The Granddaughter of Manhyang Escort Bureau Hides Her Magic - Chapter 137

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Chapter 137

 

Everything he said about how he would have died of thirst if not for Shin Ah was completely true.

 

The entrance they came through was blocked by an iron door that couldn’t be broken through, and no matter how much they searched, no exit was visible, leaving them at a complete loss until Shin Ah stepped forward.

 

She swept and touched every corner of the room with her hands, and after a long while, found the door and passage that Cheonmyeonsintu had hidden.

 

‘How on earth did you find that? Even I, his disciple, couldn’t find it!’

 

‘Cheonmyeonsintu must have sighed a bit when teaching you. All of these are just basic Formation Technique applications, and you couldn’t find them.’

 

‘…Master didn’t sigh. He just beat me more.’

 

‘And even so, you were going to try going to another hideout alone? Wow, your courage is amazing.’

 

‘Ah, that’s why we decided to go together!’

 

But the joy was short-lived.

 

The narrow passage that could only be traversed on hands and knees was as complex as an ant tunnel.

 

Though there weren’t mechanisms installed like in the hideout, crawling through the dark underground tunnel was itself an ordeal.

 

Even there, Shin Ah found the way like a ghost and led them to the surface.

 

“Tell me clearly. You’ll let me back into the hideout, right?”

 

“No! There’s no need for that! I’ll depart first!”

 

Hyeong Daegwang ran off in a hurry.

 

Shin Ah let out a hollow laugh and turned to look at Mugyeol.

 

“Let’s go too.”

 

They picked up speed and headed toward the Murim Alliance.

 

* * *

 

In the border region between Hanam and Seomsu, which could be called the very center of the Central Plains, the Murim Alliance’s flags flew high, fluttering in the wind.

 

Shin Ah’s group admired the magnificent buildings that displayed the Murim Alliance’s valor and might, and the rugged mountains that spread out like a folding screen behind them.

 

“I’d believe it if you said it was the imperial palace.”

 

What Hyeong Daegwang said wasn’t entirely wrong. Though it wasn’t as splendid as the imperial palace, it was certainly large.

 

Shin Ah left behind Hyeong Daegwang, who was looking around with his mouth agape, and approached the Murim Alliance’s gatekeeper.

 

“I’ve come from Manhyang Express to deliver a package.”

 

When the gatekeeper saw the Manhyang Express Escort Warrior jade plaque that Shin Ah presented and gestured with his chin, a side gate next to the main entrance opened with a creaking sound.

 

“Go in there and state your business.”

 

When Shin Ah entered first, Hyeong Daegwang and Mugyeol followed her.

 

“Why is security so lax? Is it okay to just let anyone in?”

 

Hyeong Daegwang rolled his eyes anxiously.

 

“It’s not just anyone – they let us in because I’m an Escort Warrior from Manhyang Express.”

 

This was possible because the Murim Alliance Leader and Shin Ah’s grandfather So Hyeokho were on close terms, and recently Manhyang Express had been building trust with them again.

 

“It seems that way. I can feel them watching.”

 

Hyeong Daegwang stopped briefly and shivered. He could feel gazes from unseen places.

 

The Murim Alliance only appeared peaceful and tranquil on the surface, but internally it was filled with taut tension.

 

It wasn’t quite what you’d call an ominous atmosphere, but it certainly couldn’t be considered ordinary.

 

Shin Ah glanced back at the tense Hyeong Daegwang and chuckled softly as she crossed the middle gate.

 

As she stood there quietly, a servant with hair tied in twin braids came running out to ask about their business.

 

Shin Ah repeated the same words she had said to the gatekeeper.

 

The servant asked them to wait a moment before scurrying inside.

 

After a while, this time a handsome man neatly dressed in formal robes approached them.

 

“I heard you came from Manhyang Express.”

 

“Greetings. I am So Shin Ah, an Escort Warrior from Manhyang Express. I wish to deliver a package to the Murim Alliance Leader. Could I meet with him now?”

 

Shin Ah stated her business with a cupped fist salute. She also presented her jade plaque for identification.

 

The man’s eyes narrowed as he glanced down to confirm it.

 

“So you must be the granddaughter that Lord So mentioned.”

 

“You know my grandfather?”

 

He smiled and nodded his head.

 

“We’re acquainted. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am Namgung Oyeon.”

 

Since the Murim Alliance Leader was from the Namgung Family Estate, it seemed people from the Namgung Family were helping him.

 

“Yes. By the way, what did you hear about my grandfather?”

 

“I didn’t hear it directly, but I overheard what the Murim Alliance Leader said after receiving Lord So’s letter. It wasn’t anything bad, so don’t worry about it.”

 

‘Something about how even if she died right now, there’d be nothing to worry about.’

 

The child was so spirited that the Escort Agency owner’s words didn’t seem like mere boasting.

 

Namgung Oyeon pulled his lips into a smile. It was a neat smile as if drawn with a brush.

