Ghost Face - Chapter 287



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Chapter 74. It’s about to rain on the mountain, the pavilion is filled with wind (3)

Biho liked Ah-hu. When they actually worked together, they were very compatible and he actually showed loyalty when he was in danger of death. So why not? But that was that, and what was suspicious was suspicious. So he watched with interest, and when he felt that Ah-hu was obsessed with his own payment method, he had a feeling. Could it be? He hesitated for a while.

And Biho was certain of it after fighting Chumyeon Gapjo yesterday. The sight of Ah-hu swinging his sword overlapped with the whirling white horse of Hwang-chung-dan. Only then could he guess that there was a lot of meaning behind the story of him asking for the sword back while buying a drink. Including the fact that in the worst case scenario, they could point their swords at each other…

What should I do?

Don’t they all say that you can’t live under the same sky as your master’s enemy? So persuasion was out of the question. So Biho thought. If that friend wants it, I’ll gladly do it. But I wasn’t going to give him my neck. I was just going to fight him to the fullest if he wanted.

If you can, take my head off. But if not, take mine off or yours, something like that?

However, the situation was not favorable for a friendly fight with Ah-hu without any lingering feelings. Ho-yeon-sang’s neck was still intact, and Jin-ga-yong was currently meeting with Kwak-nan-hoe. So he asked directly and openly. He asked for understanding.

“… … . Given these circumstances, could you please postpone it for a few more days?”

“Huh? What?”

“I promised to buy you a drink.”

“… … !”

***

Ah-hu was startled. And then he thought for a moment. Then he gulped down the alcohol in the glass that had been just licking his lips. “Ugh~” He said, putting the glass down.

“Since when did you know?”

“I was sure of it yesterday. And I haven’t told anyone yet. So don’t misunderstand.”

“You little shit.”

“So are you going to postpone it or not?”

“Tch, are you even thinking of buying me a drink?”

“Of course. Because it’s a promise.”

“Huh. If you wait, will you be able to buy it for me?”

“well.”

Surely, he didn’t have enough money to buy Biho a drink? So Ah-hoo’s question was whether he was confident he could survive the fight with Ho-yeon-sang. Bi-ho’s answer was a muffled ‘Well’.

Ah-hu was confused as to whether he should be angry or annoyed, when Hyung-woo, sitting across from him, spoke to him in a sullen tone. He didn’t really want to interfere with their conversation, but rather, he just thought about it and interrupted without thinking as the alcohol took effect in his stomach.

“Hey guys, have you heard any news about Myeongrang?”

It was a question about the life or death of Dokgakho Somyeongrang. No one had seen Somyeongrang since they parted ways that day. Somyeongrang was officially missing. However, common sense dictated that the chances of her surviving the disaster were slim. Even in Biho’s case, she had barely escaped death. However, as the world is unpredictable, Hyungwoosaeng, who had been particularly fond of Somyeongrang, suddenly thought of the question while drunk. Rather than wondering if there was really any new news, it was a question he had blurted out because he missed her.

“None. Maybe the little brother… But he’ll still be alive. He’s a strong man, isn’t he?”

“Yes. He’s a strong guy. But if even Gunbo-hyung has gone that far, then what if Myeongrang-i has gone too… … .”

It seems that Biho’s consolation was not of much help to Hyungwoo. As he continued to grumble and try to dig a tunnel, Ah-hu stepped forward, saying that he was frustrated.

“Old man, you said that Biho is alive here? Why, do you believe he is dead?”

“Huh? Of course not. But if he survived, why haven’t we heard from him yet?”

“It’s frustrating. He may have come back to life, but his health is still not good, so I wonder where he’s recovering. Why, give me some reasonable basis for thinking that Mr. So is still alive?”

“A reasonable basis? Oh, so there was something like that?”

“Of course. This guy Biho is the proof that he’s alive. If this guy who was so stubborn survived, why can’t that guy Sossi survive? Ahaha.”

The rain was hot.

What, this doesn’t sound like anything… Huh?

At that moment, Hyungwoo-saeng slapped his knee in delight at those unexpected words!

“Aha~ That’s it. That’s right! That weakling is back, so there’s no way our little brother can’t get out. Right!”

Suddenly, Biho, who had become weak, grumbled. Now that he looked at it, it seemed that Hyungwoosaeng just needed a side dish to go with his alcohol. And it seemed like he had won the side dish. After that, the two of them seemed to be in sync and soon exchanged drinks. And Biho, who was watching them, shook his head. It was because Hyungwoosaeng’s unexpected intrusion had ruined the business.

‘Tsk. You must have had a headache. Yeah, go have a sparring match with that idiot brother. If that relieves your frustration a little, then that wouldn’t be so bad.’

***

Hyungwoo Saeng had accompanied the third disciple of Jin Ga Yong, Yosan Geom Godan Oh, and his lover, Lee Jin Ok, as their escorts when they left for Hwasan’s motherland. Thanks to that, they were able to avoid trouble.

In other words, the survivors of the Jo family were Jin Ga-yong and Go Dan-o. However, Go Dan-o was seriously injured and needed to recuperate for several months. So when he heard the news of Jo family, he was so shocked that he almost fainted, but there was nothing he could do. So only Hyung Woo-saeng came to Shaanxi Province to wait for an opportunity, and when he heard the news, he joined Bi-ho.

