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Taejonbirok Volume 7 Episode 4
Chapter 43: Selling the Lazy (4)
“Don’t do that to an innocent person. Go and protect your seat.”
“Yes, yes, is there any possibility?”
Gongryung looked at Jongpil, who was returning to the branch office with a blank expression.
Let's see.
“How many people have already gone mad?”
“I think there are about a hundred people?”
“A hundred people…….”
Then, including the people who are here now, there are about 130 people. If 130 people gave 2 nyang each, it would be 260 nyang, and if they received 3 nyang each, it would be 390 nyang.
Three hundred and ninety nyang!
The annual alms received by Shaolin, the largest sect and temple in the Central Plains, would not amount to three hundred nyang. However, this young man earned three hundred nyang in just one day while sitting down.
'How scary.'
Even to Gongryung, who was not particularly interested in money, this was a significant amount of money. If he had sold the secret, would he have been able to make three hundred nyang?
furthermore…….
The people standing in line came into the eyes of the prince. They were people who were anxious because they couldn't pay.
'It'll probably increase further.'
If I continued to work hard like this, I thought I could build a house out of gold.
“Small group.”
“Yes, monk.”
Wi Yeon-ho answered politely.
“As I said before, I can’t help but worry that releasing this secret will bring chaos to the martial world.”
Wi Yeon-ho tilted his head.
“Confused?”
“That’s right. What would happen if the secret of the age-old secret, the Sword Emperor’s Eugene, were to be released? What if it were to fall into the hands of an evil person?”
Wi Yeon-ho answered politely.
“The hermit will stop it.”
“…….”
The spirit's face distorted slightly.
Of course it is! Of course it is!
“Will the sage come forward easily?”
“Hey, what are you worried about? Even Ambassador Gongryung came forward. If something like that happens, will you just sit by and watch?”
Even if you really wanted to just sit back and watch, no one would be able to answer like that in this situation.
“Well, of course I will desperately block it. But it is not the Sword Emperor’s secret weapon. No one knows what will happen when that item is released. This situation will definitely bring about bloodshed.”
Wi Yeon-ho tilted his head as if he didn't understand at all.
“It doesn’t cause bloodshed, it prevents it.”
“…….”
“If we had just left this alone, countless more people would have died by now?”
“Ugh…….”
The ambassador could not refute the claim.
If Wei Yanhu had not retrieved the secret, those who lost their lives in the battle for it would have been more courageous. And if the battle for it had continued, the time it took for the Gongryung ambassadors to encounter the secret would have been delayed by that much.
“And if that’s a concern, shouldn’t we loosen the emergency measures even more? Then, more people will learn the emergency measures, and the chances of one person running wild will decrease.”
"uh?"
Now that I hear it, is that so?
While the speechless ambassador was mumbling, Wi Yeon-ho continued speaking.
“One of the things I never understood whenever something like this happened was this: If you think there’s a good deal, why don’t you just share it with everyone? I don’t understand why you can’t keep it to yourself.”
“Is that so?”
That's all true.
It was so true that there was no room for refutation.
The owner of the item is saying that he will sell it as he pleases, so what else can I say?
There are so many eyes watching, and if you try to take back the secret in this situation, rumors will spread that Shaolin persecuted a child and stole the Sword Emperor's Eugene.
The prince looked at Gongmujin, not knowing what to do.
'I don't have an answer either, Ambassador Kongryeong.'
Gong Mu-jin looked up at the sky with a blank expression.
The Shaolin spirit and the Hwasan swordsman were helpless against a small child, struggling like a puppy.
'I'm just a guy.'
Who is the ambassador?
He is one of the elders of Shaolin.
If we were to discuss the distribution of power in the world of martial arts, there were few people who would dare to claim to be ahead of him, and that person was Gongryeong.
Usually, when a child of average age meets a public servant, he or she will feel intimidated by his or her age and status before being able to judge right from wrong.
But Wi Yeon-ho was so good at speaking that he was second to none in terms of speaking.
'To put it nicely, it's a generous beggar.'
To put it badly, it means being cowardly.
Although Gong Mu-jin looks down on Wi Yeon-ho, he really likes this aspect of him. Still, shouldn’t a man have that kind of spirit?
“Even so, not everyone will follow the above ideas. Wouldn’t there be some who would rather take it by force than pay?”
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"under?"
"what?"
The answer came not from Wei Yanho, but from behind the back of the Gongryong ambassador. Those who were writing looked at the Gongryong ambassador in disbelief.
‘No, these guys… … .’
Usually, when the distribution of the Gongryung Ambassadors was made, and after hearing the name Shaolin, it was common to at least show respect. However, all of them here were acting as if they had seen something unsightly, and were treating the Gongryung Ambassadors as if they were just a bunch of people who had come from the back mountain to get alms.
“Well, maybe that could be the case.”
Wi Yeon-ho smiled faintly.
“Well, then, there’s nothing I can do. Isn’t that how things like this go around? If they’re stolen before I enter Luoyang, that’s my fate.”
“Are you saying you’re going to Luoyang?”
“Yes. I’m going to Luoyang.”
“Isn’t Luoyang a big city? Bringing treasures to such a big city is like inviting trouble. What on earth do you plan to do in Luoyang?”
