◈Episode 714. A treasure trove
of enlightenment (4)
Sunwoo and the elders followed Yeonhojeong and his party to the entrance of the mountain gate to see them off.
Guyun handed a large bundle to Yeonhojeong.
“I added this and that in the hope that it might help a little bit along the way. Please accept it.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled and accepted the bundle.
“I will not decline.”
“Of course I should.”
Sunwoo said.
“You’re going to the Mukryongbu like this?”
“That’s right.”
“If I do, when will I come back into the world?”
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“That is unknown. “In fact, the most important thing in this trip to the central plains was to attend senior Eumje.”
“Well, since he left, there’s nothing we can do.”
“Still, we were able to correct Sacheon and prevent the Jongnam War, so it can be seen as a trip to the central plains where we did our part.”
Sunwoo said with a smile.
“I don’t know when that will be, but please contact me when I come back into the world. “I don’t know about anyone else, but my Jongnam will risk his life to help you.”
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your heartfelt kindness.”
“Oh, senior Yinje’s disciple, don’t worry. Although we may not receive him as a disciple, he has become a person of the mountains, so he is also our family. “I will do my best to help you get along well.”
“I would be grateful if you could do so.”
Sun-woo looked around at Hwang Seok-tae, Paeyul Muk-bi, and So Jeong-gwang in turn.
“I am truly grateful for your efforts. Not only Yeon Dae-su, but all of you are Jong-nam’s benefactors. “Even if I die, I will not be able to repay that favor.”
Sunwoo took control with moderation.
“I hope your future path will be filled with only good luck.”
Everyone in the party took a shot at Sunwoo.
“Then let’s go.”
“See you later.”
That’s how Yeon Ho-jeong and his group left Jongnam Mountain.
Sunwoo did not take his eyes off them even after they had walked so far away that they were no longer visible to the n.a.k.e.d eye.
Guyun said to Sunwoo.
“Long sentence of death sentence.”
“You tell me.”
“Although there was a huge loss, on the other hand, what happened in Jongnam must have instilled awareness in the central region. There is no guarantee that something like this will not happen again in the future…”
“Hmm?”
“I agree.”
“What do you mean?”
“I’m talking about the Sword of the World and the Fish Dragon.”
A surprising light appeared on Sunwoo’s face.
Hong Kwon shouted without realizing it.
“Three death sentences! that…!”
“Is the authority of a sect important even after losing disciples?”
Hong Kwon blushed.
Gu Yun shook his head.
“Wouldn’t one experience like this be enough? There is no guarantee that we will be okay even if another war like this breaks out in the future. “We live not in a world of peace, but in a world where war can break out at any moment.”
“….”
“Then wouldn’t it be right to do our best to ensure that even one more of our disciples can survive these difficult times?”
Guyun looked at Sunwoo.
“I decided not to make any more choices that would leave me with regret. At least that’s the case for me.”
“Priests.”
“Is the vision of a sect more important than the lives of its disciples? I will do my best to help Guyun Lee so that his disciples, armed with stronger martial arts skills and stronger power, can go out into the world and show off their courage.”
Gu Yun lowered his head. Then the other elders bowed their heads one by one.
Sunwoo said with an emotional face.
“Thank you. “It took a huge burden off me.”
Jongnam was swept away by a phone call.
Although he lost countless disciples, he also gained many things.
Jongnam will become stronger and stronger in the future. Jong-nam will be able to leave a big mark in this complicated world where future generations will be left speechless in these difficult times.
* * *
One o’clock after the group left Jongnam Mountain.
“Iboshu!!”
Before you can even feel that brilliant momentum, an extremely loud voice is heard first.
The group turned their heads.
Full-sang was running at a frightening speed.
Yeon Ho-jeong chuckled.
“I came silently because I thought you were busy, but why did you come running all the way here?”
“You human! “Even if you’re busy, you have to say hello and leave. What kind of bullshit is that?”
Full-sang, who reached the front of the group, took a deep breath and grunted. It seemed like he was doing everything he could to keep up.
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“Anyway, you have to stop by an open branch somewhere along the way. “I hope we can meet then.”
“That’s it!”
“Anyway, I don’t think you followed me here just because I didn’t say hello.”
“Whoa!”
Full Sang, out of breath, took out a letter from his arms. Like a beggar, his clothes were in rags, but the letter he took out was clean.
“Take this.”
“What is this?”
“See if you read it.”
Yeon Ho-jeong opened the letter and read it.
For a moment his eyes flashed.
“A stool broke out in the imperial palace?”
“exactly.”
Full Sang’s face became serious.
“Do you remember Hanam Provincial Commander?”
“I’ve never seen it, but I know it. Didn’t the former Moyong family head personally go to deal with the Shinhwa cult warlords?”
“As expected, you have a good memory.”
“But why him?”
“He passed away.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face hardened.
“He passed away?”
“exactly.”
“how?”
“I have received a call from the imperial palace. I don’t know yet whether all the provincial commanders or the heads of the three companies were summoned. “You’ll find out soon enough.”
“But why is that?”
“He was hanged for treason.”
Yeon Ho-jeong and everyone in the group were surprised.
“Treason?”
“A letter shared with the Thirteen Princes was discovered in the residence of Prince Yeo Sang-do, the commander of Hanam Province. In that letter…”
A shadow appeared on Full Sang’s face.
“It was written that we should begin preparations for counter-government.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face distorted.
Revival means returning to the original correct state.
That means bringing down bad rulers and installing good rulers on the throne.
So to speak, it is a rebellion. The intention was to dethrone the emperor of the time and place the thirteen princes on the throne.
“Is that true?”
