episode_0155

A few days had passed since the Murim League came to Seomhwachon, and Gak Hwi-jun and Ma Cheol-pi, who had left for Yang Wi-seong, returned.

Smiling quite happily.

“Hey~! The third floor of Cheonghoeru was really amazing!”

His face is shining, so he looks like he had a really good time. Gak Hwi-jun came in with a smile on his face and bowed to me.

“I was able to pass the test with ease when I mentioned the guest’s name.”

“Is that so? Well, I think I took the test with martial arts skills…”

“Haha. yes. The test was to spar with the manager above him. Unlike others, he was a bit gentle and guided me in a sparring manner, so I was able to enter the third floor.”

It looks like Wiyeol has passed the screening. After all, it’s convenient because you know someone.

“Why don’t you try all the way to the fourth floor?”

Unlike these two, Namgung-hwa, who stayed here and sparred with Hong Seong-moon’s disciples, smiled and said, but the two shook their heads. The fact that he sparred with Wiyeol to get to the third floor was somewhat appreciated, but it seems he couldn’t even dare to get to the fourth floor.

“By the way, Wolgwangdo Women’s Cooperative can reach the fourth floor, right?”

When Yo Hee-mi, who was sipping tea with Namgung-hwa, asked, Chae-jin smiled. It’s the fourth floor. With Chaejin now, it would be possible.

“Have I been to the fifth floor?”

“Wow… the fifth floor? I heard that no one can go up to the fifth floor. Of course, Moonwoljeong!”

It must have felt good to see Namgung-hwa and Yo Hee-mi looking at each other with sparkling eyes.

Chae-jin grabbed the hem of my clothes, and while I was looking at her, I closed the ledger.

“Regardless of my introduction, it must have been thanks to your efforts and abilities that you were qualified to ascend to the third floor. Congratulations.”

“Haha. thank you Anyway, thanks to you, something good happened, so I will increase my sales.”

“Hmm? Is that okay?”

They probably have schedules too, so I wondered if it would be okay to just stay here like this.

“Hmm… Actually, I didn’t expect it to last this long.”

Namgunghwa fiddled with the teacup as she watched Gakhwijun and Ma Cheolpi receiving tea from Jeomsoi as they sat down.

Well, I guess so. Since they have just received a star rating from the Murim Alliance, they should further increase their reputation.

As Seomhwachon is a peaceful place, its reputation cannot be raised.

As for reputation, the way to increase reputation, especially for faction warriors, is to defeat thieves, eliminate monsters, and fight against demon religions at the request of the empire or the Murim Alliance.

In Seomhwachon, where such things rarely happen, all you can do is spar with Chaejin or spar with Hongseongmun.

“Or how about you guys go to Yangwi Castle too?”

“Are you taking a test to get to Cheonghoeru? It’s not bad, but… I don’t think there’s a need to do that now.”

“No. When I went to Yangwi Castle, I received a request there.”

After briefly listening to their story, I realized that it was one of the events that could be held in Yangwiseong.

It is said that there is a monster called Aguma on a mountain about two days southeast of Yangwiseong, and people who were harmed by the monster came to Yangwiseong and complained.

“Defeating monsters… not bad.”

Namgunghwa nodded and stood up. And he looked at me and said.

“Guest guest. I think we’ll be gone for about four days.”

“Sure.”

“Can I use your room after that?”

Are you a guest with a reservation? I nodded and wrote it down in my ledger.

“The records say that aguma is afraid of water. If you are pushed by an aguma, it would be better to use a water-related tool.”

“Huh? Do you know that too?”

You know that. Because I caught a lot of them at Heavenly Moon.

“Aguma is a monster born from fire. It is a monster that likes to use fire to torment others, and it is afraid of water, so it never appears near water. So, if there is an unusually dry place, remember that Aguma may be hiding there.”

“Oh…”

“There is a talisman named Changju in Seomhwachon. If you buy a few amulets called Sugyebu from her, you will be able to catch her easily.”

The four young warriors stared at me. I tilted my head at their gaze.

“Why are you doing that?”

“No. Guest owner. You really know everything.”

I laughed at Namgunghwa’s words.

“Because knowledge is a great help to the powerless. Also, if you run a guest house, you can see a lot of people fighting against monsters.”

“I see…”

“If they catch the monsters safely, wouldn’t villagers like me be able to live more comfortably? I just want to help in this way.”

“Guest guest…”

The four young warriors looked at me with sparkling eyes. That’s really burdensome.

“Have a nice trip.”

It was time for me to get up from my seat. A warrior from the Murim League came into the guest room.

“Jewol Guest Housekeeper.”

“What’s going on?”

“Soldier Zhuge is looking for you.”

Zhuge So-hee?

I thought for a moment and nodded.

It looks like the results of the investigation have come out to some extent.

“Let’s go. Sojeo Chae. Are you okay?”

“Of course.”

When I entered Hongseongmun, Chu Yong, Zhuge Xiaoxi, and Geomseong and Hongryeon were waiting.

When Chae-jin and I came in, Zhuge So-hee jumped up from his seat and lowered his head.

“Thank you, Teacher Yu.”

“Looking at the reaction, it appears that you have understood the opening to some extent.”

