…….”
“Send it back?”
“…….”
“How dare someone who didn’t even earn…..”
Panicked Baek Chun quickly shook his hand.
“No! I didn’t mean to return them!”
“Really?”
Hyun Young’s face lit up with a gentle smile.
Baek Chun broke out in cold sweat.
‘It was terrifying.’
He’ll never forget the expression he just witnessed. He was afraid it would show up in his dream.
With a shrug, Chung Myung stated.
“Why don’t just accept them? If you return them, you only replenish their barns. Emptying the barns of the enemy is the basics of war strategy, isn’t it?”
Baek Chun gave him a blank stare.
“What?”
“No. It’s just that the word war strategy comes out of your mouth, which is odd.”
“…….”
Hyun Young nods and says just as Chung Myung is about to have a seizure.
“Chung Myung is right. Whatever the intention, it’s polite to take the gift. I also feel uncomfortable, but it’s not a good way to send back gifts.”
‘Pardon me… Elder?’
‘Your tongue is lodged in your ear.’
‘Are you really unsettled? Really?’
But Baek Chun couldn’t bring himself to ask. In Mount Hua, asking Hyun Young about money is frowned upon.
“There’s only one problem.”
“Problem?”
“Hm.”
Hyun Young rubbed his chin and examined the gifts.
“If we just take it like this, the next time we see the people who sent us presents, we might feel a little embarrassed.”
“That’s right.”
“That is why we must repay them. We should also send a proper gift.”
“Oh…….”
Baek Chun nodded his head.
If one side receives a gift unilaterally, it becomes a bribe, but if you exchange it with each other, it can be a gift.
“I think that’s a good idea.”
“The problem is that we don’t have anything to send as a gift right now…….”
Hyun Young thought for a moment and looked at Baek Chun.
“I think you should go to the village for a while.”
“Do you want me to buy something worth sending to them as a gift?”
“Yes, It’s not a good thing to hold on for a long time. It’s better to send a gift in return right away.”
“Yes, don’t worry. I’ll…….”
Baek Chun, who was speaking, asked with a slight frown.
“But what should I buy in return?”
“I don’t know.”
Hyun Young answered confidently.
“It’s my first time coming to Seongsan, how do I know what they sell below? Go and get the right one.”
“Ugh.”
“There’s nothing to worry about. Jo Gol.”
“Yes! Elder!”
“Help Baek Chun. You’re still from a merchant family, so you must have an eye for things.”
“Understood.”
Then Hyun Young thought hard for a while.
“It would be difficult for two people to bring gifts to all these sects. Then I’ll send Yoon Jong…….”
“Keuhum.”
“And Iseol…….”
“Keuhum!”
“And if Baek Sang goes with them…….”
“Keeuuhuuum!
“…….”
Hyun Young slowly turned his head.
He looked at Chung Myung who covered his mouth with his fist and coughed loudly.
“Do you want to go?”
Chung Myung looked at Hyun Young with sparkling eyes without answering.
“Hrmm.”
Hyun Young groaned with a troubled face.
Since he had a hard time, he wanted to let him play comfortably for about a day. There is still time until the next match, so going to the village for about a day does not cause a big problem.
It’s just…
‘Can I really send this guy to the village?’
This is a separate issue from being cute.
It’s a guy that won’t hurt even if you put it in your eyes, but it takes great determination to let him go free.
“Hngg, you’re confident you’ll never get in trouble, right?”
“Ei, Elder. When did you see me causing trouble?”
“…….”
Of course, he has seen it a lot.
But Hyun Young finally sighed and nodded.
“Yeah, come with them.”
“Elders!”
“Think again, Elder! This is reckless!”
“Terrible.”
There was a flurry of protests around. But Hyun Young shook his head and said,
“That’s why I’m sending you guys together. You’re used to Chung Myung, so if there’s a problem, you can stop him.”
“…Elders, just because people burn often doesn’t mean they get used to fire. He’s a hell of a flame that gets hotter as he goes through.”
“…….”
“Objection! Once again…….”
Tok.
Someone’s hand came up on Baek Chun’s shoulder, who desperately persuaded Hyun Young.
“…….”
When he turned his head, Chung Myung was smiling.
“Sasuk. Sasuk.”
“……yes?”
“Think about it. Sasuk should know it.”
“What?”
Chung Myung smiles very, very brightly.
“Is there a high probability that I will get into an accident after following Sasuk?”
“… that’s…..”
“Or.”
The sound of Chung Myung’s teeth clashing could be heard.
“Is there a high chance that I, who was left alone and lonely, wandered around with a broken heart and broke the heads of all the other sects because of an argument?”
“…….”
Baek Chun’s eyes shook.
“What do you think? No matter how hard I think about it, I think the answer is already set.”
Baek Chun, who was looking at Chung Myung with his eyes wide open, closed his eyes tightly.
This is blatantly a threat.
“……OK. Let’s go. Go.”
“Hehe. Right?”
Chung Myung smiled brightly.
‘I’ll one day slap a bamboo on that face.’
Baek Chun sighed, reflecting on the hope that unknown whether it would come true.
“Then I’ll be back, Elder.”
“Yeah, take this with you.”
Hyun Young took the money out of his arms and gave it to Baek Sang.
“Choose the right one.”
“Yes! I’ll pick the best product.”
“…You don’t understand what I’m saying.”
“What?”
Hyun Young frowned as if he was frustrated. Then Chung Myung snatched the money pouch from Baek Sang’s hand.
“Don’t worry, Elder. It looks expensive on the outside, but I’ll choose something that’s not expensive and not very useful.”
Hyun Young smiled as brightly and kindly as possible.
“Yes, yes. Our Chung Myung. How can you understand me so well?”
Baek Chun said with a frown.
“It’s just the personality…….”
“Be quiet if you’re a good loser.”
“…….”
Baek Chun bowed his head.
Yoon Jong put his hand on his shoulder and patted him.
“It’s all right, Sasuk. You could lose.”
“I don’t want to be comforted by the guy who gave up.”
“…….”
Yoon Jong looked sadly at the ceiling.
‘This rotten sect.’
There isn’t a single moment when they don’t bite each other.
“Then I’ll be back.”
“Yes, be careful when you come back.”
“Yes!”
As they went outside, the second-class disciples crept up on Hyun Young and said,
“…Are Elder sure it’ll be okay?”
“What?”
“No, Chung Myung is…….”
“It’s okay.”
“No, but…….”
Hyun Young smiled meaningfully.
“Even if he make an accident, it won’t break our nose, so it’s okay, right?”
“…….”
“If you have time to worry about them, worry about the people in the village.”
“…….”
They were second-class disciples who thought that Mount Hua as a Taoist Sect (도문(道門)) might have ended.