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Published at 1st of February 2024 06:54:34 AM


Chapter 166

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Chapter 166

After training for an hour, Baek Mu-Gun briefly washed up and got changed. He then headed to Namgung Hyun-Ahs residence. When Mu-Gun arrived, Hyun-Ah came out to meet him in an elegant green dress. Hyun-Ah also put makeup on and did her hair as best as she could, making her look totally different from when she was in the training hall earlier.

Her beauty momentarily mesmerized Mu-Gun. He had never seen her in much makeup or wear adornments before. She was so beautiful when dolled up that she looked like a completely different person.

Ehem. You have always been beautiful, but I cant even take my eyes off you now that you have dolled up, Mu-Gun said.

Am I really that pretty?

Yes.

I should doll up every day so my dear husband will only have eyes for me.

No matter how beautiful something or someone is, one is bound to get sick of seeing them nonstop. It is nice to see you dress up every now and then, but if you look like this every day, it might not captivate me as much. You are still extremely beautiful even if you dont dress up anyway, so you dont have to try so hard. Mu-Gun smiled.

That is true. I will only dress up from time to time so that I can catch you by surprise, then, Hyun-Ah chuckled.

Now then, lets go.

Where are we going?

I am thinking of going for a boat ride at the East Lake. Is that fine with you? Mu-Gun suggested.

Anywhere is fine as long as I am with you, dear husband, Hyun-Ah replied.

Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah left the Baek Sword Sets manor to head to the lake east of Shaoxing. Just like the West Lake in Hangzhou, the East Lake was regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Central Plains due to the picturesque sceneries it offered. Although they had been in Shaoxing for quite some time, Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah had yet to see the East Lake. Hence, they finally decided to visit it today.

After about an hour, their carriage finally reached the East Lake. Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah rode a boat at the entrance and took their time sightseeing. The East Lake used to be a quarry, but it turned into a lake when water filled it. Even though it was not that big, the unique rocks and strange stones surrounding it like a folding screen drew the admiration of many. The high-ranking officials manors and villas along the shores of the East Lake were also worth seeing.

After sightseeing, Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah visited the teahouse that was known as one of the East Lakes must-visit tourist attractions for lovers because of the view it had of the entire East Lake. Living up to its fame, the teahouse was filled with many young couples.

Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah sat at the highest floor of the teahouse, the tables of which cost several times more than the other seats. Each table on the top floor was so expensive that many were available.

Having taken a seat at a table that had a clear view of the East Lake, Mu-Gun and Hyun-Ah ordered tea. While waiting for their orders to be served, the two looked across the East Lake, where the sun was setting. The red sunset between the unique stones and strange rocks of the East Lake was so beautiful that it seemed as if they were looking at a painting.

Wow! Its so pretty. Hyun-Ah could not take her eyes off the beautiful scenery.

The sunset is beautiful, but I heard that rain over the East Lake is also quite picturesque. Lets visit this place again when it rains.

Really?

Yes. Seeing such a wonderful view with my wife today makes me feel like I can forget all my worries. I want to spend quality time with you more often.

That is a relief. I was worried that I was boring you.

Not at all. When I am with you, no matter what we do or where we are, I will always have fun.

You really are quite the sweet talker. I am worried that Sister Dan will be sad if she finds out that we went on a trip without her, though.

Would you be upset if I spent time with Seol-Young alone? Mu-Gun asked.

Hmm, to be honest, I probably would be, but I would also think that such an occurrence is only natural since we cannot do everything together, Hyun-Ah admitted.

Seol-Young likely feels the same way, my dear wife. I will take Seol-Young out someday as well anyway, and I am certain that shes well aware of that, which is why she will not pay much attention to what we did today.Ñ00v€l--ß1n hosted the premiere release of this chapter.

That is not how the heart works. Even if her mind understands, her heart could still be upset. You better comfort Sister Dan properly, dear husband.

I got it. Anyway, thank you.

What for?

It would have been very difficult for me if you two were jealous of each other and constantly bickered over every matter. Thank you for understanding and treating each other like sisters.

We both love you, so we naturally accepted each other. Moreover, sister Dan and I think alike, Hyun-Ah said.

Isnt that just cheating?

What is?

The Lee Household is probably also related to the Nine Celestial Demons Sect, Cheon-Sang said.

I think so as well, Mu-Gun replied.

We cant leave them be, then.

