episode_0266

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“Hmm.”

A safe house prepared by Wolbokdang in Yunnan.

Hocheonan and his group, without Hocheonan, were staying in the safe house and spending their time on their own. Tang Do-yeon inspected the Bicheon carriage, Tang So-yeol drew out memorized weapons, and Yeo Il-ye practiced swords.

Heukmyodo was also trying to capture the oral history and at the same time was watching the trends in Yunnan and Jeongcheol.

The large clans of Yunnan are slowly preparing to draw their swords.

Heukmyo smiled bitterly after receiving a report that Jeongcheol was sighing heavily and acting as if he had a headache at the Sadyoryun.

“I was lucky.”

In other words, Jeong-cheol was extremely unlucky. As it happened, when I was raiding the Tang family, I ran into Ho Cheon-an, and the poison’s wife took up residence in the Tang family.

What was it like when there was movement at Podalap Palace?

This was not what Ho Cheon-an had planned to target, but when Ak Gyeong-cheol came forward, Jeong Cheol convened a meeting of the Apostolic Alliance.

Jeong Cheol probably tried to use a tactic to launch an invasion of Sacheon at that meeting.

The Sokryeong faction hit him in the back before he did.

When I think about the situation again, I was truly unlucky.

Or did Ho Cheon-an get lucky?

In any case, from Jeongcheol’s perspective, it is a situation worth sighing over. Because the plan that could easily be solved kept going round and round.

“It’s amazing that even though it’s so twisted, there’s still a path left.”

Jeong-cheol’s plan went awry twice, but if you ask him if he was in danger, he wasn’t.

The black cat recalled the new information he received today.

It was news that the number of forces attempting to contact Jeong Cheol behind the scenes had increased significantly.

And…those Sapa forces were not from Yunnan, but from other regions.

Heukmyo, who heard the news, realized that Jeongcheol’s plan was not just one or two moves ahead.

The Apostolic Training was truly a foundation that took many things into consideration.

“The current Apostolic Training can be said to be a pavilion of Sasang, but…”

The Apostolic Alliance is still steadily riding the wave of collapse. Because the factions of the Apostolic Alliance were reaching out to prey on the dependent faction.

Even if the leader Ak Gyeong-cheol of the Guigok blood group and the Sokryeong faction were acquired, the collapse of the organizational power of the Sadyoryun was not something that could be avoided.

What kind of trust relationship can be formed between those who prey on members who reveal weaknesses?

However, it was a matter of no concern to Jeongcheol.

As long as the Sokling faction and Ak Gyeong-cheol took the lead and started the fight against the Sichuan faction, even if the unity of the Yunnan Four factions collapsed, Jeong Che could continue to pursue his goals.

As soon as the battle between Sichuan and the Apostolic Alliance opens, all we have to do is bring in Sacheon factions from other regions to the Apostolic Alliance to strengthen its strength.

Is there a Sapa targeting Sichuan only in Yunnan? Sapa forces exist in Xi’an, Shaanxi, Hubei, Honam, and Gwangju.

There was no reason why other local powers that wanted to promote Sacheon, the land flowing with milk and honey, could not join the Apostolic Alliance.

If the Yunnan Four Sects had banded together to create the Four Faction Alliance as their own organization, the four factions in other regions would not have been able to easily join in. However, it is difficult for the Four Faction Faction factions of the Four Faction Alliance, whose trust among members has already been shattered, to join forces to keep the Faction in other regions in check. It was impossible.

Since the forces in Yunnan are unable to unite, Jeong Cheol can simply invite other local factions that are useful to him to join the Sadōryun.

‘It is highly likely that the current situation was taken into consideration from the time the name of the Apostles was named.’

Heukmyo judged that this was the reason why it chose a vague name like Sadyoryan instead of an intuitive and strong name like the Yunnan Safa Union, and why it did not specify the exact name of the organization from the first announcement.

If circumstances were good, the intention would have been to strengthen the link between the Yunnan Four Schools and the Yunnan Four Schools by naming it something like the Yunnan Four Schools Association. In the end, the reason for using the name Sadyoryeon was to take into account the twisted situation and foresee a situation where sects from other regions would join in the future.

