Chapter 231
Translator: Vine
Chapter: 231
Chapter Title: Just Who Is That Person?
Silver Moon Valley was located somewhere in Shaanxi.
No one outside of its members knew the exact location of Silver Moon Valley.
But that was only when not many people were trying to find it.
If someone desperately wanted to, and if that person had the power to mobilize a vast intelligence network, the situation would be entirely different.
And that different situation had arrived.
Go Bokyang couldn't get his bearings.
Before he knew it, he was on the road with the people Yeon Harin had brought.
A stunningly beautiful woman was now walking beside Go Bokyang.
She was explaining the current situation to him.
"First, we are looking for the location of Silver Moon Valley separately. It shouldn't take too long. We never intended to find it before, but now that we've set our minds to it, we can find it right away."
Hwaok continued, checking Go Bokyang's bewildered expression.
"We have also begun investigating what happened back then. To be honest, there's still no clear evidence that Silver Moon Valley was actually responsible."
"That is... true."
But Go Bokyang was certain. She was in Silver Moon Valley now.
Whether the people of Silver Moon Valley had kidnapped her, or she had gone there of her own accord.
"Do you have any other questions?"
At Hwaok's question, Go Bokyang hesitated for a moment before asking.
"Milady... are you from the Underworld Sect?"
Hwaok smiled faintly.
"No. I am a handmaiden to the Young Master, who is coming up from behind."
The word "handmaiden" made Go Bokyang's eyes widen. What kind of handmaiden in the world would be entrusted with such a task?
"However, rather than attending to the Young Master, I am usually in charge of these minor tasks."
"This is hardly a minor task..."
Go Bokyang couldn't understand, but Hwaok wasn't speaking with the expectation that he would.
"And I'm not a member of the Underworld Sect; the Underworld Sect is under the Young Master. I just happen to command it."
Hearing that she commanded the Underworld Sect, Go Bokyang stared blankly at Hwaok before turning to look at Byeok Taesan, who was following leisurely behind them.
As far as Go Bokyang knew, the Underworld Sect wasn't a particularly formidable organization. But even so, it wasn't an organization that would serve under a single individual.
They may have lacked ability, but they had their pride.
The Underworld Sect was once one of the most prominent intelligence organizations in the world.
"Just what is that Young Master's identity? I heard he was the young master of a trading company..."
"He was, until recently. But now he is the proud master of an estate."
He was also the master of the boundless unorthodox and the masterless, and the master of the Secret Heaven Group.
Listening to Hwaok's explanation, Go Bokyang slowly began to regain his senses.
He finally started to notice his surroundings.
The first thing he saw was Byeok Taesan and Yeon Harin following behind.
'They look so good together.'
Yeon Harin was beautiful, but Byeok Taesan, standing beside her, was also exceptionally handsome.
From the moment he first saw him, he thought to himself, *so there are people this handsome in the world*.
But as they traveled together, he realized it was more than just that.
He seemed to have a charm that strangely captivated women's gazes.
Not a single woman who passed by failed to turn and look back at Byeok Taesan.
And once they looked back, they couldn't tear their eyes away.
Furthermore, the members of the group he brought along were also extraordinary.
He hadn't been introduced to all of them yet, but just looking at them was astonishing.
Take the women accompanying them, for instance.
Each one was so beautiful, it was as if all the most renowned beauties in the world had been gathered in one place.
There were eleven such beauties, not even counting Yeon Harin.
And there were two old men who had been following with what looked like sullen expressions.
The aura of those two old men was also anything but ordinary.
He was once again reminded of how many masters there truly were in the world.
The only person he thought he could possibly take on was a young man who seemed to be standing apart from the others.
That young man also wore a dissatisfied expression.
In any case, that young man was the weakest person in this group.
Even those beautiful women were stronger than him.
At least, that was how it looked to Go Bokyang.
'Truly... incredible.'
With a group of this caliber, even Silver Moon Valley wouldn't be able to dismiss them lightly.
Go Bokyang felt a glimmer of hope.
Of course, getting her back would be no easy task.
He resolved to do everything in his power to ensure these people didn't make any needless sacrifices.
* * *
"What? You don't mean *the* Divine Doctor of the Ages and the One-Needle Eccentric, do you?"
At Go Bokyang's surprised cry, the Divine Doctor of the Ages shot him a crooked look.
"What's with the emphasis on 'the'? Did you hear some nasty rumor about me?"
Go Bokyang shook his head vigorously.
"It's not that. It's just that you are both known as the closest to becoming the greatest physicians under heaven since the Divine Physician and the Demonic Doctor."
The Divine Doctor of the Ages grinned.
