Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 463
It wasn’t a huge surprise. They’ve already heard that Magyo’s remains were discovered in the North Sea. Furthermore, didn’t Chung Myung personally identify the body that was already engulfed in Magyo’s energy?
However, the story of Magyo as told by a local in the North Sea differed from what was heard throughout the country.
“…Did he bring in Magyo to the North Sea Ice Clan?”
“Amitabha. Amitabha. How…….”
Hye Yeon kept chanting again and again.
It was completely incomprehensible to his common sense.
“Don’t the North Sea people know what Magyo is like? How can you do such a thing?”
Hearing that, Hong Yi-myung sighed deeply.
“It’s the North Sea, so we don’t know much about Magyo.”
“But how can a person do that?”
Chung Myung smirked at Hye Yeon’s question.
“You fake monk is talking naive again.”
“…….”
“As a human being, there is nothing you can’t do. There’s nothing in the world that you can never do.”
Even if it’s something that attracts Magyo.
Especially if power is at stake. There is nothing particularly special about attracting hostile foreign powers to claim the throne.
Many monarchs in countless history have chosen that path……
‘And most of them paid the price.’
Perhaps the same is true for the current ruler.
“Anyway, what happened next?”
When Chung Myung asked, Hong Yi-myeong sighed calmly and continued.
“What do I know in detail? All I know is that outsiders appeared in the North Sea that day, and within a few days, the leader of the Ice Clan changed.”
“Hmm.”
Baek Chun’s face darkened.
‘This could be more difficult than I thought.’
Since traces of Magyo were found in the North Sea, he thought that the North Sea Ice Palace and Magyo would somehow be intertwined. No matter how powerful Magyo is, they cannot ignore the influence of the North Sea Ice Clan in the North Sea.
However, according to Hong Yi-myung, the North Sea Ice Clan and Magyo could be in solidarity. More than he thought.
The faces of Mount Hua’s disciples are all hardened. Baek Chun peeked at Chung Myung’s complexion.
However, Chung Myung’s were twinkling as if it was surprisingly interesting.
“Then no one knows what’s happening inside the Ice Clan right now.”
“It’s a little strange to say nobody……, but there’s no way a mob like me knows something.”
Chung Myung nodded.
In fact, even if a major change occurs in the Imperial Palace, there are cases that ordinary commoners do not know about for many years.
Even in the North Sea, Hong Yi-myung, who lives in a remote place, could not have known the situation inside the Ice Clan in detail.
“It’s just…….”
Hong Yi-myung said with a slight frown.
“Since that day, the atmosphere in the North Sea has gotten a lot worse. I was told that people kept going missing, and trade with the Jungwon, which had continued from time to time, was completely banned. That’s why most people are starving because they can’t get grain.”
“Hmm.”
“And no one has dared to face the Jungwon people since several people who tried to trade with Jungwon in violation of Ice Crystal Clan’s instructions were executed as an example.”
“Huh? We’re Jungwon people, you know?”
When Chung Myung asked with his eyes wide open, Hong Yi-myung laughed bitterly.
“As I said, this is quite remote in the North Sea. Would Ice Clan even care about someone like me who lives in a corner on the outskirts?”
“That’s true.”
Chung Myung scratched his cheek and asked again.
“So what happened to the previous leader?”
“How am I supposed to know that?”
“Well….”
“However, considering that the words have not flowed out even after several years have already passed since the bloodshed… … .”
“I see.”
Something Hong Yi-Myung couldn’t finish, Chung Myung could have guessed well. Chung Myung’s eyes, who had been immersed in thought for a moment, were cold.
‘Magyo, rebellion. And the changed leader of Ice Clan.’
It’s a plausible story to hear.
While Magyo was circling the outskirt to avoid Jugnwon’s eyes, they colluded with Seol Chonsang to take control of the Ice Clan and build a new base in the North Sea.
But…….
“It’s a little weird.”
“Huh? What?”
Chung Myung answered in a low voice when asked by Baek Chun.
“No, nothing.”
This is a little different from the Magyo Chung Myung used to know. Of course, Chung Myung doesn’t know how Magyo works where Heavenly Demon doesn’t exist, so it may not be meaningful to say it’s weird, but…….
‘Still, something doesn’t feel right.’
In fact, it is useless to sit together like this and worry.
If he checks it with his own eyes, he’ll find a conclusion.
When Chung Myung shut his mouth, Baek Chun led the conversation.
