Chapter 163: Now I Will Live According to My Will (1)

So-mu searched the headquarters of Ouyanghoe and discovered quite a bit of evidence.

The evil deeds they had committed so far were innumerable.

Considering the seriousness of the situation, I had no choice but to report it to Jang Yang. And, unusually, the thief himself came forward and interrogated him. This was because there were many victims of Gooyanghoe.

A public trial taking place in the palace.

The last person to attend was Hwang Gi, the head of Ouyanghoe.

“How dare you have anything more to say to me!”

It was extremely rare for Jang Yang to be this furious.

Hwang Gi became very urgent. Looking at the situation, there was no way out.

“I will donate half of my wealth. If you give me just one chance, I will repent and live.”

“How can you repay the lives of those you took away with that kind of money!”

A one-armed warrior from the Sanwa tribe. He bowed his head and said.

“Please pass judgment.”

Jang Yang closed her eyes for a moment and then opened them. After taking a deep breath and calming down, he spoke with a serious expression.

“The criminal Hwanggi robbed innocent people of their property and destroyed the lives of many people. From theft, kidnapping, rape, and murder. His methods are so cruel and the nature of his crimes is so serious that he cannot help but be dealt with strictly.”

Hwang Gi’s complexion changed to an earthy color.

“Well, I was wrong. Please just spare my life!”

The sight of him begging for his life until the end made Jang Yang’s face even more distorted.

“How dare you hope to live longer! Confiscate the illegally stolen property of Ouyanghoe, and behead their leader, Hwang Gi!”

“Yes, General!”

Hwang-ki, whose complexion became pale, shouted to the end even as he was dragged away by the soldiers.

“Oh, it”s unfair! Please help me!”

Everyone looked delighted at the sight of Hwang-ki being dragged like a pig to a slaughterhouse.

When he disappeared from sight, Jang Yang pointed out someone.

“Please bring the confiscated ledger.”

It was something I had already looked at once.

The first book was a record of the transactions of people captured in return for collateral. The majority were women, and were handed over to Giru to sell their bodies.

“Officer Kwak Cheol!”

Kwak Cheol, who had been watching silently, approached and stood up.

“Yes, General.”

“Please return freedom to all those who were forcibly sold. In Shaanxi, my jurisdiction, I will not allow anyone to restrict the freedom of others.”

“However, they are tied up in a financial relationship. Even if you pay them the amount on the books, they can refuse or ask for bargaining. However, it is difficult to force them to be freed”.”

Jang Yang cut him off as if there was no need to listened.

“What would you do if your wife was being held there right now?”

“…I will do whatever it takes to save you. No matter what the cost.”

Jang Yang stood up and looked around. As it was a public trial, a large crowd of people gathered to watch.

“If there is anyone who was deceived by Ouyanghoe and whose family was unfairly sold, please come out and see!”

There was a lot of noise everywhere, and dozens of residents came forward. They fell to their knees and began to sob.

Jang Yang approached the nearest people and asked.

“Why are you crying so sadly?”

“The one hermit I borrowed has become worth 20 taels. My wife” ugh. I”ll even sacrifice my life, so please just save my wife”.”

After patting the man on the shoulder, Jang Yang asked the middle-aged man next to him again.

“What makes you so sad?”

“My daughter was taken away for money I never touched. I am the one who will kill him. Hehehehehehe”.”

For others, the situation was not much different. There were more victims than expected.

Jang Yang looked up at the sky and sighed.

“What crime did they commit that they have to live a life worse than that of animals? Who can say that this is just?… I order Commander Kwak Cheol.”

“Please give your order, general.”

“If there is a person who refuses to return them to their families, consider them an accomplice to human trafficking and arrest them.”

“Yes, General. I will proceed as ordered.”

Kwak Cheol handed over the transaction records and walked away. There was no time to hesitate. Just as he was about to summon his soldiers, Jang Yang grabbed another book.

“Chief Seol Pung!”

Seol Pung, who was singled out, stepped forward and stood up.

“This is a record of the victims who have been victimized by Ooyanghoe. Please return all victims” funds and prepare support measures so that those who have fallen into despair can get back on their feet.”

