Chapter 213

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Return of The Mount Hua – Chapter 213. Farewell, My Friends. (3)

"A man came from the Tang Family. The Tang Family is going to compensate for all the damage, including the cost of repairing the collapsed pavilion."

"Oh...."

Jo-Gol let out a slight sigh at Jo-Pyeong's words.

"It's not surprising. Surprisingly, the Tang Family is thorough in that aspect."

"Yes."

"I'm sorry, Father. If it's a one-time life, I want to die as a disciple of Mount Hua."

Jo-Pyeong sighed softly.

"Gol-ah."

"Yes, Father."

"Do you know what my dream is?"

"……I don't know."

Jo-Pyeong lifted his head and looked at the sky.

"My dream is just a little. It's just that your brother and you help each other and carry on this business that we inherited from our ancestors."

"……."

"That was the dream I've had since you were born."

Jo-Gol bowed his head to the slightly lonesome voice.

"However!"

Jo-Pyeong's voice, looking at his son like that, gave strength to him.

"Now I understand. That's my dream, not yours. If I have a dream, of course, you have a dream too. I shouldn't trample your dreams for my sake."

"Father..."

"That's what Chung Myung did. You're the one who decides. It sounded very arrogant back then, but now I understand why he said it. A father can't decide his child's life at will. Because you deserve to dream about yourself too."

Jo-Pyeong smiled and tapped Jo-Gol on the shoulder.

"Be strong."

Jo-Gol looked at his father with trembling eyes.

"I'm sorry, Father."

"Keuhum."

He coughed low, perhaps awkwardly. And spoke in a slightly flushed voice.

"Don't worry about the family. Because I and your brother are here. But... don't forget that we're always rooting for you even if you live under the wing of Mount Hua."

"I'll keep that in mind."

Jo-Pyeong smiled broadly.

"Yunnan is a scary place."

"Yes."

"When I see what you've done in the Tang family, I think you'll be able to do well in Yunnan...…   Parents' hearts don't go as they think, I can't let go of my worries. Come back safe and soundly."

"Yes, Father."

Jo-Pyeong tapped Jo-Gol on the shoulder once again.

At the warmth felt reassuringly on his shoulder, Jo-Gol smiled involuntarily.

* * *

"Are these the people?"

Gwak Kyung, who was in charge of the ascension from Peace Merchant Association (화평상단(和平商團)/ Hwapyeong Sangdan) to Yunnan, looked back at the disciples of Mount Hua with strange eyes.

"Yes."

"It's a request from Gaju-nim, so I'll take good care of you so that there won't be any inconvenience."

"Thank you."

Gwak Kyung glanced at Tang Gun-ak.

Then he whispered in a slightly lower voice.

"However...… It's a big burden for us to have foreigners accompany us to Yunnan...…."

"I'm not going to give you a hard time."

"How can I ask Gaju-nim for a favor? Please just remember that our merchant association has done its best to fulfill the request of the Tang Family."

"Of course, I will."

"Thank you. Thank you, Gaju-nim!"

Gwak Kyung, who bowed his head deeply, said to Baek Chun, who seemed to be the party's representative.

"If you have something to say, please finish it first. You can tell me when you're ready."

"All right."

When Gwak Kyung returned to his seat, Baek Chun looked at those who is about to become their group and turned to Tang Gun-ak.

"Thank you once again for taking care of the situation in various ways."

"This is nothing considering what Mount Hua gave to the Tang Family. Yunnan is a place where we can't enter recklessly, so please be careful."

"I'll keep that in mind."

Tang Gun-ak added as if he was still not relieved.

"It is no exaggeration to say that Yunnan is controlled by Namman Yasugung Family. Be especially careful that Namman Yasugung Family of the time hates Jungwon and their temper is so violent.  If you want to achieve something in Yunnan, you'd better not clash with them as much as possible."

"Once again, I'll keep that in mind."

Baek Chun took a deep bow at Tang Gun-ak.

"I hope to see you again with a smile on your face."

When Tang Gun-ak finished speaking, Tang So-so, who was waiting in the back, glanced and smiled.

"Have a safe trip! We'll see each other more often when you get back."

"Ugh."

Chung Myung sighs deeply.

‘Do I really need to...….’

In the first place, this is a matter for the Sect Leader to decide.

Seeing that Chung Myung's expression was darkened, Tang So-so said with a sour expression.

"Don't do that. We're going to eat together now!"

Baek Chun smiles lightly.

"That would be a good relationship."

"Yes! Please take care of me in the future...…."

"So-so."

Tang Gun-ak cut off Tang So-so in a low voice.

"Yes, Father."

"If you're really going to be a disciple of Mount Hua, forget about the fact that you're a member of the Tang Family."

"Yes, that's what I'm thinking."

"Do you think so? Did the youngest child talk like that to the elder?"

"……."

"Are you going to Mount Hua for the Tang Family business? Or are you going to Mount Hua to become a disciple?"

Tang So-so straightened up her body after hearing Tang Gun-ak.

"Please take care of yourself, Sasuk. And Sahyung. From this moment on, I am no longer part of the Tang family. First, I will go to Mount Hua and learn the laws and manners of that place."

Baek Chun smiles brightly.

Yoo  Iseol's eyes, which had become slightly sharper, were loosened.

‘You're so smart.’

Chung Myung smiles at the amount Tang Gun-ak does.

