Episode 366
A look of pain appeared on Cheonwoo Dojang’s face.
‘They said there wouldn’t be any problem.’
I was a fool for believing what my evil boss said.
My mind became dizzy as I looked at Meng Kyung, who was giving off a ferocious energy as if he was about to throw a punch at any moment.
‘You cannot win with force.’
The difference in capabilities between them was clear.
Even though he was rotten, he was a disciple who received the teachings of King Jie.
Even taking into account the gap time, he was a person who trained martial arts for twenty years longer than he did.
‘Even if you leave out the question of which side is stronger, fighting in the first place is a bad idea.’
This is the center of Sangsalmun’s territory.
If there was a commotion, things would escalate out of control.
What would Yeon-un do in a situation like this?
It didn’t take long to decide on a response plan.
After organizing his thoughts, Dojang Cheonwoo spoke in a cold voice.
“My name is Hwang Sang-woon, and I am a member of the Murim League’s Cheonan Inspectorate execution team. He is a leading disciple of the Hwasan Sect and has the moniker Cheonwoo.”
“If you are Cheonwoo… are you a disciple of Plum Flower God Sword?”
“That’s right.”
Meng Jing’s eyes turned to Tianyu Dojang’s waist.
A sword that was too flashy to be the possession of a Taoist priest came into his sight.
As a former open-minded person, he immediately recognized its identity.
Exaltation.
A famous sword given to the top runner-up at the Yongbong Branch held five years ago.
“Won’t you let go now?”
Meng Jing frowned and relaxed his grip.
Dojang Cheonwoo, who landed on the ground, sighed in relief.
He suggested, pointing his index finger at the table in the center of the room.
“How about we sit down and talk first? “My legs hurt because I walked a long way.”
“······.”
“Don’t be too guarded. I am only a messenger. “I didn’t come here with the specific intention of harming you.”
“lion? “A person of your caliber?”
“Didn’t I just tell you my affiliation?”
“I said it was Cheonan Gambu. “Then the person who sent you…”
“He is exactly the person you think of.”
“Damn it.”
Meng Gyeong, who swore softly, walked forward and sat down at the table.
He then offered Dojang Cheonwoo a seat across from him.
“I brought up your painful past on my own, so as an apology, I will pay for the food.”
“How do you know my past?”
“The manager said that he heard it directly from the person who put the batting baton in my senior’s hand that day.”
“Did the teacher put in a request to the Cheonan Inspectorate? Find me and bring me back?”
“That’s right.”
Meng Gyeong, who had been glaring at Cheonwoo Dojang in silence for a while, picked up the bottle and brought it to his mouth.
The alcohol flowed down the corner of my mouth and wet my front lip.
“Big.”
“Please come with me.”
“Where can I go?”
“The manager wants to meet you.”
“If I want to come, should I come? If I want to go, should I go?”
“I have no intention of forcing it. “I don’t have the ability to do that.”
A soft smile appeared on Cheonwoo Dojang’s lips.
Once I took control, it was easy after that.
A disciple of Plum God Sword and a messenger sent by the Dragon King.
Meng Jing would never be able to harm himself.
Because you know that you cannot handle the aftermath.
“Currently, the manager is staying at the Guangxi branch of the Murim Alliance.”
“I’m sorry, but I have no intention of following you.”
“It won’t be a bad story for you either.”
“What does it mean?”
“The Lord of the Open World has suffered serious injuries due to the Lord of the Demonic Cult.”
“I know. “Because rumors about him spread throughout the central plains.”
“Do you also know that his life is short?”
“······!”
“A master who reached absolute heights lost his dantian. “I don’t think you know what this means.”
“Wasn’t there any danger to your life thanks to the treatment you received from a divine doctor?”
“That’s how it was known externally. but······.”
Meng Kyung’s mouth was tightly shut.
I could tell without having to listen to what was said.
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The situation the teacher found himself in.
Also, the reason why he is in such a hurry to find himself.
“You may know this, but I have betrayed the recluse. “What kind of shame can we go back to now?”
“The Ark said so. Meng-kyung, it is true that he is a bad guy, but he is not a villain who does not even know the bare minimum. He will not refuse even his teacher’s last request.”
Meng-gyeong, who was chewing his lips as if in conflict, lowered his head.
No matter how much a person turned away from the monks, he could not help but be shaken when he heard these words.
“I can’t go back. “As you can see, I have come too far to go back to the life of a beggar.”
“······.”
“If you try to force it, it will soon run away again into the night. “As the liberal side knows this, they will view me as untrustworthy.”
“You seem to have misunderstood something. “I never told my senior to become open again.”
“······?”
“There are two main things the open side wants from you. First, a commitment not to leak the vision. Second, my role as a master who will help the growth of the Wonryong small cooperative.”
“In short, I am telling you to teach martial arts to the next master on behalf of the master.”
“you’re right. “They say they will allow you to live freely after completing your duties, so there is no better condition for a senior than this.”
“How can I believe that?”
