Chapter 48

Episode 48. It is a lot of exfoliation.

A gentle smile appeared on Baek Mi-joo’s face.

“Who said they would send out the climbing platform right away? I plan to send it out next spring, so don’t worry too much.”

“Mother’s disciples.... have their lives.”

Waryongjang was now operating irregularly. Even the Yeon clan’s blood relatives, who so longed for Murim’s family, cursed, saying, ‘Waryongjang is selling his disciples to the upper world.’ Yeon Mu-baek, the ambassador’s wife, felt pain in her heart whenever she heard such a sound.

“Yes, you are right. to live their lives But not yet. If you learned the peak martial arts at Waryongjang, you have to pay the price.”

My mother’s words were too calculating, and the smoke bag felt like it was suffocating.

Waryongjang, led by his mother, was very different from what he saw and learned in the Namgung family.

The Namgung family treated their students like direct blood relatives. Of course, there was a difference in the part of handing down martial arts, but they did not consider disciples as a means of making money.

So, the disciples of the Namgung family were completely loyal to the Namgung family. In Hefei, the Namgung family’s name was more like worship than respect.

Compared to him, the word Waryongjang was a vice suited him. After teaching for only six months, he was sent upstairs in the name of actual combat training.

I can’t say much yet, but someday the disciples will have complaints. At that time, it is questionable whether there will be anyone who will help with the work of Waryongjang, let alone show respect.

“Isn’t it worth the monthly training fee?”

“At least, it’s only fifty gates per person. Children open doors. That money can’t even cover food expenses. Do you know how much money goes out for food, clothing and shelter, weapons and medicine? If you know that, you won’t think it’s expensive.”

“But...”

“You just need to become a great ambassador. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of the rest. It is my job to establish Waryongjang as the Murim family. When you become the family head, then do as you please.”

“When can I become the head of the household? mother.”

“The day when Waryongjang stands shoulder to shoulder with the five great generations.”

“As long as we sell out our disciples like now, that day will never come.”

In an instant, Baek Mi-joo’s face hardened.

She, too, is well aware of what the Yeon family is whispering behind their backs. I tried to ignore it thinking that there must be someone to blame anyway. But to hear that from the mouth of the son I thought was on my side, I was stunned.

“Do you know that I am doing this to satisfy my greed? you’re welcome. Everything you and Seungbaek do for Seolju. Because the Waryongjang is yours. When you get a little older, you will understand why I do this.”

Hyeonmubaek rose from his seat.

He didn’t want to talk anymore because his mother treated him like a child.

After turning around and taking a few steps, Yeonmubaek spoke quietly.

“Mom, I am old enough to know. Don’t tell me everything is for us. You’re overdoing it out of resentment toward your father.”

“shut up! What do you know?”

“...”

Moo Baek Yeon, who was sighing, left the guest hall without looking back.

Baek Mi-joo, who had been fidgeting because she couldn’t overcome the anger, nervously opened the ledger.

They say that he is a child in his arms, but he has a big head. Now he does not choose what to say.

As time passed, Baek Mi-joo’s emotions also subsided.

When I think about it, it seems that my son’s point is not entirely wrong.

My son’s words about selling disciples stuck in my heart.

Maybe I can think of it that way, I think.

I ignored the rumors of the Yeon family, but when my son came to talk to me, I couldn’t stop listening.

Baek Mi-joo immediately summoned the commander-in-chief Hyeonmu-dok.

“Brother, how much are you giving to the disciples of the Blue Dragon and White Tiger?”

“Wolbong is five hundred gates.”

“From next month, please raise it to one hermit.”

Since the amount of money coming from Baekse Sangbang was three nyang, it seemed like one nyang would be fine.

Haze poison looked at Baek Mi-joo with a puzzled face.

From the standpoint of managing finances, unscheduled spending was not welcome.

“If that happens, there won’t be a single penny left in reserve... Why are you suddenly doing this?”

The year has changed.

After returning from the green forest competition, the 5 Bon 10 Girls did not want to go hiking.

Shen Yanggak, a former military commander, also avoided hiking to save face.

As a result, Hwang Yo-myeong, a poison heart bag, led the bandits even after the return of Oh Bong-Sip-Geol.

