Descent of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 1347

The road to the airport is always congested.

Beijing Capital International Airport serves 100 million passengers annually. This is three times the number of passengers using Incheon Airport, which is no small feat.

Choi Yeon-ha, who had used Beijing Airport several times before, knew very well how congested the road to the airport could be.

But things were a little different now.

Wiiiing!

The black sedan she was riding in was being escorted by a police car. As soon as they saw the police car with its siren blaring, the other cars made way to the sides.

Thanks to that, they were driving through the congested road very comfortably.

‘What are these guys… really?’

Choi Yeon-ha’s brow furrowed.

No matter how she looked at it, they didn’t seem like they were doing official business, yet they were using the public security forces as they pleased.

‘Those guys back then were definitely soldiers…’

She had experienced many things firsthand, but Choi Yeon-ha couldn’t grasp what was happening to her.

“Excuse me.”

As Choi Yeon-ha spoke, Chai Ke-chang, who was sitting in the passenger seat, glanced up and looked at the rearview mirror.

“Is there anything uncomfortable?”

“Can I ask you something?”

“Ask anything you like.”

“What exactly do you guys do?”

At that moment, Chai Ke-chang chuckled.

“That’s strange.”

“What is?”

“I’ve been asked that question a few times in my life, but I never thought I’d hear it from you. Aren’t you Kang Jin-ho’s lover?”

“Please call me his girlfriend. It makes me sound old.”

“…Ah, yes.”

Choi Yeon-ha sighed and said,

“You guys talk like you know Jin-ho well, so you must know that he doesn’t talk much. I haven’t heard anything.”

Chai Ke-chang nodded lightly.

‘I guess so.’

It wasn’t just a matter of not talking much.

So far, Kang Jin-ho, as Chai Ke-chang had observed, clearly distinguished between the world of martial arts and his personal life. Recently, that boundary had been slightly broken, but until now, there had been no need to tell Choi Yeon-ha about the world of martial arts.

Kang Jin-ho wouldn’t have expected to experience something like this in China either.

“Are you curious about our identities, or Kang Jin-ho’s identity?”

“Of course, it’s yours.”

“I don’t know what to say. Let’s just say we’re a group of associates.”

“Are you gangsters?”

“…I said we’re associates.”

“That’s what gangsters are.”

Uh…

Wasn’t that wrong?

“Let’s just say it’s similar.”

Choi Yeon-ha sighed and leaned back against the seat.

She had known for a while that Kang Jin-ho was the head of a Korean gang. Kang Jin-ho and Lee Hyun-soo had argued that their concepts were completely different, but honestly, wasn’t it all the same?

‘I never thought I’d end up dating a gang boss.’

When you’re in the entertainment industry, some actresses end up getting involved with such people. It felt like just yesterday she was laughing at them for ruining their own lives, but now Choi Yeon-ha was dating the head of a major Korean gang.

And not just in Korea, but with an associate who was playing on an international level.

“Are you guys the ones? The Triads or the Black Society people [Chinese organized crime groups].”

“No, we’re not.”

Just as Choi Yeon-ha was about to scoff, Chai Ke-chang continued.

“We’re a bit worse than them. At least they tremble when they see the public security forces.”

“…That’s a good self-confession.”

Chai Ke-chang smiled.

She was an interesting woman.

‘Her courage is enough to make the Demon King cry.’

Chai Ke-chang and the driver, being martial artists, naturally emitted an aura that pressured people.

The fact that Choi Yeon-ha could remain so calm while receiving that aura meant that she was fundamentally courageous.

“What’s your relationship with Jin-ho?”

“Why are you curious about that?”

“It’s a bit strange to see. You guys seem to be growling at each other, but you also exchange gifts and help me. It’s a relationship that I can’t understand at all.”

Chai Ke-chang chuckled.

“That’s an accurate observation. But the answer is bound to be awkward. To be honest, I can’t clearly define the relationship between Kang Jin-ho and us either.”

“Why?”

“That’s how relationships are. Simple yet complex.”

The relationship between the Hongwang Group and Kang Jin-ho might be defined in one word. But the relationship between Hongwang and Kang Jin-ho, and the relationship between Chai Ke-chang and Kang Jin-ho, cannot be summed up in one word.

“That sounds like something out of a script. Do you like noir?”

“Not particularly.”

Reality wasn’t that soft.

“This isn’t noir, it’s closer to a war movie. If anything, it’s more like a historical drama. In noir, people often give up gains for emotions, but in reality, people have no choice but to move with thorough gains.”

“Hmm?”

“You asked about the relationship between Kang Jin-ho and us, right? Well, I don’t know why that’s important. What’s certain is that helping Kang Jin-ho right now is beneficial to us. He’s a man who clearly distinguishes between favors and grudges.”

“So, I don’t need to be grateful?”

“Of course not. This is our favor for Kang Jin-ho’s abilities. Think of it as the price of having a great boyfriend.”

“And the crisis is also because of that great boyfriend?”

“It’s like a cost.”

“You guys are so arbitrary.”

Choi Yeon-ha chuckled.

But soon, that smile disappeared as if it had been washed away.

“Is Jin-ho safe?”

“Hmm.”

Chai Ke-chang groaned.

“Nothing in this world is certain. But I believe he hasn’t suffered any significant damage.”

Chai Ke-chang spat out the words.

“If he were someone who could die so easily, there would be no reason for us to be doing this. In fact, this is like an act of flattery, showing that we’ve put in this much effort, so please look kindly upon us in the future.”

“Flattery?”

“Yes. I’m scared of that man.”

Chai Ke-chang shook his head.

