Hyeonjilmusin - Chapter 96



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96. The nobles of Huizhou (1)

You may ask how you can test your increased internal energy in a debate. However, internal energy is not something that can be used only for contact and a power struggle.

Internal energy is refined energy. The weaker the energy, the duller and weaker the person becomes, and the stronger the energy, the sharper and more virtuous the person becomes.

That is why, as your internal energy increases, you will be able to see and use techniques that you were not able to do before. Internal energy is the strengthening of your senses.

“You have attained enlightenment. An enlightenment far greater than mine.”

Myeongil noticed it right away, though he didn’t know that I had done something crazy like swallow two elixirs at the same time.

Originally, enlightenment was achieved in various ways. For example, taking an elixir to increase one’s internal energy, gaining enlightenment about energy and refining one’s internal energy, or understanding the theory of ignorance that had been blocked.

It’s definitely a new feeling, the feeling of seeing paths that weren’t there before.

As the number of variations of martial arts that my martial arts can display increases, it is only natural that my swordplay will also change.

My realization also helped Myung-il, because the more variations I could use, the more challenges Myung-il had to deal with.

Myungil and I debated almost continuously. There was only one case where the debate was interrupted. When we tried to directly perform the movements that were in the debate.

Especially since he didn’t know when I would be leaving, Myeongil was anxiously waiting for me to discuss the matter.

The essay naturally became an opportunity for me to organize my ignorance. It was originally called “teaching and learning grow together.” When I teach, I learn the concepts I have learned again, so how could this not be growth?

We were in the dark, so we didn’t know how time passed. When we were hungry, we ate some rice cakes from a jar attached to the wall, and when we were sleepy, we slept for a little while.

So the opening of the door to the confession room felt very sudden.

“Whiyoung. Come out.”

The one who came out to greet me was my teacher, Cheonghwa.

The sky behind Cheong-hwa was a vast, starry night.

“Are you finally released?”

“This is not a prison, it is a place of repentance.”

“That’s it. It seems like it’s gotten quite cold. How long has it been since I entered the retreat?”

“A month?”

“What? You said you’d only lock me up for two weeks.”

“If you’re originally in Chamhoe-dong, it’s at least half a year. If you’re in a month, you can get out very quickly.”

Since the top with the salt seal was already decided, there wasn’t much difference whether I went after two weeks or after a month.

Cheonghwa was leaning inside. I knew who Cheonghwa was looking for. In the first place, there was only one person she was looking for here besides me.

“The executioner tomorrow will probably be having breakfast right now and organizing his thoughts.”

“Um, oh. Okay. If you’re doing well, that’s fine. By the way, is tomorrow the death penalty?”

“That’s what happened.”

Cheonghwa smiled awkwardly and led me out. Even though I wasn’t her direct disciple, she seemed worried because I was her nephew.

“By the way, why are you taking me out on such a dark night?”

“If you’ve been in the dark for a month, your eyes will hurt if you’re suddenly exposed to sunlight. Even if you’re a martial artist.”

“Oh, I guess so.”

Cheonghwa stared blankly at me as I walked by. Then she smiled.

“There was an epiphany.”

“Do you see that?”

“I can see that your gaze has been refined.”

Now, physically, nothing had changed for me. That was because I spent most of my time in the Chamhoe-dong on the study of the scriptures, mental training, and internal energy refinement. But it was definitely a great thing to find out.

“Do you think Myeongil is doing well?”

“You’ll be surprised when you come out.”

I smiled meaningfully. Myungil had grown tremendously through our debate.

Of course, it wasn’t just because of me. Since he had trained alone in Chamhoe-dong, he must have taken a lot from our discussions.

“Then that would be good.”

Cheonghwa smiled. Suddenly, I thought of Myeongil’s past.

I don’t know if the Master had a past as tragic as Myeongil, but it was clear that he had at least been separated from his parents.

“Why? Do you have something to say?”

Cheonghwa noticed my gaze and looked at me. Cheonghwa’s eyes, filled with the night sky, showed no loneliness or desolation. Then, there was no need for me to ask.

Instead, I decided to ask something else.

“Master.”

“okay.”

“Is the shaman a family member?”

“Because we’re family.”

Unexpectedly, it took a long time for Cheonghwa to reply. The only sound was the rustling of leaves underfoot, and the night breeze was cool.

“I thought about how the word ‘family’ is overused in the world. Don’t black people usually say they are family or brothers?”

“Yes.”

“Also, even if it is a real family, it is not the case that there are only parents who embrace with love, and it is not the case that there are only children who grow up with respect.”

“I agree.”

“What about the word ‘love’? Isn’t that what lovers who break up tomorrow say? Or is it also what con artists often say?”

“That’s something I often say to my customers.”

Cheonghwa smiled bitterly as she looked at me. Her eyes seemed to be asking if I was the one who polluted the words.

“So we can’t call them family. If we did, they wouldn’t be family. Let’s just say a shaman is a shaman.”

“I see. It’s like the Tao that can be called the Way is not the Way.”

“That’s right. You’ve become quite the expert.”

Cheonghwa smiled proudly. I smiled too. Family. I also thought of my father after a long time.

***

I checked the number of people going to the last round of meetings and went to the outside office. When I got to the outside office, the person I was looking for was already outside.

“Silence.”

