Episode 700. Have you heard of plum blossom inspection? (5)
Jin Yang-geon swallowed dry saliva, feeling his throat burn.
‘It must be expensive.’
The orchid in the scroll hanging on the wall seemed to be alive. Even he, who was virtually ignorant of paintings, was able to quickly realize that the price of the painting was enormous.
Is that all?
The chair I was sitting on was also unusual. It was clear that the black chair but with a soft red glow was made from rosewood, a wood I had only heard about.
Just by looking at the rosewood chair, which was said to be used only by the imperial family and those of high rank, one could guess the wealth of the owner of this room.
‘At least this will be expensive.’
Jin Yang-geon looked at the teacup in front of him and his fingertips trembled.
The gorgeous patterns engraved on the pure white porcelain immediately caught my eye. I couldn’t even touch the teacup because I thought I might have to pay a fortune if I dropped it and broke it.
‘It is said that Geumgeombu’s wealth makes the world tremble, and that is absolutely no exaggeration.’
What I saw on the way to the Buju room in the heart of Geumgeombu was dazzling. How hard did she have to keep her mouth wide open?
However, the luxury of the guest room was nothing compared to what I had seen back then.
gulp.
Jin Yang-geon, who swallowed a large amount of dry saliva once again, hastily covered his expression for fear of anyone seeing.
‘We’re all there now.’
From now on, there can be no mistakes. The day I acted clumsily and something went wrong, I felt like I would never be able to forgive myself for the rest of my life.
As I took a few deep breaths and tried to calm down, I heard someone calling outside the door. Soon the door opened wide and three people entered.
Jin Yang-geon slowly lifted his gaze from his teacup.
He looked as relaxed as possible without any signs of embarrassment.
Two people were following behind a middle-aged man wearing a blue robe. Anyone with even a little insight could know that the person walking from the center was Geumgeom Manjo, Sang Man-hee, the vice-owner of this Geumgeombu.
Sang Man-hee approached with a confident step and gave a deep hug.
“My name is Sang Man-hee, the vice-owner of Geumgeombu. “Please forgive us for not being able to greet you right away even though we had guests.”
“Don’t worry about it.”
Jin Yang-geon lightly shook his head and hugged him.
“Is there anyone who does not know that the Supreme Council of Geumgeommanjo is the supreme governor of the world? Those who negotiate are always busy and tired. “If you blame someone like that for being busy, the world will criticize Jin Yang-geon for being a poor person.”
“… … indeed. As I heard, you have a great personality.”
“It’s just a façade.”
Sang Man-hee sat across from Jin Yang-geon with a gentle smile.
“I always admired the name of Hwasan, but when I heard that the hero of Hwasan visited Nanchang, I had no choice but to visit him.”
“Thank you.”
“Excuse me, but I don’t know exactly how much is distributed in the volcano… … .”
“sorry.”
Jin Yang-geon smiled and lowered his head, looking slightly embarrassed.
“As you know, Hwasan is a sect that does not promote itself.”
“Yes, yes.”
“Therefore, Hwasan does not allow the disciples who are going on a journey to reveal their distribution. It is inevitable that the distribution of those who participated in Hwasan’s official events will be revealed… … .”
“ah… … . “That is truly bizarre.”
Jin Yang-geon added, looking at Sang Man-hee’s expression with a calm face.
“I hope you understand. As you know, the volcano’s reputation seems to have grown excessively recently.”
“That’s right, that’s right. Doesn’t the whole world praise the name of the volcano?”
Jin Yang-geon smiled quietly at Sang Man-hee’s words.
“As fame increases, people easily become arrogant. “This is a measure given by Jang Mun-in to prevent his disciples from becoming overly conceited, so I only hope for Vice Lord Geum’s broad understanding.”
Sang Man-hee nodded in admiration.
‘They say volcanoes are a sign of agreement.’
Do you humble yourself and show no consideration for others in every way you speak? It seemed natural to understand why the name of the volcano had increased recently.
“How can we fully understand the intentions of Jang Mun-in, who possesses profound Tao? “I can only assume that it is right.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
Jin Yangjian smiled softly and sighed inwardly.
‘So far, everything has been as expected.’
If you keep asking questions, something strange is bound to be revealed. So, it would be better to gloss over it early on by saying it was the intention of a higher being.
Geumgeombuju would also be full of the desire to look good in Hwasan, so it would not be possible to question what was done in Jang Mun-in’s name.
“But… … .”
Jin Yang-geon continued the conversation in a more relaxed tone. It is better to talk about this and that as little as possible. So, talk back, but make your voice as relaxed as possible so that they don’t realize that this is an emergency.
