Tales Of The Nine Dragons [EN]: Chapter 117

Nine Dragons Legend (117)

The rumor that the Nine Dragons Gate had annihilated the Eumsa Sect [Shadow Evil Sect] and the Blood Demon Clan spread beyond the Murim [martial arts world] world, reaching not only Sangrim [lower forest] but also Seorim [west forest], Gwanrim [official forest], and even ordinary people.

“The Lord of the Nine Dragons Gate must be a very scary person.”

The people of Sangnam County had always known Hwa-rin as a kind person who always smiled, treated neighbors kindly, and listened to and solved their problems. But hearing that he had annihilated the Eumsa Sect and the Blood Demon Clan gave them a different perspective.

“But he always treats us without formality. I heard that the Nine Dragons Gate has also opened a courier company.”

“A courier company?”

“Yes. It seems they are recruiting people to do embroidery.”

“Then there will be more jobs? The Nine Dragons Gate is doing a lot of business, so there are many jobs in Sangnam County.”

“That’s right. With more jobs, more people are coming in, which is good.”

“But there are also a lot of riffraff coming.”

“The Lord of the Nine Dragons Gate will take care of those guys. They can’t do bad things here. I heard that he crushed the Eumsa Sect and the Blood Demon Clan, Murim sects.”

“Indeed, finding the Lord of the Nine Dragons Gate is more helpful in solving cases than going to the government office.”

The people of Sangnam County still welcomed and supported the Nine Dragons Gate’s good deeds.

“The people here seem to like the Lord of the Nine Dragons Gate very much. In other places, they keep a certain distance from Murim sects.”

Ok-hae, who had come down from the Mount Hua Sect with Hwa-young Jin-in [True Man], listened to the conversations of the people of Sangnam County and learned about the Nine Dragons Gate’s position there and how much kindness his friend Hwa-rin showed to the people.

“Hwa-rin is amazing, Elder.”

“Of course. That’s why the Sect Leader told me to take care of his friend’s feelings.”

Ok-hae was a little puzzled that Mae-san, the Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect, seemed to be watching Hwa-rin’s mood.

“But Elder, did Hwa-rin really annihilate the Eumsa Sect and the Blood Demon Clan? The Eumsa Sect is the best evil sect in Shanxi Province, and the Blood Demon Clan is the best evil sect in Henan Province, isn’t it?”

He had heard the rumors, but he didn’t believe them, so he was doubtful even after crossing the mountain gate.

“Well, the rumors say so, so there must be some connection. I don’t know if he did it himself or borrowed someone else’s hand.”

“Is there any place where he can borrow someone else’s hand?”

“The Lord of the Nine Dragons Gate could borrow power from several places.”

“I see.”

The two were heading to the Nine Dragons Gate to deliver a letter from Mae-san, the Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect.

Arriving in Sangnam County and walking a little, they came to a large manor.

“This is it. It used to be the Danri Family’s residence, but the Danri Family has fallen, and the Nine Dragons Gate has taken its place.”

Ok-hae looked up at the Nine Dragons Gate’s signboard.

“The calligraphy is impressive. It’s really amazing.”

At that moment, a rough female voice flowed out from inside.

“You’re not doing it right!”

The two were momentarily taken aback, but they calmly knocked on the door.

After a while, the door opened, and a man peeked out, his eye bruised blue as if he had been hit by someone.

“Who are you?”

“I am Hwa-young from Mount Hua. I have a relationship with the Lord of the Nine Dragons Gate, so I am visiting with a letter from Mae-san, the Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect.”

The man who peeked out opened the gate wide at the mention of Mount Hua, and they saw martial artists training in the courtyard. The woman who had shouted a little while ago was the one teaching them.

“Ah, you’ve come from Mount Hua. Please come in.”

“Then we’ll be intruding.”

As the two entered the Nine Dragons Gate, the atmosphere was completely different from what they had felt outside.

The air inside the manor itself was heavy.

“Oh, you’re taking your time in front of me, huh?”

Looking at the woman rampaging in the training hall like an angry lioness, they couldn’t help but shrink back.

‘Who is that woman?’

Hwa-young Jin-in had never seen Namgung Soo-yeon, so he didn’t know who she was.

‘Amazing. They seem to be experts, but she’s suppressing the energy of more than fifteen people at once.’

Ok-hae was also shocked, just like Hwa-young Jin-in.

“This way, please.”

The man was about to guide the two.

“Dong-chun, get over here! Where are you trying to escape?”

“Senior, guests looking for the Lord have arrived. I’ll go to the Lord…….”

“There are plenty of people who can guide them even if you don’t. You seem to be Taoists from Mount Hua, so if you walk along that path, you’ll meet one of the family members. Ask him to guide you to the Lord.”

