Chapter 11
Joo Seocheon shook his head left and right..
Amcheonhoeju and Cheongida accepted Cheonma as Gaeyang at the greatest risk..
There was no way I didn't know this fact.
“So even if you know, you can’t do anything??”
“no. It's the opposite.
Just knowing this will tie up the Amcheonhoe..”
“……?”
“They are now receiving attention from the Murim League, Sadochun, and other intelligence organizations. If you move carelessly, your position, actions, or weaknesses will be discovered..”
Cheongi is not a fool to let the numbers be read..
Of course, you could have lured them into a trap by showing them on purpose, but there was less to be gained compared to the number shown..
Therefore, it would have been better to lay down your power for the decisive battle and prepare thoroughly with what you have accumulated so far..
“It might not have been known in the past when the majority were government officials, but now, if Amcheonhoe is a martial power rather than a government office, making a hasty move could even attract the attention of the emperor..
If their existence, or what they acquired using corruption as a weakness, or what they secretly stole from the imperial treasury were to become known, it would be ruinous..”
“That's something we don't want here either..”
Zhuge Sang was disgusted, as if he couldn't even imagine it..
Amcheonhoe must end with Moorim’s work..
If that existence were to reach the emperor's ears, even if it was a hostile force, they could have been embroiled in a treason, accusing them of intentionally hiding their identity..
“So, what should I do next??”
Nangong Weimu asked Zhou Seocheon..
“If you don't mind, can I guess??”
When Zhuge Sang asked, Ju Seocheon shook his head..
“First, prepare for war by declaring an alliance with Sadocheon using Amcheonhoe as a military official..”
Zhuge Sang raised his right fist and spread his fingers one by one..
“Second, keep an eye on the movements of the government officials..”
“you're right. This is because, if you are skilled, you can take advantage of the other person's overconfidence to catch them off guard..”
I learned through my sacrum how dangerous overconfidence is..
All possibilities had to be examined..
“Thirdly, it will be the removal of the Cheonchu poisonous dragon and the leader of the party.?”
“yes. And all confidential information that party leaders may know must be destroyed and reorganized..”
“……Phew.”
Zhuge Sang sighed deeply..
A dark cloud came over my pretty face..
It's heartbreaking to see that the value of the information I've collected has plummeted, but thinking about reorganizing it makes my head hurt..
In order to hide information that the party leader or the black governor might not know, the existing password had to be discarded and a new one created..
In order to prevent existing information from being taken away, it must be reorganized quickly, which is not an easy task..
Not only do we have to sort, discard, and rewrite tens of thousands of documents, but we also have to create new passwords..
“The hardships are clear.”
Nangong Weiwu smiled bitterly..
The Murim Lord’s expression wasn’t that good either..
This was because the approval of the Murim Lord was needed to decide on any changes to the password or its disposal..
“Come to think of it, Seocheon heard that you have been very intelligent since you were young.……”
“no. Not at all.”
When Nangong Weiwu tried to lend his hand, Zhou Seocheon gave him a straight face..
‘I'm crazy? do it.’
At a glance, you can see the amount of work..
I was able to guess the future because I was in charge of administrative work during my time as Elder Hwasan Oh..
Zhou Seocheon truly pitied Nangong Weiwu and Zhuge Sang..
Sympathy overflowed like a river overflowing..
“I feel like I want to help, but I have work to do..”
“Really? I'm not telling a lie.?”
Nangong Weiwu glared with wide eyes..
“What kind of safety would you lie about?.”
Joo Seocheon shrugged his shoulders and laughed..
“If it's something to do?”
“We need to deal with the intangible evil of our party leader..”
“Umm.”
When Zhou Seo-cheon answered with a serious expression, Nangong Wei-mu also stiffened his face and groaned..
“Is it the poison that poisoned the Seven Seas of Heaven, the master of Hyeongyeong?.”
“No matter how much I was caught off guard, even taking that into account, it's not normal..”
I meant it..
The intangible evil of a party leader is dangerous..
No one else but Hyeon-kyung, who is said to be one of the Seven Seats of Heaven and an absolute master, was addicted..
It is also a destructive technique, and he even practiced the poisonous technique equivalent to the new technique called Nok-anmandokgong..
And yet I was addicted.
I didn't expect that he was a traitor and was caught off guard, but the power of that poison was real..
