Chapter 177

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Return of The Mount Hua – Chapter 177. It's better than dying of frustration. (2)

Hyun Jong opened his ax eyes and looked at Chung Myung.

However, Chung Myung received the sharp stare and only made a full puppy-like face.

"Hehehe."

"……."

This is a daylight robbery!

He is robbing him of something that can’t be given in a good way! Moreover, something that's in the arms of Sect Leader?

"Ugh!"

When Hyun Jong couldn't hide his discomfort, Hyun Young gave him a hint.

"Sect Leader."

"I know, I know!"

Hyun Jong, who had a temper with Hyun Young for no reason, slightly gnashed his teeth and said to Chung Myung.

"……it won't be easy."

"Oh, don't worry, Sect Leader! If we have Chaos Origin Pill, what are you worried about?"

"……."

Is he doing that on purpose?

‘Just one back on the back of your head! Just one time!’

But it was an impossible dream.

"Keuhum."

Realizing that he was too excited, Hyun Jong sighed heavily and coughed loudly.

"Chung Myung-ah"

Chung Myung, who realized that Sect Leader's voice became serious, corrected his attitude.

"Yes, Sect Leader."

“I feel uncomfortable because it seems like I keep making you do difficult things.”

Chung Myung raises his head and looks at Hyun Jong.

"Sect Leader."

Chung Myung smiled broadly.

"That's the way it is, isn't it?"

That's what it's all about...….

Hyun Jong, who somehow lost his temper, stopped and laughed.

This is why he can't hate Chung Myung, though sometimes he would scratch his insides and sometimes do things that he couldn't handle.

Subtle and determined manner

Sometimes he feels like a child to the point where he really doesn't fit his age, but sometimes he feels older than Hyun Jong.

'Still, the strangeness doesn't go away.'

How can there be so many sides to a person?

Hyun Jong continued with a laugh.

"Yes, you're right. That's the way it is. There's nothing I can do about this. I’m sorry"

"Don't worry. It won't be a problem other than the distance."

"I heard that Namman Yasugung Clan is famous for its secrecy and eccentric nature, but I heard that especially the archways of Namman Yasugung Palace are so strange and rough that the laws of Junwon do not work."

"It's all right."

Chung Myung smiled happily.

"Is there any other way?"

"Hehe. You know."

Chung Myung touches the sword on his waist.

"……."

‘Uh... that's true. That's been the answer to a lot of things since ancient times.’

‘But you’re Taoist...….’

Hyun Jong closed his eyes tightly

If you are going to pursue Tao in the first place, you should not take Chung Myung outside.

Whether he understood Hyun Jong's heart, Baek Chun sneaked forward to Chung Myung.

"Don't worry too much about it."

"Oh."

Look..

That noble spirit.

He was watching Chung Myung, and when he saw Baek Chun, it felt like the pain melted away like snow under the spring sun.

"It's called Namman Yasugung Clan, but it's not like they can't communicate. I will try my best to solve it through conversation.  If we are serious about it, they'll also..."

"We'll cut their heads off and hang them on the pole."

"Yes, it's very nice to see......  I'm talking, you punk!"

"You have to say something like that! Why would a war break out if conversation could solve everything in the first place?"

"War is caused by a man like you! Because of a guy like you! If there's a man like you, that's not where people live! Isn’t that obvious?!?"

"Why don't I make a mess of Mount Hua today?"

"……."

Hyun Jong shook his head as he watched Baek Chun and Chung Myung.

‘He's screwed, too.’

It has been a long time since the past Baek Chun, which was once revered, had already been stained with Chung Myung and disappeared.

‘This is how the future of Mount Hua...….'

It seems bright but also dark...…. It's so confusing.

"Well, I'll try to keep him from running wild as much as I can, please trust us."

Hyun Jong nodded heavily.

"Listen, Baek Chun."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

"From now on, you act on my behalf. What you say in Namman Yasugung Clan will be my word, and your will become the will of Mount Hua."

It was meant to give him full authority.

Baek Chun, who knew the weight of those words, sighed involuntarily.

"It's too heavy, Sect Leader."

"You could do it."

Hyun Jong smiled brightly.

Experience is like that in the first place. Fear is bound to precede things that have not been done. Only when you carry that fear one by one will your world become wider.

"Then I'll be right back."

"I wish you all the best."

Baek Chun bowed on the spot. The rest bowed to Hyun Jong and left one by one.

The group was no different from those who went to Namyung.

Baek Chun, Chung Myung, Yoon Jong ,Jo-Gol. And Yo Iseol.

In other words, this group now is the most trusted by the senior disciple of Mount Hua. Of course, Chung Myung doesn't quite match the word "trust."

Watching them leaving the gate, Hyun Sang opened his mouth with a slightly worried tone.

"Is it fine if I’m not with them to lead?"

"Hmm."

Hyun Jong let out a low sigh as if he didn't know what to say.

"The previous trip to Namyung was something only children had to go to. But this time it's different. It's too dangerous to not give them guardians while sending children to a rough place. Please let me go. I... ..."

"Aigo, Sahyung. Don't push your hips for nothing."

Hyun Sang looked back at Hyun Young with a sour face.

Hyun Young's expression was not only calm but also sullen.

"What's the difference if you go and took the charge?"

"This man. Aren't we adults?"

Hyun Young snorted.

"What have we ever done as adults? Is there anything else other than making it look like we are about to take down Mount Hua signboard?"

"Hmmm."

Hyun Sang blushed and coughed loudly.

Hyun Young clicked his tongue when he saw it.

