◈ Fighting room (1)
After several days of travel, Mujin and his party, who left the Manor of the Red Tigers, were able to arrive near Donglan County, Guangxi Province.
And the Mujin group who arrived there were wearing attire that made it hard to believe they were Shaolin or Tang family members.
This was probably natural.
Guangxi Province was the territory of the Four Sects, and aside from the Tang family, the Sadolian government even put a bounty on Mujin and other children.
In the first place, because of their rampage in Guangxi Province, it was on the verge of a civil war, and now the political factions are divided.
But that wasn’t the only reason they dressed up to hide their identities.
Do Wol-cheon was a kind of spy planted in Sapa, so it was necessary to be as careful as possible in contact with him.
In order to hide their identities, Mujin and his party had completely changed not only their clothes but also their faces with bast masks and makeup.
And this was possible because of Dang Somi.
“You can leave the makeup to me. “Sometimes I dress up as a man and go out.”
Around the time we arrived near Guangxi Province. This was Dang So-mi’s response as she stepped forward to Moo-jin’s comment that she had to put on makeup from now on.
Of course, Mujin couldn’t understand why she enjoyed cross-dressing.
Mujin decided to just move on, thinking that this was just her wall.
In any case, after arriving at Dongran County, Mujin looked completely different. She headed to the manor where there was a signboard saying [Tushin Bang (鬪神房)].
This was the newly established Bangpa by Do Wol-cheon, who was heading to Guangxi Province.
“This is my first time seeing you. “Reveal your identity.”
The scary-looking Tteokdae, who was guarding the entrance to the fighting room, glared at Mujin and said.
‘hmm. It looks like you’ve gained some subordinates in the meantime.’
Well, it had been four months since Do Yue-cheon had headed to Guangxi Province, so he had to remain in control of at least one of these outlying counties.
If it doesn’t reach that level, wouldn’t the name of the protagonist cry?
Mujin lowered his head and answered in a frightened tone.
“Well, my name is Jinpyeong from Manwol Sangdan. “I have come on an errand for the Lord of the Sangsan to hand over a letter.”
The full moon top was a fake top, but it was also a real top.
Do Wol-cheon and Baek Ga-hwan delved into Sapa.
It was the name of the merchant they created as an intermediate base in order to exchange information with the Cheonryu merchant without being discovered by the Sa faction or Shincheon.
Well, I heard that there were several other merchants besides Manwol Sangsang and that they erased the tail through complex transactions with those merchants, but Mujin only remembered Manwol Sangsang.
Anyway, the place where there was direct interaction with Tusinbang was Manwolsangdan.
“It’s the top of the full moon. “Please wait here for a moment.”
The gatekeeper gave Mujin instructions and then called someone from inside.
And the person who showed up was also a tough man, just like the gatekeeper.
“I will check the weapon just in case.”
The new man said this and lightly searched Mujin’s body.
Of course, Mujin, who was also a martial artist and had no intention of attacking, did not have any weapons.
“hmm. “Follow me.”
When the man who had completed the search took the lead to guide the way, Mujin nodded as expected.
‘It looks like you’re doing pretty well.’
This was the territory of Sapa, so those who came into Tusinbang as subordinates were also warriors from Sapa.
Even though they were from Sapa, they still knew how to be polite and maintain good manners.
It was said that they were not accepting just anyone to increase their power unconditionally, but were only accepting those who could still be useful.
There was another reason why that thought occurred to me.
“evil!!”
“100 times!”
Dozens of men continue to train hard in what appears to be a training hall. It was because of their sweaty appearance.
‘If they’re half-baked Safa bastards, they’re probably doing something wrong somewhere at this hour, collecting money, or buying alcohol and courtesans at a store somewhere.’
Mu-jin, who confirmed that Do Wol-cheon and Baek Ga-hwan are doing well, smiles inwardly in satisfaction.
The man who guided Mujin stopped in front of a pavilion that appeared to be a reception room.
“I will bring the Commander-in-Chief, so please wait here.”
“Okay, thank you.”
For the sake of acting, Mujin bowed his head in greeting and entered the inside of the pavilion with hesitant movements.
And then I sat there blankly and waited for a while. The door to the palace opened and a man with a familiar face came in.
