The Grand Mudang Saga [Path of the Shaman]

Chapter 409

When it comes to choosing the most famous lake in Zhongyuan, everyone puts Hangzhou’s West Lake first.

However, a place that was not inferior to him was the East Lake in Wuhan, Hubei Province.

If West Lake is known for its small and charming beauty, East Lake is so huge that its area is six times larger than West Lake, so it was also called the sea of plains.

A place where you can’t see the end from end to end, and you can’t see all of its circumference even after a few days’ travel.

So, when I asked people who had seen Dongho about the scenery, not only did each description differ, but even those living nearby did not know the whole picture of Dongho.

Dong-ho, who has different memories for each viewer, still has more uninhabited places than inhabited places, and there are many areas that retain their original innocence because boats cannot reach them.

However, the real reason why Dongho was famous was because of its firm security rather than the wonders of its scenery.

It was truly amazing that there were no thieves even when the house was left open, and even beggars did not pick up things that were spilled along the way.

Also, it was only once or twice a year that anything that could be called an accident happened.

But it wasn’t because of management’s efforts.

Rather, Dongho was the place where the power of management was weaker than other places, so the existence of the Jeongmu-maeng in Wuhan was the secret to maintaining security in Dongho.

Jeongmu-maeng did not want something unpleasant to happen to Dongho near Wuhan, which is the heart of the political faction.

Therefore, Dongho’s surroundings were divided into eight regions, and branches of the Political Affairs League were established to manage them.

Because they always formed a patrol team and looked at the public safety day and night, even in small back alleys as well as inns and restaurants along the riverside, no rogue boats could be installed.

The only accidents that could happen overnight were those of those who lost money at gambling houses or those who were drunk.

But for some reason, Dongho’s atmosphere has changed recently.

ten days already.

Riverside and Juru, which had been nightless every day, turned off the lights and locked the doors, and the streets were so quiet that there were no passersby or even a single ant cub under the control of the government officials.

Not only that, even the large and small ships that carried the poet and calligrapher along with the sound of the lute could not leave the dock due to the unmanned people who settled in various places in the dock.

The only thing floating on the East Lake under the shining moon was a boat that had entered along the main stream of the Yangtze River.

A vessel of the Jeongmu-maeng named Yongseon (dragon ship).

It was remodeled in a similar shape to the Palahoseon (叭喇號船), an expeditionary ship used by the military, and was built to fight against the bandits in the Yangtze River.

It was ten chapters in length and a little less than this chapter in width, and on the ship there was a two-story building made by remodeling a stoma commanded by a commander.

No one in East Lake knew that the boat anchored in the center belonged to the Jeongmu-maeng, as if the entire Dongho had been chartered, even without the flag waving.

“What the hell is going on? I wonder if someone is riding there…”

“Sure. Because of that bastard’s stomach, I’ve been doing business for several days already.”

The owner of the inn, who opened the window slightly and cautiously glanced at it, complained.

hard.

“…!”

The sound of hitting a slightly open window.

“Didn’t I tell you not to look?”

Unexpectedly, the soldier of the Jeongmu Maeng who was monitoring the outside shouted menacingly.

I hadn’t even turned on the lamplight in case the light leaked out, but it seemed to be stuck.

“If you open the window again, they won’t look at you then.”

“I’m sorry. I’m so curious about the small person…”

“Close the door because it will only take one more day. Regarding the damage suffered during that time, the Government Affairs League will directly compensate for it.”

“Yes Nari.”

The owner of the inn quickly closed the window with a frightened expression at the unmanned voice.

“Whew… It almost got into trouble.”

The owner of the inn, who had closed the window, breathed a sigh of relief only after the sound of the footsteps faded away.

“It is too much. No matter how much it is, where is the law like this? it’s not what we did I’m afraid I’ll just run into it and throw it away.”

“…”

The innkeeper, who had been looking at the shaggy-haired Jeom So-yi slump, waved his fist.

right!