“Yes, General. The confiscated funds will be more than enough.”

Hwang Gi was reputed to be the richest man in Sacheon. Although he had recently incurred a huge loss in his investment, his wealth was still considerable. Moreover, wasn’t most of the money earned in Sacheon? There were so many that even if they were returned to the residents of Shaanxi, they could not be dealt with.

“I issue this order with the authority of a thief, so from this moment on, links between individuals are not permitted in Shaanxi.”

“Yes, general. I will announce it everywhere.”

“I wish the government could run the battlefield directly so that the people who need it can benefit. Director Yang Kang, please give it a try.”

“I understand, General. I will proceed and report back within five days.”

Jang Yang shook his head.

“If you push ahead in a hurry, problems can arise anywhere, and it may end up being something you can”t do, rather than not doing it at all. Don”t be limited by time, discuss it thoroughly with the writers, and report a reasonable plan.”

“Yes, General.”

Jang Yang’s anger subsided and his complexion returned little by little. Now that the public trial was over, all that was left was the reward.

“Finally, there is one official who contributed greatly to completely destroying the Ouyanghoe, so I cannot help but praise him. As for the official, So-so, please come forward.”

So-so, who was watching from a corner, looked surprised when he was singled out.

“…Um, me?”

It seemed unbelievable.

So-mu, who was watching from the side, subtly pushed his daughter’s back.

“Go ahead.”

Many people were watching. So-so, who was walking hesitantly, blushed as if he was embarrassed.

“””grandfather.”

Jang Yang nodded with a kind smile, patted So-so’s shoulder and said,

“This officer”s righteous actions have become an example to others, and he is being rewarded with three silver coins.”

At that moment, the audience cheered simultaneously.

“Waaah!”

“Our little general is the best!”

“Congratulations, So-so! That”s great, isn”t it?”

It was something I didn’t expect.

So-so, confused, kept blinking his big eyes. After a while, I heard my father’s voice in my ear.

– I should say thank you, right?

After coming to his senses, So-so put her hands together and lowered his upper body.

“Thank you~”

After the public trial, everyone turned around.

The corners of So-so’s mouth were torn as he received the silver coin from the administrative officer. I couldn’t stop laughing.

“Hehehe.”

The walk back to Wolf Fang University’s barracks was very light.

That’s three hermits. At today’s prices, it was worth more than a year’s worth. I felt like I had the whole world.

Suddenly-!

When I forcefully opened the barracks door, Uncle Il-gwang was sitting cross-legged alone.

“Uncle, what are you doing? Hehe.”

One of Il-gwang”s eyes slowly opened.

“Meditating. Why do I feel so good?”

“It”s nothing.”

So-so squatted down in front of his personal box and placed the silver coins in it.

And after a while, I opened it again.

Even Il-gwang could feel the presence of the box being opened and closed repeatedly.

“Can I just give my uncle 400 taels?”

This refers to the decision to repay the two silver coins that Il-gwang lent to him at two hundred yang coins each. Since the price rose more than three times, the profit was entirely So-so’s share.

“The price of silver has risen so much that my stomach hurts, but the man”s words are like a thousand gold. Just return the principal.”

“Okay, uncle. I”ll give it to you if you exchange it.”

“You can give it to me at any time, but you have to exchange it all now. Go and change it today.”

“why?”

“It”s gone up too much. It”s going to plummet soon.”

“No. They said to keep it because it keeps rising.”

Il-gwang asked, opening her eyes wide.

“Who? Who is scamming my nephew?”

“Our teacher said that.”

Il-gwang”s eyes immediately calmed down at the mention of teacher.

He lay down on his side, put her arms on his pillow, and stared at his nephew.

“Don”t trust anyone. Uncle”s words are more accurate.”

“Don”t lie.”

Il-gwang sighed as if he was frustrated. I believe in my teacher more than my uncle. It was absurd.

“Ugh. Do whatever you want. There”s no use crying and blaming your uncle later.”

Il-gwang”s words had already stopped reaching my ears. I was losing my mind as I tried to put the silver coins in and out and touch it. Until I muttered to myself.

