Chapter 307

Chapter 307

From that day on, Jin Ja-gang began sweeping up money. He would catch consecutive People Generals to crush games, and often won ten times without losing even once.

Of course, he didn’t never lose, but when he lost, he lost the minimum amount of money. However, when he won, he mercilessly raked in money.

In just one day, thousands of nyang accumulated in Jin Ja-gang’s hands.

After doing this for two and three days, the atmosphere in the gambling den became very bad. People’s eyes became vicious whenever they saw Jin Ja-gang.

But Jin Ja-gang didn’t care and continued winning.

Jin Ja-gang piled up the money he won in one corner of the gambling den without even converting it to betting slips, as if showing off. And he actually took up residence in the gambling den, eating and sleeping in front of the money.

The three took turns guarding the money only while Jin Ja-gang was gambling. This was what he had asked for help with.

Yeong-woon and So-min laughed helplessly.

“To think disciples of great Wudang and Mount Hua are reduced to guarding gambling winnings.”

He didn’t even put it in bags but deliberately piled it full on the table for all to see.

People who had lost money glared fiercely at the piled money. The more Jin Ja-gang won money and the more people lost, the more vicious their eyes became.

What was surprising was the gambling den’s attitude. At this point, the gambling den should have intervened, but they just let it be. Instead, they didn’t help guard Jin Ja-gang’s wealth.

“Hao Sect’s righteousness is impressive.”

“Does that mean they trust him that much?”

The three became more uncomfortable as money piled up and people’s eyes looking at them, or more precisely at the money behind them, became more menacing, but they couldn’t quit out of curiosity.

Since Jin Ja-gang won too much, people’s complaints became extreme. They tried not to let him join games if possible.

So Jin Ja-gang made a declaration.

Ten to one.

He promised to pay ten times the pot if he lost.

From people’s perspective, there was nothing to lose. If they lost, only their existing money would go out, but if they won, they’d receive ten times. If they caught People General with double ten, it would be thirty times!

When several people actually beat Jin Ja-gang and received money at ten-to-one odds, people’s eyes turned red as everyone wanted to compete with Jin Ja-gang.

Word spread and gamblers from other regions began coming on expeditions.

Therefore, the gambling den gradually filled with more people. People who came to watch and challenged Jin Ja-gang for fun, people who brought lots of money to win Jin Ja-gang’s fortune, professional gamblers… countless people began visiting.

But Jin Ja-gang’s money only piled up at faster speeds. Since Jin Ja-gang didn’t always win, greedy people rushed in more. However, looking at the results, Jin Ja-gang ultimately won and his holdings increased.

Yeong-woon and So-min looked worried at the silver coins and betting slips piled beyond the table to the floor. The burden kept growing as more people gathered. What excuse would they give if they got caught by their sects doing this?

Then.

“Ahhhhh!”

A youth who had gone crazy from losing money rushed at the piled wealth with crazed eyes.

Other gamblers glanced at each other. Everyone’s attention turned to the wealth Jin Ja-gang had piled up. If a commotion broke out, everyone might join in to grab money.

“Give me some money! Give me some money! You have so much, you can give me some!”

The youth tried to grab handfuls of money.

So-min sighed and grabbed the youth’s nape. The youth swung his arms to hit So-min. So-min slightly dodged her head while kicking his legs, and spun the youth round and round in the air with one arm. The youth spun frantically like a ball in the air.

“Ahhh! Ahhhhhh!”

Jin Ja-gang requested.

“Please don’t let him get hurt.”

“Got it.”

So-min set the youth down on the ground.

Thud!

The youth fell on his bottom. He looked bewildered, not knowing what had happened to him.

People in the gambling den finally realized So-min wasn’t simply a young girl. She had lifted and played with a man bigger than herself like a toy. This wasn’t something an ordinary household girl could do.

When the atmosphere calmed, Jin Ja-gang declared again.

“Twenty to one. I’ll raise the pot multiplier to twenty times.”

Greed blazed again in the eyes of people who had been giving up.

“And for certain people, I’ll make the pot multiplier one hundred times.”

“One, one hundred times?”

Truly a fortune in one strike!

Even losing ninety-nine games and winning just one would break even!

Anyway, winning just once would earn tremendous money.

“What’s the method? Who can receive one hundred times?”

Jin Ja-gang looked at each of the hundreds of people staring at him and said.

“I’m looking for items sold from Iron Umbrella Sect in Yunnan. Anything is fine, so if you bring items related to Iron Umbrella Sect, I’ll give you odds of one hundred times.”

People murmured.

“What’s Iron Umbrella Sect?”

