Heavenly Inquisition Sword Novel - Chapter 234
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Episode 234. Do You Know Anything About the Peng Family?
The Hidden Dragon Swordsman, also known as the Waryong Swordsman, Yeon Mubak, began speaking cautiously.
“Have you heard the rumor about the Hidden Dragon Sword that Jeokha possesses?”
“Are you saying it’s a treasure?”
“Yes. Actually, it’s my uncle’s sword. It’s an embarrassing story, but about three years ago, he lost it to Jeokha on Five Peaks Mountain during a business trip.”
“Ah!”
Blue Sky Sword, Namgung Cheon, quickly understood what Yeon Mubak was getting at.
Recently, the topic within the Justice Alliance had been sorcerers and treasures. Specifically, they were searching for hidden treasures everywhere.
So far, three treasures in Murim were known: the Exorcism Sword (Byeoksa Sword) of the Three Immortals of Kunlun from the Kunlun Sect, the Eight Trigrams Demon Chasing Board of Taeryong Seonin, and the Hidden Dragon Sword (Waryong Sword) of Yeon Jeokha.
Many people believed that Jeokha had killed the Demon Warriors thanks to the power of his treasure.
“Of course, my uncle was killed by the Lunar Fairy. We want to retrieve the Hidden Dragon Sword, which is a family heirloom.”
“In that case, it seems like you should speak directly with Jeokha.”
“You know that our relationship with Jeokha is a bit strained.”
After pondering for a moment, Namgung Cheon asked directly:
“Do you really need to retrieve it now?”
“What do you mean?”
“If your uncle has already passed away, why should you risk retrieving the sword now, especially when there is a bounty on Jeokha’s head put by the Yoomyung Cult?”
Namgung Cheon thought that the person who needed the sword most was Jeokha. That’s why he asked, to know if Yeon Mubak really wanted to risk taking the treasure that protected his younger brother.
“I understand what you’re saying, but we are also participating in the war against the Yoomyung Cult. My uncle’s legacy is also important to us.”
Namgung Cheon almost said, “Isn’t he your younger brother?” but held back. Interfering in others’ family matters was asking for trouble. Moreover, it was clear that the conflict between Jeokha and his family had not yet ended. There was no point in a third party trying to mediate.
“I understand. I’ll speak with Jeokha if I see him. But you should know that if resentments continue to build, it will be even harder to reconcile in the future.”
“I know.”
Yeon Mubak smiled bitterly. He hadn’t wanted it to come to this, but his brothers were firm in their stance. To Yeon Seungbaek and Yeon Seolju, Jeokha was already practically a stranger.
“That being said, are you in the Demon Expulsion Division?”
“Yes. The head of the Zhengzhou department is a secular disciple of the Quanzhen Sect, so we’re working with them.”
“That explains why my father wondered why you were in the Demon Expulsion Division. He thought you would join the Justice Division.”
“Since both Seungbaek and I are in the Zhengzhou department, that’s how it turned out.”
“You were lucky. If you had been in the Evil Annihilation Division or the Heavenly Division, you would have suffered a lot. By the way, they are divisions now and no longer units.”
“That’s precisely why we want to retrieve the treasure. We can’t rely on luck alone.”
Yeon Mubak justified himself. Namgung Cheon understood his situation and laughed.
“Ha, ha! In any case, with all the heroes of the world gathered, the title of Hidden Dragon Swordsman (Waryong Swordsman) will spread even further. Luoyang was too small for you.”
“Don’t say that. I’ve realized how limited I was.”
“What nonsense? You weren’t a fish in a pond, but a dragon waiting to ascend. Isn’t your nickname the Hidden Dragon Swordsman? My father always said you would revive Waryong Manor.”
“I’ll do my best not to disappoint him. By the way, how is your sister?”
“She’s fine. Still the same as always. Lately, she spends a lot of time with the Taoists of the Kunlun Sect.”
“With the Three Immortals of Kunlun?”
“Yes, it seems she’s very interested in the world of sorcerers.”
“I see.”
Yeon Mubak nodded and casually asked:
“Brother, do you know anything about the Peng Family?”
“Do you mean the Peng Family of Shunchon in Beomgeum?”
“Yes.”
“I know a little. Why?”
Due to the interactions between the Five Great Families, Namgung Cheon knew a bit about them.
“What kind of person is Peng Gakmyeong?”
“He’s as skilled in martial arts as he is brazen. Though generally, the members of the Peng Family are like that, he’s especially brazen. Why do you ask? Did you have some trouble with him?”
“No, it’s just that I’ve been observing him, and he stands out.”
Yeon Mubak avoided telling the whole truth. He didn’t want to be mocked for his discomfort with Peng Gakmyeong’s attention towards Lee Somin.
“The people of the Peng Family are as passionate as they are combative. Be careful.”
“I will.”
“Come on, I feel like training now that I’m thinking about Peng Gakmyeong.”
Namgung Cheon wanted to surpass the young members of the five great families, just like his father, the Sword Emperor, Namgung Byeok.
Yeon Mubak bowed to Namgung Cheon.
“Sorry to trouble you with this request.”
“Don’t apologize. We’re like family, so don’t say things like that. Don’t let a few years of not seeing each other make you talk this way.”
“Yes, brother.”
Yeon Mubak smiled bitterly. Seeing the constant dignity of Namgung Cheon, he felt insignificant. Both the Namgung family and Waryong Manor had fallen, but Namgung Cheon had not lost his spirit. Would anything change if he retrieved the Hidden Dragon Sword? Today, he felt like a hungry dog, wandering aimlessly.