“I don’t think Lord Geumgeom, who is going to have a lot of construction work, would have asked for an unknown minor without a reason, but is there anything he would like to say to me?”
“ha ha ha. How can you call me an unknown minor? The story of Jin Dae-hyeop defeating the Taehaeng Samgeom yesterday spread throughout Nanchang. Moreover, I know that you have enhanced the reputation of Hwasan by collaborating with us several times before coming here.”
“I just followed the monk’s teachings.”
Geumgeombuju continued to nod his head.
“That’s right. Isn’t the volcano’s collaboration famous? “I heard that even in the case of Hwasan Shinryong and Hwajeonggeom, which are famous all over the world, they practice cooperation as if they are breathing.”
Jin Yang-geon happily nodded his head and smiled.
“These children still have a lot to learn.”
“ah… … “What if you say so?”
When Sang Man-hee’s eyes lit up for a moment, Jin Yang-geon was shocked and waved his hand.
“Oh, I’m sorry. “Please forget what I just said.”
“Well, of course! “This mother-in-law hasn’t heard anything.”
Although he said he would pretend not to hear, Sang Man-hee’s eyes were shining even brighter.
‘Calling Hwajeonggeom a child means that the distribution is at least above that.’
Plum blossom pattern embroidery on clothes. And the ability to cut down the Taehaeng Samgeom with one sword. If the words and actions refer to Hwajeonggeom as a child, it can be said that the verification is over.
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Why would an expert who could cut down the Taehaeng Samgeom with a single sword, even putting everything else aside, pretend to be a disciple of Hwasan? With that level of skill, he would be able to make a name for himself even if he had no affiliation.
‘If it’s that much of an allocation, we can discuss it!’
Sang Man-hee, with a bright color on his face, quietly opened his mouth.
“Jin Daehyeop.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Nothing is different, but as the vice-lord of the Geumgeombu, there is something I would like to ask of Jin Daehyeop.”
“If you ask me to do a favor… … .”
“first… … “Is Huashan truly a sect that seeks consultation?”
At those words, Jin Yang-geon complained.
“How dare I define Hwasan as a mere disciple?”
“ah… … . I made a mistake… … .”
“One, I want you to know that this is a place that strives to follow the right path more than any other sect in the world.”
Sang Man-hee nodded repeatedly as if impressed.
“Then I will trust you and tell you. “I don’t know if you’ve heard, but we are currently waging war with Cheolmobang located nearby.”
“Uhm. “I only heard it at first glance.”
“Cheolmobang and our Geumgeombu Department were not originally on good terms. However, so far, there have been only small skirmishes and no full-scale conflict… … “Recently, the problem grew as Cheolmobang invited experts from Maninbang.”
“Did you say it was a room for everyone?”
Jin Yang-geon’s eyes became sharp. Sang Man-hee was inwardly delighted.
‘The rumor that Hwasan and Man-in-bang are the enemies of Bul-daecheon is not wrong. ‘When I see you reacting so violently.’
“yes. Unknown experts from Maninbang began to help them. Moreover, I think they are providing direct support, not just sending a few experts.”
“Mmm.”
As Jin Yang-geon’s expression hardened, Sang Man-hee sighed heavily.
“Jin Daehyeop. I am not trying to gain my own benefit by preserving this Geumgeombu. As you know, there is no proper clan here in Nanchang. If the Geumgeombu falls, that Cheolmi-bang group will take over Namchang, and furthermore, Gangseo may fall into the hands of the Maninbang.”
“That’s a really big deal. But… … Did other sects just watch that?”
“Who will step forward?”
Sang Man-hee shook his head.
“The Damun faction, which surrounds fertile and prosperous cities, is not interested in small places like Nanchang. Even if they were interested, they would immediately turn their heads away when they heard that the person they were talking to was everyone.”
“That kind of thing… … .”
“Jin Daehyeop!”
Sang Man-hee grabbed Jin Yang-geon’s hand.
“Please help!”
“… … .”
“Now Nanchang’s only hope is the volcano. I heard that volcanoes do not tolerate injustice. Please protect the male prostitute from that wicked man-in-law.”
“hmm… … .”
When Jin Yang-geon still showed signs of hesitation, Sang Man-hee slipped his hand into his sleeve.
“We’re not asking you to help us for free.”
He then gently held out the slip he had pulled out from inside his sleeve.
“If you help me, I won’t be afraid to show you my sincerity.”
Jin Yang-geon’s eyes turned to the pile of slips held out. However, he quickly turned his gaze away and looked out the window as if he was not particularly interested in money.
“… … “Jin Daehyeop?”
“It seems that you are greatly mistaken.”
“… … yes?”
