Episode 891. Right, whose wedding is it?
The wedding hall was changed into a banquet hall.
The musicians took their places and began to play exciting melodies in earnest.
The platform where the ceremony had been held was cleared away, and a stage was set up in its place. Dancers came onto the stage and danced to the music. As they had been prepared for this day, they were truly dancers of the highest caliber.
All the cooks and kitchen staff of the Heavenly Demon Cult came out to that spot carrying tables piled high with alcohol and food. The procession was endless.
Separate seats were prepared for the Sect Leader, Alliance Leader, Palace Lord, and the accompanying masters, while seating for general guests was set up a short distance away.
Enough wine and food were provided to fill the grand training hall, allowing everyone in attendance to enjoy the banquet.
Geom Woo-jin and Gwon-ma finally welcomed Jin Pae-cheon, Baek Ja-gang, Han Seo-gyeong, and So Baek-ta.
Geom Woo-jin greeted Jin Pae-cheon first, as his attendance must have been the most burdensome for him in many ways.
“Thank you for coming.”
“Of course I should have come.”
The fact that only one carriage arrived gave an idea of how arduous his journey had been.
“Congratulations, Sword Master.”
“Thank you.”
“Congratulations, Demon Lord of Power.”
“Thank you, Alliance Leader.”
Jin Pae-cheon decided to forget Geom Woo-jin’s ambition for the unification of the martial arts world, at least for today. After all, he had truly come to congratulate him out of pure sincerity.
“Your son has truly found a beautiful wife.”
“She is a child of outstanding character, just as she is beautiful.”
“Are you boasting about your daughter-in-law already?”
Geom Woo-jin smiled at Jin Pae-cheon’s joke.
Baek Ja-gang, who was listening nearby, laughed and said
Isn’t a daughter-in-law like that something to be proud of?
In that way, Baek Ja-gang also naturally exchanged greetings.
“Congratulations.”
“Thank you for coming.”
He was the one who brought five carriages packed with masters representing the Sadomaeng.
Just as Jin Paecheon had arrived in a single carriage bearing a political burden, Baek Jagang had shown the utmost respect.
Sobaekta found it very unfamiliar to see the leader of Jeongsama talking so casually. Looking at this scene alone, one could believe that the warriors of the same organization were having a conversation.
Han Seo-kyung added a comment to Geom Woo-jin’s boasting about his daughter-in-law.
As you all know, the bride is my niece.
Geom Woo-jin praised the Northern Ice Palace with kind words.
“Where would the dignity of the Ice Palace, as clear and pure as snow, go?”
Geom Woo-jin was not the type to say such things just to please others, but today was an exception.
It was Ian’s family, and it was the Northern Sea Ice Palace that had led so many masters all the way here.
Han Seo-kyung smiled at Geom Woo-jin’s words. She had been worried that Ian might be mistreated because he was a former bodyguard, but upon arriving, she realized there was absolutely no need to worry.
Waaah!
Just then, cheers were heard from afar.
As Geom Mu-geuk and Ian changed their clothes and arrived at the spot, people swarmed around them. As I had felt during the wedding ceremony as well, they weren’t just cheering and congratulating out of formality. They were shouting out of genuine joy.
“Everyone, don’t leave! Please meet me before you go! You can’t just leave!”
At the shout befitting a sword dance drama, not only the Alliance Leaders but also the friends and the Eight Demon Lords all laughed. It would take that chatterbox a long time to meet all those people and come all the way here.
The first people Geommugeuk took care of were the residents of Magachon, including Jo Chun-bae.
“Thank you for coming.”
“Thank you very much for the invitation.”
The residents of Maga Village also all came to celebrate the sword dance performance.
It was the first time in their lives they had witnessed such a grand wedding ceremony, and also the first time they had seen such a distinguished crowd all at once.
Their respect for the sword dance performance was already deep, but being invited to such an event left them feeling beyond words.
I will probably talk about today’s wedding and boast about it until the day I die.