“Yes… Of course, it’s not at the level you investigated…”

You won’t be able to follow the level of research that Haomun and I did over a long period of time in just a few days. I smiled and nodded and she let out a heavy sigh.

“It was a scarier place than I thought. A place called Sanghyeuldan.”

The revealed power is not the problem. Being able to hide yourself and move like this underwater.

In itself, the Iron Bloods were a force worth keeping in check.

“We can only catch their tail, but it is difficult to grasp the reality. Have you found out anything?”

Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

Even in the Heavenly Moon, we went to the location where the Iron Bloods were and investigated to attack them before they attacked, but there was no way to meet them until they came forward.

So, I thought it would be possible here, so I used the investigators and Haomun to investigate places where they might be, or where they might be waiting through the main story, but the places were either empty or had nothing to do with the Iron Blood Order.

“They are completely hiding themselves… so when they reveal themselves in this way, it is just an opportunity to seize.”

“I see…”

“There are places I expect to go, but…”

There are currently two Sangvis remaining.

Iron-blooded wood and iron-blooded medicine.

Among them, the Iron Blood Tree is in the north and will not be seen for a while.

“Are you… in the North?”

“Yes.”

Zhuge Xiaoxi’s expression darkened. The northern part is currently inaccessible, so it will be difficult to investigate no matter how open it is.

Of course not me.

While observing trends in the North through Cheonilhwa, I discovered several sabotage operations that appeared to be the work of the Iron Blood Group.

Since most of those places were places where spiritual energy was gathered in the bright moon of heaven, it can be said that the work of the Iron Blood Order in the north was being carried out successfully.

“I have some connections with the military, and according to them, restrictions on entry into the northern part of the country will be lifted around the fall of this year.”

“…Then they can confidently come down to the South.”

“Well, I guess so.”

Even if it is resolved, neither Hong Seong-moon nor I will be able to move.

Of course, it would be great if the Murim Alliance captured the Iron Blood Emperor like this time, but I don’t think that will happen…

Perhaps the Iron Blood Emperor, who has built up his power in the north, has decided to attack Seomhwachon.

Although others failed, for the Iron Blood Tree that built up its power in the north, Hongseongsan Mountain’s spiritual energy would be mouth-watering food.

“…As expected, a branch of the Murim League should be established in Seomhwachon.”

That’s wise.

You know clearly where the enemy will attack, but not defending yourself is something only a fool would do.

As they have already missed the movements of the Iron Blood Order, the Murim Alliance will not remain silent.

“…Then can I consider that I have seen everything there is to see in the Murim League?”

When the story ended, Geomseong opened his mouth. Chu Yong and Zhuge Xiaohui nodded towards her.

“Please, please protect Hongseong Mountain well.”

When Chuyoung came forward and spoke, Geomseong chuckled. That smile alone seemed to be the answer.

It was around evening when the people of the Murim League who visited Seomhwachon left.

As I watched them walk away, I spoke to Chaejin.

“I have to go see the mayor.”

“Hmm? Why?”

“Because a Murim League branch will be established in Seomhwachon soon. If you use it, you can develop the village further. You can’t miss that momentum.”

To do that, you have to consult with the prefectural government. Chaejin nodded and headed to the government office with me.

When I arrived at the government office, the prefecture greeted me as if he had been waiting for me.

“I heard that Hong Seong-moon was found by the Murim Alliance. so? What happens?”

“We decided to establish a branch of the Murim League in Seomhwachon.”

“I see…”

As he has shown so far, Hyeonryeong was a person who was very good at his job.

He shared some opinions with me as to whether he plans to use the establishment of the Murim League branch to further increase the momentum of Seomhwachon’s growth.

“It will cost a lot of money.”

And most of those things required a lot of money, and the Hyeonryeong smiled full of awkwardness.

“Haha. Who else would I talk to like this other than Guest Yu?”

In the end, it’s the budget that rules the world.

Anyway, his and my goals were the same, so there was no reason not to help.

“I think results related to gold mine development will come out soon. If things go well, I think I can make a lot of money, so let’s invest.”

“Huh… Guest janju Yu. Are you okay? What I said was… I know it’s hard to say it with my own mouth, but it would cost a lot of money…”

“Money is not something to be hoarded, right? It must be circulated properly.”

And the development of Island Village is also beneficial to me.

As Island Village grows and develops, land prices will rise, so it won’t be a bad thing for me, who has a lot of land here.

And money is a means, not an end.

There are many ways to earn money, so let’s use it where it needs to be spent.

Because that is the way to achieve my, our purpose.

On the way back from meeting with the wise man, Chaejin poked me in the side.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Hehe. Wasn’t it cool?”

“Suddenly?”

“The story is that money ultimately circulates. Cai Tai Chi ultimately also emphasizes circulation.”

“Haha. I think what I have learned from practicing Tai Chi has had a great influence on my mindset.”

Chaejin smiled brightly and sat next to me.

“Then, will Chae, taught by Wen Yue-jeong’s great disciple, Cai Jin, practice Taijiquan in a way that can affect you?”

“…I’ve done all of today’s training.”

“Where is the end to training?”

I was speechless at her confident words.

Well, that’s true.