Episode 253

“I… I’m sorry…”

Ju Jiyak lowered her head and couldn’t even speak.

Are you saying that the person she brought in was a fake?

Of course, if she listened to the story, he did have some knowledge about treatment, but other than that, everything he said was a clean lie, so he couldn’t be called right either.

“Hehe, it’s fine. It’s fine. Isn’t there a saying that there can be someone like this and someone like that?”

Namgung Chun drank his drink with a happy face for the first time in a long while.

That was all thanks to Sa Dohak coming back.

Now it felt a little like a manor.

“Why are you even listening to such a con man? Has the old man become this senile already?”

“But wasn’t it fun?”

“Woah!”

“Hehe, by the way, seeing as you are here, it looks like your affairs have been sorted out well.”

Sa Dohak smiled and nodded.

It went well and he had nothing to do.

He killed all those he thought were spies, and cut off those who were likely to become the enemies of the Demonic Cult in the future.

Although most of the elders and guardians had died and his power significantly reduced, with the skills of a person who took over the position of the next Heavenly Demon, they could lead a new Demonic Cult well.

“To whom did you hand it to?”

“Flame Emperor Blade, Geom Chun.”

“Ohh…he definitely has the ability to lead a force. But isn’t it a bit too late to learn the Heavenly Demon Divine Arts?”

“He will figure it out.”

Sa Dohak shrugged.

The Demonic Cult members were feared for killing the elders and guardians in front of so many people, and there was even a warrior with Sa Dohak who killed the Black Wind Godly Demon, who was strong, so no one could stand against the decision of Sa Dohak.

Therefore, there was no need for the guy to even master the technique. The ability he originally possessed could be said as enough qualification for the current Demonic Cult, so who will take his place?

They will even think that Sa Dohak is watching over them, knowing or unknowingly, so they will have no choice but to follow as long as their guts don’t come out of their stomach.

“It is the same for the Justice Faction and the Demonic Cult…aren’t all of them about power. Haha…”

In response to Namgung Chun’s thoughts, Zhuge Yun too nodded with a bitter expression.

In this situation, if someone were to attack the Central Plains, they wonder if anyone could stop them.

The Heavenly Way Alliance and the Murim Alliance were still gritting their teeth at each other, and many of the forces of the Demonic Cult were now reduced.

Of course, at the center was-

‘Is this family the problem?’

Zhuge Yun wanted to say something of the sort, but remained silent.

Wasn’t the reason why the Ma family, one of the pillars of the Evil Sect, disappeared, why the Murim Alliance was split in half, and why the Demonic Cult was turned upside down also the fault of the people living in this family?

‘This is the biggest problem.’

Zhuge Yun thought about it and inhaled.

“But I don’t see the cats?”

Sa Dohak asked while looking around.

The two Spiritual Beasts which always clung to the side of Dan Somi were nowhere to be seen. He looked at Namgung Sohye, wondering what was going on, but she tried to look away and mumbled softly.

“That…Somi’s…hug…”

“…Are they alive?”

“Well, Baekho is fine… Baek- Baek Myo got scared and ran….”

It meant he ran from home.

Sa Dohak was shocked as he laughed.

How strong did the qi of Dan Woo-hyun have to be for the situation to be this bad? The moment he felt her pulse, Sa Dohak also felt that there was nothing he could do, so he just clicked his tongue and shook his head.

“But, why isn’t he here?”

“He hasn’t come back yet.”

“Still?”

Since he was receiving exhortations from time to time, Sa Dohak also knew to an extent about what was happening in the world.

This is also why Dan Woo-hyun took Jang Sam-tae on a separate journey.

“He isn’t out there looking for a woman, right?”

Sa Dohak asked, drinking.

Then, Namgung Sohye’s eyes blazed. And Sa Dohak smiled like it was amusing.

“Well, he deserves it. He has money, and a house…having one kid is a problem…but because Somi…is nice he can get through it just fine.”

“What are you talking about?”

“What? Do you think it won’t work out for him if it’s not you?”

Namgung Sohye’s face turned red at the teasing words of Sa Dohak. Until then, she never once thought that Dan Woo-hyun would look for a woman.

That was why she hadn’t even thought about it, but when Sa Dohak said it, she felt anxious.

Without realizing it, she frowned.

“Don’t mess around. The Manor Lord only needs Somi.”

“Which is why you are out of the race.”

“This!”

“Want to try fighting?”

Sa Dohak clenched his fist, as if he was ready to draw the sword. Even if it was Namgung Sohye, she couldn’t win.

“It’s not that! Huh!”

Namgung Sohye snorted and moved to the kitchen.

In order to serve delicious food to Dan Woo-hyun when he comes back, she constantly practiced cooking, and was now perfect in housework.

But what if he really brings back a woman?

It seemed like the entire world was about to collapse.

“But really…when will he come back?”

As she headed towards the kitchen, Namgung Sohye looked into the distance.

She looked like an anxious woman waiting for him.

Sighing, Namgung Sohye ate some food.

She began to prepare.

Sa Dohak was back after a long time, so she should make him lots of delicious food! She thought so with great enthusiasm.

She lit the fire and began to prepare food.

She was about to start cooking with a happy thought, thinking it would take some time since she had a lot to make.

“Let’s go out to eat today! I am going!”

“Woah-! Nice!”

“Well, it’s been a while, I guess that sounds right. Hehehe.”