Dong-chun smiled awkwardly at Namgung Soo-yeon’s words.

“She says to do that. Then please go ahead.”

Dong-chun bowed to the two and returned to the training hall, bracing himself for Namgung Soo-yeon’s retaliatory training.

They were the martial artists of the Saemyeong Sect [Life Seeking Sect], who were trying to live a new life under the Nine Dragons Gate’s protection.

Namgung Soo-yeon had personally stepped in to fix their mental state, and as a result, the Saemyeong Sect’s martial artists had to suffer every day.

Nevertheless, they could clearly feel that they were getting stronger little by little, so even though it was difficult, they were faithfully following Namgung Soo-yeon’s training method.

Hwa-young Jin-in and Ok-hae watched their training for a moment… no, Namgung Soo-yeon’s one-sided beating, and then moved on.

Passing through the outer garden and entering the inner garden, Hwa-rin came out and greeted the two.

“You’ve come to visit without even contacting me. Have you been well, Elder Hwa-young?”

“We have nothing to worry about. We’re so well that our bellies are coming out little by little.”

“Hahaha. It’s been a while, Ok-hae.”

“Oh, yeah.”

“Please come inside.”

Hwa-rin took the two to the inner garden’s main house.

“Go to the kitchen and tell them to bring some simple refreshments to my office since we have guests.”

After ordering one of the family members, he took them to his office.

“Please sit down.”

After guiding them to their seats, Hwa-rin also sat down opposite them.

“The reason you came to visit this manor without contacting me must be because of the recent events.”

Hwa-rin roughly guessed the purpose of their visit and asked.

“That’s right. This is a letter from our Sect Leader to the Lord.”

Hwa-rin unfolded the letter that Elder Hwa-young handed him. The letter contained many words about the position of the Righteous Heaven Alliance, but the conclusion was that if he did not join the Righteous Heaven Alliance, they could not protect him from the upcoming revenge attack from the Evil Blood Alliance.

Hwa-rin read the entire letter, put it down, and remained silent for a moment.

“Did the Sect Leader have any other words to convey to me separately?”

“Yes. The Mount Hua Sect will help the Nine Dragons Gate regardless of the Righteous Heaven Alliance’s decision.”

“Those words mean that the Evil Blood Alliance will attack this manor.”

“That’s right. From the Evil Blood Alliance’s point of view, they have lost the sects that served as the center of Shanxi and Henan Provinces, so they will not remain still in order to show other provinces or sects that have joined the Evil Blood Alliance. And the White Horse Temple in Shandong Province will not remain still either.”

He had expected that much, so it wasn’t a big concern.

“If we have to fight them, we’ll have to fight. There’s no need for Mount Hua to step in for this manor. However, please take responsibility for the safety of our family members in Mount Hua.”

“What do you mean by safety?”

“I will send the family members of this manor to Mount Hua. Please protect them.”

“Only the family members?”

“That’s right. I’ll divide them and send them to Jongnam, so there won’t be that many people going.”

“Is that all right with you? We can send disciples from Mount Hua.”

“There’s no need for Mount Hua’s disciples to be sacrificed in someone else’s fight. And when the fight starts, I’ll be emptying the manor, so I can’t feed and house Mount Hua’s disciples.”

“Hmm…….”

“Hwa-rin, you shouldn’t think so easily. Everyone could die if you’re wrong.”

“If we die, Mount Hua’s disciples can’t do anything about it even if they come. It’s not right to sacrifice Mount Hua’s disciples because of the connection with Mount Hua.”

“But…….”

“This manor will take care of its own affairs, so please just take care of the safety of the family members in Mount Hua. That’s all you need to do.”

Ok-hae looked at Elder Hwa-young, but since he had heard Hwa-rin’s answer, he had nothing more to say.

“When we return, we will take the family members with us to Mount Hua.”

“I would be grateful if you would do that. It won’t take that long.”

* * *

Hwa-rin showed the letter he had brought from Mount Hua to the people staying at the Nine Dragons Gate.

“Senior, are you really okay? Should I contact my family and ask them to send people?”

Namgung Soo-yeon asked with a worried expression.

“Don’t. Do you want to start a war between the righteous and the evil? And if we empty the manor, they won’t be able to touch it anyway.”

“Why not? There are many businesses, including the Nine Dragons Tower, aren’t there? We called it a courier company, but it looks like it’s going to go bankrupt before it even starts.”

Dong-chun said sullenly, as if he was wronged.

“It won’t go bankrupt. It’ll just take a little damage. But if the governor of Shanxi Province steps in, even the Evil Blood Alliance can’t do anything. Even if they’re crazy, they won’t try to fight the government troops.”

“The governor of Shanxi Province?”

