Episode 98. A Life Lived That Way
After handing the medicine to Yeonjeokha, Gucheonnodo Simtong ran out without a moment to rest. Of course, it was to capture Chuyeopjin who was stuck somewhere.
I fed the poison to Yeon-eok Pung-yeon-cho and moved him into the room.
I could see that Poongyeoncho’s dark complexion was gradually turning red.
You said that you had been taking various kinds of medicine but there was no improvement, but what a change from just one medicine!
The answer, ‘Poison must be cured unconditionally’, stuck in my head.
As I looked at the face of the deeply sleeping Pungyeoncho, a mixture of emotions crossed my mind.
He was a person who made me feel like family.
I thought they were just close friends, but when I saw him dying, I couldn’t help but clench my fist.
It would have been unbearable if he had died without being able to get relief.
‘Just try to catch it… … .’
You wouldn’t let me stay still even if I just chewed on the wind chime and the takgo-myeong, so you’re saying you were going to kill me?
He suddenly ground his teeth.
***
Bang Joo Sang Jae Yong, who returned to the Sahaesangbang, called in his agent Lee Hwa Soo.
“Master, have you found it?”
“Hwasoo.”
Lee Hwa-soo looked at Sang Jae-yong with startled eyes.
When the owner of the room, Sang Jae-yong, comes out in such a subtle way, it is safe to say that someone has definitely seen blood.
Being a merchant doesn’t mean you only do business.
To grow such a huge business, you have to go through bloody battles with your enemies.
That is also why the biggest customers of the buying group are merchants.
The small tasks were handled by Chu Yeop-jin, a former ronin, but the really big things were the job of Lee Hwa-su, the acting chief.
“You know what happened at Yonghui-ru, right?”
“Yes, brother. I heard that Salsu tried to kill the guard there, Pungga.”
Lee Hwa-su also called him ‘hyung-nim’ instead of ‘bangju-nim’.
“Today, Tak-ga and the old man and young boy who came to help him insulted and threatened me.”
“yes?”
“The old man made five of my receivers crippled. Tak-ga and the young one treated me like a dog… … .”
“That crazy! Go to the death cell right now… … .”
“He is not an old man that a prisoner can handle.”
I could tell just by thinking about the flying god that the old man had shown me at the end.
“Is that all? If so?”
“Only a sect that is on par with the Chilpai sect can deal with that old man.”
Lee Hwa-soo frowned.
Because among the sects that would accept a murder request, no sect that would do so well comes to mind right away.
“Shall we meet the Dark Society?”
“Even the underworld is impossible.”
Lee Hwa-soo couldn’t help but be surprised by Sang Jae-yong’s firm words.
The Black Society can chew up any sect with the Sapha Alliance of Gaebong. However, Sang Jaeyong said that even that would not be possible.
“Brother, the biggest sect in Gaebong is the black society. If the black society doesn’t work… … .”
Where on earth should I go to ask for help?
“Famous religion. At least ten horsemen will be needed to deal with them.”
“As you know, to get help from the famous religion… … . you have to become one of them.”
“I know. The Chilpaimon will hate us.”
Most of the upper class maintained an impartial attitude. It was as if there was no right or wrong in money. In fact, that was the right way to do business.
But what can we do?
There is no place to release my anger except for a famous church… … .
Lee Hwa-soo nodded after thinking for a moment.
“I will follow my brother’s wishes. These days, famous religions are the trend, so people will do the same.”
“Go to the Moonlight Church of Unsa.”
“Are you talking about the church built on the site of Waryongjang?”
“Yes, if you tell them that Pungga and Takga are from Waryongjang, they won’t refuse.”
“All right.”
“We should hurry because once Pungga takes the medicine, they might leave.”
“Yes, I will go and come back like the wind.”
As Lee Hwa-soo left, Sang Jae-yong took out the receipt and fiddled with it.
Next it’s time to take care of Cheonhyangbanjeom’s business.
‘The scale of the light should be alive… … .’
It would be ideal for Chu Yeop-jin to be dealt with by Cheok Do-gwang. He needs to be comforted, and asking someone else to do it would only lead to more rumors.
