I Reincarnated as the Crazed Heir Chapter 268

Episode 268: The Banquet of Zhuge Liang (5)

The external relations of the Gongdongpa and Haenampa, which were the last of the old factions, and the Hyeongsanpa, which narrowly missed out on joining the old faction, were, without a doubt, the worst.

They were struggling to somehow gain the upper hand over each other.

To give you an idea of the extent of the outburst, there was this one time:

'What the heck, the Sado-ryeon destroyed the Jeomchang faction?! The old faction was destroyed in his time… … . How could this be… … . An opportunity has come to Hyeongsan as well?!'

'Our Haenam must go to the Murim Alliance before Hyungsan! This is the last chance to get our name on the Gupailbang. We must see the military. Turn your horse's head right now!'

'They're all rushing to retreat in the middle of a war. Are they even human? Well anyway… … The position of the communist faction has become more solid. Haha.'

There was a famous example of when the old Yunnan sect, Jeomchang, was destroyed, and the three sects celebrated together, only to be ridiculed.

Anyway, the relationship between the three was famous because of their competitive relationship.

It was fortunate that they were geographically far apart in the northwest, center, and southernmost part of the Central Plains. Otherwise, it would not have been strange if war had broken out long ago.

But the acolytes representing each sect who attended the Murim Alliance banquet were hanging around like that.

If it had been any other place, I would have been shocked.

Of course, there was no way Ma Cheon-so didn't know their true circumstances.

There's a saying, 'birds of a feather flock together.'

Unlike the stalwart places that maintain their old ways without change as time passes, these places were swept away like fallen leaves even in the slightest wind, which was their own way of surviving.

Strong, weak, weak, strong.

A rat that steals the prey of the weak, hides from the strong, and then climbs up when the opportunity arises.

right.

They ignored each other, but on the other hand, they recognized each other as fellow countrymen and cleverly joined forces only when necessary.

And the reason they came together like this now is because they were targeting Ma Cheon So as their next target.

This is the prey that we must chew together.

But he had messed with the wrong person. Ma Cheon-so knew their ecosystem better than anyone else.

"It suits you very well."

It was just a simple word, like a soliloquy. But the reaction was different. The expressions on the three people's faces clearly hardened.

"It suits you well…? What did you mean by that?"

"It doesn't mean anything."

"You didn't mean anything. Are you saying that because the three of us are in similar situations?!"

"Is that what you heard?"

"Are you saying that's not true?"

Well, I guess so. The shepherd heard it clearly, though it was blurry.

This cheeky brat! I felt a strong sense of discomfort. I made eye contact with the two people next to me and looked at the poorly made table top, which made me even angrier.

It was an expression of a long-standing sense of victimization.

I acknowledge that we are of the same species, but I am the embodiment of my self-centered consciousness that I am the best among them.

But Ma Cheon So touched that very spot.

"Hweju. Since ancient times, a gentleman must distinguish between time and place when speaking. If you do not distinguish between time and place and talk recklessly, then you are like a bastard……"

"I see."

"What… is that? Why are you nodding? What does that smile mean?!"

"It doesn't mean anything."

"Listen here, Mr. Ma-!"

When the shepherd shouted, everyone's attention turned to him.

Feeling this, the reporter let out a cough and looked around awkwardly.

The bad habit of only bowing down to the strong. It really doesn't go away.

Lee Eom-dong, the leader of the Haenam faction, raised his head over his hunched shoulders and quietly shouted.

"What do you want to do with us now?"

"You're the ones who came looking for me. Why are you asking me?"

"You guys? I came here to give advice to my much younger juniors. You guys? Haven't you learned even the most basic manners?"

"Even if Elder Mok and I, the chief priest, have the same distribution, I don't think you would be in a position to call me that."

Eek! Lee Eom-dong clenched his molars. Distribution was originally supposed to be used only within the clan, but it was also an unwritten rule within the Murim Alliance.

However, in Lee Eom-dong's case, since his master had met him earlier than others, he had to be considered halfway below the current chiefs in terms of distribution.

There is no need to even mention the sense of entitlement to this.

"How dare you… ignore the Haenam faction?"

"I think that's a clear disregard, Jang Moon-in."

