Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 705
Jin Yangjon was by no means a dull person. Rather, he belonged to the very clever side. He wouldn’t have dared to deceive the Golden Sword Manor if he had been stupid.
And he accurately grasped the situation he was in while running.
There is almost no way to escape safely.
Although he managed to somehow dodge them by chance for now, considering their tracking skills and martial arts, he would inevitably be caught before half a day had passed even if he ran until his Dantian burst.
There was also a method of giving up on escaping and hiding his body in a suitable place and waiting, but this would ultimately rely only on luck.
Luck doesn’t come many times.
He had already saved his neck once with luck, and now he was aiming for another stroke of luck? That’s something not even a fool would do.
After all this thought, Jin Yangjon eventually gave up running away. Instead, he found and implemented the only way he could survive.
“Hmmm.”
Singe Flash Red Spear (홍모일섬(紅矛一閃)) Bon Song (번송(樊頌)), Bangju of the Iron Spear Manor (철모방의/Cheolmobang), looked at the bundle of promissory notes on the table with strange eyes.
“So… You want me to protect you in exchange for this?”
“Yes, Bangju-nim.”
“Hahahaha, this rat-like guy.”
Ban Song burst into a sneer and then abruptly stood up from his seat.
“So, some unidentified guys made a mess of Golden Sword Manor, and they’re after you, so you want us to protect you so you don’t die? And we should protect the guy who was just manipulating Geumgeombeu?”
Jin Yangjon swallowed dry saliva and spoke. He was so nervous that he stuttered slightly.
“Well, yesterday’s enemy can be today’s ally, right? If it benefits both parties, there’s no reason… not to, right!”
“Benefit? Benefit? Yeah, you’re right.”
Ban Song spoke, twisting his lips.
“But it seems like I’ve already got enough benefits? I have the money here, so why do I need to protect you? I could just take the money and hand you over.”
Jin Yangjon looked at Ban Song with trembling eyes.
‘Damn, these Evil Sect scumbags.’
But he, too, had anticipated this situation.
“Drag him out!”
“This isn’t all the money!”
“Hm?”
Single Flash Red Spear, who seemed to have lost interest and turned his body away, quickly turned his head and looked back at Jin Yangjon.
“Thi- This money is only a part of it! If you protect me, I’ll tell you where I hid the rest of the money.”
“You dare to negotiate with me, you scammer? Didn’t you think I could torture you to find out the location?”
“Do you really have to… do that?”
“What?”
Jin Yangjon said, wiping the sweat off his face.
“They’ll be arriving soon. If you defeat them, I’ll naturally tell you where the money is. Their arrival will be faster than me being tortured and confessing, so there’s no need for you to go through such trouble, right?”
“Huh.”
Bansong laughed as if it was absurd.
“You seem to have confidence in your own head, but you only know one thing and don’t know another. I can beat them and peel your skin off. How dare you think you can negotiate on an equal footing as me?”
“No, Bangju-nim!”
Jin Yangjon quickly lay flat on the spot.
“How dare I try to negotiate with Bangju-nim! It’s just that this little guy begs for a life-line.”
“Humm.”
Bansong still frowned at something as if something was not satisfactory.
But then.
“Let’s try it, Bangju.”
A different voice chimed in from the side. Ban Song immediately turned his body and asked.
“Do you have something to say?”
“I don’t care much about that brat, but… I am interested in those who are chasing him.”
“Those people, you mean? But this place is…”
“It doesn’t make sense.”
One of the men sitting at the luxurious table chuckled and said,
“But they don’t always make sense. Especially their activity area is truly astonishing. It wouldn’t be strange for them to suddenly appear anywhere in the southern or northern part of Jungwon.”
“…but from Shaanxi to here….”
“You don’t believe me?”
Ban Song was startled and shook his hands.
“How could that be possible! How dare I doubt your excellencies.”
“Anyway….”
The man scratched his chin and said.
“If our guess is right, we might catch an unexpectedly big fish.”
Then the man next to him opened his mouth.
“We can’t get involved without confirming if it’s something Paegun wants.”
“Stupid thing to say. Then just capture him alive and take him! Then Paegun will handle it as he wishes.”
“….”
“Let’s wait and see for now. If the big fish is really coming.”
The man who finished speaking gave a chin gesture.
“Bangju.”
“Yes!”
“Get your men ready.”
“I understand. But… What about Golden Sword Manor’s matter…”
“There’s nothing to worry about.”
The man waved his hand as if not to worry.
“We will keep our trade commitments. However, there is an order in handling matters.”
And added in a slightly soft voice.
“I understand how Bangju wants to clean up now that the Golden Sword Manor is in chaos. But the confusion doesn’t really mean anything to us. As soon as things get sorted out, the Nanchang will be yours.”
“Of course, I believe so!”
The Iron Spear Manor Bangju showed excitement and was continuously flattered. The man scratched his chin and was lost in thought.
‘Mount Hua Divine Dragon….’
A hollow laugh came out.
‘The big shot that even Paegun is interested in has appeared in a place like this. It seems I am quite lucky.’
It felt like discovering a gem while picking up straw. There would be no fool who would leave the gem behind while picking up straw.
‘Let’s see. Is it really Mount Hua Divine Dragon?’
A smile appeared at the corner of the man’s mouth.
“Let’s go.”
Chung Myung walked toward the large manor in front of him with neither slow nor fast steps.
Yoon Jong looked back at Baek Cheon with a stiff face.
“Sasuk, this is…….”
“I know.”
Baek Cheon lightly nodded as if understanding what he wanted to say.
This was different from breaking into Golden Sword Manor.
