3
9
4. Private revenge (4)
Wuhan, located at the confluence of the upper Yangtze River and the Han River in Hubei Province, has long been a strategic commercial city.
That is not all. East Lake, located to the east of Wuhan, is a scenic spot that rivals Hangzhou’s West Lake, and is considered by countless poets and artists to be a place they must visit at least once in their lifetime.
In short, I mean that it is a place teeming with both goods and people.
As the Martial Arts Alliance of the Jianghu established itself here, the number of martial artists also increased explosively.
Over the past five hundred years, various organizations led by the Murim Alliance sprang up throughout the Infinite, eventually leading to the establishment of the Murim Academy, the largest educational institution in the Jianghu.
Muhan literally became the heart of the Jianghu and a symbolic sacred site for the Baekdoin.
And I was feeling it acutely right now.
After leaving the main hall, I walked through a complex maze of alleys to avoid people’s gazes.
They jumped over buildings and sometimes even used the illegal basements used by Haomun.
Thanks to that, we managed to shake off the tailing from the Jeongdohoe that had been following us from the start, but another problem arose. ‘It’s not like we’re rats, so why are they swarming here?’ Countless warriors were running around with eyes blazing, trying to grab us by the hair.
There are over thirty people just based on my sense of energy.
Unless they have mastered sorcery and become unable to see sunlight, there must be only one reason why these bastards are wandering around at this hour of the dawn.
I thought they wouldn’t touch me at least until I got out of infinity, but these guys are shattering my small hope into pieces.
I am acutely aware that the enemy I must face is the ‘Jeongdohoe’.
They are guys who roam around the Murim Alliance buildings located all over Infinite as if they were their own living room, so how comfortable must it be for them?
All I have to do is rest and then come out with my sword.
There is no time to waste.
It is a situation where you have to bet money even if you can’t eat, and if you have drawn your sword, you have to at least slice a radish.
I turned to look at my companions and waved.
Let’s go.
“……
Are you okay?
One of the delegation’s guards looks at me with eyes full of distrust.
No, aren’t I the only one you can trust right now? If you keep shooting me those looks, I’m seriously turning into Jin Seo-woon.
I have no choice but to go.
All right.”
The guard nodded and continued speaking.
Still, it probably won’t come out too explicitly within infinity.
Uh… why are you saying such unlucky things?
Or at least tell the Black Daoist that much is common sense…
Chak
– Chak
As if responding to the ominous premonition, a shadow fell.
Five dolls wearing black costumes and masks.
Sreung.
They immediately drew their swords and stood in front of us.
See? I told you not to say such unlucky things.
The delegation’s escorts moved swiftly before I could even give an order.
Chaechaechaeng.
A critical situation where swords are aimed at each other inside a dark alley.
Suddenly, a calm voice is heard, piercing through the air that had become taut with tension.
It seems those people have even more irrational thoughts than the Black Sages.
Damak, who unnecessarily adds unnecessary details to this situation.
Can’t you please stay alert? Your life depends on it.
I extended my hand toward the delegation to signal them to lower their swords.
The delegation lowered their swords slightly, though puzzled.
Still, the way they follow my orders as the person in command.
After nodding once toward them, I shouted toward the black shadows.
“This is Lord Damak, the commander-in-chief of the Saheukryeon. Why are you blocking the path of the delegation returning!”
“…….”
No one answered my words.
Instead, he shoots a puzzled look at me.
The members of the delegation also look at me as if to say, “What on earth are you doing?”
I grinned at the dozens of eyes fixed on me.
Still, I need a justification when fighting.
With those words, he unleashed the Demon Sword’s martial arts.
Baekwoljecheonsamsikje Il-sik.
Extremely pleasant.
The assassins urgently unleash their martial arts.
But far from showing any sincerity in hiding their identities, these bastards are openly unleashing their sect’s martial arts.
Screaming
However, there is no way a martial art that unfolded later than Geuk-kae could dare to catch up to Geuk-kae.
Squeak
-Pshhh!
There were those who had long wounds on their chests before they knew it, and others whose sword-wielding hands had been severed, causing fountains of blood to gush out.
“Ughhhh-!!”
