Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor

Chapter 286

Episode 286

“Senior, why are you here?”

“I heard that the hero who saved the Volcanic Sect is visiting the Maeng’s headquarters. Shouldn’t I come out to meet him?”

Sohyeongeom’s eyes as he looked at us were full of goodwill.

It seems that he wanted to show his sincerity to me for rescuing the survivors of the Volcanic Sect, including Plum God Sword.

I felt proud.

With this, it can be said that all debts owed to him have been repaid.

“But why didn’t I call you?”

“What do you mean?”

“I asked Namhakgeom (嵐虐劍) that friend to send troops, but why did he not contact me in any way? “Even if I had sent just one letter, I would have come forward myself.”

“The junior couldn’t understand the feelings of the senior. sorry. “I was so out of it that I didn’t even think about it.”

“I didn’t mean to question you. “There is no need to apologize.”

In fact, I didn’t call it on purpose.

Because I didn’t know where it would go, just one small hook was enough.

Of course, I wasn’t planning on telling those thoughts out loud.

There is no reason to break labor.

“Elder!”

“How are you?”

Cheongyeong Dojang, Cheonpyeong Dojang, and Cheonwoo Dojang, all disciples of the Hwasan Sect, prostrated themselves before Sohyeongeom.

Sohyeongeom was not only an elder of the Maeng clan, but also an elder of the Hwasan faction.

“I’m glad you’re safe.”

“Many of my disciples died or were injured.”

“But didn’t you guys survive safely? “It must have been a blessing from Heaven and Earth.”

“.......”

Let the solemn atmosphere prevail for a while.

Sohyeongeom let out a long sigh, looked back at the teacher standing next to me, and said.

“Are you the teacher of the Sichuan branch leader?”

“That’s right.”

“You have a great disciple.”

“You are a worthy disciple for me.”

“These are not words that should come out of the mouth of an expert who has reached the absolute peak.”

“.......”

Heukeungdae, a military unit directly under Sohyeongeom, joined the party.

To put it bluntly, whether their joining was beneficial to the movement, it was not.

Because the escort troops were already overflowing.

Other than the size of the group growing, nothing particularly changed.

‘but.’

I took turns looking at Master and Sohyeongeom, who were chatting lightly with smiles on their faces.

The current situation was worth it just because the two people got to know each other and became closer friends.

There would come a day when this meeting would be beneficial to Master in the future.

Many, many, many.

The regular sound of horses’ hooves pierced my ears.

‘It feels good.’

I hummed to myself and looked out the window.

Pouring sunlight, wide fields, and a blue sky without a single cloud in sight.

The scenery in my field of view was no different from before, but I no longer felt bored.

I had a gut feeling.

I believe that I will be able to gain a lot through this trip to Honam.

* * *

When we arrived at Maeng’s headquarters, Pang Mun-hwan, the unit commander of Hyeonmudae, came out and welcomed me and my group.

“Long time no see.”

“It’s been a while. “He suffered severe internal injuries and his complexion doesn’t look very good.”

“I think it will take some time to recover.”

“I hope you get well.”

“thank you.”

phut!

Is it because of poor health?

At a time like this, there was no need to say useless things and throw food to the wild cats.

After some time had passed, the atmosphere calmed down slightly.

Juhwabaek, who swept the middle school students with an annoyed expression, asked me a question.

“May I ask how you learned gold gong?”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that. “I promised the teacher I would keep it a secret.”

I came up with an answer that seemed to have something to it, but in reality, it was nothing more than a plausible excuse for those who misunderstood my past.

Isn’t it impossible to reveal the truth as it is?

“rude!”

“Lord! “You should never pass it up!”

The atmosphere, which had barely calmed down, soon heated up.

This time I just watched the scene without saying anything.

In times like these, we had to push forward shamelessly.

‘There will never be a proper punishment given anyway.’

The news of Cheonryong’s activities spread throughout the central plains.

It was a situation where people’s attention was focused on me.

At a time like this, what would happen if news spread that the upper echelons of the Meng had punished me?

‘Everyone in this place probably knows. If you’re not careful, you may face backlash while trying to maintain discipline.’

The Murim Alliance had to be a just and fair group.

At least externally.

‘In the end, checks are just checks.’

All they can do is put pressure on me and see if I can.

Since it was not a real threat, there was no reason to be intimidated.

“Quiet! Be quiet!”

Only after Zhuge Huan shouted several times did the atmosphere calm down again.

Juhwabaek let out a small sigh and asked, tapping the table with his index finger.

“Is there anything you want to say?”

“I have no intention of making excuses. It is an undeniable fact that I have learned gold gong. Even if you deprive me of my qualifications as a monk, I have nothing to say. “If you give me disciplinary action, I will gladly accept it.”

Is it because Artist Joo is openly showing signs of discomfort?

There was a strange tension in the conference room.

Everyone just looked at each other and did not open their mouths first.

“I don’t think it will be a big problem.”

The one who broke the silence and took the lead was none other than Man Rik-kun (萬力拳).

He, who had not said a word until now, opened his mouth and the attention of the middle school students focused on him.

Master Suzaku frowned and raised his voice.

“What do you mean there is no problem!”

“Strictly speaking, the Geumgong practiced by the Sichuan branch leader is not a martial art based on demon energy.”

“Even so, a magic craft is a magic craft!”

“Although Geumgong is classified as a magic craft, mastering it does not mean you become a madman. And considering the contributions made by the Sacheon branch leader, wouldn’t it be okay to cover up some of the mistakes?”

“I think the same thing. “If we punish the Sacheon branch chief here, what will the leaders dispatched to the front think?”

Immediately, people appeared who sympathized with the claim of full power.

I inwardly raised the corner of my mouth.

I knew it would end up like this.

‘Perhaps the reward will be slightly reduced or it will only amount to a nominal disciplinary action.’

I thought it turned out better.

This time I found out for sure.

Who are the people within the group who have animosity toward me?

‘I guess I’ll have to ask Hao Mun to gather information about them.’

Sohyeongeomdo, Namhakgeomdo, Manjunggeomdo, and Unhakgeomdo.

Each person added a word, lending strength to Man Power-kwon’s remarks.

There were a few people who resisted until the end, but they could not go against the trend.

Joo Hwabaek, who organized the opinions of the middle school students, spoke as if making a declaration.

“I order the Sacheon branch leader to be placed on probation for two months for the crime of learning a forbidden martial art and concealing it until now.”

The term meant to rest and take care of one’s body for two months.

This is what is meant by mild punishment.

match!

Joo Hwa-baek, who caught everyone’s attention by pressing his palms together, skillfully changed the topic.

“Let’s get back to the main topic. Let’s each give our opinions on what kind of compensation should be given to the Sichuan branch leader.”