Book 6 Chapter 16

The Undeniable Law of the Green Forest (Green Forest Code, Chapter 1)

- At the bottom, there exists the law of the bottom.

"Is this the Janggang Water Tribe of Eighteen Villages? Ugh!"

Moyong Hwi tilted his head in bewilderment.

He had motion sickness again.

Seeing his pale complexion devoid of any color,

It seemed foolish to push himself while in such a poor physical state.

"That's impossible."

The one who firmly denied Moyong Hwi's opinion was Su Janghae, the chief of the Jikukju. Continuing his words after a sharp denial of Moyong Hwi's assertion,

"There is a clear law within the Green Forest strongholds. No one attacks blindly like this without a word."

It was as Su Janghae said.

While many call the Jianghu a lawless land, there is indeed a law in the Jianghu. In particular, the rules among the Green Forest strongholds, which seem to be the furthest from law and order, are actually much stronger than any other law.

To survive in this world, one must follow the law of the bottom, not the ceiling. Those who break the rules always face severe punishment. Because the law of the bottom knows no forgiveness.

Therefore, those who violate the discipline of the Green Forest strongholds are considered tacit enemies and are automatically buried in this world. Of course, they usually die before being buried.

However… the attackers this time have turned the long-standing business practices of the Green Forest strongholds into a piece of snot-stained tissue in an instant, starting a knife fight without warning or negotiation.

By the customs so far, this was unthinkable.

It was an unexpected, unforeseen attack. Moreover, the skill of the assassins was not to be underestimated. Although their actions were foolish. If they hadn't been there, the Jungyang Express Company would likely have had to spend a considerable amount of its budget on funeral rites.

"What on earth are they after?"

Su Janghae wished he were dreaming. But soon, he was forced to recognize reality in a very painful way.

"It won't end with just one! The second wave is coming!"

Startled by the calm words of Biryu Yeon, Su Janghae snapped to his senses, drew his sword without even a groan, and shouted.

"Everyone, defensive formation! All escorts, prioritize the protection of the cargo!"

"Yes!"

At Su Janghae's command, the escorts moved in perfect unison, forming a defensive line around the cargo. Their movements were highly skilled.

Everyone had judged that the masked attackers' target was the cargo. However, having witnessed the swift prowess of the Cheonmu Academy disciples with their own eyes, they had a bit more composure than usual in their expressions.

None of them, in fact, thought there was even the slightest possibility that the assassins' target was the Cheonmu Academy group, except for Jang Hong.

This is a caravan, and it is currently on a journey. And attacks during a journey are not uncommon.

While such severe cases are, of course, rare!