Now, everyone, come over and taste the cooking prepared by our school’s head chefs.
Geommugeuk invited them to the table. If he didn’t do this, they wouldn’t even be able to touch the food or drink there, constantly watching the demons. So, he had the residents of Magachon sit at a long table.
“Alright, let’s all have a drink!”
I poured alcohol for all of them and received alcohol from Jo Chun-bae.
“Congratulations on your marriage!”
Geommugeuk, having emptied his glass, did not forget to crack a joke.
“Even if the dishes served here are not as tasty as our master’s, you must absolutely not show it. You know why, don’t you? The head chefs are hiding and watching, and they’ll catch anyone over there making a face like it tastes bad!”
Geommugeuk put on a feigned fear and slashed his throat with the edge of his hand.
Everyone burst into laughter at the joke. It was an awkward and scary situation, but Geommugeuk’s joke relieved the tension.
Now, please enjoy your meal while watching the performance. They say they have prepared several shows for today, so please look forward to them.
The residents of Magachon watched the performance. It was the first time they had seen such beautiful music and a performance.
Jo Chun-bae wiped away his tears.
“Why are you crying?”
“Nothing, it’s just that this is the first time in my life I’ve seen such an enchanting performance.”
How could that be? Tears flowed again because I was grateful for the sword dance performance that took such good care of me.
Please watch the whole performance before you go.
Geommugeuk took Jo Chun-bae’s hand. Unlike his usual self-abasing demeanor, today Jo Chun-bae held Geommugeuk’s hand tightly.
Then, belatedly, “Oops!” The skinny, warm hand fled in surprise.
The next person Geommugeuk and Ian took care of was Seo Daeryong.
“Young Master!”
“Master of the Underworld Pavilion.”
With countless eyes focused on him, Seo Dae-ryong acted composedly as he delivered his congratulations. If he could, he would have run over and given him a big hug. “
You know I’m your senior in this field, right?” He wanted to congratulate him while cracking all sorts of jokes.
“Congratulations, Young Master.”
“Thank you.”
Seo Dae-ryong stood beside his wife, Dana, holding their son.
Geommu-geuk went over and held the child in his arms.
“Young-ha, your father is a truly wonderful person who is indispensable to our school. So, grow up strong and healthy! Take after your mom for looks, and your dad for brains! Got it?”
Seo Dae-ryong was already overflowing with emotion, but hearing him say that in front of everyone made him truly emotional.
Seo Dae-ryong’s sisters-in-law, Dan-bi and Dan-yeon, also offered their congratulations.
“Congratulations, Young Master!”
Geommugeuk said to the youngest, Danyeon.
“At least today, aren’t I cooler than my father?”
When they first met, Danyeon had said that Geom Woo-jin was the coolest.
Danyeon gazed at Geom Woo-jin in the distance. The look in his eyes, as he was drawn in with an “Ah!”, already spoke for itself.
“You’re being too much, youngest sister-in-law.”
Danyeon said with a smile.
“Our Little Leader is the coolest today!”
Jang Ho, who was standing beside them, bowed respectfully and offered his congratulations.
Congratulations.
Ian gave Jangho a look. “Let’s definitely have a drinking get-together!” Jangho smiled and nodded.
Of course, realistically, it would be difficult. After all, Ian, the Grand Master of Gwiyeong, and Ian, the wife of the Young Master, would lead completely different lives.
“Princess Jang, please make sure to paint our wedding ceremony today.”
“Understood.”
Geom Mu-geuk and Ian met Ak Gun-hak and Chai Lan next.
Chai Lan spoke to the two of them.
“thank you.”
Instead of congratulating her, she said thank you.
The quick-witted Ian immediately realized why she was thankful. Their marriage must have brought a decisive change to their relationship.
That is why it was Ian who offered the congratulations to Chailan.
“Congratulations!”
“Thanks to you.”
“Do you not know what ‘Geommugeuk’ means?”
Geommugeuk whispered into Akgunhak’s ear.
“Is it okay to just make decisions like this?”
