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Now that I had hidden in the village, I tried to come up with a new plan.
If you search the village one by one, the villagers may die or get injured, and the hiding guy may notice and run away.
But Ji-ryong suggested using the same method this time too.
“I think it would be better to move in the same way as before.”
“If it were like before?”
Grandfather Yi-seon tilted his head and asked at Ji-ryong’s words.
Ji-ryong came out and looked at the old man, Yi-seon Yakseon, and explained.
“The soldiers blockaded the village under the pretext of an epidemic, and the three of you headed back into the village.”
“Oh, so you mean we should enter the village the same way we came here?”
“Yes, because it’s the least suspicious way to enter the village. And you also behave exactly the same inside the village.”
“every?”
“yes.”
Ji-ryong was suggesting that we reenact the exact same process of the government soldiers blockading the village and the two old men, Yak-seon and Eui-seon, and I going to the village for treatment.
“Striking the grass and startling the snake. It wasn’t my intention, but that was the way it was before.”
“Tachyon slope?”
“It is said that if you touch the grass, a snake will jump out. So, so, so, tsk.”
At first, it was done unintentionally, but Ji-ryong explained that this was a very good way to move a hidden thing.
Is it a thing called a tachokyeongsa, where you stir up grass to startle snakes and make them jump out?
Depending on the snake, you could get bitten while rummaging through the grass, but the person who made that up may be good at tactics, but he clearly has no clue when it comes to living things.
‘Isn’t this prejudice from the general public really that troubling?’
The following explanation by Ji-ryong, when you start to wonder if we think of our snakes as too cowardly.
“The martial artists don’t fear the government soldiers that much, but they do see them as a nuisance. That’s why they try their best to avoid getting involved with them.
For the martial artists who have committed crimes and are running away, the guards are like magpies that inform the location of the tiger.
Furthermore, the Blood Cult is designated as a cult by the government and is being hunted down. If they are surrounded by government soldiers, they won’t be afraid either, but they will feel psychological pressure. Because if their location is known, other Baekdo martial arts masters will flock to them.”
As Ji-ryong said, I heard that the woman who tried to seduce me also became anxious about the soldiers’ movements and tried to do something to me.
“The woman who had tried to seduce me also said that she became anxious as the soldiers surrounded her.”
As I nodded and confirmed that Ji-ryong was right, he continued his explanation.
“Yes, so in this situation where the soldiers are surrounding the village and getting anxious, the two elders and So So-hyeop show up?
If there really is a Blood Cult master in the village, he will see this as an opportunity.
“Since I have no choice but to expose my tracks if I leave the village anyway, I can take a chance and get the master’s blood by taking a little risk.”
“Oh, so that woman too···.”
“Yes, if I capture the small group of people, I can put one of the two elders in danger and do something about the other one by myself. That must be what made me think that.
“People take risks when they can compensate for the loss with gains in a situation where they are bound to suffer losses.”
After hearing Ji-ryong’s story, I understood why the woman tried to attack me.
According to the logic that Ji-ryong had spoken, it was inevitable that his actions would be exposed by drawing the attention of the soldiers, so I, Ui-seon, and Yak-seon showed up, so it was clear that he was trying to make up for the loss with the two grandfathers’ blood.
“So what exactly should we do?”
“Just do as I said before and do the same thing you did inside. You said that So So-hyeop is immune to the magic of seduction, right?”
“Yes, Ji-ryong···.”
Well, I’m not 100% sure, but if you keep Hwa-eun and the kids waiting in the group chat, you might be able to prevent them from getting caught in the spell again.
Ji-ryong nodded his head at my answer.
“Then, this time, please send So So-hyeop alone on the errand. If someone sends someone with them, it would be better to leave them alone.
When So So-hyeop is left alone, if there is a liver, he will move somehow.”
It was exactly the same method as before, but the old man with the herbal medicine looked worried at Ji-ryong’s words.
It seemed like he was worried that I might be in danger.
“Isn’t the little dragon dangerous?”
“I will never harm So So-hyeop’s life or anything. I will have to take So So-hyeop hostage to deal with you two.
