Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 662
“Where can I find water here!”
“Over there! There’s plenty of drinking water in front of that building.”
“Where should I go for the restroom?”
“If you go straight behind the building with the plum blossom engraved on the pillar…”
“Huh? Each of them is engraved with plum blossoms.”
“It’s behind that two-story hall.”
“Oh, thank you.”
“No, no. How much longer do we have to wait?”
“If- If you could wait a little longer…….”
There was a cold sweat on Yoon Jong’s forehead, which was busy answering.
‘I’m completely out of my mind.’
It was not common to see so many people like this, let alone manage and guide them. Moreover, wasn’t Mount Hua severely lacking in disciples compared to its reputation?
Not only second-class disciples and third-class disciples, but also first-class disciples were all running around, and yet there still weren’t enough hands to help.
At least…
“Please don’t step out of line and stand in order.”
“If you need anything, please let us know. We’ll resolve it as quickly as possible.”
“There! Who told you to fight here? Do you want to be kicked out?”
Yoon Jong looked at the Tang Family’s people and admired and praised them.
‘As expected! They are experts!’
Unlike Mount Hua’s disciples who couldn’t keep their composure as this was their first time dealing with such an event, the Tang Family people handled the crowd skillfully.
At times like these, the power of a prestigious sect was truly felt.
It cannot be called a prestigious sect just because one’s military prowess is high. Mount Hua would only regain its prestigious status when it could go through numerous experiences like the Sichuan Tang Family and handle all situations skillfully. Yoon Jong reaffirmed his determination with this newfound realization.
“Didn’t I ask how much longer we have to wait!”
“Ah!”
Yoon Jong turned his head in surprise for a moment, and the guest who asked questions was looking at him with an irritated face. In the moment of confusion, Yoon Jong was at a loss for words.
That’s when it happened.
“I’m sorry. Please wait just a little longer.”
Baek Cheon, who had come up close behind Yoon Jong’s back, spoke instead with a bright smile on his face. The irritated guest looked at Baek Cheon’s face and nodded with a flustered expression.
“I- I will. Ha……. haha. It’s bound to take a long time with so many guests.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
“Haha. What do you mean understanding. It is natural. You’re all working so hard.”
The man who suddenly became a gentle sheep distorted Yoon Jong’s face mercilessly.
‘Does he discriminate against people?’
‘What a dirty world!’
What’s even sadder is that he himself understood this discrimination.
Even if it’s Yoon Jong, he wouldn’t have been able to reject it if Baek Cheon offered a sincere apology with such a face.
What can he do? If it’s unfair, he should be handsome.
As the protesting guests returned to their seats, Yoon Jong sighed deeply. Then Baek Cheon comforted him with a slightly sympathetic expression.
“You’re working hard.”
“…I didn’t have a hard time until Sasuk came.”
“What do you mean?”
“No, it’s nothing.”
What’s the point of saying anything?
“It’s hectic, but it’s not that hard.”
“Really?”
“Compared to being tormented by that guy, this is nothing.”
“… That’s a relief.”
It was true. Usually, mental fatigue is greater than physical fatigue in such cases. If the body of Mount Hua disciples was like a rock, then their minds, tempered by Chung Myung, were as strong as diamonds.
…but the problem is that it wasn’t intentional training.
Baek Cheon looked around at Mount Hua’s disciples running around busily.
‘They’re all doing a good job.’
The Tang Family’s help is great, but the disciples of Mount Hua were certainly doing their part. Everyone seemed excited and energetic. Seeing them, Baek Cheon couldn’t help but smile.
With a slight smile on his face, Baek Cheon soon spoke seriously again.
“Yes, however, we can’t help but have a problem when people gather this much. So don’t take your eyes off for a moment.”
“…In that regard, I wanted to mention…”
“Yes?”
“What about Chung Myung?”
For a moment, Yoon Jong saw it.
The dark cloud covered Baek Cheon’s face, which was literally brilliant and dazzling.
“… I’ve been looking for him.”
“It seems like he’s hiding in a corner, but wouldn’t it be better to just leave him alone at times like this?”
“Can you live comfortably and sleep well when gunpowder is buried somewhere in the house and you don’t know when it’s going to explode?”
“It’s impossible.”
