Chapter 148

Episode 148:

The leader’s personal office.

“This is the second time we’ve talked in private like this.”

“...I don’t think it’s a private position. “The place is like that, and the Commander-in-Chief is behind you.”

“Don’t worry about such trivial things.”

As I sat across from Hua Baek, sipping Yongjeong tea, I sighed inwardly.

It was an environment where one had no choice but to pay attention.

To stand alone with the Murim Lord.

It was something I could not have imagined in my past life.

“I had an interesting experience thanks to you. It is unusual for a large number of elders to appear in the conference room, and I even saw the strange sight of them joining together to offer compensation to you.”

“It seems like elders usually don’t attend meetings.”

“I don’t do it. In the first place, they are not very interested in Meng’s major affairs. “Everyone has retired from active duty.”

“okay.”

“That is why you have made such a great contribution. “What more can I say, since we have gathered all those heavy-assed old men in one place.”

“...It seemed like he was more interested in the level of martial arts rather than the achievements I made.”

“I can’t deny it because it’s true.”

I hope to have a chat with Joohwabaek, who nods his head with a wry smile.

I slowly turned my gaze to the side.

“.......”

The masked person who appeared inside the office like a ghost placed a small wooden armor on the table.

‘I don’t think I opened the door and came in. ‘Is there a secret passageway connected to the office?’

The masked person took a step back and soon disappeared like smoke.

It was an amazing feat.

Even though I was watching closely, I almost missed the movement for a moment.

Even with my senses, which have reached the state of flower scenery, I cannot clearly detect their presence.

‘Was there such talent in the Murim Alliance?’

Looking at his current level, he seemed to be higher than Seo Ho-seon or Cheon Ga-ryeong.

When I returned to the Sacheon branch, I thought I would have to push Seo Ho-seon even more harshly.

“Are you interested in that friend?”

“Is that person also a member of the Dark Nights?”

“okay. “I can’t tell you the details of your personal details.”

“It is natural to hide the identity of someone in the dark. it’s okay.”

“Aren’t you more curious about what’s inside the wooden armor?”

Painter Joo drew a faint smile on his lips and gestured with his hand to invite me to open the wooden armor.

When I opened the lid, a small red sphere came into view.

I let out a quiet exclamation.

Subtle heat transmitted to your fingertips.

I felt like I knew what the item contained in the wooden armor was.

“Could it be the inner altar of fire?”

“okay.”

I quickly closed the lid, fearing that the spiritual energy of the inner altar might leak out, and lowered my head as I placed the wooden box in my arms.

“I will accept it gratefully.”

“Do you like it?”

“yes.”

10,000 years of fire.

A spirit creature that contains enormous fire energy within its body.

While ordinary carp live in rivers, the habitat of the perennial carp was a hot spring.

It is rarely found in volcanic areas untouched by humans.

Although its name was Ten Thousand Years Hwari, it did not really have a lifespan of ten thousand years.

Would such a creature have any chance of existing in the world?

The actual lifespan is known to be around 200 years, but it seems that some individuals live up to 300 years.

For reference, there were many cases where two or more perennial squirrels were found at the same time.

‘It looks like there are a few thousand-year-old dwarfs being kept in Maeng’s secret place.’

If they felt unfair, they could just go back like me.

“Anyway, I’m curious to how much you’ve grown. Would you like to spar with me now?”

“sorry. “I’m not feeling well, so sparring will be difficult.”

I lied without even putting saliva on my mouth.

Are you saying you’re crazy enough to spar with King Wujon?

It is true that sparring with a high-ranking warrior helps one’s growth, but there was no reason to ask Dokgo Woojin for guidance from Joo Hwabaek.

‘You’re going into a knife fight with your boss? ‘I don’t even want to imagine.’

There was nothing good about winning or losing.

It was an offer I never wanted to accept.

“You’re not feeling well?”

“yes. “The internal injuries sustained in the fight with the vampire demon have not fully healed yet.”

“On the outside, it looks fine.”

“Only on the surface.”

The injuries sustained in the fight with the vampire demon had healed long ago, but as a painter, there would be no way for him to know that.

He nodded and said with a nervous expression.

“okay. “If that’s the case, there’s nothing we can do.”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

Fortunately, I was able to overcome the crisis by using my wits.

I was wondering if I should clutch my stomach and make a groaning noise, but it didn’t seem necessary.

“Then let’s just spar next time.”

...Have you not given up?

He was truly a persistent old man.

I decided that if I had to visit Maeng’s headquarters in the future, I would make an excuse and send a representative.

Joo Hwa-baek, who had finished his appetite with regret, grabbed the handle of the tea cup and asked as if throwing it.

“What do you want to achieve?”

“......?”

“Isn’t it because you decided to join the group for some purpose? “It’s unlikely that joining the family was a dream.”

A dream you want to achieve?

Of course it existed.

Although it is a dream that cannot be said to the Murim Lord’s face.

“I asked a similar question when we first met. “Do you remember?”

“Of course I remember.”

“They didn’t give a clear answer back then. “I’m just trying to move on from a bunch of wordplay.”

“.......”

“It was obvious that you were hiding your true feelings.”

“I didn’t really mean to deceive the Lord. It’s just that I didn’t have anything in particular in mind at the time...”

“A person like that would ask to be assigned to the Sichuan branch in front of everyone? “If you’re going to lie, why not make it believable?”

“.......”

“Tell me honestly. “Maybe I can help you with what you want to achieve.”

I had to try very hard to hold back the laughter that was about to burst out.

What does it mean to help?

Maengju was the person who seemed so friendly now, but who would immediately become hostile if he knew what I wanted to become in the future.

“I know a little about the origins of the swordsmanship you mastered.”

“......?”

“Wolyeonggeom. It is a martial art from a historic samurai family that was powerful in Hanam in the past. Was it Wolhwajang (月華莊)?”

“How did the Lord do that....”

“The fact that you have mastered the old Wolyeong Sword means that you are a survivor of Wolhwajang or a person involved in it. “Am I wrong?”

“.......”

“That’s why I’m asking. What do you want to achieve in the future? Are you dreaming of the rebirth of your family, or are you seeking revenge on the Demonic Cult?”

I once again made a blank expression.

What on earth is this old man misunderstanding?

I have never heard such long-winded nonsense in my life.

‘You made a mistake.’