Nanjoo(Flower Street)
Jin had come to Nanjoo. After a long journey, he entered a hotel to rest.
"Ahh...Welcome!"
The owner of the hotel looked at Jin and said to himself:
"He looks like a marauder, should I say I don't have a room and fuck off?"
Suddenly Jin takes out a bag of gold and throws it in front of the hotel owner.
"Oh my, oh my, sir! I'll prepare my best room for you right away!"
After the room was ready, Jin went upstairs.
"Honestly, I'm impressed that I made it all the way to Nanjoo...Huuf...It took me 10 days to get here...I can't say it was easy..."
Then looking out of the window:
"Forgive me, Mr Zheng...I hope you are still alive.
....
"YOU! WHO ARE YOU?! WHY ARE YOU STANDING THERE LOOKING AT US?!"
"Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Jin. I'm here to find a boy called Min-Jung."
"How do you know him?"
"I don't know him personally, but my uncle said he was close to him."
"Uncle?"
"His name is Zheng."
"Ah! Are you the nephew of our brother Zheng? Brother Zheng liked to brag about his nephew...I've heard so much about you!"
"Thank you, sir."
"I think you've come to find out where he is, it's been six months since I last heard from him...But come, I'll take you to Min-Jung."
As soon as Jin set foot on the training ground, all eyes were on him. The bodyguard went to the captain and told him what happened. The captain came to Jin:
"My name is Jin-Sung, I'm the captain of the bodyguards."
"My name is Jin."
"Looking for Min-Jung? He'll be back soon...But...Did you come to find out where bodyguard Zheng is?"
"Yes, do you know anything?"
"Well...there was a problem with Unnam...and he left with the guards, Madam Noh personally ordered it."
Jin got angry:
"Why would Madam Noh do such a thing? For what purpose did she send my uncle on such a dangerous mission? And why doesn't she do anything even though he's missing?"
"You're being very rude! Madam Noh is not heartless! That's why Madam Noh is hiring mercenaries and will send them to Unnam soon."
Suddenly, he sees Min-Jung running in the distance.
"Ah...Min-Jung's here too. I'd better check on Madame."
"Um...is it possible for me to join the people going to Unnam?"
"You want to go too? Hmm...At least you seem to know how to use a sword...Alright, I'll have a talk." He says and leaves.
"Hi, I'm Min-Jung. You wanted to see me?"
....
Every year, countless talents flock to the murim world.The people in the murim world select individuals whose talents can reach to the heavens and assign them to different positions.And this man in front of my eyes...Inexhaustible mind "Mu-Wan", who has the highest level of intelligence and analysis, and then her...The woman who can crush dozens of strong men alone...Pure power "Chae-Ran".
They are a martial arts sect made up of only a dozen wandering mercenaries, centred around a martial arts master named "Yun-Sung", also known as the "Steel Brigade".
And now Madame Noh had called them for help. Mu-Wan signed the contract in his hand:
"This completes our agreement."
"We're counting on you.
"The first thing we'll do tomorrow is to set off for Unnam!"
"Thank you..."
"You can save your thanks for after the job is done! Hahaha..."
"If you don't mind me asking, will it be just the two of you...?"
"Of course not, apart from us we have three other friends outside, if you're asking for the whole team, we'll meet them on the way."
"So that's it...I feel a little relieved..."
"We have to get ready! See you soon." They left.
The bodyguard approaches Madam Noh.
"Madam Noh, Bodyguard Zheng's nephew has arrived. He requests to go to Unnam with them."
"Bodyguard Zheng's nephew...? I don't think it will be a problem."
....
It was already tomorrow, and Jin was on his way with the Steel Brigade, thinking to himself.
"Hmm...I feel like nothing will go according to plan..."
They were still on the road for a few hours. Min-Jung also joined this journey. He approached the sleeping Jin with his horse:
"Did you sleep well, brother? I was so nervous that I couldn't even close my eyes...Hehe..."
Jin didn't answer. Min-Jung looked at him and thought.
"They said he was Mr Zheng's nephew, but...he seems more calm and composed than him..."
"Everyone says I'm incapable of fighting, Mr Zheng was the only one who understood my feelings and took care of me, so I'm doing whatever it takes to train! I hope Mr Zheng is safe..."
Jin slowly turns his head and looks at Min-Jung.
"Min-Jung...if anything happens...make sure you stay with me."
"Okay. Hehe..."
"This big brother...even though he's holding a sword...is he really strong? I mean...if something happens...wouldn't it be safer to stay with the Steel Brigade?"
Mu-Wan and Chae-Ran were on the leading horses. Chae-Ran slowly pointed to Jin with his hand:
"Ah...You noticed him too, sis? This guy...compared to the other guards...is in a different league."
....
Jin rested a little more, dealing with his own thoughts.
"I've devoted my life to honing my martial arts, but now the only thing I want to do is...find Mr Zheng...and Eun Ha-In...but what am I going to do after I find them...take my revenge on the Hope Guild...is that really the path I should take? Or is it better to live the rest of my life dead? I'm sure my father would want me to let go of the anger I harbour inside...and live my life properly, but...can I really? I really don't know what to do-"
"THE VANGUARD REMAINS!!! IN ABOUT THREE HOURS WE WILL CROSS THE RIVER IN FRONT OF US! UNTIL THEN WE WILL SPLIT INTO TWO GROUPS AND REST!"
"YES, SIR!!!"
Min-Jung was the only one with Jin, they entered a restaurant. A young girl approached them:
"What can I get you?"
"Something simple and hearty would be nice."
"Ah! Then you'll like our pork stew! I'll bring it right away!"
Min-Jung's face starts blushing as he looks at her. Jin sees this and starts mocking him.
"Are you interested in her?"
"W-What's the big deal?"
At this moment, the other group enters.
"FUCK! I'M STARVING!"
Jin and Min-Jung start eating their food. Suddenly someone enters.
Mu-Wan looks at them and says:
"Ohoo? They look like ascetics from Gong monastery..."
Meanwhile, Jin and Min-Jung were chatting. Min-Jung was talking about his father. Jin listened to them all and replied:
"Your father...was a man of honour."
Suddenly one of the plates falls on the floor and shouts are heard.
"WHO'S THE COOK HERE?! GET YOUR ARSE OVER HERE NOW!!! WHERE IS THE COOK!!!"
Suddenly the cook comes out from inside.
"What happened-, B-Brother?!" Suddenly they throw the plate in his face.
"DAD!!!"
"SO IT'S YOU, TAE PYUNG, THE FUTURE HEIR OF GONG MONASTERY...OUR GENIUS BROKE HIS TOOTH WHILE EATING! IS THIS YOUR WAY OF TAKING REVENGE ON THE BIG FAMILY?"