I Have Good News (2)

Finally, the chance to practice the worldly technique has come.

Yu Jinsan couldn’t hide his joy.

“Is this really true?”

Pungho continued the explanation, presenting to him the data he had researched in the dark room.

“Yes, this is Sima Hyun. It is said that there is no field he hasn’t mastered, including historical studies, astronomy, calendar reading, and complex math. He is also fluent in deciphering the Sanskrit language, as he has experience studying in ancient India.”

“What a nice friend. Where is he now?”

“He’s not so difficult to find. He is already known as a genius scholar in Sichuan Province.”

Sichuan Province wasn’t too close to Kaifeng.

For normal people, it would take at least a month, and even for warriors capable of the best footwork, it would take around 10 days.

“… Sichuan Province. It isn’t a close distance, but it’s worth the effort.”

“But even if we meet, I am not sure about them being willing to escape.”

“What do you mean?”

“After taking a closer look, I think he is someone with a strong nature. He absolutely hates lying, and his surname is called Sima Ox.”

“Judging by the fact that ‘Ox’ is added to the end of his name, he must be as stubborn as an ox.”

“Yes, he certainly will not submit to force. Moreover, his guard is also said to be a fearsome warrior. Well, it won’t work on Seol.”

Yu Jinsan folded his arms and gathered his thoughts for a moment.

It might not be as easy as he thought, but he had to somehow handle this. And one more thing.

‘I think I should take this chance to stop at Mount Emei in Sichuan.’

As long as the destination was decided, there was no need to worry. This was because there was too long a way to go with just looking ahead.

“Thank you. I always get help from you people.”

“Please don’t say that. If it weren’t for the elder, would we even exist today?”

“What do you mean?”

Pungho hesitated for a moment, then asked in a lowered voice.

“Did you notice anything unusual on your way here?”

“I’m not sure. Seol and I were racing to see who was faster, so I didn’t have time to feel anything.”

“You were lucky. Perhaps because of what happened at the Shaolin Temple, the rumor about the Yin Yang Twin Monsters appearing in Shaanxi has spread. The Murim Alliance warriors are looking for us with their eyes wide open.”

It was a situation that had been predicted to some extent, given the uproar at the Shaolin Temple.

It would have been strange if it had been quiet.

“I am leaving from here soon, so what does it matter?”

“Still, you’d better hurry. Murim Alliance informants have been spotted stationed at every corner. According to information, all Hunan warriors are put on alert.”

Although his granddaughter’s skills are now amazing and her strength is commendable, there were many warriors out there.

Even in Hunan, the center of the Central Plains, there must be several absolute warriors who could be considered top warriors.

Even the Supreme Warrior of Shaolin shouldn’t be that difficult to deal with.

“Like you said, there is no harm in being careful. Well, we will leave in a moment.”

“Yes. But are you going to use the water again?”

“It is taking too long to travel by boat. I plan to cross over through the gorges and pass through Shaanxi this time.”

“Good idea. Take this.”

As Pungho held out a small pouch on the table, Yu Jinsan looked at him with a puzzled expression.

“…?”

“I saved up some travel expenses so that I can leave as soon as I arrive.”

“It is fine. Why are you giving me all this?”

“It might be fine, but I cannot have Seol starving.”

Actually, Yu Jinsan also didn’t have deep pockets. In some cases, he would even take away his granddaughter’s allowance and use it.

“Well, if you insist that much, I’ll accept it for now.”

Looking at the weight, it seemed to contain a lot of coins. It was around the time he packed the bags.

The leader’s office opened, and the people who had been waiting came in.

“Grandpa, am I pretty? Hyun-hee Unnie said she made this for me.”

Yu Seol was holding Hyun-hee’s hand and smiling. She wore a white fur hat shaped like a rabbit on her head.

Even so, he felt uncomfortable because he had shaved all of his granddaughter’s hair off.

Yu Jinsan nodded repeatedly with a happy face.

“Yes! It is so pretty. It’s like a rabbit fairy came down from the moon.”

“Heheh. I asked Unnie to make something for my grandpa too.”

“…Uh?”

Hyun-hee, trying to hold back her laughter, said,

“Please wait a moment, Grandpa. I will make it for you right away.”

Yu Jinsan waved his hand urgently.

“I appreciate the thought, but let’s save it for next time. We need to leave urgently.”

He couldn’t risk any delay, lest he end up wearing a rabbit hat due to his granddaughter’s insistence.

Yu Seol asked with a regretful look.

“Already?”

“Uh. There are some people coming to catch us, so we need to leave right away.”

There was no trace of anxiousness on Yu Seol’s face.

Instead, she comfortingly patted Yu Jinsan’s shoulder.

“Don’t worry, Grandpa. I will protect you.”

Yu Jinsan snorted as if shocked.

How did he end up like this?

He himself was a skilled warrior who couldn’t be overtaken by veteran warriors of famous sects.

“Grandpa isn’t that weak. Since we’re short on time, let’s say our goodbyes now.”

After saying their final goodbyes to them, they came out of the office.

Yu Jinsan whispered in a low voice to his sullen granddaughter.

“Our Seol, you said you wanted to quickly learn the martial arts in the book, right?”

“…yes.”

“I am going to decipher it now. Do you know what happens if you learn these martial arts?”

“I don’t know.”

