Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor

Episode 40

“Do you know what it means to do business with a demonic cult? “It will have a huge impact, incomparable to being suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of a maiden.”

“I had no choice! “When a master of the Demonic Cult comes to you, reveals his identity and offers a deal, how can you refuse that!”

Shakyamuni Buddha’s words also had a point.

A tycoon as evil as the devil came to us and proposed expansion of the business?

It was a verbal transaction, but in reality it would have been no different from coercion.

If I had refused, the entire Buddha would have evaporated.

However, just because there were unavoidable circumstances, it did not mean that he had to take responsibility for the results of his actions.

“Do you think that excuse will work? Go tell the same story to Cheongseong Sect. “Will they listen?”

“…….”

“It goes without saying that you have made great profits through trading with the demonic cultists.”

Shakyamuni Buddha’s shoulders slumped.

He knew best that he had been caught in a conspiracy.

“Are you referring to the distribution of drugs as a new business?”

“How do you do that?”

Lord Shakyamuni looks shocked.

I took a moderate stab and it seemed to be the right answer.

I laughed inwardly and continued to push Shijiazhuangzhu.

“You must have earned a lot of money.”

“We no longer deal with drugs! When I heard that the ghost army had been subdued by the Qingcheng faction, I immediately withdrew my hand! “The only people who would touch such a dangerous product in the first place are the crazy types who don’t think about tomorrow!”

“To some extent, I only touched it briefly due to coercion. Is that what you want to say?”

“That’s right!”

“Besides, it seems like quite a few of my subordinates are addicted to drugs.”

“…These are people who have connections with merchants from Heuksi (黑市) with whom we previously traded. “For those who only purchase items for their own use with their own money, we do not turn them away and are attentive to their circumstances.”

“You don’t mind. “If I wanted to erase the past, it would have been better to cut it all out.”

“It would be better to have him by your side. “I can control it so that I don’t talk about unnecessary things outside.”

“I think it would be better than being dragged around because of the dark city’s weaknesses.”

“…….”

“Is the mine commotion from two years ago also related to the transaction between the two sides?”

“When you say it’s a mine commotion… … ?”

“This is an incident where a member of the ghost squad pretended to be a madman.”

“Oh yeah. There was a time when I almost got caught by the Blue Star faction due to a mistake made by the Demonic Cult. “A dangerous situation has arisen that could lead to drug distribution as well as the presence of ghost squads rising to the surface.”

“So, you disguised the ghost squad members as demons to attract the attention of the Blue Star faction?”

“yes. “In the meantime, we erased traces and bribed officials to get the work done.”

One unresolved question was resolved.

I was wondering why the ghost squad member pretended to be a madman to attract people’s attention, but I never thought the inside story was hidden.

I crouched down in front of Shakyamuni and made eye contact with him.

At this level, I felt like I had covered enough groundwork and it would be good to move on to the main topic.

“Do you want to live?”

Shakyamuni Zhou nodded frantically.

I continued talking while fiddling with the wooden plaque in my hand.

“Depending on the conditions, we may pretend not to notice.”

“What do you mean by condition…?”

“You must provide commensurate benefits.”

It wouldn’t have been a bad idea to lay waste to Seokgajang and rob it of its wealth.

But in many ways, it was disappointing to end it like that.

I was not just enough to feel proud of criticizing the evil deeds that Shakyamuni had committed and punishing them.

I wasn’t stupid enough to kill the goose that laid the golden eggs.

“I’m telling you because I think you’re mistaken, but I’m not employed by Cheonhwaru. “There is no one higher up to report to about this matter, and there is no reason to bring down Shijiazhuang.”

“Then why did you attack Shakyamuni?”

“I have a bad relationship with the demon of Eumsal. Although it is not known to the public, I was actually involved in the subjugation of the Ghost Army.”

“…!”

“Well, it’s not that important, so let’s skip this part. Anyway, as long as I keep my mouth shut, no one will be able to find out that Shiga Jang made a deal with the demonic cultists.”

“I know what you mean. If there is anything you want, please let me know.”

“What can you give me?”

“There is a lot of money in Shijiazhuang. Additionally, as we operate multiple kiru, we can provide an unlimited number of beauties.”

“Money and beauty. Aren’t you setting your own value too low? “What I hold in my hands is the right to life and death for everyone here.”

“…….”

“Give me the status of Grand Elder.”

“There is no such position in the main family…”

“If it does not exist, you can create one.”

“……All right.”

“As Elder Taesang, there are three main things I wish for Shakyamuni. First, send a dignity maintenance fee every month. “The amount would be equivalent to three-tenths of what Shaka Jang earns.”

“Samhal?!”

“Why are you dissatisfied?”

“Oh no.”

“Secondly, if I entrust you with something, I will carry it out with priority over all other tasks. Third, give the authority to mobilize the family’s warriors in times of emergency. Of course, that scope also includes Lord Zhang.”

“Why don’t you ask for the position of chieftain instead?”

“I don’t like it because it’s a hassle.”

“What on earth are you trying to get me to do?”

“well. It could be a minor errand, or it could be something important that determines the fate of the family. “Ah, apart from the cost of maintaining dignity, I will keep the money earned through transactions with the demonic cultists.”