“Aww! Why are you hitting me!”

“Didn’t you crash it, you bastard? The one who couldn’t breathe in fear until the sound of footsteps disappeared.”

“That… it’s just a saying. words.”

“I am playing. Do you know who they are and say things like that when you are at a loss for even one of the town military officers?”

“yes? Who are they?”

At the innkeeper’s ridicule, Jeom So-yi looked at her with a softened expression.

“Didn’t you see the dragon pattern engraved on the sleeve with blue thread?”

“…”

“Tsk tsk stupid guy. Those are the Blue Dragons, the main force of the Jeongmu-maeng.”

“Blue Dragon… Yeah? One of the four unmanned squads under the direct control of Sword Master?”

“Am I going to lie to you?”

“…”

Jeom So-yi couldn’t hide her surprised expression.

Anyone who lives in Dongho has a close relationship with the warriors of the Jeongmu Maeng.

There was no way that the inn owner, who had been selling yolks by the riverside for decades, could not fail to recognize the clothes of the main armed forces of the Political Affairs League.

“then? Are you saying that the owner of that ship is the Sword Saint or the Lord Lord?”

“Hmm ok I don’t know.”

“…?”

“Isn’t the main lord an easy-going person? And he came to Dongho several times, but he never controlled me this much.”

“Then who are you?”

As Jeom So-yi swallowed dry saliva and expressed curiosity, the innkeeper looked at him blankly…

Exactly!

“Aww! Why are you hitting me again?”

“How do you know who Nandle is?”

“Fuck it if you don’t know. Why do you hit me…”

When Jeom So-yi used the rattlesnake, the inn owner raised his fist with a strangely distorted face.

“This guy?”

“Aye! That’s Okay.”

“You’re fucking. Aren’t you coming?”

“I’m sick and I need to sleep. At best, I was afraid that I would be bored, so I just tried to put in some chu-im-sae!”

“…”

The innkeeper shook his head at the sight of Jeom Soi’s back as he quickly entered the room.

It seems that we have been very close friends for so long.

Damn it, the young guy has no quirks…

He’s been raised since childhood, so if it’s not a mistake to teach him proper manners, it’s a mistake.

Sooner or later, I will have to tell you the obvious difference between a boss and an employee.

The innkeeper, who had clenched his fists and made a promise, suddenly stared at the closed window.

Who are you?

The owner of the ship is definitely not the leader.

I hadn’t seen this level of control since running the inn, so it means that even the leader must be careful.

Moreover, seeing that even Dongho’s officials were not amused by the current control, the ship’s owner must have been…

The innkeeper, who had been contemplating for a long time with a frown on his face, smiled and scratched his head.

“Damn what am I worrying about? Who cares what.”

There was nothing to lose.

Because the government officials even promised to compensate for the damage during the period of not being able to do business.

It was just a very minor curiosity.

“It’s okay. Let’s not make a fuss for nothing. It’s good, since I’ve been able to sleep for a long time.”

The owner of the inn immediately cut off his interest and headed for the door through which Soyi had escaped.

It’s a pity though.

If you knew the identity of the person on the boat, it would have been a pretty good side dish at a drinking party.

It was not only the owner of the inn that was watching this situation with interest.

Since this was the first time since the Jeongmu-maeng settled down in Dongho, everyone was watching the ship with curious eyes, avoiding the eyes of the soldiers.

* * *

Fluttering whee.

The ship, which received everyone’s curious eyes, was silent, and only the flag fluttered as if torn in the strong wind.

Queek Queek.

Even though it was a large ship, perhaps because of the high wave height, it could not withstand the rocking and shaking and made a small noise.

But it was so far away that the sound did not reach the riverside.

It could only be heard by those wearing black night clothes and guarding the boat.

“Never neglect your vigilance. If you notice even the slightest movement, let me know as soon as possible.”

Among those watching on the ship, Pilbaek Lee, a man with a particularly robust build, encouraged his subordinates with fierce eyes.

