Chapter 163: Chapter 163

“Killing Pavilion?”

“Yes. It is Killing Pavilion, Killing Pavilion.”

Sa Do-hak shook off the blood on his hands. Even though it had not even been half a shichen, he had succeeded in making the assassin open his mouth. It was a situation that made one realize how outstanding and great the torture techniques of the Demon Cult were.

“I heard it is a place where the most vicious of assassins gather. Of course, it is called the best assassin group in the Central Plains.”

“Interesting. Those kinds of guys targeted this place?”

“Perhaps the information leaked out.”

From the moment they set things in motion in the first place, they did not think they would be able to hide themselves completely.

But it was far too fast, and thanks to that, they ended up facing unexpected assassins.

“It seems the other side is also very angry.”

“There is no confirmation that the one who commissioned it was the Chu Gate Family, but…”

“What confirmation? It is obvious at a glance.”

Namgung Cheon smiled awkwardly at Sa Do-hak’s rebuff.

He had said it because he was worried they might be caught in a needless trap since there was no confirmation it was the Chu Gate Family, but Dan Woo-hyun and Sa Do-hak had already decided it was them.

Of course, even though Namgung Cheon spoke like this, he was internally convinced that the Chu Gate Family was the culprit.

The timing was too exquisite, and there were only a few places in this land of Hunan that could mobilize this many assassins from Killing Pavilion.

“It is a relief that So-mi did not wake up, but… I am anxious that something like this might happen again.”

There was no law saying that a place targeted once would not be targeted again.

Although Sa Do-hak or Namgung Cheon always stayed by Dan So-mi’s side, it could not continue forever, so a major disaster might occur if they were not careful.

Of course, there was something else that caused the greatest worry.

Namgung Cheon looked at Dan Woo-hyun.

If by any chance something happened to Dan So-mi, he would never stay still.

If he collapsed, there was no one who could stop him.

That was what made him the most anxious.

However, Dan Woo-hyun did not seem to care in the slightest.

‘What on earth is he thinking…’

A sigh leaked out of Namgung Cheon’s mouth.

“I am not in a good mood…”

“Same here!”

“More than anything else, I do not like that our information leaked from a place I do not know. Where would they get information from?”

“There were quite a lot. Basically, merchants.”

“Other than that?”

“There are the Hao Sect and the Beggars’ Union. The Beggars’ Union is originally a place that does not give out information unless it is the Martial Alliance, but with money, can’t you make even ghosts work?”

Sa Do-hak glanced at Namgung Cheon.

Since they were talking about the Beggars’ Union, which belonged to the Nine Great Sects and One Gang of the righteous path just like him, Sa Do-hak wore a mischievous expression as if teasing him.

Namgung Cheon cleared his throat, letting out a cough.

“The Hao Sect and the Beggars’ Union… and Killing Pavilion?”

“Yes, as far as I know, they have a branch in Changsha as well.”

The Demon Cult was also a group that raised assassins.

Therefore, he possessed a certain amount of information about Killing Pavilion. In addition, Sa Do-hak and the Killing Emperor had a very bad relationship, and since Sa Do-hak had planned to wipe them out given the chance, he had gathered a considerable amount of information.

He had used one of them today.

“It is better to move quickly on matters like this. It is a waste of time to give them extra time, is it not?”

Sa Do-hak stood up with a grin.

As if he had already made up his mind, or had read Dan Woo-hyun’s thoughts, a wide smile was hung on his face.

“I will go to Killing Pavilion! I have a debt to repay those guys anyway.”

Dan Woo-hyun nodded at Sa Do-hak’s words.

There was no need to stop him.

Since it had to be completely destroyed anyway, it did not matter who went.

“Then this old man will go to the Beggars’ Union. If we send you…”

The aftermath would be uncontrollable.

Namgung Cheon wanted to say those words, but he tried his best to swallow them.

Furthermore, they were members of the same righteous path and had once received help from them. Since the Beggar Emperor and he were close friends, he worried first that Dan Woo-hyun might go and cause a bloodbath for no reason.

“But will it be alright? If you touch the Beggars’ Union, that old beggar man won’t stay still.”

Sa Do-hak thought of a person with a somewhat annoyed expression.

The leader of the hundred thousand beggars and one of the Five Emperors, the Beggar Emperor, was famous for running around and completely smashing anyone who was reported to have touched the Beggars’ Union.

Although it was said that he did not reveal himself now, there was a high possibility of getting into a conflict with the Beggar Emperor.

“Do not worry. We just have to soothe him gently, gently.”

Namgung Cheon smiled. Handling beggars was something he had done since childhood. All they had to do was prevent the news from reaching the ears of the Beggar Emperor or others in the Beggars’ Union.

It was just then that Dan Woo-hyun’s voice was heard.

“Then, is the remaining one the Hao Sect…?”

In fact, in terms of rank, they were the weakest.

Of course, to Dan Woo-hyun, they were just insolent bastards who sold out information.

Dan Woo-hyun looked up at the sky.

It had not yet passed the hour of the Ox.

“We shall put an end to it within tonight.”

At those words, the two of them nodded.

It was better to move quickly on such matters. The three of them knew better than anyone that giving the opponent time to prepare was not good.

* * *

Dan Woo-hyun stood in front of the red-light district.

Just smelling the thick perfume of the women drifting from here was enough to make one’s head dizzy. Drunken men could be seen stumbling into the arms of women and entering the pleasure district.

It was truly a chaotic mess.

However, Dan Woo-hyun walked down the street quietly.

