Chapter: 2000

�I had a meeting with Master Namgung and Master Yong here yesterday. But since I arrived late, I didn�t get to see you, Master Pyo.��

�Where are the two of them?�

�They left me alone, saying they wanted to have one more drink. I don�t know where they are either. I don�t know when they�ll come, and I don�t feel like eating alone either. So, I was wondering if we could have a meal together.�

�Have a seat.�

�Thank you.�

Yeom Hee-soo smiled sheepishly before sitting down in front of Pyo-wol.

She placed both hands on the table and rested her chin, looking at Pyo-wol�s face.

�You�re as handsome just as the rumors say. I often wondered how good-looking a man could be, and thanks to you, my eyes are pleased since morning.�

�What will you have for breakfast?�

�The same thing as Master Pyo.�

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�Oh, yeah. I need to place an order.�

Yeom Hee-soo suddenly realized the meaning behind Pyo-wol�s gaze and called the inn servant to place an order.

Pyo-wol asked Yeom Hee-soo,

�The Changjiang Fortress also broke away from the Heavenly Heights Stronghold, right? In that case, your factions are like siblings.�

�Both are branches that originated from the Heavenly Heights Stronghold. But we�re not that close. We pay attention to each other�s movements but we don�t want to work together��

�Sounds complicated.�

�That�s just how power works. After the first lord, no one has firmly seized control of the Heavenly Heights Stronghold. So, eventually, the Heavenly Heights Stronghold split into six factions. Actually, it will even more odd if those factions were to get along. Especially when the leader of Chanjiang Fortress, Master Bok, is very ambitious and frequently gets into conflicts with the other sects. That is also the reason why no one looks and treats them favorably.��

�What brings you here then?�

�Master Namgung requested it. He thought that the current atmosphere of Jianghu was unusual so he asked to join forces.�

�I see.�

Pyo-wol nodded.�

He realized that such a thing could be possible, considering Namgung Wol�s temperament.�

Namgung Wol was more righteous and determined than any man Pyo-wol had ever met.

�So how did it turn out?�

�For now, I agree with Master Namgung�s opinion, but I�m not so sure about Master Yong, which is why Master Namgung arranged a separate drinking session to convince him. I�m also curious to see how it will turn out.�

Smiling brightly, Yeom Hee-soo�s expression looked extremely mischievous. Just by looking at her expression, one could tell how playful and clever she was.

�Your meal is ready.�

At that moment, an inn servant came over with a tray of food.

The tray contained freshly cooked warm rice, stir-fried beef, and a few side dishes.� JrNovels.com