If it was a big city, it was bound to have at least one street along it.

First, I left the carriage at the guest house, asked for directions to Cheolbang, and went out onto the street again.

After that, something felt empty.

“So, no one came out to meet me?”

I wasn’t really expecting anything, but I still felt empty without the usual welcome.

If you don’t know, just ask someone you know, and the group happened to include a muscle-type monster who would answer even if you didn’t ask.

“There is no particular force in Jumajeom that can be said to be independent of political faction. sister.”

“Oh? why?”

“First of all, isn’t it a city used as a major base for the government? In a city where the government’s influence is strong, political attachés are rare.”

In a city controlled by a government, the Sega (local barons) cannot take root.

Rather, the families that were originally in their original location were forced to move due to pressure from the government.

Moreover, political faction attachés are basically charlatans who do not listen to the government.

This was even more so after Emperor Mucheon.

When a government official borrows the power of martial arts, it is usually dirty, unjust, and dishonorable things that they do, so there is no way for a political official to respond to that.

However, the military officers of the Sapa faction were bastards who had no self-respect (this is Zhuge Yi-hyeon’s explanation) and actively showed kindness to government officials.

Moreover, since his original deeds were sordid and unjust, he often took on errands for government officials.

Therefore, in cities where the government has a strong hold, the seeds of political factions dry up and only the evil factions are infested.

“Then isn’t it dangerous? “If only there were a bunch of Sapa bastards swarming around.”

“There is certainly that aspect in the southeastern part of the central plains, where the influence of the Apostolic Alliance is strong, but at least in Hanam, there is no faction that dares to touch the faction’s nobility.”

Zhuge Lihyun said with a grin.

Because the location of the city was not very good.

There were Shaolin and Gao in the north, Zhuge Sect in the south, Namgung Sect in the east, and Shaman Sect in the west.

If the government trusts the government and establishes a faction, the forces of the east, west, south, and north will come together and it will not be able to avoid extinction.

“So, the best you can do is just ignore her like she doesn’t exist, sister.”

“hmm.”

After arriving at Cheolbang Street, Tang Nan-ah took the lead and led the group.

Qingya knew nothing about Cheolbang Street, and even Zhuge Lixian, who liked to talk about acupuncture, was not an expert.

However, Dannanah was not a trustworthy guide.

“Hey, there apprentice. “Who is the best acupuncture craftsman in this city?”

It can be said that speaking informally at first sight is a trait of a villainess with a reputation for poisoning the language.

Whenever I’m with Cheong, I’m treated like a Chihuahua-level idiot. Originally, she was the precious young lady of the high-ranking official An Ha-mu-in.

The poor apprentice was distracted by the beauty that was brighter than the informal language that suddenly flew in.

“hey. what. “Are you ignoring what I say?”

“No, no. But what about a needle craftsman? “What kind of craftsman in the world makes a living just by making needles?”

“… … ?”

There are only a few artisans in the world who specialize in acupuncture.

The Tang family, which is also a medical practitioner and an iron shop, has an acupuncture craftsman within the family to make acupuncture, but does that mean they specialize in making acupuncture needles based on how much the acupuncture sells?

If he is a craftsman famous for his acupuncture skills, lawmakers from all over the world will come and buy him.

If you look for an acupuncture craftsman in a local iron room, you are bound to be asked if there is such a craftsman.

“Then, how do the local lawmakers make acupuncture needles?”

“If you just stretch it out thinly and long, it’s a needle.”

Dannan frowned.

If you stretch it out thinly and long, it’s a needle. As a member of the National Assembly, it was an abusive statement that I couldn’t ignore.

“What kind of stupid thing is that? That’s it. “So, who is the best craftsman in the city?”

“Well, he’s half-elderly, and now he is,”

The apprentice tried to say something, but Dannan, who had already run out of patience, immediately scolded him.

“There’s a lot of talk. “Where should I go?”

“Go straight and at the second alley… … ”

The apprentice explained the way.

Surprisingly, Cheolbang Street seemed to have developed greatly, and the directions were quite complicated.

Surprisingly, Dannan nodded and said with an expression of complete understanding.

