<-- Episode 92: Chapter 6 The string of bad relationships continues strong (1) -->
The atmosphere in Okgye was unimaginably ferocious. Few people were seen passing through the streets, and an eerie atmosphere dominated the city, as if a ghost could appear at any moment.
The place where Lim Soo-gwang led his party was a huge manor called Cheongwoljang (靑月莊). It was a place used by the Hegemony Association as a branch office.
As if he had been notified in advance, the general of Cheongwoljang came out to meet the group accompanied by his subordinates.
“Even if I didn’t, I was waiting.”
“Chief Inspector Yeom, what about the warriors of Unjungcheon?”
“We haven’t arrived yet.”
“hmm! “Please show them where to stay.”
Lim Soo-gwang pointed out Jin Mu-won and Kwak Mun-jeong to General Yeom. Then Jin Mu-won shook his head.
“Thank you for your consideration, but we will move separately.”
“Is there really a need to do that when we’ve come this far?”
“It’s easier to move around.”
At that time, Dangmun, who was watching, stepped forward.
“He came here to look for his missing uncle. “If you stay in the manor, your freedom of movement will be limited.”
“Maybe so.”
Lim Soo-gwang shook his head.
If you are a guest at someone else’s house, you are bound to get noticed. At the very least, you will have to get permission to even go outside.
“Are there any clues to finding your uncle?”
Jin Mu-won shook his head.
“doesn’t exist. “The only thing is that I went missing here.”
“hmm! It won’t be easy. I hope you find your uncle safely. If you need help from the Hegemony, please tell Director Yeom at any time. “I will help as much as I can.”
“thank you. then… … .”
Jin Mu-won took the gun and took a step forward. Kwak Mun-jeong also quickly followed Jin Mu-won after taking over from Lim Su-gwang and others.
Tang Mi-ryeo stared at Jin Mu-won’s back as he walked away. Her eyes are full of regret.
Jin Mu-won walked along Okgye Street with Kwak Mun-jeong.
“Hyung, have you decided on a separate place to go?”
“no.”
“Then wouldn’t it have been better to stay at Cheongwoljang? They say that the Hegemony Association also provides help.”
“It is only a last resort. And I don’t have much faith in hegemony.”
“… … .”
Kwak Mun-jeong kept his mouth shut at Jin Mu-won’s firm answer. Jin Mu-won smiled and continued speaking.
“But don’t take it too seriously. “I say this because, anyway, in a river, there is nothing more foolish than relying completely on others.”
“yes!”
“Munjeong, if you came here following the Baekryong Sangdan, which guesthouse would you choose as your lodging?”
“If it’s Baekryong Sangdan, a large number of people are always moving around, so they will naturally look for the largest guest room. Of course, the stables must be well-equipped, and it would be even better if there were separate outbuildings.”
“Then let’s find out if there is a guesthouse like that around.”
“ah! Are you trying to track it from there?”
Only then did Kwak Mun-jeong realize Jin Mu-won’s true intentions and let out an exclamation.
“Yes. “No matter how mysterious the disappearance, if so many people disappear, there will definitely be traces left behind.”
“Jade World is not a large place like Kunming, so there won’t be many places where the White Dragon Sangdan can stay, right?”
“It will be so.”
“Leave that to me. “I guess I have more experience with that.”
“I believe it.”
“lol! Wait a minute.”
Kwak Mun-jeong quickly ran somewhere. As I waited for Mr. Han, he appeared again in a huff.
“I asked people who live here, and they said there is only one guest cup that big, Daejin Gaekjan.”
“Daejingaekjan?”
“yes! They say that in the case of large merchants who come to Okgye, they always sleep there.”
With that, the destination was decided. The two headed to Daejin Gaekjan.
Daejin Gaekjan was located on the outskirts of Okgye. Although the three-story wooden building was shabby, it was so large that it seemed like it could accommodate any number of people.
The two opened the door to Daejin Gaekjan and entered. The interior of the spacious guesthouse was very leisurely, and only Jeomsoi, who seemed to be in her late teens, was dozing off.
Kwak Mun-jeong, who could not see anything, cautiously opened his mouth.
“Here you go.”
“yes? yes! “Please come.”
Jeomsoy, startled, opened his eyes and rushed towards me.
“Do you have a room?”
“yes? As you can see, what’s left is the room. Hehehe!”
Jeomsoi laughed, pointing to the empty interior of the guesthouse. His exaggerated behavior made them both laugh.
“I see. “It looks like Paris has become its home.”
“It’s been like this for six months. “If we continue like this just a little longer, I might have to close the door.”
“Is it that serious?”
“Don’t even talk. There was a complete loss of customers. “There are so many scandalous rumors going around that no one is coming in.”
“I see.”
Jin Mu-won and Kwak Mun-jeong sat down. Then Jeomsoy quickly brought out a kettle and a glass of water and asked.
“How many days do you plan on staying?”
“For now, I’m thinking about it for three or four days. “It could increase further.”
“All right. There’s no one there anyway, so I’ll give you the best room. Hehehe!”
Jeomsoy smiled slyly.
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“Thank you.”
“you’re welcome. “You have to eat too, right?”
“You’ve come a long way and you’re hungry. Serve a few dishes that you are good at. “If you have alcohol, bring it.”
“lol! Please wait a moment. “I’ll get it right away.”
Jeomsoy ran to the kitchen.
Jin Mu-won and Kwak Mun-jeong sat on chairs and looked at the streets of Okgye. There were only black shadows and silence in the streets where many poets and calligraphers visited because of the beautiful scenery.
Suddenly, Kwak Mun-jeong opened his mouth.
“Will the White Dragon Company and the Iron Knights also come here?”
