Chapter 122 I’ve changed my mind.

Chapter 122 I've changed my mind.

Namgung Sang-lin and Hae-yeon Ha-ri arrived in Baekju mid-morning and took a short break to walk around the downtown area, watching the casting and tasting the specialty tea.
People stared at the compliant, good-looking couple as they passed in the street.
Because she was so pretty, Hae-yeon was flirted with one after another by a local farmer, but she was used to it and handled it wisely without using force.
-You want to have tea with me? You’ll have to ask my brother over there for permission first. Oh, right. He’s a member of the Green Forest Blind, so you might want to be careful how you talk to him. He’s a bit of a dog catcher, and he’ll go straight for the knife if anyone bothers him…… It’s no secret, but he’s gotten a lot better since becoming a blind man.
When Han Liang heard that, he became feverish, gave up his tricks, and pulled out his tail.
It was no secret that the Green Forest Alliance’s eleventh stronghold had been established in a mountain valley beyond the northeastern outskirts of Bai Zhu.
“Sojourner, that’s not fair, not only did you create the Green Foresters, but you’re an asshole…….”
When Namgung Sanglin muttered something in disbelief, Haeyeon stuck out her tongue and laughed.
“Hehe, I’m sorry, I’m sure I’ll tire out Confucius in the Southern Palace, so don’t you think it’s better to do it this way in advance? Well, I’ll buy you lunch instead.”
“Huh, so you’re just going to bang it out for a meal?”
“The most expensive one.”
“Ah…… then I can’t resist again.”
“Gee, I just thought I’d try it.”
“Well, I can’t hear you very well, but come on, let’s go, let’s get the most expensive one.”
“…….”
“Why, are you being snobbish? Ha ha ha.”
“You’re such a greenie, you love free stuff.”
“Ugh, who’s a greenie!”
So the two made a quick stop for an early lunch and were back on the road around noon.
A dense forest in the west outside of Bai Zhu.
Nangong Shanglin and Su Haiyan traveled along the densely shaded forest path for a while before they stopped practicing their light arts and went to a stream to take a few sips of water.
Then.
A faint glimmer of recognition flickered over Hae-yeon’s dark eyes as she straightened her hair.
“Oh no, it’s not…….
I had a vague idea of where Namgungsanglin was going, but as I continued along the path, it became clearer.
White House checkpoints.
Obviously.
He knows that this forest road to the west leads to the White Checkpoint.
My mouth was watering at this point.
Until I see it with my own two eyes, I’ll just have to follow him around for a while…….
Namgung Sanglin then broke the silence.
“Sojourner, do you want to run again?”
There’s a hint of excitement in his voice.
“That look…… is a sign that you’re almost at your destination.
After repeatedly confirming that it was a White House checkpoint, Hae-yeon smiled and nodded her head slightly.
“Sure.”
The two of them, with their cultivation uplifted, unleashed their wind-like cultivation techniques and galloped nonstop for twenty miles.
Finally, you see a quaint gatehouse in the distance ahead of a forest road in full fall colors.
“Hmm, why is that……?
Muttering to herself, Haeyeon glanced at the back of Namgung Sanglin’s head as she ran ahead.
Yes.
Why?
The Bai Xiaochun Gate is now nothing more than a collapsed sect, and even Gongyun, who was struggling to revitalize the Order, has died and lost hope for the future.
This is understandable, as there’s not much to be gained from Namgungsanglin.
‘Hmm, the man I saw yesterday is probably the second enemy disciple of the Hundred Moon Sword Lord in his lifetime, since the first was turned into a vegetable, but…… a lot of things don’t add up.’
As Hae-yeon pondered her questions, she found herself near the main gate of the White House.
Pausing in silence, Nan Gongsanglin turned his head, smiled, and pointed his finger at the colorful plaque hanging above the door.
“As you can see, this is it. Your final destination.”
Hae-yeon stared at the four words engraved on it, “White House Checkpoint,” and was told.