“Jegal’s younger brother? “You remembered, right?”

“Of course, sister-in-law.”

“Then let’s go.”

Cheong nodded and thought at the sight.

People naturally have to leave the work they cannot do to others.

He may seem like a quack, but a congressman is a congressman, and he doesn’t seem to be completely incapable of using his brain.

Jegal Yi-hyeon clearly showed the aspect of being a muscular man and the most intelligent, and showed his ability to lead the group by memorizing complex directions that he had heard only once.

And finally, when we arrived in front of the city’s best semi-gable room, Cheong asked.

“hmm. Jegal, is this right here?”

It was a building that looked like it hadn’t been used for a long time.

The fresh weeds were already up to my ankles in the vacant lot, which was unique to an iron room with only the roof on.

Considering that it was early spring and the cherry blossoms had not yet bloomed, it meant that no maintenance had been done at all.

“Sister, you came to the right place. Don’t you see it over there? “A semi-private room.”

Zhuge Yi-hyeon pointed to the plaque lying on the floor.

As expected from an iron room, the signboard was carved into an iron plate and had the four words, ‘Semi-removable iron room’, clearly and elegantly engraved on it.

“Just by looking at the plaque, you can see that he is a craftsman of a remarkable level. However, how… … ”

Even if you are unfamiliar with acupuncture, the Zhuge family’s Zhuge Iron Bang is also one of the prestigious families that have made a name for themselves in the world by making elaborate instruments.

The level of craftsmanship can be seen just by looking at the words engraved on the plaque.

“Well, you’ll find out when you go in. Hey, are you there?”

As Cheong said this, he hurried into the iron room with similar lungs.

“What, is the store ruined?”

And while looking around inside, suddenly-

I made eye contact with the old man glaring quietly in the shadows.

“Ouch! Miss, I’m surprised… … .”

Cheong let out a strong, unladylike scream.

But that was only for a moment.

What I was afraid of was a ghost or a teacher who suddenly fell from the sky, not an old man who just glared at me.

“Hey, grandpa? Are you okay? Why are you doing this? “You were surprised.”

“Now are you planning to mobilize women too? Get out of here! “Even if I would rather die, I have no intention of sacrificing weapons for you guys!”

The old man shouted solemnly.

“Oh? “I came here to spit, not to use weapons.”

“under! “Isn’t memorization a weapon?”

“No, not that needle, it’s the long needle. That’s what the congressman uses when putting down needles. Don’t you know? saliva? “Is your grandfather already getting senile?”

Then the old man’s expression became perplexed.

“You came here to spit? “I’m not asking you to make me a knife?”

“I already have a knife, right? “Why do you use another sword, leaving aside the sword that Master gave you?”

Cheong said, tapping the sheath of his sword.

Only then did the old man look embarrassed.

“Hmm. Yes, I came to spit… … . It’s been a while since I’ve been a guest… … . “Acupuncture is a bit expensive.”

“ah. wait a minute. “Because I’m not the one who will buy it.”

In response, Dannan held out the broken needle.

As soon as Mr. Ban, the blacksmith, saw the broken needle, he let out a deep sigh.

“Huh, how did I break this precious needle? Just by looking at it, it is clear that it is a new item that may or may not have existed in a certain era.”

“Well, is it possible to put it back on?”

The old man looked closely at the broken section.

“Tsk tsk. How much force would have had to have been applied to break this wonderful needle. “They say it’s a horseshoe for a dog, and although the tool is truly world-class, it seems to be far below the master’s skills.”

“what? “What does this old man say now?”

“But fortunately, the cross section is clean, so it shouldn’t be difficult to attach.”

Dannan’s face turned red.

“What does the old man know? “What kind of muscle blocks the acupuncture needles, but it is easier to put the acupuncture needles on a rock.”

“ah. Did the lady use her hair? “The old man lost his wits.”

“joy.”

Dannan snorted happily.

“So, where is the other side?”

“uh. that is.”

Tang Nan’er looked at Cheong.

