Episode 376 First Mission (2)
Yu Jin-san did not head to the banquet hall, but went to a quiet place with the head of the Black Cat Sect.
“How much do you know about Asuraism?”
Moonju Baeksang answered with an expressionless face.
“All I know is what the Commander-in-Chief told me. “It is one of the three great forces of Heavenly Axis led by Arhat.”
“Actually, I have a matter to discuss with you regarding these guys.”
Yu Jin-san relayed to him all the information he had heard through Manager Jeong-hye.
From the relationship between Shaolin Temple and Asuraism to everything about them.
After hearing the whole story, Baeksang asked with a puzzled look in his eyes.
“Are you saying that the famous Bodhidharma could not subdue the Asura religion?”
“I heard it directly from the monk, so it must be true.”
Baeksang responded with surprise.
It was a place where an unheard of extraterrestrial force was so strong.
And one more question remained for him.
Why is this being said only to the murderer himself?
“Could it be... Are you telling me to go to Heaven and assassinate the leader of the Asura Cult?”
Other than that, I had no guesses.
There isn’t even any information about the other person. Even though he was the best assassin in the martial arts world, it was a very dangerous mission.
Of course, I have no choice but to feel reluctant.
However, he misunderstood Yu Jin-san’s intentions.
“I guess I misunderstood you. “I was just trying to ask you to help me track down their henchmen.”
“Are you talking about the Asura cult that has permeated the Jungwon martial arts world?”
“exactly. “It has to be carried out secretly, and there is no one more qualified in this area than Lord Mun.”
A list of suspected temples has already been obtained from the Shaolin Temple.
The plan was to confirm their identity so they wouldn’t notice and then attack them all at once.
“If that’s the case, why don’t you just say it in peace? “Just tell me your goal.”
“I’m not sure right now because I’ve only selected the suspicious places. “If you don’t mind, how about you come with me and take a look?”
Although it was not an order given by the owner, Baeksang readily accepted the offer.
“Okay. “I’m also curious about the Asura religion, so I’ll have to check it out myself.”
“Then, let’s leave together after the banquet is over.”
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There are a total of five temples that Shaolin Temple is keeping a close eye on.
Eugene San moved with the Baeksang and personally checked the area closest to him.
We looked at a total of four places, from Henan Province to Hubei Province to Shaanxi, but could not find anything special.
Now there is only one place left.
It was Tianlong Temple, not far from Gonggong Mountain in Gansu Province.
As the two entered the entrance to the nearby village, their expressions were not very bright.
“If you’re not a Celestial Dragon, you’ve been working in vain. “If I had known this would happen, I would have asked my subordinates to find out in advance.”
Even Baeksang, who is usually quiet, seemed to be getting irritated.
Even though I worked hard for 10 days, there was no gain, so it had to be that way.
Yu Jin-san also felt sorry and couldn’t refute it.
“But I think it will be a little different this time, so let’s look forward to it. “I caught a spy around here before.”
“You mean the guy who was disguising himself as the leader of the communist faction?”
“exactly. “I was curious about how that guy communicated with the Heavenly Dragon, but if it was through the Heavenly Dragon Temple, the pieces fit together.”
“I hope the elder’s guess is correct.”
You will find out soon.
Jinsan Yu nodded with a look in his eyes that told him not to worry.
“It would be best to wait in this village first and move when it gets dark.”
Cheonryongsa Temple is located at the top of Soaksan Mountain, which can be seen from this village.
The idea was to move at night to secretly approach and spy.
First, the two walked down the street looking for a guesthouse to at least fill their stomachs.
After a while we walked in silence as usual.
For the first time in a long time, the taciturn Baeksang broke his silence and opened his mouth.
“Anyway, I have one question.”
“Otherwise, I’m bored so feel free to ask me anything.”
“Are you saying the child was kidnapped?”
“Then what do you mean, other than kidnapping!? “There are already more than 10 children who have disappeared from the village!!”
“Tell me in a little more detail. That way, you can decide whether to accept the request or not.”
She wiped away her tears with her sleeve and began to control her confused mind.
At that time, Yu Jin-san secretly injected energy into her back from behind, and her rough breathing quickly calmed down.
“A child is disappearing from the village every five days. “No one has come back so far.”
“Any clues?”
She said, slowly shaking her head.
“...Every day, villagers formed groups to search, but they couldn’t find anything.”
Who on earth would do such a strange thing and for what purpose?
In the current situation where there were no clues, the guesses were limited.
“Have you by any chance checked the temple on that mountain?”
“I have never been to Cheonryongsa Temple. They are monks who often come down to the village and do good deeds, but there is no way they would do such a thing...”
Their excessive good deeds only made me even more suspicious.
There will be no more information to be gained from her.
You would find out if you went and checked for yourself.
“Did you say the child’s name was Yeonhwa? “We’ll see if we can find it.”
It meant that he would accept the request.
The middle-aged woman rubbed her hands together and shouted.
“Thank you! thank you so much!”
“I can’t guarantee the results, so don’t expect too much.”
Who cares if there is even a little hope?
She felt like grasping at straws right now.
“Okay, okay. “How much should I give you in return?”
Baeksang’s gaze glanced at her movements.
At a glance, it looked like he had a scruffy appearance and had nothing.
“Give me the hairpin.”
Without any hesitation, the woman pulled out the hairpin that was on her head and held it out.
“Please give me your wealth.”
Baeksang responded by nodding his head once.
And with that, we flew up to the other side with Eugene San.
The goal is Cheonryongsa Temple on Soaksan Mountain, seen in the distance.
As it was getting dark, there was no reason to hesitate.
While running shoulder to shoulder, Jinsan Yu asked as if he was curious.
“Why did you ask for that hairpin? “It doesn’t look that expensive.”
“The thing I can’t stand the most is someone who messes with kids. “If what she says is true, I plan to insert this hairpin into their hearts.”
I had already heard rumors about Eugene Mountain.
Even though the Black Cat is a fearsome killer group, they do not mess with children under any circumstances.
Perhaps it is because of a story related to his past.
Soon, Yu Jin-san’s face appeared with a faint smile.
‘He’s a friend I like more than I thought.’
The two of them, facing each other’s shoulders, stepped on a tree, leaped, and advanced secretly.
The noise beneath their feet was as quiet as the sound of a squirrel moving.
After about a moment of moving forward like that.
The two of them were finally able to reach their destination.
The first thing that caught my eye was the huge entrance with the words Cheonryongsa (天龍寺) engraved on it.
There were four statues with terrifying appearances with their eyes wide open.
“Isn’t something a little strange?”
Baeksang tilted his head in response to Jinsan Yu’s soft question.
“What do you mean?”
“I don’t think the Four Great Heavenly Kings in my memory looked like that.”
The appearance seemed to be subtly different from the statues of the Four Great Heavenly Kings that I had seen at other temples.
Soon after, Baeksang, who had been looking at the statue’s face for a while, spoke in a surprised tone.
“You’re as amazing as they say, finding something I missed.”
“I heard a rumor... Anyway, let’s go inside. I hope Munju will take the lead from here.”