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Chapter 199
Chapter 199. An Uninvited Guest at the Academy (4)
The Representative Executive Staff meeting proceeded well enough.
“Mount Heng Sect has agreed to oversee this event.”
At Eun-ho’s words, I tilted my head.
“Oversee it? Not just dispatch Spell Practitioners?”
W̌е̊ b́n̂ о̄ vе l Е̊ n̄uṁ a
“Yes. They said they would personally provide a curriculum on Dispelling Evil and Spirit Subjugation.”
When I had asked them to dispatch Spell Practitioners, they had said that because of scheduling problems, they could only send Spell Practitioners who had time around the end of this year.
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If they were going to oversee the event and even provide a curriculum, then it would have to be conducted as a large event on a scale at least comparable to the Murim Alliance.
Why was Mount Heng Sect suddenly putting so much effort into a Murim Academy event where there was not one thing for them to gain?
“They did not mention any particular reason, so I did not ask either.”
“Hmm……. Well, it is a good thing, but…….”
E nŭm̌ ӓ
I had formed a good connection with Mount Heng Sect during the Demon Spirit Plateau incident, but it had not been enough to move them to this extent.
I had no sense at all of why they had suddenly begun moving like this.
At that moment,
“Could it not be because of you, Young Master Jin?”
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Seong Mo-ran’s words were difficult to understand.
“What do you mean?”
Ẅ ѐb n оv̄ е̊ l̂ Ё n ú m а̃
“From what I heard, the Demon-Subduing Talismans of Mount Heng Sect sold tremendously because of the matter in Sichuan this time.”
“Yes?”
“For some reason, even the Murim Alliance, which has its own methods of Dispelling Evil and Spirit Subjugation, urgently sought Demon-Subduing Talismans. Because of that, the martial artists of the Jianghu began buying Demon-Subduing Talismans one by one as essential protective items, and the price rose several times over.”
“Ah…….”
In short, they had been struck by a windfall, and their bodies had moved automatically.
To think the matter would unfold like this.
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Well, I had not aimed for it, but in any case, had Mount Heng Sect not benefited because of me?
I should properly squeeze this for all it was worth.
“This is fortunate for us.”
“It is.”
In any case, if Mount Heng Sect oversaw the event, gathering people this time would not be difficult.
Even without the Righteous Path Association, once people heard of what had happened in Sichuan, interest in Dispelling Evil and Spirit Subjugation would naturally arise.
Е̊ ňüm à
“Um…… Young Master Jin.”
Namgung Seon-hwa opened her mouth more carefully than usual.
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“Yes. Is something the matter?”
“It is not that…… It is regarding my grandfather…….”
Seeing Namgung Seon-hwa trail off, I nodded silently.
Originally, after this event would come the “Distinguished Guest Invitation.”
W.ĕ b̈ n оv̌е l̃ Е̊ ň ũ m̊ а
It was a venue where one invited famous notables of the Murim and displayed one’s influence to the other Academy students.
Earlier, Namgung Seon-hwa had confidently said she would invite the Azure Emperor Divine Sword, but it seemed the result had not been good.
‘That can’t be helped. The Namgung Clan has only just entered a stable period.’
The Azure Emperor Divine Sword, Namgung Tae-ha, had newly created the Firmament Cloudless Sword Art and tightly seized the power of the collateral line.
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However, that fact did not mean his words possessed imperial authority.
Moreover, in the current Murim Academy, collateral line figures of the Namgung Clan, including Namgung Gi-pyo, and the disciples of sects that followed them were standing opposed to Namgung Seon-hwa.
Ẽ ň ǔm̈а̊
They had probably also invited the Azure Emperor Divine Sword to the “Distinguished Guest Invitation,” and the Azure Emperor Divine Sword, who had only one body, had surely refused both sides’ offers.
“Still, Grandfather has not given a definite answer, so I will ask him once more. If it truly does not work, I will visit the clan once.”
A matter that would not work would not work just because one forced it.
Knowing when to take a step back was also important.
I shook my head.
“No. If we ask Lord Divine Sword any further, would that not become a burden to him?”
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Even though I said that, Namgung Seon-hwa lowered her head deeply, as if she had become a sinner.
I deliberately praised her even more.
“Moreover, Lady Seon-hwa, you have many things you must do for me as part of the Representative Delegation, do you not? You are an extremely important existence to me. I think going all the way to the clan for this matter would be a waste of time.”
“……Yes.”
She nodded with a slightly flushed face, as if she understood, but her expression still showed that she had not given up.
It seemed she intended to ask a few more times.
Ẅ еbn o v̂e l Е n ü m а
‘I can’t stop that much. Perhaps Lord Divine Sword may come after all.’
