Chapter 50

Maun had a strange expression on his face.
The dark stone chamber seemed to lighten up when the previously expressionless Bu Eunseol smiled.
‘It’s definitely a plain face, with no features at all…….’
As he stood there, she changed the subject.
“So, is this the most difficult armor mission ever?”
Meng was puzzled, but he answered quickly.
“Yes, sir. Armor is reserved for the best of the best in this battalion, and it’s not optional, it’s a directive.”
“Then it doesn’t matter which mission I choose, other than armor.”
Bu Eunseol picked up the pamphlet.
“Then I’ll take it.”
“Didn’t you hear the explanation?”
Maun’s eyes flashed.
“The one who can never be killed by some bizarre assassination technique…….”
“I didn’t say kill by assassination.”
Bu Eunseol said with a confident glint in her eye.
“I’m only doing it because it’s worth a try.”
The pamphlet she’d been given in Nang’agak had evaluated not only the schools, but also the famous masters.
It was a sobering judgment in Bu Eun-sul’s eyes, but Maun grunted in dissatisfaction.
“It can’t be helped.
The choice of mission was entirely up to the members of the Gu Squad.
“As you wish. It’s their prerogative to choose their own missions.”
After collecting his thoughts, Maun began to explain.
“Mr. Seokjung is a very hostile person to Mazen. He is the deputy leader of the Seokhon Party, and he is in charge of the drugs required for the Seokhon Great Law…….”
Even as he explained, Maun’s eyes remained frowning.
The Blood Yin Sect, while not a part of the Demon Warriors, was one of the more powerful factions in the vicinity of Dongzheng Lake.
If they botched the mission, their anger could spread to the entire Nine Devils Region.
“We won’t be seeing him anytime soon.
It was in this area that even seasoned soldiers were notorious for dying silently.
Even if Bu Eunsul was an expert, there was no way she would be able to deal with a stone that had made a name for itself for over a decade.
“I don’t know which sect sent this brat.
Finishing his explanation, Maun ran his hand under the oil lamp on the wall.
“Any clothing or tools you may need for your mission are here.”
With a quick twist of his fingertips under the lantern, a wall of bookshelves flipped open with an iron clang, revealing a large room inside.
There were all sorts of weapons, as well as the clothes of the salvos and yahoos, or of the jossos and merchants.
There were also all sorts of tools and memorizations used by the Salsu.
“But it’s not free. You have to pay for them.”
“Hmm.”
Bu Eun-sul let out an uncomfortable sigh.
She had paid a month’s worth of rent in advance to a neighboring guest house, so she didn’t have any money left over.
“You must be from a poor sect?”
With a sneer, Maun tossed him a nocturnal robe, a killing sword, and a halberd with a holy dagger from his stash.
“Take them, I’ll give you a special trauma.”
Tang.
Maun threw the items to the ground.
The katana was rusted and the tip of the hilt was broken.
Ya Happiness could tell that someone had worn it, as it was stained with blood.
“Mm.
It was an obvious dismissal, but Bu Eunseol’s expression didn’t change.
“Since I don’t know how to use a bido, I’ll just take another sword.”
After placing the fallen bundle of vidos in the storage room, he grabbed another worn-out water sword.
Then he looked at Maun and said bluntly.
“I’ll pay you when I get back.”
“I hope so.”
Ironcluck.
When Bu Eun-sul left, Maun looked at Shangliang and sighed.
“That guy. I don’t think I’ll ever see him again.”
“What do you mean.”
“He’s picked an escort mission.”
“An escort mission?”
“Disposing of the Black Saber Quartzite.”
“What?”
Shangliang’s mouse-like eyes widened.
The Black Saber Stone Palace’s martial arts had long since reached its peak. Furthermore, she’s always staying in the depths of the Blood Yin Sect, so she’s not easy to reach.
Even the longest and fastest of the Gusal crews had failed, so this was the ninth time they’d been sent out to find him. …….
What kind of mission is that for a new recruit?
“Did you stand by and let him choose?”
“I tried to talk her out of it, of course, but she was adamant.”
“That’s strange. What kind of sect would send a young man like that to be a firing squad?”
For confidentiality reasons, the branches don’t even know the name or sect from which the executioner came.
“He probably joined for the money after all, which is not uncommon for young people these days, is it?”
It was not uncommon for young martial artists to make a fortune and retire from the martial arts.
Maun seemed to think that Bu Eun-sul had also chosen the profession for the money.
“Even though it’s said that there are fewer people entering the Nine Realms, …… I’ve seen you before, I think you should be a little more discreet.”
Clucking his tongue, Shangliang shook his head and turned away.
“I’m going to clean up another corpse in the Blood Yin Society.”
* * *
Wanxiang Tea House.
A teahouse near Dongzheng Lake, its facilities were a bit dilapidated, but its prices were low, so it was mostly patronized by the students and merchants of the Naxi Academy.
A window on the third floor of Manhyangdaru.
Sitting at the table, Bu Eun-sul’s gaze was constantly fixed out the window.
Although it looked like she was gazing out at the scenery of Dongjing Lake, she was actually carefully observing the people coming and going on the street.
“I see.
Bu Eunsul nodded as he recalled the secret rank he had received from Master Iron before leaving the Nangya Pavilion.
“Commandment Spellcraft.
