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nMdm Rogue looked around at the decently seated prostitutes from the white flower brothel.

nThere were five of them, all of great beauty. They did not know any battle skills but were more observant than any others.

nThey were Mdm Rogues’ direct reports.

nMdm rogue received the money from Cheon Geum Ryeon to support the Haomoon branch, and she was in charge of this branch.

nAlso Mdm rogue was a student of the Haomoon leader.

n“Anything new from Cheon Geum Ryeon?”

nThe one seated most right answered her question.

n“No. They’re collectively agreeing to step back and observe the situation for now. I’m sure they are taken aback. Nobody would ever have imagined the golden wall clan to be so powerful.

nMdm rogue nodded her head.

nHaomoon had played nearly no part in this incident. The only thing they supported was to create the white flower brothel, gather information on the black thieve, and find a way to get to them.

nAnd they had accomplished that task brilliantly.

nThe problem was what came next, which was planned by Cheon Geum Ryeon and the Jong clan.

nAnd they got played out.

nThe problem arose when Cheon Geum Ryeon provided the information on the golden wall clan.

nMore than half of the information they provided had been wrong.

nThe golden wall clan had avoided the crisis with the help of the doctors, but at a glance, it would be blamed on the wrong information.

n“Did you check to see if it was similar to the information we gathered?’

n“Yes. Even if it had been us we would not have been able to avoid the problem entirely.”

n“Amazing.”

n“They are not to be taken easily.

nMdm rogue nodded her head. Even from the start she never thought they were easy, but now she was more defensive than ever.

nAnd now they had to investigate very carefully.

nBecause a monster lived in that place.

n“Baek Taesan…what is his identity?”

nHe was impossible to understand.

nMdm Rogue who had taken a moment to gather her thoughts then looked up with bright eyes.

n“Start investigating the Golden wall clan form today.”

nThe five ladies looked to Mdm Rogue. They seemed to want a more specific steer.

n“Investigate on all the information about the battle skills the golden wall clan adopt.”

nThe five ladies looked a little surprised.

nThe goldenwall clan were interested in their forces but even without investigating they already knew as much as there was to know.

nIt wasn’t something to be this conscious and focused about.

n“You have to be extra careful.”

n“Sorry?”

nThe five ladies grew even more curious. Of course, they had to be careful. But to be cautioned to this extent meant they had to be even more careful than usual.

nFor example, even when they were told to investigate Cheon Geum Ryeon, they were told to be careful.

nBut now they were told to be extra careful so it was difficult to compare, making them confused further.

n“How careful should we be?”

n“Adopt the same amount of caution you would have if you were investigating a royal household.

n“What?”

nThe golden wall clan were great, but they were clearly different from a royal household.

nThe five ladies were unable to hide their surprise and continued to look at Mdm Rogue.

n“And don’t even go near the second prince, Baek Tae San.”

nThe five ladies’ expression’s finally turned serious.

nTaesan had been here yesterday. Cheon Geum Ryeon and the Jong clan had a confrontation.

nThe one who resolved that had been Taesan, Gyongwasn, and Yoo, as well as the doctor that was found in their company.

nNow it seemed like that was not the only case.

n“And…”

nAs Mdm rogue opened her mouth to speak, the other ladies tensed up even more. Things were already confusing as it is, what more could she say?

n“Dig deeper into Cheon Geum Ryeon. And try to find out more about the organization backing them up. This is also dangerous, you know that right?”

n“Yes. We are well aware.”

nIt was an organization that used the mighty dark moon sword as their messenger. It wouldn’t be easy to look into an organization like that.

nThere may be consequences.

nBut they had to do it regardless. Because the Amyeongbo was at stake.

nMdm Rogue’s face turned serious as she thought of Amyeongbo.

n‘I think it’ll be best…to call for backup.’

nThe Haomoon’s future may depend on this.

n***

n“My Prince, the Dongho foundation have reached out asking for further advice.”

