Chronicles of the Mad Demon - Chapter 198

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Chapter 198. Continuing Chains (6)

Jo Geom Jin In and Wun Kyung left the inn without even saying goodbye.

“How absurd.”

Sama Hyeon clicked his tongue.

“Who would have thought that civil war would break out in the Mu Dang Faction.”

“It may be civil war, but it’s hard to call it that.”

“That’s true too.”

Sama Jin Gung seemed equally bewildered, even letting out a hollow laugh.

“We used all sorts of schemes to drive out Mu Dang’s radicals, but I never expected them to self-destruct so futilely.”

“Not everything in the world goes according to prediction. You should know that too.”

“That’s true, but this isn’t like a natural disaster.”

“Right, exactly.”

Sama Hyeon shook his head vigorously.

“Moyong Dae Gong Ja left for the Mu Dang Faction without a word, then led the Heo family members to overturn everything from within. I never imagined it.”

A moment ago, information sent from the Mu Dang Faction reached Ho Buk Ji Dan, and headquarters contacted Sama Jin Gung again.

They received the information almost simultaneously, but looking at the information’s movement path, Jo Geom Jin In’s side found out much later.

That was natural. There was no longer any leadership in the Mu Dang Faction to contact him directly.

However, he was able to know because several disciples who remained loyal to him until the end descended the mountain and informed the intelligence sources of the situation.

“It’s regrettable. If we had received the information even a little earlier, we could have properly interrogated Jo Geom Jin In.”

“Don’t underestimate him. Jo Geom Jin In, though not a strategist, truly had remarkable martial prowess. He’s not someone whose mind doesn’t work either.”

“That’s true too.”

Sama Hyeon suddenly noticed that his nephew was quite excited.

‘That’s understandable.’

His nephew had grown up receiving all the family’s expectations. In the midst of fighting a difficult battle to drive out Mu Dang’s radicals.

Something he thought might take a very long time had been resolved so easily, so he would be both bewildered and excited.

“Really, his talent for surprising people is truly the best in the world.”

Sama Jin Gung’s eyes sparkled.

“I don’t know the detailed circumstances, but if Moyong Sohyeop led Mu Dang’s internal strife, his abilities are far superior to what I thought.”

“He’s an amazing young man.”

“But I’m really curious. How did he create such a situation?”

Normally, he would have calmed his excitement and immediately moved according to the next plan.

Sama Hyeon spoke seriously.

“Finding that out can be done later. Shouldn’t informing the main family and Shaolin of this fact be the priority now?”

“Uncle’s words are correct.”

He answered easily, but Sama Jin Gung didn’t move.

His appearance, pressing the table with clenched fists while breathing heavily, was like seeing a castaway who had been wandering the endless vast sea and luckily discovered an island.

“The radicals collapsed so futilely… so futilely…”

Sama Hyeon no longer interfered with his nephew.

After a moment.

Sama Jin Gung raised his head with shining eyes.

“We should announce the start of construction.”

“Good.”

“But before that, I should meet Moyong Sohyeop first.”

At that time when the Sima family members were excited.

Jo Geom Jin In, who had become excited in a slightly different sense, grabbed an intelligence source and shouted.

“Tell me in detail! How did the Elders fall so futilely?!”

The intelligence source trembled and spoke.

“We, we don’t know the detailed contents either. However, the information we received afterward says that the former Taoist priests led that incident.”

Murderous intent arose on Jo Geom Jin In’s face.

“You mean those old Heo family bastards?!”

Wun Kyung unconsciously swallowed. Even if he was angry, calling the sect’s elders old bastards?

“That’s correct.”

“Heo Do Seon has lost almost all his power! If it was just Uncle Heo Joong alone, the disciples couldn’t have failed to capture him! But how could such a thing happen?!”

“That is… I don’t know either.”

“Wait!”

Jo Geom Jin In’s eyes blazed with fire.

“Don’t tell me that bastard Gu Geom was preparing a rebellion?”

Currently, he could only think that way.

Investigating the cause wasn’t important, but he couldn’t ignore it either. He needed to first find out what the current atmosphere on Moodang Mountain was like, and whether there were people to help him or not.

“Wun Kyung! You contact the White Cloud Faction right now and tell them to clearly assess the situation on the main mountain!”

“Y-yes, I understand!”

“And Hyeong Geom!”

The middle-aged Taoist priest with a gloomy face, Gu Geom Ja, bowed his head.

“Please speak.”

“You lead the Eight Trigram Hands and go to New Dang Hermitage immediately! Make full preparations there!”

“I receive the Sect Leader’s command.”

Jo Geom Jin In bit his lips.

“Collapsed so futilely? That’s nonsense! I absolutely won’t believe it until I confirm it with my own two eyes!”

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“Alliance Leader.”

Regret appeared on Heo Do Jin In’s face.

“Are you really leaving already?”

Moyong Bi smiled bitterly.

“I came to see you. I stopped by to hear about the situation and see an old friend’s face.”

“Still…”

“Mu Dang’s affair just happened by coincidence, and I just lent a hand. You don’t need to feel indebted to me.”

Heo Do Jin In sighed.

“Alliance Leader makes this Taoist ashamed. We couldn’t even properly help the Moyong family.”

“There were circumstances, weren’t there? Let’s forget all about the past.”

“How can I forget?”

“Honestly, if you had completely believed false rumors and rushed in together, that would be one thing, but complaining about why people who did what they could in the middle didn’t help more is shameful. Don’t make me more ashamed.”

“Huh.”