“Don’t know. Is there such a place?”

“Some sect from Yunnan, I think. I’ve heard of it somewhere.”

At the same time, questions arose. What was this youth doing all this for?

An old man stepped forward and asked.

“Look here. I can’t help but ask. Who are you to be looking for items from a place called Iron Umbrella Sect?”

The three people, Yeong-woon, Pyo Sang-guk, and So-min, looked at Jin Ja-gang in horror.

Surely he wouldn’t say it outright…!

But contrary to expectations, Jin Ja-gang answered.

“Jin Ja-gang.”

“Jin… Ja-gang?”

Someone shouted.

“It’s, it’s Poison Dragon!”

People in the gambling den froze for an instant.

Poison Dragon!

In a brief moment, emotions of terror swept through the hall.

In the martial world, there was no one who didn’t know Poison Dragon now.

He had destroyed all of Yunnan’s poison sects and killed three of the Four Dragons and Four Phoenixes. That alone was shocking, but even the Tang family, Zhuge family, and Indestructible Heavenly Sword Baek Li-jung couldn’t stop Poison Dragon.

Truly unstoppable momentum.

Therefore, among gossip lovers, many were curious about how powerful Poison Dragon’s martial prowess was.

People held their breath and stared at Jin Ja-gang. They worried there might be poison around, whether they might be poisoned by poison spread in the air, so even breathing became cautious.

Jin Ja-gang took no action and waited quietly.

When the atmosphere calmed, some people didn’t think Jin Ja-gang would act carelessly and looked at him with curiosity.

“He looks much younger than expected…?”

“Is he really Poison Dragon?”

Among Poison Dragon’s deeds were famous stories besides fighting.

Several women looked at Jin Ja-gang’s face and whispered quietly.

“The Tang family’s young lady fell for that face?”

“He does have a fairer and more handsome face than us women.”

As Jin Ja-gang’s internal energy increased, his physical abilities also developed. Even trying not to listen, he heard automatically.

Then laughter came from behind Jin Ja-gang.

“Pfft!”

People were startled and stiffened again. What madman had the guts to laugh in front of Poison Dragon!

It was So-min. When all people looked at her, So-min was startled and covered her mouth.

“Ah, sorry.”

But thanks to that, the atmosphere actually relaxed a bit.

Jin Ja-gang emphasized again without changing expression.

“I’ll say it again. Anything at all, if you bring items from Iron Umbrella Sect, it’s one hundred times.”

Someone carefully asked.

“What do you mean by items from Iron Umbrella Sect?”

Jin Ja-gang confirmed clearly.

“To be precise, stolen goods.”

People murmured. However, greed for money arose more than curiosity.

One hundred times for just one win!

Jin Ja-gang didn’t never lose either. Since he repeated losing and winning, it seemed possible to win once.

People fell into the illusion that they could take all the money piled behind him.

They would need to mobilize all their connections and make inquiries to find Iron Umbrella Sect’s stolen goods.

When the commotion subsided a bit, Yeong-woon, Pyo Sang-guk, and So-min sighed in relief.

“This was the plan from the start. I wondered why he was piling up money.”

Being in a pursued position, they naturally thought he’d hide his identity while traveling, but that wasn’t the case.

“I surrender completely to Brother Jin’s boldness. But certainly, surrounding sects as well as those people you mentioned will learn of today’s events. Of course, this is probably done with that in mind too.”

To Yeong-woon’s words, Jin Ja-gang replied.

“That’s right. Please be especially careful, all three of you.”

“Well, that’s natural, but…”

“Thank you for your hard work tonight as well.”

* * *

After sending the three to the inn, Jin Ja-gang cleaned the gambling den with the Hao Sect members in charge of operations. Then he gave the Hao Sect members some money.

The Hao Sect members greeted Jin Ja-gang and left the gambling den. The gambling den would be closed from morning to night. During this time, only Jin Ja-gang remained here alone.

Jin Ja-gang sat in one corner and quietly closed his eyes.

After a while, various presences were felt from outside the inn. From presences of ordinary chattering to those with stealthy footsteps like thieves, and careful breathing sounds of those who seemed to have learned considerable martial arts.

Among them were probably the forces Jin Ja-gang was thinking of.

Jin Ja-gang expanded his senses to the maximum while raising internal energy to move his body at any time.

But he felt a very familiar presence approaching.

“Young Master Jin!”

Knock knock knock.

The one knocking on the door was So-min. Yeong-woon and Pyo Sang-guk’s presences were there too.

