The Hwangbo Clan’s Beloved Live-In Son-in-Law - Chapter 22

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Chapter 22

Hwangbo Yeon-gung stood firm and gripped his sword.

As the heavy broadsword guarded the center, an intimidating presence seemed to overshadow even Hwangbo Yeon-gung’s large frame.

Behind him, Xie Baowei stood holding his spear with low, long breaths and deep eyes, blood still streaming down.

It was an aura that no one would dare approach carelessly.

“These. These bastards! Grr!”

Guo Taifeng couldn’t bring himself to charge again and only let out angry shouts.

The narrow-bladed sword in his hand trembled violently.

Though Yunlei’s reputation had diminished somewhat, he was still Yunlei.

Moreover, Xie Baowei was.

Truly unsettling beyond measure.

If he had been even slightly slower to retreat, his shoulder would have been pierced.

Exactly in the same spot where Jang Sahyeon had been struck!

Cunning bastard!

“Enough. Please stop this.”

Then, Muk Sword Sage of the Taishan Sect stepped forward.

After all, the Taishan Sect proclaimed itself as part of the Taoist path.

He spoke with a solemn expression.

“Children are watching.”

And then,

He briefly chanted toward Jang Sahyeon, praying that the Supreme Lord would watch over him.

The atmosphere relaxed slightly.

One way or another, a person had died.

Though most were children from martial families, it wasn’t a pleasant sight.

Only then did people begin to tend to their own children and disciples one by one.

Some children were held in arms, showing tears.

“Our Pahosam Gate will not let this matter pass easily.”

Guo Taifeng trembled as he saw this atmosphere.

And finally, he shouted out one last statement before leaving.

Gayan and the disciples hurriedly followed behind him.

The servants hesitated for a long time before approaching.

They too found the corpse horrifying and carried it away with grim expressions.

Already, several people stood around with brooms.

People also dispersed one by one.

Everyone glanced at Xie Baowei and Hwangbo Yeon-gung, but no one approached.

Except for one person.

“Sorry. I used it roughly.”

As Baek Yeongchang Ak Munheon approached, Xie Baowei handed over Cheongeum.

Fortunately, the blade wasn’t severely damaged, perhaps because it was made of truly good steel.

Still, the shaft was badly damaged and soaked with blood.

Feeling sorry about this, Xie Baowei bowed his head.

Ak Munheon didn’t mind.

He casually received his spear and only watched Jang Sahyeon being carried away.

“I didn’t know the blood you mentioned would become a life.”

“…That too, I’m sorry for. I ended a friend’s breath with your weapon.”

Ak Munheon shook his head.

“I didn’t feel he was a friend.”

And then turning his back,

“Someday I’d like to receive your spear.”

He left.

It probably wasn’t purely meant as wanting to receive Xie Baowei’s weapon.

“What an incomprehensible fellow.”

Hwangbo Yeon-gung clicked his tongue at the back of Ak Munheon’s head.

Meanwhile, another person approached.

It was Muk Sword Sage, who had been whispering with the conference chairmen.

“…Don’t leave the branch.”

“Are you treating us as criminals?”

Hwangbo Yeon-gung spoke with his chin raised, unlike just before.

He seemed arrogant, as if he had returned to being the Yunlei of old.

As if he had returned to being the youngest master of Shandong’s greatest family!

“In this land, there is no one to stop us if we wish to rise, and no one to catch us if we wish to leave.”

Moreover, this was Jinan.

Hwangbo Yeon-gung stood with force in his eyes.

Muk Sword Sage sighed and shook his head.

“…Please understand the position of a host who cannot send guests away like this.”

Muk Sword Sage stepped back.

Only then did Hwangbo Yeon-gung nod slightly.

“If you put it that way.”

And then even Muk Sword Sage turned away.

Hwangbo Yeon-gung looked at Xie Baowei and grinned.

This is how the Hwangbo Family should be. His expression was full of childish pride.

Xie Baowei just shrugged his shoulders with an expression that said, what do you want me to do about it.

Seeing this, Hwangbo Yeon-gung quickly hardened his expression.

