Chapter 41 : Chapter 41

Chapter 41. Tsk, Can't You Understand When I Say It Like This? (3)

“Should we consider this a test?”

“Well? They say it is for now, but…….”

“Honestly, shouldn't we write it as a test and read it as unpaid labor?”

At Han Cheong-un’s complaint, Dang Jin sighed.

In fact, he agreed with it too.

Jinju Tower put the warriors who passed the first round test into the field under the pretext of a practical test.

But the fields they were put into were…….

“Guard this supply warehouse.”

“Precious food ingredients will be coming up from Guangdong. Go and escort them safely.”

“Escort the merchant group coming from Sichuan.”

Roughly things like these.

They were put into guarding places far from the site or escorting supplies to be used at Jinju Tower.

Whatever it was, they were not allowed to approach the core facilities of Jinju Tower.

Among those who had expectations of guarding on the luxurious multi-decked ship of Jinju Tower, some began to slowly harbor dissatisfaction.

“Damn it, what the hell is this?”

“What do they take people for…….”

“Do they assign such menial tasks knowing who I am?”

Actually, they even protested to Jinju Tower harboring dissatisfaction. As they were people who won the competition of the first round test, they were confident in their skills.

And for warriors, skill and pride are mostly proportional. However…….

“If you have complaints, you can quit.”

“What?”

“This test is also checking whether you have patience and self-control enough to be entrusted with the guarding of our Tower Lord. Those who cannot endure here can just quit and leave.”

“Patience and self-control? Why does a guard need such things?”

“Isn't it obvious? A brothel is a place where incidents and accidents never cease. If you are a person to take charge of guarding in such a place, naturally you should be able to make cool-headed and calm judgments. So patience is needed.”

“…….”

“Also, self-control not to be bewitched by beautiful courtesans and not to get drunk on fragrant fine wine while working at a brothel is also essential.”

“That is forced logic…….”

“Above all, we are conducting a test to select the people we need. If you do not fit that, you can just leave.”

“…….”

“Isn't that so?”

Refutation complete.

It couldn't be a fight in the first place.

The tester and the testee.

The one giving ten thousand taels of gold and the one trying to receive it.

Positionally, the advantage is overwhelmingly on that side.

“Tch, I'm quitting because it's dirty!”

“I will remember today's matter!”

“You'd better be careful in the future. Ptooey!”

Like that, several people quit and left.

But there were still those remaining.

Were they moved and persuaded by logic?

No.

‘Damn money is the enemy.’

‘I will spit and leave once I receive the down payment.’

‘Just wait and see. These damn bastards…….’

Ten thousand taels of gold was certainly big money. But just when even that was slowly starting to show its limit.

Something happened.

“Tower Lord of Jinju Tower, come out!”

Several figures appeared in front of the multi-decked ship of Jinju Tower and shouted loudly.

Appearing wearing black martial arts uniforms with red stripes like a tiger, they appeared with one old man.

Just by looking, they are not ordinary people.

One could tell they were Murim people.

But the receptionist of Jinju Tower guarding the multi-decked ship smirked.

“Another drifted-in nuisance has arrived from somewhere.”

He is already used to dealing with such bastards.

“Who are you and where are you from?”

At the Jinju Tower receptionist's words, the opponent said.

“I have nothing to say to a lowly errand boy. Call the Tower Lord of Jinju Tower immediately.”

“The Tower Lord is busy. Speak to me…… Ugh!”

Thwack!

The opponent suddenly rushed in and threw a punch.

A fast and heavy blow.

The receptionist is also a warrior who learned martial arts.

He momentarily lifted both arms to block that fist. However…….

“Keoheok!”

Despite blocking with overlapping arms, he was thrown backward by the terrifying shock.

The receptionist thrown backward vomiting blood.

To such him, the opponent said.

“Knowing who has come, how dare you act arrogantly?”

“Cough……. Kuk……. Do you think you will be safe after doing this?”

The receptionist answered while vomiting blood.

And he took out a small whistle from his bosom and blew it vigorously.

Tweeeeeet!

Then, those in charge of guarding Jinju Tower appeared from all directions.

They glared at the intruder with fierce spirit.

And one person in charge of guarding Jinju Tower shouted.

“Intruder, identify your affiliation and purpose!”

Then the opponent smirked and said.

“Identify our affiliation? Once you hear it, it will be hard for you to handle, though?”

“Arrogant. Do you think you bastards belong to the Eight Gates of the Evil Way or something?”

“That is correct.”

“……What?”

“We came from the Limitless Gate.”

Instantly, everyone's eyes opened wide.