"This is definitely an issue that needs to be formally raised with the Murim Alliance!"

The combination is perfect. Ma Cheon-so snickered at the obvious reaction that came up when there was nothing to say.

Then he spat out the words one by one with cold eyes.

"Ignore me… Do you think that statement suits you right now? The Sacheonhoe is where the old faction's Amipa, Cheongseongpa, and the Five Great Families belong. And I am the leader of that place and the grand vice-chancellor of the Murim Alliance. Didn't you say I was your young junior? Let me ask you the opposite. Are you ignoring Sacheon right now?"

Oh, this is not it. The rat pups were all silent.

My mind went blank. I thought it was too funny and jumped in. I thought that if I threw in a few clever words, he would either run wild like a stray dog or hesitate like a child and make a series of mistakes.

But guess what? This guy is no ordinary guy.

Na Dae-yong thought.

Her beautiful appearance, like a greenhouse flower, is a trap. From the beginning, she should have been treated as an ambassador and the head of the three gates.

From the beginning, Eom-dong Lee has been talking about an empty cart, so there is no justification and there is nothing to be gained by going further.

"Hoeju, what's going on?"

"Amitabha… Why did the three of you come here?"

As if things weren't bad enough, Umuja and Baekryo also joined in.

Na Dae-yong, the leader of the Hyeongsan faction, urgently sent a telegram to Mok Gi-ja.

[Elder Mok. It seems like things are getting a bit tricky. Let's leave now.]

[Jang Moon-in. This is why the Hyung-san faction can’t even climb up to the old faction. They’re so timid… … Tsk tsk. Can’t you tell just by looking at them? That guy… … He’s a puppet leader who relies only on his status. Those two came because they were afraid that it would be revealed. You have no sense at all. Now, just watch. Whether what I said was wrong or right.]

The shepherd looked at him with eyes filled with conversion.

But.

"It's nothing serious, so go and take care of business."

Baekryo and Umuja nodded and left the place, feeling the natural downward slope of Macheonso.

Huh, huh? The shepherd was flustered. Surely, this interest is a screen. Is that right? To treat them poorly? To Umuja and Baekryo? How dare you?

[Elder Neck!]

Na Dae-yong's voice rang again in my clouded mind.

Then he pulled himself together and said.

[I… I bet you came prepared! Of course you did! You must have made it up to fool everyone!]

[I don't think that's it… … .]

[Let's proceed as planned.]

The shepherd made up his mind and turned his gaze to Lee Eom-dong.

It was a signal to prepare for the next step.

The shepherd was confident.

Ma Cheon-so confronted Zhuge Liang on the subject of the Sacheonhoe screen.

So, they improvised a plan to conspire with them and humiliate them before the banquet was over.

Why? Because that's how we survive.

Because I have to reveal the truth about Ma Cheon So one by one in front of all the Sa Bos and make a good impression on the acting leader, Jegal Mun and others.

And that determination has not changed.

Because there was one thing left that could never be hidden, even if everything else could be hidden.

It's martial arts.

"The young and green croaker is rude in front of the elders."

A large man approached Lee Eom-dong, tilting his stiff neck.

One of the four members of the group that Chun-gae called Bear Cub.

It was the year of the Iron Ark.

He and Lee Eom-dong were sworn brothers… … Anyway, they conspired to put him in the lead since he was prone to causing trouble.

"Oh my, what a disrespectful thing to do to the Lord. Get out of here quickly."

Lee Eom-dong gave an awkward performance.

"Brother. What are you stepping down from? Ambassador? I can't accept it. Who in the world would accept such a greenhorn as an Ambassador?!"

"Zhuge Liang and the others."

Chun-gae poked his head out and said.

"Uh, what?"

Why is he here?

"The agent told me to do that earlier."

"No, Fire Chief. That's not what I meant right now…."

Or else. Hehe. Chun-gae, who had been watching silently, burst out laughing and hid behind his back again.

Iron Ark Seol Han-hae looked around with a pale face. Laughter was prevalent.

Anger welled up in me at the insult. I won't let these bloody bastards off easy. I muttered through my teeth.

"Mr. Ma. I would like to apply for the military service."

