〈Episode 557〉 Wind and Cloud Ghost Thief.
Wind and cloud ghost thief, anonymous.
It is the nickname and name of a person who stirred up a stir in the Central Plains about forty or fifty years ago.
What is gender?
Who is the identity?
Which agency is he from?
It is not yet known what he intended to do.
Aside from his secrecy, he was the one who made his nickname deeply engraved in the Central Plains.
That’s right, even the wind and clouds are nameless.
He was a nobleman who was known as a so-called noble thief.
‘He may be a thief, but he’s just a thief.’
No matter where the ghost is, he can steal it if he wants.
There was even a time when the entire Murim Alliance mobilized to catch him, but they were unable to do so.
There was no trace left, and it was not even known what method was used.
Is he a master of divination or a master of concealment?
Or maybe he is a master of disguise.
Nobody knows.
Because he was like the wind, he was a man of many abilities.
It is anonymous because its identity is unknown.
Plus.
‘A crazy person who goes around stealing from all the prestigious families.’
He is a man who has taken out all the evil spirits, including those of the Four Great Aristocrats and the Nine-Tailed Families.
He even went so far as to secretly steal the treasures of the Murim Alliance.
‘What’s even more ridiculous here is…’
The biggest reason why Pungun Guido became famous.
Exactly, just like the letter the shaman is holding right now.
‘That they sent a notice in advance.’
It was said that he would tell them in advance when he would appear and then steal it.
He really must be crazy.
‘What kind of thief would steal something without warning?’
But that person did that.
Without a single failure, Poongwoonguido carried out his work like that and succeeded in everything.
That’s why it’s famous.
He was so good at stealing that it was ridiculous, and that was why he was famous.
The incident that led him to leave his mark on history is this.
Advertisements
‘That all the stolen valuables were returned.’
Pungun Guido returned all fifteen of the items that had made him famous to the Murim Alliance.
It was an absurd incident even for those who suffered from it.
You stole everything, and now you’re giving it all back.
‘Even the reason was a jackpot.’
The reason why Poongwoonguido gave the story while returning the treasure to the Murim Alliance was amazing.
[It’s not fun.]
I’m going to give it back because stealing isn’t fun anymore.
Pungun Guido said so and returned the valuables.
‘How angry would the Murim Alliance be if they received this?’
The thief they were trying to catch was not caught, and the valuables were returned because they were not fun.
In the meantime, I secretly returned it and went there without being able to catch it.
He truly was a thief who would go down in history.
That was decades ago.
‘He is a gentleman who has not appeared even once since then.’
The fact that he had now submitted a letter to the shaman was something I could not understand.
Not only was it not like this in my previous life.
‘What is a very busy gentleman doing these days?’
This would be an even more absurd fact for those who know the true identity of the Wind and Cloud Demon.
okay.
I know the identity of the great thief who stirred up the Central Plains in the past.
Even if you don’t know it well, you know its identity.
‘Because that’s what the old man said himself.’
It was something that was revealed by me, not by anyone else.
When Cheonma caused the bloody disaster.
There was an incident where they were going on an operation to infiltrate the Demonic Cult, and when asked who would take the lead in infiltrating the Demonic Cult, an old man made up an excuse and said that he would go.
I am a wanderer.
I’m more confident than anyone when it comes to infiltration.
That’s what he said.
What this means is.
‘It is said that Pungun Guido was a person of the righteous faction.’
It also means that he was a person of high status enough to participate in such an important operation.
At that time, even though it was during the war, there was a lot of repercussions about this, so I couldn’t help but find out the old man’s identity.
The true identity of the man known as the thief of ghosts is unknown.
That’s right.
‘The old man who was the teacher of King Geulwang and served as the ark of openness.’
Advertisements
Also, a person who was called the ear of the previous leader of the swordsmanship faction.
Open ark, Ubongchuigae Baekdo.
Surprisingly, he was the true identity of Pungun Guido.
I don’t know why the human being, who is called the open ark of the righteous, goes around stealing.
At that time, it was not the time to hear such circumstances and say nothing.
‘He said he couldn’t hear the story because the Ubongchuigae died during the infiltration.’
During the operation, Woo Bong-chui-gae meets his death at the hands of Cheon-ma.
That’s why I don’t know why he did that.
But.
‘The wind and clouds of fortune have appeared now.’
This was information that made me think a lot.
‘At a time when the leader has changed, information is exploding. Does the Open Ark have time to do something like this?’
In this era of upheaval, those who are busy are naturally the Murim Alliance and other sects and Sega.
In fact, the busiest people were not them, but those playing with the information.
We need to communicate news and gather information as changes occur.
That way, you’ll be able to deal with things that might happen in the future.
Especially in this situation, the openness of the so-called political party’s ears.
‘You must be moving so much that your feet are sweating.’