“I had a vague idea on the way here, but now that I’m here, it’s all a bit confusing.”
“Haha, is that a surprise?”
“Yes, I’d be lying if I said otherwise. So the guy we met yesterday is……?”
“Cheol Liuhyeon, you are the new master of the White House Gate.”
“You’re from the second disciple of the late Master Wenzhou, aren’t you? There are no other young martial artists worthy of the title of master.”
“No.”
“What?”
“He was originally a minor lord, or first in command.”
In an instant, Hae-yeon’s pupils tossed like a ship in a gale.
‘No, the owner of that strange horse, the one rumored to have turned into a plant……?’
Namgung Sanglin seemed to read his mind.
“It’s all true. I know it’s hard to believe.”
“Now, wait a minute, was that a rumor? The one about the plant man?”
“No, you’ve made a full recovery recently, and even your kung fu level has improved, so much so that I’m no match for you.”
Hae Yeon Soo was in for another surprise.
I once heard it said that the First Red Disciple of the Four Gongyuns was like his master in character and behavior, but he was not of the class of geniuses or prodigies when it came to the qualities of martial achievement.
“You said you recently recovered…… how did you come to have the strength to surpass Confucius of the Southern Palace?”
“I don’t know the full story. All I can say is that I experienced and witnessed the inaction firsthand, and until yesterday, that was the first and last time we met again.”
Nangong Shanglin’s eyes never wavered.
Hae Yeon Soo was convinced.
He’s not the kind of man to tell a lie.
“My God…… is a miracle.”
“Yes, that’s what Sawyer said, and by the way, that was the same day I got this awesome sheath.”
“Ah.”
“By the way, isn’t it time to take it out, since we’ve arrived at our destination like this?”
It’s about being honest, as promised, about why you’re following them.
Hae-yeon flicked a strand of hair behind her ear and moved her red lips.
“Does Confucius of the Southern Palace have any preconceived notions about Sapa?”
“That’s a profound question. Hmm, I suppose it can be broadly divided into two categories: martial or mannered, though there are factions that include both…….”
“Yes, you’re right, but some of us are stuck in a rut. Like me. Anyway, take my word for it, it’s the Southern Palace’s freedom, but I only asked because I wanted to make sure you didn’t have any preconceived notions about me based on my affiliation.”
When Hae-yeon asked with a serious face, Namgung Sang-lin tilted her head slightly and replied in Chapter.
“I know you’re not a bad person. Whatever you have to say, I’ll listen with an open mind.”
“That’s nice of you to say, but I’ve been in probate since about a month ago.”
“Old?”
“That’s a surprised look on your face. Probate doesn’t have the best reputation, so I expected that reaction.”
“Oh…… I’m really surprised, I didn’t think it was a probate office, but I guess the reputation of the place is due to the overbearing and domineering owner.”
The gatekeeper of the sealed gate is the arthropod Swordzon Sotianak, the North Sextant.
As Namgung Sanglin said, he was always the kind of person who liked to crush his opponents with his sheer force of arms.
“But…… how did you end up there? It’s a completely out of character for Sojourner.”
“Oh, I’m not initiated, I’m just a guest. Actually, there’s something I need to get my hands on in the Probate, and that’s why I volunteered to be a server.”
“It’s a must-have…… I’m not going to ask, because it sounds like you’re up to something.”
“It’s something that belongs to my master. No, I should say it’s a martial art I’ve learned.”
Hae-yeon’s words made Namgung Sang-lin wonder if she was being disrespectful.
“If Sozer has what the probate court wants…… won’t give it up so easily.”
“Oh, yeah, I know, I know, the first time I said I wanted to get my hands on it, they tried to make her my concubine.”
“Heh…….”
“Of course, he said no, but I negotiated with him to give me one thing for probate, and then I’d give it to him, because he didn’t really need it anyway.”
“Did they take it?”
“Yes. That’s why I’m here.”
