Chronicles of the Mad Demon - Chapter 32

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Chapter 32. Winds of Change (2)

 

Moyong Bi let out a sigh as he emerged from the Family Head’s Office.

 

“Done.”

 

It felt like he had climbed the highest mountain in the world.

 

“Now something is finally starting to move.”

 

He had felt uncomfortable every time he lied, but not now.

 

His heart was pounding and excitement about the future that would unfold was rising up.

 

Yet he was strangely calm at the same time.

 

Even the Brain Gate Heart Technique, which usually toyed with his emotions at will, was quiet now, as if overwhelmed by its master’s feelings.

 

‘Now the Secret Place has become nothing.’

 

He would definitely visit the Secret Place. He would go there and scrape up all the items stored there.

 

But even if someone who knew about the Secret Place’s existence without his knowledge had completely ransacked the place, it wouldn’t be a problem.

 

‘Dae Ho’s concerns made it possible to explain everything.’

 

What the Family Clan needed most right now was martial arts.

 

Martial arts were power, and power was the future. Why else would he have worried about how to pass them down?

 

‘You did well, Dae Ho.’

 

Now that the Secret Place’s existence alone provided a reasonable justification for passing down martial arts, Divine Weapons and Strange Artifacts or Spiritual Medicine were merely secondary concerns.

 

Swoosh.

 

Moyong Bi’s eyes grew distant as he stood quietly looking up at the sky.

 

“I miss them.”

 

The existence of the Secret Place that Dae Ho had mentioned brought himself from twenty years ago and the Family Clan of that era into this present time.

 

Was that why? Suddenly he missed Elder Brother and his Nephew unbearably.

 

How much strength would it give him if Elder Brother were here right now, if Dae Ho were here right now?

 

After looking up at the sky for a while, Moyong Bi soon clicked his tongue and scratched his head vigorously.

 

“Damn it, you crazy bastard. Is this the time to be lost in sentiment? The road ahead stretches beyond ninety thousand li to a hundred thousand li!”

 

The moment he confirmed the Secret Place’s existence, his tasks had increased.

 

Moyong Bi stroked his chin.

 

“Anyway, I do need to visit the Secret Place. And as quickly as possible.”

 

Of course, no one would have been able to touch that place. Even if forty years had passed instead of twenty, it wasn’t a place that could be ransacked.

 

But there was always that one-in-ten-thousand chance. Though he knew it was unlikely, it would be best to check as soon as possible just in case.

 

However, there was something he needed to resolve before that.

 

“Hwang In Hwa.”

 

The probability that what Great Grand Nephew had tried to do with Hwang In Hwa was related to the Secret Place was over ninety percent.

 

He had been uncertain before, but now he could almost be sure of it.

 

‘Even if it’s not, I have to think it is.’

 

The reason was simple.

 

‘That cunning little brat wouldn’t fail to tell his Father.’

 

The idea that the side with heavier bottoms would win against those who took Money from Black Tiger Gang was still valid.

 

But now Ten Sword Gate had to be excluded from that calculation.

 

‘Hwang In Hwa and the escort warrior saw my martial arts directly. I thought they would try to confirm if I have backing, but what if they think I learned martial arts from the Moyong Family’s secret place?’

 

There was that possibility.

 

Murim warriors live and die by martial arts. They clearly know the Moyong Family’s circumstances, so if one blood relative suddenly became strong, naturally the Ten Sword Gate would also be interested.

 

There was another important thing here.

 

‘How do people of this era perceive the main family?’

 

They said we were driven out of Liaoning Province by those Ho Yeon Family bastards.

 

This was really strange – although the Moyong Family had experienced several ups and downs, they were the established power of Yolyeong and had many connections accordingly.

 

But why didn’t all those connections help the Moyong Family?

 

‘They say people’s hearts are different when entering and leaving the toilet, but this is too extreme.’

 

I don’t know about Hubei, but at least in the Gangbuk martial world, there were several sects and merchant groups that wouldn’t betray easily.

 

It meant all of them had turned their backs on the Moyong Family.

 

Moyong Bi, who had been pondering, soon frowned.

 

“Crazy bastard! Aren’t there one or two things that are curious and strange? Forget about such things for now!”

 

Since I had discovered the existence of the secret place, I first thought I should respond more quickly.

 

“That’s wrong.”

 

I shouldn’t do that.

 

Moyong Bi acknowledged it. That very way of thinking was the problem.

