Episode 59: You can’t go without my permission (3)
“Even so, I thought it was suspicious because the political faction hasn’t been moving lately. “I never would have guessed that something this big was going on behind the scenes.”
Baeksang, Munju of the Black Myo Sect. He was sitting in a chair, resting his chin on one side, deep in thought. This is because the contents of the letter were so shocking.
This was the first thing he learned about the political faction’s operation to destroy the Sa faction.
“I don’t understand. “What do the political factions want to achieve by working so hastily?”
“How can we know their intentions? In any case, if Safa collapses like this, the next target will be a neutral force.”
Baeksang did not refute. How can you not know that? Killer groups such as the Black Cat were a thorn in the side of political factions.
If the Safa faction, which had been the only one keeping the political faction in check after the fall of the Demonic Cult, disappeared, the neutral forces would not be safe either.
“What do you want?”
“Please tie my ankles to prevent the volcanic waves from coming to Hohyeon on the day of the decisive battle.”
“After all, the Volcanic Sect...”
It was a strong force at the top of the Old Daemun Sect. No matter how much of a Black Cat I am, I can’t help but feel burdened.
There may be no chance of winning in a head-to-head match, but it is a different story if you are simply wasting time.
Jinsan Yu hinted at a plan he had planned in advance.
“To come from Hwasan to Hohyeon, you must pass through Yangjangrim.”
Yang Jang-rim (陽長林). It was a dense bamboo forest that did not even receive sunlight, making it the perfect place for hunters to be active.
The intention was to ambush here and block the movement of volcanic waves.
“If we just keep the volcano waves contained, will we be able to stop the rest in Hohyeon?”
“If you do that, there is only a small chance.”
Baeksang nodded while sitting on the chair.
He was deep in thought and could not make a decision.
“Go back first. “I will think about it carefully and send you a reply via Paedomun.”
That was enough. The choice was his, but which decision he would make was already predetermined.
Yu Jin-san also didn’t want to stay here any longer, so he immediately turned his back. Because it wasn’t a very pleasant experience to face Salsu’s cold eyes.
“Let’s go back quickly.”
He held his granddaughter’s hand and walked without delay.
As they came out of the pavilion, Yoo Seol slumped her shoulders and patted her stomach.
“Grandpa, I’m hungry.”
Now that I think about it, I don’t remember eating anything since I left in the morning.
Since I was in the prime of growth, I was bound to be hungry.
“hmm. My grandfather knows a good guesthouse. “This is the place that serves the most delicious meat noodles in Shaanxi.”
“lol. really?”
“Then let’s go ahead and eat.”
After deciding on a direction, the two headed towards their destination without hesitation.
* * *
The place we arrived after the eclipse was a village called Baekyanghyeon.
Ordinary martial people do not often use Gyeonggong in the village unless it is necessary. This is because there is nothing good about attracting the attention of those around you.
The two stopped staring and walked slowly towards the main street.
“Is that old man older than you?”
Eugene San tilted his head in response to his granddaughter’s unexpected question.
And I was able to sense the child’s question without difficulty.
It may be because he showed courtesy to the master of the Black Cat.
“He’s younger than me. However, Moorim’s distribution is not based on age.”
“Why?”
“Military merit, reputation, and location determine distribution. “He is stronger in martial arts than my grandfather, has a higher reputation, and has the status of a lord, so he is respected.”
Yoo Seol stroked his chin and thought deeply about something.
After a while, he looked at me and asked subtly.
“Then what is Seol’s distribution?”
“Our Seol is a member of the So family who inherited the progress of the Yu family head. Since he is the head of the family, he must always be confident. “You must not bow your head to anyone.”
Does it make you feel better to hear that distribution is high? The rumor caught my ear.
“Hi-Hi. And again?”
“hmm. It may be absurd, but your reputation is already building up... and there are almost no opponents who can compete with martial arts... Well, if you look at it, there is no need to bow your head unless you are dealing with a Jangmun-level person.”
“Is that so?”