The new Hyeonmudan leader, Lee Pil-baek.

He was a person who became a Danju after the master of Okdang of the Hwasan faction passed away in an unexpected accident.

It was unusual for the head of the Hyeonmudae, one of the main forces of the Jeongmu-maeng, to personally guard the ship, but there was no dissatisfaction on his face.

Rather, even in the midst of calm, tension was evident.

“I never thought that such a big man would come.”

“yes? who?”

As Lee Pil-baek muttered to himself, Yoo Seon, the leader of the Hyeonmudan, asked curiously.

10 people were away, but no one other than Danju-level soldiers knew about the person on the ship.

This is because not only a warning order but also a no-nonsense order was issued to the leadership.

“You don’t have to know.”

“…You’re going to feel sorry for me. No matter what, if you know that you will be with us through life and death, please tell us. It’s something everyone is curious about.”

“…”

I turned my head to Yusun’s words, and everyone was pricking their ears.

Well, I’m just curious.

Now, in the interior room of the dragon ship, not only the leader, but also Yeopyeong, such as Biseondaeju, Mupunggae, Yangsobang, Inspector Danju, Geomhye, Byeokwan-yeong, Daegunsa, Jegalhyeopjin, and Yongbonggwanju.

In addition, in Dongho now, not only the four armed forces of the Jeongmu-maeng, but also the soldiers of Yongbong-gwan were mobilized.

At the command of the leader, the highest level, the Gaho Guard, was issued, and a surveillance network close to the heavens was spread around Dongho.

In other words, it would not be an exaggeration to say that all the core of the political affairs alliance, except for the elders, had moved to Dongho.

It’s all because of that guest.

A person from Suncheon, where the Forbidden City is located.

But I couldn’t tell anyone about it.

When Lee Pil-baek shook his head, not only Yoo Seon, but also the soldiers of the Hyeonmudae nearby looked disappointed.

“Phew, don’t be like that.”

“….”

“I could die if I was interested in it. Because the Lord of the Lords threatened that if this matter was revealed, not only those who spoke it, but also those who heard it would all face death.”

Yoo Seon kept his mouth shut with a hardened expression at Pilbaek Lee’s low-pitched words.

If the chieftain said so, the visitor might have something to do with the imperial family, not just a high official….

But no one could be easily sure. I can only vaguely guess.

* * *

The shipboard interior of Yongsun.

Soldiers in greaves, half-hidden in black, were standing on the walls, exuding sharp vigor.

In contrast, a middle-aged man who seemed to be full of dignity at a glance looked at three or four elderly men and men kneeling in front of him.

The leaders of the Jeongmu-maeng who came with the swordsman Cheol Ji-ryang.

“Get up. How can famous people make a mere writer so ashamed?”

“…”

The man smiled softly and was modest, but no one got up easily.

He humbled himself and called himself a master, but how could he say he was insignificant?

He was King Ying, the half-brother of the current emperor and one of the oldest members of the imperial family.

No matter how high the names of those who kneeled were in Moorim, they could not be compared to the names of the young kings.

This is because the warriors just move their own world, but the young king was one of the people who controlled the world.

“Please remove the embarrassing words, Your Highness.”

When Cheol Ji-ryang politely responded, King Yeong calmly stood up and took his arm.

“Come on, wake up. I came here not to be treated by you, but because I have something to ask of you.”

“…?”

It wasn’t much to say that it was the power of the young king, but he didn’t have the talent to withstand it.

Isn’t it rather like refusing his consideration?

Cheol Ji-ryang stood up as if he couldn’t win, and the others followed carefully and looked at each other.

“Let’s sit down. There are plenty of seats.”

“…yes. if.”

At the King’s invitation, Cheol Ji-ryang was forced to join, but no one else sat down.

“These people are really… I heard that the most free thing in the world is unmanned.”

“…”

That’s just the Young King’s idea.

Cheol Ji-ryang and the warriors were just uncomfortable in their current position.