Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 61
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Episode 61
“I didn’t even realize these two beautiful ladies were already here. I’m late. Hahaha.”
A huge man came up to this floor and joined us without asking.
The bulging muscles inside the handsome jacket looked like they would burst out through the clothes at any moment.
Moreover, he kept moving his chest muscles, either on purpose or because something was wrong with his body.
The chest hair that can be seen here and there through the uniform is a bonus.
“Are you the great hero Peng Zihou, the head of the Habuk Peng family? I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jegal So-hye.”
“What about you?”
Peng Zhao asked the other woman next to him.
“This is Mo Yong-ah.”
“Ah, just as I heard, you two are both beauties. I am Peng Zihou. Peng Zihou, the head of the Habuk Peng family.”
At that moment, people’s screams were heard from the first floor of the guest house.
Looking down, I saw several men from Pengga pulling on thick iron chains and dragging something in.
At the end of the chain is a huge tiger with a leash attached to it.
The onlookers around the guest house were startled by the sudden appearance of the beast and ran away in panic.
“Ah! Don’t be surprised. It’s the guy I keep as a pet. If you’re curious, I’ll bring it over so you can pet it. Hahahaha.”
Mo Yong-ah-kyung frowned at Peng Zi-ho’s loud laughter.
Although she is known for her beauty rather than her military prowess, she is still the daughter of a noble family.
Even if it’s a tiger as big as a house, I wouldn’t be afraid of beasts like that.
The reason she was frowning was because of this ignorant man in front of her.
‘If it weren’t for the gorgeous tiger painting embroidered on the long robe, I would have thought he was a barbarian from the Nanman Wild Beast Palace, not the Habuk Peng family. To think that such an ignorant man would become the head of the Habuk Peng family in the future… … Haa.’
Jegal So-hye, who is beside him, still has a smiling expression.
But Mo Yong-ah knows very well that there are many different types of her consistent smile.
That smile right now means very unpleasant.
At that moment, the rude and ignorant big man Peng Ja-ho looked at the entrance of Cheongwol-ru and spoke with a happy expression.
“Ah, you’ve arrived just in time.”
A crowd of people wearing dark green uniforms rushed into the guest house.
After that, a man carrying a backpack walked in slowly.
Sharp eyes and an arrogant expression.
“Come to this floor!”
Peng Zhao waved his hand and called out to him.
“The head of the Sacheondang family, Dang Wi-myeong, has arrived. We are somewhat acquainted.”
Dangwimyeong glanced in our direction and then went up to this floor without answering.
The thirty or so people in green who had come in together spread out and took their places on the first floor of the inn.
Dang Wi-myeong, with one hand on his back, exchanged a quick glance with Peng Zi-ho, then looked at the two women and opened his mouth.
“It looks like it’s the Zhuge Liang and the Murong Liang. Is this all there is?”
Murong A-kyung glanced at Zhuge Xiaohui’s expression.
A face with a forced smile with the corners of the lips raised.
I also know the meaning of that expression very well.
Thinking the same way as you do now.
‘I don’t like it… … .’
* * *
Hubei Province, Xingzhou.
“Fortunately, I arrived just in time. It should take about an hour to get to Cheongwolru from here. As expected, Hyungju is great because there are a lot of people. It’s very lively.”
Umochi, who was in charge of guiding the way, spoke in an excited voice.
His gaze was fixed on the back of a beautiful woman passing by.
“But why did the Murim Alliance tell me to come to Cheongwolru instead of the Alliance itself?”
Nok Seung-seo asked.
In fact, we just arrived at the Murim Alliance, but we couldn’t even go inside.
I heard from a member who was waiting in front for guidance that I should wait at Cheongwolru for a few days.
“Oh, I thought about why that was. Maybe it was because they were young men and women gathered together and wanted to have a drink and get to know each other better? Haha.”
That must be your fervent wish, Umochi.
“The atmosphere won’t be friendly. After all, we are savage intruders from the far south.”
These guys all grew up hearing that they were the best in their families.
Since they have no experience in martial arts, their bodies will all be tense.
