Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 113

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Chapter 113

 

“The Poison Horn Secret Manual has appeared.”

 

“Dokgak!?”

 

“That’s right. That Dokgak. Though it’s been destroyed now, the secret manual from that place which once rivaled the Tang Family has been released.”

 

“Huh… So suddenly at this time?”

 

“What a coincidence it is. Hehe… No matter how much Murim never lacks disturbances, isn’t this too much? Too many things are happening.”

 

“I see it that way too.”

 

Dokgak.

 

As Strange Madman said, it was once a place that rivaled the Sichuan Tang Family.

 

A place that ran supreme in poison.

 

It disappeared after receiving attacks from both the Four Blood Alliance and the Martial Alliance.

 

The appearance of such a Dokgak Secret Manual.

 

“It’s not natural.”

 

“That’s right. It looks exactly like someone wants chaos in Murim.”

 

“Do you think that’s the direction, elder?”

 

“What elder for a beggar! Ahem, anyway, I think there’s that possibility.”

 

“Possibility.”

 

Strange Madman clearly thinks there’s something to this.

 

From what I could see, Geol Gae’s opinion was different though.

 

“Ah, for reference, I think it’s completely not the case. It’s speculation, speculation. You know, right? When you get old, you worry about many things. Cough…!”

 

“This guy, such impudence!”

 

“Just because of that, you hit my head again… Ugh… Cough!”

 

He was subdued again with two strikes to the back of his head.

 

The two’s opinions were divided.

 

“Hmm…”

 

It was hard to have confidence in either one.

 

One thing was certain.

 

‘Is there really a need to get involved in this matter?’

 

As expected. There was no need to get involved.

 

“Thank you for the good information, but it seems difficult for us to accompany you.”

 

“Oh my. I haven’t even made a proper request yet?”

 

“As you know, am I not extremely busy with official duties? When I go to Hangzhou, I’ll have mountains of work to do.”

 

“I know. I understand. But sometimes there are things that must take priority.”

 

“That doesn’t seem to be the matter of the Dokgak Secret Manual though?”

 

“Don’t you have martial arts that you’ve learned?”

 

“Poison Art? I have learned it, yes.”

 

The Three Origin Poison Art is his foundation.

 

Since this foundation is related to poison, it would be a lie to say he had no interest in the Dokgak Secret Manual.

 

However, it wasn’t a situation where he absolutely needed to covet Poison Art.

 

‘I haven’t even fully absorbed everything from Jeonjin yet. I also haven’t been able to enhance the abilities of the Three Origin Poison Art.’

 

What he obtained from Jeonjin’s secret cave was enormous.

 

If he could just digest it all, he could become stronger than before.

 

Jung Myeong thought there was no need to covet Dokgak’s things in this situation.

 

So he was about to refuse.

 

“Ha. Would I have mentioned this because of Poison Art?”

 

“Hmm…?”

 

“Aren’t you fellow disciples with that child?”

 

Strange Madman unexpectedly points to Yeo Eun-so.

 

To bring up Yeo Eun-so here.

 

Could this be a matter related to Jeonjin?

 

But how does he know that Jeonjin and she have a connection?

 

He couldn’t help but be surprised by this.

 

[Isn’t it widely rumored that the Young Lady’s origin is Jeonjin?]

 

[That can’t be. It’s not something that would easily become a rumor.]

 

[But doesn’t everyone seem to know?]

 

[…]

 

It seemed like he was saying this because he knew she had a connection to Jeonjin.

 

So Jung Myeong asked just in case.

 

[But did Dokgak have any connection to Jeonjin? If it’s something I don’t know about, please tell me now.]

 

[As far as I know, there’s none at all.]

 

[Hmm… so there’s no connection.]

 

But Dokgak and Jeonjin had no relation whatsoever.

 

‘Then why is it important that Yeo Eun-so and I are fellow disciples?’

 

What is this. Something’s strange.

 

Something feels missing in the middle.

 

This was about to deepen Jung Myeong’s misunderstanding.

