Blood Is Thicker Than Water…(1) “Why?” she might have asked, but Lee Soo-ah simply closed her eyes. Ssh! At that moment, a chilling sound pierced her ears. “Ugh!” Following a suffocating groan, Lee Soo-ah’s body was freed. Just before hitting the ground, someone gently cradled her. The intense smell of sweat and a strong odor … Read more
The Daughter Seeks Her Father, and the Father Recognizes His Daughter (3) “Huff, huff!” Lee Soo-ah gasped for breath. She was exhausted from running away from the Shadow Chasing Squad, who was pursuing her with relentless vigor. Lee Soo-ah’s face was pale, and sweat poured down like rain. Gwan So-chu supported her, but her legs … Read more
The Daughter Seeks Her Father, and The Father Recognizes His Daughter (2) Emotions of all kinds crossed Lee Gwak’s face. In the distance, the red city walls were visible. It was Siege Fortress, his destination. Five days after leaving Xichang, he had finally arrived here. “Is that the Siege Fortress?” Cheol Gwang Woo’s mouth gaped … Read more
The Daughter Seeks Her Father, and The Father Recognizes His Daughter (1) Siege Fortress was situated at the very front lines. It was once a place where thousands of people lived peacefully, but now, it had been occupied by the Jade Heaven Alliance and transformed into a fortress. Jade Heaven Alliance had taken over the … Read more
Where the Heart Leads…(4) “We’re almost at the Siege Fortress. Stay alert, we still don’t know their movements.” Wild Wolf Squad leader Jeok Ung-cheon called out as he halted for a moment. “Don’t worry, sir. This isn’t our first time doing this! Haha!” “Relax, leader. How would the fools in the Siege Fortress know we’re … Read more
Where the Heart Leads…(3) Early in the morning, Lee Gwak left the Paradise Inn. With him was not only Cheol Gwang Woo, but also Bang Yae-in, as they had planned to go to Xichang together. Cheol Gwang Woo, glancing around cautiously, hesitantly spoke to Bang Ye-in. “Um, isn’t that heavy?” “What?” “Let me carry that … Read more
Where the Heart Leads…(2) “Since there are no seats available, may we join you for a bit?” “Of course.” With Bang Ye-in’s cheerful consent, Lee Gwak and Cheol Gwang Woo took their seats. Already, several dishes had been served at her table. “These are the most famous dishes from Paradise Inn. Try some, brother.” “It … Read more
Where the Heart Leads…(1) Apart from Nam Woo-gyeong, Seok Yi-cheon was the only acquaintance who knew that Lee Gwak was leaving the Jade Heaven Alliance. Although Seok Yi-cheon felt a twinge of sadness at the news of Lee Gwak returning to Jianghu, he soon masked his feelings with a nonchalant expression and offered his encouragement. … Read more
He and Him, the Fated Rivals…(3) The Shadow Chasing Squad was an organization tasked with tracking down and eliminating or capturing criminals of the White Light Sect. When the orders from the Lord were issued, the Shadow Chasing Squad would complete their mission by any means necessary, making them a feared entity within the White … Read more
He and Him, the Fated Rivals…(2) Lee Gwak looked at Go Geom Wol with a slightly furrowed brow. He couldn’t understand why Go Geom Wol had suddenly burst into laughter while they were in the midst of exchanging qi. Part of him felt disappointed. He sensed that further confrontation with Go Geom Wol might have … Read more