 

“Instead of thinking about waiting, I should think about solving it in one shot. Since when have I been so timid, racking my brain over useless things?”

 

It seemed I kept thinking passively because the family was in this state and my body was like this.

 

Now it didn’t matter if I used my martial arts without worrying about the family members’ reactions. Then from now on, it didn’t matter if I moved not as Moyong Bi, the eldest son of the Moyong Family, but as the former Martial Alliance Leader wearing Moyong Bi’s skin.

 

No, I absolutely had to do so.

 

‘Don’t be swayed, but sway others. Before trying to respond, make it so the opponent has no way to respond.’

 

To family members, I could be Gwangmyeong Mujon, but to enemies, I had to be thoroughly the Mad Demon.

 

A mad demon was never a person who lived by common sense in the first place.

 

Having finished his thoughts, Moyong Bi immediately went to find Jin Gwang.

 

“Squad Leader Jin.”

 

“You’ve come.”

 

Around Jin Gwang were several Fire Sword Group members.

 

Their gazes looking at Moyong Bi were complex. They were looks difficult to explain with any single emotion – melancholy, wonder, jealousy, anger, awe, and so on.

 

Moyong Bi completely ignored their stares.

 

“I have a favor to ask. Will you listen?”

 

Perhaps because the squad members were present, he didn’t fawn like before, but Jin Gwang’s attitude had clearly changed.

 

“Young Master is the eldest son of the main family.”

 

“Hm?”

 

“You can give orders instead of asking favors. Of course, as long as it doesn’t exceed the Family Head Deputy’s authority.”

 

The squad members looked at Jin Gwang in shock. Even so, they never expected their sky-like Squad Leader to become so respectful to that troublemaker Young Master.

 

Moyong Bi chuckled.

 

“Then that’s fortunate.”

 

“What would you have me do?”

 

“Do you know where the Ten Sword Gate is?”

 

Jin Gwang’s eyes sparkled.

 

“Of course.”

 

“Exactly where?”

 

He doesn’t say or even think about why he wouldn’t know that.

 

When Jin Gwang told him the location of the Ten Swords Gate Main Branch, Moyong Bi nodded.

 

“Then when they send people from there to the main family house, they must pass through Wuhan Market.”

 

“There are ways to come by detour, but there’s no need to do that. The roads are rough and you’d have to cross waterways.”

 

“Good.”

 

A rough outline was drawn in an instant.

 

“By tomorrow night, take half your squad members and stay at the inns in the marketplace.”

 

The squad members’ eyes widened.

 

Jin Gwang remained calm as always.

 

“Do we just need to stay there?”

 

“Of course not. Have them stay at different inns, and if by any chance you spot anyone from Ten Swords Gate, come straight to the main family house and inform me.”

 

“Without anyone knowing?”

 

“Right.”

 

“Then we’ll need to take off our uniforms.”

 

When it was just the two of them, he seemed drunk on emotion and I wondered if he had intelligence problems, but I didn’t expect communication to go this smoothly.

 

“Exactly. It would be best if you went and stayed there in the most ordinary appearance possible. The people there shouldn’t be able to recognize you if at all possible.”

 

“While still moving without suspicion, should we dress as wandering warriors?”

 

He went beyond communicating well to being actually smart.

 

“You’ve got it exactly right.”

 

“Understood.”

 

He doesn’t ask for reasons.

 

Jin Gwang spoke to his squad members.

 

“There happen to be five of you. In two hours, you’ll head to Wuhan Market with me. Within one hour, change into plain clothes and carry iron swords instead of training swords. Before departure, I’ll check your outfits and decide which inn each of you will stay at.”

 

One of the squad members raised his hand.

 

“Squad Leader.”

 

“What?”

 

“Well…”

 

I thought he might ask why we all had to go there, but unexpected words came out.

 

“Wouldn’t it be more suspicious if we all wear bamboo hats? I rarely go to the marketplace anyway, so the merchants wouldn’t even recognize me. I’ll just go in plain clothes without a bamboo hat. Oh, and without a sword too.”

 

Moyong Bi thought this was quite unexpected.

 

Since it was a place with such a large floating population that dozens of wandering warriors came and went daily, if they considered even the slightest possibility, it would be better for each to use different disguises as that squad member suggested.

 

But in that case, someone might get caught up in trouble. The proposal the squad member made was a method that only well-trained warriors would attempt.

 

Jin Gwang asked Moyong Bi.

 

“Would that be alright?”

 

“I’ll leave the method to you all.”

