Episode 264 My reputation depends on you.
Geommugeuk majestically entered the Honam region with guards on either side.
Lu Xiaoguang also welcomed Lord Xiao with all his subordinates.
The horsemen of the Honam region lined up on the left and right shouted loudly.
“See you, Lord Xiao!”
Yeo So-gwang walked out to greet the sword dance. He saw sword dance for the first time today.
‘You look really handsome.’
He’s not just handsome, he’s cool as a person. Plus, those confident eyes. Rather, it went well. The best people to use are those with high self-esteem or, conversely, those with a strong sense of inferiority.
In particular, Yeo So-gwang was strong against those with strong pride. Because I catered to their moods better than anyone else, I was able to rise to Zidanju.
“It is an honor to meet you, Master So.”
Yeo So-gwang bowed deeply. His back was as flexible as the political skills he had cultivated throughout his life.
Geommugeuk stared at Yeo So-gwang.
“You make a really good impression.”
“I hear things like that sometimes.”
“They say you should be careful if you meet a face like this in Gangho?”
Even though the sword dance was provocative from the first greeting, Yeo So-gwang smiled.
“you’re right. Everyone else needs to be careful. However, only two people are excluded from this martial arts group. One of them is Lord Sogyo. Now, let’s go in.”
Yeo So-gwang entered the main hall with a sword dance performance.
A banquet was prepared there.
When the sword dance began, the musicians started playing and the dancers danced. The lodgers began to heat and carry the dishes.
“Now, let’s go to the head table.”
Usually, when we receive a valuable guest, we let them rest on the first day and have a banquet the next evening, but we didn’t do that this time. As Sogyoju, he would have come easily anyway, and he was still young.
It shows from the beginning. Life is enjoyable when you are with Honam Jidanju. If you say you’re tired and want to rest, you can open again tomorrow. Yeo So-gwang was more confident than anyone else in Gangho when it came to treating people.
Geomugeuk sat at the head table and Yeo So-gwang sat next to him.
Then Jeok-yeon pulled out a silver needle and checked each dish to see if it was poisoned. The other guards stood a little distance away from each other around the sword dance.
Geommugeuk smiled as he looked at them. When they were with him, they were just like kids, but seeing them around other people was definitely different. The momentum was not normal.
“The escorts are young.”
“Even though you are young, you were selected as a guard for the Lord of Xiaojiao, so how good are you? “They are worthy of joining any elite organization in our school.”
Sword Dancer spoke loudly for all the guards to hear.
Yeo So-gwang was mistaken when he saw that.
‘also! There’s a bravado typical of young people.’
But he didn’t know. It is true that the sword dance performance was praised to increase the self-esteem of his subordinates.
“The spirit of each person is truly extraordinary.”
Yeo So-gwang also matched the praise of the sword dance.
This time, Geommugeuk gave a polite greeting.
“Isn’t the Honam region a key point for our school to keep the Murim Alliance in check? That’s why I visited this place before other Zidane.”
“It’s a heavy burden on my shoulders because I entrusted such an important task to someone with limited skills.”
“It doesn’t matter if it’s not too heavy to carry other things.”
Despite the meaningful words, Yeo So-gwang was not shaken at all.
“I am only loyal to the church.”
“also! The head of the division deserves to have confidence in you. “Let’s have a drink.”
The two people toasted and then drank alcohol.
Yeo So-gwang said vaguely as he put down his drink.
“The great name of Lord Sogyo has been heard all the way to Honam.”
“What was the rumor?”
“It was rumored that he was the most talented successor among all time.”
Geommugeuk showed a cheerful expression.
“Plus, you’re so handsome. “I can confidently say that you are the most handsome among Moorim’s late Jisoos.”
“Our Yeo Danju is putting gold on your ugly face.”
“I am saying this from the bottom of my heart. Ask your subordinates. “I am a person who cannot lie.”
Yeo So-gwang called his right-hand man, Hwang Pyo, and asked.
“What do you think?”
“You are not a late Jisoo, but you are the most handsome among all the martial arts people.”
Yeo So-gwang laughed loudly at his words.
“I made a mistake here. “I was not a late Jisoo, but a former martial artist.”
This has happened many times before. When Yeo So-gwang praises, Hwang Pyo comes out and gives an even bigger compliment. He smiled and repeated the compliment again.
It was literally their way of entertaining people. Since ancient times, there has been no compliment as effective as a compliment on one’s appearance. Moreover, if the other person is this young, it goes without saying.
Geommugeuk laughed happily.
I thought Yeo So-gwang was smiling because he was happy because people said he was good-looking, but in reality, he was smiling for a different reason during Geommugeuk.
“This is what it felt like. I guess everyone was in a good mood?”
“What do you mean?”
