Chapter 47

The relationship between Northern Sky Dragon and Southern Ok-ryong seemed to be one where they couldn't help but react to even a single provocation.

Jeok Leegeon's shout made Ok-ryong Yang Suchang come up to the second floor of the Great Peace Pavilion. Of course, Jeok Leegeon's interest was in Seol Byeokhwa, who followed behind him.

Seol Byeokhwa was indeed a beautiful woman worthy of being called the Fairest of Central Plains.

She was pure yet haughty, beautiful enough to captivate a man's gaze at first sight. Her tall, slender figure and fair skin were similar to Jeong Charyeon's, but the atmosphere was different. She seemed very proud.

Seol Byeokhwa was also one of the Eight Beauties of the Jianghu.

Jeong Charyeon looked at Jeok Leegeon.

Not only Jeong Charyeon but also Sa Ma-yeong and Jang In-hwa, who had received harsh evaluations from Jeok Leegeon, subtly observed Jeok Leegeon's reaction. A strange sense of competition was felt.

Perhaps she didn't meet his expectations, as Jeok Leegeon's eyes were a bit indifferent.

'Yes, a man should have principles.'

Jeong Charyeon felt a sense of relief for some reason.

"Wow! But you really have high standards."

Yang Suchang, who had come up first, greeted everyone with a Clasped-fist Salute.

"I am Yang Suchang."

Indeed, befitting his reputation as Ok-ryong, he was a remarkably handsome man. His sculpted face shone, but his flaw, if any, was that he seemed inhumanly handsome. He was also famous for his hot-tempered personality, which didn't match his handsome looks. If he were ugly, he would have been considered to have a nasty temper, but he was praised as a charismatic handsome man.

"I am Im Ha-gi."

A tense atmosphere flowed between the two.

They were famous figures in the Jianghu, but they were meeting for the first time today.

This was because Yang Suchang had not attended the Dragon Phoenix Gathering two years ago.

It also spoke to the relationship between the Northern Sky Hegemon Clan and the Shoutern Mountains Alliance. If it weren't for the Dragon Phoenix Gathering event, such a peaceful meeting would never have taken place.

"I'm Seol Byeokhwa."

"I'm Sa Ma-yeong."

"It's been a while."

"We met at Lee Daehyeop's birthday party the year before last."

In comparison, the two women seemed to meet occasionally.

Seol Byeokhwa was the only daughter of Seol Gun-myeong, the Manor Lord of the Green Water Villa, who was renowned in the Jianghu. Seol Gun-myeong was called the "Number One Hero of the Nine Provinces" and had been practicing chivalry in the Jianghu. Those who respected and followed him built a villa to honor his chivalry, and that was the Green Water Villa.

Many masters stayed at the Green Water Villa and participated in Seol Gun-myeong's chivalrous deeds, and no prestigious clan in the Jianghu could easily disregard the Green Water Villa.

"I am Jang In-geol of the Palm Heart Clan."

"I'm Jang In-hwa."

As the two greeted, Yang Suchang made a face as if he had heard of them before.

Jang In-geol, feeling provoked, snorted. After all, he didn't need to fear Yang Suchang. The side he needed to be wary of was not the Shoutern Mountains Alliance but the Northern Sky Hegemon Clan. Strictly speaking, the Shoutern Mountains Alliance was the enemy.

"And you are?"

Yang Suchang looked at Jeok Leegeon and Jeong Charyeon. To be precise, it was due to his interest in Jeong Charyeon's beauty.

"I am Jeong Charyeon of the Righteous Sword Sect."

"I'm Jeok Leegeon."

Yang Suchang nodded at the contrasting greetings of the two. He had heard that the second daughter of the Righteous Sword Sect was the most beautiful in Infinite. He thought that she was indeed a woman worthy of the title of Unrivaled Beauty of the Murim. Until now, he had thought Seol Byeokhwa was the most beautiful, but he realized that the Jianghu was vast.

The quick-witted Seol Byeokhwa frowned slightly.

Was that why? Seol Byeokhwa stared at Jeong Charyeon with a strange look of jealousy.

Jeong Charyeon, knowing what that look meant, accepted it as haughtily as possible.

Two of the Eight Beauties of the Jianghu, plus Jeong Charyeon and Jang In-hwa.

The appearances of the four women were similar yet different. Jang In-hwa had a glamorous and voluptuous appearance, while Sa Ma-yeong had an intellectual feel, Seol Byeokhwa had a haughty beauty, and Jeong Charyeon had a pure beauty.

The atmosphere was so heated that it could be felt. The waiter and the guests watching from afar were all gaping, unable to close their mouths.

Everyone in the inn was focused on them.

Yang Suchang beckoned to the waiter who was watching from the side.

"Clear all this away and set up a new table."

Then, he belatedly sought Im Ha-gi's agreement.

"It's fate that we met like this, so I'll buy you a drink. Is that alright?"

Originally, Yang Suchang had come up in a fit of pique due to the provocation. However, knowing that beautiful women like Jeong Charyeon and Jang In-hwa were joining the table, he thought there was no need to argue.

From Im Ha-gi's perspective, there was no reason to refuse the offer of a drink. Besides, he wanted to see more of Seol Byeokhwa's beautiful appearance.

"Let's do that."

Jeok Leegeon, who was seated next to Jeong Charyeon at the end of the table, said quietly.

"But that Miss Seol..."

Jeong Charyeon was anxious about what kind of explosive remark would come out of his mouth.