 

“Heh. This is why smart young people are problematic. There, I can sense your thoughts flowing in a strange direction.”

 

“That’s because Elder spoke strangely… Ugh… I avoided it this time… Gah!”

 

The Successor Candidate changed the atmosphere that was about to become heavy. In that gap, Jung Myeong made his request.

 

“If you have any wise counsel, please share it.”

 

“You, aren’t you deeply connected to that child enough to seal off that Gosan Sect?”

 

“That’s correct, but?”

 

“That’s why I’m telling you.”

 

Was coming all the way to Jeonjin a misunderstanding?

 

Rather than focusing on Jeonjin, Strange Madman spoke of a different direction for the two.

 

“The Sect Brothers of the child you’re deeply connected to are involved in this Secret Manual incident.”

 

“!!!!!”

 

Sect Brothers. He must be referring to Seol Mae-geom’s Sa Jeo and Sa Mae, whom they couldn’t find in Hangzhou.

 

‘How did he hear about that? Well, that’s not what’s important right now.’

 

What was important was the current situation.

 

Now everything made sense.

 

Strange Madman wasn’t bringing up Jeonjin.

 

He was requesting to accompany them using his connection with Seol Mae-geom as the reason.

 

Having satisfactorily finished all explanations.

 

Strange Madman asked with a smile.

 

“Heheh. You have no choice but to accompany me, don’t you?”

 

“Let’s go.”

 

The answer was already decided.

 

Accompaniment.

 

* * *

 

A sudden accompaniment was decided.

 

That direction was the border between Hangzhou and Anhui.

 

It was just a slight detour from the route they had to take anyway.

 

Even so, they couldn’t all go together.

 

Jung Myeong first separated from Baekyang Escort Agency.

 

“I owe you a great debt. If it’s alright with you, I can accompany you this time as well.”

 

“No. You’ll have many things to handle when you return.”

 

“Still…”

 

For some reason.

 

This time it was Namgung Yeon who seemed reluctant to part ways.

 

This was a completely different side from her usual calculating demeanor.

 

It wasn’t incomprehensible.

 

She must have spoken up like this because of the debt she owed him.

 

Perhaps she had even come to admire him.

 

He wasn’t unaware of her feelings, but he couldn’t accept them.

 

“As you know, speed is vital for this matter.”

 

“Then I’ll at least assign a few people to accompany you.”

 

“Deputy Agency Head. It’s fine. I’m grateful enough for all the care you’ve shown, so please don’t worry about it anymore.”

 

“Ah…!”

 

“And please don’t feel disappointed either.”

 

“Who says I’m disappointed? I’m actually relieved not to get involved in complicated matters.”

 

“Are you saying things you don’t mean again?”

 

“…”

 

She fell silent.

 

After all, she was human too.

 

It wasn’t based on calculation, but her heart was clearly drawn to Jung Myeong.

 

What kind of feelings they were exactly, even she herself didn’t know yet.

 

They had come this far through various entangled circumstances.

 

In the midst of it all, sending Jung Myeong off to that situation where the Dokgak Secret Manual had appeared must be weighing on her mind.

 

Jung Myeong, knowing this, tried to console her.

 

“Ahem. Anyway, isn’t it true that you have many things to sort out when you return from this incident?”

 

Go quickly and do what you need to do.

 

To this, she responded sulkily.

 

“The other Escort Leaders besides me can handle it well enough.”

 

“I know. But please go anyway. Go and completely take control of Baekyang. Isn’t that the Deputy Agency Head’s goal? You’re almost there. Don’t give up now.”

 

Jung Myeong reminded her of her purpose.

 

“You’re right. You’ve reminded me once again. I will definitely repay this debt.”

 

“What debt. Please go quickly. Go and claim the position of lord, and give me some peace.”

 

“Peace? I’ll be even more ruthless when I become lord. Because then I’ll truly be the master of Baekyang.”

 

“Haha. I’m looking forward to that.”

 

How could she not know the reason Jung Myeong was reminding her of her purpose?

