Episode 34. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 2013.12.28.
Chop rock.
Sonbin, who entered the guest room, woke up young Jeomsoi, who was dozing in the corner.
“Where do you get women’s clothes in the middle of the night like this?”
Little Jeomsoy was surprisingly a girl. Jeomsoi had a frustrated expression and an irritated voice, but as soon as Sonbin handed him the coin, his words changed.
“There is a village a little further away, and if you send someone there, you might be able to get some decent clothes. “I don’t know if there will be clothes that fit.”
After handing over a few more coins, Sonbin received confirmation from Jeomsoi that he would get clothes for her by morning. When Jeomsoi said that the clothes would not be that cheap, Sasuyeon said.
“Don’t worry, I’ll fully pay for the clothes.”
Jeomsoy’s eyes sparkled as Sasuyeon said those words. Thanks to this, she had to threaten Sonbin that if he brought her strange clothes to Jeomsoi, she wouldn’t even think about getting money for the clothes.
“Do not worry. “I will make sure to get it by morning.”
The bright-looking girl made an assurance, but Sonbin was somehow untrustworthy. She was also worried that the Jade Dragon might be up to something.
‘Well, Sa Sa-hyeok and Sa Soo-yeon will check, so there’s no need to worry.’
Still, when I think about the Jade Dragon from earlier, I still feel worried. Anyway, I had Jeom So-i get some clothes, and Son Bin walked her to Sa Soo-yeon’s room. Sasu-yeon, who was entering her room, suddenly stops in her tracks.
“if… … .”
“yes.”
Sonbin quickly answered. Sa Su-yeon said, biting her lip slightly.
“When I finish the sword, will you please take a look at it again?”
“of course.”
Sonbin said. Sa Su-yeon lightly bowed her head to express her gratitude and entered the room and closed the door. And only then did Sonbin breathe a sigh of relief.
“Haaa.”
Stumbling.
‘what?’
Sonbin suddenly felt his legs lose strength and leaned against the wall. Perhaps it was only then that the tension eased. She wanted to go into her own room like this, but she still had something to check with Sonbin.
“Whoa.”
After catching his breath, Sonbin gained strength again. And she walked out of the guest room.
∴
Sonbin returned to where Sajahyeok was. A considerable amount of time had passed, but Sajahyeok was still standing in the same position.
“Are you okay?”
Sajahyeok turns around in response to Sonbin’s question.
“Is Yuna okay?”
‘Yuna?’
Sa Su-yeon’s childhood nickname was probably Yuna. In fact, she used to be called ‘Bina’ when she was young.
“It’s okay.”
Sonbin answered.
“okay. I guess so. “Because he’s a strong kid.”
Sajahyeok turns his head again and looks at the night sky, perhaps in a seemingly indifferent manner.
“Wouldn’t it be better to send Sa Soje back?”
Sonbin said.
“You said you wanted to go?”
Sajahyeok asks in a calm voice without even turning his head. Sonbin smiled bitterly.
“No, I said I would never give up.”
Sajahyeok, who was silent for a moment, turned his head and looked at Sonbin. His deep and heavy eyes are directed at Sonbin.
“Do you want to go back?”
“ha.”
After sighing, Sonbin looked at Sajahyuk.
“You can’t go back, can you?”
Sonbin shrugged his shoulders.
“I thought about it a little while going back and forth, and even if I ran away, I don’t think I would let that Jade Dragon go since he pointed me out. If you think about what you’ve done so far, what on earth will you do? … .”
Sonbin shook his head. I feel like I want to escape right away.
However, I don’t feel like leaving Sa Sa-hyuk and Sa Soo-yeon behind, and no matter how much I think about it, there is only one best choice and logical conclusion.
“Then wouldn’t it be safer for me to stay with you? As someone said, the only way to survive is to move forward. “It’s a method I don’t really like, though.”
The last part was muttered almost as if he was talking to himself.
“indeed.”
Sajahyuk smiled faintly.
“It was like that when we first met. you… … .”
Sajahyeok sighed and laughed.
“He’s quite an interesting guy.”
Sonbin smiled bitterly again.
“What should I do now?”
“Nothing has changed.”
Sajahyeok said.
“I said I would wait, so I guess I should go.”