In their spare time, the Obongsipgeols practiced in the backyard. It is because they want to hide their martial arts from other bandits. There’s a reason I can’t tell you why it happened.

Since the Green Forest Competition, there have been some changes between Obongsipgeol and Yeonjeokha. Wu Feng Ten Jie regarded Yeon Jeok Ha as his sworn brother and martial arts master. In such an atmosphere, a consensus was formed not to show the secular secrets of the munpa to the outside.

In fact, it was also dangerous to disclose one’s martial arts skills to outsiders.

As the new year dawned, a strange current flowed through the sanchae.

There was a slight gap between the 5 Bon 10 Girl and the bandits. Somehow, the relationship between the sworn brother and the other bandits could not be exactly the same. In addition, the fact that the other bandits had fled at the moment of crisis also played a role.

Still, Obong sanchae rolled better than ever.

Fighting between the bandits disappeared as they looked after the enemy, and even though it was winter, the merchants’ tolls came in enough to make a living.

When it was Spring Festival (春節 Lunar New Year), the bandits gathered at Sanghwagak and held a drinking party.

Hwang Yo-myeong spoke when he was drunk and the words inside came out comfortably.

“Chaeju-nim, the upper room keeps playing pranks these days.”

“what are you talking about?”

“I say it by reducing the number of merchants. It’s a waste of a hermit that each merchant pays. Why don’t we just receive it in bulk like other wild vegetables?”

“Batch?”

“Yes, honestly, it is not easy to find out if the merchants are determined and cheating.”

The thieves shook their heads as if they agreed.

However, Poongyeoncho had a different idea.

“are you okay. Leave it alone.”

“But you dare to cheat...”

“Leave it alone. You’re cheating because it’s a burden. what is it Did you say exfoliation? selling a lot cheaply. that’s right?”

“Does it sound right?”

“Yes, Ichiya man like that. When the toll becomes cheaper, more merchants will come. So what will happen? that the total income increased slightly. okay? So don’t worry about it.”

“If you don’t let them cheat, more...”

“Yanmar! just leave it Even if the child explains it, it is like that. Guys like you are going to fail trying to open a chicken and take out an egg to eat. answer me Are our incomes down? did it grow?”

“It has increased a little.”

“The merchants cheated, but the income increased, right?”

“yes.”

“Jasha! that’s what i want Don’t think about skipping a lot from a few places upstairs, just collect it little by little from various places. okay?”

“...yes.”

He answered, but Hwang Yo-myung’s mouth protruded.

He was annoyed to receive only pennies when he could have had more money.

Poong Yeon-cho pointed a finger at Hwang Yo-myeong.

“Whew! Look at that bastard’s mouth sticking out. Very greedy piercing the sky. I know you’re having a hard time these days, but don’t think about squeezing the merchants. We are eating well and living well these days. Where did you live? Need more money?”

Poongyeoncho, who was less greedy than other borrowers, distributed the money he received from the upper chamber fairly. Bandits in Obongsan were receiving more than three nyang per month.

“Not like that.”

“Stop talking about money and practice martial arts, man. Because I don’t know who will pretend to be crazy and run into it. Do you know if there are one or two people who are anxious to make a name for themselves?”

The more famous Noklimsanchae becomes, the more it attracts the attention of the political faction. There was no better prey for the warriors of the sect who were trying to gain fame quickly.

As the thieves seemed to be listening with one ear, Poongyeoncho nagged.

“Listen, everyone. Even if there is a sword fight under the mountain, you can’t tell it in the mountain. Wouldn’t you know if you go hiking with your younger brother? On other days, you have to protect your body. Don’t sit around when you’re not hiking. If I’m freed, there might be people playing with swordsmen snooping around Obongsan.”

Then, Takgomyeong helped out with a word.

“Chaeju-nim is right. Did you know that the name of our obong sanchae is getting known little by little in Henam? There may be guys who come to Kang Ho-haeng and use swords. If you want to live long, don’t neglect training.”

A few nodded, but most heard it, but regarded it as a nagging mana. It was because I didn’t realize that the sect’s masters might be aiming for it.