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Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader – Chapter 66

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Chapter 66

“Huh! Disciple Im. What a rude question! Control yourself.”

At that moment.

As that punk Im Jong-ho was about to cross the line, Master Won-il stepped forward to stop him.

‘Let’s endure it once.’

Actually……

I want to curse Im Jong-ho to his face right now.

First of all, the Mount Zhongnan Sect members are people brought by Cheongmun Sword Master, and Cheongmun Sword Master is a figure like Yeon-u’s grandmaster.

I decided to endure it once, smiled bitterly, and tried to wrap things up by sending a signal that meant ‘Stop it, you fool.’……

“Grand-Uncle. I apologize. However, as a martial artist of similar age to Sect Leader Jin, I became curious. Can’t I ask this much, Sect Leader Jin?”

That guy Im Jong-ho was clueless and scratched my nerves again.

Yeah.

Martial artists of similar age can ask questions.

But you should ask questions according to the situation and with courtesy, right?

That’s the right way to do it. I said I beat Noh Jeong-ju, and you’re asking me again if I really won? Is that courtesy?

That damn, disrespectful tiger-haired Taoist punk.

“You’re right. So, Master Won-il doesn’t need to blame Junior Im.”

However.

I hid my inner thoughts and said so.

If I got angry or showed my frustration here, I could be seen as a petty person who reacts to trivial matters. Besides, I wanted to have a verbal sparring match with Im Jong-ho.

“Ah. Is that so?”

“Yes, Master Won-il.”

“Then I won’t interfere.”

Smirk━.

Suddenly.

I noticed Master Won-il’s lips curving up slightly.

In other words, Master Won-il is enjoying the current situation.

Although he treats me with respect……

Master Won-il, Cheongmun Sword Master, and also that Baek Jung from Mount Hua.

They all want to watch my conversation(?)with Im Jong-ho.

Then……

I should show them.

If this is also a form of hospitality, then it is.

“Junior Im.”

“Speak, Sect Leader Jin.”

“It seems you’re mistaken about something.”

“What do you mean?”

“You seem to want to deny the fact that I beat Noh Jeong-ju…… Noh Jeong-ju isn’t that great of a figure. Of course, from Junior Im’s perspective, Noh Jeong-ju might be a strong master, but at least to me, he was nothing special.”

“What?”

“Ah. Don’t misunderstand, I’m not saying Noh Jeong-ju is weak. In my opinion, Noh Jeong-ju is stronger than most first-generation disciples of large sects.”

I launched a clear provocation.

As expected, the faces of everyone present hardened at my words, and the atmosphere quickly turned cold.

“Sect Leader Jin. Aren’t you the one who’s mistaken? I was simply amazed that someone as young as you could single-handedly shut down the Noh Family Assassin’s Guild. I didn’t mean to belittle you. Well…… Actually, I know that Senior Ju Yeong-cheon from Wudang intervened behind the scenes.”

Oh……

Now I see, that Im Jong-ho is a guy with some bite.

I.

I thought that maybe Im Jong-ho had been waiting to meet me.

Usually, Taoists who act all high and mighty and pretend to be virtuous tend to show displeasure when provoked.

But Im Jong-ho, as if he had been waiting for it, countered my provocation by mentioning Old Man Ju Yeong-cheon.

He seemed to have a talent for verbal sparring.

So, I decided to raise the level of my words to piss him off even more.

“That’s right. Thanks to Senior Ju, I was able to avoid the Noh Family’s joint attack and drive them out of Sanyang solely through fair duels. However, that’s just an external factor and didn’t have the slightest impact on my duel. In other words, I defeated Noh Jeong-ju with pure skill. Of course, someone like Junior Im wouldn’t understand.”

“……Someone like me wouldn’t understand? What do you mean?”

Gotcha, you punk.

He’s finally getting angry.

“It means that it’s natural for a dog to be ignorant of the natureof a wolf.”

“???”

Kya……

For a moment, I felt so refreshed by my own words that I even let out a snicker━, showcasing my meticulousness.

Then, Im Jong-ho’s face flushed red, and he raised his voice.

“Sect Leader Jin. Your words are harsh for a first meeting!”

“Well, why did you ask unnecessary questions during our first meeting and make me be honest?”

“What?”

