Episode 285: A jokester is a joker (1)
Jangju’s office in Soyo Mountain Lodge.
When the grandson arrived there, the owner was waiting with simple refreshments prepared.
His dark face seemed to have become brighter, as if all work had been completed.
“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting so long. “I’ve been out of my mind for a while... so please sit down.”
Jinsan Yu sat across from his granddaughter and spoke softly.
“It’s okay, there’s nothing to worry about. By the way, did you finish your work well?”
“Thanks to you, it ended well. “The Great Hyeop of Eumgae helped me a lot, and it was a great help.”
Yu Seol shrugged his shoulders once and placed his wallet pouch on the table.
Considering that it was heavy, it was clear that it contained a considerable amount of money.
“This is our gift.”
It seemed like a burden, but it was not polite to refuse the gift.
Maeng Namcheon took the bag and expressed his gratitude by putting both hands together.
“Thank you so much. “I will never forget the kindness I received from the Great Hyeop.”
Yu Seol responded with a light smile and began to taste the snacks laid out on the table.
In the meantime, Yujinsan gently grabbed the teacup and asked Jangju.
“But how long were you holding out there that day?”
The spirit of Maeng Namcheon that I saw again before my eyes was extraordinary.
Although his name was not included in the top ten martial arts masters, he was confident that he was not below them.
Since he had been driven to the first public prosecutor’s office at the time, I suddenly became curious about the situation at that time.
“We lasted half a day on that road. “If the great groups had been a little late, they would have been annihilated.”
“On the other hand, if we had arrived a few days earlier, we might have been able to prevent the disaster.”
Jangju waved his hand and countered.
“It’s not even possible. What would have happened if you arrived too early and passed away right away after just having a good time? “I would have had to face the enemies with my wounded body.”
What he said was not wrong. If we had arrived before the Baekhwahyeolgyo invaded, we would have just danced and left.
As a result, for Soyo Mountain Lodge, it was nothing short of heavenly luck.
“Now, let’s talk about Baekhwahyeolgyo. “What kind of people are they that attacked this place?”
Maeng Namcheon nodded and continued his explanation calmly.
“The Baekhwahyeolgyo was a force that had been growing its power in the shadows for a very long time. “It hasn’t been that long since the uprising took place in Jiangsu Province, so it may be unfamiliar to distant regions.”
Yujinsan was also a force that I first learned about through Heukyabang some time ago.
This was not strange as it was an area opposite to Shaanxi, where he had been active.
“Please continue speaking.”
“They have taken control of Jiangsu Province and its surroundings, and are now expanding into Zhejiang Province. “The intention is probably to dominate the eastern region first, where the Murim Alliance’s influence is weak.”
“hmm. “Is that why Soyosanjang came forward and blocked Baekhwahyeolgyo?”
“exactly. The problem is that we take them too lightly. I shouldn’t have done that...”
Maeng Nam-cheon trailed off and seemed to regret the past time very much.
There was probably nothing to be afraid of at the time. Because the strong sky called Pungwoonja was standing behind me. Social forces would not have even come into view.
Eugene San continued to ask questions.
“But how did your teacher disappear from the Hundred Flowers Blood Cult?”
“You were keeping them in check all by yourself. You worked tirelessly to find their stronghold and take it down. Still, he sent messages every few days...”
At some point, his whereabouts became unknown.
“That’s why I think something went wrong.”
A shadow fell on Meng Namcheon’s face. Even at this moment, he seemed to be worried about his teacher.
“Actually, I can’t believe it either. Because my teacher is a person who has the enlightenment of the virtuous world. What on earth is going on there...”
As expected, the windbreaker was also an expert who had reached the realm of enlightenment.
It was not strange as I had been returned to the country twice.
But how could something so great suddenly happen to such a great person? No matter how much I thought about it, it was an unexpected thing.
“Is there any expert in Baekhwahyeolgyo who can take on him?”
Maeng Nam-cheon rummaged through his chest and took out a letter and held it out.
“This is a message sent by the Master before he went missing, so please check it for yourself.”
– How can someone who runs away out of fear become supreme?
– hmm. Sometimes, there are things that cannot be solved by force.
– I can solve it. And your grandfather said that. They say that if you give to the poor, you will return to your ship later.
Yu Jin-san was somewhat surprised by his granddaughter’s strong will and logical words.
It was impossible to break it.
He looked at his granddaughter with peculiar eyes and gave her the last note.
– When did our Seol grow up so much? I’ll keep an eye on how much you spend, so you can decide for yourself.
The plan was to check whether the granddaughter had the qualifications to become the supreme leader and lead the martial arts group in the future.
Yoo Seol thrust his cute fist forward without any hesitation.
“Uncle Zhang Ju, do you know what this is?”
“That’s a fist... no?”
“This is my definition. “I’m going there now to bring justice.”
Yu Jin-san, who was watching, sighed. What kind of justice is served in a search mission?
On the other hand, Maeng Namcheon was so moved that he repeatedly clasped his hands together and shouted.
“Thank you! Thank you so much!”
“If you come to me instead, I have to tell you to hang out with me. “Okay?”
“Water, of course. “I’ve done that dozens of times...”
Yu Seol, who was satisfied, asked with a grin.
“But where can I find it?”
“Master, you are a gourmet, and you especially like the steamed shrimp dish called yuminha (油焖虾). “If you went to Jiangsu Province, you would have eaten that dish many times.”
“It’s steamed shrimp simmered in soy sauce, right? “I tried it too and it was very delicious.”
It was a dish recommended by Cheon Il-ho, whom I met at a restaurant a few days ago.
Meng Namcheon nodded and said.
“exactly. “There are only a limited number of guests who know how to cook Yu Min-ha, so we will have to start investigating his whereabouts from around there.”
“all right. I could.”
“Thank you so much. Before you leave, I’ll bring some smart kids with you. “Maybe it will help.”
Yu Seol nodded, stared at his grandfather, and said.
“I’ll be back soon, so Grandpa stays here.”
Jinsan Yu asked with a puzzled look on his face.
“What do you mean, we should go together? “Am I left here alone?”
“What if Baekhwahyeolgyo attacks again? “I need someone to protect me.”
The concerns about the rumors were quite reasonable.
Since not a single member of the blood sword team that attacked here came back alive, there was no way the Baekhwa blood school would just let them go.
If they were to attack again, it would be difficult for Jangju to stop them alone.
“hmm.”
I never thought my granddaughter would come up with this. As time went by, more and more surprises were added.
I felt like I could trust and leave it to him now, but how could I feel comfortable sending it alone?
– Instead, there is one condition.
As soon as I sent a message to my granddaughter, a question came back.
– huh? “What conditions?”
– Don’t try anything too risky on your own. All I had to do was consult with my attendants, investigate the surroundings, and then return. Understand?
This was because my granddaughter sometimes got excited and when she turned her eyes, she couldn’t see anything.
That was what Eugene-san was most worried about.
-Grandpa. Did Seol look like that? “Don’t you believe the theory?”
– No, baby. Of course, I also believe in spare expenses.
However, even though I asked him dozens of times, my grandfather remained anxious.
As if to reassure the old man, Yoo Seol smiled and gave the last note.
– I’ll be back soon, so don’t worry. I’ll bring you a gift when I come.
All that was left was to confirm the departure time and details.
Yu Jin-san began to carefully look at the plan Maeng Nam-cheon had prepared.