Chapter 137: Chapter 137

Dan Woo-hyun lay on the veranda and looked at the scenery of the manor.

The sight of Dan So-mi running around in the yard, the shouting heard from one side. Jang Sam-tae and Ma Janggang bickering. Also, the two old men still drinking and fooling around.

This was indeed the scenery of the manor.

A sight that he had thought would never be broken until now.

Closing his eyes gently, Dan Woo-hyun smiled faintly.

However, that smile also disappeared before he knew it.

‘The Blood Demon…’

The bastard was undoubtedly the Blood Demon.

That momentum, that energy, that way of speaking. He was someone who could never be forgotten. Since the bastard had started to move, Dan Woo-hyun could not just sit still either.

Therefore, first of all.

He had tried to lay his hands on the Golden Ring Merchant Group.

No matter what kind of fight it was, fighting was bound to cost money. Furthermore, there would surely be someone named Man Hu-ryang under the Blood Demon, so he was the most necessary person to suppress the Gold Money Merchant Group first.

It had begun to move.

Time.

The time that had been passing slowly until now was moving at a rapid pace.

Dan Woo-hyun was the only one who felt it.

‘Where are you?’

He chased the location while thinking in his head. The fastest way to end this matter was to destroy the bastard’s stronghold.

Killing the Blood Demon was indeed the best option.

However, unlike in the past when they had revealed the Blood Demon Cult to the outside, they were active quietly while hiding tightly, so he could not find them even if he wanted to.

That was why he intended to target Man Hu-ryang.

That bastard was also already missing.

However, it was natural for the bastard’s funds to flow to the Blood Demon. If he were to find him by other means, only one thing came to mind.

‘The Black Wind Demonic Demon.’

Capture him.

The one whom Cheon Mujin was said to have barely killed after fighting for three days and nights in the past was indeed the Black Wind Demonic Demon. Since it was he who originally founded the Demonic Cult, the place he would likely go was…

“Do you have some worries?”

A voice was heard.

Opening his eyes, Dan Woo-hyun replied without turning his head.

“There is nothing to worry about. It is just that there are a few things on my mind. More importantly, are you not returning to the Demonic Cult?”

Dan Woo-hyun rolled only his eyes to look at Sa Do-hak.

Shrugging his shoulders as he sat down beside him before he knew it, he seemed to intend to stay longer since he had not obtained anything yet, although he wanted to return.

Dan Woo-hyun chuckled.

“Do you keep in touch?”

“I receive contact regularly… Hmm, come to think of it, I have not received any contact lately…?”

Sa Do-hak tilted his head.

The letter that should have come from Dongfang Gu did not arrive. He was a fellow who used to write and send news about what was happening within the Demonic Cult once every five days, but it seemed to have been nearly a month since the news had stopped.

Sa Do-hak frowned.

What was it?

Furthermore, Dan Woo-hyun’s single remark, who had not even shown interest in the Demonic Cult until now, was fueling Sa Do-hak’s anxiety even more.

“Why? Do you think something happened?”

“No, it is not that, but…”

Trailing off his words slightly, Dan Woo-hyun looked at Sa Do-hak.

He seemed to have hidden something behind his relaxed expression.

“It is just that it feels strange.”

“Puhaha, do not worry. Where do you think that is? It is the Demonic Cult, which can be called the headquarters of the hundred thousand demons. Who on earth would dare mess with it?”

Sa Do-hak jumped up from his seat and laughed loudly.

Absolute trust and confidence in the Demonic Cult.

That was the Demonic Cult that he believed in and led.

Even now, since the orthodox faction, which could be called their greatest rival, was divided, the only group that could touch the Demonic Cult was at most the unorthodox path.

But, how dare those trashes?

Unless Jeok Mu-seong of Martial Sovereign Castle went crazy, he would not try to antagonize the Demonic Cult. Although they were both called the Five Emperors, Jeok Mu-seong’s martial arts could never defeat Sa Do-hak.

