Episode 233:
After moving to the room and preparing tea, everyone was invited.
Jin Cheon-hee poured tea into Samjeolchuho’s teacup and then poured tea into her own teacup.
Grumble-
“This time, I got a position in the Murim Alliance.”
“and…! Congratulations.”
“I became the leader of Tamhodae (探虎隊).”
“Looking for a tiger? “What a strange name.”
“It seems like you paid attention to my nickname. But I didn’t bring this up to be congratulated. Although Tamhodae is a new organization, it has 30 members from the start and is also connected to Gyeongjae, the traditional information organization of the Murim Alliance. And our mission is…”
Jin Cheonhee narrowed his eyes.
“You are looking for a blood mission.”
“I see. And I caught the tail… I found the tail and followed it, and surprisingly, it led to this Murim Alliance.”
“ah.”
The advice given by Seolgyeon of openness came to mind.
-Since we haven’t found any concrete evidence, all we can say is this nonsense. But… they are definitely here. Ugh…. Does that sound crazy?
Everything was connected as one.
“maybe. They must have noticed our pursuit. It’s probably something you’re moving without even knowing it. On the contrary, one can guess that they are digging a trap. So I need your help.”
“Me?”
“Isn’t it all thanks to you that we fought together with the Blood Mission and that we were able to put the Blood Mission to its end? Plus, he has a strangely keen sense.”
“….”
Jin Tianxi frowned one eyebrow. However, as she said, she was the right person to find traces of blood missions.
It was not because Jin Cheon-hee had a keen sense or because he could bring out genius through the supernormal abilities of the Xuanyuan Zhendan Divine Technique.
Just because I know the original works and remember their characteristics.
I also knew how many people would die if left like this.
‘…A congressman just does the job of a congressman.’
If I had thought about it, I wouldn’t have come this far.
Samjeolchuho could feel the strange passion in Jin Cheonhee’s eyes.
“I can’t help it.”
The expression was calm, but Samjeolchuho knew this expression.
The eyes of someone preparing to walk through hell.
I couldn’t understand why a young man who hadn’t even grown up could have such feelings.
“Hahaha, I’m sorry. “I am always indebted to Brother Jin.”
I just smile on the outside with an apologetic heart.
* * *
One o’clock is an urgent matter and staying in the room won’t solve anything.
Samjeolchuho and Jin Cheonhee came out.
[The total number of people believed to be the tail of the blood mission is eight. However, five of them were lost, and three were traced here.]
[After that, they must have been traced again. If you had found me, you wouldn’t have found me.]
Normally, Jin Cheon-hee would have waited long enough for the other person to continue explaining.
The reason they don’t is probably because they know that this situation is urgent.
[Hahaha, that’s right. Meanwhile, a strange incident occurred while the Yongbong branch meeting was taking place.]
[What I mean is that I didn’t hear it. It must have been a very minor incident, right?]
[The belongings of the late exponents who participated in the Yongbong branch disappeared one by one.]
[…Belongings?]
Jin Cheon-hee’s retina reflected blue light.
Samjeolchuho knows these eyes.
This means that the people of the Zhuge family often operate their brains through the Xuanyuan Zhendan Xingong using the reflected light.
What they need is information.
You should provide as much detailed information as possible.
It will be up to them to bring them together.
[As Jin Ao expected, they are not great items. Things like combs, accessories, and sachets. The problem is that what I was carrying with me has disappeared.]
[That’s an amazing skill.]
[Yes. The opponents are people with skills that can be called divine. He even sneaked into the dormitory and stole things.]
[In other words, assassination is also possible.]
[That’s right. This means that if you have the skill to take only a comb out of your pocket, you can put a dagger in instead of a comb. In fact, everyone was confused as to whether it was theft. Couldn’t it be that you just happened to forget and lose it while drinking?]
The Yongbong Branch is already crowded with people. There’s a lot to do, a lot of people to meet, and it’s hectic.
If it had been a valuable item, the story would have been different.
If he had taken his beloved sword with him or had acid poison on his chopsticks, he might have been able to inflict a decent blow.
[It’s amazing what you figured out.]
[It’s thanks to the heart disease I’ve been suffering from for a long time.]
After losing her younger brother, she never slept or ate properly.
All these years of doubting everything and even myself.
The terrible paranoia that was consuming my mind and body caught hold of a clue that no one would notice.
[When did it start disappearing?]
[…If the investigation is correct, it was about 20 days ago.]
[When did you arrive?]
[It arrived three days ago. And there was a little petty theft until yesterday. Some of the families who have strengthened their guard seem to be safe without any theft….]
[….]
[Something seems to have occurred to you, Jin-woo?]
Jin Cheon-hee clicked his tongue slightly.
[…I have identified the purpose, but I don’t know the motive.]
