Episode 92: Black Shadow
Gu Yang-ryong’s death was certain.
The chest caved in, the heart burst, and the last one was erased with the Heavenly Demon Sect.
So, there is no need to worry about it.
“Anyway, now that you have the justification, the only thing left is Yelülcheon. The Young Master must personally defeat him with his own power. The Great Heavenly Emperor will be watching all the laymen. He must gain their approval.”
He nodded. Rather than covering Cheonsan with blood, one Yelulcheon is better.
“I told everyone to take care of themselves until the Grand Festival begins. I’ll wrap everything up on that day.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
As the conversation died down, two new people appeared in the seats lined up on the left and right of the Somyeongjeon Hall.
Han So-so, a woman who exudes both coolness and maturity, and Hyeol-ra-da, who exudes the aura of a general.
“Are you back?”
“I meet the young sect leader.”
“Oh, I heard that you had a big fight at this secret meeting. You worked hard.”
When I exchanged a quick greeting, the two bowed their heads with the aforementioned expressions on their faces.
“Will only the Little Leader do it? You have cleared the killing spree. Thanks to you, I was able to get rid of a big lump.”
The reason the main building and guest house of the Hwanhee Palace were closed was because of the murder, so her burden must have been greatly reduced.
“It wasn’t me who caught Guyangryong, it was him. Say hello. So he… … .”
My name is Mo Yong-hui, but I can’t say his name as it is. What should I call him?
While he was thinking about it, Hwi took the first step forward.
“Black shadow.”
“Yeah, this guy… … huh?”
“It’s a black shadow.”
After saying what he wanted to say, Whiga stepped back again.
This is ridiculous. My senior is a black dragon, and you are a black spirit? The whole Baekdo martial arts world has frozen to death.
“I see. Then that person must be… … the Heavenly Demon King.”
I don’t know about the blood type, but Han So-so, like her senior, already has a keen eye for the entire situation.
“It’s a black shadow.”
“Yes, Heukyeong. In return, I’ll treat you to a drink since you removed the wart.”
“No thanks.”
“Really? That’s too bad.”
There was some light conversation going on, and Zhuge Tong hit the armrest on his wheel and smiled sinisterly.
“Kuuuuuu. There are five masters who have reached the rank of the ultimate demon in Somyeonggung. There’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s more than enough.”
Hyulra and Hansoso. Mo Yonghui and Danjeonghak. And me.
There are five people who have reached the same level as the ten heavenly realms of enlightenment.
Moreover, if the Dokgwae Palace and Sangjae Palace join the Hwanhee Palace and Geomdan Palace, their power cannot be ignored.
But the Great Heavenly Emperor is only a showdown between me and Yal Yucheon. They won’t come forward…
“What is enough?”
“Of course… … after taking over Cheonsan. Wouldn’t it be to bring down the Murim Alliance?”
A gloomy tone thickened in the conversation. Senior… … . Is that something you should say in front of the leader’s son right now?
“You talk nonsense just because your body is not in good shape.”
Moreover, there is also the grand prince of the Murong family.
“I was talking about the duties of a sect. Is there a problem with that?”
At the sight of his senior smiling, sparks flew inside Mo Yong-hui’s body. At this, Hyeol-ra, who had been silent, also gained momentum.
If things continue like this, we will meet in the afterlife before the two of us can even properly meet.
[Whew. Stop it.]
Finally, I threw a message to Whee.
[What do you mean, stop? Even though he is your family member, he is someone who is after the Murim Alliance. Are you telling me to endure this devil in front of you?]
[Not family.]
[Then it’s even better. The author is a troublemaker. He should be eliminated immediately.]
[Our senior.]
[What are you trying to say? I have a senior like that… …. Could it be that you are Jeong Pa-in?]
[That’s right. Someone who knows that very well.]
[I’ve never seen anyone like that… … .]
[Reporter Cheon Gi-ja, Jegal Tong. That devil is the senior who went missing.]
Even without looking, I could clearly imagine what kind of expression Mo Yong-hui was making.
It will be a big shock. But now is not the time to be embracing and discussing the past.
Even if Hwi didn’t know, his senior would definitely have recognized him.
Even if he had turned into a stone, he would have heard the situation from Hyangmyo, and it wouldn’t be to the point where even his senior wouldn’t recognize him.
However… … Even though the senior knew that Hwi was being held captive by Salgung, he did nothing.
Even now, the reason why he brought up the word ‘Murim Alliance’ to provoke people seemed to be to draw a clear line.
