Chapter 351: Chapter 351
“Thank you for saving me.”
A place not far from Wudang.
Those who had gathered to rescue Seon-jin were assembled there. Not only the people of the Murim Alliance, but also the figures of the Heavenly Way Association.
Even within that group, Dan Woo-hyun, Zhuge Yeon, and Gwon Mu-jin were present, making it, in a way, a very strange combination.
However, Seon-jin did not care in the slightest.
Sincerity could be felt from his deeply bowed figure.
“I merely thought that saving the Great Master was saving the future of the orthodox martial world. Please do not bow your head.”
Paeng Do-woong approached and raised Seon-jin up.
Although the Nine Sects and One Gang and the Eight Great Families had chosen different paths.
However, the current situation was a crisis for the orthodox martial world, and therefore, they knew better than anyone that even if they had turned their backs on each other, it was not the time to look away.
Also, since the influence of the Murim Alliance was not as great as in the past, they might have reached out with a lighter heart because they could not be a match for the Eight Great Families.
All sorts of calculations and gains and losses were in the minds of the people in this place.
Did he realize that?
Zhuge Yeon smiled with an absurd expression.
Of course, the others were not ignorant of that fact either. They were merely keeping quiet for their own immediate benefit, as silent as a dead mouse, even though they knew.
“It is a relief that the matter went smoothly. Because those two masters who captured the Great Master suddenly disappeared.”
Dang Jung-ak glanced at Dan Woo-hyun.
The fierce momentum that had been felt during the violent fight.
As soon as they felt it, the two men vanished.
In the end, they did not return until the very end, so either they had an urgent matter, or they walked a path from which they could not return; it would be one of the two.
If so, the one who was not in that place.
Naturally, eyes turned toward Dan Woo-hyun.
However, Dan Woo-hyun received his gaze as if it were nothing.
“Perhaps, did you see those two men?”
“I am not sure who you are talking about. I was merely sleeping…”
“You mean you slept in such a grave situation?”
“Hah! How could someone…”
Several people clicked their tongues and sent disapproving looks. Many people died and fell. It was a situation where they were holding swords and risking their lives in a fierce battle to save the orthodox martial world from crisis.
Sleeping without doing anything in such a place?
It was something they could not understand at all.
In particular, the expressions of the Heavenly Way Association members, who usually considered the Hunan Dan Family a thorn in their side, were not good.
For the small and medium-sized sect members who were aiming for the name of the Eight Great Families, it was no exaggeration to say that the Hunan Dan Family was a real headache.
Unbeknownst to them, there were many enemies of the Hunan Dan Family in this place.
Zhuge Yeon, who could not possibly fail to notice such signs, frowned with a dissatisfied look.
‘They don’t even know they would have all died if it weren’t for Lord Family Head…’
Many people died.
This was the same for the Murim Alliance and the Heavenly Way Association.
The opponents were that strong and possessed power that overwhelmed even those who were present here. Considering that they were merely subordinates, if the two who actually captured Seon-jin had remained in that place, they would never have been safe even if they had won the battle.
More than half of the Murim Alliance or the Heavenly Way Association would have taken a hit, and several or all of the family heads standing here might have become corpses.
He did not want to hear the mumbling of those who knew nothing about such things, to the point of irritation.
“It does not matter, so may I leave now?”
At that moment, Dan Woo-hyun muttered.
The goal of saving Seon-jin had already been achieved. Although they could not be said to be completely unharmed, the Hunan Dan Family did their best and eventually rescued Seon-jin with their own hands.
This was enough, and they had done everything they could.
From Dan Woo-hyun’s perspective, he had no intention of dragging this out any longer.
Because to him, all of this was nothing more than a simple amusement.
“Haha, yes. I have incurred a debt to you all that I cannot repay even in death. Thank you, thank you. I seem to have held back busy people and taken up too much of your time.”
Seon-jin smiled without a trace of displeasure. Having actually seen Dan Woo-hyun’s power before his eyes, he knew that they would never have succeeded if not for them.
However, there was no need to deliberately reveal what they were trying to hide.
Doing so would bring no benefit.
“Not only Great Master Seon-jin, but Shaolin will also not forget the Great Hero’s kindness.”
A Shaolin monk stepped forward and bowed his head.
Since he had already heard about Mu-ho from Zhuge Yeon, the fact that he was alive and that he had run to Wudang without hesitation in such a situation was something Shaolin had no choice but to be grateful for.
Dan Woo-hyun glanced at him.
But at the same time, not only the Hwangbo Family but also the Namgung Family cupped their fists and bowed their heads.
As if saying that this whole situation was thanks to him, their actions were cautious, and they seemed to attribute all the credit to him.
Of course, there were those who did not.
While they could not hide their embarrassment at the sudden actions of Shaolin, the Namgung Family, and the Hwangbo Family, there were also those here and there who frowned.
“I see.”
Dan Woo-hyun watched this, smiled, and turned his back. All sorts of looks were exchanged, but it was a gentle smile as if he were enjoying even that.
At that moment, Seon-jin’s small voice drifted in.
“Perhaps… even later… could you lend your strength just once?”
“I will think about it.”
Dan Woo-hyun, who spat those words out, walked away from that place. As Zhuge Yeon and Gwon Mu-jin also left at the same time, sighs could be heard from all over.
In particular, the whispering of those who did not understand the situation echoed endlessly.
“Family Head!”
A voice could be heard catching up to Dan Woo-hyun as he was walking down the mountain. The moment he came to a sudden halt, someone was running over in a flurry.