“no. “Let’s have another drink.”
“great. For the birth of a new martial arts hero!”
Yeo So-gwang accepted Geommugeuk’s words well. He responded by saying that it was right to just say it, and said he had never thought of it that way, and enhanced his sword dance performance. He was truly a man who was good at lying flat on his face.
Lu Xiaogwang was good at flattery. But he didn’t know. The fact that the person who laughs heartily at one’s flattery is the true embodiment of flattery.
“Let us have a glass of alcohol!”
Yeo So-gwang laughed inwardly as he heard the word ‘we’ added before the word calling him.
Now it’s time to add some flair to your drinking party.
As he got drunk and the atmosphere warmed up, Lu Xiaogwang beckoned a woman over.
She was one of the dancers dancing earlier. She, who was particularly beautiful among dancers, walked slowly there.
Yeo So-gwang introduced the woman.
“When Master Xiao comes, I really want to say hello, so if you don’t mind being rude, please give me a drink.”
A woman came and greeted Geommugeuk politely.
“It’s called Yakran (葯蘭).”
she was beautiful Her beauty was so beautiful that I thought there would be no man who wouldn’t fall for her if she really set her mind to seduce her.
Yakran came over and picked up the bottle.
“I will raise a drink for you.”
At that time, Geommugeuk suddenly stood up and picked her up. Everyone was startled by the sudden action.
“Come on, have a drink later. Yeo Danju, please wait there.”
Geommugeuk ran out of the main hall holding her in his arms. The guards panicked and ran after him.
Lu Shaogwang was also taken aback, but soon spoke out loud.
“After all, heroes like beautiful women! “The bedroom is in the building on the left as you go out!”
Yeo So-gwang couldn’t help but laugh at the thought that things would be resolved easily.
‘Alcohol and beauty always go well together.’
Of course, I had no idea that we would connect so hotly and easily.
Meanwhile, Yao Lan was very surprised.
At first, I was surprised by So Jyoju’s sudden behavior, and then I was surprised by the fact that I was floating in the air while running to the bedroom. Su Jiao-ju pretended to hug him, but did not touch his body.
As expected, upon entering the room, an unexpected situation unfolded.
When she rushed into the room, it felt like she was going to be thrown onto the bed, but Geommugeuk gently placed her on a chair. No, to be precise, an invisible force made her sit down.
Then she saw. Su Jiaozhu’s handsome appearance did not go unnoticed. his eyes. He was looking at me with very clear eyes. Can Mine’s eyes be this clear?
Geommugeuk spoke in a tone as gentle as his eyes.
“Do you know who I am?”
“yes.”
Her words were soft, but her voice trembled because she was somehow overwhelmed by the atmosphere.
“How many times has this happened?”
“What do you mean?”
“You probably forced Yeo So-gwang to entertain you like this before, right?”
Ruo Lan was surprised. I was surprised that he realized that fact, and I was also surprised that Lord Xiao was trying to dig up Lu Xiaoguang’s back.
Fear came over me. If you get caught up in a power struggle, you will die.
“Even with my status, I cannot open your mouth.”
Who would dare refuse to answer?
“no. However, if Yeo Danju finds out what I said… he will kill my family back home.”
“Did he threaten to kill your entire family?”
“yes.”
“How did you feel then?”
“I was scared. And I was angry.”
Is it because the opponent is a minor sect leader of a stern demonic cult? Or is it because of those deep eyes that seem to look into one’s own heart? The answer I should have thought about came out without difficulty.
“Yes, you should be angry. “You should be angry at someone who threatens to kill your family.”
She was threatened by Lu Shaogwang from a young age. If you come to a drinking party, come out, and if you want to pour alcohol, pour it. I was even forced to sleep.
But I couldn’t refuse.
Lu Shaogwang risked not her life, but her family’s life. My sick father and my younger siblings. A mother who works hard.
He blackmailed and brainwashed the young girl. This is what the world is like. If you stick close to power, you can make more money. He said he could save his father if he sent more money for the medicine.
She hated it. I really hated serving drinks to people I met for the first time. I thought about suicide several times, but I couldn’t do it because of my family.
I begged Yeo So-gwang to stop now. But in the first place, it was not an opponent that an innocent young girl could handle.
After hearing her story, Geomugeuk approached her. And Geommugeuk stared at her for a moment and spoke softly.
“sorry. “Did I come too late?”
The moment she heard those words, something rose deep within her heart. Tears flowed freely. I thought there wouldn’t be any more tears to come, but once they did, they kept coming.
I tried to stop crying, but it didn’t work as I wanted. I wanted to shout at Geommugeuk. Why are you here now? Why are you here now?
If she had been a child, she would have screamed like that.
But the little girl from back then is no longer there.
“…sorry.”