The will to abandon the past and walk the path of magic.
“Let’s talk about the Central Plains first. More importantly… … Do you know about the Heavenly Palace?”
Let’s solve our problems one by one.
I started talking about what happened at Miinbong Peak, how I met Iho and Danyehwa at Hwabong Peak, and the story of Cheongung and Cheonryongpae.
However, both Han So-so and Senior Zhuge Tong, who had the information of Cheon-san, seemed to have no idea about Cheon-gung.
Do Chung-soo told me to be careful of Yal-ul-cheon.
And… …there was definitely someone who left me the same message.
“Before Yasun left, he told me this. Princess Hyeolmu, be careful of Yal Yulchon. At the time, I didn’t know what he meant.”
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As soon as I finished speaking, my senior took out a diamond-shaped golden plaque from his bosom. ‘Esen Taishi.’ It was a plaque with his name written on it.
Dozens of incidents were listed in my head, and I pulled out one of them.
“The Blood Palace took control of the Cheonsanbuk-ro through its friendship with the Oirat, and through this, it plundered the assets of the Sangjae Palace. However, when the Yasun were defeated by me and went their own way, there was no longer any reason to pressure them. That’s why they tried to suppress them by holding them responsible for the conflict with the Yasun through the Bigung Council.”
“Isn’t that something everyone already knew?”
“Yeah, that’s right. It’s something everyone knows. But isn’t it strange?”
I pretended to frown and fell into thought again. No matter how much I think about it, it is strange. Yasun was a man of great power, enough to become the Khan of the Northern Yuan.
That’s why he warned us to be careful of the Bloodless Palace. Thinking about it another way, it means that he was too much for Bukwon to handle.
But, is that only Yul-Cheon’s martial arts?
“Sangjae Palace. Yul-Cheon has been targeting only Sangjae Palace.”
“Yes. That’s right. The power of the Sangjae Palace comes from its vast funds. It’s understandable that they would need this, given the impending war. But it’s strangely excessive.”
“Could it just be a simple warning?”
I shook my head firmly at Zhuge Tong’s words.
“From the beginning, Yulcheon had no interest in anything other than Sangjae Palace. If he took out the funds, he would be confident in everything else. Furthermore, as soon as his relationship with Yasun went wrong, Yulcheon, who had been so relaxed, brought forward the Great Heavenly Festival like an impatient person.”
It seemed obvious, but it was a strange story. If we add the existence of the Heavenly Palace and the Heavenly Dragon Seal to this.
“Yalyucheon… … is growing another force. A force so large that it would be difficult to maintain even with the funds taken from Sangjaegung. And its name is… … .”
Heaven. If so, then everything makes sense.
The reason the Presbyterian Church retreated, and the reason the Blood Palace persistently targeted the Sangjae Palace.
“… … Recently, the people who used to live in Birugol disappeared without a trace.”
The senior pretended to be thinking about it, then spoke in a low tone.
Then Hyul-ra was startled and asked.
“Birugol? Why… …!”
“I didn’t want to worry you so much, so I didn’t tell you… … but it might have something to do with the Blood Palace.”
“Yalyucheon… … .”
In Birugol, Jangchun was making a powerful unmarried mountain. But was it possible for him to do it alone?
If this was done in order to raise funds and cause trouble for the Myunggyo in the Blood Palace… …then it is absolutely unforgivable.
“Investigate the Blood Palace and Yalulcheon again in detail. Where did the money from Sangjae Palace go? Did they ever visit Miinbong? Everything without exception.”
“Hmm… … . Okay, then.”
“Yes, I will.”
“I have a guess about Birugol, so I will look into it. If there is a problem with the funds, Yulcheon is definitely targeting Sangjae Palace. Since the plan has gone awry, I will not just sit back and watch. Cheon Semin. He is dangerous. Where is he now?”
“Hehe. It looks like luck is on my side.”
The senior leaned back and laughed for a while before speaking again.
“He is already close. Right here at the Somyeong Palace.”
* * *
Cheon Se-min felt good.
Anyone who has done something will feel happy when it later turns out to be beneficial.
I thought there was no foresight like this.
“Kuuuuu… … Khahaha! I sent gold bars to a tiny palace, and they built a manor for me to stay in!”
I was worried about where to put all the money I brought, but it was such a large estate.
“What are you guys doing? You’re not even putting your hands down!”
Following Cheon Se-min’s orders, the messengers began to pile up the treasures they had brought one by one in the garden.
