The World's Greatest Troublemaker

Chapter 37

Everyone had an expression that said, 'what are you talking about?' To suddenly talk about doubt. They couldn't grasp at all what Mok Wigun's intention was in saying that. In a way, it was a natural thing.

Because it was a place where the master's words were considered truth, and doubting them was thought to be an impossible thing. But is that really so? Belief is certainly important, but it's not always good. Sometimes it can be a poison.

"Has anyone asked me a question while training so far?"

No one could answer. In fact, not a single member had asked a question worthy of being called a question. Why? Because they had absolute faith in Mok Wigun.

Of course, that's good at first. Because they learn quickly. So he had intended that and had done the preliminary work while sparring.

But it's troublesome if it continues like that. If you just spoon-feed them, they don't think and don't ponder. It becomes a passive training where they just do what they are told.

"If that happens, it actually hinders development."

"Why is that?"

Gu Mungoe asked, as if curious.

"Yes. This is a good thing. You have to ask questions to know what you're curious about."

Mok Wigun talked about two things. One was that the person teaching couldn't know what the person learning didn't know.

"If you don't speak, I can't know. Isn't that so?"

"That's true. If you just think about it in your head, the other person can't know."

Everyone agreed with that. But there was something more important. To reach a high level, you can't just do as you're told.

"To reach a certain level, you have to find the way yourself!"

The limit that can be reached by just doing as one is told is usually considered the level of a first-rate master. From the peak onwards, one cannot ascend without enlightenment. In the end, a moment comes when one has to climb on their own.

"So what you guys need most right now is a doubting mind."

Is that really so? Why does it become like that? Keep doubting and checking. That's how you can grow quickly and high. You shouldn't just tell them the right answer, but make them find the way there themselves.

"Young Master. To be honest, it seems like you're right, but it also sounds strange."

Captain Dan Bulseok answered, confused. The other members seemed to have similar thoughts. Still, Dan Bulseok seemed to have gotten a bit of a feel for it.

'Perhaps because he has set foot in the entrance of the peak, he knows that there is something.'

This is the critical point. If he moves forward from here, he will become a peak master. But that is not so easily obtained.

"You won't get a feeling right away just by hearing what I said now. But you'll know as you do it."

These people had talent. There was a sufficient possibility of rising to a slightly higher level. So he wanted to bring that out a little better.

Besides, there was a more important problem.

'Is their loyalty really loyalty directed at me?'

No. Their loyalty is not entirely directed at Mok Wigun. It is a continuation of their loyalty to the Son family, especially Lady Son.

That's why they had been watching Mok Wigun until now. Because he was her son. If not, would they have stayed around without leaving Mok Wigun, who had only shown a disappointing appearance? Then, the appearance they wanted. As he suddenly came to his senses and showed amazing abilities, they readily followed him.

'It's a result of the memories and emotions of the past mixed with the hopes of the present. But that has to change now. To do that, we'll have to roll around together and build trust.'

Belief doesn't suddenly appear. You plant a seed, water it, and the sun shines on it. It's a process through which a sprout comes out.

He planned to continue training with them, sweating and rolling in the dust. Because they were good people. As he was thinking that, Gu Mungoe asked.

"Young Master! Did you also keep doubting and such when you were training?"

Everyone looked at Mok Wigun. They had an expression of curiosity about what answer he would give.

"Of course. I constantly doubted and checked if it was really right."

At those words, the members seemed to have made up their minds. To be honest, they didn't know for sure and didn't believe it completely. But what would they hesitate for when they could get better from here? They would try it. They would face it.

"I see. We'll have to talk a lot in the future."

"Let's do that. This is getting more and more interesting."

A heat rose among the members.

"Yes. Talk to each other a lot. Talk honestly about what you've experienced, and ask immediately if something is strange."

Mok Wigun pointed out Gu Mungoe specifically.

"The youngest can also question the captain's words. No. If you don't understand, you must also question my words."

So you have to know for sure and move on.

"From now on, we will proceed in that way. Understood?"

"Yes. I understand."

But an unexpected thing happened. As soon as Mok Wigun's words ended, they poured out questions to each other.

"Young Master. I was moving my internal energy slowly. But there are cases where it suddenly stops..."

"I'll go first..."

"Let me talk too!"

Mok Wigun shouted.

"What is this chaos? Keep order and ask questions one by one!"

He shouted, but his heart was pleased. How could he be in a bad mood when they were so motivated? Mok Wigun thought that the skills of the Light Wind Unit members might grow faster than he thought.

"Alright. Then who's first..."

"I'll go first..."

"I told you I was trying to go first since a while ago."

"Uh, uh. Don't push!"

The Light Wind Unit members were full of motivation.

* * *

Mok Wigun devoted himself to treatment and training for about half a month. As a result, his body condition improved even more, and he also made a new temporary Dantian. His internal energy was still about ten years, but the quality of his internal energy had changed. Pyeon Jeoksu had repeatedly researched and was able to inject much purer internal energy.

"Yikes."

Pyeon Jeoksu was startled and dodged Mok Wigun's attack.

