Chapter 303: Chapter 303

Gu Mu-ak, the Haowu Gate Leader, watched the person before him with a nervous heart.

Even though he was merely sitting still, he did not know what to do because of the gaze that dug in with a bizarre intensity.

Before his eyes sat Dan Woo-hyun.

That alone already made him feel an unbearable level of strong pressure, but Sado Hak and Namgung Cheon were by his side, and behind stood Jeok Mu-seong holding a broom, casting glances toward this way.

‘Did they not say that man was dead?!’

Gu Mu-ak wanted to spit out such words right away.

People of unknown identities appeared and overturned the Martial Emperor Castle.

Since it was announced that Jeok Mu-seong had also died by their hands, from Gu Mu-ak’s perspective, his living appearance even looked miraculous.

‘Why is he playing the servant here?’

Gu Mu-ak could not pull his senses together.

Because absurd things were happening one after another.

Furthermore, even though nearly fifteen minutes had passed since he entered, because Dan Woo-hyun did not speak a single word, the fact that he was receiving useless pressure was also a major part.

“I think there is nothing in this Central Plains you do not know.”

Just then, breaking the long silence, Dan Woo-hyun finally opened his mouth. Gu Mu-ak let out a sigh of relief without realizing.

Something that had been tense felt as if it snapped with a click.

“Why, is that not natural? There is nothing this Gu Mu-ak does not know.”

Dan Woo-hyun nodded.

However, Namgung Cheon, Sado Hak, and Jeok Mu-seong frowned, as if displeased with something.

Since all three were absolute figures who used to move large organizations, they had not formed any special ties with places like the Haowu Gate. Therefore, Gu Mu-ak’s words did not really enter their ears.

“I see.”

“Hehe, of course, I receive money equivalent to that.”

Gu Mu-ak thought.

Until now, whenever he got involved with Dan Woo-hyun, he gave expensive information for free. If it were a superior-subordinate relationship, that might be, but since Dan Woo-hyun and Gu Mu-ak were not in such a relationship, he must take the profits he ought to take.

Just then, Dan Woo-hyun threw a purse from his bosom.

The sound of it dropping with a thud was rather heavy.

Gu Mu-ak looked at Dan Woo-hyun with a goosebumps-inducing expression.

“It is the information fee.”

“Y… Yes, wh… what information do you need?”

Gu Mu-ak stared intently at the purse. Just by looking, it made him guess that a lot of money was inside.

But had he not been deceived in this manner last time too?

If he opened it, it might contain stones or be filled only with iron coins.

Looking at the purse pocket with suspicious eyes, he slightly reached out his hand. Although it was a breach of etiquette, he thought he should verify it for sure.

The moment he opened and looked inside.

“Gasp?!”

“Oh!”

“Th… This is…”

Countless gold coins filled the inside of the pocket.

It was Dan Woo-hyun who loved money so much that it would not be strange if he were called a money devil.

Because he had brought out gold coins, not even silver, faces were filled with expressions of utter disbelief.

This was the same for Gu Mu-ak.

He even bit them to see if they were fake gold.

“It… It is real.”

“Will the sun rise from the west tomorrow?”

“It must be a sign that the world is ending…”

Sado Hak and Namgung Cheon muttered with puzzled expressions. Because the money Dan Woo-hyun brought out was equivalent to shock and horror.

Just then, Dan Woo-hyun frowned.

“For proper work, one should receive proper compensation. Do you not even know that?”

“It is funny coming from you, you fellow!”

“Spit!”

Namgung Cheon raised his voice and frowned.

Since a human who used to work people to the bone and tried not to pay properly spoke such words, resentment rose for no reason.

“Ignore them. More importantly, there is information I want you to bring.”

“What is it?”

“First is about the Taoist named Hyeon Cheong-ja. Where he is, where he is going.”

“D… Do you mean Hyeon Cheong-ja?”

“Is it impossible?”

“No.”

Gu Mu-ak shook his head, breaking into a cold sweat.

Hyeon Cheong-ja was a human just like a ghost.

Even back when the rumor that his neck was cut off by the Black Dao Association Leader circulated, Gu Mu-ak had gathered all information and clearly confirmed his death.

‘He was undoubtedly dead.’

Yet, since he showed himself at some point and flaunted his well-being, he was an existence of whom one could not know whether he was truly human or a ghost.

Gathering the information of such a person?

Although it was a somewhat difficult task, looking at Dan Woo-hyun’s serious expression, he could not refuse, so he nodded.

Furthermore, that he ordered it while giving this much money meant it would surely be no ordinary matter. Perhaps it would become something that could sway this Martial World.

Gu Mu-ak swallowed dry saliva.

“And the other is about the current Martial World.”

“Although it is rather comprehensive…?”

“It does not matter even if it is trivial. Bring everything.”

“…Understood.”

Gu Mu-ak seemed to hesitate for a moment, then nodded.

Whether he thought that much was not difficult or if there was another reason, it was impossible to tell from his expression.

“Then, I shall take my leave first.”

He did not know about other places, but this Hunan Dan Family was too uncomfortable. As if the monster Dan Woo-hyun was not enough, that three of the Five Emperors were here was also a factor.

Rising from his seat, Gu Mu-ak glanced at Jeok Mu-seong, who was sweeping the yard.

It was an intention to check once again if he was indeed Jeok Mu-seong.

“Do not wag your tongue.”

Just then, Jeok Mu-seong’s heavily sunken gaze turned toward Gu Mu-ak.

In an instant, a murderous intent so fierce it induced goosebumps stabbed into his whole body like a blade.

The moment he realized it, goosebumps rose all over his body.

Gu Mu-ak, who nodded without realizing, swallowed his breath.

