Episode 23. Go up to Ayangru 2013.11.19.
Dang Hwa-ryun’s eyes seemed to shake slightly as she looked into Son Bin’s eyes, and then she burst into laughter.
“Ha, really, I’ll stick with you until the end…” … .”
Her eyes became cold.
“good.”
She smiled coldly.
“I’ll take your advice gratefully. “It’s childish, though.”
Sonbin put his hands together and saluted her. And turned her body around. She didn’t expect anything in return.
Jump and jump.
‘shit.’
Sonbin’s expression as he walked towards Sajahyuk was very distorted.
‘I brought up the topic for no reason and couldn’t get my money back… … ‘Isn’t this actually starting a fire?’
Sonbin glanced at Sajahyeok. There seems to be a faint smile on his lips as he stands waiting for Sonbin.
“let’s go.”
Passing Sajahyeok, Sonbin spoke bluntly.
∴
The death of Tang Baek-ho, the former head of the Sichuan Tang Dynasty, did not receive any attention from the general public. However, it was a huge shock to the Sichuan martial arts community. This is because he was virtually reigning as the hidden ruler of Sichuan martial arts.
Not only the major sects and families of the powerful martial arts clans, but also the lords of numerous sects from all over Sacheon gathered to pay their respects.
And they saw a strange sight. The Sangju was, of course, the head of the current Tangmun, but the person who presided over and commanded the ceremony was a young lady named Dang Hwa-ryeon.
Through this funeral, Seolgeom Danghwaryeon began to make her name known, and soon rumors began to spread that she was the new leader of the Tang family.
And sure enough, after 100 days, she and her faction began to monopolize all the central positions in the main departments of the party.
There was criticism that he was too young and inexperienced, but those criticisms quickly disappeared as if they had never happened before.
And despite the general opinion that Tang Baekho’s death would cause a crisis for the Sichuan Tangmun, the bold reforms of the young Tanghuaryun renewed the Sichuan Tangmun and began to exude new vitality.
The powerful martial arts began to watch Sacheondangmun with new eyes, and the name Seolgeom Danghwaryeon became the beginning of a new generation change and a symbolic name for young new masters.
A new star, Seolgeom Danghwaryeon, has risen brilliantly in the Gangho martial arts world.
***
As Danghwaryeon said, the pain continued for exactly three days. Contrary to the saying that it would be quite painful, it was just a tingling sensation, and after three days, it disappeared as if it had never happened.
And on the shoulder where her dagger pierced, a scar about the length of a finger remained.
Sonbin left Xi’an with Sajahyeok the next day. It was a fairly large and comfortable carriage, and contrary to Sun Bin’s expectations that it would be heading to Yunnan, it was following the canal route to Dongdong Lake.
“Dong Jeong-ho?”
“We are going to Aeyang.”
Akyang is a small city located on Dongdong Lake.
“Isn’t the direction different from Yunnan?”
Son Bin thought Sajahyuk would head to Yunnan this time. Because the person named Jade Dragon will definitely be the next opponent. But the carriage is actually running in a different direction.
“There is someone I need to meet.”
That was the end of the answer.
‘Agyang is a nice place, but… … .’
In Agyang, there is Agyangru. There is no reason to decline since you can see Akyangru, one of the three great pavilions in Gangnam. However, I feel somewhat suspicious that things are going this way. Could it be because of the person following behind?
‘Well, anyway, we’ll find out when we get there.’
Rather, I had something to ask Sajahyeok. Sonbin spoke cautiously.
“This… … “What should I do?”
An object about the length of a brush, wrapped in cheesecloth, was placed in Sonbin’s lap. Sajahyuk realized what it was. It was the handle of the tiger sword.
“Do as you wish.”
Sajahyeok said with a calm expression.
“He has always been very protective of his body, so there will be no harm in having it.”
Unlike Sonbin’s worries, Sajahyuk’s expression was calm. However, Sonbin could not erase her shocked expression.
‘No matter how good it is… … .’
It’s uncomfortable to have something with a bad past. Moreover, it will be even more so if it is a terrible memory for the other person.
“Then I’ll throw it away.”
widely.
Sonbin opened the window. Then he lifted the handle of the gauze sword wrapped in cheesecloth.
“you.”
Sajahyuk looked at Sonbin with a calm expression and said.
“Do you think it is right to let go of past mistakes?”
Sonbin hesitated at the unexpected question.
“Or do you think that the painful and shameful past can be erased from history? To prevent future generations from living in shame?”
Sonbin answered without the slightest hesitation.
“No, that’s not true. How can a person who forgets the past because it is shameful have a righteous future? “Repenting for your mistakes and taking responsibility can all begin with not forgetting.”
“that.”
