Episode 79:
“Hmm, it’s Punggeommun….”
Namgung-cheon, who had rushed from Agyang at the call of Kwon Moo-jin, took off his hat and sat down to ponder Dan Woo-hyeon’s words. It was definitely a sect that I had heard of somewhere.
It seemed to be a sect affiliated with the Murim Alliance, but it was not enough to be deeply imprinted in Namgung-cheon’s mind.
“Actually, I don’t know. I don’t think it’s a famous sect like that. “Don’t you know this better than me, Kwon Moo-jin?”
Namgungcheon is the former Murim lord. Among the factions that claim to be true, the one to which the old group is a member is the Murim League. It was natural that I didn’t know each of their names.
“I don’t know either.”
Kwon Moo-jin also shook his head.
He was also someone who held a certain level of position within the Imperial Palace.
Most of the people he was dealing with were from the Demonic Cult, the Old Sect, or the Eight Great Powers, so he couldn’t remember the Sect.
If I had known about Punggeommun well in the first place, I wouldn’t have bothered to go and call Namgungcheon.
“Huh, but it’s strange. “Even though they are a clan that dominates the Agyang area, they still behave so recklessly.”
Namgungcheon sighed.
This is because their actions were like looking at Safa people. It seemed like things he had not seen while he was in the position of Lord of the Murim Alliance were being revealed one by one.
The bitterness is indescribable.
“If anyone has power, it is natural to want to use it. “It will be the same for them too.”
Namgung-cheon, who heard Dan Woo-hyeon’s words, let out a small groan, saying, ‘Hmm.’
All living things have established laws. That is the relationship between eating and being eaten.
If the balance is broken and the power is concentrated in one direction, an impulse arises to use that power to devour other things.
That’s what Akyang is like right now.
There is no place where you can eat Punggeommun.
That’s why they make an even bigger fuss.
This is because they know better than anyone else that no matter what they do, there is no one who can stop them.
Although County Commander Hong Won-chang may be somewhat of an exception, the government officials do not like to interfere in martial arts affairs in the first place.
This was also the reason why the term “inviolability” arose at some point. They don’t see any good results if they try to intervene, so they pull away one by one.
After thinking that far, Namgung-cheon opened his mouth cautiously.
“Still, I’m glad you quietly retreated. “The way it was done was a bit rough, but it turned out smoothly.”
“If that’s really the case, I’m glad…”
Dan Woo-hyeon quietly looked at Nam Gung-cheon.
Namgung-cheon seemed like a person who had all the experiences in the world, but in reality, he was not.
He was born with power and background on his back, so even as he got older, he didn’t seem to know much about this ecosystem.
Because what he looked at were the stupid guys who always supported the Namgung family and flinched at the name of Geomwang.
The Punggeommun Gate must have had some purpose. This manor would have been necessary to achieve that purpose.
Dan Woo-hyeon did not want to delve into their purpose.
In any case, they…
‘will put pressure on me.’
Dan Woohyun chuckled.
It seemed like I could clearly see what was about to happen.
“Your daughter is attending Cheongsong Academy, but you yourself are unemployed?”
“That’s right.”
“They will give a considerable amount of money to the county governor, and Cheongsong Academy will also be no slouch… Where on earth did that money come from?”
“It doesn’t seem like you are doing any business with merchants, so isn’t it an inherited property?”
“O……”
W……-
Returning to the clan, Hu Hu-ryeong swallowed a groan and frowned.
Considering the size of the manor, it seemed like a considerable amount of money, but I thought that 200 nyang of silver would be enough to sell it.
While he has the name of Poong Geommun, a powerful figure in Agyang, his opponent is an ordinary citizen.
Even though I thought my life might be in danger, I thought I would definitely sell it.
But things took a rather strange turn.
I never thought I would come out with such confidence.
“Clap”
“Did you write with your hand?”
“Even now, children are walking around and using their hands. “I think they will soon get scared and follow our advice.”
“That’s good. “Then what about the prefecture?”
“I understand that the county governor is currently absent due to work. That’s why I bribed Hyeonseung and said he would follow along, so I think he won’t move soon.”
“Haha, that’s it. “If they have any ideas, they will come running right away and ask me to buy the manor.”
Hu Hu-ryeong burst out laughing and leaned back in his chair.
It was really fun to bully the weak. The more they struggled, the more I felt that the feeling of seeing them and enjoying victory was the best.
“hmm-.”
Namgung-cheon, who wore a hat and went to pick up Dan So-mi, ended up inside Cheongsong Academy for some reason.
This is the office where the dean is staying, and Namgung-cheon, who is sitting there, looks at the dean in front of him with an expression that he does not know why.
Actually, it’s my first time seeing your face.
“So, why did you ask to see Nobu?”
