Chapter 852: They Just Left? (2)

“…Did you say they closed the gates?”

“Yes.”

Hwang Mun-yak, the head of the Silver Star Trading Company, looked at Hwang Jong-ui with utter disbelief.

“So… you’re saying Mount Hua has closed its gates?”

He asked again, as if he couldn't believe it, letting out a hollow laugh.

Hwang Jong-ui nodded, understanding his father’s reaction perfectly.

“Yes, it appears that way.”

“And I’m supposed to believe that?”

“…I couldn't believe it either, so I went to confirm it myself. Mount Hua’s gates, which never close, were firmly shut.”

Hwang Mun-yak’s wrinkled eyes opened wide.