He openly scolded Tang So-so to prevent the bud of rebellion and keeping the position of the Tang Family from collapsing. This is where one can see how much Tang Gun-ak cares about his daughter.

It will take some time for Tang So-so to adjust to Mount Hua.….

'It was the same for everyone.'

Considering what happened to Jo-Gol, who used to run naked amidst the thunderstorm, the future of Tang So-so is looks bright.

But if it doesn't get fixed...…. If she was to be taken to Nakanbong peak roughly three times, she will know the reality.

Tang Gun-ak, who doesn't know what Chung Myung thinks, said peacefully while looking at Baek Chun.

"As soon as you leave, I'm going to go to Mount Hua to tell them what happened here and finish the work on Soso's admittance."

"Sect Leader will also welcome you."

Chung Myung asked with his head tilted.

"Then maybe Gaju won't be in the Tang Family when we get back?"

"Hmm. Should it take that long? Besides, if you're going deep into Yunnan, it could be farther from here to Shaanxi. The road to get there isn't well-maintained, so it's going to take a while longer than you think."

"Oh, really?"

Chung Myung glanced at his Sahyung.

"If it's a long way to go, it's fine in its own way. I have a lot of work to do."

Feeling Chung Myung's gaze, Mount Hua's disciples trembled.

‘Are you going to do that again?'

‘All the way to Yunnan? Even if you cut in on the journey?'

'... should we just let him stay in the Tang Family?'

It was Mount Hua's disciples that hardened their bodies when they thought about what had happened on their way to Sichuan.

Tang Gun-ak approaches Chung Myung and whispers quietly.

"You should never use what I gave you carelessly. You know, right?"

"Don't worry. I'm not a child."

"……."

‘I'd be less worried if you were.’

‘I'm worried because it's you, you punk.’

Tang Gun-ak sighed deeply.

"Then I'll leave you now."

Baek Chun lightly thanked Tang Gun-ak.

"Thank you for your hospitality. Please do it when we come back."

"……are you going to stop by again?"

"Absolutely."

Tang Gun-ak closed his eyes tightly.

"Then, good bye, Tang Gaju-nim."

"Take care."

Baek Chun took a step forward and dragged Chung Myung, who seemed to have some lingering feelings.

"Why do you talk so much? There's already been a lot of delays. Come here! Come here!"

"Then I'll see you next time."

Chung Myung waves as he dragged along.

Then, Tang So-so, who was watching them, suddenly leaped forward. And shouted at Yoo Iseol, who walked casually.

"That- That place...!"

Yoo Iseol glanced back.

Despite coming to say something, Tang So-so couldn't speak up and just stared at Yoo Iseol.

As if she had guessed her feelings, Yoo Iseol opens her mouth in a low voice.

"Do you have any regrets?"

"...yes."

Yoo Iseol nodded lightly.

"See you next at Mount Hua."

"Yes!"

That was it.

Yoo Iseol turns around and walks without hesitation.

Seeing it, Baek Chun smiled lightly and said,

"She seemed a little disappointed that there were no women among the third-class disciples, but the youngest member seems to like you."

"I'm not interested."

"I'm a little worried about one thing. It's not going to be easy to deal with because it's a girl from the Tang family."

"What?"

Yoo Iseol turned his head blankly and looked at Baek Chun.

"……is it difficult?"

"Wasn't Chung Myung flustered too?"

"That's someone else's child."

"……Huh?"

"Mount Hua's disciples are all equal. Maybe on the day we meet again, she'll roll on the floor while holding her head."

"……."

A cold sweat began to run down Baek Chun's spine.

You're going to beat up the daughter of Tang Gaju?

‘…..that wouldn't stop him.'

Who can't be beaten by that scoundrel?

"Before that, there is time. If she adapts well to Mount Hua, she'll be fine. But."

Yoo Iseol had a chill in his eyes.

"If she act arrogant because she is the daughter of Tang Gaju-nim, I'll break her head even before Chung Myung could do."

"……."

Baek Chun closed his eyes tightly. And he prayed.

Please don't let Tang So-so regret her choice.

"He's gone."

"Yes, he's gone."

Tang Gun-ak lamented low, confirming that the ascendance of the Peace Merchant Association was finally completely leaving Sichuan.

"What a storm that swept across the Tang Family."

"……are there only people like that in Jungwon (Central Plain)?"

"It can't be."

There will be no more people like that even if you search the world.

Tang Gun-ak, who was carrying the charges, quietly opened his mouth..

"We have to do our best. Sooner or later, they'll bring storms all over Jungwon."

As long as Chung Myung is around, Mount Hua won't have a day to sleep.

And it was clear that they would grow at an enormous rate.

In order to keep up with the pace, the Tang Family must also run nonstop from now on. They need to step up reform and keep pace with them.

"Your burden is heavy."

"Don't worry. I'll do my best."

Tang Gun-ak, who nodded still, rolled up the corners of his mouth slightly.

"Well, let's go check it out."

"Yes? What?"

"What other people in Mount Hua are like."

"Yes, let's go right away."

Tang So-so and Tang Gun-ak turned around.

Tang Gun-ak, who had taken a couple of steps, suddenly looked back at where Chung Myung had left. Then he laughed and muttered lowly.

"Farewell, my friend."

Friend.

It was the first time in Tang Gun-ak's life that he said this.

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