episode_0167

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The next day came. Just as Geomseong came, Hongryeon came like dawn.

Geomseong saw her and stood up.

“Hmm… Then I guess I should call it a day.”

Last night, I had a hard time sleeping because I heard noises from the next room while I was working.

So we drank some tea together and talked, and Geomseong, who had been quite happy with sparkling eyes at the time, spoke leisurely with her signature sleepy, half-closed expression, unlike back then.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Mmm. There is no need for trouble. Then I will come again next time.”

“Hello~! Master! Thank you for your hard work!”

“Okay. Please take care of your day today.”

“Yes!”

After looking at me once and patting Hongryeon on the shoulder, Geomseong walks out. As soon as she walked away and Hongryeon came in with a bright smile, Chaejin sighed.

So I smiled at her.

“Don’t you like that Hong Seong-moon’s name is on the guest cup?”

Anyway, Chaejin stayed at my guest house as an escort. In such a situation, seeing Hong Seong-moon’s name on the guest cup could have hurt his pride.

“Uh. no. Because I understand.”

Chaejin seemed more peaceful than I thought. When I was surprised, she brightened her eyes like a crescent moon and lightly tapped my arm.

“Did you think I would be this frustrated? Hehehe. Don’t worry about that. As Seomhwachon develops and the number of martial artists increases, it is not a bad thing for you to borrow Hong Seong-moon’s help in this regard. And…”

She blinked one eye and smiled seductively.

“Not much time left, right?”

Then he slowly turned his head and made a confident expression towards Hongryeon, who was smiling strangely.

The complexion of several people passing by turns blue as they see the two of them looking at each other and smiling.

“Let’s not do this here and go in. Sojeo Chae. Would you like to go inside?”

“Hehe. yes. I understand.”

After Chaejin went inside, I took Hongryeon and headed to the backyard. Hongryeon, who was looking around at the spot in the backyard, tilted her head.

“Do I have to stay here?”

“If you want, I can give you a seat inside. However, the reason this place was prepared is also for Hong Seong-moon.”

The backyard is not particularly off-limits, but it is a place where guests rarely enter.

So, you can practice Hongseong Shingong here.

“I watch the backyard from time to time, so if it’s time to concentrate, I can come down to protect the law or send a grocer.”

“Um…”

“If you want, you can stay inside the guesthouse. Still, if you’re thinking about training, wouldn’t this be a better place?”

Hongseongmun Gate said they were sending disciples to guard my guesthouse, but I had no intention of keeping them there forever.

It was the same in Heavenly Moon, and it was also the case here. When sending out disciples of a sect, they would set up a separate place and have them practice during their spare time, so there is nothing wrong with that.

“Still, I wonder if it would be better to provide close security when receiving so much money.”

Hongryeon said that with a melting smile on her face and gently hugged me by the arm. Is it because my arm touches her voluptuous breasts?

I cleared my throat without realizing it.

“That. It’s reaching.”

“Yes. I know.”

Hongryeon spoke with a bright, sweet voice and leaned her head on my shoulder.

And after a while, he slowly let go of my arm and took a step back.

“Actually, I want to stay together like this, but… you’re not wrong. You can’t stop practicing. And do you think you will do better if you practice here? It’s also motivating.”

If you say that, what can I say? You should just nod your head.

“And you can also spar with Chaejin…”

“I will tell you.”

“I know. I won’t spar to the point where I get hurt. Because I’m just going to share martial arts.”

“If so, that’s fine.”

Hongryeon smiled and sat down on the long chair where I often sit. You can see the inside of the guest house through there, so if something happens, you can come right in.

“Then, let me ask you a favor. ah. And let’s eat together later.”

“Good. Oh. And there’s one thing I’d like to ask.”

Hongryeon caught me as I was about to go inside. That’s what I want to ask. What is it?

“Is there any way to obtain the seal?”

It’s sealed…

This is one of the items that can be obtained in Heavenly Moon. It can be obtained from stores starting from Part 3, and before that, it was an amulet that could only be obtained through events.

The reason was simple.

This was because some of the materials used to make the seal were available only in the north.

Of course, you can get goods smuggled from the north or through the military from the north at a high price, but in most cases, it is more advantageous to just get them when restrictions on trade with the north are lifted.

“There is a way, but it will be a bit expensive if you buy it now. But why is that like that?”

“Uh… that’s it.”

Hongryeon felt sorry and explained the situation. There is something that Sayun made while visiting Amipah, and in order to send it through the post office, it must be sealed so that the energy does not leak out.

