Chapter 131
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Chapter 131
Baek Cheon-Sang returned to Wenzhou after eliminating the Black Sword Gang, leaving behind Baek Cheon-Gi and fifty Baek Sword Corps members in Shaoxing.
Baek Mu-Gun and Namgung Hyun-Ah personally went to Wenzhou Port to greet Cheon-Sang.
Welcome back.
Welcome back, Father.
Why did you bother coming all the way here? We would have seen each other when I get home anyway, Cheon-Sang said.
You went all the way to Shaoxing to risk your life in a battle against an evil sect, so its only natural for us to greet you as soon as you return. Congratulations on annihilating the Black Sword Gang and gaining control over Shaoxing, Mu-Gun replied.
Thank you. Lets go home for now.
Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah headed back to the Baek Sword Sect with Cheon-Sang. The Baek Sword Corps and Heavenly Martial Hall martial artists who participated in the battle against the Black Sword Gang followed behind them. Upon arriving at the Baek Sword Sect, they celebrated their victory with a banquet. Cheon-Sang, the three squad leaders, and the Baek Sword Corps and Heavenly Martial Hall martial artists enjoyed the celebration with great delight.
The next day, Mu-Gun visited Cheon-Sang.
Come in. I was actually about to call for you.
How may I be of help? Mu-Gun asked.
Before I decide, I would like to ask your opinion about what to do with the rights and authority we took from the Black Sword Gang, Cheon-Sang explained.
Which ones specifically?
Out of all their rights and authority, the most important one is the exclusive Shaoxing Wine distribution rights.
The Black Sword Gang made huge profits through their exclusive right to sell all Shaoxing Wine produced by Shaoxings breweries. They bought the product at a very low price, then used their exclusivity to sell it at a high price.
The Shaoxing breweries wanted to earn more from their products as well, but since the Black Sword Gang used force to haggle, they were left with no other choice but to sell low. It was also through force and threats that the Black Sword Gang obtained the exclusive Shaoxing Wine distribution rights.
The Baek Sword Sect, a righteous sect, found it difficult to take over that specific right because the Black Sword Gang obtained it using oppression, then used it to exploit the breweries. Hence, Mu-Gun suggested, Why dont we return the distribution rights to Shaoxings breweries instead?
You want to give up the interests well earn from it?
No. In exchange for returning the distribution rights to the breweries in Shaoxing, we will receive a portion of the profit they earn as protection taxes. We wont be earning as much as having the exclusive distribution rights to their products, but itll still provide us with a decent profit.
Thats a pretty good idea. The breweries will likely find it more profitable to pay us a certain percentage of their profit as protection tax in exchange for repossessing the Shaoxing Wine distribution rights. Cheon-Sang liked Mu-Guns suggestion.
Thats right. Most murim factions collect protection taxes anyway, so they likely wont refuse our offer. We cant set the protection tax too high, so we should just collect the same rate we collect from others to avoid problems.
The Baek Sword Sect normally charged ten percent of profits as protection tax. Considering the Seven Great Families protection tax varied from ten percent to twenty percent depending on the revenue size, ten percent was quite lenient. Moreover, compared to the evil sects, which usually demanded more than thirty percent, the righteous sects were quite conscientious.Ñøv€l-B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.
Lets proceed with that plan. Ill send a carrier pigeon to the White Dragon Squad Leader to start the negotiations with the breweries in Shaoxing, Cheon-Sang said.
I assume the Black Sword Gang accumulated considerable wealth?
In total, they would probably have a little over one hundred thousand silver nyang.
Thats not that much, considering they had the Shaoxing Wine distribution rights, Mu-Gun commented.
They must have used their earnings for luxury and pleasure.
Thats probably it.
You will now begin absorbing the ice qi beast core and using its energy to reach the Absolute Realm.
Will you be helping me this time as well, master? Woo-Kyung asked.
No, the Young Patriarch will help you, Seok Gang explained.
Huh?
Dont worry. The Young Patriarchs martial prowess is much higher than mine, and he has a deeper understanding of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique than I do.
