episode_0098

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“My name is Hwang Bo-kyung-chan, the host of today’s extraordinary meeting.”

“This is Hyuk Kirin, the great disciple of the Jeomchang sect.”

“He is called Jonghyuk of the Cheongseong faction.”

“This is Ja So-jun, a Taoist from the Jongnam faction.”

“This is the female rate of Amitabha Buddha and Amipah.”

Hyeok Kirin made a quick decision while looking at all aspects of the conference room.

‘It looks like everyone sent out reconnaissance.’

If it had weight, would it be Hwang Bo-kyung-chan? Currently, the Hwangbo family’s small household name has not been determined. Still, the degree of superiority and inferiority is evident, and the person who is currently evaluated as closest to the position of Sogaju is Hwang Bo-gyeong-chan.

Since I had never heard of the rest’s names, they seemed to be ordinary disciples who had been dispatched under the monk’s instructions to find out the situation in Sichuan.

“Everyone believes that they came to Sacheon Province because of the bandits appearing on Mt. Jeongnam. Isn’t that right?”

In response to Hwang Bo-Gyeong-Chan’s question, Gu File Room nodded and answered.

“Muryangsubul, there was a lot of damage to people due to the evil deeds of the bandits.”

Overall, he kept quiet about the disciples of each school. Hyeok Kirin understood their position. In the end, they are rank-and-file followers with no special say within the sect. They were not those who had the authority to represent the sect, such as Hwangbo Gyeong-chan, who was close to Sogaju’s position, or Hyeok Kirin, who was solidifying his position as a great disciple.

It is impossible to clearly express one’s opinion in a semi-official setting like this.

Hwang Bo-kyung-chan nodded as if he had expected this reaction. Looking at that scene, Hyeok Kirin felt a little suspicious. In the end, it was Hwang Bo-kyung-chan who called them together, but what on earth was he trying to talk about by gathering them together?

“I also stopped by the Sacheon Merchants Association to investigate the damage and received a message…I was given the role of delivering it like this.”

“What do you mean when you say something?”

“At the Sichuan Merchants Association…Hmm. It seems that he was greatly disappointed by the clans in Sacheon Province.”

From the first word the story was said, everyone in the audience swallowed their saliva due to the unusual feeling.

“Sacheon Merchants Association can be said to be suffering the most damage due to the current situation. Not only those directly affected by the loss of their wealth, but also those who suffer losses due to logistics being blocked and those whose credit is damaged due to road blockages.”

“The Sichuan Merchants Association appealed to many clans in Sichuan Province to suppress bandits, but it seems there was no result. Because of that, he said he felt deeply disappointed by the clans in Sacheon Province.”

“Hmm. It’s a shame.”

“Muryangsubul.”

“Amitabha Buddha.”

Only Hyuk Kirin remained silent. Why can’t the clans of Sichuan Province subdue the bandits? This was because the clans of Sacheon Province could not unite. This was because all of the factions that currently have a certain level of power in Sacheon Province are somehow related to the current five clans.

‘The reason why the Sichuan factions could not join forces was because of our nine factions and Hwang Bose…’

As long as they were part of a clan, it was natural for them to struggle for power or seek to expand their power. Although they follow the teachings of Buddhism and Taoism, their roots are ultimately the martial arts school. Hyuk Kirin did not deny that point.

However, the reason why Sichuan Province’s factions are unable to unite in the face of external threats like the present is because the large factions currently gathered here have projected their influence onto Sichuan Province’s clans.

‘There’s nothing wrong with projecting influence.’

However, if we were to create the current ecology of Sichuan Province, it was something we should not at least pretend not to know.

Hwangbo Gyeong-chan looked at the silent Hyeok Kirin and wiggled his eyebrows.

“So it seems that the Sichuan Merchants Association has made a decision.”

“What do you mean by decision?”

“They say they would like to invite one of the sects gathered here to Sacheon Province.”

Everyone’s eyes opened wide.

“Huh, huh…this is really surprising news.”

“Amitabha Buddha. Amitabha Buddha.”

“Specific issues will need to be finalized through further consultation, but all land and construction costs for establishing the branch will be covered and assistance with logistics transportation with the main branch will be provided. They said they are conducting promotions to secure disciples.”

“Three, oh my!”

“Such unconventional!”

A huge benefit that even the disciples of Old File Ilbang would be proud of! Even ordinary people who only practiced martial arts regardless of the political situation could immediately guess its value.

“Establishing a sect can be said to be truly a big task for a sect. We have gathered you all because we think we need to send a message to each faction to find out their intentions.”

“Indeed. That’s right. I need to contact this door urgently!”

“Muryangsubul! Immense Buddha!”

Hwang Bo-gyeong-chan, who was watching each student with a clear look of excitement, focused on the strangely calm Hyeok Kirin.

“Also, there is something we need to check before that, so we have brought you here.”

“What is it?”

“I heard a rumor through the merchants’ association victims. It is said that the reason the Mountain Vegetable Association is currently located on Mt. Jeongnam is because the disciples of the Jeomchang Sect took care of the debt of the Nokrim Seventy-two…”

“It’s not even worth answering.”

