Episode 1146 I did everything I had to do. (1)
‘No, what kind of logic…’
There were too many things that did not make sense in common sense.
First of all, how on earth were these many spiritual altars created? But this is a problem that can be set aside for now. What was more important was why on earth this spiritual altar was being distributed to them.
‘That’s a noble altar worthy of being evaluated like that by the small head of the Tang family…’
Of course, it was a bit small in size.
In general, they had heard that the spiritual altar was at least the size of a chestnut, but the spiritual altar they were holding in their hands was the size of a pea.
But where is it?
If you are a bean-sized, nabbal, and top-class spiritual dan, isn’t it normal for a bloody storm to break out the moment something as small as a grain of rice is released into the powerhouse?
Strong people risk their lives on martial arts. If there is a way to increase the level of inaction even a little, he will not hesitate to use a sword. Therefore, even if they hear that an elixir has appeared somewhere, everyone grabs their weapons and runs to the place where the rumor came. Even though he knew that his chances of obtaining the elixir were slim with his skills, he could not give up that small hope.
‘But are you spreading such spirit like this?’
Everyone looked at Cheongmyeong with a puzzled look on their faces.
It’s because it’s divided into small pieces, but if it was enough to be distributed to so many people, wouldn’t it have been enough to give each of Hwasan’s disciples a proper-sized spiritual altar instead of a small spiritual altar?
What kind of sect in the world does the master of a sect give out to others the spiritual altar he was supposed to give to his disciples?
“Is this really a spiritual group?”
So even though I knew, I had no choice but to doubt it.
“Isn’t it also poison?”
“Why are you giving us poison?”
“Since you’re so incompetent these days, aren’t they trying to poison you? “If you don’t want to lose, work hard…”
Those who were about to refute whether that made sense looked back at Cheongmyeong as if something felt uncomfortable. It’s ridiculous, but that person could really do it….
“They said the Lord Soga of the Tang family is a spiritual dan!”
Oh right.
“Oh no. It’s a party song. I heard those noblemen take poison like an elixir? “Then can’t dogma also be said to be spiritual?”
“uh?”
As if they thought there was a point, the people’s eyes turned to the party leader again. Then the party leader protested as if it was unfair.
“No matter what, I can’t tell the difference between dogma and spiritual dogmatism! And it’s all nonsense that Tang people drink poison like elixir!”
“…Are you serious?”
“Then do sword-using clans use swords instead of Yeongdan?”
“Then what about Cheondogdan?”
“That’s a different problem! If we could increase our strength by just eating poison, we would have more strength than Shaolin! “I must have beaten up Namgung too.”
“Why are we suddenly…”
Everyone nodded, clearly understanding what he said.
“So this is the real spiritual altar…”
The question was resolved, but an even bigger question arose. Cheongmyeong nodded indifferently as he looked at me in bewilderment but wanted an explanation.
“If you get it all, eat it.”
“….”
“Don’t be bothered by sharing and eating, just eat it all and move on while the elders are escorting you.”
“No…”
One of the beast archers asked, looking at Cheongmyeong with a puzzled expression.
“Is this really okay to eat?”
“Then would you have given it to someone to eat something they couldn’t eat?”
“That’s not what I’m saying…”
Are all the people here so shameless that they can’t eat the spiritual altar in their hands and just look at it?
They also thought that if there was a spiritual altar in front of them right now, they would just shut up and swallow it up no matter what happened later.
However, in the end, all valuable items must be obtained by paying a fair price and going through a process. However, Yeongdan, who could not bear to dream, just stood there and found himself in his hands.
As a result, everyone had no idea what to do.
If I were alone here, I would have been shameful and naive, but since there were so many people in the same situation, it was difficult to take the initiative and eat the spiritual altar.
“Oh, eat it! I can not hear you? “Even if I give you these, you can’t eat them?”
The people who were fidgeting with the spiritual altar in their hands exchanged glances with each other as they heard the sound of the sound coming from in front of them. However, since no one could give a clear answer, their gaze eventually turned to the questioners.
A laugh burst out of Meng Xiao’s mouth for a moment. I was shocked to see the archers, who were extremely strong, fidgeting like anxious puppies and desperately looking in this direction.
‘Was it like this?’
This was not a reaction simply from receiving the elixir. In the first place, his archers did not understand the very idea of receiving something from the people of Central Plains without receiving anything in return.
Although they have been talking about cooperating with the central government and building a nest together under the eaves of Cheonwoomaeng, this means that the distrust within them has not disappeared.
In fact, the person who should have solved this problem is none other than Maeng So. He, who had been most actively considering exchanges with the central government since the past, should have taken the first step…
Meng So glanced back at Cheongmyeong. His face was frowning as if he was annoyed.
‘It’s just an expression.’
Now he knows a little bit about Cheongmyeong. This person, who is oddly bad at dealing with people, always sharpens his teeth whenever he feels embarrassed or receives public criticism.
“Hmm.”
Meng Xiao cleared his throat briefly and opened his mouth.
“That spiritual leader….”
What should I say? Meng Xiao continued speaking, taking in the people who were looking at him at a glance.
“This is a spiritual altar prepared by the Cheonwoo Alliance for you.”
In principle, it is correct to say this. Because that is definitely not wrong.
