Monochrome Sovereign (Novel) - Chapter 156 - Infamy and Name of Chivalry (6)
Chapter 156 – Infamy and Name of Chivalry (6)
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Translated by Heavenly Cat
Edited by Celestial Knight
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“What did you say?”
Surprise colored Murong Jun’s face.
“You placed the Evil-Annihilating Army under your command?”
Murong Yu, who moistened his throat with a sip of tea, spoke calmly.
“I didn’t place them under my command. We just decided to do the first expedition together.”
“Didn’t you just say it. That you put the Evil-Annihilating Army under you.”
“To be precise, it’s a strategy to move the Evil-Annihilating Army under the command of this Army in our first expedition to annihilate the enemy. Of course…”
Murong Yu continued his words with a somewhat troubled face.
“I am thinking of using them as a shield.”
“A shield?”
“The Evil-Annihilating Army established a great merit in a short moment. In other words, their skills are already proven.”
Murong Yu’s eyes turned toward the window.
The dawn air felt stuffy.
“I know you find Commander Yeon uncomfortable, brother. When I saw him, he wasn’t a bad person, but he was also a dangerous person.”
“…He is dangerous.”
“I will see his capabilities by going on an expedition together this time. Since I have become the Grand Commander in the first battle, he too must follow my orders.”
“Heo-eo!”
“If the Evil-Annihilating Army annihilates the enemy, that is also a good thing. Because the person who commanded them is me. If possible, I also hope their damages aren’t great.”
Surprise colored Murong Jun’s face.
“Becoming the Grand Commander of the Demon-Sweeping and Evil-Annihilating Armys in the first expedition… But what if that is a trap by that fellow or if he has some ulterior motive…”
“Then I will execute him immediately.”
“…?!”
“Those who do not follow the commander’s orders will be dealt with according to military law. I have no intention of forgiving a subordinate who acts unexpectedly.”
“By any chance, what will you do if the guy plots a confrontation with you?”
“I think I would win.”
“What did you say?”
Murong Yu wore a faint smile.
“We lightly exchanged blows. His martial arts were amazing, but his injuries seemed quite severe.”
Murong Jun’s eyes sparkled.
Yeon Ho-jeong suffered an injury? That could happen, but as outstanding as his martial arts are, his recovery speed should also be fast.
Yet he hasn’t recovered, then just how severely was he hurt?
“Even assuming an intact physical condition, I am half a move above, or at worst, an equal match.”
“Is that so?”
“At least for now, that is the case. With those martial arts at that age, he was amazing. His potential for development is infinite.”
Murong Yu’s eyes turned cold.
“That’s why he must be stopped.”
Murong Jun was considerably surprised looking at his younger brother’s eyes. He wondered if the guy could even make such an expression.
“A flower that cannot be grown in the flowerbed must be plucked quickly. If it cannot be plucked, it should be cut down whenever there is time.”
Murong Jun’s mouth fell open slightly.
Murong Yu’s words just now were the words he had said to Murong Yeon-hwa in the past.
‘Is it true that blood cannot be deceived?’
A pleased smile draped over the mouth of Murong Jun, who was staring blankly at his younger brother.
‘Good.’
He was pleased watching the youngest’s growth over the past few months, but inwardly he also had a bit of worry that his mind might have loosened, or his claws might have dulled.
Seeing this today, that worry was nothing but groundless fear.
Murong Yu was inherently good-natured. However, in the blood flowing through his veins, the soul of the Murong Clan, which had wandered the wilderness of Liaodong and crushed and integrated all enemies, was imbued.
Once he sets his mind to do something, he does it. Murong Jun was greatly satisfied with Murong Yu’s full-scale movement.
“In other words, you are saying you will use the Evil-Annihilating Army as an ornament of the Demon-Sweeping Army?”
“I heard CommanderYeon’s abilities are extremely outstanding, but since he came under my command, he is nothing more than a chess piece that will create merits for me.”
Murong Yu smiled bitterly.
“I do not prefer this method, but I saw it as unavoidable to become the best. Because right now is the time to find a fast path, not the right path.”