“The Lord of Openness declared. “I will not hold you particularly responsible for betraying the monks.”
“That alone isn’t enough. Words can change as needed. “I wonder whether other open provinces will obediently follow Master’s lead.”
“Are you saying you want to be more assured of your personal safety?”
“I see.”
Meng Kyung could not help but feel anxious.
In the worst case, you could lose your danjeon or die in the name of punishment.
As he said, there was no guarantee that opening up would keep its promise.
“How about something like this? “You have officially joined the club and become a member of Cheonan Gambu.”
“······I don’t know your intention. “What do I gain by doing that?”
“You will receive the protection of the most renowned warrior in Tanggeum. “If the manager notarizes it, no matter how open I am, I won’t be able to break my promise and cause harm to my senior.”
When he found out about Meng Jing’s whereabouts through Hao Wen, Yan Yuan was worried.
The process of persuading Meng Jing and taking him to the opening should not have been noisy.
Because the open side would not want that.
Above all, there was no point in leading him to openness if Meng-gyeong did not come forward voluntarily.
Therefore, the method of threatening using the Dragon King’s reputation could not be used.
[If threats don’t work, you’ll have to try to appease.]
[Appeasement?]
[If you ever meet Meng-gyeong, say this. If you want, I will let you be protected under my shadow.]
[They say it’s protection, but in reality, aren’t they trying to use it as their subordinates?]
[There is no such thing as free food in this world. Wouldn’t that be much better than living your whole life being chased by liberals? There will be no other choice for Meng Kyung.]
Dojang Cheonwoo smiled bitterly as he recalled the conversation he had with Yeonsun before coming here.
Unfortunately for Meng-gyeong, a trap he could not escape had already been placed on him.
“What if I said I would decline the offer?”
“Like I said, I’m not going to do anything. “At best, we can inform the public of our senior’s location and watch what happens next.”
Meng Kyung let out a laugh.
It sounded like a good offer, but in reality it was no different from a threat.
The conclusion was decided when Dojang Cheonwoo knew exactly where he was and came to visit him.
It’s an either/or choice with no right of veto.
He was unable to come up with an easy answer and, after thinking about it, sighed.
“Give me some time.”
“How long can I wait?”
“Five days. “In the meantime, I will finish putting my affairs in order.”
“It’s too long. “I will wait for you for three days.”
“Aren’t you being too strict?”
“If you leave Sangsalmun and disappear into hiding, my position will be very difficult. “Shouldn’t we at least prepare some kind of preparedness plan?”
“Where can I run away?”
Cheonwoo Dojang’s eyes narrowed.
We must not let down our guard.
Isn’t he the person who betrayed the monks?
There was no guarantee that he wouldn’t hit himself in the back.
Maeng Kyung is a master who can easily be ranked among the top 100 masters.
If I wanted to, it would have been possible to escape to another place within five days.
“By the way, did you say you would pay for the food?”
“yes. “To be precise, we are using public funds, but there is no need to decline.”
“That’s right.”
Meng Kyung’s eyes narrowed.
He withdrew a miraculous membrane that covered the entire room and called out loudly to someone.
“Here at Daeyeonru (大宴樓), they sell various types of silk liquor, but some of them are so expensive that I haven’t tried them yet.”
“······.”
“Be prepared. Today, I plan to eat and drink with the intention of pulling out the roots of the pillars of Cheonan Gambu. In some ways, you could call it the Last Supper, but you shouldn’t leave any regrets.”
A cool sensation passed over Dojang Cheonwoo’s back.
I felt like something was going wrong.
For a moment, I wondered if I had said something unnecessary, but it was impossible to reveal it in this situation.
‘No, it was better. ‘Now is the time to get revenge on your evil boss.’
I decided to put my anxiety aside for now.
He did not realize at that time that his judgment was clouded by the excitement of the atmosphere of Giru, which he first entered.
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“······Sixty gold coins?”
I raised my eyebrows as I read the report that Dojo Cheonwoo brought.
It was good to bring Meng Jing safely to the Guangxi branch.
The problem was the expenses incurred in the process.
“What on earth did you do to cost so much money?”
“It happened because I was trying to please the target.”
“Say that now.”
I was shocked to see Cheonwoo Dojang reacting so shamelessly.
What did this person eat wrong?
‘······wait.’
I narrowed my eyebrows slightly as I glared at Cheonwoo, who was fluttering his collar as if he was hot and looking the other way.
I reached out my hand and squeezed his collar, and Dojang Cheonwoo looked embarrassed.
“Why, why are you doing this?”
“Did you spend a lot of public money just to play rice paddy with a courtesan?”
“What do you mean! “I was just faithful to my mission!”
“What are these marks?”
If the person in question had not tugged on the collar, it would have been hidden by the fancy clothes and would have gone unnoticed.
Lip marks left clearly on the nape of the neck.
I took a mirror and shined it on him, and Dojang Cheonwoo’s face turned pale.
“Mr. Manager. It’s a misunderstanding. This is just…”
“From now on, repeat again that he is dead.”
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