Bachelor Swordsmanship Remastered [EN]: Chapter 324

324. To Ruin My Plans

Royal Inspector Jo Gwan asked Yunhyun,

“What kind of connections are you referring to specifically?”

“Hmm.”

Yunhyun paused, caressing his teacup.

“For example, those who don’t have a good relationship with the Taepyung Alliance [Great Peace Alliance], or those sects that are likely to have disputes. I think it might be the Emei Sect…….”

“Disputes, you say?”

“Yes.”

With a bitter smile, Yunhyun said,

“After gaining power, it is the nature of power to seek out someone to devour.”

Jo Gwan tilted his head.

“The Taepyung Alliance, especially the Tang Clan and the Zhuge Family, are already aggressively trying to expand.”

“That alone won’t satisfy them.”

Yunhyun shook his head.

“The Taepyung Alliance wants something bigger. Something that will shock the Kangho [martial world], something that can change people’s perceptions from the root.”

“You mean the target will be the Emei Sect.”

“Yes.”

Perhaps it was a natural thing.

The Emei Sect suffered great damage when the Murim Alliance [Martial Arts Alliance] collapsed.

If the Taepyung Alliance swallows the Emei Sect, the Kangho martial world will be in great shock.

Not to mention, they will have to re-evaluate the Taepyung Alliance.

“But something is a little strange.”

Jo Gwan tilted his head.

“I know that the Taepyung Alliance is pursuing the orthodox path. But if they cause a dispute with the prestigious orthodox Emei Sect, won’t they be criticized?”

“That’s a valid point.”

Yunhyun nodded.

“But greed makes them blind to even such obvious things. It is human greed that blinds the eyes and blocks the ears.”

Yunhyun sighed as he spoke.

“Yet, they will think of themselves as wise and just.”

Jo Gwan was silent for a moment.

However, the answer to Yunhyun’s command was already decided.

“I understand. I will investigate the sects that are likely to be involved, including the Emei Sect. It won’t take long.”

“Thank you.”

“But…….”

Jo Gwan hesitated for a moment before asking.

“If the Taepyung Alliance tries to cause a dispute with the Emei Sect, what will you do?”

“I will stop them.”

Yunhyun answered without hesitation.

“The current structure of the Kangho martial world is as intended by Ilsang Merchant. So I will cut off what he has connected, and scatter what he has gathered. So if the Taepyung Alliance tries to swallow the Emei Sect, I must stop them.”

Smiling, Yunhyun said,

“I already told Military Advisor Tang Seol-yeon that I would change the world.”

That remark was surprising to Jo Gwan as well.

But in the next moment, Jo Gwan realized the hidden meaning in Yunhyun’s words.

“Does that mean…….”

Jo Gwan said with a stiff expression.

“Ilsang Merchant is behind the Taepyung Alliance as well?”

“There is no evidence.”

Yunhyun said, lifting his teacup.

“But there is enough room for suspicion.”

Jo Gwan’s face hardened.

If Yunhyun was right, it was a serious matter.

It was as if the entire Kangho martial world was already in the hands of Ilsang Merchant.

“Then shouldn’t we mobilize the government troops?”

“No, there is no need to do that.”

Yunhyun said with a light smile.

“The two of us are enough. Besides, there is still the other half in the Kangho martial world.”

‘Two? Half?’

Jo Gwan couldn’t understand Yunhyun’s words.

He didn’t understand why he was included, or what the ‘other half’ in the Kangho martial world was.

But Yunhyun was quietly savoring his tea, lost in thought.

“I understand. Is there anything else you would like to command?”

“Ah, now that I think about it, I should ask you this too.”

Clink.

Yunhyun said, putting down his teacup.

“What should I do to cut off the Yangtze River?”

“……Yes?”

Jo Gwan was bewildered.

He couldn’t understand what he had just heard.

But Yunhyun’s expression as he looked at Jo Gwan was utterly serious.

***

Mount Emei, in front of the Emei Sect’s gates.

