Chapter 155: The Market Disrupter (2)

So-mu stood tall on the bow and leisurely looked at the surrounding scenery.

Sheer cliffs face each other on both sides, and a beautiful mountain peak in the distance creates a spectacular view.

It was Unmunhyeop, known as the most rugged section of the Han River.

This was the most dangerous section for boats because the current was fast and there were many rapids.

As the ship swayed as if it was going to capsize, the pirates began to hold on to the deck to steady themselves.

They all looked at the bow and stuck out their tongues. This was because So-mu, who was holding his back, was holding on without the slightest wavering.

“Is that a person or a ghost?”

“I don’t know if we’re making a mistake right now.”

It felt like taking a tiger into a fox’s den. An instinctive ominous feeling dominated their minds.

But there was no turning back now.

“Lower the sails!”

So-mu’s eyes turned somewhere to the left.

A low basin exposed between two high peaks. About twenty ships were anchored there. You have reached your destination.

‘It’s pretty good. ‘I can’t believe I settled down at the end of the rapids.’

The base built along the rapids was advantageous for dealing with enemies and was a suitable location for escape.

He was a person who knew quite a bit about tactics. I was curious what kind of person the owner of this place was.

But even for a moment. So-mu couldn’t help but be confused.

Since one ship was sent first, it was normal for the experts to come out and prepare defense from land. But there was only silence here.

Rather, the enemies on the same ship were even more embarrassed.

“Where has everyone gone?”

“What on earth is this?”

The enemies clung to the deck and tilted their headed.

Everywhere was as peaceful as usual. You will find out what the reason was when you go to the main building.

So-mu flew off the bow and landed on land. There was only one road, so there was no need for guidance.

There was a winding forest path with reeds on both sides.

While advancing for over 300 zhang, we could not encounter a single enemy.

As we went deeper, the muddy forest road ended and a wide basin appeared. There were dozens of small pavilions surrounding one huge pavilion.

Hundreds of enemies lined up there. One of them who appeared to be the leader approached and spoke softly.

“The landlord is waiting, so come on in.”

So-mu nodded once and walked towards the central shrine.

When we reached our destination, the door opened by itself.

Sigh-!

A man was sitting at a table decorated with leopard skin.

Even the white jangsam, neatly organized hair, and neat beard. He had an appearance that could not even be imagined as the leader of a band of enemies.

And one more thing. An abyss-like energy with no limits was gently enveloping his entire body.

“It’s lotus tea. It tastes good, so give it a try.”

Chaeju filled the teacup across from him with tea.

So-mu, who was sitting across from him, took a sip of tea without hesitation.

“It’s okay.”

“How can you drink without suspicion?”

“Don’t you know that no matter what kind of poison you remove, you can’t do anything about me?”

When you enter the state of flowering, you will have a constitution that was impervious to poison and poison. There was no way that the best man in Shaanxi could not have achieved that stage.

There was no way the lender would have overlooked that and done something.

“Of course I know. I am So-mu, the leader of Wolf Fang Squad, the Demon Sword Invincible.”

“Demon Sword Invincible…?”

“That’s what the martial arts people call you. It’s probably a nickname given to you because they say you handle the sword like a ghost.”

“I’m not interested in such things.”

So-mu took out the nameplate from her pocket and placed it on the table. It was to get to the point.

Chaeju confirmed this and instead smiled.

“You’re bold. Do you think you can conquer this place by yourself?”

“If necessary.”

“It sounds like you came to negotiate.”

At that moment, Chaeju snapped his fingers. Then his teacup on the table flew up. The speed was fast enough to crush an ordinary person’s skull.

So-mu didn’t even move a muscle. All I could do was just stare. The intangible power that he gave off surrounds the teacup.

The teacup stopped an inch in front of his face.

“You can only tolerate minor tricks once.”

The teacup, which was hovering in the air, slowly returned to its owner’s position.

“As expected, it’s just as I guessed. Why do you think we cooperated with the government and fought against the Hui Dynasty? To retrieve the stolen ships? Hehe. That was just an excuse. It was all because of you.”