“Anyway, if it’s come to this point, you should be able to handle things yourselves, right?”

“Of course.”

Moyong Bi pointed at Heo Do Jin In’s chest with his chin.

“That thing, don’t worry about it and take it quickly. If you save it thinking it’s precious, you’ll regret it later.”

Heo Do Jin In smiled.

“Cast aside empty formalities and be faithful to reality, is that what you mean?”

“You still remember those words.”

“Hehehe.”

“Still, that bastard Gu Geom Ja is quite good. Even without the Elder’s words, he’s a guy who lacks nothing as Mu Dang’s leader. Support him well.”

“Thank you.”

Neung Hyeong, who had been standing with arms crossed and mouth shut, openly sneered.

“You’re not little girls, so why is this farewell so long? If you’re going, let’s go quickly.”

Moyong Bi pointed at Neung Hyeong with his thumb and said.

“I have to think about the family, but I also have quite a lot of work to do with this guy. I’ll contact you right away when things get difficult, so come help even if you’re busy.”

“This, you say? The Alliance Leader is Mu Dang’s benefactor. When he could have hated us instead, he even helped Mu Dang stand upright again. There’s a reason he became the Martial Alliance Leader, whatever else may be said.”

“How amusing. You were one of the people who nominated me.”

It was telling him to stop gilding his own face.

Heo Do Jin In, who had been laughing pleasantly, soon hardened his expression.

“Alliance Leader.”

“This fellow is right. Isn’t this farewell getting too long?”

“Well, I heard from my disciples recently that another demon has appeared in the Central Plains, bringing chaos.”

“You heard it from me too, didn’t you? Demons have appeared near Wuhan as well.”

“The demons I’ve encountered were never stupid. If they’re not simply carrying out massacres, they must want something.”

“I think so too.”

“It will take some time for Mu Dang to function properly, but Heo Joong and I can move anytime, so stay in contact.”

The reason for saying this was probably because demons were so detestable.

“Understood.”

“It’s regrettable, but I can’t keep you any longer. Travel safely.”

“Rest well today.”

“Ah, wait!”

Neung Hyeong lit up with irritation.

“He’s really going to stay up all night, really. What now, you horse-nosed bastard!”

“I’m not talking to you.”

“I’ll smash your head.”

Neung Hyeong glanced at Heo Do Jin In, who spoke to Moyong Bi.

“It’s hardly a request, but could you grant me one favor?”

“Speak.”

“Could you leave my disciple with Moyong for a while?”

Both Moyong Bi and Neung Hyeong were surprised.

“That child Ja Dam?”

“My disciple has learned all the martial arts she can from me. All that remains is experiencing more of the world.”

“But why so suddenly…?”

“That child has nothing more to learn at Mu Dang. But I’m worried about sending her into the world alone. I think the Alliance Leader could teach that child well.”

“…Teach?”

“I say teach, but just being together would be fine. For that child, a new environment itself would be learning.”

Moyong Bi understood Heo Do Jin In’s words.

“I’m not saying this because she’s my disciple, but with the right opportunity, she could grow faster than anyone. Furthermore, I believe that child could serve as a bridge between Moyong and Mu Dang.”

Moyong Bi smiled.

“I wouldn’t know even if I died.”

“Life and death are one.”

“Fine, let’s do that.”

“Please wait a moment.”

After a while, Heo Do Jin In brought Ja Dam.

“From now on, treat the benefactor as you would treat me. Though he is young, he is a sage of this generation from whom even this master must kneel and learn. Not because he’s a benefactor, but because his abilities and insight are rarely matched in this world, so you must serve him as you would an elder of the sect.”

Having already been told, Ja Dam wasn’t surprised.

Ja Dam knelt on the spot.

“If you would guide this lacking disciple of Mu Dang, I will do anything the benefactor commands.”

Moyong Bi chuckled.

“Would you fall into a dung pit if I told you to?”

“Yes.”

“…”

“…?”

“It’s a joke.”

“Ah, yes.”

Neung Hyeong slyly interjected.

“Is it really a joke? Why don’t you try ordering it?”

“Are you crazy?”

“Hey, at least watch your language when a child is listening.”

“Do you have such a good nature that you curse selectively?”

“You really leave me speechless.”

Grumbling Neung Hyeong suddenly spoke as if remembering something.

“Hey, horse-nose.”

“Yes?”

“That guy Jo Geom. Is he cautious by nature?”

The sudden mention of Jo Geom made both Heo Do Jin In and Moyong Bi listen seriously.

“He wouldn’t lack caution. Especially when trying to protect what’s his, his preparations are thorough.”

“I thought so.”

“Why do you suddenly ask that?”

Neung Hyeong looked around.

“The main sect isn’t the only part of Mu Dang, right? Looking around earlier, there were quite a few places with good strategic advantages.”

Having experienced war, Heo Do Jin In immediately understood.

“You’re telling me to prepare.”

“Well, that would probably be better.”

“Why are you giving such advice?”

“Don’t let the help I gave while taking a knife to the ribs go to waste.”

“Haha, understood. I’ll keep it in mind.”

Then, Moyong Bi spoke with sparkling eyes.

“Right, well said.”

“What?”

“I was just going to leave, but now there’s a place to stop by on the way.”

“Where else are you stopping, you crazy bastard.”

“Heo Do Jin In. Is there a secular sect that deals with information near Mu Dang?”

Heo Do Jin In’s eyes blazed with fire.

“There’s Baek Un Pa… could it be?”

Moyong Bi grinned wickedly.

“I’ll handle it on the way. Ja Dam, lead the way.”

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