The sound of their screams breaks the silence of the early dawn.
But it’s a bit troublesome if you cause a fuss, me, *Pow!*
He extended a kick straight toward the face.
Then, the dolls fly through the air, crash into the wall, and splatter on the floor.
“profit!”
An assassin clenches their teeth in frustration, as if they want to say something but are in a situation where they cannot.
Soon, flames flickered in the eyes.
Whoaah
The Four-Day Sword Technique, filled with imaginary numbers, unfolds.
Hmm, I understand you’re putting on a disguise to hide your identity, but…
Do you really think using the Quick Sword like that will be effective in the first place?
I can’t help but shake my head at that stupid confidence.
“Hey, do you think I’m easy?”
Clang!
With a single movement of my body, the sword flew away, and without giving it a moment, I immediately unleashed the Illusion Kick and landed three consecutive kicks.
crack
-puck!
I can clearly feel the sensation of my ribs flying away from my toes.
Dark red blood seeps out from the mask of the man who slammed against the wall and lay sprawled on the floor.
The guy breathing heavily with a metallic sound.
I spoke kindly to him.
“If you force yourself to move, you’ll get air in your lungs. If you don’t want to die, stay still.”
The assassin glared alternately at me and Damak, as if he felt so wronged.
Seriously, even when I tell you how to live, you still act like a jerk.
I crouched down next to him and patted his blood-stained face.
Tell your leaders this clearly. Don’t make a rash move unless you are fully prepared.
Then, as he stood up and turned around… … .
Ugh, this is driving me crazy.
“Hey, you bastards, you should at least hide your identity completely!”
“Damn it, they don’t even know the basics of tracking and assassination. The basics. Anyway, I told you we need to take turns smashing the heads of those Baekdo bastards!”
Only then did the assassins hang their heads low.
I patted my relieved chest and waved toward Damak and his companions.
Let’s go.
The way they looked at me was a little strange, but what could I do? It wasn’t like I hadn’t been looked at for a day or two.
I started leading the troops again.
Since we can’t delay even a moment here anyway.
After winding through alleys and circling around residential areas, the place I reached was a place densely packed with endless commercial districts.
I decided to meet people here instead of at an inn in the entertainment district because it is close to the east gate of the city.
As I stopped walking, a questioning voice flew in.
“Great Hero Jin… aren’t you moving?”
Perhaps because they had just seen me deal with the assassins right in front of my eyes, the guards’ attitude changed to politeness.
As expected, the Black guys are better than the White guys in this regard.
At least these bastards don’t turn their heads away to ignore the truth right in front of them.
I looked around and nodded lightly.
“From here on, you will receive help.”
“Help?”
To think there would be someone to help them right in the middle of this group of Baekdos.
The members of the delegation, who had been curious about its identity, gaped in amazement the moment they took a step toward the corner.
– opened.
“What is this…….”
Let’s turn the corner.
Have you come?
The large avenue was filled with an endless procession of carriages.
He gave a sly smile as he looked at the delegation, who were still gaping in astonishment.
Do you like shell games?
“Yaba……
stomach?”
That’s right. That game of betting money on money.
That thing you can do with money from kids with runny noses, or even with money for adults’ cigarettes.
Yes, that shell game.
I really enjoy setting up shell games as the host.
They solicit customers to bet money to win both snacks and drinks, but in reality, the organizer is always the one who wins in this shell game.
Let’s see how much money those Jeongdohoe bastards have. #Rattling
Those who were chasing Damak and his party in the night dew could not contain their bewilderment at the sudden procession of carriages departing from the Infinite Geumsan Merchant Guild.
It is common for merchant guilds or escort agencies to set out at dawn, but…
Even so, unless it was a secret ticket, leaving before dawn had even broken was… just a completely nonsensical situation.
This was clearly a trick by Wang Geum-san, who was in infinity.
Above all, Jin So-un’s request (four)
It was an unexpected shock to them that Wang Geum-san, one of the great merchants, readily agreed.
This was because the wealth of the Wang family was formidable.
The majority of the members of the Jeongdohoe were directly or indirectly involved with the Wang family, and if their identities were mistakenly revealed, it could affect their entire sect and family.
