Chapter 41


    Baek Mu-Gun arrived at the Nanjing Vault and reached the credit notes payment department with the staffs guidance.


    Do you want to exchange the credit note for cash? The employee of the credit notes payment department asked.


    Yes.


    Please let me check the credit note first.


    Mu-Gun took out an envelope containing the credit note and handed it to the employee. The employee took the credit note out to check for any forgeries. Seeing the amount written on it slightly surprised him, but he soon fixed his expression and proceeded with the checks.


    I apologize for keeping you waiting for so long. Ive confirmed that there is nothing wrong with this credit note and that our vault has indeed issued it.


    Can I cash it in right away, then?


    A 100,000 silver nyang is quite a lot of money, so it will take about a day to prepare the cash. Would you like to exchange all 100,000 silver nyang for cash?


    How long do I have to wait if I want to convert 10,000 nyang only?


    We can settle that amount within thirty minutes.


    Ill just convert 10,000 nyang for now, then. Can you issue the remaining amount as a credit note?


    Understood. As requested, Ill issue a 90,000 nyang credit note and prepare 10,000 nyang in cash.


    Thank you.


    The employee of the credit note payment department immediately went to work, and a 90,000 nyang credit note was issued shortly afterward. 10,000 silver nyang was also prepared within thirty minutes, as the employee had mentioned. The 10,000 silver nyang were divided into ten units of 30-kilogram boxes, which Mu-Gun carried in a cart he had prepared in advance while heading to the Heavenly Secret Halls safe house.


    Mu-Gun didnt just convert his credit note once. The next day, he had another 10,000 silver nyang converted.


    ***


    Meanwhile, the Great Sima Family, which had acquired the Nanjing Vault, waited for the Heavenly Secret Hall to exchange the credit note. Two months had passed since then, yet the Great Sima Family still waited instead of giving up. Finally, they received news from the Nanjing Vaultthat the credit note issued by Nanjings millionaire, Ju Jang-Kyung, had been converted. The Great Sima Family immediately deployed the Flying Shadow toon to the Nanjing Vault.


    Having confirmed through the Nanjing Vaults fixer that Mu-Gun was the one who had the credit note issued by Ju Jang-Kyung converted, they began to secretly track Mu-Gun, who was carrying the silver nyang. They hid their traces as much as they could to avoid being caught, but they couldnt escape Mu-Guns eyes since he had been expecting their pursuit. It wasnt difficult for him to notice the Flying Shadow toon while they were tracking him.


    Humming and pretending not to have any idea he was being tracked, Mu-Gun moved the cart containing the silver nyang into the Heavenly Secret Halls safe house. Since it was on a roadside that many people visited and it was in broad daylight, the Flying Shadow toon didnt cause a scene and instead only tailed Mu-Gun.


    The Flying Shadow toon surrounded the manor to prevent him from escaping upon confirming that Mu-Gun had entered a shabby manor, then waited for the night toe.


    They didnt hastilyunch an attack. On the contrary, they first inspected the manor that Mu-Gun had entered, discovering that Mu-Gun was the only one inside it.


    Dont you find this strange? The Flying Shadow toons Vice-Leader expressed his doubts.


    Whats so strange about it? The Flying Shadow toon Leader asked.


    The Heavenly Secret Hall wouldve predicted that we woulde after them. Seeing one person exchange the silver nyang alone without any countermeasures makes me feel like theyre up to something.


    What do you think theyre nning?


    I suspect theyre deliberately revealing his identity to lure us out.


    Hes alone, though.


    We dont know what kind of master could be hiding inside the manor.


    Although the Flying Shadow toon had inspected the manor, there was no guarantee that the intel they had gathered was urate. It was possible that there were masters inside that had hidden their traces.


    Then what do you suggest we do?


    Wouldnt it be better to make a move after figuring out their exact intentions?


    Enemy reinforcements coulde while were dying this. Considering what happenedst time, the Heavenly Secret Hallsbat force is nothing to worry about anyway. The only problem is that assassin bastard. The Flying Lion toon was done in because they werent expecting an ambush. If they had moved with vignce, they wouldnt have had any problem.


    Still


    We will move in as soon as it gets dark, so stop trying to make a point, Vice-Leader.


    Understood.


    The Flying Shadow toon Vice-Leader was left with no choice but to nod in agreement with the Flying Shadow toon Leaders firm words.


    The surroundings grew dark after some time, and the Flying Shadow toon made preparations to move. However, Mu-Gun had moved before them. Expecting the Flying Shadow toon to act once it was dark, heunched an attack a step ahead of them.