Jin Ja-gang chuckled. Seeing that he had thought it might be so, he seemed to have become quite accustomed to them. Had he somehow been influenced by their innocence?

Jin Ja-gang opened the door. So-min, Yeong-woon, and Pyo Sang-guk were waiting with bright expressions.

“We didn’t disturb you, did we? We brought some food in case Young Master Jin was bored!”

* * *

Baek Li-jung’s office.

“Ahhh! Huk!”

Military advisor Sim Hak was horrified seeing Mang-ryo who appeared before his eyes.

“Why, why, why did you bring this guy!”

Mang-ryo grinned and acted familiar with Sim Hak.

“Oh my, it’s been a while. Have you been well?”

“Whether I’ve been well or not, don’t worry about it!”

Sim Hak even spat while being wary of Mang-ryo’s approach.

When Baek Li-jung calmly went to sit in his seat, Sim Hak followed and pointed at Mang-ryo while saying.

“This is the one who tried to assassinate the alliance leader! Didn’t we almost get framed because of this bat-like guy! Moreover, the alliance is still looking for him…”

“Keep your mouth shut and get along well for now. Isn’t this an important time? How’s the current situation?”

Sim Hak whispered quietly to Baek Li-jung while watching Mang-ryo.

“The Namgung family is moving underwater.”

Since Sim Hak spoke too close to Baek Li-jung’s face, Baek Li-jung waved his hand with a displeased expression. Sim Hak was lightly pushed back and stumbled toward Mang-ryo.

“Huh huh huh?”

Mang-ryo caught Sim Hak, held his hand, and patted the back of his hand while laughing.

“Your hands are still warm?”

“Ahhh!”

Sim Hak got goosebumps and pushed Mang-ryo away, escaping from his embrace.

Baek Li-jung asked.

“Countermeasures?”

Sim Hak scratched his goosebumped forearm and answered with a troubled face.

“Th, that’s… I tried contacting them as you told me in advance, but everyone was troubled… they’re weighing which side to join… they can’t guarantee they’ll stand on our side right now.”

“Kekeke!”

Mang-ryo laughed.

Sim Hak’s face turned red as he glared at Mang-ryo.

“Do you have a method? You’re not laughing without alternatives, are you?”

Mang-ryo leisurely sat down and answered.

“Of course. I didn’t give up Qingcheng Sect and Emei Sect without any thought.”

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From that day on, Jin Ja-gang began sweeping up money. He would catch consecutive People Generals to crush games, and often won ten times without losing even once.

Of course, he didn’t never lose, but when he lost, he lost the minimum amount of money. However, when he won, he mercilessly raked in money.

In just one day, thousands of nyang accumulated in Jin Ja-gang’s hands.

After doing this for two and three days, the atmosphere in the gambling den became very bad. People’s eyes became vicious whenever they saw Jin Ja-gang.

But Jin Ja-gang didn’t care and continued winning.

Jin Ja-gang piled up the money he won in one corner of the gambling den without even converting it to betting slips, as if showing off. And he actually took up residence in the gambling den, eating and sleeping in front of the money.

The three took turns guarding the money only while Jin Ja-gang was gambling. This was what he had asked for help with.

Yeong-woon and So-min laughed helplessly.

“To think disciples of great Wudang and Mount Hua are reduced to guarding gambling winnings.”

He didn’t even put it in bags but deliberately piled it full on the table for all to see.

People who had lost money glared fiercely at the piled money. The more Jin Ja-gang won money and the more people lost, the more vicious their eyes became.

What was surprising was the gambling den’s attitude. At this point, the gambling den should have intervened, but they just let it be. Instead, they didn’t help guard Jin Ja-gang’s wealth.

“Hao Sect’s righteousness is impressive.”

“Does that mean they trust him that much?”

The three became more uncomfortable as money piled up and people’s eyes looking at them, or more precisely at the money behind them, became more menacing, but they couldn’t quit out of curiosity.

Since Jin Ja-gang won too much, people’s complaints became extreme. They tried not to let him join games if possible.

So Jin Ja-gang made a declaration.

Ten to one.

He promised to pay ten times the pot if he lost.

From people’s perspective, there was nothing to lose. If they lost, only their existing money would go out, but if they won, they’d receive ten times. If they caught People General with double ten, it would be thirty times!

When several people actually beat Jin Ja-gang and received money at ten-to-one odds, people’s eyes turned red as everyone wanted to compete with Jin Ja-gang.

Word spread and gamblers from other regions began coming on expeditions.

Therefore, the gambling den gradually filled with more people. People who came to watch and challenged Jin Ja-gang for fun, people who brought lots of money to win Jin Ja-gang’s fortune, professional gamblers… countless people began visiting.