However, it was a situation where they couldn’t just sit idly by.
“What are you all doing here like idiots! Move right now!”
“but…….”
“Don’t you realize that the future of the martial arts world depends on this operation!”
Besides, how many of you do you think would be able to recognize us at this hour of the night!
The future of the martial arts world was not about the great cause, but rather the assurance that their true identities remained unknown, and the people barely began to move.
However, just as he made that judgment and was about to take action.
“M-Master……! The carriages are scattering!”
The carriages, which were naturally expected to head out through the east gate, began to scatter in different directions.
The commander leading the troops shouted out the target with an angry face.
“Damak! Where is Damak riding!”
It was a passenger carriage engraved with a phoenix pattern!
“Chase them!”
The carriages split into groups of three and begin to drive in different directions.
Among them, the one chosen by the members of the Jeongdohoe was a carriage with a phoenix pattern.
“Shall I set it up?”
“You idiot…….”
The subordinates, who could normally search as they pleased, make a complacent judgment as usual.
Sparks flew from the eyes of the Grand Master as he watched them.
Weren’t you carrying out a mission where your identity must not be revealed more than ever before?
He suppresses the urge to smash his subordinates’ heads and issues an order.
Smash the wagon completely!
“four!”
If you compare the speed of a carriage with that of a first-class divine technique, naturally, the speed of the first-class divine technique is far superior.
And most of those here have mastered first-class divine techniques.
Even though the reaction was slow, chasing the carriage was quick.
Tap tap!
Those who were running as if flying over the building simultaneously jumped onto the roof, landed on the ground, and unleashed a barrage of attacks.
Puff puff puff puff!
As three carriages were destroyed simultaneously, the coachman hurriedly stopped the carriage, and the guards escorting it drew their swords in unison.
Chaechachechachang!
“Who is it! How dare you raid the Geumsan Merchant Guild’s wagon in Muhan!”
Reveal your identity!
Despite the escorts’ threats, the eyes of the Jeongdohoe members were fixed only on the remains of the empty carriage.
Damn it.
And I realized.
The fact that they were suckers in a shell game.
“Carriage, chase the other carriages!!”
People hurriedly leaving the area.
However, there were no escorts chasing after him. It’s a pity.
The fun part of shell game is seeing the sucker’s face when they get scammed, but I can’t see that, damn it.
Then again, since their face is likely covered by a mask, I wouldn’t even be able to see their expression.
Anyway, the plan to trick the naive guys is successful.
It’s the fault of those guys who never imagined they would use dozens of wagons to pull a scam.
I am not at fault.
Am, Jin So-un is a chivalrous hero who realizes chivalry and justice.
It seems your daily life is a continuous series of deception and fraud.
Damak, who insisted on sticking his head out through the small window of the carriage to say a word.
That guy, seriously… I really have no idea what he’s talking about.
He answered while digging into my ear.
This is not something to hear from a Black Sage.
“Young Master Jin, do you know? That a rumor has spread widely even within the Dark Path martial arts world that ‘if you meet the Black Flame Dragon, check the messenger pouch.’”
What kind of bullshit is that?
When have I ever robbed the pockets of the Black Sect?
Hmm… …surely I haven’t turned on you before… …
Damn it, never did that. I told you, they are the kind of guys who incite and fabricate things as easily as eating.
“Anyway, is it safe now?”
As I looked at the surrounding scenery over the East Gate, Damak asked me.
I really don’t know what on earth they keep talking about.
I was dumbfounded and questioned him back.
You know this is just the beginning, don’t you?
I see. Then I’ll take a nap.
Damak, having finished speaking, closes the small window and goes inside.
Haa, what is this? I don’t feel very good.
It is better than a guest who is trembling with anxiety and whom I have to pour all my energy into calming down, though.
He is a guest who somehow gets on my nerves.
However, I didn’t have the luxury of worrying about it for long.
Rustling, rustling. ‘Is it just beginning?’ Because the forest began to shake after we left the city and passed the main road a little.
“Let’s give it a try.”
I gritted my teeth as if declaring war on the invisible Jeongdohoe bastards.