Perhaps due to being physically and mentally exhausted, the moment he stood before Dan Woo-hyun, he panted and broke into a cold sweat.
“What is your business?”
Dan Woo-hyun asked, looking at him.
It was Namgung Yong, the current family head of the Namgung Family and the son of the Sword Emperor.
“For this matter… I am truly grateful. If the Family Head had not stepped forward, I do not know how many people would have died…”
“It was not my strength. You all wished to save him and succeeded, so the credit is yours.”
“If the Family Head had not dealt with those two, a disaster would have occurred.”
“…”
Dan Woo-hyun said nothing to Namgung Yong’s words.
Looking at that, Namgung Yong became sure of his thoughts. That it was indeed Dan Woo-hyun who had killed those two people who had suddenly disappeared.
Thinking of that, a hollow laugh came out of him.
‘‘I think I understand a little why Father stays by his side.’’
Namgung Yong politely bowed his head and continued speaking. In fact, he had chased after him in a hurry to deliver these words.
“In the future, the martial world is likely to become even harsher… If you have the leisure, I hope you will look after us at least once.”
“That is not my job. It is something you must handle on your own.”
It was a flat refusal, but Namgung Yong only needed to hear any answer.
The meaning lay in the fact that he had conveyed his thoughts to Dan Woo-hyun.
“Is that so?”
“Yes.”
“Haha, more than that… is that person doing well?”
“He is stubbornly doing well. Will you take him with you?”
“Even if I ask him to go, he is not one to leave.”
Namgung Yong smiled bitterly.
Although he still had lingering attachments to Namgung Cheon, he was not someone who could be taken back by force unless he himself wished it.
Furthermore, since Namgung So-hye was also by his side, it was rather a good thing.
So-hye was a valuable force of the Namgung Family and a woman who would lead this martial world in the future.
If Namgung Cheon remained by her side and taught her everything, there would be nothing more valuable than that for the Namgung Family.
Moreover.
‘‘It would be even better if I could entice this man…’’
Namgung Yong glanced at Dan Woo-hyun.
He had good looks and outstanding skills.
On top of having plenty of money, he had a personality that feared nothing. The fact that he had a child was a bit of a flaw, but hadn’t he heard that she was an adopted daughter, not his biological daughter?
Considering his heart in taking in such a child, he could never be called a bad person, so he was more than sufficient as a match for Namgung So-hye.
Also, it would be a joyous occasion from the perspective of the Namgung Family.
The moment Namgung Yong thought of that and let out a loud laugh, Zhuge Yeon shook her head with an absurd expression.
“Dreams exist to be dreamed.”
“Ahem! In any case, it is certain that we received help from the Family Head… so if anything happens, please just say the word. Our Namgung Family will rush over as the top priority, no matter what happens.”
“Those are grateful words. But look after yourselves first rather than us.”
“…”
At Dan Woo-hyun’s single remark, Namgung Yong broke out in a cold sweat.
Indeed, if something were to happen to the Hunan Dan Family, it would be a major event that would shake the entire Central Plains.
Dan Woo-hyun was one thing, but the Sword Emperor and Sa Do-hak were there.
Those two who were called the Five Emperors of the World were staying there, and with Dan Woo-hyun, who was no exaggeration to say was on par with the Three Heavens, something happening to the Dan Family was equivalent to a wave that no one could block.
“Thank you… for the advice.”
Even at Dan Woo-hyun’s abruptly spoken words, showing no sign of dislike and bowing his head was somewhat funny, but no one could say anything.
The Dan Woo-hyun before their eyes was a being who fully deserved to be respected, and that was a truth that did not change even if the opponent was the Namgung Family.
At that moment, Namgung Yong glanced around.
The presence of various people could be felt here and there. Without exception, they were gazes monitoring Dan Woo-hyun. As the reputation of the Hunan Dan Family grew, those who wished to break them down were bound to appear.
“That aside, it seems you must be careful.”
“About what?”
“Recently, as the prestige of the Dan Family rose, unfavorable gazes have emerged. It is quiet for now… but I am worried about what kind of tricks they might play due to today’s events.”
Namgung Yong knew better than anyone.
The weight, power, and authority carried by the name of the Eight Great Families.
To obtain that, many people strove and devoted their lives, and committed murder as if it were a daily meal.
Today, many people saw it directly.
That the Hunan Dan Family had made an enormous contribution to saving Seon-jin.
And the attitude of the Namgung Family and the Hwangbo Family toward the Hunan Dan Family, Shaolin also seemed to trust them, and the gaze of the Nine Sects and One Gang toward them had changed.
It was not a very good situation for those who were aiming for the name of the Eight Great Families.
Then, what would they do?
They would merely kick away the rolling stone that came in.
Even if they used foul play.
“I do not care.”
“I suppose so.”
Namgung Yong nodded as if it were natural. Even if they kicked at them in any way, the Hunan Dan Family was not one to be shaken.
That place was already like a holy ground that the martial artists of the Central Plains could never touch.
The moment they drew their swords against them.
Only their blood and flesh would remain.
Thinking that he had spoken unnecessary words and showing an awkward expression once more.
Dan Woo-hyun quietly spoke.
“Rather than worrying about other people’s future, why don’t you look at what is right before your eyes?”
“Yes?”
Namgung Yong’s eyes widened at the incomprehensible words.
However, Dan Woo-hyun did not answer further and turned his back. His expression was slightly crumpled, as if the strange wind blowing around this place was extremely unpleasant.
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