Chapter 282: Shadow War (2)
“Hmm, the tea fragrance is quite good.”
“That is a relief.”
“However, for some reason, I want to drink alcohol today.”
“The sun has risen to the middle of the sky. It does not seem like a good time to drink.”
At Zhuge Wen-hu’s polite refusal, Murong Jun smiled.
“The era of drinking alcohol while calculating the time has passed, Strategist.”
“Is that so?”
“It seems you have no particular inspiration. I came to have a serious talk for the first time in a while.”
Zhuge Wen-hu’s eyes sparkled.
“……I see. You say you have an urgent talk, so it would be a too apologetic matter if I treat you with only tea.”
“Heoheoheo.”
“I happen to have Confucius Family Liquor received from Clan Head Yeon. How about a cup of that?”
“Very good.”
A moment later, a modest drinking table was set up between the two people.
“Please receive a cup.”
Murong Jun, who received the alcohol and lightly wet his lips, widened his eyes.
“Heo-eo, they said the volume of Confucius Family Liquor greatly decreased this year, but it seems there was a reason for all of it. The taste and fragrance have become very smooth.”
“That is what I am saying. Since it is such a precious alcohol, I do not easily take it out unless it is for a noble guest either.”
It meant that since he drank one cup, he should slowly bring out the main point.
Murong Jun smiled and filled Zhuge Wen-hu’s cup.
“Strategist.”
“Please speak, Clan Head Murong.”
“Do you not have a close acquaintance with the Divine Physician of Heavenly Communication, Strategist?”
Zhuge Wen-hu’s eyes sparkled.
“It is not to the point of being a close acquaintance, but I have drank tea a few times by chance. A great person like the Divine Physician of Heavenly Communication does not easily interact with an unlearned and ignorant fellow like me.”
“Heoheo, in the past, when Commander Yeon was wandering the borders of death due to the fight with the Myeong Clan, did you not call the Divine Physician of Heavenly Communication and have him treated?”
“Of course I did. However, at that time, he came not by my request, but by my daughter’s request.”
“In any case, it is clear that there is a certain degree of karma between your clan and the Divine Physician of Heavenly Communication.”
“If that is also karma, it can definitely be said to be a precious karma.”
Since he did not know what the opponent would say, there was no need to hastily give a definite answer. Zhuge Wen-hu approached cautiously.
Murong Jun nodded his head.
“As you also know, Strategist, the Divine Physician of Heavenly Communication is famous for having an eccentric disposition, but his possessed skill is lacking nothing to discuss being the number one in the Central Plains.”
“He is a great person.”
“However, he is also a physician. I do not know where he learned medical skills in the past, but if his medical skills were the Unorthodox, he would have been buried long ago.”
Zhuge Wen-hu furrowed his brow.
“To disparage even his ability just because his disposition is eccentric is an excessive generalization.”
“I know. I believe that the Divine Physician of Heavenly Communication succeeded the orthodox medical lineage of the Central Plains. If not, no matter how much he was the highest elder of the medical world, he would not have been able to be active until now.”
“So, what is it that you want to say?”
Murong Jun lifted the wrapping cloth he had left under the chair and placed it on the table.
“What is this?”
“It is the Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng. And there are as many as three roots.”
“……?!”
“There is a famous physician named Ha Gok, who is counted within the top three in Henan. What that person gave to me as a bribe is exactly these three roots of Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng.”
Zhuge Wen-hu’s eyes became sharp.
Murong Jun waved his hand in denial.
“Do not misunderstand. If I truly intended to take and eat the bribe, would I have dared to say it openly in front of the Strategist?”
“Then what does it mean?”
“Do you know of an organization called the Medical God Society?”
“Medical God Society?”
Murong Jun nodded his head.
“I will explain to you.”
He briefly explained what he had heard from Ha-gok.
Zhuge Wen-hu furrowed his brow.
“An alliance of physicians who succeeded the Central Plains’ medical lineage.”
“Did you not dispatch the Commanders of the Demon-Sweeping and Evil-Annihilating to bring the Divine Maiden of the Western Regions this time?”
“Of course I did.”
Zhuge Wen-hu stroked his beard.
“Even if you hadn’t brought it up, I had an anxious feeling. The Divine Maiden of the Western Regions’s skill is certain. However, it seems that a considerable number of physicians in the Central Plains are jealous of her, and even inflict harm on her.”
“It is not at the level of inflicting harm.”
“I see. If Clan Head Murong’s words are true, those who self-proclaim to have succeeded the Central Plains’ medical lineage have been systematically harassing her.”
“That is so. They even maintain a close relationship with the government.”
Zhuge Wen-hu’s gaze became sharp.
“Is it a confirmed matter?”
Murong Jun smiled.
“What do you see me as?”
“…….”
“You may be certain of that part. Furthermore, listening to Ha-gok’s words, it seems the Medical God Society’s side approached the Commanders and committed a considerable discourtesy.”
“What did you say?!”
Murong Jun did not gloss over this part briefly.
Zhuge Wen-hu, who heard his words, spat out a sigh.
“To make such a bad move even if making a bad move.”
“That is so.”
“Heo, I spoke like this to Commander Yeon. If there is anyone who touches them by any chance, thoroughly smash them and come back. To think that they would step forward systematically and cause this kind of incident…….”
“The Strategist should also know Commander Yeon’s personality. Commander Yeon absolutely does not forget what he suffered. Furthermore, his possessed ability is more outstanding than anyone else.”
“He will absolutely not just pass over it.”
“That is so. Of course, since the mission comes first, he will likely embark on the work after bringing the Divine Maiden of the Western Regions for now.”
Zhuge Wen-hu sighed.
“What is the reason you are saying these words to me?”
