Chapter 227: Chapter 227

“The Scroll of the Martial God…… so…….”

Dan Woo-hyun, who was traveling in a carriage, took a book out of his shirt.

This book, with “Scroll of the Martial God” written on it, was quite worn. It did not look worn simply because it had been handled by many hands, but rather it felt like it bore the traces of a long time.

He now understood a little why the leader who founded the Cult of the Martial God named the religion after the Martial God, and also why they were so strong that even the Mount Hua Sect could not touch them.

‘The Heavenly One Creation Art…….’

Within the contents of the Scroll of the Martial God, the Heavenly One Creation Art and the martial arts that Dan Woo-hyun had once performed were listed.

There were even other things, and Dan Woo-hyun, who was staring at them, let out a smirk without realizing it.

Of course, the formula was not perfect and was merely a crude imitation made by speculation, but it was very close to the Heavenly One Creation Art, and traces of a detailed examination of Dan Woo-hyun’s martial arts were visible everywhere.

Just who on earth did this?

Dan Woo-hyun narrowed his eyes.

It seemed that killing the leader without much thought was a mistake.

“What are you staring at so intently?”

“It is nothing.”

“More importantly, look outside! We can already see the provincial capital of Shanxi.”

At the mention of Shanxi, Dan Woo-hyun turned his head and looked out the window. The scenery of Taiyuan, the provincial capital of Shanxi, entered his eyes.

The most prominent thing among them was a large and grand building that looked as if an emperor might live there. It reminded him of the Alliance of Martial Artists he had seen before.

“What is that?”

“You do not know?”

“I ask because I do not know.”

“You know, that thing, that!”

Jang Sam-tae made a fuss, then

He unconsciously held his breath at Dan Woo-hyun’s sharp gaze.

“That…… what was it…… you know, that thing!”

“So, what is it?”

“Ah…… that thing, it is that thing.”

“Are you talking about your ugly thing?”

“An ugly thing?!”

Jang Sam-tae shouted wildly and huffed.

“That place! Where Gwon Mu-jin was…….”

“The Castle of the Martial Emperor?”

“Yes! It is the Castle of the Martial Emperor.”

“I see.”

The Castle of the Martial Emperor was practically the stronghold of the unorthodox path.

Nine-tenths of the martial artists of the unorthodox path followed the Castle of the Martial Emperor, and Jeok Mu-seong, who could be called the leader of that place, was a master leading the unorthodox path as one of the Five Emperors.

Jang Sam-tae swallowed hard as he looked around.

The Castle of the Martial Emperor was one thing, but there were many things that stimulated his eyes.

Taiyuan, the sacred land of the unorthodox path, was famous for the gathering of countless women.

The reason was that the heroes of the unorthodox path liked women so much, and the red-light district of Taiyuan boasted a splendor that rivaled Beijing’s.

Women reputed for their beauty in each region were sold to brothel owners and crossed over to Shanxi, and courtesans who made a name for themselves in Beijing also gathered in Taiyuan in small groups.

It was less difficult than dealing with high-ranking officials, and even if someone caused trouble, the warriors of the Castle of the Martial Emperor blocked them, making it safer.

Moreover, because they could earn so much money, they did not have to be kicked out to the outlying villages even as they aged, so in many aspects, it was better than Beijing and by no means inferior.

“Hehehe.”

“…….”

Jang Sam-tae, who was looking around, let his drool run down.

“It is certain we are staying here tonight, right?”

“Yes.”

“Really? You are not lying? You are not teasing me?”

“I said yes.”

Dan Woo-hyun waved his hand dismissively.

Jang Sam-tae did not care at all about the look that seemed to view him as a dog in heat.

It was not like he was actually entering a courtesan house, he was just looking, so what did it matter?

If one could not even look at a passing woman, how could that person be considered human?

A flower bloomed on Jang Sam-tae’s face as he giggled and smiled.

“Have you been here before?”

“A few times in the past.”

“I see. Is there a decent place to rest?”

Jang Sam-tae, who was about to suggest going to a brothel or courtesan house right away, shut his mouth tight.

It was because he knew Dan Woo-hyun was not the type of person to go to such places.

‘Why on earth does this man hold back so much?’

Could it be that he is human but does not even have sexual desire?

‘Or maybe…… a eunuch?’

As he had such thoughts, Jang Sam-tae raised his head at an ominous feeling. Dan Woo-hyun’s hand, which had approached at some point, struck his head.

Thwack!

“Ouch!”

“I see right through you.”

“No, I did not say anything though?”

“What you think is all the same. Stop thinking useless thoughts and lead the way.”

Jang Sam-tae nodded with a dissatisfied expression.

As expected, he was in a state where even his thoughts were not free in front of Dan Woo-hyun.

He made a crying face and sighed.

* * *

“I refuse.”

“How can you do this! Do you really not even understand the heart of a father who has not been able to properly avenge his son for over a year!”

Ma Cheol-gwon, the father of the Tyrant Blade Ma Dok-jin, glared at Jeok Mu-seong with a murderous look.

It had already been over a year since his son died, but he had not been able to get his revenge.

It was because Jeok Mu-seong had blocked it using all kinds of means.

It was truly something that made his teeth grind.

Gwon Mu-jin, whom he trusted so much, betrayed him, and although his only son was foolish, he lost him in vain.