“I see.”

Dan Woo-hyun turned his head silently.

Snorting, Sa Do-hak looked elsewhere. Namgung Cheon and Namgung So-hye were seen heading towards the training ground holding swords.

Namgung Cheon gave teachings every day to make up for Namgung So-hye’s shortcomings. As if he intended to give his everything, he made her train for eight hours a day.

Because of that, there was no one to play with, so he was bored.

Picking his ear, Sa Do-hak spoke.

“Do you want to have a match?”

“I have no interest. If you are that bored, play with So-mi.”

“Ugh…”

Glancing away, Sa Do-hak looked at Dan So-mi. She was walking over here while yawning deeply and rubbing her eyes. Perhaps she had just woken up, as sleepiness filled her eyes.

Sa Do-hak stood up as if he had no choice.

In times like this, playing with So-mi was the best.

Jumping to his feet, Sa Do-hak approached Dan So-mi.

“…”

Dan Woo-hyun watched that sight.

Anyone became a good person in front of Dan So-mi. Even Jang Sam-tae or Sa Do-hak, who behaved so crookedly, ended up becoming good people in front of So-mi.

Sa Do-hak was smiling.

He removed the sleep crust from the eyes of Dan So-mi, who rubbed them as if sleepy, held her tiny hand, and walked quickly somewhere. It was unknown what he intended to do, but it was surely a play for Dan So-mi.

All of this scenery was the appearance of the manor, and it was a scene that must not change.

With those thoughts, Dan Woo-hyun looked at Jang Sam-tae.

At the same time he received the gaze from a distance, he came running over. Now, even without him speaking, he was a fellow who noticed what Dan Woo-hyun wanted like a ghost.

Dan Woo-hyun smirked.

“Did you call for me?”

“Yes, you realized it well.”

“Hehe, I can tell just by looking at your eyes now, Master. More than that, is something the matter?”

“There is something I need you to do.”

“Yes! Just say the word! I, Jang Sam-tae, will carry it out even at the cost of my life.”

Jang Sam-tae wore a beaming smile.

If there was something Dan Woo-hyun ordered, even Sa Do-hak did not interfere. As a result, he could escape from Sa Do-hak’s grasp, so what could be better than this?

Whether Dan Woo-hyun knew his mind or not, he just smiled.

“Go to the Demonic Cult.”

“…Yes?”

“Did you not hear me?”

No, he did hear it.

Jang Sam-tae retraced his memory once more.

‘Go to the Demonic Cult?’

It did not seem like he had misheard at all.

His expression hardened slightly as he wore an awkward smile.

“If it is the Demonic Cult, you mean Elder Sa Do-hak’s…?”

“Yes.”

“Are you talking about that place where it takes four months even if I go by carriage?”

Xinjiang.

He asked, unable to bring himself to spit out those words.

It took a considerably long time from this Hunan to Xinjiang. Even if one rode a good carriage, it would take more than four months, and even if one moved as fast as possible, it would take at least three months.

In a word, going there itself meant suffering.

Of course, although it was a path that seemed like an opportunity to escape from Sa Do-hak’s evil clutches, the distance to Xinjiang was one thing, and thinking about the things that would happen during that journey was horrible.

On the way to Xinjiang, four of the Eighteen Strongholds of the Green Forest existed, and since the war between the orthodox Martial Alliance and the unorthodox path had now begun, public security would be that bad.

It meant that he might die if he was not careful.

Jang Sam-tae stared intently at Dan Woo-hyun.

“Are you serious?”

“Did it sound like a lie then?”

“If you ask Elder Sa Do-hak…”

“Hmm.”

Dan Woo-hyun let out a laugh as if amused.

The sight of the flustered Jang Sam-tae was quite funny.

Dan Woo-hyun muttered, resting his chin on his hand lightly.

“There is no need to go all the way there. I am telling you to bring back somewhat detailed information about the Demonic Cult.”