Although she is the victim, she is the only one who apologizes.
The next moment, her head lifted up of its own accord and a soft energy began to surround her.
Her heart felt at ease with a soft energy she had never felt before.
Was that why? She mustered up the courage to ask one thing she was curious about.
“Why did you think I was dragged out by force?”
Apparently, Lu Shao-gwang introduced herself as a dancer who wanted to see Su Gyo-ju.
“It’s because of the way you walked in front of me and looked at me.”
“Is it because of my eyes?”
“I saw the anger in your eyes.”
She was surprised. I saw that you were looking at me gently. Did you read your own thoughts in it?
“My right hand man also looked at me like that at first. “I was immersed in anger and defeatism, believing that the organization would not change.”
Yao Lan no longer had the fearful face she had before.
“What happens to me if I don’t tell you about my sobriety?”
“I’ll just let you go.”
“really?”
“okay. I have to find another way. “He’s a dirty person anyway, so we’ll eventually be able to find evidence that will make him pay for his crimes.”
Yaolan still hesitated, and Geomugeuk stood up without pushing her anymore.
“You can just forget about this conversation and act like nothing happened. “I will make sure he pays for his crimes.”
She said as the sword dance was about to leave.
“Wait.”
When Geomgeuk turned around, she asked.
“What happened to the person who had the same eyes as me?”
“I rose to the position of Nether Pole. “It is a place to punish those who have given up on being human.”
Ruo Lan’s eyes trembled. After a while, surprising words came out of her mouth.
“Wait. If you leave now, Master Xiao will doubt your stamina.”
Geommugeuk’s eyes widened because he didn’t know how to make a joke like this. I can’t just ignore a joke like this due to its sword dance nature.
“You are the first woman to take care of the most important reputation of the Heavenly Demon Church’s small sect leader.”
Yakran also laughed at the joke of the sword dance.
“My dream was to die on stage while dancing, but I’m going to die doing something crazy like this.”
She walked over to the table and started writing down the name with the paper and brush that was there. I started writing down the most recent person, and there was a name there that would be familiar to Geommugeuk.
Blood test.
The mere fact of hosting him served as evidence that Yeo So-gwang was involved in this matter. Of course, he will make all kinds of excuses, but as long as the opponent is a sword dance, it will not be easy to get out.
In addition to the blood search, the names of many influential people appeared one after another.
And she wrote in detail what happened to her. Writing down one’s work means risking one’s life for this work.
Yakran said, handing the paper to Geommugeuk.
“This… is my life.”
“no. This is your new life.”
Because from now on, you can live a different life.
The sword dance brought Samho in.
“Take Sojeo and go to Tongcheongak. Let the warriors there take Sojeo to their hometown. “Please find a way to heal your sick father.”
Yao Lan was so surprised that her eyes widened. It was so thrilling that I couldn’t believe it.
“He’s not going to follow me and kill my whole family, right?”
In response to a question that was half joking and half fearful, Geommugeuk coldly spoke to Samho.
“Now, let’s annihilate this Sojeo family and come back!”
Then Samho spoke to Yakran in a blunt tone.
“I recently visited my mother for the first time in three years.”
Yaolan looked at Samho in surprise.
“You have become much older in the meantime. “Money is important, but… please find it before it’s too late.”
Geommugeuk looked at Samho and smiled slightly. It was a moment when I briefly got a glimpse into what kind of person Samho was.
Geommugeuk smiled and said to Yakran, whose eyes were red at the thought of her parents.
“If you were that worried, you shouldn’t have written this in the first place. And do you think our school won’t be able to find your hometown if you don’t tell us?”
Yao Lan smiled awkwardly.
“Are you going to punish him today?”
“okay.”
“I miss you too. “I saw him die.”
Even if he dies, her scars will remain for life. If you stay anyway.
“Then there is something I want to see too. When he dies, show me your dance.”
Ruo Lan nodded slowly.
“yes. I want to show it to Master Sogyo. “I don’t know if I can dance well in front of a corpse.”
Geommugeuk and Yakran walked out of the room.
The guards looked at the sword dance with awe. They were surprised when they first ran with her in their arms, but when they heard the conversation in the room, they were amazed again. The more they learned about sword dance, the deeper their loyalty deepened.
Geommugeuk joked with Yakran.
“The reputation of my virility depends on your expression.”
Yao Lan said with a smile.
“Don’t worry, I’m a person who stands on stage.”
The two returned to the banquet hall.
Geommugeuk walked proudly with his chest out, and Yaolan followed with a satisfied smile and a slightly lowered head.
Yeo So-gwang came close to the sword dance and asked vaguely.
“Do you seem to be in a good mood?”
Geommugeuk poked his side and grinned.
“Because today I’m going to see the best dance of my life.”