Episode 61
Byeoksan’s eldest son (1)
“Matriarch. “Customers came from the opening.”
“I’ll take you there.”
After a while, an iron gun came into the head office.
Even Cheolgongae, who was famous for his slyness, did not dare to sneer in front of the head of the family.
“It’s an iron gun. “I think this is my first time seeing you like this.”
I hadn’t washed my face so much that hot water was running down my face. Still, there was no change in Yeonwi’s expression.
“It’s Yeonwi. Nice to meet you.”
A powerful majesty was felt in the brief greeting.
Cheolgongae felt his throat tingling for no reason.
‘It’s huge.’
It was like seeing a divine sword. The feeling of intimidation was enormous.
‘Jangwangeom (判官劍). ‘I don’t think the people in the world are exaggerating when they say that in ten years, he will be a swordsman who will ascend to the thirteenth throne of the Holy Heaven.’
Ilgaldanhae (一喝斷海) Cheolgeomjuak (鐵劍走惡).
With a single shout, he splits the sea and drives away evil with his steel-like sword.
It was said about Yeongaju Yeonwi. Looking at it today, it didn’t seem like there was any exaggeration in that scary name.
“I have to go soon because I have work to do, so I’ll just tell you what I’ve researched so far.”
Yeonwi’s eyes sparkled.
It was a situation where less than 15 days had passed, let alone a month. Still, Cheolgongae seemed to have figured out something.
“Sure.”
“Please look at this.”
I take out the neatly folded letter from my tattered arms and place it politely.
Although he did not have a permanent residence, the letters he brought were very luxurious.
Yeonwi’s eyes lit up as she opened the letter.
“I was planning to research all the way to Zhejiang and give it to them, but it seemed like time was running out, so I only chose Jiangsu Province and gave it to them first.”
“What force is written here?”
“That’s right. They are all working together with famous companies. “The factions listed on the right have a higher correlation with the famous family.”
Yeonwi’s eyes lit up as he quickly scanned the letter.
“Gogeombang (古劍房)?!”
“It’s a familiar force, right?”
“Could it be that they have joined hands with a famous family here too?”
“To be exact, it seems like he received a lot of money from a famous family rather than holding hands. Circumstances were discovered that he was reporting on the dynamics of a romantic relationship.”
Yeonwi felt empty inside.
Gogeombang was a place where transactions were conducted with Yeonga. More than half of the weapons used by home warriors were made in the Gogeombang.
‘The main house was quietly collapsing like this before we knew it.’
The iron gong opened its mouth.
“So I came here because I wanted to ask you directly.”
“What do you mean?”
“There are definitely people connected to famous families in Zhejiang. But I don’t think there is much point in investigating it.”
“Why do you think that?”
“This is because the Mo Yong family reached out to Zhejiang first.”
“….”
“In fact, the Zhejiang branch is making enormous profits through maritime trade. “No matter how famous a family is, they won’t try to attack Zhejiang.”
“Right.”
“Yes, rather than investigating them all, I thought it would be better to immediately dig deeper into the forces in Jiangsu Province. So I came in person.”
Yeonwi nodded.
“You think right.”
“Then shall we start right away?”
“Previously.”
Yeonwi handed me a letter from her arms.
“Send it to your son.”
“Ah, to the Archduke?”
“That’s right. “I’m sorry for the trouble.”
“haha! it’s okay. “It’s not like I’m working anyway.”
He asked as if he had suddenly remembered the iron gong that was stuffing the letter in his arms.
“I… perhaps.”
“If it’s rice, I told you in advance. “If you go to the guesthouse, I will guide you.”
The iron gong ate up its appetite. This guy really thinks I’m a beggar.
“That’s not it. “Have you received a separate letter from the Archduke?”
“I didn’t receive anything other than the fact that I arrived in Hanam.”
“Ah…”
Cheolgongae was truly embarrassed. You mean you didn’t tell my father? Isn’t this too much?
Yeonwi’s eyes sparkled.
“Has something happened to you?”
“yes? Oh, that’s not true….”
“….”
“…I can’t help it. “I will tell you.”
Cheolgongae repeatedly cleared his throat and reported the current situation in Yeonhojeong.
Yeonwi’s eyes wavered.
“A famous house?!”
