The Evil Martial God Chronicles - Chapter 13
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Legend of the Evil Martial God
Chapter 13
Everyone wore serious expressions.
“Haah… Then how about letting only the Gwanggeom Gate Master enter?”
“Would they accept that proposal?”
“If they truly want peace, they would accept it.”
Everyone nodded their heads.
The Alliance Leader spoke to Jin Gwanghon.
“Good! If you truly want peace, can you come in alone?”
Jin Gwanghon nodded his head.
“Of course. I’ll even leave my sword behind when I enter.”
A man obsessed with swords would leave his sword behind and enter.
His sincerity could be felt.
Only then did the expressions of the Gangxi Alliance Gate Masters soften.
“Ah, understood! We’ll open the gates right now.”
“Hurry and open the gates!”
The gates of the Gangxi Alliance Castle opened, and Jin Gwanghon truly entrusted his beloved sword to his subordinate before slowly walking inside.
Everyone was extremely tense.
They worried that the Gwanggeom Gate disciples might rush in the moment the gates opened.
But they maintained their formation without moving an inch.
It was a resolute appearance in a different sense.
Did they truly want peace?
It was confusing how they had changed so much overnight.
Now the attention of all martial artists belonging to the Gangxi Alliance was focused on the negotiation between the Gangxi Alliance Gate Masters and the Gwanggeom Gate Master.
The Gangxi Alliance Leader asked Jin Gwanghon.
“What’s the reason for this sudden change?”
To the Alliance Leader’s question, Jin Gwanghon answered calmly.
“Because I realized that I’m not a predator.”
“What does that mean?”
“I was just one of many prey. I was rampaging without knowing that. Now I want to return to my proper place. So I want to get along well with you all. I’m sincere.”
The Gate Masters made expressions showing they had no idea what he was talking about.
Jin Gwanghon chuckled and said.
“Do you know overwhelming strength and a hell you can’t escape no matter how much you struggle?”
“I know. Isn’t that what you all did to us?”
Jin Gwanghon shook his head.
“We weren’t overwhelming. We never conquered you all even once.”
“Then an overwhelming existence came to find you all?”
Jin Gwanghon nodded his head.
“A demon came to us. We were extremely ordinary.”
Just how tremendous must that existence be for that vicious man to have such a fed-up expression.
“Rather than meet him again, I’d put everything down and farm.”
A man obsessed with swords would put down his sword and farm.
It was shocking.
“But if I put down my sword, he’ll come back, so I must somehow keep holding a sword.”
Jin Gwanghon raised his head and bowed while making a cupped fist salute.
“Though I’m a pathetic man who troubled you all this time, I apologize like this.”
The Gangxi Alliance Gate Masters looked at each other.
Then the Alliance Leader stepped forward and grasped Jin Gwanghon’s hands making the cupped fist salute with both hands.
“I accept your apology. Let’s get along well from now on.”
At the Alliance Leader’s words, Jin Gwanghon smiled brightly.
“Thank you! Truly thank you! I will work for the development of the Gangxi Sects from now on.”
Though they felt something unsettling about Jin Gwanghon’s truly joyful appearance, the Alliance Gate Masters were happier about the fact that they would never have to fight again and were freed from the anxiety of not knowing when Mad Sword Gate might attack.
That day, a festival was held for the first time at the Gangxi Alliance Castle, and bright smiles appeared on people’s faces.
Jin Gwanghon was kneeling with his head bowed.
Jeok Wigang sat in front of him.
“I did as you instructed.”
“Well done. Get along well from now on.”
“Yes!”
Jin Gwanghon acted like a faithful subordinate.
“I heard you made a nickname for me?”
Jin Gwanghon’s motionless body flinched.
“What was it? Thousand-Faced Evil Seed?”
“I-I’ll make sure they watch their tongues immediately.”
Jeok Wigang chuckled softly.
“It’s fine. I like it. Thousand-Faced Evil Seed. Just tell them to call me that.”
“I-I’ll do as you command.”
It seemed like he was treating him as his lord, but Jeok Wigang just laughed it off.
“You’re dealt with. Now, where should I go next?”
“Are you looking for your next target?”
“Yeah. Give me a recommendation.”
“How about Baekgeum Gate?”
“Are they vicious bastards?”
“They’re notorious scoundrels. They don’t hesitate to kidnap and torture people for their own purposes.”
“What’s their purpose?”
“They’re a martial arts sect, but loan sharking is their main source of income. They commit countless atrocities because of it.”
“Loan sharking?”
“Yes. Even though they charge outrageous interest rates, the government office can’t touch them.”
“Because of the non-interference with martial affairs?”
Jin Gwanghon nodded.
“Then martial arts sects should step in and stop them.”
“The thing is, the ones doing the loan sharking are ordinary people, and Baekgeum Gate is backing them.”
“Hah… So they can’t touch them? Because they’re ordinary people? And the government office can’t touch them because they’re a martial arts sect?”
“That’s part of it, and those bastards spread enormous amounts of bribes to the government office. If Baekgeum Gate goes down, the connected officials would be in big trouble too, so they just wash their hands of it, saying it’s martial world business.”
“What’s their method?”
“They place paper with ordinary, easily understandable content over promissory notes that contain terms favorable to them, leaving only the signature area exposed. Later, when you look at the signed promissory note, it’s completely different from what you thought you knew.”
“Don’t people notice? Isn’t there a trace when they attach and remove it?”
“Since I’ve only heard about it, I don’t know the details of that part. They probably have some special technique of their own.”
He was curious.
Just how they switched the promissory notes.
“Where do those bastards operate?”
“Gangzhou in Gangseoseong Province.”
