Chapter 39

At the same time.

Black smoke billowed from a large building located in a remote forest.

Muyeong, wearing a mask, pulled a large cart from behind the building. It was a large transport cart pulled by four horses, and it was loaded with cargo.

Jeok Leegeon was waiting in front.

"Anyone hurt?"

At Jeok Leegeon's question, Muyeong nodded.

"All the workers in the general workshop were sent out. Some Martial Artists were injured, but none were killed."

"Good job, Muyeong."

Jeok Leegeon looked up at the cargo on the cart with a satisfied expression.

"Top-quality weapons. Enough to fully arm at least five hundred people."

The items on the cart included swords, various Hidden weapons, and even emergency medical supplies for various uses.

Whirr.

The flames began to rise in earnest at the Palm Heart Clan's secret iron workshop.

The Palm Heart Clan's iron workshop produced various weapons, which they supplied to the Northern Sky Hegemon Clan and other nearby clans. Their products were excellent and popular.

"Traces?"

"I made sure that a meticulous person would know it was the Northern Sky Hegemon Clan's doing."

"Well done. The Palm Heart Clan Lord must be having a headache."

"Indeed. But they are not in a position to openly question it."

The two looked at each other and smiled before getting into the carriage. The carriage immediately departed.

Dududududu!

The carriage, which had been speeding along the main road, changed direction.

After the carriage turned onto a forest path, dozens of horses came galloping down the road. The person at the head was Jang Dae-san. He was already too late.

Jeok Leegeon's carriage sped quickly along the narrow forest path. It was a path just wide enough for one carriage to pass.

"I heard there's a Dragon Phoenix Gathering celebration today."

At Muyeong's words, Jeok Leegeon nodded.

"It officially opens tomorrow."

"Will you be attending?"

"I have to."

"The elders are also going. They seem eager to see Miss Jeong."

"Did you tell them?"

"They asked, so I gave them a rough idea. You know how the Great Master is."

"I can't live like this."

"Will you introduce her?"

Muyeong asked again with a meaningful smile.

"Wasn't that what I told you to do?"

"Of course not."

Muyeong denied it with a straight face, but the smile in his eyes remained.

Jeok Leegeon looked ahead and said.

"She's a good woman."

Muyeong smiled at the honest answer. Muyeong had been watching Jeok Leegeon for a long time. It was the first time Jeok Leegeon had shown such deep interest in a woman, so Muyeong was also very interested in Jeong Charyeon.

Dududu!

As they entered the bamboo forest, the carriage slowed down.

Whooooong.

The surrounding scenery subtly shifted.

They had entered an Array Formation that only someone skilled in Array Formation would recognize.

From now on, if they did not follow the designated path, they would wander around the mountains and return to their original spot.

But the carriage accurately opened the designated path of life.

Soon, the carriage arrived at a large open space. Behind the open space was a large wooden building that looked like a warehouse.

The person who opened the large door of the building was Hwa Mucheol.

"Have you arrived, Young Master?"

"You've worked hard, Clan Lord Hwa."

Jeok Leegeon got out of the carriage. Muyeong drove the carriage straight into the building.

Jeok Leegeon asked Hwa Mucheol.

"How's the work going?"

"It's slow, perhaps because it's been a while."

Although he said that, beads of sweat were forming on Hwa Mucheol's forehead. It was clear that he was working with all his might.

"Take your time. I need to find some useful people to assign to you soon."

"I'm still fine for now."

Jeok Leegeon smiled.

"Just wait a little longer. When the house is finished, I'll provide you with a wonderful workshop."

"Haha! I'll be looking forward to it."

Hwa Mucheol smiled brightly.

After putting the carriage inside the building, Muyeong walked out.

Jeok Leegeon instructed Muyeong.

"Help Master Goong so that his work isn't disrupted."

"Don't worry. Oh, and I think we'll be able to find Chugwe's whereabouts soon."

Jeok Leegeon was very pleased with the report.

"Did you catch his tail?"

"Yes. I think we'll know his exact whereabouts soon."

At those words, Jeok Leegeon's face lit up with a bright smile.

"Good. Chugwe is essential for this mission. Our cute disciple!"

When Jeok Leegeon used the term disciple, Hwa Mucheol looked back at Muyeong with a puzzled expression. Muyeong shrugged, signaling that he would find out later. Hwa Mucheol smiled with an expression that he still didn't understand.

Muyeong added another word.

"And I found out the whereabouts of the Wind God."

The word Wind God was also something he was hearing for the first time.

Chugwe and Wind God.

Although he was curious, Hwa Mucheol didn't bother to ask. The fact that they were telling these stories in front of him already meant that they trusted him. There was no need to feel disappointed that they didn't explain it.

'I'll find out soon.'

Firm trust takes time.

Muyeong said calmly.

"It's as you expected."

"So they had it. I'll visit and retrieve it soon."

"If we can get them to join this mission, it will be a great help."

At Muyeong's words, Jeok Leegeon nodded.

"Leave that to me."

"Understood."

Jeok Leegeon moved his steps.

Muyeong asked from behind.

"Are you going to Miss Jeong?"

Jeok Leegeon replied without looking back.

"This is also an important matter!"