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A Tale Of A Scribe Who Retires To The Countryside Chapter 31

Episode 31. Hyeoncheon Prosecutor’s Office 2013.12.17.

Sabak.

As I stepped out of the guest room, the moon was shining brightly in the light fog. With the fog covering the fairly rugged mountain terrain, it felt like I had stepped into an old painting.

As we went down a bit along the stream running behind the guest house, a small vacant lot appeared. It didn’t look like a good place for sword training because it was covered with small pebbles, but Sa Su-yeon seemed to like the place.

“This is good enough.”

Grumbling.

The pebbles sound beneath her feet.

“Could you please stand a little further away?”

Hearing Sa Su-yeon’s words, Son Bin quickly stepped back. Sonbin, who had retreated to some extent, took out a booklet and a pencil from his arms.

After opening the mouth of the small ceramic bottle used as ink, soaking the brush with ink, and holding the booklet in one hand and preparing to write, Son Bin looked up and saw Sa Su-yeon standing there, calmly catching her breath.

Chirik, chirik.

The sound of insects and flowing water can be heard calmly at night. On a dark night, small pebbles glowed white under the moonlight, and Sa Su-yeon stood in the middle of them, like a painting.

Moonlight falls on her half-closed eyebrows and the softly rising bridge of her nose.

I could see her red lips breathing carefully and her slender shoulders moving slightly. Her elegant hair and the gently flowing lines of the hem of her dress shine softly under the moonlight.

‘Did I say it has a beautiful and mysterious appearance?’

Sunbin couldn’t help but be impressed as he recalled what a person from Yunnan Wujun had said the day before. It could be said that it was only natural that she was given the name ‘Sinnyeo’.

Sreung.

Her sword appeared in the moonlight. Her straight sword sparkles in the moonlight.

Whilick.

Her sword briefly cut through the air, sprinkling blue moonlight, and stopped moving.

Sa Su-yeon took a pose with a soft smile. She began to cry softly as her smile disappeared from her face.

Ugh.

Blue energy colored the sword, and a gentle energy emanated from it. And in the next moment, Sa Su-yeon’s toes moved smoothly as if she was dancing.

wickedness.

Swish, whirly.

The sword danced at the tip of her slender fingertips. Sometimes it embroidered her black air like a calm wave, sometimes like a violent wave.

Sa Soo-yeon’s toes move over the small pebbles as if dancing, but there is no sound, as if she is stepping on flower petals.

The hem of her clothes fluttering in the wind and her gentle movements felt like watching the dance moves of a peerless singer.

The trajectory of her sword was also flexible, delicate, and sharp. Her sword had a beauty like a cold ice crystal.

Phew.

Her sword gained more and more momentum. Her sword, which had flowed like a wave, now ravaged the air like a storm, and finally struck down from the sky to the ground like a thunderbolt. The force was strong enough to make Sonbin’s back shiver.

Cooung.

A gentle vibration echoed around the area.

“Whoa.”

Sa Su-yeon, who finished the inspection, slowly caught her breath. Her sword, sprinkled with blue energy, was still shining in her hand.

“how is it?”

Although she was asking, her expression was shining with subtle pride.

“great.”

Sonbin spoke with admiration as if he had finally come to his senses.

“I already knew that you were amazing, but this is truly beyond my imagination. “It is truly a beautiful sword technique.”

Sa Su-yeon’s face turned slightly red.

“thank you.”

Sa Su-yeon said in a low voice. Sonbin still asked in an admiring voice.

“But what does this sword method have to do with Hyeoncheondobeop?”

Sa Su-yeon’s face stiffened slightly. But Sonbin didn’t notice.

“Why did you think that?”

Sonbin tilted his head and answered.

“well. It looks completely different… … .”

It was completely different. If Sajahyeok’s Hyeoncheondobeop is basically based on strong spirit, Sasuyeon’s sword is soft, delicate, and sharp.

If Sajahyeok is hot fire, Sasuyeon is like cold ice. However, Son Bin felt that her sword was somehow similar to the Hyeoncheondobeop. It wasn’t a matter of her appearance.

“What can I say, the flow was similar. It’s like looking at the Hyeoncheondobeop… … .”

“indeed.”

Sa Su-yeon said with a bitter smile.

“Your father is someone who would allow you to accompany him.”

“yes?”

Sa Su-yeon said as Son Bin looked at him with a puzzled expression.

“that’s right.”

Whilick.

Sa Su-yeon lightly turned the sword and raised it. The youthful energy she had with her sword had already disappeared. Sa Su-yeon looked down at her own sword and she said.

“This sword method was created by me based on my father’s Hyeoncheondo method.”

“Sojeo made it?”

Sonbin tilted his head.

“What my father taught me… … .”