“Accurate.”
Murong Jun continuously nodded his head.
“You have seen truly well. Yes, it might be different if you had built a power base that doesn’t shake at any offensive, but right now is the time to lay down morality and advance quickly. Your discernment is truly wondrous.”
“Not at all.”
“Ahem, such discernment cannot be easily trained. You may take pride in yourself.”
Murong Yu shook his head.
“It is nothing more than an application of the trick I used against the merchants of Zhejiang. We will have to watch from now on whether that trick works.”
“Heoheoheo.”
Murong Jun had also heard and knew how Murong Yu took control of the Zhejiang merchants.
It was said he borrowed the main family’s sword to instantly take control of the troublesome Zhejiang business. In the process, he even obtained the position of Grand Enshrined Master, completely putting the merchant union in his hands.
It’s easy to think of the method, but actually executing it is a difficult task. In other words, it means Murong Yu possessed an outstanding brain and unhesitating execution ability at the same time.
‘I’m looking forward to it.’
Showing this level of appearance, he felt it would be okay even if he was dealt a blow by Yeon Ho-jeong.
The Yeon Clan held the card named Yeon Ho-jeong and shook it, but this side also has a counter-horse for Yeon Ho-jeong.
“You know how to look far ahead without dwelling on visible results. Yes, let’s continue to go that way.”
“Yes.”
Wonder colored Murong Jun’s face.
“But what trick did you use to snag the Grand Commander seat of the combined mobile unit? There’s no way that guy obediently came under you.”
“I only made the opponent feel relieved.”
“What does that mean?”
Murong Yu smiled bitterly.
“What can take off a thick coat is not a harsh wind, but the hot scorching sun. I didn’t oppose Yeon Ho-jeong, I merely joined hands with him.”
“…!!”
“The board will turn interestingly now.”
***
The next day.
“What is this?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face looking at Muk Bi was full of absurdity.
Even while living in the mountains for months, Muk Bi’s attire was always neat. It was because she didn’t want to show an ugly side to the soldiers.
But what about now?
“Did you plant weeds in your scalp? Why is your hair sticking out like that?”
“…Uuu.”
Muk Bi, staggering, flopped down on the wooden bench.
Yeon Ho-jeong frowned. As she breathed heavily, the smell of alcohol wafted strongly.
“Just how much did you drink again. Hey! Quickly extract the alcohol poison with internal energy.”
“I can’t.”
“What do you mean you can’t.”
“Ah-yeon asked me to eat hangover soup together in the morning. She said she’d teach me the taste of relieving hangovers…”
“You two are putting on a damn show as a pair. Pull the bowstring one more time while you have time for hangover soup.”
“What can I do when I promised.”
“You can break promises like that! If you drink alcohol, you should drink as much as you can handle, how do you destroy your body every time you drink.”
“Ah, forget it. My head is ringing, so stop talking.”
Yeon Ho-jeong chattered without stopping.
“The Way of Alcohol, you see, is not blindly drinking a lot just because you feel good. Drinking only as much as you can handle is drinking well. Look at me for example. Even after drinking that much, to the extent that I don’t need to extract the alcohol poison with internal energy the next day…”
Muk Bi shuddered at the bombardment of words pouring out like rat-ah-tat.
“Argh, I said enough! Please be quiet!”
“Keu-heum.”
“I said I’ll take care of it myself, why do you keep…”
“Keo-heo-heom.”
Instantly, Muk Bi felt a chill.
She sat up startled. Then, in front of her was Yeon Ho-jeong grinning widely, and…
“Heok! Father!”
Yeon Wi continuously coughed dryly.
“You seem to have drank a lot of alcohol.”
“Keok! Ah, no! I didn’t! I just…”
Just then, Yeon Ho-jeong interjected.
“It seems that one completely relaxed and poured all the alcohol she could into her stomach. Even if it’s a vacation, isn’t her attitude completely messed up?”
Muk Bi’s face turned deathly pale.
Yeon Wi smiled slightly. That smile looked very awkward to Muk Bi’s eyes.