‘Did the senior even see through Jeongcheol’s intentions?’

Black Cat recalled Hocheonan saying that he would sneak in alone. Considering that I came to that conclusion as soon as I received the information, I thought that I may have already predicted the current situation.

“This is a person I really don’t know.”

Black Cat shook his head, remembering the news yesterday that Ho Cheon-an was taken to Sanghwaru, the headquarters of the Yunnan First Flower Dokgo Yi theory. They didn’t give any information, so how on earth could they find out about the new members of the Dark Dragon Gate and start a fight?

Ho Cheon-an’s actions were a coincidence and the result of luck, but Black Cat, who didn’t know that, just stuck out his tongue at Ho Cheon-an’s resourcefulness.

“I’m a senior, so I have to do well… but it would be much easier if I had someone to help me.”

The black cat turned its head and looked at Tokyo. My eyes were drawn to my beautiful appearance and mysterious white hair reflected in the smooth yellow surface.

“Ha.”

Even though it stands out, it is too noticeable. The black cat glared at itself in its longing reflection with frustrated eyes. Even though his hair was dyed black, he had an appearance that one would never dream of infiltrating.

“I decided to help…”

The black cat recalled the decision he made at the gambling house in Luoyang and sighed. Since he realized that Ho Cheon-an would just move forward without looking at his feet, he decided to help Ho Cheon-an and become a safety net for him.

Also, Hocheonan pushed himself into Baekcheokgandu.

At that time, I decided to support him, but instead of helping him, I was in a situation where I had to pray for his safe return.

It was truly frustrating.

It was when I was glaring at Dong-gyeong and sighing deeply.

“Sobriety.”

A member of the Wolbok Party appeared and delivered a note to Heukmyo. Heukmyo, who recognized that it was a note used for payment transfers, stopped staring at Donggyeong and unfolded the note.

There was a completely unexpected inscription written on the outside of the jeonseogu chit from Luoyang.

[Message from the Golden Moon]

“…Hyukkirin Daehyeop?”

golden moon. It was a secret word for Wolbokdang, referring to Princess Yuya of the imperial family.

After watching the gambling match between Ho Cheon-an and Do-gwi, Black Cat entered into an alliance with Hyeok-ki-rin. He suggested putting aside the part about love and cooperating in areas where we can help Ho Cheon-an, and Hyeok Kirin also nodded.

‘The idiot senior doesn’t even know those feelings…’

Before you even made that decision, you were already on the sidelines with Yeo Il-ye, right? The black cat was upset for a moment, but then sighed. Didn’t Yeo Il-ye also reach a tentative agreement to hold a truce until Ho Cheon-an felt at ease?

Black Cat checked the contents of the note and opened its eyes wide.

[Moorim appearance]

Hyeok Gi-rin, a member of the descendants, a cross-dresser, a princess of the imperial family, and a member of the Okryong Shinhyeop.

Her other name is Princess Yuya.

She announced her return to martial arts.

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There were four people prostrating in Dokgo Yeongcheon’s place.

“Hmm.”

Dokgo Yeongcheon, the supreme leader of the Dark Dragon Gate, looked around at his prostrate children. The eldest son Lee Du, the eldest daughter Yoran, the second daughter Lee Seol, and the second son and youngest daughter Daemak.

“You may have heard about the scandalous behavior of Ak Gyeong-cheol, a member of the Guigok blood family.”

“Yes, father! Is there a warrior in Yunnan who does not know that news?”

Dokgo Yeongcheon nodded in response to his eldest son, Dokgo Idu.

“Ak Gyeong-cheol is currently confined to the sect and does not go out, perhaps because he is aware that he has done something that lowered the reputation of the Yunnan Sect. The dependent faction has also lost its head and is in a state of confusion.”

“Hehe, I guess I can’t raise my head because I was defeated by the barbarians.”

“Ak Gyeong-cheol is ultimately one of the leading experts of Yunnan. His disgrace can be said to be the disgrace of Yunnan Sapa. Since Ak Kyung-cheol’s reputation has fallen, the respect of me and Sabok-seol, who are tied together with him, has also fallen.”

