episode_0269

“How are you?”

As soon as he returned to his accommodation, Jang-il asked urgently.

“Dang Se-hwa asked.”

Bang So-woon chuckled.

“Oh.”

Jang-il finally clenched his fist with a determined expression.

“As expected, you are the master!”

This place is completely the domain of the Tang Dynasty.

It was extremely difficult to create opportunities in a situation where every move was monitored.

However, Bang So-woon managed to create an opportunity by taking advantage of the situation and Tang Se-hwa’s psychology.

That was the reason why Jang Il couldn’t help but have sparkling eyes of respect.

“Don’t make a fuss. Nothing is accomplished until the work is finished.”

Bang So-woon calms down Jang Il.

That coolness is one of the big reasons why they have been able to come this far.

“Understood, Your Majesty.”

Jang Il-do also calmed his mind.

Bang So-woon nodded and smiled faintly.

The important thing is preparation and execution.

There should be no mistakes in anything.

“Remember, everything depends on the first time. If you fail the first time, there will be no next time. This means that no matter what, you have to succeed the first time.”

“I know, Your Majesty.”

Jang-il nodded vigorously.

And then he said.

“But how much time… … .”

“It won’t be enough.”

Bang So-woon answered.

“If the secret conversation goes on for too long, it will definitely arouse suspicion.”

The matter with Dang Se-hwa was not over.

We must never forget that there are always watching eyes.

Excessive discomfort had to be avoided.

That was the reason why everything had to end at a reasonable level.

“That’s definitely true. Then… ?”

“Everything must be finished within half an hour.”

“Half hour.”

Since Jang Il’s abilities have grown stronger by leaps and bounds, half an hour is enough time to knock a woman to the ground.

However, that is only the case for women with weak internal energy.

In the case of a woman whose internal energy is stronger than Jang Il’s, preparatory work is absolutely necessary.

This means that you must feed the monster his special poison to make him lose his internal energy.

The problem is.

“It won’t be easy to use the mountain air poison.”

So far, there are only two ways they have used the mountain air poison.

First, they force-feed by suppressing them with force.

Second, they secretly feed it to you by taking advantage of its colorless, tasteless, and odorless nature.

So far, those two methods have worked.

however.

This time it’s different.

It is impossible to use force in the Tang family’s inner chambers.

However, it was difficult to induce acid poisoning by mixing it in food, alcohol, tea, etc.

Tang Se-hwa has been a suspicious person from the beginning.

This trap was possible because it was cleverly laid out with various elaborate operations and a ‘plan’ that there was absolutely nothing to lose if Bang So-woon met him. If he had raised even the slightest negative suspicion, everything would have gone down the drain.

That’s it.

Offering food or tea unnecessarily in a private conversation will arouse sharp suspicion.

Bang So-woon also knew that point well.

“The old methods won’t work. So I’ll use ‘that’.”

“Oh, finally it?”

Jang Il’s eyes lit up.

What they are talking about is, of course, mountain poisoning.

However, it was no ordinary mountain stream poisoning.

A candle made by the devil himself.

When a fire is lit, the acid poison mixed in the candle spreads into the air, gradually poisoning people nearby.

As expected, it is colorless, tasteless, and odorless.

It could be said that it was a truly terrifying method of poisoning.

but.

It’s not without its drawbacks.

First, it is a method that can only be used after the sun has set.

It was only natural, since nothing aroused more suspicion than lighting a candle in broad daylight.

Second, it takes a long time to become addicted.

The poison taken orally is almost instantaneous, but the poison taken by burning grass is absorbed into the body little by little, so it takes much longer for the poison to take effect.

This means that if the calculations go wrong and the target deviates from its intended position, a dangerous situation may occur.

Therefore, the method of poisoning using a candle is not a method that can be used as a traditional method.

A dangerous poisoning method that can only be used under meticulous calculations.

Of course, Bang So-woon had already completed the detailed calculations.

The very reason why the secret meeting was held during the dark of the night was for that purpose.

“Yes, that would definitely work. But time would be tight.”

There was no way that the thorough Bang So-woon would have pulled out such a new move without any rehearsal.

He has already completed his tests against slaves who have reached the peak of their power, such as Yeonsurin, Muyeongbi, and Dokyorang.

From the time when the poison is completely absorbed until the poison takes effect.

The problem is.

The fact that the time cannot be exactly the same.

Because not all climaxes are the same.

There were slight differences depending on the amount of internal energy and the level of realm.

Even so.

The rough calculations are done.

The time during which the phase of an eclipse does not exceed half an arc.

But in the case of Tang Se-hwa, it had to go more steadily from there.

