Chapter 186

Six young men sat in a secluded daru (tea house) with no one around.
They were Bu Eun-sul and Hyuk So-jin, and the Jegal siblings and Huang Bo.
“So…….”
After listening to Jie Galseoul’s story in silence, Bu Eunsul spoke up.
“……It’s a shame that Jegalga and Mo Yongga are going to directly deal with the newest manifestation of the Pseudo-Marriage Maniac.”
Jegal, Moyong, and Huangbo Sega.
Not only are they the most active of the Eight Great Families, but they are also the closest to each other.
So when they heard about the new arrival, they immediately banded together and organized a chase.
“I see.
Bu Eun-sul nodded faintly, as if she knew that was the case.
In the case of Jegalga, he would always appear in Kangho whenever there was a change in the Murim.
When Bu Eun-sul saw the six incarnation lines around Jie Guan’s waist in the guest cup, she realized that he was the figure of Jie Guan.
In other words, they guessed that they came out of the woodwork to deal with pseudophotons.
“But how are you going to catch this newfangled marriage maniac?
“Already, three families, including the main family, are on the tail of the marriage mania.”
“Tails.”
When Bu Eunsun gave him an approving look, Jie Galsuun flashed his long, phoenix-like eyes and spoke.
“Of course, the Marriage Maniac is on the run. There’s no way he doesn’t know that three squadrons are in pursuit.”
He took a sip of his tea and spoke again.
“He’s probably avoiding the blocked and surrounded escape routes to scatter the pursuit, so we decided to work together to find out where he is.”
The swollen tongue made a low sound.
Zephyr’s description of finding tracks was unclear, but the meaning was clear.
They will turn back the pursuit squadrons sent by the three Houses and take care of the Married Maniac themselves.
“But why are you asking us to accompany you?”
Bu Eun-sul asked, puzzled.
Three families have joined forces in the fight to capture the one maniac.
They are overstretched, and there is no reason to invite foreigners.
“Not only are Bu and Hyuk strong in martial arts, but they also have a great spirit of cooperation.”
He coughed and smiled.
“Ordinarily, we would have been concerned with dealing with the swarms of enemies, but we put the people’s interests first.”
Jagged Cloud gave a faint smile.
“I believe that the most important thing in the martial arts is the path of consultation, and only those with that mindset can capture the evil demon.”
He looked back and forth between Bu Eunseol and Hyuk Sojin before continuing.
“Not only that, but you two are so unassuming, you’re not looking to make a name for yourself, because you quietly walked away, even though it was largely to your credit that you took out the swarm.”
“You think you need us for the sake of consultation?”
“Of course not, the idea is that consultation is fundamental.”
“Basic.”
Bu Eun-sul smiled.
“If we’re going to capture him without greed, why bother? I’d rather call in additional troops from where I suspect they’ll be, and deal with the Married Maniac.”
“Of course, the reason we’re trying to catch the pseudo-maniacs is to boost our reputation. It’s not that we’re not greedy.”
Zegalsun said bluntly.
“However, it was discovered too quickly that the three families had joined forces. As long as the master escape artist is aware that three squadrons are in pursuit…….”
He sighed and shook his head.
“He would surely evade pursuit, so we advised him to either form a new pursuit squadron, or split the three squadrons again to cut off all possible escape routes, but…… was not accepted.”
In short, he’d tried to make his point to the senior members of the three families, but they wouldn’t listen, so the younger Lateral Lords would take matters into their own hands.
“They’re underestimating the skills of the pseudo-enthusiast.
Based on what we know about him, he’s long since reached the peak of his powers.
And you’re going to chase after a maniac based on nothing more than a rumor?
“Or they’re overconfident in their abilities.
“Of course, it’s also possible that the pseudomonster is a stronger stickler than we know.”
Jie Galsuun spoke as if she had gotten through to Bu Eunseol.
“So we tried to recruit Chen Yuesheng, who was close to me and Huang Bo, but he had left for Yunnan.”
“Tianyi Xuesheng?”
I’ve never heard of it before.
When Bu Eunseol shook her head, Jie Galseun said.
“He is a shamanic master whose reputation is not widely known because he has kept his activities to a minimum.”
“You mean you’re a disciple of the non-partisans?”
“Yes, he’s a vassal disciple, but he’s deeply trained in taijiquan and has an excellent jimo.”
He hopes to recruit a Heaven’s Gate student who can rival Mo Yong’s mastery of the art, so that he can reliably deal with the Ritual Lightning.
“The Ritualist’s Two-Bone Sword Technique is covered in brutal flesh, so it’s likely to be unexpectedly powerful.”
Zegalsun said with a serious expression.
“So we tried to recruit Chen Yixiang to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances, but…… he left for Yunnan, so we were discouraged.”
After pausing for a moment and taking a sip of tea, Jie Galseun spoke again.
“But on the merchant ship, I saw that your martial arts were outstanding. I met Bu Xiaoqiao and Xiaoqiao Hyuk, both of whom are as skilled as the Heavenly Martial Artist, so perhaps this is also fate.”
He knows the map of the council, and he is good in fortune and in martial arts.
With Jegalsun soon to have to deal with the Husband and Wife, it was an opportunity the two couldn’t pass up.
“Vice Society.”
Zegalsun spoke again, this time with authority.
“Would you like to join us?”
“That’s great.
Bu Eun-sul gave a faint smile.
In fact, he had allowed her to approach him in the hopes that she might learn of his activities.
But to have it take you to the enemy on its own? It doesn’t get much better than that.
“Let’s give it a try.”
“Thank you.”
Smiling broadly, Zegalsun clasped his hands together.
