Chapter 149

In truth, Qing wasn’t the type to memorize faces just like that.

But with spring just starting, the weather wasn’t much different from winter.

There stood a man, flaunting his bulging muscles while casually exposing his bare chest in a rather boastful manner.

Immediately, Qing thought of that guy—ah, that dude.

“Hey, Jeomsoi. Do you happen to know if that Je-gal guy up there…”

Ah. But what was his name again? I can only remember the surname Je-gal.

“What was it again? The nickname, Beast Man?”

Jeomsoi narrowed her eyes at that.

“Are you talking about the Great Hero Mang Sin-hyun?”

“Oh! That’s it! Mang Sin-hyun! The body of a beast and the brain of a sage! Wow, I think I’ve heard that once before, but I nailed it again. Right?”

“I already told you everything I knew.”

Jeomsoi shot her a look that seemed to ask where her conscience had gone.

“So, can you ask if my sister’s up there? If she is, could you just save a seat for me? I’ll manage to get my own dinner.”

“Well, that’s a noble person we’re talking about, how could I…”

Jeomsoi looked a bit troubled.

Without a doubt, the most famous martial arts faction in Wuhuan was the Wudang Sect.

Wudang was the pride and identity of Wuhuan, the leader of the Zhengpai, and the mighty Wudang Sect!

But if you asked who rules Wuhuan, everyone would agree it’s the Je-gal Family.

Because of overlapping territories with the Wudang Sect, they moved to a prime spot near Wuhuan eight hundred years ago, establishing their new headquarters.

Back then, the governor’s orders were absolute; since they were both located in the same region, the land distribution became awkward, leading to the Emperor commanding one side to yield a bit.

And so, the Je-gal Family cheerfully volunteered to give way first.

Actually, even though they received the same land, the area directly in front of Donghu was exceptionally prime.

Situated by the Yangtze River and surrounded by lakes, the fertile plains of Wuhuan were some of the best farmland in Hubei.

No matter how tempted they were by the land, the Wudang couldn’t abandon their mountain; in the end, the Je-gal Family scooped up all the prime urban and suburban lands.

At that time, Master Muhak wasn’t at a high level, and the top heroes were considered supreme, so the influence of the Je-gal’s, with several of them securing positions in the government, definitely played a crucial role.

“Oh. I do know who he is.”

Jeomsoi was consistently polite, so Qing couldn’t press her too hard.

It was like asking a mere rookie who’s only just starting out in their training to relay a message to the renowned captain—he wouldn’t want to look suspicious, right?

Just then, Tang Nan-ah stepped forward, showcasing her natural talent for being a nuisance.

“Hey, Jeomsoi. You’re just a Jeomsoi, and here’s our Qing Ah telling you to dawdle. Go tell Je-gal’s brother that the Heavenly Flower of Sicheon Tang Family has dropped by.”

“Ah. Yes, understood!”

That pompous attitude—talking about Tang Nan-ah and Je-gal’s brother.

It was exactly the kind of tone that would make Jeomsoi think, “Ah, this young lady must indeed be someone important.”

“What? You know Je-gal?”

“Just in passing. Have I seen him twice? Speaking of you…”

“I think I’ve only seen him once too. He talks a lot but he’s really nice.”

“Is that so? He was slightly friendly, for sure. Didn’t come off as annoying at all.”

He really did seem to have exceptional character. Even without a prior appointment or friendship, he hurried down to deliver a message.

But still, I thought he could’ve at least put on a shirt.

“No, Sister! What brings you to Wuhuan! You must be heading to the Martial World Tournament! But how did you know I’d be here! Ah! It’s a little embarrassing, but it seems you witnessed me unleashing my spirit in this area! But your companion looks familiar too. Ah! Sister, it’s you, isn’t it? We met in Luoyang!”

He asked and answered himself, immediately uncovering Qing’s identity.

This was the notorious Je-gal with a sharp mind shining through.

Of course, anyone observant could easily draw the connection from her tall stature and chest.

How many women possess both rare height and an equally rare bust in the Central Plain?

In fact, with her face covered, it was even easier to recognize her.

“Hey, Je-gal! How’s it going? You remembered me?”

“How could I forget? Women skilled in debate are a rare breed in this world. So, let’s not stand here and go inside.”

“Uh, is that okay? I hope I won’t be pushing aside any reservations made by other guests?”

As Qing stepped into the establishment, she uttered that.

To which Je-gal Lee-hyun chuckled heartily.

“Sister, you’re incredibly kind! But the dining area spans up to five floors, so you don’t need to worry. The sixth floor is used as the family’s lookout tower, so we just occasionally come here for training. It’s also a place for hosting distinguished guests. Just like now.”

“Oh.”

The Je-gal Family was famous for rebuilding the Huanghe Tower after it had burned down several times.

You might wonder why it keeps catching fire, but the Huanghe Tower was originally built as a lookout point and an important military facility.

Military facilities typically burn when the world goes awry, so it’s been joked that whenever the Blood Sect or Demonic Sect shows up, the first to catch fire is the Huanghe Tower, signaling an alert.

Every time they rebuilt it, they aimed for a higher structure with advanced building techniques, turning it into a cozy business as well.

The highest floor serves as both the lookout and the family’s relaxation area and banquet hall.

In modern terms, you could say it’s a penthouse.

“Ah! Now I see you’re Seomun’s Sister! So you studied under Great Master Seomun Sulin! Oh, that means you’re among the ranks of the sect leaders! I should bow deeply!”

“Come on, let’s not get all formal between us.”

“Haha, then it seems I should officially treat you today! You enjoyed fine cuisine, didn’t you? Being from Hubei, with rivers and lakes, Wuhuan is at the center! We should try to catch fresh fish today.”

“How does our Je-gal always pick the prettiest words to use?”

Tang Nan-ah chimed in with her arms crossed.

“I, I can buy you a ton of dishes, you know? I’ll just call in the best cooks around.”

“Why would you do that to someone making a proper living?”

“Elder uncle, I’m going to earn money hard!”

From across the way, Gyeon Pohee chimed in.

“You folks are truly bonded! Now, this is the top of Huanghe Tower. It’s named after the sky that the great poet Song Zhongmo envisioned in his heart. Although there are different interpretations, scholars generally agree it relates to the historical state of Chu and its characteristics….”

“Oh, sounds fantastic.”

Qing’s memory aligned with that massive, melodious muscle-head who spoke a lot, and it turned out that was pretty accurate.

Even though she didn’t really care or understand the historical speech he caterwauled about, she was relishing the breathtaking scenery from the higher vantage.

Wherever she went, there were usually scenic spots, but none felt as refreshing as this.

Nestled in the low land with flat plains surrounding it, this tall skyscraper built atop a mountain was almost unique.

The view from the top was nothing short of extraordinary.

“Ugh, what a hassle.”

Qing effortlessly flung off the veiling cloth, naturally passing it to Gyeon Pohee.

Gyeon Pohee casually tucked it away.

Then Je-gal Lee-hyun made a grand display.

“Ah, dear lady! By heavens, she must be one of the five great beauties of the martial world! But as you know, five is an auspicious number, while six is unlucky, so it could be interesting. One of the existing beauties might have to relinquish their title.”

For all the fuss, his demeanor was oddly calm.

Tang Nan-ah perked up like a Chihuahua.

“What’s this? You’re trying to flirt with our Qing Ah?”

“Could I ever do such a thing? You know that, don’t you, Tang?”

“What do you mean?”

“Oh dear, haven’t you heard? I’m famous for valuing one’s inner beauty above mere appearance.”

“Hmph. All