“Damn bastard. …Let’s go to the room first. No. We need to call a physician first.”

Hwangbo Yeon-gung frowned deeply again.

Complaints like “I’m dead to my brothers” kept flowing out, then he poured nagging onto Xie Baowei.

Xie Baowei shook his head.

His ears hurt.

The Biwuyan had ended.

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Xie Baowei, the incompetent son-in-law of the Hwangbo Family, had killed Cheongjam Jang Sahyeon, the Jinan branch head of Pahosam Gate.

It took only one day. Just one day for all the people of Jinan to hear this news.

There were quite a few children from invited minor sects, plus servants and guests who came with trading companies.

How could their mouths be sealed?

Moreover, the leaders who should have sealed their mouths were busy inside, passionately arguing.

Bang!

“We must immediately send a protest letter to the Hwangbo Family in the name of the Taishan Alliance! A person from our main sect has died! Isn’t this the conference that gathered to work through such matters together!”

In the conference room of the Jinan branch, Yeonpa Hall, Guo Taifeng’s angry voice continued endlessly.

Since the tragedy of the previous day, no proper meeting had even begun.

Though guests who should come still remained and there were things to be done, the Taishan Alliance remained completely stalled.

The chairmen couldn’t decide anything.

Each only repeated their own words.

Among them, the loudest was Guo Taifeng.

“Let’s postpone that discussion for later… There are quite a few things we need to decide now. We also need to reopen the Biwuyan…”

“What could be more important than this now! The person who was conducting the meeting has died!”

“Actually, that was something Elder Gok was supposed to do. If Elder Gok would just do it this time…”

“Deputy Head!”

Yesterday too, because of such behavior, nothing could be decided.

The Biwuyan that couldn’t even properly start was a problem, the banquet was a problem, and the events were problems.

Deputy Head Bu Jinwoo struggled to restore order to the meeting.

In fact, for him, the most urgent matter was reopening his son Buyeonsu’s Bimureon, which had ended so futilely.

“I also agree with Head Bu’s opinion. What happened to Branch Leader Jang is unfortunate, but we must do what needs to be done.”

“Even you say so, Muk Sword Sage!”

“Elder Gok. First, we need to establish the meeting before we can do anything.”

“That meeting! Wasn’t it convened to unite our forces!!”

When Muk Sword Sage sided with Bugang Head, Guo Taifeng flew into a rage again.

Guo Taifeng’s words were also correct.

The major framework had already been decided, and all that remained was to discuss the details appropriately, reach mutual agreement, and make the announcement.

However, creating friction with the Hwangbo Family before even starting anything?

No matter how toothless a tiger might be, that was a bit…

That was what most people were thinking.

Moreover, in truth, they had only reduced their external presence—the Hwangbo Family Estate hadn’t completely collapsed, had it?

The Thunder Path and Bielian were still intact, and the Eastern Faction was still alive.

So wouldn’t it be better to finalize everything and gather some strength first? It would be even better if tempers cooled down in the meantime.

“…Honestly speaking, isn’t this a personal matter between Branch Leader Jang and the Xie Family?”

At that, Geoyameong, which had already been at odds with Pahosam Gate, touched a nerve.

It was Chae Musang, the vice-leader.

“…What did you say?”

“Ahem. Well. Actually, we’re not unaware of the situation. If you really think about it, Branch Leader Jang spoke out of turn first, and Xie Baowei simply responded in kind.”

Well, if Branch Leader Jang had won, it would have been a trivial matter…

Besides, it’s not like that Xie fellow won unfairly by backing the Hwangbo Family, right?

Chae Musang shook his head as if it couldn’t be helped.

Even without the friction with Pahosam Gate, he personally thought so.

This was the martial arts world and the jianghu, after all.

Weren’t the sayings “turbulent martial world” and “merciless jianghu” coined for a reason?

It was a thought befitting the vice-leader of Geoyameong, which was comprised of small sects.

Such incidents were commonplace there too.

But these weren’t words that the current Guo Taifeng would listen to and agree with.

Chae Musang was well aware of this too.