“This is who I am. I’m courteous, but I can’t lie. Anyway, that’s what I wanted to say. Just because you can’t understand something doesn’t mean it’s false. Such extraordinary things are happening everywhere, even now. In short, it’s like the frog in the well. Junior Im might find it hard to believe that an unknown nobody like me beat Noh Jeong-ju, but there are actually a few masters like me among our peers. So, instead of doubting others, I hope you’ll explore the truth that there’s always someone better out there.”

“……”

Trembling━.

Im Jong-ho’s shoulders trembled slightly.

But I didn’t stop and continued my attack.

“And.”

“……”

“You’ll find out everything tomorrow anyway.”

“……”

“I’ll defeat the Sixth Guardian, Yuk Gwang. I hope you’ll broaden your horizons by watching him.”

At the same time, I politely clasped my hands in a formal greeting.

I maintained courtesy on the surface until the very end.

Surprisingly, Im Jong-ho gritted his teeth━, showing his anger, but perhaps he didn’t want to ruin the atmosphere any further, as he ended the situation with a short reply.

“Indeed. I’ll be watching, Sect Leader Jin.”

It seems I must……

defeat Yuk Gwang tomorrow.

◈ ◈ ◈

Today is……

the day the most prominent guests have visited Dawn Heaven Sect since its establishment.

Not only large sects like Mount Hua and Mount Zhongnan but also figures from various small and medium-sized factions visited the main sect. Even the provincial governor visited, and I was honored.

But I didn’t drink alcohol today.

Instead, I spent about an hour conversing with the guests, explained the series of events that led to the closure of the Noh Family Assassin’s Guild, and finished the reception with a meal. The reason was the upcoming duel with the Sixth Guardian tomorrow.

“Hahaha! You. You were truly amazing.”

At that moment.

Master Dongbyeok approached me as I was gazing at the night sky, having emptied my mind of all thoughts.

“What is it, Elder?”

“How can you not be intimidated even in front of those stubborn Taoists? Not only were you not intimidated, but you completely destroyed them with your words.”

“Ah. Well…… I wasn’t really thinking much. That guy Im Jong-ho isn’t that great, and even if he was a top master among his peers like the ‘Nine Phoenixes of the Righteous Path’, would my actions have been any different?”

“Indeed. You’re someone who doesn’t care about the authority of others. That’s possible.”

“That’s not true. I’m also human. If the opponent was an old master like the ‘One Emperor, Three Sovereigns, Five Kings’ or the ‘Ten Freaks of the Evil Path’, I wouldn’t act recklessly.”

“Hahaha. In other words, you’re confident against everyone in the current except for figures like the ‘One Emperor, Three Sovereigns, Five Kings’ or the ‘Ten Freaks of the Evil Path’?”

“Is that so?”

“Depending on how you hear it?”

“Well…… Let’s say that’s the case.”

“Hahaha!”

Master Dongbyeok and I looked at each other and burst into laughter for a moment.

This is why I like Master Dongbyeok.

When I had a squabble with Im Jong-ho during the day, the Dongdong Brothers and Yeon-u scolded me for being rude.

They asked why I had to be so harsh.

They said I should have held back a little, why did I have to verbally destroy him.

But Master Dongbyeok, instead of blaming me, praised me for doing well. This old man is definitely similar to me and understands my thoughts.

“Is So-yun asleep?”

“Yes. I just had a hard time telling her old stories.”

“Haha! Childcare is never easy.”

“But I’m glad Ye-rin and the Writing Teacher are helping me out.”

“You’re right. After observing Ye-rin and the Writing Teacher, I can say they’re trustworthy people. I think you were born with good fortune with people no matter how I think about it. The hardest thing in the world is to win people over.”

“I think so too. Not only Ye-rin and the Writing Teacher, but also from you, Elder, to the Dongdong Brothers, Yeon-u, the provincial governor, and Senior Ju Yeong-cheon. It’s strange how everyone I meet is a good person.”

“That’s all because the virtue you accumulated in your past life is returning as good fortune in this life.”

Virtue from my past life?

Not karma?

I wonder what kind of expression Master Dongbyeok would make if he knew I was the leader of the Demonic Cult’s Assassin’s Guild?

“So-yun’s father.”

“Yes, Elder.”

“I didn’t say it, but I know how much you’ve worried over the past month.”