It was hard for Woo-Kyung to believe what Seok Gang just said. Although Mu-Guns martial prowess was great, he could not bring himself to believe that Mu-Guns enlightenment of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique was higher than Seok Gangs.
What I can tell you for sure is that there is no one more suited than me to guide your martial arts level to the Absolute Realm, so dont worry too much, Mu-Gun told Woo-Kyung.
Before we begin, I would like to ask a question that has been bugging me.
What is it?
Why are you so willing to help me improve my martial arts? If anything goes wrong, your life could also be in danger, Young Patriarch Baek. Even though I am staying at the Baek Sword Sect because of my two masters, I am free to leave at any time. That makes me curious about why youre so willing to risk your life to help me reach a new realm, Woo-Kyung asked.
It is for the sake of murim, Mu-Gun answered.
For murim?
As you already know, the Nine Celestial Demons Sect threat is closing in by the minute. It would be great if you stayed with the Baek Sword Sect, but even if you didnt, Wouldnt it be in murims best interest to turn even just one more person into a martial arts master before the Nine Celestial Demons Sect earnestly takes action? Mu-Gun explained his reasoning.
Youre doing this ultimately for the great cause of murim, not only for the sake of the Baek Sword Sect?
Yes. For that reason, I hope you use the power you are about to gain for the sake of murim.
Id be more than willing to. Moreover, I promise to spare no effort for the Baek Sword Sect as long as the sect does not go against murims path of righteousness, Woo-Kyung declared.
Thank you. Shall we get started, then?
What do I have to do? Woo-Kyung asked, wondering if there was anything he was supposed to do.
The same thing you did last time.
Woo-Kyung sat in a lotus position.
Please consume the ice qi beast core now, Mu-Gun instructed.
Following the order, Woo-Kyung consumed the beast core that he received from Seok Gang. As soon as he did, Mu-Gun immediately sat behind him and placed his palm on Woo-Kyungs myeong-mun point.
Trust me and leave everything to my energy. Mu-Gun began to let the Thunder God qi flow toward his internal body.
The Qiankun qi within Woo-Kyung naturally showed aggression toward the Thunder God qi, which was flowing from an external source. Remaining calm, Mu-Gun began to enter the harmonic state of the Heavenly Thunder Constellation Divine Art. Likewise, the Thunder God qi took a harmonic stance and gently approached the Qiankun qi, easing the wariness of the latter until it no longer resisted the Thunder God qi, which was approaching like a spring breeze.
Not missing the opportunity, the Thunder God qi burrowed into the Qiankun qi and seamlessly mixed with it. Afterward, it proceeded to merge with the Qiankun qi, using itself as the core. Having surrendered, the Qiankun qi tried to harmonize with the Thunder God qi, which was a higher-ranked energy than itself. At that moment, Mu-Gun immediately began to guide the Qiankun qi using a natural flow he created by circulating the energy according to the scriptures of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique.
The beast cores energy initially resisted the fusion with the Qiankun qi since their energies were incompatible. However, the Qiankun qi sneakily began to bond with the beast cores energy as the former hovered around and constantly attempted harmonization. The first attempt showed some resistance, but everything went smooth sailing after that. In lightning speed, the beast cores energy fused and bonded with the Qiankun qi, having realized that it would not be harmed even if it combined with the Qiankun qi. Now proceeding as slowly as needed, Mu-Gun absorbed the beast cores energy by whirling the Qiankun qi around it.
As Woo-Kyung meditated and observed his internal body, he witnessed the Qiankun qi absorbing the beast cores energy in a surprisingly natural flow. Mu-Gun guided the Qiankun qi much more naturally than Woo-Kyung himself could do through qi circulation, allowing him to witness the extent of Mu-Guns strength once more. Now focusing on the method Mu-Gun used to handle the Qiankun qi in him, Woo-Kyung was able to observe the Qiankun qis movements more accurately than anyone else. As a result, Woo-Kyungs understanding of his internal energy circulation method deepened.
Meanwhile, the Qiankun qi within Woo-Kyung finally absorbed the last of the beast cores energy, increasing it twofold. However, the most crucial step was just about to begin. Mu-Gun immediately guided the Qiankun qi from Woo-Kyungs hoe-eum point to his chong-maek point.