It was a spy’s secret art that allowed them to change the atmosphere of any place they were in.
It was also an indispensable skill for those who disguised themselves as various professions.
“Different professions have their own unique aura and habits.
Bu Eun-sul decided to observe a wider variety of people in order to deepen her mastery of the commandments and the illusionary bones.
A jum soi who works at a guest house has a distinctive way of speaking and posture when dealing with customers.
The dumpling vendor at the stall keeps a close eye on his stack of dumplings for fear of someone stealing them.
“But the most important thing is the look in your eyes.
The art of commandment mimicry doesn’t just mimic the behavior of the person you’re observing, it also brings a certain atmosphere.
And it’s the change in the eyes that makes this possible.
“If you can express your eyes properly, you will not be suspected anywhere.
Afterward, Bu Eun-sul stayed at the guest house for a few days and practiced mimicking the eyes of the professionals she had observed.
After practicing for a few days, she was satisfied that she could pose as anyone in any profession.
“Good enough.
A few days later, looking at herself in the mirror inside her room, Bu Eunseol nodded.
She was finally ready to enter the Blood Yin Society.
* * *
Blood Yin Island.
The place controlled by the Blood Yin Sect was originally one of the small islands in Dongzheng Lake.
However, after the Blood Yin Society took root here, the island came to be known as Blood Yin Island.
But in Hunan, a province where the Fengsha clan is gaining ground, how could the Blood Yin Sect, which is not even a part of the clan, maintain its power?
First, it was closed.
The Blood Yin Society was confined to the island, studying Saihan techniques and not engaging in any militant activities.
The second is that the Blood Yin Society came from the roots of the blood religion, the social organization of the first masters.
As long as the Blood Religion remained strong, no one would dare to target the Blood Yin Society on the island.
“Let’s do this!”
Naruter shouted.
A merchant ship was docked there, its crew frantically hauling away goods.
It was a merchant ship that had been trading with the Blood Yin Sect for years and delivering foodstuffs.
“Hmm.”
As he watched the laborers carrying the cargo, the weissah of the Blood Yin Society motioned with his hand.
“You, this way.”
The laborer he pointed to was a young man who had just become a contractor.
“You’re too young for a laborer.”
After scrutinizing the young man, Weesa suddenly drew his sword.
“I’ve never seen his face before.”
The captain in charge of the men rushed over and bowed low.
“Dai Hao. This child is my nephew.”
“Nephew?”
The captain patted the young man on the shoulder as he stood there with a friendly smile.
“I’ve been short-handed lately, so I brought him down from his hometown just in time for …….”
“Hmm.”
The weaver sheathed his sword.
The captain breathed a sigh of relief,
“But we’ll have to see if he’s learned martial arts!”
Flash!
Suddenly, Wei Xiao quickly drew his sword and slashed the young man’s throat.
The young man who stood there, unable to make a sound, opened his mouth.
Zurrrrr.
The sharp tip of the sword had just touched the young man’s carotid artery. Although it hadn’t pierced his throat, the skin had been torn open and blood was flowing freely.
“Dai, dai, dai.”
“There are those who infiltrate our academy unnecessarily.”
Looking down at the terrified captain and the young man, Wei Shi narrowed his eyes.
“You haven’t practiced martial arts.”
Then he turned and left the caravan as if nothing had happened.
“Hyun-ah, are you all right?”
The captain tore a piece of cloth and wrapped it around the young man’s neck, but the bleeding didn’t stop easily.
Panicked, the captain suddenly remembered something and shouted to his crew.
“Bring me the last boat!”
Their ship was not a cargo ship (a vessel that carries both cargo and people), but it was carrying a young man who had just been paid.
“Already here.”
A man in white stepped off the merchant ship.
He gently pressed a point on the young man’s neck, which was bleeding profusely.
When the blood was quickly clotting, the white man took a needle from his bosom and stitched up the wound with lightning-like skill.
He then took a bandage from his bosom and applied a golden poultice to the neck, wrapping it tightly.
“Som, you’re very skilled.”
The captain stuck his tongue out at the white man’s smooth workmanship.
He’d seen many acts in his time, but he’d never seen one so skillful at healing at such a young age.
“Do not exert yourself for the time being.”
“Ganyu, thank you.”
The young man bowed, and the white man turned back to the merchant ship as if nothing had happened.
“Go, thank you!”
At the captain’s words, the white man nodded slightly and went back into the ship.
“You almost drew too much attention to yourself.
Once inside the merchant ship, the white man let out a low breath.
He was Bu Eunseol.
To infiltrate the Blood Yin Society, he had paid a merchant ship to travel to Gunsan Island via Blood Yin Island.
“It’s much easier to fool the common people than it is to fool the martial masters.
Bu Eun-sul, who had mastered the art of phantasmagoria and the commandments, disguised himself as Haeng-rim and approached the captain.
It was easier to deceive the captain than it was to deceive the weasel who had watched over the laborers for so long.
“No sailor would refuse to accompany you.
In fact, cargo ships don’t carry passengers.
But Hang Lim is different. You never know when you’re going to have a patient on board, so he’s always welcome.
“This ship is only here for one day.
During this time, Bu Eun-sul plans to infiltrate the Blood Yin Society and deal with the Black Saboteur Seokjeong.