Chapter 328: Chapter 328

Zhuge Yeon had to admit that she was short-sighted. She had come without a second thought just because Dan Woo-hyun called, and she had considered accompanying him as a good opportunity to develop her skills.

She was extremely exhausted.

Upon leaving Yueyang, they were heading blindly north. At a glance, the destination was Hubei, but he did not tell her at all where they were going or why.

That much was fine.

Since Dan Woo-hyun was moving, there would be a destination, and she thought she would find out where it was if she just followed along.

Also, since she had not said goodbye to Dan So-mi, she also thought this journey would not be that long.

However, the process was the problem.

“…”

Gwon Mu-jin was a guy, and moreover, a fool who only knew how to swing a sword.

Being that kind of person by nature, he did not know how to cook at all, and Dan Woo-hyun also folded his hands and just watched.

If Zhuge Yeon did not do it, everyone would starve.

As if the thought of preparing meals never crossed his mind, Dan Woo-hyun would simply walk blindly unless someone prepared food.

“Damn it…”

Thud!

Zhuge Yeon slammed down the cutting board she pulled from her large bundle. Although it did not break, one could clearly tell how she felt at the moment.

She had to cook.

Handling the captured beasts could be left to Gwon Mu-jin, but the situation of having to cook and even serve them himself was not very pleasant.

If she cooked carelessly, Dan Woo-hyun would notice it like a ghost and give her a look.

“I should have brought that fellow Sam-tae instead. You are less useful than I thought.”

Hearing those words several times, resentment welled up in her.

If it were Namgung So-hye, she might not know since they had been compared since childhood, but being compared to Jang Sam-tae was nothing short of torture for her.

Thus, she eventually had to take charge of all the work.

She had to buy all kinds of supplies, including knives for preparing food, in the village, and had to embark on this endless journey carrying a bundle of luggage.

“Training in martial arts, my foot…”

Zhuge Yeon let out a sigh and lamented her situation.

“Shall I help you?”

“Get lost.”

“…”

Gwon Mu-jin, who was watching Zhuge Yeon’s reaction, shut his mouth. It was a thought out of consideration, but since the response was not good, he also seemed to feel hurt.

Even so, knowing that talking back would not bring any good result, he stepped back carefully and approached Dan Woo-hyun’s side.

“She is a bit… sharp.”

“Haha.”

Dan Woo-hyun, who was leaning against a tree, burst out laughing.

At that sound, Zhuge Yeon’s sharp gaze snapped toward him, but Dan Woo-hyun did not care at all and spoke.

“Do not be so angry. This is also an experience.”

“I do not really want to have this kind of experience.”

Zhuge Yeon had virtually lived in the mountains before entering the Hunan Dan Family anyway. Since memories she did not want to think about kept coming up, she grew even more irritated.

“Sigh… Well, whatever, but is it really alright? Emptying Yueyang at a time like this?”

“What do you mean by a time like this?”

“Of course it is a time like this. Myriad Gold Merchant Group is trying to cut off Family Head Dan’s source of money.”

Knowing he must understand but pretending not to, Zhuge Yeon replied with an even more annoyed expression. Her sharp tone seemed to have thorns, making people flinch every time she spoke.

Gwon Mu-jin broke into a cold sweat.

It was Dan Woo-hyun, of all people. There were very few in the world who could say such things to him.

“Do not worry. The matter of Myriad Gold Merchant Group will be resolved well.”

“Are you doing this because you believe in my father?”

“It is not particularly because of that… but they are not people who cannot resolve this level of trouble, are they?”

“…”

Zhuge Yeon nodded with a dazed expression without realizing it. In truth, they were talents with the ability to break through whatever crisis arose.

However, Zhuge Yeon could not shake off her anxiety.

Myriad Gold Merchant Group must have been keeping an eye on the Hunan Dan Family from the beginning.

So they must have obtained all information about the Hunan Dan Family and devised countermeasures. Thus, she could not help but feel anxious.

“Even if they are different from those you have faced so far?”

“Even so, they are just human, are they not?”

At Dan Woo-hyun’s words, Zhuge Yeon gasped in disbelief. Although it was said that humans were more terrifying than ghosts or wild beasts, Dan Woo-hyun seemed to be someone who did not think of such things at all.

Zhuge Yeon pinched the bridge of her nose without realizing it. In the end, she let out a sigh and focused on cooking. She felt that talking further would only make her explode with anger.

“You seem to have many complaints.”

“No, of course not. Me? No way! There is no way anyone could have complaints about Family Head Dan.”

Zhuge Yeon smiled as she brought the finished dish. Since that bright smile was like looking at a flower, any ordinary man would have blushed.

But Gwon Mu-jin did not. It only looked as if a demon were smiling.

Cold sweat dripped down as he turned his head away. Even the meat Zhuge Yeon had brought was uncomfortable to eat.

However, Dan Woo-hyun laughed dismissively.

Even the smile of a demon seemed like child’s play to him.

Gwon Mu-jin sincerely respected Dan Woo-hyun.

“It is delicious.”

“This is the only thing I know how to do.”

Zhuge Yeon jabbed her chopsticks hard into the bowl in front of her. The sight of the chopsticks digging into the well-cooked chunk of meat felt as if she were stabbing Dan Woo-hyun to death, carrying a trace of murderous intent.

