Episode 99

Eu Hwa-rin was the manager of the Southern Branch of the Black Night Clan.

She was the clan’s most prized talent, known for her resourcefulness, which led her to become a key executive in record time.

Despite her cool demeanor, her mind was a whirlwind of complex thoughts.

The expression on her face, as she observed the situation from a corner, was tinged with confusion.

‘What is happening here? They didn’t come here just to drink.’

She was the only one present who knew that the Twin Monsters were closely related to the Black Night Clan.

No matter how much she pondered, there seemed to be no reason for their presence here.

Weren’t they among the most important members of their clan, with access to all its secrets?

Moreover, why would one pretend not to recognize someone they knew?

‘It’s clear they have some ulterior motive.’

Yet, no matter how much she racked her brain, she couldn’t unravel it.

Just when Eun Hwa-rin’s doubts were at their peak, an unidentified person in black appeared from afar and approached her.

The swordsman, with soft hair cascading to the waist beneath a bamboo hat, was her bodyguard.

“We are in trouble now, Branch Manager.”

“Trouble greater than this?”

“It seems our identity has been exposed. Many from the Beggars Union have arrived here.”

Following the Yin Yang Twin Monsters, even the Beggars Union’s attack seemed to make this the worst day imaginable.

However, her expression was not one of fear but of shock.

“How many?”

“There seem to be hundreds. I think they cannot enter due to the presence of the Yin Yang Twin Monsters.”

“Then, once they finish eating and head out, we will be in grave danger.”

“Probably…”

Eun Hwa-rin looked around and smiled.

Was it a coincidence? The Yin Yang Twin Monsters were seated behind the main hall, enjoying their meal, as if any attackers would have to confront them first.

“Danbi.”

When Eun Hwa-rin called her name, the lips beneath her hat turned red.

“…Yes, Unnie.”

“What does it look like from a warrior’s perspective? Our men who got hit by the Yang Monster.”

“It is odd. They all look fine… The attack was well done, but I think it was just a fake hit.”

Not just warriors, but even the courtesans who had been hit in the stomach quietly stood with arms crossed as if nothing had happened.

Moreover, the small building that was destroyed by the Yin Monster was nothing more than an old warehouse that wasn’t in use.

“Despite causing such a commotion, we didn’t actually suffer any damage. Was it just good luck?”

After a moment of hesitation, her bodyguard tilted her head in confusion.

“Could it be…?”

“Right, I think they came to protect us. Because they too hold a grudge against the Murim Alliance but they cannot openly help us.”

It was the Black Night Clan that was fighting for the top position as the information dealer with the Beggars Union. In this situation, if the Justice Faction tied up the Yin Yang Twin Monsters to the Evil Faction and threw them as targets, how could they handle it?

Moreover, the Shaolin Temple was searching for the Yin Yang Twin Monsters with their eyes wide open.

“Then I am glad. What should we do now?”

Eun Hwa-rin smiled brightly at her guard. It was a small smile, but it couldn’t have looked any more elegant.

“A play becomes more convincing with more actors. Shall we also enjoy our role on this stage from now on?”

“Enjoy together, you say?”

“Exactly. I’ll take care of things here, so go back to the branch and start preparing to move. We need to leave this place before tomorrow.”

After finishing her words, she stepped forward and clapped her hands twice.

Noticing that all eyes were on her, she spoke softly.

“We have to host VIPs today, so business will end here. We won’t charge you for the drinks today, so why don’t you all go home?”

The customers, already sensing that something was off, had no reason to refuse.

Although the famous Yin Yang Twin Monsters were blocking the entrance, it seemed they wouldn’t stop those who wanted to leave either.

Why hesitate then?

The customers quickly scampered out through the gaps at the entrance before any sparks could fly.

“Euk!”

As they left through the entrance, they were shocked again. This was because beggars clutching their sticks had come in and surrounded the entrance.

Fortunately, they didn’t stop the guests from leaving either.

As the crowds moved out and the manor turned quiet, Yu Jinsan clutched the alcohol bottle and looked at Eun Hwa-rin.

“You did something useless because of us.”

“Having honored guests for the first time and calling it unnecessary trouble? It would be regrettable if you came all this way only to have a meal and leave. How about experiencing our drinking house?”

Yu Jinsan secretly looked around.

His eyes soon caught a beggar snooping around the entrance.

Then he asked, pretending not to know, so that he could hear.

“What is the price?”

“Just enjoy yourselves here, so those beggar fools at the door don’t come in and dirty the place.”

“If that’s the price, it’s a bargain. I accept.”

Once the deal was made, someone brought a Guqin and handed it to her.

Eun Hwa-rin sat across from the Yin Yang Twin Monsters and slowly plucked the strings.

Tring!

Starting with that, the courtesans holding musical instruments approached and began to join in one by one.

The ensemble, which included the flute and pipa, felt so convincing.

In addition, the courtesans dancing gracefully, fluttering their colorful collars, looked like fairies who had come down from heaven.

Yu Seol opened her mouth at the sight and was taken in.

“…wow, so beautiful.”

Around 500 beggars were patiently waiting, surrounding the drinking house from a distance.

The branch leader, Hwaun Gae, was pounding his chest as if he had trouble breathing.

It was frustrating that so many had gathered, yet nothing could be done.

“Why is it taking so long for them to eat?”