 

Both Jin Gwang and that squad member weren’t people whose minds didn’t work. In that case, there was no need to decide everything in detail from this side.

 

“You there.”

 

“Yes?”

 

Moyong Bi asked the squad member.

 

“What’s your name?”

 

The squad member stammered, seeming a bit flustered.

 

“I, I am Yeon Pyeong.”

 

“You’re smart.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Moyong Bi spoke to Jin Gwang.

 

“What kind of person is that fellow Yeon Pyeong?”

 

“As you said, Young Master, he’s a smart squad member. He’s also quick-witted.”

 

“Whatever else, make sure that squad member stays at the juru closest to Ten Sword Gate.”

 

He figured that would be the fastest way to catch the Ten Sword Gate people.

 

Jin Gwang bowed his head.

 

“I will follow Young Master’s orders.”

 

“Then I’ll leave it to you.”

 

Turning around, Moyong Bi felt inwardly satisfied.

 

‘They’re tight-knit.’

 

The squad members still didn’t trust him.

 

But Squad Leader Jin Gwang definitely believed in him. When Jin Gwang treated him respectfully, they might have been confused, but not one of them questioned this order.

 

Usually, warriors from places with weak martial arts or messy organizational discipline would never show such behavior.

 

‘Their unity is quite good.’

 

Once this matter is resolved…

 

‘…’

 

Moyong Bi, who had briefly envisioned the future, shook his head once more.

 

‘Even if they can do that, I can’t just leave the remaining squad members alone.’

 

Every day was precious. Solving problems one by one and then thinking about the next – that was also a problem.

 

Just as he was about to turn his steps away from heading to his residence and go toward the remaining Fire Sword Unit Members’ quarters.

 

“Young Master.”

 

Suddenly, a young man came looking for him.

 

“Huh? You are…?”

 

“I’m Gwan Hyeon.”

 

That’s right. That young man was Gwan Hyeon.

 

“What’s the matter?”

 

“Are you busy by any chance?”

 

“I was just on my way to see you all.”

 

“A little while ago, I heard from the Squad Leader. That the Squad Leader and five squad members are going out to the marketplace.”

 

“That’s right.”

 

Gwan Hyeon immediately bowed his head.

 

“It’s shameless of me, but I came to ask you for one favor.”

 

“Tell me.”

 

“With five squad members missing, all remaining squad members will have to take turns standing guard tonight.”

 

“I know.”

 

“I heard the Squad Leader and squad members will return tomorrow evening, so if you have time after that, I was hoping you could look at my martial arts.”

 

This was exactly the method Gwan Hyeon had told Jong Hweon he had found.

 

Surprise appeared on Moyong Bi’s face.

 

“You want me to look at your martial arts?”

 

“Yes.”

 

He was confident.

 

There wasn’t even a trace of shame or embarrassment to be found. If he said no, it seemed like he would grab onto his pant leg and beg.

 

Moyong Bi felt a strange emotion.

 

‘Well, look at this?’

 

He thought that perhaps the Fire Sword Group had only needed just a tiny bit of stimulation.

 

“Did you get permission from the Squad Leader?”

 

“I didn’t.”

 

“Won’t Squad Leader Jin feel hurt?”

 

“Our Squad Leader isn’t such a petty person. And I’m not trying to learn the Moyong Family’s martial arts, I just want to eliminate the weaknesses in my martial arts.”

 

“…Oh ho.”

 

As if he had made up his mind, Gwan Hyeon’s voice carried strength.

 

“Young Master might not like us. You might wonder why we’re suddenly acting like this. However, we….”

 

“How disappointing.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

Moyong Bi frowned.

 

“You call yourself a senior squad member, but why aren’t you looking out for the other squad members?”

 

“…?!”

 

“If you got a honey jar, you should think about sharing it instead of hogging it all to yourself. I didn’t think you were that kind of person.”

 

Gwan Hyeon’s face brightened.

 

“Then the other guys too….”

 

“Isn’t that obvious? Elder Sister and Su Hyang will be more comfortable if you all get stronger. What good does it do if only you get stronger?”

 

“Th, thank you.”

 

“And one more thing. If it’s something you can do simultaneously, don’t waste time and do your best in the given environment instead of putting it off until the next day.”

 

Moyong Bi pointed toward the Family Head’s Office with his finger.

 

“Start standing guard now. Three will stand guard and two will train. Switch between guard duty and training every two hours.”

 

“…!”

 

“I’ll watch over you all until dawn, so gather all the guys.”

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