In the middle of the Murim Alliance. Jin Cheon-hee walked toward the intersection.
It’s early in the morning when people are still sleeping. Still, the reason you can hear the noise is because of the warriors who are drinking at this hour.
[But that’s okay, so please tell me anything.]
[It’s most likely a curse. That’s a typical way to use familiar objects. But why? If you can enter the dormitory and steal the items in your arms, assassination or poisoning would be easier.]
In this world that runs on yin and yang and the five elements, curses really work.
However, on the other hand, things like Feng Shui and warding off evil really do exist.
Not only wealthy people but also poor people attach amulets to the top of their doorsteps.
In Sega, not only a grave site but also a pillar in a house is built with feng shui in mind, and places such as the Shaman sect or Shaolin Temple have Jinsik, and Jinbeop always protects them.
‘To put it simply, why do something that doesn’t provide cost-effectiveness?’
[They probably didn’t do it simply to wish bad luck.]
[It would be important to find it as quickly as possible.]
[Yes.]
I thought about the blood missionary spells I saw in the novel one by one, but they had never done anything like this.
[By the way, I’m not in a position to say this, but aren’t you tired? I… I understand that your body has not fully recovered.]
Jin Cheon-hee chuckled at those words.
[it’s okay. Because I’m used to it.]
Samjeolchuho looked sorry and then took the lead.
[I guess I’ll have to commit a grave sin against your teacher later.]
[Let’s go.]
* * *
A dark secret room.
The smell of blood was overwhelming on the bright red altar.
The intestines contained in the ceremonial dish were too large to be said to belong to an animal, and caused a strange discomfort.
The person wearing the snake mask and uniform laughed darkly.
He was constantly mumbling in front of the altar like a madman.
The masked man muttered for a while before finally thinking in a whisper.
“The liquor camp has already been completed. The art of Daemyeong Jihanangugugeo (大名之下難久居) practiced by I, Yocheongun, an apostle of Yohyeolseon. Will he be able to withstand Baejungsayeong’s plan that is realized through him?”
Daemyeongjihanangugeo (大名之下難久居).
If translated literally from Chinese characters, it is a proverb meaning that once you gain fame, it is difficult to maintain it for a long time, which also means that there will be more people who are jealous.
Baejungsayeong (杯中蛇影).
It refers to the remnant of a snake reflected in the alcohol in a glass, and is an idiom used to mean that unnecessary doubts, like the ghost of doubt, create problems.
What on earth is this monster who calls himself Yocheon-gun planning?
Yocheon-gun, he smiled slightly and greatly increased his internal strength.
His sleeves bulged from his internal strength.
“Now that all the bugs are in the jar, there is only one thing left to do.”
Light flashes within the eyes of the mask.
“Kill and kill each other.”
* * *
‘Was the night this long?’
It’s still dark in the morning.
As I entered the main street, I saw people walking down the street in a merry way.
Just as we are happy to meet, we are sad to part ways.
As it was the last day, everyone had a drink.
[Reporting missing items to the clans that participated in the Yongbong branch. I sent a message to be on guard. However…]
[They probably answered that they would take care of it themselves. It’s unclear whether he was a thief or if he lost it in the confusion.]
[He also has strong pride. They probably think that there is a higher chance of someone having a drink and losing their belongings than stealing them from someone who goes beyond their prayers. Nine out of ten people said that.]
[I’m glad there’s even one.]
[You’ve gradually adapted to the physiology of the martial arts world. That’s right, but I was fortunate that there were a few Sega who listened to it. That is something to be grateful to the Open Ark for.]
This is the warning that Seolgyeon gave as he visited each of the three families.
As he said, there were many Sega that he felt insignificant because there was no evidence, but there were definitely Sega that moved his heart.
‘Ark, you’re having a hard time too.’
I took off my mind, but there was a mountain called Insuin Egg, and after crossing that mountain, there was still another mountain called Blood Mission.
I sent a little sympathy to Seolgyeon.
[I guess the majority said they could handle it on their own.]
[Even if it is the Murim Alliance, it is still a federation and not a higher-level organization.]
After passing the main road, there was a fork in the road.
Before even saying which way to go, Jin Cheonhee headed to the right.
[Brother Jin?]
[Aren’t you going to the Gongsun family?]
[… That’s right.]
The Gongsun family abstained from the Yongfeng branch and instead strengthened the boundaries of the family.
In the process, there was a possibility that Gongson-yeong or Wang Gak-yeon might have discovered clues to the evil beast.
[It is said that the Gongsun family made a lot of preparations. Now that I think about it, have you lost anything?]
King!
Did you read the atmosphere without even hearing the sound? Hwanggu barked briefly.
Jin Cheon-hee answered.
[Because I have a better guard than anyone else.]
Hehehehe.
Jin Cheon-hee scratched Hwang-gu’s forehead.