The mission given was to take down the Black Night Clan, not capture the Yin Yang Twin Monsters.

At that time, three disciples who had been spying on the drinking house returned, looking unhappy.

“The situation isn’t good, Branch Leader. Those courtesans are out there flattering the Yin Yang Twin Monsters.”

“If we attack, the fate that befalls us will not be pleasant.”

“It’s already been two hours. Why not just strike?”

“I have requested support from the Murim Alliance temporary branch, so it is better to wait until then.”

“It’s not even close from here. When will they come? If 500 people rush in, can’t we just capture those two?”

Catching the Yin Yang Twin Monsters would not only bring fame but also the chance to rise in status.

It was a temptation difficult to resist, but Hwaun Gae didn’t give it much thought.

“I think we can handle the Yang Monster, but the Yin Monster is the problem. If we decide to fight them, the Yin Monster alone can take down around 100 of us.”

“Is the Yin Monster that strong?”

“They say that in Shaanxi, Moyong Seong was beaten to death like a dog by the Yin Monster. And if they fight us, it will be a long battle. They won’t fight us that easily, though.”

The force of the five hundred members of their sect was something no one could easily confront.

So they were confident until then…

The drinking house, which had been noisy until then, stopped as if on cue. In that dead silence, two kids appeared, clutching spears.

Although surrounded by hundreds of beggars, the two didn’t flinch. No, rather, their faces were filled with satisfied smiles.

“It was fun. Right?”

Everyone could hear the mumbling of the Yang Monster.

The sight of the Yin Monster nodding caused anxiety to rise among the beggars.

“It is really the best. Let us come again next time.”

A word that meant so much.

“But the next time we come, the Hong House won’t exist anymore.”

“Why?”

“Because those greedy beggars will have destroyed the place today.”

That was when the eyes of the Yin Monster narrowed, and…

“NEVER!!”

As the situation escalated, the beggars hesitated and panicked. They hadn’t anticipated being the ones to initiate the conflict, especially given their numbers.

At that moment, the three disciples, who had received their orders, stepped forward.

“We have no intention of fighting you today, so just pass by.”

The Yang Monster responded as if he had been expecting this.

“Hmm. I’m afraid we can’t do that. If we’ve been fed, we must pay a proper price, as is the duty of a warrior.”

“So, you’re saying you two will fight us all by yourselves?”

As if on cue, the members arranged themselves in perfect formation.

Chak! Chak! Chak!

Over 500 sticks were aimed at the two of them.

Faced with this, a sneer appeared on the lips of the two. Simultaneously, Yu Jinsan sent a message to Yu Seol.

-Child, what did Grandpa say about being afraid of beggars?

-Numbers~

-And the weakness?

-Knot at the waist!

If the strongest person in the group fell, the entire force would be shaken. This tactic, which tapped into primal fears, was no different in the animal kingdom.

There was no need to deal with everyone.

And the Beggars Union made it very easy to identify who was in charge, as they were openly displaying their rank.

Yu Seol scanned the crowd with her eyes and quickly identified the beggar with a large knot. Soon, she pointed a finger at someone.

“Found you.”

Hwaun Gae, who was in the crowd, realized he had been singled out and swallowed his frustration. The fearsome Yin Monster was approaching him directly, with a sly smile.

It was a step that showed she didn’t care about the consequences.

The branch leader, Hwaun Gae, took a step back and shouted urgently.

“H-Hit her!”

As if they had been waiting for the command, about 500 beggars began rushing towards the Yin Yang Twin Monsters.

“Woahhh!!”

“WAHHHHH!!!”

The sky seemed to be dyed black, with hundreds of batting sticks attacking from all directions.

A sight that could have taken anyone off guard, but Yu Seol’s eyes were focused solely on Hwaun Gae.

Tat!

Yu Seol raised her spear diagonally and charged towards the center of the battlefield.

In a split second, flower petals poured out from the spear blade and scattered in all directions.

It was a beautiful sight, as if the sky had been overtaken, but only Yu Jinsan, who followed her, knew of the fear within it.

Shish!

A series of cheerful sounds was heard, and dozens of batting sticks were cut and flew back into the air.

And through the gap, Yu Seol continued to creep in, staring at only one person.

Hwaun Gae was shocked at the formidable sight of her rushing ahead without another thought.

“…euk!“

Suddenly, this piece of information he had forgotten came to mind.

The fact that the Yin Monster who invaded the Shaolin Temple had stolen their Hundred Steps Divine Fist.

And their martial arts couldn’t be compared to those of the Hundred Eight Arhats in Shaolin.

And as expected…

Kwang!!

“Kuak!”

“Kuak!”

“Euk!”

This cluster of light flashed, and about a dozen beggars flew in all directions.

Now there was no one who could stand between the Yin Monster and him.

He gritted his teeth, holding onto the batting stick.

“I am Hwaun Gae, the branch leader of the Beggars Union, you….”

But before he could finish speaking, the blunt end of the Dragon Flower Spear hit him on the back of his neck.

Chak!!

His back bent back around 90 degrees, and he fell to the ground without even being able to shout.

Just one hit.

As the branch leader fell down without even screaming, the beggars flinched in fluster.

It was a fleeting moment.

“Listen.”

The Yin Yang Twin Monsters grabbed the unconscious man from both sides and then lifted him onto their shoulders.

“….?”