Chapter 447

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He has lost a lot of hair as of now.

“Would you like us to catch a new one and change it to a suitable one?”

"Leave it alone."

Im Sobyong waved his hand.

"Is there any need to kill another precious tiger? When there are a lot of wild beasts like tigers on the mountain, work becomes easier. We won’t able to afford rice if we always needlessly kill them. But the fur...…. Achoo!"

After sneezing loudly, Im Sobyong frowned and rubbed his face with a handkerchief.

“… … This is something I can’t deal with either.”

Im Sobyong looked up at Dark Night Tiger Gwak Min.

"So, how was it?"

"The Sanchae family has fully accepted Mount Hua's disciples as guests. They get along well."

"I suppose so."

Im Sobyong nodded lightly.

“People are certain of what they see with their own eyes. Cholsinjang did a great job.”

"…May I ask you a question?"

"As much as you want."

The Dark Night Tiger opened his mouth with a slightly stiff face.

"By any chance..."

"Ah, I see what you're trying to ask. I never did that. It's his real skill.”

“…….”

"And is Bonchung someone who can follow my order well?"

The Dark Night Tiger shook his head as if he had understood. Definitely, Bonchung is not someone who will lose the match on purpose just because Im Sobyong ordered him to. Not because of a lack of loyalty. It's just because he has his own firm opinion.

However, when one question disappeared, a new one came to mind.

"He didn't look so strong."

"You shouldn't judge people by their looks."

Im Sobyong rolled up the corners of his mouth as if he were having fun.

"They're really funny guys.”

The Dark Night Tiger sighed as he thought of Chung Myung in his head.

‘I didn't expect that frivolous man to beat Bonchung with his strength alone.’

It was a known fact that Mount Hua Divine Dragon was famous for his strength. However, the world's praise of Mount Hua Divine Dragon’s strength lies in swordsmanship.

Isn't he the one who is said to have taken over the position of the next best swordsman in the world?

It's definitely nice to have a relationship with someone like that, but...

At that time, Im Sobyong said to Gwak Min, who was lost in thought.

"But."

"Yes."

"Where is Bonchun? I haven't seen him since this morning."

"Oh. He's probably in Mount Hua's place right now."

"Hoo?"

Im Sobyong's eyes sparkled with interest.

"Well, I'm sure he couldn't stand that since he have such pride. I wish I could take this opportunity to get a glimpse of Mount Hua's swordsmanship.”

His smile grew thick.

* * *

"Water."

“…….”

Two large eyes flashed terrifyingly.

Tak.

"A glass."

Clatter.

As the cauldron-like hand clenched tightly, the sound of bones echoes.

Tak.

"Follow me."

Glug, glug.

"Heueum."

Chung Myung nodded slightly as if he liked it.

"Try to massage my shoulders too."

Cholsinjang Bonchung's veins stood on his forehead as if he couldn't stand it anymore.

Tap. Tap.

"Oh, it's cool!"

“…….”

While watching the scene, Baek Chun and the group glanced at each other with a bewildered faces.

‘What the hell is this?’

Eventually, Baek Chun, who can’t bear it anymore, asked softly.

"……What's that supposed to be?"

Then Yoon Jong sighed deeply.

"I heard that losing in strength versus strength means complete defeat as a man.”

"…so?"

"He’ll take Chung Myung as his Hyung (Big bro.)."

Cold sweat broke out on Baek Chun's forehead.

"… Hyung?"

"……Yes."

"That guy, that thing?"

"Yes."

Baek Chun, who turned his eyes to Bonchung, carefully massaging Chung Myung's shoulder, murmured blankly.

"…not brother, but they look like a father and a son.”

"That's what I think, but...….”

A sigh came out automatically.

'What is this?'

“Even though the world turns upside down, how can bandits serve a Taoist as their Hyung? I don't know if he’s even a little bit suited even on the outside."

“That’s what I said too.”

“Did you?”

"There's something that only men can do with each other."