A corner of the Eight Gates of the Evil Way and the ruler dominating this Hunan land, the Limitless Gate, had revealed itself. Even…….

“And this person here is Elder Red Flowing Fist Cha Museong of the Limitless Gate!”

At that introduction, several people were greatly shocked, dropped their weapons, and unknowingly stepped back.

Their gazes naturally focused on the old man with a sharp impression behind them.

A face with deep wrinkles and short-trimmed hair.

They knew he wasn't an ordinary old man, but they didn't know he was such a big shot.

“Red Flowing Fist?”

“Isn't he the second-in-command of the Limitless Gate?”

“Why is such a big shot…….”

That man called Red Flowing Fist because blood always flowed on his fists, is the current Elder of the Limitless Gate and also the younger brother of the Sect Leader of the Limitless Gate.

In the process of the Limitless Gate making a name for itself with supreme belligerence even within the Eight Gates of the Evil Way, he stood at the vanguard and performed actively since his youth.

The Limitless Gate, which has a strong belligerent tendency even among the Eight Gates of the Evil Way.

Even within Limitless Gate, a figure even more violent.

That was the man called Red Flowing Fist Cha Museong.

He opened his mouth quietly.

“Call the Tower Lord.”

The same words as before.

But now the authority carried in those words has changed. Who would dare refuse those words?

Unless one doesn't value their life, anyone would follow those words. But then…….

“The Tower Lord……. cannot come.”

Surprisingly, the guard warriors of Jinju Tower resisted those words.

Of course, they are not the new recruits selected this time. They are warriors belonging to Jinju Tower who have been in charge of guarding Jinju Tower for a long time.

Even in a very tense state, they stood in front of the Limitless Gate and expressed their opinion.

“The Tower Lord can only meet those with prior appointments.”

“Ho…….”

“We will convey your message, so please return for today.”

“Indeed, you have spirit.”

Cha Museong nodded seeing such warriors of Jinju Tower.

Feeling proud of the spirit of young warriors saying everything they have to say with courage despite being intimidated by his reputation…….

“Fearlessly.”

There was no such thing.

Given the physiology of the Unorthodox sects, a young kid going against him was just a bastard to be beaten to death.

And Cha Museong is a figure with power fully capable of that.

“Alright. I will beat all you bastards to death and this elder will personally go up on that ship and drag the Tower Lord out by the collar.”

Just as Cha Museong made up his mind and was about to take a step forward…….

“Mm…….”

Cha Museong flinched momentarily and looked around.

‘Who is it?’

Someone revealed killing intent toward him.

Dare to reveal killing intent blatantly to him, the second-in-command of the Limitless Gate and a giant of the Unorthodox sects?

Is there a bastard with such guts here?

He looked around furtively, but…….

‘It doesn't particularly smell of a big shot though.’

It is surprising.

That there is a bastard among the small fries around who can send killing intent to him…….

And that that bastard is perfectly hiding his traces against him right now.

“Good. I don't know what kind of bastard, but once…….”

It was then.

Just as Cha Museong was about to rampage and see blood.

A man jumped down from the multi-decked ship of Jinju Tower.

“Please calm down. Master Cha!”

A middle-aged burly man with a large frame covered ruggedly in muscles.

Boom!

Even though he just jumped down from the ship, he boasted a heavy weight enough to ring the ground. Jumping down from the ship like that, he bowed politely toward Cha Museong and said.

“I am of the Jang family, the Tower Lord of Jinju Tower. Please calm your anger and state your business to me.”

“Hmm, you are him?”

Cha Museong gazed steadily at the top of the head of such a Tower Lord of Jinju Tower.

He was also curious about who the cheeky bastard sending killing intent to him was. However…….

“Good. Let’s go up.”

Solving the business for coming here was first for now.

“I will escort you.”

The Tower Lord of Jinju Tower politely escorted Cha Museong and went up on the multi-decked ship. And on the way up, Cha Museong glanced back and muttered.

“Consider yourself lucky.”

Whoever it is, they saved their life once today so…….

It would be good to call it great luck.

Cha Museong thought so as he boarded the ship.

And as he boarded the ship, a man holding a spear behind him muttered coldly.

“Look who's talking…….”

* * *

“Just now……. What did you say?”

“Are you deaf?”

Cha Museong looked at the Tower Lord of Jinju Tower in front of his eyes and repeated what he just said.

“I said I would take all of you under my wing.”

“…….”

We will guarantee safe operation, so give a certain amount as protection fee in return.

This much is a legitimate demand among Unorthodox sects.

Well, strictly within the Unorthodox sects.

But the condition Cha Museong demanded from Jinju Tower was much worse than that.