“Yeohongyang.”

The person I went to see was Yeo Hongyang, the son of Yeo Ga, one of the 15 clans of the Huizhou clan and the successor to Cheonsu Sangdan.

We went to the octagonal pavilion that served as a shelter and sat down naturally.

“I wondered when you would come.”

“I have a lot to do.”

“That’s right. Even if it’s a small top, there’s a lot of work for the top shareholders to do.”

“Oh, my. What kind of immoral behavior is it for a mere lord to speak to the head of the household?”

“If you are the head of the Cheonsu Sangdan, you should place even the heads of the mid-level Sangdan below you.”

“It was a joke, but don’t take it as funny.”

“Because it was a boring joke.”

Of course, it’s fun to see swordsmen fighting each other, but it’s also fun to see merchants clashing tongues.

“Anyway, do you know why I came here?”

“then.”

Yeo Hong-yang and I exchanged glances. The reason I came to see Yeo Hong-yang was none other than this.

The reason was that the salt farm I wanted to go to was exactly the area of ​​the Huizhou merchants. And the Cheonsu Sangdan of Yeohongyang was the upper class of the Huizhou merchants.

“Should I talk first?”

Yeo Hong-yang was relaxed. Now Yeo Hong-yang and I were not the shaman’s disciples. We were people representing a single sect.

And right now, the priority was clearly Yeo Hong-yang. I nodded.

“Cheonsu Sangdan wants to invest in Hwiyoungsangdan.”

“Haha. Did you talk about that with your father?”

“No. Our party is doing it directly. If we invest in the Whiyoung Group, one party is enough.”

Yeo Hong-yang’s appearance showed a well-founded confidence. There was certainly a huge difference in scale between the Hwiyoungsangdan and the Cheonsu Sangdan. Right now, one party led by Yeo Hong-yang would be able to manage more funds than the Hwiyoungsangdan alone.

That’s that. My answer to this question was already decided.

“refusal.”

“Reject? Invest?”

“You’re not just investing. You’re sending a few people as advisors.”

Yeo Hong-yang flinched at my words, but soon regained her composure.

“I’m literally just acting as an advisor. I’m sure it’s not a bad thing for you either. It’s your first time running the top, so aren’t there a lot of ups and downs?”

“Not really. If a small ship has too many captains, it’s no use.”

“It’s a bit of a regrettable decision.”

Yeo Hongyang gave a hollow laugh. The reason I refused was simple. Even if I trusted Yeo Hongyang, I couldn’t trust someone who would come as a torturer.

People who come as advisors are usually those who received orders from their superiors. I didn’t create the Whiyoungsangdan to act as the vanguard of other superiors.

“Well, I guess there’s nothing I can do.”

Yeo Hongyang shrugged. She seemed to realize from my firm tone that there was no room for negotiation.

“So is it your turn to speak now?”

“That’s what happened.”

Yeo Hongyang’s expression became slightly weary. Since her opinion had been ignored, the examination would not be easy.

But my words couldn’t be heard with that kind of expression.

“I want to invest in you.”

“what?”

“You, you.”

Yeo Hong-yang had a hard time understanding what I was saying. I explained it to her in simple terms.

“I give you money, and you cooperate with me.”

“under.”

Yeo Hong-yang’s expression turned cold as she understood.

“You’re saying you’re going to use me as your spy? Is that what you said?”

“If you want to think that way, go ahead. It’s not really that different.”

“I thought you were smart, but I guess I was wrong. Is it right to say that to the heir of the Cheonsu Sangdan right now? Do you think I have less money than you?”

“Successor? Since when have you been a successor?”

I covered my mouth with my hand and pretended to be surprised. Yeo Hongyang’s face turned red.

A family that is as wealthy as the top class tends to have many children. This is very obvious. If you have one child and he is stupid, you can’t pass it on.

So, to be exact, Yeo Hong-yang was not the successor, but a candidate for succession.

“You came here to pick a fight with me now.”

“No. I came to give you a chance.”

“You’re talking about opportunities. What do you think you can achieve by starting a small business?”

Yeo Hongyang got up from his seat in anger. It must have been something that hurt his pride. It was not unreasonable for him to be so angry.

“Yeo Hong-won. You want to win.”

Yeo Hongyang looked back at me. Her eyes were now piercing.

“I guess you happen to know my eldest brother’s name.”

“I know something more important than that. At least, if you continue like this, you have no chance of winning. Isn’t the fact that you came as a disciple of the non-partisan faction proof of that?”

Yeo Hong-yang bit her lip at my words. It must have been a bit painful for him.

He is busy passing down the top, but he is being forced to spend several years as a disciple. That in itself means he is slightly pushed back in the succession structure. Of course, Yeo Hong-yang is hoping to make a comeback, but that is not an easy task.

And I knew who would inherit the Cheonsu Sangdan, because I had also dealt with the future Cheonsu Sangdan.

After King Yeo Bul-jin, the person who inherited the Cheonsu Sangdan was Yeo Hong-won.

Yeo Hong-yang returned to her seat, grumbling.

“Let me hear from you. How can I help you defeat your brother?”

“Oh, if I say the wrong thing, I’m going to be in big trouble.”

I smiled. Anyway, the primary objective had been achieved. To make Yeo Hong-yang sit down.

The expansion of the Whiyoung Group began here.