"Well, that's not entirely wrong. You're well-informed."
"Stop showing off and let's hear this fellow's story."
The One-Needle Eccentric's gibe made the Divine Doctor of the Ages start to flare up, but he remembered there was an outsider present and calmed himself.
"Let's do that. If my brother says so, then of course, his younger brother must follow."
The One-Needle Eccentric snorted, but the Divine Doctor of the Ages paid him no mind and looked at Go Bokyang.
Go Bokyang, assuming everyone already knew why he was there, talked about something else.
"Honestly, when I first saw you two, I was very surprised. To have two such great masters accompanying us. But I was even more surprised to hear that you weren't just masters, but renowned physicians of the realm."
The Divine Doctor of the Ages and the One-Needle Eccentric wore sour expressions.
"Well, we're not *that* great as masters. Ah, see that girl over there? That pretty one."
The One-Needle Eccentric pointed at someone, as if to change the subject. It was Cho Seoran, who had insisted on coming along.
She was a woman as beautiful as Yeon Harin.
"I see her."
"She's the Queen of Medicine."
"What?"
Go Bokyang stared blankly for a moment at the One-Needle Eccentric's words. He looked back and forth between the One-Needle Eccentric and Cho Seoran, then jumped in surprise.
"Don't tell me you mean the Queen of Medicine I know? The one from the Heavenly Medicine Hall?"
The Divine Doctor of the Ages, as if wanting to add his own two cents, quickly chimed in.
"That's right. For your information, the Heavenly Medicine Hall also belongs to our Young Master. Well, everyone knows that by now, don't they?"
Go Bokyang stared blankly at the Divine Doctor of the Ages.
He didn't know. How could he possibly know something like that?
"Hey, how would he know that? The only ones who really know are probably Nameless, the Martial Alliance, and the Black Alliance."
"Oh, come on, that's not true. How much have we been running around? Anyone who's anyone should know by now."
"True. We did have a proper showdown with the Golden Moon Trading Company, so the rumors must have spread a bit."
"The Hwangbo Family also got what was coming to them from us. Honestly, they must know everything by now, don't you think?"
"Of course. I don't know how the Hwangbo Family will react, but they probably haven't told the other Five Great Families."
The One-Needle Eccentric cackled as he said this.
"They're probably thinking, 'You guys can get screwed over too.'"
The Divine Doctor of the Ages cackled back in agreement.
Go Bokyang stared blankly at the two of them.
He couldn't comprehend what they were talking about.
What were the Martial Alliance and the Black Alliance, and he wasn't even sure if the Golden Moon Trading Company they mentioned was the one he knew. And what about the Hwangbo Family?
Go Bokyang slowly looked around at the group.
Everyone was taking a short break after a satisfying meal.
Somehow, they all looked different from before.
He had seen the beautiful women near Byeok Taesan diligently preparing the meal and attending to him earlier.
He really was treating them as handmaidens.
Honestly, when he first saw them, he had instinctively frowned.
He had high expectations for Yeon Harin's fiancé, but seeing him with all these beauties in tow didn't leave a good impression.
But Yeon Harin was so nonchalant about it that he couldn't react properly.
However, that feeling didn't last long.
It was because the skills of the women were all extraordinary.
It was a bit much to compare them to Go Bokyang, but they were skilled enough to make a name for themselves in the martial world.
Moreover, Cho Seoran was a master far beyond what Go Bokyang could handle.
And now, his impression had changed yet again.
Where on earth did people like this suddenly appear from?
And did they really fight with the Golden Moon Trading Company and the Hwangbo Family?
It was a shame he hadn't had time to catch up on the recent state of the world.
If it weren't for the matter with Silver Moon Valley, he could have started with more information.
As he thought this, his eyes, scanning the group one by one, fell on the young man from before.
He was still isolated, just like earlier.
But now that he looked, it seemed less like people were intentionally ostracizing him and more like he was keeping to himself.
He was deep in thought about something. Then, his eyes would suddenly flash, and he would start scribbling furiously on the ground.
"Who is that person?"
Unable to contain his curiosity, Go Bokyang asked the Divine Doctor of the Ages about the young man's identity.
The Divine Doctor glanced in that direction and shook his head.
"Don't go near him. If you approach him when he's like that, he'll just get annoyed. Anyway, he needs to get properly beaten by the Young Master once to tame that temper of his."
"His temper is already tamed because he died. So we should be understanding."
Go Bokyang couldn't follow their conversation.
They were talking about his temper, and then suddenly about him dying.
"Did someone he knew pass away?"
"No, we're talking about him."
"What?"
