Chapter 166

Episode 166

“I didn’t know that Sohyeop would personally come out to meet us.”

“Of course I have to step forward. Isn’t it a matter of greeting the Federation of Societies and Societies, not anyone else? Ah, now I guess I should call you Sacheon Branch Manager.”

“You can call me whatever you want. “I don’t really care about things like titles.”

“I heard that you were attacked by demonic cultists on your way.”

“Do you mean that news has already reached Anhui?”

“The Namgung family’s information power is greater than what the Sohyeop thinks.”

“Huh.”

“From now on, we will escort you.”

Jegal Hyuk-jin, who was looking at me and Namgung Seong-hun as we exchanged warm greetings, sneakily joined in and spoke.

“Branch manager. “May I ask you to introduce yourself?”

“Ah, this is Zhuge Hyukjin Sohyeop, the owner of the small family of the Zhuge family.”

“Someone said it was the Earth Dragon (Knowing Dragon) Sohyeop. Nice to meet you. “This is Namgung Seong-hun, the owner of the Namgung family.”

“Sword Dragon! “I never thought we would meet each other like this.”

Talents who would lead the Zhuge family and the Nangong family in the future exchanged greetings.

It may seem strange that the successors of the five great families did not know each other until now, but Zhuge Hyukjin only recently got out of bed.

During that time, he did not engage in any external activities, and when he had to appear to the outside world, Zhuge Hye acted as his double.

In a way, it was natural for the two people to see each other’s faces for the first time.

“By the way, was the Sacheon branch leader close to the Geomryong Sohyeop?”

“We faced each other at the Yongbong Branch Palgang (强). “This is the first time we’ve had a proper conversation.”

“......yes?”

Zhuge Hyukjin gave an expression that he did not understand.

As someone who didn’t know what happened between me and King Namgung, he couldn’t help but feel strange.

Namgung Seong-Hoon said in a laughing voice.

“The head of the family wants to see the Sohyup that he opened.”

“You mean me?”

“yes. “When we arrived, he told us to bring him straight to Gajujeon.”

“......?”

* * *

We finally arrived at our destination.

Hefei, Anhui Province.

As I stepped into the premises of the Namgung family, I let out an inward exclamation.

When I visited Sacheondangga, I was surprised by its size, but even that was nothing compared to the Namgung family.

Sega was largely divided into outer and inner circles.

In a way, it had a similar structure to Manjangse.

There was a big difference in that the size of the inner circle alone was larger than that of most large Sega.

Collateral blood relatives lived in the outer garden, and direct blood relatives lived in the inner garden.

My group and I entered an annex located on the outskirts of Naewon under the guidance of Namgung Seonghun.

“Please use this place for a while.”

“Is it okay to bring outsiders into the hospital?”

“it’s okay. “It’s not possible to invite distinguished guests to just any place.”

While the rest of the group undressed and rested in their assigned rooms, I and Namgung Seong-hun headed to Gajujeon, located in the center of Naewon.

‘It’s a seven-story building. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a building bigger than Cheonhwaru.’

Should we really say that it is a royal palace where the head of the Namgung family resides?

I felt intimidated just by looking up.

As I passed through the long hallway and entered the head of the family’s private office, an elderly middle-aged man came into view.

An angular face and a slightly visible scar above the nape of the neck.

Stubborn lips contrast with softly drooped eyes.

His neatly combed hair gave an idea of his temperament.

Namgung Segaju Namgung Ho.

He was one of the most influential figures in Tanggeum Wulin.

“Welcome.”

He stood up and greeted me with a happy expression.

I immediately raised my arms and bowed my head.

“This is Yeon-woon, the branch manager of the Sacheon branch. “It is an honor to meet the head of the Namgung family.”

“What is this?”

“Try to open it.”

As I opened the lid, a cool sensation passed through my skin.

A smooth, shiny chunk of metal came into view.

A ‘gasp’ moan rose up to the tip of my chin.

“It’s cold weather.”

“...!”

* * *

After humming a song and leaving the house, I did not go back to the dormitory right away, but just walked around and looked around.

When will there ever be another opportunity for Namgungse to roam around the interior as much as he likes?

Of course, being treated like a VIP didn’t mean I could explore everywhere.

A training ground where warriors train, or a living space where executives of the world class live.

Some places were guarded by warriors from the Changgung Sword Corps, so entry was impossible.

Still, there was no shortage of things to see.

‘It would take a year just to look around.’

How long did you wander around like that?

As I walked through the garden where bamboo grew thickly, I found a familiar face.

It was Damun.

I was having some kind of conversation with the man standing across from me, but for some reason his expression wasn’t very good.

Even if I amplified my hearing with inner energy, I couldn’t hear the voice.

I narrowed my eyes and approached the two people.

As the distance between us got closer, the man turned to me.

After seeing the other person’s face, I let out a quiet sigh.

It was a face I had seen once before.

His appearance matched perfectly with the man I saw in the illusionary hall set up in front of Reporter Cheon’s secret building in the past.

‘Sama Segaju.’

From the looks of it, the Sima Family was also invited to a banquet hosted by the Nangong Family.

I thought I knew why Damun was making such an uncomfortable face.

What kind of conversation might the two have had?

One of the guards lined up behind the man blocked my path.

“Who are you? Please identify yourself.”

“My name is Yeon-woon, and I am the head of the Sacheon branch of the Murim League.”

“Heavenly Dragon?”

There was confusion in the warrior’s eyes.

With his eyes, he asked Sima Seju what he should do.

“.......”

Sima Se-ju, who had bitten the warrior with a hand gesture, looked me in the eyes and said.

“Do you have something to do with me?”

“I’m here to take away Secretary Dam.”

“If you are here to pick up your son, I would like you to wait a moment. “Because we are having an important conversation.”

“I’m sorry, but we have something urgent to discuss. “I will take you there right away.”

“I would have asked you to wait.”

“I would have told you it was an urgent matter.”

“He is my son.”

“I heard it was isolated.”

“My son just unilaterally declared it. I have never accepted that.”

“Secretary Dam. “Let’s go.”

“Are you ignoring me now?”

“I will make time to visit the head of the family separately later. “I think we have a lot to talk about.”

I walked up to Damun and grabbed his wrist.

A moment of displeasure appeared on Sima Seju’s face.

One of the guards standing behind him pulled out his sword and pointed it at me, shouting.

“This is outrageous!”

“Muom?”

I looked back at him with cold eyes and asked.

Who do they dare set their teeth on?