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Chapter 131
Baek Cheon-Sang returned to Wenzhou after eliminating the Black Sword Gang, leaving behind Baek Cheon-Gi and fifty Baek Sword Corps members in Shaoxing.
Baek Mu-Gun and Namgung Hyun-Ah personally went to Wenzhou Port to greet Cheon-Sang.
Welcome back.
Welcome back, Father.
Why did you bother coming all the way here? We would have seen each other when I get home anyway, Cheon-Sang said.
You went all the way to Shaoxing to risk your life in a battle against an evil sect, so its only natural for us to greet you as soon as you return. Congratulations on annihilating the Black Sword Gang and gaining control over Shaoxing, Mu-Gun replied.
Thank you. Lets go home for now.
Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah headed back to the Baek Sword Sect with Cheon-Sang. The Baek Sword Corps and Heavenly Martial Hall martial artists who participated in the battle against the Black Sword Gang followed behind them. Upon arriving at the Baek Sword Sect, they celebrated their victory with a banquet. Cheon-Sang, the three squad leaders, and the Baek Sword Corps and Heavenly Martial Hall martial artists enjoyed the celebration with great delight.
The next day, Mu-Gun visited Cheon-Sang.
Come in. I was actually about to call for you.
How may I be of help? Mu-Gun asked.
Before I decide, I would like to ask your opinion about what to do with the rights and authority we took from the Black Sword Gang, Cheon-Sang explained.
Which ones specifically?
Out of all their rights and authority, the most important one is the exclusive Shaoxing Wine distribution rights.
The Black Sword Gang made huge profits through their exclusive right to sell all Shaoxing Wine produced by Shaoxings breweries. They bought the product at a very low price, then used their exclusivity to sell it at a high price.
The Shaoxing breweries wanted to earn more from their products as well, but since the Black Sword Gang used force to haggle, they were left with no other choice but to sell low. It was also through force and threats that the Black Sword Gang obtained the exclusive Shaoxing Wine distribution rights.
The Baek Sword Sect, a righteous sect, found it difficult to take over that specific right because the Black Sword Gang obtained it using oppression, then used it to exploit the breweries. Hence, Mu-Gun suggested, Why dont we return the distribution rights to Shaoxings breweries instead?
You want to give up the interests well earn from it?
No. In exchange for returning the distribution rights to the breweries in Shaoxing, we will receive a portion of the profit they earn as protection taxes. We wont be earning as much as having the exclusive distribution rights to their products, but itll still provide us with a decent profit.
Thats a pretty good idea. The breweries will likely find it more profitable to pay us a certain percentage of their profit as protection tax in exchange for repossessing the Shaoxing Wine distribution rights. Cheon-Sang liked Mu-Guns suggestion.
Thats right. Most murim factions collect protection taxes anyway, so they likely wont refuse our offer. We cant set the protection tax too high, so we should just collect the same rate we collect from others to avoid problems.
The Baek Sword Sect normally charged ten percent of profits as protection tax. Considering the Seven Great Families protection tax varied from ten percent to twenty percent depending on the revenue size, ten percent was quite lenient. Moreover, compared to the evil sects, which usually demanded more than thirty percent, the righteous sects were quite conscientious.Ñøv€l-B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.
Lets proceed with that plan. Ill send a carrier pigeon to the White Dragon Squad Leader to start the negotiations with the breweries in Shaoxing, Cheon-Sang said.
I assume the Black Sword Gang accumulated considerable wealth?
In total, they would probably have a little over one hundred thousand silver nyang.
Thats not that much, considering they had the Shaoxing Wine distribution rights, Mu-Gun commented.
They must have used their earnings for luxury and pleasure.
Thats probably it.
You will now begin absorbing the ice qi beast core and using its energy to reach the Absolute Realm.
Will you be helping me this time as well, master? Woo-Kyung asked.
No, the Young Patriarch will help you, Seok Gang explained.
Huh?
Dont worry. The Young Patriarchs martial prowess is much higher than mine, and he has a deeper understanding of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique than I do.
