The World's Greatest Troublemaker

Chapter 23

It was the Baek family. The Baek family had moved the governor of Anhui to summon Yi Jeonggi.

"I see. I'm sorry to be indebted to you time and time again."

"But looking at your expression, Young Master, you don't seem sorry at all."

Magistrate Chu laughed loudly and immediately said it was a joke, but it seemed to have some bite to it.

"Well. Is what's on the outside important? Sincerity is in the heart."

Mok Wigun retorted like that and then asked about a part that bothered him slightly.

"But did the Baek family have a reason to do that?"

"That's right. That was a bit strange. So I dug a little deeper."

Magistrate Chu continued to speak as if he had been waiting. He said that after looking into it, the Baek family's movements were unusual.

"This is just a guess, but it seems to be related to the Mok family."

With the Mok family? Does the Baek family also know about the Mok family's movements and is checking them in advance? Mok Wigun had various thoughts. But Magistrate Chu's words were unexpected.

"It seems it was Lady Jang who tipped off the Baek family. Someone saw Lady Jang's handmaiden going in and out of the Baek family estate."

And it was said that she had come and gone secretly. At those words, Mok Wigun cheered inwardly. Lady Jang must have done this without knowing anything. Without knowing what consequences it would bring to her.

'The first case for the head of the inspection team has been decided.'

Mok Wigun thought that he would be busy from now on, but that it would be very exciting. And after Magistrate Chu left, Pyeon Jeoksu heard the story and was very interested.

"Ooh. This will be fun."

He approached with sparkling eyes and asked.

"Wow. I was feeling a bit bored lately, how can something happen so perfectly timed? So are you going to strike the second son's side right away?"

"No."

Mok Wigun shook his head.

"I have to move after the Family Head makes a clear announcement. You know the saying, 'startle the snake by hitting the grass', right?"

"Ah. I saw that somewhere! What is it. Startle the snake by touching the grass. Right?"

If you move carelessly, you'll only be doing those guys a favor. If they find out about this situation, Lady Jang's side will hide the evidence or prepare for it.

"That's right. So I have to prepare secretly and then move swiftly after the Family Head makes the announcement."

"That would be the surest way."

Pyeon Jeoksu chattered on, saying that a huge commotion would break out in the Mok family. He seemed to be full of anticipation for what would happen.

"When something like this happens between family, what should I say? It's more stimulating and tense, isn't it?"

"Family?"

Family. Could the people of the Mok family be called family?

The sons are eager to devour each other. The problem is that those sons are the kindest ones. Their mothers and relatives do much more sinister and vicious things. On top of that, the father encourages it.

"This guy is also a pitiful fellow."

After his mother suddenly died, he must have had nowhere to attach his heart. It must have felt like being surrounded by enemies on all sides.

"What kind of family is this?"

Mok Wigun let out a hollow laugh.

"Well, they're not a normal family."

"But I think I like it better that way."

If there had been even a little bit of a family-like feeling, he would have hesitated. But since there was no affection or warm feelings at all, it was rather comfortable.

"Since they don't think of me as family, I just have to not consider them as family and move on."

Pyeon Jeoksu nodded and muttered.

"Humans become ugly in front of power, here or there."

But there's no need to think complicatedly about power or anything. The world is endlessly complicated if you look at it complicatedly, but it's really simple if you look at it simply.

"I just have to give back as much as I received."

The wet nurse or the steward felt more like family. They trusted him to the end and cared for him unconditionally. And Heo Seongon and the Light Wind Unit warriors also showed a little bit of that. Pyeon Jeoksu fully agreed with that.

And when the story of the Light Wind Unit came up, he said.

"About treating the Light Wind Unit. I think you'll have to help me a bit."

Mok Wigun was more skilled in medicine. Besides, knowing that Mok Wigun cared for the Light Wind Unit people, he seemed to feel burdened.

"Alright. We can go together, diagnose them, and decide on the treatment method after discussing it."

"You treat them too. You want me to do all those people by myself?"

Pyeon Jeoksu grumbled, saying he was already tired from using the Blood Explosion Art.

"Me?"

"Yeah. You can just say you know some medicine too."

Mok Wigun thought for a moment and then said.

"Alright. There's no reason to keep hiding it anyway."

Mok Wigun decided not to hide his abilities anymore.

* * *

"Fortunately, the matter was handled well."

Lady Jang said with a relaxed smile.

She had been incredibly nervous at the news that Mok Wigun was meeting with Yi Jeonggi. She thought she would have some leeway even if the Eastern Heaven Merchant Guild was sold, but it was as if a fire had suddenly fallen on her instep.

"Youngest. You think I'd let it go as you wish? Not a chance."

"That's right, Mom. We can't spit out all that money."

Mok Wipyong said with a silly smile.

It was a situation that the Jang family could not accept at all. But it was impossible to solve it within the Mok family. So they provoked the Baek family, with whom they had a somewhat friendly relationship.

"It was almost a disaster. It's a relief that the Baek family moved as we thought."

"If the World Merchant Guild takes over, the Baek family will also be hit."

"That's why they moved like that. Still, this isn't the complete end."

He had only prevented him from meeting Yi Jeonggi; the deal hadn't completely fallen through. So the real fight was from now on.