    Mu-Gun could have waited for the Flying Shadow toon to attack and respond in kind, but there was no need for him to take the easy way out. Rather than fighting passively against the Flying Shadow toons attacks, he chose to be proactive and attacked first. Although they were thoroughly monitoring the area to prevent him from leaving the manor, the Flying Shadow toon couldnt detect Mu-Gun as he had activated the Dark Specter Stealth Art, which allowed him to move like a ghost as the techniques name suggested. He then approached the Flying Shadow toon members hiding around the manor.


    The Flying Shadow toon was hiding in groups of ten in the surrounding buildings of the Heavenly Secret Halls safe house.


    <em>Its going to be difficult to deal with them quietly.</em>


    Even for Mu-Gun, dealing with ten people without making any sound was too far-fetched. Hence, he decided to wipe out at least one group for starters instead. He approached one of the packs from behind, narrowed the distance between them to fifty feet, then threw the Flying Golden Shield. An ear-splitting sound loud enough to tear their eardrums resonated in the air as the Flying Golden Shield flew toward the Flying Shadow toons martial artists, who were hiding.


    They looked back in surprise at the ear-splitting sound that came from behind. However, it was already toote. The Flying Golden Shield had flown in a line and grazed past them. Blood sttered along the Flying Golden Shields trajectory as the Flying Shadow toons members fell to the ground.


    Enemy!


    Its an ambush!


    The Flying Shadow toon members hiding elsewhere urgently shouted and rushed to where Mu-Gun was.


    <em>Thank you foring on your own ord.</em>


    Mu-Gun retrieved the Flying Golden Shield after it had killed ten opponents, then threw it toward those approaching him from the right.


    The Flying Golden Shield quickly flew across the night sky and cut through the Flying Shadow toons martial artists. At the same time, the Flying Shadow toons warriors hiding on the left narrowed the distance andunched an attack toward Mu-Gun. Without panicking, Mu-Gun unsheathed his sword and unleashed the Celestial Moonlight Sword. Moonlight soared up in the darkness of night and pierced through the Flying Shadow toons martial artists.


    His opponents hurriedly blocked the moonlight, but Mu-Guns sword had risen above their heads before they knew it. Moonlight poured down on them once more and tore them apart.


    Mu-Gun moved to the right without dy and retrieved the Flying Golden Shield that was bouncing around. The enemies approaching from the right were now scattered on the floor, their heads destroyed and their hearts crushed.


    Having quickly knocked down three groups of ten, Mu-Gun watched the rest of the Flying Shadow toons members gather toward him. Soon, he identified a person with extraordinary energy who stood head and shoulders above the others. He was probably their leader and the person Mu-Gun had to capture alive today.


    While the Flying Shadow toons members moved in perfect order to surround Mu-Gun, the Flying Shadow toon Leader stood on top of the manors wall about a hundred feet away from Mu-Gun.


    So it was you, huh? the Flying Shadow toon Leader said. The assassin bastard who wiped out the Flying Lion toon at the Thousand Aroma House.


    Im also the one whos going to annihte you all today.


    You certainly seem to possess skills great enough to say that. However, as long as Im here, that sort of thing wont happen.


    Everyone says that before they die by my hands. If youre that confident,e at me. Dont just stand so far away from me and run your mouth.


    The Flying Shadow toon Leaders face turned purple with anger at Mu-Guns mockery. However, he soon regained hisposure and gave orders to the Flying Shadow toon.


    Everyone, attack that arrogant bastard! We need to find out the Heavenly Secret Halls location, so dont kill him.


    <em>They still dont seem to have a good grasp of the situation yet.</em>


    The Flying Shadow toon Leaders intention to capture him alive baffled Mu-Gun since that was much more difficult to do than killing. With the Flying Shadow toons abilities, it was already uncertain whether they could kill Mu-Gun, yet he still wanted to capture Mu-Gun alive. The Flying Shadow toon Leader was currently asking them to do the impossible.


    Of course, it wasnt a bad situation for Mu-Gun. That was how useless the Flying Shadow toons attacks were.


    <em>Ill have to capture him first.</em>


    Kill the Flying Shadow toon martial artists that were attacking Mu-Gun wasnt a big deal for him. However, revealing his skills first could scare the Flying Shadow toon Leader and make them run away. He had to beat him down first before the Flying Shadow toon Leader could do that. For now, Mu-Gun focused on evading their attack. They closed in from all sides. Their joint attacks were quite thorough.


