Return of the flowery Mountain Sect English - Chapter 777

Chapter 777 Life was painful at first (1)

“Thank You! Thank you very much!” -said the residents

“Aigo… Aigo, thanks to Tao-nim, we survived!” -said the residents

“How can I repay this favor…” – said the resident

Yoon Jong shook his head quickly.

“What kind of help? Nonsense. I just did what I had to do.”-said Yoon Jong
“Thank you very much. I hope I can repay you!” -said the residents

“It doesn’t matter….” -said Yoon Jong

“Keuu! Pay back? Paying back sounds great! Who mentioned that?” -said Chung Myung

Chung Myung pushed Yoon Jong aside and held the hand of the old man in front of him firmly.

“You said you wanted to get back at us?” -said Chung Myung

“Hah? Oh… Yes…” – said the resident

Yoon Jong changed his face.

“Just getting rid of the pirates is enough, why do they have to suffer……!” -said Yoon Jong

“Then get out of here and please make lots of rumors that Mount Hua Sect has defeated the pirates and saved you all.” -said Chung Myung

“…Yes?” -said the residents

“Rumors, rumors! We save you! We even destroyed two water forts, just spread the word exactly like that! Then it would be a big payout.” -said Chung Myung

“I- Is that enough?” -said the residents

“Aigoo, that’s quite a big payout. But you have to do it actively. you understand, right?” -said Chung Myung

“If this is truly helpful, I will do my best to spread the word.” -said the residents

“Keuu! You’re a very understanding person.” -said Chung Myung

Yoon Jong, who was about to reprimand Chung Myung, closed his mouth like a mute person tasting honey.

It wasn’t even worth calling a payback.

“What about us?” -said the residents

“First, let’s check whether your condition has seriously worsened, and if you’re fine, we’ll send you directly to the mainland.” -said Yoon Jong

“You mean the land you mean…….” -said the residents

“Oh, don’t worry. We will drop you off at the nearest port. Or do you want to be taken to your original destination?” -said Yoon Jong

“I- I can’t possibly force you that much.” -said the residents

“Hey, don’t worry? I’m not the one rowing the boat.” -said Chung Myung

“Ha?” -said the residents

“Haha.” -said Chung Myung

Chung Myung giggled.

The old man, still holding his hand, looked at him dumbfounded.

“All commoners will be sent by ship.” -said Yoon Jong

Jo-Gol asked Yoon Jong with a troubled look.

“Is that so? Okay? The pirates have a lot of ships, don’t they?” -said Jo-Gol

“We sent some Nokrim members with them, so it should be fine.” -said Yoon Jong

“…So you mean it doesn’t matter because you sent them along with the pirates and mountain bandits.” -said Jo-Gol

There is something wrong.

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong, but something is definitely wrong.

“Among those arrested, we found two from the Yuryong Sect. If we add up those discovered previously, it looks like we have found all but one.” -said Yoon Jong

Then who is that?

“Could he…….” -said Yoon Jong

Baek Chun sighed when Yoon Jong said the end of his speech with a heavy face.

It was hard to find and save everyone because something like this had happened, but it was hard not to feel the burden in their hearts.

“Baek Sang.” -said Baek Chun

“Yes, Sahyung.” – said Baek Sang

“How did the interrogation go?” -said Baek Chun

“……I haven’t found anything specific. Most of them are escapees from other water fortresses, clueless people, or thugs hired for money.” – said Baek Sang

“Hire thugs?” -said Baek Chun

“Yes. Apparently there are quite a lot around the Yangtze River. Since they have no affiliation and are hired randomly, it is difficult to anticipate.” – said Baek Sang

“Hmm.” -said Baek Chun

Baek Chun thought with a serious expression.

‘Hired thug.’ -Baek Chun thought

Using hired thugs to create a water fort…

He turned his gaze to Jo Seung.

“Is it common to hire thugs when you first build a water fort?” -said Baek Chun

“…I’ve never heard of it before. If they have money to hire thugs, why do they commit piracy?” -said Jo Seung

“Right, that makes sense.” -said Baek Chun

It seems like there is something wrong.

‘No, it’s not that important.’ -Baek Chun thought

After all, they had deleted everything, so whatever they were planning didn’t matter now. What was important was that they had properly punished those who had touched Mount Hua’s friends, which would be a clear warning to the other water fortresses on the Yangtze River.

“Now we just need to get everything done and head back.” -said Baek Chun

Baek Chun looked at the vast Yangtze River with a slightly refreshed face.

There was a lot of work and a lot of hardship, but it was a journey that taught him a lot.

“Now I don’t even want to see water anymore, Sahyung.” -said Yoon Jong

“I won’t wash my face for a while when I return to Mount Hua.” -said Jo-Gol

“Jo-Gol Sahyung usually doesn’t wash much at first.” – said Soso

“What are you talking about! I shower often!” -said Jo-Gol

“But even so, you always smell like sweat.” – said Soso

“That’s because I practiced after showering! Oh, this is so unfair!” -said Jo-Gol

The Mount Hua disciples had also regained their vitality.