"Please lower your voice."

On the other hand, she was curious about what kind of evaluation he would give.

"She is beautiful, but..."

"But?"

"Isn't she a bit overrated? If she's the Fairest of Central Plains, shouldn't she be more beautiful?"

"It's because your standards are too high."

"Is that so?"

Just when she thought he was unusually compliant,

"Then I think you're quite undervalued."

"Is that a compliment?"

"It's a lament. A lament for the beauties of the Jianghu who can't even beat someone as plain as you!"

His last words were heard by everyone.

Seol Byeokhwa sent a haughty gaze. She asked with her eyes what he meant.

Jeok Leegeon grinned and looked at Jang In-geol.

"Which one do you think is more beautiful?"

Suddenly asked a question, Jang In-geol was momentarily flustered.

"What do you mean?"

"I'm asking, which is more beautiful, Miss Sa or Miss Seol?"

Everyone's attention was focused. Especially Seol Byeokhwa and Sa Ma-yeong, who were the parties involved, were inwardly nervous, but Seol Byeokhwa, who was objectively much more beautiful, was more relaxed.

"Why should I answer such a question?"

"Such a question? Is that what you think of the beauty of the two?"

"You bastard! Don't twist my words!"

"I'm just curious. Who is more beautiful?"

Yang Suchang, who had been watching, opened his mouth as if he was interested.

"Let's hear it, what do you think."

Jang In-geol frowned at Yang Suchang's intervention.

Of course, Seol Byeokhwa was objectively beautiful. Even in Jang In-geol's subjective eyes, Seol Byeokhwa was much more beautiful.

"The beauty of a person is not determined solely by the thickness of their skin. Miss Seol is also beautiful, but I would like to give Miss Sa Ma-yeong, who is skilled in both literary and martial arts, a higher score."

Seol Byeokhwa snorted and turned her head, while Sa Ma-yeong smiled.

Jeok Leegeon said to himself.

"That means Miss Seol has nothing in her head and is just a pretty face."

Of course, it was a soliloquy that everyone could hear.

Seol Byeokhwa's face turned red with shame.

Jang In-geol jumped up from his seat.

"You bastard! What nonsense are you talking about!"

He was about to beat up Jeok Leegeon right away.

Jeok Leegeon quickly asked Seol Byeokhwa for help.

"This is a case of being murdered and silenced, right?"

When Jeok Leegeon came forward with such an innocent face, Seol Byeokhwa couldn't just stand by and watch Jeok Leegeon get beaten up. If that really happened, it would mean that she was less beautiful than Sa Ma-yeong.

"Young Master Jang, I hope you won't be rude anymore."

"I have never been rude to Miss Seol."

Then Yang Suchang stepped in.

"I think that's rude enough?"

Yang Suchang was a little upset. He could understand the seemingly foolish Jeok Leegeon, but he was displeased with Jang In-geol, who was throwing words around recklessly, trusting in the power of the Palm Heart Clan.

"As a man, one should not casually mention the beauty of another woman, let alone compare her to Miss Seol of the Green Water Villa!"

"Hmph! Then are you saying that Miss Sa Ma-yeong of the Sima Clan is not precious?"

This time, Jang In-geol twisted the words.

Yang Suchang's expression turned cold, and a sharp murderous aura flowed from his eyes.

"I heard that the power of the Palm Heart Clan surpasses the Northern Sky Hegemon Clan, and it seems that the rumor was true."

Jang In-geol was flustered. Of course, it was just a sarcastic remark, but the person hearing it would feel bad. Im Ha-gi's expression hardened as he watched.

"What nonsense did you hear and come here to spout bullshit!"

Jang In-geol shouted, realizing that he had gone too far. The word "bullshit" was beyond the limit.

As expected, Yang Suchang quietly got up from his seat.

"Bullshit?"

He had to apologize quickly, but there were too many eyes watching.

Even a mongrel dog eats at least 30% in its own territory, and he was the successor of the Great Palm Heart Clan. Moreover, he was the one who directly exerted influence in this Infinite.

"Yes, it's bullshit! It's bullshit that insults Im Sohyeop and even the Northern Sky Hegemon Clan."

Jang In-geol dragged the Northern Sky Hegemon Clan into it.

Yang Suchang snorted.

"How childish. To the point where I can't just stand by and watch."

"If you can't stand by and watch?"

Jang In-geol retorted without backing down.

"Since we are people of the Jianghu, we have no choice but to resolve it according to the laws of the Jianghu."

Yang Suchang seemed intent on completely crushing Jang In-geol, as he began to push away the tables around him and create an empty space. The guests around him got up from their seats and moved away to the walls. Some of the more timid ones went outside, but most of the guests had faces that said they were getting a good show.

Jang In-geol glanced at Im Ha-gi, hoping that he would step in, but Im Ha-gi maintained his position as a bystander.

'Damn bastard.'

All of this was because of that Jeok Leegeon.

Jang In-geol glared and looked for him, but Jeok Leegeon was not in his original seat.

Jeok Leegeon had already moved back, pulling Jeong Charyeon's sleeve. He was halfway up the stairs leading to the second floor.

"Here, it's a great place to watch."

Wow, how quick.

Jeok Leegeon suddenly held something out.

"Here, eat this."

What he held out was a boiled potato on a skewer.

"Where did you get it?"

"The waiter who just passed by was taking it. I stabbed him with two or three nyang and bought it."

He was really diligent.

Jeok Leegeon's skewer had seasoned meat on it.