Webnovel/184

## Release

The **184th chapter** of the web novel is titled "어머나, 세상에. 이게 뭔 일이야. (4)" in Korean, which translates to *"What in the world, is this? (4)"* in English. It was released in Korean on Naver (2019), and was later fan-translated into English by Sky Demon Order (*No date yet*). For a full list of media taken from this chapter available on the wiki, see this category.

## Synopsis

Jo Gul tries to convince his father to let him go to Yunnan, but Jo Pyung keeps refusing. Cheongmyeong says that Jo Gul should just do want he want to do, but before Jo Gul can tells his choice, Jo Pyung is informed that guests has come.

## Summary

The chapter starts after a timeskip, during which Jo Gul explained to his father, Jo Pyung, that Mount Hua's disciples need to go in Yunnan. Jo Pyung get angry because of the fact that Jo Gul didn't come to respect his promise, which was to come back at home and succeed the family business. Although Jo Pyung trust him when Jo Gul affirm that Mount Hua's sect is no more a declining sect, Jo Pyung still refuse that Jo Gul continue to be a disciple of this sect.

Jo Gul continues to insist, and Jo Pyung replies that he doesn't know how to reach Yunnan anyway, which is a dangerous place. Jo Gul then explains that he knows the existence of a path in Yunnan Mountain, which runs from Chengdu, and that he could use the fact that his family is a merchant as an excuse. Jo Gul asks his father to let him go with the company which travels to Yunnan.

Jo Gul's mother, Hwa Yeonbi, which was silent until now, then strictly refuses the request of Jo Gul. She understands the fact that what Jo Gul is asking for is a dangerous thing. But Jo Gul continues to insist, saying that his mother once told him that leading a merchant chamber is a risky job, so she should let him do it. They then begin to argue about the fact that Jo Gul doesn't even want to become a merchant.

Jo Pyung intervenes. He asks Jo Gul if he really needs to go in Yunnan and what he will do if he doesn't get Jo Pyung's approval. Understanding that Jo Gul will go no matter what Jo Pyung says, he then proposes an offer: he will give his approval after meeting Mount Hua's disciple and have determined that they are trustworthy. Jo Gul then begins to stress, understanding that this involves introducing Cheongmyeong to his father.

Jo Pyung meets Mount Hua's disciples. Baek Cheon introduce himself and explains that Mount Hua Sect's leader didn't know that Jo Gul promised to his family to come back, and that if he has known about it, he would have made sure that Jo Gul kept his promise. Seeing that Baek Cheon is of the same opinion as him, Jo Pyung is happy, and can't help but understand why Jo Gul would want to stay in Mount Hua, given how much the disciples look amazing. However, he finds Cheongmyeong weird, since this one can't stop looking at a bottle of alcool. Cheongmyeong then explains that he is this way because he was stopped when drinking, and Baek Cheon and Yoo Iseol try to prevent him from speaking more. Jo Pyung resigns himself to the fact that not everyone can be perfect, although he finds it curious that Cheongmyeong was sent here.

Jo Pyung starts talking with Baek Cheon about the matter of Yunnan, and tells him that it's hard for him to let go his son, which returned after 5 years. Jo Pyung then notice that Jo Gul seems to respect Baek Cheon, even bowing when Baek Cheon accuses him by his regard only.

Baek Cheon tells Jo Pyung that there isn't need to send Jo Gul to Yunnan: they could leave him in Chengdu. Jo Gul then starts to protest, but is silent when Baek Cheon orders him to sit down. Meanwhile, Cheongmyeong is annoyed that the altercation didn't last longer, since it would have allowed him to grab a bottle of alcohol. Jo Gul again insist that he must go, but Baek Cheon replied that the cult leader would never have let him come if he had known about his promise, and that Jo Gul should not go against his family. Then, Cheongmyeong says that Jo Gul should be the one deciding what he wants to choose, and starts arguing with Baek Cheon. Reluctantly, Baek Cheon finally kept quiet. Cheongmyeong then asks Jo Gul what he wants to do, and Jo Gul is worried since they need his family's help to go to Yunnan. Cheongmyeong finally drink a bottle of alcohol in one time and answers that it don't matter: Jo Gul should do what he wants to do, and if his family's wouldn't help, then they would just crush the head of the Nanman Beast Palace people. Seeing Cheongmyeong talking like this, trying to make feel him at ease, Jo Gul can't help but smile.

But before Jo Gul could answer, a servant knock at the door, nervous, and tell Jo Pyung that a guest has come. Jo Pyung understands that this can only be a bad sign, given the late hour, and begins to stress.

## Appearances

File:Jo Pyung.pngJo Pyung

Jo Gul

File:Hwa Yeonbi.pngHwa Yeonbi

Baek Cheon

Yoo Iseol

Yunjong

Cheongmyeong