Episode 245
“I am currently staying at the Blue Cloud Guest House.”
“Please send someone to tell me.”
“What can I say?”
“Pleasee to the Sacheon branch two dayster at 4 o’clock. “Please also tell me that I cannot meet you right now because I have a few things to take care of, including the handover.”
“All right.”
“Has the princess arrived?”
“yes. “We ced them in a guest room at the branch.”
The Beast Pce lord’s wife, Woo Hwa-yeon, was arranged to go to Sacheon first with the Tang family’s warriors.
Political problems could arise if someone as young as a princess was taken to Guangxi, a disputed area, so such a measure was inevitably taken.
“I heard that the disciples of the Kunlun sect joined the front line in Gansu two months ago.”
“yes.”
“Did they cause any trouble while I was away?”
“There were minor fights. “It was resolved amicably.”
“conflict?”
“The Kunlun sect elder was more powerful than I expected. Even after being beaten like that by the branch leader, he wasn’t discouraged at all…”
“Are you talking about Hyeokseong’s dojo?”
“yes. “Just before leaving for Gansu, there was an uproar demanding material support.”
The seal of Hyukseong, an elder of the Kunlun faction.
In some ways, he was truly an amazing person.
I had no choice but to acknowledge his unwavering tenacity no matter what humiliation he suffered.
“As for the subsidy, I previously tried to persuade the branch leader that he had sent it to the Kunlun Sect, but he wouldn’t listen. Even though he was reckless, there was no such recklessness.”
“What did you do?”
“I have identified myself.”
“……?”
“When I revealed that I was the legitimate son of Hwayang Sangdanju, he resigned obediently.”
Augh came naturally.
It seemed that no matter how Hyukseong Dojang was, he couldn’t act so viciously against the son of the owner of arge merchant.
‘I guess I was a little scared.’
What kind of negative impact will squaring off with the Hwayang Sangdan have on the reconstruction of the n?
As a result, how far will his already low standing fall?
“Didn’t you say you wouldn’t take advantage of your status?”
“My desire to be recognized for my skills rather than my status has not changed. However, if I had not revealed my identity at the time, not only me but also the members of the branch would have suffered damage. “I thought I shouldn’t be stubborn in such a situation.”
I smiled inwardly in satisfaction.
It was a satisfying feeling to see a subordinate who clearly knows what to prioritize.
It certainly seemed like I was blessed in this life.
* * *
I was in the middle of receiving work reports in the office.
A thin young man with a mournful expression opened the door and entered the room.
Jinhwan Young.
He was a member of the Sichuan branch who had previously been beaten by a disciple of the Kunlun sect and was sick.
He spoke to me with a perplexed expression.
“Branch manager.”
“Is there a problem.”
“There are people who came to see the branch manager.”
“Are they an unknown group of people staying at Cheongwoon Gaekjan?”
“yes.”
“Didn’t you tell me toe visit you two dayster, at 4 o’clock?”
“I conveyed this clearly. But they pushed in without any hesitation…”
I frowned and got up from my seat.
What type of action is this?
The Sacheon branch is not even in the courtyard of my house.
They suddenly came in and assaulted the men on duty.
“Where are they now?”
“For now, I took you to the living room.”
“All right. “Let me meet him in person.”
I answered in an annoyed tone and walked away.
It seemed like the handover would have to be postponed to ater date.
“Please wait a moment. “I’ll clean it up ande back soon.”
“All right.”
Hwadaerang put down the report in his hand on the table and let out a bitter smile.
Judging from his expression, he seemed to have roughly expected this situation to happen.
After leaving the office, I walked quickly across the hallway to the living room.
“…….”
As I entered the spacious reception room apanied by Young Jin-hwan, four men all turned to look at me.
Indeed, as Hwa Daerang previously reported, the prayers of each person were extraordinary.
‘I understand why you wrote the entire report and posted the report in a hurry.’
I sat down with my butt pressed against the head of the table and narrowed my eyes.
Middle-aged men wearing unique clothes.
Although they were all faces I had never seen before, one person’s outfit exactly matched the outward features of a person I remembered.
‘The Yangtze River Cooperation.’
A giant who holds the top spot among the world’s top 100 masters.
The fishing rod leaning against the table was made of whole ink iron.
Even the fishing line connected was made of Cheonjam (天蠶絲).
There was no way for a person with such dazzling German weapons to exist other than the Yangtze-Kang Dynasty.
“I heard you were looking for me.”
“Are you Yeon-woon?”
Jangjiang Johyeop asked with his eyes shining.
Where on earth did you learn etiquette to call your name without saying your full name?
Normally I wouldn’t have paid much attention, but given the situation, my difort soared.
“That’s right.”
“I’ve been waiting for you so long.”
“I don’t understand. “Today will be the first time we see the seniors here and I.”
“There is one thing I want to check first.”
I don’t even listen to what other people say.
I clicked my tongue and ced my sped hands on the table.
First of all, I nned to find out what purpose he hade to visit the Sacheon branch.