***

After that, Biho moved around and chatted. He praised Mobuksan, saying that he was good at his craftsmanship, and bragged about his craftsmanship to the old man, Shandong. When the old man, Shandong, tried to brag about himself, saying, “Me?”, Biho belittled him, saying, “It was really bad. Was that the best you could do?” and made him angry. So the two had a fun time bickering.

Then Biho told the story of setting off firecrackers and bombs in front of Ho Yehwa and Yun Deokshin. The story was bold in the first place, and the results were surprising. However, now that Biho had decided to dramatically exaggerate it for the sake of the story, there was no other action like this in the world. If anyone heard it, it would have been as if they had fought for three days and nights, and they seemed peerless as they moved through thousands of troops. He gilded his own face and dabbed powder(?) on Jin Gayong’s face. There had to be only one main character. However, the story was so well told that everyone who had been talking stopped their idle chatter and listened. It was a big lie, but no one found fault with it.

Why? Because it was fun.

When Biho finished telling his story, everyone applauded and laughed, saying that he had worked hard, and raised their glasses. After that, the group became noisy, each telling their own stories of bravery. The atmosphere was heated up.

At that time, Biho quietly left the place. Then, he met Jin Ga-yong, who was waiting outside the guest house. Although it is unknown when, Jin Ga-yong had been waiting for Biho like this after finishing his meeting with Kwak Nan-hoe.

“Shall we take a walk?”

“Okay.”

The two walked without a specific destination. It was the first time they had alone time since they met again. If you think about it, it had only been ten days, but it felt like they had met again after several years, and they were both happy and awkward at the same time. Biho felt a little excited. And as they walked, their hearts gradually became calm.

While walking, Jin Ga-yong suddenly said.

“We agreed to end it in ten days at Yeonman Plain.”

“Ten days later… They changed some of the conditions.”

“Yes. He showed his reluctance. He originally insisted on doing it in two weeks, but he resisted so strongly that we compromised and made it ten days later.”

Biho whistled softly, his eyes sparkling. And then he said.

“Why do they have to fight the duel as soon as possible?”

“They say that we need to resolve this as quickly as possible. They say that due to the recent incident in the capital city of Chang’an, there are growing concerns not only in the martial arts world but also in the political and commercial world.”

Biho laughed heartily.

Because he sued. Who dared to touch him like that? There must be a lot of voices denouncing the Sajabang right now. They must be demanding that those responsible be severely punished. And both Hoyeonsang and Jin Gayong must have been mentioned as the ones responsible. Maybe he himself was also mentioned. But he thought, who cares? Anyway, this fight was not worth considering the circumstances. It was just a matter of sticking one’s neck out and rushing in. There was nothing else. So there was no end in sight.

“But is that the only reason? I understand their circumstances, but isn’t it none of our business? I can’t convince you at all.”

Jin Ga-yong also smiled faintly.

“I said something similar. She thought about it for a while and then confessed honestly. She said it was a secret. She said that if we delay it by two weeks, the people who will participate in the duel will have to wait until then, and that will disrupt the schedule. Everyone seems to be busy.”

“Wow~ Surely those busy people aren’t our people. So you’re saying we should bring forward the time to take their circumstances into consideration? Why, is there a reason why we absolutely have to meet them?”

“Have you ever heard of the Sunset Sword and the Dark Ice Jade Hand?”

“No. I don’t know much about the situation in Gangho.”

“Yes. It seems like that. Most martial artists have probably heard of it at least once. It seems like you’re not surprised at all. Then how about this? These two are the representative masters of Ta-seong who participated in the duel on Yeonman Plain.”

“… … !”

Biho stopped walking and stared at Jin Ga-yong. Then he stopped walking and looked at Jin Ga-yong’s eyes as he faced him. This was an absurd trap. He didn’t know who Nakilgeom and Hyun Bing-ok-su were, but he could tell just by hearing them. They were rotten baits that would definitely cause trouble if he tried to eat them! However, Jin Ga-yong’s eyes were trembling. He could feel the heat.

phew-

Biho sighed involuntarily.

“Do you really think you accepted that offer?”

“… … .”

“No, even if that’s the case, what is the intention of Kwak Nan-hoe, who called this a proposal?”

“If you don’t have confidence, run away.”

“Did you provoke me childishly?”

“No, he was serious. He said that no one could blame him, and that if he had any intention of doing so, he would take responsibility and ensure his safety. Perhaps he meant to stop the pursuit? He said he was sorry and that this was the best he could do.”

“Huh. Judging from the way she’s going, she must have overthrown Hoyeonsang anyway. She got what she wanted, so it looks like she’s trying to show some favor to her old subordinate. But this is just her thoughts, and Sajabangju must be thinking something else, right?”

“maybe.”

“But you don’t need that, and you want them all to crawl out now. You want to sweep them all away.”

“Well, what do you think?”

“Well… before that, let me ask you something. Chief Jin, if they don’t have any more tricks, do we have a chance of winning?”

“To be honest, it’s half and half.”

“Huh? Half and half?”

Biho asked back in surprise.

The odds of winning are 50/50?

Are you serious?

Episode 288