“Who would dare doubt your father’s skills? If there is such a person, this tent will turn upside down!”

“There is no need for that.”

When Dokgo Yeongcheon lowered his head, Dokgo Daemak bit his lip and lowered his head. Lee Du and Yoran were deeply saddened. This was because it was quite funny to see the youngest child, who had been making exaggerated remarks and actions just to get a compliment for no reason, get flustered.

“Please forgive the youngest’s short thoughts!”

“In the end, only when Ak Kyung-cheol restores his honor can Dokgo Yeong-cheon’s face be saved. There is only one way for Ak Kyung-cheol to restore his honor.”

The four people focused on Dokgo Yeongcheon’s words.

“He leads the dependent faction to Sacheon and defeats the hypocrites called the political faction, once again showing his inaction to the world.”

“Indeed…!”

“You have insight!”

“I waited for Sokryeongpa and Ak Gyeong-cheol to come up with the idea on their own, but those foolish things show no signs of doing so…someone will have to help them make a decision.”

Dokgo Yeongcheon’s children understood what Dokgo Yeongcheon wanted to say.

This was the justification for Amryongmun to attack the Sokryeong faction.

“However, if you hear that Ak Gyeong-cheol and the Sokryeong faction were pushed by the same Yunnan clan and were forced to become the vanguard, would they be able to recover their honor even if they were in the vanguard?”

“Of course it’s impossible!”

“I understand that this is something that needs to be handled privately!”

It was also an excuse to proceed with the work while hiding the name of Amryongmun.

“It is heartbreaking to attack fellow Apostolic Training colleagues, but this is truly the way for Ak Kyeong-cheol and the secular faction to survive, so I plan to push forward with the work with the feeling of cutting out rotten flesh.”

Dokgo Yeongcheon’s children swallowed dry saliva. It was because I guessed that the reason why the four people gathered here would soon be revealed.

“No trace of our Amryongmun should ever be revealed in the work of ‘urging’ Ak Gyeong-cheol and the Sokryeong faction. That is why we have separately selected those who will be involved in this work and assigned them to you.”

“That means…”

Dokgo Yeongcheon suddenly closed his mouth. It was when Idu, Yoran, and Daemak were embarrassed by Dokgo Yeongcheon’s sudden silence.

“Ha.”

Dokgo Iseol sighed. The remaining three people looked at Lee Seol at his sudden sigh.

Dokgo Iseol looked at Dokgo Yeongcheon without hiding his disapproval.

“This theory! What kind of disrespectful look are you giving your father?”

Lee Du shouted, but Lee Seol glanced at Lee Du and opened his mouth.

“Your father’s reputation and reputation have suffered because of Ak Kyung-cheol, so how can you just watch as a child? It is something that cannot be tolerated by divergence and that it is necessary to ‘individually’ gather ‘people’ and ‘guide’ the Sokryeong faction.”

“Ah…!”

“Such!”

Dokgo Yeongcheon laughed silently. At Dokgo Yeongcheon’s laughter, the three people except Lee Seol swallowed their dry saliva.

So in the end, it was said that the new sect, or even the new sect, had to touch the dependent faction with only 20 candidates. Not only was it not enough to not receive support from the Dark Dragon Gate, but it was even hinted that he would have to take responsibility if he was caught by the dependent faction.

“If there is a child like that.”

Dokgo Yeongcheon looked at the darkened faces of his children and said.

“As a father, you should be considered proud.”

Dokgo Yeongcheon’s children swallowed their saliva at Dokgo Yeongcheon’s meaningful words. Is this… a declaration that he will be the successor?

“I created this place to gather all my children for the first time in a long time and share a quick well-wishes with them, but the construction is finished, so I have to leave the place for now.”

Dokgo Yeongcheon left after making a justification for gathering here, and Dokgo Yeongcheon’s children, who had been holding sway until Dokgo Yeongcheon disappeared, only then sighed.

“Phew…I knew something would happen due to the students who were suddenly assigned.”

“What my father does is always beyond imagination.”

“Haha, it’s okay to skip it if you’re scared. This cow takes care of everything.”

At the youngest Dokgo Daemak’s provocation, Lee Du and Yoran glared at Daemak.