Knock. Everyone's heads turned this way. What was going to happen had happened. Even if they pretended not to, their ears seemed to be open.

You must have wondered. Is the power of Ma Cheon-so, who appeared like a comet as the leader of the Sacheonhoe, really real? Is he qualified to be like that?

There was no one to stop him, even though he was watching to prove it.

The shepherd's shoulders straightened slightly, and his chest protruded further forward.

[Look, Jang Moon-in. What did I say? I didn't say no one would stop him. Now, if we just show him that he's nothing more than an empty shell… … Hehe.]

[Ahem, my thoughts were a bit short-sighted. As expected, it's Elder Mok. Haha.]

Na Dae-yong's complexion also brightened, and he followed Mok-gi's lead and puffed out his chest.

But there was some anxiety.

'But… why isn't even the Sacheonhoe coming forward?'

I was secretly bothered by the way Baekryo and Umuja looked at me with mocking eyes.

"During the banquet, Bimu… Why did I have to do something so outrageous?"

As soon as Hana Macheonso took a defensive stance, even my worries disappeared completely.

'That guy… … is bluffing!'

Lee Eom-dong and Seol Han-hae also had faint smiles on their lips.

"Why? Aren't you confident?"

"I don't want to take responsibility."

"Responsibility? What responsibility?"

"When a foolish bear shows off its tricks and gets hurt, I see three merchants running wild."

He laughed. He clearly laughed. He glanced at Mok-gi-ja and Na-dae-yong. And then at Eom-dong, and the corners of his mouth rose.

This was a clear provocation.

Na Dae-yong felt sorry for himself.

'You didn't avoid it, you provoked it… … ?'

For a moment, he felt something was wrong, but it was already too late. Seol Han-hae lost his reason at the words, “foolish bear.”

He shouted proudly.

"I will report to the Four Guardians. I, the Iron Ark Seol Hanhae! I hereby request a secret meeting with the Four Guardian Lords. I will take full responsibility for the ruin of the banquet, so I swear that no one shall come forward!"

Seol Han-hae finished speaking and threw the table with one hand. Crunch!

The plates flew and drops of alcohol flew, but the servants who were watching swept them away with fancy hand gestures from their respective seats.

Then his face hardened coldly.

You crossed the line. You should have quietly made room for it even if it meant getting into trouble.

You can use the glasses to test your internal energy level, or you can politely give in and give in.

But then the music stopped and the banquet was broken up.

Now, one way or another, someone has to be held accountable.

Also, Ma Cheon So was unable to use the sword.

In the martial arts world, it was unacceptable to back down after suffering such humiliation.

[Is it okay now? Ambassador? Lord Sacheonhoe? I will properly remind you of your level.]

Seol Han-hae sent out a telegram while his eyes filled with life fell.

Ma Cheon-so rubbed his left shoulder with his left hand as if he was embarrassed and got up from the empty seat.

And said.

[Iron Ark Seol Han-hae. Who do you think will benefit from you stepping forward?]

[If you're trying to calm me down with sweet talk, it's too late. My body is about to explode. You arrogant brat.]

[What is the truth? The bear does the tricks, and the person eats them. But no one cares who that person is. Why?]

What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Ma Cheon So said with a smirk as Seol Han Hae looked at him as if he found it ridiculous.

[It's a luxury for a foolish bear to even know that. Haha! Idiot.]

"Inooooohh-!"

Seol Han-hae's anger reached its peak. He let out a loud scream and thrust his palm forward.

Woohoo!

A master of martial arts, his movements were extremely fast compared to his size.

The operation of the bet was also smooth, and in an instant, I could feel the enormous internal energy in the palm of my hand.

Wedge!

"Bone-breaking palm!"

Someone who saw this let out a scream.

It was the season of Seolhanhae, when the bones of the affected area were broken into pieces.

There was no great person here who could not recognize that he had given his all from the very beginning.

Short distance. Stolen initiative. Overwhelming speed.

That moment when everyone's eyes were filled with concern and interest.

Ma Cheon-so, who had been watching absentmindedly, slowly raised his hand.

and.

"Ugh!"

Kwaaang! The foolish bear flew into the wall and crashed into it.