    However, like a ghost, Mu-Gun still found a gap. He used the Thunder God''s Aerial Steps to escape their attacks, thenunched a counterattack. Even though he deliberately didnt use his full strength, he was still powerful. The Flying Shadow toons martial artists struck by Mu-Guns counterattacks hastily stepped back.


    Nevertheless, due to theirrge numbers, they quickly unleashed attacks again but from a different direction. Mu-Gun pretended to be on the defensive and avoided their offense while waiting for an opportunity.


    <em>Now!</em>


    As soon as the Flying Shadow toon Leaders gaze shifted to the vice-leader next to him, Mu-Gun kicked the floor tounch himself forward. Mu-Gun invoked the Thunder God''s Shadow, putting him within a stones throw away from the Flying Shadow toon Leader in the blink of an eye.


    Stop him! At the Flying Shadow toon Leaders startled cry, those guarding him hurriedly blocked Mu-Guns path. In retaliation, Mu-Gun positioned the Flying Golden Shield in front of him and crashed into them without slowing down, sting away the guards standing in his way. Having sessfully broken through, he extended the Flying Golden Shield when he saw the Flying Shadow toon Leader swinging his saber at him.


    The red aura from the Flying Shadow toon Leaders sabernded a heavy blow on the Flying Golden Shield, causing an explosion. The impact caused Mu-Gun and the Flying Shadow toon Leader to be pushed back at the same time.


    The Flying Shadow toon Leader suffered considerable shock from the shockwave the Flying Golden Shield had deflected. On the other hand, Mu-Gun didnt receive much impact since the Flying Golden Shield scattered most of the energy. That difference was huge. While Mu-Gun immediately continued with a follow-up attack, the Flying Shadow toon Leader responded half a beatter. Mu-Guns sword flew like a ray of light and prated the Flying Shadow toon Leaders right shoulder.


    Kuhkk!


    The Flying Shadow toon Leader shrieked and staggered. Without stopping, Mu-Gun approached and stabbed the toon leaders acupuncture points to render him mute and paralyzed, overpowering his opponent in an instant. He then pointed his sword at the toon leaders neck and turned toward the Flying Shadow toon.


    If even one of youes closer, I will immediately cut this mans neck.


    Mu-Guns words made the Flying Shadow toon abruptly stop their approach. His objective was to capture a witness who would reveal that the Great Sima Family was indeed the Shura Cult. The Flying Shadow toon Leader, which Mu-Gun now held captive, fulfilled that purpose.


    Just a moment ago, the red saber qi that the Flying Shadow toon Leader disyed was definitely the aura of the Blood Asura Heavenly Saber Art, an Asura Cult martial art. As long as Mu-Gun held the Flying Shadow toon Leader captive, todays objective was as good as done.


    All that was left was to deal with the Flying Shadow toon. The Flying Shadow toon members werent demonic cultivators of the Asura Cult. They were just being manipted by the upper brass of the Great Sima Family, which was under the control of the Asura Cults demonic cultivators. Mu-Gun didnt want to kill them if possible, but the Flying Shadow toon Vice Leader had other ns.


    That person will not spare the toon leader anyway. Dont worry about the toon leader and just attack him!


    The vice-leader ordered, disregarding the survival of the Flying Shadow toon Leader, who had been taken hostage. The Flying Shadow toon members followed the vice-leaders order.


    Mu-Gun threw the Flying Golden Shield toward the Flying Shadow toon members charging at him. The Flying Golden Shield flew in a semicircle and grazed past them, causing their heads to explode and their chests to be crushed. Right after, they were sted away.


    Mu-Gun retrieved the Flying Golden Shield after massacring the toon members, then positioned himself as if he was going to throw it again. At the sight, the toon members hurriedly stepped back. Having witnessed the Flying Golden Shields power, they dared not risk their lives to attack him.


    So, are you going to continue? Mu-Gun asked the vice-leader.


    The vice-leader wasnt confident he could block Mu-Guns shield even if he stepped forward and fought. Considering the Flying Shadow toon Leader was held captive, it was difficult to overpower Mu-Gun with the Flying Shadow toons power. If they continued fighting, they would eventually be wiped out.


    The vice-leader decided it retreating and saving the Flying Shadow toonsbat strength was better for now.


    Will you let us leave if we decide to retreat?


    Ill make a special exception and let you leave this time. However, there will not be a second time. The next time youe for me, youll have to put your life on the line.


    You dont have any intention of letting the toon leader go, do you?


    As youve said, this person is already as good as dead. Itll do you all good to think of him as a dead man.


    Everyone, were retreating. The vice-leader ordered the Flying Shadow toon. Left with no other choice, the toon members left the premises.