Suddenly, the granddaughter’s small shoulders were tense.
I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw him straightening his shoulders and setting his chin stiffly.
“...?”
He didn’t say anything and just stared at the rumor. It looked like he was waiting for his granddaughter to drink the broth.
After a while, Yoo Seol, whose stomach was full, wiped his mouth with a satisfied expression.
“Pfft. “I ate well.”
Yu Seol looked up, showing interest in the person who had finally approached.
The grim-looking middle-aged man was blushing as if he was embarrassed.
He looked carefully and asked carefully.
“Aren’t they the yin yang twin monsters?”
As soon as the word yin-yang double came out, the air inside the guesthouse changed in an instant.
The heads of the martial arts people who were sitting in groups turned to one place.
The guest room, which had been noisy just a moment ago, became as quiet as a lie.
“....”
A suffocating tension of unknown reason lingered in the guesthouse.
As Yu Jin-san was grasping the situation, Yoo Seol, who was curious, reacted first.
Doesn’t he suddenly raise his chin and make a haughty expression? Plus, his eyes are full of pride. Is it because I remembered my grandfather’s words a moment ago?
“that’s right. “I am a shaman.”
What kind of disgrace is this, admitting that you are a yin-yang twin monster? Yoo Jin-san, whose mind was dazed, turned his head and sighed.
There was a lot of commotion throughout the room and the murmur continued.
At that time, the samurai of Sapa lowered his head with both hands together, holding a liquor bottle.
“After hearing about your reputation, I really wanted to meet you at least once. “Would it be okay for Lee Jin-gwang of Hwaungbang to have a drink?”
“I don’t drink.”
“Ah...”
Is it because the situation has become awkward? Yoo Seol quietly extended his left hand in front of the table.
At that moment, everyone opened their eyes and trembled. This is because the milk in the bamboo container was sucked up into the air like it was flowing backwards.
It is known that handling liquid, not an object, is a skill that is several steps difficult.
The milk stream that was coiled in the air came down towards the empty glass on the table.
“Try this. it is delicious.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the glass of milk floated up on its own and approached Jin-gwang Lee’s eyes.
He suddenly grabbed it and gulped it down in one go.
At that moment, applause erupted from all over the room.
Wasn’t it enough that the two of them attacked right in front of the Jongnam faction and also attacked the warriors of the Murim Alliance as a pair of yin and yang monsters?
The story of their bravery was a heart-pounding anecdote for the Safa people who had been oppressed by the power of political factions.
“Wow! “It’s truly the best!”
“These are the new heroes of our Sapa! “No, is that so?”
“That’s right!”
Yu Seol shrugged his shoulders as if he was embarrassed.
At a time when the Safa-oriented martial arts people were cheering, Jinsan Yu was watching a group of people leaving the guesthouse. They were warriors with a political faction.
The atmosphere was unusual, but it was not the time to worry about it.
He viewed the current situation as an opportunity rather than a crisis.
Eugene San, who had made up his mind, stood up and climbed onto the chair. So that everyone can see themselves.
“I have something important to say to you, Yin-Yang Twin Monsters!”
Although he had a small body and the voice of a child, no one questioned his authority.
The Safa-inclined martial artists kept their mouths shut and paid attention to him.
“In five more days! “The political faction will carry out an operation to destroy the Sa faction!”
Everyone was confused by his unexpected words.
“What on earth do you mean?”
“Operation extermination? “What bugs are we?”
“What kind of joke...”
Yu Jin-san took a moment to catch his breath and glanced around with a serious expression.
The Sapa forces in Shaanxi Province were concentrated in Huxian, but they were not all.
The small and medium-sized factions that were not affiliated with the Apostolic Alliance. They all had strong personalities and had never come together, but now they all became a community with a shared destiny.
The intention was to gather them together, starting with those present.
“From now on, everyone listen carefully to me!”
There was no reason to keep it a secret anymore.
As the surroundings became quiet again, Jinsan Yu continued to explain the current situation.