Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 694
“What do you mean, impersonating?”
Hyun Young asked with a puzzled face. Then Chung Myung gave Hong Dae-gwang a hint. Hong Dae-gwang felt like he just wanted to cry.
‘Why am I here…’
Of course, he thought he should live as if he was one with Mount Hua. However, that doesn’t mean he should report as a real disciple of Mount Hua, does it?
“That….”
Although resentment rose, his knees naturally bowed in front of Hyun Jong, naturally representing his current situation.
There’s no reason to kneel to a leader of another sect. But the problem was that the Mount Hua Divine Dragon next to him was kneeling down. He was so afraid of the consequences that would come from sitting down comfortably.
“It seems that there is someone impersonating Mount Hua’s disciple in Gangseo.”
“Huh….”
Hyun Young couldn’t hide his astonishment and sighed. Hyun Jong looked back at Hyun Sang and asked.
“By any chance, have you ever sent a disciple to Gangseo without me knowing?”
“Why would I, Sect Leader. It’s a story I’ve never heard or seen before.”
“Humm.”
Hyun Jong was lost in thought, sweeping down his beard.
“Impersonation….”
It wasn’t an entirely improbable story.
The name of a disciple from a prestigious sect itself has power.
Just as people are eager to line up just by hearing the word high-ranking, it’s natural to receive treatment that others can hardly imagine just by being a disciple of a prestigious sect.
Jungwon is vast.
Even if there are many disciples of prestigious sects, it’s just a handful scattered across the vast Jungwon. Even if someone is impersonating Shaolin’s disciple in Sichuan, it is difficult for Shaolin to confirm the fact immediately.
So, occasionally, people who impersonate the disciples of prestigious sects and commit fraud have appeared in Jungwon.
Upon hearing the news that such people appeared, each sect tried its best to handle it in order to protect the honor of its sect.
To deceive one’s identity means a scammer in the first place, so who knows what the scammer will do under the name of their sect?
So, it should be a very unpleasant thing… but then…
‘Why do they look so happy?’
Hong Dae-gwang clearly saw that the corners of Hyun Jong’s mouth were twitching.
It wasn’t even just Hyun Jong.
Elders on the left and right on both sides also shook their faces as if it was difficult to hold back their laughter. In particular, Hyun Sang even shook his shoulders with his head turned.
“Keuheuheum!”
Hyun Jong, who regained his composure first, covered his mouth with a fist and coughed loudly.
“If it’s true, it’s a big… Keuheuheum! Big deal… Keheum. Yes, it’s a big deal.”
‘Excuse me… Sect Leader. Why haven’t you been able to hold back your laughter since earlier?’
Hong Dae-gwang looked at them with a suspicious look, wondering if there was a situation only he didn’t know. Then Chung Myung shouted with his eyes wide open.
“No, it’s not something to be happy about!”
“….”
“Of course, I understand the sentiment. The appearance of an impersonator means that we have become famous enough and that we have become a prestigious sect that is worth impersonating!”
“Haha, as expected, right?”
“Ugh, I’m telling you it’s not something to be happy about!”
Hyun Jong couldn’t control the laughter that came to his mind now.
Only then did Hong Dae-gwang’s face, who understood the situation, shuddered.
‘Ah, was that it?’
Thinking about it, he could understand.
It was because they were at Mount Hua. Yes, that Mount Hua. It made sense then.
“Keuheum. Well, anyway…”
Hyun Jong, who swept his beard a couple of times, turned his head and looked at Hyun Young.
“It’s not something we can ignore, right?”
“Yes. There is no sect that would leave such a matter unattended. Even Shaolin, when faced with a similar situation, would send their disciples to catch the fraudster, albeit belatedly, wouldn’t they?”
“That’s right.”
“If that person commits murder and goes into hiding, Mount Hua will have to shoulder all the infamy. Although we can explain ourselves, an explanation is just an explanation. It is difficult to regain a once-fallen reputation.”
Hyun Jong slowly nodded with a slightly darkened expression.
“That’s right.”
“May I say something?”