"When old people see young people, they worry about everything, and they don't trust them. However, if we try to interfere each time, it will only hamper the growth of the children."

"Since when have you trusted the children so much?"

"I don't trust them. How can I trust them?"

"But?"

Hyun Young smirked at Hyun Sang's reply.

"I don't trust them, but at least I know they're better than me."

Hyun Sang shut up.

At that time, Hyun Jong, who was listening quietly, nodded still.

"The child in my arms......"

When you send it away, you are worried, and the only thing you see is your child.

However, living with a child in your arms is not the way for a child. Sometimes they have to go through rough times and get hurt to grow up.

"Mount Hua's ancestor will protect those children."

It was Hyun Jong, who could never know that the man who bullied their ancestor was among the children.

And after a while.

"Here comes a visitor! Mount Hua's residence, don't beat around the bush and give me a cold glass of water!"

"Huh?"

Hyun Young, who was cracking down on disorganized Mount Hua, turned his head to a loud voice from the gate.

‘Guest?’

What kind of guest?

Were there supposed to be any visitors to Mount Hua today?

There was no one to greet the guests because the gate guard was not even set up. Eventually, Hyun Young went to the gate himself and opened the closed door.

"You're a beggar, aren't you?"

Outside the door, a beggar was sitting on the ground.

"Aigoo! Why is this mountain so steep and rugged? I thought I was out of breath."

"Who are you?"

"Ah!"

The beggar jumps up from his seat.

"I'm Hong Dae-gwang of Beggar Union!"

When the beggar gave him an introduction, Hyun Young faced him with a puzzled face.

"Hey, can I have some cold water?"

"……."

"Kuuhhh!"

Hong Dae-gwang, who drank cold water, raised his head and gave a nice smile.

"Aigoo, thank you for such hospitality. Sect Leader! I'm Hong Dae-gwang, who was in charge of Beggar Union Branch up Nakyang."

"Huh. I'm Hyun Jong, the Sect Leader of Mount Hua."

"Please forgive me for coming without contacting first."

Hong Dae-gwang bowed on the spot. Hyun Jong panicked and waved his hand.

"What's wrong with you? Come on, get up."

Then, he realized the guest’s status.

From the knot tied around the waist, it is clear that Hong Dae-gwang is Chilgyeolgae (Seven Knot Begar).

Beggar Union represents one's status in knots.

Ten is Sect Leader.

Nine is for former Sect Leader or retired elders.

Eight is for Elder.

And seven is for each of the Beggar Union key positions in their branch.

In other words, Hong Dae-gwang, a Chilgyeol individual, was an actual member of Beggar Union and a candidate for future Beggar Union Leader. How could such a man bow so down? It would have been unimaginable in the past.

"But what's the matter?"

"Haha. It's nothing. I'm here as Branch Head due to the newly opened Beggar Union’s Huayin Branch."

"Oh, in Huayin?"

When Hyun Jong looked at him with slightly surprised eyes, Hong Dae-gwang returned a question.

"Didn't the Mount Hua Divine Dragon tell you?"

"……The child is..."

"Um. That's right. It could be."

Hong Dae-gwang, who remembered Chung Myung, understood immediately and nodded his head. The person who is not strange no matter what he does is Chung Myung.

"Anyway, I'm here to greet Mount Hua Sect, the master of Huayin, because we opening a branch in Huayin."

"That's a good thing."

Hyun Jong smiled happily.

Opening a branch in the front of their yard was like a declaration that they would steal information about Mount Hua, but the sects were more welcoming than reluctant.

Because in turn, they can get more information, strengthen the friendship between Beggar Union.

"So, we will see you often in the future. Oh, and at the request of Mount Hua Divine Dragon, the beggars will also reside in Namyung. If you have something to deliver to Huayin Sect, we can deliver it for you."

"……will you?"

"Haha, of course, Sect Leader. If I can have a good relationship with Mount Hua, I will do this for you. And please let me know if you need any Beggar Union information. I'll let you know as much as I can if it's within my reach."

"Thank you very much."

Hong Dae-gwang wiped his nose at Hyun Jong's words.

‘The Sect Leader seems like an ordinary person.'

But he glad there aren't only crazy people in Mount Hua like Divine Dragon. Even though he thought it was impossible, he felt uncomfortable all the way up Mount Hua.

"I look forward to working with you."

"I look forward to your kind cooperation."

Words of blessing came and went in a friendly atmosphere.

Then Hong Dae-gwang asked as if he suddenly remembered.

"By the way…… Where is the Mount Hua Divine Dragon? We’ve been through a lot, but his face doesn’t show up once.”

"Oh... the children just went out for work."

"Work? I don't think it's been long since they came back."

Hong Dae-gwang tilted his head.

"Then when will he be back?"

"Well... Yunnan is a long way off."

"Yu- Yunnan? Did he go to Yunnan? Why did he go so far after calling someone here? What am I supposed to do?"

"……."

‘Why you ask me?’

"H- How could this happen? I've done everything he told me to do, and I've even caught the beggars! I can't believe the man who made me work went to Yunnan! When did he leave?"

"Just now..."

"Ahhhh! Divine Dragon! You son of a b*tc*!”

Hong Dae-gwang rushed outside.

The door slammed shut, and Hyun Jong's bangs fluttered.

Hyun Jong, who was looking absurdly at the closed door, burst into a dejected laugh.

"Hahaha."

Chung Myung, why is everyone he brings like that?

Anyway, it was Hyun Jong who couldn't get rid of the idea that there was one more headache for Mount Hua.

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