My Younger Siblings Are the Greatest Masters in the World - Chapter 106

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106.

He paused briefly to emphasize that this topic was very important.

“The shadow of the Demonic Cult can be seen in the Bae Cheonman incident.”

The two family heads were so shocked they couldn’t speak for a while.

The Demonic Cult was always the greatest enemy of the Central Plains’ martial world, and especially to the orthodox sects, they were like absolute evil.

That’s why orthodox martial artists would panic at the mere mention of the Demonic Cult.

“Is that really true?”

“There’s a drug used by someone called Gwak Sugyeong, the Provincial Military Commissioner. It’s called Reverse Heaven Pill, a drug that only Demonic Cult members can make. Actually, Cheonag-i took that drug.”

Seol Mujin briefly explained the effects of the Reverse Heaven Pill.

“Fortunately, the drug’s effects didn’t reach his bone marrow, so Cheonag-i was able to remain safe.”

Hwangbo Hunyong, who had opened his mouth in shock, breathed a sigh of relief at Seol Mujin’s following words.

“How did you know it was a Demonic Cult item?”

“I found out by chance, but I cannot reveal the source.”

When Seol Mujin was this firm, not pressing further had somehow become an unwritten rule.

“The reason I’m going to Hubei Province is also because of Gwak Sugyeong. I’ll go and investigate, but I wanted you both to keep it in mind.”

Namgung Bongseong rubbed his temples as if he had a headache.

“The Demonic Cult suddenly popping up here. How bewildering.”

“Did sects including Seungho Gate join hands with the Demonic Cult?”

At Hwangbo Hunyong’s question, Seol Mujin shook his head.

“That’s probably not the case. Even Bae Cheonman mistakenly thought the Reverse Heaven Pill was a drug called Gongbo Pill.”

“Still, we need to look into it. We must prevent the Demonic Cult from setting foot in the Central Plains. Come to think of it, I wonder what happened to the Demonic Cult’s Samtaesang.”

Hwangbo Hunyong shuddered as if the mere thought was horrifying.

“They’d be well over a hundred years old by now, so those old monsters must be dead.”

They’ve rejuvenated into children and are in the next room. Haha!

“If it weren’t for the Demonic Cult’s Samtaesang, the Demonic Cult would be manageable.”

“That’s right. Even back then, the Demonic Cult Leader’s martial arts were inferior to Samtaesang.”

Seol Mujin asked carefully.

“Were the Demonic Cult’s Samtaesang really that formidable?”

“Don’t even get me started. Back then, one of them got into a trivial dispute without even knowing who the Wudang Sect Leader was, and broke six of his ribs. And that was in just five moves.”

“Just the Wudang Sect? Even Shaolin Temple’s 108 Arhats all fell without being able to use their strength once. It was miraculous that only about ten casualties occurred while they swept through the Central Plains.”

“Anyway, we can’t have people like Samtaesang appearing in the Demonic Cult again.”

The shadow of terror that the triplets cast over the Central Plains’ martial world seemed quite deep indeed.

‘Oh my, how did those cute little ones…’

Having that thought, Seol Mujin spoke up.

“And there’s a bit of a problem with the Jegal Family.”

“You mean the problem you had with them?”

“No, it seems the Jegal Family also had contact with Bae Cheonman.”

“What? Are you saying the Jegal Family joined hands with Bae Cheonman?”

“Not to that extent, but there seems to have been some rapport. In that situation, they also tried to meet with His Highness the Third Prince. They were probably weighing their options before choosing a side, but if that was their plan, they shouldn’t have been caught.”

Hwangbo Hunyong asked.

“Does His Highness the Third Prince also know?”

“I couldn’t not report it.”

“Right.”

“His Highness doesn’t seem too concerned about it. The Jegal Family is probably in the ‘nice to have, but fine without’ category. Actually, my thoughts aren’t much different. Of course, the Jegal Family isn’t that trivial, but such endeavors should be done with people you can completely trust. Don’t you think so?”

Namgung Bongseong and Hwangbo Hunyong nodded.

“You’re right.”

