The road to Liaodong, where the Murong Clan resided, was quite long. Because of his busy friends, Jin Cheon thought he would have to travel that long road alone, but…
“Do not worry, big brother! I will accompany you.”
There was one person who was free.
“You?”
He was not a very reliable companion, however.
Peng Moojong.
The illegitimate son of the Peng Clan from Hebei. His abilities were outstanding, but he was treated quite poorly by his family. But he himself didn’t care, a peculiar character who affably served Jin Cheon as a sworn brother.
Peng Moojong declared confidently.
“The path to Liaodong is treacherous. There are many bandits, many mounted bandits, and many wild beasts.”
“So?”
“It is dangerous to go alone.”
“You think I’m in danger?”
“No. The world is in danger.”
“…”
He wasn’t wrong.
But…
Jin Cheon looked Peng Moojong up and down.
“A journey with just the two of us…”
“What’s wrong? Are you saying you don’t want a journey where men can share their passionate loyalty?”
“Yes. I sincerely hate it.”
Just imagining it felt stuffy and suffocating.
However…
“Take him with you.”
Jegal Hyeon recommended that he take Peng Moojong.
“Are you in your right mind? You want me to take this simple, ignorant bear with me?”
“To be honest, I’m not entirely thrilled about it either. But…”