Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 409

“Hahahahat! Sasuk! Take my glass!”

“Here I come, you punk!”

There was a large drinking party going on.

Even though they had a feast, they usually ate and drank moderately in the dining hall, but today, bonfires were lit all over the training field, and alcohol and food were spread on the floor.

Even the disciples, who were initially awkward, appeared to have gotten too drunk and were laughing too loudly.

“Are you a bandit?”

Hong Dae-gwang, who was standing nearby, was taken aback and laughed.

The liquor is removed daily, and the meat is cooked to a golden color over an open fire.

To be honest, except for the magnificent Hall and the clothes they were wearing, it would not be strange to say it was a feast held in a mountain house deep in a mountain.

“What? Why is he taking off his shirt?”

It wasn’t a big deal.

Those who were inebriated were having a great time talking.

Dae-gwang Hong shook his head. At the same time, a strange smile kept appearing.

‘It’s a very unusual place.’

Others may see it as a shambles and chaos. However, Hong Dae-gwang admired their appearance. The faces they discussed while drinking was far too bright. It lifts the viewer’s spirits.

A figure like this could only be seen in a Beggar’s small hut where children share a bowl of rice. No, it was difficult to see it in such a place now.

On the other hand, Mount Hua maintains a family-like atmosphere despite being far more crowded than Beggar Union’s small hut.

“Sahyung! What are you doing? Flies will sit on your glass!”

“Aigoo! Our monks should get a drink too!”

“Amitabha, This monk is…….”

“Come on! Go, Go!”

“Ke- Keuhum. Then just one drink…”

The perfect atmosphere attracts people.

Hye Yeon and the beggars he had led were mingling with Mount Hua’s disciples and exchanging drinking cups before he knew it.

Hong Dae-gwang was also there, and he desperately wanted to drink alcohol and forget about his worries.

But there was only one person who suffered in this happy environment…..

“Where!”

“Hand!”

“Try it! I will get rid of the booze by piercing your stomach.”

“…….”

The shouts of Baek Chun, Jo-Gol, and Tang So-so kept Chung Myung’s hand from reaching for a bottle of liquor.

“No…….”

Chung Myung protested with a look of injustice.

“Everyone else eats and plays, so why am I the only one…”

“Crazy!”

“Hey, hey! Look at him opening his mouth again, pretending to be pitiful!”

“You, who asked you to have a wind hole through your body? Who’s hurt as much as Sahyung!”

He can push away Baek Chun and Jo-Gol with force.

However, when Tang So-so, who has Medicine Hall on her back, had a blood vessel popped on her forehead, it was hard for even the famous Chung Myung to push his way.

“……No, everyone should go get some drinks…….Huh? You should go and have some fun. Why are you sticking to me like a leech, such restless people……”

“Don’t talk nonsense. If I leave you alone, I’ll be d*mned if you drink in my absence.”

“Alcohol is prohibited! Don’t even dream!”

Baek Chun and Tang So-so threatened him with a glare.

Chung Myung looked up at the sky with sad eyes.

‘Now even my drinks are monitored by these leech-like people.’

“Hahaha. Chung Myung is here.”

As if reading Chung Myung’s mind, Hyun Young, who was walking around the training field with his hands behind his back, approached with a smile.

At this moment, Chung Myung quickly began to cry and talk.

“El- Elder! These three are now…….”

“Baek Chun-ah.”

“Yes, Elder.”

“If Chung Myung puts even a drop of alcohol in his mouth, it’s your responsibility.”

“It will never happen.”

“Tsk tsk. You have to use your body in moderation. Hng.”

Hyun Young, with his tongue clicked, turned away. Chung Myung, who was betrayed in an instant, pursed his lips and murmured.

“… Is he here to tease me?”

“Oho, as expected of Elder!”

“This mouth!”

A sigh burst out of Chung Myung’s mouth.

‘They’re so full of spirit.’

In the past, these things used to sneak away when he was glaring, but now they rush to stab him with their fingers when he was glaring.

But what can he do?

It was Chung Myung who raised them in that way.

It was when Chung Myung looked around to soothe his sorrow.

“But…….”

Yoon Jong looked around and opened his mouth.

“I’m a little nervous, can we really put it all down and drink?”

“Why?”

“The matter of Myriad Man House is not all settled yet.”

It was the moment when Chung Myung was about to open his mouth at Yoo Jong’s words.

“That’s wrong.”

Baek Chun opened his mouth in a low voice first.

“Even in the military, it is common to raise the soldiers’ morale by giving them alcohol and meat after a large-scale battle. Whether the result is a great victory or a devastating defeat.”

“Oh…….”

“After all, it’s people who fight wars. Everyone was holding back, but most of them faced a life crisis for the first time in this battle. And it’s also the first time they smear blood on their sword. Wouldn’t that be weird if they weren’t agitated?”

“That’s right.”

Yoon Jong nodded as if he had understood.