At Hong Dae-gwang’s words, Hyun Jong looked at him and nodded. Hong Dae-gwang took a deep breath and opened his mouth.
“It may not really matter at any other time. But I don’t think we should hesitate now. Mount Hua’s reputation is now the talk of the town along with the name of Heavenly Comrade Alliance. With this growing reputation, if anything goes wrong, it’s going to put a damper on the momentum.”
“Hmm. Indeed.”
Hyun Jong nodded as if agreeing. Then Hyun Young asked Hong Dae-gwang.
“Buntaju.”
“Yes, Elder-nim.”
“How do they handle such situations in Beggar Union?”
“…Yes?”
“I asked how Beggar Union handles such impersonators.”
“That, that is…”
Hong Dae-gwang scratched the back of his head with a confused expression and answered.
“The- There’s no such thing in Gaebang.”
“Hm?”
“…As you can see, no one impersonates a beggar. People only impersonate when there’s a profit in it…”
“Ah….”
Hyun Young’s face was smeared with embarrassment.
“That… um, sorry.”
“…It’s fine.”
Hong Dae-gwang wiped the corner of his eyes.
That’s the life of a disciple of the Beggar Union. Even if he becomes Buntaju and an Elder, he’s still just a strong-looking beggar and an old beggar in the eyes of ordinary people.
However, it is too risky to impersonate a high-ranking person of the Beggar Union. So no one is impersonating the Beggar Union’s disciples.
“Anyway!”
Bam!
Chung Myung slammed the floor hard.
“We have to catch this bastard!”
“….”
“This son of a beast, did he run out of things to impersonate that he dares to impersonate Mount Hua? I’m going to shove a flower into his head!”
“…It’s, it’s not something to get so excited about, Chung Myung.”
“What? This isn’t something to get worked up about?”
Oh my mom, look at his eyes.
At the sight of Chung Myung’s fierce eyes, Hyun Jong instinctively backed away. It’s wise to stay away from a mad dog.
“Why is this not something to be angry about! Who do you think made this beggar-like Mount Hua! No, we were not even beggars! Who do you think it is that made this Mount Hua, a sect that not even Beggar Union bastards would care about, come this far!”
‘Chung Myung-ah. It’s nice to have overflowing affection for Mount Hua, but no matter how you look at it, you’re the one cursing Mount Hua the most.’
‘How about making it a habit to think twice before speaking?’
“I’m the one who’s been through a lot….. No, we all have, and he’s going to scoop it all up? I’d be pissed if he just put a spoon on my plate, but he’s taking the chicken leg?”
“….”
“This no good scumbag has no use other than fertilizer for a plum tree. I’ll go catch him.”
“You can’t.”
“Why!”
“We’re trying to catch him to avoid infamy, but if you go, more infamy will accumulate.”
“….”
The world famous Chung Myung couldn’t resist the remark and shut up.
“…then I’ll just bring them half dead and bring them back.”
“Were you planning to kill and drag him?!”
Hyun Jong held back his anger. Then Hyun Young opened his mouth quietly.
“Sect Leader.”
“Hm?”
“It’s not a simple matter to think about.”
“What do you mean?”
“If it were another sect, the impersonation would be certain, but if it’s Mount Hua, he could actually be a descendant of Mount Hua.”
“Oh….”
Hyun Jong’s face hardened at the fleeting thought.
There have been incidents where they punished those who left Mount Hua and their descendants. But those who left Mount Hua are not all of them. There are those who left Mount Hua even among Hyun Jong’s seniors.
“You mean they could be a descendant of those who left.”
“Yes.”
“Hmm.”
Hyun Jong, who had been agonizing for a while, nodded.
“Even if that’s the case, I don’t know why he doesn’t come to Mount Hua and instead claims to be a descendant of Mount Hua in that faraway Gangseo… but it’s worth checking out.”
Hyun Jong glances at Chung Myung. His unusually quiet demeanor stood out in Hyun Jong’s eye.
‘That’s weird.’