“Yes that’s right. So, we even dragged the Moyong family into it.”
Yeonwi felt dispirited.
You can just say that you didn’t tell yourself and move on. Because it will be so hectic.
But the idea itself was absurd. You join hands with Mo Yong-sega and hit Myeong-ga? What kind of ridiculous strategy is this?
‘this.’
If you think about it, this is a very serious problem. If you’re not careful, isn’t this a situation where a war could break out between families?
“If you dare to provoke the head of the Moyong family…”
“I was worried about that too.”
“hmm?”
“It’s really coming.”
“…?!”
“It is said that Moryong-gun, Moryong-gaju, really originated from Honam.”
Cheolgongae explained the story in a little more detail.
Until now, all information about what Yeon Ho-jeong had experienced had been made public. Since the person moving together was Hugae, it was only natural.
“Hmm.”
Yeonwi’s eyes lit up.
“Okay, after hearing this in detail, I understand what Hojeong is aiming for.”
Of course, I didn’t know the details.
It was a situation where I didn’t even know how they knew that a famous family was behind it. That guy has now captured even the famous family’s spy organization.
When I heard that part, I felt dizzy for a moment. Because of his rough temper, I was wondering if he would finally do something.
However, after listening to the series of situations, I was able to understand how Yeon Ho-jeong planned to deal with Myeong-ga.
The only thing I’m worried about is.
“Are you attracting famous families?”
“That’s right. And it might be… very dangerous.”
Cheolgongae added, thinking it was a mistake.
“Of course, we are dispatching experts from the open area to surround the area, so there won’t be any problem.”
“Okay.”
“yes?”
“I said I understood.”
“Ah… yes.”
“Good job. “Let’s stop by the guest house, get some food, and then go.”
Cheolgongae scratched his head as if embarrassed. I said I would be there soon, but there was no way I could refuse since they even prepared me a meal.
“Okay then, I’ll just get off my nerves and have a meal. “Huh!”
Just like that, the iron gong left.
Yeonwi immediately called Shinmo.
“Did you call me, matriarch?”
“How many of the Chang Eung-joo are currently out of work?”
“All of Chang Eung-jo is staying at home.”
“okay?”
“yes.”
Shinmo asked with a puzzled look.
“But why are you doing this…?”
“Go to Hanam.”
Yeonwi’s eyes grew cold.
“All members of the Changeung Team go to Hanam and guard the ship. “If necessary, I can unseal you.”
* * *
Murmur.
Hanam Gaebong (開封) was a historic ancient city.
Because it was close to Jeongju, the provincial capital, the floating population was enormous. During the day, there were as many people as there was during the day, and at night, there were as many people as there were at night.
The people walking down that street were laughing and chatting for a while while glancing at one place.
“Um, how much is this?”
“…Two two cats.”
“Two nyang? this?”
“yes yes!”
“That cheap? “That can’t be possible, right?”
“Ah…”
“If you sell it too cheap, it won’t leave a mark. “Here, I’ll give you five nyang. Please give me that as well.”
“Huh! Thank you!”
A young man smiling and walking after buying food.
Hair left loose. The neatly dressed clothes were impressive. Although he was tall, he was a handsome young man who looked like a civil servant due to his physique and attire.
But what the young man was wearing over his shoulder was unusual.
‘Is that an axe?!’
‘I know. It’s an axe, but…’ ‘
Oh my god, this is my first time seeing an axe that big! I don’t think it can be used on the battlefield either.’
‘Can a person lift it?’
‘The color of your face doesn’t change at all? ‘How good is your strength?’
What the young man had proudly slung over his shoulder was a huge axe.
It is neither a sword nor a spear. It’s an axe. I picked it up and it was huge.
The sack was made into a spear, and the spear was six feet long and quite thick. In particular, the ax blade was impressive; it was twice the width of the shoulder of an adult male.
It was almost as big as the upper body of a person. It was overwhelmingly large and intimidating. It seemed even more majestic to see someone who didn’t look like that at all.
As there was a large floating population, there were also many martial artists. So, even when people see martial people, they are not particularly scared or do not think they are special.
This young man was different. It was an appearance that could not help but grab people’s attention.
Yeon Ho-jeong looked around.
I guessed it, but it looked like it was really fried.
‘It’s different from the black sword.’