And there are children hiding in So So-hyeop’s body, so even if that happens, we won’t be able to do anything to So So-hyeop. Don’t you know that? So So-hyeop’s daughters.”
-Tsururut!
-Kukukuu!
When we mention them, the children start crying and saying yes.
Ji-ryong smiled at the sound and sight.
“That’s what they say.”
“Heh heh. Is that so?”
“I’m sorry for ignoring you.”
The grandfathers nodded their heads with kind smiles at the children’s cries, and it was decided to proceed with the infiltration operation toward the village where the people were sleeping in the same way as before.
“Then let’s do that.”
“Let’s do that.”
“Okay, then let’s make a detailed plan.”
***
The next day at noon.
It was around the time when the sun rose high in the sky and began to shed warm sunlight.
Eui-seon, Yak-seon and I arrived in front of the village we were aiming for.
The village was located in the middle of a very large bamboo forest, with low mountains behind it and a mountain range stretching far to the north.
“Stop!”
As soon as we arrived at the village entrance, soldiers blocked us through the windows.
It was a very sharp voice, and the officer who shouted it winked at me through a gap.
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[Have you come to So So-hyeop?]
No, to be exact, I’m talking about Changryong disguised as a government official.
The one with an awkward expression next to him was Gyu-seong hyung.
The reason the two of them became like guards was because the guards were too chaotic to fit into our plans, and also because they wanted to move quickly in case they needed help inside the village.
For that reason, all the men of Oryongsambongjung were disguised as soldiers, and they said they would practice and decide who would meet us, and it seemed like they decided on Changryong and Gyu Seonghyeong.
“Stay back! There is a plague going on in this town. You cannot enter this town!”
Changryong shouts as he approaches a little closer.
Changryong was putting all his effort into acting like a real soldier instead of his awkward older brother.
‘You’re having a hard time.’
At Changryong’s shout, the old man stopped in his seat and asked.
“You came to the right place. I’m sorry, but could you please let me in?”
“Ugh, back off!”
As he followed the order to step back, his brother bit his tongue, and Changryong tightly closed his eyes.
If that’s the case, then it would be more helpful to just keep your mouth shut.
Then the adult commander appeared from the tent and asked.
“What’s going on?”
“Commander, these old men want to go inside.”
Ji-ryong quickly answers with a relieved expression on his face at the commander’s appearance.
The commander glared at Grandfather Yi-seon at Ji-ryong’s report.
“Oh my! Do you want to die, old man!? Even if there is an epidemic going on!”
“Please, don’t be so picky about my medical skills and let me in.”
“Oh my! That legendary martial arts master, Yiseon, if you can give me some medicine, I’ll go back!”
“How did you know? We are the right line, the righteous line.”
“Huh! Ui-seon, Yak-seon, that’s the old man!?”
It was definitely not that line, but the conductor and Grandpa Ui-seon were even ad-libbing it.
Even the elders are so good at it, but I feel a little embarrassed for my brother.
‘Brother, I’m embarrassed.’
After exchanging a few more words with the herbal medicine grandfather, the commander gave orders to Changryong.
“Open it for me.”
“Understood, Commander!”
The village opened like that and we entered.
As we walked a little along the bamboo forest path and entered the village, people were starting to walk out of each house, stretching.
They say that the sun sleeps until the zenith, and it seems like everyone in the village is waking up now.
‘It looks like you’re waking up when the sun is really high in the sky?’
“Is the sun at its zenith again?”
“No, really, what the hell is going on?”
-Kkiiing.
People who are embarrassed by each other’s appearance.
Even the dog woke up and yawned.
‘Even a dog?’
As we were walking out of the house, a middle-aged man noticed us, feeling a little uneasy at the sight of the dog sleeping soundly.
The man tilted his head and asked.
“Who are you?”
There were many lanterns hanging in the yard of the man’s house, and in response to his question, the old man said,
“Ah, I am someone who goes by the nickname of Ui-seon in the martial arts world. I came here because they said there was a strange disease spreading in this village.”
“Ui, Ui-seon!? Are you really Ui-seon!?”
“Yes. This is my priest Yakseon. And this is our grandson.”
When I introduced myself as a grandson to make myself look more like a valuable hostage to the two of you, the man shouted with glaring eyes.
