Episode 99. Inevitability
created by chance (5)
Yeon Ho-jeong bowed.
“I’m back, father.”
“hmm.”
Yeonwi nodded.
“Get up.”
“yes.”
Yeon Ho-jeong stood up and immediately made a mockery.
It still had a rough appearance. His clothes were torn and dirty, as if he had continued his training even as he came.
Even though there was a customer next to me, I really couldn’t help but ask.
“Did you practice again when you came?”
“yes.”
He said it was natural.
Yeonwi was satisfied with her son’s unremarkable answer.
A warrior must maintain his best physical condition anytime and anywhere. At the same time, it was necessary to practice every day so that the highest point could be raised.
The majority of martial artists often neglect the natural training and patience. But my son was different.
Stick to the basics and follow the truth. Your son will definitely grow up.
No, he has become a big enough person now.
‘That’s amazing.’
The words I couldn’t say out loud because people were watching.
Honest surprise appeared in Yeonwi’s eyes as she looked at Yeonhojeong.
‘When on earth did I become this big?’
My true energy was unstable due to rough training. It seemed like he had squeezed his inner strength to the limit.
Still, it’s like this.
I felt it as I approached it with a natural, flowing gait, but it felt like I was looking at a rock filled to the core. Even though the true energy was unstable, the airway that penetrated the center of the body was unwavering.
At first glance, it seemed to be no different from before, but Yeonwi was able to get a glimpse of the terrifying explosive power of Yeonhojeong’s body.
And those eyes.
Even before leaving the family home, his eyes were unwavering, but now they were reminiscent of steel. It meant that he had no doubts about the path he was pursuing.
‘Heart (心), energy (氣), body (body). ‘You’ve taken good care of it without any defects.’
Yeonwi opened her mouth.
“They say a man needs to go out into the world to become an adult. It seems like this trip to Jungwon was of great help to you.”
It was a compliment given back. Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“There is still a long way to go. “You can’t be satisfied with just this much.”
I don’t know anything else, but that personality is still the same. No, on the contrary, it seemed to have become more toxic.
Yeonhojeong’s martial arts skills were no longer something to be talked about by one’s age.
There are levels even for peak masters. Surprisingly, if you look at the external energy that Yeonhojeong emits, it seems to be no less than the elder level of the six generations of Gupailbang.
Even though it was my son, his growth rate was difficult to understand. It was unprecedented.
‘But what about that energy?’
Byeoknajingyeol’s wife is already nine years old.
That was surprising, but what was truly surprising was the unique energy that Byeokrajingi was surrounded by. It wasn’t just one, but three.
Each of them is full of unique characteristics, yet they all work together in a way that does not harm each other.
Yeonwi quietly examined his son’s body and asked.
“Did you get a chance?”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled and answered.
“Every meeting and encounter with a person is an opportunity. “Compared to that, it’s insignificant.”
“That sounds good.”
There were many things to note about Yeonhojeong’s internal and martial arts skills. Yeonwi thought to talk about that later.
“And…”
Yeonwi looked at Mukbi.
For a woman, she was quite tall. The body was slim and the limbs were long. At first glance, it was an extremely flexible body.
Although my skin was dark and tanned from the sun, there was not a single blemish on my skin. She was a beautiful woman with a healthy appearance and refreshing facial features.
But appearance wasn’t important.
A sparkle appeared in Yeonwi’s eyes.
‘master?’
Surprisingly, my son’s wife and daughter were also experts.
Even the cilantro was not an ordinary cilantro. It is safe to say that the strength he possessed was almost that of a transcendent master, even higher than Yeon Ho-jeong.
I don’t know how I gained such incredible strength. However, it seemed that more than half of his internal power was scattered throughout his entire body, making it impossible to utilize it right away.
‘Excellent endurance. But his skills…’
Looking at Jin-gi, who is just as unstable as my son, I got the impression that he seemed to have undergone similar training, but was dull overall.
‘It’s lower than the hojeong.’
His internal skills surpass Yeon Ho-jeong’s, but his actual skills are below.
Once you reach the level of seniority, you can see through your opponent’s skills just by looking at them. In his opinion, this woman was quite lacking in the sword-like courage of a warrior.
‘Still, it’s amazing. Especially considering my age.’
Yeon Ho-jeong touched Mukbi with his elbow.
Mukbi lowered his head because he was sorry.
“Baek… no, it is said to remain silent.”
“Stay silent?”
“yes.”
Yeonwi tilted his head.
‘What a strange name.’
What is it like? There are many people with strange names in the world. Especially when it comes to Moorim.
“Do you want to be Hojeong’s friend?”
Mukbi hesitated.
Yeon Ho-jeong quickly answered.
“I am a friend.”
“okay?”
There was no pitch in his voice like before, but he seemed to have lost some strength.
But even for a moment.
“Nice to meet you, Muk Sojeo. “Abirao of the Gojeong.”
“Nice to meet you.”
Mukbi couldn’t come to his senses.
‘tremendous!’
She had never seen a master like Yeonwi.
It doesn’t show any energy waves, but that’s just what it looks like on the outside. Hidden inside was a divine sword as large as the peak of Mount Tai.
He was a master so great that it was truly shocking. The moment I caught a glimpse of the other person’s incredible prayer, my entire body seemed to freeze and I couldn’t even lift a finger.
‘Neither Gungcheon Brother nor Gokju will be able to guess for ten seconds!’
That’s not it.