The “Distinguished Guest Invitation” would be the most troublesome event for me.
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In a situation where everyone expected at least figures above a Pavilion Master of the Murim Alliance, it was not as though I could suddenly invite the Master of the Great Heaven Merchant Guild.
In the end, that meant I had to invite some person hidden somewhere who did not move easily…….
‘The second event will be more troublesome than the first event of the new semester.’
I put the thought aside for the moment and continued the meeting.
W̃ е́ b̊ n о v е̄ l Е́ñu̇m̆ ӑ
Next, Seong Mo-ran and Hong Sa-ryeon each reported in turn on the handling status of the pending matters.
Then Jang Woo-jae opened his mouth.
“For now, I have sorted out friends who would be suitable to work in the Representative Delegation.”
Looking at the names densely written on the document, I tilted my head.
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“Why do we suddenly need people to work?”
When I asked back, puzzlement instead appeared on Jang Woo-jae’s face.
W еbñ оv̊ е̌ l Е nu m̃а
“What do you mean, why……. Representative, you are currently doing the work alone, aren't you?”
“If it is document processing, it should be proceeding without problems, though?”
Jang Woo-jae let out a small sigh.
“Is the fact that it is proceeding without problems not the problem?”
“…….”
“The current Representative Delegation is operating without problems only because it is based entirely on your outstanding ability alone, Representative. If you are absent as you were this time, there may even be a problem with the continued existence of the Representative Delegation itself.”
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True, the matter in Sichuan had been so large that the Academy had entered a temporary break, but if the Blood Cult had not appeared, even that would not have happened.
“The absolute number of personnel itself is lacking, but since most of them are children of merchant guilds or official families, there should be no great difficulty in teaching them how to handle work.”
Hmm, he was smarter than I had thought.
When I showed signs of agreement, more strength entered Jang Woo-jae’s voice.
“And we must also consider properly forming the Representative Delegation by gradually filling personnel.”
True, because of this matter, I had ended up commuting to Mantongbu every weekend.
Еnu mа́
Considering that work would only keep increasing, reinforcing personnel was the most urgent matter above all.
I looked at Jang Woo-jae with fresh wonder.
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‘How does he know my situation better than I do?’
The others were also each doing sufficient work in their own positions, but Jang Woo-jae especially showed an exceptional ability in personnel management.
Personnel management was the most essential part of raising the efficiency of organizational operation.
By gaining one person, one could utilize dozens, even hundreds of people.
Е̃ńû m̄ ã
As expected, I had an eye for people.
I looked at Jang Woo-jae with satisfaction.
“Do you have anything else to say?”
Perhaps feeling awkward because I was staring at him, Jang Woo-jae watched my expression.
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I shook my head with a benevolent smile.
“You are doing wonderfully!”
We ḃn оv̌ е_ĺ Е n̄ ů ḿ ӓ
“……Not at all. It is only natural.”
He scratched the back of his head, embarrassed.
Even humble.
His character was excellent as well.
Good. Very good.
Then Nam Hwa-seong opened his mouth.
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“I-I, for this event…….”
“Let us end the meeting here.”
“……!”
“Hm? Why?”
Nam Hwa-seong blinked those ox-like eyes of his.
“What would a spy do except interfere with the event?”
Е̃ n.u m̄ а̌
Nam Hwa-seong sprang up, his face reddened, and slammed the table.
“Fuck! I-I am not a spy!”
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“Yeah, yeah. Let’s say that’s true.”
“I’m really not! I also intend to mobilize people for the event!”
“All right. Let’s say that’s true.”
In any case, I would have to correct his temper first.
Ŵѐb̃ n̂ õve l Е n̊u m̄ а
***
After finishing the meeting, I left the detached building of the tavern.
Since we had rented the detached building anyway, I said those who wanted to remain and drink could drink, and those who wanted to return to the Academy could return.
Nam Hwa-seong remained, grabbing hold of Jang Woo-jae and Eun-ho.
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Seong Mo-ran and Namgung Seon-hwa also remained, saying they wanted a drink.
In the end, only Sa-ryeon and I returned to the Murim Academy together.
Ẃ еbn̄о_v ẽ l Ё n̆ů mа
It had been a while since there was time with just the two of us.
“Eldest Senior Brother. Is this all right?”
“What is?”
Worry had appeared on Sa-ryeon’s face.
From my past life onward, she had always worried about me.
“Nam Hwa-seong.”
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“Ah…… that.”
“Nam Hwa-seong is a disciple of the Three Origins Sect, which ranks high even among the Twelve Peak Citadels. He definitely did not come in for no reason.”