Each of them had something to ponder, but that didn’t mean they had to stay down.

‘If you fall, get up and run.’ -Baek Chun thought

Baek Chun collected his thoughts and opened his mouth.

“Then let’s get this over with… Where did this Chung Myung bastard go?” -said Baek Chun

“Hah? Wasn’t he here just now?” -said Yoon Jong

“…Where is this bastard? I’m nervous if he doesn’t show up.” -said Baek Chun

The Mount Hua disciples craned their necks and hurriedly looked around. Here was a wide plain, so there was nowhere to hide. Soon after, they found Chung Myung standing at the edge of the water, and they rushed over to him.

“What are you doing here?” -said Baek Chun

“Sasuke.” -said Chung Myung

Chung Myung, who was standing at the end of the island looking at the land opposite, opened his mouth without turning his head.

“How far do you think it is from here to there?” -said Chung Myung

“Yes?” -said Baek Chun

Even though he was confused by the sudden question, Baek Chun answered first.

“Around… one hundred zhang? No, it looks like around three hundred zhang?” -said Baek Chun

He felt how wide the Yangtze River was.

A river was usually called that if it was three zhang wide, but this river was three hundred zhang wide.

Moreover, this was the distance he saw from the island in the middle, so it was roughly that big. Isn’t the actual width of the river at least twice as large?

“Close enough, right?” -said Chung Myung

“Hah?” -said Baek Chun

Is it close?

“Now I understand why the pirates left this place alone. This place is too close to the mainland. Only three hundred zhang to get there, right?” -said Chung Myung

“I think your concept of distance is a bit wrong?” -said Baek Chun

Three hundred zhang wasn’t a short distance, especially from a river?

“It’s very conspicuous, and you only need to sail 300 zhang if you want to attack from land. At least there’s a strong current around, so it’s somewhat bearable, but if you look closely, it’s too easy to attack from land.” -said Chung Myung

“Hmmm now that you say that it feels…….” -said Baek Chun

Baek Chun, who was looking around while listening to Chung Myung, changed his face.

“Damn, that means if we travel by land along the river, we can attack by sailing just three hundred zhang. Then why did we come here by ship! We got seasick because of it…!” -said Baek Chun

“Ah, that’s not the point.” -said Chung Myung

Chung Myung covered his mouth.

“What do you think?” -said Chung Myung

“Hah?” -said Baek Chun

“This place is pretty good, right? Close to land, but difficult to attack with ships.” -said Chung Myung

“What’s so good about it?” -said Baek Chun

“If we occupy this place, wouldn’t it be difficult for pirates to get close?” -said Chung Myung

“…Hah?” -said Baek Chun

Wait, what did this guy just say?

Occupy?

“……Chung Myung-ah?” -said Baek Chun

“The more I look at it, the better it gets. Those pirates were stupid enough to occupy this place, but it’s not bad for us.” -said Chung Myung

“……What, what are you trying to do?” -said Baek Chun

“Let’s take over this place!” -said Chung Myung

“…….”

Baek Chun stared blankly at Chung Myung. He looked back. It was true, his Sajae also had the same surprised expression.

‘Right? I’m not the only one who thinks this is strange, right?’-Baek Chun thought

Baek Chun, convinced, then shouted.

“Hey, crazy bastard! Why do we have to take over this place? This is not Shaanxi, this is the Yangtze River!” -said Jo-Gol

“Is there a law that says it is not permissible to take over a place on the Yangtze River? The water fortress occupied it and set up their base, right?” -said Chung Myung

“…That’s not how it works.” -said Baek Chun

“Don’t be persuaded, Sasuk!” -said Yoon Jong

“Stop him!” -said Jo-Gol

“R- Right!” -said Baek Chun

Baek Chun, who was nodding his head in confusion, immediately came to his senses and asked again.

“What will we do if we occupy this place? Are you going to do pirate work?” -said Baek Chun

“Tsk, tsk, tsk. You’re so slow Dongryong.” -said Chung Myung

“Hah?” -said Baek Chun

Chung Myung frowned in disapproval.

“What is our reason for coming here?” -said Chung Myung

“That… we came because the Special Delivery of the Eunha Courier Service was attacked.” -said Baek Chun

“Is there any guarantee that it won’t happen again?” -said Chung Myung

“…….”

Chung Myung pointed at Jo Seung.

“The first one was difficult, but the second one was easy. Looking around. Once rumors spread that the Special Delivery was attacked, opinions will turn towards the little fish (Jo Seung). Thanks to them, Sasuk has to work hard.” -said Chung Myung

“…The Great Whale Water Fortress is bigger than this. Calling him a small fish is a bit….” -said Baek Chun

“But they are still pirates.” -said Chung Myung

“…….”

Jo Seung, who protested with some hatred, sank in one blow and closed his mouth.

“And if this happens again, will Sasuk run all the way to the Yangtze River and fight the pirates again? Then the Sasuk must run until we destroy the Eighteen Yangtze River Water Fortresses.” -said Chung Myung

“…That’s right.” -said Baek Chun

As long as pirates still existed and there was a reason to cross the Yangtze River, the risk could not be avoided. Moreover, since Special Delivery primarily carries high-value goods, they can become attractive prey at any time.

