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Chapter 0017 - Mount Hua Is Like This Because of ME
Chapter 0017 - Mount Hua Is Like This Because of ME
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“Yes. Sahyung.”
Un Am’s face began to distort; Un Geom titled his head at the unexpected reaction.
“…Huh. I thought that the sect leader brought that child in with some purpose. I guess he didn’t.”
“We can barely afford to make it through each day in our current situation. We can’t spare
additional expenses trying to recruit hidden talents; he’s a tenacious child who sought us out
himself.
Un Geom stopped.
This child was accepted by the sect leader, who said he wouldn’t take in any more disciples. So, he
thought that there must have been some story behind it. But, the wind bringing change to Mount
Hua wasn’t intentional?
“Is there some secret that only the sect leader knows?”
“How curious.”
Un Am said.
‘The more I think about it, the more bizarre this is.’
A mysterious boy traveled alone from afar, claiming to want to be a disciple of Mount Hua, and
within a day, he’d taken hold and was enacting some sort of plot.
He wondered if this kid was a spy sent by another sect to hasten their ruination, but it felt
unnecessary.
First, Mount Hua was already in a sorry state, on the verge of collapse. Second, even if such a plan
existed, sending a child too young to develop the necessary skills wouldn’t make sense.
And if a child with such talent existed, the sect would do everything they could to nurture and
guide them rather than sending them to rot away here.
“But Sahyung.”
“You didn’t stop him because you believed he could meet your expectations. Right?”
“I am well aware of your hard work. It’s only natural for you to lead the disciples, but even you
can’t accomplish everything on your own.”
“It’s alright.”
Un Am laughed softly.
“It is difficult for everyone. I’m not sure what he’s thinking, but if you believe it will benefit Mount
Hua, there’s no reason to stop him.”
“Un Geom.”
“Yes, Sahyung.”
“At times, we may be biased toward a child who comes first. However, even if he came later, all
children who come to Mount Hua must be cared for as our disciples. “
“… I was shortsighted.”
“Yes, Sahyung.”
“Sure.”
He’s a kid that didn’t bother trying to hide his presence despite bringing about a drastic change.
Whether these changes would be a blessing or a curse was unknown.
‘Change is necessary.’
What Mount Hua needed now was a new wind. Floating in the open sea without wind will leave
you lost and starving. Even if the destination is unknown, you must set sail. Whether the final stop
is paradise or a desolate island, it was better than dying, unmoving, in the open sea.
He hoped that Chung Myung could be the wind that moved Mount Hua
Of course, whether he can keep calm when the wind turns into a typhoon remains to be seen.
“… I am already dead.”
A chorus of pained wails echoed from all around. Now, of course, those who were speaking on the
verge of death were Mount Hua’s third-class disciples.
They knew it was an exercise to build muscle, but it’s not like Mount Hua neglected strength
training. A solid body is the foundation of all martial arts, and even the Shaolin sect would have its
own rigorous training regimen.
Stir-fried vegetables were served as a side dish, but his hands were shaking so much that he
couldn’t accurately put them in his mouth and spilled food all over the table.
“We have swordsmanship training in the afternoon. Will I be able to swing my sword with my
hands shaking like this? If it was a real sword, wouldn’t it fly out of my hand and pierce someone’s
ass? “
“…thankfully, I don’t think I have enough strength in my arms to swing with that much power.”
If they want to complain, shouldn’t they do it to his face? What good does it do to talk behind his
back like this?
“Great Sahyung!”
Groans emerged from the crowd. However, Yoon Jong just silently picked up the stir-fried
vegetables.
What could be done about it now that Un Geom has taken the same side as Chung Myung?
Yoon Jong sighed and was about to speak when a sharp voice came.
The crowd of third-class disciples had their eyes drawn in unison to the one who spoke.
“Jo Gul?”
There was a moment of silence before Jo Gul, who was quietly eating in the corner, began to speak
in a sharp tone.
