Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 142
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Chapter 142
“Yes. It is a debt.”
“Pardon?”
“I’m saying it is indeed a debt.”
“Hmm….”
Normally, one wouldn’t acknowledge this. It was customary to decline at least once out of courtesy.
“Didn’t you say that excessive courtesy is not true courtesy?”
“….”
Jung Myeong immediately acknowledged it and threw back the words she had said earlier.
At this, the woman from the Jegal Family fell silent for a moment.
“…You’re right. I, Jegal Yeon-ha from the Jegal Family, have certainly incurred a debt to the Physician Sage. The proof token for this is….”
Jung Myeong stopped her as she searched her robes to pull out the token.
“The token won’t be necessary. From what I can see, you’re not someone who would forget a promise.”
“Thank you for trusting me.”
From what he could see, her disposition was cold, but she wasn’t someone who would forget a favor.
‘With this, I’ve made someone from the Jegal Family owe me a debt.’
It wasn’t that he had treated her specifically to gain something.
But there was no need to refuse what came his way.
Having a debt to call upon wouldn’t hurt. Considering she was a member of the Jegal Family, it was even better.
She too seemed to think that building a connection at this opportunity wouldn’t be bad.
“Anywhere related to the Jegal Family, if the Physician Sage seeks Jegal Yeon-ha, I will come immediately.”
“Jegal Yeon-ha. I will definitely remember.”
“Yes. Thank you.”
As if this wasn’t enough and she still felt regret, she even requested additional conversation.
“Apart from this treatment, could we perhaps talk for a moment?”
“Talk, you say?”
“Yes. I would like to discuss together, starting from the reason I came representing the Jegal Family.”
She seemed to want to build a deeper connection with him at this opportunity.
However, Jung Myeong didn’t immediately accept this.
“Wouldn’t that be to expand your influence in Hangzhou?”
“The Physician Sage is more direct than I expected?”
“The situation is getting complicated, so speaking in riddles would make it even more complex. Also, you seem to prefer directness over complexity?”
“Ah….”
“And the conversation you want to have would probably be to get help establishing a foothold for the Jegal Family as well, wouldn’t it?”
“…That’s also correct.”
“Yes. The reason would be that you trusted the Namgung Family and came, but even got poisoned, so you must have many concerns.”
“…Yes.”
For Jegal Yeon-ha, who was often called intellectual, it was difficult to follow the current flow of conversation.
It wasn’t because she couldn’t understand.
Rather, she usually led conversations like Jung Myeong was doing now.
It was just difficult to adapt because she was experiencing the reverse of this.
“It’s a conversation we’ll have eventually.”
“Then….”
She tried to adapt somehow and respond.
“But it doesn’t seem like it should be right now.”
“Pardon?”
“Unfortunately, let’s end it here for now. Let’s meet again next time.”
“…!!!”
Jung Myeong brought things to an abrupt end here.
Even considering his usual pace, this was faster.
‘A poisoning attempt is happening suddenly. What trouble would I invite by having an open conversation here?’
He trusted Heon-ang Sword who was here.
However, he couldn’t trust the entire Baekyang Escort Agency.
Precisely, there was definitely a traitor among its members.
The poisoning that occurred inside was proof of that.
In such a situation, to have a deep conversation with the Jegal Family.
If the conversation were to leak, it would be a matter of great trouble.
‘There’s no need for me to rush either. The one in a hurry isn’t me, but them.’
It was also a method to firmly grasp the initiative in conversation.
“Then I’ll be going first.”
Before Jegal Yeon-ha could somehow stop him.
Jung Myeong left the place first, disappearing suddenly.
* * *
After this, Heon-ang Sword entered as if he had been waiting.
“Huh… He left quickly. Even when I told him to at least have a meal before going, he just left.”
“That’s right. He was fast.”
“Is the Young Lady alright?”
His eyes looking at Jegal Yeon-ha were full of perplexity and regret.
Whatever the process had been.
Jegal Yeon-ha was practically a guest in this place.
She, who was staying as a guest, suffered both poisoning and internal injuries.
Jung Myeong stepped forward to treat her, so she recovered and was fine.
But the remaining debts between the two wasn’t the end of it.
If she owed Jung Myeong a debt, then Heon-ang Sword owed her one in return.
So he couldn’t help but be cautious.
To this, Jegal Yeon-ha responded to his question about whether she was alright by asking a question in return instead of answering.
“Is he always like that?”
“Who? Ah… you mean my younger brother?”
“Younger brother…? Your friendship seems deeper than what’s publicly known.”
“For now, yes. I was lucky. Haha.”
“…I see.”
“Right. Are you curious about what kind of person that younger brother originally is?”
“Yes.”
She briefly summarized and conveyed the conversation they had shared.
Hearing this, Heon-ang Sword was perplexed.
“Hmm… that is rather strange. Usually he’s the type to stick around persistently.”
“Persistently?”
“That’s right. When something like this happens, he’s the type to immediately take whatever benefits or compensation there is. He did the same with me. This kind of approach is a first.”
