Episode 13. Good rain season (good rain season) 2013.10.15.
Sajahyeok’s words resonated with Sonbin as well. Meanwhile, Sonbin, who was already moving his brush, spoke.
“Is that also Hyeoncheon’s secret?”
“Yes.”
“hmm. I agree with that too. “The better the writing, the more concise and clear it is.”
Sonbin said as he wrote down Sajahyeok’s words.
“Since I only wrote down so many sentences, I think I got a little carried away because it was fun to make up sentences as I wanted.”
“Eight torture?”
Sonbin smiled bitterly.
“This is the sentence format used in past exams. The rules are strictly set, so if you make even the slightest mistake, you immediately fail. Thanks to this, I ended up focusing only on the form and shape of the sentence rather than its meaning.”
“There are cases like that in martial arts as well.”
Sajahyeok said.
“But I rather like to be strict. When learning martial arts, not having a strong foundation will be vain, and ignoring the importance of small things will ultimately prevent you from reaching fundamental understanding.”
Sonbin moved the brush again and quickly wrote down Sajahyeok’s words.
“What did you see in that mirror?”
Suddenly I heard Sajahyuk’s voice. Sajahyeok was suddenly looking at Sonbin and asking. The dance that Sa-hyeok speaks of is probably referring to the dance with Wei Ji-jin.
“I don’t know.”
Sonbin said.
“Still, your last sword was like the Hyeoncheondobeop.”
“So, does this mean that everything else is not the same as the Xuantian Taoist method?”
Sonbin answered without thinking while blowing lightly on the shabby booklet.
“The other thing… … “What can I say, it was a bit frustrating.”
Sajahyuk smiled faintly.
“It is called ‘Seomjeonildo (閃電一刀).’”
“Seomjeonildo?”
Sonbin asked back.
“The Powell eclipse.”
A flash of lightning refers to an instantaneous flash of lightning. It means very fast, but Sonbin instead tilted his head.
‘Was it fast?’
On the contrary, I think it must have been a very leisurely and relaxed feeling, and Son Bin wrote, ‘Powol Ilstyle Seomjeon Ildo.’ Then, after waiting for the food to dry for a while, I closed the booklet.
widely.
“Try to spend tomorrow alone.”
Sonbin raised his head and saw Sajahyuk. Sajahyeok raises his head and looks at the sky, his gaze coolly sinking.
“I understand.”
Sonbin nodded. It was clear that Sajahyeok’s life or death was approaching.
***
Sonbin woke up early in the morning as usual. She opened the window and took in the cool dawn air and looked out at the exotic scenery in the distance.
‘It’s four thousand.’
You are standing in a famous area with a lot of history and stories.
Sonbin leisurely looked at the dawn of Sacheon. It wasn’t clear because the early morning twilight hadn’t gone yet, but it made me feel like I was looking at a pale ink-and-wash painting.
After admiring the scenery for a moment, Sonbin washed his face with the prepared water and purified his clothes. Then he sat down, took out the scripture he always read, and began to read quietly.
tweet.
How long has it been? Suddenly, early morning birdsong can be heard outside the window. Sonbin quietly closed the book. And then he stood up.
It rattled.
It was already quite bright outside the window. Looking at the distant scenery of Sacheon, Sonbin recalled what happened last night.
‘It’s a matter of life and death… … .’
Life and death means that someone must die. Sajahyeok also said himself that he would definitely be killed. However, to Son Bin, it is still vague and does not touch his skin.
After traveling up the Yangtze River to Chongqing, he rode a carriage and entered Chengdu. This will probably be the first place of life and death.
The reason Sajahyeok told Sonbin to stay alone today was probably to prepare for something related to his life or death. Above all, his cool gaze tells us that life and death are imminent.
‘Why does he want to live or die?’
There must be an unusual reason. The deep look Sa-hyeok sometimes shows when talking about life and death is not just because of his desire to win.
Considering his relationship with Wei Jiajin, he is by no means the type of person who kills others without reason.
‘They ask me to record why I live and die, but they don’t actually tell me…’ … .’
Sonbin sighed softly.
‘But still, it would be better to wait a little longer.’
It is better to wait for the words to come out naturally than to hastily ask them directly. What Sonbin decided to do in the first place is not someone who digs and finds things, but someone who watches and records.
‘Now that I think about it, did you say that the more refined and pure it becomes, the simpler it becomes?’
I remembered what Sajahyeok said in the middle of the night.
Sonbin immediately rummaged through his luggage and took out all the books he had recorded so far. Starting with the first old booklet, there are already three volumes. Considering that it has been less than a month since he met Lion Hyuk, this is quite a lot.
