Entering the Cave to Meet the Tiger (2) Maeng Hee-cheon’s rough voice echoed throughout the inn. “Hey.” “…” “Have we met somewhere before?” “…” “Don’t you understand what I’m saying?” Maeng Hee-cheon, getting no response from Lee Gwak, grabbed his shoulder with a rough hand, turning him around so his face was visible. Maeng Hee-cheon … Read more
People Change as Time Flows (3) Jin Woo-seon’s nickname was Jade Kirin. He was the young master of the Zealous Justice Clan, one of the Ten Sects, and a member of the Ten Lesser Skies. In the northern region where the Zealous Justice Clan was established, there was no martial artist stronger than him. Among … Read more
People Change as Time Flows (1) A cold wind blew in, dispersing the aroma of liquor that had filled the room. The scent of alcohol lingered on Lee Gwak’s breath as well. He had spent the night drinking with Seok Yi Cheon, losing count of the number of jars they had emptied. They drank to … Read more
People Change as Time Flows (1) One of the main tasks of the Dark Moon Pavilion was to monitor people who might pose a threat to Yong Cheon Myeong. Go Jeon-ok used his background in the Heavenly Intelligence Hall to establish and operate the Dark Moon Pavilion. He had excelled at manipulating information and concealment … Read more
Without Me, You Are Nothing (3) Although much time had passed and the atmosphere had significantly changed, the man who opened the door was undoubtedly Lee Gwak. Seok Yi Cheon hadn’t forgotten Lee Gwak for a single day over the past six years. Lee Gwak also looked blankly at Seok Yi Cheon. He had planned … Read more
Without Me, You Are Nothing (2) Yong Cheon Myeong recalled the young girl he had just passed. “Sobo.” The young girl, whom the head of the Secret Court, Yeo Joong Wol, had long nurtured, was now coming into her own. The fact that the Secret Court was still running smoothly despite Yeo Joong Wol’s seclusion … Read more
Without Me, You Are Nothing (1) Yoo Sang-myeong’s expression hardened. Though not widely known due to his lack of public activities, he was a formidable martial artist in his own right. It was impossible for him not to sense the killing intent emanating from Nam Cheon-yang. Yoo Sang-myeong shielded his niece behind him and spoke … Read more
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way (4) “Sigh!” Lim So Bo let out a deep sigh as if the ground beneath her was collapsing. Beside her, Lim Ji Moon couldn’t lift his head. Although failing to prevent O Se-eui’s death wasn’t his fault, he blamed his own incompetence for not capturing the assassin. “A … Read more
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way (3) The dock was getting closer. By the time they arrived, the dock was already filled with numerous boats at anchor. From the Unmado riverboat that Lee Gwak had arrived in, to small rowboats and pleasure boats used by the courtesans, the variety was great. As diverse as … Read more
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way (2) Swoosh! The assassin dashed through the Jade Heaven Alliance like a streak of light. Lim Ji Moon couldn’t take his eyes off him for even a moment, fearing that if he did, the assassin would disappear without a trace. Nor could he call upon the martial artists … Read more