Chapter 64. This Child Is
"Did you hear that? The young master beheaded the leader of Hwayang Clan."
Rumors spread swiftly. Jecheon Kang’s triumphant return was the talk of the town, with those who had participated in the battle boasting about it proudly. Thus, the young master became the hottest topic.
"Hmph. At the end of the day, he’s a mere orphan. He’ll be discarded soon.”
"What did you just say, Punk?"
"Do you think a lowborn like him stands a chance against the Wiji family?”
Among the three great families of the Divine Sect, the Wiji family stood tall. It was no secret that Wiji Chun-Ho, the eldest son, coveted the position of the young master. Compared to him, Jecheon Kang was merely an orphan who happened to be accepted as a disciple because he caught the religious leader’s eye.
Furthermore, the religious leader had dozens of disciples, and Wiji Chun-Ho was one of them. Aside from their common background, the only distinction was their family background.
"You better watch your mouth, you bastard!"
"Watch your own mouth. How do you expect to survive when you’re so blind?”
Clang—!
A cup was thrown at the mocking person, turning the inn into a battleground. The fight that started at one table soon spread across the entire floor, leaving only the innkeeper hiding in a corner, trembling.