“I will take you in. So all of you swear loyalty to me from today and follow my instructions.”

“That means…….”

“Nothing changes greatly. You just do the work as you did and offer the monthly income to me.”

“……What is the offering ratio?”

“Naturally, the full amount.”

“…….”

“Offer all amounts to me except the operating costs necessary for business. Of course, if you work well, I will bestow some reward money on you.”

So what this means right now is…….

Go to a perfectly fine business entity and say hand over all profits you earn from today. If you do well, I will give a little bit as a salary.

Saying that…….

Certainly, being Unorthodox is not for anyone.

Is this ordinary shamelessness?

‘Trash-like Unorthodox bastard.’

The Tower Lord of Jinju Tower bit his lip inwardly and said.

“That is too unreasonable a demand……. Kueuk…….”

Koooom!

The Tower Lord of Jinju Tower, who was speaking, groaned at the heavy pressure as if crushing his whole body.

“Hmm, did this old man hear wrong?”

“Ugh……. Ugh…….”

“Try saying it once again?”

“Kueeuk……. Ugh…….”

At Cha Museong’s pressure crushing with immense internal energy, the Tower Lord of Jinju Tower found it hard to even breathe. However…….

‘No. If I back down here, everything is over.’

This business entity is not just trying to make money.

Everyone's wish, which cannot be compared to money, hangs on it.

The Tower Lord of Jinju Tower spoke with the resolve of death.

“I…… cannot accept…… it.”

“Ho? Really?”

“Rat……her kill…… me.”

“Hmm, indeed.”

“…….”

“I heard the will well.”

If told to kill, they kill well.

Unorthodox sects are such people.

Just as Cha Museong extended his hand to crush the head of the Tower Lord of Jinju Tower.

“Please withdraw your hand.”

A beautiful voice was heard and made Cha Museong’s hand stop.

“Dare……. Ho…….”

Cha Museong’s words, which started with anger toward the figure blocking his exercise of power, soon ended with admiration.

There, a woman beautiful enough to believe that Chang'e of the Moon Palace had descended was looking at him.

He felt like he would be bewitched.

Cha Museong, who had possessed numerous beauties as the second-in-command of the Limitless Gate.

Isn't it also funny that a giant of the Unorthodox sects considered asceticism important?

But maybe because of that?

Conversely, he became indifferent.

‘Now I am tired of women. No matter how pretty a wench is, they are all the same.’

He lived thinking so. But…….

“Ho……. This is quite a treasure.”

That thought was broken.

Truly his heart beat like a boy after a long time.

Was there such a beautiful woman?

She is a woman beautiful enough to believe even if told a fairy descended from the sky.

Intense possessiveness surged up.

Enough to want to grab her hand and pull her into his embrace right now.

Is there a reason to hesitate?

Anyway, if she is a wench in a brothel, isn't she a courtesan after all? The moment he made up his mind…….

“St…… Stop, that child is my daughter.”

The Tower Lord of Jinju Tower behind him forced his body up and said.

“Daughter?”

“Correct. She is not a courtesan. So do not touch her.”

“Ho, really. So it means she hasn't been touched by others yet.”

She is not a courtesan, so do not touch her.

Can such logic work on a giant of the Unorthodox sects?

Cha Museong grinned and brought his hand without hesitation.

And he lifted her chin, stroked her cheek, and admired.

“Truly beautiful.”

“…….”

No agitation of emotion was seen on the woman's face. But her body was trembling slightly shuddering with fear and humiliation.

Cha Museong caressed her cheek and said calmly.

“In addition to the previous proposal, I will take this child too. I will hire her as my maid.”

“Cha Museoooong!”

“Hahaha. Do not worry too much. I won't treat her roughly.”

“Do you think I will accept?”

“If not?”

Boom!

“Kuaaack…….”

The Tower Lord of Jinju Tower agonizing at the internal energy crushing his whole body once again.

And Cha Museong looked at such a man and said.

“I said I want it. Then…….”

“Kueeu……. Kueuk…….”

“You just offer it. Understood? Kid.”

Let alone proper way, there isn't even a piece of logic.

Just pushing his tyranny forward asserting the position of the strong.

Normally it would be nonsense, but those who accomplish such nonsense with power are the Unorthodox sects.

The woman watching that series of processes gritted her teeth.

Nothing changes even if she resists with force here. But can she do nothing?

That wasn't it.

“Regrettably…….”

“…….”

“I cannot serve the Elder.”

The girl opened her mouth calmly.

Traditionally, this world has various kinds of power.

“Strength in martial arts alone is never everything.”

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