“No way, it can’t be like that.”

Sa Soo-yeon smiled bitterly and shook her head.

“I told you. “He hasn’t seen his father practice since he was seven.”

Sa Su-yeon stroked the sword. But her eyes were looking into the distance.

“I don’t know how many days I cried because of my young heart. I really enjoyed watching my father’s Hyeoncheondao method. But my father never allowed it. He said I should never see him again. “I was so angry.”

Sa Su-yeon said.

“So I thought. If my dad won’t show me, I’ll make it myself. So I created this sword method just to show off. “It is based on Hyeoncheondobeop, but I interpret the changes and swordsmanship in a completely different way.”

“The swordsmanship… … “You made it?”

“is it so.”

Sa Su-yeon shrugged her shoulders.

“It wasn’t that difficult. I like Hyeoncheondobeop and have watched it several times since I was young. “Hyeoncheon Gyeoldo, his father only taught him once when he was very young, but he already had it all memorized.”

Sonbin tilted his head.

‘is it?’

I wondered if swordsmanship could be made so easily, but after listening to Sa Su-yeon’s words, it didn’t seem like a big deal.

Moreover, I think that it might be possible if you already knew Hyeoncheondobeop or Hyeoncheongyeol.

‘But that kind of sword technique… … .’

Anyway, her swordsmanship was amazing. Even to Son Bin, who doesn’t know much about martial arts or swordsmanship. Anyway, I think she’s a really great person.

“But it was okay, right?”

Sa Su-yeon said with a grin.

“For something made by a seven-year-old.”

“yes?”

Sonbin asked a question without realizing it.

“You made it when you were seven? “A kid that young?”

Sa Su-yeon made a slightly pouty expression.

“I know everything even if I’m seven years old. “Don’t ignore me.”

“No, I’m not ignoring you… … .”

Sonbin was dumbfounded.

‘That sword technique… … ‘It was made by a seven-year-old little girl?’

I couldn’t believe it. But there is no way Sa Su-yeon would lie. At that time, I suddenly remembered what Sajahyeok said.

– Among all the people in the world, if there is anyone who can be called a martial arts genius, there is only one child.

‘Wow, genius… … .’

Only then did Sonbin understand. It was by no means an exaggeration to say that Sajahyeok was a genius. No, Sa Su-yeon was a genius that Sa Sa-hyuk recognized.

“Hey, the name of this sword technique is…” … .”

“Oh, that’s it.”

Sa Su-yeon paused slightly and spoke in a low voice as if she were embarrassed.

“Hyeoncheon Sword Technique… … are you.”

They say they created a completely different sword technique, and even the name is the same. It’s probably a name mixed with a little girl’s rebellion. But it is a fitting name.

“That’s a good name. It suits you well.”

Sonbin spoke in a serious voice. Sa Su-yeon’s face turns slightly red again.

“You said this is your first time coming out into the world… … .”

“yes.”

Sa Su-yeon nodded obediently.

“Before that, my dad and I lived alone. It was a quiet, comfortable place where there was nothing to do other than read books or swing a sword all day. “Sometimes I chased pretty butterflies, but if you think about it, it was really a place where there was nothing.”

The image of a small girl appeared before Sonbin’s eyes. The image of a small child chasing a butterfly and a large lion watching him is depicted as vividly as a painting.

“How does it feel to be out in the world?”

Sa Su-yeon smiled bitterly at Son Bin’s question.

“I don’t know. I was a little nervous at first, but… … . “Now I actually miss where I was.”

Sa Su-yeon raised her head and looked at the night sky.

“It’s a place where there’s really nothing.”

Seeing her as if she was lost in remorse, Sonbin remained silent.

“Now that you think about it, it’s really strange, isn’t it?”

Suddenly, Sa Soo-yeon smiled and said.

“It seems that the person holding the sword will fatefully become entangled with the martial arts. Even if I don’t intend to do that… … .”

Whilick.

ping!

When Sa Su-yeon flicked her sword lightly, the blade cut through the wind and made a sharp sound.

“When I came to, I suddenly found myself crossing swords with someone.”

Sa Su-yeon smiled quietly as she put away her sword.

“Just like at Hwanghakru back then.”

Her smile seemed somewhat lonely, so Sonbin spoke without realizing it.

“It’s not Sozer’s fault.”

Was Sonbin’s voice too loud? Sa Su-yeon seemed a little surprised.

“That’s me too… … .”

“It’s absolutely not Sozer’s fault.”

With strength, Sonbin spoke once again.

“Absolutely not.”

“Confucius.”

Sa Su-yeon smiled quietly at Son Bin’s firm voice.

“I wouldn’t be a fair judge. “You don’t even listen to the back and forth of what’s going on, and you just say that.”

“Ah, but… … .”