“Then it’s true that they reject the people of Jungwon in the Ice Clan.”
“Yes, you will not be welcomed if you go further inside. Maybe you’ll go through more than that. I don’t know what business you’re going to the Ice Clan for, but you’d better go back unless it’s urgent.”
“I’ll keep that in mind for now.”
“…You don’t have any intention of going back.”
When Hong Yi-myung spoke, Baek Chun scratched the back of his a little awkwardly.
“We’re not here to play either.”
“Then prepare well and leave later. It would be nice to stay here today.”
“Thank you for your words, but I can’t bother you any more than this.”
When Baek Chun politely declined, Hong Yi-myung’s eyes lit up slightly.
“You don’t understand. The night in the North Sea is several times harsher than the day. Even those who have lived their whole lives in the North Sea do not leave their homes recklessly at night. You’d better go through a night in the North Sea a day less.”
“I- Is that so?”
Hong Yi-myung nodded loudly.
“No matter how confident you are in physical strength. Once you lose temperature, you’ll die instantly when the wind blows at dawn. I’ll give you my own tent, so take it with you. I’ll have to fix it a little, so stay here until tomorrow.”
“……then I’ll trouble you once again.”
In Baek Chun’s slow nod, Jo-Gol asked softly.
“Will it be all right, Sahyung?”
“It would be better to follow the local people’s advice. Wouldn’t it be better to leave the risk factors aside as much as possible?”
Everyone finally nodded silently at the words. Once Baek Chun has decided so, it’s right to follow.
But Chung Myung pouted his mouth with a look of dissatisfaction.
At that time, Hong Yi-Myung quickly rose to his feet as if he had thought of something.
“Look at my manner. Just wait a little bit. I’ll serve you a meal.”
Baek Chun said with a troubled face.
“I feel like we’re causing too much trouble… … .”
“It’s okay. It’s not free, what are you saying?”
‘Pardon?’
‘You taking money?’
‘This guy is scary.’
The smiling Baek Chun’s mouth hardened awkwardly.
But then the closed door creaked open. At the same time, a cold wind blew fiercely.
“Uwak!”
“Argh! It’s cold!”
Everyone shrank in the cold and looked at the door with a wary looks. However, it was surprisingly a small child who opened the door and appeared.
“Are you back?”
“Yes, Father! But…… I didn’t get as many as I thought.”
The child wrapped his whole body tightly in fur and barely exposed his face, waddled inside and threw the sack on his shoulder to the side.
“Who is this child?”
“He’s my son.”
The skin that was seen under the fur hat was as white as snow.
“…Son?”
“That’s right.”
“Your son?”
“…Is there a problem?”
“… … It’s not like that.”
That…
‘They don’t look similar at all. He didn’t kidnap him from somewhere, did he?’
There was no similarity between the two except that they had white skin. Compared to Hong Yi-Myung, who has a large nose, tan hair, and an angular face, his son looks like a child that can be seen anywhere in Jungwon.
Of course, it was a bit cute, though.
“What about these people?”
“They’re from Jungwon.”
“Jungwon?”
The child’s eyes are curious.
“If it’s Jungwon, you’re talking about that warm south country!”
“…….”
Mount Hua is located in Shaanxi, the north part of Jungwon, but by North Sea standards, it would also be a warm southern country. Baek Chun and other disciples of Mount Hua realized anew that everything in the world was relative.
“What is Jungwon like?”
“This guy. You have to say hello first.”
“Ah!”
The child bowed his head quickly at Hong Yi-myung’s scolding.
“Hello, I’m Hong Jin-bo (홍진보(洪眞寶)).”
“Nice to meet you.”
Baek Chun greeted Hong Jin-bo as a representative.
“I have to prepare the guests’ meals from now on, so you should hurry up and prepare.”
“Yes, Father!”
At Hong Jin-bo’s gallant reply, Mount Hua’s disciples each smiled pleasedly.
‘It’s nice to see.’
‘They’re a father-son who seems to get along really well. Though they don’t look similar at all.’
However, unlike those who just looked at them with joy, Chung Myung’s eyes glanced at Hong Jin-bo.
‘Jin-bo…….’ (‘진보(眞寶)’)(jinbo means real treasure.)
* * *
“You didn’t have to do this for me…..”
“It’s because I’m worried, so don’t worry.”
Baek Chun scratched his head as he stared blankly at the cart.