Hyuk Gi-rin cut off Hwang Bo-gyeong-chan’s words. Everyone in the audience swallowed their saliva out of tension. It was because of Hyuk Kirin’s prayer that overwhelmed Hwang Bo-Gyeong-Chan’s speech with just one word, as if he did not feel the need to explain or explain.

Hwang Bo-Gyeong-chan nodded, facing Hyuk Kirin’s frost-like momentum.

“Of course. How can this incident be justified as the landlord of Nokrim Seventy-two was cut off by a disciple of the Jeomchang faction? However, you must also understand that merchants are anxious.”

“What do you mean?”

“The Merchants’ Association seems to be burdened by the fact that they are caught up in the favor of Yeo Il-ye of the Hongjuk County Association, a member of the Huyesipshi. Anyway, since those bandits rose up with that incident as a justification, I can’t help but be concerned. They made it a condition that if the Jeomchang faction wants to enter this competition, they must clearly deal with that issue.”

In the end, will this part become a problem? Hyukkirin frowned.

“I would also like to ask Jeom Changpa for a favor. If you are a disciple of the Jeomchang faction, one of the leading factions among the old factions that represent political factions, you will understand how serious this incident is. This is an unprecedented event where four mountain bodies join forces, and the people of Sichuan Province. No, furthermore, the safety of the entire people of Sacheon is at stake.”

“Please state clearly what you would like to ask. Hwang Bo-kyung-chan.”

Hwang Bo-gyeong-chan did not back down even though he felt cold sweat running down the back of his neck. How does such a small and gentle appearance come out with this kind of energy? Hwang Bo-Gyeong-chan was being held back by a force that made his small body look five times bigger, but it was something he had already prepared himself for while hosting today’s meeting.

“Things like actions that could cause a sect to recklessly provoke the Sanchae in the name of personal favor, or create anxiety in the entire Sichuan Province.”

“Can we take that as doubting the agreement of the Jeomchang faction?”

“I just want to make sure. Because the safety of the entire Sichuan region is at stake.”

Hyuk Kirin understood the hidden intention behind Hwang Bo-Gyeong-Chan’s words.

Justification.

In the secular world, a sect that acts out of greed without justification is called a sect. Therefore, in order for the old faction, which is classified as the leader of the political faction, to move, there had to be a legitimate and clear cause.

No matter how old the factions are and they have various ties with the Sichuan Province clans, Jeongnam Mountain, where the bandits are located, is clearly the territory of the Sichuan Province clans. It has only been a short time since the bandits took root, and the justification for a sudden intervention by the two parties is already too weak.

However, Jeomchangpaman has a reason to intervene in this situation.

Since the bandits had settled down on Mt. Jeongnam, mentioning Yeo Il-ye, a disciple of the Jeomchang sect, the justification was to punish the bandits who dared to tarnish the honor of the disciple.

Although it is not enough justification for the fortune-telling faction to take action, there are many things that can be gained if one overdoes it. First of all, the reputation for subduing the bandit alliance. And absolute support within Sichuan Province.

It may be a better option than competing with the remaining four factions and becoming the loser of Sichuan Province. No, it was definitely a better option. Because it is better to swallow a little criticism and swallow it raw than to engage in an uncertain competition with Sacheon’s Gupa Ilbang and Hwang Bo-sega with all their might.

Hwang Bo-kyung-chan was keeping such situation in check.

Knowing that there would be no chance if the Jeomchang faction just left, the intention was to throw away the superiority of information and leverage the power of other factions to put pressure on the Jeomchang faction in order to stop the Jeomchang faction.

That was the real reason why Hwang Bo-kyung Chan created this position.

Hyeok Kirin devised a way to overcome the current situation.

And then I realized.

The confident appearance of a bandit who trusts his back. A shocking proposal from the Sichuan Merchants Association. And even the situation that Jeomchangpa finds himself in now. Everything converged into one conclusion.

‘Samae..Samae Yeo Il-ye’s actions… have been read.’

He realized that all of this was planned by Yeo Il-ye’s enemies.

Yeo Il-ye’s enemy knew that Yeo Il-ye would apply for a leave of absence.

So, this is what they did. It was predicted that the Jeomchang faction would not be able to move forward even if the bandits took up residence in Jeongnamsan Mountain under the pretext of holding a grudge against Mak Yeobu, who was captured by Yeo Il-ye.

This is because Yeo Il-ye, who applied for leave of absence, was not a disciple of the Jeomchang sect.

However, the Jeomchang faction now had to endure the checks of the Hwangbo Sega, Cheongseong faction, Jongnam faction, and Ami faction.

If Yeo Il-ye returns from her leave of absence, the Jeomchang faction will believe that they have gained justification and may overthrow this situation.

If they found out that Yeo Il-ye had been placed on administrative leave, they might find her and detain her.

For them, Yeo Il-ye was a bomb that could completely blow away this incredible opportunity.

Hyukgi-rin closed his eyes tightly.

Yeo Il-ye’s Samae and the Jeomchang faction were already deeply caught in the trap set by Yeo Il-ye’s enemies.