Sajahyeok said while looking down at the handle of the Hoa sword.
“It is a trace left behind by the most painful time for me. So keep it. When you write a book… … .”
Sajahyeok said.
“It might help a little.”
“I understand.”
Sonbin nodded. He can’t have something, even if it’s good for him, if it brings back painful memories to the other person. However, when it comes to data for better recording, the story is different.
‘The most painful time.’
Every time you look at the handle of the tiger sword, you will probably think of Sahyeok Sa’s words.
Rustle.
Putting the handle of the sword deep into his luggage, Son Bin took out a small brush and a booklet from his pocket. Because records are better than memories.
***
A few days after leaving Xi’an, Son Bin and Sa Hyeok arrived at Dongdong Lake. Dongdong Lake, a lake so large and vast that it can be said that heaven and earth are floating on the lake, appeared before Son Bin’s eyes.
“Oh oh.”
Sonbin let out an exclamation. Although the weather was cloudy and raindrops occasionally fell, there were only two people in Agyangru, but it actually created a unique atmosphere.
Dongjeong Lake, whose boundaries were hidden in the clouds, seemed to spread out endlessly like a fantasy, and the islands of Dongjeong Lake that were faintly visible gave the feeling of looking at the sea.
“It’s a lonely place.”
Sajahyeok said with a calm expression.
“There’s not much to see other than Dong Jeong-ho.”
“What! “This Ayangnu Pavilion is considered one of the three most famous pavilions in Gangnam.”
“It is a fine gatehouse, but nothing to admire. If you want to see the scenery of Dongjeong Lake, there are many better places. “Isn’t the reason this place is famous simply because Du Fu recited poetry?”
Sajahyuk said with a calm expression.
“I don’t really like Du Fu, so Yueyang Road doesn’t mean much to me.”
“Then why did you come to Ayyang Tower?”
“I have a friend I need to meet.”
‘Friend!’
Sonbin was shocked.
“Surely it’s a life-or-death match?”
“no.”
Sajahyuk chuckled.
“Do you think that all my friends are life-or-death opponents?”
“No, everyone I’ve met so far is said to be my friend… … .”
They say they are life-or-death opponents, but they are all close friends. And then they fight for their lives again. It’s almost questionable whether he was confused with the word enemy.
“I made a promise.”
Sajahyeok said with a calm expression.
“So, we should protect it.”
Sonbin looked at Sajahyuk with suspicious eyes.
‘A promise, isn’t that something you say every time you have to face a situation of life or death?’
Jerk, jerk.
Suddenly, the conversation was interrupted by the sound of someone coming up. After a while, a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance appeared. He was a man who stood out for his elegant yet elegant attire.
Jeez.
Another person appeared after him. He was a young man of similar age to Son Bin and with a handsome appearance.
He was a young man with lively eyes that made you wonder if this is what a young warrior would look like. The moment his and Sonbin’s eyes met, the young man’s eyes sparkled.
“Great man!”
The middle-aged man looked surprised when he spotted Sajahyeok.
“You really are a great person.”
He smiled and clasped his hands together to show respect to Sajahyeok.
“I’m glad to see you in good health.”
Sajahyeok smiled and returned the favor.
“long time no see.”
Only after seeing Sajahyeok reciprocate did Sonbin feel relieved. This is because what the middle-aged man said was the same as what the person with whom he had a life-or-death decision had said.
If Sajahyeok were to show hostility, it would be a matter of life or death.
‘I guess he’s a real friend.’
“this person is?”
The middle-aged man looked at Sonbin and asked.
“You are my guide.”
“My name is Sonbin.”
Sonbin bowed to him. The middle-aged man politely responded to Son Bin.
“It’s called the gentleman’s sword. If you are a small cooperative… … .”
Sohyeop refers to a young warrior. Although it was a formal title in its own way, it did not apply to Son Bin.
“He is not a member of the Murim Foreign Office.”
“Huh, is that so?”
The middle-aged man looked a little surprised.
“This too must be fate. “Nice to meet you.”
“I am also pleased to meet you. Rather, speak comfortably. “It is difficult for me to bear the honorific title because I am young.”
The middle-aged man smiled. He turned his head towards the young man standing next to him.
“Say hello.”
The young man looked at Sajahyeok and bowed politely.
“It’s called an iron sword. “I have heard a lot from my father, and it is an honor to meet him like this.”
“It’s Lion Hyuk.”
The young man also lightly expressed his respect towards Son Bin. Sonbin also responded to him.
“Hehe, I am very happy to see you today.”
The middle-aged man said with a smile.
“Let’s go. How could you miss alcohol on this nice day? “I have prepared the world’s finest liquor that I promised you earlier.”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t keep that promise.”
