episode_0208

There was a lot of work to be done in order to visit Yangwi Castle. It was not simply because there was a lot of work to do, but because there was a problem of escorting.

Like Hano said last time, someone was inflating rumors about me.

They say that I have obtained the wisdom of heaven and know nothing, and that I can read heavenly records.

They say they know about all the treasures in the world.

This was because the number of people targeting me was increasing due to my strangely increasing value.

Of course, most of that is true.

Perhaps because of this, the number of scholars coming to me increased, and more people sent guests to invite me or came to visit me in person, and among them were Safa people.

Of course, just because it was Sapa didn’t mean I was told to turn it off. As long as you follow the etiquette and act appropriately, there is nothing that prevents you from doing business with them just because they are Safa.

However, some people found this annoying enough to send me a letter containing threats telling me not to help Sapa.

So, it was not unusual for the Murim Alliance to be very concerned about my movements.

“So… you’re going to Yangwiseong.”

“That’s right.”

“Um… I understand. Then let’s support the warriors of the Murim Alliance.”

When I informed the Seomhwachon Murim League branch that I was visiting Yangwiseong, support came immediately.

I didn’t think it was particularly necessary.

Because there were a lot of people going with us this time.

I told Hongryeon, Chaejin, and Sayun that I was going, and sent a letter to the Cheonghoesangdan, and Cheon Il-hwa said that they would send Noya Ki and Wiyeol.

At that level, even if something happens, we can all run away together.

“Still, you have to prepare just in case.”

“If you say that, I should accept it. Thank you.”

“Thank you. Then, I will send the attendants to your guesthouse tomorrow.”

After speaking with the head of the Seomhwachon branch of the Murim League, I headed to the government office.

The county commander also said that he would provide troops when he heard that I was going to Yangwi Castle.

“No, there is no need to do that…”

“Hehe. Teacher Yu is a treasure of Island Flower Village. How can we just let him go? The government army is going with you, but there aren’t many crazy people who attack you, so take them with you. They say there are a lot of thieves there these days.”

Actually, after listening to the customers who come to the guest house, I heard that the number of thieves has increased recently.

There are rumors that there is some movement in the quiet Noknim 18 House…

It is said that thieves who take advantage of it also jump at the opportunity, so there is no harm in being careful.

“Okay. Thank you.”

“What is gratitude? But why are you going there? Even if I make some money…?”

Gold is always needed for coffin work.

He asked for some information if he had any investment plans.

I didn’t hide it because I was planning on eating with Hyeonryeong for a long time anyway.

“If the northern part of the country is opened, there will be undeveloped mines and specialty products there as well. In order to dominate it, you must first invest in the empire.”

“Aha. Right. So is that why you are going?”

“Yes. In any case, joint investment and development later…”

“Hahaha. How can the county government invest in development in other areas?”

“What do you think?”

“Of course, isn’t it?”

The magistrate, who smiled, told me the rough plan. He nodded seriously when I told him that although I would have to go there to find out the exact location, I could tell how the mineral vein was formed by looking at the ley lines.

” Considering that most of the mine developments Mr. Yu invested in were successful, I can’t help but believe it. Please tell me later when developing.”

“I will do that.”

“Hahahaha!”

“Hahahaha!”

After spending a good time with the wise man, when he returned to his guesthouse, Geomseong had arrived.

She was sitting with a sullen expression on her face and spoke to me as soon as Ryuhyeon and Chaejin, who had followed me to escort me, went somewhere else.

“…I heard you are going to Yangwi Castle.”

“Yes.”

“And he said he was taking Ryeon and Yuni with him…”

I talked to Hongryeon yesterday and asked for some escorts, and Hongryeon said she was going with Sayun.

Geomseong, who must have heard that, looked at me intently.

“I’m taking Chaejin Sojeo with me. The warriors of the Murim Alliance will also go there, and the soldiers from the coffin will also go there.”

“…I could just go with you. And everyone else went together once…”

He seems upset that everyone leaves him alone.

Well, come to think of it, I’ve never gone anywhere with Geomseong.

At best, it was just a walk around Seomhwachon together.

I smiled at Geomseong and held her hand.

“Let’s go together soon.”

“…When?”

“It won’t take long.”

The reason why Geomseong could not be removed without permission was to protect Hongseongmun. Of course, there is a judgment that the Iron Blood Emperor will not move yet, but we cannot help but be wary of the Iron Blood Flame Emperor.

“Did you promise?”

“Would you like to put your little finger on it?”

Although he said it as a joke, Geomseong raised his little finger with a serious expression. As I looked at her, I shrugged my shoulders and crossed my fingers.

“You promised with your little finger, so if you break your promise…”

“What if I break it?”

“…Grant your wish?”

Even if you don’t have a specific wish, I’m thinking of granting you just about anything, right?

As I looked, the hesitant face of the swordsman gradually turned red.

No, what on earth are you thinking?

“Keu, keuhm. Anyway, it’s a promise.”

“Okay.”

“…Actually, I think it’s okay to break it…”

…I must protect it.

She mutters softly and glances at me. I smiled once at the Sword Saint.

“But is that what you came to say?”

“Ah. That’s not all… I have an errand for you.”

A scholar from a certain sect came down to run an errand.

In some ways, Hongseongmun is a truly great sect. If it were from a different sect, Jang Mun-in wouldn’t have been able to move around so easily.

I took the paper she held out and checked it.

These were things like food ingredients, herbs, and basic daily necessities.

“I will tell the merchant.”

“Hmm. Thank you.”

“Nothing to say. You have some time left, so why not have a cup of tea?”

“I will drink it well.”