“So, what do you mean? Old man, don’t you have those shallow tongs you use to make needles? I need to get something stuck in my body out… … ”

The broken needle was stuck in Cheong’s shoulder, with only the tip slightly sticking out, and it was impossible to pull it out without proper force and a tool to hold it.

The protruding part was the size of a millet, so it was too short to hold with my hands, and I couldn’t use my fingernails to grab it because it was made of metal, so it was slippery and I couldn’t give it enough force to pull it out.

Moreover, ordinary tongs cannot even tighten the thin long needle.

Fortunately, among the tools that the old man, who had been running an iron room his whole life, had collected over a long period of time, there was a pair of tongs for holding iron needles.

“Then, are you going to pick it?”

“If I pull it out and it’s cut in half, I really won’t let it go. “I will shout out in my speech about winning the Jamryong Secretariat that a member of the Dangmo family, a member of the National Assembly, is a quack who catches patients.”

“Ugh.”

Suddenly, Tang Nan’er’s movements became stiff.

Cheong narrowed his eyes.

“What, isn’t there a real possibility?”

“It’s all because of you, Cheong? Since the muscles are compressed like a stone and not for a lifetime, if the needle cannot hold up and becomes distorted… … ”

“Yes, it’s my fault, it’s my fault, it’s my fault.”

“what. anyway. “Oh, over there!”

“uh? what? “What is there?”

Sigh, I had a clear feeling that something was missing.

A sigh of relief followed suit.

“Whew, I got out safely.”

“You’re making me let my guard down, it’s a mean move… … ”

“This guy. “How can you do that even if you say it?”

Dannan smiled and patted Cheong on the back.

And then there was an uproar, saying that Mr. Ban should start the fire again.

Anyway, it’s not a particularly interesting sight for Cheong, who doesn’t know anything about iron rooms.

“Now that I think about it, it’s Mr. Ban’s grandfather. Are you a descendant of Banchi?”

“Ah, sister! You know the answer! “Isn’t he truly the greatest blacksmith of all time?”

“Uh, yeah… … .”

It was a dish that Cheong usually picked up and swallowed.

After hearing it from someone else’s mouth, I felt strange again.

Isn’t this guy from the midfielder?

Is this the timeless spirit of knowing?

“In fact, the work of a steel mill is hard and difficult, but it doesn’t generate much income, so it is often passed on to children. In fact, if you are a skilled craftsman and do not accumulate property, it will not be easy to get married… … ”

So, most people pick up orphans, raise them, and pass on their skills.

Of course, in most cases, monthly wages were paid for the cost of technology transfer, so in most cases, they were no different from servants and assistants who only provided room and board.

It is said that craftsmen who have personality problems are often treated like slaves until they become physically ill and then kicked out.

“That’s why there are many blacksmiths with half surnames. “It means to imitate the best craftsmen among craftsmen.”

“hmm.”

“ah. Since I am against it, I cannot help but tell you about your beautiful love and fortune. When we talk about Bokshinjeok, we are talking about a flute made of iron that has lasted forever, a treasure of Banchi that has now disappeared forever… … ”

Cheong held out his hand to the side.

Then Gyeon Po-hee took out a flute from somewhere and placed it in his hand.

This was thanks to Choi Lyon completing the handover.

“Jegal. “This is the fortune that has disappeared forever.”

“… … It’s really the perfect season, isn’t it? Is it genuine?”

The Zhuge family’s iron room is famous.

And it was Zhuge Yi-hyeon who had knowledge of everything the family was doing.

You can recognize it at a glance by its dull dark blue appearance, which is unique throughout the year.

“Then it’s fake?”

“Oh my god, such a treasure… … ”

Qing succeeded in temporarily sealing the never-ending fear of Jo Dong-Ari by placing the Bokshin Jeok in Zhuge Yi-Hyeon’s hand.

However, the peace that came after a long time did not last long.

“What, old man, who lights the fire as he pleases?”

“I’m sure they told you to close down the business, right?”

“Who is there? What kind of fearless bastards dare to break the laws of Na Na Sect… … ”

It was thanks to a group of thugs who showed up armed with knives.

Cheong, who confirmed the bad karma, smiled brightly.