Sajahyeok said. There was wind in his voice.
“Because there is still work to be done.”
There was silence. The middle-aged man, Gunjageom, asked cautiously.
“Then what happened in Hubei Province… … .”
Sajahyuk nodded.
“There will be news from Sacheon soon.”
“iced coffee.”
Gunjageom spoke as if sighing.
“Is that what happened in the end?”
“It’s not over yet.”
Gunjageom’s eyebrows twitched and twitched.
“If that’s the case, then even Yunnan…” … .”
Sajahyeok was silent. However, it was a sufficient answer for Gunja Sword.
“He is an unpredictable person.”
Gunjageom said with a stern face.
“It is dangerous to go alone. “I will accompany you.”
Sajahyuk shook his head and smiled faintly.
“I came to keep my promise.”
“Great man!”
Sajahyuk’s gaze was soft, but firm. Gunjageom knew that he could not change his decision.
“All right.”
Gunjageom said with a confused expression.
“Let’s prepare the dance.”
∴
The sky was very cloudy. There was quite a bit of wind, so it felt chilly.
The occasional raindrops foreshadowed the imminent pouring rain, but that meant nothing to the two people standing face to face with their swords and swords.
And it was the same for those who watched the two dance together.
‘Somehow, you seem a little relaxed?’
Perhaps because I was told that it wasn’t a matter of life or death, I didn’t feel as much tension as other dances. Sonbin held the booklet and brush with a relaxed mind and waited for the dancing to begin.
“You said it was Son Sohyeop, right?”
Suddenly, I heard the voice of a young man standing next to me. He was a young man who introduced himself as Iron Sword.
“Ah yes. But I am not unmanned.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
said the young man. He had a quite easy-going voice and was a very likeable young man.
“It’s a little disappointing. “I had some expectations because the person accompanying Daein seemed to be about the same age as me.”
He said with a look of regret on his face.
“I wonder if I might find a friend to share the sword with.”
“It seems to me that there are a lot of people around.”
Sonbin said with a smile. The young man called Iron Sword seems likeable even to me, even though I am meeting him for the first time. Even in Seowon, people like that always drove their friends around.
“The relationship isn’t that bad.”
He sighed softly.
“There are not many people who purely pursue the sword. No, actually, hardly any. “Not only traditional families, but even sects with long histories these days are pursuing worldly fame and fortune instead of the path of the sword.”
Sonbin nodded. This is because the word Sega reminded me of what I experienced at Hwanghakru.
‘Now that I think about it, I wonder if that Soger is well… … .’
His thoughts soon shifted to the girl who saved him.
‘I met you by chance like that, but I couldn’t even talk to you. Next time, definitely… … .’
Although we make our own resolutions, there is no guarantee that we will meet next time. The world is so wide that we may never meet again in our lifetime.
‘ha.’
Sonbin sighed inwardly, and suddenly Cheolgeom spoke.
“Start.”
Sonbin suddenly came to his senses at the sound of that voice, which was clearly tense.
Whoa.
An unusual force was radiating from the middle-aged man, Gunja Sword. The relaxation that had appeared earlier disappeared without a trace, and a tense tension filled the surroundings.
∴
Quang!
The sword and sword collided with force, causing shock to reverberate throughout the surroundings. The sword and the sword, both imbued with a clear blue energy, became intertwined, leaving a dizzying trace in the air.
Boom, boom!
‘They say it’s a military sword… … .’
Sonbin smiled bitterly as he watched the fight.
‘I’d rather call it a sword.’
The sword of the gentleman sword was not as gentle as its name suggests. Rather, it was a sword that overwhelmed the opponent with its strong and subversive energy.
If the opponent wasn’t Sajahyeok, he would have been crushed right away.
bang!
Gunja Sword’s sword collided with Powell. Even in front of Powell, who was radiating momentum, his sword did not retreat even an inch.
Wooooow.
The gazes of the two people were intensely intertwined. Gunjageom’s resolve was clearly revealed. He is determined to defeat this fight.
pop!
With a heavy sound, the two people jumped back.
“That’s amazing.”
Sajahyuk opened his mouth. His black long sword, Powell, was overflowing with blue pottery.
“It’s definitely changed.”
“I stopped and asked myself.”
Gunjageom said. His sword also oozes blue energy.
“Thanks to you, I was able to find out what I was lacking.”
“is it?”
Sajahyuk nodded.
“Then the promise has no meaning anymore.”
chin.
Sajahyeok corrected Daedo Powell.
“I will accept your mission, willingly.”
Swish.
Gunja Sword said, holding the sword with both hands.
“I will apply for a secret service from the person in charge.”
The order changed a little, but it didn’t matter. Because the dance between the two started now.
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martial arts,
