episode_0210

I went to Yangwiseong to do some work and got all kinds of things. Still, I wondered if there might be something hidden by the owner of one of the eighteen Nokrimchae.

“Hehe. Isn’t it like that damn honey pot?”

“A jar of honey?”

Kinoya said slyly while sitting on the coach seat and holding the reins. When Sayun, who was sitting next to me, asked in confusion, Ki Noya giggled.

“A diary or something.”

“Huh. A tough-looking guy like Gwang Yeok-gyu has such girlish sensibilities? He’s an old man. Aren’t you crazy?”

Weiyeol, who was riding next to him, snorted in astonishment and Ginoya growled.

I glanced at the book in my hand.

“It would be funny if it were a diary.”

Chaejin chuckled and said something, and Kinoya chuckled. While we were laughing and chatting, Yangwisung was visible in the distance.

“We will be waiting outside the castle.”

The warriors and soldiers of the Murim Alliance did not dare to talk about entering the castle.

But is that really necessary?

“We went through a hard time together, shouldn’t we have a drink at Cheonghoeru?”

The expressions of the warriors of the Murim Alliance brightened, and the soldiers also grinned.

Cheonghoeru is a famous place known throughout the area, so it seems quite happy to be able to eat, drink, and relax there.

“Still, the cost…”

“I will pay. You did me a favor and risked your life to fight, but you can’t even do that?”

“Thank you! Teacher Yu!”

In the end, they did not reject my offer. When he arrived near the castle with them, he looked at the number of people at the gate of Yang Weseong and started counting them.

Since there are definitely a lot of people, the entrance fee is quite expensive.

After paying with the slip, we entered the castle and the number of eyes on us increased. Anyway, there are quite a lot of people.

As I entered Cheonghoeru, attracting so much attention, I asked Weiyeol for a favor.

“Could you please prepare a seat for me?”

“Okay. ruler. Everyone please follow me.”

Wiyeol took them with him, saying that even if they could not enter the main building of Cheonghoeru because there were too many people, they could use the annex. Kinoya glanced at us and said.

“Then it will go up right away, right?”

“That should be so.”

I have to meet Cheon Il-hwa and report this incident.

After going to the fifth floor with Noya Kino, I headed straight to Cheonilhwa’s room.

“Welcome. Teacher Yu. These days, the teacher’s name is rising, and even the imperial family is paying attention.”

“It is an undeserved honor.”

“What is excess? now. Anyway, please sit down. And… Nakil Sword, Moonlight Sword. And Sayoon Sojeo, it’s been a while.”

“It’s been a while.”

“How have you been?”

“Hehe. Hello.”

Cheon Il-hwa, who leisurely received greetings from the three of us, personally drove the car for us.

“So? What brought you here?”

“Ah. First of all…”

I started by talking about investment. Cheon Il-hwa, who had been listening for a while, chuckled.

“There are many people who want to purchase land in the north due to the news that control of the north will be lifted. Even for Teacher Yu, it won’t be easy… I guess the need to intervene means there’s something to it.”

“Yes.”

“Then let’s do it together.”

After all, it’s the same as being in the same boat as Cheon Il-hwa, so that wouldn’t be a bad thing. I nodded and he smiled and said.

“There is good farmland in the north. Since the military is targeting that place…”

“Ah. That’s not it, I’m trying to find the mineral vein by looking at the ley lines. There are many places in the north that have not yet been developed for mining…”

“Huh. Then I’ll make a lot of money again. Good.”

Mine development is not an easy task, and once a vein is discovered, everyone tries to cling to it. If we work together with the government, especially the military, there will be fewer people who argue needlessly.

Of course, I will eat less, but it would be better to avoid unnecessary friction and go safely.

After talking about investment and development for a while, I took a sip of cold tea and opened my mouth.

“And this happened on the way.”

I told them that Gwangyeokgyu had made a mountain vegetable and that they had brought a monster with them.

Cheon Il-hwa, who listened with a serious expression unlike when he talked about investments earlier, spoke in a tone full of bitterness.

“Similar stories are still emerging in some regions. It’s a story about thieves walking around with monsters. It is said that they do not approach the area where the government military is located, but the story is that they attack places where slash-and-burn people live or where small-scale bandits are located.”

“So how are you responding?”

“It is said that although local clans and government offices are cooperating with each other to handle the matter, it is rare for them to openly organize a mountain battle, so the military cannot act carelessly.”

“I see…”

“Anyway, the fact that it’s moving like that in the green forest means there’s something… I’ll do some investigating.”

“Thank you. And the promotion of Seomhwachon to a province…”

“I’m also talking about that with the center… I think it will take some time.”

It’s a shame.

It would be nice if it became an island castle and could station troops in earnest.

But what can I do?

“Okay.”

“It’s been a while since you came here. Are you going to take a break and then go? If so, I will prepare a room for you. ah. And would you like to have a drink together?”