“Nice to meet you. His name is Baek Ga-hwan, the general manager of Tusinbang. “He came from the top of the full moon?”
Moo-jin responded with a quick smile upon seeing Baek Ga-hwan’s face after a long time.
“I am Jinpyeong from Manwol Sangdan.”
– It’s been a while. Baek Confucius. This is Mujin.
Although Baek Ga-hwan revealed his identity in a telephonic tone after the greeting, he smiled slightly and responded without any agitation.
“Nice to meet you. “I’m sorry, but can you show me proof that you came from Manwol Sangdan?”
They said it was Manwol Sangdan, but they told me to provide proof that it was Mujin.
It may have been an unpleasant question, but Mujin nodded as if it was an excellent question.
Since I was working as a spy in the middle of enemy territory, that level of caution was natural.
The only problem was that if the makeup was removed, one’s identity could be revealed during the return process.
Mujin thought for a moment about how to prove himself, then made a decision and sent a message.
– If I remove the makeup, someone might see my face when I return, so I will prove it with something else.
And first, Mujin rolled up his sleeves and the hem of his pants.
His face could be changed with makeup, but his iron-like muscles could not be hidden.
Plus.
Weeeeeeeee.
The golden curtain rising over the iron-like muscles is literally like a symbol of Mujin.
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“Indeed, you are indeed from Manwol Sangdan.”
Only then did Baek Ga-hwan smile brightly and welcome Mu-jin as if he was happy to see him.
“I guess it’s going to be hard for me to handle this issue alone. Hello! “Bring the Ark!”
To Baek Ga-hwan’s shout, a loud reply was heard from the entrance of the pavilion. After a while, Do Wol-cheon opened the door of the palace and came in.
“Nice to meet you. “This is Dowolcheon, the ark of the Tusinbang.”
“It is called Jinpyeong of Manwol Sandan.”
Right after the curt greeting.
As Do Wol-cheon closed the door to the pavilion, Baek Ga-hwan moved his fingers on the table and expressed the phrase Mujin (無眞).
“!!!”
Only then did Do Wol-cheon, who was looking at Mu-jin with a surprised face, ask quietly as if in a whisper.
“Monk Mujin, what are you doing here?”
In response to his question, Mujin briefly explained what had happened in Namman.
From the beginning, he hid the information that he was targeting the Ouyang group, and obtained information about Shincheon related to Jeomchang from Hwasan, so he went to Namman and captured Shincheon’s master.
I told them some of the information I learned about Shincheon there, and finally.
“In the territory of the Five Dogs, we have found a number of medicinal herbs and poisonous plants that can be sold at quite a high price in the central plains, including cat-eye herb.”
“Hmm. Exchanges in Yunnan will be difficult due to the Jeomchang faction, so they are trying to sell the medicine through us through Guangxi Province or move it to Shaolin.”
As soon as Mujin’s explanation was over, Baek Ga-hwan understood Mujin’s intention and answered.
“You guessed right. If you take care of the intermediate distribution costs in the process, it will be of great help to the Tushinbang’s activities. And in the case of Myoancho, it is an ingredient in a very effective decoction, so through it, it may be possible to improve the inner strength of Dowolcheon’s incantation.”
After Mu-jin finished speaking, Do Wol-cheon and Baek Ga-hwan looked at each other for a moment and then smiled slightly.
“This is true. “Brother Wolcheon and I thought we achieved some results, but compared to Monk Mujin, we stopped bleeding quickly.”
“That’s right.”
Seeing the two looking so friendly, Mujin smiled happily and asked.
“Speaking of which, we need to open a commercial route starting from Nanman and leading to Guizhou, but how far have you expanded Tusinbang’s territory?”
“To the north is Namdan County. To the south, we have secured Haji-hyeon and Jeonlim-hyeon to the left and right of Pama County.”
Mu-jin looked surprised at Baek Ga-hwan’s answer.
“In just four months?”
“It was thanks to Monk Mujin’s advice. In particular, maintaining a good relationship with Hao Wen was of great help.”
They attributed their achievements to Mujin.
It’s not that it wasn’t, because Haomun consistently provided good information, so it was easy to attack the existing factions in each county.
And it was also thanks to Mujin’s advice that he was able to build a good relationship with Haomun.
