Everyone looked back and forth between the large pavilion and Jo Gul.
The unfocused gazes alternated between the two of them. Jo Gul, who beca the star of their strange gazes, put his mouth to the fist and coughed low.
This here?
Yes.
This place?
I said yes!
Chung Myung opened his mouth wide.
sahyung Jo Gul is their son? You must be the servants son, right?
This is my house.
Chung Myung shook his head and placed his hand on Jo Guls shoulder.
No. Think carefully about this sahyung.
What?
A persons life is revealed on their face. When I see the face of Jo Gul sahyung, who would ever think youre the son of a wealthy family? No matter who sees you, you look like the son of a laborer.
Hey!
Unable to bear it, Jo Gul kicked Chung Myung.
Why? Is it really so strange that Im the son of this family?
Very.
Greatly.
Really. It is strange, Jo Gul.
When he looked into the eyes of those who didnt believe him, even Baek Cheon, Jo Gul bowed his head.
And these people are my sahyungs.
Tears were stinging his eyes.
Jo Gul. Be honest. Is this really your house?
Sahyung
Even Yoon Jong couldnt believe it. Seeing this, Jo Gul grabbed his own head in distress, and Yoon Jong spoke with a flustered expression.
Ah-no. But didnt you tell that you were from a small house?
I couldnt bring myself to tell you.
Huh. It just fits so well without you in the picture.
No, do I look that weird? Is it that strange?
Ah no. It isnt strange.
Your eyes are saying that its strange! Now!
Uh you can see that?
Yoon Jong was visibly embarrassed, which made Jo Gul even more depressed.
Chung Myung, who had been kicked away, returned at that ti.
No. No. It could be possible. Such things are common. The disrespected son of a successful family couldnt stand it any longer and left ho.
Shut it.
Baek Cheon grunted through his teeth.
Ah, I wasnt talking about sasuk.
Then why are you looking at when you say it! You damn bastard!
It seed like the people inside could hear their chattering and spoke up.
Who dares to speak like this in front of the door of the Four Seas rchant Chamber?
The massive door opened, and an old man with a sharp face erged. With a harsh glare, he looked at the disciples of Mount Hua and
Huh? Oh? Y-Young master!
Young Young master.
Chung Myung whispered to Yoon Jong.
Did I hear him right?
Looks like it. It makes want to tear my ears out.
The old man hurried to Jo Gul.
No! no! It is the young master! No, young lord! The young lord is here! Welco back!
Chung Myung whispered again.
It seems like welco back is used differently in Sichuan?
I think so too. Maybe its a dialect thing?
I can hear you; I can hear everything!
Jo Gul frowned as he looked at the two. However, it seed like the other disciples of Mount Hua were invisible to the old man. He embraced Jo Gul with tears flowing down his face.
Young lord! It is truly wonderful that you ca back! Really!
S-Sam Jong-Gwan. Calm down!
Chung Myung whispered again.
It feels like he is a real family mber. Why is he talking informally to the old man?
Um. Really. Ah, wait. Thats not what youre supposed to say, is it?
Even in the midst of this, Yoon Jong was too shocked to maintain his composure.
You! Here! Spread word that the young lord is back! Go now!
The servants rushed inside at the old mans command.
Chung Myung looked at Jo Gul, who was busy calming the old man and clicked his tongue.
No matter how difficult it may be, a person shouldnt be judged by their appearance. It seed like Jo Gul must really be the son of a wealthy family.
Yoon Jong sahyung. Sahyung, would you happen to have any hidden family, too? Like youre the hidden child of so high-ranking official or sothing?
. Im an orphan.
Right. Usually, thats how it should be.
It was strange how they welcod Jo Gul, but the tearful reunion didnt last long as the old man began to notice the others.
And? Who are these people?
The sects sasuk and sahyungs.
Ah!
Baek Cheon took the lead.
I am Baek Cheon, a second-class disciple of Mount Hua. We ended up visiting my sajils family due to an unexpected situation. I apologize for the sudden visit without giving any notice before we ca here.
No! How can you say that? Thank you for coming.
Sam Jong-Gwan wiped the corner of his eyes with his sleeve.
Since the young lord went to Mount Hua, we have been worried sick because we havent had any contact for a long ti. I would have visited him several tis if it hadnt been for the lords orders.
Jo Gul beca awkward as he waved his hands at the old man.
Lets go in first; it isnt polite to have my sasuks stand around here.
Ah, I must have been so excited that I didnt notice. Lets head in!
Sam Jong-Gwan led them in. The disciples shared the sa thoughts as they entered through the large main gate.
I think its bigger than Mount Huas gate.
Look at this. This is the first ti Ive seen such a splendid ho.
Oh my, he looks different now.
Mount Huas disciples were all quite sensitive to money since they had lived in poverty for so long. As a result, it felt like a bright light was shining from Jo Gul. The child of this wealthy family.
And
Gul.
The group soon saw two people running out. It was a middle-aged woman in a silk robe and an older man in red silk.
At this point, the identity of these two could be easily guessed, even if they didnt want to know.
The woman rushed to Jo Gul and hugged him.
You ignorant child! Why are you so late to co ho!?