I nodded at Sa-ryeon’s words as well.
“Of course, that may be true. Even so, you do not need to worry too much.”
“Why not?”
“Because Cheol Sun-jik’s intent does not show in Nam Hwa-seong’s movements.”
Ẃ е̌ b́ n̄ ó v ё.l̈ Е ǹu m á
“…….”
As if she did not quite understand, Sa-ryeon slightly furrowed her brow.
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“If it were Cheol Sun-jik, he probably would have entered the Representative Delegation himself or sent someone else. The fact that Nam Hwa-seong came means there is a high possibility the bastard chose it himself.”
Even after my words, Sa-ryeon pressed her mouth shut, as if her worry had not disappeared.
I smiled faintly at the sight of her.
“In any case, when we rise higher in the future, all sorts of people will begin filling the ranks beneath us. There will also be times when we must cooperate with someone like Cheol Sun-jik.”
Èn.ǔ m̃ а̊
“Rise higher……?”
I nodded.
“Yes. Think of it as practice in preparation for that time.”
“……That sounds nice.”
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“Hm? What does?”
Sa-ryeon’s voice rang through the cool night air.
Е̃n̆ umа̀
“The words that you will rise higher, Eldest Senior Brother.”
When I looked at Sa-ryeon, she was gazing at me with eyes sparkling like stars shining in the night sky.
“If you rise higher, Eldest Senior Brother, that means we will also rise higher with you. It also means Taeul Sect will rise higher in the future.”
“That is true.”
“Those are such good words to hear.”
“…….”
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As if she were a child filled with excitement, Sa-ryeon’s steps began to grow light.
How had it been in my past life?
Suddenly, a past buried deep within my memories came to mind.
[Eldest Senior Brother Cheol-yeong ordered a summons. Everyone, even the youngest disciples.]
[He says it is a path for Taeul Sect, but I do not know whether this is right.]
[I am worried. Whether this is truly for Taeul Sect. Whether it is truly for the Junior Brothers.]
W̊è b̆ṅо ṽе l Е n̄ ǔ_m а̇
When we had gone to the Murim Alliance earlier than the scheduled recruitment date because of Gye Cheol-yeong’s request, Sa-ryeon had stayed awake day and night.
At that time, for that child, even looking one inch ahead into the future must have been painful.
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But how was it now?
“Just as you said, Eldest Senior Brother, I keep looking forward to what is ahead!”
Sa-ryeon was looking forward to a future that had not yet come.
Not staying awake at night from worry and concern.
Е̃n̆uṁа . î d
But unable to sleep properly because she was imagining the appearance of a bright future.
“This is all thanks to you, Eldest Senior Brother.”
Sa-ryeon smiled brightly without worry.
I was so pleased by that sight that I stroked her head.
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“You say such needless things.”
“…….”
Еṅ ům̀ӓ. і́_d
At my touch, her eyes instantly grew round.
I spoke with certainty.
“This is something I must naturally do.”
Painful memories from my past life washed over me like waves, then were pushed back.
I would never again let them swallow me, my sect, or those precious to me.
This time as well, Sa-ryeon must have been quite moved by my words, because she could not lift her head.
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“Do not tell me…… did you get moved and cry again?”
I lowered my head to look at her face, intending to tease her.
“……GRIND.”
Huh?
“I told you not to touch my hair!”
In an instant, her eyes sharpened like axes, and she began charging at me.
Wе̌ b n̊ оv̊ e ĺ Еñu mā
“Ah! Ah! Junior Sister, wait!”
No, we were going to go back to the dormitory and wash anyway, so what mortal sin was touching her hair……!
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I unfolded the Unrivaled under Heaven Movement Art at full power and fled.
“Stop right there this instant!”
I was living a second life, but I truly could not understand a woman’s heart.
***
W е́b̃ṅóṽе l Е nů m а̌.
The last day of the temporary break.
Starting tomorrow, the original academic schedule would begin again.
Perhaps today would be the last day I met Yaryul Geuk this frequently.
‘Still, he seems to have roughly grasped the concept of Softness Can Overcome Hardness. He won’t try to slam the opponent down ignorantly like before.’
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As I was roughly straightening my clothes, a sound came from behind me.
“Master So-un. Shall I prepare your meal outside today as well?”
Ӗ n̈ũm̌а̌ . і ď
The Head Maidservant who had entered the pavilion quietly asked.
After looking once at the training ground, I answered the Head Maidservant.
“I will simply skip breakfast. It does not seem that he has come.”
“……Has something happened?”
“It is nothing.”
Leaving behind the worried Head Maidservant, I stepped out of the pavilion and headed toward the private training ground.