However, Brother Huang Bo just stood there in silence with a blank expression on his face.
“Rin.”
Trying to ignore their discomfort, he spoke to Zephyrwyrn.
“Now that the Boo and Hyuk societies have agreed to join, explain the current situation.”
“Yes.”
Then she spread a map on the table detailing the geography of Guangxi.
“Right now, the three families’ heralds are in pursuit of a love fiend who has left the area, and we’ve decided to join the second of the Mo Yong family, Lord Mo Yong, here.”
Zegalserin said cautiously.
“After joining Mo Yong Confucius, we’ll be waiting at the crossroads of Wuzhong Mountain, where we expect the Wu Zhong Guang to appear.”
“Is there a lovebird coming to Uzhongshan?”
“If we’re right.”
Zephyrlin laughed, and Daru’s insides seemed to light up.
At that moment, Brother Huang Bo’s mouth dropped open.
“You’re also interested in ashes.
It seemed like there was an ulterior motive for Brother Huang Bo to join the project.
“So now…….”
Jagged Cloud leapt to his feet and spoke briskly.
“Let’s go!”
* * *
Two carriages were traveling on the Guandao.
One car was occupied by the Jegal siblings and Huang Bo, and the other by Bu Eun-sul and Hyuk So-jin.
“Mmm.”
After letting out a deep sigh, Hyuk Sojin opened his mouth with a disgruntled expression.
“I don’t think I’m comfortable with this one.”
“What do you mean?”
“Is this what you call a strongarm…… No, can you call it a fight?”
Hyuk Sojin crossed his arms and said with a disgruntled expression.
“Even though they say they’re the big bads to kill……, the idea of running in groups like herders hunting a beast doesn’t appeal to me.”
He’s been fighting for his life from a disadvantaged position ever since he came into the scene with Bu Eun-sul.
But this time, it’s the other way around, and the majority is fighting against the minority…… I’m not happy about it.
“I thought I told you that before.”
Bu Eun-sul, who had sensed Hyuk So-jin’s true intentions, spoke up.
“It’s not just fierce battles that develop a martial artist. You can also develop martial arts through a variety of experiences.”
“That would be…….”
Hyuk So-jin was about to say something, but when he locked eyes with Bu Eun-sul, he shut up.
His demeanor was like that of a younger brother who doesn’t dare to speak back to a stern older brother and swallows his words.
Seeing that, Bu Eun-sul suddenly remembered Black Mark, who was practicing martial arts at Dongpyo Seorang.
With your talent and sincerity, you must be making rapid progress in the Mu Gong Jing Sutra every day.
“And you don’t have to worry about it.”
Bu Eunseol, who was glaring at Hyuk Sojin, said in a meaningful voice.
“There’s no guarantee we’re going to come out on top in this fight.”
“What?”
“You’ve got three squadrons of the Eight Great Houses tracking you, and you’re not getting caught easily. Maybe…….”
“Whoa!”
Then I heard the coachman’s low cry.
The carriage came to a stop at a ramshackle manor a short distance from Bujung.
This was the second of the Mo Yong family, the Falling Star Clan, which Mo Yongjing decided to join.
“Brother Zegal.”
Emerging from the manor was a handsome young man dressed in colorful clothes with ornaments in his ears.
This was Mo Yongxue, the second son of Gao Zhu and one of the three schools of the Seven Wonders.
“Moyong.”
Mo Yongkong greeted the brothers with a smile as he saw them.
But when Buunseol and Hyuksojin walked up behind him, he blinked.
“These are…….”
His eyes filled with wariness, and Jie Galsun spoke urgently.
“Tian’s brother didn’t keep his promise. So I’ve chosen to replace him with Bu Eun-sul, Bu Xiao-hao, and his agenda, Huo Xiao-jin. It’s a revolution.”
Mo Yongqing’s expression immediately frowned.
He had never heard of them, and their prayers were ordinary.
“No way. You’re suddenly going to bring strangers into this?”
“Not so suddenly. Bu Xiaoqiao and Xue Xiaoqiao are on their way to…….”
Zegalsun spoke at length about Bu Eunseol’s and Hyuk Sojin’s ineptitude and cowardice in dealing with the swarms of enemies in the Jiaolong Palace.
But Mo Yongkyeong’s expression didn’t improve as he listened silently.
Then, with a serious look on his face, he explained again.
“A murderous maniac who has been traversing the moorlands for over a decade, eluding the pursuit of even the most disciplined.”
He continued, looking Mo Yongkyeong in the eye.
“His skills may be stronger than we know, so we’ll need to power up…… to take him down without too much trouble.”
“But if you’ve only taken out a few swarms, how can you say you’re a superior force?”
Mo Yongqing asks cautiously, but the meaning is that he’s looking down at Bu Eunseol and Hyuk Sojin.
Embarrassed, Zegalsun said in a low voice.
“Even if it doesn’t, it’s enough to kill time.”
Seeing that Mo Yongjing still had an ugly expression on his face, Qi Ganxue wiped the sweat from his brow.
He was worried that Bu Eun-sul and Hyuk So-jin would be offended and turn away.
But the two had heard the entire conversation so far and had no reaction.
“You’ve got a great personality. You’re human!
He mistakenly believes that Bu Eun-sul and Hyuk So-jin are not only patient, but that they are patient because they have a noble character.
But the reality was completely different.
“Brother. There’s a new frog in the well?”
“It’s loud.”
“Aren’t you being too discriminatory? There’s one more frog in the well, and you’re going to have to give him a stern talking-to.”
The two of them were making small talk in the background, with Mo Yongkung completely unconcerned.