After the discussion on the election of the alliance leader, the Ten Clans of Zhejiang were given some time to develop friendships with each other for seven days. During that time, the Ten Clans of Zhejiang interacted with the other families and sects as they desired. The Byeok Sword Manor and the Wind Saber Sect supervised the clans already on their side while making an effort to recruit the three clans that remained neutral. In the midst of all that, Mu-Gun visited the side building where the Justice Martial Sect was staying.

“You’re here?” Jeong Ho-Gun welcomed Baek Mu-Gun.

During the three-day-long meeting of the Ten Clans of Zhejiang’s patriarchs, Mu-Gun spent time with Ho-Gun and Jo Won-Yee.

“Yes. Is Uncle Jeong inside?”

“He is. Why are you looking for my father?”

“I have something to tell him.”

“Something to tell my father?”

“Yes, so please tell him I wish to have an audience with him.”

“What is it about?”

“You kids don’t have to know.”

“Do you want to die?”

“You can hear it directly from Uncle Jeong later, so hurry up and inform him of my arrival.”

“Fine. Wait here.”

Ho-Gun immediately went to his father and delivered Mu-Gun’s words. Jeong Won-Hyo, Ho-Gun’s father, was surprised but decided to meet Mu-Gun anyway. Ho-Gun guided Mu-Gun into Won-Hyo’s room.

“Thank you for accepting my sudden request.”

“It’s fine. Why did you ask to see me?”

“I have a proposal for you, Uncle Jeong.”

“A proposal? What is it?”

“I hope that the Justice Martial Sect will support the Baek Sword Sect as the Zhejiang Martial Alliance leader.”

“It would be understandable if this was coming from Elder Brother Cheon-Sang, but it’s honestly unpleasant to hear that from you.”

“I’m sorry if I offended you. However, I’m here in my father’s stead because there are a lot of prying eyes, so...