"Phew. It's different from half a month ago. You've gotten quite good."

"Is that so?"

"Perhaps because your internal energy has become purer, you've definitely improved."

Pyeon Jeoksu sparred with Mok Wigun and then shared his impressions. After drinking the Golden Deer Blood, Pyeon Jeoksu had become much stronger than before. He was not an opponent that Mok Wigun in his current state could do anything about.

So it was good. Because he had an opponent against whom he could really use all his strength to perform his martial arts. Thanks to that, he was able to gauge how much stronger he had become through the duel with Pyeon Jeoksu.

"At this point, I think I can officially spar with the members."

The training so far had only focused on feeling and moving internal energy. Mok Wigun had been observing their condition, and he judged that it was time to move on to the next stage.

"Really? The Light Wind Unit must have gotten quite strong, will you be okay?"

"It seems like it will be an interesting match. I really don't know what will happen with Captain Dan."

"Captain Dan has also grown one step further, right?"

The growth of Captain Dan Bulseok, Dae Seokpyeong, and Gu Mungoe was the fastest. In particular, Captain Dan was now a master who had reached the level of the peak, without a doubt.

The level of barely dipping one's foot into the entrance of the peak and the level of being able to be called a full peak master. That was a huge difference.

"Even so, compared to your former self, it's probably like the sun and a firefly."

"The level of the peak is not to be taken lightly."

Captain Dan had talent and also worked hard, so he was able to ascend. There are countless people who train their whole lives but fail to reach the level of the peak.

"How would that much come into my eyes? Still, someone like Mugwang is worth watching."

Mugwang had left a few days ago after receiving teachings from Pyeon Jeoksu. Pyeon Jeoksu had told him something, and he had thought deeply about it and then left, saying he had to do closed-door training.

"Should I have told him to go a little later? It would have been helpful for both of you if you had sparred with me or the Light Wind Unit members."

"That would be troublesome. If he gets hooked on what I'm teaching the Light Wind Unit now, he'll cling to me, asking me to teach him."

"That's right. That guy is really crazy about martial arts, he'll throw a tantrum and beg. Phew, it's a good thing he's gone."

The number of people in the annex now was just right. But Pyeon Jeoksu had been bothered by something for a while.

"The magic circle research isn't making any progress."

It seemed he was bothered that he was the only one who had gotten better.

"How could that be easy? I'm also looking for a way, so I'll probably find it soon. How's the potion research?"

"That... as you well know, it's not something that can be done in a short time..."

It could take years. No, it might not even work after tens of years.

"I know well too. I won't say anything even if you fail, so take it step by step."

"Really? You won't say anything even if I can't make it?"

Pyeon Jeoksu said with a relieved expression. It seemed he had been a bit burdened. That guy is also a guy who is clear about giving and receiving. But since the Golden Deer Blood was so effective, it seemed he had been thinking that he was in debt.

And even if he says that, he will make it somehow. Because he is a guy with enough ability to do so.

"Wait. Shall I pick out some clothes for you?"

"Clothes? What are you talking about all of a sudden?"

"Because you're always wearing drab black clothes."

"Me?"

Come to think of it, it seemed he had mostly worn black martial arts uniforms.

"Yes. A person has to dress according to the situation. How can you always wear the same thing?"

"It's not particularly uncomfortable."

Pyeon Jeoksu clicked his tongue and said.

"It makes even the person watching feel gloomy. Wear something a little more flashy and cool. That way, your mood will improve, and the atmosphere will brighten."

"Really? There's no reason not to."

"Alright. Then I'll prepare something amazing."

Pyeon Jeoksu was excited and went on and on about clothes. How high his eye for clothes was, how attire affects life and living. Pyeon Jeoksu's chatter had started again. But his chatter was not long.

"Young Master. I'm sorry, but you have a visitor."

Uncle Wang informed him that Magistrate Chu had come.

"Really? Alright. I'll be right there."

Mok Wigun told Pyeon Jeoksu to take care of the clothes and then went to meet Magistrate Chu.

* * *

"Good news, Young Master."

Magistrate Chu said with a beaming smile.

"What is it that you have such a happy expression?"

"How can I not be happy? The great merchant Yi Jeonggi is arriving in Chang'an soon."

It was a bit of a surprising thing. How long has it been since he headed to Anhui, and he's already coming to Chang'an?

"He is said to arrive within three days."

"That's much faster than I thought. If it's three days, we'll have to prepare and go to Chang'an too."

"I think you should."

But looking at Magistrate Chu's expression, it seemed that wasn't the end of it.

"Is there other news?"

"As expected, you are quick-witted, Young Master. In fact, we also received a message from the Three Thousand Merchant Guild."

When he was trying to sell the Dongcheon Merchant Guild, he had picked two places. The Three Thousand Merchant Guild of Shanxi and the World Merchant Guild of Anhui. One of them, the Three Thousand Merchant Guild, had started to move.

"And the guild master, the great merchant Liu Sancian, is moving himself. He is also coming to Chang'an."

(End of Chapter)