It was hard for Woo-Kyung to believe what Seok Gang just said. Although Mu-Guns martial prowess was great, he could not bring himself to believe that Mu-Guns enlightenment of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique was higher than Seok Gangs.
What I can tell you for sure is that there is no one more suited than me to guide your martial arts level to the Absolute Realm, so dont worry too much, Mu-Gun told Woo-Kyung.
Before we begin, I would like to ask a question that has been bugging me.
What is it?
Why are you so willing to help me improve my martial arts? If anything goes wrong, your life could also be in danger, Young Patriarch Baek. Even though I am staying at the Baek Sword Sect because of my two masters, I am free to leave at any time. That makes me curious about why youre so willing to risk your life to help me reach a new realm, Woo-Kyung asked.
It is for the sake of murim, Mu-Gun answered.
For murim?
As you already know, the Nine Celestial Demons Sect threat is closing in by the minute. It would be great if you stayed with the Baek Sword Sect, but even if you didnt, Wouldnt it be in murims best interest to turn even just one more person into a martial arts master before the Nine Celestial Demons Sect earnestly takes action? Mu-Gun explained his reasoning.
Youre doing this ultimately for the great cause of murim, not only for the sake of the Baek Sword Sect?
Yes. For that reason, I hope you use the power you are about to gain for the sake of murim.
Id be more than willing to. Moreover, I promise to spare no effort for the Baek Sword Sect as long as the sect does not go against murims path of righteousness, Woo-Kyung declared.
Thank you. Shall we get started, then?
What do I have to do? Woo-Kyung asked, wondering if there was anything he was supposed to do.
The same thing you did last time.
Woo-Kyung sat in a lotus position.
Please consume the ice qi beast core now, Mu-Gun instructed.
Following the order, Woo-Kyung consumed the beast core that he received from Seok Gang. As soon as he did, Mu-Gun immediately sat behind him and placed his palm on Woo-Kyungs myeong-mun point.
Trust me and leave everything to my energy. Mu-Gun began to let the Thunder God qi flow toward his internal body.
The Qiankun qi within Woo-Kyung naturally showed aggression toward the Thunder God qi, which was flowing from an external source. Remaining calm, Mu-Gun began to enter the harmonic state of the Heavenly Thunder Constellation Divine Art. Likewise, the Thunder God qi took a harmonic stance and gently approached the Qiankun qi, easing the wariness of the latter until it no longer resisted the Thunder God qi, which was approaching like a spring breeze.
Not missing the opportunity, the Thunder God qi burrowed into the Qiankun qi and seamlessly mixed with it. Afterward, it proceeded to merge with the Qiankun qi, using itself as the core. Having surrendered, the Qiankun qi tried to harmonize with the Thunder God qi, which was a higher-ranked energy than itself. At that moment, Mu-Gun immediately began to guide the Qiankun qi using a natural flow he created by circulating the energy according to the scriptures of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique.
The beast cores energy initially resisted the fusion with the Qiankun qi since their energies were incompatible. However, the Qiankun qi sneakily began to bond with the beast cores energy as the former hovered around and constantly attempted harmonization. The first attempt showed some resistance, but everything went smooth sailing after that. In lightning speed, the beast cores energy fused and bonded with the Qiankun qi, having realized that it would not be harmed even if it combined with the Qiankun qi. Now proceeding as slowly as needed, Mu-Gun absorbed the beast cores energy by whirling the Qiankun qi around it.
As Woo-Kyung meditated and observed his internal body, he witnessed the Qiankun qi absorbing the beast cores energy in a surprisingly natural flow. Mu-Gun guided the Qiankun qi much more naturally than Woo-Kyung himself could do through qi circulation, allowing him to witness the extent of Mu-Guns strength once more. Now focusing on the method Mu-Gun used to handle the Qiankun qi in him, Woo-Kyung was able to observe the Qiankun qis movements more accurately than anyone else. As a result, Woo-Kyungs understanding of his internal energy circulation method deepened.
Meanwhile, the Qiankun qi within Woo-Kyung finally absorbed the last of the beast cores energy, increasing it twofold. However, the most crucial step was just about to begin. Mu-Gun immediately guided the Qiankun qi from Woo-Kyungs hoe-eum point to his chong-maek point.