It wasn’t just a joke, he really looked scared.

‘This guy is no ordinary person either.’

Those who bluff aren’t scary. But those who are this honest are scary.

People basically try not to give the impression that they are afraid of someone. But Chai Ke-chang had no hesitation in showing his weaknesses.

“Anyway, thank you.”

“You’re welcome. This is all…”

“Well, I don’t care what the reason is, but it’s true that you guys saved me. If you had come a little later, I might have embarrassed myself in my pants.”

“…I’ll accept that gratitude.”

Chai Ke-chang glanced at the rearview mirror.

Choi Yeon-ha’s face looked cold, but her personality seemed to be not so cold.

“We’re here.”

The car stopped in front of the airport.

“The tickets have been booked in advance, so you can pick them up right away. Once you return to Korea, there will be nothing they can’t do.”

“Okay, I understand.”

Choi Yeon-ha looked out the window with a slightly uneasy expression. After experiencing such an incident, she was reluctant to even enter the airport with Han Eun-sol.

‘But I can’t ask them to escort me like a kindergartener.’

“Let’s go, Eun-sol.”

“Yes, noona.”

Han Eun-sol got out of the car and took the luggage out of the trunk.

“Then, we’ll see you next time.”

Chai Ke-chang, who got out of the passenger seat, bowed to Choi Yeon-ha and got back into the car. The black sedan drove away without any hesitation.

“…Aish.”

Choi Yeon-ha finally sighed.

“Eun-sol.”

“Yes, noona.”

“What is all this?”

“Anyway.”

Choi Yeon-ha scratched her head.

Come to think of it, nothing good had ever come from being involved with Kang Jin-ho. She thought she was going to make good memories in China this time… but as expected, something happened.

“My fate is bad, but this is too much.”

“Be careful with your words. I’m scared someone might hear you.”

“Scared of what?”

At this point.

Choi Yeon-ha raised her head and looked up. Looking at the dust that blurred her vision even at night, she felt disgusted.

‘I have to come back here again?’

Since she had a contract, she had to go back to Korea for a while and then come back. The thought of it made her feel even more drained.

“Are you okay?”

“I’m okay. I changed my underwear earlier.”

“…Good job.”

She was proud of Han Eun-sol for acting so calmly.

Even though he was her manager, Han Eun-sol was still just a young man in his twenties. He had gone through a life-or-death situation, so he could have easily lost his mind, but he was steadfastly doing his job.

“Let’s go quickly, noona. It’s better to get out of this rotten country first.”

“I agree.”

Han Eun-sol took the luggage and led the way into the airport. Choi Yeon-ha glanced back and then headed inside.

‘It’s a bit unsettling to leave Jin-ho behind…’

But Choi Yeon-ha knew that this was the best option. Choi Yeon-ha was the type of person who would get goosebumps when she saw a female lead in a drama script who would get caught as a hostage or cause trouble for the male lead.

People should know their place and act in a way that doesn’t cause harm to others. Right now, Choi Yeon-ha staying here wouldn’t help Kang Jin-ho, but only cause him trouble.

“Answer the phone! That man!”

Anyway, he never fixes the habit of turning off his phone whenever something happens. She had nagged him so much about it!

Choi Yeon-ha gritted her teeth and strode into the airport. If this matter was resolved well, she would make sure to give him a thorough mental education so that he would never turn off his phone again.

If he didn’t listen after ten times, she would say it twenty times, and if he didn’t listen after twenty times, she would say it thirty times.

Han Eun-sol and Choi Yeon-ha, who had finished ticketing, received their tickets and went up the escalator towards the departure hall.

Fortunately, there was a flight leaving right away.

“Do you want to eat something?”

“I feel like I’m going to throw up if I eat now. I don’t need food or anything, let’s just go to Korea. I need to lie down at home.”

“I agree.”

It was at that moment when the two were heading towards the gate with no energy.

“Wait a moment.”

‘Huh?’

Choi Yeon-ha turned her head.

Chai Ke-chang, who had left in the car a little while ago, was now standing behind them.

“What’s wrong?”

Chai Ke-chang’s face was stiff. Seeing that expression, Choi Yeon-ha instinctively knew that something serious had happened.

“It’s probably best not to take that flight.”

Choi Yeon-ha’s face hardened.

“Don’t tell me… is there something on the plane?”

“No, it’s not that, but…”

Chai Ke-chang hesitated slightly.

Choi Yeon-ha, who never expected to see such an expression on this man’s face, widened her eyes.

“It seems like something has happened. It’s probably best not to go to Korea.”

“…What?”

“I can’t be sure about what’s going on, so it’s hard to say anything at this stage, but…”

Chai Ke-chang sighed.

“If you trust us even a little bit, please stay in China for now. We will provide you with solid protection.”

“Are you saying I should be a hostage?”

“Absolutely not. We will treat you as a guest.”

Choi Yeon-ha stared at Chai Ke-chang silently.

She wanted to go to Korea.

Right now.

Normally, she wouldn’t even think about it, but…

“Send me to the safest and best hotel. You can do that, right?”

“Of course.”

“Let’s go, Eun-sol.”

“…Noona, aren’t you going?”

“He said something happened. If that guy was going to trick us, he wouldn’t have come all the way here.”

“That’s true, but…”

Han Eun-sol trailed off awkwardly, and Choi Yeon-ha looked at Chai Ke-chang and asked,

“Can you tell me what happened?”

“…It’s difficult right now.”

“At least roughly.”

Chai Ke-chang sighed.

“Maybe…”

Chai Ke-chang’s voice pierced Choi Yeon-ha’s ears.

“It seems like there’s a problem in Korea.”