Episode 81
I just happened to think I needed it.
After joining the alliance, and one day when I became an elder of the Murim Alliance.
Someone who will take care of all the dirty work for me.
Even though the Murim League was corrupt, it was a force that represented the Baekdo Murim.
Isn’t it impossible for the leader of that group to openly commit corruption?
‘Seo Ho-seon is the right person for that role.’
Seo Ho-sun was a hitter with such outstanding skills that even I, in his prime, felt uncomfortable.
Even at this point, he has excellent skills, but depending on how he develops himself, he could become a monster.
‘There are two problems. First, how do you obtain an oath of loyalty? ‘How do you grow the second child?’
Obtaining the oath of allegiance was something that could be done by taking care of and supporting him like the second executioner did.
There was no way for Seo Ho-seon to run away from me, who knew the personal details of his parents anyway.
The problem was how to bring Seo Ho-seon to the same level as in his previous life.
I knew because I had memories of my past life.
Seo Ho-seon’s growth potential is endless.
However, the reason he grew into a man capable of assassinating the King of Swords was not simply because of his hard work.
Yeokyongsul (易容術), transformation technique (變聲術), axis bone technique (縮骨功), ear eating method (龜息大法), etc.
Visions of Ghost Song provided by the second executioner.
If he had not mastered all of those skills, he would never have been able to kill the absolute master who held the first rank of the Ten Heavenly Emperors.
‘Psychic law, elixir, martial arts. This can be arranged somehow. You can make elixirs and feed them demonic spirits, and the rest can be obtained if you have money and power. The problem is the vision of the ghost song.’
Sosalmagun is the second disciple of the Demonic Cult.
That’s why he was able to steal the vision of Ghost Song and provide it to Seo Ho-seon.
On the other hand, in this life, I was not even a demon cultist, let alone a disciple of the demon cult leader.
It was almost impossible to steal Ghost Song’s vision and pass it on to Seo Ho-seon.
‘Is there only one way?’
If you cannot obtain the Vision of Ghost Song, you have no choice but to obtain another Vision to replace it.
And I happened to know a place where such a vision rests.
‘The secret grave of Muyeongshintu (無影神偸), who sleeps in Sacheon (四川).’
Assassination and theft.
Although they are two occupations with different paths, the skills required to perform each task were generally similar.
Among the legacies left behind by the legendary Great Dao (大盜), Muyeongsintu, there were sure to be things that could replace Ghost Valley’s vision.
‘It was a place I had to visit at least once anyway.’
I don’t know if Muyeongsintu’s Bi-dong was attacked in a previous life or not.
Because the second one lost his life by execution before the battle was over.
However, he knew the location of Bi-dong and how it was discovered.
At this point, it was a secret only I knew.
‘Unfortunately, I can’t take on the challenge at this point. ‘I lack strength and preparation.’
It wasn’t going to be as easy as the attack on Gija Cheon’s Bi-dong.
I had no idea what kind of traps were placed inside, and I had no clue about the strategy.
In the first place, Seoldusan’s Bi-dong was merely a living space created by reporter Cheon to spend his later years.
On the other hand, Muyeongsintu’s Bi-dong is a place where treasures stolen from all over the central plains are buried.
It was a space with a different purpose.
The traps laid there couldn’t have been as soft as the military formations on Mt. Seoldu that were set up simply to drive out intruders.
‘If you think about it, the first gateway to go to Gija Cheon’s secret place was Mirojin (迷路陣). ‘It doesn’t have the slightest ability to kill.’
Of course, the further back we went, the more bloody traps appeared.
Anyway, in order to attack Muyeongsintu’s Bi-dong, it was necessary to prepare thoroughly.
In addition to gathering information, it was necessary to hire professional grave robbers and form a high-level exploration team.
Even with such thorough preparations, the place where safety could not be guaranteed was Muyeongsintu’s Bi-dong.
‘Furthermore, in order to open the secret temple of Muyeong Shintu, the Jangbodo and sacred items must be obtained from different places. Both are items that cannot be obtained at the moment.’
I glanced sideways in the direction of Seo Ho-seon and thought.
Let’s focus on winning his heart first.
* * *
After safely leaving Seoldusan Mountain.
Seodo Ark prepared to return to his territory and expressed his gratitude to Damun.
“I owe you.”
“I will send someone to the calligraphy room soon.”
“······.”
There was a momentary ferocious energy in Seodo Ark’s eyes.
I fiddled with the sword and watched the conversation between the two.
The current location of the group is a village near Seoldusan Mountain.
As there were many eyes watching, the possibility of the Seodo Ark making a rash move was low.
There was one thing called one.
‘It’s not surprising if something happens because a lot of money is at stake.’
Originally, human beings had different mindsets when entering and leaving a back yard.
I couldn’t let my guard down because I didn’t know when I would get stabbed in the back.
It was then.
A group of horsemen appeared.
The Western Taoists pulled out their weapons with puzzled expressions as they saw them running, escorting the gorgeous eight-headed carriage.
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The leading horseman stopped in front of me and said.
“sorry. “It’s a little late.”
“no. “You came at just the right time.”
“Then I’m glad.”
A pattern symbolizing Hwayang Sangdan was drawn on the chest of the man’s military uniform.
Seo Dao Ark’s eyes became bulging.
The door of the eight-headed carriage opened, and one man and one woman appeared inside.
The man and woman took turns bowing to Seodo Bangju.
“This is Dangseoyeon of Sacheon Dangga.”
