Chapter 89
Master Jeong Sang-cheon of Waryong Hall had no way of knowing the storm brewing inside Kwak Yeon.
Thus, he assumed Kwak Yeon's silence was simply due to being overwhelmed by the prestige of the Jeong family.
“Well, matters of the world are never so simple,” he said. “When attempting great deeds, small sacrifices are bound to happen. In truth, the sacrifices this time were... a bit excessive.”
Master Jeong Sang-cheon turned to his strategist, Jeong Seung-su, and continued.
“Strategist, didn’t I tell you to stop before it went too far? I warned you that when a tail grows too long, it starts to tangle.”
Strategist Jeong Seung-su bowed his head deeply.
“Master, I apologize. I will take full responsibility for what has happened.”
“That’s the proper attitude.”
Master Jeong Sang-cheon gave a slow nod and turned toward Kwak Yeon.
“This was done under the authority of this Hall, so we will bear the consequences. Strategist Jeong will report to the district office and accept punishment. This Hall, too, will publicly declare its wrongdoing and face the condemnation of the martial world. We will also ensure proper compensation is given to the victims.”
Kwak Yeon remained silent, and Master Jeong Sang-cheon’s face hardened as he went on.
“This is an excessive concession, given only because of our long-standing friendship with the Wudang Sect. Frankly, I sometimes wish I had never known you were one of Wudang’s disciples—but what can I do, the truth is already out.”