“……!”
“I received an order from the Lord of the Seal, who had heard that the Southern Palace Gongfu had just kicked down the door of the Hyungjubang House, so I told him to use his beauty queen or whatever he wanted to do to lure the Southern Palace Gongfu to the seal, and I’d give him what he wanted. It’s a kind of entrapment tactic.”
Namgung Sanglin’s jaw dropped at Hae-yeon’s unexpected revelation.
“Huh, I never thought he’d suggest that…… Now that clears up some of the questions about Sozer’s behavior.”
“But I knew it wasn’t going to work from the beginning.”
“Yes?”
“He knew it wouldn’t work, so he did it on purpose. He knew the Southern Palace Gongfu wasn’t the kind of guy who would fall for a beauty queen in the first place, but he wanted to keep a pretty girl for as long as he could and make her his concubine…… but regardless of his intentions, he had to pretend he tried, so he went along with it.”
Hae-yeon’s eyes widened at that.
“No…… believe it?”
Namgungsanglin smiled thinly.
“No. If anything, that makes me believe it more.”
“Mission failed. All I have to do is report that, and I’m done, ho-hum.”
“Sojourner, but isn’t it a bit dangerous to be at the probate gate? If you stay there, you might end up in…….”
Namgung Sanglin trailed off.
He was worried about what would happen if the sword master Xiao Tian’er had a bad heart and coveted his body.
Understanding the meaning, Hae Yeon Hae tapped the hilt of her Chapter-adorned sword and lifted her chin high.
“Oh, you’re taking me for too much of a watered-down version of me. I’m not weak enough to let you ravage my body as you please. You’d be surprised if we had a fight.”
His demeanor was playful, but there was also a hint of pride behind it.
“Somehow…… seems to be stronger than me.”
“Of course it’s strong.”
“…….”
“You can’t beat a pretty girl, just look at my face and your heart will be pounding and your hands will be shaking, can you even wield a sword properly?”
Namgung Sang-lin was stunned by Hae-yeon’s sincere joke.
‘…….’
I don’t know about you, but I can’t beat that mouth.
Nan Gongsanglin asked, straightening her clothes.
“Is Sozer about to leave for probate again?”
Hae-yeon immediately shook her head.
“Nope. He changed his mind on the way here.”
“Yes?”
“Um, I just wanted to get to know the place a little better.”
“Then you’ll have to come in with me.”
“I’m not going today.”
“Uh, that means…….”
“I plan to stay until the iron gatekeeper comes.”
“……!”
“Gee, gee, gee, that’s not a good reaction, this is a great opportunity to see more of this one-of-a-kind beauty, are you uncomfortable?”
“Hah…….”
“Pooh-pooh, look at that sigh. Confucius the Southern Palace is fun to tease.”
“Okay, okay, let’s stop the inane banter and just knock on the door and say hello.”
“Yeah, right.”
Hae-yeon replied with a wide smile and thought about what Chul-ryu-hyeon had said to her yesterday.
-The flowers are blooming, but there are no butterflies. Are you wandering around looking for them?
‘Iron Wenzhou, he knows something, surely…… maybe we can find the answer without his help…… No, no, let’s not get our hopes up. Let’s wait patiently for Iron Gate to arrive.”
While Hae-yeon was muttering to herself, Namgung Sang-lin’s hand knocked on the front door, bang, bang, bang.
“Are you there?”
Soon, I hear a few people stirring on the other side of the door.
Ding.
The front door opened with a bang.
“Who are you?”
As soon as Gu Yangtian, Gu Yangzi, and Gu Yangyin stepped outside, Su Yan’s sharp voice burst out.
“Boom, inside the Zheng Sect’s gates, some fierce madmen are……!”
The three fiery Gu Yang brothers widened their eyes.
Who’s Madhu, who’s Madhu, who’s Madhu, who’s Madhu, who’s Madhu!
The Book of the Divine Sword – Chapter 123 (123/552)