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In the middle of the training ground, an existence like a boulder sat in seated meditation.
‘What an incredible build.’
It was a man with a body so enormous that even Bang Du-chil’s build could not compare.
The huge spear placed at his feet was far longer than what ordinary people used.
Even when I reached close range, the man did not even open his eyes.
And he asked me,
Е nũ m a
“Are you Jin So-un?”
His low voice was as fierce as a tiger’s roar.
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Though I had never felt pressured by those who cultivated external arts in this life, he created tension with a single word.
That said, retreating here would wound my pride as a Sojeong Squad Member from my past life.
Moreover, had Sojeong Squad not been the best place under heaven when it came to words and guts?
“Did you not come here knowing that?”
E n̆ um̃а .і.d
Twitch.
At my provocation, the man raised one eye, and killing intent poured out as if blood-red light were spilling from it.
“Are you saying you expected that I would come as well?”
His build was one thing, but his manner of speech was unusual.
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It was not the tone of one who simply overtrusted his clan’s martial arts.
‘Is he one of the direct line?’
Е nù ma
While I was fiercely turning my head, the man slowly rose.
“Or…… are you saying it does not matter who I am?”
Though he clearly was not raising his internal qi, the Fighting Spirit he gave off felt rough.
More than anything else,
The thick smell of blood that should not emanate from an ordinary human brushed the tip of my nose and rang warning bells in my head.
“You are truly an arrogant bastard.”
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They said dogs were busy pissing themselves and fleeing the moment a dog butcher appeared.
He was wearing refined attire and was neatly dressed, but looking at him stirred an instinctive revulsion.
Again, a growling sound rang in every direction.
“That must be why you could do such a thing to Ju-pyeong.”
Ak Ju-pyeong was one of the direct heirs of the Ak Clan.
The fact that he called him Ju-pyeong suggested that the man’s status was no less than Ak Ju-pyeong’s.
Е̂n̆umá
Soon, the man’s boulder-like body seemed to grow as large as a great mountain.
A huge build that looked nearly eight feet tall.
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I understood why he used a spear that looked abnormally long and heavy.
THUD.
“Show me as well!”
SWISH-
W̌е̇b̂ n о̃ṽ е̄ l _Ĕ_n̈ú m̂ a
Regardless of its immense size, the huge spear slashed in fiercely.
Not using a spear to thrust seemed like a foolish thing, but the man’s intent had not been that in the first place.
THUD.
Even though I drew the Black Dragon Sword and blocked, my body lifted into the air and flew away.
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SCRAAAAAPE.
When I barely unfolded footwork art and regained my footing, the man had already appeared before my eyes at some point.
Е ñ um̃а
‘What kind of speed is that?!’
Whoosh.
I avoided the spear shaft with the Iron Bridge method.
As I watched the spear shaft sweep past right above my face, I realized it was no ordinary object.
‘A steel spear shaft…….’
There was a reason my hand had gone numb even though I had deflected it with the Black Dragon Sword.
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WHOOSH- CRASH.
When I avoided the spear flying in as if to split my head, the spear soon struck the floor of the training ground hard.
The solid marble shattered, and fragments flew in every direction.
Only then did I recall one person from the records of figures in my head.
“Ak Byeong-bi, Third Hall Master of the Execution Pavilion.”
One of his brows rose.
Wе̇b̄ ǹо̌v̈е̌ l̃ Ӗ nu̇m̊а
I ground my teeth and said,
“You are called Blood Ghost Flying Spear in Jianghu, aren't you?”
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He, who had been attacking, stopped for an instant, then corrected his stance.
“My comrades of the Orthodox Path often point fingers at my sobriquet.”
“…….”
The bastard looked down at his two hands for a moment.
Ẇ è b̊ń оv̀ е́l̇ Е n ũ m̈ а
Then, soon, he looked at me with detached eyes.
“But I do not care. If it is for the sake of protecting the justice of the Orthodox Path, I can become a ‘Blood Ghost’ to the Black Path and the Unorthodox Path as much as necessary.”
Damn it.
To think this man had come in person.
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“So did you come as a man of the Execution Pavilion, as with yesterday?”
“…….”
Е́ n̄u̇m̄ӓ . і́ d̊
Without avoiding Ak Byeong-bi’s gaze, I stared at him directly and asked,
“Am I…… an existence that threatens the justice of the Orthodox Path?”
Not one speck of hesitation could be seen in Ak Byeong-bi’s gaze.
The seven stars that guarded the Murim Alliance.
“What is clear is this. You are not a pure Orthodox Path Martial Artist.”
Among them, Ak Byeong-bi, who occupied the Blood Star, was looking upon me as an enemy.
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