 

This too was consideration, giving her justification to leave, so she had no choice but to nod.

 

“Then I’ll go first.”

 

Led by Namgung Yeon, the people of Baekyang Escort Agency began to move.

 

Among them was Heon-ang Sword Namgung Cheol.

 

Even Jung Myeong didn’t know why he was accompanying them.

 

They had clearly discussed something together during the past time. More precisely, it would be matters concerning the Namgung Family home and Baekyang.

 

Despite moving for that matter, Namgung Cheol clearly showed signs of worry.

 

[Little brother, don’t get too deeply involved in dangerous matters.]

 

[Haha. You too, Elder Brother. You’re not going to cause trouble in Hangzhou, are you?]

 

[Hmm. I’m not a little brother, and what trouble! See you later.]

 

[Haha. Yes. I’ll see you later.]

 

It was worry about Jung Myeong, not about matters in Hangzhou.

 

Others aside, the way that Heon-ang Sword called him little brother was truly endearing. It wasn’t about establishing hierarchy, but felt like approaching with genuine friendship.

 

Neither Jung Myeong nor Heon-ang Sword could know how long such a relationship would last.

 

To bind it simply by their relationship alone was difficult, as they were both included in different factions.

 

Being together could actually create problems.

 

Whenever that might be.

 

[I wish you victory.]

 

[You as well, Elder Brother.]

 

For now, they could only send each other off with mutual encouragement.

 

Thus, Heon-ang Sword and several warriors from the Namgung Family followed Baekyang.

 

Meanwhile, the Hoehwa Sect warriors that Pa Rok-do had been nurturing also followed behind.

 

In a situation where neither Baekyang nor Jung Myeong could accompany them, this was unavoidable.

 

‘In the current situation where the Poison Horn Secret Manual has appeared, I can’t add new variables. Things will become more complicated.’

 

Hoehwa Sect was clearly a sect of Hangzhou.

 

Because operating in Anhui without Jung Myeong would clearly be too much to handle.

 

“In our next sparring match, I’ll be greatly changed.”

 

“I’m looking forward to it.”

 

Wave Blade, who was departing, didn’t hide his regret as he offered a cupped fist salute.

 

Following behind him, the Hoehwa Sect disciples who had been helping with martial arts training all bowed together before withdrawing.

 

Among them was the Hao Gate Branch Leader as well.

 

[I’m leaving this time, but next time I’ll stay with you until the end.]

 

[Hey, do you think I’ll accept you then too?]

 

[I’ll pay an appropriate price when the time comes.]

 

[Well then, I suppose I’ll have no choice.]

 

[Tsk. If you’re always so calculating, you won’t be popular, you know?]

 

[I wonder who I learned that from.]

 

[At times like this, you’re supposed to let me win once.]

 

[I’ll think about it.]

 

She also seemed quite displeased about having to leave.

 

But since Namgung Cheol was going to Hangzhou, she couldn’t not go.

 

She had no choice but to focus more on the Namgung Family’s movements than observing Jung Myeong.

 

Still, she was handling the Namgung affairs faster than Black Point, so she had certainly gained something from this.

 

It wasn’t a bad parting.

 

“Whew. They’re all gone.”

 

“It felt like the whole day would pass just saying goodbyes.”

 

“Haha. Didn’t we finish it all in less than half a hour? That’s pretty fast.”

 

“Hmph…”

 

And so the number of remaining companions had greatly decreased.

 

Jung Myeong, Strange Madman, Geol Gae, Yeo Eun-so.

 

These four were all that remained.

 

With fewer people, it might have looked shabby.

 

But the group was so diverse that it didn’t appear that way.

 

And while there were fewer people, other things had greatly increased.

 

“But what’s that?”

 

“Things that will be very useful for this mission.”

 

Right next to Jung Myeong.

 

There was large baggage that Baekyang had handed over before departing.

 

This wasn’t simple luggage.

 

‘If my thinking is correct, these things will allow me to take the initiative.’

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