“How hard must it have been fighting enemies for months. I fully understand.”
“Ah, father! That’s not…”
Yeon Ho-jeong spitefully interjected again.
“Still, she shouldn’t be like that. That’s how habits are formed. Shouldn’t you give her a severe scolding before she forms a bad habit, father?”
Yeon Wi coughed dryly once more.
In its own way, it wasn’t wrong. He spoke in an exceptionally gentle voice.
“It’s good to drink alcohol, but heavy drinking is harmful to the body. I am afraid you might harm your health.”
“Keok!”
Muk Bi, who hastily fixed her hair, folded her waist in half.
“I-I’m sorry! I’ll go inside now!”
“Yes, go in and rest some more. Let’s talk about the details later.”
“Yes!”
Watching Muk Bi scurry away, Yeon Ho-jeong grinned.
“Hangover soup is over.”
She must have sobered up in one shot. Yeon Ho-jeong giggled with a wicked face.
Yeon Wi smacked his lips.
“Bi-ah still finds me very difficult.”
“Thanks to that, I was able to see a wonderful sight.”
“Don’t tease Bi-ah too much. She is a good child.”
“It’s because she’s good that there’s a taste in teasing her. I won’t need to eat breakfast.”
Yeon Wi chuckled as if he couldn’t be stopped.
“By the way.”
He examined Yeon Ho-jeong’s body from top to bottom.
“You came back without major injuries.”
In the Martial Sage Hall, the enshrined masters’ meeting was in progress, so exchanging glances was all they did. After returning to the Alliance, this was his first time being alone with his father.
Yeon Ho-jeong bowed on the spot.
“I have returned.”
“Yes.”
Yeon Ho-jeong stood up from his seat.
Perhaps because he woke up after a deep sleep, Yeon Ho-jeong’s complexion was much brighter than a few days ago.
“Wasn’t the forced march too severe? I heard you were deeply troubled because the soldiers hadn’t experienced a proper actual combat.”
“There is no better place for learning than actual combat. All the soldiers have developed a lot.”
Yeon Wi nodded his head.
“You must have paid considerable attention.”
“I can’t say I didn’t.”
“Always be careful in the future as you have done until now.”
“Of course.”
“Yes.”
That was the end. Even without talking about trivial things, he could tell how much Yeon Ho-jeong had suffered.
“Father, you should also rest a bit. You had meetings all night.”
“I’m fine.”
It wasn’t just words; in reality, Yeon Wi wasn’t fatigued at all.
Unless he forcibly abused his body with extreme training, staying up a few days was no problem at all for him, who had crossed the wall of the Peak state.
Surprise gradually arose on the face of Yeon Ho-jeong, who was looking at his father with a smile.
“But what has happened in the meantime?”
“Hmm?”
“You’ve changed from before?”
Yeon Wi’s eyes flashed.
“It seems to be visible in your eyes.”
“Even though you haven’t drawn your sword, I can feel a sharp Sword Qi filling your entire body. It’s not that your body is tense, but rather the edge of your true qi feels sharply raised.”
Yeon Ho-jeong couldn’t suppress his admiration.
“Did you jump up a level in just a few months?”
“It’s the sorrow of parents who have an excessively outstanding child. Afraid of being caught up to, I trained hard in my own way.”
To say the great Yeon Wi trained hard. Since he was not the type of person to say such things easily, he must have truly spent hellish days.
“You are amazing.”
Like all areas of the world, in martial arts as well, the higher the master, the harder it is to take one step forward.
Yeon Wi possessed martial arts that competed for the top even among the Clan Heads of the Six Great Clans. For such a man to elevate his realm in a few months, this was extraordinarily surprising.
Yeon Wi, looking blankly at his son, smiled.
“Before we chat, I’d like to see your martial arts, which must have definitely become quite sharp. What do you think?”
Yeon Ho-jeong grinned.
Uuuung.
Was it because he smelled the scent of a divine art like a brother? He felt the Jade Gauze Qi getting extremely excited and operating on its own.
“I was going to ask you anyway. Let’s go.”