“The Nine Dragons Tower is a place where funds come out to develop Shanxi Province. The money earned from the Nine Dragons Tower is being used to pay for the construction needed to rebuild Shanxi Province, starting with road construction.”

“That’s right.”

“But if someone else sets their sights on the Nine Dragons Tower, do you think the governor of Shanxi Province will stand still?”

“Well, he’ll try to catch them. The governor of Shanxi Province’s reputation is soaring right now.”

Namgung Soo-yeon and Dong-chun were finally able to understand what Hwa-rin was saying.

“Those who don’t know the inside story say this and that about the Nine Dragons Tower, but in the end, the Nine Dragons Tower is just a business for Shanxi Province.”

“But why did you start this?”

A smile appeared on Hwa-rin’s lips at Namgung Soo-yeon’s question.

“Because so many flies will gather. Just catching the flies that gather will allow us to make a name for ourselves in the Murim world to some extent.”

It was also the fastest way to engrave the name Nine Dragons Gate in the Murim world.

“You always have tricks up your sleeve. You’ve been good at using your head since Commander Jo was in the army. Isn’t that right, Senior?”

Dong-chun said after hearing Hwa-rin’s words.

“It’s not tricks, it’s to make work easier. And it seems like you’ve been using your head more than I have.”

“I was just using my head for survival. Commander Jo is just using his head because he doesn’t want to work.”

Thud!

A cheerful striking sound was heard, and sparks appeared and disappeared in Dong-chun’s eyes.

“You’re just trying to die.”

Dong-chun pouted his lips habitually at Hwa-rin’s words.

“Soo-yeon, turn that guy’s lips into duck lips.”

“No, I was wrong. People can make mistakes in life!”

Dong-chun immediately backed down.

“But Lord, what are you going to do with the family members? I heard you were going to send them to Mount Hua.”

Seo Dae-young asked.

“I’m thinking of dividing them between Mount Hua and Jongnam.”

“Why?”

“Because that’s the safest way. No matter how much the Evil Blood Alliance is, wouldn’t they hesitate to touch Mount Hua and Jongnam at the same time?”

“That’s true. If Mount Hua and Jongnam are attacked, the Nine Great Sects won’t stand still.”

“And when we hear news that they’ve moved, we’ll launch a preemptive strike.”

“A preemptive strike?”

“The Evil Blood Alliance and the White Horse Temple won’t come together. So the Nine Dragons Squad and Soo-yeon will go to the White Horse Temple and wait, and when the troops come out, they’ll rob the empty house. We have to rob it thoroughly.”

“Leave it to me. It’s not like we’ve only done that once or twice. But what if they don’t come out?”

“If you don’t see any signs of them coming out, go to the White Horse Temple and ask them. Whether they’re going to attack or not.”

“After asking?”

“If they rush at you like they’re going to kill you, kill them all. Don’t leave a single one alive, you know, root and branch?”

Namgung Soo-yeon smiled brightly.

“And Protector Lee will stay in the Nine Dragons Tower with his subordinates, and if the Evil Blood Alliance attacks, he’ll wipe out all the evil sects in Shanxi Province without leaving a single one.”

Lee Do-moon bowed his head.

“And Chief Seo will take some of the family members to Jongnam and tell Elder Cheol-young that I’m asking him for a few days and stay with the family members.”

“Can’t I help you?”

Hwa-rin looked at Dong-chun.

“There’s that idiot over there. All I need is that guy.”

“No, does Commander Jo think I’m still a kid?”

“Do you want to die?”

Dong-chun curled his tail at Hwa-rin’s words.

“I’ll do the fighting. All you have to do is move in advance and bring what I tell you to prepare to the designated place.”

“I understand.”

“Asking for help from others will be a great help.”

Hyuk Ji-seok said.

He knew that Hwa-rin was the leader of the assassins, so he thought that if he received help from the assassins, he could win the fight against the Evil Blood Alliance.

“I’ll handle what I can handle. If it’s beyond my ability, I’ll have to get help, but if not, I have to solve it myself. This is the duty and obligation of someone who has become a leader.”

Sometimes he was frustrated with Hwa-rin’s stubbornness, but he had faith in his ability to solve his own problems.

“I understand.”

“But they might not even come. So don’t worry too much.”

“I think they’ll come.”

“Then there’s nothing we can do. We’ll just have to fight hard. It wouldn’t be so bad to dance with swords properly for the first time in a while.”

A smile spread on Hwa-rin’s lips, and a smile also appeared on Namgung Soo-yeon’s lips.

Dong-chun’s expression changed seriously as he saw the two people’s smiles.

‘No, there’s nothing to resemble, but they even resemble that? Anyway, Senior Namgung Soo-yeon is a weirdo.’