The person who appeared in the confrontation between Cheonsu Shinni [Heavenly Calculation Shinni] and Bingseol [Ice Snow] was none other than Changryong Sword Master Yunhyun.

“Changryong Sword Master!”

“It’s Changryong Sword Master!”

People immediately recognized Yunhyun.

This was because Changryong Sword Master was the most notable person at the Taepyung Alliance’s Murim Yongbong Competition [Martial Dragon Phoenix Competition] a while ago.

People began to buzz.

Tang Seol-yeon, who was watching, gritted her teeth.

Gritting.

‘Again!’

Yunhyun appeared again.

Even in the middle of a plan that Tang Seol-yeon had put so much effort into.

It wasn’t that she hadn’t paid attention to Yunhyun.

Until the moment he left Seongdo, Tang Seol-yeon received reports on Yunhyun.

But no strange points were found in his actions.

There was no justification for Yunhyun to intervene in this matter.

No matter how much he was a disciple of the Divine Monk and the plenipotentiary [representative] of the court, he had nothing to do with the Emei Sect.

“Why is that guy here?”

The old man standing next to her, Tang Byeok-hu, asked.

He also knew about Changryong Sword Master.

“Why else?”

Tang Seol-yeon bit her lip and replied.

“To ruin my plans, of course.”

Tang Byeok-hu’s complexion changed.

But Tang Seol-yeon, who was glaring at Yunhyun, didn’t see it.

“But I won’t let that happen.”

A chilling resentment was rising in Tang Seol-yeon’s eyes.

It was when Tang Byeok-hu was about to say something with a stiff expression.

“It’s been a while.”

Yunhyun said in a clear voice.

The person he greeted was none other than the Three Palace Lord of the Bukhae Ilmun [North Sea First Gate].

“It hasn’t been long.”

The Three Palace Lord replied with a rather cold expression.

“We saw each other at the last banquet.”

Her tone was still a little awkward, as before.

Because it wasn’t a memorized sentence.

Yunhyun still said with a smile.

“Because we couldn’t properly greet each other then.”

“That’s right.”

Flutter.

The Three Palace Lord’s sleeves fluttered gracefully.

The Three Palace Lord, gathering her hands with a deliberately large gesture, bowed politely to Yunhyun.

“To the wise blue wolf from the boundary of heaven and earth.”

As if it were a signal, everyone in the Bukhae Ilmun bowed with the Three Palace Lord.

“The Three Palace Lord is paying respects.”

Even Binghon, the bodyguard, as well as Bingseol, were paying respects to Yunhyun.

Yunhyun gave an awkward smile.

He already knew why they were paying such respects.

But Tang Seol-yeon was grinding her teeth.

‘What the hell are they doing!’

To pay respects to the person who interfered with the match and sided with the Emei Sect, it’s hard to even tell which side the Bukhae Ilmun is on.

Moreover, the Bukhae Ilmun’s polite gesture was further highlighting Yunhyun’s presence.

It was by no means a desirable situation for Tang Seol-yeon.

“Thank you.”

Yunhyun replied to the Bukhae Ilmun’s greeting.

And asked.

“Does paying respects to me mean you won’t be hostile to me?”

“Yes.”

The Three Palace Lord smiled.

“If the blue wolf blocks us, who would dare to oppose? We’ll just step back.”

Yunhyun gave a bitter smile.

It sounded good, but Yunhyun already guessed that things wouldn’t go so well.

“But that’s all.”

The Three Palace Lord said quietly.

“Since the Murim Alliance has collapsed, everything must be redefined.”

Yunhyun sighed softly.

Bingje’s promise was made with the Murim Alliance, not with Yunhyun.

At that time, he thought it was natural to do so, but he didn’t know that the aftermath would come back in this way.

Yunhyun suddenly looked at the Three Palace Lord.

She was looking at Yunhyun with shining eyes.

“Now that I see it, the Twelve Palace Lords really resemble the Young Palace Lord a lot.”

“Really?”

A bright smile bloomed on the Three Palace Lord’s face.

But the Three Palace Lord soon cleared her throat and hardened her face.

