Episode 300
Guangxi, Hongwon family.
“What brought you here again?”
“I stopped by for a moment on the way to the main headquarters of the Maeng.”
“It’s burdensome. “Please don’t come visit me anymore.”
The name of the woman glaring at me with a cold expression is Jeongso.
She was the wife of King Hong Won-se of the family.
I ignored Jeok So-yeo’s restraint and entered the simple interior of the palace.
Jeok Sawyer, who could not bear to block my path, gritted his teeth with a loud noise.
As I walked into the room, a man with a majestic physique stood up and greeted me.
“It’s been a while.”
“How have you been?”
“Thanks to you, I managed.”
Seogunak, the Iron Blood Demon.
The fourth brother from my previous life smiled bitterly and offered me a seat.
This was the reason why he moved alone, leaving behind those who were also moving to the headquarters of Maeng.
To stop by Hongwon House and meet Seogunak.
“You’ve gained a lot of weight while I haven’t seen you.”
This was not an empty remark; Seogunak looked healthier than when I saw him before.
It was no longer a skinny body that looked like it would break if you hit it.
Massive muscles covered the entire body.
“It’s all thanks to the martial arts book you saved me.”
“If you look at it objectively, the martial arts I gave you is not really Shingungjeolhak or anything like that. “The reason we were able to achieve it in three years was entirely thanks to Confucius Byeok’s outstanding qualities.”
Seogunak overcame the danger of death once in the past.
When the existence of the artificial relics created under the instructions of the Demonic Cult Master was discovered, he was attacked by experts including Dang Sang-jin and suffered serious injuries that could not be revived.
[Are you sure that the Iron Blood Demon is dead?]
[I’m sure. Not only did he suffer serious injuries that could not be saved even if Daera Goddess came, but he was also poisoned by the Chilhon Poison…]
[In the end, doesn’t this mean that we were unable to confirm his death with our own eyes?]
[I know what you’re worried about, but there’s no way the Iron Blood Demon is alive, even if it’s just possible. It was in such a serious condition that even if left alone, he would not have been able to survive and would have died. He probably knows that too, so he brought out the number of Donggwijin.]
Then, why is the former killer, Seo Ho-seon, who was certain that he was dead, still alive and well?
The answer was Geumgong (禁功).
Seogunak also learned the Six Great Geumgongs like me.
I didn’t learn the magic trick.
Unless you are a person with a very bad temper, you will not learn any martial arts that put the caster’s life as collateral, such as the Pokjam Demonic Attack.
There is no use in trying to learn it.
The name of the Geumgong that Seogunak learned was Isaengmagong (二生魔功).
It was a type of martial arts that extremely increased self-healing ability at the cost of giving up Danjeon.
I heard that although it only lasts for a short time, the effect is definite.
So to speak, it was insurance for survival.
“It’s the peak of ripeness. Even considering that you have experience climbing the Hwagyeong once, you are fast.”
“Because I devoted myself to training day and night.”
In order to use Western Gunak, it was necessary to first restore his military skills.
Even if it was impossible to completely regain the lost state, it would be difficult if he did not become at least the level of an elite warrior.
Of course, it was impossible to revive the broken Danjeon.
It was also impossible to create a new Danjeon.
That’s why I taught him to practice pupil (movement) rather than left (坐功).
Jeongmyeong-gong (正明功).
It was one of the martial arts skills obtained by attacking Muyeongsintu’s Bi-dong.
‘Should I really say that he is a disciple selected by the Demonic Master himself? The growth rate is incredible.’
Pupil was a study of the past that was, to put it badly, behind the times, different from the modern martial arts that learn body energy and martial arts separately.
A martial arts skill that has been abandoned and put into practice.
If you practice Chosik, internal energy is naturally built into the muscles of the entire body, and it was also a martial art that someone who did not know could mistake it for an external skill.
Although it has the advantage of high stability, the efficiency of accumulating internal strength is greatly reduced, so no Sega or school in the central plains has taught it until now.
“It’s a bit disappointing that the internal strength is poor. Even if a pupil practitioner takes an elixir, he or she cannot expect an increase in internal energy…”
“Stop saying things you don’t even want to say. Even if I had learned Left Wing, I don’t think you would have provided me with that precious elixir.”
Jeong Myeong-gong was one of the least useful martial arts skills among his peers.
Perhaps in the distant past, he would have been called a world-class divine skill.
That’s right, it’s only an intermediate level martial arts that falls far short of what Western Gunak learned before.
‘Well, in terms of stability, it is a martial art that is incomparably superior to left-wing, so at least there is no need to worry about destruction due to the balance of the mind and body being destroyed.’
Let’s have some light conversation for a while.
I put my clasped hands on the table and got to the point.
“I’m thinking of leaving the work to Confucius.”
For reference, Seogunak was currently using the name Byeokhoyeop.
It was natural since I couldn’t use my real name.
“What do you mean by work?”
“Do you know that I have now taken on the position of head of the Cheonan Inspectorate?”
“I know. “The rumor spread widely.”
“Then the story will be quick.”
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“I’m asking just in case, but you’re not saying you’re going to make me a member of the Cheonan Kambu, are you?”
“Similar but different. “I plan to entrust Confucius Byeok with the role of investigator.”
