Chapter 153: The Tiger Descends (5)

The residence of Yangjusan Yeonseonghwa.

He was sitting in the hut drinking tea with So-mu.

“the Mountain Lord thinks So-so is his cub?”

No matter how much I thought about it, it was absurd.

A large flower field surrounding the hut. Looking at the sight of the giant tiger running around with So-so, she made a bewildered expression.

So-mu, clutching the teacup, responded with a sad expression.

“It”s a poor spirit creature. It lost all of its cubs right before my eyes” What”s more, I had to kill the last one myself.”

“If that were the case, even a person wouldn”t be able to remain sane, right?”

“Yes. So I think I gave So-so a reason to live on her own. If I didn”t do that, I wouldn”t have been able to survive.”

“Anyway, it”s good to have a strong guardian. But why is your face so dark? Do you really think that your daughter was stolen by that beast?”

So-mu sighed and laughed.

“That can”t be possible. Anyway, I”m worried about what to do with that guy. Fortunately, it”s under control, but I can”t just take him with me.”

“I”m sure if something like that were to wander around the castle, people would faint.”

“That”s right. Isn”t there some good way?”

Seolhwa took a sip of tea and then put down the teacup.

“There is one way.”

So-muface brightened and he looked at his with expectant eyes.

“I thought there would be a solution if it was an affair.”

Seolhwa stood up and headed towards her residence.

After a while, she returned again, holding a blanket and a few small items in her hands.

“What are you trying to do?”

Seolhwa, who was sitting down, pulled out six needles at the same time. Then, without hesitation, she started embroidering the blanket.

The needles held in the Seomseom Oksu seemed as if they were filled with life.

“Just watch.”

Her skillful hands moved without hesitation. It took less than an hour to complete the embroidery.

When it was completed, So-mu couldn’t hold back his laughter.

“That”s amazing. It definitely has potential.”

“Whose work is this? Of course. But this alone is not enough.”

She started making something again using props.

After tearing the fabric and piecing it together, I continued to carve the embroidery. His workmanship was so amazing that he could be considered the best craftsman in the central region.

So-mu rested his chin and watched with interest.

All work was completed after an hour or so.

“I think this is enough.”

So-mu called his daughter with a satisfied expression. Then So-so sneaked up on the mountain army.

“Father, why?”

“I made a gift for Darong. Come closer.”

So-so jumped off the Mountain Lord”s back. Soon after, he saw the blanket that Seolhwa was holding and smiled broadly.

“It”s so pretty. Hehehe.”

The blanket had yellow chicks engraved on both sides. It was designed to be worn by hanging a leather strap over the head and then tying it around the waist.

If you wear this soft material, you won’t need a separate saddle.

So-mu took it and tried to put it on the Mountain Lord”s head. But maybe he didn’t like the chick? The Mountain Lord slowly took a step back.

So-so, who was watching, narrowed her eyes and shouted.

“Stay still!”

A mountain range that stood still like a lie.

“Haha! I hear you very well now.”

As soon as he put on the saddle with the chick engraved on it, the dignity of the mountain army disappeared completely. But that wasn’t the end.

Even the round hats and colorful leashes that clowns would wear. Who could look at this comical sight and call it a tiger? It was to the point where the beast could no longer be seen.

Seolhwa crossed her arms and glanced at So-mu.

“Are you satisfied with this?”

“Haha. As expected, Yeonmae is the best. Thank you for your hard work.”

So-mu was someone who didn’t usually smile much. It was a day where I laughed a lot for the first time in a long time.

Before I knew it, So-so was up on the saddle and grabbing the leash. It looked quite plausible.

“Dalong, run!”

The mountain army carrying So-so ran around the wide basin frantically.

So-mu and Seolhwa stood side by side and watched with happy smiled.

“It looks good.”

So-mu nodded and looked at Seolhwa indifferently.

Her face shined dazzlingly in the setting sun. Perfectly proportioned features and cherry-red lips. It was a flawless beauty that could not find any flaws no matter when you looked at it.

Then she tilted her head and asked.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Hmm. Let”s go on a cruise together sometime soon. Along the Han River”.”

A sightseeing trip out of nowhere. I didn’t hate it, but it felt suspicious somehow. Because it was an unusual suggestion.

Seolhwa asked with a suspicious look.

“You two with me? Suddenly? What are you planning?”

“I have some business to do with the bandits. It would be nice to see the sights together on the way.”

It was to take care of something that had been put off for a while. However, Yeon Seo-hwa’s reaction was unexpected.

“Hmph, that”s right. Go on your own as much as you want.”

She turned around with a sulky expression and headed toward the kitchen.

So-mu shook his head, sighed, and slowly followed.

“It”s not easy. A woman”s heart”.”

***

Behind the barracks at Wolf Fang Squad, a dedicated pen for the military was built. The Commander here was So-so.

When going for a walk, we always wear props. At best, all we had to do was go to Yangju Mountain together to see Master once in the morning.

Everyone was worried that he might go on a rampage, but the Mountain Lord was always quiet and calm. When I wasn’t with So-so, I was just crouching behind the barracks in a daze.

“Dalong!”

The Mountain Lord suddenly stood up at So-so’s appearance. It seemed like he was in a good mood when he was purring.

So-so grabbed the bucket and threw the chickens one by one.

The huge mouth opened wide and began to eat it without missing a single thing.

“I”ll come back from patrol. I”m guarding the barracks well!”

The Mountain Lord continued to stare at So-so’s back as he walked away.

Doesn’t So-so even purr in response every time he turned around?

So-mu was watching this from afar.

“the Mountain Lord was a male” ” ? Anyway, you don”t have to worry.”

It was a situation where I had to be away for a few days. If the mountain forces went on a rampage, there would be no one but Il-gwang to stop them. Fortunately, control was going much better than expected.

