Chapter 33
The position of the Jo Clan, one of the six major clans in the imperial city, was at the Jo Clan Marketplace located in the northwest. It was natural for a family that earned their living through managing the marketplace. I ran a tight distance of approximately seven li (~4 km) to get to the Jo Clan residence. Upon seeing the signboard of the marketplace, I felt relieved that the distance was shorter than expected. After all, seven li wasn’t much if you were on horseback.
Four guards were standing at the entrance of the Jo Clan residence. Upon seeing me, who had appeared out of nowhere with swift lightness skills, they immediately aimed their spears at me. They too seemed like they had martial arts training.
“Who are you?”
For a moment, a playful impulse rose within me, but I held it back. There was no need to unnecessarily complicate matters. Instead, I courteously cupped my hands, bowing and then spoke.
“I am Baek-woong, a disciple of the Azure Dragon Martial Hall. I’ve heard that my senior brother, also chief instructor Jin So-cheong of Azure Dragon Martial Hall, has visited the Jo Clan residence. I’ve come to relay a message.”
“Hmm…”
They exchanged sidelong glances for a moment.
“Wait a moment.”
“Alright.”