The Granddaughter of Manhyang Escort Bureau Hides Her Magic - Chapter 110

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Chapter 110

“The magpies are chirping particularly loudly today.”

On the second floor of the inn, Ok Chifung looked out the window as he put the dumplings Jeomso-i had brought into his mouth.

While Seomsu would just be starting to turn with autumn colors, the trees in Liaoning had already shed all their leaves and stood bare.

Ok Chifung glanced at the sky that could be described as pale and continued speaking.

“There must be good news coming.”

Despite his hopeful words, Ok Chifung’s profile looked only bitter.

“Are things not going well for you?”

Ok Chifung smiled bitterly at Mugyeol’s question.

His pursuit of the Demon Cult was top secret, but living in close quarters with the boy inevitably exposed certain aspects.

Moreover, Mugyeol was extremely perceptive and intelligent.

Though he had never spoken of it openly, the boy probably guessed that he was chasing the Demon Cult.

However, it was unexpected that he would ask so directly after pretending not to know until now.

“Why? Are you going to do it for me?”

Mugyeol tensed the corners of his mouth and spoke with a rather solemn expression.

“If needed, I will help.”

He had meant it as a joke, but Mugyeol was completely serious.

Ok Chifung let out a hollow laugh and waved his hand.

“Don’t be ridiculous. By the way, have you mastered the Thunder Spear Technique?”

Though Mugyeol knew his teacher was intentionally changing the subject, he pretended not to notice and answered.

“There are many missing parts in the Secret Manual, so progress is slow.”

Ok Chifung had luckily obtained the Thunder Spear Technique Secret Manual at the Black Market.

It seemed people had avoided it because the manual was in poor condition, but in fact, the Thunder Spear Technique was an excellent martial art that lived up to the saying “strike three times and five will fall.”

However, it had been forgotten in Murim after its last successor mysteriously disappeared decades ago.

He didn’t know why that Secret Manual had ended up in the Black Market, but whatever the circumstances, it was fortunate for Mugyeol.

Ok Chifung quickly bought the manual and gave it to Mugyeol.

The boy was delighted to learn a new martial art, but it was uncertain whether he could master the Thunder Spear Technique with the incomplete manual.

This was because Mugyeol had to fill in the missing incantations with his own understanding.

That was an extremely difficult task. Nevertheless, Ok Chifung believed Mugyeol would manage it well.

Mugyeol’s understanding of martial arts was almost miraculous.

So all Ok Chifung had to do was provide general guidance at the right moments.

“Trust your body. Sometimes the body knows better than the head. Too much thinking can lead you down the wrong path.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

Ok Chifung looked fondly at Mugyeol’s spirited response, placed the dumpling plate in front of the boy, and began eating in earnest.

The empty plates in front of Ok Chifung increased from one to two, from two to three.

“Do you have something on your mind?”

When his stomach was somewhat full, Ok Chifung put down his chopsticks and asked.

He was concerned that Mugyeol’s chopstick movements were unusually slow today.

Mugyeol glanced at Ok Chifung and carefully posed a question.

“Does good news come when magpies chirp?”

Ok Chifung widened his eyes and then smiled.

“You’re waiting for word from Shin Ah?”

The tips of Mugyeol’s ears turned red.

‘Come to think of it, he’s been glancing at the window and door constantly.’

It’s been almost two years since they last met, and he still misses her that much?

Though good news wouldn’t really come just because magpies chirp, Ok Chifung didn’t want to crush the boy’s expectations.

“It’s what adults say, so it must be true.”

I hope it is true.

And the words he swallowed became prophecy.

* * *

After finishing their meal, Ok Chifung and Mugyeol came down to the first floor at Jeomso-i’s words that a guest had arrived.

There was a welcome face there.

“So Cheondo? Isn’t that So Cheondo!”

Ok Chifung ran over and embraced So Cheondo.

“Teacher, have you been well? I safely completed my Closed-Door Training and became an Escort Warrior.”

“You did! Congratulations. But what brings you here?”

So Cheondo stepped out of Ok Chifung’s embrace and looked at Mugyeol.

“Manhyang Express Escort Warrior So Cheondo, here to deliver a client’s package.”

Mugyeol, who had been inwardly hopeful but pretending to be calm lest he be disappointed, brightened considerably.

“Yes!”

Mugyeol extended both hands.

“I will deliver client So Shin Ah’s letters to Cheon Mugyeol.”

So Cheondo took out the letters from his chest.

Though not as thick as what Mugyeol had sent, the letters were quite substantial.