“Seeing that you keep saying careless things, I think it’s still too early for you.”

“By any chance, you will make a mistake and do not mention the name of the Dark Dragon Gate.”

The three people kept each other in check and glared. Dokgo Yeongcheon was a person who neither designated Somunju nor spoke about the succession structure. In such a situation, a statement that seemed to hint about a successor came out of the mouth of the black leader Dokgo Yeongcheon, so it was something that could never be backed down.

“I think your father wants to use this opportunity to fill the vacant Somoonju position.”

“Now is the time to clarify the succession structure.”

It was a time when the three people exchanged bloody looks with each other.

“Please share what you have to say. Since the business is over, I have to go back.”

Dokgo Iseol showed a disinterested attitude and told them to return. The three people looked at Dokgo Iseol and made disapproving expressions.

“Hmph, it looks like I became proud because I happened to read my father’s intention.”

“Okay then.”

Although Yoran provoked Lee Seol, Lee Seol did not pay any attention to him and slightly bowed his head before moving on.

Yoran bit his lip.

‘He’s so good-looking that he’s a little arrogant because he’s a little favored by his father…!’

“Now that I think about it, I heard an interesting rumor. There was some problem with the disciples you managed, right?”

Is it starting again? Lee Seol sighed inwardly. Yoran was always anxious because he couldn’t catch Lee Seol, and he often started a fight whenever he did something. When the argument started again, Lee Seol responded lightly and walked away.

“It’s all about personnel affairs. It ended well.”

“Really? I heard that an outsider was hastily brought in because there was an empty seat. It’s almost like kidnapping.”

From Yoran’s words, Lee Seol realized that Yoran was watching Sanghwaru. I also realized that among the nineteen new recruits, at least none of them had been touched by Yoran.

If there was a spy for Yoran among the new recruits, there was no way he wouldn’t have mentioned yesterday’s incident.

‘If they had planted a watcher, they would have just stayed quiet… at best, they would reveal their cards to vent their anger for just a moment.’

“Thank you for your concern, but it is something you can handle on your own.”

“Is that really so?”

Yoran said, twisting the corner of his mouth.

“Isn’t that person someone who specifically arranged it for him? For example…someone might steal it.”

Lee Seol, who was walking towards the exit, stopped. Yoran was upset at the fact that Lee Seol, who had always ignored him, had stopped walking.

Yoran thought while watching Lee Seol’s reaction.

Anyway, I had no intention of stealing an outsider whose name I didn’t know, and I didn’t want to take him away, but if I could get Lee Seol’s nerves, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to bring him in.

“I will nail it down for sure.”

Lee Seol looked at Yoran’s face and remembered yesterday’s events.

‘Brave.’

Yong Yong-maeng said he wanted to come under his command. Of course, Lee Seol accepted Yong Yong-maeng’s request.

and.

He returned to his room, covered himself with blankets, and…

I covered myself with blankets all night long!

Memories of persuading and coercing those who had intended to join him from the beginning, and even yelling at his subordinates who had drawn their swords to not accept Yong-maeng’s demands and strengthening his resolve, lingered in his mind all night long. !

A feeling of intense shame that made me feel like I would pay anything if I could turn back time to before I met Yong-maeng!

Truly black history!

Lee Seol kicked around the blanket all night, making promises over and over again.

‘never! Even if I die! must! ‘I will make you my subordinate!’

This intense shame will be washed away by Yong Yong-maeng’s utmost loyalty!

I stayed up all night with my eyes wide open, promising again and again, and came here!

How dare you brag about messing with Yong Yong-maeng?

“If you touch even a single hair of one of my subordinates, I will rip out every hair on your head and lock you in a room for the rest of your life.”

Yoran’s face turned pale due to Lee Seol’s intense energy mixed with murder, anger, and shame.

Dokgo Yi-seol, who even glared at the two innocent people, thought as he stormed out of Dokgo Yeong-cheon’s place.

‘Just wait and see! Yongjimaeng! I will definitely place you under my feet!’

And at that time, Ho Cheon-an was using the pseudonym Yong Yong-maeng.

“What are you looking at? Cover your eyes.”

He was arguing with Lee Seol’s subordinates.