“…….”

“Well, if you say you will work like a slave for the rest of your life, you won’t be motivated either. We will set a deadline. I think five years would be fine. “What do you think, Lord Jang?”

“Five years…”

I chuckled and got up from my seat.

“Then I understand that it has been decided.”

* * *

The training hall within the Hwangryongmugwan.

‘Amazing.’

Dokgo Woojin, who was watching Yeonsun’s training, let out a soft exclamation.

A white light that appears at first glance every time you swing the sword.

It was definitely white lightning.

‘I knew it wasn’t an average talent, but.’

Even so, the speed at which I learned the trick was too fast.

It has only been a month since the foundation was laid.

But I can already handle white lightning, albeit clumsily.

[That’s amazing. I can’t believe he’s already mastered white lightning at that age.]

[I can’t believe it when I see it with my own eyes that a young man who has just passed the age of four has achieved thunder spirit.] [It’s

okay to be proud. Among all previous successors, there was no one who achieved achievements as quickly as you.]

The words his teacher had said to him in the past passed through his mind.

A question suddenly occurred to me.

I wonder if the praise I heard at the time was actually a story made up to encourage my students.

The boy in front of me was seventeen this year.

The period of time I learned and learned the White Thunder Divine Technique was two years.

‘…….’

It was a complicated feeling.

The rapid growth of a student is certainly something that a teacher should be happy about.

‘I will achieve mental health within the next ten days.’

After completing his sword training, Yeonsun stood in place, closed his eyes, and fell into meditation.

Dokgo Woo-jin, who had been quietly watching him, quietly left the training ground.

It seemed like I would have to bring up the date of my visit to the Four Rivers Tang House.

* * *

On the way from the training hall to the restaurant.

There was a person who appeared in front like a ghost.

“You look tired.”

“That’s because Mr. Gum cold-heartedly left without helping in chasing down the swordsman.”

“Did you catch the swordsman?”

“Gotcha. “I had a hard time because he was good at running and hiding.”

The identity of the woman grumbling and complaining was Cheon Ga-ryeong.

She said, handing me a book.

“Let’s go first.”

“Are you asking me to go somewhere out of the blue?”

“Cheongwoon Guest Cup. “The owner of Hwayang Sangdan is staying there now.”

“…!”

I immediately checked the outside of the book she handed me.

Red fire magic.

One of the five martial arts books written by Ma Gyoju.

It was an item that made the son of the owner of Hwayang Merchant fall into a state of despair.

“Are you saying it’s already arrived?”

“There’s a carriage ready outside. “Let’s leave right away.”

“I haven’t had lunch yet.”

“Just go and eat and that’s it.”

“……All right.”

We left Hwangryongmugwan on that path, took a carriage, and headed to Cheongun Gaekjan.

While moving, I looked through the contents of the book.

‘It’s like the Honghwa Godkong in my memory.’

A martial arts technique based on the energy of yang.

If Dok-go-seong learned this, it would be a great help in overcoming the prostration delay.

Of course, this is only when you have learned a complete mind method that excludes the defects intentionally introduced by the religious leader.

“how is it? “Can you spot the wrong phrase?”

“yes.”

“that’s interesting. “I couldn’t tell even if I looked.”

“Have you read the contents?”

“You didn’t say you couldn’t do that, right?”

“That’s true.”

While chatting about various things, we reached our destination.

I followed Cheon Ga-ryeong and headed to the annex of Cheongwoon Gaekjan.

As I entered the building, a middle-aged man with a goatee sitting at a table stood up as if he had been waiting.

He ran towards me as if he was flying and grabbed my hand.

“Are you the doctor who said you could cure my son’s illness?”

“I am not a member of the National Assembly. “It is true that I know how to treat your son.”

The guards standing in the back looked me and Cheon Ga-ryeong up and down with their eyes flashing.

As befits the people hired by the owner of Hwayang Merchant, they all exuded unusual prayers.

“Yes, I said Simma. “I would like to ask for treatment right away, is that okay?”

“…Sure.”

The head of Hwayang Sangdan immediately came out and led Cheon Ji-ryeong to the bedroom on this floor.

I followed behind him and protested to Cheon Ga-ryeong with my eyes.

Isn’t the story different from saying that you can go and eat?

“……”

Cheon Ji-ryeong slowly turned his head and looked away.

I climbed the stairs, swearing under my breath.

‘Have you seen such an irresponsible woman?’

* * *

Lying on a bed in the middle of a spacious room was a young man with skin as white as porcelain.

Although he was a little thin, unlike Cheon Ga-ryeong two years ago, he still had some weight on his body.

It didn’t seem like it had been that long since I had fallen into a state of despair.

“Then we will start treatment right away.”

I pulled up a chair and sat down next to the bed and stabbed several of the young man’s acupuncture points with my index finger.

The young man groaned and lifted his eyelids with difficulty.

The guard warriors who were watching turned on their eyes and shouted.

“What are you doing!”

Immediately, while Cheon Ga-ryeong was explaining the situation, I raised the young man’s upper body and placed my hand on his famous acupuncture point.

“From now on, I will lead the way. Just follow along and pray.”