Chapter 09 Discussion

Mu Dishi walked down the street he stopped at one of the vendor. A young lady in her twenty was selling combs, make-ups, and hairpins.

Vendor Lady, "This young childe, buy a comb as a gift."

Mu Dishi took out two coins and took the wooden comb from the young lady's hand and tucked it inside his inner robe. He continued walking toward one of the Inn. This town is call Tiān dǐngfēng located at the base of Shaolin Sect. As Mu Dishi walked on the street he noticed a lot of different clans, sectors, and martial artists.

Mu Dishi walked into an Inn and the Innkeeper walked up to greet Mu Dishi, "Sir, would you like to booked a room or just dine?"

Mu Dishi, "Both."

Innkeeper, "You are in luck. There is only three rooms left."

Mu Dishi, "I'll dine in my room."

Innkeeper, "No problem." He waved at one of the waiter, "Take this young childe to his room."

Later on that evening, Ma Jingguo, Kuo Changchang, the two female juniors, and the Yongs arrived at the Inn. As they seated inside the main dining hall Ma Jingguo noticing that there were a lot of people of different sectors and clans eating inside the main dining hall. Ma Jingguo sat quietly eating with the group as he listened to the people chattering around him.

Man one, "I can't believe after so many years the Mu treasure map resurface again."

Man two, "Don't you notice that there are more people participate this years? They are not here for the competition. They are here for the Mu treasure map."

Man three, "I doubt it..."

Man two, "I wonder who is going to defeat the last Mu survivor and claim that treasure map."

Man one, "Me too."

Man four, "I've heard that the four clans already plan for revenge."

Man one, "Do you think Shaolin Sect will do anything to help?"

Man three, "We will have to wait and see if the last Mu survivor show up."

Ma Jingguo looked inside the main dining hall and there were more than hundreds of people sitting eating there. He worried for Mu Dishi's safety. If all of these martial artists were to fight against Mu Dishi, no matter how skillful Mu Dishi maybe, he will not win against all these martial artists.

Kuo Changchang looked at Ma Jingguo who was not eating and spacing out. She then said, "A-Chen, are you okay?"

Ma Jingguo, "Shijie, I am full..."

Yong Gui, "I've already booked the rooms in advance. You guy go rested and tomorrow we will go up to Shaolin." He looked at Kuo Changchang. "You father sent a letter stated that they are already in Shaolin."

Kuo Changchang, "Thank you for letting me know senior Yong."

Sitting alone inside his bedroom, Mu Dishi took out the wooden comb and put it on the table. He stared at the wooden comb and it reminded him of when Ma Jingguo combed his hair for him. Ma Jingguo is the son of his enemies, but at the same time he is the only friend Mu Dishi have since the annihilation of his family.

Mu Dishi knew walking into Shaolin Sect meant he have a small chance of coming out alive. If the worst come he will used 'Together in Hell'. He had master the Killer String techniques and if he used 'Together in Hell' the one that die will be those who are surrounding him. He don't want to kill anyone else other than his enemies, but he knew that many of the clans and sectors will be there for the Mu treasure map. He took out the Mu treasure map and placed it next to the comb.

Mu Dishi stared at it for a while and sighed, "Why do they want you so much?" He picked up the map. "Even when they get their hands on you they will died at the end." He shook his head and put the treasure map inside his robe.

Early the next morning, Ma Jingguo, Kuo Changchang, and the two juniors followed the people of Sword Village up to Shaolin Sect. When they came into the meeting hall Ma Jingguo, Kuo Changchang, and the two juniors reunited with Kuo Jin Song, Kuo Ju, and Kuo Wenqian. Ma Jingguo, Kuo Changchang, and the two juniors went and stood with Kuo Wenqian behind Kou Jin Song and Kou Ju.

Mo Ehuang, Wen Zen, Leung Xiaoli, Shui Cong and Shui Jinhai dressed in mourning clothes was already there with the four sectors. There were also the injured disciples of Tianshan who stood behind Sou Baojing, Peng Boqin, and Sou Dongmei.

Nun Chingmei said indifferently, "Everyone inside this room knew exactly why Mu Dishi came. I don't believe any of you will deny it. Maybe the younger generation might not know about it, but the four sectors and the four clans knew every well what they were doing up in Mu Village."

Li Kong Bai, "Huangshan might had gone up Mu Village, but we have not kill a single person. I am not afraid to face Mu Dishi because my conscience clear."

Nun Chingmei, "Leader Li, some people's conscience might not be as clear."

Suo Dongmei, "Nun Chingmei, it seem like you are targeting my father and my jiu jiu."

Nun Chingmei, "Miss Suo, I didn't says anyone's name."

Sou Baojing, "Nun Chingmei, this is not the time to blame who is wrong and who is right."

Nun Chingmei protested, "Those that were wronged knew exactly who they are."

Zu Mingsheng, "Leader Yong, I've heard that Monk Hao survived Mu Dishi's revenge rampage."

Yong Taihua, "Leader Zu, my da ye had paid his debts to Mu Dishi."

Zu Mingsheng, "Does Sword Village had a deal with Mu Dishi that's why Monk Hao survived?"

Yong Taihua, "Leader Zu, please mind your words."

Zu Mingsheng, "Childe Yong, I was curious that the four clan leaders died horribly with seventy one wounds, but somehow... Monk Hao survived."

