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Taejonbirok Volume 12 Episode 17
Chapter 71: The Lazy Gets Caught (2)
“That is not right.”
Gong Mujin's eyes shone with sincerity and earnestness. His voice sounded like his blood was boiling.
“The current volcano is an unprecedented crisis.”
The face of the person looking at the official was also extremely dark and serious.
“But are you telling me to throw away the volcano now? The volcano!”
Gong Mu-jin was expressing the anger he had never felt before in his life.
How could this happen?
He has been a member of Hwasan since his childhood, when he cannot remember. Even in his earliest memories, he was already a disciple of Hwasan. Hwasan was his home, his school, and everything.
But how can we abandon the volcano that exists today?
“Countless disciples have been injured. The Demonic Cult has trampled on Hwasan. I think what I need to do now is to heal the wounds and help Hwasan recover. But how can you tell me to abandon Hwasan? Is there a child who abandons their parents because they are old and sick? I will pretend not to have heard.”
“Mujin-ah.”
Cheongyeongja, the long-legged volcano, looked at Gongmujin quietly and then opened her mouth.
“I’m not telling you to throw away the volcano…….”
“That’s what I’m saying!”
Gong Mu-jin cut off Cheong Yeong-ja's words.
“If leaving the volcano now is not abandoning the volcano, what else is it? While the parents are groaning in pain, no child would leave for work. Are you trying to make me an unfilial son? I will never leave the volcano.”
"okay?"
“I hope you understand this burning passion, Jang Moon-in. There are probably only so many important things in the world, but don’t we all have our own priorities? For me, my position as a disciple of the volcano is the most important.”
“Yeah, I see.”
Cheongyeongja nodded her head up and down with a moved expression on her face and then opened her mouth.
“Yeah, it’s not that you don’t want to leave with Wi Yeon-ho, right?”
“…….”
“Even if you stay, there’s not much you can do besides changing the kids’ bandages, so you don’t want to suffer, so why are you talking about your love for the volcano and making a fuss about it?”
“Oh, well, that’s not it……”
“The long-suffering man gave orders, but you ignored his orders, saying you love the volcano or something?”
Cheongyeongja smiled brightly.
“Our Mujin has grown up a lot.”
Even though Gong Mu-jin was already in his forties, Cheong Yeong-ja looked at him as if he were a child.
“How dare you even try to talk nonsense.”
“…….”
However, there was no guarantee that the gaze would be warm just because it was like looking at a child. Gong Mu-jin turned his head slightly and looked up at the sky at the sight of Cheong Yeong-ja glaring at him as if she was going to tear him apart.
'You did it.'
I bet my whole life on acting seriously, but it doesn't work. I don't want to go with Wi Yeon-ho, and I want to stay here, but my heart is completely sincere, so why does it say that sincerity doesn't work?
“Do you hate it that much?”
“……Long story.”
"why?"
“Do I really have to go?”
Cheongyeongja sighed as she looked at Gongmujin who had a sad expression on his face.
'I can't believe this guy ended up like this.'
Gong Mu-jin is someone who has a tendency to pursue the sword to extremes and is very cold towards people, so he is often talked about even within the volcano.
Even if he becomes the best swordsman in the volcano, there are even rumors that Gong Mu-jin doesn't want to entrust the important responsibility of the volcano to that guy.
It was because he couldn't handle what would happen if someone who only knew swords and didn't know people was put in the position of leading others.
Gongmujin was extremely clumsy in dealing with people, to the point that even Cheongyeongja couldn't refute him.
however…….
'Now, it's not like that.'
Where did that sharp-edged plum blossom sword go? Only the useless disciple who refused to travel with a young boy was left here.
Cheongyeongja said with a big smile.
“I guess I’m paying the price for not treating people like people.”
“The punishment is excessive.”
“But it’s something I can’t do without you.”
Cheongyeongja's face became serious.
“Mujin-ah.”
“Yes, Jang Moon-in.”
“Now, the world of martial arts will revolve around that guy.”
“…….”
The public servants could not bear to deny it.
You can be strong. Of course, people can be strong.
But shouldn't that strength be within the bounds of common sense?
'Are you really getting stronger?'
Gong Mujin was one of the people who knew Wei Yanhu's strength the best. After Wei Yanhu entered the world of martial arts, the person who had been with him the longest was none other than Gong Mujin.
Even Gongmujin tried mixing Wei Yanho and the sword.
‘It definitely wasn’t like this at first… … .’
It was not something that Gong Mu-jin, who had been stretched out by a single blow, could say, but the first Wei Yan-ho was by no means as strong as he is now. No, even when he was on par with Kwon Geuk at the beginning, he was not this strong.
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As the saying goes, that secret weapon was a secret weapon that Kwon Geuk had used to take care of the situation.
But in that short period of time, he became incomparably stronger than the Wei Yanho of that time.
It's unlikely, but what if Wei Yanhui maintains his current growth trajectory?
“A monster has appeared in the world of martial arts. You know that, right?”
'He's not just a monster, Jang Moon-in.'
Cheongyeongja, who did not know Wei Yanho's growth, would only evaluate the current Wei Yanho, but Gongmujin, who knew well how strong Wei Yanho had become, could also evaluate the future Wei Yanho.
If time continues to pass smoothly like this, there will come a time when the world will have to watch Wei Yanhu's face.
“But fortunately, you have a connection to Wei Yan Ho. You could say it’s a blessing from heaven to Hwasan.”
