Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 574

Changsa.

There was a deep gloom on the faces of those who came and went to the streets.

Those who looked around as if they noticed, had small conversations whenever they met people they knew.

“Did you hear the news?”

“……Are you talking about Hyung Mountain?”

“Yes. I heard that the one going up to Hyung Mountain today has lost contact.”

“Ugh. How many times is this?”

Everyone sighed in unison.

“If this goes on like this, really big things might happen. Even the ascendant, who lost contact this time, had requested an escort from the Deungcheon Pyoguk (표국(鏢局)/Kind of transportation company).”

“What does that mean? Does that mean they lost contact even though the people escorted them from Pyoguk?”

“I told you so!”

“Oh my gosh….”

Deungcheon Pyoguk was famous for its strength in this region. In other words, even though such people escorted them, they could not stop the bandits.

“We haven’t had a problem for decades, but why now…….”

“I heard that the bandits from Daebyeol Mountain flocked to Hyung Mountain.”

“You mean that Daebyolchae? Those hideous guys?”

“Quit it!”

The man glanced around with an anxious look. It was as if he doubted whether there were bandits around here.

“I’m not sure about this yet, but not only Hyung Mountain but also people who travel in another mountain have begun to disappear one after another.”

“Hng, what nonsense is this? Why won’t the government come forward when people are missing?”

“When have you ever seen government officials handle such a thing? They are yangban who do not properly deal with what is happening right in front of their noses, let alone in that deep mountain where no one knows what happened!”

“How can I live with this anxiety?”

Everyone could not hide their anxiety because the situation was very unusual. This wasn’t just about being unable to climb Hyung Mountain.

Changsa was a city with Dongting Lake above and Hyung Mountain below. It was also a place where income was raised as a base for trade connecting the upper and lower parts of Jungwon, as it did not have distinctive products or good yields like other large cities.

However, if the up and down of the mountains are subject to frequent incidents, the ascendants will have no choice but to avoid business, which inevitably causes great damage to the city.

“Ugh. What will the world be like?”

“I know right? If the bandits are acting up, there should be someone to solve it, but all the Righteous Sect and things like that are just watching with their hands behind their backs.”

“Were they ordinary bandits? Isn’t Daebyolchae famous for their viciousness even among the Nokrim?”

“They can’t touch a big thief but can only catch small thieves. What kind of martial artist Rigtheous Sect is?”

“Shh! Look at this guy? Fearlessly… Keep your voice down! I’m afraid someone will listen!”

“It’s just us, who will listen! As soon as the bandits went wild, outsiders stopped coming!

Look over there, the gate is open like that, but I can’t see a rat… Huh?”

The person who was talking while spitting found something and opened his eyes wide.

“Uh….Uuh? What’s that?”

He began to see crowds through the gate, which had become desolate.

Black uniform.

A long sword is worn at the waist.

The wide shoulders and strong muscles that can be clearly seen even wearing clothes aroused admiration. On top of that, the “Will Power” and the strong look in their eyes seemed to attract people’s hearts.

‘Who is it?’

‘S- So many?’

Even if there are only one or two of the crowd, they are so full of presence that they can be clearly seen, but even the number of such people is well over a hundred.

Those who were overwhelmed by the sight naturally shrank their necks slightly and moved their mouths to whisper.

“It looks like a sect.”

“T- They’re not a bandit, right?’

“Is this man crazy? Where do you see them as a bandit?”

“No, it is just that their forearms are just like a bandit has…..”

Perhaps he heard that, the person at the forefront of the group looked back, twisting his face.

Then the people following him flinched and gently lowered the sleeves that had been rolled up.

People who had been standing at a distance began to gather.

They were scared, but after checking that the crowd didn’t act threateningly, their curiosity began to precede the fear.

And as there are more people, there are people who have knowledge.

“Ooh? That pattern! It’s people from Mount Hua Sect!”

“Mount Hua?”

People turned their heads and looked at the speaker.

“Why is Mount Hua from Shaanxi coming here?”

People didn’t easily believe the word. Wasn’t Mount Hua a sect of Shaanxi that’s 1,500 li away from Changsa?

What is the point of visiting Changsa with only one or two disciples, but more than a hundred?

“No, that’s right! Can’t you see the plum blossoms pattern on their chest? There are a lot of sects in the world, but the only place that symbolizes plum blossoms is Mount Hua Sect.”