Go Bokyang stared blankly back and forth between the Divine Doctor of the Ages and Seung Doheung, who was scribbling something on the ground in the distance.
"We're just taking him along in case Silver Moon Valley has some annoying formations. Don't mind him."
"His skills with formations are pretty decent, though."
Go Bokyang decided to only process what he could understand.
"Ah... so he's a formation master."
Go Bokyang looked at Byeok Taesan with new eyes.
Looking at it this way, the composition of the group was truly well-rounded.
A physician, an apothecary, and even a formation master.
And on top of that, they were all masters.
'With this, isn't there a chance?'
The thought suddenly occurred to him.
But their opponent was Silver Moon Valley. And he didn't even know why they had taken her.
Go Bokyang's expression darkened again.
Seeing this, the Divine Doctor of the Ages smirked and said.
"Hey, you're not thinking something stupid, are you?"
"What? What do you mean by a stupid thought...?"
"You know, like sacrificing yourself if things go south."
"No, I'm not."
There was a subtle pause between the question and the answer, which the Divine Doctor of the Ages caught, and he clicked his tongue.
"Look at this, look at this. I knew it. It's always gloomy guys like you who think like that. Don't you even think about doing something like that. Don't even dream of it."
Go Bokyang's expression turned serious.
"Hey, look over there."
Go Bokyang followed the Divine Doctor's gaze.
Byeok Taesan and Yeon Harin were sitting side by side.
"Who do you see?"
"Are you talking about Young Master Byeok?"
The Divine Doctor of the Ages nodded.
"From now on, just trust in our Young Master. He'll take care of everything."
Go Bokyang looked at the Divine Doctor of the Ages with wonder.
'Just who is that person, that someone like the Divine Doctor of the Ages serves him so respectfully?'
Looking at the Divine Doctor of the Ages and the One-Needle Eccentric, it was clear this wasn't just an act of service.
It was genuine sincerity from the bottom of their hearts.
'It's truly strange. And...'
Go Bokyang's gaze finally landed on Byeok Taesan.
'It's also amazing.'
He was genuinely curious about Byeok Taesan's true identity.
No matter how he thought about it, there was no way he was just an ordinary young master of a trading company.
* * *
"I'm anxious."
At the Divine Doctor's sudden remark, Go Bokyang, who had somehow ended up moving with the Divine Doctor and the One-Needle Eccentric, asked with a puzzled expression.
"Why is that?"
"I'm anxious. Our destination is Shaanxi, right?"
"Yes. Shaanxi. Though we don't know exactly where in Shaanxi."
"That's the problem. We're still walking. We're not in a carriage or on a boat."
Go Bokyang was even more confused.
"What's the problem with that? I asked earlier, and they said we'll arrive at Eungseong County soon. I remember there being a decent horse market there, so we can get good horses and travel from there."
The Divine Doctor of the Ages and the One-Needle Eccentric looked at Go Bokyang with pathetic expressions.
"So naive... Why would we ride horses? We can run faster than them."
"What? But..."
Go Bokyang could also run faster than a horse. But if he did, he couldn't run for long.
The consumption of internal energy would be substantial.
The Divine Doctor of the Ages firmly shook his head.
"Don't make useless assumptions. From now on, it all depends on you."
"What? What do you mean?"
"Whether we travel comfortably or with difficulty is in your hands. Go and steer them towards getting a carriage."
The Divine Doctor of the Ages gestured with his chin towards where Yeon Harin and Byeok Taesan were and said.
"So... you're telling me to persuade Harin to get us a carriage?"
The Divine Doctor of the Ages let out a deep sigh.
"Of course, you have to talk to our Young Master. Surely the Young Master wouldn't kill you, a guest, right?"
"But wouldn't a carriage be slower?"
"Just listen when someone is talking! We have to take a carriage! Unconditionally!"
As he was saying this, the Divine Doctor of the Ages tensed up.
"Gasp. We made eye contact. Brother, the Young Master is smiling. What do we do?"
"What do you mean, 'what do we do'? Shit. The good times are over."
A moment later, the order was given to run until they reached Shaanxi.
The group began to run.
But it wasn't as hard as expected.
It was as if the time they had endured with Byeok Taesan was paying off; they were fine even running this fast.
Only two people in the group were struggling.
Seung Doheung ran with a look on his face like he was about to faint, while Go Bokyang ran in horror at the fact that everyone else was performing this insane feat so casually.
Of course, he felt like he was dying, but he endured until the end.
If those delicate-looking women were running without showing any signs of distress, he couldn't very well complain, could he?
Go Bokyang gritted his teeth and ran, and ran.
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