Before the first day of the month, it had piled up higher than a man’s height.
The surrounding area was guarded like an iron wall by the Geumgi-dae, including Cheonbi-rang.
“I can’t just leave it here and fall asleep… … There has to be a place I can hide it deeper.”
Although I left Sangjae Palace and came to Somyeong Palace, relying only on my feelings, my anxiety did not go away.
Why? If you ask him what his most important ability is after living as a businessman for decades, he will say without hesitation that it is luck.
Even if the value of grains soars, it is useless if the rainy season hits during the trip.
So, Cheon Se-min valued his own skills more than anything else.
But my lips still felt dry and rough.
At that moment, Cheonbirang approached cautiously and spoke.
“Your Majesty, the Young Master requests to see you.”
“The little cult leader? You said it was an uninhabited house. Did you come running here because you smelled money?”
“Well? It doesn’t seem like much time has passed.”
“Hmm… … . This is a good thing. Maybe this feeling is because I haven’t met the owner yet. Go ahead.”
When Cheon Se-min spoke solemnly, carrying a backpack on his back, Cheon Bi-rang scratched his head.
“That’s… … . They told me to come alone.”
“You dare, you little brat… …! You gulped down my Holy Fire Sword and wiped your mouth clean with it, and now you’re telling me to come and go!”
“Haha… … I think it would be better to go first. After all, aren’t you the owner of this place?”
“Are you trying to act like the owner? Okay. I guess I’ll have to go and show them how to do it this time. Just in case, tell them to come running right away if they see Hyulra.”
“yes!”
When Cheon Bi-rang bowed his head and answered forcefully, Cheon Se-min followed Yal-yul-tak with a leisurely gait.
And after he disappeared.
“All of the members of the Golden Age have their luggage restored to their original state.”
“Yes? My lord. What is that all of a sudden… … . I just solved it all… … .”
“Will the princess be at ease if you leave it here? Follow me!”
The princess had ordered them to pack their bags again. The members of the royal guard were at a loss as they murmured.
But when some of the agents followed Cheonbirang, carrying their belongings, everyone was swept up in the atmosphere and picked up their loads again.
A hum came from the leader, Cheon Bi-rang.
The hidden treasures of Sangjae Palace disappeared like that.
To the underground storage room of the Somyeong Palace.
* * *
The guests at Somyeonggung were much more diverse than I expected.
The Poison Princess Dongbang, the Sangjae Princess Cheon Semin, and Geumgi Dae. And… … .
“Did I hear that wrong?”
“Let me say it again. Lady Dan Ye-hwa is staying above.”
“Haha, the jokes have gotten worse.”
You know how to joke around, too. You’ve regained some of your humanity, haven’t you?
“The assassination squad came with you too. You must have seen it, right?”
“Is it true?”
“Stop talking nonsense.”
No, I told you to go to Geomdan Palace, so why are you at Somyeong Palace?
My head is spinning. It’s more of a headache than the thought of Gu Yang-ryong being alive.
What should I talk about when I meet her now?
‘I will marry you.’
Her voice occupied my mind softly like the scent of flowers.
“No. Send it back.”
“… … Are you saying that you will kick out the Sword Palace? This visit should be interpreted as their official intention. To support the Young Master.”
“Then the princess will come, why did she come?”
“I guess it’s to discuss marriage. Aren’t you the fiancée?”
I rested my chin on my forehead and shook my head.
“First… … other people first.”
“Please call the Poison Princess Dongbang first.”
According to what my senior said, the East got here first and lived comfortably because we took a detour to Salgung in the middle of the journey.
Moreover, it is true that he was closer to the leader, Matthew Pyung, than anyone else, and that he was my friend.
So I called him first.
But.
“You want a separate building?”
When I called to make my position clear, he openly asked for a separate room.
“With twelve of them, what’s the point of being a pity? You said that only corpses will come down. I, a city doctor, should stick to the little cult leader. Besides, coming here after living in a stuffy place, I feel more energetic in my later years, which is nice.”
I nodded my head while resting my chin on my hand and answered my senior.
“Who is in the annex right now?”
Instead of answering, the senior rolled his wheel and came next to me, pulling the rope that was hanging like a decoration.
Clang! Then, a large piece of paper fell from the side.
It’s a blank sheet of paper with nothing written on it.
“There are quite a few people gathered here to fill the empty seats. But now, they are no different from a rabble.”
“So?”
“It’s simple. Assign owners to the twelve separate buildings and reorganize the palace around them.”