Akgunhakdo whispered into Geommugeuk’s ear.
“Someone who said they wanted to run an inn quietly by themselves—who made them like this?”
“I didn’t think they would actually do it just because I told them to.”
“Is this guy crazy?” Just as Akgunhak was contemplating whether he should grab him by the collar, even if he was the groom.
Stop teasing my man.
It was Chailan who spoke forcefully.
Geommugeuk whispered to Akgunhak again.
“I think it’s too late to turn back.”
“I can hear everything!”
At Chairan’s shout, Geommugeuk smiled broadly. If the two of them became a married couple and ran it…
“A legendary inn will be born in the martial arts world.”
Since he had already started, that was Chairan’s goal.
Yes, that is how I plan to raise it.
Akgunhak said to Geommugeuk.
“There are a lot of people waiting. Go ahead. Come visit often.”
“Ack, Hyung, thanks for coming.”
Geommugeuk and Ian turned around as they watched Chailan link arms with Akgunhak.
Just then, the dancer’s performance ended.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sweet music ceased, and the sound of drums rang out for the next performance, the sword dance.
It felt as if it were expressing the future of Akgunhak.
“What am I going to do about my poor brother?”
The voice of Chailan heard from afar!
I can hear everything!
Geom Mu-geuk and Ian laughed and hurried away.
They could have just pretended to be busy and let a day like this pass by. Yet,
Geom Mu-geuk took care of every single person who caught his eye.
“Loyalty!”
When her name was called loudly, Chung-ui, who had been talking with Ma-ui, was startled.
At the mention of Chung-ui, all eyes around her turned toward her. Chung-ui? Money-grubber Chung-ui? They say that person is Money-Grubber Chung-ui. Murmurs circulated from all directions.
The sword dance conveyed its inner energy to everyone through its voice.
“You have been misunderstanding until now. Elder Chung-ui has spent his entire life raising orphans with the money he earned. He has lived a more valuable life than anyone here. I swear on the name of the Young Leader of the Heavenly Demon Cult that what I have said is true.”
When Geommugeuk revealed himself, Chungui was surprised and asked.
“Why is he acting like this?”
Normally, he would have shouted even louder, but given the occasion, Chung-ui asked as politely as possible.
“You’ve been insulted your whole life, haven’t you? I’m telling you to live the rest of your life being praised by people.”
“!”
“You are fully deserving of that, Lord Chung-ui.”
“I didn’t do this hoping for such praise.”
“I know. That is why I revealed it. Because I knew you would never reveal it.”
Geommugeuk looked at her with a gentle gaze and spoke.
“I’ve already caused trouble, and I don’t know anything about it!”
Geom Mu-geuk took Ian and went to the other side as if fleeing, adding.
“I am also a first-year student starting today, and you, Lord Chungui, are also a first-year student starting today!”
How could Chung-ui not know Geom Mu-geuk’s heart?
As she let out a sigh, flustered by the stares pouring down on her, Ma-ui, who was standing beside her, spoke to her.
“To be honest, I was just the same.”
At the look of questioning what he meant, Ma-ui told him about his work.
“I, too, was living a different life from now. It was a dark and gloomy existence. But the Young Master dragged me out to a place of light.”
Ma-ui’s expression was relaxed, as if to say it wasn’t a lie.
I am living a life of contentment.
Ma-ui looked at her and added one last time.
“How much longer do we have left to live? Since that outstanding person has led us to the light, I live pretending to be helpless, saying that this is my life. Meeting with me occasionally, we talk about medicine.”
Chung-ui finally nodded. Well, my life had changed a lot because of the Young Cult Leader anyway. Alright, let’s see how life turns out in this bright world.
Meanwhile, Geom Mu-geuk moved on again and this time went to the Master of Cheonhwaru.
The Master of Cheonhwaru hugged Ian tightly.
“This warrior will live better than anyone else.”
“You know, right? I trust Lord Lu’s words like rock.”
“Yes, you can trust me.”
“Thank you.”