Baek Cheon, who looked up at the sky with a sad face, nodded with a dark expression.
“If something happens, find me or report it to Un Am Sasuk immediately. If not, look for Baek Sang.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
“…and take care of Jo-Gol thoroughly.”
“… I’ll keep that in mind, too.”
After finishing his instructions, Baek Cheon looked around and muttered quietly.
“But where did he really go to hide?”
This guy Chung Myung was really weird.
He was infuriating when he was in sight, but when he was not visible, he made people extremely anxious. If Mount Hua’s disciples were asked to choose between whether he was in sight or not, they would all keep their tears in their eyes and choose where Chung Myung was in sight.
A visible landslide is better than an invisible tsunami.
“Hngg, I hope Namman Yasugung Clan or the Ice Clan arrives soon. Then we’d have more manpower, and it’ll be easier for me to follow Chung Myung around.”
Woof, woof!
“…I know it’s dog talk, so you don’t have to do that.”
“What?”
“Didn’t you just make a dog sound?”
“…What are you talking about? I never did that.”
“Huh?”
It was when Baek Cheon was facing Yoon Jong and tilted his face.
Woof! Woof, woof!
Woof, woof, woof, woof!
Baek Cheon’s eyes began to grow bigger.
‘What the hell is this barking?’
Not the ‘dog talk’ like when Chung Myung babbles, but the actual sound of a dog barking was heard.
“Huh?”
“Did you hear that too?”
“I’m sure I just heard a dog barking….”
The faces of Mount Hua’s disciples who heard the sound were all bewildered.
In fact, wherever there is a civilian house, someone can hear the barking of dogs anywhere, so there was nothing special.
The problem is that this is Mt. Hua.
Could a dog’s barking be heard from the summit of Mt. Hua, where even birds come to rest when tired? Moreover, the sound was getting louder and closer.
“…No way?”
Everyone turned their heads toward the sound coming from the gate. The people of the Tang Family, who had been caring for the guests, also looked at the same place with puzzled faces.
“What, what is it!”
“No, what is this….”
“Move, move out of the way!”
Those who were filling the gate panicked and stepped aside. Then, a group of people could be seen approaching from a distance.
“…It’s Namman Yasugung.”
“Yes, it’s Namman Yasugung Clan.”
“Anyone can see it’s Namman Yasugung Clan.”
As soon as they turned their gaze, a man with an impressively large physique approached confidently. His wild, unkempt hair looked more majestic rather than dirty like a lion’s mane, making his already large frame appear even bigger. On top of that, tiger skin wrapped around his body and the luxurious leather shoes caught everyone’s eye.
However, what was even more eye-catching than the man’s appearance at the moment was the huge dog in front of him, baring its teeth.
“Woof! Woof, woof! Woof! Grrrr!”
With chains around their necks, two black dogs growled and glared as if they were about to pounce on the people at any moment. But that was only for a moment, as the large man lightly pulled the leash, and the dogs suddenly became docile and started walking forward.
“…It’s Namman Yasugungju-nim.”
“Yes, it’s Yasugungju-nim.”
Baek Cheon looked at the scene with his mouth slightly open and asked Tang Pae, who had appeared next to him.
“… Didn’t you tell them not to bring beast?”
“We definitely did. But…”
“But?”
“…We didn’t say not to bring dogs. We couldn’t even imagine it….”
“….”
It was certainly not the responsibility of the Tang Family at any rate.
“Let’s go!”
With a powerful voice, Maeng So Yasugungju walked into Mount Hua with the dogs leading the way. The problem was that Maeng So was not the only one from Namman Yasugung Clan.
Grrrr!
Warf! Warf, warf! Warf!
His followers were also dragging at least one dog.
Large dogs, medium-sized dogs, cute… Wait. That one is really quite adorable… No, that’s not the point!
Baek Cheon covered his face with one hand, lamenting the thought that came into his mind.
“…What kind of Namman Yasugung (Beast Clan) is that? They’re dog trainers.”
They were told not to bring a beast, but they’re bringing a dog!
From Baek Cheon’s point of view, it was infuriating enough to turn him upside down on the spot. However, technically speaking, there was no better way to announce the arrival of the Namman Yasugung Clan more spectacularly.