“Hmm…”
Was it because of Heon-ang Sword’s answer?
‘Is it because of the initiative? But it doesn’t seem like that’s all. What other reason could there be? I don’t know.’
Her face was full of contemplation.
* * *
‘I’m busy.’
While there was also the reason of trying to take the initiative from her, he was actually busy.
It was because his business with Heon-ang Sword had taken longer than expected.
His schedule had been pushed back by one appointment.
“I’m late. This is a first.”
“My previous appointment ran long.”
Jung Myeong expressed his apologies.
The person before him was equally busy.
No, perhaps he might be even busier than Jung Myeong.
He was someone undergoing great personal changes.
“Heh. I didn’t know Heon-ang Sword would keep you that long either.”
This person already knew who Jung Myeong had been meeting with.
“How did you know? Weren’t your ties with Black Point already severed?”
The reason he knew didn’t require looking far.
It was because he was none other than Gyeom Gwang-ja.
“How can human connections be cut like a sword? Even when you try to cut them, connections tend to stretch on long.”
“Connections… that’s a word I never thought I’d hear from you.”
“Haha. You sure know how to phrase your surprise at hearing it from my mouth.”
“That’s true.”
Gyeom Gwang-ja had decided to leave Black Point when he entered under Jung Myeong’s command.
Because the two couldn’t coexist.
‘And yet he managed to maintain connections while leaving. Impressive.’
He had expected Gyeom Gwang-ja might face revenge for leaving Black Point.
Instead, he had managed to leave while maintaining good relations.
His skills in that regard were truly remarkable.
‘This is good.’
In addition to Gyeom Gwang-ja, information from Black Point as well.
Even if it might be less than before, it was much better than just having Gyeom Gwang-ja alone come over.
This was especially true now.
‘This could fill the gap left by Hao Gate.’
For some reason, the current Hao Gate seemed clearly hesitant to meet with him.
‘To some extent, it’s probably related to the Four Blood Alliance.’
In any case, Hao Gate covered not just Hangzhou but the entire Central Plains. And they were also part of the Evil Sects.
In the midst of all this, a conflict with the Four Blood Alliance.
They had no choice but to hesitate.
This was even more so because they dealt with information rather than martial power.
Thanks to this, there was a hole in his information network.
In this situation, using Gyeom Gwang-ja was an excellent opportunity.
“So have you finished all the necessary arrangements?”
“For now. I’ve done what I could.”
“Good. Then let’s have you join immediately.”
“Is that alright?”
“What do you mean?”
“For me to join”
“Don’t say useless things at this point. We’ve already discussed everything.”
“Hehe… impressive.”
“Not that impressive.”
“It is impressive. Isn’t it proof that you properly control your forces?”
“No. It’s probably just because I have good people beside me.”
Control versus friendship. The difference in values between them could still be felt.
Jung Myeong had expected this much.
“Am I also one of those good people?”
“Not yet. I sincerely hope you’ll become one of them.”
“Heh. How disappointing that you don’t say yes.”
“I cannot tell lies, can I?”
Since he had come into the fold, he seemed to want proper treatment.
However, even if he felt disappointed, it was on hold for now.
It would be a different story if he properly carried out his assigned duties.
“That’s true enough. So, what will I be in charge of once I join?”
“You should do what you’ve been doing.”
The work he would handle was already prepared.
“Blade work? I’m quite good at cutting necks. First-rate!”
“Not that.”
It wasn’t about martial power.
And there was only one thing left.
“Hmm. You want me to handle information. That’s no fun.”
“Would it only be information? You’ll need to bring in subordinates too.”
“Subordinates. Ah. You want me to create a new information network?”
“You catch on quickly. We can’t rely on Hao Gate and Black Point forever, can we?”
“Why are you leaving out the Beggar’s Sect?”
“You knew about that too?”
“I’d be a fool not to! Heh. It’s interesting how you exclude the Beggar’s Sect when speaking. This is why I like you.”
“You’ll like me even more in the future. Once we start working together.”
“Hmph…”
Jung Myeong wanted him to create an information organization.
An information network completely different from Black Point, Hao Gate, and the Beggar’s Sect!
‘It’s necessary work eventually anyway.’
As his power grew, this was essential work.
Since Gyeom Gwang-ja was from Black Point, it was also work he could do well.
Gyeom Gwang-ja himself understood that it was a good personnel choice.
“Anyway, I understand well. Managing those kids will be quite difficult.”
“I believe you’ll do well.”
“I’ll do well enough. The problem is…”
“Money, right?”
“Haha. You understand well without me having to say it.”
“Don’t worry about money. I’ve prepared plenty.”
“How refreshingly straightforward! Excellent!”
Jung Myeong intended to properly support him.
However, perhaps he thought even that wasn’t enough.
He said something interesting.
“Very good indeed. Since I’m joining your fold anyway, I’ve brought a little bribe. Please look upon me favorably.”
“What do you mean by bribe?”
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