“Of course, alcohol can’t wash everything away, but it can relieve some of the anxiety. The sect Leader would want that, too. Don’t you think so? Chung Myung-h”

“Uh… is that… right?”

‘Sasuk.’

‘You’re doing great on your own.’

‘But what should I say when Sasuk does it all?’

A person can’t help but feel guilty when they cuts another person. It was an unavoidable situation and something they had to do, but for those not used to it, it could be a lifelong pain.

In fact, haven’t many people in Kangho suffered from the shock of their first murder for a long time?

There would be disciples who didn’t speak but were getting sick of it nevertheless.

Chung Myung spoke quietly, looking at the busy disciples eating and drinking.

“And it’s not good for a person to be too nervous. If we’re not going to confront Myriad Man House right away, they need to loosen up a little.”

“I think so, too.”

In that sense, Hyun Jong made a pretty appropriate choice. For someone who has never experienced a proper battlefield.

Hyun Jong, Un Gum, and even Baek Chun and his group were doing better than Chung Myung thought.

“Actually, it’s enough to throw a party. Didn’t we defeat Myriad Man House the other day?”

Everyone nodded at Baek Chun’s words. But then another voice broke in.

“It’s just not that much.”

As everyone turned around, Hong Dae-gwang grinned and sat down.

“It is rather the people of Mount Hua who have no idea how great the achievements Mount Hua has made now are. You should cherish it a little more and put strength on your shoulders.”

The faces of Mount Hua’s disciples began to be slightly flushed. Hearing it through an outsider’s mouth felt a little more real.

It’s Myriad Man House.

Who would have dared. Just a few years ago, who would have dared to put Mount Hua’s name next to Myriad Man House, one of the Five Great Evil Sect?

Had it been Mount Hua in the past, it would have been necessary to abandon the main mountain and run away even if it was only one unit, not three units of Myriad Man House.

But now they have reached the level where they can defeat three units with their power alone.

The term “Mulberry fields turn into blue oceans” (상전벽해/桑田碧海) is used at times like this. (Time brings drastic changes to the world, so much that it feels like even forests could turn into oceans)

“Of course.”

Hong Dae-gwang gave a little strength to his voice.

“Jang Ilso, the Paegun of Myriad Man House, is never going to step down as it is.”

“…….”

“Throughout his life, he has raised the Myriad Man House to a new level with him as the Paegun. He is obsessed with his own gain and is famous for ensuring he returns what he has suffered. That means…….”

Hong Dae-gwang looked back at everyone and continued.

“It means that Mount Hua will continue to fight against Myriad Man House.”

It was a word that would be a burden to anyone living in Kangho. But the disciples were surprisingly calm when they heard that.

In the unexpected response, Hong Dae-gwang tilted his head and asked.

“…… isn’t it frightening?”

“What?”

“…huh?”

Jo-Gol grinned.

“That’s what Kangho is all about anyway. A place where enemies are inevitably formed when one becomes stronger. Even Shaolin has enough power that makes others respect them, but they can’t get along with everyone.”

“Hoo?”

Hong Dae-gwang looked at Jo-Gol with new eyes.

Baek Chun, who was listening next to him, added.

“That’s right. Although the name “Myriad Man House” is heavy, it was one of the enemies we had to clash with, as long as Mount Hua advocated itself as a Righteous Sect and expanded its influence. We shouldn’t underestimate the opponent, but we don’t have to be afraid.”

Feeling overwhelmed by the calm words, Hong Dae-gwang burst into laughter.

‘So, this is the spirit of a hero?’

‘There are really good people in Mount Hua.’

At the same time, he became curious.

When they are fully grown and lead Mount Hua, what kind of sect will they be when the day comes?

“That’s a good thing. Right, right, can I have a drink, too?”

Jo-Gol tipped the bottle into Hong Dae-gwang’s glass. Baek Chun chimed in at that scene.

“Chung Myung, don’t you even dream of drink…….Huh?”

Looking next to him, Baek Chun blinked his eyes. Then he looked around in a hurry.

“Whe- Where’s that punk Chung Myung goes?”

“……damn.”

“No, what ghost is he? He was definitely here a little while ago.”

“Sa- Sasuk! A few bottles of alcohol are gone!”

“Hnggg.”

Baek Chun wrapped his head with his hand.

“N- No! I said it was my responsibility! Find him quickly! Hurry up!”

“…… It’s Sasuk’s responsibility, so why us?”

“Do you want to die today?”

Hong Dae-gwang smiled as he saw Baek Chun, who started quarreling over useless things.

‘Hero’s spirit bullshit.’

He must have been mistaken for a moment.

“Eukcha!”

Chung Myung, who sneaked out of the banquet, reached the top of Yeonhwabong Peak.

“Oh, it’s so steep.”

He’a not used to it, no matter how often he climbed up here.

Chung Myung, who grumbled for a moment, trudged toward the cliff. It’s been a long time since it was dark, but Chung Myung’s eyes showed a steep cliff and the scenery of Mount Hua that stretched below it.