“What, are they……?”
“That isn’t the outfit of Jungwon people?”
“Hey, it’s Namman Yasugung! Namman Yasugung Clan!”
“What? They are?”
The eyes of Jungwon people were drawn to the group of Namman Yasugung Clan.
Namman Yasugung Clan.
It was a name they had heard countless times, but it was their first time seeing them with their own eyes, so they had to. This is due to Yunnan restricting Jungwon people from entering, and members of Namman Yasugung Clan do not come into the Jungwon area either.
“Namman Yasugung… But why does Namman Yasugung Clan bring a dog, not a beast?”
“Are dogs not considered beasts?”
“Are you crazy?”
“… I’m sorry.”
It was certainly a bizarre sight.
The Namman Yasugung Clan member could feel an immense aura. In fact, there was no need to discuss the well-developed muscles of the Namman Yasugung Clan members. Just looking at Maeng So in the lead was enough to make them shudder.
But, somehow…
‘They look like extremely strong dog trainers.’
‘I’ve never seen such a strange sight in my life.’
‘It’s quite different from what I’ve heard.’
The people of Jungwon couldn’t escape their confusion. But it was the same for Baek Cheon.
“Why dogs…?”
At that moment.
“Hoho.”
Baek Cheon’s head turned at the sudden sound of laughter.
From somewhere, Chung Myung appeared and laughed mockingly at the scene.
“What a mess.”
“….”
Baek Cheon quickly nodded.
‘Chung Myung-ah. I wholeheartedly agree with your opinion for the first time in a while.’
‘So, can’t you do something about that?’
Chung Myung walked out toward the gate as if he had heard Baek Cheon’s mind.
Maeng So, who was walking in the lead, smiled brightly as soon as he found Chung Myung.
“Hahahahat….”
Before he could burst into laughter, the dogs that were walking ahead started barking fiercely with their eyes rolled back.
Woof! Woof, woof! Woof!
As the dogs struggled as if they were going to pounce at any moment, the chain around their necks was pulled tight.
“Ah, these damn dogs…”
Chung Myung frowned and glared at them. But just as he was about to say something.
Peek.
With his head out from under Chung Myung’s neck, Baek-ah opened his black eyes and made a threatening sound as he looked at the dogs.
Kaak!
Kkaegang. Kkaeaeang.
Then the dogs, who were growing and barking violently, hurriedly tucked their tails and peed. The pitiful sight made the eyes of the people of Jungwon people widen in astonishment.
“Wha- What?”
“Why did they suddenly become like that?”
It was incomprehensible to others, but to Maeng So, it seemed to be quite an enjoyable amusement, as he appeared to be having a great time.
“He’s still the same. So, are you still the same?”
“Why did you bring so many dogs? It’s not like Namman Yasugung (Beast Clan) changed its name to Dog Clan.”
“Huh? No… Well, these weren’t brought from Yunnan. As you know, Namman Yasugung Clan is too difficult for dogs to live in.”
It certainly was. How could an ordinary dog survive in a place where even weasels could slap tigers?
“There was also a request from the Tang family, so we left separately…”
“And then?”
Maeng So smacked his lips.
“Along the way, there were too many abandoned stray dogs. Many were starving to death.”
“….”
“So, as we picked them up one by one…”
The dogs, frightened by Baek-ah, tucked their heads and hid behind Maeng So’s legs.
“It’s just that I’ve grown attached to them and it can’t be helped…….”
“….”
Chung Myung shuddered as he listened to Maeng So’s innocent words.
“So… how many dogs do you have?”
“……I couldn’t abandon them. I tried to leave them at the foot of the mountain, but they just wouldn’t let go.”
“….”
Maeng So, who had been standing awkwardly, soon burst into hearty laughter again. It was quite an awkward transition.
“Hahahah! What does it matter! Come in! Seeing you after a long time, I feel like I’m going to pierce the sky!”
“Don’t dodging the question!”
“Hahahahahat! Come in, come in!”
“Ugh….”
Maeng So, who cheerfully patted Chung Myung on the shoulder, led all the dogs into Mount Hua.
It was a moment when the name ‘Namman Yasugun Clan’ was clearly imprinted on the people who were filling Mount Hua.
…at any rate, for sure.