Demonic Master of Mount Kunlun Chapter 32

Episode 32

Cheolhwan (鐵環)

When people judge someone else, they usually look at their outfit.

According to this method, the chubby middle-aged man revealed when the front door was opened must have been a very remarkable person.

Twinkle.

Dazzling.

This is because his entire body was covered in clothes and accessories that would not be enough to describe him.

However, to Jeong Gwang, he was just a stubborn and bad person.

“hello.”

He smiled broadly and opened his arms in response to Jeong Gwang’s greeting.

“nephew! It’s been a while! “I have become even more devoted to you!”

“It’s only been two and a half years.”

“Haha! To be harsh. Welcome! Lee Sook (姨叔) wants to give me a hug.”

“no, I do not want.”

As the lord of Cheonghae Castle sighed, the wife next to him smiled sweetly.

“Great person. I do that because I’m embarrassed. “Don’t worry too much.”

“No, Aunt.”

No matter what Jeong-gwang said, Seong-ju smiled, wrinkled his eyes as if he couldn’t bear it because his wife was so lovely.

“haha. Your wife is right. Guy, don’t be shy and be honest about your feelings.”

“ah. “Then I’ll go.”

“for a moment! “Isn’t that too honest!”

Seongju argued with Jeong Gwang and then turned his head.

“What are you trying to do? “Do you think the instructors are not happy with me?”

Unja Bae Taoist monks who tried to jump over the wall by spreading divine law froze.

Seongju was a literary man, but he was also a military man who had learned considerable martial arts. Just like when he visited Kunlun a few years ago, he noticed that the old Taoist monks were trying to run away.

“I have respect. If this continues in Seonyeong, it will be difficult. Unhak Dojang, do you understand what I’m saying?”

“… … Infinite Buddha. What else have you come to give? “We are gurus who must live a life of poverty.”

“I’m not trying to give as a personal favor like before. “It’s definitely part of public duty.”

“… … “Public affairs?”

Seongju turned his gaze to Jeonggwang and smiled.

“There were a lot of appeals asking for praise for the Kunlun faction’s cooperation.”

Jeong Gwang was absurd.

Appeal?

Who on earth?

Looking at Seongju’s expression, it seemed like it wasn’t a lie.

Sure enough, something that happened in the past came out of his mouth.

“Do you remember that a local official who lived near Cheonghae Lake was almost wiped out by the Madou, but survived thanks to you?”

“Madoodles? ah. “Cheonghae Sagyeon.”

“haha. It’s the worst evil from Cheonghae. “The government tried to catch them, but they had a hard time because they were so shy.”

According to Seongju’s words, the Nakhyang officials saved by Jeong Gwang gathered people who had received great help from the cooperation of the Kunlun faction and raised a huge amount of appeals.

“Wow. I can’t believe I wrote down all the words of so many people. There was one wagon’s worth of it. “How could I, who preside over Qinghai City through the benevolence of His Majesty the Emperor, pretend not to know?”

“You can do that.”

“Hahaha. Boy, it’s already too late.”

At that time, when Jeong Gwang was wondering if he should have just passed by then, Unhak and other old monks looked very perplexed.

Not only did Seongju value face and like to show off, but he was also extremely stubborn. I guess this time I’m trying to make donations that I couldn’t make before.

Indeed, it was so.

“Bring it!”

“yes!”

The soldiers who were standing blocking the onlookers answered in unison at the shout of the castle lord. Dozens of them came running carrying boxes.

thud!

Perhaps only elite soldiers were brought in, as numerous boxes were unloaded at the same time, making a loud noise.

“I heard you’re moving to midfield.”

“There are no secrets in Qinghai City.”

“It’s such a boring place, so it should be fun to spread rumors. In any case, Kunlun is the face of Qinghai Province. It is good to be pure and poor, but we cannot send him away with that appearance.”

The Kunlun Taoist monks checked their clothing.

‘It’s a little old, but it’s clean?’

That was just their standard. Seongju’s standards were high.

“If it’s Kunlun, it should be like this.”

* * *

Onlookers were amazed at the Kunlun Taoists.

“iced coffee. “There is no such thing as a hermit.”

“My heart naturally becomes pious.”

“I want to climb Mount Kunlun and pray.”

Seongju also smiled in satisfaction.

“Good. What about the seals? “They said they didn’t like silk, so they made it with silk, so you will like it.”

The Kunlun Taoists were ridiculous.

There is only a difference in luster between silk and silk, but isn’t it the same if it is woven with thread pulled from a silkworm cocoon?

‘How can it be this awkward?’

‘It’s so light and soft it’s like you’re naked.’

A uniform as white as snow with a soft sheen. How can I wear something like this because it feels burdensome?

Moreover, cloud patterns are embroidered all over the gi! And that too with gold thread!