The Loyal Heart Alliance should consider attacking the Lee Household.

You want to attack them with the Loyal Heart Alliance?

This is a good opportunity to solidify the Loyal Heart Alliances presence in murim. It can serve as a good experience for the alliances martial artists as well, Mu-Gun explained.

I see. Lets convene a Council meeting right away to discuss this.

Understood.

After listening to Mu-Guns report, Cheon-Sang immediately called for a Council meeting. That same afternoon, the Council meeting was held. Having heard Mu-Guns report from Cheon-Sang, the delegates concluded that the Lee Household was connected to the Nine Celestial Demons Sect and agreed to attack the Lee Household in the name of the Loyal Heart Alliance.

How do you plan to prepare our forces, though? Justice Martial Sect Patriarch Jeong Won-Hyo asked.

Shouldnt we first determine the size of the Lee Households army?

According to our intel, the Lee Household has about four hundred martial artists. They also have one Absolute-Realm master, three Upper-Peak-Realm masters, and about twenty Peak-Realm masters, Cheon-Sang revealed what he heard from the Heavenly Secret Hall.

If we count the three outlaws who joined forces with the Lee Household, they would have four Absolute-Realm masters, Won-Hyo said.

We should not forget that the Nine Celestial Demons Sect can send martial arts masters as well, Flying Lance Sect Patriarch Jo Jin-Myeong added.

We should assume that they have at least five Absolute-Realm masters, then.

That means we have to send at least six Absolute-Realm masters. Is that possible? Wind Saber Sect Patriarch Tae Gong-Pyo asked Cheon-Sang.

All of the Loyal Heart Alliances eight Absolute-Realm masters were under the Baek Sword Sect. The three Sword Immortals were also with them as guests. If they also counted the three wanderers who recently reached the Absolute Realm, they would have fourteen total Absolute-Realm masters. The Baek Sword Sect also had five people who could still be considered Absolute-Realm masters despite being half-baked.

They did not even have to worry about who to send.

You dont have to worry about that. Our sect will prepare and mobilize our Absolute-Realm masters, Cheon-Sang said.

I dont know if it would be wise to mobilize the core forces of the Loyal Heart Alliance. Wouldnt it be a big problem if the Nine Celestial Demons Sect attacks us while the majority of our forces are away? Jiuhua Sect Patriarch Lee Geom-Hwan commented.

It has already been over two months since murim learned that our sects Young Patriarch is the Thunder Gods successor. If the Nine Celestial Demons Sect wanted to attack, they would have done so long ago. The fact that they still havent shows that they do not intend to attack any time soon. They could certainly be waiting for an opportunity, but we should not be so worried about them that we hold ourselves back.

The Alliance Leader is right. The greatest defense has always been a good offense. Even if the Nine Celestial Demons Sect wants to attack the Loyal Heart Alliance, they would be forced to focus on the Lee Household first if we put the latter in danger, Kang Household Patriarch Kang Won-Hee added, supporting Cheon-Sang.

I will trust and follow the Alliance Leader's decision, Geom-Hwan said.

All thats left to discuss is who to send with the Absolute-Realm masters, then, Gong-Pyo said.

Why dont we deploy half of each sects members that are gathered at the headquarters?

Half of the delegates should join as well.

Half of us?

Considering the Baek Sword Sect is mobilizing a large number of their Absolute-Realm masters, shouldnt we at least take that much responsibility? It will also minimize the damage to the Loyal Heart Alliance.

I agree. How will we pick who to deploy, though?

Why dont we draw lots?

Lets do that.

The delegates quickly drew lots. According to the results, Wind Saber Sects Tae Gong-Pyo, Byeok Sword Manors Byeok Cheol-Seong, Flying Lance Sects Jo Jin-Myeong, Iron Palm Sects Dam Hwa-Seong, Mei Households Mei Jung-Hak, and Sea Palace Sects Nam Go-San would be the ones joining the battle.

With the meeting adjourned, the Loyal Heart Alliance quickly prepared their forces. To that end, Mu-Gun and Cheon-Sang discussed which Absolute-Realm masters to send against the Lee Household. Not long after, they decided to deploy Mu-Gun, Daybreak Swordmaster Geom Woo-Saeng, Tempest Saber Yang Cheol-Gon, Thunderous Wind Palm Han Baek, and the seven wanderers.

With all preparations finished, the Loyal Heart Alliance went to war.




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