Just as the two women were talking, a figure walking in the distance caught Geom Mu-geuk’s eye.
Although he looked as small as an ant, Geom Mu-geuk knew that he was Gwe-ak.
Thank you for coming.
Gwaeak was startled. He was surprised that he was recognized from such a distance, and even more surprised that he had sent telepathic messages. He realized that he had truly reached the level of wielding the art of telepathic communication from a thousand miles with complete freedom.
He waved his hand because he could not send telepathic messages all the way over there.
“Live well, Young Master.”
I was walking along thinking that I would never see a sword dance performance again for the rest of my life. But saying my final goodbyes like this didn’t feel bad at all.
While Geom Mu-geuk and Ian were greeting people, Geom Woo-jin was drinking with the alliance leaders, Han Seo-gyeong, and So Baek-ta.
They discussed not only matters of the Central Plains but also the political situation in the outer regions and the Northern Sea.
It truly looked like the entire martial arts world had gathered in one place for a meeting.
The young successors sat a short distance away, and next to them, the Eight Demon Lords, the Four Sages, and the masters from the North Sea and the West sat separately and drank.
As we were talking, cheers were heard from the direction of the sword dance performance. Masked dancers had come to congratulate Geom Mu-geuk and Ian. Amidst the dancers wearing elaborate masks, Geom Mu-geuk was laughing with excitement—a bright smile that naturally made one wonder if he could be that happy.
Not only the Faceless Warriors, but also the Demon Swords, Demons, and Iron Fists were mingling together. Normally, the subordinates of the Demon Lords do not associate with one another, but at least for today, they mingled as if they were a single organization.
Watching Geommugeuk surrounded by people, Jin Paecheon suddenly had a thought.
When was it? When had he ever stood among the martial artists of the Murim Alliance like that? And when had he ever mingled with the residents near the Murim Alliance headquarters, like the inhabitants of Maga Village? Had he ever, indeed, done so?
At some point, I became so busy that I lived a life surrounded only by certain people. Between the masters and the experts. Looking back now, I wasn’t even that busy. Why did I live as if I were being chased?
Baek Ja-gang silently poured him a drink as he let out a light sigh, as if he knew exactly what Jin Pae-cheon was thinking.
Jinhagun and Bisain also watched the sword dance performance while drinking.
“As always, that friend gives us the answer.”
Jinhagun considered that appearance to be the answer to what kind of leader he should become.
Bisain smiled faintly and spoke.
“The problem is that even if I peek at the answers from the person next to me, it’s not easy to write them down.”
Everyone smiled faintly at his words. This was because the sword dance performance being shown now was not something that could be achieved merely by imitation.
Still, there is one fortunate thing.
Hansol said something unexpected.
Because as the two of us live our married life, we will show you the answer there as well.
Jin Ha-ryeong shook his head and accepted the remark.
I’d guess that even copying that answer wouldn’t be easy, given that couple.
They all wore expressions of agreement with her words.
“Anyway, it’s so popular that it’s going to take a while for it to reach us.”
Bisain watched the sword dance. This time, the merchants who had come as guests were not letting him go.
Yong Ja-myeong of the Galaxy Merchant Group introduced his son, and Geum Ah-su of the Golden Merchant Group was introducing his grandson, who had grown up quite a bit. Geom Mu-geuk was jokingly telling them to line up in the order they brought their expensive wedding gifts.
The journey from there to here was long, long. And yet,
he is a person whose lightness is faster than anyone else’s, flying like light.
Yes, that must be the reason.
Because he was the one who filled that road to the brim with people, and because they know how deep the heart is in every single step he takes. That is why the Cult Leader, the Alliance Leader, the Palace Lord, and their successors are waiting so willingly.
That is why they are waiting so willingly, because even when the Cult Leader, the Alliance Leader, and the Palace Lord were waiting, he was the one who first took the hands of the residents of Maga Village.
Bisain, having emptied the glass he was holding, smiled and said
“Right, whose wedding is it that it won’t end easily?”
