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nThe Jong family head Jong Ri Chun slammed the table in fury.

nBANG!

nThe table broke into pieces.

n“How sloppy are you at dealing with things!”

nThe middle-aged man seated in front of him was sweating profusely.

n“How am I supposed to trust you with anything!”

nA violet rage and tension could be felt being emitted from Jong Ri Chun’s body.

nJoong and Won bowed their heads.

nIt was best to keep silent right now.

n“Are you still not done finding out what happened?”

n“Only partially.”

n“Report that first”

n“Firstly the Warriors of Se household were injured, and according to what they said they were beaten up by Gyeongwan and Yoo one-sidedly.”

n“One-sided? Do you think that makes sense?”

n“Apparently the two are much more professional than known.”

n“Professional to the extent that just the two of them defeated eleven?”

n“Yes. These were direct testaments of those who were there.”

n“Were there any other possible strategies? Like the usage of poison at the Yeon residence?”

n“I’ve already checked, and so far nothing is suspicious.”

n“There must be something. Keep investigating. It’s unsatisfactory that the youngest was defeated.”

n“Yes. I found that odd as well and am investigating.”

nTo the two of them, it did not make sense that Woong was defeated by Taesan.

nBut Woong would not give an answer no matter how much they asked so they had to look into his surroundings.

nThe problem was that the two had met in private.

nIt was impossible to know what they had discussed privately.

n“How is the youngest?”

nJong asked Won who answered awkwardly.

n“He is low spirited. Doesn’t talk much and barely goes outside”

n“Have you tried giving him what he likes?”

nWoong loved women. Jong was not largely concerned with his son’s love for women.

nHe did not care for misdeeds as long as he did his job.

nWoong was a seeker of carnal pleasures and often did bad stuff, but he had never been negligent in his training or studies.

nWe took him to the brothel…but he just drank a lot and returned.”

nJong looked ridiculed.

n“He went to the brothel to drink? And came back without a woman?”

nHalf of Woong’s issues were his harsh treatment towards the women in the brothel.

nAlthough these matters were never disclosed as Jong’s power suppressed it.

nJong at one stage had to step in to stop rumors from spreading.

n“Did he say anything when he was drunk?”

nWon shook his head.

n“Rather he became more silent. Then…”

n“Was there a problem?”

n“It seems there is a problem in his fighting skills.”

n“What? What do you mean?”

n“I assisted with his training since I was there…His basics flow of energy seemed off.”

nJong’s face turned ice cold.

n“Is there a problem with his body?”

n“It seems…to be a psychological issue. It’s not something you can see unless you completely lost your basics.”

n“Ha! Not only did he soil himself he is not able to overcome this and has become a loser?”

nJong ground his teeth and glared at Won.

n“Someone interfered. Find him. No matter what.”

n“Yes. I will.”

nWon answered definitively. But inside he knew he wouldn’t be able to solve this problem.

nHow do you find the culprit with so little evidence?

n‘I have no choice. I will spy the Yeon residence for clues.”

nHe was going to assume that the Yeons were fully involved and investigate from that lead.

n‘Well that is that…how is the golden wall situation coming along?”

n“Geumryoem is performing better than expected.”

n“And you are sure there is no one behind”

n“Yes, I checked multiple times.”

n“Good. Cooperate and let’s use this as a chance to relax and take it easy. After all, we can’t live in suffocation forever. Don’t you agree?”

n“It will go well. Do not worry.”

nJong let out a sigh and shook his head.

n“Phew. That crazy Chenoma what a wrack because of him….”

nWon smiled bitterly.

n”But recently I heard from the Ma district that something must have happened to Cheonma. I guess this must be his karma”

nJong shook his head firmly.

n“I say this from experience. Cheonma is not so simple. He is beyond logic. It’s best to avoid him. Sigh. What a wreck because of my father.”

nIn the past, Jong had watched Cheonma from a distance when he attacked Jong’s residence.

nAt that time, the head of the household was his father, and also his father’s idea to ambush Cheonma.

nJong still resented his father for that decision.

nAnd it was still vividly ingrained in his memory of what Cheonma did.

nIt was an unimaginable terror.

n“Anyways, keep a lookout. We must make this a success. Only then we can reclaim our power.”

nOnly then will they regain the peace of the past and show those who had looked down on the Jong family in the past.

nJong’s eyes glowed with murderous rage.

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n“My prince, the new folks form the Jong family are here.”

nTaesan nodded to Gyeongwan’s report.

n“It’s common for children’s fight to evolve into adult’s fight, did they say they want revenge?”

nOf course, the ones who got beaten were the Jong warriors.

nWoong was still unaware of the situation.

n‘I am not sure. But there were professionals involved.”

n“Professionals?”

n“Yes. There were two professionals we did not dare to fight.”

n“Wow, you know how to distinguish professionals.”

n“It was not hard to identify as they made it known.”

nTaesan smiled at that.

nIn the past, amongst Cheonma’s followers, there were often guys like them. Those who visibly displayed their strength so that people will voluntarily submit.

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

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

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

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

nTaesan recalled the method he used to control Woong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

n“Anyways, where is the doctor?”

nGyeongwan hesitated before answering.

n“He said he was off to start a rumor”

nTaesan smiled.

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

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

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

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

n“We’re going back today.”

nGyeonwagn looked at Taesan surprised.

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

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

n“That is true but…”

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

nSo was it okay to ignore this fact and return?

n“They inconvenienced me so I should return the favor”

n“What?”

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

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

nTaesan laughed.

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

nGyeongwan pressed his lips and did not reply.

nTaesan waved his hand.

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

nGyeongwan sighed in relief and bowed.

n“Understood.”

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

n“Sorry?”

nHe was referring to Gyeong and Gal.

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

nGyeongwan looked uncomfortable but nodded.

n“Duly noted.”

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

nAfterall the two were suspicious, to begin with.

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

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

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

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

n“What?”

nGyeongwan looked dumbfounded.

nTaesan repeated what he said.

n“I said it’s a secret.”

n“Then…”

n“It’s going to be just you and me.”

n“Then what about Yoo?”

n“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.”

nGyeongwan asked again.

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

n“Greet him? I already did.”

n“What?”

n“And he agreed to keep it a secret.”

nGyeongwan looked blankly at Taesan.

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

nAfter all, he would find out soon enough.

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

n***

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

nGyeongwan could no longer keep his question and asked.

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

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

n“Are you going to the Jong residence?”

nTaesan smiled.

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

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

n“I have you.”

n“What?”

nGyeongan was unable to hide his disbelief.

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

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

nAlthough they might flinch a few times.

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

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

nTaesan started walking ahead briskly.

nGyeongwan followed anxiously and worriedly.

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

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

nGyeongwan grew more anxious.

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

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