That alone was a heart-wrenching situation, but since he could not even get proper revenge, the surging anger did not easily subside.

“Could it be…… you know who those people are?”

“That is…….”

‘I do know.’

Jeok Mu-seong groaned inwardly.

He shuddered as if he did not even want to think about the memory of that time. Not only were the Sword Emperor and the Demon Emperor together, but the man who was the master of that manor was a person who had already far transcended the realm of the Five Emperors.

‘We should touch such a person?’

He felt it would be more comfortable to touch hundreds of wasps’ nests instead.

He only felt pity for Ma Cheol-gwon, who did not know this.

“I do not know.”

“I heard you visited Hunan last time though?”

“My subordinates must have misunderstood something.”

Jeok Mu-seong waved his hand and avoided his gaze.

What happened that day was a secret that must never be revealed.

How could he speak of the fact that Jeok Mu-seong, who was no exaggeration to call the king of the unorthodox path, was beaten up and kicked out?

That would indeed be a laughingstock.

“If the castle lord is not going to move this time either, I, Ma Cheol-gwon, will personally step forward. The castle lord does not have the right to stop this!”

‘Do as you please.’

Jeok Mu-seong sighed and shook his head.

He was now tired of stopping him.

After the son died, he continually gave tasks to Ma Cheol-gwon, who was trying to carry out revenge somehow, hoping that his anger would dilute as much as possible.

However, since that desire for revenge had not changed even over a year, what was the use of stopping him anymore?

‘And Ma Cheol-gwon’s clan is now dispensable anyway…….’

Ma Cheol-gwon was certainly strong.

His family was a clan that helped establish this Castle of the Martial Emperor, and Ma Cheol-gwon himself was a fairly outstanding figure.

If he grew for just a few more years like this, he might become the next castle lord.

Jeok Mu-seong watched Ma Cheol-gwon, who showed a determined look.

If he disappeared, they would be able to absorb the power of the Ma Clan, which would lose its head, and Jeok Mu-seong’s power would become even more solid.

“Do as you wish.”

Ma Cheol-gwon clicked his tongue and turned his back.

Jeok Mu-seong was definitely hiding something. But he could not even guess what it was.

It certainly seemed to be related to that place in Hunan.

‘You…… it might be as you wish now, but it will not be so in the future.’

Ma Cheol-gwon ground his teeth as he recalled Jeok Mu-seong’s face.

His son’s revenge was revenge, but his desire for the position of the Castle Lord of the Martial Emperor, which was his dream, was also not easily given up.

Simultaneously with finishing this matter.

‘I will drag Jeok Mu-seong down.’

Ma Cheol-gwon believed he had enough power to do so.

Ma Cheol-gwon, who came outside like that, looked up at the sky.

The moon was unusually bright today.

On a day like this, he missed his son Ma Dok-jin even more.

Although he did not treat him well, the time they shared wine glasses seemed like just yesterday.

Grind!

He unconsciously ground his teeth and walked slowly.

He planned to visit the place where he always drank with Ma Dok-jin.

* * *

In the dark night, a man quietly opened his eyes.

The man moved carefully as if avoiding the moonlight coming through the window.

Rustle, rustle.

Because another person was sleeping nearby, the man tried his best not to make a sound.

Even while doing so, he glanced at the sleeping person’s face from time to time.

Just raising his body from the bed took a long time.

Before he knew it, his face was drenched in cold sweat.

It was nothing more than getting up from the bed, so why was he moving so carefully?

Creak.

He held his breath at the sound made while opening the door.

Fortunately, the sleeping person did not open his eyes.

Only then did the man let out a sigh of relief and carefully slipped out of the room.

“Phew…….”

He sighed, wiping away the drenched cold sweat. But it was still a bit early to be relieved.

The man, who moved stealthily like a cat again, went down the stairs and left the inn.

“Hahaha!”

Jang Sam-tae, who came outside, laughed out loud.

He shouted hurrah, stretching his hands to the sky as if he possessed the whole world.

It was quite difficult to escape from Dan Woo-hyun’s grasp, but since he was enjoying freedom alone for the first time in a long while, that level of trouble was no trouble at all.

“It was hard.”

Jang Sam-tae patted his chest and comforted himself. From Mount Tian, taking Dan Woo-hyun to this place, Shanxi.

Traveling a significant distance, he had to walk on eggshells every day, and he also had to go through many fights.

Even now, he was enduring a hell-like life every day to learn that strange finger technique. Then shouldn’t there be a day to relieve that, even if it was just for one day?

Jang Sam-tae, who ran fiercely toward the red-light district with joy and delight, looked like a human truly enjoying freedom.

The smile on his face did not easily disappear.

At that time, there was a gaze watching Jang Sam-tae as he moved away through the window.

It was Dan Woo-hyun, whom he thought would be sleeping.

Dan Woo-hyun, who was quietly watching the back of Jang Sam-tae as he disappeared while jumping up and down in joy, let out a smirk as if finding something amusing.

“Foolish fellow…….”

Eventually, Dan Woo-hyun shook his head.

Did he really think he was sleeping without noticing his presence? If so, it was a stupidity that could not be explained simply by the word foolish.

“But occasionally, it is not bad.”

Dan Woo-hyun looked up at the sky.

It was an unusually bright moon today.

Jang Sam-tae would be the same, but Dan Woo-hyun also enjoyed his time alone.

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