Seogunak tilts his head.
His face seemed like he didn’t really understand what he was saying.
“I have no intention of making Prince Byeok my official subordinate. “It may be extremely unlikely, but wouldn’t it be difficult if someone were to recognize Confucius Byeok’s identity?”
“if?”
“Don’t look so anxious. You have to leave the Hongwon family, join the alliance, become an official member, or settle down in the headquarters of the Murim Alliance. Those things won’t happen for now.
“······?”
“Take this.”
I handed him an item I had taken out of my pocket.
It was an object made by smelting gold and gems.
On the back was an engraved design of a crescent moon and a sword crossing.
“This?”
“It’s a proof plaque. I’m thinking of operating a few units unofficially. I would like Confucius Byuk to lead one of them.”
“It’s an unofficial unit. It doesn’t feel that good. “What specifically can I do?”
“Didn’t I tell you? He said he would take on the role of an investigator. “Due to the nature of your work, you will be traveling frequently, so be sure to tell your enemy.”
Seogunak’s expression darkened.
He could not refuse my orders.
Because her lover, Jeok So-yeo, and her family, the Hongwon family, were being held hostage.
‘It’s something I will live to see for a long time.’
I never thought the day would come when I would be able to control the world’s Iron Blood Demons at will.
A situation where I can exploit the weakness of the enemy who drove me to death in my past life to my heart’s content.
Couldn’t this also be considered revenge in its own way?
‘Of course, I already killed him once in my previous life.’
Seogunak buried himself in the back of the chair and let out a long sigh.
It must have been a mixed feeling.
You might feel sad about how you ended up like this.
“Alternatively, you can take the enemy Sozer as a member of your unit. “I have no intention of giving you personnel authority, but I will make an exception for my enemy, Sojeo.”
“Do you think I would do anything to put her in danger?”
“Surprisingly, the enemy might be the first to step forward and ask to have them as a member of the team.”
“That won’t happen.”
“Oh, and I will take one precaution for your security.”
“······Measures for security? “Is it not enough to point out a weak point and threaten it?”
“I don’t think that Prince Byeok would go around talking about his relationship with me, but he doesn’t know anything about people, right?”
“······.”
“I want to be prepared for just in case. For example, a situation where Confucius loses his senses while under the influence of powerful drugs.”
“no way.”
“I will plant a cork on Confucius’ head. Of course, I won’t give you the right to veto.”
“······!”
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A residential area in Changsha, Hunan Province.
A stooped street vendor spat and explained the goods for sale.
“This is a manor once owned by a Meng elder. As you can see, the exterior walls are high and the site is spacious. A well-maintained garden, a large warehouse, a training room, and even an underground training room. There is nothing missing. “It’s a bit pricey, but I can guarantee you’ll get your money’s worth.”
Nodding my head, I entered the manor and looked around at a leisurely pace.
The old merchant constantly added additional explanations.
I nodded half-heartedly and looked up at the three-story pavilion located in the center of the manor.
‘It’s okay.’
I could tell at a glance that it was a good house without having to package it with all kinds of fancy words.
Magistrates working at the main branch of the Magistrate usually live nearby and commute to work.
Although there are exclusive lodgings available for use by monks within the headquarters, the quality is significantly inferior compared to the guest lodgings.
Family members who were not involved were not allowed to stay there.
Therefore, monks who had financial resources or who got married and started a family usually prepared their own residence.
There were many cases where the headquarters provided support funds for them.
I was also looking at nearby properties for the same reason.
After arriving at the headquarters and giving a brief report to the leader, I went straight out into the street.
‘It’s a manor used by an elder of the Meng.’
I felt like there was good energy in me.
There was no flaw.
I liked the internal structure, and I also liked the fact that it was located not far from Maeng’s headquarters.
I even liked the fact that it was well maintained and there were no problems with moving in right away.
There was no comparison with the properties I had seen before.
We had plenty of money anyway, so price wasn’t an issue.
“I’ll take it here.”
“Are you sure?”
The old merchant’s eyes widened at the refreshing decision.
His face seemed to ask if he was serious.
“yes. “Could you please get additional servants to take care of the manor?”
“of course. “Please leave all the little things to me.”
“Please do me a favor.”
A street vendor nods his head with an excited expression.
Judging by the reaction, it seemed like they were having a hard time because their properties were not selling due to the excessively high prices.
A manor of this size would have cost a considerable amount of money just to maintain it.
“If you are thinking of replacing the manor’s plaque, please tell me. “If you want, I can change that for free.”
Perhaps because it was an expensive manor, the seller was generous.
After thinking for a moment, I nodded with a smile on my face.
“I will change it.”
“What should I write on the plaque?”
“Wolhwajang (月華莊).”
I had no particular intention of rebuilding Wolhwajang.
Is there any reason to rebuild the Murim family that disappeared before I was even born?
However, it is true that Wolhwajang’s name value has been put to good use, so I thought it would be okay to at least honor the soul of the extinct family.
At the same time, he also encouraged misunderstandings among the people around him, including the leader.
“yes?”
The old merchant blinked and asked again.
As I walked with my arms crossed, I spoke again in a calm tone.
“Tell Seogong (書工) that it can be used as Wolhwajang.”
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