Geomseong looked at me with his signature faint smile.

The next morning, I could see the area in front of the guesthouse becoming noisy. The warriors sent by the Murim Alliance have arrived.

I went down to the bottom of the guesthouse and went outside with Chaejin, who had already finished preparing.

“Ah. Are you here?”

“Hello!”

Hongryeon and Sayoon, who had decided to go together this time, were already there.

Normally, I would go by cart, but this time, I only had things to deliver, and the goods were to be sent by Cheonghoe Sangdan, so there was no need for me to pull the cart, so I rented a carriage from the government office.

Chaejin smiled brightly as she got on the carriage.

“It’s been a while since I went to Yangsateong.”

“I hope nothing bad happens…”

But no matter how I looked at it, it didn’t seem like anything special would happen.

Right now, you can see that the warriors of the Murim Alliance are seriously making plans to protect themselves.

“Hey~! Teacher Yu!”

A shout was heard from the end of the road. It was Kinoya and Wiyeol. When Chaejin saw them riding Dupil’s horse and getting off in front of the guesthouse, Chaejin smiled.

“You have a hard time every time!”

“Haha. This is for Teacher Yu, so what can I do with this amount? Are you more prepared than that?”

“Yes!”

As Chaejin spoke brightly while holding up the medicine that Yohwan had given her, Ki Noya smiled brightly.

Weiyeol, who was looking at this as if it was pitiful, approached me and said.

“The movement of bandits around here has increased recently. I guess it looks like green forest…”

green wood.

It is currently influencing the Heavenly Flower Palace and is one of the representative hostile groups in the Heavenly Moon.

If they’re hanging out around here, they’re probably targeting me or the people who come to Seomhwachon.

Weiyeol said indifferently that he would have to deal with them before they settled down and started bothering them with toll taxes and all.

“Don’t worry about that old man. If you want to subdue it, please contact me.”

“What man?”

“Did I say something wrong? And don’t even think about drinking while on escort duty.”

“Don’t drink it! I’ll drink it when I get back!”

Sayoon giggled at Ki Noya, who shouted. It must have been fun to have a conversation with Wiyeol.

Kinoya smiled at her as if he were his granddaughter and said as he got on his horse.

“Now! Then let’s go!!”

As expected, since manpower was the best and they moved in large numbers, the movement was extremely peaceful.

“It was good to receive help from the Murim League and the government office.”

Chaejin said while drinking water at a place where he stopped to rest for a while.

That’s definitely true.

It’s not like we’re moving in secret, but if we bring a lot of people with us rather than just a few, they won’t be able to attack us.

“Still, I don’t like the tail.”

Kinoya grumbled as he ate the skewer that Yohwan had given him. Is it because there are definitely a lot of experts?

Hongryeon, Chaejin, and Sayun, who sensed that they were being followed earlier, did not take their hands off their weapons, while Wiyeol, who was driving a horse near the carriage, and Ki Noya, who was driving the carriage, were openly on guard.

It seemed that Kinoya’s light clenching and unclenching of his fist would immediately move Cheonra.

“Would you like to process it? It looks like they are bandits around here…”

“Hmm…”

Kill the bandits… I looked at the current personnel.

The warriors of the Murim Alliance and the soldiers of Seomhwachon.

I don’t think it would be that difficult if Hongryeon, Chaejin, and Sayoon were there…

Still, since those two are out of my control, it would be better to at least ask for their opinion.

“The above military officer. Without going too far, I just want to get rid of the bandits who have settled down around here. Are you okay?”

“Hmm. Well, there won’t be any problem. However, it would be nice to have help from the Murim League and government soldiers…”

“So, the guest owner has to go with you, right?”

Wiyeol nodded and Sayun closed her mouth as if thinking for a moment and then looked at me.

The fact that such thieves remain means that they pose a threat to the people who come and go to Seomhwachon.

It seems that Sayun couldn’t watch that.

I conveyed my opinion to the warriors and soldiers of the Murim Alliance, and they all agreed.

There may be a bit of a delay in getting to Yangwi Castle, but this will be okay.

“Let’s go.”

“As expected, it’s Teacher Yu. I was bothered by that frivolous way of life from a while ago.”

Kinoya jumped up from his seat. The moment he waved his hand, a thief far away shouted in confusion.

“Oh, caught!”

“Ouch! That’s a big one!!”

When did you send Cheonra over there? After all, cilantro is cilantro.

As the thieves caught in Cheonra were brought here, Ginoya grinned at the ones he had caught.

“Would you like to tell me where your den is?”

“Ugh, wow!!”

The interrogation didn’t take long. Since both Ki Noya and Wi Yeol were experienced military officers, they seem to have been familiar with torture.

Fortunately, it has not been properly operated yet, so it has not caused any damage to the surrounding area, but it is said that it is not far away.

And their headquarters is not far away.

After trapping the bastards, we headed to the place he told us about and saw the living things being packed up in a small canyon.

“What should I do?”

Chaejin asked while holding the handle of the sword, and I said calmly.

“Wipe it away.”

The warriors and soldiers of the Murim Alliance ran out, followed by Chaejin, Wiyeol, and Ginoya. While Hongryeon and Sayoon were guarding me near me, I could see them panicking in the mountain hut that was being built, startled by the surprise attack.

It was a time when they were helpless due to the surprise attack and the strength of our troops.

-Wow!!

“…What.”

Inside the thief’s hold.

A strange roar was heard from what appeared to be a cave connected to the canyon.

Is this… the roar of a monster?

I froze for a moment and then laughed.

Because I was able to understand what it means for monsters and people to coexist.