The World's Greatest Troublemaker

Chapter 51

Mok Wigun first asked the members.

"Do you feel your internal energy well?"

"Of course. We are training diligently every day."

They were doing well as he had instructed so far. Mok Wigun had also been continuously checking on that. But the reason he was asking this question was for another reason.

"But. The thing I did, it doesn't work well, does it?"

What Mok Wigun had shown during the duel. The technique that felt like a light tap, but made one tingle and unable to use strength.

The Light Wind Unit members had been thinking it was a bit strange. It was because they had tried to imitate that technique, but it hadn't worked well. It was possible to counter by using the opponent's internal energy, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't feel the sensation they had felt when they were hit by Mok Wigun.

"That's right. Strangely, no matter how hard I try, it doesn't feel the same."

"I guess so."

It was natural. It was because there was something he hadn't told them yet. Besides, what Mok Wigun had performed was not complete. If he had properly learned this stage, it wouldn't have just been a tingling sensation.

"I'll tell you why."

Mok Wigun asked the Light Wind Unit members another question.

"Have you ever had a snowball fight?"

"Ah. Of course. Isn't that something all kids do?"

Gu Mungoe answered with a laugh.

"How do you make the snow when you have a snowball fight?"

"You gather it and pack it. Very tightly."

"Right. If you do that, it becomes harder, so it hurts a lot when you get hit."

Everyone's faces brightened. It seemed they were remembering their childhood when they used to run around and play. Mok Wigun said to such Light Wind Unit members.

"That's what I'm going to teach you from now on."

"Pardon? You're going to teach us how to have a snowball fight?"

At Gu Mungoe's words, Mok Wigun laughed loudly.

"No. Not a snowball fight, but I'm going to teach you how to compress your internal energy."

"Compress internal energy?"

Everyone had a blank expression. It was such an unfamiliar concept that they didn't seem to have a grasp of what it was. But if they learned this, they would have a martial power that could not be compared to what they had now.

"It won't be easy, so be prepared. Instead, the effect will be certain once you learn it."

At the words that they would become stronger, everyone finally showed a reaction. And they said that if they could just become stronger, something difficult was not a problem. Although they didn't understand, they trusted Mok Wigun.

"It's alright. When have we ever lived comfortably?"

"That's right. We have to learn quickly and get proper revenge on those Mupungdae bastards."

Everyone was full of motivation. Mok Wigun was pleased with the Light Wind Unit's attitude.

'Yes. You have to take revenge with your own hands.'

* * *

On the day of the general meeting, Pyon Juksu accompanied him on the way to the Mok family estate. Mok Wigun asked with an annoyed expression.

"Why are you following me?"

Pyon Juksu said with a slight smile.

"You're going to fight today, right? I find watching fights the most fun."

"You're talking nonsense."

Although he said that, he knew that he was following him just in case. He must have thought that the family head, Mok Sonkwang, had become stronger and that it could be dangerous.

"Just say you came because you were worried. Don't make strange excuses."

"I told you no. I'm really going to watch a fight."

To tell such an obvious lie.

"Alright. Alright. Fine. Instead, be quiet. There won't be any big trouble today anyway."

"Why? Weren't you planning to cause a scene?"

"The situation is flowing better than expected. Someone is moving from an unexpected place."

There was some interesting information. Hearing that, he could understand why Lady Jang had been acting so hastily. But at the words that there would be no big trouble, Pyon Juksu's expression darkened as if he was disappointed.

"Still, it's fun only when you fight. Have a proper fight with the family head."

"Be quiet. If you keep doing that, I won't buy you delicious food."

As they bickered and talked, they arrived at the Mok family estate before they knew it.

The Mok family estate was very crowded, even though it was early. It seemed to be the first time he had seen it bustling with so many people.

"There seem to be a lot more people than at the last banquet."

As expected, they were divided into several groups, just like last time. The family head's faction, Lady Jin's faction, Lady Jang's faction, and those who didn't belong to any of them. It was roughly these four groups.

Perhaps because the assassination attempt was just before, everyone looked suspicious.

When all the key figures of the Mok family gathered, it was truly a magnificent sight. A place was prepared in the Mupungdae's training ground, and that wide space was filled with people.

What was a little unusual was that the stone tablet for measuring palm force, which had been in a corner, had been moved near the family head's seat. In a place where everyone could see it well. But everyone was not interested in the stone tablet. Because the matter for which they had gathered today was so important, they were only focused on that.

"The reason we have gathered here today is because of the war that is to come. It is a crucial matter that will determine the fate of the Mok family in the future, so everyone, be on your guard!"

Mok Sonkwang stood up and said, imbuing his voice with internal energy. It seemed he wanted to show off now that his internal energy had increased after eating the Azure Stone Milk.

"Since you all know the details, I will listen to your stories."

At those words, Mok Wicheon stood up first.

"The strength of the Mok family is its powerful martial force. We must take advantage of our strengths and wipe them out before the opponent has a chance to prepare. That is the way to achieve victory with the least amount of damage."

"Will that be as easy as it sounds?"

Mok Wipyong stood up, tripping him up.

"A fight must also have a justification. With what justification will we attack the Baek family?"