“Thank you for your words, but I have someone to meet…”

“I see. Are you trying to meet Hano?”

“Yes.”

“I see. Then go. If you hear something interesting, please let me know.”

I still think so.

We came out to see him off, and Hongryeon crossed her arms and said,

“But if you want to meet Hano, do you have to go to that ridge last time?”

“Or in the back alley?”

“There is no need to go.”

Hano walked out from a dark corner of Cheonghoeru.

“How did you find out?”

When Chaejin asked in confusion, Hano looked even more dumbfounded.

“Did you think that drawing attention like that wouldn’t catch Hao Wen’s attention?”

“Ahahaha…”

Chaejin smiled shyly and scratched his head. I smiled at her and looked at Hano and asked.

“Then do you know what happened while we were here?”

“I don’t know that.”

“Then let’s talk about that.”

Since Cheonghoeru was in front, there was no need to go far.

I took Hano with me and entered Cheonghoeru. Perhaps because it is a place famous for a lot of wealthy Murim people, there were quite a few people here and there.

There were a few people glancing this way, but there was no need to pay attention.

The people I go with are so flashy.

“I will take you to the fourth floor.”

The clerk at Cheonghoeru greeted me politely and said. With that guidance, I went back up to the fourth floor and as soon as I sat down, I handed out the booklet I got from Gwangyeokgyu.

“What is this?”

“That…”

As I explained how I obtained this booklet, a smile appeared on Hano’s face.

“Ha. That piece of trash ended up dead.”

“He looks like trash… Do you know him well?”

“I know. Those who belong to the Green Forest Eighteen Houses have a bad relationship with those who belong to the Four Black Lotus. Especially because Gwanggyeokgyu is a fellow Safain and is a huge piece of trash who only cares about himself.”

Well, it didn’t get a very good evaluation even in Heavenly Moon.

When I nodded, he opened the book and tilted his head.

“Hmm? This is…”

“It seems like a password… I brought it to see if I could find out.”

“Hmmmm…”

Hano’s expression gradually began to harden. Before we could even question his reaction, Hano spoke seriously.

“Gwangyeokgyu had this?”

“That’s right. Do you know what it is?”

“This is a variation of the ciphertext used by Noklim a long time ago. Honestly, I didn’t know that Gwanggyeok-gyu knew about this…”

“Is that so?”

“Because it is a method that is not used these days. Well, I know because I like to research things like this, but there are very few people in Haomun that know.”

“Then please interpret it.”

“Hmm… I don’t know everything completely…”

I want to know at least a little bit about what it is about.

I saw him after ordering drinks and food, and Hano opened the first page of the book and opened his mouth.

“It says about the method of marriage.”

Not only I, but even Hongryeon and Chaejin were speechless.

Sleep marriage law.

It was one of the powers of the Iron Blood Flame Agent as a way to move the current monsters.

“It is difficult to read because the writing is a mess, but it describes the basic practice of Jamhon Daebeop. Let’s see… The younger the body and soul, the weaker the bond. Old life… no. experience? Through it, the union between soul and body can be strengthened. Jamhondaebeop is a secret method created with that in mind… Basically, mixed drinking? It can be learned after the soul is awakened by the spirit source… hmmm. I’m not sure what’s next. And in order to learn the Jamhon Daebeop, first…”

He held his breath for a moment and then glanced at Sayoon. Then, after hesitating, he continued speaking.

“We need the heart of a child under 5 years old.”

“……”

“But this won’t be difficult. Anyway, there are many orphans in the world. Since they are useless to anyone anyway, is this a great law? How to drink? Or should I say it’s a ritual… Anyway, let’s skip this. If they serve as a stepping stone for that, they will also know with glory. So, the practitioner should not respond to petty pity. This too…”

-Click.

Hongryeon gritted her teeth, Chaejin clenched her fists, and Sayoon said nothing. But there was clearly anger in those eyes.

“No… At this level, shouldn’t it be considered magical?”

“It is said that Jamhon Daebop is a martial art that originally originated from magic.”

Hano tried to speak calmly and then turned the pages of the book.

It is said to be of little significance as it is a method for training the Great Technique of Sleep.

After waiting for a while, he let out a sigh.

“In order to learn the practice of Jamhon Daebeop beyond five degrees, one must constantly offer sacrifices…”

“A sacrifice?”

In response to Hongryeon’s question, Hano said hesitantly.

“Wait a minute… mixing the offerings? Honwon. And you have to offer it to the source of the Great Law of Sleep…”

The one who awakened the soul of the caster.

Cheolhyeolhwaje, a person who has properly learned the method of sleeping soul.

And it is said that an offering must be made to the person who created the Great Law of Sleeping Souls…

“So? What is that offering?”

Hano swallowed his saliva and his eyes trembled. After looking at the book several times and groaning, he slowly opened his mouth.

“Death.”

“Uh…”

“Death of people who have not learned martial arts.”

His words were enough to make us stiff.