Bachelor Swordsmanship Remastered [EN]: Chapter 376

376. The Infinite Night View

The two masters from the Wudang Sect’s main base, Real Man Hyeon-eum and Jeok-yangja, couldn’t hide their surprise.

The young man before them was undoubtedly Yun-hyeon, the leader of the Azure Dragon Alliance.

The Azure Dragon Sword Master and leader of a major righteous sect alliance was here, in this brothel.

Hyeon-eum and Jeok-yangja immediately sheathed their swords and paid their respects.

“Hyeon-eum of Wudang greets the Great Hero.”

“Jeok-yangja greets the Great Hero.”

Their greetings were quite respectful.

It was inevitable.

Hadn’t they personally witnessed Yun-hyeon saving countless Wudang disciples poisoned by the Gi Hon Dan [a powerful antidote], and departing with the blessings of the Wudang elders?

Moreover, the old man standing next to him was clearly Elder Noh, whom even the pharmacists of the Yakdang [a medical hall] respected, so there was no need to think twice.

The people most surprised by this sight were the lay disciples of Wudang.

They couldn’t hide their bewilderment at seeing the masters of the main base paying their respects.

However, the rules of the sect were strict.

They all gripped their swords and paid their respects.

“Greetings, Great Hero!”

“Greetings, Great Hero!”

The sight of over a dozen lay disciples paying their respects was quite impressive.

The musicians, Hwa-seol, and Ye-hyang looked at Yun-hyeon with surprised eyes.

Yun-hyeon was momentarily flustered but soon returned the greeting politely.

“Pleased to meet you. So you are from Wudang.”

Hyeon-eum and Jeok-yangja raised their heads.

With a bright smile, Hyeon-eum said.

“I wondered what had happened, but indeed, it was the Great Hero who dealt with the two devils.”

He nodded as if he understood.

The Azure Dragon Alliance had raised the banner against the Hero Alliance.

Moreover, the rumor that ‘the only one who can stand against the Hero Alliance is the Azure Dragon Sword Master’ was widespread throughout the world, so it was not at all strange that Yun-hyeon had dealt with the two devils of the Hero Alliance.

“Ah, that’s….”

Yun-hyeon stopped, about to say that it wasn’t his doing.

He couldn’t reveal that Guest Elder was involved in this.

With a wry smile, Yun-hyeon continued.

“It just happened that way; I didn’t intend it.”

Hyeon-eum wore a puzzled expression.

But soon, he nodded as if he understood.

“Ah, I see.”

It wasn’t yet time for the Azure Dragon Alliance to engage in a full-scale war with the Hero Alliance.

If that happened, the Jianghu [the martial world] would once again be engulfed in a storm of blood.

Hyeon-eum, having made that assumption, said to Yun-hyeon.

“I understand. Then leave this matter to us.”

“Yes. I 부탁드립니다 [I leave it in your care].”

Hyeon-eum turned his head towards the lay disciples.

“Clean up the bodies of the two devils. We’re leaving this place immediately.”

“Yes!”

The lay disciples immediately carried out Hyeon-eum’s orders.

Flutter.

The bodies of the Gui Myeonmajon [Ghost Mask Demon Lord] and Eumsansalgwi [Yin Mountain Murderous Ghost], stained with blood, were wrapped in cloth and soon carried away by the lay disciples.

The one who had rushed in first among the lay disciples looked at the musicians.

“I hope you will not reveal what happened here for the time being.”

He said, meeting each person’s gaze one by one.

His eyes were quite intense, and the musicians flinched.

“There’s no need to worry about retaliation from the Hero Alliance. Now that the two devils are dead, the Hero Alliance will disappear from this Infinite City without a trace.”

That wasn’t a bluff.

The rumor that Wudang had opened its gates was already widespread in Infinite City.

In fact, the two masters from the Wudang main base were standing before their eyes.

“Great Hero.”

Yun-hyeon turned his head at Hyeon-eum’s voice.

“Would you like to come with us?”

Yun-hyeon glanced at Guest Elder.

Guest Elder’s expression was still indifferent, but he didn’t seem to like the idea of leaving like this.

Yun-hyeon said to Hyeon-eum.

“No. I’ll stay here a little longer.”

“Is that so?”