I had to be moving without resting.
‘But what if the Wind and Cloud Guardian appeared like this?’
Ubongchui is either suffering from dementia or is half crazy.
There is a reason to do this.
Or.
‘Either Woo Bong-chui-gae is not a wind and clouds traveler.’
It had to be one of these three.
‘The most likely thing here is.’
The third reason, in my view.
In the first place, this story would be most suitable if Woo Bong-chui-gae was not a wandering man.
one.
‘This is not a certainty, after all.’
Since it is only a prediction, this is not true either.
‘It could be an impersonation.’
It could have been a joke, pretending to be a wanderer.
Now that I know what has happened, I think I finally understand why the shaman has become so alert.
‘You seem to be acting so damn sensitive.’
Advertisements
If it’s the temple of Pungun Guido, then that’s possible.
Even at the point where Jang Moon-in is becoming the leader and taking his place.
‘If I get my possessions stolen by a thief here, it’ll be a funny sight.’
I, although not certain, have information about the Wind and Cloud Path, so I can come up with several hypotheses.
This was a time when no one knew anything about him.
In that sense, it may be natural to move like this.
“So….”
As I kept thinking about it, Woo-Baek broke through the gap and spoke.
“As I am taking a somewhat cautious approach in the text, I would like to ask for your generous understanding.”
“What kind of action are you talking about?”
I understand that Pungun Guido said he was going to do something.
What precautions are you taking to avoid this?
I asked that.
After hearing my question, Woo Baek took something out of his bosom and placed it on the table.
It was a rather shabby looking string though.
I had to widen my eyes when I saw that.
‘That… definitely.’
“It’s something called a chain of suspicion.”
A chain of suspicions.
It’s something I know well.
Like the Magic Sword Master who can detect the appearance of the Magic Sword.
This item was developed by a shaman who creates magical items.
Probably effective.
‘I thought it said that it would allow you to sense the presence of those who wear it.’
To be precise, it is an item that allows the major shareholders to detect the movements of their unit members more quickly.
‘This was out around this time.’
If I remember correctly, it was something that would come out about five years later.
It seemed like production had been completed long before that.
“After wearing this, please stay in the text for a day. A day.”
Woo Baek, who showed his love line, smiled and said this.
“Are you talking about one day?”
I asked a question about this.
“What is this, that you insist that it must be done this way?”
I knew about the efficacy of Yeonuiseon, but I pretended not to know and asked him.
It was to see how you would respond.
Advertisements
“If you wear this item as a bracelet, you will be able to monitor each other’s movements.”
“… Are you talking about Dongtae?”
“Yes, you will be able to clearly detect movement within a short distance.”
It’s amazing.
I thought you were going to lie because you didn’t know what it was.
Contrary to expectations, Woo Baek spoke honestly about Yeon Ui-seon.
The problem is, to put it another way,
“You mean you’re going to watch us for a day?”
It was no different from the idea of keeping us in a shaman’s house and keeping us under surveillance for a day.
At my words, Woo-Baek continues speaking without erasing his smile.
“Today is the fifth day since I first appeared in this temple.”
A letter requesting that the valuables be returned within five days.
Was today the last day?
“If it was just a prank, that would be fortunate. But I think it’s more likely that it wasn’t.”
“…Why did you decide that?” “Because the letter arrived at my residence five days ago.”
Just as I was about to ask, “Why is that?”
“I was in this place at the time, but I did not notice any movement until this letter was placed on the table.”
“…!”
The elder shaman and one of the 100 greatest masters of the Central Plains, until someone entered the same space and left a letter.
It means that you didn’t even notice.
This is.
‘The shaman said that she didn’t know that an outsider had invaded and started a business.’
No matter how loose the boundaries are, she is a shaman.
Gupaebang isn’t the name of anyone’s dog, so how could that be easy?
‘If it were me… .’
It’s probably possible.
It wouldn’t be impossible if you used powers other than martial arts.
‘I can’t do it like this.’
It was impossible to hide his presence from Woo Baek and just leave a letter on the table.
You need to be at least as good at stealth and infiltration to be able to compete with the Dark King.
“That means it is a situation where you can’t help but be suspicious.”
“hmm.”
After listening to Woo Baek’s explanation, I understood to some extent.
It felt dirty to be blatantly spying on me, though.
“I understand the situation, but what if?”
Advertisements
“Please speak.”
“If I come now and say I’m leaving, will you send me away quietly?”
I tried to sneak a peek.
“I hope you will understand with a broad mind.” Woo Baek naturally expressed his intention not to do so.
I guess so.
‘I’ve already heard the story about the wind and clouds.’
That must mean it’s not easy to let go.
Hmm.
‘It’s becoming annoying.’
I was curious about the shaman’s work, but I had no intention of getting involved in it.