“Of course, one doesn’t know.”

Yu Jinsan whispered again, his face serious.

“You will reach enlightenment and undergo another transformation. Then, you’ll become even more beautiful, and your hair will grow back down to your waist in no time.“

“Really?”

Yu Jinsan smiled inwardly. This was because they had finally succeeded in diverting the child’s interest.

When Body Reformation happens, it is common for the hair and eyebrows on the body to fall out and new ones to grow in.

But it was just a guess; he couldn’t be sure.

The highest realm achievable by humans was beyond his full comprehension.

“Of course. Then now, our Seol will become the most beautiful woman in the world.”

“Hehe. Seol will become the most beautiful woman in the world?”

“Certainly!”

At that moment, a bright smile bloomed on the child’s face.

At that time, Yu Jinsan looked away instead of trying to say something more. This was because someone was running towards them in a hurry.

It was a subordinate of Pungho.

“Elder, how have you been?”

“Good, Honggi.”

“Okay, then I will greet you formally later!”

He hastily bowed and then quickly vanished into the office of the clan leader.

“You…”

Yu Jinsan shook his head and tried to move, but Yu Seol didn’t. She just put her index finger to her lips.

“Shhh.”

“What is it?”

“They say we are in big trouble now.”

Had something happened in the Black Night Clan?

There would be no mistake if his granddaughter, with her body and enhanced five senses, heard it.

Yu Jinsan quietly walked up to the wall and put his ear against it.

An urgent voice was heard from inside the office.

“What do you mean, the Yang-hyun branch was attacked?”

“It’s all written in what the pigeon brought in. It seems like the beggars have finally caught up.”

If it was about beggars, then it had to be the Beggars Union.

From the perspective of the Black Night Clan, which specializes in selling information, it was considered the biggest competitor and natural enemy.

“This has really become a pain in the ass….”

“Don’t worry too much, Clan Leader. Yang-hyun was just recently established, lacking crucial information, and even its exact location is unknown.”

“That isn’t the problem. If Yang-hyun is compromised, the southern branch’s location could be exposed. We absolutely cannot allow that.“

The southern branch was responsible for the Southern region of Hunan.

Yu Jinsan knew Eun Hwa-rin, who managed the southern branch, because she had visited the guesthouse they were staying at and revealed the location.

And he remembered her as a dignified and capable person.

‘If that place collapses, the entire power of the Black Night Clan will be shaken.’

As expected, the atmosphere had turned darker.

“We need to somehow protect it. I will quickly organize reinforcements first.”

“If the Beggars Union is truly behind this, our forces won’t stand a chance. Now that things are like this, we have no other choice but to ask for the support of the Sun Moon Clan.”

The Sun Moon Clan and the Black Night Clan, both affiliated with the Evil Sects, moved closely together.

They had a dependable relationship in which support was provided in exchange for information and money. However, they had conflicting interests, so they didn’t trust each other entirely.

“Then… is it fine for the location to be revealed to the Sun Moon Clan?”

“It doesn’t matter. As long as they don’t talk about Huagang County handling the southern region.”

It wasn’t a significant issue for a few secrets of a business to be exposed. However, there was no need to reveal the weaknesses of the Black Night Clan, which was structured like a hidden organization, especially in a world full of betrayal.

“I understand what you mean. But I’m worried that it might already be too late.”

“I don’t know if I will be able to make it on time. I guess I’ll have to leave it to the will of the heavens and send the one with the swiftest feet.”

“Yes, Clan Leader.”

After a while, Honggi finished the talks and hurried out of the office.

At that point, neither Yu Jinsan nor his granddaughter were there.

The grandfather-granddaughter duo, who came from Kaifeng, were holding hands and running.

Yu Jinsan’s face was filled with concern upon hearing about the situation of the Black Night Clan; he couldn’t just leave it be.

But he couldn’t help them either.

If the Yin Yang Twin Monsters, who were being pursued by the Murim Alliance, openly helped the Black Night Clan, it would only make things worse.

‘Huagang County’s Hong House…’

It was a place he could pass through before stepping into Shaanxi. The problem was that he wasn’t sure of the plan.

It was at that moment that his worries peaked.

“Grandpa, are we heading to the Hong House?”

It seemed like Yu Seol could understand the situation in her own way.

These days, her mind has been so peculiar.

“Do you understand what the Hong House is?”

“I don’t.”

“It’s a drinking place with lots of women… and no, it isn’t a place children can enter.”

“Still, we can go. I can go.”

What did she mean by that?

Yu Jinsan looked at his granddaughter’s face and then smiled, looking at the rabbit ears that made her look funny despite her serious expression.

“There is no place you cannot enter with your strength. Do you want to help?”

“Uh. Hyun-hee Unnie made me a hat, so we need to repay the favor. Grandpa said so, too. If you get something, make sure to return it.”

A look of puzzlement appeared on Yu Jinsan’s face.

‘Since when did she learn to speak with such logic?’

It seemed admirable that his granddaughter could clearly assert a situation and express her opinions.

All they had to do now was find a way; it was a problem that he didn’t have to worry about.

As the Yu family elder, how could he show shame or a lack of confidence in front of his granddaughter?

“Yes, you are right. This is the nature of humans and our law. Our Seol is all grown up now.”

Grandfather’s high praise caught her ears.

“Hehe. Let us go quickly!”