Chapter 131Baek Cheon-Sang returned to Wenzhou after eliminating the Black Sword Gang, leaving behind Baek Cheon-Gi and fifty Baek Sword Corps members in Shaoxing.Baek Mu-Gun and Namgung Hyun-Ah personally went to Wenzhou Port to greet Cheon-Sang.Welcome back.Welcome back, Father.Why did you bother coming all the way here? We would have seen each other when I get home anyway, Cheon-Sang said.You went all the way to Shaoxing to risk your life in a battle against an evil sect, so its only natural for us to greet you as soon as you return. Congratulations on annihilating the Black Sword Gang and gaining control over Shaoxing, Mu-Gun replied.Thank you. Lets go home for now.Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah headed back to the Baek Sword Sect with Cheon-Sang. The Baek Sword Corps and Heavenly Martial Hall martial artists who participated in the battle against the Black Sword Gang followed behind them. Upon arriving at the Baek Sword Sect, they celebrated their victory with a banquet. Cheon-Sang, the three squad leaders, and the Baek Sword Corps and Heavenly Martial Hall martial artists enjoyed the celebration with great delight.The next day, Mu-Gun visited Cheon-Sang.Come in. I was actually about to call for you.How may I be of help? Mu-Gun asked.Before I decide, I would like to ask your opinion about what to do with the rights and authority we took from the Black Sword Gang, Cheon-Sang explained.Which ones specifically?Out of all their rights and authority, the most important one is the exclusive Shaoxing Wine distribution rights.The Black Sword Gang made huge profits through their exclusive right to sell all Shaoxing Wine produced by Shaoxings breweries. They bought the product at a very low price, then used their exclusivity to sell it at a high price.The Shaoxing breweries wanted to earn more from their products as well, but since the Black Sword Gang used force to haggle, they were left with no other choice but to sell low. It was also through force and threats that the Black Sword Gang obtained the exclusive Shaoxing Wine distribution rights.The Baek Sword Sect, a righteous sect, found it difficult to take over that specific right because the Black Sword Gang obtained it using oppression, then used it to exploit the breweries. Hence, Mu-Gun suggested, Why dont we return the distribution rights to Shaoxings breweries instead?You want to give up the interests well earn from it?No. In exchange for returning the distribution rights to the breweries in Shaoxing, we will receive a portion of the profit they earn as protection taxes. We wont be earning as much as having the exclusive distribution rights to their products, but itll still provide us with a decent profit.Thats a pretty good idea. The breweries will likely find it more profitable to pay us a certain percentage of their profit as protection tax in exchange for repossessing the Shaoxing Wine distribution rights. Cheon-Sang liked Mu-Guns suggestion.Thats right. Most murim factions collect protection taxes anyway, so they likely wont refuse our offer. We cant set the protection tax too high, so we should just collect the same rate we collect from others to avoid problems.The Baek Sword Sect normally charged ten percent of profits as protection tax. Considering the Seven Great Families protection tax varied from ten percent to twenty percent depending on the revenue size, ten percent was quite lenient. Moreover, compared to the evil sects, which usually demanded more than thirty percent, the righteous sects were quite conscientious.Nvl-B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.Lets proceed with that plan. Ill send a carrier pigeon to the White Dragon Squad Leader to start the negotiations with the breweries in Shaoxing, Cheon-Sang said.I assume the Black Sword Gang accumulated considerable wealth?In total, they would probably have a little over one hundred thousand silver nyang.Thats not that much, considering they had the Shaoxing Wine distribution rights, Mu-Gun commented.They must have used their earnings for luxury and pleasure.Thats probably it.You will now begin absorbing the ice qi beast core and using its energy to reach the Absolute Realm.Will you be helping me this time as well, master? Woo-Kyung asked.No, the Young Patriarch will help you, Seok Gang explained.Huh?Dont worry. The Young Patriarchs martial prowess is much higher than mine, and he has a deeper understanding of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique than I do.It was hard for Woo-Kyung to believe what Seok Gang just said. Although