They slept warm at Hong Yi-myung’s house all night. It’s been long since he fell asleep without trembling in the cold, so it felt like he was completely relieved of fatigue.
However, Hong Yi-Myung did not stop there but covered their carts with large tents.
“Come to think of it, I did this because I thought it would be better to sleep in the luggage compartment than to clumsily set up a tent. It’ll be much better if the wind is avoided.”
“I don’t know how to thank you.”
Baek Chun expressed his thanks again with a slightly embarrassed face.
He has met many people around the country, but it’s the first time he has met such a generous person.
Hong Yi-myung smiled as he saw Baek Chun, who was so happy.
“North Sea is a barren place.”
“…….”
“Because of that, we can’t live without helping each other. If I help someone today, won’t it come when I get help someday? That’s how people live.”
“Oh…….”
When Yoon Jong heard that, he nodded loudly.
“I’ve learned a lot.”
“You thought of it too much. Hahaha.”
Their clothes have changed a lot since they first came here.
Instead of the wool and leather that they wore when they first came to the North Sea, they now wore the animal fur they bought from Hong Yi-myung. The leather clothes covering the head were very awkward, but the wind did not come in through the ears and hair, so it was definitely more tolerable.
“Be careful, the North Sea is a much scarier place than you think.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
Baek Chun deeply bowed and thanked him.
“……but where did Chung Myung go again?”
“Huh? Just a moment ago…….”
It was that moment.
“Oh, it’s cold…….”
The door of the house swung open and a large, round figure appeared from inside.
“…….”
The disciples of Mount Hua, who saw the ball figure, were at a loss for words and opened their mouths wide.
Chung Myung, who had become almost a lump of clothes, waddled out the door.
Kkwaak!
“Huh?”
No, he was going to. He was frustrated that his swollen body couldn’t get through the small door because of the clothes.
“Wha- What’s wrong with this!”
He struggled with his thrilling-looking legs stretching forward, but the body that was caught once seemed to not fall out easily.
“Ugh! Sasuk! Get me out of here!”
“…….”
“Ah, what are you doing!”
Baek Chun, who looked at him quietly, slowly lowered his head.
‘I’m ashamed.’
‘Please, Chung Myung.’
At that moment, Yoo Iseol sighed deeply and approached the door. Then she grabbed Chung Myung’s head and pulled him straight.
Chung Myung, who finally came out of the door with a thud, climbed onto a tent-mounted cart with his arms and legs curled up.
“Ugh. It’s still cold.”
“…….”
“What are you doing? We’re not leaving?”
Baek Chun looked at Hong Yi-myung helplessly and said in a burning voice.
“… I’m sorry.”
“What an unusual person he is. You must be having a hard time.”
“……Yes.”
He won’t cause much trouble if he just does not talk.
Anyway, they loaded Chung Myung and put various items that Hong Yi-myung had brought into the cart. Then they bravely stood in front of the cart.
“Then we’ll be on our way.”
“Just follow the lake. It’s a long way, so don’t push yourself too hard. The cold in the North Sea tends to bother the weary even more.”
“Yes, I’ll listen carefully.”
Then, a loud voice came from inside the cart.
“Oh, let’s go!”
“That damn bastard is really!”
“I’ll set the cart on fire!”
Hong Jin-bo murmured as he looked at his father at the sight of Mount Hua’s disciples, who rushed to the back of the cart and quarreled.
“What strange people are they? Are all the people in Jungwon like that?”
“……not really.”
Hong Yi-myung made excuses for the honor of Jungwon people who would live hard in a faraway place.
“Thank you. We’ll stop by on our way back…….”
Now was the moment when he was really about to say their last goodbye.
“Baek Chun Siju.”
Hye Yeon, who was standing in front of the cart silently, cut off his word and called Baek Chun. The face looked as urgent as ever and Baek Chun asked while a little nervous.
“What’s going on? Monk?”
“Someone from the front is approaching at high speed.”
“Hm?”
Baek Chun narrowed his eyes and looked forward.
Indeed,
He could see a blurry figures of people through the snowstorm. The people who looked like small dots grew in size instantly and quickly approached them. It was a terrifying speed.
“Who is it?”
“Based on the speed, it’s definitely not Civilian.”
“……be prepared just in case!”
“Yes!”
When Baek Chun’s warning fell, everyone responded quickly and cheered up. There was a momentary silence, and a harsh wind blew.
Tensions began to spread quickly.