This side only needed to know about Gwijeong and Yeongpung.
It was a waste of time to get involved in useless things here.
‘Should I just throw it away?’
I did some math in my head.
Can you still leave quietly after spilling everything?
The calculation didn’t take long.
‘company.’
It’s impossible in its current form.
That’s what I concluded.
‘If we make a fuss over this, the plan will go awry.’
It’s not that it’s impossible.
It means not doing it.
It would be too much of a loss to abandon my plans just for this one day.
‘Even if that’s not the case.’
I was looking at the line of fire in front of me and thinking about something.
There are so many strange things about the current situation.
It was even worse when I picked them up one by one and put them in one place.
‘It would have been comfortable if only Mo Yong-hee and Ji-seon were here.’
If it were those two, they might have figured out the answer just by hearing this much information.
It took a long time for me because I wasn’t that smart.
However, if there is one thing that is certain here,
‘It smells bad.’
There is something involved in this.
That’s all you need to understand.
‘That’s good.’
Advertisements
It seemed like it wouldn’t be too difficult to get what I wanted using this.
‘If my guess is correct.’
I thought about it as I put on the pair of shoes placed in front of me.
You said one day?
That’s enough.
Time to find out what that stinky smell is.
One day would be enough for that.
While I was thinking like that.
Squeak.
There was a noise outside.
“Elder, the swordsman has arrived.”
At the same time as the voice, the door to the residence opened and someone was seen coming in.
“Master!”
Gu Ryeong-hwa, who had been sitting, sat up with a bright smile.
Yeongpung also followed suit.
Looking at this, the person who opened the door and came in was none other than the swordsman of the present age.
It was soy.
A fresh beauty with long black hair. She looks to be in her early twenties. She strokes the chrysanthemum and speaks.
“It’s been a while. How have you been?”
“yes….”
Because Soyi’s arms were so nice, Gu Ryeong-hwa was hugged tightly.
Her gaze lingered on Gu Ryeong-hwa for a moment before turning to me.
Yeongpung probably sent me a letter saying that he was going too, so I didn’t seem surprised.
“You too, have you been well… .”
Soyi, who was trying to talk to me, widened her eyes in surprise for a moment as if she sensed something.
After a few seconds of silence, Soyi spoke to me without wiping away the surprised look in her eyes.
“… It’s really amazing. How much time has passed… .”
I had to laugh awkwardly.
Because it was a somewhat burdensome reaction.
“How have you been?”
“…okay.”
It’s been three years since I’ve seen you.
Considering that the last time was at Shinryongwan, it had been quite a while since I had seen her.
I ignored her reaction and looked at the box in her hand.
I guess there is a ‘guijeong’ inside me.
Advertisements
He continued speaking after confirming that.
“I’ll say hello again later. I don’t think this is the place for me to go any further.”
No one disputes what I say.
Although we stayed together as honorary writers, it was too much.
If this was truly a place to exchange valuables, then outsiders should have been left out.
Because it was like a courtesy to both sects.
‘I would like to see it in person.’
I want to check right now if that rumor is real.
Since I couldn’t be stubborn, I thought I’d just go out and wait for now.
‘If Youngpung uses it, he will know how to use it.’
You’ll see soon enough, so don’t rush.
Because I’ll have to be tied up for at least one day anyway.
“I’ll go out first. Please tell the rest of the story to the Dojo.”
“Oh, I understand.”
After telling Youngpoong that he should tell him if he had any gossip, he gave a slight bow and left the residence.
Outside, the shaman’s disciples were already waiting.
As I said before, the purpose is surveillance.
‘Tsk.’
As I was clicking my tongue, the man in front of me approached me and spoke.
“We have prepared a space for you to rest comfortably. I will show you around.”
After hearing that, I tried to follow him.
-Huh!? Why is it like this!?
-Wait, wait…!
-Catch it!
From behind the group, voices began to speak.
“huh?”
The moment I turned my head to hear the noise.
Knock knock! Knock knock!
The door to a place that was closed opens on its own.
Wheeeeeek-!
Something flew at me from inside.
“What is this…?”
For a moment I was startled by the sudden situation.
Was today the last day?
A letter requesting that the valuables be returned within five days.
Advertisements
“If it was just a prank, that would be fortunate. But I think it’s more likely that it wasn’t.”
I had to brace myself as I watched the rapidly flying object.
A long piece of cloth with a purple tint.
The thing I had seen somewhere before rushed towards me.
Whiriliriririk-!
All of a sudden, I was tied up on my right arm alone.
“crazy!”
The moment I was surprised and tried to move my body.
“uh.”
“Huh?”
“Uh uh uh…?”
My eyes met with those of the people who were rushing out of the room.
Their gaze turned from my eyes to my right arm.
‘This is fucked.’
I had to swallow my breath as I felt those gazes.
