Hyeonjilmusin - Chapter 76



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76. All is one, one is all (4)

From the moment I returned to being an independent, I couldn’t sleep properly because things kept piling up.

The top, the battlefield, and the flags of the disciples of the world handed over the investment proposals to me. Since no one in Gokjeongak knew how to properly read the investment proposals, I had to take charge of everything.

“It’s difficult.”

The moment capital comes in, the nonpartisan faction must change. That becomes an obligation, not a choice. That’s the only way to get money.

I made unreasonable demands one by one, trying to convince the merchants as best as I could. There were many ambiguous businesses, so it was difficult to make a judgment. Jo Chung-heon was not there to discuss the business.

“But do you think that’s possible?”

A cold voice was heard from in front. In front of me was Gokjeongakju Cheongsu, who was just signing the documents I had handed over.

“What is it?”

“This isn’t a long-term execution that would undermine the tradition of the non-partisan faction just to get a few pennies. It shouldn’t have even led to a long-term execution in the first place. These are just proposals that will be ignored by the council of elders.”

Cheongsu’s words were worth listening to. After all, it was Cheongsu, not me, who knew more about the shaman elders.

“I have to try my best.”

“I think it’s okay, but maybe other people don’t. I realized the importance of money in Gokjeongak, so I’m like that. Do you think Taoists who are far from wealth would acknowledge that?”

“well?”

I stamped it and handed it over to Cheongsu. That was the last one. The final version of the investment proposal, with the parts that needed to be removed removed and the parts that needed to be added added. It took three days and nights just to do this.

“The world is at peace.”

“I’m nervous.”

“Who would believe you if you said it with that kind of expression?”

It’s true. I’m used to hiding my expressions, but I was actually nervous right now.

In fact, this was a counterproposal. Investment proposals are usually written by the party seeking investment. This was a proposal from the party seeking investment.

To put it simply, it was a proposal that the nonpartisan group did not particularly want. The person who makes the proposal first is always at a disadvantage. Since it started at a disadvantage in an already unwinnable fight, I also had no idea where the fight would go.

But I’m just trying my best. I did it in my past life, and I’m doing it in this life.

“First of all, I have brought the elders and the chief priests to a meeting by order of the Gokjeongakju. This is all I can do for you.”

Cheongsu said. With that alone, Cheongsu did everything he had to do.

“thank you.”

“From now on, it’s your turn.”

“sure.”

Soon, it was time for the meeting. Cheongsu and I went up to Samcheong Hall. The elders were sitting here and there in the conference room. Jang Moon-in was naturally sitting at the highest seat, but he sighed as soon as he saw me.

“The disciple of the world, Mukhwiyeong, meets with Jang Moonin.”

“……okay.”

“Did you sigh when you saw me?”

“Then who would it be?”

“why?”

“Isn’t it obvious that if you get involved it’s going to be a headache?”

What kind of prejudice do you have? But I did not intend to bring chaos. Rather, I was a person who wanted to bring peace to the nonpartisan group.

“On the contrary. I came here to solve Jang Moon-in’s problems.”

“When you say it like that, I feel even more anxious.”

For some reason, I don’t seem to have much trust in the nonpartisan faction. For a merchant, trust is life.

The elders gradually gathered and the place was filled. There were even some old people I was seeing for the first time. They were probably the Grand Elders who were in charge of distributing the audience.

“Since the Supreme Elders are also present here, everyone should be respectful.”

Jang Moon-in gave a stern warning before the meeting began. The fact that the Grand Elder was present meant that the adults of the Wudang faction were also aware of the seriousness of the situation.

“Then let’s begin.”

“wait for a sec.”

Before I could even begin to speak, Cheong-yu interrupted with a frown.

“Are you, by any chance, the speaker and not Gokjeon Footnote?”

“yes.”

There was a murmur among the people. A lay disciple was speaking in this place where the shaman elders and even the Supreme Elder were gathered. Even I, who did not know much about the etiquette of the martial arts school, thought that this was somewhat against common courtesy.

“I personally delegated the task. If this becomes a problem, I will take action later. However, for now, please focus on what Hwiyoung is saying.”

Cheongsu spoke with his inner strength. Although his voice was small, it was heard clearly. The serious voice itself was persuasive. Most of the elders chose to watch with their arms folded. After all, they had already seen my superiors.

“Cheongsu Death Penalty. No matter what, isn’t this wrong? This is a place where even private tutors are present. How can a lay disciple of the three great disciples speak in a place like this?”

“Blue milk.”

Cheong-ui spoke in a low voice. Cheong-yu flinched.

“Since when have the shamans been comparing the ranks of their masters and disciples? Have you always thought that way?”

Cheong-yu was speechless at Cheong-ui’s words. It might be different if it was a Confucian school that emphasized etiquette, but the Taoist school was characterized by a free spirit.

“… … The Soje made a slip of the tongue.”

Cheong-yu readily admitted his mistake, but he didn’t stop glaring at me. If I made even the slightest mistake, he seemed ready to get up and bite me.

Rather, I liked that kind of momentum better. The momentum clashed against each other, and my already tense and sensitive mind felt like it was being sharpened once again.

“Get started.”

At Cheong-ui’s words, I cleared my throat and began to speak.

It was the moment when a step was taken to bring about a great transformation of the non-partisan faction.