"The good news is that your father and the youngest had a big fight."

"I heard. It seems something happened yesterday."

"He's crazy. To want to become independent from the Mok family."

Lady Jang was so happy that the youngest had come out like that. Moreover, he had even sent out the General Manager and the Protector and had a huge fight.

"Since their relationship has soured like that, your father, with his personality, won't just stand by."

"But they don't know what was said inside?"

"They said they couldn't find out, but is there anything to worry about?"

Lady Jang snorted with a "hmph" and continued to speak.

"Seeing that there was a loud noise and even the desk was broken, it must have reached an irreversible point. It seemed the youngest had come to his senses, but he ended up causing a huge accident."

"A leopard can't change its spots, can it?"

Lady Jang had a satisfied face. But when she saw Mok Wipyong, her expression changed completely.

"Oh my, my Wipyong. What is this with your face?"

Lady Jang stroked Mok Wipyong's cheek, and her eyes even welled up with tears.

"Such a handsome face, but like this... Seeing it makes this mother's heart burn."

"Mom. Don't worry. I won't let that bastard get away with it."

Mok Wipyong boasted that he would teach him a lesson soon.

"Stop it. You don't have to touch him unnecessarily right now. Your father will take care of it himself."

Lady Jang said that and then told him to pay attention to other things.

"What's important now is the governor of Chang'an. The headaches because of that person are not just one or two."

On top of that, they were facing a dispute with the Baek family, which was based in Chang'an. So improving the relationship with the governor of Chang'an had become much more important than before.

"I was promised a meeting with the governor in return for giving information this time."

It might look strange for the Baek family to directly connect a figure from the Mok family. So they decided to arrange a meeting through someone else.

"So you have to focus on that. But before that, we need to do something about your face."

Lady Jang emphasized that if this matter was resolved well, it would be more than enough to make up for the lost points.

"Mom. But is it okay to do that with the Baek family?"

"Don't you know your father well? As long as it helps the Mok family in the end, he will tolerate anything."

"Well. I guess so."

"Besides, since the youngest caused such a disturbance, isn't heaven helping us? So if we just solve the governor problem, it will be fine."

Lady Jang and Mok Wipyong laughed out loud, saying that things were going well.

* * *

"You long-nosed bastard. What in the world is here that you're sticking around?"

"You're here early."

"I've been waiting for a long time because you said you wanted to see me after a long time. My friend. I thought my neck would fall off!"

Cheongun Daoist Master's old friend, Mugwang. His gruff voice echoed in the room.

When discussing the top masters of the world, the Ten Great Masters are often mentioned. In fact, opinions are divided on who the Ten Great Masters are. Everyone recognizes the three at the very top, but the rest vary depending on the person.

And there are also masters who are mentioned right after the Ten Great Masters. Among them, there are those called the Three Eccentrics, who are famous for their eccentric personalities and martial arts. One of those Three Eccentrics is Mugwang, who is said to be crazy about martial arts.

"I was looking forward to it so much, but you suddenly said you would stay here for a few more days, so how could I just stand by!"

"I was going to, but I saw an interesting fellow."

Daoist Master Cheongun briefly told him the story of Mok Wigun and Mok Wipyong's sparring match.

"Oh ho. So he's interesting enough for the great Cheongun Daoist Master to take an interest?"

He stroked his rough beard.

"When I look at that fellow, for some reason, he reminds me of our grandmaster."

"Daoist Master Hyeonjin?"

Who is Daoist Master Hyeonjin? A great martial artist called a grandmaster of a generation.

The title of grandmaster of a generation is not given to just anyone. It is a word bestowed upon the number one master under heaven who has opened a new horizon in martial arts.

In the last few decades, only one person has been called by the title of grandmaster of a generation. That was Daoist Master Hyeonjin. No one else has been called by that title.

"No matter how much, how can you compare him to him?"

"Compare? That's not it, I just got that kind of feeling."

"Anyway. But you said that fellow didn't give you an answer as to when you would meet?"

Mugwang laughed heartily.

"Why are you asking? You can just have the kids catch him."

"Oh my. If you do that, you'll be accused of persecuting a junior."

"Aigoo. Long-nose. That's your problem. If you want to do it, you just do it, what's the big deal?"

Mugwang thumped his chest.

"I'll go catch him. You just wait here for a moment."

"I told you not to."

But Mugwang was not a person who listened to others well. He had already gone outside before Daoist Master Cheongun's words were finished.

"Haha. That friend Mugwang needs to kill that temper of his."

Daoist Master Cheongun shook his head.

But as Mugwang went outside, he realized there was a serious problem. He immediately grabbed a nearby Wudang disciple and asked.

"Where does that fellow named Mok Wigun live and what does he look like?"

"Sir? He lives in the annex on Mount Yakwang, and as for his appearance..."

The Wudang disciple described Mok Wigun as he knew him.

"He's a little taller than me and well-built. His face is fair and has a noble air, he's very handsome."

"Really? He looks like the type I hate the most."

As soon as he heard that, Mugwang moved towards Mount Yakwang. He moved as if flying using his lightness skill and quickly disappeared from the sight of the Wudang disciple who had answered.

(End of Chapter)