Sonbin was a little embarrassed.

“But, thank you.”

Sa Su-yeon laughed. That smile was shining brightly like the moon.

“Hmm.”

Sonbin suddenly became embarrassed and cleared his throat. I felt regretful that I could have said something nicer, but it had already passed. Her belated embarrassment suddenly turns red.

“Moorim was a little disappointed. He had few people who knew the weight of the sword, and none of them were willing to do what was right. The swords of those who boasted of excellent families and swordsmanship were actually very shallow and selfish. So I deliberately destroyed it more thoroughly.”

‘also.’

It was clear that Pageum Goddess was the name that referred to her. Even though Sa Su-yeon didn’t seem to like her.

“It must have been your first time seeing sword techniques, wasn’t it difficult?”

“It’s not difficult.”

Sasuyeon said.

“Most things like flashy techniques or complex techniques can be recognized at first glance. “The really difficult thing is.”

Sa Su-yeon said in a quiet voice.

“It’s a sword with a heart. “It’s really heavy.”

Sonbin nodded without realizing it. She couldn’t understand everything she said, but she definitely got the feeling.

‘But you can tell once you see it…’ … .’

Sonbin smiled bitterly. Suddenly, I remembered the scene where Sajahyuk said, ‘It’s not difficult.’

‘They are the same.’

“Then shall we now complete the Jade Dragon Station Rincham?”

Hearing Sa Su-yeon’s words, Son Bin suddenly came to his senses. Come to think of it, the reason she came here was to see the Jade Dragon Yeokrin Cham. Before I knew it, it had become a story about Hyeoncheon Sword Technique.

Sigh.

Sa Su-yeon took a stance and slowly caught her breath. Raise the sword held in both her hands above her head and lower the tip slightly.

Sa Su-yeon’s eyes couldn’t hide the tension. Sonbin was also holding her breath and looking at Sa Soo-yeon.

Sarah.

As soon as Sa Su-yeon’s toes take a step forward, the sword cuts through the air. It is a clean and beautiful trail. And before we knew it, the sword rose up toward the sky again.

hook.

The moment her sword drew downward again, Sonbin felt a little uncomfortable.

‘huh?’

Huh.

Her sword, which had fallen downward, rose up again diagonally at the exact midpoint. It was a natural and clean move, as if it was original, but Sonbin frowned at her instead.

“Whoa.”

Sa Su-yeon, who finished eating her first meal, calmly catches her breath.

“Hey, Soger. that… … .”

“Don’t talk.”

Sa Su-yeon said with a slight frown.

“Because I know it’s not true.”

Swish.

Sa Su-yeon raised the sword and looked at it with a frown.

“It can’t be done like this.”

Sa Su-yeon said while looking back at Son Bin.

“I’ll try again. “I think I know the feeling.”

“Ah yes.”

Sonbin nodded, but actually what he wanted to say was different.

‘I don’t think it feels right… … .’

Something seemed a little different not only after half a meal, but also before. But I can’t put into words exactly what it is.

Okay.

Sa Su-yeon caught her breath and took her stance again. Her blade shines sharp under the moonlight.

“ha!”

Sa Su-yeon took a step forward and brought down his sword strongly. It was a completely different mood than before. However, the trajectory drawn by the sword was exactly the same as before.

Boom.

Like the rogue Powell, Sa Su-yeon’s sword soars through the air. And finally, the moment the sword was lowered, Sonbin frowned again.

Chop rock.

Sasuyeon’s sword stopped just before hitting the ground, but the pebbles that were there were pushed left and right like waves splitting. And Sa Su-yeon frowned at him.

“I don’t think this is either.”

Whilick.

Sa Su-yeon lightly lifted the sword.

“What kind of sword method would make an opponent admit defeat? “What on earth did he see in this unfinished plant?”

Sa Su-yeon asked, looking back at Son Bin.

“What do you think?”

“well.”

Sonbin smiled bitterly and shook his head.

“I have no idea.”

“is that so?”

Sa Su-yeon let out a soft sigh. She looked up at the night sky for a moment and then suddenly looked back at Sonbin.

“It’s there, just like that.”

“yes?”

Sonbin asked back with a puzzled expression. But instead of answering, Sa Soo-yeon looked straight at her Son Bin and walked slowly.

Sabak, Sabak.

Sonbin’s heart pounded as he saw her approaching. Her face, shining softly under the moonlight, is extremely beautiful, and her deep and intense eyes sparkle like stars.

Sarah.

‘uh?’

Sa Soo-yeon just passed Son Bin. And immediately he stopped.

widely.

“Please come out.”

Sa Su-yeon said in a cold voice.

“Or should I pull it out?”

Ugh.

Before she knew it, her sword was scattering blue energy.

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martial arts,

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