Chapter 44

The day of the Baegun Escort Agency's recruitment exam arrived quickly.

In front of the main gate of the Baegun Escort Agency, a crowd of people gathered, forming a bustling scene.

It seemed to be the largest number of applicants in the history of the agency's exams.

"Those applying to be Black Cloud Hall escorts, please line up here. Those applying to be Jeongun Hall escorts, please line up there."

As the crowd became extremely chaotic, the escorts began to separate the applicants according to the hall they were applying for.

Soon, the number of applicants was clearly divided.

There were fewer than a dozen applicants for the Black Cloud Hall, while the applicants for the Jeongun Hall were as numerous as a cloud.

Although they had anticipated this, most of the Jeongun Hall applicants looked gloomy, seeing the intense competition.

However, there were five men who, even in this situation, wore strange smiles on their faces. They all had fierce expressions and bodies covered in scars.

Standing at the very end of the long line of Jeongun Hall applicants, they conversed in voices that others couldn't hear.

"Really, how much silver did they throw around? There isn't a single one among those applying to the Black Cloud Hall who has surpassed the second rank."

"You're right, Ilrang. Even if they spent money, it seems like they would have failed on their own without spending so much."

"Tsk, they must be regretting it. If they were going to waste money like that, they should have just given it to us."

Their true identity was the Zhejiang Five Dogs.

While their individual skills were only barely at the level between first and peak, their tenacity and well-practiced teamwork made them formidable figures in Zhejiang Province, whom no one dared to provoke lightly.

Moreover, because they committed only just enough evil to stay within the bounds, even the righteous factions in Zhejiang ignored them, treating them like filth.

The reason they, who had never belonged to any faction, appeared here was for one thing.

At that moment, the eldest, Ilgeon, turned his head to reconfirm the content of the mission the second, Igeon, had received.

"Really, they said the Huanglu Escort Agency would pay us if we just create a chaotic scene with these mediocre fellows?"

"Yes, that's right, Ilrang."

Igeon nodded and said.

Indeed, the Huanglu Escort Agency had hired them in advance to disrupt the Baegun Escort Agency's escort exam.

They had used money to prevent capable escorts from applying to the Black Cloud Hall and planned to create chaos among the Jeongun Hall applicants using the Zhejiang Five Dogs.

At that moment, the third, fourth, and fifth, Samgeon, Sageon, and Ogeon, smiled widely.

"Hehe, it's been a while since we've had such easy money."

"Let's finish this quickly and go have a drink, brothers."

"Oh, Samrang. How about we go to Jihwalaru today? I still regret not being able to fix Hongae's hair last time."

The Zhejiang Five Dogs called each other the Zhejiang Five Wolves among themselves.

"It seems the Huanglu Escort Agency really has a solid financial backer, as the rumors go."

"Brother, since it's come to this, why don't we join the Huanglu Escort Agency this time?"

"Oh, right. If we finish this job properly, we might be able to clean up our act, right?"

"If we get paid as much as this time, it's not impossible."

"Shh."

As their younger brothers' voices grew louder, Ilgeon raised his finger to signal them to be quiet.

The other four immediately lowered their voices.

"Now, shut up. If we're exposed, there won't be any commission."

'...You've been the loudest so far.'

All four thought this but nodded without showing it.

Swoosh.

Ilgeon poked his head out to observe the faces of the applicants in front of him.

'Well, who should be my first victim?'

It was time to start the mission.

The first person he noticed was a middle-aged woman holding the hand of a child who looked about two years old.

She had no makeup and her hair was tied up to hide her beauty, but her charm couldn't be concealed.

For some reason, Ilgeon tilted his head.

'Hmm, she looks familiar? Ah!'

Soon, the image of a young woman playing the pipa in a brothel decades ago appeared in his mind.

She must have come to take the exam despite her age.

'Pfft, I can't fight a courtesan. It would be a disgrace for the Zhejiang Five Wolves.'

He shifted his gaze to the woman in front of her.

A man of similar large build to himself, with a sword on his back, came into view.

His attire was peculiar, resembling a torn military uniform.

Thinking he had found a suitable opponent, Ilgeon was about to step forward when a part of the man's body, previously hidden, was revealed.

'Damn!'

One of his arms was missing.

Frowning, he looked for another opponent.

But the next was a blind old man with a bent back.

The one after that was a foreigner with blonde hair and blue eyes.

And the next was a Kunlun elder with skin as black as charcoal.

In the current Yuan Dynasty, which strictly prohibited ethnic discrimination, fighting with them could lead to serious trouble with the authorities.

'Damn, there's not a single suitable opponent.'

He rolled his eyes in frustration.

'Oh!'

At that moment, Ilgeon noticed a young couple standing in line, chatting amicably.

A slender man who looked like a scholar and an ordinary-looking woman.

"From what I've heard, the interview ends earlier than expected. Shouldn't we decide on dinner in advance? How about Dongparyuk?"

"Ha, just shut up."

Both had all four limbs intact and black hair and eyes.

