episode_0021
by fnovelpiaAs the sun began to set, the evening sky was scattering beautiful light.
The humid summer air was stifling, but the cool breeze frequently blew, refreshing the sweat.
“Ah… this is nice.”
Indeed, the first smoke after a passionate tryst with a beauty had a special taste.
The scent of the smoke filled his chest, easing the fatigue from the tryst.
Perhaps it was the expensive Seoryeoksan smoke that had such a deep and pleasant aroma.
He had never known this taste before.
A person without money couldn’t enjoy such an expensive hobby.
Jangil deeply inhaled the smoke once and exhaled.
Then, sitting next to him, he spoke to Bang So-un, who was also smoking with a satisfied expression.
“No matter how you look at it, isn’t it quite nice?”
It was a self-congratulatory tone, as if praising himself for conquering the beauty of the incense burner.
Jangil’s hand pointed to Yeonsurin, who stood proudly with the incense burner, wearing a smile as if showing off the conquest of the incense burner.
Yes, it was quite nice.
The pale pink color enhanced the beauty of the woman, making her more radiant.
The smooth and shiny skin visible beneath the fabric gently melted the hearts of men.
Furthermore, the tight fabric revealed the curves of her body.
But there was nothing hidden in that pale pink attire.
The fullness of her breasts and the sharpness of her nipples were clearly visible, and even the slightest movement as she walked was delicately conveyed visually.
The fabric clung to the curves of her buttocks, creating a more provocative feeling than her naked body.
The same was true in the front.
The soft fabric clung to the crevice of her vulva, creating an absurdly stimulating sight.
“Nice, really nice, but…”
When Bang So-un’s words trailed off, Jangil glanced at him.
“It’s not suitable for going outside after all.”
“Well… People are too concerned with propriety, talking about Confucius and Mencius. There are so many people who don’t understand the beauty of a woman’s body. No, more than that, what does it matter if someone else’s woman is flaunting her breasts or her private parts?”
“Haha, I agree with you, but what can we do? It’s like fitting a square peg into a round hole. The saying ‘go halfway’ isn’t without reason.”
“Even if it’s a conquest, aren’t you being too cautious?”
“Not at all.”
His voice was soft, but firm.
Bang So-un gazed into the distance, watching the sunset in the sky.
“I hope it’s just my paranoia. But maybe the eyes of the Wulin Alliance are already on me, paying attention to the Golden Dragon Battlefield.”
Wulin Alliance.
An excessively arrogant name.
Does the sky of the orthodox sect encompass all of Wulin?
But for the current orthodox sect, such an arrogant name was fitting.
Just fifty years ago, the Wulin Alliance was the Zhengwu Alliance.
It meant the union of the orthodox sects in Wulin.
But fifty years ago, during the Zhengmadae War, the power of the Tianma Sect was greatly weakened, and the balance of power in Wulin shifted towards the orthodox sects.
Since then, they had adopted the name of the Wulin Alliance.
Of course, the influence of the Xiaoma Sect still lingered in various parts of Wulin, and the Tianma Sect was making every effort to regain its former glory.
But they were not as much of a threat to the orthodox sects as before.
The timing was certainly not ideal.
In the past, to restrain the Xiaoma Sect, three members of the Biak, who oversaw the information of the Wulin Alliance, had to be assigned to that side.
But now, three was enough.
That meant there were more eyes scrutinizing various small matters in Wulin.
In this situation, the actions of the Golden Dragon General can attract quite a bit of attention from the martial arts world.
No matter what anyone says, isn’t the Golden Dragon General an important pillar of the righteous faction?
The level of attention from the major and minor factions is different.
“What? Really?”
However, the guy next to him is meticulous when it comes to educating women, but he seems indifferent to these matters.
Perhaps starting with Hwang Bo-seol, things have been unfolding too easily according to plan, and tension may have eased without anyone noticing.
Bang So-un smiled wryly.
“Don’t underestimate the martial arts world. There is no place beyond the reach of the Vigilant Eye. There is no reason for Hwang Bo-seol to yield the position of Chief Instructor to me. From then on, he will be watching me with a suspicious gaze. Perhaps even the Vigilant Eye’s informant is keeping an eye on the Golden Dragon General at this moment.”
“What? Then that’s a big problem, isn’t it? Summon Yeon Bo-jitel… No, Yeon Soo-rin, no, please call Master Jeolhwa here.”
Jang-il’s expression turned pale in an instant.
It felt like he had gone back to the time when he was frightened and wandering around the inn before plotting against Hwang Bo-seol.