So-mu’s face, hidden beneath the bamboo ribs, had a puzzled expression.

“It sounds like you were investigating me.”

“There was nothing we could do about it because it was a problem directly related to the fate of the Yonggang Waterway.”

“What is the conclusion?”

Chaeju shook his head excitedly and grabbed the teacup.

“I’m not crazy enough to fight the Sword Saint.”

He already knew and knew his identity. This was possible because both sides were spherical.

So-mu sighed and took off the bamboo lip. In fact, it wouldn’t be a bad thing since the conversation would go faster.

“Jeokwoon, the sword of Chuhonyi . I never would have imagined that you, who was at Force Gate, would become the owner of Dragon Light Waterway.”

Force Gate was a name that was erased from Jianghu about seven years ago.

Among the moderate-oriented sects, it was the most powerful along with Shadow Gate, but it was known to have been destroyed by an unidentified force.

And Jeokwoon was the greatest expert in the Gate of Power.

“I am honored that the Sword Saint remembers me.”

“What happened? I heard that the Force Gate was destroyed, but even so, you are just doing nothing.”

Jeokun emptied his teacup with a bitter smile.

“When the clan was attacked, I was the only one who could barely survive. It was impossible for me to dream of revenge alone. I had to create a force.”

“So you took over Yonggang Surochae. Who attacked Force Gate?”

“It was a group called Jin Dynasty. It is now active under the name of Divine Demon.”

So-mu sighed and laughed.

“Even the Martial World League can’t do anything about them. They are nowhere near the level of their enemies.”

“I admit it, although it’s frustrating. But if it’s a prizefight….”

“They are not stupid. Besides, there is Hui Nara behind them, can you handle it?”

“…of course it will be difficult.”

How could I have known that the owner of Yonggang Water Rochae had a story like this? It was a situation where things could be resolved more easily than expected.

“The purpose of my coming here was to incorporate Yonggang Surochae into the naval force of the legion. Since our goal is the same, how about we join together?”

Jeongun was not surprised, as if he had already expected it.

“Not long ago, we fought a naval battle against the enemy together with the soldiers of Hanzhong. At that time, our hearts were warmer than ever. But….”

So-mu sensed that there was something he wanted.

“But there are conditions? Tell me what you want. I didn’t think you could get the navy for free.”

“Please make sure that your subordinates receive proper pay and treatment as regular government soldiers. Otherwise, even if I give orders, they will all scatter.”

“I promise. That’s what I already meant to do. But you don’t look very happy.”

“…….”

So-mu had already guessed his intentions.

The martial arts people naturally tend to regard government forces as insignificant. My heart accepted it, but my pride would not accept it.

“The world has changed, so be proud. Shadow Gate, which was destroyed along with Force Gate, and its Sect Leader are also with us. He is now working as a guard for the Supreme Commander Temple.”

“You mean the king of flesh? How can he barely be a bodyguard….”

The legendary assassin was giving up his pride and working as a bodyguard? From the Sword Saint to King Sal, prominent martial arts masters were uniting.

Without realizing it, my heart started pounding. It was like the excitement I felt when I took my first step into a river.

So-mu stood up and left his last words to Jeokwoon, whose face was flushed.

“I enjoyed my tea. As soon as you have calmed down, come up to Changan. Master Jeold wants to meet you.”

***

Wolf Fang Squad’s barracks.

For the first time in a while, this place was full of life.

All training centers were closed for a day to celebrate the national holiday. Most of the officials also received a short vacation of one day.

So-so was lying forward and drawing a picture. The sight of uncles flirting. It seemed like it felt good to raise and lower my legs.

It was noisy everywhere.

At some point, So-so’s hand, which was moving the brush, stopped. This was because I sensed something interesting during the uncles’ conversation.

“Do you know who our captain is meeting?”

“I saw it once. I don’t know how the captain, who is not good at talking, managed to seduce such a proud and beautiful woman.”

“That’s not what’s important. It turns out that he was an absolute master of martial arts.”