It’s the age when you want to show off what you’ve achieved.
However, it would not be easy to just grab anyone and start a fight, since they are all from prestigious families.
But what if a savage from far away Namman happened to be present?
Wouldn’t that be a perfect opponent to show off your prowess?
There will be a line of people trying to get involved, using any excuse.
Because you’ll think I’m just a barbarian with a lot of strength but no brain.
“By the way, the clothes you two are wearing are really nice. My clothes were also quite expensive, but they are incomparable.”
Clothes that my mother made herself for the Yongbong branch.
The dark brown robe that reached down to my ankles had a dragon embroidered on it that looked exactly like the one carved into my shoulder.
A pitch-black dragon crouching in the darkness.
In the Nokseungseo’s long coat of arms, there is, of course, a pine tree with blue wings spread out.
“Dammyung’s mother gave it to me herself. You, Umochi, should definitely come and greet her later. She is a very beautiful and kind person. She is also a great cook, and her every word and every step is elegant and noble.”
Nok Seung-seo spoke as if he was bragging about his mother.
Of course, I completely agree with his comments.
“By the way, it’s going to be a bit noisy when we get there. There’s going to be quite a few guys rushing in.”
“Huh. What are you planning? After all, your opponents are the successful post-game index players of the Central Plains. I’m telling you, they won’t be easy.”
Nok Seung-seo and Umochi looked at me, waiting for my answer.
“There is no need to create enemies in the Central Plains.”
Expressions of relief mixed with a hint of disappointment.
“… … I won’t kill you.”
Umochi and Nokseungseo’s expressions change.
Expressions of concern mixed with a hint of anticipation.
“Of course I won’t peel it alive.”
Is this the same thing?
* * *
Cheongwolru.
Jegal So-hye looked around Cheongwol-ru.
She is now on this floor with the other reviewers.
The inn was noisy.
The later emissaries who arrived at Cheongwolru brought with them from each family, from as few as five to as many as thirty people.
The one who brought the most escorts was Dang Wi-myeong of Sacheondangga.
‘You brought all thirty members of the Sa Baek Dan. Are you planning to start a war with the Murim Alliance?’
Other reviewers also brought along quite a few escorts, though not as many.
He himself was accompanied by eight people, including his father, the head of the household, and the smallest number of attendees, the Jeomchangpa, was accompanied by six people.
Of course, not all of those people are in Cheongwolru.
Only two or three people from each family stayed on the first floor, and the rest stayed separately in the annex of Cheongwolru.
‘Why did you make us gather here?’
At that moment, Jegal So-hye was lost in thought.
The door to Cheongwolru opened and dozens of unmanned personnel came in in a line.
Members of the martial arts alliance wearing martial arts uniforms with the word ‘盟’ written on their chests.
And finally, one person appeared holding a document in his hand.
“I am Deunggunhyeon from the gathering hall of the Murim Alliance. There are still some people who haven’t arrived yet, but I will guide you. You will stay here for two days and then move to the Murim Alliance. I ask for your understanding as there are some things that are not yet ready, so I had no choice but to bring you here.”
Dang Wi-myeong stood leaning against the railing on this floor and asked.
“It’s been months since the Yongbong branch meeting was scheduled. I don’t understand why you say we’re not ready yet.”
“Ah. Let me tell you that first. Originally, there was no plan to hold a martial arts competition at this Yongbongjihoe, but it was changed a few days ago. Since we have gathered here with difficulty, it is the leader’s decision that we need a chance to compare our martial arts skills. That is why we are hastily setting up a martial arts stage.”
There was a commotion inside the guest house.
It is not surprising that the later index members of the Yongbong branch are fighting each other.
The reason they are making a fuss is because the leader of the martial arts world had already stated that there would be no secrets at this meeting.
At the sudden news of the rain, Peng Zhao opened his mouth, turning both wrists as if his body was trembling.
“Haha. This is good news to hear.”
“So, if possible, the leader said that we should stay in Cheongwolru without any major problems. If any problems arise between us, I hope that we can resolve any misunderstandings through discussion. If any problems arise, the leader said that he will personally hold us responsible.”