Eventually, the ladle she was holding broke at the words she heard.

Bountiful Guesthouse.

A new guesthouse opened recently in Yueyang.

Food prepared by a good host was provided with a low price, and the interior of the large guesthouse was decorated with trees and flowers, making it seem like it had been decorated with landscape murals.

The owner of that place was Geum Eun-hak, and the person who manages it was Ho Yeon-ji.

Because it is a place which sells the alcohol of the Ho Yeon family, many people come from all around the Central Plains to taste the alcohol and cuisine.

There was always a gate in front of the guesthouse, and when there were a lot of customers, one had to wait a good one hour before eating.

People glanced at the group sitting there.

The owner of Golden Ring Merchants, who welcomed the group with open arms, and Ho Yeon-ji directly bringing food for them. What could be more happy than that?

There were a lot of people whispering around, but these Yueyang people were eating very naturally like they had been known right from the start.

“Today, I see that the little fairy is getting cuter and cuter. Haa…I want to make her my daughter in-law.”

“Ek! Don’t say that! Do you know how many people have been killed by Governor Hong after recklessly saying that?”

Chuckling and laughter was everywhere.

To them, the group itself was unique.

The manor with saints, or a family sect?

These are the people who live in that place, and from the moment they appeared, the safety of Yueyang had improved by leaps and bounds.

Although many people were hissing, most adults knew who the two old men in masks were.

Well, wouldn’t it be strange to not know?

“Hehehe, this place is always crowded.”

“I know.”

“Isn’t it a good thing that business is doing well?”

Zhuge Yun looked around, holding back his tears.

How much effort did he put to make this guesthouse? Unknowingly, there was a tug of war between him and Geum Eun-hak, who wanted to save even a little more, and Zhuge Yun, who wanted to spend a lot saying it would be for good use.

The difference in opinion couldn’t be narrowed for a long time, and in the end, an angry Zhuge Yun caught Geum Eun-hak by the collar and dragged him into the alley, where the guesthouse was currently built.

On behalf of Geum Eun-hak, who had always been anxious, he turned the entire guesthouse upside down and spent considerable money to decorate it.

Geum Eun-hak got up and settled the bill, but he was making more profit than what he paid, so he was profitable anyway.

“Now, be careful…”

While he was thinking about it, he heard something on the side and looked to the side to see Namgung Sohye feeding Dan Somi.

This was for Somi, who couldn’t use chopsticks as she would be breaking them upon holding.

But Dan Somi, not happy though, had to do it, or she would have to eat directly from the bowl.

Dan Somi opened her mouth with a tearful expression.

All she wanted to do was improve her condition quickly.

It wasn’t easy, but she thought if she had to live as such, she would end up as someone who couldn’t do anything.

At that time, the guesthouse door burst open with a group of people coming in.

Namgung Chun and Sa Dohak, who were eating without a care in the world, opened their eyes wide. It was because there was a familiar man there.

“No, do I have to eat outside or something?”

“What do you think? I heard this is famous in Yueyang.”

“I want to eat something delicious with Manor Lord and Somi, not you!”

“What is so great to eat with gothic men?”

“Somi isn’t a man! That child is a fairy!”

“Ah, yes, yes.”

The grumbling voices of the man and woman who came in echoed through the guesthouse.

Others too turned their attention to the familiar voice.

“Uh?”

Jang Sam-tae too looked there.

He saw familiar faces gathered together. A surprised expression was evident on his face as he didn’t expect them to be in this place.

“Why…in here…?”

“Mister Jang!”

Dan Somi suddenly got up from her chair.

She recognized Jang Sam-tae whom she hadn’t seen in a long time.

Although he looked quite different from the last time she saw him, there was no doubt that he was Jang Sam-tae.

“Uh…Somi!?”

“Mister!”

Dan Somi was crying in happiness.

Then she ran away with a completely different feeling than when she saw Sa Dohak.

Of all the people around, he knew Dan Somi the longest, and they depended on each other a lot, so he wondered if Dan Somi was feeling sad.

A moment later, she ran to him and held out her arms to him.

Crack!

“Kuaaak!”

At that moment.

Jang Sam-tae’s body flew away as if hit by a bison.

Dan Somi, who was about to be held in his arms, opened her eyes wide.

Jang Sam-tae flew away with the sound of the wind and fell through the guesthouse door.

Thud!

“Look…look at that!?”

Mae-hyang was surprised and looked at the scene in awe.

How could this little kid blow away a strong man like him?

She looked at Jang Sam-tae, lying face down with eyes full of surprise.

His eyes were rolled back, only the whites were visible, and there was foam coming out of his mouth.

“Hmm, that was a bit much.”

At that time, someone mumbled while looking at the situation.

Dan Somi suddenly came to her senses and looked at that place. Slowly, very slowly, she began to see Dan Woo-hyun approaching through the door.

Dan Somi just looked at him blankly.

Instead of running to hug him like she did with Sa Dohak or Jang Sam-tae, she just looked at him with tears in her eyes, unable to move as it felt like a dream.

Dan Woo-hyun came up to Dan Somi’s side and placed his hand on her head.

Eventually he said,

“How have you been?”

At those warm words, a teardrop fell from Dan Somi’s eyes.

She felt a warm hand, letting her know that this was reality and not a dream.

“Uhhhhhhhh!”

Dan Somi burst into tears.