‘Obviously, the further back you go, the longer the sentences become and the more elaborate the rhetoric becomes.’
Sonbin nodded as he looked through the records.
‘But the front part needs a lot of repairs, right?’
Although he wrote it himself just recently, the sentences seem somewhat sloppy and strange.
Sonbin took out a thin brush and opened the booklet he was currently using. He then separately wrote down what he thought needed correction. This is because this method is more effective than editing the original directly.
Ssuk suk.
Sonbin slowly reread the old writing he had written. While frowning and nodding his head from time to time, Sonbin continued to write down the information that needed correction. In the end, throughout that morning, Sonbin could not put the book down in his hands.
***
‘wow.’
Sonbin was impressed.
The city hall is large and crowded. As the busiest city in Sacheon, the streets were overflowing with people and goods. Moreover, the appearance of the people passing by was quite different from what Sonbin had seen before, so Sonbin was busy looking around.
The women passing by are also slightly unique in their outfits and are so attractive that your eyes are drawn to them.
‘This is Sichuan Province.’
For the first time, Sonbin realized that he was in Sacheon. Maybe it was the excitement of having free time for the first time in a long time. After spending a while walking around the streets of Chengdu and looking at people, Sonbin suddenly came to his senses.
‘Wait a minute, we shouldn’t do this here, we should go to Wuhou Temple or Chodang Temple.’
Wuhou Temple is a shrine dedicated to Zhuge Liang, and Chutang Temple is the place where Du Fu, known as the Poet Saint, retired. Both places are must-visit attractions for those visiting Sichuan Province.
‘Well, first of all… … .’
Sonbin wondered where to go. Wuhou Temple may be better as a place to see, but you can’t ignore the candles bearing the name of the saint Du Fu.
‘Muhusaya is a place created solely for interest, so I guess I should go to Chodang first.’
If the people of Seongdo had heard Son Bin’s true intentions, Son Bin probably would not have escaped the attack that day. This is because Zhuge Liang and Wuhou Temple are places of special significance to the people of Chengdu.
Even if it’s from a long time ago and there are no actual relics.
Fortunately, Sonbin’s true feelings never came out. Walking leisurely through the bustling and complex streets of Chengdu, Son Bin headed towards Chodang.
“Whoa, it’s hot.”
Son Bin waved the white flag in his hand. The white feathered fans commonly sold on the streets, said to have been used by Zhuge Liang, created a breeze, but the humid and hot climate showed no signs of abating.
Jerk, jerk.
Sonbin entered the bamboo forest path, flapping his Baekwooseon. The bamboo forest path looked quite atmospheric, but I thought it would be cooler.
Shoot ahhh.
Sure enough, as I entered the bamboo forest path, the bamboo suddenly made a sound in the wind.
Bamboo, which grows everywhere in Sacheon, formed a forest here in Chodang, and the thin bamboo leaves are swaying in the blowing wind, as if you can see the wind passing by.
‘I like the atmosphere of Chodang.’
Listening to the sound of the cool wind that seemed to wash away the heat, Sonbin lowered his bag and walked leisurely.
As you enter the forest, unlike what you see from the outside, there are thick bamboo trees everywhere, almost as if they are covering the sky. Even though it must be the same climate, it actually feels cooler.
Shoot!
The wind passing through the bamboo forest makes sound again. Sonbin walked very slowly, half-closed her eyes and enjoyed the atmosphere of the blue wind.
As he was so immersed in the atmosphere, a line of Du Fu’s poetry, known as the Poetic Saint, naturally flowed out of Sun Bin’s mouth.
“Good rain falls knowing its season… … .”
It was right then.
Sarah.
A faint scent of something fragrant passed the tip of Sonbin’s nose. The scent that passed by momentarily was unfamiliar, but at the same time, it was a scent that left a strong impression in a corner of my memory.
‘huh?’
Sonbin opened his eyes. And then she spotted the figure of a young lady walking from the other side of the bamboo forest. She was slowly moving along a small path that stretched between the tall bamboo walls that seemed to block the sky.
Shoot!
The blue wind passing through the bamboo sways her long hair. Lightly smoothing her wind-tossed hair with one hand, she was looking at the bamboo forest indifferently with her deep eyes.
As with all people who visit Chodang, the sword hanging on her waist sways gently as she moves slowly.
Sonbin stopped in place without realizing it. His eyes were fixed on her as she walked away.
Long black hair, simple military uniform, and not flashy accessories. And a sword hanging at the waist. She was the one who saved Son Bin from the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan.