Seongju, who misunderstood the monks’ shocked expressions, frowned.

“Is this too simple? I should have put a big golden dragon on her chest and back. “I need to change it now.”

The faces of the Taoists turned pale.

A big golden dragon?

How can you walk around wearing something like that!

Fortunately, Seongju’s wife came forward.

“Great person. “It is more luxurious to have soft golden clouds embroidered on it like now.”

“hmm. exactly?”

“Of course. “Do you think so too?”

They were the Unja disciples who usually denied being called a true person, but this time they accepted without hesitation.

“Infinite Buddha. of course!”

“Even the Primeval Heavenly Father will like it!”

“Hmm. Everyone says that, so I guess I’ll just have to do it this way. “I’ve prepared several sets, so take them all.”

When the lord of the castle agreed, the monks sighed in relief.

‘The worst has been avoided.’

‘The future is the problem. ‘How am I going to wear this?’

Unlike them who were worried, there was someone who was satisfied, and that was Jeong Gwang.

‘It’s been a while since I dressed like this.’

It was better because it was silk, not silk. I also liked the golden cloud pattern, which felt elegant and classy.

‘It’s much better than the blood-red long robe and black demon image I wore in my previous life.’

Looking back, I realized that I was walking around wearing those clothes with a clear mind.

‘No. If it weren’t for her aunt, I would have worn tacky clothes with golden dragons sparkling in this life.’

Jeong-gwang, shaking, gave Mrs. Yeon a look of gratitude.

The other Taoists felt the same way, so they expressed their sincere gratitude to Lady Yeon.

But isn’t she smiling awkwardly and avoiding eye contact?

The reason was soon revealed.

“Bring the rest with you!”

“yes! “Lord Seong!”

After a while.

Seongju looked satisfied.

“Okay, this is it. “If there’s anything I’m missing, please tell me.”

The Kunlun Taoists looked at each other with blank eyes.

What is a tribe? The problem is that there is too much.

What kind of crazy Taoist wears a crown made of sapphire on his head?

And what kind of sword shines with such brilliant gold!

The monks all looked at Lady Yeon with eyes pleading for her to be saved.

She was embarrassed for a moment, then smiled slightly and explained it away.

“The great man said that he would not be able to yield even those things. “It suits you well, so I don’t think you need to worry too much about it.”

As she said, the onlookers were busy screaming in exclamation. It was a very exquisite balance of elegance and mystery with just the right amount of worldliness.

“Hurry and draw your sword.”

Seongju deserved to be rewarded.

The sword body exposed under the sunlight was very proper, with a musky and blue tint.

Ding-

Jeong Gwang flicked it with his fingers and nodded.

“It’s okay.”

“yes? ha ha ha. These are things I made with utmost care after being rejected for a donation in the past. After all, an unmanned weapon is a weapon! Even if you are a disciple of the Taoist who follows the Tao, how could you turn down a good sword!”

It was as he said.

As they had done so far, they should have flatly refused, but the Kunlun masters were caressing their swords with happy faces.

Seongju took advantage of that opportunity and stuffed a heavy bag into Jeonggwang’s arms.

-It won’t be much, but it will help.

-What is it?

-I thought gold cloths and jewels would be useless burdens, so I prepared them as vouchers. Since it is from Continental Battlefield, which is famous for its high reliability, it will be used in most places.

Jeong Gwang opened the bag.

They were papers made of a unique material with numerous letters and patterns printed on them.

-ah. This is a slip.

-haha. Is this your first time seeing this?

-yes. What can you do with this level?

-Hehe. It will be beyond your imagination.

It’s beyond imagination.

Can I even live in a country?

Jeong Gwang called Baek Seung-moo.

-Priests. Come here.

-yes? what brings you here… … omg! Wow, so many slips!

-What can you do with this level?

-ah! You can do so many things. For example… … .

Because Baek Seung-moo was step by step in the process of succeeding to the Baek Family Sangdan, he was able to convey quite accurate information to Jeong Gwang.

Jeong Gwang sent a message to Seongju with wide eyes.

-It’s too little.

-Hahaha. I thought so. There are so many that you don’t know what to do?

-It’s true that I don’t know what to do, but it’s too little.

-ha ha ha. therefore… … for a moment. what?

Jeong Gwang confidently spoke to Seongju, whose eyes were wide open.

-This is your first trip to Jungwon. Please spend more time.

-… … how much?

-wait a minute.

Baek Seung-mu took a vain breath at Jeong-gwang’s sound. After thinking about it for a while, he came up with an answer, and Jeong Gwang copied it exactly.

-I think I can get it right if I just do it ten times more.

-… … nephew. I wish you luck. Go carefully.

-what? Uncle, are you poorer than you think?