I still feel chills when I think of that time..
‘I don't know what kind of poison was used, but……’
When I realized I was addicted, I thought about going back, but I was so shocked by the unexpected betrayal that I couldn't think straight..
Also, as the poison reached the marrow of my brain, my thoughts hardened and I unconsciously focused on deciphering it..
Even my heart broke at the end..
When my heart was broken into pieces, I couldn't do anything and lost consciousness..
Moreover, it suffered from the weakness of regression..
‘Imagination can be used as long as you have psychic power regardless of your internal strength, but it cannot be used in attacks that are likely to cause instant death, such as decapitation, losing the entire brain, or losing the heart..’
It was a principle that realization could not be established unless the imagery itself was realized..
‘However, if any of the pieces remain, implementation is possible. I lived thanks to Guhi's altar.’
The regenerative ability gained from taking Guhi's Divine Dan..
Perhaps thanks to this, his heart was torn into pieces, but he was able to somehow regenerate by attaching himself to blood vessels and survive..
When he fell off a cliff while being carried by a major, he miraculously survived by returning to his broken consciousness..
In any case, even if we were to remain vigilant and alert, we needed to prepare for that nameless, intangible evil..
“Since the leader of the party is Cheonchu, he definitely received the support of Amcheonhoe, but the foundation is Sacheondangga..”
Although I have practiced the Green Eye Man Poison Technique, my knowledge related to poison cannot overcome Tang Ga..
I was thinking of getting advice..
“That's good. Coincidentally, the party's investigation was also needed..”
So Jiaju of the Tang family was the head of Amcheonhoe..
It is natural to be the subject of investigation..
“Also, the whereabouts of the poisonous dragon are unknown and the poison king of the Tang family is requesting an explanation. Could you please give me an explanation on his behalf??”
“Okay, I understand..”
“We will send you a letter in advance and provide a general explanation, so don't worry too much..”
Danghye’s face flashed through my mind..
I was a little worried about how they would react if they heard the truth..
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Sacheon.
Clink.
“This, this invincible feat……”
Tang Yuqi, the head of the Tang family and the poison king, trembled with anger..
The teacup I was holding in my hand shattered..
Broken pieces and tea mixed with blood dripped from my hand..
“Myeong-in is the head of the Amcheonhoe and that too.?”
Is Dang Myung-in just an ordinary son?.
He was a member of the Heukyeongbu and the head of a small family who would lead the family..
However, there have been rumors for some time that his whereabouts are unknown, but he eventually goes missing..
I thought this was strange and inquired with the Murim Alliance, and a letter came back saying that he betrayed the Murim Alliance and almost killed Joo Seocheon by trapping him..
“This bitch!”
Tang Yuqi exploded with anger..
Is it because I unconsciously increased my energy? A poisonous air leaked out..
The microscopic poison that leaked out engulfed the plants placed in front of the window to receive sunlight, rotting them down to their roots..
“I mean, don't be funny.!”
Was it a denial of the sins his son committed??
“How did this family run, ruin it?
This traitorous gnome!”
It wasn't.
As a father, I didn't trust my son at all..
On the contrary, he was more angry than anyone else about that act of betrayal..
“As the head of a small family in a Tang family, you have fully enjoyed your rights, but now you are throwing away your duties? Shame on you! How can you trample on the efforts of the party that you have sacrificed so far in one day?!”
“hic!”
The screams of the retainers were heard from outside..
Tang Jia shuddered at the poison king's anger..
“Hello!”
“Yes, yes! house owner!”
“It is said that Geomshin will visit the temple in the near future, so get ready to welcome him..”
“Please just leave it to me.!”
“Also, prepare a girl who is single and has a fair face..”
“yes……?”
‘Geomsin and Joo Seo-cheon may be a martial arts expert, but since he is a man, it is clear that he will not be able to control himself in front of the beauty world..’
‘Joo Seo-cheon must be accepted as a son-in-law..’
When I visited before, I was craving Cheondokchi, but I gave up due to my age and regret..
but not now.
I had to do whatever it took to make him my son-in-law..
‘Since it was no one else but Su Family who betrayed him, he cannot avoid the suspicion of the Murim Alliance. To get out of this crisis, we must receive the faction's hero, Geomshin, as our son-in-law..’
Among the misfortunes, fortunately, the Tang family had its own relationship with the narrow-minded Ju Seo-cheon..