The back alleys of Heukdo are full of people carrying all kinds of weapons. Among them, there was a guy carrying a huge sword and scissors, and there was also a crazy guy carrying ten swords.
Of course, they are distributed throughout the central plains in the Black and White Islands, but Hanam was the place where Shaolin and Myeongga were located. There is no place for the black martial arts people to set foot.
Is that why? People’s gaze was surprising.
‘I’ve looked around a bit, so I guess I should get out.’
We arrived at Gaebong three days after departing from Sanggu. Even during the opening, I spent four days wandering around the streets. Of course, the famous family also caught this.
‘One, two… six.’
Since yesterday, I felt the presence of ‘eyes’ looking at me.
The eyes grew one by one, and now there are six. And it didn’t increase any further from six.
‘I heated up all the pots.’
Carrying some food, he left the main street of Gaebong and walked through a quiet bamboo forest.
When I tried to choose a place where no one came and went, the only thing I found was a forest. At least the scenery was nice because it was a bamboo forest.
Sabak.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes sparkled.
The sound of bamboo leaves rustling could be heard from far behind. It was an ambiguous sound, whether it was the wind or a person’s body.
‘It’s stuck.’
It was a restrained walk. His mature and disciplined beauty stood out. Although it was completely different from the Amsadae, there were some strangely similar aspects.
‘Amsadae…’
Yeon Ho-jeong thought of Myeong-on-ji.
Myeong On-ji, who learned the martial arts of Geumgang history that broke down the family gate.
‘Is there anyone among them who has learned that martial art?’
A martial arts technique that strengthens the entire body. A martial art that strengthens the entire body like iron armor and brings out strong defense and divine power.
‘If possible, one more time… hmm?’
Yeon Ho-jeong tilted his head as a sudden thought occurred to him.
‘But it’s strange.’
The moment Myeong On-ji took out the martial arts weapon, his eyes rolled back. The reason he opened the spray without hesitation was because he was that angry.
But why?
Now that my mind had calmed down, I felt a strange sense of déjà vu when I thought about Myeong Onji’s martial arts skills at the time.
Because he is a martial artist from Geumgang History who came to destroy the past family?
Rather than saying that in particular, it felt strange.
Like a dream memory that gradually disappears the more I think about it.
Myeong On-ji’s martial arts skills, which conveyed a strange sense of familiarity, made Yeon Ho-jeong wonder.
‘…’
Yeon Ho-jeong, who was lost in thought, chuckled.
‘What leisure do you have when the enemy is right in front of you?’
He entered the bamboo forest and found a large rock.
thud!
He put down the ax, sat down on a rock, and started eating rice balls.
It was a well-made rice ball. The seasoning was just right and it was very enjoyable to eat.
As I ate rice balls, Yeonjipyeong suddenly came to mind.
‘Are you hungry? eat a lot. I’ll bring it again tomorrow.’
Yeon Ho-jeong chuckled without realizing it.
“Hey. “My brother is in a faraway place and is fighting with the Parakhos, but are you getting food down your throat?”
I wanted to say that in a joking way. Yeon Ji-pyeong probably became sullen after hearing this and tapped the ground with her toe.
When I thought of my younger brother, I also thought of my father’s face.
Deep affection felt beyond a stern face.
‘If the world calls my son Madhu, I will put that world under my sword.’
‘father.’
Somehow I felt better.
It was a feeling I had never felt before during my time as Emperor of Darkness. At that time, I had comrades in arms, but I had no family.
It was different now. There is a family that has been missing for decades, not in the back alleys of Heukdo. I felt reassured because I had a place to return to.
Yeon Ho-jeong, who was smiling while thinking of her family, spoke in a calm voice.
“This is my first meal today. “Wait until you finish eating.”
Boom! Tuk!
Before I knew it, the rice ball I was holding in my hand had disappeared. An arrow flew and knocked down the rice ball.
Yeon Ho-jeong grumbled.
“This guy’s rice balls are always a disaster.”
He came down to the bottom of the rock and looked straight ahead. Before I knew it, ten men were standing there.
The middle-aged man standing in the center asked.
“Are you Yeon Ho-jeong?”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
“Yes. I am Yeon Ho-jeong, the eldest son of Byeoksan Yeonga.”