They did not visit Golden Sword Manor as enemies. Of course, there was a conflict due to overlapping minor misunderstandings, but that much can be somehow resolved. If they explain the situation and provide appropriate compensation, Golden Sword Manor might not make a big issue out of it. There were no casualties.
But the place they were heading to now was none other than Iron Sword Manor, the territory of the Evil Sect.
There was no good outcome from breaking into the main base of the Evil Sect. Most likely, blood would be shed.
Could they handle this situation just themselves?
“No matter how great Evil Sect is, it’s not a good choice to go in without any justification. At least….”
“I know, Yoon Jong.”
Yoon Jong shut up. Baek Cheon sighed as he stared at Chung Myung’s back.
“I know, but I can’t stop him.”
“….”
“Let’s go. If we can’t stop him, we should at least support him. I don’t know why he’s doing this, but there must be a good reason.”
Yoon Jong looked at Chung Myung’s back with worried eyes.
It was quite different from his usual self, who led the group enthusiastically when facing enemies.
‘It’s strange.’
Even since he injured his shoulder a while ago, Chung Myung has been acting as if they were not around.
He certainly exchanged short words as usual, but it felt like he was a different person.
Perhaps that’s why the current situation felt even more uneasy.
“Let’s go.”
“Sasuk….”
Baek Cheon didn’t look back anymore. He just followed Chung Myung’s back and spoke in a steady voice.
“Believing only after understanding the whole situation and judging right and wrong is not faith.”
“….”
“If you can’t trust him, trust me.”
“…Yes.”
Yoon Jong nodded. Then Jo-Gol and Yoo Iseol took a step forward. As if they were already prepared.
When Tang Soso, who had knocked out Taehang Three Sword and tied them up tightly stepped forward, Baek Cheon moved straight behind Chung Myung.
In the meantime, Chung Myung approached the large main gate and stood there. Then, the guards guarding the front watched Chung Myung with cold eyes.
“What’s your business?”
“Just now.”
“…Just now?”
Chung Myung, who had been bowing his head, slightly raised his gaze and faced them. At that moment, the guards flinched and involuntarily stepped back.
‘What kind of eyes…’
They are the warriors of the Iron Spear Manor.
In the Evil Sect, one’s position is ultimately obtained through fighting and winning battles. They belong to the Iron Spear Manor and have fought not a few battles and committed numerous murders.
That’s why they could tell intuitively.
How dangerous the owner of this gaze is now.
“One guy who’s been running away would have gone in here. Is that right?”
There was no answer. Their gaze just slightly changed.
The corners of Chung Myung’s mouth rolled up.
“Well, that’s it.”
Kwaaaaang!
The massive iron gate shattered into pieces, and those who were guarding the gate were splattered with blood and thrown away.
Step.
Step.
Chung Myung, who had actually caused a huge commotion, casually walked inside as if nothing had happened.
What Chung Myung saw as the risen dust gradually subsided was the warriors of the Iron Spear Manor waiting in a row as they had already known he would come.
Holding long iron spears in one hand, they looked menacingly in his direction, more like soldiers than warriors.
Chung Myung looked at them silently.
Just in time, Five Swords, who followed, stood behind him to support his back.
Chung Myung’s mouth opened still.
“I warn you.”
“….”
“Give me the guy who came here earlier. Then I will leave quietly.”
Chung Myung’s cold gaze swept over everyone.
“Otherwise…….”
Seureuruk.
The Dark Fragrance Plum Blossom Sword was slowly drawn from its sheath. The sword light flowing from the blade was eerily cold.
“I have no choice but to witness blood.”
At the incredible presence, the warriors who had been lined up like soldiers unknowingly held their breath.
The number of people gathered here is estimated to be more than 300.
More than three hundred people are now unable to breathe properly due to the influence of only one person.
Bang!
At that moment, the pavilion door behind the central square opened roughly, and the leader of the Iron Spear Manor, Ban Song, walked out.
“How dare you, in this place…”
Chung Myung’s gaze slowly turned to Ban Song.
“Bangju?”
“Yes! I’m One Flash Red Spear, Bangju of the Iron Spear Manor!”
“A rat must have crawled in here?”
Ban Song laughed as if it was funny.
“Well, I can only see six rats in my eyes.”
Seeing that he would not give in easily, Chung Myung’s eyes sank darkly.
“Really?”
Paaaat!
In an instant, a crescent-shaped red sword energy erupted from the edge of Chung Myung’s swinging sword and flew toward Ban Song.
Startled by the terrifying speed, Ban Song hurriedly raised his spear.
Kagagak!
The moment the spear, filled with internal strength, collided with the sword energy, the sword energy scraped his spear and vibrated.
Udeudeuk. Udeudeuk!
His wrist holding the spear twisted as if it was going to break. Ban Song twisted the spear with a scream.
“Heeuuaaap!”
Kagagagak!
Finally, the redirected sword energy headed toward the pavilion, splitting everything it touched and soaring into the air.
Ban Song’s face turned pale and sweaty as he looked at Chung Myung.
“What, what are you doing! Catch them and kill them right away!”
“Yes!”
The Iron Spear Manor warriors shouted and charged at Chung Myung and Mount Hua Five Swords in unison.
Chung Myung, gripping his sword, stared coldly at those running toward him.
Paaaat!
His sword swung like a flash, spewing bloody sword energy. The sword energy pierced the attackers before they could react, and blood spurted all around.
Thump. Thump.
The fallen ones convulsed, spilling blood.
It only took a moment. The momentum of the charging warriors cooled down as if cold water had been poured on them.
“I’m not in the mood for a joke today.”
Chung Myung, with his sword stretched out, took a step forward.
“From now on, anyone who tries to stop me dies. No more warnings.”
The air in Iron Spear Manor began to cool down even more.