In particular, there are rumors that he is in a romantic relationship with Dokbong and Danghye, who are also part of the Five Dragons Three Peaks, so it is really exciting..
“Please call that child first..”
Ju Seo-cheon, accompanied by Major, headed to Dangga in Sacheon..
The Murim Alliance offered to assign a warrior to help carry out the mission, but I refused because I thought it would actually be a hindrance..
“Major, I'm already feeling frustrated thinking about traveling with you again. I feel dumb.”
“……”
“I want to see the Naksamae……”
After the war, we accompanied him to Hwasan, but he was not able to accompany us to the Murim Alliance..
‘Because the plum sword sword cannot move carelessly..’
It was all the more inevitable since the current chief prosecutor, Wi Ji-gyeol, was seriously injured..
There are restrictions on behavior.
So, even though I was disappointed, I had no choice but to part ways for a while, promising to see each other later..
Instead, I spent time at the volcano..
“When I see the recent death penalty, I feel a sense of crisis..”
“Sense of crisis? What a sense of crisis?”
“In the past, I was an introverted loner with an average face and few friends, so I didn't have to worry about being attracted to women, but that's not the case anymore..”
“I'm not secretly saying anything harsh.?”
He is the one dragon among the five dragons and three peaks, the hero of the righteous faction, and the sword god of the Seven Seas of Heaven..
For men, he was an object of envy and admiration, and for women, he was like a prince..
He was an unprecedented groom..
Even if he was ugly, he was so talented that women lined up for him..
“Even death penalty doesn't mean that martial arts or swords are lovers.?”
I remembered Nak So-wol blowing air into her cheeks and puffing them up..
For your information, it was so cute that I almost fell over..
“Not really, but I think it's still too early.”
“Although the spirit of the martial arts group is high... … Isn’t that because of martial arts training??”
The majority of the martial arts people were born into famous families and had arranged marriages, or unless they were ronin or third-rate, they married late..
In particular, in the case of the Daemun faction, martial arts training and the achievement of a high level were often prioritized over love..
There were cases where falling into a romantic relationship made an effort for the person they loved, but on the other hand, there was an opinion that it would become a distraction and become lax, so there were also people who stayed away from it..
However, has not Joo Seo-cheon already achieved not only the most extreme Hwa-gyeong but also the achievement of Hyeon-gyeong that will dominate the times?.
“Because there are still many people to save..”
Even though I was embarrassed to say it myself, it was still cool..
Instead, now that I think about it, it was such an embarrassing line that I jumped up from my sleep and kicked the blanket..
“execution……”
Luo Xiaoyue also blushed slightly as if there was no answer..
‘And, you can't let your precious people be targeted..’
Love soon becomes weakness.
Even in his past life, there were more than one or two heroes who lost their lives senselessly after their lovers were targeted..
If you're lucky, you can take advantage of that weakness..
‘Friendly interactions should be kept to a minimum..’
The more people you are close to, the more your weaknesses increase..
The reason Joo Seo-cheon didn't date people was because he was naturally a loner, but he was also concerned that he would be targeted by the Amcheonhoe..
There was a good reason why they tried to hide their identity from the Amcheonhoe until the end..
Zhuge Succession and Yi Yi-chae were actually targeted, knowingly or unknowingly, but they survived thanks to the protection of Sword Demon, Geumui Sangdan, and ghosts..
In addition to the Amcheonhoe, I have been threatened by various hostile forces more than once or twice..
In addition, Tang Hui and Zhuge Shuran had individual military force, but they also had secret guards assigned to them by the Five Great Families or the Murim Alliance..
In addition, ghosts that secretly followed from each region also guarded their side..
‘The reason I don’t have many friends is because I can’t help it! then!’
Joo Seo-cheon comforted him by saying that heroes are lonely, but he did not realize that he had no friends even in his past life..
* * *
Sacheon, Danga.
“Welcome, Geomshin.”
Joo Seo-cheon entered the Tang family with a warm welcome..
The attitude towards them was different from when they were treated as enemies in the past..
I had no idea that the head of the family, the King of Dogs, would personally come out to meet us..
“long time no see. Thank you to the King of Dogs for your hospitality..”
Ju Seo-cheon also greeted politely with a bow..
“It's a sword……”
“Isn’t he a hero of the political faction?.”