According to the information, Tang Se-hwa’s martial arts level would be slightly higher than that of the slaves who took the test.

“Add a second to the eclipse.”

A moment in time.

The final answer derived after countless calculations.

“A moment in the solar eclipse?”

“Yes, come in at that exact time. You must not miss or exceed that time even a little bit. Do you understand?”

Bang So-woon’s face was serious.

Because it is such an important matter.

It can’t be too fast or too slow.

If you move before the poison takes effect, you’re completely finished, and conversely, if you notice that your target is poisoned before you even take action, you’re also finished.

If this were the Geumryongjeonjang, the living room, then even if it failed, I would suppress it with force or try another method, but this place of all places is Sacheondangmun.

One failure means the end.

“I will keep that in mind, Your Majesty.”

Jang Il-do knew that too, so his expression felt heavier than ever.

“And it must go within half of the half.”

If you subtract one hour from the time of the solar eclipse from the time of the half-moon, exactly one hour remains.

Even though it may be tight at times, Jang-il has more time than you might think.

However, Bang So-woon mentioned not half-width but half-width of half-width.

What a very short time.

Even when he first knocked down Namgung Hwa-ran under the guise of acrobatics, the time it took wasn’t this short.

Jang Il-do blinked, perhaps in embarrassment.

“Yes? But if it’s half of half, that’s too much… … .”

“Remember, the secretive Tang people will be watching you come and go.”

“I know that, but… … .”

“What will the Tang people think if you stay inside for too long?”

“… … I think it will be suspicious.”

“That’s it.”

“… … .”

Jang Il’s mouth closed like a clam.

Because it was something I had no choice but to accept.

Of course, Bang So-woon also knew Jang Il’s feelings well.

“I know you are feeling overwhelmed because the time given is so short. But you just have to focus on doing one thing.”

“What is one thing you want to say?”

“Making it possible to fall into hypnosis without the need for acid poisoning.”

“Oh, I see.”

Jang Il’s mind was complicated with what to do in a very short period of time.

Bang So-woon clearly narrowed it down to one thing.

If you have the opportunity but are short on time, you can make it easier to conquer.

That’s enough.

Because next time, it will be easier to grab the opportunity.

“It’s almost time. There can’t be a single mistake.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

The friendly owners exchanged determined glances.

***

Tang Se-moon.

He wasn’t the kind of person who would just wait around to find out what his sister was hiding.

“Watch closely.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“You must not miss even a single little thing.”

“Understood, Your Highness.”

Tang Shimun orders his men to keep a close watch on the quarters where the Golden Dragon Master is located.

It wasn’t just that my sister was hiding something.

Golden Dragon and Jangju.

He is clearly a very unpleasant person.

Aside from holding hands with Zhuge Liang, the human being itself.

It is natural to keep a closer eye on them, as we do not know what kind of hidden agenda they may have.

‘If you do anything even a little bit sinister, I will trample you down.’

Tang Se-mun’s eyes shone sharply.

***

Hwanhondokbong Dangsehwa.

There was no hesitation in her steps.

It was natural.

This is the Tang family, and she is the daughter of the Tang family.

No, even if this place wasn’t the Tang Gate, her steps would still have been unstoppable.

Because she is a human being with the ability and position to do so.

His proud eyes and proudly raised chin told me that.

“Welcome, Madam Tang.”

Bang So-woon greeted Dang Se-hwa politely.

An attitude that is definitely polite, but not mean.

That was the important line.

You must never let the other person think that you are the one who is being treated unfairly.

If that had continued, this secret meeting could have been broken off right away.

You must make it clear to the other party that this is a transaction after all.

That the other party to the deal has a valuable deck.

“Hmm.”

Dang Se-hwa nodded and greeted me.

“Let’s see what cards you’re holding.”

A sharp and direct stab at the truth.

It was the way she treated people.

Any normal human would have been shocked.

However, Bang So-woon was not an ordinary person.

“Haha, a merchant who naively looks down on his opponent’s cards is a foolish merchant who will surely fail. Of course, he should also check his opponent’s cards, right?”

“That’s boring.”

“If it’s not fun, you can go back here.”

If you’ve heard of Jang Il, you’ll be shocked.

But, it was too easy for Bang So-woon.

I know full well that those words will rather hold back Tang Se-hwa’s feet.

“Huh, you know how to push and pull.”

“Thank you for your compliments.”

“Just know one thing. I don’t have much patience.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

“Okay. Let’s hear what you have to say.”

Bang So-woon guiding Dang Se-hwa to her room.

Finally, Bang So-woon and Dang Se-hwa entered the secret meeting place.