“…….”

Baek Chun's eyes became as complex as his mind.

When Bonchung massaged Chung Myung’s shoulder with one hand and fanned him with the other hand, he felt like his stomach was going to turn upside down.

‘No, that's not what a younger brother does in the first place, is it?’

How distorted is that man's concept of brotherhood?

"……why does he only get along with people like that?"

"Don't you think they're in sync in the first place? To be honest, Chung Myung should dress and be put in Taoist Sect so that he can be treated like a Taoist. Who will think it's weird if he walks randomly and ends up in a Sanchae with casual clothes?"

“…….”

The biggest problem was that the words were not wrong.

While Baek Chun was rotting inside, Chung Myung seemed just comfortable.

“You have a big body, but why are you so weak! Give me a little grip!"

"Yes, Hyung-nim!"

Bonchung put down his fan and began to squeeze Chung Myung's shoulders with both hands.

"Oh, it's cool."

Chung Myung was stretched lazily like a cat with a rubbed back.

"But you're good at massaging."

“…….”

Then, he looked down at Chung Myung with his eyes glistening. Baek Chun flinched.

'That's not what he’s doing... … .'

"Thank you, Hyung-nim!"

Baek Chun folded away his overshadowed worries and threw his eyes into the distant sky.

‘What did I expect. Just what.’

Then Chung Myung grinned and said.

"But is it fine for you to stay here like this? King Nokrim might get offended.”

"Being loyal to Nokrim is one thing, and serving Hyung-nim is one another!"

Bonchung said plainly.

"This Bonchung! I've met a lot of Nokrim people and a lot of masters, but I've never seen anyone who beats me by force alone. How can I not serve Hyung-nim when I truly admire Hyung-nim’s manliness?"

It was an earnest statement of sincerity.

If the situation wasn't like this, and if the person listening to those words wasn't Chung Myung, he would have shed tears of emotion. But the reality was so devastating and horrible.

Baek Chun looked back at Baek Sang with a face that indicated he couldn't understand anything at all.

"No. Does it make sense for things to develop like that after losing in a match?”

“… … There are things in common between real men.”

"What are you talking about?”

"Isn't that a different way of thinking from us?"

It was Baek Sang who spoke much about how he could know the thoughts of fools.

“True loyalty transcends status and age. This Bonchung! Will do his best as your brother from now on."

Jo-Gol smiled pleasedly as he heard the boisterous voice of Bonchung.

“It is said that Black Taoist are usually created in that way.”

"Bla- Black Taoist?"

"Yes, when a bunch of noisy people fight and get together, they'll become family that day, and if it gets bigger, they'll put up a sign and establish a Black Taoist Group.”

Baek Chun shook his head, rubbing his forehead, which had already cooled with a cold sweat.

‘……Don't say that.’

‘I'm really afraid that's the case.’

Meanwhile, Chung Myung, who glanced at Bonchung, opened his mouth.

"But I have a question."

"Just tell me, Hyung-nim!"

"Doesn’t King Nokrim look a little younger? On the surface, he seems younger than you."

"That's right."

Bonchung nodded loudly.

"The current King Nokrim has not been long since he took over the position from his predecessor."

"Huh? Is King Nokrim hereditary?”

"Basically, the leader of the strongest Sanchae usually becomes the King Nokrim. But for hundreds of years, there has been no bigger and stronger Sanchae than Nokchae (녹채(綠砦)). As a result, the seat of King Nokrim has also been inherited inside Nokchae."

"Oh, really?"

It's hereditary.

It did not fit the name of Nokrim, but it was a perfect way to fit the name of the king.

Chung Myung nodded lightly and asked.

"But I'm sure there were a lot of complaints.”

Bonchung seemed subtly uncomfortable with the question. He just laughed awkwardly and avoided answers.

Then Chung Myung added skillfully.

"Well, now that we're on the same boat, I'm asking if there's anything I can help with that. I'm still a Taoist, so I may be able to do something if I know Nokrim’s situation."