‘What the hell… I was scared.’

Jang Sam-tae let out a sigh of relief.

After thinking that, he quickly straightened his expression.

Dan Woo-hyun’s gaze came in quite sharply.

Perhaps his thoughts had been read.

“But if it is information about the Demonic Cult, would Elder Sado be more…?”

“It is because he is of no help.”

“Hahaha! Indeed! I, Jang Sam-tae, am more helpful than Elder Sado! Of course!”

Jang Sam-tae burst into a loud laugh.

What was the use of having high martial arts?

It was useless!

When the only one Dan Woo-hyun trusted was this Jang Sam-tae!

As that thought did not fade, he felt so good he could fly. Receiving Dan Woo-hyun’s trust meant he was recognized that much.

“Make it as detailed as possible. Even if it is a groundless rumor, it does not matter, so bring anything.”

“Understood! Then I will start with the Hao Sect Clan and search all over the place!”

Dan Woo-hyun nodded and took out a coin pouch from his bosom to give to him. Gathering information was good, but money was absolutely necessary to make everything go smoothly.

“Take Ma Janggang with you. If information does not come out, raid the places where it seems likely to come out. The Green Forest is fine, and the Hao Sect Clan is also fine…”

“…Yes?”

“Did you not hear me?”

“No… I did hear you, but… is it alright to smash other places to get information?”

“Yes. I will take responsibility.”

“…Is it that big of a deal?”

Jang Sam-tae swallowed his saliva.

Judging from Dan Woo-hyun’s actions, tone of voice, and the work he was ordering now, he felt it was an issue that should never be taken lightly. The order to gather even groundless rumors and to accompany Ma Janggang to touch and raid even the Green Forest meant that this matter was that important.

Perhaps because of that, Jang Sam-tae’s heart grew heavy.

He felt that he must never fail.

“That is why I am sending you. Do not forget. Go as close to Xinjiang as possible to gather information. No, entering Xinjiang would also be fine. If anything happens, send a carrier pigeon to inform me immediately.”

“I… I understand.”

Jang Sam-tae nodded in a daze.

It was only moments ago that he had resolved never to go to Xinjiang, but at Dan Woo-hyun’s strongly pressing words, he had agreed without realizing it.

Jang Sam-tae’s face was full of dismay.

What fueled his worries even more.

Was the remark Dan Woo-hyun made with a subtle smile while stroking his chin.

“If you happen to meet someone you cannot handle, run and let me know without looking back.”

“Are you talking about… an enemy we cannot handle?”

“Yes.”

“Even… even though Ma Janggang is with us?”

“Yes.”

Looking at Dan Woo-hyun nodding, Jang Sam-tae thought.

‘Isn’t this more dangerous than I thought?’

Dan Woo-hyun’s warning came across as terrifying.

Although it shouldn’t happen, he resolved that if they really ended up in a dangerous situation, he would flee without looking back, leaving Ma Janggang behind.

‘Because it is better than me dying…’

Jang Sam-tae nodded, convincing himself like that.

“Understood! I, Jang Sam-tae, will gather the information you want as quickly as possible, Master!”

“Yes. It is reassuring.”

Dan Woo-hyun smiled.

There was no person more suitable for this task than Jang Sam-tae. Since he was a fellow who knew his place well, he would not act rashly, and since he had originally wallowed at the bottom, he knew where to gather information.

‘Although it is troublesome that the cook will be gone…’

The most troublesome thing while sending him to work was only that there would be no one to take care of the meals in the manor, but there was someone who could cope with that in their own way.

Dan Woo-hyun’s gaze returned to the training ground far away.

Although she was not visible, the sound of Namgung So-hye’s shouting was heard.

“She will do well.”

He nodded, thinking it was the best choice.

However, there was a slight feeling of anxiety.

A woman who had only held a sword cooking…

‘I hope she can make something edible.’

A sigh escaped from Dan Woo-hyun’s mouth.

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