From the time Do Wol-cheon and Baek Ga-hwan first settled in Donglan County, they protected lower-class workers such as gisaeng and Jeomsoyi.
Even if the courtesan and Jian Soi were not Hao Mun’s disciples.
The rumor spread little by little, and Hao Wen’s Donglan County Bantaju soon came to visit them and formed a kind of alliance.
And this was something that could be advised because Do Wol-cheon and Baek Ji-hwan had formed an alliance with Hao-mun in Part 2 of the novel.
I did not recommend Hao Wen simply because he was an ally who appeared in Part 2 of the novel.
‘Haomun, they’re decent people for samurai.’
That didn’t mean they didn’t commit crimes.
They also did not hesitate to commit crimes such as pickpocketing and other crimes, such as extorting prices from customers who came to Giru when they were drunk.
However, it was a kind of ‘subsistence crime’.
The territory of Sapa, including Guangxi Province, had almost no security, so the lower class had to find a way to make a living on their own.
Among them, children, weak women, etc.
The jobs chosen by those who had difficulty finding proper work were jobs such as jeomso or gisaeng.
And Haomun was an organization created to protect such people.
Some people may say that livelihood-related crimes are also crimes.
‘At least he’s a nobleman compared to the Socheongmun I saw back then and the man-eating guesthouse… … .’
Mujin thought that it was foolish to spread idealism in an area where security was at its worst.
“I recommended contacting Hao Wen, but the credit goes to the two of you for getting the job done on the spot.”
“I just want to thank you for saying that. ha ha ha.”
The two, who felt good about Mujin’s praise, burst out laughing brightly.
“If we have secured that much territory, it won’t be difficult to create a commercial route with South Manchuria.”
“yes. However, as the area has grown, I think I will have to gradually make contact with ‘that place’.”
At Dowolcheon’s words, Mujin made a serious expression. This was because I knew where the ‘place’ that Do Wolcheon was talking about was.
In a way, it could be said that the outcome of the meeting there would determine the future of Tushinbang.
However, it is also funny to argue while the work has already been entrusted to you.
“With the two of you, I believe you will definitely succeed.”
“I will try to succeed even if it means risking my life.”
In response to Do Wol-cheon’s serious answer, Mu-jin smiled slightly and brightened the mood.
“If Lord Dowolcheon loses his life because of this, do you plan to pass all the rest to Confucius Baek Ga-hwan?”
“Ha ha ha ha ha. You are doing too much. “Brother Wolcheon.”
“Hmm. “I didn’t mean that.”
After that, they chatted amicably for a while and concluded the meeting.
“Here is a rough map leading to Odokmun Gate in Nanman. After finishing this matter, I can go here, give my name to Ouyangpae of the Jeokhodan, and start my journey upward.”
Mujin handed the book he brought to the two, saying it was from Manwol Sangdanju.
And with a light greeting, Mujin left the suicide room.
Since he handed over all the information and documents, Mujin was planning to leave Dongran County by today.
If you stay too long or come and go too often, there is a risk of getting caught.
However, perhaps because of some lingering regret, Mujin, who was leaving the suicide room, turned his head and looked at Jangwon.
‘If it’s Do Wol-cheon and Baek Ga-hwan, they can do it well.’
Mujin, who shook off his worries with faith in the two, started walking again.
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A little while after Mujin left.
A guest came to the room once again.
The guest handed over the letter sent by Bantaju of Donglan County, Haomun, to Baek Ji-hwan and Do Yue-cheon.
And Baek Ga-hwan, who read all of the letters, spoke to Do Wol-cheon.
“It is said that the request for a meeting was accepted at Nine Dragons Hall. older brother.”
To Baek Ga-hwan’s words, Do Wol-cheon did not give a specific reply, but nodded slightly.
‘Brother, you are also nervous.’
Baek Ga-hwan did not miss the fact that his right hand, which was clutching the Cheonseomdo sword that he always wore at his side, was tense.
Guryongbang, where they promised to hold a meeting, is the Seven Pillars of the Apostolic Alliance, located in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Province. He was a member of Sapaechilju.
Above all, the ark there was a man called Gwi-chang (鬼槍) or King Chang (槍王), one of the seven kings.
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