Episode 284:


    The Yangtze River Cooperation and Sogeogae.


    If I had to choose the more useful talent among two people with simr martial arts skills, it would, without a doubt, be So Geol-gae.


    Unlike the Yangtze River Fishing Association, who is just a fisherman, he has a high status as an elder of openness.


    However, as I was already dealing with an intelligence group called Hao Moon, I couldn’t help but feel that his status was a burden.


    It goes without saying that the political faction, Opening, and the Sa faction, Hao Wen, did not get along very well.


    It was impossible to ept So Geol-gae under hismand when he already had someone in charge named Cheon Ga-ryeong attached to him.


    In addition, in order for the teacher, who would soon be an official martial arts leader, to quickly expand his influence and increase his power, he needed several talented people to support him.


    Sogeolgae would have been a great supporter of the teacher.


    “As you know, Master, you have excellent military power, but youe from poor background and have no power to support you. So, I hope the elder will support you, Master.”


    “…I’ve felt this before, but you think of your teacher terribly.”


    “If you truly feel benevolent towards me, please do not refuse my request.”


    “If you say that, you can’t deny it.”


    Sogeolgae sighed and sat back down on the chair and nodded slowly.


    It meant that he would ept the request.


    There was a warm atmosphere in the office.


    Jang Kang Jo-hyeop, who was looking at Sogeolgae and me alternately, muttered with a look of loneliness on his face.


    “I envy that friend Dokgo Woojin. “I guess I’ll have to start taking on disciples soon.”


    * * *


    “How are you feeling?”


    “It’s gotten pretty good.”


    “Fortunately, the. “I hope your senior is safe.”


    “I owe you a lot.”


    “If you’re grateful, please give me another token of gratitude.”


    “…If at all possible, use what you have and say something like that.”


    The old Taoist Plum Blossom Sword Hyeongun Dojang burst out inughter.


    Currently, he and the disciples of the Hwasan Sect were staying in a separate room at the Sacheon branch.


    Now, the disciples of the Huashan Sect who had escaped Shaanxi, which had fallen into the hands of the Demonic Cult, would soon flock to the Sichuan branch.


    ‘We need to hurry up the expansion work.’


    There were so many people to amodate that the entire branch was copsing.


    There was a need to purchase nearbynd and increase the number of buildings to be used as lodging.


    Of course, all costs incurred as a result were nned to be billed to Maeng’s headquarters.


    ‘I have made a great contribution, so I will most likely give it to you without rejecting it.’


    I did not forget to discuss with Damun and inte the amount appropriately.


    As a person who dreams of bing an elder, shouldn’t he use as much public money as possible when the opportunity arises?


    “Rather, I think I should ask how you are doing. They say you overextended yourself in the fight against the Blood Witch. “Is this okay?”


    “I’m fine except for the fact that my stomach hurts and I feel like I’m going to die.”


    “…Usually, people express that they are not okay with things like that.”


    “But I didn’t die and I didn’t lose my martial arts skills, so it was okay.”


    “Should I call this optimistic or positive without any measures?”


    “Aren’t those two words the same thing?”


    “Do you expect an old man who has stayed in the mountains all his life and only wielded a sword to have a rich vocabry? “Just ignore that kind of thing.”


    Dojang Hyeong-un, who grumbled in response, looked back at his students at Ewha University who were looking at him with bright eyes and smiled bitterly.


    He chased away his disciples by ring and waved his wrist to congratte them.


    “If I hold on any longer, my students will be bothered, so I don’t think it’s possible. “Go now.”


    “All right.”


    * * *


    The rescue team that safely carried out the operation returned to Sacheon and disbanded shortly after.


    Ak Yeo-ryeong and Baek Rang-dae returned to Maeng, and the disciples of Jeomchang Sect and Cheonghyeol Daomun also returned to their respective monastic positions.


    The martial arts forces based in Sacheon cheered as the family’s warriors returned safely.


    Did they say that if you seed, you are a hero, and if you fail, you are a traitor?


    The value of the name Heavenly Dragon has risen to the point where it literally pierces the sky.


    Many dignitaries visited the Sichuan branch to see my face.


    “sorry. The branch manager is currently not in a condition to wee guests. Pleasee back next time.”


    Hong Seong-hyeon worked very hard to send away customers who came several times a day without friction.


    Of course, contrary to what was publicly known, some visitors secretly met with me.


    “How is your body?”


    “It has improved a lot.”


    “I’m d that’s the case.”


    “I had no idea that the head of the family would personally go to the Sacheon branch. “Why didn’t you call me while I was staying at the party house?”


    “Can we tell a patient who has difficulty even moving toe and go? I was also busy at the time. “Because I had to prepare for the funeral and clean up after it.”


    Prince Dangbaek of Sacheondang Gaju said as he brought the teacup to his mouth.


    I felt a little nervous.


    The man in front of me was a big man whose name would be listed among the Ten Heavenly Emperors in the not-too-distant future.


    He too, like his teacher, was already a perfected strongman.


    He has yet to disy his martial arts skills at an official event, so his skills are not known to the public.


    “Are you not rebuking me?”


    “reproof? “What are you talking about?”


    “Responsibility for the death of Lord Taesang lies with me, the leader of the rescue team…”


    “This is a foolish question. “There is no reason for you to take responsibility for that.”


    Dangbaekgun’s eyes became sharp.


    He put down the teacup loudly and continued talking.


    “I heard your father’s will. “He said he was happy to be able to meet the end worthy of a warrior.”