It was nice to see you. But beyond that, I couldn’t think of anything. While Sonbin was pinned to the spot, she slowly approached. Her eyes were deep and dark, as if she was lost in thought as she looked at the bamboo forest.
Sabak, Sabak.
As she was walking from the opposite direction, she soon found Sonbin standing there as if he had a nail nailed on his face. For a moment, a look of puzzlement and wariness passed through her eyes, and then her eyes twinkled softly. Perhaps she also remembered her son-bin.
“ah… … .”
I tried to say something, but my voice didn’t come out properly. I couldn’t even think of what to say.
Meanwhile, she came closer and nodded very slightly towards Sonbin.
It was only for a moment, but Sonbin clearly saw her gaze soften and her red lips draw a slight curve. She felt as if her eyes were becoming brighter.
Sarah.
The moment passed like a split second. She doesn’t stop her steps and passes by her hand like the wind.
‘oh!’
Sonbin was like, oh no. She couldn’t let it pass her by like this. She had to give something, even if it was just her word. Sonbin quickly turned her head.
Shoot ahhh.
The bamboo forest made noise again. The wind gently blows her black hair and the hem of her clothes.
Sabak, Sabak.
She slowly walked away, but Sonbin did not call her. No, she couldn’t call. Her back looked somehow sad, so she didn’t dare call her out.
In the meantime, she slowly and surely moved away and Jongnay disappeared among the bamboo forest.
“Haaa… … .”
Sonbin let out a long sigh as if he was lamenting.
‘Should I have told you? Say anything… … .’
I felt regretful. I wondered if I should have spoken to her, but she passed by with just a simple eye contact. It just means that she thought that her greeting was enough.
‘It’s not easy to pass by someone you met in Wuhan at the Saint’s Chodang… … .’
If you think about it, she didn’t attach any special meaning to saving Sonbin from the beginning. Didn’t she even tell me her name properly and just say that she was Gangha Suyeon (江下水煙)?
‘Water fog below the river… … .’
Like water mist that disappears without a trace when the sun rises, is that why it passed by like that?
Her appearance had already disappeared, but Sonbin continued to stand there for a while, unable to go either way. Only the blue wind passing through the bamboo forest occasionally made a sound.
***
Sigh.
Sonbin took off his clothes and entered the guesthouse with tired steps. Sonbin sat down on the table in front of her. She picked up the teapot that was on the table and filled the empty teacup.
Again.
The teacup was filled with a small sound. The tea had already cooled down, but in the hot and humid climate of Sacheon, the cooled tea was actually nice.
Suddenly.
Sonbin drank the tea without even having time to savor the taste or scent. And he put down the teacup.
widely.
“Whoa.”
Sonbin let out a long sigh.
‘We couldn’t meet in the end.’
Frowning, Sonbin blamed himself.
‘Stupidly, I should have told you in the first place.’
After standing in the bamboo forest for a while, Sonbin seemed to come to his senses and set out to find her. Not only did she run to the direction of her bamboo forest where she had disappeared, but she also searched here and there for each second she had.
Chodang, which is said to have been a temple in the past, is larger than expected, so it took a while just to look around the small lake, the pavilion, and other places. She was drenched in sweat from walking around in the hot weather, but in the end, Sonbin couldn’t find her anywhere.
‘Like a fool.’
Why couldn’t I greet them warmly when I first saw them? Why couldn’t he call her? She blamed herself, but the truth was she wasn’t sure she’d be able to say hello if she were in that situation again.
Maybe it was a good thing that it passed by that much. Rather than talking to her for no reason and being perceived as a nuisance to her.
“Whoa.”
Even if you think about it that way, you can’t help but feel regret.
Meanwhile, Jeomsoy came and took our order. Son Bin, who was well past meal time, ordered some Sichuan-style food that seemed appropriate. It was a spicy tofu dish and noodles with broth, and the spicy broth had a unique taste unique to Szechuan.
However, Sonbin, whose mind was busy, could not fully enjoy the taste.
‘Can we meet again?’
While I was sitting at the table and thinking about eating, someone suddenly sat in front of me. He was a man with a physique so large that it completely obscured his vision.
Rattling.
He was none other than Sajahyeok.
“Rest.”
Sajahyeok immediately said that. His eyes were deeply sunken.
“Tonight may be a difficult night.”
That was all Sahyeok said, but Sonbin intuitively realized it.
‘Life or death!’
I came to my senses as if I had been hit on the head. A life-threatening fight begins in which someone will inevitably die. The first, and in some cases, possibly the last, dance.
gulp.
Sonbin swallowed his saliva without realizing it.
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