“I think I’ve been tricked.”
“What do you mean?”
At Hong Yushin’s self-talk, the brothel keeper looked at him with a puzzled expression.
The chief inspector of the Hao clan was indeed a terrifying position. He had a strong authority to inspect and punish the members of the Hao clan.
It was not a place that could be climbed simply by having strong martial arts.
Only those who had an excellent brain and broad insight to search for the truth could become the chief inspector. This was because the person who handled the most extensive and deep information in Jianghu was the chief inspector of the Hao Clan.
So it was natural to find it hard to believe that Hong Yushin had been tricked by someone.
A dark shadow fell on Hong Yushin’s eyes.
He remembered the moment when he first met Pyo-wol. At that time, none of his negotiations worked for Pyo-wol. The moment he revealed who he was, Pyo-wol reacted immediately.
His bloody force, resolute hands, and even a creepy eyes that seemed to penetrate the soul.
Hong Yushin was overwhelmed by Pyo-wol’s presence and could not resist. Moreover, Pyo-wol even threatened to kill everyone if the Hao clan approached him.
So Hong Yushin was extremely wary, defining Pyo-wol as someone who he could never communicate with.
Hong Yushin’s assessment of Pyo-wol reached its peak when Pyo-wol entered the Water Lily Pavilion. But the unexpected visit of Pyo-wol completely destroyed his prior assessment of him.
In particular, he became very excited when Pyo-wol obediently accepted the deal he had proposed. It was as if Pyo-wol’s resilient nature that was never going to collapse was an illusion given how it had been torn down. So, he quickly accepted Pyo-wol’s proposal.
Until then, he hadn’t thought of it as strange. In any case, he was satisfied with just opening the door to a conversation with a partner who seemed incapable of negotiating.
However, as his excitement subsided, he realized that he had not gained anything as a result.
‘Deal? He’s the only one who benefited from the information he received from me. He actually hasn’t given me anything. He only reassured me by saying he had no ambition, but he might have kept his true feelings hidden. All of this was a picture he drew.’
It was scary, no, terrifying.
Maybe Pyo-wol had been painting this scenario from the moment he first saw him. In that brief encounter, he might have known who he was and found a way to use him.
‘As a bonus, he gets to take the courtesans of the Water Lily Pavilion.’
It was said that courtesans lined up to enter the Plum Room where Pyo-wol is still staying. Pyo-wol obtained information from Hong Yushin without paying a penny, and was spending a wonderful time at the Water Lily Pavilion.
It was like being ripped off all the way to the bottom.
‘He’s not just a clever fox. A bear with strength and intelligence. But has there ever been such a handsome bear? So is he not a bear? What? This stream of consciousness–’
Hong Yushin shook his head to shake off his useless thoughts.
Beside him, the brothel keeper was looking at him with a puzzled expression. In her eyes, Hong Yushin looked like a madman talking to himself.
Hong Yushin opened his mouth.
“Tell the members of the Hao clan in Chengdu to monitor the progress of the Seven Stars.”
“Alright.”
The brothel keeper bowed her head deeply and replied.
Hong Yushin’s eyes deepened even more.
‘Seven Stars. Loaches of Jianghu.’
* * *
All seven warriors of the Seven Stars have gathered in one place.
They rented the entire VIP room on the second floor of a particular guest room. All kinds of food were piled up like a mountain on the table where they sat in a circle.
The seven warriors of the Seven Stars ate the food laid out on the table without speaking.
In particular, the fourth member, Jae Woong-pyeong and the youngest, Cho Samcheok, ate the food at a frightening speed.
In an instant, the large chicken leg was left with only its bones, and food debris piled up around them.
Even Yo Sulyeong, a woman, ate more than most men.
So they removed all the food on the table.
Sa Hyo-kyung said while sucking the grease off his fingers through her mouth,
“Now, time is running out. We must find him.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve confirmed that he has entered Chengdu. It seems that he is scared and is hiding somewhere, but it will be easy to find him in a week.”
The person who answered was Jeong Sanwi, the second member of the Seven Stars. The nickname of the Jeong Sanwi was the Poison-Bellied Sword.
He boasted of an insidious mind and excellent intelligence, like his nickname which means that he had a sword hidden in his stomach.
Sa Hyo-kyung’s gaze turned to Yo Sulyeong.
“What about him?”
“He’s quiet.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes. I went with the dwarf and tested him out, but he didn’t seem interested in what we do.”
“Keep an eye on his movements. I don’t think the rumors about him are false.”
Gam Ilhae was astonished at Sa Hyo-kyung’s words.
“Then you mean the rumors are true? The fact that the Qingcheng and Emei sect suffered a lot of damage because of him.”
“I cross-checked the information with the warriors of the White Flower Room and Golden Gates, so I’m sure!”
“Hmm!”
“It’s not easy to believe. I was like that too but the rumors are all true. I don’t know how such a being was born, but there is a monster that denies common sense in Chengdu.”
“So what should we do? Are you just going to avoid him like this? No matter how strong he is, if we all gather our strength, we will be able to handle him easily.”
“It’s a matter of efficiency. If we can solve a problem without provoking him, there’s no reason to clash.”
“Okay. If that’s how it is…”
Gam Ilhae agreed.
Sa Hyo-kyung’s gaze turned to Yo Sulyeong.
“Make sure you keep a tight hold on him so he won’t get involved in our matters.”
“Ho-ho! In that case, leave it to me.”
When Yo Sulyeong gave a bewitching smile, the Iron Dwarf became restless.
“Oh, it’s not even necessary for you to go as far as…”
“Distinguish between public and private. Didn’t you almost crash with him again the other day?”
“I’m sorry, leader!”
“It’s a quest from a sect in the east, not anywhere else. If we successfully complete this quest, we’ll be able to step forward as a group in the region beyond Hunan.”
Sa Hyo-kyung’s eyes were full of ambition.
The Seven Stars was not as powerful as its reputation.
Because it was made up of only seven people.
Although the individual’s forces are strong, they were only active in Hunan because they are not supported by any financial or military power.
But if they successfully complete this commission, the client will fill in the missing part.
“So, we have to catch him and go back. If that’s not possible, we have to kill him and completely destroy the evidence. Keep in mind what I’m saying! This is a great opportunity, but if it goes wrong, it’s a shortcut to our total destruction.”
“Yes!”
“I understand.”
The six brothers answered in unison.
Only then did Sa Hyo-kyung smile with satisfaction.
He trusted his brothers.
Although they were born on different dates, they trusted and depended on each other enough to swear to die on the same day.
‘No one will be able to stop us.’
Since the six brothers and one sister were united, they were not afraid of anything.
* * *
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