Hwangbo Hunyong asked.

“You said the Jegal Family hasn’t completely gone over to the other side?”

“That’s what the circumstances suggest.”

“Then there’s room to make them our ally.”

“Is there really a need to do that?”

“The Jegal Family might not seem that impressive to you. But they’re not a force that can be ignored. Not only their martial arts, but the mechanical formations they deploy are worthy of being called the best in the martial world. If they become our allies, they’ll definitely be reliable military strength.”

“That’s only if they’re trustworthy people. How can we trust someone who goes around testing the waters everywhere?”

“I can understand the Jegal Family Head’s heart. Honestly, if it weren’t for you, I would have been extremely cautious too.”

Namgung Bongseong also supported Hwangbo Hunyong.

“Someone responsible for a family has no choice. Their decisions determine the lives of thousands.”

“But we can’t grab them by the collar and drag them to our side, can we?”

Hwangbo Hunyong said.

“I’ll try to find a way.”

Namgung Bongseong said.

“Brother Hwangbo here is a close friend of the Jegal Family Head. He definitely won’t want to become enemies.”

***

The clash between Seol Ryeoseon and Seol Mantong was definitely different from before.

Seol Mujin, who was watching their sparring from ten zhang away, had to retreat another five zhang.

“Those two are fierce.”

Seol Changho said.

“I expected about one cycle of improvement, but they’ve accumulated half a cycle more than that.”

“Oh! That’s good, isn’t it?”

“Besides that, Azure Stone Oil also has body-purifying effects. That’s why Azure Stone Oil is called the queen of elixirs. The body undergoes an overall bone-and-flesh transformation effect. It’s showing much greater results than the actual amount of internal energy increased. Thank you, brother.”

“Don’t mention it. It’s what you rightfully deserved.”

“We really gained an unexpected fortune. Then we should start too.”

“You want to spar with me?”

A meaningful smile appeared on Seol Changho’s lips.

“It’ll be different from before.”

It was definitely different.

The energy clashing against the sword was different.

Much heavier, stronger, faster, and sharper.

It showed about the difference between a sword wielded by a thirteen or fourteen-year-old and one wielded by an adult.

After sparring with Seol Changho for about half a hour, his opponent changed to Seol Mantong.

Seol Ryeoseon and Seol Changho also sparred afterward.

Like that, the four people took turns sparring and burned through the black night until it turned white.

***

The wedding that was supposed to be held modestly in Yeonji-ru’s backyard with a few acquaintances, however, unexpectedly became a grand feast.

Not only Jinan’s government officials but also Jinan’s famous figures attended one after another, and even common people joined the celebration.

So the wedding guests exceeded five hundred people, causing the disaster(?) of running out of prepared food before the ceremony even began.

Seol Mujin, the constables, and Yeonji-ru’s courtesans had to break into a sweat running here and there to prepare food.

The wedding that was expected to be modest became grand like that, with firecrackers going off everywhere, turning into a festival like welcoming the New Year.

Ju Cheonmyeong, seated with Yeon Daebang on one side, watched the wedding with a pleased expression.

Since he was hiding his royal status, no separate VIP seating was arranged.

So he was surrounded by common people.

Yeon Daebang whispered to Ju Cheonmyeong.

“If you’re uncomfortable, shall we leave?”

“I’m not uncomfortable.”

“Really?”

“I actually like it. Look around you. Have you ever seen people celebrate a magistrate’s wedding so sincerely?”

He had never heard of ordinary citizens attending a magistrate’s wedding.

Watching the bride and groom bow to each other, Ju Cheonmyeong continued speaking.

“A magistrate so beloved by the people would probably be hard to find anywhere in the entire Central Plains.”

“That’s true.”

“I couldn’t be happier that such a person is on our side.”

Ju Cheonmyeong concluded with a whisper, “It’s even better since he’s someone who will never betray us.”

“Right. In times like these, that’s what matters most.”

“On top of that, his abilities must be excellent. He’ll be a great help to us.”

“We don’t know about his abilities yet.”

