Murim Login - Chapter 339
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Early Morning.
The Lord of Sichuan Province, nestled in the arms of his concubine, asked in a voice still heavy with sleep.
“Who? Who’s come to see me?”
The head guard, forced to confront his superior’s naked form first thing in the morning, quickly lowered his gaze and responded.
“Jin Taekyung of the Taewon Jin family and a man named Cheongpung from the Hwasan sect are requesting an audience.”
“Hwasan sect?”
The name was somewhat familiar. Despite being born into a powerful noble family and living a life far removed from the Murim world, even the Sichuan Lord had heard of the Hwasan sect occasionally.
“Hwasan sect… Isn’t that one of the Ten Great Sects?”
“Technically, it is one of the Nine Great Schools. The Hwasan sect is indeed a highly esteemed and renowned sect in the Murim world.”
“Hmph, just a bunch of rogues. Calling themselves a great sect while wielding swords in broad daylight without proper identification, tsk tsk.”
The head guard, once a roaming warrior of the Murim himself, had many things to say but chose to hold his tongue to avoid offending the Lord. The Lord clicked his tongue at the guard’s silence and suddenly spoke again.
“Wait, the name Taewon Jin family also sounds quite familiar.”
“Two years ago, they unified the Shanxi Murim and have since made a name for themselves even in the Central Plains. Although the history of the family is long enough to rival the Nine Great Schools…”
“No, that’s not what I meant. I’ve definitely heard it before… Ah!”
The Lord, who had been furrowing his brow in thought, suddenly exclaimed and slapped his knee.
“That’s right, the Jin Family Trading Group!”
“The Jin Family Trading Group?”
The head guard also recalled the memory he had temporarily forgotten. It wasn’t that long ago. Just three or four months back, the Sichuan Lord’s lips had stretched to his ears as he watched a procession of carts laden with goods.
“But weren’t they from the Jin Family Trading Group?”
“The Jin Family Trading Group and the Jin Family Escort Agency both belong to the Taewon Jin family. Now I remember.”
The Taewon Jin family had recently opened new trade routes through the northern nomadic tribes and entered the commercial world in earnest, gradually making a name for themselves even in the Central Plains.
“So, what did they bring this time?”
The Sichuan Lord looked at the head guard with eager anticipation, who hesitantly replied.
“Well, it seems they came empty-handed.”
“What?”
“But the young man named Jin Taekyung is a direct descendant of the Taewon Jin family and a rising star in the Murim world…”
“Enough with the Murim nonsense.”
The Lord’s face had already twisted in displeasure. Born into a powerful family and ingrained with aristocratic pride, he would have warmly welcomed a bribe from the Jin Family Trading Group. However, a young man from a frontier Murim sect requesting an audience early in the morning was a different matter.
‘It’s probably a request for a favor. This is why accepting things from the lowly is never a good idea.’
Convinced that they were unwelcome guests, the Lord pulled the blanket up to his chin.
“Ugh, just when I was having a good sleep, my mood is ruined.”
At that moment, the concubine, who had just woken up, asked in a seductive voice.
“My Lord, what has made you so upset?”
“A young rascal has come to see me. You remember, right? The Jin Family Trading Group that visited a few months ago.”
“Oh yes, of course, I remember.”
“They’re from the Taewon Jin family of Shanxi, a group of Murim rogues. And now, a young direct descendant has come.”
“So what?”
“So what? He’s undoubtedly here to make a filthy request, so I’ll just throw him out. How dare he…”
“My Lord.”
“What is it?”
“Why not meet him, just once?”
“What?”
“He might have brought another wonderful gift, like this beautiful necklace I’m wearing.”
The Sichuan Lord’s heart melted at his concubine’s charming smile. Indeed, the last time the Jin Family Trading Group brought many precious items. Especially the various jewelry and ornaments made by the northern nomadic tribes, which were mysterious yet intricate, so much so that his concubine never took them off.
“Would you really not grant my request?”
The concubine’s pleading gaze pierced his heart for three seconds. The effect was profound. The Sichuan Lord urgently gestured to the head guard.
“Bring them in, quickly!”
“Should I guide them to the reception room?”
“What reception room? Just bring them here for a brief meeting.”
“Hurry up and bring those Murim ruffians here.”
As the head guard left with a reluctant expression, the Sichuan Lord, with his protruding belly, boasted to his concubine.
“I’m meeting them only because you asked.”
“Thank you, my Lord. But I’ve heard that Murim ruffians are extremely rough… I’m scared.”
“What? Scared?”
The Sichuan Lord laughed heartily and shouted in a pretend stern voice.
“How can you be scared when I, who governs a whole city under the Emperor’s command, am here?”
“Oh my, you’re so magnificent, my Lord!”
The Sichuan Lord embraced his concubine, who had snuggled into his arms, and laughed contentedly.
“Don’t worry. I’ll make them kneel as soon as they enter so they can’t even look at you.”
* * *
“Th-th-th-that is!”
Thud!
The Sichuan Lord, naked and having rushed from the bed, fell to the floor and prostrated himself.
“I-I see the sacred token of His Highness, the King of Sangsan!”
Goodness. Did he swallow a train horn for breakfast?
His reaction was so intense that even I was momentarily taken aback. All I did was show him the token.
‘Is it really that significant?’
I looked at the golden token in my hand. About a year ago, I had held a private fan meeting for King Sangsan Jupyo and received this item as a quest reward.