Chilriha Village.
Zhengzhou Department.
Around 11 a.m.
Yeon Jeokha and Shim Tong, who had spent the night in a humble house on the east side of the village, headed to the Zhengzhou department.
In front of the main entrance of the large building, there was a long line of warriors from the Evil Faction. The two joined at the end of the line.
Shortly after, more warriors lined up behind them.
“Wow, Young Master Yeon, we were at the end of the line, and now we’re in the middle! The line in front doesn’t move, but the one behind keeps growing. It’s curious.”
“Why isn’t the front line moving?”
“Patience. When you’re getting registered, this usually happens.”
“Can’t they skip that?”
A middle-aged man who was in front and had been listening, intervened.
“It seems this is your first time at this kind of gathering. They need to know who has come to organize the seating and structure.”
“It’s not the first time…”
Yeon Jeokha left the sentence unfinished. He thought about the Nokrim gathering in the south, which had been quite informal. But surprisingly, Nokrim, with its seventy-two strongholds, had functioned well that way.
“I’m from the Sea Dragon Stronghold…”
The man was about to introduce himself when someone passing by recognized Yeon Jeokha and interrupted.
“Oh! Master Yeon? Why are you here in line? You should go straight in.”
It was the Silent Wind Sovereign.
“Oh, I saw everyone lined up and thought I should do the same.”
“My goodness! How can Master Yeon wait in line? Please follow me.”
The Silent Wind Sovereign moved quickly, followed by Yeon Jeokha and Shim Tong, who felt a bit uncomfortable with the situation. The man from the Sea Dragon Stronghold was stunned to see Yeon Jeokha disappear.
“That clueless young man was Master Yeon!”
The man stared in the direction Yeon Jeokha had disappeared.
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Yeon Jeokha and Shim Tong were led to a tent in the backyard. The tents were divided into two sections, with the Evil Faction on the right and the Justice Alliance on the left.
The Silent Wind Sovereign led Yeon Jeokha to the center of the right section.
The twelve bosses of the strongholds, who were already there, hurriedly stood up when they saw him arrive.
Three of them, who had been appointed as bosses by Yeon Jeokha, bowed to him.
“Welcome, Master Yeon!”
The other nine bosses quickly bowed as well.
Yeon Jeokha greeted the bosses and sat in the center. Shim Tong, with a slightly annoyed expression, commented:
“I see there are forty-three chairs, probably for the thirty-six bosses and the six masters, and one for you, Master Yeon. Looks like I’ll have to sit on the floor. What a shame.”
“Wow, you’ve counted the chairs! You’re sharp for your age. Sit wherever you like.”
“And what about the boss who ends up without a chair?”
“Then sit on the floor.”
The Silent Wind Sovereign, unable to contain himself, intervened:
“Don’t worry, Shim Tong. I’ll arrange for an extra chair.”
Shim Tong finally sat next to Yeon Jeokha, while the stronghold bosses watched in silence, aware of Shim Tong’s reputation in Nokrim.
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The inauguration ceremony began half an hour later. General Commander Jegal Seun and the high-ranking officials of the six main sects oversaw the event.
The members of Nokrim knew they were there to provide numbers, so they followed instructions without complaints.
The name of the new alliance was decided: Heaven and Earth Alliance, and Mu Geuk was elected as its leader. Mu Geuk was one of the ten great masters of the world, so the choice was well-received by the members of Nokrim.
After Mu Geuk spoke, Jegal Seun stepped forward to speak.
“I’ll be brief. We have united to face our common enemy, the Yoomyung Cult. Let’s avoid internal conflicts and cooperate. The General Commander and Grand Strategist Jegal Seun will provide the details.”
Mu Geuk gestured to Jegal Seun to continue.
“The Heaven and Earth Alliance is the first alliance between the Justice Alliance and the Evil Faction. Neither side can dominate the other. Therefore, the leaders of the Justice Alliance and the six masters of the Evil Faction will be our protectors.”
Jegal Seun looked toward the Nokrim side to see if there were any objections. The stronghold bosses and masters of Nokrim nodded in approval. They needed protectors, and there was no reason to oppose.
“The Protectors or Guardians of the Heaven and Earth Alliance will be the leaders of the six main sects and the six masters of the Evil Faction. If you have other recommendations, let us know.”
The Nokrim bosses looked at Yeon Jeokha. It was strange that the second-in-command of Nokrim, Grand Inspector Yeon Jeokha, was not named a protector. However, Yeon Jeokha, with a satisfied expression, nodded.
In fact, the Silent Wind Sovereign had informed him the night before, and he felt relieved. He wasn’t interested in power or titles; he just wanted to avoid additional responsibilities.
The Nokrim bosses, puzzled by Yeon Jeokha’s calm reaction and the six masters, decided not to give it more importance. The leadership positions had already been decided beforehand.
West Side of the Tent.
Demon Expulsion Division.
So Kyo asked Lee Somin:
“Sister, do you know someone over there? You’ve been staring intently.”
During their time in the Demon Expulsion Division, So Kyo and Lee Somin had become very close. So Kyo, a year younger, affectionately called her “sister.”
“Yes, just one person.”
Lee Somin’s eyes sparkled when she saw Yeon Jeokha. She had wanted to meet him, and now they were both in the Heaven and Earth Alliance.
“Do you know someone in Nokrim?”
“Yes.”
“Who is it?”
“Someone.”
Lee Somin smiled shyly. So Kyo thought her smile was really beautiful.
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