Hyeon-eum looked at one of the lay disciples.

The lay disciple nodded.

It meant that they had already secretly taken the bodies of the two devils out of the brothel.

“Then I’ll visit you separately later.”

“Please do. Where we’re staying is….”

“It’s alright.”

Hyeon-eum said with a smile.

“The lay disciples of Wudang are very familiar with the situation here.”

The foundation that the lay disciples had built in Infinite City for a long time was by no means small.

Although they had been temporarily pushed back by the Hero Alliance, the network of the Wudang lay disciples rooted in Infinite City was very deep and wide.

The fact that Gui Myeonmajon and Eumsansalgwi were in this brothel was also a fact they had learned through such a network.

“I’m glad to see you two again. Then I’ll see you later.”

Hyeon-eum and Jeok-yangja politely paid their respects to Yun-hyeon and Guest Elder.

Yun-hyeon also politely returned the greeting.

Tap, tap.

Hyeon-eum and Jeok-yangja immediately went outside.

The last remaining lay disciple said to Hwa-seol.

“Don’t worry about the brothel. We’ll take care of everything.”

“……I understand.”

Hwa-seol nodded.

The lay disciple politely paid his respects to Yun-hyeon and then went outside.

Tap.

As the door closed, everything became quiet.

It was as if a whirlwind had passed through.

No, the expression ‘whirlwind’ was not an exaggeration.

Right here, the two devils of the Hero Alliance had wreaked havoc and been killed, and the lay disciples and masters of Wudang had rushed in and left.

Ye-hyang and the musicians were still looking at Yun-hyeon with surprised expressions.

Just now, they had directly witnessed the masters and lay disciples of Wudang politely paying their respects to Yun-hyeon.

Now, the fact that Yun-hyeon had dealt with Gui Myeonmajon and Eumsansalgwi, although they had only seen him draw his sword, had become an established fact.

“Ahem.”

Yun-hyeon cleared his throat.

“Shouldn’t we at least offer you something to wear?”

That was said for Ye-hyang’s sake.

She was still holding onto her torn front.

“Ah.”

Hwa-seol finally came to her senses.

“I’m sorry. I’ll prepare a place right away. Would you please wait downstairs for a moment?”

Hwa-seol said with a soft smile.

Guest Elder turned to look at Yun-hyeon.

He wondered if they should just leave, but Guest Elder said quietly.

“Problems always arise wherever I go with you.”

Perhaps it was because of what had happened in Gaebong [a city known for its food and lively atmosphere].

He had seen people flying in the Gaebong tavern back then as well.

“But it’s not bad.”

Yun-hyeon smiled wryly at those words.

However, he couldn’t argue because he agreed with Guest Elder’s words.

After a while, Yun-hyeon and Guest Elder were sitting in front of a table laden with all sorts of rare dishes.

The chaotic surroundings had been cleaned up, and the musicians had been dismissed.

The night view of the metropolis Infinite City and the Yangtze River, spread out through the wide-open window, was literally as beautiful as a painting.

“……Good.”

Guest Elder said quietly.

“Yes. The night view of the Yangtze River from here is truly beautiful.”

Hwa-seol said in a soft voice.

Sarak.

She, sitting next to Guest Elder, held a luxurious-looking liquor bottle.

“I happen to have some good liquor. Would you like a drink?”

Hwa-seol asked with a charming smile.

But Guest Elder’s answer was blunt.

“No, this is enough.”

His cup was filled with tea.

“Ah, I see.”

Hwa-seol smiled brightly.

She put down the liquor bottle, picked up long chopsticks, and placed a piece of food in front of Guest Elder.

“Hmm.”

Guest Elder picked up the food with his own chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

Hwa-seol watched the scene with a smile the whole time.

She didn’t even turn her eyes to the night view of the Yangtze River, which she herself had said was truly beautiful.

Clink.

Yun-hyeon smiled awkwardly and picked up his teacup.

“U-um, excuse me…….”

A youthful voice was heard from the side.

When Yun-hyeon turned around, Ye-hyang said with a flushed face.

“W-would you like a drink?”

“No.”

Yun-hyeon said quickly.

“This is enough for me too.”

“……I see.”

Ye-hyang’s eyes, as she put down the liquor bottle, were full of regret.