[King Sangsan’s Token]
Type: Treasure
Grade: None
Restriction: Jin Taekyung
Description: A token imbued with the authority of King Sangsan Jupyo, the only brother of the Emperor and a close royal. The engraved clouds and dragon symbolize the royal family and hold great artistic value.
Special Note: Can be used only once.
I had almost forgotten about it, stored away in my inventory. I didn’t realize it would come in handy like this. I knew the royal authority was strong in this world, but the Lord’s reaction was beyond my expectations.
‘It’s a pity it can only be used once, but still.’
I decided to provide even more fan service to King Sangsan in the future.
‘Next time we meet, I’ll give him a rare collectible and a free hug.’
As I remained silent, the Lord cautiously lifted his upper body. The disdainful look he initially gave me and Cheongpung, as if we were street thugs, had turned into a gaze that trembled as if an earthquake had struck.
Wobble, wobble.
No, even his belly wobbling is a bit much.
My disdainful look made the Sichuan Lord hastily cover his lower body.
“T-there’s a reason for this…”
There must be a reason.
Outside, spring flowers were blooming one by one, but in here, the scent of night flowers lingered.
I picked up a blanket lying nearby and threw it to him.
“T-thank you.”
“No, I should thank you.”
Seeing a naked middle-aged man who looked like he was 35 weeks pregnant was a painful sight.
Cheongpung, who was looking at the Lord’s bulging belly with curious eyes, whispered.
“Benefactor, is it a boy or a girl?”
“Men can’t give birth.”
“Oh!”
He’s improved a lot. A year ago, he firmly believed that storks delivered babies, a la stork rocket delivery.
I addressed the Lord, who was hiding his lower body with a blanket and watching nervously.
“There’s no point in a long conversation, so I’ll get straight to the point. I’m here to ask a favor.”
“Please, as the envoy of His Highness, King Sangsan, command me. I will do my utmost to help.”
“I’m looking for someone… How many men can you mobilize?”
The Sichuan Lord hesitated before replying in an unsure voice.
“Well, excluding the troops guarding against the invasion of border tribes, it should be several thousand.”
Several thousand soldiers, and even more if including the local officials. This was good news.
I smiled broadly and helped the Lord to his feet by grabbing his shoulder.
“Then let’s start by searching the entire capital. The first condition is that they must be a physician.”
“A physician? The person you’re looking for is a physician?”
“Yes, people call him the Divine Doctor.”
“The Divine Doctor? You mean that one?”
“Why, can’t you do it? If you succeed, I’ll be sure to speak highly of you to His Highness, King Sangsan.”
The Sichuan Lord, after a moment of contemplation, shouted with a trembling voice.
“I will dedicate my life to fulfilling this mission!”
Wobble, wobble.
Good, but please stop wobbling that.
* * *
The reputation of the Sichuan Lord, from what I’d heard, was the worst. An incompetent official who secured his position through his family’s influence. His hobbies included accepting bribes and indulging in debauchery.
‘But he is the Lord.’
That was the most important part. Just as I borrowed the authority of King Sangsan Jup
yo, he had the authority and power of Sichuan’s highest official.
“By the order of Lord Won Gyun of Sichuan, all officials of Sichuan shall diligently carry out his command!”
Hearing his name made me trust him less, but a Lord is still a Lord.
Couriers carrying official documents rushed to every corner of Sichuan, and banners seeking the Divine Doctor were hung in marketplaces. A hefty reward was promised to anyone who provided information.
“A thousand taels of silver. As expected of someone associated with His Highness, King Sangsan!”
The Sichuan Lord’s admiration did not last long.
“What are you talking about? You’re the one paying.”
“…What?”
“Do I look like someone who carries around a thousand taels of silver?”
“Well, but that’s such a large amount.”
“Fine, then put it on credit. I’ll ask His Highness, King Sangsan, to repay it later.”
“No! I’ll pay it!”
“By squeezing the blood out of the common people? Or squeezing the fat out of your own belly?”
“I will pay it out of my own pocket!”
“Wow, our Lord is amazing!”
A massive reward that could change lives and a large-scale search operation involving many people. But this wasn’t enough.
‘If it were this easy to find him, the royal family wouldn’t have given up.’
Who is the Divine Doctor?
He is a mysterious figure whom even the Emperor couldn’t find despite proclaiming his search throughout the world.
Such people tend to avoid being noticed by others.
“Leave the marketplaces and busy areas to the officials. Let’s search all the scenic places thoroughly.”
“Agreed.”
* * *
We should have just stayed at Cheongseong Sect…
Hundreds of disciples descended the mountain with two elders from the Cheongseong Sect, making them the perfect candidates for the search.
Three days after the unusual collaboration between the officials and the Murim began, they finally arrived.
* * *
“Captain…”
The exhausted Hyuk Mujin and the grim-faced Gung Gi Bang told me everything.
The mission had failed.
I walked silently, passing Hyuk Mujin and Gung Gi Bang, and stood before one person.
“I am Jin Taekyung of the Taewon Jin family.”
She was a middle-aged nun. Her shaved head and ashen face caught my eye.
The only support from the Ami Sect was her alone. No, this was more like a remnant’s appearance.
“My… my name is Bhikkhuni Myoryeong… cough.”
Blood dripped from her chin. An internal injury.
I supported the staggering nun, Myoryeongsa, and looked into her almost extinguished eyes, asking with determination.
“What on earth happened?”