Seongju’s body, which had turned around, turned back faster than a peerless expert.

-You’re poor! I am Seongju!

-ah. There is nothing we can do because Cheonghae City is poor.

It was just as Jeong Gwang said.

Even if you were the lord of Seong, how much would you make in this countryside? Moreover, because he was a conscientious person, he was different from other castle lords who committed outrageous exploitation.

but.

-Hehe. nephew. Don’t you know my family name?

-I heard it, but I don’t know. Is that great?

-Hoo. Are you going to use Gyeokjangjigye (激將之計)? Do you think I will get away with that?

Seongju regained his composure.

His family is a prestigious family. It’s so great that everyone gives a thumbs up whenever you say it… … .

‘for a moment.’

Seongju looked at the concentrate and his face hardened.

‘This guy, is he serious?’

Just as the standards for ‘plausible attire’ were different between the Kunlun Taoist monks and the Lord of Seong, the standards for ‘a great family’ were also different between the Lord of Seong and Jeong Gwang.

-Well, I understand anyway. I’ll at least put this to good use.

Even this?

A vein popped out on the Lord’s forehead.

But even for a moment. His expression relaxed and a look of admiration appeared.

‘Guy, that one distribution is amazing. No. Should I say that he is amazing, befitting his martial arts and medical skills?’

He was the one who gritted his teeth when he got sidelined in a power struggle and was pushed out as the governor of Cheonghae Castle.

He was like heaven in Cheonghae Castle, but what good could he possibly use to rule as a king in this outskirts?

‘I will return to the center as quickly as possible. I swore countless times that I would go higher once I regained my position, but… … .’

Everything changed when I met Yeon Hong-san, who is now my wife.

Although she is said to have improved a lot, she is still weak. She couldn’t even imagine having a child of her own, so she couldn’t take her to a place where all her conspiratorial tricks would run rampant.

Seongju was happy with her here.

It was all thanks to the concentrate.

‘It would be nice to have a laugh with the living hawk while listening to the rumors about you soaring in the middle of nowhere.’

Seongju made up his mind.

-weekend.

-uh? Are you okay?

-no. As I was about to give it to him, my hands were shaking.

Seongju’s hands were actually shaking. He took off the smallest ring among the rings on both hands and held it out to Jeong Gwang.

-Take it.

-Is this that expensive?

-If you go to the continental battlefield I mentioned earlier and hand over this, they will give you that much money.

Unlike other rings that were yellow gold with large jewels embedded in them, it was a dark iron ring. Strange shapes were engraved on its surface.

‘What does it mean? Is this a symbol used in a place called battlefield?’

As soon as Jeong Gwang looked at him, Seongju felt relieved.

-Hurry and take it before you change your mind.

-It’s too big. Will it fit?

-I’m not that fat!

Fortunately, Cheolhwan fit perfectly on the middle finger. I tried clenching his fist and holding the sword, but there was no particular discomfort.

‘It’s okay.’

There is no need to store it separately, just wear it on your finger. Where else can you find wealth that can be carried around so comfortably?

‘I guess I have the funds, now I can go to the midfield and do what I want.’

As Jeong Gwang smiled faintly, Seongju grumbled.

-There is no business with money. It’s my first time seeing you smile like that.

-If that’s the case, you’ll have to smile all the time.

-Are you saying you’re poor?

-Why are you talking about the past? Now is important.

-ha. done. I already have a lot of money to spend, but thanks to you, I have to tighten my belt.

-What’s going on?

-The season of personnel changes is approaching. I have a feeling that my family is trying to persuade the central government to call me. Well, I’ve been here too long.

-Don’t you want to go?

-You have an aunt, right?

Jeong Gwang understood Seongju’s words.

Officials who were pushed out to such remote areas used bribes like crazy to get back to the center, but Seongju was going to have to use their wealth to avoid being moved up.

-I was anxious because no matter how much money I poured, I might get called back.

-Is there anyone other than you who can go to the center?

-I want to go back to Gansu Castle, so I’m pouring money into it, but it’s going to be difficult.

-why?

-Performance is very poor. No matter how much you grease it with money, there is no justification. Central people also try to avoid being criticized as much as possible. why? One day, you will be bitten using that as an excuse.

Gansukseongju was a difficult place to achieve merit.

The biggest task was to block the Mongols who came down from time to time to plunder, but it was difficult to stop them from time to time.

-I need to develop my skills, but I don’t have the power to do so.

-yes.

Jeong Gwang had a good idea.

It was worth the money I received from the lord of Cheonghae Castle, and I was able to gain something from the lord of Gansu Castle.

-If Gansukseongju goes up, you won’t go, right?

-okay. Why do you keep asking?

Jeong Gwang grinned.

-There is one way.

martial arts,