“Tsk.”

Chung Myung took a step back and sat on the ground, took out a bottle and two glasses from his arms and put them on the ground.

He did sneak out, but it was a really good spot.

To the point where he wants to chat and have fun together.

But he didn’t want to drink there today. He has a different partner to drink with today.

“Take a drink.”

Joljoljol.

Chung Myung filled the glass that was placed across him. Then he spoke softly.

“Come to think of it, it’s been a long time since I poured alcohol into Cheon Mun Sahyung’s glass.”

He wasn’t a good drinker either.

Cheon Mun Sahyung always nagged him all night long whenever they drank.

Joljoljol.

His glass was filled with alcohol.

He usually prefers drinking from a bottle, but today he wanted to feel like drinking with Cheon Mun.

Chung Myung drank the wine that was poured into the glass at once.

“Keuhh!”

The high alcohol content went all the way down his throat.

“Sahyung.”

Chung Myung, who laid down the glass, smiled as he saw the atmosphere of Mount Hua under Yeonhwabong Peak.

There is no Cheon Mun across from him now. But it’s fine. Cheon Mun Sahyung is similar to Mount Hua (화산(華山)). Just looking at Mount Hua makes him feel like Cheon Mun Sahyung is sitting in front of him

“They’ve grown up a lot.”

Chung Myung grinned.

“I was very worried, but I guess I was a bit nosy. Everyone did much better than I thought.”

The Sect Leader, Hyun Jong, and the Elders.

Not only the first-class disciples but also the second and third-class disciples.

Compared to the first time Chung Myung was on Mount Hua, they have grown beyond comparison.

“It felt a little weird, huh? I guess that’s why Sahyung nagged me so much to get my own disciple. Watching the kids grow up, you know…… I’m a little proud and it’s ticklish.”

Chung Myung, who was talking softly, laughed to himself.

“Ah, I know. It’s not the time to get sentimental. There’s still a long way to go. I know that, but…….”

Joljoljol.

Chung Myung poured the wine into the glass again and drank it in one gulp.

“I just. You know. If Cheon Mun Sahyung were here now, you would be so happy to see this. You must have laughed happily thinking that our descendants are doing well. I just kept thinking that.”

There is no one to rejoice with.

There is no one to share this complex and overwhelming feeling with him.

“Don’t get me wrong. I’m having enough fun right now. I’m not doing this because I’m lonely. I can’t get lonely even if i wanted to because of some bastards here. I’m sure they’re searching for me even now.

‘It’s just…’

Chung Myung, who was looking at the dark sky without saying a word, reached out and grabbed Cheon Mun’s glass.

“Have a drink.”

Chung Myung, who sprayed the liquor in the glass toward Mount Hua, grinned, put it back on the ground, and filled it again.

After a brief silence, Chung Myung spoke in a subdued voice.

“A long time ago.”

A slight dark glow permeated the downcast eyes.

“I’m sorry to ask you why you’re so frustrated. When I tried it, it wasn’t as simple as I thought. I thought Sahyung must have been dying to take care of me. Haha. It’s funny, right?”

He never thought he would find out what he didn’t know back then in his whole life.

Chung Myung lay flat on the ground.

Chung Myung, who drank his bottle while lying down like that, wiped his lips and put on a faint smile.

“Even Cheon Mun Sahyung must’ve thought I’d run to Myriad Man House immediately, right?”

It must have been like that before.

He would run without looking back.

However, Chung Myung could no longer be the Plum Blossoms Swordsman of the past.

“Well, that’s what it is. I guess the reason I was able to go wild in the past was because of Sahyung. But now I feel like I can’t live without it.… I can’t act like I used to. I really couldn’t.”

Chung Myung looked up at the sky with a strange expression.

But he wasn’t as sad or stuffy as before. On the contrary, he looked slightly proud.

“Sahyung. It’s a little different from Mount Hua that had Sahyung, but.….”

He looked up at the sky and asked.

“It’s pretty good right now, right?”

‘I wish you could say so.’

‘It’s an answer I can’t hear anymore, thought.’

“Please praise the kids. Everyone is working really hard. They’re finally working the worth they’re fed by now, but that’s still not bad. I was really surprised this time, you know?”

‘Then.’

‘Then…’

Chung Myung closed his eyes quietly.

– You’re doing great, you punk.

“Only in words.”

And he smirked when he heard the voice.

It’s just words, a single word.

He got out of his seat, grabbed a bottle, and walked to the edge of Yeonhwabong Peak. He stood on the cliff’s edge, staring at Mount Hua, and tilting the bottle.

“Please pass it along to Saje. There doesn’t appear to be any alcohol over there. I’m afraid I can’t give you another bottle. This is mine.”

‘One day.’

‘I’ll go drink with you.’

The wine fell like rain on the peaceful Mount Hua.

Thus, the scent of plum blossoms that filled Mount Hua spread widely to the sky, where it could not be reached, with the smell of strong alcohol.