How to Live as a Magician in the Martial Arts World Episode 44
Chapter 11. Guigokjangwon (2)
“So, you’re going out again?”
This time, even Im Chung looked a bit tired.
I know that Jegal Hyunmong is a bit busy, but isn’t this a bit too much?
“No matter what, you.”
“Oh, and speaking of work, I finished it all.”
“……what?”
Im Chung was astonished as he recalled the piles of documents in Jegal Hyeonmong’s room.
Anyone can see that it was by no means a small amount, but you’re saying you’ve already dealt with it all?
“Yes. It’s not a bad idea to operate the trade with the Yangga Merchant Group as before and open up a market with their timber. However, there was a need to adjust the ratio a little in the process. The Merchant Group also uses our Daeryongpyo Country’s route, so we can recalculate the ratio based on that. If we go into negotiations, they’ll probably try to avoid that as much as possible, but if we ask Haomun, Mansu will have prepared the right person.”
“… … Are you talking about Haomen?”
Even though it was an alliance, it wasn’t a comfortable relationship where you could just use it as a knife in your pocket.
“Since Mansu is taking me with him, I must grant his request. And here is Jeonseo-gu.”
As he said this, Jegal Hyunmong took out the dove wrapped in his pocket and put it away.
“Is that a Western horse? But… … .”
Although it is not uncommon to send letters using messengers, the success rate is not high.
Not only were there various risks, but it was never easy to train yourself to send it exactly as you wanted.
“Oh, this time I learned a bit of the magic of conjuring, so I made it so that if I send it, it will come to me no matter where I am.”
“Where did you learn that?”
“Oh, weren’t you caught by that mine called Galsaryang? That mine used a similar spell, so I modified it a bit.”
Im Chung frowned.
‘Does that make sense?’
Of course, that was nonsense.
Even though their roots are similar, Galsa-ryang’s magic can only be applied to certain types of creatures that he has raised and trained for a long time.
Of course, if the target of the magic is different, the magic will inevitably differ greatly. It is not for nothing that Galsaryang mainly uses poisonous mosquitoes.
When I hear someone say that they applied something like that so nonchalantly, I can’t help but doubt my ears.
“… … Aren’t you really the reincarnation of Empress Wu?”
Jegal Hyunmong frowned sincerely at the words he said without thinking.
“Your Majesty, why do you say such things? If those who truly respect the Prime Minister hear this, they will be stabbed. Me.”
“Then please exercise some self-control.”
“Everyone can do this much.”
“… … .”
Im Chung clenched his fist at Jegal Hyeonmong’s words.
Unfortunately, Jegal Hyunmong grew up like a genius from a young age, and tended to set his standards for greatness too high.
“Anyway, I get it. So you want to go that much? So where are you going?”
“It’s a place called Guigokjangwon in Yullanghyeon, but I heard it’s not very well-known. But I have no choice but to go there because they said they’d deduct two thousand nyang from my debt if I went.”
“Really? I can’t help it if it’s two thousand nyang… … Wait, Guigok Manor?! Are you talking about your old manor?”
“Yes. Do you know?”
Im Chung’s expression darkened for a moment.
The Golden Top was a name that was quite familiar to Im Chung, and it was a name that he had heard quite a bit since the time when he was serving as the leader.
As someone who had witnessed the heyday and downfall of the Golden Top, I had heard quite a few stories.
“I know. There were quite a few strange rumors.”
“Strange rumors?”
“Yes. Originally, the owner of the Golden Shangdan was not a very bad-tempered person, but it is said that when the shangdan grew larger and the manor was renovated, he entrusted the design to a Taoist priest. The Taoist priest completed the manor as beautiful and magnificent as its reputation, but it is said that strange incidents and accidents have been occurring ever since.”
“… … Do you happen to know the name of that Taoist priest? Something that starts with ‘귀’ and ends with ‘자’.”
“I don’t know about that.”
Jegal Hyunmong felt somewhat uneasy at Im Chung’s words, but soon shook his head.
I heard that Guigokjangwon was built about sixty or seventy years ago, and at that time, Zhuge Liuyi had not even been born.
“Anyway, be careful… … .”
Be careful.
I heard that among those who went there, there were quite a few who had a rough time. In severe cases, some died, and among them, there were even those who became insane and died after being tormented by ghosts… … .
Im Chung was about to say something like that, but he closed his mouth.
Seeing this young man with a calm expression in front of me, for some reason I didn’t feel too worried.
“No, just hurry up and go. If something comes up, take care of it quickly.”
“… … Don’t you think this farewell is a little strange?”
“If you want to be worried, then just behave properly. He was kidnapped by Mine, escaped with all his limbs intact, and convinced the Murim Alliance inspector with just his tongue.”
“I was lucky.”
“I think it’ll be good this time too, so come back quickly.”
Jegal Hyunmong pouts slightly and then puts his hands together and bows.
The carriage was already ready.
* * *
A former member of the Golden Crown.
It didn’t take long to reach the place now called Guigokjangwon.
“By the way, it’s really fast. The road has really become more comfortable.”
In the past, it would take almost four days to complete the route, even taking into account the rain, but just by taking the route managed by the Nokrim Road Alliance, the time could be shortened by nearly half.
Of course, it was a bit of a waste of money, but considering the time saved, it was a pretty good deal.