'It's unfortunate for me.'
“If Heaven’s will is with him, we should also help him. As a general, I command you to leave Huashan and stay by Wei Yanhu’s side. Watch what he does and learn from him. Perhaps the way to develop Huashan will come from him.”
“That seems like a very dangerous idea, Jang Moon-in!”
Gong Mu-jin attempted one last rebellion.
“It is true that Wei Yanhu is strong. But since when did Huashan pursue only strength? If we pursue only strength, how are we different from the Demonic Cult? Before discussing strength, we should consider humanity, and before discussing swords, we should know how to discuss the Way. Wouldn’t that make Huashan?”
Cheongyeongja opened her eyes wide.
“Are you qualified to say such things?”
“…….”
“I sent you out to learn about the world, but you ended up selling your conscience.”
“Oh, no, that’s not it.”
“You’ve been babbling a lot, babbling a lot. I told you to be a little more rounded, but you’ve come back as a collaborator.”
“……This is all because of that guy’s influence. So, that’s why I’m not going.”
Cheongyeongja's face changed completely.
“It’s a good change. The person who leads the sect should be able to do that too. It’s not always good to be pure.”
“…….”
Cheongyeongja was now proving that fact.
“Jang Moon-in, I really…….”
“Mujin-ah.”
Cheongyeongja said with a big smile.
“Do you want to go ahead and get hit, or do you just want to go?”
“……I’ll just go.”
***
'What sin have I committed?'
I can't remember any specific sins I've committed in this life, so it seems like I committed some great sin in my past life.
Gong Mu-jin looked at Wi Yeon-ho, who was covered in bandages all over his body, with a trembling face.
What should I say… … .
I mean, that look.
It felt like whatever good opinion I had of Wi Yeon-ho was all gone at that sight.
If you are a peerless master, you should have the demeanor of a peerless master! Demeanor!
“What do you want?”
When Wi Yeon-ho asked again, Gong Mu-jin let out a deep sigh.
'Just a couple of months ago, I was a person who couldn't keep up with you and was impatient.'
It seems like only yesterday that I was begging you all day to do something for me, but how can your opinion of someone change so much in such a short period of time?
Gong Mu-jin opened his mouth with tears in his eyes.
“I heard you’re going to Guangdong.”
“Oh, yes. I should go home. I’m a little tired now.”
'You look tired.'
Gong Mu-jin opened his mouth, trying hard to shake off the strange thoughts that were coming into his head.
“Can I go with you?”
"yes?"
“If it’s not too much trouble, I’d like to go with you to Guangdong.”
Wi Yeon-ho frowned slightly.
“The Demonic Cult is currently in action, and you’re going all the way to Guangdong? Are you going for a tour? If you’re unmanned, you should guard this place in this situation!”
"……you?"
“That’s why I’m going to guard the house too. My house is in Gwangdong, and Gong Daehyeop’s house is here.”
Well, it does seem to make some logical sense, but… … .
Gong Mu-jin continued speaking with a trembling face.
“That’s a good method, but there are many disciples of the Volcano here besides me, so there shouldn’t be a problem. So, please let me follow you.”
“Oh, no! I’ll just bother people by asking them to do it again.”
“I won’t do it.”
“Really?”
Gong Mu-jin nodded with a dejected expression.
'Even the rain must have a certain taste of grumbling.'
Now, no matter how hard he tries, he can't handle Wei Yanho's blow. If he flashes, he'll lose consciousness and fall down, so what on earth can he learn from such a non-combat?
“But isn’t that something I get to decide?”
When Gongmujin looked at Wi Jeonghan, Wi Jeonghan nodded.
“I gave permission.”
"……omg?"
“Gwangdong Wei Ga is now a place that is on everyone’s lips. I wish it could be the same as before, but that can’t be the case. This guy is more than enough to be a eater. He’s also a good person.”
“Umm…….”
Wi Yeon-ho puffed out his cheeks slightly.
“Since it was the Lord’s decision, I cannot object.”
It felt strange to hear common sense words coming out of Wi Yeon-ho's mouth after such a long time.
“Then, are we going with just our family and the Gongdaehyeop?”
“No. Our story is going together too…….”
Wi Yeon-ho kept his mouth tightly shut.
Even if he was a person with no tact, I could tell from his eyes that if I brought up the question of why Iseulhwa was coming with me, he would turn all red.
“Then, even Miss Isulhwa…….”
“I’m going too!”
Wi Yeon-ho tilted his head at Jin Ye-ran's urgent voice.
“Why, young lady?”
“Well, I had to go to Guangdong for some business. I heard that there are different herbs in Guangdong than here! I really wanted to study them!”
“……If that’s the case.”
Wi Yeon-ho nodded his head sheepishly.
“Then like this…….”
“We’re going too!”
The door opened wide and several people rushed in.
"the poor?"
“Take me too, Wei Yan Ho! If I go back like this, I’ll get beaten to death by Wang Geezer. Please protect me.”
“Water ghost?”
“……Ah, Father told me to stay by your side. It wasn’t my intention, but it was Father’s order……”
“Dangjung?”
“Amitabha.”
Wi Yeon-ho's face began to turn red. Wi Yeon-ho's screams finally burst out, reverberating throughout the hall.
“No, everyone is clinging to me, saying they want to get something for me! I’m not taking anyone with me! Why are other people following me to my house?”
The people who will depart have been decided.