“……”

“You’ve become a different person from the one I knew after completing your mountain training. Perhaps not only me, but also old men like Cheongmun Sword Master and Master Won-il must have felt it. To be honest, your current level of internal energy cultivation is chilling.”

“Elder……”

“As a scholar who studies medicine, I’m someone who always thinks based on common sense. However, looking back on my life, the world has never operated on common sense. In other words.”

“……”

“I believe you will break common sense and show a miracle in this duel.”

“I’ll show you.”

“Hmm.”

“I don’t know if me defeating the Sixth Guardian is a miracle, but…… If that’s also a miracle, then I can show you a miracle.”

“It’s late. Go in and get some rest.”

Although he said so, I saw a strange smile on Master Dongbyeok’s face as he turned away.

◈ ◈ ◈

The day of the duel━.

As expected……

The area in front of Chang’an Bridge was packed with people.

Countless martial artists, indistinguishable as belonging to the righteous or evil factions based on their appearances alone, had gathered. Among them were ordinary people who didn’t seem to have practiced martial arts at all, and wealthy merchant guild leaders with fine silk clothes and golden belts were also seen here and there.

“Sect Leader!”

“Protect the pride of Chang’an!”

“Long live Dawn Heaven Sect!”

When I appeared, the citizens of Chang’an erupted in cheers.

Funnily enough, among them was the owner of the pharmacy who tried to scam me with the Hundred-Year Lotus Seed when I first set foot in Chang’an, and I also saw the face of the elder from the real estate agency who brokered the mansion in Sodam Village for me. Seeing him, the idiom ‘the passage of time’ came to mind.

Meanwhile……

I saw the Sixth Guardian approaching from afar, accompanied by nearly 100 people.

I greeted the Sixth Guardian calmly.

“Sixth Guardian. Long time no see?”

“Sect Leader. It seems you’ve trained hard for a month. Why have you lost so much weight?”

“Train? I just lost my appetite and starved, that’s why.”

“Hahaha. Were you so scared of the duel that you couldn’t even eat? If so, tell me now. I’ll change the duel from a life-or-death match to a friendly spar.”

“I don’t know if you’ve gotten better at joking or if you’ve gone senile, but if you’re trying to provoke me with words, you’ve chosen the wrong opponent.”

“Hahahaha. As expected. Your spirit is still the same.”

“My spirit is the same, but my martial arts have improved, so I’ve become an even more formidable opponent.”

“Indeed. I’ll see if your martial arts are as impressive as your words.”

“Good. Observe carefully. It might be the last observation you ever make.”

That was the moment.

While the Sixth Guardian and I were exchanging words, a sturdy old man with white hair standing next to him was staring at me with an amused look.

However, his gaze and atmosphere were unusual, so I examined him closely and found Cheongmun Sword Master and Master Won-il also watching the old man intently, just like me.

‘Do they know each other……?’

But.

Both Cheongmun Sword Master and Master Won-il.

Why do they look so serious?

They look like they’re about to attack at any moment……

“Uhahahahahaha!”

Suddenly.

The old man with white hair burst into laughter like a madman and said.

“Cheongmun Sword Master and Master Won-il. How long has it been?”

As expected……

They definitely know each other.

“Cult Leader. I didn’t expect you to come as well.”

“It’s been a long time, Cult Leader.”

Cult Leader?

“Indeed. Time flies. But aren’t you happy to see me? I’m very happy. Kekekekekekekeke.”

That frivolous old geezer……

Is the Cult Leader?

“Uhahahahahaha! Are you Jin So-cheon?”

Anyway, while I was staring at the old man with a dumbfounded look.

The old man burst into crazy laughter again and asked.

“Who?”

“I’m the First Freak, Hong Geum-bu.”

Are you really……

The First Freak of the Ten Freaks of the Evil Path and the current Cult Leader……

Hong Geum-bu?


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(🇰🇷)Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader

🇰🇷)Dad Is the Demonic Cult Leader

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2021 Native Language: Korean
The commander of the Great Heavenly Demon Holy Cult’s assassination unit, the best assassin of all time, Number 7! Opening his eyes after he met his end… “Pa, papa?” Suddenly, he became a dad?! The strongest assassin commander’s difficult parenting journey begins now!

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