Either wee them formally as guests or beat them up and kick them out.
It would not be toote to postpone deciding on their treatment after hearing the story.
“Are you the sessor to Heavenly Thunder Gate?”
“……yes?”
“I’m asking if you are the contemporary sessor to the Tenreimen of the One-person Tradition School.”
It was an unexpected question.
I ended up making a nk expression.
How on earth does this gentleman know about my recluse?
I never really hid my name as a monk, but I also don’t remember going around talking about the name Cheonreimun.
I was curious as to how the Yangtze River Association knew about my secret writings that were not well known to the public.
Perhaps he was satisfied with this response, and a deep smile appeared on Jang Kang Jo-hyeop’s lips.
“Judging by the reaction, it seems to be correct.”
“How do you know my recluse?”
“How is Dokgo Woojin doing?”
I realized it the moment I heard the question.
All four people gathered here in the office are old friends of Dokgo Woojin.
“As you may have guessed, we are friends with your master.”
“…….”
“You understand now, right? Why did we visit the Sacheon branch? “Why did I find you?”
“Do you want to meet Master through me?”
“It’s good that you understand quickly. “Dokgo Woojin, that friend had a good student.”
Jangjiang Johyeop nodded andughed.
I looked carefully at the men and organized my thoughts.
‘no wonder.’
I thought it was strange.
Because I couldn’t figure out why people I had no connection with were looking for me.
It turned out that they had business for Dokgo Woojin, not me.
Since the whereabouts of Dokgo Woo-jin, who went into seclusion after ending his past rtionship, are unknown, he must havee to see me, who he presumes to be his disciple, and ask for guidance.
“Why do you want to meet Master?”
“I have no intention of exining that.”
“If you don’t tell me the reason, I won’t be able to guide you to Master.”
“Didn’t you hear what I just said? “Didn’t you say that you are acquainted with your master?”
“It’s a rtionship from the past. Organized before the Master went into retirement.”
“…You sound quite rude.”
“I have no intention of treating your close friends carelessly. “At least not yet.”
“It sounds like they might turn against us if circumstances arise. Did I misunderstand?”
“That will depend on how you answer my question.”
Zhang Kang Zhaohyeop’s face was distorted fiercely.
An evil energy filled the living room.
I made eye contact with him without blinking.
The remaining three men, who were watching the two sides fighting, looked perplexed.
“good night. “I’ll tell you.”
“…….”
“The two friends over there, like Dokgo Woojin, are people who settled their grievances from their time in the martial arts group and chose to live in seclusion.”
In the direction that the Yangjiang Caohyeop was pointing with his hand, there was a man who looked like a beggar and a Taoist monk wearing fancy silk clothes.
You may be wondering what kind of silk clothes a Taoist monk wears, but no matter how you look at it, it was an outfit reminiscent of a Daoist (道人).
To put it simply, it was clearly a robe in the form of a dobok (道服), but the material was silk.
It was an outfit that felt very foreign.
“But this time, when the Great War of True Demons broke out, both of them suffered enormous damage. “In particr, the beggar friend over there lost his beloved student.”
A man in shabby attire had a gloomy expression as he continued to exin the Yangtze Cooperation Association.
Only then did I understand what purpose they were trying to meet Dokgo Woojin.
“Are you seeking revenge?”
“Yes. “We decided to help our friend and take revenge on the Demon Cult.”
“Then the reason I want to meet my teacher is….”
“It’s because I want to ask him to lead us.”
just as expected.
The Yangtze River Cooperative gave an answer that did not deviate even an inch from expectations.
I stiffened my expression and leaned against the back of the chair.
‘What this means is that they will use Dokgo Woojin for their own purposes.’
Let’s say that the two people lost their disciples and suffered huge losses due to the invasion of the Demonic Cult.
If so, why the other two?
Did he really just go out of his way to help his friend?
Is it really just personal greed and no sense of fairness at all?
‘Everyone leaves.’
Is it normal toe up with the idea of bringing someone who has long since gone into hiding to the front lines?
Are these really Dokgo Woojin’s close friends?
I, too, hoped that Dokgo Woo-jin wouldmit himself to the Murim Alliance and participate in the war between political enemies.
However, if the person concerned did not wish to do so, there was no intention of forcing it.
It had to be Dokgo Woojin himself who made the decision.
“For that reason, I will not tell you Master’s location.”
“What does that mean?”
“Instead, I will ask about your intentions. “It is up to you, Master, to decide whether to help your seniors or not.”
“Can not be done. “Even if I meet you in person and persuade you, it won’t be enough!”
“No matter what you say, I will never change my decision.”
“How dare you!”
“Be careful what you say.”
“what?”
“This is the Sacheon branch, and as the branch president, I came out to greet the guests. It is a public ce. “It’s not like you can’t tell the difference between public and private.”
“There is nothing I can’t say to my teacher’s close friend!”
“I will take it back literally. “Are you a close friend of mine, Master?”
“…….”