The public turned their eyes to Mount Hua’s group again.

Indeed, red plum blossoms were embroidered on everyone’s hearts.

“Yes, yes! They’re Mount Hua Sect.”

“But why is Mount Hua Sect here?”

People looked at each other.

“Could it be because of the bandits?”

“Is that so?”

“The nearby Wudang or Shaolin didn’t come, but that distant Mount Hua came all the way here on purpose? To beat the bandits?”

“Ei, no way!”

Everyone looked at Mount Hua’s group with suspicious and feeble expectations as if they didn’t believe it.

“But will they succeed? Those scary Nokrims…….”

“Hey! You don’t know! Didn’t Mount Hua flatten the noses of Wudang and Shaolin at the Murim Competition?”

“Is that all? Not long ago, they fought against Myriad Man House and won. The current Mount Hua is said to pierce the sky!”

“Tha- That’s right! They did!”

As the group entered the city, the way the natives looked at Mount Hua’s disciples changed little by little.

And those who receive that look…….

‘Hey, stretch your shoulders! Shoulder!’

‘Straighten your back and walk! Make it look cool!’

‘Put strength in your eyes! Strength!’

… They were struggling to look as better as possible.

First, no matter how good a product is, you won’t get the desired selling price if the packaging is poor. They didn’t care a bit about that in the past, but now, everyone is paying attention to their appearance due to Chung Myung’s influence.

Thanks to…

‘Why am I in the front again?’ Forced to take the lead, Baek Cheon received a torrent of glare. There were even nagging noises from behind.

“Ah, straighten your back a little.”

“…….”

“Hold your chin, chin. It was left on your face, but what would the chance to use it? You should use it at times like this. Hurry up and raise your chin and show proper appearance.”

‘That f*cking bastard…’

Baekcheon had no choice but to raise his chin at Myung’s hand stabbing from the back. The headband fluttered slightly, revealing his white and well-groomed face.

Then exclamations of admiration erupted from all over the place.

“Ooh, he’s handsome.”

“He’s handsome. He’s so handsome!”

Praise poured in, but Baek Cheon somehow wanted to hide in a rat hole instead.

“Mount Hua is here to save Changsa!”

“He’s here to fight Nokrim!”

Then some people shouted in a rather unnatural tone. Then, the excited public began to clap enthusiastically.

Chung Myung smiled pleasedly.

‘Those beggars are good at their job.’

‘I have to serve a lot of food outside the inn today.’

Perhaps Hong Dae-gwang clenched his teeth and asked for it, but beggars were desperately scattered here and there to incite the public. He wouldn’t have been scolded for being incompetent if he had done this work normally.

With a flurry of cheers and attention, Mount Hua’s disciples arrived at the inn they knew in advance.

Unam asked once again.

“Everyone is here today to relax from the journey. I’m sure there will be no other guests, but be extra careful not to cause any inconvenience.”

“Yes!” Mount Hua’s disciples walked into the inn.

People chattering about the scene, saying that it was great. Then, Chung Myung, who remained until the end, looked back at them and smiled.

“Don’t worry too much. We’ll take care of them soon!”

“Uooohhhhh!”

“Long live Mount Hua Sect!”

A loud roar echoed through Changsa.

“……Oh, I feel like living a little longer.”

“Oh my god. I didn’t know warm water was this good.”

Baek Cheon smiled a little bitterly at the disciples, who had become clean and dry after a few days.

‘There was a lot of trouble.’

The people who always went with him had a lot of experience with Chung Myung’s evil acts, so this is nothing. But it was the first time for other disciples to carry out such a march.

Nevertheless, a word of complaint……. No, there was an endless chatter of dissatisfaction, but anyway, it is so admirable that they didn’t rebel.

Baek Cheon smiled softly and opened his mouth.

“They all worked so hard…….”

“Back Cheon Sasuk! You really did a lot of hard work!”

“I didn’t know that you had suffered this much from Chung Myung.”

“Ugh! Sasuk!”

Baek Cheon, trying to compliment them, had to close his mouth again.

‘Guys… Don’t look at people like that.’

“I feel like I’m going to cry.

Come to think of it, it wasn’t time for Baek Cheon to worry and be proud of them. The biggest victim of all is Baek Cheon.

With a small sigh, he said.

“Anyway, it’s good to rest, but keep in mind that there are other people’s eyes here, and don’t relax too much.”

“Yes, Sasuk! Don’t worry!”