I am sorry, mother.
The middle-aged man leaned back and turned his head. He was probably holding back his tears.
That, well
It was so colorful, between the flashy clothes and wide house, it was an unexpected scene but it was a warm sight.
Three people and a runaway child stood there looking at each other.
Life is unfair, I an it!
Look at him, doing so well!
Betrayer! Deceiver!
Even Chung Myung trembled at the sight.
Look at this guy! Why was I reborn as a beggar!?
If Chung Myung had been born into this family, then everything would have been ten tis easier!
Like this, a mber of Mount Hua reunited with his family.
And the other four disciples looked on at their happiness with hurting stomachs.
** *
so.
Chung Myung looked at the rare and richly plated dishes in front of him and glared at Jo Gul.
Jo Gul recoiled from the sharp gaze.
You must have had a lot of money?
Kuak, I didnt even know this! The young master of a wealthy family! Right, you are a young master! I had no idea!
Jo Gul coughed.
When it cos to a sect, everyone is on the sa level. Does it matter what family we ca from?
It matters! I have no ho!
too.
I dont have one either.
Uh, I
When Baek Cheon slightly hesitated to speak, Chung Myung said,
Its fine, sasuk. Because you were kicked out too.
On my feet! I left with my own feet!
Chung Myung neatly ignored Baek Cheons words and continued to make a fuss.
You had so much money but didnt give a penny while Mount Hua was ruined, right?
Ah-no! Im not old enough to spend my familys money! Do you think this is my money? Is that my money?
You can request a favor! Even enemies can give each other food when requested!
Traitor.
Deceiver.
Jo Guls stomach flipped at their sharp gazes.
They didnt know the situation as well as they thought.
At that ti, Jo Gul knew Mount Hua was suffering, but if he had asked his father to support the sect with his familys money, then his father would have run to Mount Hua right away and dragged him back ho.
His father is a rchant.
He would never spend even a di on a failing sect that held no value as an investnt.
Anyway
Seeing that Jo Gul was troubled, Baek Cheon intervened.
Lets not overdo it. We just misunderstood each other, and it doesnt seem like you were hiding it intentionally.
But the public opinion wasnt good.
Look at how the children with families help each other!
Were all orphans here.
Yeah.
Baek Cheon coughed with a flushed face.
No! It isnt like that! That isnt important right now. What is important is finding a way to Yunnan! Right?
Ugh!
Chung Myung, who was worried there wouldnt be a Mount Hua to return to if they did sothing bad or failed to get to Yunnan, eventually held back a sigh and spoke.
So, what did your father say?
I havent spoken to him yet.
why?
That is a little.
Jo Gul took a deep breath.
The deadline I originally promised to stay in Mount Hua has already passed. I should have already returned to the family last year to help with work.
Then why didnt you go back?
That
Because you showed up.
But Jo Gul couldnt possibly say that to Chung Myung.
Anyway, things happened. So now my father thinks Im back here for the familys sake. I need to clear up that misunderstanding first.
No, its fine. We just need to go.
What are you saying! I am a disciple of Mount Hua! Even if it ans death, I will follow you to Yunnan!
Oh my, what can we say to a man of high status?
Chung Myung shrugged his shoulders while Yoon Jong whispered and secretly asked.
Is Jo Guls status very high?
Tch tch. Sahyung, cant you tell despite seeing him this close? I dont know what it ans but looking at the scale of this place, it doesnt seem to lag too far behind Eunha Guild, right? Then, Jo Gul sahyung is at least on a similar level as the young master of Eunha rchant guild!
Chung Myung spoke firmly and pointed to Jo Gul.
So, Jo Gul sahyung is at the level of a young master to the guild wait. Thinking about it, it doesnt seem like that big of a deal?
Right?
I feel the sa way.
When they thought of Hwang Jongi, who would always bow until his head touched the ground upon visiting Mount Hua, Jo Guls status seed to plumt in their minds.
Ah, this isnt such a big deal.
Eh, how great can you be?
Ha. Jo Gul looks friendly again.
If Hwang Jongi had heard the disciples of Mount Hua talking like this, he would die of a heart attack.
And in response, Jo Gul also began to tremble.
It was burdenso that they began to look at him differently, but when he was ignored again like this, he felt strangely angry.
Kuak well.
Jo Gul sighed and spoke.
Im going to have dinner with my family later, so I will ask about Yunnan, sasuk.
Um.
Baek Cheon nodded.
It wont be easy, but please take care of it. Whether we negotiate with the Nanman Beast Palace or we hide and pilfer from their land, we need to know about Yunnan and everything about it.
I know.
If there is anything we need to do, just tell .
Yes, sasuk.
Jo Gul looked at them and turned around as he sighed.
Then
Ah, sahyung.
Huh?
Have soone downstairs fetch so alcohol.
Tch. Co on, young master, dont ignore . Why not ask for alcohol? Normally I wouldnt ask, but after they served us this much food, we need sothing to drink on the side. Sothing expensive!
Sahyung. I will tell you again!
Chung Myung spoke with a serious face.
Make sure they bring expensive ones!
This sly ghost
No one can catch him.
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