Even if all the noble archers who participated in the Yesin Joint Battle attacked, they could not win. Before Guryongpacheongung was built, it seemed difficult to even pull the bowstring in front of it.
Yeonwi saw the bow and quiver of arrows hanging on Mukbi’s waist.
“It looks like you are using archery.”
“…yes? Ah yes! That’s right!”
It was a loud answer that did not sound like silence.
Yeon Ho-jeong frowned. I wondered why this guy was like this.
Yeonwi nodded.
“You are a person of great skill. “You say you are my son’s friend, so I treat you comfortably.”
“yes!”
“…?”
“….”
“Adventure.”
Yeonwi, who cleared the strange atmosphere by clearing her throat, asked Yeonhojeong.
“Why did you bring all your friends?”
“I just want to ask my father for a favor.”
“ask?”
Yeon Ho-jeong said, pointing to Mukbi.
“Can I let this guy stay at his parents’ house from now on?”
Yeonwi’s eyes sparkled.
At the same time, Mo Fei’s complexion became meditative. Just the change in Yeonwi’s eyes sent a chill down my spine.
“Do you mean to accept me as a family member?”
“That’s right. If that’s a burden, you can at least stay in the guesthouse…”
“That’s nonsense.”
Yeonwi shook his head resolutely.
“I don’t know what the story is, but he is my son’s friend, so of course he deserves to be treated like a guest.”
“Oh yeah.”
Yeonwi said to Mukbi.
“Doesn’t Soje have any other connections?”
“yes? Ah yes!”
It was a story that could be quite depressing from the silencer’s point of view, but since it was the Yeonwi’s responsibility, he was able to ignore it. To that extent, Yeonwi’s presence was great.
“If you have nowhere else to go, you can think of your annual leave as your home.”
“…yes?”
“You are the first time Hojeong has brought a friend. “If you like that indifferent guy so much, you should ask him to join your family.”
“…?!”
“Relax. “Don’t worry about food, clothing, and shelter.”
Mukbi looked at Yeonwi in surprise.
It was still a scary look. His eyes, as clear as glass, were filled with the anticipation of a world-famous swordsman.
However, it did not contain only the unmanned anticipation. Mukbi, who had always lived his life only paying attention, was able to read honest liking in Yeonwi’s eyes.
It was an unpaid favor. Since he is my son’s friend, I naturally consider him a part of the family. There was such a pure faith that even Mukbi, who had no idea about the world, was surprised.
‘Ah…’
Mukbi’s eyes became increasingly red.
Without any recourse, I start to cry without realizing it. Mukbi hurriedly lowered his head.
“Thank you.”
Yeonwi nodded.
“This adjutant.”
“Yes, matriarch.”
“Yeonryeowon (燕麗院) next to Hojeong’s residence is that child’s residence. Please guide me.”
“All right.”
Baekhyun Lee smiled and said to Mukbi.
“Please follow me.”
“yes.”
Before following Lee Baek-hyeon, Muk-bi greeted Yeon-wi one more time.
“Please take care of me in the future. “Thank you, father.”
“It took a lot of hard work to come this far. Rest in peace.”
“yes.”
So, Mukbi followed Lee Baekhyun to his residence.
Yeonwi shook his head.
“He has amassed amazing martial arts skills befitting his age, but his heart is as soft as porcelain.”
“That’s the problem. “You need to be a little more stubborn.”
“It’s not easy to be like you. “It’s not a matter of forcing it.”
“You can’t force something like that, right? “If you think you need it, you will read it on your own.”
“It’s not just that. “It looks like a child with a big wound in his heart.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled bitterly.
“yes. “It’s worth it.”
“Wounds on the body get better with treatment, but mental injuries do not get better just because someone helps you. Still, it’s better than not having anyone by your side, so comfort them whenever you have time.”
“yes.”
Yeonwi nodded repeatedly.
“by the way.”
Yeonwi’s eyes turned cold as she looked at Yeonhojeong.
In an instant, it seemed like the person had changed. If Mukbi had seen Yeonwi where he was now, he might have fainted on the spot.
Yeon Ho-jeong, who was, to put it mildly, the best in the world, couldn’t help but be annoyed by his father’s change.
He tried to change the subject as the atmosphere was getting a little harsh.
“ah! By the way, where did Jipyeong go? “My brother came, but why is there a single hair…”
“I knew you were indifferent, but it was beyond my imagination.”
My throat is sore. Yeon Ho-jeong swallowed his saliva unconsciously.
Yeonwi spoke in an extremely cruel voice.
“Cheonryun (天倫) refers to the duties that must be observed between parents, children, and relatives. That duty is not something grand. “It’s easy, but it means an example that anyone who has to do it should have.”
“Cough!”
“I have never thought of my child as an evil person who does not know the law of heaven. “I had no intention of receiving daily greetings from my son, who was going out into the world and learning about the world, but I was so busy that I couldn’t send him a simple letter saying how I was doing.”
“That’s it, Dad. As for what happened….”
“It’s loud!”
My ears feel like they are ringing. Yeon Ho-jeong shrank her neck like Zara.
Yeonwi turned around.
“I will not listen to the excuse that you are tired from the journey. “Follow me.”
Yeon Ho-jeong sighed involuntarily.
The reality of having to be scolded by his father at this age was deplorable, and looking back, the fact that he could not blame anyone because he was the one who deserved it made him depressed.
In the end, he had to follow in his father’s footsteps like a sheep being led to the slaughter.
That day, Yeon Ho-jeong had to read from memory the section on filial piety from Myeongsimbogam, which he could not even remember when he had read it.