***

The elders left their seats one by one. The only one left was Gokjeongakju Cheongsu, who had created this place.

“I guess I’m just a bad guy.”

“Yes.”

The elders who did not like Mukhwiyeong, such as Cheongyu, constantly found fault with him, but rather than being shaken, he dealt with it calmly.

The art of conversation, of speaking strongly when it was time to speak strongly and speaking softly when it was time to speak weakly, seemed to have reached its peak.

“Doesn’t he look like a kid who’s been rolling around for decades?”

“I always think about that too.”

Cheongsu and Cheongui found common ground and laughed heartily.

This time, Mukhwiyeong’s claims were difficult for the elders and the Supreme Elders to accept. Only Cheong-ui, the eldest, knew about it because he had been informed in advance by Cheong-su.

In fact, Cheong-ui knew that this argument by Mukhwi-yeong would be useless and would only be met with criticism. For a prestigious sect like the Mudangpa, tradition was of the utmost importance. There was no way that the already stubborn elders or the Grand Elders would agree to breaking that.

Even under such adverse conditions, Mukhwiyeong really struggled. He calculated and presented clear figures to increase persuasiveness, and sometimes explained with stories and scriptures. It was truly a fantastic speaking skill. Even Cheong-ui, who had a rough idea of ​​the topic, listened blankly.

The conclusion of the meeting was ultimately decided by majority vote. Whether or not to accept the investment proposals of the disciples. If accepted, it was a de facto recognition of the non-partisan transformation.

The result was that the investment proposal was not accepted by a difference of three people. It was difficult to break a tradition that had lasted for hundreds of years all at once. Nevertheless, the way Mukhwiyoung persuaded them in a logical manner must have left a strong impression on the elders.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen Whiyoung fail to achieve results from something he set his mind to.”

“Do you think so?”

“Isn’t it?”

Cheong-ui smiled at Cheong-su’s words.

“As you know, I am fundamentally against investing in the disciples of the common people. The long-term people cannot help but value tradition, and I have no doubt that the non-partisan faction will be able to wisely overcome this crisis on its own.”

“Of course.”

“But it seems like a spark has been planted in my heart. It’s a seed of what it would be like if the nonpartisan faction changed like that.”

“… … !”

Cheongsu looked at Cheongyi in surprise. Cheongyi was a somewhat ‘complete’ human being. In terms of both martial arts and human nature. It was not easy to bring about change in such a person.

“It was probably planted not only in me but also in other elders.”

“Then it wasn’t a failure.”

“Of course. Instead, you take good care of them. Some people may have the seed of curiosity planted in them, but others may have the seed of rebellion planted in them.”

Cheongsu recalled Cheongyu, who had been crossing his arms and looking uncomfortable while Mukhwiyeong spoke. There were also other elders who shared Cheongyu’s views.

“By the way, it’s about time for someone from the Murim Alliance to come.”

“That’s right. I think the elders in the Murim Alliance may have mediated the matter, so the result may have come out that way.”

“It’s a variable that can’t be ignored.”

Cheong-ui smiled broadly. Perhaps the reason why Mukhwi-yeong had been working all night to create persuasive materials was because he didn’t know about the mediation of the Murim Alliance.

However, Cheong-ui received a copy of the investment proposal and remembered all the people who had invested in the non-partisan faction, including the top, the flag, and the battlefield. That was the non-partisan faction’s method of calculating the silver.

***

“Ahem. I feel so embarrassed.”

“It’s better. To be honest, I thought it was dangerous.”

The disciples of the household were actually happier that the investment proposal was not approved. They went along with the atmosphere, but they seemed quite worried afterward. After all, no one would want to gamble with their family.

Even Yeo Hong-yang of Cheonsu Sangdan, who had hesitated until the end, signed the investment proposal, but now it has all become a lie.

“Ugh.”

Well, I have nothing to say because that’s what the investors said. In fact, I didn’t think it was that much of a failure. It’s true that I got more support than I thought.

I chatted briefly with the lay disciples and then left the outer garden. As I left the outer garden, I saw the entrance to the shaman sect.

Usually, people would stand guard there, but right now, it was empty because no one had the energy to set up a rank. There must have been people wondering who would dare invade the Wudang Sect, one of the great mountain leaders of the martial arts world.

“hmm?”

I stood up for a moment and closed my eyes. Something was nagging at me. It didn’t feel like usual.

“Haha. There’s a friend in the nonpartisan group who has a good sense.”

I looked back, bouncing back to the opposite side of where the voice had come from. There was a handsome middle-aged man carrying a backpack on his back.

“Who are you?”

I pulled out the sword at my waist. The middle-aged man just laughed and laughed even though I pulled out my sword.

“When asking an adult, isn’t it natural to introduce yourself first?”

“Where is that for a trespasser?”

“Trespasser? There were no children guarding the front, so I just came in.”

“Then put down your sword.”

“knife?”

“The main gate is Haegeomji. No one is allowed to wield a sword inside the shaman’s den except for the shaman’s disciples.”

I was sharpening my nerves as I spoke. He was a middle-aged man who looked serious. At least he was definitely more skilled than me.

“Then try to get me to put it down. I have no intention of getting off.”

The middle-aged man smiled broadly.

I feel like I’m in a bit of a tricky situation.