Mok Wipyong took a step forward and continued to speak.

"The Baek family's power is not to be taken lightly. Therefore, I think it would be better to form an alliance with the Baek family and share the profits. There are many places under Zhongnan's management. It is enough even if we share the profits."

"Will the Baek family accept that?"

The two brothers fiercely argued their own claims. Well, it was probably the opinion of their entire faction rather than their own. The content they were talking about now must have also been practiced in advance.

"What do you think?"

Mok Sonkwang also asked the youngest, Mok Wigun, for his opinion.

"There is a matter that needs to be addressed before that."

"We are having an important conversation. The future of the Mok family depends on it."

Meaning, don't talk about that.

"It is a story that is also connected to that matter."

"Oh? Then speak."

Mok Wigun briefly talked about what the merchant groups and businesses had been doing. It was something everyone knew. Squeezing, suppressing, and taking.

Everyone seemed to have no particular emotion. An expression that said, 'Isn't that a natural thing?'

"We shouldn't do that. They are also the Mok family's family."

Still, a reaction that didn't resonate at all. The people here didn't think of them as family. They were just thinking of them as easy prey that could be exploited at any time.

"The leader of a wolf pack must fight at the forefront and bring back food. Let's imagine that instead, he sucks the marrow out of his own family's back. Do you think such a wolf deserves to be the leader?"

There was a slight reaction. But most of them seemed a little bored.

"That's a good story. But what does that have to do with the fight against the Baek family?"

Protector Jin asked.

"This fight. Which side do you think has the advantage?"

"Of course, our Mok family is strong."

"Let's say that's true for martial power, but what about other things? Like the relationship with the noble families and the magistrate of Chang'an."

Those aspects are also parts that cannot be ignored in a war.

"Well, that's..."

Everyone knows. That the Baek family is far ahead in those aspects.

"If you were the Baek family, what would you do first?"

A considerable number of people reacted to this question. Some shared opinions with the person next to them, and some thought deeply. Then, Protector Jang asked.

"So you're saying the Baek family will try to shake our Mok family's power?"

"Wouldn't that be the case? They also know what their weaknesses and strengths are. So if a fight breaks out, they will try to shake us from the inside."

They will pull all sorts of tricks. They will take away contracted places, and they will spread rumors. As he said that, Mok Wigun stepped forward and stomped his foot once.

"That's why we need to unite firmly internally."

Not only the people gathered here, but also all the places we are cooperating with must unite. To do that, we need to solidify the public sentiment at the bottom.

"So this incident will be a good example. We must punish those who need to be punished and establish discipline. The Mok family is different. The Mok family protects us. We must instill that kind of thought!"

"Discipline is certainly important. It doesn't seem like a bad thing before a big fight."

Protector Jin gave his support. For him, it was a natural thing. Because if they did as Mok Wigun said, the one who would suffer the most damage would be Lady Jang's side.

"The Mok family is different? That sounds good."

"The main camp must be strong to fight. I also think it's a good idea."

A few people expressed their agreement. But not everyone did.

"But even if we strengthen our internal unity, the opponent won't become weaker, will they?"

Protector Jang asked a question.

"We have to shake them too. The opponent's strength is their solid power. So we have to shake that."

The noble families that the Baek family thinks of as allies. It will be difficult to break the alliance because they have a long relationship. But the chances of winning increase if we at least make them not take anyone's side and fight.

"That sounds good, but how do you plan to do that?"

"They also have relationships with each other, how can that be easy?"

Opinions poured out that it would be a good thing if it happened, but that it would be difficult. Mok Wigun thought the atmosphere had almost turned.

"You all know about the incident in Chang'an."

A few people who didn't know heard from the person next to them. People nodding their heads, people whose eyes widened in surprise. Mok Wigun gave them enough time to talk and then spoke again.

"The Baek family's top master, Protector Bang So-eung, couldn't easily defeat the Mok family's third son!"

Perhaps because most of them were martial artists, they showed much more interest in the story of the fight.

"The third son is that strong, so what about the masters who are stronger than him? The Mok family's martial power is immense. If the Mok family moves, the Baek family won't be able to handle it! If we sweep through, it will become ruins!!"

Mok Wigun clenched his fist, raised it, and shouted louder and louder. Everyone's blood seemed to be boiling at Mok Wigun's words, and it could be seen that strength was gradually entering their bodies.

"How about it? Would they dare to get involved in such a situation? Or would they maintain neutrality and watch how things go?"

Even if not all of them, there would definitely be noble families who would watch from the sidelines. Even just that would increase the chances of winning by more than thirty percent.

"That's good. We don't have to use much strength, and we have nothing to lose."

"Come to think of it, the third young master did a very big thing in Chang'an."

The number of people who agreed increased. The atmosphere was sufficiently created.

"So I think it would be good to punish them as inspected and to start the matter with the Baek family by weakening the opponent's strength."

After that, there was a little more talk, but the atmosphere was one of gathering around Mok Wigun's opinion. Now, only the family head's decision remained. Everyone looked at the family head. Expressions of curiosity about what decision he would make.

Mok Sonkwang stood up from his seat. And then he suddenly sent a palm strike.

Kwaang!!

(End of Chapter)