Finally, he had found a suitable opponent.

'These arrogant fellows, coming to the escort exam as a couple?'

With this thought, Ilgeon stepped out of line and walked toward the couple, followed by the other four, who made their faces even more fierce.

"Hey!"

Ilgeon shouted loudly.

Since he had slightly raised his energy, the ordinary people in line were startled and turned to look at him.

"Ah! That's... the Zhejiang Five Dogs! Uh!"

"...Why are they here?"

The applicants, who had just realized his identity, looked shocked.

However.

'Look at them?'

The young couple, who were the target of Ilgeon's shout, showed no signs of surprise.

"Did you call us?"

Dang Halin asked in a voice as cold as ice.

Ilgeon was slightly taken aback by the unexpected reaction but then sneered, sensing the amount of internal energy from the couple.

'Hmph, a mere woman. She's only just surpassed the second rank and thinks she's something.'

Ilgeon properly raised his energy from his dantian. Soon, a menacing aura began to emanate from his entire body.

"We'll apply to be escorts next time."

"Yeah, no one has ever come out well from getting involved with them."

Many of the intimidated applicants began to step back and leave.

Feeling the crowd dispersing, Ilgeon shouted.

"If you keep making so much noise, it will distract those waiting!"

His roar made the remaining applicants look bewildered.

Ilgeon's words were pure nonsense.

While the couple had been talking non-stop, it wasn't loud enough to be disturbing.

Dang Halin and Zhuge Jun exchanged glances, trying to figure out how to handle this absurd situation.

But as the two remained silent, Ilgeon, thinking they were scared, gave a signal to his brothers.

"Really, this exam is ruined."

"Why are there so many people who cause trouble for others!"

"Ugh! I need to smash everything in sight!"

The other four also began to act out.

Dang Halin's eyes grew colder.

The atmosphere was becoming increasingly hostile, and it seemed a fight was about to break out.

Thud!

Suddenly, Zhuge Jun prostrated himself on the ground.

The Zhejiang Five Dogs, taken aback, blinked in confusion as Zhuge Jun, wiping his hands, said.

"Ah! I'm sorry! I was talking nonsense and upset the great heroes! Please forgive me!"

"No, no! Wait, let go of this!"

Like a worm, Zhuge Jun crawled on the ground, grabbing their pants.

The Zhejiang Five Dogs were completely baffled.

With no self-respect left, it was difficult for them to continue their rampage.

"Sniff, I'll grab each of your feet and apologize. Please, just this once! I don't want to die!"

"Who said anything about killing you!"

As Zhuge Jun began to massage their calves, they were horrified and shook their legs as if trying to shake off bugs.

"Ouch!"

One of them kicked Zhuge Jun, who rolled on the ground.

Seeing that he was no longer moving, a look of satisfaction appeared on the Zhejiang Five Dogs' faces.

He must have fainted from shock.

But then.

"Ugh, I'm sorry."

The man opened his eyes and crawled toward them again.

Seeing this terrifying scene, the Zhejiang Five Dogs had the same thought.

'...Damn, we picked the wrong people.'

The chaos they had hoped for was nothing like this.

What should they do now?

The four looked at Ilgeon simultaneously.

'I don't know either, guys.'

But Ilgeon was no different from them.

Then, suddenly.

Rumble!

Rumble!

A loud rumbling sound came from their stomachs, as if a storm was about to break.

'Ugh, ugh!'

'Ah, ah!'

'What, what is this!'

Their faces turned pale in an instant.

They immediately realized what was about to happen.

Soon, their vital areas would collapse, and a torrent would flood.

"..."

Seeing the Zhejiang Five Dogs suddenly turn to stone, the crowd tilted their heads in confusion.

Rumble!

Rumble!

The sound grew even louder.

"Wait, wait!"

"Don't push, sir!"

"Ah!"

"I'm first!"

Suddenly, all five of the Zhejiang Five Dogs grabbed their buttocks and ran to the Baegun Escort Agency's latrine.

The crowd, witnessing this unexpected turn of events, stood with their mouths agape.

A satisfied smile appeared on Zhuge Jun's face, hidden by his bowed head.

Seeing this, Dang Halin sent a mental message.

- ...What did you do?

- Hehe, this is a secret technique passed down in the Zhuge family. The Bowel Stimulating Technique!

- ...

The Bowel Stimulating Technique.

In simple terms, it was a technique to increase the urge to defecate.

In the short moment while crawling and massaging their legs, Zhuge Jun secretly stimulated the acupoints of the Zhejiang Five Dogs.

This was possible because his martial arts skills were far superior to theirs.

'Really...'

It was a dirty method he didn't want to admit, but it did solve the problem.

"Next group, please come in!"

At that moment, a voice called from inside the courtyard.

Dang Halin sighed deeply and quickly entered the hall where the interview was being held, pretending not to know Zhuge Jun.

"Hey, let's go together!"

Zhuge Jun, brushing off the dirt from his body, followed behind.

Martial World Noble Family Reborn Coldblooded Expert