    “…….”


    “That’s it. “Don’t insult my father’s death anymore.”


    “sorry.”


    “There is an apology. “I would like to have a drink and talk openly, but considering your physical condition, let’s get straight to the point.”


    “Please speak.”


    “Take this.”


    I made a puzzled expression as I epted the book handed to me by the head of the family.


    On the cover of the book was written the words ‘Amyeongbido (暗影飛刀)’.


    “What is this?”


    “It’s not officialdom. My father said that. “I thought you wanted to learn cancer technology.”


    I looked slightly surprised.


    As Dangbaek said, he felt the need to learn cancer techniques.


    In particr, I felt a great sense of regret during my trip to South Manchuria, and I guess that was the result of my birth.


    I never thought that the Poison King would have prepared a gift for me.


    “It is something that your father prepared to give to you while you were alive. Learn to your heart’s content.”


    “Am I really allowed to take this? “Isn’t this the Tang family’s vision of martial arts?”


    “You must be misunderstanding something. “It’s not like a manuscript.”


    “if……?”


    “Amyeongbido is a new martial art that has never been seen before, created by my father based on the insight he gained in hister years. “Do you understand what I mean?”


    “…!”


    After hearing Dangbaek’s exnation, I froze.


    It was truly a heartbreaking story that I could not have imagined.


    My grip on the book naturally gained strength.


    “You don’t have to worry about vision leaks. “Because that martialw is entirely yours.”


    A martial arts technique that embodies the enlightenment of the dead Poison King.


    I was confident even though I hadn’t read the content yet.


    I can assure you that Amyeongbido was Choi Sang-seung’s martial art that was second to none in the midfield.


    Prince Dangbaek stood up from his seat as if his mission had been aplished.


    I didn’t even think about seeing him off and just stared at the book.


    “Oh, before I go, there’s onest thing I’d like to ask you.”


    “……?”


    “What do you think of my daughter Seoyeon?”


    * * *


    “Hap! Haap!”


    The powerful sound of energy prated my ears as I went for a walk to get some fresh air.


    I walked in the direction of sponsorship with a smile on my face.


    “brother!”


    As I entered the training hall, Master’s son, Dok Go-seong, looked back at me with a bright expression and waved his hand.


    I smiled and waved my hand.


    Currently, the Dokgo family was staying in a guest room within the Sacheon branch.


    [You can’t stay locked up in Cheongseong Mountain forever, right? It will be difficult not only for the family, but also for the Master himself.]


    [If you move to Honam, where the main branch of the Alliance is located, you will not have to worry about the demon cultists harming your family.]


    With the Master’s decision to join the Alliance, the Dokgo family’s migration naturally urred. transfer) was also confirmed.


    I made arrangements to allow Master and his family to stay at the Sacheon branch until they moved.


    Hiding in Qingcheng Mountain was no longer meaningful, and the Tang family was not a ce where outsiders could safely stay.


    Dok Go-seong devoted himself to martial arts training every day at the training center in the back garden.


    I was so worried that my body would get hurt like that.


    “Did you eat well?”


    “Sure.”


    “It is good to be diligent in training, but be sure to take breaks in between. “If you overwork your body during the growth period, it may have the opposite effect.”


    “Do not worry. “Because I am being examined regrly by Grandfather God.”


    “Grandfather of God…?”


    Augh escaped me.


    Dok Go-seong: When did this guy first be friends with Shin-ui?


    Was it because of the young boy’s unique friendliness, or was Shinui interested in him because he was the teacher’s son?


    Either way, it was an undeniable fact that it was a good thing.


    “It just so happened. “I just happened to have something I wanted to say to my brother.”


    “Are you talking to me?”


    “It’s an important story. Regarding my future.”


    “Please speak. “I will listen.”


    Dokgo-seong took a deep breath with a nervous expression.


    He then dered with a determined expression.


    “When I train hard and be confident in my abilities, I n to follow my father and join the club.”


    “Are you saying you will be a Murim leader?”


    “yes. “I n to apply to the unit led by my brother.”


    “……yes?”


    I frowned and tilted my head.


    Rather than helping Master, you wille under my wing?


    “Are you saying you hope to be assigned to the Sichuan branch?”


    “Probably, by the time I join the alliance, my brother will have also moved to the main branch of the alliance.”


    “I don’t think you know, but new recruits cannot decide where they will work.”


    “But Secretary Damun, Warrior Seo, and Warrior Hwang are all assigned to the Sacheon branch, right?”


    Look at this stupid guy.


    So, are you now making an unfair request to create a position for me?


    I thought he was just an innocent kid, but it turned out that there was a ck snake nestled inside him.


    “Anyway, why don’t you make me feel morefortable? “It’s a bit ufortable to be treated with respect by my future boss.”


    An unexpected request following a sudden deration.


    As the embarrassment subsided,ughter naturally flowed out.


    The conversation I had with Damun earlier instantly shed through my mind.


    [You can call it as you normally would.]


    [You can’t do that. Is there a ss system in the world where superiors use polite words and subordinates use lower words? Rather, the lord should humble his words.]


    The person I was then and the person I am now were different.


    The bond that had bound me for decades had already been broken.


    Now all that remains is to take a step.


    Take one step at a time, even if it’s awkward.


    I nodded slowly and stroked Dok Go-seong’s hair.


    “okay.”


    “…!”


    Dokgo-seong opened his eyes wide.


    He had a shocked expression, as if he had seen a ghost.