Chapter 172: The War King’s Gate
After deciding to open the sect, I moved swiftly.
With the notice posted across the entire southwestern region that Gu Ryongseong was recruiting mercenaries, it was now a race against time.
My first task was persuading the officials.
Truthfully, this part worried me the most.
There were surely those whose dream was to become warriors of Nine Dragons City.
Yet, all seven hundred officials readily agreed to follow my will.
“To make such a grand decision for us… Lord Governor, no, Lord Gate Master, I don’t know how to repay your kindness.”
Some even shed tears in gratitude.
“Ahem, understand and do well. From now on, you will be disciples of the Zhenwang Sect.”
“……”
Ah, I decided to name the sect I would establish the Zhenwang Sect.
When someone suggested calling it the Beigong Sect, Master Beigong shook his head.
“It’s a new vessel for new wine. There’s no need to carry on the remnants of the past.“
”……Weren’t you the one who wanted to revive the name ‘Bukgung Clan’?“
”You’re not even a Bukgung, so what’s this about the Bukgung Clan? Just carry on the spirit.“
”What spirit should I carry on?“
”The decisiveness to leave no loose ends, the ruthlessness to repay tenfold what you’ve suffered, the drive to become stronger.”
“…….”
“But there’s something more important.”
“What, ambition to unify the realm?”
“A heart that loves the people.”
“……Out of nowhere?”
“The Bukgung family’s creed was to ensure no one starves to death within a hundred li. ”