“…now seven taels.”

The eyes of Il-gwang, who had been watching indifferently, opened wide.

“What, seven taels? When did you save so much?”

“I got it from my grandfather. Uncle, do you have more money than me?”

The number of hermits holding their hands together was clearly seven.

Il-gwang had exchanged his money for banknotes when prices began to rise, so his assets were less than So-so in terms of current value.

“Huh” you”re richer than me. What are you saving up for?”

So-so met Il-gwang”s eyes with a serious expression. Then he whispered in a low voice as if it was a secret.

“I”m going to buy a house. So my father, my teacher, and I are going to live together.”

At that moment, Il-gwang held his belly button as if he couldn’t bear it anymore.

“Hahaha! I never imagined that. Now I just need to save up a little more, right?”

“Can I really just save up a little more?”

“Yes. I guess it feels good to be rich. My mouth is tearing up.”

“My heart is fluttering~ hehe.”

At that time, Il-gwang asked with a playful expression.

“Do you really like abandoning your uncle? Buy a bigger house and let your uncle live there too.”

So-so seemed to think for a moment. I was in no hurry to answer. I was also curious about Il-gwang, so I waited quietly.

After a while.

“Okay. Then give me all of your uncle”s money. Hehe.”

Even though it was a joke, Il-gwang was secretly happy.

“Thank you for allowing me. But what about Teacher Cho-hee? She”s lonely all by herself.”

“Um, then do you want to bring Cho-hee and the five of us live together?”

Il-gwang”s face showed a big smile.

He jumped up from his seat, grabbed So-so’s sides with both hands, and spun him around.

“Hahaha! Is that so? You cute guy!”

The two of them burst into laughter, as if they could just imagine it. There was no stopping laughter in the barracks.

At that time, the barracks door opened and someone appeared.

“What are you so excited about?”

So-so, who found his father, quickly glanced at his uncle. It was not Il-gwang whose meaning was unknown.

“Hmm! It”s nothing. I was just playing with my nephew for a moment.”

So-mu tilted his head slightly.

I definitely saw my daughter laughing when I came in. While holding Il-gwang”s hand. Isn’t he now making an expressionless face as if he has never smiled before?

“Father, are you here?”

So-mu smiled lightly as he stroked his daughter’s head.

“What were you planning with this guy, uncle?”

So-so raised his head, opened his big eyes and blinked.

“Yes? What is it?”

I’ve seen this expression before. It was clearly a face that was being played off.

Just as So-mu was about to begin the interrogation, Il-gwang changed the topic.

“But what are you doing here at this hour, Captain?”

“Some of So-so”s friends came outside. They asked me to take them with me.”

So-mu had received a request from the children. This was because civilians could only enter the military camp with a guide.

As if I had been waiting, I heard children’s voices coming from outside the door.

“So-so~ Let”s play~”

“Sister, show me Darong too~”

It was the voice of Seolwhawon”s friends. So-so grabbed a few snacks and hurried out.

“Father, I”m going to play!”

“Yes. Instead of making a fuss in the military camp, go out and have fun.”

Only the two of them remained in the barracks.

So-mu said as he changed into civilian clothes.

“You need to go somewhere with me.”

“Where?”

“The Martial World League warriors are gathering at Mount Hua. They asked me to stop by when I have time. In the meantime, you should also get acquainted with them.”

It was an empty mountain after the Mount Hua Sect was destroyed.

I didn’t know what the reason was, but it was an interesting thing for Il-gwang, who was bored. There was no reason to refuse.

“Are the experts coming too? What are they doing there together?”

When Il-gwang took off his top, his rugged, curved, muscular muscles were revealed. It was a threatening body that could not be seen as human.

“I”ll find out when I get there.”

At that time, two soldiers came into the barracks.

Hyeonjeong and Cheong-hae returned from training. Coincidentally, they were members of the Mount Hua Sect.

“Brothers, where are you going?”

“In civilian clothes”.”

So-mu spoke to them as if everything went well.

“You guys, follow along. There will be some familiar faces.”