Without even needing to investigate, it was Jeok Mu-seong himself.

The moment certainty set in, he walked out of the Hunan Dan Family residence with rapid steps.

“Phew… he has left. But Hyeon Cheong-ja? Is there a reason to spend such a fortune on just a mere fortune-teller?”

Simultaneously with Gu Mu-ak’s departure, Namgung Cheon asked with a peculiar expression. Because he felt something strange in that Dan Woo-hyun, who did not seem to have a shred of interest in fortune-tellers, suddenly sought him out.

In fact, it was to the extent that he thought the reason he spent that much money might be to find Hyeon Cheong-ja.

“I did so because there was something that bothered me.”

“At a mere fortune-teller?”

“Yes.”

Dan Woo-hyun nodded slightly.

Actually, although it was strange for him to take interest in a fortune-teller, it was also a strange thing for him to ask to gather information on the affairs of the Martial World.

“Is it because of that snake? Why make such a fuss over a mere single snake? Hahaha.”

“It was no ordinary snake.”

He spat it out.

Frowning, whether Dan Woo-hyun was recalling that time, a look of discomfort was clear on his face.

Unable to contain his wonder, Namgung Cheon looked at Dan Woo-hyun and asked.

“Certainly… it did look different from ordinary snakes, but…”

“Exactly. That is the problem.”

Dan Woo-hyun smirked without realizing.

Sado Hak and Namgung Cheon did not seem to know, but Dan Woo-hyun’s energy was spread around this Hunan Dan Family.

Therefore, even wild beasts and animals that might do harm could not approach near.

The snake that penetrated such momentum of Dan Woo-hyun and came inside could by no means be called ordinary.

Furthermore, although it did not become a spiritual beast, it possessed outstanding spiritual energy. That was the reason why the white cat pounced and devoured it the moment it saw it.

“Which bastard is it…”

Dan Woo-hyun frowned.

One or two people came to mind.

He also guessed if perhaps the Blood Demon was alive, but that did not seem to be the case. Because if it were that guy, he would not have done such a bothersome thing.

If so, it was clearly someone else.

Someone who could handle spiritual beasts or spiritual entities.

Those who came to mind were indeed two people.

However, while one of them only played simple pranks, the other was a highly perplexing opponent.

“Huh? Is something going on, sir? I think I saw that Haowu Gate Leader guy.”

Just then, returning from wherever he had been, Jang Sam-tae tilted his head as he entered carrying a large sack.

That the Haowu Gate Leader of all people had come meant he had undoubtedly been summoned by Dan Woo-hyun.

If so, it must mean some event had occurred.

Jang Sam-tae frowned.

“What other reason would there be for that Haowu Gate Leader guy to come? He was called to scan the Martial World situation, of course.”

Sado Hak said indifferently and frowned.

For scanning the Martial World situation, Dan Woo-hyun’s mood was terrible. He felt an ominous feeling as if he would dash out to the Central Plains right away and smash everything down.

‘I do not care either way, but who will stop that guy? I should stay quietly in the Demonic Cult…’

“Eh? Do you mean the Martial World situation? Can you not just ask Family Head Zhuge and get that right away? I know he received information from the Haowu Gate Leader just a few days ago too.”

At the suddenly heard words, Dan Woo-hyun frowned.

He trembled his hands without realizing.

“Information?”

“Yes, like about that fortune-teller or whatever, and the rumors recently heard in the Martial World. He surely would have investigated it all already.”

“…”

“Ah…”

“Oops…”

“Was that silence earlier of that meaning?”

Sado Hak, Namgung Cheon, and Jeok Mu-seong gave a thumbs-up to the departed Haowu Gate Leader.

He had already sold the information to Zhuge Un, yet tried to sell the same information again to Dan Woo-hyun while receiving money.

‘So that is why he hesitated for a moment,’ they guessed, praising the bold guy.

Deceiving Dan Woo-hyun of all people?

Indeed, he could be said to be the pinnacle of the Haowu Gate.

Just then, Dan Woo-hyun let out a short sigh. Although he was angered for a moment, it seemed that due to his pride, he could not chase after him and beat him up right away.

He then looked at Jang Sam-tae.

“What is that?”

“This, sir? Hehehe.”

Jang Sam-tae wore a broad smile.

He set down a cloth that contained something in full.

“They are amazing things! I, Sam-tae, specifically obtained them for you, Family Head.”

“Oh?”

Dan Woo-hyun wore a somewhat uncomprehending expression. With an expression of not knowing why he was hesitating to speak when it was not even a thousand-year-old snow ginseng, he stared at the set-down sack.

“…”

“…”

“Oops…”

Eventually, the three were speechless.

At the same time, numerous snakes showed themselves. Had Jang Sam-tae not shut the sack quickly, they would have spread all over the manor.

“…That is?”

“Hehe, I plan to brew snake wine! That is why I went around busily catching them since yesterday. Although I missed the one that looked the best… but…?”

Jang Sam-tae received a strange feeling.

The expressions of Dan Woo-hyun, Sado Hak, and Namgung Cheon were not good. Even Ma Jang-gang, who was watching the situation from afar, pressed his forehead for some reason.

“I see… was the snake we saw earlier your doing?”

“Was it here!? Where is that fellow! Since it was the one that looked the most plump, I specially…”

“Released snakes in the manor… indeed…”

Dan Woo-hyun let out a sigh and looked up at the sky.

The numerous worries that had lingered in his head until now were resolved by a single absurd incident.

Thinking in a complicated way for no reason, he spent money uselessly.

A hollow laugh escaped him without realizing.

“Come here.”

“…?”

Looking at Dan Woo-hyun who was beckoning with a smile, Jang Sam-tae approached with a dazed expression.

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