episode_0078

When I went down to the bottom of Cheonghoeru, goods were being moved.

A merchant at the top of Cheonghoe opens several boxes to check the contents of the medicinal herbs contained in the boxes. Wrapping the well-dried medicinal ingredients inside is a fine cloth and a picture of Hong Seong-moon’s disciples.

Chaejin glanced at it and asked in puzzlement.

“Did you also hire a chemical engineer?”

“I drew it.”

It’s not that difficult. Hongryeon shrugged her shoulders at the surprised Chaejin.

“Oh my. Didn’t you know?”

“…I guess you knew?”

“Hehe. Well, it’s like this.”

“Then, Mr. Guest. Could you please draw my portrait later?”

I was worried as Chaejin naturally grabbed my arm and asked. A portrait. It’s not that he can’t draw, but if he’s at the level of Chajin, he could draw better, right?

“I like the picture of the owner of the house.”

“I understand.”

“Oh! Then me too!”

“So be it.”

How difficult is it to draw a portrait?

Still, if I’m going to draw it now, I’ll have to draw Hongseongmundo’s drawings later. At the same time, I drew a little bit about Sayun.

When I finished watching the goods go into the warehouse at the top of the Cheonghoe, two people came down from above. It was Kinoya and Wiyeol.

“Oh. teacher. Where are you going?”

“I’m going because I have someone to meet. But the two of you…?”

“I was ordered to guard the teacher.”

Wiyeol spoke politely and then glanced at Hongryeon and Chaejin.

“Of course, since those two people are there, there won’t be a problem. Still, the more escorts you have, the better.”

“Haha. A single village head in Seomhwachon was escorted by four masters. I don’t know what to do.”

“Hehe. Isn’t it too big to be considered just a small town farmer? Anyway, don’t think about it too hard. Rather than being an escort, it’s just about walking around together. ah. If you’re going somewhere you can’t go…”

“That’s not true. I’m just trying to get to Giru.”

“…Huh?”

Ginoya tilted his head and Weiyeol narrowed his eyes. I don’t know what you’re thinking, but it’s not like that.

“I am going to Hajinlu to meet Hano of Haomen.”

“Ah. Jinru Ha. But it’s a bit of a town… Wouldn’t it be better to meet here instead?”

“They say it feels safe there, so what should I do?”

Ki Noya did not seem to be very pleased with the fact that Giru was within the territory of the Sapa.

But perhaps because of my relationship with Hano and the fact that Hao Wen helped Guan, he just nodded.

“Still, there are people with bad hand habits. Of course, since I have the Nakil Sword and the Moonlight Blade, I can’t fool around, but…”

“There may be some people who don’t recognize the two women’s cooperatives. So, please make sure the two female cooperatives take good care of Mr. Yu.”

“Okay.”

“Hehe. Of course.”

So I went to see Hano with a larger group than expected.

As I walked down the wide streets of Yangwiseong and entered a quieter area, adjacent to the back alley, the big guys in the alley glanced this way.

However, perhaps because of Weiyeol’s cold gaze, Kinoya’s sneer, and Hongryeon and Chaejin’s sad attitude, he just turned his head and pretended not to see it.

Normally, if you make eye contact here, it’s normal to get into a fight.

Last time I came, there were so many people arguing.

Anyway, the place I arrived at after walking like that was an old building that was about three stories high and lit up with blue and red lights at the same time.

From the entrance, half-naked courtesans are laughing, and the sounds of singing and the cries of drunkards can be heard from inside.

When we stood in front of what looked like a typical stoma, two large men stopped us.

“Excuse me, but aren’t you a political faction member? Nakil Sword and Moonlight Blade. The two of you…”

“You are just my escort. I’m just here to see Hano, so don’t worry and tell me.”

As I spoke, one of the big guys standing behind looked at me. Then he chuckles and lowers his head.

“You were the guest. The old man is waiting.”

Perhaps because it was Sapa’s territory, I had no choice but to be wary of the two. This too is unavoidable.

However, it seems that they were reluctant to let in the two famous women’s associations of the political faction. In the end, we were able to go inside only after one person came out and gave permission.

“Please don’t feel too bad.”

“Yes? What is it?”

“Is there any problem?”

I shrugged my shoulders at Hongryeon and Chaejin who looked puzzled.

No, but it’s a women’s association belonging to a prestigious political faction, so it feels bad to be blocked by the Sa faction… don’t you think?

The two of them smiled brightly, as if they had finally realized what I was thinking when they saw my gaze.

“Ahaha. I came here to talk.”

“And it’s not like I don’t know about the relationship between the guest owner and Hano. I have to laugh at this and move on.”

“I would like to thank you both.”

“Thank you for something like this…”

“Hehe. Then I’ll remember it?”

While the two were grinning, Ki Noya and Wiyeol looked around.

In any case, since they were also members of the military, it seemed like they were trying to check if there were any irritating members among the military personnel belonging to the Sapa.

“Ki Noya.”

“I know. I know. Because I’m just watching.”

As I went a little further in and opened the large door, I saw a neat hallway that was different from the outside. As I walked down the quiet hallway and entered the open door at the end, there was an old man sitting in the corner, and here and there in the room, several pretty courtesans were tidying up their surroundings and preparing to leave.

As soon as he saw me, he got up and greeted me.

“This is true. A great group of people have gathered together. Normally, when strong people like this come here, I have to leave right away and run away.”