“Do you understand now? You were the only one who didn’t know.”

“Damn it. I guess I was the only one being ostracized at Wolf Fang Squad. By the way, when are you getting married?”

“I need to have money saved up. Should I buy my daughter a gift or donate it to the Snow Flower Garden? I probably won’t have a penny?”

So-so, who had been lying down and drawing, suddenly stood up. Then he went to the back and opened his personal box.

When I lifted the clothes, I found a huge amount of coins hidden there. The bonuses I have received so far. And it was the pocket money I had saved up.

So-so, who was thinking about something, closed the box again.

At that time, Il-gwang entered the barracks and laughed heartily.

“Haha! Hahaha! Did you know I would do this?”

“Brother Il-gwang, what’s going on?”

“When I went to the battlefield, the price of hermits went up significantly. I heard it was a good thing I changed it in advance?”

Jeonjang was a money exchange institution that exchanges coins and banknotes or exchanges them for silver coins or gold coins.

Several crew members cheered at the same time. It seemed that they had also converted their salary into silver coins.

Cheong-hae next to me asked.

“How much did it rise?”

“It went up by almost twenty taels just today.”

So-so, who was listening secretly, opened her eyes wide. Twenty cat in one day. It was enough money to buy ten tanghulu.

“Uncle Il-gwang! How much does one Eunja cost?”

Il-gwang, who was in a good mood, said while stroking So-so’s head.

“Two hundred and thirty yeon coins. Change the money as soon as you save up. It keeps rising.”

“Are you going up tomorrow too?”

“Of course! After the imperial family disappeared, silver production in the country stopped. They say it will double in the future.”

So-so ran back to the ceremonial stand and opened the personal box. Then he took out all the coins and started counting how much he had saved.

The uncles who were watching looked surprised.

“Wow~ When did you say you collected so much?”

“We, So-so, are rich?”

Il-gwang, who was watching the coins being counted, subtly slipped in two of his own.

After a while, So-so was happy, hugging the pile of coins.

“Two hundred and thirty taels!”

Coincidentally, it exactly matched the price of one hermit. Of course, it was because Il-gwang had secretly added two taels.

So-so filled his leather pouch with coins. When I tied it around my waist, it looked like there was a lump on my melon-like stomach.

Il-gwang always looked proud, as if he had provided good information.

“Are you going to go and change it now?”

“We have to go quickly. What if we climb further?”

“Go to Taewoong’s room next to Cheongwoonpyoguk.”

Taewongbang was the largest battlefield in the central plains.

It was no exaggeration to say that more than half of all transactions in the midfield were carried out through this place. It has its headquarters in Hanzhong, and recently established a branch in Jangan.

“I’ll be back~”

So-so, anxious, ran to Taewoong’s room in a month.

Perhaps because the market has been fluctuating recently, customers were lining up at the entrance.

Only after half a hour had passed did So-so’s turn finally arrive. He opened his leather pouch and poured out coins on the table at eye level.

“Uncle, please give me one hermit!”

The clerk smiled happily and said.

“You’re here to run an errand? How much does it all cost?”

“Two hundred and thirty taels!”

“What should I do with this? It’s now two hundred and thirty-one cat.”

By the time Il-gwang came, it was two hundred and thirty taels. It seemed like it had risen again.

The daily price change was the maximum, so it was the upper limit price.

Anyway, one cat was not enough. So-so’s face instantly turned into a tearful expression.

“Hey. One cat is not enough….”

“I’m sorry, honey. I guess I can’t help it.”

I couldn’t back down like this. So-so took out emergency food from her pocket. It was a confectionery that I brought from my grandfather’s office in the morning.

“Mister, have you tried this? Do you want to buy it from me for one tael?”

The clerk couldn’t help but giggle and laugh. Then he took out a coin from her pocket and placed it on the table.

“You can eat the sweets. I’ll give you a penny in return for making you laugh.”

“Hehehe. Thank you.”

So-so was planning to rest in the barracks today. Since the uncles also had no training, they came to play together.