Chapter 44
Chapter 44
Just as everyone was picturing Protector Bang and Mok Wigun clashing, an out-of-place sound was heard.
"Wow, this is really delicious. Hey, waiter. Bring some more of this."
Pyon Juksu, holding an empty plate, spoke to the waiter. Bang So-eung suddenly felt his energy drain. And soon after, anger boiled up.
"You crazy bastard!"
Bang So-eung glared at Pyon Juksu's side and flew into a rage. His hands were even trembling, so it seemed he was no ordinary kind of angry. Seeing that, Dan Bulseok became anxious and tried to stop Pyon Juksu.
"How can you do this in such a serious situation?"
"Why? Can't I even eat at an inn?"
Pyon Juksu was carefree. Dan Bulseok sighed and whispered.
"The young master is in a precarious situation, aren't you worried?"
"It's fine. Nothing will happen, so just watch comfortably. Do you think I came here for no reason?"
It could have been a statement of trust in Mok Wigun, but it didn't sound that way to Bang So-eung's ears. He took it as being ignored.
"How dare you insult me? You're all crazy to die!"
He sent a palm strike towards the table. Then, with a loud 'bang', the table broke, and the food spilled all over.
As if that wasn't enough to quell his anger, he raised his internal energy as much as he could. Everyone could tell. Because Bang So-eung's hair was flying, and the clothes he was wearing were seen to be puffing up.
Bang So-eung was planning to wipe out not only Mok Wigun but also the other two. His anger had reached the top of his head, and he had long since forgotten his original purpose. He took a step forward towards Mok Wigun. But.
"Hey!"
Pyon Juksu stood up and shouted.
"You knocked over the food I was eating?"
Pyon Juksu was glaring at Bang So-eung, and his eyes were gradually becoming bloodshot.
"You again?"
Bang So-eung shouted in disbelief.
"Fine. If that's your wish to die, I'll kill you first!"
He turned his body and tried to attack Pyon Juksu first. But Mok Wigun moved before him. Hadn't he already approached Pyon Juksu's side and was talking about something?
"Hey. Calm down."
"You saw it too. All the food was knocked over because of that bastard. I was saving it to eat later because it was delicious!"
"I know. I know. I'll buy you something more delicious later, so calm down. Are you going to beat that guy to death right now with everyone watching?"
A conversation that only the two of them could hear because they were whispering quietly. If Bang So-eung had heard this, he would have been even more furious.
"Let's just kill him. He's determined to kill us anyway. And wouldn't it be okay for me to show off my skills once?"
"Not yet. So calm down for now."
The two of them continued to whisper. Bang So-eung considered this situation as being looked down upon. And he also thought it was a golden opportunity. Although Dan Bulseok was blocking his way to protect the two, the Light Wind Unit captain was enough with just a wave of his hand.
'Yes. Even if I kill them all, I can use it in my own way.'
The Mok family had provoked first anyway, and he could just frame Mok Wigun for using a strange evil art. As for the people here, he could just suppress them with the authority of the Baek family.
It was a bit of a blow to his pride to do this to a junior who was so far behind him, but it didn't matter. He could somehow get compensation for his pride after killing them.
"Hoo-ooh!"
As he gathered his energy, the clothes that had puffed up suddenly shrank. The hair that had been flying also came down. People thought that a big fight would soon break out and that blood would be shed. It was then.
"Primeval Lord of Heaven!"
A clear sound recited by someone. It wasn't a very loud sound, but it sounded like thunder to the ears of the people on this floor.
A suddenly quiet atmosphere. Someone shouted.
"Oh. It's Daoist Master Chongun."
Daoist Master Chongun was coming up the stairs. At first, only his face was visible, but then his chest, waist, and legs came into view, and soon his whole body was revealed.
Bang So-eung did not hide his discomfort. Wudang's Daoist Master Chongun was someone he couldn't treat easily either. Of course, he couldn't help but feel awkward. But he couldn't ignore him.
"What brings Daoist Master Chongun here?"
Bang So-eung said, observing the formalities. Although Bang So-eung was also famous as a master, Chongun's reputation in the world was a level above. It was probably because of the background of Wudang.
"It seems I have arrived at just the right time."
Daoist Master Chongun said that and approached Mok Wigun and Pyon Juksu. And then he said to Bang So-eung.
"I'm sorry, but I have urgent business with these two."
"What do you mean? Can't you see what the situation is right now?"
Bang So-eung's opposition was natural. If he had just had a little time, everything would have been sorted out, but Daoist Master Chongun had intervened at a crucial moment.
'Could it be that those guys have been acting like that until now, trusting in Daoist Master Chongun?'
If not, how could they do such crazy things? In front of me, Bang So-eung, the protector of the Baek family and the top master of Chang'an.
"Daoist Master Chongun. Was there perhaps a prior appointment?"
"No. Something came up, so I rushed here now."
At those words, Mok Wigun was also puzzled.
"What is it, Daoist Master?"
Instead of answering, Daoist Master Chongun asked for Bang So-eung's understanding.
"It's a really urgent matter. So, for my sake, how about we stop here for today?"
It was a very polite attitude. Besides, his complexion was not good, so he really seemed to be in a hurry.
"Hmm..."