“Ha, haha, that’s it.”
The dean broke into a cold sweat.
When I saw Namgung-cheon’s face as he entered the office and took off his hat, I felt intimidated, not afraid.
The dean broke into a cold sweat, but soon gathered himself and sighed.
“That is it. Somi’s recent actions are having a negative impact on the school.”
“A bad influence?”
Nam Gong-cheon nodded, hmm.
Dansomi is still a child. If he had done something really bad, he should have been disciplined and made to change it.
When Namgung-cheon asked for an explanation, the dean continued.
“It was just a scam, but it started to spread like gambling, and now most of the kids at the school are hooked. And at the center of it all is always sweetness.”
“Is it that serious?” Of course, there is nothing to say about committing a fraudulent act, but at best it was just a child’s prank.
Isn’t that something that just needs the dean’s admonition?
“Our Cheongsong Academy has many children from prestigious families who are famous in the central and central regions as well as high-ranking officials. However, many parents are of the opinion that this child, Dan So-mi, should be kicked out because he has ruined the atmosphere of the school.”
“…so?”
“Ugh… we… at Cheongsong Academy, conclude that we can no longer accept Somi.”
Namgung-cheon opened his eyes and looked at the dean.
It was already two or three months ago when I first heard about this scam from Dansomi. However, when I suddenly brought this up after not saying anything until now, it was not received well.
A thought arose in his head, but Nam Gung-cheon immediately shook his head and denied it.
This is ridiculous.
Would a faction belonging to the Murim League put pressure like this just because they didn’t sell the manor?
Nam Gung-cheon stood up, denying all thoughts.
For now, I was thinking of taking Somi outside and returning to the manor. I felt like I needed to discuss this with Dan Woo-hyeon.
“I understand. “For now, let me report this matter to the chieftain.”
“Thank you.” Namgungcheon put on the hat he had kept nearby and stood up. I opened the door and went out, feeling the dean’s gaze staring at me intently.
I didn’t know how long she had been there, but I saw Dansomi smiling brightly.
I felt like I had probably heard the whole story.
“Grandpa, let’s go!”
“Okay, let’s go.”
The child said nothing.
Even though it was a school I had attended for a long time and it was clear that I was sad to be leaving my friends, I held out my hand without even showing a sad expression.
He was showing a level of calm that was not found in other children his age. Even Namgung Sohye never did that.
Namgung-cheon sighed and left the school, holding Dan So-mi’s hand.
“You can’t come to school anymore?”
“Well… let’s ask your father first what will happen.”
“Hehe, Somi is okay. School is fun, but I like being with my dad, grandfather, and uncles even better.”
“Hehehe, thank you so much for that. Yeah, what’s the deal with the academy? “This old lady will personally teach you everything.”
Even as they left Cheongsong Academy, the two did not lose their smiles.
The fact that the child did not look back as if he had no regrets at all made me wonder if he was being considerate of Namgung-cheon in his own way.
“Then, shall we try buying some sweets again today?”
“yes! great. Somi will buy it for you today. “I received my allowance yesterday.”
“Hehe, is Nobu going to eat it from you?”
“Hehe, you don’t want me to buy it for you?”
“No, no. “It looks like it will be very delicious, so I’m looking forward to it.”
They headed to the low street.
But the atmosphere of the street was somehow strange.
I didn’t have this feeling even just a few days ago, but today I felt like most of the merchants on the street were avoiding Nam Gong-cheon and Dan So-mi’s gaze.
Namgungcheon tilted his head in puzzlement.
It seemed that Dan So-mi felt this same atmosphere. The hand I was holding with Namgung Cheon was tense. I felt like I was nervous without realizing it because I was experiencing an atmosphere for the first time in my life.
They paid no attention and went to a street vendor selling sweets. But the moment he made eye contact, the merchant began to leave his seat in a panic for some reason.
Namgungcheon slowly approached and asked.
“Don’t they sell sweets?”
“Oh, that’s… I mean. “ Today
… I sold everything.”
“Isn’t everything here just sweets?”
“…ah! “My parents are sick, so I have to go home quickly.”
“Hmm… Before we go in, sell me one. As you can see, my granddaughter really likes the sweets here.”
“Ahaha… I’m sorry.”
The street vendor quickly folded up and tried to leave, as if he didn’t even want to sell the sweets he had.
Looking closely at the situation, the merchant seemed somehow unwell. He went limp and occasionally moaned as if he had been hit by someone.
Namgungcheon turned his head towards Dansomi.
“Something is strange today. “Let’s go back to the manor first.”
“Your grandfather.”
Dan So-mi followed Nangong-cheon, holding his hand, and headed to the manor. However, unlike when I left the school, I turned my head to check on the street vendor.
I could see him giving me a bitter look in his eyes from afar.
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