But Jin Ja-gang’s money only piled up at faster speeds. Since Jin Ja-gang didn’t always win, greedy people rushed in more. However, looking at the results, Jin Ja-gang ultimately won and his holdings increased.

Yeong-woon and So-min looked worried at the silver coins and betting slips piled beyond the table to the floor. The burden kept growing as more people gathered. What excuse would they give if they got caught by their sects doing this?

Then.

“Ahhhhh!”

A youth who had gone crazy from losing money rushed at the piled wealth with crazed eyes.

Other gamblers glanced at each other. Everyone’s attention turned to the wealth Jin Ja-gang had piled up. If a commotion broke out, everyone might join in to grab money.

“Give me some money! Give me some money! You have so much, you can give me some!”

The youth tried to grab handfuls of money.

So-min sighed and grabbed the youth’s nape. The youth swung his arms to hit So-min. So-min slightly dodged her head while kicking his legs, and spun the youth round and round in the air with one arm. The youth spun frantically like a ball in the air.

“Ahhh! Ahhhhhh!”

Jin Ja-gang requested.

“Please don’t let him get hurt.”

“Got it.”

So-min set the youth down on the ground.

Thud!

The youth fell on his bottom. He looked bewildered, not knowing what had happened to him.

People in the gambling den finally realized So-min wasn’t simply a young girl. She had lifted and played with a man bigger than herself like a toy. This wasn’t something an ordinary household girl could do.

When the atmosphere calmed, Jin Ja-gang declared again.

“Twenty to one. I’ll raise the pot multiplier to twenty times.”

Greed blazed again in the eyes of people who had been giving up.

“And for certain people, I’ll make the pot multiplier one hundred times.”

“One, one hundred times?”

Truly a fortune in one strike!

Even losing ninety-nine games and winning just one would break even!

Anyway, winning just once would earn tremendous money.

“What’s the method? Who can receive one hundred times?”

Jin Ja-gang looked at each of the hundreds of people staring at him and said.

“I’m looking for items sold from Iron Umbrella Sect in Yunnan. Anything is fine, so if you bring items related to Iron Umbrella Sect, I’ll give you odds of one hundred times.”

People murmured.

“What’s Iron Umbrella Sect?”

“Don’t know. Is there such a place?”

“Some sect from Yunnan, I think. I’ve heard of it somewhere.”

At the same time, questions arose. What was this youth doing all this for?

An old man stepped forward and asked.

“Look here. I can’t help but ask. Who are you to be looking for items from a place called Iron Umbrella Sect?”

The three people, Yeong-woon, Pyo Sang-guk, and So-min, looked at Jin Ja-gang in horror.

Surely he wouldn’t say it outright…!

But contrary to expectations, Jin Ja-gang answered.

“Jin Ja-gang.”

“Jin… Ja-gang?”

Someone shouted.

“It’s, it’s Poison Dragon!”

People in the gambling den froze for an instant.

Poison Dragon!

In a brief moment, emotions of terror swept through the hall.

In the martial world, there was no one who didn’t know Poison Dragon now.

He had destroyed all of Yunnan’s poison sects and killed three of the Four Dragons and Four Phoenixes. That alone was shocking, but even the Tang family, Zhuge family, and Indestructible Heavenly Sword Baek Li-jung couldn’t stop Poison Dragon.

Truly unstoppable momentum.

Therefore, among gossip lovers, many were curious about how powerful Poison Dragon’s martial prowess was.

People held their breath and stared at Jin Ja-gang. They worried there might be poison around, whether they might be poisoned by poison spread in the air, so even breathing became cautious.

Jin Ja-gang took no action and waited quietly.

When the atmosphere calmed, some people didn’t think Jin Ja-gang would act carelessly and looked at him with curiosity.

“He looks much younger than expected…?”

“Is he really Poison Dragon?”

Among Poison Dragon’s deeds were famous stories besides fighting.

Several women looked at Jin Ja-gang’s face and whispered quietly.

“The Tang family’s young lady fell for that face?”

“He does have a fairer and more handsome face than us women.”

As Jin Ja-gang’s internal energy increased, his physical abilities also developed. Even trying not to listen, he heard automatically.

Then laughter came from behind Jin Ja-gang.

“Pfft!”

People were startled and stiffened again. What madman had the guts to laugh in front of Poison Dragon!

It was So-min. When all people looked at her, So-min was startled and covered her mouth.

“Ah, sorry.”

But thanks to that, the atmosphere actually relaxed a bit.