“Gangzhou…”
That’s even further away.
He needed to go home first.
If he stayed out any longer, Mother would come looking for him.
“If I hear about you bullying other sects in the future, it won’t end this easily.”
“Understood.”
Jeok Wigang stood up to leave.
“I want to serve you as my lord!”
“Me?”
“Yes!”
“Why?”
“You’re like the ideal I’ve always dreamed of. You’re in a place I could never reach, so I want to serve you.”
Jeok Wigang chuckled softly.
“I don’t raise demonic faction members.”
“If I can serve you, I’ll do anything.”
“Fine. Then join the Gangseo Alliance. But you have to gain their recognition to join.”
“Understood.”
“When you gain the Gangseo Alliance’s recognition and become a righteous sect, I’ll accept you then.”
“I’ll definitely accomplish it.”
Jeok Wigang patted Jin Gwanghon’s shoulder.
“Do well.”
“Yes!”
The moment he answered, the presence disappeared.
When he slowly raised his head, Jeok Wigang’s figure had already vanished.
“Truly someone who resides in Beyond the Heavens. When my lord grows up, the Central Plains will prostrate beneath his feet.”
The lord he had chosen was in a place so high he couldn’t even dare to dream of it.
Jin Gwanghon burned with determination.
He would definitely reform into a righteous sect, gain recognition, and become that person’s official subordinate.
Jeok Wigang arrived home.
Since his mind was connected to his clone, he could respond immediately if anything happened.
But even that didn’t work in front of Mother.
Mother was someone who could detect even the smallest changes like a ghost.
Thinking that this was possible because she cherished and loved him so much made him so happy that he smiled.
As soon as he arrived, he dismissed his clone and lay down on his bed.
While lying down and pondering how to reform those Baekgeum Gate bastards, he heard Taecheon’s voice from outside.
“Madam!”
There was only one person in Jin Mu Sect that Taecheon called Madam.
Mother.
No wonder he had wanted to come home today.
This is why you shouldn’t ignore ominous premonitions.
“Is it true that Wigang has been eating only Fasting Pills for several days?”
“Doesn’t Young Master always do that when he concentrates on his studies?”
“This time it’s been two days longer than usual, haven’t you checked?”
“I apologize. I couldn’t check because Young Master dislikes being disturbed during his studies.”
“Open the door. I’ll check myself.”
“Understood.”
When the door opened, Jeok Wigang greeted his mother with a bright smile.
“Mother! What brings you here at this hour?”
Jeok Wigang’s mother, Yu Hwayeon, looked around the room.
Then her gaze fixed on the few remaining Fasting Pills.
“Huk!”
Jeok Wigang was greatly flustered by the sight of Yu Hwayeon suddenly shedding tears.
“M-Mother! Why are you crying?”
“It’s so sad to see my beloved son surviving on Fasting Pills just to study.”
“I do it because I can concentrate better when I don’t eat regular food while studying.”
“Still, at an age when you should be eating well, to survive on such things…”
It hurt his heart to see his mother so sad.
There was only one way to comfort his mother at times like this.
“Mother. I’m hungry. I want to eat the fish-flavored eggplant you make.”
At Jeok Wigang’s words, she stopped crying and stared at him intently.
“You’re hungry?”
“Yes. I’ve been feeling dizzy from eating only Fasting Pills for so long.”
“R-really? Then fish-flavored eggplant won’t be enough. Isn’t there anything else you want to eat?”
“Braised pork with potatoes too.”
“Alright. I understand. Mom will make it for you right away.”
“Yes!”
Yu Hwayeon’s face showed urgency as she hurried out.
Her child said he was hungry.
She had to hurry.
Before my hungry child collapses.
Taecheon came in with a smile, having seen the mother rushing out urgently.
“You used that method again?”
“Yeah. When I say I’m hungry, our mother can’t hear anything else.”
“You’re going to overeat today.”
“Well, what choice do I have? This is the best way to comfort Mother.”
Jeok Wigang grinned as he looked at Taecheon.
“I’m such a fortunate guy. Including my parents, Jin Mu Sect and Taecheon, everyone loves me.”
“That’s only natural.”
“Nothing is natural. It’s something to be grateful and thankful for. Thank you, Taecheon.”
At the words of gratitude, Taecheon turned his head as if embarrassed.
“You say such unnecessary things.”
Jeok Wigang chuckled at Taecheon’s reaction.
Taecheon asked.
“How much longer do you need to study?”
“Hmm. I think about two more weeks should do it. Why?”
He planned to experiment only up to Baekgeum Gate and stay home for a while after that.
It would be troublesome if he did more and his mother noticed something.
“I’m worried that Young Master’s health might suffer.”
That was the most unnecessary worry.
“Alright. I’ll make sure to rest after this study session ends.”
“Thank you for listening to my words.”
“Not at all. Taecheon said it out of concern for me. Please take care of me for the next two weeks.”
“Don’t worry. I won’t let anyone except the Family Head and Madam come near.”
Gangzhou in Gangseoseong Province.
It was quite a distance from home, but that wouldn’t be a problem.
It took less than half a shichen to get here.
And that was taking it slow.
Jeok Wigang was walking around the streets, crunching on tanghulu.
He wasn’t wearing a mask.
If he wore a mask now, he would draw everyone’s attention.
He acted as much like a child as possible while sightseeing around Gangzhou.
All sorts of people were busily moving about, each bringing vitality to the city.
Perhaps because of this, it was quite enjoyable to watch.
While sightseeing, he also confirmed the location of Baekgeum Gate.
Baekgeum Gate’s main base was on the outskirts, and they had branch offices throughout the city center where they lent money to people.
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