The memory of almost being killed by Na Chal-seon resurfaced vividly.
Jang-il wrapped his arms around Yeon Soo-rin, who approached with an unfamiliar face.
“Ah… Master?”
“Shh.”
He raised a finger to her lips, indicating for her to be quiet.
Jang-il’s voice became soft and low.
“Is it possible that a spy has already infiltrated the Golden Dragon General? If so, isn’t that a big problem? We need to take action immediately.”
“Haha, I wasn’t idling while you were busy educating the women. I have thoroughly investigated the backgrounds of Hwang Bo-seol and all the instructors of the Golden Dragon General. There seems to be someone suspected of being a spy planted in the past. However, he dares not infiltrate my residence. He doesn’t have the position to do so, and I have made my residence a space for women only.”
“Wow, there really is a spy? Shouldn’t we take immediate action?”
“If you cut off the tail, you’ll only attract more suspicion. Let’s leave things like the Golden Dragon General that are visible as they are. Anyway, do you understand now why we need to be cautious and careful?”
“…I will be cautious and careful.”
“Haha, don’t be too disheartened.”
Bang So-un chuckled and patted Jang-il’s shoulder.
“So, here’s the thing.”
“Yes?”
“We also need a reliable informant. The one who obtains information gains the world. If you lack information, you will be as good as blind and deaf, unable to make any plans. Now that we have wealth, the next thing we need is information.”
Jang-il’s eyes widened.
“After wealth comes information… As expected, Master’s plans leave no room for error. Do you have a plan in mind?”
“Don’t show any weaknesses because there are many. Let’s not draw too much attention to ourselves.”
Bang So-un set down his tea cup and leaned towards Jang-il.
“Which is the best information organization in the world?”
“That would be the Gaebang.”
That’s right.
There is no place in the world without beggars.
The saying “a hundred thousand beggars” is not an exaggeration.
Naturally, the quality and quantity of information gathered are immense.
Moreover, it’s not just a large number, but also the exceptional skills like the Dog-Beating Staff Technique or the Drunken Immortal Steps that make it impossible for anyone to easily infiltrate the Gaebang.
That’s why they can confidently be ranked among the top information organizations.
However, women are excluded.
There are hardly any women, and only dirty beggar men roam around, so there is no place for Jang-il to utilize his skills.
If it were a woman, she would choose to become a nun rather than a filthy beggar, even if she had to sell her body.
“And the second one?”
“The Haomun.”
Haomun is a group mainly composed of low-status individuals such as pickpockets, prostitutes, fortune tellers, gamblers, etc.
Unless it’s a very rural area, almost every city of a decent size has members of Haomun.
Of course, one can obtain information that is no less open than that.
However, it is the fact that despite his lowly status and unimpressive martial arts skills, Haomun does not receive proper treatment in the martial world.
Nevertheless, no one could ignore Haomun’s information-gathering abilities.
“Yes, it’s Haomun. We should target Haomun.”
Jangil nodded.
“Who should we target within Haomun?”
While it would be proper to target Haomunju, he is known to be a man.
There is no choice but to target someone else.
“Hangju is a big city, right?”
“Yes… it’s a big city. But why all of a sudden?”
“If it’s the head of such a place, naturally the position would be extraordinary, right?”
Bangsoun smiled.
A place known as the paradise on earth along with alcohol.
Located at the end of Daeunha, the central point where goods from Gangbuk come down and goods from Gangnam go up.
Famous for its beautiful scenery and abundant beauties, making the businesses of inns and taverns always prosperous.
Therefore, of course, there are more courtesans, pickpockets, fortune tellers, and brothels than anywhere else.
If it’s the head of the Hangju branch, it’s obviously an important position.
They wouldn’t entrust it to just anyone.
“Oh, you’re targeting Haomun’s head of Hangju. Was that person a woman?”
“Ordinary people wouldn’t know. I found out from Hwangboseol. The Red-Eyed Fox, Eunhwa. She is known as a nine-tailed fox with a very deep mind despite her appearance being flawless. That woman is our next prey.”
“Since you mentioned obtaining information, she must not be a member of the Jeolhwadaewon.”
“Exactly. Since you will have to invest a long time in education, it won’t be easy for you to analyze the trends of the martial world and make plans, right? That’s what I should do. You should focus on your education. She will be my dedicated source of information and a future slave.”
Bangsoun added.
“But this time, the opponent may not be easy. Foxes are intelligent and cautious animals.”
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