“At least this area seems to have stabilized somewhat. Your efforts to persuade Cheon Yeo-hyang’s women’s association last time were quite helpful.”
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I heard that Cheon Yeo-hyang used the Nokrim Road Alliance road while passing by without being asked, and even paid the road toll.
They say that after that story was told, quite a few people started using this road.
“So-Jeong Tang, how are things at Sacheondangga?”
“Us? We don’t really like it.”
“Is that so?”
“That’s why I said that having to pay money to bandits is like losing. I agree with that.”
“Hmm.”
That made sense.
Anyway, while we were talking like that, Jegal Hyunmong suddenly asked.
“But you two, aren’t you going to get off?”
“… … .”
“… … .”
Dang Hwa-ryeong and Man-su suddenly seemed to have become deaf to Jegal Hyun-mong’s words.
“Come to think of it, Miss Tang, I heard that you once single-handedly defeated the Sapa group that was causing chaos in the Sacheon area. I heard that you were given the nickname of Poisonous Hand Butterfly because of your brave and beautiful appearance.”
“You’re no pushover either. I heard that the young master of Haomen has already taken control of one-third of the underworld of Sichuan Province. His courage is truly amazing.”
Suddenly, Jegal Hyunmong felt disgusted at the sight of them praising each other’s bravery.
‘The martial artists are scary.’
Are you saying that out of the blue you’re saying something like killing someone?
Seeing a sight that ordinary people would not understand, Jegal Hyunmong opened the carriage door and got out.
The first thing I felt when I opened it was an eerie atmosphere that gave me goosebumps for a moment.
The air was cold because it was quite far from the city.
‘The cold air flowing from the Jinling Mountains keeps the temperature here almost constant.’
Caw! Caw!
“Oh, crow.”
Leaving behind the ominous sound of crows, Jegal Hyeonmong looked out over the entire garden.
It was certainly a large estate.
It is now so untouched and dilapidated that it looks like a typical abandoned house, but it must have been truly magnificent in the past.
“Well, clouds.”
Although we arrived at noon due to the strong insistence of others, the weather was gloomy and overcast, as if drizzle might fall at any moment.
At that moment, the wind was howling, howling, and it sounded like something was crying.
“It looks like it’s going to rain. Should we go into the garden soon?”
“Zhegal, didn’t I say something wrong about going back?”
“We’ve come this far, so are you saying we should go back to Yulanghyeon? Anyway, please come out now. Since you two aren’t coming out, the others won’t move either.”
As he said this, Zhuge Xuanmong looked at the Haomen disciples that Manshu had brought with him.
They were all men with large physiques, but for some reason they seemed to be just observing.
As soon as the two people came out, Jegal Hyunmong said to Mansu.
“Okay, then please take the lead, Mansu.”
“Wait a minute, why am I leading the way?”
“Then should I take the lead?”
“Yes, you take the lead. Master of Haomen.”
As he reached Dangwharyeong, Mansu frowned and scratched his ponytail before nodding.
“Ha, okay. Let’s go, guys.”
Mansu’s subordinates, whose faces had darkened at Mansu’s words, nodded.
The main gate of the manor was firmly closed.
And at that moment, his subordinates were about to approach the main gate of the manor.
The expressions of Mansu and Dang Hwa-ryeong, who had been frowning just a moment ago, changed completely.
“Wait a minute. Everyone stop.”
“Why are you doing that?”
Mansu frowned without answering and raised his internal energy. Mansu, who had awakened his sense of energy with his internal energy, immediately smiled fiercely.
“Hey, everyone, take out your extension cords. It looks like some rats got in while I was away for a bit.”
“Ah, that’s right.”
Dang Hwa-ryeong also noticed the movement inside, so he shook off the dark expression he had on his face from before and smiled wildly.
It was at the same time.
“Damn it, I got caught!”
As soon as a person’s voice burst out from inside, Mansu immediately took out his long sword and swung it at the main gate. The door, which was already old and worn from lack of maintenance, twisted and the door leaf flew off.
And what you see inside is none other than a group of thieves.
“fu*k, you’re an expert!”
“Guys, the rats are trying to escape. If you miss even one of them, I’m going to start giving you a mental education from the beginning.”
“Fate!”
The Haomen followers shouted in unison at Mansu’s words, and before the bandits could escape, they rushed in like the wind and began a fierce battle.
“Me too.”
With those words, Dang Hwa-ryeong flew like a butterfly, just like her nickname, and began to scatter her dark energy without any trouble.
Shh shh shh!
“Ugh!?”
“Oh, shit! This bitch!”
“It’s nothing! It’s just a little sore! Just cover it up quickly!”
“Oh, really? But it’s not just that it hurts.”
Dang Hwa-ryeong laughed at the thief who had been swearing at him.
“You’ll start to feel chills soon, and once the poison reaches your bone marrow, you’ll start to see me as more than one person. Then, later, you’ll feel a pain as if your muscles are being squeezed. This is a poison that was developed specifically for people like you who harass the common people. What do you think?”
With each word, the thieves’ expressions grew colder.
Dang Hwa-ryeong smiled broadly.
“What’s wrong, aren’t you going to come and catch me quickly?”
“… … .”
Jegal Hyunmong looked at the bloody clot suddenly spouting out and thought quietly.
‘Aren’t they more scared of themselves than of ghosts?’
It seemed a bit unconscionable to say that ghosts are scary when they’re like that.