If it’s the Chung Myung he knew, he would have jumped and said, ‘If he’s gone, he’s not a disciple of Mount Hua, why is he impersonating Mount Hua’s disciple?’ But now, he was oddly keeping his mouth shut.
As if the ranting just a moment ago was fake.
That’s not important right now, so Hyun Jong opened his mouth in a heavy voice.
“Well, it doesn’t seem like something we can ignore. Hyun Young.”
“Yes, Sect Leader.”
“Send disciples to find the person claiming to be Mount Hua’s disciple, and find out about their situation. If necessary, I will allow them to be sent to Mount Hua.”
“Yes, Sect Leader. Should I send Chung Myung?”
“…Why?”
“Yes?”
Hyun Jong, who saw Hyun Young with slightly trembling eyes, said again.
“Why specifically?”
“….”
“Is there no other disciple in this sect! He’s not even a salted shrimp on a dinner table, why do you always look for that Chung Myung like three meals a day!”
“N- No, I thought it was a given…..”
“A given! It is a given that the impersonator will lose their life! No! It really can’t happen this time! Just as Buntaju said, Mount Hua’s reputation is on the rise, so are you going to send him to cause another accident? Not before dirt gets in my eyes…”
“Really?”
Hyun Jong’s head slightly turned to the side at the sudden voice. His face looked very uneasy as he looked at Chung Myung.
“…What?”
“No, that… You said you would send me if dirt gets in your eyes.”
For a moment, Hyun Jong’s face went blank.
“…N- No. I just meant to check. How could I ever put dirt in Sect Leader’s eyes? I’m a person with a conscience too.”
“Chung Myung-ah.”
“Yes?”
“…I’m perplexed because I think you don’t have one.”
“Huh?”
“Conscience…”
Mount Hua’s Elders shook their heads and closed their eyes tightly. Hong Dae-gwang’s eyes also reddened.
Only Chung Myung couldn’t grasp the atmosphere and narrowed his eyes.
“Anyway, I can’t give in this time. I have to see that guy’s face with my own eyes!”
“…You’re talking as if you’ve given in before.”
“Then I’ll say I can’t give in just this time.”
“Are you going to give in next time, then?”
“…Huh?”
‘Don’t hesitate! You punk!’
Hyun Jong sighed deeply, holding back his nagging words..
“Hyun Young.”
“Yes, Sect Leader.”
“Educate Chung Myung thoroughly before you sends you him. Make sure he understands what not to do and send someone who can stop him if anything happens.”
“Can I send him?”
“Will he not go if you tell him not to? It looks like he’ll even jump over the wall if you don’t let him go.”
“That’s true.”
Hyun Young grinned as if he had expected it.
“Don’t worry, Sect Leader. When did Chung Myung ever cause an accident?”
“…Are you serious?”
When Hyun Jong glanced at him, Hyun Young quickly changed his words.
“Tha-… he did cause accidents, but hasn’t he always brought back more than he caused? This time, too, he’ll bring back a lot, so just wait with an excited heart. Hahaha!”
Hyun Jong smiled when he heard that.
“Both of you, leave.”
“….”
“Tell Soso to bring me some stomach medicine.”
“…Yes.”
As soon as the conversation was roughly over, Chung Myung jumped out of his seat.
“Then I’ll….”
“Ho- Hold on!”
At that moment, Hyun Jong hurriedly grabbed him.
“Why is Sect Leader doing this?”
“One! Just promise me one thing! I can only let you go if you promise!”
“What is it?”
The desperate and urgent request was beyond measure.
“If that person has a higher rank! If he’s higher in rank than you, don’t beat or cripple him, just suppress him intact and bring him back! Can you promise? Huh?”
“Ah, that?”
A wicked smile formed on the corners of Chung Myung’s mouth.
“I swear.”
“….”
“I won’t lay a finger on anyone with a higher ‘rank’ than me. Never. Or I’ll fall into hell.”
“….”
“I’m telling you, I’m serious? I swear?”
‘Why is it? He’s swearing so confidently, but why is it so unsettling?’
It was Hyun Jong, who was sad because of inexplicable anxiety.