Mount Hua’s disciples straightened their backs. And then they started chatting amongst themselves again.

“Did you see those gazes earlier?”

“My hems were all trembling.”

Recalling the gaze they received on their way into Changsa, they were all in a daze.

Although Mount Hua Sect did not have much experience in going outside in the first place, they have never been so envious even when others go out due to occasional work.

At the end of the day, the people who didn’t know how much Mount Hua’s status had risen were Mount Hua’s disciples themselves. They finally realized how much their position had risen and found out why Elder asked them to think about the sect’s prestige.

‘I’m going to work harder.’

‘To hell with Wudang or Shaolin, I will destroy everything.’

Baek Cheon smiled quietly as he looked at the disciples burning with will.

“We don’t know if we have to fight immediately or tomorrow, so rest today. Keep a firm grip on your heart!”

“Yes, Sasuk!”

“Don’t worry, Sahyung.”

“Yes, eat a lot.”

Finally, Baek Cheon, who had identified and managed the number of the disciples, climbed the stairs and headed to the top floor.

Knock, knock.

“It’s Baek Cheon.”

“Come in.”

When he opened the door, he saw people gathered in the room.

Hyun Sang and Hyun Young, five first-class disciples including Unam and Un Gum, and Im Sobyong.

Finally, after confirming Chung Myung’s appearance, Baek Cheon sat on the edge and neatly opened his mouth.

“The disciples are all eating and resting. There will be no big problems.”

“You’ve worked hard.”

“But… Do I have to make a fuss about this…”

Im Sobyong giggled as Baek Cheon blushed slightly.

“The fancier it is, the better. And why are you ashamed! Definitely something to be proud of when you beat up bandits for Righteousness.”

“…….”

No, it’s all good… Aren’t you the one who shouldn’t say such a thing?

‘Huh? Aren’t you a bandit?’

Baek Cheon sighed deeply.

“Then I’ll make arrangements for departure tomorrow morning.”

“Oh, wait a minute.”

“Yes?”

Baek Cheon turned his head at Chung Myung’s words.

“Let’s wait a little while, Sasuk.”

“Wait?”

“After making such a fuss, the bandits will soon know us.”

“…….”

“Then why won’t we let them come in?”

“The bandit is here? Isn’t this a city? But bandits are coming in here?”

“I don’t know if it’s the same as usual, but there’s a hostage here.”

“H- Hostage?”

Baek Cheon turned his head. Then, the hostage(?) laughed shyly.

“I feel like this is the time when the ransom is the highest in my life. Haha, I’m proud of something.” ‘I’m afraid this bastard is out of his mind.’

‘N- No. I shouldn’t have called Nokrim King that bastard…..’

Leaving Baek Cheon alone in confusion, Chung Myung looked at Im Sobyong.

“He’ll come, right?”

“Of course he’ll.”

Im Sobyong shrugs his shoulders.

“Go Hong is a very impatient person. There’s no way he’ll be going to wait until we take action on our side.

“Now, wait a minute.”

Baek Cheon shouted a little hastily.

“If a bandit breaks into the city, it’s a mess! Then we should go outside even more.”

“Tsk tsk tsk. This yangban is still naive.”

“Huh?”

Chung Myung clicked his tongue.

“It’s a chance to increase your reputation by beating up bandit. But how can people see that if we do that in the mountains?”

“…….”

“You have to beat them up in front of public eyes to spread the rumor and make them much more stimulating!”

Baek Cheon looked at him in confusion and closed his eyes tightly.

‘Where is Mount Hua going?’

‘Oh Great Yuanshi Tianzun.

‘That bastard is a Taoist, Taoist! Where do you spend your thunderbolts?’

“If we’re going to do it, it’s better to be certain. Let’s wait a little bit. Something’s gonna happen in a few days.”

But there was something that even Chung Myung didn’t expect.

Go Hong’s personality was much more impatient than he expected, and his intelligence was already in Changsa.

“You mean they’re inside?”

The Gigantic Supreme Bear (거력패웅(巨力覇熊)) Dong Wong, who was looking at the gate of Changsa from the foot of the mountain, smiled and revealed his yellow teeth.

“I don’t know which crazy people they are, but I’ll tell them exactly what kind of place Daebyeolchae is!”

His followers also laughed in a hoarse voice.

“Let’s go!”

“Yes!”

His eyes burned coldly in the dark.