Chapter 24

The bustling streets southwest of the Baek Manor, the heart of E’an County.

Here, in a territory controlled by the Suhoji Alliance—one of the four factions that had dominated E’an County until recently—a carriage carrying Baek Mu-ryang, his children, Jegal Seon, and Jegal Seol-ha was rolling along the main road.

“Brother. If what you say is true, the Unorthodox Faction should be powerful in E’an County, yet I don’t see those arrogant ruffians anywhere?”

At the question of Jegal Seon, who had been watching outside the window, Baek Mu-ryang wore a satisfied expression.

“The number of the Black Path Band in E’an County has decreased significantly of late, Brother.”

“Come to think of it, among the anecdotes of Yang-hwi you told me, there was one related to the Black Path Band as well.”

While they were deep in conversation, the carriage arrived at the largest tavern on the southwestern bank of Yuhang Lake.

Yuwa Tower. A tavern with a name meaning “The place where the flow of water curves and rests.”

In front of Yuwa Tower, several sect leaders leading the factions belonging to the Suhoji Alliance were lined up.

“Welcome. I am Yang Ga-ryung, the leader of the Suhoji Alliance. Baek Manor’s Clan Leader Baek Mu-ryang and…”

The man standing at the very front paused for a moment before opening his mouth again.

“You must be the Waryong Mussang, Jegal Seon, the Young Clan Leader of the Great Jegal Clan.”