We might be able to avoid danger with quick feet on flat ground, but isn’t it Special Delivery that can’t exert any force on board?

“So, you want to occupy this place?” -said Baek Chun

“If it’s the same case, it’s better if we send the person directly. Look here. It is close to both sides. Then it would work if we took two ships back and forth from land to land.” -said Chung Myung

Baek Chun looked at his Sajae as if asking them to do something.

Then Jo-Gol, who read that gaze, opened his mouth with a face full of determination.

“I think it’s better in Kugang, the location is not bad!” -said Jo-Gol

“Hey, you crazy bastard! How could you agree!” -said Baek Chun

“N-No. It’s not wrong, right?” -said Jo-Gol

“Are we doing this just for Special Delivery?” -said Baek Chun

“Then, we can just let other traders participate. We can collect fees and tolls.” -said Chung Myung

It seems like this bastard is the youngest son of a merchant family. Why was he so shrewd only at a time like this?

“Absolutely not, of course! you said it yourself. It is too easy to attack here, what will we do when the pirates come?” -said Baek Chun

“What are they going to do from the ship? They have to anchor first,” said Chung Myung

“Hah?”

“When the pirates were on land, they were just a third-rate group. There won’t be any problems if we don’t fight on the water.” -said Chung Myung

“…….”

Baek Chun was the one who started to be persuaded.

“And there are good things too.” -said Chung Myung

“Good?” -said Baek Chun

“One Hundred Thunder Cannons.” -said Chung Myung

“…….”

“They got on the ship because they were pirates, but we don’t have to get on the ship. We can simply place the Hundred Thunder Cannons on the edge of the island and shoot them every time those outnumbered bastards come. They won’t be able to get close, right?” -said Chung Myung

“N- No….” -said Baek Chun

Baek Chun closed his eyes tightly.

‘Why….’ -Baek Chun thought

That nonsense was starting to make sense.

“No, first of all! We can’t just sit here doing that.” -said Baek Chun

“Is Sasuk an idiot?” -said Chung Myung

“Hah?”

“Why do we do it? There are not just one or two people here. Take advantage of this opportunity for Nokrim to also advance to the Yangtze River. We can divide the ship costs in half,” said Chung Myung

“…….”

‘Wow…. At this point, it seemed like he had come all the way here after planning all this beforehand.’ -Baek Chun thought

At times Baek Chun became impatient and bit his nails when he couldn’t find a way to attack that damned logic.

“I’m a little uneasy.” -said Yoo Iseol

“Yes?” -said Baek Chun

Yoo Iseol, the most normal one here, expressed the opposite opinion.

“Hundred Thunder Cannon Range. River width. If a ship occupies the middle of the river, we will be isolated. It is too far.” -said Yoo Iseol

“That’s right! It was still 300 zhang! Too far!” -said Baek Chun

“Then let’s reduce it to 200 zhang.” -said Chung Myung

“Hah? In what way?” -said Baek Chun

“Place the bridge.” -said Chung Myung

“……In the river?” -said Baek Chun

“Yes.” -said Chung Myung

“At this distance?” -said Baek Chun

“Yes.” -said Chung Myung

Chung Myung nodded with a bright smile.

“Hey, crazy bastard. That was impossible even for the Empire! You have to say something that makes sense! I have never heard of a bridge being built across the Yangtze River in my life.” -said Baek Chun

“Hey. No need to install the entire bridge. And no need to fix it either. We have lots of spare ships. We don’t need to sail.” -said Chung Myung

“Yes?”

“Moor the ship on the water, and put a bridge over it. Connect the ships to each other to form a bridge, place the Hundred Thunder Cannons on it, and make it like a pier where ships can dock.”

“…….”

“Then we can shoot arrows from the bridge, and cannons, and if any bastards come ashore, we can fight them! Keuu. In fact I think it’s a great idea! As far as I know, this is a strategy thought up by famous strategists in the past. So it must be true.” -said Chung Myung

…The people on the connected ships were all burned to death by the fiery arrows! You crazy bastard! What’s worse, it’s not too far from here! It’s right above this river!

“Kikikikik. The more I think about it, the more awesome it is. These bastards have given us everything we need! Then I will thank you for giving it!” -said Chung Myung

“Chu- Chung Myung?” -said Baek Chun

“Let’s start by connecting the ships! Euhihi! Sounds fun! Correct?” -said Chung Myung

“Chung Myung…….” -said Baek Chun

“Hey, damaged lungs! Where are you?” -said Chung Myung (calling Sobyong)

Chung Myung left them and ran away as if he had no intention of hearing anything more.

Then someone put his hand on Baek Chun’s shoulder, who stretched out his hand confusedly towards him.

“…Monk?” -said Baek Chun

Hye Yeon smiled brightly.

“Amitabha. Baek Chun Siju. Do you know?” -said Hye Yeon

“…What?” -said Baek Chun

“Life is painful at first.” -said Hye Yeon

“…….”

How……helpful.

Yes.