Wi Yeon-ho sighed as if he was frustrated.
“What are you going to do in Luoyang? You have to keep selling.”
“……You’re selling it?”
“If there are many people, there are bound to be many survivors.”
The spirit felt dizzy.
So… … he’s planning to set up a stall in Luoyang and start selling the Emperor’s secret medicine in earnest.
“Is that okay?”
“Isn’t there any reason why it shouldn’t be done?”
There is no reason why it shouldn't happen.
The spirit felt speechless. The problem is that it is not clear whether the reason for his speechlessness is due to illogicality or absurdity.
At that moment, Wei Yanhu lowered his head.
“I appreciate your concern for me, but I have no intention of handing this book over to Shaolin, nor do I intend to pass it on to anyone else. I can handle my own affairs well, so I hope that Master Kongling will stop worrying.”
At the perfect ending, a hollow laugh escaped the ambassador's mouth.
“I'm sorry.”
As Wi Yeon-ho climbed back onto the carriage, Gong Mu-jin led the dumbfounded Gong Ling Ambassador out from behind the crowd.
The ambassador smiled as if he had been hit once.
“Who on earth is that person?”
“I’m also at a loss for words.”
“Hmm.”
Ambassador Gongryeong was not a brainless person either.
Among those who were writing here, there were some people that the ambassador knew. And among them, there were some who would never pay money and write like that.
When a person does something he or she has never done before, it means that it is time for him or she is dying or someone is forcing him or her to do it.
'It's too much with just one plum blossom sword.'
I considered the possibility that Gong Mu-jin might have helped, but it seemed unlikely that the people here would have become docile lambs just because of the names Gong Mu-jin and Hwa-san.
“Can I ask you something?”
“Of course, Ambassador.”
The prince looked at Gongmujin quietly and then opened his mouth.
“How would you compare that poet’s inaction with mine?”
Gong Mujin couldn’t easily open his mouth to the question that suddenly came at him. If Gong Ling hadn’t guessed something about Wei Yanhu’s inaction, he wouldn’t have asked such a thing.
If someone who didn't know about Wei Yanhu heard this, they would have laughed out loud at the comparison between a young man of only a few years of age and the elder of Shaolin, Master Gong Ling.
“Umm…….”
When Gong Mu-jin could not easily answer, Gong Ryeong became surprised.
The question of the Gongryung was at least possible when Wi Yeonho was placed on the same level as himself. The fact that Gong Mujin, who could not possibly not know the meaning, hesitated to answer like that must mean that if he told the truth, it would be rude to Gongryung.
The prince looked back at the carriage with suspicion and surprise.
‘At that age… … .’
It would have been absolutely impossible for someone of his age to have accumulated such a level of accomplishment. And the world has called those who have done such an impossible thing heroes.
It was a very welcome development that a young hero appeared.
but…….
'Is this the beginning of troubled times?'
Suddenly, Gongryeong's heart became heavy.
Since ancient times, whenever someone showed outstanding talent at a young age, troubled times would soon follow. I couldn't help but think that the appearance of Wei Yanhu signified that.
“It is fortunate that he is the son of the Guangdong Wei family. If he had studied under the gentleman and great swordsman of the world, he would not have gone astray.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Gong Mu-jin quietly turned his head away.
'Ambassador, I'm sorry. That guy didn't learn under the great swordsman and is already out of line.'
However, Gong Mu-jin thought that there was no need to say that and make Gong Ryeong's already heavy heart even heavier.
“Are you sure you won’t mind if we’re not there on your way to Luoyang?”
“I would feel better if Ambassador Gongryung were with me, but since he doesn’t want to, there’s nothing I can do. If you think about it, I’m also riding on that guy’s back…….”
Gong Ryeong smiled without realizing it as he watched Gong Mu Jin bow his head as if he was ashamed.
'They say that the plum blossom sword ghost is incredibly eccentric.'
It seems that the rumors of Kang-ho are not to be trusted. Or maybe Gong Mu-jin met Wi Yeon-ho and learned how his eccentricity was perceived by others, and changed his personality.
Either way, it was a good thing.
“Even the Queen and the Minister cannot force someone to do something if they do not want to. Besides, if they have that much military power, the journey to Luoyang should not be that difficult.”
“Yes, Ambassador.”
The prince nodded and clasped his hands together toward Gongmujin.
“Then we will take our leave now.”
“Hey, are you leaving already?”
“I came here to stop the bloodshed. Now that the bloodshed has subsided, I should go back.”
Gong Mu-jin couldn't help but admire Gong Ryeong.
Even if a large sect claims that it is maintaining order in the martial arts world, it is impossible for them not to be greedy. Anyone would be greedy for something as valuable as the Sword Emperor's Eugene, but they are returning right away after the bloodshed is over. Isn't it true that they are not greedy for a secret weapon, but rather came to bring peace to the martial arts world?
It was indeed worthy of being called Shaolin.
“It makes me feel uneasy to see you going back without even having time to relieve your worries.”
The prince smiled brightly and tried to dissuade Gong Mujin.
The Gongryong, who had insisted on pushing the Gongmujin inside to see the way, glanced around and then quietly opened his mouth.
“Musan, come here.”