It means that I will let you fight to your heart’s content on the stage, so avoid unnecessary fights until then.
“Oh, and the martial artists of the Maeng clan will also participate in the martial arts competition. Of course, only young martial artists. You can think of it as the Maeng leader’s intention to freely compare each other’s achievements.”
The first floor of Cheongwolru was in an uproar at the announcement of the unexpected martial arts competition.
“Oh. A competition between the later indexes. And even the Meng unmanned forces. There’s a reason I came all the way to Hubei.”
“I think the winner will be Baekgajang’s Sogaju, and who will be next? Habukpengga?”
“Oh, my. It’s a shame about the party. Didn’t the head of the family, the Dark Emperor, announce it? That from now on, no one will use poison in any military operations.”
“You don’t know that your family’s Sogaju is a master of the whip. Even without using poison, he would be a worthy opponent.”
The first floor of Cheongwolru was abuzz with talk of the future leaders who would be active in the martial arts competition.
However, Mo Yong-ah couldn’t accept the fact that the martial arts competition was being held.
‘What are you thinking all of a sudden, Grandpa?’
When we met recently, you said there was no such thing as a raincoat.
Think of it as a meeting where we can get to know each other better.
But out of nowhere, there’s a martial arts competition.
Jegal So-hye also looked lost in thought, unable to understand the leader’s sudden decision.
‘It means that a variable has arisen that can suddenly change the leader’s judgment… What could it be?’
Currently, the power in the Central Plains is overly concentrated in the hands of Baek Jia Jang, the leader of the Jeongpa faction.
The leader is not pleased with this.
‘Of course, Baek Mu-gyeom of Baekgajang will show overwhelming skills. He is already evaluated as the best in the world of the next generation… … .’
Baek Mu-gyeom’s martial arts achievements are not just outstanding for his age.
According to the information, he has already reached his peak.
Now, at the age of maturity, I am at my peak… … .
So, no matter how great the achievements of the reviewers here are, the winner of the non-competitive competition is obviously Baek Moo-gyeom.
This is not the result the Murim Leader wants.
‘He is clearly someone who is trying to balance power somehow… … .’
No matter how much I think about it, there is no reason to suddenly decide on a martial arts competition where Baek Ga-jang would stand out.
He is not a leader who can be swayed by external pressure.
‘He must have judged that there was someone who could deal with him. Otherwise, the outcome would have been so obvious… … . Who on earth could it be?’
I turned my gaze to Peng Zhao, whose head seemed to be full of muscles.
‘No, definitely not that stupid furry thing… … .’
Sacheondangga’s Dangwimyeong doesn’t seem to have the power to defeat Baekmugyeom in a duel.
Regardless of his skills, he is a fearsome being.
‘Then who could it be?’
He turned his gaze towards the shaman and fortune teller who were the only ones present among the old sect.
It’s clear that they have achieved a lot for their age, but they are not that good either.
‘The North Sea Ice Palace should be considered a guest, so the only one left is Namgung Se-ga.’
It doesn’t match the information you got.
Namgung Yu-bin, the only grandson of Namgung Yu-baek, is certainly a genius, but he is still lacking compared to Baek Mu-gyeom.
Considering how young he is, I don’t know what will happen in the future.
‘Um, something’s missing… … .’
My head is itching, but I can’t remember.
An uneasy feeling as if I’ve missed something very important.
“What? What variables have I not considered?”
At that moment, Jegal So-hye frowned and was lost in thought.
Squeak.
The door to Cheongwolru opened slowly.
As if it were a lie, the inside of the guest house became quiet and everyone’s eyes turned to one place.
After a while, a man walked in slowly.
A long, black robe that reaches down to the ankles.
Tall enough to reach the door frame and have a large build.
A presence greater than that.
He looked around slowly.
Was it an illusion that I felt like our eyes met for a moment?
With a faint smile, he finally opened his mouth.
“I am…….”
Everyone’s eyes were turned to his mouth.
“He is the master of the Namman Beast Palace.”