Having changed into new clothes and touched up her makeup, she looked even more beautiful than before.

Yun-hyeon said with a smile.

“Do you play the Chilhyun-geum [a seven-stringed zither]?”

“Yes.”

Ye-hyang replied.

Her eyes sparkled.

“Could I listen to a song?”

“Of course.”

Sarak.

Ye-hyang, seemingly pleased, got up from her seat and picked up her Chilhyun-geum.

She placed the Chilhyun-geum on a stand for performance, straightened her posture, and took a deep breath.

Her eyes, now quite serious, shone attractively.

Ttang, ttang.

The sound flowed from the tips of Ye-hyang’s fingers.

The mournful yet heart-stirring sound of the Chilhyun-geum filled the room.

The fragrant tea, the soft food, and the night view of the Yangtze River unfolding outside the window naturally enhanced the mood.

“Good.”

Guest Elder said with an indifferent expression.

“Come anytime.”

Hwa-seol said with a smile.

“I think I’ll be really happy the day you two come.”

Yun-hyeon inwardly clicked his tongue at her eloquence.

There would be no one who wouldn’t be pleased to hear such words from a charming woman.

But Guest Elder said without changing his expression.

“When I want to see the night view.”

Even at Guest Elder’s blunt words, Hwa-seol smiled brightly.

“Yes. I’ll be waiting.”

***

The next morning.

After finishing their meal at the inn, Yun-hyeon briefly told the group what had happened yesterday.

He glossed over Guest Elder’s part, but there was no one in the group who couldn’t guess the details.

“I see. I wondered why you were so late…….”

Youngho-jun said.

“Well, now that the two devils are dead, the lay disciples of Wudang will try to drive out the Hero Alliance branch, right?”

Yun-hyeon nodded.

Certainly, one of the lay disciples had said such a thing.

“What did the Regional Inspectorate say?”

When Youngho-jun asked, the Royal Secret Agent Jo-gwan answered.

“The Regional Inspectorate also promised active cooperation. If the lay disciples of Wudang come forward, the Regional Inspector will be rather pleased.”

“Good.”

Youngho-jun nodded and continued.

“First of all, it’s best for us not to get involved in the conflict here. Wudang probably sent masters as well, but they will only limit themselves to dealing with the two devils and will not directly fight the Hero Alliance branch.”

His analysis was accurate.

Neither Wudang nor the Hero Alliance wants this matter to escalate into a full-scale fight.

But looking at the situation, Wudang was much more advantageous.

“Of course, the Hero Alliance won’t just stand still. They might even send new devils. But with the Wudang Sect and the Azure Dragon Alliance holding out, and the Regional Inspectorate stepping in, they won’t be able to move easily.”

“In the end, the lay disciples of Wudang will win?”

Dam Soha said.

“That’s how it should be. No, that’s how we have to make it.”

Youngho-jun grinned.

“Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a problem for the Azure Dragon Alliance, which has its temporary headquarters here?”

That was a contradictory statement to not getting involved, but no one took issue with it.

Even though it was temporary, it didn’t make sense for the Hero Alliance branch to remain where the Azure Dragon Alliance headquarters was located.

“Well, then, let’s tell everyone to come here.”

“Come? Who?”

At Dam Soha’s question, Youngho-jun answered as if it were obvious.

“Why, of course, Miss Jin Ye-rim from the Namgoong Family. We should also call the elites of the Hangzhou Martial Arts Center in Emei, and tell Monk Hye-cheon in Shaolin to come quickly, shouldn’t we?”

The thirty elites of the Hangzhou Martial Arts Center, who had been with Dokgo-rang, were training in Emei.

Now that the Azure Dragon Alliance headquarters had been established, even temporarily, they were calling them in.

“Well, is the sleepless night of Infinite City finally beginning?”

Youngho-jun said, seemingly looking forward to it.

But the ‘sleepless night’ he was talking about probably meant overtime, not entertainment.

As Dam Soha’s expression distorted and Yun-hyeon smiled wryly, Youngho-jun quickly continued.

“Ah, don’t worry. I’ll make sure the rewards are good.”

Youngho-jun made a circle with his hand.

“With this.”

Youngho-jun’s expression was as bright as could be as he spoke.

But Dam Soha’s face only grew darker.