Full-sang shook his head.
“I can’t be sure. I don’t think so, but I don’t know what happens to people. “Of course, considering the princess’s personality and caution, everyone thinks that revolt is nonsense.”
“Then…”
“I can’t jump to conclusions, but this is definitely outside of a conspiracy.”
Yeosangdo was under surveillance by the Shinhwa Church.
However, through the deal with Moyonggun and the removal of the weapons of the Murim Alliance masters, Yeosangdo’s actions would have become more free. Prince Moyong also kept his meeting a complete secret, so the Shinhwa Church may have suspicions, but they would not have been able to find conclusive evidence to harm Yeosangdo.
Still, Yeosangdo died. And that too, with the gravest sin of plotting a rebellion.
“Murim is a martial artist, but in fact, one axis of this war will be handled by the imperial palace. “What if the imperial palace really falls into the hands of the enemy?”
“…I guess so.”
“Even though its power has weakened and its influence has naturally diminished, the imperial palace is still the imperial palace. “As they are the official group that rules this continent, their power will be no less than that of the Wulin.”
“At times, it can be more scary than the enemies of the martial arts.”
“exactly. While Daesu Yeon was roaming the length and breadth of the martial arts world, the martial arts alliance has been keeping an eye on the imperial palace. “It’s something the Inkryongbu couldn’t do, so of course we had to do it.”
The Mukryongbu was a black island alliance. Even with empty words, this is not an organization that officials can touch.
On the other hand, the forces of the Murim Alliance have been acquainted with local officials for hundreds of years. An example was when Prince Moyong personally visited Yeosangdo’s residence to meet him.
“I said I approached it very cautiously. “I had expected that the Shinhwa cults, one of the three religions, were secretly working in the imperial palace, but I investigated in detail how deep they extended and whether that was really true.”
“Have you got the results?”
“I also received information yesterday.”
Full-sang’s eyes were shaking.
“I found out that His Majesty the Emperor of the time, His Majesty’s closest confidant, Taegam Wuheon, is a member of the Shinhwa Church.”
“…!!”
The Taegam is the pinnacle of the eunuchs and is the head of the greatest power, dividing the power of the imperial palace between the maternal relatives.
“Is that true?”
“Other information has some reliability issues. But… it is clear that the Taegam belongs to the Shinhwa Church.”
Yeon Ho-jeong sensed that the situation was taking an unusual turn.
‘this.’
When it comes to Moorim’s work, he can do whatever he can. But things in the imperial palace are different. He was as good as anyone in politics, but from the beginning, he specialized in the work of a so-called general and secret task force that crushed conspiracies and defeated enemies.
If the Grand Master belongs to the Shinhwa Church, it would not be an exaggeration to say that more than half of the imperial palace has fallen into the hands of the Shinhwa Church by now. If you just think about Taegam’s influence right now, that’s about it.
“Fortunately.”
Yeon Ho-jeong looked at Full Sang.
Full Sang sighed.
“Several high-ranking officials and maternal relatives realized that the Tae-gam was connected to certain people. Thanks to this, the Taegam, or the Shinhwa Church, was still unable to take control of the imperial palace.”
“That’s a good thing.”
“But if I didn’t know, I wouldn’t know. Now that I know, I can’t leave it like this. So, the government decided to secretly send someone to the imperial palace.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes lit up.
You can tell just by looking at Full Sang’s expression and voice. Full Sang had come to see him to talk about this.
“Who?”
“This is Daehyup, the chief judge of the Byeoksan Yeonga family.”
“…!!”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes wavered.
Full Sang sighed.
“He volunteered first, but it was actually something he couldn’t refuse. “There are only a handful of people who can share the same prestige as the head of the martial arts family.”
“….”
“Of course, great scholars of the old faction, such as Ambassador Gong and Seung Hyeon-jin, can make a move. But…”
“It won’t work.”
“hmm?”
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“Buddhist monks and Taoist monks always stand out no matter how they decorate themselves. “There is a high risk that enemies will get wind of such people coming and going in the imperial palace, where there are so many hidden eyes.”
“…That’s correct.”
“Yes, father…”
Yeon Ho-jeong closed his eyes.
Full-sang continued.
“Of course, Lady Yeon is not going alone. “There had to be someone who knew the situation there well, and if by any chance they were discovered, they had to be able to break through with wisdom, so more people were needed.”
“One of them must be Lord Paengga.”
There was a look of surprise on Full Sang’s face.
“How did you know?”
“I am not a loser from Hebei. Since the imperial palace is in Beijing, there are few people who know the situation there better than Lord Peng.”
“That’s right. “You’re smart, after all.”
“And who else is with you?”
“Soldier of Uijeonggun.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes sparkled.
“Zinc?”
“exactly. “The Grand Commander would have wanted to go in person, but Maeng was busy with work, so that was not possible.”
“…I guess so.”
“The first thing to do is to meet with His Majesty’s maternal relatives and discuss the future. We still don’t know whether there will be a fight in the palace or not. “But I felt like I had to tell Master Yeon about this.”
Yeon Ho-jeong took control.
“Thank you for the information.”
“It was nothing. ah! And…”
Full Sang’s voice disappeared. But the lips were still moist.
It was an electric sound.
Yeon Ho-jeong, who listened to his message with a thoughtful expression, nodded.
“I understand. “So it will be.”
Full-sang took possession of the gun.
“I wish I could just relax for a few days, but work is too busy. Let’s enjoy the joy of our reunion next time.”
“I wish you good luck in the future.”
“then.”
Paaaaaaaa!
Full-sang disappeared from the spot.
Yeon Ho-jeong looked up at the sky.
“…father.”