Mu-Guns martial prowess was great, he could not bring himself to believe that Mu-Guns enlightenment of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique was higher than Seok Gangs.What I can tell you for sure is that there is no one more suited than me to guide your martial arts level to the Absolute Realm, so dont worry too much, Mu-Gun told Woo-Kyung.Before we begin, I would like to ask a question that has been bugging me.What is it?Why are you so willing to help me improve my martial arts? If anything goes wrong, your life could also be in danger, Young Patriarch Baek. Even though I am staying at the Baek Sword Sect because of my two masters, I am free to leave at any time. That makes me curious about why youre so willing to risk your life to help me reach a new realm, Woo-Kyung asked.It is for the sake of murim, Mu-Gun answered.For murim?As you already know, the Nine Celestial Demons Sect threat is closing in by the minute. It would be great if you stayed with the Baek Sword Sect, but even if you didnt, Wouldnt it be in murims best interest to turn even just one more person into a martial arts master before the Nine Celestial Demons Sect earnestly takes action? Mu-Gun explained his reasoning.Youre doing this ultimately for the great cause of murim, not only for the sake of the Baek Sword Sect?Yes. For that reason, I hope you use the power you are about to gain for the sake of murim.Id be more than willing to. Moreover, I promise to spare no effort for the Baek Sword Sect as long as the sect does not go against murims path of righteousness, Woo-Kyung declared.Thank you. Shall we get started, then?What do I have to do? Woo-Kyung asked, wondering if there was anything he was supposed to do.The same thing you did last time.Woo-Kyung sat in a lotus position.Please consume the ice qi beast core now, Mu-Gun instructed.Following the order, Woo-Kyung consumed the beast core that he received from Seok Gang. As soon as he did, Mu-Gun immediately sat behind him and placed his palm on Woo-Kyungs myeong-mun point.Trust me and leave everything to my energy. Mu-Gun began to let the Thunder God qi flow toward his internal body.The Qiankun qi within Woo-Kyung naturally showed aggression toward the Thunder God qi, which was flowing from an external source. Remaining calm, Mu-Gun began to enter the harmonic state of the Heavenly Thunder Constellation Divine Art. Likewise, the Thunder God qi took a harmonic stance and gently approached the Qiankun qi, easing the wariness of the latter until it no longer resisted the Thunder God qi, which was approaching like a spring breeze.Not missing the opportunity, the Thunder God qi burrowed into the Qiankun qi and seamlessly mixed with it. Afterward, it proceeded to merge with the Qiankun qi, using itself as the core. Having surrendered, the Qiankun qi tried to harmonize with the Thunder God qi, which was a higher-ranked energy than itself. At that moment, Mu-Gun immediately began to guide the Qiankun qi using a natural flow he created by circulating the energy according to the scriptures of the Qiankun Harmony Body Cultivation Technique.The beast cores energy initially resisted the fusion with the Qiankun qi since their energies were incompatible. However, the Qiankun qi sneakily began to bond with the beast cores energy as the former hovered around and constantly attempted harmonization. The first attempt showed some resistance, but everything went smooth sailing after that. In lightning speed, the beast cores energy fused and bonded with the Qiankun qi, having realized that it would not be harmed even if it combined with the Qiankun qi. Now proceeding as slowly as needed, Mu-Gun absorbed the beast cores energy by whirling the Qiankun qi around it.As Woo-Kyung meditated and observed his internal body, he witnessed the Qiankun qi absorbing the beast cores energy in a surprisingly natural flow. Mu-Gun guided the Qiankun qi much more naturally than Woo-Kyung himself could do through qi circulation, allowing him to witness the extent of Mu-Guns strength once more. Now focusing on the method Mu-Gun used to handle the Qiankun qi in him, Woo-Kyung was able to observe the Qiankun qis movements more accurately than anyone else. As a result, Woo-Kyungs understanding of his internal energy circulation method deepened.Meanwhile, the Qiankun qi within Woo-Kyung finally absorbed the last of the beast cores energy, increasing it twofold. However, the most crucial step was just about to begin. Mu-Gun immediately guided the Qiankun qi from Woo-Kyungs hoe-eum point to his chong-maek point.