"Ah, that's what you meant.…!”

Mount Hua's disciples distorted their faces.

‘He’s a Taoist only when he needs it.’

‘Whether you’re a bandit or a Taoist, just do one thing! Just one!'

They clearly saw through Chung Myung's scheme. But it didn't seem like that to Bonchung.

"Of course, it is true that the current King Nokrim has a dissatisfied voice against him. However, the influence of the predecessors is still strong, so there are no major problems.”

"Hmm. Was your predecessor that good?"

"The predecessor was a man among men, he’s one of the best. When he was alive, that bastard Jang Ilso would never cross Nokrim! Since the predecessor’s death, he has been picking fights with Nokrim."

Bonchung grinded his teeth as if he was angry just by thinking about it.

“If the ancestors had been alive, he would have decapitated Jang Ilso on the spot.”

Chung Myung organized the situation in his head.

‘Jang Nilso picked a fight?’

There is no way that Paegun of Myriad Man House would miss this opportunity.

It's just...

“Hmm, I see.”

With a nod, Chung Myung soon got up.

"Where are you going?”

"It's time to wrap up the negotiations."

Then he grinned.

"I'm not even a bandit, we can't stay here forever."

‘No.’

‘You look like a bandit.’

* * *

"It’s a……. Cough! good weather toda….  Cough! Aigoo! I'm coughing so much today.…. Cough! Cough!"

Im Sobyong covered his mouth with a handkerchief and coughed. Chung Myung frowned and asked.

"…is it a lung disease?"

Hearing the question, Mount Hua's disciples slipped back two steps.

"N- No."

Im Sobyong waved his hand and said.

“As I said before, this is not a contagious disease. It's because I'm naturally weak.”

"……It looks like it."

"Haha. I was born...…but why do you keep going back?"

“It’s good to be safe, just to be safe.”

“…….”

Im Sobyong, whose forehead had turned blue, looked like it wouldn't be weird if he went into a coffin right now.

He asked, wiping his mouth slightly.

"Then, are you thinking of leaving now?”

"Yes, but before I go, I want to put an end to the money issue.”

"Money issue?"

Im Sobyong tilted his head.

“But isn't that a matter for each other to see and think through a little more data before making a decision? I heard that it is not yet decided how the business will be managed.”

"Yes, it is. But……."

Chung Myung grinned.

“I think there may be a simpler way to solve the situation other than that complicated way.”

"Simple?"

Im Sobyong looked at Chung Myung as if he was interested.

"What Dojang will suggest, I wonder?"

"Ei, you know it already."

Im Sobyong frowned slightly.

‘Simple’ means that in the end, they will give Nokrim something more essential than money and solve the management problem at once.

But no matter how hard he thinks about it, he can't figure out what Mount Hua can give to his side.

"Dojang must’ve prepared something.”

"Yes, I'm sure you'll love it."

"Cough! Cough! May I ask what it is?"

"In exchange for the use of Sanchae and protection of the people involved in the delivery business...….”

Chung Myung grinned.

"I was wondering if I could cure King Nokrim's illness."

Im Sobyong, who paused for a moment, smirked.

"I was wondering what you were saying. Dojang, as I said, this disease is innate and not treatable."

"Right, I guess so.”

"I'm King Nokrim. I've already searched countless ways. However, this disease cannot be cured even by eating Shaolin's Great Rejunevation Pills.”

"Yes, I suppose so.”

Chung Myung nodded his head without showing any signs of surprise or disappointment. And he thought to himself.

‘I'm glad I didn't bring Hye Yeon. If he heard this, he’ll be on a rampage.’

"But how can Dojang heal me?"

"No big deal."

"Yes."

"However……."

The corners of Chung Myung's mouth curled up. It was a triumphant face.

“Won’t the story be a little different when it comes to the Chaos Origin Pill of Immortal Medicine?”

Im Sobyong's eyes changed for the first time.

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