***
That night.
Sang Jae-yong secretly visited Cheonhyang Restaurant.
The scale of the light glared at Sangjae Yong with life-threatening eyes.
“I found out that you sold me out. Then why did you come all the way here? I appreciate the trouble of going to find me, but that doesn’t change anything… … .”
Sang Jae-yong handed over the slip to Cheo Do-gwang.
“What?”
“Don’t you know when you see it? Didn’t I say yesterday that I was making a request? This is a deposit.”
The cashier accepted the receipt and checked the amount.
It’s ten thousand nyang. The unexpectedly large sum of money made Cheokdo-gwang lose his words for a moment.
Sang Jae-yong, who was observing his complexion, spoke in a subtle tone.
“The request is a very easy task. From the perspective of the great man, it is as easy as killing a dog. In fact, the money can be considered compensation for what Chuyeopjin did. When the work is done, I will give you ten thousand nyang more.”
“What are you going to think of now?”
Although he was half in doubt, Cheokdo-kwang showed interest.
It was much more profitable to extort even a penny more than to beat Sang Jae-yong to death.
“Please take care of Chuyeopjin.”
The scale of the light looked at Sangjae Yong with strange eyes.
Chuyeop Jin was Sang Jae Yong’s close associate and had been taking on the tough tasks.
Why do you want to kill him at this point in time?
“Heh heh heh. How strange. There’s nothing to gain from his death, so why are you asking me to kill him? And right now, when an unidentified master is looking for him?”
For a moment, the scale of the light misunderstood that he was trying to blame everything on himself. Sang Jaeyong’s request was that absurd and fatal.
“There’s nothing wrong with this for Chuck Daein. If things go wrong, you can just sell me. What are you worried about? If you’re too scared of that old man, then I don’t know.”
Sang Jae-yong lightly scratched Cheok-guang’s pride.
just as expected?
The scale of the scales flared up and immediately said something.
“What kind of nonsense are you talking about! It’s true that the old man is a master, but I’m not the type of person to be scared and twitch my tail. If you had avoided things you were afraid of, you wouldn’t have gotten to that position.”
“You are right. I too was afraid to meet Mr. Cheok, but I came. That is because that is how I have lived up until now. What about Mr. Cheok? Would you like to take care of Chu Yeop-jin and receive ten thousand nyang more? Or would you be satisfied with ten thousand nyang?”
“… … .”
Even though Sang Jae-yong tried so hard to persuade him, Cheok Do-kwang did not readily agree to take on the job.
The old man’s merciless hands came to mind.
The old man’s violence was not just for scaring. The body remembers violence filled with murderous intent. The scale maniac knew that he had narrowly escaped death.
So I was reluctant to take on this request that might involve me getting entangled with a ghost.
But on the other hand, there was also a backlash against such weakness.
There are many experts in the world.
Throughout my life, I have encountered many people who were stronger than me.
And survived.
“Huh! How can I kill that guy when I don’t know where he’s hiding? If he starts crawling out, those guys will come after him as if they’ve been waiting for him. Even if they had the will, do you think they’d come to my turn?”
“Haha. Have you forgotten what I said at first that this body was easy? If it were difficult, would you have the audacity to come to me? I don’t do things without a plan.”
“Do you happen to know where the extra is?”
“I just know. I am the one who took him to a secret place on the day the second assassin died. Are you ready now?”
A triumphant smile appeared on Sang Jae-yong’s face.
When it comes to the Ark of the Ark, it is basic to prepare everything and set traps double and triple. Ignorant martial artists know that strength is everything.
“Wow! You really are a foxy old man. Why do you want to kill him? There’s nothing to gain from it.”
“I am only trying to punish him for ruining the reputation of the Sahaesangbang.”
“Phew! You disgusting bastard. Are you expecting me to believe that?”
“It’s up to you whether you believe it or not. So, are you going to take on this easy request? Or are you saying you won’t?”
“I will deal with the guy who harmed me. Where is he hiding now?”