“Everyone, the medicine and medicine have come!? They say they will cure the plague that has spread to our village!”
“Medicine!? Medicinal herbs!?”
“Thank goodness!”
People who wake up right away and run to where we are.
The bamboo forest village here was not very large, with only about fifty houses, but people poured out of those houses and filled the area around us in an instant.
“welcome!”
“Welcome, sir!”
The cheers of the people made me think the same thing.
‘The path of the world’s most poisonous papa is long…’
***
We entered the house of the young man who had first greeted us earlier, amidst the welcoming presence of people.
Although he is young for a village chief, he is a man and is the village chief of this village.
When people come to the village for treatment, it is common to stay at the village chief’s house, so he gave them a room.
“You can use this room.”
The village chief cleared out the room full of bamboo and paper and told us to use the room.
“Thank you. I will be in your care until I can take care of the sick.”
“We owe you something! We owe you something.”
“By the way, why are there so many lanterns hanging?”
When the herbal medicine grandfather tilted his head at the sight of so many lanterns hanging in the room, the village chief scratched his head and answered.
“Oh, our village makes and sells lanterns using materials collected from the bamboo forest here.”
“Ah. So that’s why there are so many lanterns?”
“Yes, sir, lanterns are quite famous in our village.”
Come to think of it, there were quite a few lanterns hanging in other houses in the village as well, so it seemed that the main source of income for this village was making and selling lanterns.
“Then, shall we see the sick person?”
“Okay, then I’ll line up first.”
“No, let’s see your family first.”
“Is that okay!?”
“I’m renting a house, so I should at least do that much.”
“Oh, thank you, sir!”
The village chief’s face brightens at the words that he will put his own family first.
I had heard in advance that it was normal to rent a house and take care of the village chief’s family first, so I spoke to the village chief.
“Please let them into the room one by one.”
“Okay, I understand. Sohyeop.”
The two of them took the pulse of the village chief’s children and wife who entered the room immediately after and asked them.
“How are your symptoms?”
“Well? I don’t have any other special symptoms, except that I just have trouble waking up from sleep.”
“Are other people similar?”
“Oh, there are a few people who feel tired, but other than those people, everyone else feels the same.”
People without any special symptoms.
After the pulse was taken, the two men shook their heads, and the herbalist removed the cloth covering his mouth and spoke.
“This isn’t a disease.”
“Then, as expected?”
“I guess I have to be careful. People who don’t have symptoms aren’t sick. They’re not lacking blood. It’ll be more certain if we check with people who say they feel tired.”
After about an hour, the two people who had taken the pulse of all the other villagers nodded.
“People who feel tired are actually lacking blood. It’s not like they’re anemic or anything. They definitely have less blood. It’s not enough to cause any harm to the body.”
Only two people said they felt tired, but they both said they were lacking blood.
We decided to quickly launch a second operation.
The plan is for me to go get the medicine alone.
There are already enough blood vessels, but they are trying to draw out the opponent.
“Oh my. The medicine is heavy. Should I go get it by myself?”
But when I said I would go get the medicine alone, no one offered to help me.
Even though I hinted that there were too many sheep and it was heavy, they told me to be careful because the village was sealed off and I couldn’t go out.
“Take care on your way, Your Majesty. Even though I would like to help you, I have to because of the soldiers… You may not know it, but we are going to attack.”
‘Huh… This isn’t it? No way? Are you a very cautious person?’
Anyway, I went and got some medicine, and fed the two who were lacking blood the blood tonic I had prepared in advance.
And that night.
The two men, Yiseon and Yakseon, took turns standing guard…
-Clap! Clap!
When I opened my eyes to the feeling of being hit by a ball, Changryong was looking at me with a worried expression.
[Are you in the spirit of small business?]
[How is this?]
[He said he would give me a call in the morning, but I waited but there was no reply, so I went into hiding. Both of the elders are asleep.]
I closed my eyes in the evening, but the sun was already halfway up in the sky and everyone in the room was asleep as if dead.
Hyang-i, Hong-dan-i, Seol, Bing, and Dong-i, they’re all like that.
‘What kind of harmony is this?’