n“The Dongho foundation? Tell them to figure it out.”

n“What?”

n“They’re not widely known, and they’re already professional.”

n“Even so…The Jong clan matter depends on them….”

nTaesan smirked.

n“Do you think the Jong clan can survive this?”

n“No. I’m sure it will be absorbed by Cheon Geum Ryeon. So you intend to step back and watch?”

n“If I interfere any further it will expose the Dongho foundation.”

n“Well, you can always relocate them. They’re good at that kind of stuff. Going missing in action for a while then relocating.”

n“Maybe it would have worked some other time. But for now, it’s best to remain in the status quo.”

n“What??? Ah…!”

nThe doctor finally grasped Taesan’s intention.

nHad it been another time, they would have been able to resolve things easily with the help of the Cheonma followers.

nBut right now because of Hyeon Cheon Jin, the Cheonma followers were unable to fully expose their skills.

n“But such a situation…will be resolved soon, don’t you think?”

nHad it been a normal situation it would have. But their current situation was far from normal.

nIn the history of the Cheonma clan, it was the worst they were in.

nIt would take a long time until the next leader Cheonma was found to destroy Hyeon Cheon Jin.

nBecause those that made a good candidate were already killed.

nThere was a similar incident a few hundred years ago. Although it wasn’t recorded.

nEven then a Cheonma went mad and killed everyone around him but it was not as bad as it was now.

nEver since that incident, not many people stayed near Cheonma.

nBut this time things were different.

nThose folks had planned and strategized ahead to eliminate me.

n‘Did those fools really think that they could win over me?”

nThey probably did. That’s why to increase their chances they came attacking in a big group.

nThe elders, his subordinates, and each lead from the sub packs came together. And he killed every single one of them.

nSo Hyeon Cheon Jin was not bound to open up for some time.

nAt least until things were figured out and a new Cheonma appeared.

nBut I wonder how long that would take.

n“Maybe…around ten years?”

n“Sorry? Ten years.”

n“That’s the minimum as well. So tell them to figure it out on their own.”

nThe doctor scratched the back of his head.

n“Oh…okay. Then I will tell them to tidy up as per usual and go back to their routine.”

n“Okay.”

n“But…I have a question.”

n“What is it?”

n“The white flower brothel.”

n“Figure that out on your own as well.”

n“What? Me? I don’t even know what Amyeongbo is.”

n“There’s something like that. It’s the key to Haomoon’s martial arts and form. In one book it contains all aspects from their belief, principles, swordsmanship, fighting skills. It pretty much sums up their unique martial arts form.”

nThe doctor stared at Taesan blankly.

n“Then why do you have it?”

n“I got it by chance. Purely coincidental.”

nIt really was a coincidence. That occurred when he was in the Cheonma clan.

nBecause the entire key members of Haomoon was now in the Cheonma clan’s prison.

nThe arrogant Haomoon members, not knowing their place, were snooping around the Cheonma clan for information. When they got caught by Cheonma himself.

nI would normally have killed them, but they had the Amyeongbo with them so he had them locked up in prison to find out more about it.

nHe wasn’t curious to learn the skills of Amyeongbo but found it a form of entertainment.

nAnd using that as a source of reference he wanted to confirm if there was any room for improvement in his own skills.

nOverall it has helped him a tiny bit. And because of that, the Amyeongbo remained accurately in his mind.

nHe knew then how important the Amyeongbo was to Haomoon, and their future without it.

nAfter that, he lost interest in it.

nBut going through this incident it had triggered him to remember it clearly.

n“Then how did you know that the white flower brothel was Haomoon?”

n“A few of them used cotton wools.”

nThe doctor opened his mouth widely.

n“You found out just by that?”

nOf course, it wasn’t just that. He saw that and observed them a little more attentively.

nWhich led him to find evidence of the Amyeongbo.