“It is because I became angry.”
“What do you mean you became angry?”
In an instant, murderous intent spewed out from Murong Jun’s two eyes.
That murderous intent was so severe that even Zhuge Wen-hu momentarily flinched.
This level of murderous intent is difficult to show unless it comes from the bottom of one’s heart. Zhuge Wen-hu realized the fact that Murong Jun was genuinely angry.
“If they are physicians, they should act like physicians and only care about fixing people’s bodies, but to dare intrude in the Murim Alliance’s affairs and try to muddy the waters.”
“…….”
“The Murim Alliance is the strongest organization of the Murim in the current era. No organization whatsoever should challenge the authority of the Murim Alliance. Even if it is the government.”
“It is a dangerous remark.”
“Do you not think so, Strategist?”
“Of course, I am also angry at the Medical God Society’s actions. Since I didn’t even know such an organization actually existed, in truth, I am still dumbfounded. However, my thought is that because we are the strongest organization in the Central Plains, we should lower our heads and bow our waists even more.”
“Even if we bow our waists when we bow, we should not hesitate when we have to draw our swords. Did the Strategist also not send Commander Yeon because you knew that?”
It was not a wrong statement.
However, the line that the two people saw was different. Zhuge Wen-hu’s eyes were focused on justice equipped with prudence, and Murong Jun’s eyes were focused on powerful authority that could determine justice.
Since where they each looked was different, even if they were equally angry, they had no choice but to think of different response methods.
“Strategist. Just in this seat right now, I will speak openly.”
Murong Jun glared at Zhuge Wen-hu with flashing eyes.
“I dislike you, Strategist. I do not like the lightness of not trying to aim higher even while embracing that good ability. The timidity packaged as the virtue of prudence, and chasing after a half-baked ideal that does not acknowledge the limits of reality, I do not like any of it.”
It was an extremely rough remark. Whether in a public or private seat, it was exceedingly rare for Murong Jun to speak this aggressively.
“Nevertheless, the reason I respect you, Strategist, is neither because I am afraid of you nor to check the movements of the opposing faction.”
“Then why do you respect me?”
“Because I know that you, too, are an existence necessary for the Murim Alliance.”
Zhuge Wen-hu’s eyes deepened.
Murong Jun continued his words.
“Since we both already know everything, let’s enter a slightly deeper corner.”
“What do you mean?”
“I am a person who covets power.”
“…….”
“I wish to obtain the number one authority under heaven that no matter who pours out their strength and struggles, they would not dare to reach even the tips of my toes. Whether it is the Saintly Heaven Thirteen Seats or the elders of each sect, I want to obtain overwhelming power that no one can oppose me. I have such ambition.”
“I know.”
“However, obtaining that much power is absolutely something I cannot do alone. I need many talented individuals.”
“By any chance, is it your intention to placate me?”
“From my perspective, you are a person who does not need to be placated.”
“……?!”
“No matter who becomes the Alliance Leader, as long as you are certain that the Alliance Leader is not someone who would plunge the world into misery, you are a person who would think of the safety of the people’s livelihood as the top priority. And I want to become the best together with the Murim Alliance, I am a person who does not have the slightest thought of killing everyone just because they are the opposing faction.”
Zhuge Wen-hu’s face hardened.
A deep blue lightning flashed in Murong Jun’s eyes. Since he was genuinely angry, the Thunder Force that he had painstakingly suppressed was naturally radiating.
“Do you understand? The reason I keep you in check, and sometimes stab you with a dagger or strike you with a club, is because you are blocking my path ahead. However, it means that when I become the Alliance Leader, there will be no such thing as purging you just because you are the opposing faction.”
“…….”
“I am such a person. That is why I cherish my people. Similarly, the Murim Alliance that I wish to obtain is a sacred organization that no organization whatsoever should look down upon.”
“Clan Head.”
“And that!”
Kwang!
Murong Jun struck the table with his fist.
The liquor bottle and cups fell to the floor and rolled around.
“Is a story that applies to you as well.”
“……!”
“Even if where we look is different, you too should be angry. Reason? The reason is clear. Those ridiculous physician bastards are daring to poke at the best organization of the Orthodox Murim just because they obtained petty power!”
“…….”
“Understanding the hearts of the weak is definitely a virtue that a politician should possess. However, if you intend to do politics while reading the faces of the weak, step down from that position right now!”
Zhuge Wen-hu’s eyes shook.
The cheeks of Murong Jun, who was glaring at him with scary eyes, trembled slightly.
“Those dog-like bastards dared to threaten my younger brother.”
“…….”
“Not Yeon Ho-jeong, that damn leech! They touched my precious younger brother who returned to my side after ten years!”
Jiiiiiing!
An unusual thunder qi spewed out from Murong Jun’s body.
He was not even erupting outer qi due to strong patience, but it was like looking at a fire bomb right before explosion. He was that angry.
“I can even cast out my blood relative if it is to obtain power. However, all those actions are also for everyone under me who joined my dream, or who fell for my three-inch tongue but eventually became one.”
“…….”
“The Commanders belonging to the Murim Alliance were threatened. If we pass over it like this, even if I have to give up the position of the next Alliance Leader, I will not forgive you.”
Murong Jun stood up from his seat.
He, who caught his breath for a moment, spoke coldly.
“I told Ha Gok. To not provoke Yeon Ho-jeong anymore. I firmly threatened him that not only the Medical God Society, but the pillars of the government would also be uprooted. Do you know the reason?”
“…….”
“It is because those bastards must collapse by our hands.”
“…….”
“I will definitely wait and see. Whether you truly have the qualifications of a Strategist.”
Kwang!
Murong Jun closed the door and left.