Bang So-eung had a reluctant expression. It was very unsettling to stop in a situation like this. But it was also difficult to refuse when Daoist Master Chongun was lowering himself so much and asking for understanding. He couldn't just make an enemy of him.
"Hmm..."
Although he pretended to be contemplating, the answer was already decided. Besides, Mok Wigun's martial arts were better than he thought, so he didn't know what would happen if the three of them attacked at once. In particular, that physician kept bothering him.
What kind of place is the martial world? It's a brutal place where you get stabbed and die right away if you act cocky without any skill. That means that physician has something to rely on. On top of that, even Daoist Master Chongun seems to be on their side, so it wasn't a bad idea to wrap things up at this point today.
"Hah. This can't be... But since the Daoist Master says so, I have no choice."
He emphasized that he was really giving in reluctantly. And then he glared at Mok Wigun and shouted loudly.
"I will set another date and contact you. I won't go easy on you like today, so be prepared."
Bang So-eung, shouting sternly. But at those words, Mok Wigun approached Bang So-eung. Mok Wigun, who was walking slowly, so leisurely that it felt slow.
Was he going to say goodbye? Everyone was thinking that, but Mok Wigun suddenly attacked.
"What!"
Bang So-eung had never dreamed of it. An attack in a situation like this. These guys were definitely out of their minds. Except for Dan Bulseok, those two were not just crazy, they were extraordinarily crazy.
"No, Young Master Mok."
At the sudden situation, Daoist Master Chongun tried to step in. But Pyon Juksu stopped him and said in a very quiet voice.
"There's a reason for everything. It's okay, just watch."
"Yes, senior."
A sharp exchange of blows took place. Perhaps because Mok Wigun had taken the offensive first, he led the situation. Then suddenly, Mok Wigun stepped back.
Bang So-eung had a dumbfounded expression, wondering what this was all about. But Mok Wigun said with a smile.
"I have something to ask Daoist Master Chongun."
"Speak."
"You've been watching all this time, was there anything that could be called an evil art?"
Daoist Master Chongun tilted his head.
"There was nothing that could be called an evil art. But why do you ask?"
Mok Wigun said to Bang So-eung, spreading his hands.
"Wudang's Daoist Master Chongun says so."
There was no such thing as an evil art. Hadn't a master of Wudang confirmed it? Bang So-eung's face twitched. He had been hit squarely.
"You've done an insolent thing. It must be because the Daoist Master didn't see the situation earlier. Don't worry, we'll settle the score properly later."
After saying that, Bang So-eung was about to go down. As he walked towards the stairs and passed by Mok Wigun, he whispered softly.
"You will regret today's incident. Don't think you can get away with it like this next time."
"What are you talking about? You're talking as if you would have let me go if I had been obedient today. You were going to frame me anyway. Weren't you?"
Bang So-eung did not answer and looked at Mok Wigun for a moment, then smirked. And then he opened his mouth.
"Take care of yourself until we meet again. You never know what might happen in the world."
And then he walked towards the stairs again. Just as he took a step, Mok Wigun approached and whispered.
"You. Donate a lot to the Wudang Sect."
When Bang So-eung asked what he meant, puzzled, Mok Wigun whispered with an eerie look in his eyes.
"If Daoist Master Chongun hadn't come, you would have died."
After saying that, Mok Wigun returned to Daoist Master Chongun. Bang So-eung looked at Mok Wigun with a look of disbelief. He doubted his ears, wondering if he had heard correctly.
But he couldn't go back and argue now. He just let out a hollow laugh and went down. Vowing to really kill him the next time they met.
As Bang So-eung went down, the people also rushed out. There were people who remained to eat, but they no longer paid attention to this side.
When the situation calmed down, Chongun and his party also sat down. Mok Wigun asked Dan Bulseok to leave for a moment and then asked.
"What is it?"
"I'm sorry, but I'd like you to come with me."
"Where? Why?"
When Pyon Juksu asked, Daoist Master Chongun said with a slightly serious face.
"Mugwang's condition is a bit strange. So I'd like you to go and take a look..."
"Mugwang? What's wrong with him?"
Pyon Juksu asked in surprise.
"He says he's fine, but it's strange. It doesn't seem like Qi Deviation..."
Daoist Master Chongun's words trailed off. It was because it was a bizarre phenomenon that he was also experiencing for the first time.
"Qi Deviation?"
Both Mok Wigun and Pyon Juksu were surprised. What is Qi Deviation? It refers to a phenomenon where internal energy flows backward or runs rampant for some reason. It is probably the word that martial artists fear the most.
"Ah. No. It definitely doesn't seem like Qi Deviation..."
"Don't mumble frustratingly, tell me exactly what the symptoms are."
Pyon Juksu urged him, as if he was frustrated. If it had been someone else, he would have been indifferent no matter what happened. It seemed he had grown a little fond of Mugwang while living with him and teaching him.
"His body is strangely twisted and won't move."
"Huh? It looks like Qi Deviation."
Strictly speaking, Qi Deviation refers to two things: 'zouhuo' and 'rumo'. 'Zouhuo' is a situation where you can't control your internal energy from running wild. 'Rumo' refers to falling into a demonic state.
The body being twisted and unable to move was similar to the phenomenon that occurs when internal energy runs rampant. Pyon Juksu stood up in excitement.
"This won't do. Let's go quickly."
(End of Chapter)
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