Jin Ja-gang emphasized again without changing expression.

“I’ll say it again. Anything at all, if you bring items from Iron Umbrella Sect, it’s one hundred times.”

Someone carefully asked.

“What do you mean by items from Iron Umbrella Sect?”

Jin Ja-gang confirmed clearly.

“To be precise, stolen goods.”

People murmured. However, greed for money arose more than curiosity.

One hundred times for just one win!

Jin Ja-gang didn’t never lose either. Since he repeated losing and winning, it seemed possible to win once.

People fell into the illusion that they could take all the money piled behind him.

They would need to mobilize all their connections and make inquiries to find Iron Umbrella Sect’s stolen goods.

When the commotion subsided a bit, Yeong-woon, Pyo Sang-guk, and So-min sighed in relief.

“This was the plan from the start. I wondered why he was piling up money.”

Being in a pursued position, they naturally thought he’d hide his identity while traveling, but that wasn’t the case.

“I surrender completely to Brother Jin’s boldness. But certainly, surrounding sects as well as those people you mentioned will learn of today’s events. Of course, this is probably done with that in mind too.”

To Yeong-woon’s words, Jin Ja-gang replied.

“That’s right. Please be especially careful, all three of you.”

“Well, that’s natural, but…”

“Thank you for your hard work tonight as well.”

* * *

After sending the three to the inn, Jin Ja-gang cleaned the gambling den with the Hao Sect members in charge of operations. Then he gave the Hao Sect members some money.

The Hao Sect members greeted Jin Ja-gang and left the gambling den. The gambling den would be closed from morning to night. During this time, only Jin Ja-gang remained here alone.

Jin Ja-gang sat in one corner and quietly closed his eyes.

After a while, various presences were felt from outside the inn. From presences of ordinary chattering to those with stealthy footsteps like thieves, and careful breathing sounds of those who seemed to have learned considerable martial arts.

Among them were probably the forces Jin Ja-gang was thinking of.

Jin Ja-gang expanded his senses to the maximum while raising internal energy to move his body at any time.

But he felt a very familiar presence approaching.

“Young Master Jin!”

Knock knock knock.

The one knocking on the door was So-min. Yeong-woon and Pyo Sang-guk’s presences were there too.

Jin Ja-gang chuckled. Seeing that he had thought it might be so, he seemed to have become quite accustomed to them. Had he somehow been influenced by their innocence?

Jin Ja-gang opened the door. So-min, Yeong-woon, and Pyo Sang-guk were waiting with bright expressions.

“We didn’t disturb you, did we? We brought some food in case Young Master Jin was bored!”

* * *

Baek Li-jung’s office.

“Ahhh! Huk!”

Military advisor Sim Hak was horrified seeing Mang-ryo who appeared before his eyes.

“Why, why, why did you bring this guy!”

Mang-ryo grinned and acted familiar with Sim Hak.

“Oh my, it’s been a while. Have you been well?”

“Whether I’ve been well or not, don’t worry about it!”

Sim Hak even spat while being wary of Mang-ryo’s approach.

When Baek Li-jung calmly went to sit in his seat, Sim Hak followed and pointed at Mang-ryo while saying.

“This is the one who tried to assassinate the alliance leader! Didn’t we almost get framed because of this bat-like guy! Moreover, the alliance is still looking for him…”

“Keep your mouth shut and get along well for now. Isn’t this an important time? How’s the current situation?”

Sim Hak whispered quietly to Baek Li-jung while watching Mang-ryo.

“The Namgung family is moving underwater.”

Since Sim Hak spoke too close to Baek Li-jung’s face, Baek Li-jung waved his hand with a displeased expression. Sim Hak was lightly pushed back and stumbled toward Mang-ryo.

“Huh huh huh?”

Mang-ryo caught Sim Hak, held his hand, and patted the back of his hand while laughing.

“Your hands are still warm?”

“Ahhh!”

Sim Hak got goosebumps and pushed Mang-ryo away, escaping from his embrace.

Baek Li-jung asked.

“Countermeasures?”

Sim Hak scratched his goosebumped forearm and answered with a troubled face.

“Th, that’s… I tried contacting them as you told me in advance, but everyone was troubled… they’re weighing which side to join… they can’t guarantee they’ll stand on our side right now.”

“Kekeke!”

Mang-ryo laughed.

Sim Hak’s face turned red as he glared at Mang-ryo.

“Do you have a method? You’re not laughing without alternatives, are you?”

Mang-ryo leisurely sat down and answered.

“Of course. I didn’t give up Qingcheng Sect and Emei Sect without any thought.”

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