Dan Woo-hyun wore an awkward expression.

“Is it something to be that angry about?”

“I did not come here to work as a kitchen maid! Family Head Dan!”

“I never particularly asked you to cook, though?”

“…Ugh.”

At Dan Woo-hyun’s single remark, Zhuge Yeon shut her mouth.

Certainly, just as he said, a hungry person would look for food. Zhuge Yeon was hungry, and since no one else knew how to cook, she had simply done it herself. No one had forced or requested it.

Since he pointed that out directly, she was at a loss for words.

“From what I see, you seem to want to roam the Martial World rather than doing this.”

“Are you asking the obvious?”

“Hahaha.”

Dan Woo-hyun burst out laughing again. He then set down the chopsticks he was holding and turned his head.

“Roaming the Martial World is not supposed to be that exciting, though…”

His eyes sparkled as he stared in a certain direction while saying that. Since it looked as if he was watching something, not only Gwon Mu-jin but also Zhuge Yeon turned their gaze toward that direction.

Before long, a sound began to be heard.

Kakang-!

It was the sound of swords clashing fiercely.

It felt as if multiple people were moving against a single person.

Startled, Zhuge Yeon jumped up from her seat.

Holding a sword in her hand before long, she dashed toward the source of the sound. With her swift lightness art, her figure disappeared in an instant, and Dan Woo-hyun was simply smiling.

“Will she be alright?”

“Do not worry. She must have stepped in because she is confident in herself.”

“…”

Gwon Mu-jin nodded.

With Zhuge Yeon’s level of skill, she would not easily fall wherever she went. However, the sounds heard were by no means from low-level fighters, which meant that considerable experts were gathered.

“Are you worried?”

“May I… go and check for a moment?”

“Hmm… This is also an experience, so shall we go take a look?”

Dan Woo-hyun slowly stood up from his seat.

As if finding something amusing, the smile on his lips did not easily fade.

Gwon Mu-jin felt somewhat anxious at that smile.

* * *

Kakang-!

“Khg!”

A person wearing Shaolin robes moved while holding a staff. The staff, imbued with domineering force, seemed to strike down the opponent, but the extremely agile opponent evaded with light movements.

A sword thrust in.

The move, which perfectly targeted a vulnerability, was considerably fast.

Slash!

The Shaolin monk frowned. He was on the verge of losing his neck. However, enduring with strong mental strength, he stamped his foot.

Thud!

A heavy sound was heard as the air shook. Although it was not to the extent of carving a crater or knocking down opponents by the aftermath like Dan Woo-hyun or Sa Do-hak, it was enough to seize the initiative from the enemy.

“You bastards! Do not look down on me, Muho!”

The Nine Great Sects and One Gang.

Shaolin Temple, which had closed its gates and sealed itself.

Shaolin Temple, where only a few barely survived, was no longer the Mount Tai and Northern Dipper of the past. However, their spirit was still alive, and their martial arts were also great enough to resound through the Central Plains.

He was even someone who once stood shoulder to shoulder with Namgung So-hye.

As the leader of the Eighteen Arhats, Muho, the opponents could not help but be tense.

Kwakwakang!

The staff swung by Muho thrusted in all directions.

It carried the meaning that he would not tolerate anyone who approached.

However, the opponents’ swords were also fierce, fast, and vicious.

Pukpukpukpuk-!

Deflecting the incoming staff, they extended their swords.

The blades thrusted by several people, not just one, extended and pierced Muho’s entire body. The strong momentum of Muho gradually faded, and Muho’s imposing body collapsed helplessly.

Thud!

A loud sound was heard.

Muho, who had once raised the prestige of Shaolin, coughed up blood and looked up at the sky. It was a moment when the blue sky looked exceptionally red today.

“You are making this difficult.”

The men slowly approached Muho.

They raised their swords without any hesitation. Considering that they had chased him all the way from Henan to this Hubei, killing him with a single stroke would not even satisfy them.

Just then.

“Stop right there!”

A sharp voice was heard.

Startled, they turned their gaze.

Swoosh-!

Something flew in rapidly, cutting through the wind. Hearing the sound of the wind, they realized it was a hidden weapon and swung their swords.

Clang!

The deflected hidden weapon bounced off helplessly and embedded itself in the ground. The men stared at it and frowned. This hidden weapon technique was undoubtedly.

“Sichuan Tang Family?”

Excluding the Namgung Family, the most troublesome people had arrived.

As they stared straight ahead with tense eyes.

They let out a chuckle without realizing it upon seeing the person who appeared.

Ching-!

Revealing herself, Zhuge Yeon drew her sword. She then pointed it at the men in front of her and caught her breath.

Her momentum spread in all directions, pressing down on them.

However, the men in front of her simply let out ridiculous sneers and gave crooked glances.

“Was it not the Sichuan Tang Family? You gave us quite a scare.”

The men narrowed their eyes and glared at Zhuge Yeon.

Not even the Sichuan Tang Family, but just a single girl.

If it was a single person rather than a group, she was not even an opponent for them.

The men slowly approached Zhuge Yeon, who was taking a starting stance.

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