Chapter 26
As Yang-hwi pondered in silence, Jegal Seon broke the quiet.
“At any rate, Brother, I suppose it is time I told you why I came to Baek Manor.”
“Now that you mention it, you did say you had a favor to ask. Out with it, then.”
“Would it be an imposition if my guards and I stayed at the Baek Manor for a few months?”
Jegal Seon planned to comb Gokyeol Mountain in search of Eumhu.
Taking supplies and proper rest into account, he needed a base close to the mountain.
Baek Manor was an ideal choice.
“Stay as long as you like. You hardly need to call that a favor.”
“Thank you, Brother.”
“Between the two of us, there is no need for such formalities.”
If anything, Jegal Seon’s request played straight into the hands of the Baek Clan.
After all, the Young Master of the Jegal Clan was offering to take up residence as an honored guest alongside his entire retinue of guards.
‘We won’t have to lose any more sleep over the Gyojin Gang stirring up trouble.’
Indeed, with Jegal Seon residing on their grounds, not a single faction across E’an County would dare scheme against the Baek Clan.
They could expand their influence in complete peace of mind.
“Ah, there is one more thing I must ask of you, Brother.”
“Speak, Brother. What is it?”
“Could you spare a guide? Someone who knows the path from Baek Manor to Gokyeol Mountain—or better yet, someone who knows the lay of the mountain itself?”
