Chapter 37: The Method Of Avoiding The Wind (1) (1/2)
Chapter 37: The method of avoiding the Wind (1)
Translator: hwarang
Editor: COYO
As the Western Saber Clan’s leader, Hw.a.n.g Chung, made his way to the guest pavilion he was more nervous than ever. Because the person he was going to meet here at the Yang Clan’s household was Ma Jung Soo. Ma Jung Soo had secretly sent someone to set up this meeting.
The Western Saber Clan was ranked sixth in San Dong City so naturally he attended the previous meeting. He was one of the Leaders who had a bad premonition about Ma Jung Soo.
He thought of Ma Jung Soo as an ‘Insolent pup’ who only has the guts to threaten others because the backing from his father. But he knew that he could never express his true feelings because the Heavenly Dao Gate was an organization that he didn’t dare to make an enemy of and now they are in control of the Murim Alliance.
Guided by one of the maids, he found his way into the guest room. Ma Jung Soo was drinking by himself as he was waiting for him. As Hw.a.n.g Chung made his way, Ma Jung Soo stood up and greeted him, “Oh! Welcome Hw.a.n.g Bangju-nim.”
“Lord Ma. It is my honor being here.”
Although Ma Jung Soo was too young and had not made a name for himself, Hw.a.n.g Chung had no other choice than to address him as a lord.
Hearing Hw.a.n.g Chung’s response, Ma Jung Soo quickly said, “What do you mean Lord Ma? It is too much. Just treat me as your brother.”
“Ha Ha. I don’t think I am worthy to call you that.”
“No no. I wasn’t even born when you took down the Scarlet Demon. You are more than worthy to call me brother.”
Hearing that, Hw.a.n.g Chung was surprised.
“How do you know that I killed the Scarlet Demon?”
Thirty years ago, when Hw.a.n.g Chung was still in his prime, an Evil Pract.i.tioner with Scarlet Hair made a great disturbance in the city of San Dong. Since he was overflowing with youthful vigor he was brave enough to exchange blow withs the Scarlet Demon and brought him down. And Ma Jung Soo was well-informed about this story.
“After hearing it from my uncle I grew to respect you.”
“Your uncle is?”
“He is called the Crimson Lightning Master of Kang Ho.”
“Oh! You must mean the Crimson Lightning Master, Ma Choong Hyun. His fame reaches far and wide, even I have heard of him in this rural city.”
The Crimson Lightning Master Ma Choong Hyun was a very famed expert of the Heavenly Dao Gate. He was one of the top five experts of the Heavenly Dao Gate.
“And His Lords.h.i.+p knows of me?”
“Yes, he definitely knows of you. He even told me to become someone worthy of respect like you.”
“Ah!”
Hw.a.n.g Chung was happy on the inside. Even though he couldn’t verify that what Ma Jung Soo said was true, he was still pleased that Ma Jung Soo knew about something that happened in the past. But since Ma Jung Soo said that he heard it from the Crimson Lightning Master, it didn’t seem like something Ma Jung Soo made it up. Even though he was on his guard he wanted to believe Ma Jung Soo.
“In this trip to San Dong the person who I truly wanted to meet was you, Hw.a.n.g Bangju-nim.”
“Oh, so that’s how it was.”
Even though he knew that Ma Jung Soo’s words were intended to lure him but it was too sweet. He thought that this soft sweet tone was indeed better than the rough and arrogant one. But it didn’t seem like Ma Jung Soo was putting on an act to garner his favor. He really didn’t have the reason to do so either, and how can a grown man put on such act like this?
“Now, please receive a drink from me.”
Ma Jung Soo poured Hw.a.n.g Chung a drink respectfully. And the bad first impression that he made on the first meeting somehow turned good.
“Thank you for giving me your support. The donation is a great help.”
“It is our obligation to help you. Rather than that, thank you for your precious gift.”
“Of course I had to send you a gift. If my father found out that I had not done so I could have been in big trouble.”
