Chapter 26 (2/2)

Of course, such folk were beaten half to death when found by Cheonma.

Skills should only be displayed in battle and not all the time or you were bound to be stabbed in the back.

These sorts were ambushed from behind and beaten up until they understood what they had done wrong.

“That’s good. Now wrap up and let’s go. I have something I want to try.”

Taesan recalled the method he used to control Woong.

He had pulled out half of his soul and burned it slowly and could only absorb part s of it.

Woong’s soul was not entirely pure, but it was much better than the one he had burned before.

Anyways it was impossible to use, not that it was mixed. He had to purify it or store it to use later on.

That’s why he intended to do more research when he returned.

There were things he needed to know better from the soul mastery.

Only then he would be able to treat heart rates more efficiently.

“Anyways, where is the doctor?”

Gyeongwan hesitated before answering.

“He said he was off to start a rumor”

Taesan smiled.

The doctor was a man of medicine, but prior to this, he had a hidden identity where he leads a small organization to collect information.

So for him, it was easy to collect or distribute a rumor or gain information.

In this case, he seemed more eager to make the rumor.

How juicy was the news that the Prince of the Jong tribe had soiled his pants while eating?

“We’re going back today.”

Gyeonwagn looked at Taesan surprised.

“You mean today? But then the people from the Jong tribe.”

“What about them? They are here to visit the Yeong residence, not me.”

“That is true but…”

Even though he outwardly agreed, he was sure they’d come to see Taesan and Gyeongwan.

So was it okay to ignore this fact and return?

“They inconvenienced me so I should return the favor”

“What?”

“Haha, there’s something like that. Anyways where is Yoo? Are you bringing her with you?”

“She’s not someone I can just take along with me because I wish it. Her decisions are important. I too respect her decision.”

Taesan laughed.

“I think she’ll come if I asked though.”

Gyeongwan pressed his lips and did not reply.

Taesan waved his hand.

“Go get ready and let me know once it’s decided whether we’re bringing Yoo or not.”

Gyeongwan sighed in relief and bowed.

“Understood.”

“Oh, and refrain from talking to the two we came with.”

“Sorry?”

He was referring to Gyeong and Gal.

“It’s only us going back. I’ve already gotten the money so it doesn’t matter.”

Gyeongwan looked uncomfortable but nodded.

“Duly noted.”

Even so, it seemed like basic manners to talk to them, but for Taesan to be insistent there must be a reason.

Afterall the two were suspicious, to begin with.

Ever since the two had wiped the Jong warriors out they had acted differently.

If the two were associated with the Jong’s in any way, our movements will be reported and known.

Just as Gyeongwan was about to leave, Taesan being reminded of something spoke.

“Oh and keep it a secret from the doctor as well.”

“What?”

Gyeongwan looked dumbfounded.

Taesan repeated what he said.

“I said it’s a secret.”

“Then…”

“It’s going to be just you and me.”

“Then what about Yoo?”

“We’ll move separately. Tell her to keep her lips sealed. She just needs to buy time before returning to the golden wall city with the doctor.”

Gyeongwan asked again.

“Is it really just the two of us? Are you not going to greet the head of the family before you go?”

“Greet him? I already did.”

“What?”

“And he agreed to keep it a secret.”

Gyeongwan looked blankly at Taesan.

He wanted to ask him what he was planning. But he swallowed the question.

After all, he would find out soon enough.

But it felt like they wouldn’t be returning to the golden wall city so soon.

***

“My prince, where are you going? If we go this way it’s further from the golden wall city.”

Gyeongwan could no longer keep his question and asked.

He wanted to follow unquestioningly but it was impossible to ask when they were going the wrong way.

“Think. Where do you think we are going.”

“Are you going to the Jong residence?”

Taesan smiled.

“I guess you aren’t so dumb after all.”

“Are we really going to the jong tribe with no preparation it is dangerous.”

“I have you.”

“What?”

Gyeongan was unable to hide his disbelief.

He believed in him as they headed to the Jong residence? Even if he knew of their weakness, what could he do alone?

And it was different from using their weakness on simple warriors, there were other professionals and this may not work.

Although they might flinch a few times.

“My prince, this is a bad idea. We are outnumbered.”

“I never said we’re going there to fight did I? Just come along.”

Taesan started walking ahead briskly.

Gyeongwan followed anxiously and worriedly.

“I will trust you when you say you won’t fight.”

“To be more accurate I am not fighting and we are not going to the Jong residence but near there.”

Gyeongwan grew more anxious.

Before he knew it the two had reached Dong wing where the Jong residence was.