“He’s someone who started from the ninth rank and rose to become a magistrate. Would that have been possible if he hadn’t demonstrated ability in his duties? The saying ‘position makes the man’ fits someone exactly like Go Hyeonryeong.”

Come to think of it, Yeon Daebang had thought the same thing.

When he had tried to place Go Bongsu in the position of secretary, he hadn’t been particularly worried about his abilities either.

Ju Cheonmyeong pointed to Hwa Seonhwa, who was lightly moistening her lips with alcohol.

“Please pay special attention to Madam Hwa as well. She’s the one who holds Seol Podoo and Go Hyeonryeong together.”

“I’ve already secured a suitable house in Beijing.”

“What about identity laundering?”

“I’ve set her up as being from a merchant family in Hebei Province, and I’m thinking of creating a story where she met Go Hyeonryeong in Hebei and formed a connection.”

“I didn’t know Minister Yeon was such a meticulous person.”

“Hmph! I didn’t reach this position by rolling dice.”

The grand wedding continued late into the night, finally ending when the bride and groom were exhausted to death.

The bridal chamber for the two people, who were truly worn out, was prepared in the annex building in Yeonji-ru’s back garden.

Go Bongsu had suggested going to some inn with nice scenery, but it was decided this way due to Hwa Seonhwa’s insistence that the magistrate couldn’t leave his district.

Now that the major event of the wedding was finished, Seol Mujin had to return to Hubei Province.

Since he needed to meet Ju Cheonmyeong before leaving, he stopped by Yeonji-ru around noon.

But as soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard a crashing sound from overhead, and someone fell through a window.

The person who fell roughly to the ground and sprawled out was one of Ju Cheonmyeong’s two bodyguards.

When Seol Mujin looked up, he saw Hwang Unhwa poking his face out through the broken window.

“Oh? Seol Podoo!”

An old man well over a hundred years old waving with such an innocent face.

“Why is this person…?”

“I don’t know. He keeps attacking. He wants to spar once, but do these guys have what it takes to spar with me?”

Seol Mujin spoke like a sigh.

“It’s just sparring, what’s the big deal? Just do it once for him.”

“This was sparring too. That’s why he didn’t die. Wait, did he die?”

The bodyguard stirred.

“He’s not dead.”

Seol Mujin went up to the third floor where Ju Cheonmyeong was.

He had heard they drank all night and were just sleeping there.

When he reached the second floor, Hwang Unhwa came out of his room.

“Wipe the courtesan’s lipstick marks off your cheek.”

“Huh? Haha! I was a bit heated yesterday.”

Can a person change like that?

He had definitely been a high monk repenting for his sins in Chamhoe-dong until recently, but now he was nothing but a degenerate.

“Aren’t you going to do chivalrous deeds?”

“There’s something more important here, so where would I go? I need to introduce you to the Third Prince.”

“You already met him.”

“We just briefly passed by each other, you can’t call that meeting.”

Just then, Yeon Daebang, who had come to meet Ju Cheonmyeong, came up the stairs.

“Oh! You happened to be here. But who is this person…?”

“Please go up first. Something very important seems to be about to happen.”

“Huh? Alright.”

Yeon Daebang glanced at Hwang Unhwa and stepped on the stairs leading to the third floor.

Seol Mujin took Hwang Unhwa down to the first floor.

The first floor with fifty tables was empty since it was too early.

Seol Mujin prepared tea himself and sat facing Hwang Unhwa.

As Seol Mujin poured tea for him, Hwang Unhwa joked, “Stop being so serious. You’ll make the ground cave in.”

“Master…”

“Call me big brother.”

“What? What do you mean…!”

“I’m Samtaesang’s older brother and hyung. Since Samtaesang would be the same generation as me, the title ‘big brother’ isn’t particularly inappropriate. Though Samtaesang will throw a fit.”

He looked like he was dying of amusement just thinking about it.

Did this gentleman’s exterior not age while his interior regressed to a child?

“I, I’ll have to think about that.”

“What’s there to think about? If you treat me as big brother, you’ll instantly become the highest generation in Murim. The Shaolin Abbot will call you senior martial uncle.”

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