The moment I heard those words, I realized.

ah. The Buddha statue that Sayun made and sent to me has become a treasure.

You’re lucky too. It’s rare to get a treasure level with that.

Anyway, since they’re sending it to me, I guess I should prepare too.

“We will find out through the hearing committee, but if it is not urgent, it would be better to wait.”

“Is that so?”

“Hmm. I’ll find out if I can get it in another way, so please wait.”

Anyway, if Sayun sends a letter, I should tell her not to feel pressured and to send it slowly.

After deciding to contact the top of the hearing, I went up to the office.

While I was working for a while, I heard a knock on the window.

“Hello.”

It was a postal inquiry. he asked, pointing towards the backyard.

“Nakilgeom Women’s Association was in the backyard. I heard that Hongseongmun gave this place its name.”

“That’s it.”

“Congratulations. Hongseongmun never lends its name like this.”

While talking lightly, the mailman held out a letter. It was a letter sent from the Cheonghoe Sangdan and a letter from the Murim Alliance.

“Then, take care.”

When he left after nodding, I saw Hongryeon looking up at me from under the window. I waved at her, and she smiled brightly and waved back.

ruler. Then let’s see what they sent.

First of all, it is a letter from the Cheonghoe Sangdan.

I immediately opened the letter and read what was written on it.

There is a story that is currently being passed down to the military. These are things that are happening in the north… I think the restrictions on trade with the north will be lifted a little early.

This is because the monsters in the north suddenly started disappearing.

Scholars from the imperial palace are moving to confirm accurately, so as soon as it is confirmed, trade with the North will likely become active as early as summer.

Be prepared for that.

Cheon Il-hwa knew very well that I was interested in the north.

That’s why I sometimes tell you this kind of internal information, but this information is a bit embarrassing to me.

Monsters suddenly disappear?

Is this a precursor to when evil appears?

The four evil spirits are the most powerful enemies in the bright moon of heaven: Chaos, Gunggi, Dool, and Docheol.

Among them, the evil evil that appears in the north is Dool, a powerful monster with a ferocious personality that causes battles and wars wherever it goes.

In Heaven’s Bright Moon, the monsters that appear in Part 3, Dool and the leader of the Iron Blood Corps, ultimately joined forces and moved together.

That sword was defeated by Namgung Cheon, the Thunder Sword King, the head of the Namgung family, one of the ten great powers in the world.

And the Iron Blood Tree was captured by Sayun…

“Um…”

I crossed my arms and thought about our scenario.

Dool, and iron blood tree.

Depending on the scenario, what are the ways to deal with them?

The way…

There are too many.

In any case, you need to find the best scenario that suits your current situation.

“…and.”

Next was a letter sent from the Murim Alliance. I checked and found that it was the writings of Namgung Seongyul.

The content was nothing special. Because it was said that I would visit sometime soon.

Then we just need to think about things related to the North.

-smart.

“Are you busy?”

“If it’s okay, how about a cup of tea?”

These are the voices of Chaejin and Hongryeon. I opened the door and saw two people standing in front of the door.

“Welcome.”

The expressions on both of their faces were a bit sad, as if they had seen the letter in my hand.

Did you think you were disturbing me?

It’s not like that in particular.

I brought them both inside. Then he got into the car and Hongryeon, who was silent for a moment, spoke carefully.

“Are you worried about something? When I saw that sign earlier, my expression was a bit…”

“Hmm? No, it’s not like that. It’s just work-related.”

I showed them the letter that Cheon Il-hwa had sent me, and the two of them tilted their heads after reading the contents.

“Are there cases where monsters suddenly disappear?”

“There are no cases where they suddenly disappear, and we have to think about cases where they are suddenly exterminated. And if the military is focused on it, it is happening on a large scale.”

“Not a monster hunter… or the military, right?”

“If that is the case, there is no reason for the military to question it. And, there is only one case where monsters disappear on such a large scale.”

I spoke calmly to the two who were silent.

“A powerful monster appears and creates its own power, or preys on other monsters.”

“…Has a new powerful monster been born?”

“It may have been born…”

I smiled bitterly.

“The sealed thing may have been awakened by someone.”

“…Ha.”

“And… I think I know roughly who opened the seal.”

Their expressions hardened at my words.

Because they had the same expectations as me.

okay.

Three of the five masters of the Iron Blood Order are dead.

Now it’s time for the fourth to make his move.