The World's Greatest Troublemaker

Chapter 61

The atmosphere in the Divine Physician Valley was nothing short of disastrous. It was because even though the Valley Lord, the Divine Physician, had arrived, he had been pushed back by a young brat.

"That guy is a martial artist, so he was able to break the ice. The qi in the body is different, isn't it?"

Someone raised a counterargument to somehow liven up the atmosphere. At that, there were those who agreed.

"That's right. That guy cunningly used a trick."

"Does it make sense that a twenty-year-old has more profound medical skills than us?"

"Valley Lord. Isn't that right?"

The physicians of the Divine Physician Valley looked at the Divine Physician. But the Divine Physician's expression was unusual. He thought for a moment and then opened his mouth.

"That brat's method is the secret art of the first Valley Lord who founded the Divine Physician Valley over a hundred years ago."

"Pardon?"

Everyone in the Divine Physician Valley was surprised. It was a story they had not expected. People only knew that the first Valley Lord had left to find a spiritual creature for his research in his later years and had not returned.

"They say he was able to shatter the qi in the body. But since then, no one has reached a similar level."

Shattering the qi in the body with vibration was an incredibly difficult technique. Because it required both medical skills and martial arts to be outstanding.

But it was difficult to master even one, let alone reach a high level in both. It was not an easy task, and because of that, that technique had been abandoned in the Divine Physician Valley. Because it was impossible to learn.

"Then are you saying that the one called Mok Wigun has reached the highest level in both martial arts and medical skills?"

"He's only twenty. That's ridiculous."

The physicians said, as if they couldn't believe it.

"He could have broken the ice with martial arts. But the question is how he knows that method."

Even in the Divine Physician Valley, very few people knew. The Divine Physician could not understand at all how Mok Wigun knew that technique.

"Anyway, isn't this a big problem? To be humiliated like this by a mere twenty-year-old..."

It's only a matter of time before this incident spreads. It's a fatal blow to the reputation of the Divine Physician Valley. The physicians stood up, saying they had to find a way.

"We can't just stay like this."

"How about we suggest verifying whether he can shatter the qi in the body?"

They had to find a way. The Divine Physician also agreed on that point.

"We have to do something. Even if that brat used his hands until now, we have to somehow achieve a complete cure..."

If only the Divine Physician Valley could achieve a complete cure, the situation could change. But he couldn't think of a suitable way to overturn the current situation. But suddenly, a physician burst open the door and came in.

"Valley Lord!"

"What is it?"

"They say the thousand-year-old fire carp has been discovered."

The thousand-year-old fire carp, the spiritual creature they had been looking for so much. If they just had the inner core of the thousand-year-old fire carp, they could cure the old lady's illness. The Divine Physician shouted with joy.

"The heavens are helping us."

The Divine Physician hurriedly ordered them to prepare to go and catch the thousand-year-old fire carp.

"If we catch the thousand-year-old fire carp, all our problems will be solved."

If they just have the inner core, the Divine Physician Valley can also achieve a complete cure. So the Divine Physician Valley must secure the thousand-year-old fire carp.

"Hurry. We must find it first."

The Divine Physician Valley began to move busily.

* * *

"What are you guys doing?"

Mok Sonkwang shouted. It was because things were not progressing at all.

"Are you just going to watch the Baek family move like that?"

"That's... it's not easy because of the Huashan Sect."

The people of the Mok family were also frustrated. But what could they do when the Huashan Sect was interfering everywhere? It's not like they could just pick a fight with the Huashan Sect.

"It's not just the Huashan Sect. The government troops of Chang'an also keep appearing and interfering..."

It was one thing after another. The Chang'an magistrate was openly taking the Baek family's side.

There is a saying in the martial world. 'The martial artist and the government do not interfere with each other.' This is both true and false. Because it depends on the time.

It's a saying that doesn't hold true in peaceful times or when the power of the imperial court and the government is strong. The martial people are fighting with swords and people are dying, and they're just watching? If they tolerate that, who would follow the imperial court or the government?

"Why the government troops? This is a problem for martial artists to solve among themselves. No, since when did the government troops get involved in such matters?"

Mok Sonkwang shouted as if he was annoyed. The Mok family head's words also had a point, as it was an unwritten rule that the martial artist and the government did not interfere with each other now. Because it was a chaotic and turbulent world, they tacitly did not touch each other.

But the Chang'an magistrate was unusually taking the Baek family's side.

"Hah. If even the magistrate comes out like that, there's no way..."

"At times like this, I miss the third young master. Isn't he treating the Chang'an magistrate's mother right now?"

People whispered about Mok Wigun. If they hadn't fallen out with Mok Wigun, they could have received help now. So everyone was disappointed. Because it would be much better if the Chang'an magistrate just didn't get involved. But at that moment, a person ran in and shouted.

"Family Head. They say the thousand-year-old fire carp has appeared."

The expressions of a few people changed completely.

"If it's the thousand-year-old fire carp, isn't that what's needed for the treatment of the magistrate's mother?"

"If we can just catch it."

Everyone knew that the Chang'an magistrate was completely devoted to his mother. So if they just caught the thousand-year-old fire carp, they could have a good relationship with the magistrate. At the very least, it meant they wouldn't have to worry about the interference of the government troops. Furthermore, they might even be able to receive the magistrate's help.

"Where is the thousand-year-old fire carp said to be?"

"It's said to be at the Flame Pond of Mount Xiaohua."

Mount Xiaohua is not that far from here. Mok Sonkwang shot up from his seat.

"I will go myself. Everyone, prepare. The survival of the Mok family is at stake."

To reverse the current situation, they had to catch the thousand-year-old fire carp. Mok Sonkwang ordered Protector Jin Jaryun, the three grand masters, and the elites of the Mok family to be gathered. As the people received the order and hurriedly went out, Mok Sonkwang secretly whispered to General Manager Jang.