Mugyeol’s eyes trembled with joy.

Without even hearing So Cheondo’s words about needing to write a receipt, he used his Shadowless Movement Technique and headed to the second floor.

Ok Chifung burst into hearty laughter.

Could he be that happy?

“Please understand him. He’s been waiting a long time.”

Ok Chifung defended him in case So Cheondo thought Mugyeol was rude, but So Cheondo was looking at something entirely different.

“…Mugyeol has truly grown a lot.”

So Cheondo stared for a long time at the spot where Mugyeol had disappeared.

‘He might be stronger than me.’

Deep in So Cheondo’s heart arose the desire to spar with him once.

Ok Chifung spoke to him.

“Have you eaten breakfast?”

“Not yet.”

“That boy doesn’t seem likely to come out early, so let’s eat first. Since you’ve come all this way, I’ll treat you to breakfast. Jeomso-i, bring four plates of dumplings here. And bring some hot thin noodles too.”

Ok Chifung settled into a seat and tapped the table.

At that signal, So Cheondo set aside his thoughts about Mugyeol and sat across from Ok Chifung.

“I missed you, you rascal. You’ll show me the results of your Closed-Door Training too, won’t you?”

So Cheondo’s eyes widened.

He was surprised that Ok Chifung knew about his situation, but what made his heart race was the prospect of sparring with Huashan Sect’s Ok Chifung.

So Cheondo smiled brightly at this completely unexpected gain.

“If you would give me guidance, I would gratefully receive it.”

“Good. Let’s eat first. It won’t be easy, so eat well to prepare.”

“Yes, Teacher!”

So Cheondo ate and chatted about various things with Ok Chifung while waiting for Mugyeol to come out.

Ok Chifung mainly asked about So Cheondo’s achievements, and So Cheondo answered sincerely.

Meanwhile, the two courier workers who had returned after tending to the horses also ate.

The leisure they enjoyed at the end of a long escort mission was extremely sweet.

* * *

So Cheondo’s face was dark after finishing his spar with Ok Chifung.

His arms were numb even though they had only briefly crossed swords.

‘Very excellent. Continue to work hard and devote yourself in the future.’

Though he received praise from Chifung, Cheondo was not satisfied and reflected on the recent sparring match while calming his mind.

Mugyeol suddenly appeared before him.

Cheondo, who almost swung his sword instinctively, let out a sigh.

“Without making any presence.”

“Ah, I’m sorry. It’s become a habit since I practice presence concealment training.”

Mugyeol bowed his waist politely.

Those words surprised Cheondo once again.

‘Is he cultivating martial arts all day long like breathing?’

Mugyeol was both a good stimulus for Cheondo and proof of Shin Ah’s discerning eye.’

‘If that child returns to the escort agency, he’ll be of great help to Shin Ah.’

So this was why Shin Ah took such good care of Mugyeol – she must have highly valued the child’s talent and effort.

‘Seeing how she recognizes and supports promising talent, our Shin Ah is truly destined for greatness.’

His admiration for Mugyeol concluded with praise directed toward Shin Ah.

Cheondo reflected on his past concerns about whether Shin Ah was being too generous to a mere courier worker, not understanding her deeper intentions.

Cheondo patted Mugyeol’s head and encouraged the child.

“Don’t overdo it and take good care of your body. We’ll be waiting at the escort agency.”

That concluded the conversation between Cheondo and Mugyeol.

Cheondo took only the receipt and immediately set out on the road.

Though Chifung told him to rest a bit more before leaving, having seen Mugyeol’s remarkable progress, he couldn’t delay even for a moment.

Mugyeol remained in place until Cheondo’s group disappeared into distant dots.

‘Someday I too!’

Watching the Manhyang Express flag fluttering in the distance, Mugyeol’s heart burned with passion.

* * *

“Escort Warrior So Cheondo, I have safely delivered the package and returned.”

Cheondo returned after twenty days away.

On the day the So Family Head’s eldest grandson returned from completing his escort mission, all the family elders came out to greet him.

Cheondo flinched, not having expected such a warm reception.

“Well done.”

Hyeokho patted Cheondo’s shoulder and held out a box.

“What is this?”

“Open it and see.”

Cheondo reflexively looked up at Cheonrim. Cheonrim nodded with a benevolent expression.

Shin Ah, who was holding onto Cheonrim’s sleeve, also had a beaming expression.

Cheondo swallowed and opened the box.

On golden silk, a nameplate made of jade reading “Manhyang Express Escort Warrior So Cheondo” lay neatly placed.

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