Chapter 67: When The First Snow Falls Again (3) (1/2)
Chapter 67: When the First Snow Falls Again (3)
Translator: hwarang
Editor: Klaurem
The spies that I sent, Silver and Spoon, returned after completing their mission.
“All the girls that were held captive due to Jo Byuk have returned home. All the old rats who were caught were thrown in jail. Not only that, everyone who used that place was thrown in jail. It seems as if they received a life sentence. The place that they were sent to is full of criminals so they won’t make it too long.”
I was satisfied with the news. The core of the Murim Alliance still hadn’t turned bad.
However, slowly as years pa.s.s it will change. How could the water in the bottom of the mountain be clear if the top is polluted? Things would change over time.
“Can you get any information on the things that Jo Byuk did for Sa Ma Chun?”
“It will take some time but it is possible.”
Jo Byuk probably did a lot for Sa Ma Chun. There must be some evidence supporting this. If I am able to obtain it. I could use it against Sa Ma Chun in the future. Of course, I wouldn’t use it right now but when it was crucial.
“Always be careful.”
“Yes, sir.”
“At the same time can you look further into the Alliance?”
“Understood.”
“But good work.”
“No need to compliment us.”
I liked the way they worked. They were fast and reliable. But I was going to watch and test them more.
After my meeting with Silver and Spoon, I went to Kong Soo Chan. He was looking over doc.u.ments in his room.
“It is going well?”
“Yes, I am taking everything into consideration. As you can see…”
“No, I didn’t come for that. I will leave everything in your capable hands.”
“Then why have you come here, sir?”
“Have you seen Kw.a.n.g Du today? I haven’t seen him all day today.”
Since he sent Kw.a.n.g Du to guard Kong Soo Chan, he a.s.sumed that he was here.
“I haven’t seen him either.” There was a slight hesitation in his answer.
“Alright”
Just as I was about to leave he said, “Young master.”
“Yes.”
After some hesitation he said, “What would happen if Warrior Kw.a.n.g caused an incident? Would it be a major problem?”
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When Baek Pyo came out of his shop to open it for the day, he saw someone standing across the street. It was Kw.a.n.g Du.
“I came here since I remembered this place.”
“Did you come alone?”
“Yes”
“Come in then.”
Kw.a.n.g Du entered and sat in the place the Byuk Lee Dan usually sits.
Baek Pyo quickly went inside and started preparing for the day. Since he was quick with his hands everything was ready rather fast.
Kw.a.n.g Du just quietly watched as Baek Pyo cleaned up. But Baek Pyo’s movements weren’t that of a normal owner.
“Should I give you the one that you had before?”
“Yes, I would appreciate it. And can you give me the snack from last time as well?”
Baek Pyo brought the alcohol.
“I am glad to hear that you enjoyed it.”
“My young master talks about you all the time.”
“About me? What does he say about me?”
“That you are a great person to meet.”
“Haha, I think he is complimenting me too much.”
“What do you think about my master?”
“Master Byuk? Without a second thought I know he is a great person.”
“He is right? He is a great person.”
“Yes.”
Before he got here. He was planning to make this very businesslike. However after having a conversation with him, he couldn’t do it. Part of it was because he was afraid of Baek Pyo since he knew that Baek Pyo was the head guard of the previous Mengju. He didn’t know how Baek Pyo would react if he told him.
-Who do you see me as? That you help me secretly behind my back?
Would he start beating him? If it ended like that it wouldn’t be that bad.
-Are you my enemy? Do you plan on taking my family? I must get away from here after eliminating you.
What if he wanted to kill them? Although he mastered the Seven Stances of the North Sea, he couldn’t do anything against a master like him.
Kw.a.n.g Du drank his alcohol deep in thought.
As they said, you could never judge a book by its cover. Although he looked calm and normal, he is a master that most people would not be able to take on.
‘No, the person who used to be the head guard of the mengju wouldn’t be like that. I should tell him. He could react like this.’
-I have been waiting for a new master after leaving the Alliance. Thank you for telling me.
‘Should I? Should I not?’
Kw.a.n.g Du was filled with conflicting thoughts.
Then he spoke, “Is there something in your mind?”
When Kw.a.n.g Du looked up it was Baek Pyo with the food.
“I am sorry for surprising you.”
“No, I was just thinking about something.”
With a smile, Baek Pyo laid down the food in front of him.
As he was as about to turn away Kw.a.n.g Du said, “If you have time can I have a word with you?”
“Of course.”
Baek Pyo sat across Kw.a.n.g Du. Seeing Kw.a.n.g Du come here alone and seeing him deep in thought, Baek Pyo knew he had something to say.
Then Kw.a.n.g Du filled a cup and gave him it, “Here have a drink.”
“I usually don’t drink when I am working, but I guess I’ll have this one.”