Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

After making a plan, Leo decided to stay for a few days in the capital. He decided to be the bait himself as they hadn't realized that he was actually Leo, the Mercenary Union Leader.

So, he acted like an arrogant and rich merchant who came to buy goods and had a connection with Ming Yuchan. To make sure they were interested in him, he visited some popular restaurants and bought a lot of rare goods. He also gave Ming Yuchan a briefing about it, surprising the merchant.

However, Leo warned him not to add any guards to protect him or his mansion. He had called Anya from Chengdu to act as his guard. While it made her progress to awaken her Qi slowed down, Leo had no choice. He still needed to keep his identity a secret while protecting Ming Yuchan.

With a smile, Anya agreed. She didn't ask him the reason, and she was loyal. With a bike, she would arrive in a day or two, just in time needed before he continued his plan.

In the meantime, he had Kim Min-Gu gather more information and report it to him. The boy had become an important spy, and Leo was glad to have him.

On the second day, the mysterious man finally approached the boy in the corner of the dark alley and asked him for his service.

"I have been looking for you, kid. Are you the newest member of our cause in Wudang Sect? What a pity that you can't stay long there."

The man spoke, his tone low and his eyes sharp. He asked a normal question, but Leo knew it was a way to interrogate Kim Min-Gu whether he was a part of them or not.

Noticing that, Leo, who hid himself among the normal people, sent an instruction to Kim Min-Gu.

"Say it exactly like how I whispered."

His voice was sent to a small ear accessory Kim Min-Gu wore on his left ear. It looked like normal jewelry and had a function to receive communication from the microphone Leo had.

Seeing Kim Min-Gu moving his finger slightly, showing that he understood, Leo continued.

"Long Live Supreme Evil."

"Long Live Supreme Evil."

Kim Min-Gu repeated what he heard as he looked at the strange man in front of him. In his eyes, this man was covered in a nasty dark Qi, and he couldn't help but shiver.

"So, you are the one."

"Yes. Please take me to master. The Wudang Sect is no longer of use to us. The Sect Leader has gone crazy and the disciples are weak. I am ready to return and serve."

"Good. I have also heard that Wudang Sect is no longer used after Master Feet's return to our Lord. Your dark Qi and your oath is the proof you belong to us. I shall take you to him and receive his reward."

The man smiled and turned around, gesturing for Kim Min-Gu to follow him.

At first, Kim Min-Gu hesitated. But after Leo said to follow him, he moved his feet slowly. He was afraid. This was not something he could handle.

But, he had to do it.

He was the bait.

So, he followed the man without complaining and walked into a trap.

In the meantime, Leo rose from his feet and walked into the crowd. When he blended perfectly, his figure disappeared and he turned around to follow them. Even if he wasn't as good as Anya in stealth, it was enough to fool those without high sense.

And from what he found out, people belonging to darkness weren't good at that point. They might be proficient to hide themselves, but they were never the one to find the others too. All they did was holed up in their cave or secret base.

That was what he knew.

So, he was confident in his ability to tail the enemy without getting found out.

The man led Kim Min-Gu out of the city and toward a small village near the border. There were something that made the area around the village dark and eerie, and Leo couldn't help but shiver. Many runes and talismans were scattered around, and he could feel the evil energy coming from it.

Arriving at the area, Kim Min-Gu looked uncomfortable. His face was pale, and his hands were trembling slightly. However, he quickly composed himself after hearing Leo's voice.

"Don't be nervous. No matter what happens, I will ensure your safety. You can't see me, but I am near. In case they attack you, I will be able to protect you faster than your heart beating once."

With that, Kim Min-Gu took a deep breath and calmed his nerves.

The man looked back and raised his eyebrows.

"What's wrong?"

"N-Nothing. I was just too emotional to finally be able to meet Master. My excitement got the better of me. Forgive me."

Kim Min-Gu shook his head and tried to put a smile on his face.

"Hmm, I can understand that. It must be making you happy to serve. I will tell your master your loyalty. Come on."

The man nodded his head and led him toward the entrance. The gate was hidden by a thick forest, and no one would notice it unless they were told or knew the location beforehand. Even with a map, one would need a lot of time to find it.

As soon as the gate was opened, Kim Min-Gu saw a vast space filled with training areas and buildings. It looked like a sect, but it was hidden and isolated from the outside world.

Still, if he looked closely, he could see something horrifying in the training field.

People were practicing martial arts. However, their bodies were covered in scars and their arms were missing. One of them was blind and couldn't see anything. They were grinning like madmen as dark Qi created a storm around them.

"Don't mind them. They're just people who had bad luck. Master likes to train his followers and test their loyalty. You'll be fine if you're not one of them. Well, seeing you were sent to Wudang Sect shows your loyalty and talent. They will probably grace you with blessings as soon as you meet them."

The man explained with a light tone, as if he was used to the horror. Kim Min-Gu didn't say anything and just nodded his head. He was scared and didn't want to anger the man.

Following him, he was taken inside the main building. The hall was grand and majestic, with many decorations and furniture. But, the smell of blood was all over the place, and the atmosphere was tense.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Many body parts were displayed like a prize, their blood was still dripping into a container. From them, what felt like the worst Qi Kim Min-Gu ever sensed could be felt, manifesting as a dark fog that filled the floor due to how dense it was.

Not only that, people in the room continued to dismember bodies on the table in front of them with smiles on their faces as if they were experiencing the greatest joy the world could offer.

Vomit threatened to rise in his throat, but he controlled himself. He couldn't let the enemies know that he was uncomfortable.

"Welcome back, little brother."