This time he brought out Ma Bong Gi on top of Ma Choong Hyun. Since it came out naturally the doubt in Hw.a.n.g Chung’s heart seemed to have faded away.
“I have bigger plans for the future. I am expecting your support.”
“I will gladly help you.”
“To tell you the truth, I plan on working with only a few clans of San Dong. If too many Clans are involved it will only bring disorder.”
From this Hw.a.n.g Chung could tell that his clan was one of the clans.
“Thank you for taking care of me like this.”
Since Ma Jung Soo’s first impression was rather not impressive, acting friendly like this made him have a better impression of Ma Jung Soo.
“Please don’t forget. Hw.a.n.g Bangju-nim is someone that I respect.”
“You flatter me too much.”
The two clinked their gla.s.ses.
Half an hour later after they emptied the wine bottle and Hw.a.n.g Chung left. He left in different mood than he entered. He wasn’t the only one who changed, Ma Jung Soo who was drinking by himself also changed. His mood seemed completely different than when he was drinking with Hw.a.n.g Chung.
The door opened and Old Man Flower Fan and Si Gon entered.
Old Man Flower Fan said with a smile, “Job well done.”
Ma Jung Soo made a smirk and said, “Dealing with these country b.u.mpkins is like taking candy from a baby.”
“But you can never lower your guard.”
“Don’t worry. I am someone who is always vigilant.”
Old Man Flower Fan was about to say something but didn’t. Someone who is vigilant never uses the word ‘vigilant’ in their sentence. But since everything went well there was no need to nag about it.
“Since everything is going according to plan I think it is time to move onto the next phase.”
Hearing that Ma Jung Soo’s eyes brightened.
“I can finally see her. The one who is called the Number One Beauty in San Dong.”
Old Man Flower Fan made a perplexed expression, “Your plan could go astray due to a girl.”
There was no way of suppressing his blood. Just like his father he l.u.s.ts after women.
“She is not just any girl. Haven’t you heard, they say that she is the most beautiful woman in San Dong?”
“Just keep my advice in the back of your head.”
Old Man Flower Fan looked at Si Gon. He signaled Si Gon to back him up, but Si Gon pretended he didn’t see it and kept silent.
“Leave the girl problem to me and take care of the invitation.”
“Alright.”
“Ah. Where did that wretch disappear to?”
“I think she was standing outside a while ago.”
Ma Jung Soo approached the window. From far away he was able to see the woman who came to San Dong with him.
She was standing in the garden looking down at the pond.
“Have you found out anything about her?”
“Not yet.”
“c.r.a.p.”
On this trip she was someone whom Ma Bong Gi sent to go with him. But Ma Bong GI didn’t say anything about her, so he didn’t know whether she was here to protect him or to observe him.
He secretly tried to find information about her but it was no easy task.
Staring at her Ma Jung Soo wondered, “Where did she come from?”
I decided to head home.
Since I didn’t have a method to deal with them yet, it would be bad if crossed path with them while staying at the Yang Clan manor.
Even though I was wearing a high-tier face alteration mask and most will not be able to recognize me, it was better to be safe.
I partic.i.p.ated in the training of my Sword Sect and trained with them. The more uneasy the situation was the harder one had to concentrate. Because unexpected situations call for careful planning rather than needless worry.
Because I acted like always no one was able tell the difference except one person.
“Young master, is there something bothering you?”
Like a ghost he knew that something was wrong.
“There is someone that I want to kill.”
“Oh my.”
Surprised, Kw.a.n.g Du asked me carefully, “Who might that poor soul be?”
“He is around twenty five years old and has many experts protecting him.”
Then Kw.a.n.g Du said in a surprised tone, “Could it be…me?”
Seeing me smile Kw.a.n.g Du smiled with me. I could see that he was trying his hardest to lighten my mood.
“How is it going with Do Soon-ee?”
Kw.a.n.g Du said with a sigh, “That is …”
It seemed that something was not working out for him.
“I got the courage to ask her out to have tea on our day off.”