“Hey, if your martial arts skills are so great, you look like an ordinary person.?”
“What brought you here??”
“Didn't you come to see the lady??”
“I never thought I would see the Sword God……”
He was once called Bongchu with a derisive nickname, but no trace of that can now be found even after washing his eyes..
Not only did he resolve his resentment through the party's tavern, but he also proved that he was unstoppable and became a candidate for the best groom..
In fact, these were just minor things..
Who is Joo Seocheon?.
He was a hero who saved the martial arts faction, the sword dragon of the Five Dragons and Three Peaks, and the sword god of the Seven Seas of Heaven..
He boasted the greatest popularity of his time and was a respected great man whom more than five out of ten military men mentioned..
The news of Ju Seo-cheon's visit caused an uproar not only in the Tang family but also in Sichuan..
It was crowded with people who came to see Geomshin's face just once..
“I came to visit the temple with some gifts..”
“The purpose of the visit?
hmm… … Please just pretend that I came to see Joo Seocheon Daehyeop..”
“He is strong in martial arts and is a disciple of the Great Moon Sect... … And according to rumors, he is a top investor in gold, so he has a lot of money.?”
“Rather than revealing his true colors, he said he was staying away from me..”
“Awesome……”
Every time the girls in love talked about Joo Seo-cheon, they either laughed or were mesmerized with dreamy eyes..
“They say Joo Seo-cheon is in Sacheon.?”
“What? Pack your bags and go there right now.!”
“Isn’t Zhou Daehyup the best matchmaker in the Central Plains?!
Cluck cluck!”
“Uh-huh, this guy! Even so, please refrain from using expressions that will damage the reputation of the State Council..”
Wherever Joo Seocheon went, women, especially beauties, followed him..
If heavenly luck reaches you and your eyes meet, it will be an honor for your family, and wouldn't it be a great success if you create just a little relationship?.
Also, how do men like beautiful women?.
This strange phenomenon was followed by a group of old bachelors and men from all over the place..
In addition, as the floating population increased, the number of merchants increased, and a commercial district was naturally formed..
It was Joo Seocheon who single-handedly influenced the local economy..
The tea served by the head of the family was exquisite..
It is said that if you work with poisons or medicines, you will become familiar with all plants, and it was true..
‘Well, I guess I'll have to ask for it when I'm done..’
“Long time no see, Geomshin.”
Tang Yuqi greeted politely..
“It’s been a while since I saw you… … Wouldn’t the head of the family please speak at ease? He is the head of the Five Great Families and the great senior of Gangho, the King of Dogs. His junior is a burden..”
The way he spoke was different from before, but it had to be that way..
No matter how much he is the head of the Tang family and has a high distribution in the Gangho, isn't the person sitting in front of him the pinnacle of martial arts?.
“That can't be possible. To my junior, or rather the Sword God, he is the Seven Seats of Heaven and the hero of the political faction. Even if he is the age of my son or grandson, if I do not show the swordsman the same level of respect, the Tang family will be criticized by Kangho..”
“I can't help it.”
We exchanged a few words, including compliments on the car, and then got straight to the point and explained the purpose of our visit..
Because Zhuge Sang had roughly outlined the story as he had told it in advance, Tang Yuqi was less surprised and angry..
“I will cooperate.”
Tang Yuqi responded as if he had been waiting..
It was an answer without the slightest hesitation..
“Are you sure it's okay??”
Joo Seocheon asked again.
The name of the party is Sogaju..
Wasn't he the eldest son who grew up with expectations and support from his family since childhood?.
“There’s no need to say something unnecessary just to see what you mean, Geomshin..”
The voice of the head of the Tang family was as cold as ice..
“According to the letter sent from the Murim Alliance, I heard that Geomshin is aware of the relationship between the main family and Heukyeongbu, but that is correct.?”
“yes.”
“Then the story will be fast.”
A deep murderous intent was reflected in Tang Yuqi's eyes beneath his wrinkled eyelids..
“At some point, the main family began to fall out of the five generations due to lack of power. We tried our best to avoid decline, but we were unable to achieve any significant results, let alone produce the most important absolute masters..
So what I chose was the shadow of the Murim Alliance, Heukyeongbu..”
Since martial arts are martial arts in the Tang family, people have been temporarily affiliated with or provided assistance to the Heukyeongbu..