“I guess so. In the end, you will have no choice but to start tracking from where you went missing. Instead, they have to coordinate their opinions with the Hegemony, so I think they might be a little later than us.”
When many people move at once, many things have to be coordinated and many procedures have to be followed. Then, movement inevitably became slower.
The difference may only be a day or two, but it could make you shed tears of sorrow.
“The Iron Knight Party, the White Dragon Company, the Hegemony, the Unjungcheon, and what else awaits us?”
“Well, that’s fine. “One thing is certain: everything is only just beginning.”
“Ugh!”
Kwak Mun-jeong sighed.
It wasn’t something I thought would be easy in the first place, but the more I got there, the more I thought about Mt. The weight of the names that appeared was no joke. If Jin Mu-won wasn’t by my side, just hearing his name would have made my legs feel weak.
Jin Mu-won thought of the man behind all of this.
‘Golden leaf.’
Although it was only a one-time encounter, his face was not easily forgotten.
‘What are you aiming for? ‘What kind of big picture does a man of his stature draw?’
Jin Mu-won tried to think from Geum Dan-yeop’s perspective, but there was too little information about him. All he knows now is that Geum Dan-yeop’s brains are extraordinary and that he possesses a noble tone.
The picture that such a man drew with a transcendent martial artist named Namgunwi could never have been ordinary. But now there was no way to find out what it was.
‘For now, let’s focus everything on saving Hwang Sook.’
Everything else was a matter of later. At this moment, the most important person to Jin Mu-won was Hwang Cheol. The most important thing was to rescue him safely.
Just as Jin Mu-won was gathering his thoughts, Jeom So-i brought out a tray full of food.
“lol! You’ve waited a long time. You will never be disappointed.”
Steamed carp took up the center of the table, and a few more foods were placed next to it. It had a subtle scent and seemed quite delicious.
The last thing Jeomsoy presented was a small jar sealed with red paper.
“And this is Byeokroju, our specialty at Daejingaekjan. “This is a liquor made by the owner himself.”
As Jeomsoy said, quite a fragrant scent flowed from the sealed jar.
“Sounds like a good drink.”
“Once you taste it, you will never regret it.”
Jin Mu-won broke the seal. Then the scent became stronger. Without hesitation, Jin Mu-won poured himself a cup and drank it in one go.
“Feel so good.”
An exclamation of exclamation flowed out without my knowledge due to the exhilarating feeling that resonated in my esophagus. Then Kwak Mun-jeong, who was next to him, opened his eyes. It was not Jin Mu-won who did not know the meaning.
“Would you like to have a drink?”
“no. How could I… … . Still, if you give it to me, I’ll just have one drink. lol!”
Kwak Mun-jeong seemed a little hesitant, but did not refuse. Jin Mu-won smiled and poured a drink for Kwak Mun-jeong. Then a smile widened on Kwak Mun-jeong’s face.
Although Kwak Mun-jeong was still young, he had the experience of following the Hosangdan and getting a drink or two from them. Age did not matter in Gangho. If you have the strength to hold a sword and defend yourself, from that moment on, you will be treated as a warrior.
Kwak Mun-jeong carefully took a sip of the alcohol in front of him. Something particularly sweet appealed to him.
“lol! “It’s delicious.”
A smile spread across his face.
“Then enjoy your meal. “Please call me if you need anything.”
Jeomsoi smiled and stepped away.
Jin Mu-won and Kwak Mun-jeong chatted and ate. As Jeomsoy said, the food was delicious and Byeokroju was excellent. Thanks to this, I was able to have a satisfying meal for the first time in a long time.
After finishing their meal, the two went up to their room. Perhaps because I had come a long way, I felt strangely tired. As soon as the two lay down on the bed, they fell into a restless sleep.
How long has it been like that?
Suddenly the door slid open and someone stuck their head out. It was Daejingaekjan’s Jeomsoy. He smiled with satisfaction as he looked at Jin Mu-won and Kwak Mun-jeong sleeping.
“As expected, I fell asleep. The effects of daydreaming are truly outstanding. Hehehe!”
He entered the room where the two people were sleeping, making no sound like a stray cat.
Jeom So-i took a very powerful drug called daydream from the alcohol that Jin Mu-won and Kwak Mun-jeong drank. The effect appears late, but once you fall asleep, you will never wake up until you take the antidote. Although it is not a dream for 100 days as the name suggests, it boasts a powerful effect. Also, because it was not poisonous, it was difficult for even an expert in internal energy to detect it.
Jeomsoi’s true identity was Cheongin. He, who had only observed Jin Mu-won from a distance until now, finally approached Jeom So-i.
After making sure that Jin Mu-won was asleep, the blue man began to carefully search through his luggage.
“I guess it’s strange. “It didn’t suddenly fall from the sky, but I can’t figure out what it is.”
Meanwhile, Cheongin observed Jin Muwon closely to find out his identity. But he found out nothing. Nothing was certain, including his martial arts skills, his social status, and even his age.
The only thing that was found out with Black Moon’s incredible intelligence power was that Jin Mu-won was with the White Dragon Company to find an acquaintance.
In the end, the blue man decided to take an adventure. He decided to search Jin Mu-won’s luggage and find something to prove his identity.
The blue man carefully searched Jin Muwon’s luggage. But all he found was a jade tablet and a few clothes that Mi-ryeo had given him. A look of disappointment appeared on the blue man’s face.
“shit! What kind of person is this… … .”
There was nothing to prove my identity. Then his eyes fell on the folktale lying on Jin Mu-won’s bedside.
“That one?”
Once my gaze was focused, I strangely couldn’t look away, as if I was possessed by something. The blue man took his hand to the folk tale without realizing it.
“Ugh!”
The moment the hand touched the snowflake, the blue man’s eyes turned hazy.
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