“Do you think Great Sahyung is your errand boy? Chung Myung isn’t hiding from you, if you have
something to say, you can go say it to his face yourself.”
“… No, we were….”
“If you can’t speak up in person, just be quiet and eat. If you don’t eat, you won’t be able to survive
in the afternoon.”
No one could open their mouths to argue after hearing what Jo Gul had to say.
If this were the usual Jo Gul, he would be the loudest to complain about Chung Myung. After all,
he was the strongest and most vocal among the third-class disciples.
It became difficult for others to open their mouths and disagree when even Jo Gul took Chung
Myung’s side.
Tak!
“Great Sahyung.”
“Hm?”
“… sure.”
The remaining disciples tilted their heads as they watched them leave.
Jo Gul laughed.
“Even after all that training, you can laugh like that?”
“…. Sahyung.”
“Huh?”
Yoon Jong went silent at the question. It was a sensitive subject that needed careful consideration.
“I was originally planning on going back to my hometown after this. But don’t you plan on staying
here?”
“Yes.”
He had already decided to stay here. The other third-class disciples had yet to make their choice,
but he would become an official disciple of Mount Hua and live or die with the sect.
“Do you believe that Mount Hua has any future left?”
“Mind your tongue, that isn’t something you can say so recklessly.”
“…”
It’s not something that should be said, yet Yoon Jong couldn’t condemn Jo Gul. He had often had
similar thoughts in the past.
“… a little bit.”
“It’s changed?”
“I was forced into this training, but it made me realize. I’d never done any training that pushed me
to my absolute limits until recently.”
That is true.
Yoon Jong nodded his head without realizing it. He had never done this kind of training. He always
thought he was trying his hardest but never pushed himself to the limit where his body trembled
like now.
“But that guy didn’t seem tired at all, even though he did twice what we did.”
Twice what we did? Along with doing double the repetitions as everyone else, Chung Myung also
used more dirt bags. The intensity was on a completely different level from the other kids. Yoon
Jong had checked the weights himself and couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw Chung Myung
using a weight heavier than his own body.
He’s strong. He’s not just strong, but he’s younger than us as well. I don’t believe he was born
powerful, so he must have grown this strong through his own efforts, right?
“You’re right.”
“Sahyung. I thought it would be impossible for me to become strong in Mount Hua. I thought I
would stagnate at a mediocre level and leave; I never even thought of becoming a master known
throughout the world.
“Jo Gul.”
“…”
“But, looking at him, I realized I was wrong. I mean, is there anyone our age who can even
compare with him?”
Despite being the eldest, Yoon Jong wasn’t the best among third-class disciples, even still he was
confident in his skills. He was sure that even if he had to face a disciple from one of the great sects,
he would still be able to corner them.
But that monster flipped Yoon Jong upside down with one finger and knocked Jo Gul, who was
stronger, into the ceiling.
“It doesn’t matter which martial arts you learn; what’s important is how you learn. I thought it was
just an empty phrase that sounded good on the ears. Seeing him, though, I realized they were
honest words. Sahyung, I want to do my best.
“So, Sahyung please. This may be an opportunity for our generation to experience a massive
change. Even if he is a little sarcastic and arrogant, let’s follow him for now.”
Jo Gul had excellent skills; he had the ability to grasp the flow of things around him due to his
experiences down in the world outside. If such a person became a merchant, he was bound to
become successful. If such a person was speaking like this…
“Let’s do it.”
“Sahyung!”
“You are right. As of right now, nothing matters. I am someone who decided to stay in Mount Hua
till the end. I will do anything I can to help Mount Hua.”
“It’s funny though, all of this is because of the youngest just who joined us yesterday.”
The two smiled lightly and turned around; their talk was done. No matter how child-like they were,
they seemed wise.
“Gul.”
“Yes, Sahyung?”
“Hm?”
The two returned after this brief exchange, and until the very end, they were unaware that they
were being watched.
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