nOf course, it wasn’t the real Amyeongbo but a replica.

nFor Taesan, who was aware of the real Amyeongbo, the replica was easy to spot.

n“Then what should we do about Cheon Geum Ryeon?”

nTaesan looked at the doctor as though he was a nuisance.

n“As I said, figure it out on your own. If the white flower brothel gives us more information on them just pass it on to the golden wall clan. Then they’ll know what to do. I’m sure a clan can easily figure out how to deal with this right?”

n“Well…that’s true….”

nThe doctor had an odd feeling.

nThings were easier said than done. All the things he told him to figure out were rather tedious.

nThis was different from being a bystander. He was looking at things from a top view and making minor adjustments when needed. But let things run its own course most of the time.

nThis was exactly what Taesan was doing.

n‘Or am I overthinking?”

nMaybe he really found all this to be a hassle. But it was a very peculiar feeling.

n“Erm…my prince then what will you do?”

n“Me? I’m going to visit the brothels.”

nThe doctor looked blankly at Taesan.

nThen he recalled something else he couldn’t make sense of.

n“You visit the brothels so frequently so how are you recovering from your illness so well?”

nTaesan smiled widely.

n“It’s a secret. Something kids don’t know.”

nThe doctor made a face.

n‘Who’s he calling a kid?”

n***

nThe goldenwall clan was endlessly busy for a while

nEveryone involved was busy fighting against Cheon Geum Ryeong’s attacks.

nBut now things were finally taking shape.

nThe goldenwall clan was strong.

nNo, the doctor and Haomoon that provided the goldenwall clan it’s information was very strong and skilled.

nCheon Geum Ryeong swayed as the goldenwall retaliated, and slowly conflict was arising internally.

nFrom the beginning, it was a committee of several small merchants coming together so each and everyone had their own wants and needs.

nWhen things become difficult, they are quick to blame the finger at others.

nAnd as Cheon Geum Ryeong became tenser, the goldenwall clan became more relaxed.

nThe leader of the clan Byeok Taesoo turned his attention elsewhere during his free time, and the results of that were out today.

n“My Lord. We’ve been able to make contact.”

nByeok Taesoo reacted happily as the head of the guards reported back.

n“Are you sure?”

n“Yes. And it seems like we’ve received a positive response.”

n“Finally….!”

nByeok Taesoo was unable to hide his emotions.

n“When are they available.”

n“They are currently wrapping up other affairs but will soon come to visit. They said it won’t be too long until then.”

nByeok Taesoo nodded happily.

n“That’s great. Thank you for all your hard work.”

n“I didn’t do much. It was Jo Sugak who ran around like mad on his feet.”

n“But it’s because of your close attention on the matter that resolved things swiftly.”

nThe head of the guard smiled at Byeok Taesoo’s praise.

nIt was impossible not to pay close attention when the lord of the clan, Byeok Taesoo was checking in on the status so regularly. So, how could he not pay attention?

n“I heard that Taesan is recovering well and it’s reassuring, but in my heart, it wasn’t the case. I wanted to be nicer in any way possible.”

n“Actually, his accomplishment with the doctor is enough.”

nAt the mention of the doctor, Byeok Taesoo looked proud. Taesan had gained the support of the doctor.

nIt was truly a joyful thing to watch his younger brother grow.

n“Anyways since we have acquired another great doctor I am sure we will be able to cure Taesan soon.”

n“If the two famous doctors came together, it would be in the blink of an eye.”

nThe head of the guard replied and thought back on their newly acquired doctor.

nHe was a ruthless doctor named single acupuncturist

nThe only reason he acceded to this request was because of the great doctor.

n‘If we look at it that way, then this was again Taesan’s accomplishment.’

nIf Taesan had not acquired the great doctor, the single acupuncturist would never have agreed.

nThe head of the guard felt that things were finally going according to plan.

n‘So…I guess it’s ever since Taesan started to visit brothels?’

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