But it wasn't serious.
As the Tang family was also one of the five major political factions, they did not want to do the dirty work of Heukyeongbu..
It was the extent to which past Murim lords, commanders of the Black Spirit, or military officers carried out the work in exchange for appropriate compensation, depending on the circumstances..
In cases where people were assigned to the Dark Young Department, the only people they could find were collateral, people who were disliked within the family, or even criminals..
“Of course, this fact has been passed down to only a very small number of people within the family..
If this rumor becomes known, it is obvious how Moorim will treat it..”
Heukyeongbu was the shadow of the Murim Alliance, the darkness of the political faction, and a necessary evil..
That's why it was never recognized.
There was no way those who valued morality would acknowledge the existence of the Black Spirit..
Half of the upper class of the Murim Alliance, a very small minority, would be displeased, so it was obvious how they would be treated if it was revealed..
In the past, it was enough to single out those who committed crimes within the family and send them to the Dark Lord to be imprisoned in lieu of punishment, but that was not enough to intervene in earnest..
“In order not to reveal his secrets, he had to be more trustworthy than anyone else, and he had to be a capable person to manage and supervise the dark spirit in connection with the Murim Alliance. Who is suitable for all of this?……”
“Among the Tang family's traditional lineage, you are a gifted person, Sogaju..”
“Exactly.”
If I couldn't leave it to just anyone, I had no choice but to choose the one who stood out among the direct line..
So Gaju was selected only if she had exceptional talent and understanding of radish, received various elixirs and education, and unless there was a special accident, she would become the head of the household, so she was suitable for both responsibility and ability..
“Isn’t it true that power and power are accompanied by responsibilities and obligations?.”
“……Was the head of the family also a black young lady??”
“It sounds obvious.”
Tang Yuqi's eyes looked tired..
There was also a feeling of emptiness somehow..
“When children reach the age of ten, they receive education about dental hygiene. From the year when So became the chief, he regularly visited the Heukyeong Department to see what he would do in the future. When he came of age, he appeared in Gangho and worked until the end of his term. Afterwards, he joined the Murim League and lived as a member of the Heukyeong Department..”
Joo Seo-cheon fell asleep with a speechless expression on his face..
I swallowed the curses rising up my throat and asked a question instead..
“Dokbong… … Is your daughter also a black young lady??”
Danghye’s face appeared in my mind..
“This doesn't apply to girls, so don't worry..”
Tang Yu-gi smiled happily when Joo Seo-cheon brought up Tang Hye's name and looked worried..
‘It would be a big problem if the child was born by mistake, so you can't force it. Especially if you are a genius..’
Danghye is not as good as Dangmyeong, but she is outstanding in terms of talent..
His study and passion for reading was also great..
Her son would definitely expect the least..
“If there is yin, there must be yang, and if there is shadow, there must be light. That child is in charge of external activities for Sega. What a great kid..”
It wasn't empty words..
Someone at Sega had to be active in the sun..
For now, that's the way to go..
And in fact, by doing so, he raised the name of the party and brought the best groom in front of him..
“However, compared to that, the traitor, the name of the party, insulted the painful sacrifices that have been made since the previous generation, and not only abandoned responsibility and duty while taking only rights, but also betrayed the political faction. I heard he also secretly attacked Geomshin..
For this, I apologize profusely, and I ask for your forgiveness..
I will take responsibility and cooperate in killing that guy..”
Tang Yuqi bowed his head and sincerely apologized..
Joo Seocheon closed his eyes and thought..
‘The price is... … crazy.’
There were no words to express it other than crazy..
I was able to understand why Tang Yu-gi abandoned his daughter, Tang-hye, like an abandoned child..
To him, his daughter was not a blood relation with whom he could share affection, but was merely a tool..
‘The reason the party names began to diverge is probably……’
In my mind, the blank eyes and soulless expression of the party leader came to mind..
I finally understand those tired eyes..
“I think you're crazy?”
Tang Yuqi pierced Ju Seocheon’s heart..
“In a society that has gone crazy, being crazy is normal..”
Tang Yuqi muttered with a self-deprecating expression..
“As I get older, I become more picky..
I'm sorry for being quiet for a moment..”
“……no.”
“Since you must have had a hard time coming from far away, we will continue the story tomorrow. I hope you rest well.”
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