 

“First, wash up and rest. You there.”

 

Namgung Oyeon called to a passing servant.

 

“Guide these people to a guest room and bring them water to wash and food to eat.”

 

He turned around with satisfaction as if he had shown great generosity.

 

“Wait a moment! We need to meet the Murim Alliance Leader as quickly as possible.”

 

Shin Ah quickly stopped him.

 

“The Alliance Leader is very busy with official matters. I’ll inform him that someone from Manhyang Express has come to deliver a package and try to make time as quickly as possible, but it will be difficult to see him until at least evening. The journey must have been arduous, so please rest.”

 

“This is an urgent matter. It concerns the entire Murim.”

 

“Hmm? You said you came to deliver a package, not urgent news. Then there shouldn’t be any problem, right? If you weren’t from Manhyang Express, forget about this evening – you would have had to wait several days at the very least.”

 

“I understand. That’s why I’m earnestly requesting this. Please let me meet him now.”

 

Namgung Oyeon asked with a troubled expression.

 

“What is this package that makes you so insistent?”

 

“I cannot tell anyone other than the recipient. However, I can say one thing for certain. This will not bring harm to Master Namgung.”

 

Namgung Oyeon seemed to ponder for a moment.

 

If Shin Ah were just any escort warrior, he would dismiss her, but she was said to be an escort warrior trusted and supported by So Hyeokho of Manhyang Express.

 

Having served by the Murim Alliance Leader’s side for a long time, Namgung Oyeon knew So Hyeokho well too.

 

‘He’s not someone who gives praise lightly.’

 

And his eye for people is accurate too.

 

Since someone who had earned such a person’s trust was speaking so desperately, Namgung Oyeon had no choice but to listen.

 

“Very well. Follow me. However, whether you meet him or not will be for the Murim Alliance Leader to decide. If you get an unwanted result, then you must follow my words.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Knowing that Namgung Oyeon had made a significant concession, Shin Ah bowed her head modestly.

 

Shin Ah’s group followed behind Namgung Oyeon, who dismissed the servant and led the way.

 

At the end of the line, Hyeong Daegwang’s heart pounded as if it would burst.

 

‘I’m finally going to meet the Murim Alliance Leader!’

 

* * *

 

The Murim Alliance Leader’s office was located in the center of the Murim Alliance grounds so that it could be easily found from anywhere within the alliance.

 

The neat main hall was extremely quiet, perhaps because it was where the Murim Alliance Leader worked.

 

“Wait here for a moment.”

 

Namgung Oyeon stopped Shin Ah’s group and went inside the building.

 

A short while later, the door opened. Though there was no verbal invitation to enter, Shin Ah immediately realized that the Murim Alliance Leader had permitted their visit.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

When Shin Ah spoke, Hyeong Daegwang followed, constantly wiping his sweaty palms on his pants.

 

“Cheon Mugyeol, what are you doing? Hurry up.”

 

Shin Ah, who was taking off her shoes on the stepping stone, gestured toward Mugyeol.

 

“Should I go in too?”

 

Mugyeol blinked his eyes.

 

“Didn’t you say you’d go anywhere with me? Was that a lie?”

 

When Shin Ah spoke teasingly, his already wide eyes grew even wider.

 

“N-no! I’ll go!”

 

Mugyeol hurriedly took off his shoes and stepped onto the wooden floor.

 

Shin Ah’s heart ached, knowing what feelings had made Mugyeol remain in the courtyard.

 

‘He probably didn’t dare think of meeting the Murim Alliance Leader because he’s just a courier worker.’

 

An ordinary courier worker couldn’t enter the Murim Alliance Leader’s office except for very special circumstances.

 

But Mugyeol wasn’t an ordinary courier worker.

 

‘In his previous life, Mugyeol became So Cheonma. He’s a child born with genius talent that even Master Ok Chifung acknowledged. If the Murim Alliance Leader recognizes Mugyeol’s talent and guides him.’

 

Mugyeol would grow tremendously once again.

 

‘So let’s make a good impression in advance.’

 

Since they had come to the Murim Alliance, they needed to gain everything they could.

 

Shin Ah hoped that would preferably be a connection with the Murim Alliance Leader.

 

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Murim Alliance Leader Namgung Ganggyeong had his eyes closed.

 

He had been working for quite some time when he heard that an escort warrior from Manhyang Express earnestly requested an audience, so he was taking a brief rest while waiting for them.

 

Those who didn’t know better thought the Murim Alliance Leader lived comfortably without a care, but in reality, he was so busy that he had to steal time from sleep.

 

While continuing his sweet rest, he heard the sound of people approaching. Namgung Ganggyeong opened his eyes.

 

There were three people in total, excluding Namgung Oyeon. One with light and restless steps, one with heavy but cautious steps, and the other one was…

 

‘Hiding their presence?’

 

There was someone who had concealed their energy so well that even Namgung Ganggyeong wouldn’t notice unless he concentrated.

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