“I am Cheonwoo, a great disciple of the Volcanic Sect.”
“Bo, my name is Kwak Cheol-jin, the ark owner of Seo Do-bang.”
Seodo Bangju’s voice trembled as he hugged him.
I would never have thought that I would meet a Tang family leader and a Taoist from the Huashan faction in a place like this.
“Then let’s go.”
Damun bowed briefly and then climbed into the eight-headed carriage with natural steps.
Me, Cheon Ga-ryeong, Tang Seo-yeon, and Cheon-woo Dojang followed behind.
Seo Dao Bangju just watched with a blank expression and did not do anything to stop him.
“Hey!”
The driver shook the reins, and the carriage wheels began to roll, making a rattling noise.
Soon, the appearance of the Seodo Ark became so far away that it could be seen as a dot.
Hahaha!
I burst out laughing and buried myself in the backrest.
“The expression on your face was quite impressive, wasn’t it?”
Cheon Ga-ryeong said as he took off the bamboo hat he wore on his head.
There was also a hint of laughter in her voice.
Sweat-soaked hair stuck to her cheeks, creating an alluring atmosphere.
gulp.
Dojang Cheonwoo swallowed his saliva with an expression as if he were fascinated.
“Now all we have to do is send an official envoy in the name of Hwayang Sangdan. Even if we don’t want to, Seodo Ark has no choice but to pay the down payment.”
Damwoon added.
I stretched out and declared the end of the operation.
“Thank you all for your hard work.”
* * *
The subjugation of Japanese pirates has been completed.
With the government office performing its role and the Baekdo Murim people returning to the monastery, public security began to stabilize.
The reputation of Homyeonhyup soared to the sky.
So much so that I, the person involved, felt burdened.
This was because it was known that when the Japanese pirates had previously landed in Daeju and carried out a large-scale plunder, one of the three major warlords of the Japanese pirates was among those subjugated by the Homyeonhyeop.
People praised Ho-myeonhyeop’s inaction, but also argued over his skills.
Some people were excited about the emergence of a new great master, while others reacted coldly, saying they were giving him too much fame after only defeating a single Japanese pirate.
When I heard the news through Cheon Ga-ryeong, I looked pleased.
I felt like I was rewarded for all my hard work.
Meanwhile, in addition to Hu Myeonhyeop, there were two people who had great fame throughout Zhejiang.
Earth Dragon (Knowing Dragon), and Chiunryong (取雲龍).
Ji-ryong made a remarkable contribution in the process of subjugating the Japanese pirates, and Chiun-ryong received attention as the person who ended the sluggish battle for Bidong in one go.
Of course, Damun, who knew the meaning of Chiunryong as a nickname, did not react very favorably.
“I never thought that even in this life, I would be given the nickname ‘Chiunryong.’”
“······Perhaps there were many people who viewed Heukdo joining hands with Bangpa in a negative light. “He was active around the same time as Earth Dragon, so he would have been a perfect comparison.”
“Anyway, congratulations.”
“I’m not sure if it’s something worth celebrating.”
And another rumor hit the entire central region.
It was news about the holding of the Yongbong Branch (龍鳳之會).
A competition that brings together talented late season exponents from all over and competes is held in Honam, where the headquarters of the Murim Alliance is located.
Young warriors dispatched from sects and families throughout the central plains embarked on a journey to Honam with the dream of wind and cloud.
I am also ready to leave Zhejiang with my group and go on a trip.
“Are you leaving?”
Hwadaerang suddenly came to my dorm and asked me with a sad expression.
“yes. “I have finished all my errands in Zhejiang, so now I have to go.”
“I really want to go with you, but…”
“It’s not time yet.”
“I know. “I was just complaining out of disappointment.”
“Before you go, let me give you one piece of advice: don’t be too hasty. Hwa Small Cooperative is growing at a sufficiently fast pace. “Perhaps you will be able to fully restore your status in the near future.”
“Thank you for saying that.”
I said goodbye to Hwadae-rang with a kind smile on my face.
“Once you have developed enough skills and are able to announce to the outside world the complete cure of Hwa Sohyeop, then come to the Murim Alliance. “We will create a space for small cooperatives and wait.”
“You must keep that promise.”
Of course, we did not forget to lay the groundwork to continue our friendly relationship with Hwayang Sangdan.
As I was packing my bags, I looked at the two swords left in a corner of the room and was lost in thought.
‘How should I dispose of these?’
Two famous swords used by Japanese pirates wearing red armor.
There was no doubt that it was a masterpiece created with great care by a skilled craftsman.
However, it was not an item that I could use as I had no special knowledge of swordsmanship.
However, there was no expert in Taoism among the group.
‘Should I sell it in the dark? No. If there is a person from the Peng family among the leaders of the Meng, it would be better to bribe them and win their favor. ‘I’m not really in need of money.’
While I was thinking about this and that, a servant hired by Hwayang Sangdan knocked on the door and announced that a customer was coming.
I tilted my head and headed toward the living room.
‘I’ve already met Seo Ho-seon. Was there anyone else who would come visit me?’
In a room plastered with colorful decorations, there was an unexpected person.
I couldn’t recognize the person’s face because it was covered with cotton, but I was able to guess the other person’s identity just by looking at their body shape and voice.
“Why did you come here? “Jegal Soje.”
“I came here just to see your face on the way out. Was it an inconvenience?”
“Is that possible?”
I sat down across from the woman with a smile on my face.
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