“Isn’t it a bit weird to invite guests and stand out? And, as I say every time, I hope the courtesans will stay away.”

“That’s right. Every time a courtesan is brought in, you reject it. Why are you rejecting it like that?”

“It’s not that I don’t like pretty women because I’m a man too. But I just came to talk.”

Talking with Hano was a great opportunity for me to gather information.

I was able to get access to information that I couldn’t get even if I paid money.

So, I had to concentrate as much as possible while drinking, but if people kept fiddling with me, it was bound to be annoying and distracting.

So, when I first drank it, I asked her not to call a courtesan next to me after putting her aside for a while, but Hano always called her a courtesan as if teasing her.

Since he is not my subordinate, I cannot order him not to call the courtesan, so I have asked him several times, but he always calls me whenever I see him here, so I am just embarrassed.

“I had just heard that there were other customers and told them to clean up and leave.”

Hano glanced at Hongryeon and Chaejin standing behind him. And when the courtesans smiled and said hello and left, he offered them a seat.

“Now. Everyone please sit down. I saw Moonlight Island last time… Nice to meet you. Yang Wi-seong, Hao Wen Branch Manager. And the two people there…”

Ki Noya and Weiye just nodded slightly. After saying hello so simply, Hano thought for a moment and then came towards me and spoke in a low tone.

“But are they allowed to stay here?”

“Because everyone will know anyway. Aren’t you trying to talk about Safa’s movement? The story is that they are targeting Island Village. General Cheon said he would send those two to Seomhwachon for a while.”

“That’s wise. It’s a pure hammer. If Island Village is attacked, their power will become stronger. If he were to attack Yang Wi-seong based on that power, General Cheon’s reputation would be in jeopardy. Also…”

He crossed his arms and smiled bitterly.

“If there is a dark force called the Iron Blood Order behind them.”

Kuuk. Hongryeon’s hand holding the hem of her clothes becomes tense. I glanced at her and shook my head. I signaled to her not to go forward because I would ask her anything she might be curious about, and Hongryeon took a deep breath and nodded.

“Do you know anything about the Iron Blood Order?”

He held out his palm, and I raised my hand. Only after receiving it did Hano reveal the information he knew.

“To be honest, there is no detailed information. The name is Iron Blood Order. And he has a leader based on the Five Elements, and he is trying to cause chaos in the world by flooding the places where spiritual energy gathers on the continent.”

“Hoo…”

“Also, their power is so great that it is difficult to stop them at the level of any sect. Since they don’t come forward on such a topic, the Murim Alliance, the Black Lotus, and the Empire also don’t want to come forward.”

“Did you join hands with the Demonic Cult?”

That would be the most important thing for Ki Noya and Wiyeol.

If the Iron Blood Order and the Demonic Cult join hands, the enemy will become stronger for the Empire.

But that wasn’t the case, and Hano’s investigation also found that it wasn’t the case.

“I believe that is absolutely not the case. Even on the Demonic Church side, there are people who have been harmed by the Iron Bloods.”

“The Demonic Cult is not yet competing for a successor. Then, one of those forces…”

“Ah. That’s not it. Traces of an attempt to unleash the spiritual energy of Cheonmaji, an important area of the Demonic Cult, were discovered. Cheonmaji is a sacred place for demonic cultists. Storming that place would be like putting an end to it…”

In other words, the Iron Blood Order can also be said to be enemies of the Demon Cult. Hano’s words continued.

The currently revealed Iron Blood Danju is said to be the Iron Blood Geumje, who controls the new Four Black Lotus Masters from behind, and uses a single spear and uses bizarre techniques.

“Is this the same as summoning a monster using water?”

“Oh. It’s similar.”

“A man named Iron Blood Suje attacked Hongseongmun and was killed by the teacher…”

“That’s right. The Iron Blood Emperor creates monsters made of metal to attack. Individual powerlessness is also significant. However, if you are attacked by the Sword Saint… if the Sword Saint steps forward, there won’t be a big problem.”

“The problem is to reduce damage to island villages.”

I spoke clearly, and Hano nodded.

“Because I’m still keeping an eye on their movements. If an emergency arises, I will let you know right away. And this is what we have investigated so far. Detailed information is written there, so please read it and contact me if there is anything you do not understand.”

Hano held out a thick wad of paper. I took it, put it in my arms, and lowered my head.

“Thank you.”

“Well, it’s about giving what you have to give and receiving what you have to give. ruler. Well then, let’s talk about what’s going on in the world like we always do…”

“No. I’m sorry, but I guess I’ll just have to go back today. There are people waiting and there is a lot to do.”

“Really? Too bad. Talking with you is also one of my great pleasures.”

“Come to Seomhwachon later. Although there are no courtesans, there is good food and wine, so I will treat you lavishly.”

“Ah. Come to think of it, I heard that Yohwan works at your guest house? good. I’ll try to go there soon.”

After smiling at Hano, who grinned, I stood up.

By the time I went outside and reached Cheonghoeru, I felt eyes on both sides.

“What do you have to say?”

I immediately asked Chaejin and Hongryeon, who were standing to my left and right, and they both giggled and shook their heads.

“Do you always meet here with Hano?”

“If he comes to meet me when I come, I will meet him at Hajinru. If he does not come to meet me, I will meet him at Hatong’s fortune telling shop where I went with Chae Sojeo. But most people meet at Hajinru. But is there any problem with that?”

Hongryeon and Chaejin smiled even brighter after hearing what I said.