He could feel people’s gazes from here and there.

Particularly, there were many glances from women.

Because Dan Woo-hyun’s appearance was quite outstanding, women blushing could also be seen occasionally.

Yet, no one on the street could draw Dan Woo-hyun’s attention.

After walking like that for a while, he stopped at a certain place.

The largest courtesan house in Yueyang.

It was a three-story building, taller than any other courtesan house nearby.

The red lanterns colorfully decorating the walls and the coquettish voices of women heard from everywhere were enough to stimulate a man’s heart.

Dan Woo-hyun slowly opened the door and stepped inside.

There was a doorman, but he did not block him.

He had judged him to be a simple customer.

Scanning the customers drinking on the first floor, Dan Woo-hyun discovered a staircase that could lead upstairs at the right end.

He slowly approached it.

However, before he could climb the stairs, a few men guarding nearby approached and blocked Dan Woo-hyun’s way. The sturdy builds of the men were enough to make the opponent shrink just by looking at them.

The men looked down at Dan Woo-hyun and spoke.

“You cannot go up here.”

“Why?”

“It is a place for special guests.”

“I see.”

When he stood still in that spot without stepping back even after replying, those watching from various places stood up one by one.

Watching that scene, Dan Woo-hyun wore a slight smile.

“Then, starting from today, I must become a special guest.”

Hardly had he finished speaking when Dan Woo-hyun’s outstretched punch struck the man’s neck.

Thud!

The man’s body collapsed helplessly, unable to even let out a groan. Everyone looked at the sight in horror.

“This bastard!”

“Crazy son of a bitch!”

Ruffians shouted from all over and stood up from their seats. The customers also dodged in surprise. Although it was common for fights to break out in a courtesan house, what was happening now was different from usual.

Crash!

The momentum of the rushing ruffians was considerable.

There were also those who ran forward holding swords.

Glancing at them, Dan Woo-hyun threw his fist once again, and with a rough sound, a man was sent flying.

The one who flew through the air collided into his comrade’s arms and collapsed onto a table.

Crack!

The table shattered in an instant, and a violent sound was heard.

The moment those who were running stopped in their tracks in surprise upon seeing that, Dan Woo-hyun’s hands beat the men mercilessly.

Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud!

Dull sounds were heard in succession.

The fight was so overwhelming that it could be seen as a fight between a child and an adult. Subduing the men on the first floor took literally the blink of an eye.

Even the customers who were watching with blank stares were in no state to properly comprehend what had happened.

This was because no one had properly seen Dan Woo-hyun’s hands, which were moving dazzlingly here and there.

Tap, tap!

Dan Woo-hyun leisurely went up to the second floor.

Then, he saw the men who were waiting upstairs.

They guessed that Dan Woo-hyun was a martial arts master, but they could not just leave him be.

Where was this place? Even though they were called third-rate, it was a branch of the Hao Sect, which had occupied a part of the Central Plains for a long time.

No matter how extraordinary a martial arts master might be, causing a scene could not be tolerated.

“Argh!”

Shouting a battle cry or perhaps a scream, the men rushed forward.

As if thinking of killing Dan Woo-hyun and building up achievements, both of their eyes were filled with killing intent.

Crack!

Along with a rough sound, the jaw of the man who rushed in first was dislocated.

Because they could not even see him extend his hand, everyone held their breath.

“Usually, the owner is bound to be at the very top…”

Dan Woo-hyun spoke such words and walked again. Far from checking each room, he walked forward, throwing punches and kicks at those who blocked him.

Thud, thud!

Those who collapsed fell flat on their faces without even being able to scream properly.

Considering that the number of people guarding the courtesan house reached fifty, more than half had already been taken down.

As Dan Woo-hyun slowly climbed the stairs to the third floor, the men retreated hesitatingly and trembled.

It was because they realized their own helplessness in front of his overwhelming strength.

Since they had pride, they had to attack, but looking at the figures of their fallen comrades, they were too scared to bring themselves to do so.

Also, the remaining men were only four or five at most.

It did not seem like they could defeat that monster with this.

Meanwhile, keeping an eye on the retreating men, Dan Woo-hyun stood in front of the room at the very end of the third floor. He could sense someone’s presence inside, and perhaps they were quite terrified, as a groaning sound leaked out of the door.

He lightly extended his foot and broke the door.

Bang!

The door, which shattered to pieces as it flew, became a hidden weapon and pierced through the wall, embedding itself.

“Ugh…!”

In the very center of the room, a man sat in the seat of honor, looking at Dan Woo-hyun with a pale face.

His trembling gaze suggested that he was feeling fear.

As Dan Woo-hyun took a step into the room,

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Hidden weapons poured in from all directions. Poured as if they had been prepared, those hidden weapons were so dense that they reminiscent of the Sichuan Tang Family’s Torrential Rain of Pear Blossoms.

However.

“…”

On the body of Dan Woo-hyun, who stood blankly in his place, not a single hidden weapon was stuck.

It was as if all the hidden weapons had naturally avoided his body.

The corners of the man’s mouth trembled.

The shadows that had thrown the hidden weapons quickly revealed themselves, but perhaps having grasped the opponent’s ability, they did not dare step forward recklessly.

Seeing that, Dan Woo-hyun brushed off his clothes and took another step. With that naturally taken single step, the sharp hidden weapons embedded in the floor turned into powder and disappeared.

The eyes of everyone watching widened.

However, what tightened their hearts even more was Dan Woo-hyun’s single sentence.

“Is it you? The bastard who goes around selling other people’s information everywhere.”

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