Chapter 71
“It seems that the happenings in the martial world cannot be comprehended solely through the lens of right and wrong.”
Kwak Yeon had already suspected as much, having once been falsely accused of being a spy for the Demonic Cult.
It was a chance encounter with the Azure Dragon Swordsman, Hong Suchun, that brought him insights he hadn’t expected.
“They say there’s always something to learn from everyone, and it appears that saying isn’t wrong. I’m a novice in Jianghu, so I must be more attentive to the words of others from now on.”
As Kwak Yeon focused intently, Hong Suchun’s voice grew louder, as if spurred by his attention.
“Still, compared to the Demonic Cultists, the Unorthodox Sect folks are practically saints.”
“How so?”
“Well, the Demonic Cultists might handle things directly, just like those on the righteous path, but they don’t stop at just the person they hold a grudge against.”
“What do you mean...?”
“I mean, they don’t leave a single trace of the target’s family or associates. There’s a reason they’re called demons, you know.”
Hong Suchun’s logic about the Orthodox Faction, the Unorthodox Sect, and the Demonic Cult was simple, yet he wasn’t wrong.
“In any case, my point is, if you want to live long, avoid making enemies. And the first step to doing that is to accept tea whenever it’s offered to you.”