“Ahem. I’m the Three Palace Lord now.”

“Ah, is that so? Then what about the Young Palace Lord?”

“She became the First Palace Lord and the Great Palace Lord. Delegating Bingje’s authority……. Ah, can I say this?”

The Three Palace Lord covered her mouth with her hand, startled, but the water had already been spilled.

The Three Palace Lord shrugged after thinking about it.

“Well, it’s okay since it’s Brother Seo-gi.”

“I’m not Seo-gi anymore.”

Yunhyun said.

“I’m the Changryong Sword Master and the plenipotentiary of the court.”

The Three Palace Lord’s eyes widened.

“I don’t know what it is, but it’s amazing. As expected, Brother Yun is……. Ahem.”

Feeling Tang Seol-yeon’s stinging gaze, the Three Palace Lord quickly cut off her words.

Zhuge Giho’s muttering, ‘She’s still cute,’ went unheard by anyone.

“Then we’ll step back now.”

The Three Palace Lord said with a rather cold expression.

“Already?”

“Yes. We won’t oppose the blue wolf. And everyone hates the Bukhae Ilmun anyway.”

Swish.

The Three Palace Lord said, looking straight at Tang Seol-yeon.

“You’ll take care of the rest.”

The Bukhae Ilmun had already gained more than enough.

The Emei Sect’s Cheonsu Shinni admitted defeat, and they fully demonstrated the Bukhae Ilmun’s power to the Taepyung Alliance.

Now, the name of the Bukhae Ilmun will resonate even more greatly in the Kangho martial world.

Rustle.

Tang Seol-yeon lightly paid respects to the Three Palace Lord.

“Thank you for the Bukhae Ilmun’s cooperation.”

Tang Seol-yeon said with a relaxed smile.

“Indeed, you have the capabilities befitting a member of the Taepyung Alliance. It’s just a pity that the sword was stopped by one person, but what can we do since everyone has their own circumstances?”

Although it was a subtle criticism, the Three Palace Lord didn’t care.

Because no one can deny the achievements that the Bukhae Ilmun has made here anyway.

Rustle.

Tang Seol-yeon turned her gaze towards Yunhyun.

“Now it’s my turn to ask you.”

A rather bright smile hung on her lips.

“You rudely intruded on an important match and disturbed the minds of many people, so you must have a good reason? If the answer is not satisfactory.”

The Tang Clan’s Snowflower, Tang Mun Seolhwa [Tang Clan Snow Flower] Tang Seol-yeon’s eyes shone sharply.

“You must be prepared to take the corresponding responsibility.”

Yunhyun chuckled lightly.

“Responsibility, what kind of responsibility are you talking about?”

Tang Seol-yeon’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

“As for the match, the two of you have already given your understanding. You have also clearly acknowledged the victory and defeat.”

Although Yunhyun intruded, neither Bingseol nor Cheonsu Shinni protested about it.

Also, Cheonsu Shinni admitted her defeat.

Nothing is wrong.

“And you said that I disturbed the minds of many people.”

Yunhyun said, looking at Tang Seol-yeon.

“Do I need to take responsibility for the feelings that people feel? If you are disturbed, I recommend you to meditate quietly. This place happens to be a historic temple.”

Yunhyun’s expression as he spoke was almost brazen.

Zhuge Giho muttered, ‘Wow, Secretary Yun can also be sarcastic,’ and Tang Seol-yeon laughed as if she was dumbfounded.

“Does that mean.”

Tang Seol-yeon said with a sharp look.

“You intend to turn the Taepyung Alliance into an enemy?”

Yunhyun’s words were tantamount to saying that he didn’t care even if the Taepyung Alliance turned into an enemy.

It was at that moment.

“Insolent!”

Jo Gwan’s voice rang out.

Tang Seol-yeon frowned and turned around, and Jo Gwan appeared from behind Yunhyun wearing formal attire.

“How dare you threaten Yun Dae-in [Lord Yun], the plenipotentiary of the court, do you really want to die! I, Royal Inspector Jo Gwan, will never tolerate it!”