Yong Caixia was angry at Zu Mingsheng's comment. She said angrily, "If leader Zu want to survive perhaps maybe, you should become a monk then destroy your internal energy and care for the seventy one graves like Hao da ye did."

Yong Gui, "Xia'er..." He looked at Zu Mingsheng and said, "Er Shixiong, had cut off his own arm, stabs himself eight times, but since he gave the Mu Villagers proper burial Mu Dishi didn't take his life." He looked at Ma Jinggou, "Also, Sword Village have to thanks Ah Chen for putting words to soften Mu Dishi's killing rage."

Peng Boqin, "Since Mu Dishi is here to seek revenge then we better be prepare for him."

Nun Chingmei, "Emei sect will have nothing to do with Mu Dishi. Ten years ago we did not participate in your so called 'Shooting Down The Dragon Campaign' and today we will not participate in any killing of Mu Dishi. He is here to seek revenge for those who owed him a debt. Those who owed him a debt knew exactly who they are."

Tang Jianyu, "Nun Chingmei is right...Back them Kunlu Sect did not participate. If Mu Dishi is here to seek revenge on the four sectors leaders only then Kunlu sect will not stop him unless he hurt other's people...only then Kunlu sect will step in."

Monk Ling, "Amitabha...this monk will try to reason with benefactor Mu to spare the lives of the four sector leaders."

Nun Chingmei laughed, "Ha...ha...ha...this is exactly like back then. You so called righteous sectors sit and talk about killing again. I don't see why we even need this discussion."

Mo Ehuang, "Nun Chingmei, do you think is funny that my father died horribly?"

Nun Chingmei, "Karma...Have you heard of karma?"

Shui Cong was mad so he stood up and said harshly, "You are a nun how can you even says such words? Disrespecting the dead."

Nun Chingmei, "Because they are not innocent. They have innocent blood on their hands." She turned to the three sectors. "Such a shame...I don't have any more to say." She walked out of the meeting hall in rage.

Li Kong Bai looked angrily at Suo Baojing and Peng Boqin, "I will not continue with this discussion." He also walked out.

Ma Jingguo was relief that Nun Chingmei and Li Bai Kong will not participate with the other three sectors to fight with Mu Dishi.

Kuo Ju, "Nun Chingmei might be a hot head but she does have a point. If Mu Dishi is here for revenge then there is not much we can do."

Yong Gui, "My Er Shixiong had already paid his debt to Mu Dishi. Sword village will stand and watch. Only if Mu Dishi hurt innocent bystanders then Sword Village will aid."

Yong Taihua, "Father..."

Yong Gui, "Your da ye made it clear and we will follow his wishes."

Fu Susu, "How about you Kuo shifu. Are you going to watch as Mu Dishi kill us?"

Kuo Ju, "Leader Fu, there are four of you. Mu Dishi might not win against you all."

Fu Susu, "Madam Kuo, back then Kuo shifu had helped us to get rid of Mu Dishi."

Kuo Ju, "This time you want my husband to fight Mu Dishi and get you another ten years?"

Fu Susu, "That is not what I meant. I just want to know where Kuo shifu stands."

Kuo Ju, "My husband will stand with righteous. Let me ask everyone, those seeking revenge are between the two people is that correct?"

Pheng Boqin, "Madam Kou meant you will stand and watch?"

Kou Ju, "Like leader Tang says, if Mu Dishi hurt innocent bystanders we will aid."

Kuo Jin Song, "My wife is correct. Back then I've gave you all ten years because I can't stand watching Mu Dishi kill the four of you. I will also reason with Mu Dishi if he can calm down his killing rage and chose forgiveness."

Suo Baojing, "Since Kuo shifu had decided that way then there is nothing here to talk about. If Kuo shifu and Madam Kuo want to stay you are welcome. If not, we are going to discuss how to defeat Mu Dishi."

Kuo Ju, "We will take our leave." She looked at Kuo Jin Song and her two daughters. "Let's us go back and rest."

Yong Gui, "We will also take ours leave."

Sitting in a guest room Yong Gui, Kuo Jin Song, Kuo Ju, and the five youth sat at a table.

Yong Gui, "Kuo shifu, when I saw Mu Dishi fought my disciples his internal energy was more stronger than ten years ago when he fought you."

Kuo Ju, "Back then when he was fifteen he defeated the five clans and three sectors easily."

Yong Gui, "Now, he master the guzheng Killing Strings."

Kuo Changchang, "I saw he used his strings. In a matter of second he tore the two disciples apart."

Yong Gui, "Tomorrow when Mu Dishi comes, there will be bloodshed."

Kou Ju, "Those small sectors and clans will also be here to get the treasure map from Mu Dishi."

Ma Jingguo, "Shimu, will you help them take the treasure map from Mu Dishi?"

Kuo Ju, "Let's hope that none of those people want that treasure map."

Kou Jin Song, "I don't want to fight him if I don't have too."

Kuo Ju worried because she knew her husband will try to stop Mu Dishi if small clans and sectors fight with Mu Dishi. She looked at Kuo Jin Song and said, "If you must, then get that treasure map and destroy it."

Ma Jingguo started to worry because he knew his shifu and his shimu will try to stop Mu Dishi. If his shifu and his shimu both fights with Mu Dishi, he is afraid Mu Dishi will lose his life here in Shaolin Sect.