Bang!

Once again, Guo Taifeng’s hand struck the wide round table.

The teacups and dishes placed on it clattered noisily.

However, unlike his anger, his voice dropped low.

“Is that your will? The leader of the meeting is dead, and we should struggle on alone?”

“Elder Gok. Vice-Leader Chae’s words don’t necessarily mean that.”

“Then!”

Guo Taifeng stood up, his hands trembling with rage.

“We must withdraw. We of Pahosam Gate will face the Hwangbo Family in the name of Pahosam Gate.”

“Elder Gok!”

Guo Taifeng stomped out of the meeting room with heavy footsteps.

Chae Musang shrugged his shoulders.

“…Well, this is something. That person certainly has a quick temper.”

Muk Sword Sage glared at Chae Musang once, then pressed his throbbing head firmly.

Chae Musang quietly averted his eyes.

Then, suddenly noticing an empty seat, he called for someone.

“Why didn’t anyone come from Seokgajang? I definitely told them to send word.”

A servant hurriedly left, saying he would look into it given the serious atmosphere.

The meeting hall fell into silence. Soon the servant returned.

“…The thing is, they packed up and left just a moment ago.”

“What?!”

“They left word saying it doesn’t seem like the right time yet, so they’ll set a date for next time…”

“…Good grief. This is…”

They ran away.

They say those Hebei folks are the first to pack up whenever the wind changes direction.

Damn money-grubbing bastards.

Then Chae Musang shook his head first again.

“Tsk. Those Hebei folks. Haha. We should also be going for now. Our leader must have received word as well.”

He’ll send word soon, he said as he stood up.

Ak Munheon of the E Family, who had been present but unnoticed, also quietly stood up and went outside.

Those from Ju Clan Trading Company and Yan Clan Trading Company also just exchanged glances and read the room.

Only Bu Jinwoo of Bugajang and Muk Sword Sage remained.

As the weakest faction, Bugajang must have been reading the situation.

Muk Sword Sage hung his head low and said,

“For now, Head Bu should also stand up.”

“Sh-should I? But… shouldn’t we at least reopen the Bimureon among the children…”

Yesterday’s incident should be left unquestioned, shouldn’t it?

Bu Jinwoo rambled on.

Even Muk Sword Sage couldn’t bear it.

“How can that work in this situation! When the Taishan Alliance might end like this!”

At the burst of anger, Bu Jinwoo panicked, waved his hands dismissively, and left.

His face would certainly be deeply furrowed.

Muk Sword Sage let out a deep sigh.

Damn it all.

“Haah… I’ll have to go and apologize first.”

After catching his breath for a moment, his head quickly cooled.

For now, he had to try to salvage the situation.

Dongpyeong’s Bugajang was the weakest in power, but since it was located where the Daewunha passed through, there were many incidents.

Since the Taishan Alliance’s power was absolutely necessary there, they would follow along well.

Geoyameong was the same. Having achieved their current prosperity by small sects in the southwestern plains joining forces, they understood the power of alliances well. They would pretend to be unable to resist and follow along.

As for the E Family, they sent someone like Ak Munheon to act disinterested, but their desire to suppress the Hwangbo Family would be greater than anyone’s.

Pahosam Gate was the problem…

Sigh. I’ll have to meet with them first.

Damn it all.

The biggest problem was his own sect, which sought to become the hegemon of Shandong starting from Domun.

However, Muk Sword Sage, whose heart had beaten most strongly for the sect leader’s ambition, sighed again and stood up.

At this rate, the Taishan Sect would end up as just Domun, located below Mount Tai.

It was when Muk Sword Sage was looking around the empty Yeonpa Hall meeting room.

A sound of someone running from afar could be heard.

It was urgent footsteps.

“Haah. What now.”

Had the Hwangbo Family come to attack?

He wouldn’t be surprised anymore.

He gritted his teeth, but when the door burst open and a servant entered, he was inevitably startled.

“The. The honorable one from Jenam Southern Branch has arrived!”

“Oh, Yuan Shi Tian Zun!”

Muk Sword Sage cried out in despair.

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