This spiritual altar is the purification of Cheonwoomaeng, created by adding the ice crystals of the North Sea, the herbaceous grass of the Beast Palace, and the efforts of the volcano.
To put it a little harshly, it was Namgung’s financial power and Nokrim’s decision that facilitated commercial transactions throughout the world. And it must be said that even the Tang family’s refining techniques helped.
No matter how great the volcano is, Jasodan is something that cannot be created by oneself.
“So there’s no need to look at me like that. “You are just enjoying what you deserve.”
This is probably the official position of the Cheonwoo Alliance and Cheongmyeong’s position to break down the wall between those belonging to the Cheonwoo Alliance.
When one party gives something to the other, the party that gave the favor and the party that received the favor are ultimately divided. Cheongmyeong doesn’t want that. Because that small difference in position is what ultimately divides the superiors and inferiors.
Those who belong to the Cheonwoo Alliance receive the same treatment regardless of sect. Isn’t that the principle of blindness to heaven and earth newly established by Qingming?
So, as a man who had to keep that great principle, the only answer he could give was this. But…
“But also…”
Meng Xiao paused for a moment, glanced at Qingming, and smiled slightly.
‘There is no reason why I have to follow what you say. ‘Isn’t that right?’
It is Cheongmyeong who said that Sangha and Sangha do not exist in Cheonwoomaeng, so it would not be a bad thing to exploit that contradiction.
“If you take off the nice packaging, you will see that this spiritual altar was made in a volcano and given to you.”
“No, that’s…”
The moment Qingming was about to say something, Meng Xiao quickly spoke and covered his mouth.
“There is no need to refuse what is given. Because it is not something so small that it can be rejected while making excuses for it. However, it is not something a person who understands duty would do to just accept what was given to him without any gratitude.”
Qingming opened his eyes and looked at Meng Xiao. But Meng Xiao neatly ignored that gaze.
“So, all you have to do is stay up for a few nights, make a spiritual altar, and take it with a grateful heart to the volcano that selflessly gave it to you.”
Cheongmyeong’s eyes burned.
“Hmm.”
Meng Xiao quietly averted his gaze as he looked as if he was going to eat the whole male product. Then, this time, Tang Gunak came forward to support such a pledge.
“The same goes for Dangga.”
At those words, all the people of the Tang family stared at the Tang military music.
“Someone with a bad personality might say that they feed people well in order to recruit them, but everyone knows that it is not as easy as it sounds.”
“….”
“There is no need to say thank you. No, don’t try to get away with such easy words. The way to pay for this spiritual deed is both difficult and simple. In the future, when it is returned to you, you will be evaluated as having fully received its value. That will do. “I’m not the kind of person who wants more than that.”
“….”
“However… Be sure to be grateful to the leader and the elders of Hwasan who collapsed from exhaustion while creating this spiritual altar. “That’s different from this.”
Tang Ga-in nodded, feeling his heart becoming heavy.
“Are you going to do this?”
When Cheongmyeong gritted his teeth and asked, Tang Gunak shrugged his shoulders.
“Then what do you say? Should I say it’s nothing special?”
“Actually, it wasn’t that difficult.”
“You sound comfortable. “Why don’t we know that the moment we say that, we become idiots who couldn’t even do that easy task?”
“….”
“We have to say what we have to say so that we don’t become incompetent idiots. “I’m sure you’re not saying that you should listen to criticism without making excuses, right?”
“Ugh…”
Cheongmyeong made a groaning sound.
“No, I’m not like that…”
Then, he turned his head without thinking, but for a moment he flinched and took a step back.
It was very burdensome to see the people who had been dying with bloodless complexions just a moment ago looking at me with bright eyes.
Cheongmyeong was embarrassed and broke down.
“Uh…”
“Oh really.”
At that moment, a savior appeared.
“It’s not like training a puppy! “Are you going to leave it in front of the altar and let it die?”
People’s eyes turn to the place where the voice came from. Before I knew it, Lim So-byeong was sitting on the floor, throwing down his fan and frowning arrogantly.
“Whether you are grateful or return the favor, it is up to you. For those of you who don’t mind being polite, let’s eat now that the order is over. yes? “My legs are shaking right now, so is now the time to cover up this or that?”
“Uh…”
That’s definitely true.
“If you’re not going to eat it, get rid of it. “I will eat.”
Without hesitation, Lim So-byeong stuffed the Jasodan into his mouth and sat cross-legged.
Isn’t the first time always the hardest?
As Lim So-byeong opened the water, the others also sat cross-legged one by one and pushed the Jasodan into their mouths.
“But Cheongmyeong.”
When Jo Geol raised her hand as if she didn’t understand something, Cheongmyeong waved her hand as if she wasn’t bothered to listen.
“You guys just eat it too.”
“That’s not it…”
“Oh, just eat it. There is no need to give anything to someone else. Because we all eat the same. “It’s not like I’ll get in trouble if I eat more of that.”
“No, that’s not what I meant!”
“huh?”
Jo Geol held up his share of letters and distorted his face.
“I think our portion is a little smaller than others’ portion.”
“….”
“Are you sure they’re all the same?”
“….”
“Let’s be honest and not cheat. “If you tell me now, they will look at it.”
It was the moment when Cheongmyeong, who had a vein on his forehead, rolled up his sleeves for the first time in a while.