So-mu left the palace and headed outside the castle.

He came out dressed in civilian clothes with cotton clothes and bamboo sticks. Moreover, he even had a sword on her waist. There was no way the soldiers guarding the gate would let him through.

“Show me your name plate, and if you are a martial artist, state your affiliation.”

In Shaanxi, even martial people can only pass through the gate if their identity was confirmed. It was to hunt down spies from the State of Hui who were using the name of Demonicism.

So-mu gently lifted the bamboo lip and showed it.

“Loyalty!”

The soldiers were more energetic than ever. This was because the hero of Shaanxi and their idol was right in front of them.

“Good work.”

The soldiers stood upright as they watched him pass through the castle gate.

“Have a nice trip!”

So-mu responded by raising his left hand above his shoulder. And the moment his left hand came down, he was no longer in sight.

In most cases, Gyeonggong was not used within the castle. This was because civilians may be surprised. However, after leaving the gate, the story was different.

His body, shooting out like an arrow, headed south.

A gust of wind blew behind him, moving faster than the wind.

The place he arrived at after running for an hour was the ferry site of Yongyuhyeon. About fifty government troops were stationed at the ferry port. They were soldiers belonging to Hanzhong Fortress.

So-mu approached the anchored merchant ship.

Three soldiers inspecting cargo beneath a ship. I approached them and asked softly.

“Who is in charge here?”

A sense of wariness appeared on the soldiers’ faces. It was a natural reaction since he was wearing a bamboo hat and even a sword.

“Who are you?”

I had no intention of attracting attention. That’s why I quietly said something.

“So-mu of Chungmu Guard.”

Although the identity was revealed, the subsequent results were unexpected.

Anger appeared on the soldiers’ faces.

So-mu was confused by the unexpected hostility.

“Chungmu Guard Somura… Come to think of it, one came a few days ago as well.”

“Arrest me now!”

So-mu sighed as he looked at the soldiers who were attacking him.

At that time, the soldier closest reached out with his fingers as if trying to grab his throat.

“Jeoknasoo Road.”

Jeoknasu . It was a technique of government forces that grabs and twists the opponent’s blood vessels.

So-mu, holding his back, quietly took half a step out of the way. Then the soldier who tried to snatch him failed and stumbled.

The sheath of the sword So-mu was holding tapped his back.

“Jeoknasu does not work on opponents stronger than you.”

So-mu’s words were not even heard by the soldiers whose pride was hurt. There was just another soldier stomping towards him.

At that moment, So-mu’s upper body slightly tilted back. A military boot passed by his front chest, spewing out dust.

Paaa-!

It was Hoiryungak , one of the fighting techniques of the government army.

The military boot that passed by So-mu changed its angle and aimed at his head again. However, before I could finish eating, So-mu had already moved out of the way.

“Offense and defense must be done at the same time.”

The sides were clearly visible. The handle of the sword stabbed towards that place.

“Ugh!”

At that moment, So-mu”s head tilted to the side. A fist appeared from behind the shoulder as if it had been waiting. A strong wind blew in his face.

Paang-!

“Always aim for a vital point in a surprise attack.”

Even before he finished speaking, his sword sheath moved.

The end of the scabbard extending behind the shoulder was touching the throat of the soldier who had launched the surprise attack. It was a situation where he might have died if he had left it plugged in.

The soldiers seemed to have finally sensed something strange. Because of their nervous appearance, they were unable to attack hastily.

“Jeong, please reveal your identity.”

“Didn”t you say it a little while ago?”

So-mu took off his bamboo robe and looked at the merchant ship.

Merchants were clinging to the deck, their eyes shining, as if something interesting to see had occurred.

And then. A soldier began running quickly, squeezing through the merchants. Even while spreading light movement technique. Judging by the fact that he was wearing a helmet with red tassels, he seemed to be the officer in charge of this place.

“Get out of the way!”

The soldiers blocking the road hurriedly retreated to the left and right.

The officer who squeezed through the gap kicked the soldiers who had attacked So-mu.

Sigh-! Kwasik-!

“Ugh!”

“Oops!”

As befits a high-ranking officer, his kicks were excellent.

Leaving the fallen soldiers behind, he walked straight towards So-mu. Then he got down on one knee, put her hands together, and shouted.

“I see you, Lieutenant! My subordinates have violated their manners, so please kill them!”

The moment he finished speaking, the soldiers watching were startled. The merchants on deck were also buzzing.

Who would have known that Shaanxi’s greatest leader would appear here in person? And the soldiers threw punches and kicks at him.

Although the attack was not successful, the situation was so extreme that even if he was beheaded, he would have nothing to say.

“What was the reason?”

“I”m sorry. There seems to have been a misunderstanding because there was someone impersonating you recently.”

So-mu nodded once and raised his right hand. It meant to stand up. Then, I patted his shoulder as he stood up.

“As a high-ranking official, you have excellent management skills. To save your subordinates, you first impose sanctions in front of me.”

“Well, that”s”.”

Is it because his true intentions were revealed? The officer was embarrassed and bowed his head.

So-mu’s mouth, who was watching him, drew a small smile.

“Maybe there”s a problem with me for not showing the name plate in the first place. So, there”s nothing to worry about.”

“Thank you for forgiving my rudeness.”

So-mu felt a little burdened by the soldiers staring at him with fascination. He pressed the bamboo lip again and spoke softly.

“When does that merchant ship set sail?”

“We will leave as soon as the inspection of the cargo is completed. If you wish, we will set sail immediately.”

So-mu shook his head horizontally and started walking towards the ship.

“Follow the principle. But I wish you would hurry up a bit.”

His gaze was fixed on a person who was presumed to be the representative of the top.