"Since the thousand-year-old fire carp has appeared, this vicinity will be noisy for a while. The third one will probably also move."

"I guess so."

"So find a way to take the third one's assets. It will probably be possible if you use the government well since it's chaotic."

General Manager Jang quietly nodded his head.

"The possibility will increase if the person in question is away. I will proceed with that."

The Mok family began to stir.

* * *

"To think of pushing Zhongnan further. Father is truly amazing."

The eldest son, Baek Jongmun, said.

"I thought being excluded from the Nine Sects One Alliance was a big deal, but to think it's more than that. I can't help but be impressed."

"Then Zhongnan is finished now. There will be more profits to take."

The second son, Baek Gyemun, and Protector Bang So-eung chimed in. As the three of them were talking, Baek Seokhu came in. As soon as he sat down, he spoke.

"They say the thousand-year-old fire carp has appeared."

If it's the thousand-year-old fire carp, it's the spiritual creature that the magistrate is desperately looking for.

"They say someone saw it at the Flame Pond of Mount Xiaohua."

At the words 'Flame Pond of Mount Xiaohua', Bang So-eung was surprised.

"No. Isn't that a place you have to pass through the Folding Snow Valley to get to?"

The Folding Snow Valley of Mount Xiaohua. The place where Seomun Daecheol, who was one of the Ten Great Masters over 30 years ago, resides. He had retired at that time and settled in the Folding Snow Valley, but he is a strange person with a eccentric personality who dislikes people.

"If it's Seomun Daecheol, doesn't Protector Bang have a slight connection with him?"

"It's just that I've greeted him a few times."

"That's a big deal."

There are almost no people who are on friendly terms with Seomun Daecheol. Because he is a person who is hostile to people and his martial arts are also high, everyone just avoided him.

"This is a chance to completely put a nail in the coffin of the current situation."

It would be troublesome if the Mok family took it or something. So if possible, the Baek family should take it. As it happens, Protector Bang has a connection with Seomun Daecheol. Baek Seokhu thought that since things were going well, an opportunity like this had come.

"Let's hurry. If we just get our hands on the thousand-year-old fire carp, there are no more variables. We will be the best."

The Baek family began to stir.

* * *

"They've lodged a protest?"

The representative of the Huashan Sect, who had come to help the Baek family, said.

"Yes, senior brother. That's..."

Sa Hongmyeong answered with an uncomfortable expression. Lady Jang's side had strongly protested. They had sent a slightly more polite version of the words, 'How can you come out like this after how much money we've invested?'

Sa Hongmyeong had maintained a good relationship with Lady Jang's side. That was why he had attended the Mok family's banquet. But since the Huashan Sect had come to support the Baek family, he couldn't help but be uncomfortable in many ways.

"You. You're not even the Mok family head, you're just a wife, and you're working while hearing such things?"

The master representing the Huashan Sect and Sa Hongmyeong's senior brother openly sneered at Sa Hongmyeong. But Sa Hongmyeong did not dare to rebel against his senior brother.

"That's... because they have put in a lot of effort until now..."

"Don't worry about that side. The Baek family will take care of it anyway. We just have to take what we can."

Sa Hongmyeong thought it was a relief that it ended at this. And he cautiously changed the subject.

"By the way, senior brother. They say the thousand-year-old fire carp has appeared."

"Oh?"

He showed interest. At that, Sa Hongmyeong asked.

"What will you do?"

"Of course, I have to go. You have to get your hands on such a spiritual creature no matter what, and then think about it later."

Sa Hongmyeong's senior brother asked a question.

"You. Do you know why I agreed to the Baek family's proposal?"

"I wonder..."

"Hehe. An opportunity like this doesn't come often. So you have to grab it no matter what."

He stood up from his seat and said as if he was reciting.

"How long does Huashan have to be in third place? To surpass Shaolin and Wudang, you can't just do as you've always done. You have to seek change. The profits we take here will be the stepping stone for that."

He was a person with great ambition. That's why when the Baek family made a proposal, he immediately agreed and moved. It was the same this time.

"We can't just hand over a spiritual creature like the thousand-year-old fire carp to someone else. We must take it no matter what. Hurry and prepare!"

The Huashan Sect also began to prepare.

* * *

What is the most important thing when catching a spiritual creature? There are many things, but what is more important than anything is distance.

Since a spiritual creature has appeared, everyone will want to have it. Of course, someone will take possession of it in a short time. But what if it takes several months just to move? Then it would have already fallen into someone's hands.

"It's a relief that Mount Xiaohua is not far from here."

When Mok Wigun spoke, Pyon Juksu answered immediately.

"You. You can't go first. I'll bring the kids quickly, so we're going together, right?"

"I told you I understand. Hurry up and go get the people."

Pyon Juksu was also curious about Seomun Daecheol, although the thousand-year-old fire carp was also important. To go to the Flame Pond, you have to pass through the Folding Snow Valley. A place named because butterflies cover it like snow. And the place where the reclusive master and monster, Seomun Daecheol, lives.

"Since he's a former Ten Great Master, he must be very strong, right?"

"He's probably much higher than Bang So-eung, Chongun, and Mugwang."

"Hehe. Is he worth fighting once then?"

Mok Wigun also thought it would be a good opportunity if he did well. When he looked into it, everyone was moving. The Divine Physician Valley, the Mok family, the Baek family, and even the Huashan Sect. On top of that, the masters near Mount Xiaohua as well.

So it was an opportunity to get the thousand-year-old fire carp and make a name for himself throughout the martial world.

"I have to crush them all on this occasion."

And so, Mok Wigun decided to jump into the scramble for the thousand-year-old fire carp.

(End of Chapter)