Jin Yang-geon shook his head.
“Hwasan is not a sect that runs on money. Offering money while discussing an agreement is an act of ignoring Hwasan’s agreement.”
For a moment, Sang Man-hee’s face, which seemed like it was a mistake, turned slightly white.
“I am… … I just wanted to express my feelings… … .”
“Do you really want to express your feelings?”
Jin Yang-geon looked straight at him and said.
“We can’t just sit by and watch the tricks being carried out by the wicked people of Maninbang. Of course, Jang Mun-in will also draw his sword. However, for that to happen, a justification is needed.”
“What if it’s a cause?”
“Please bring five times this voucher.”
“Five times?”
“yes. Five times that.”
Sang Man-hee looked at Jin Yang-geon with a blank face.
They say giving money is an insult to the volcano, so give us more money? What does this mean?
“Have you heard what happened in Wuhan?”
“ah… … .”
Sang Man-hee nodded.
“We will use all the money given by the Geumgeombu to help the needy in Gangseo and Nanchang. Then, the reputation of Geumgeombu will also increase. “We, Hwasan, will not take a single penny of the money given by the Ministry of Finance.”
“Well, then?”
“yes. Geumgeombu will become a great sect that serves the poor, and then we will also have a reason to raise our swords for Geumgeombu.”
Jin Yang-geon continued speaking in a heavy voice.
“So, if you give me money to give to the poor, I will also put a chimney in the volcano and invite the disciples from the main mountain. “Can you do it?”
Jin Yang-geon smiled as a moment of conflict appeared on Sang Man-hee’s face.
“On the day we lose to Cheolmobang, all of our money will be taken away anyway. Wouldn’t it be better to give to the naked and hungry than to give to them?”
Those words seemed to be the final blow. Sang Man-hee soon nodded with a stern expression on her face.
“I’ll do it!”
“Well thought out.”
“but… … It takes some time to get that much voucher. What you receive after work is done is… … .”
“No, that won’t happen.”
Jin Yang-geon shook his head.
“As I said, this is not a reward, but money to be distributed to them. “Before Hwasan participates in this war, it is meaningful to first provide relief to the poor in the name of Geumgeombu and Hwasan.”
“ah… … . “Yeah, that’s right.”
“When can you be ready?”
“… … that is… … .”
Jin Yang-geon’s eyes were slightly distorted.
“It seems that the threat from Maninbang is not as strong and urgent as I thought. Then take your time and prepare. However, if you take too long, I’ll have something else to do… … .”
“Oh, no! I’m not in a hurry! Please wait a moment! Two sightings! “I’ll be ready within two!”
“There’s no need to be in such a hurry… … .”
“no! We need to slow down the time a little bit. Please wait a moment!”
“If you say so, I will be waiting here.”
Sang Man-hee jumped up from his seat without any further hesitation.
At the same time, my gaze instinctively turned to the bundle of slips placed on the table. However, Jin Yang-geon did not even look at the slip from the beginning until now, as if the money was not his.
“Thank you for your help! And I am grateful for the help of the volcano.”
“It was nothing. “I just do what needs to be done.”
“Then just a moment!”
Sang Man-hee suddenly jumped out. And he gave orders to the generals on his left and right.
“Go to the battlefield and retrieve the slip! right now!”
“Boo, my boo. I understand that you are in a hurry, but it has not yet been confirmed that the author is a disciple of Hwasan, and there is no guarantee that the volcano will move due to the author’s words. But giving the slip first… … .”
“That’s stupid!”
Sang Man-hee shouted loudly.
“You can find a master who can defeat Taehaeng Samgeom! However, it is not easy to find a master who can defeat the Taehaeng Samgeom with one sword even if you wash your eyes and look for it. And why would someone like that call himself a master of Hwasan instead of a Shaolin or shaman?”
“… … that… … .”
“It’s not a small amount of money, but it’s nothing compared to moving a volcano. If you can pay that much money to stupid Taoists who only know the rules, you will have a lot of business! So don’t talk nonsense and come find me!”
“Yes, I understand.”
When the generals eventually bowed their heads and quickly disappeared, Sang Man-hee smiled triumphantly.
‘Stupid Taoist bastard. You really are so naive. ‘We should use this opportunity to wipe out all those Cheolmimics.’
But he didn’t know.
Jin Yang-geon, who was left alone in the auxiliary room, was now making the same expression as him.
and… … .
“Hmm… … .”
The lips parted and a new white vapor came out.
Cheongmyeong looked left and right with glistening eyes and muttered in a voice like the devil of hell.
“Is this a male prostitute?”
A hungry animal was approaching the two snakes that were curled up and waiting for an opportunity to eat each other.
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