“He is hiding in the Lee family house in Yucheon-jin. It is a house owned by the Dae-haeng-su, but it has not been managed for quite some time. Naturally, no one in the higher-ups knows about it. Watch the situation around for a day or so, and when it becomes quiet, go then.”
“You sent it far.”
The scale of the light looked at Sangjae Yong with tired eyes.
Even if Yu Cheon-jin used a horse, it would take more than a day to get there.
Just by looking at that, you could tell how meticulous Sang Jae-yong was.
***
Takgo Myung and Sim Tong were unable to find Chu Yeop Jin and returned empty-handed.
After glancing at Poongyeoncho, who was sleeping comfortably, Takgo Myung spoke to Yeonjeok Ha.
“I searched everywhere, from the main street, to the gambling den, to even the inn, but I couldn’t find Chuyeopjin.”
Simtong chimed in.
“Your Majesty, I also met with the people who knew Chu Yeop-jin. I haven’t seen anyone since the day Brother Tak killed Sal-su. It seems like he ran away as soon as things got messed up.”
“Old Man Shim, let’s bring in Sang Bang-ju as a witness and punish that guy Jang Moon-ho tomorrow.”
Simtong nodded at Takgo-myeong’s words.
“The old man named Sang Jae-yong is a bit suspicious, but it seems true that Jang Moon-ho made the request. If he confesses, I’ll bury him alive. What do you think, Confucius?”
“Tsk tsk! Look at what an old man who has lived long enough is saying. Are people seeds? What are you asking?”
“Hehe, that’s what I’m saying. What do you want me to do, Your Majesty?”
“I think it would be better to leave it to Brother Poong. He’s the one who tried to kill Brother Poong, so Brother Poong should take revenge.”
“Oh, I see. My thinking was short-sighted.”
Tak Go-myeong nodded as if to say that it made sense.
In this way, Jang Moon-ho’s fate passed into the hands of the sleeping Pungyeoncho.
The next morning.
Tak Go-myeong ran to the lumber store and caught Jang Moon-ho who was in the store.
In the meantime, Simtong sent one of Giru’s escorts to Sahaesangbang to call for Bangju Sangjae Yong. Despite his busy schedule, Sangjae Yong came running without hesitation.
The confirmation ended blandly without anything to say.
When Sang Jae-yong brought up what he had heard from Chu Yeop-jin, Jang Moon-ho banged his head on the ground.
“Please forgive me! I have committed a mortal sin! I acted crazy under the influence of alcohol! But I did not ask you to kill Feng Daxia! I only asked that the woman be returned to me! It is true!”
Then, Poongyeoncho, who had been listening on the veranda, picked up the vase next to him and threw it.
Clank.
“Hey! You son of a bitch! How is that any different from asking for your husband to be killed! Have you ever seen someone worse than a dog?”
This time, an enraged Tak Go-myeong stomped on Jang Moon-ho with his feet.
“You son of a bitch! It’s a death sentence to look down on your sister-in-law, but what are you going to do? You asked for Brother Poong to be killed? And you still wanted to live after all that? Die! Die!”
Thud. Thud. Thud. Thud.
“Ouch! Save me! Oh! Save me! Ugh! Lord! Help me!”
Even with the loud screams, Takgo-myeong’s kicking did not stop.
He looked like he was going to beat me to death.
Poongyeoncho, who couldn’t stand to watch, tried to stop Takgo Myung.
“Tak, ah, stop it.”
Only then did Tak Go-myeong stop kicking.
But he seemed to be still angry, and he shook his shoulders and breathed heavily.
“Brother, this guy should just be beaten to death. He tried to kill you.”
“Ha! I know, Inma. But I’m not dead.”
“What are you talking about? My brother came in time and saved my life. If not for him, I would have died without a fight. Let’s not leave any regrets. Are you sure you’ll be lucky next time? At least for the sake of your wife and the kids… .”
Before Tak Go-myeong could even finish speaking.
Poongyeoncho staggered down and cut off Jang Moon-ho’s head with the knife he was holding.
Wuxia,