His eyes were shining heavily as he spoke.
“Let’s go in.”
Jerk.
Sajahyeok turned around and started walking towards the guesthouse. Looking at their backs, Sonbin thought once again that the father and daughter had very similar personalities.
***
Sa Su-yeon’s new clothes arrived early in the morning. Little Jeomsoi brought three sets of clothes in her arms.
“Choose what you like. Oh, this is a really pretty and cool outfit. Try it on. “Do you think it will look good on you?”
The clothes recommended by young Jeomsoi were colorful, colorful folk clothes unique to Yunnan. Sa Su-yeon showed interest in the folk clothes and played around with them, but in the end, she chose ordinary clothes similar to what she was wearing.
“The fabric is good, and the person who made the clothes is well-known around here. how is it? “It fits well, right?”
I don’t know if it was because Jeomsoi had a good sense of perspective or because she was a girl, but the clothes fit Sasuyeon well.
As Jeomsoi said, the fabric was good and the craftsmanship in making the clothes was quite good, so Sasuyeon paid for the clothes with a satisfied expression. I also didn’t forget the labor fee.
“thank you.”
Jeomsoi bowed his head and went out carrying the rest of his clothes. And the three people hurried on their way again.
Tap, tap.
There were no raids that day. The carriage ran along the straight road without any interruption, and nothing special happened at the guesthouse where we stopped for a meal.
‘Nothing’s going on, so I’m rather anxious.’
That’s what Sonbin thought.
‘Actually, if you think about it, it hasn’t even been a few days… … .’
It hasn’t been long since we entered Yunnan. However, the continuous raids throughout the day and night left a very strong impression.
Today, I was worried that someone would invade or attack me again. But that didn’t happen anymore.
Sweet.
“I’ll go up first.”
After finishing her meal, Sa Su-yeon went straight to her room.
Sa Su-yeon’s clothes, which were a little more blue than before, suited her well, but Son Bin could not tell her that. This is because her Sasu Yeon’s mood has changed since she met the Jade Dragon. The reason was clear.
‘Maybe it’s because of what he said.’
The Jade Dragon’s evaluation of her sword must have been shocking.
Sa Soo-yeon’s eyes, which said she would never give up, were not just an emotional reaction. It seemed like all she thought about all day was the sword.
Thanks to this, the conversation with her ended abruptly. Even when Sonbin tries to talk to her, she only gets a perfunctory response. For Son Bin, this is extremely unfortunate.
‘The reason I went out early in the morning was probably to practice that sword.’
Son Bin, who was waking up early in the morning as always, happened to see Sa Soo-yeon going out the window.
In fact, it was also because I was looking out the window all morning. I had to write down what happened last night, but for some reason I couldn’t find the brush in my hand.
‘Is it really that difficult?’
Suddenly, Sonbin thought about Jade Dragon Station Rincham. Thinking back on what the Okryong said, it seemed like it was a sword that had some great meaning.
However, when I think about Sajahyeok’s movements, I wonder if it is that difficult. Above all, isn’t this the sword that he himself was successful with?
‘Well, it’s unfinished, but… … .’
The Jade Dragon Yeokrincham that Son Bin wielded just once is a sword in an unfinished state, identical to Sajahyeok’s. So to speak, it is merely a reproduction. However, in the case of Sa Su-yeon, the story is different.
‘Besides, Sa Soje has to complete it… … .’
Sa Soo-yeon must complete that unfinished one-second meal. So the difficulty will be even greater.
Sweet.
Sonbin raised his head at the sound of a small sound. In front of her, Lion Hyuk was quietly raising a teacup.
‘This is the person, he doesn’t normally talk…’ … .’
Sajahyeok, who was usually quiet, became even less talkative after coming to Yunnan. Thanks to this, there are three people in his group, but there is no one to talk to.
‘Will I be safe tonight too?’
It seemed like Sonbin was the only one worried. Sonbin sighed and lifted her teacup. Her warm and soft scent of tea was rising as if to comfort her son.
That night, nothing Sonbin worried about happened.
As usual, Sajahyeok woke Sonbin up in the middle of the night and trained him, and there were no sudden attacks or uninvited guests. The atmosphere was as if we had returned to before Yunnan.
At dawn the next day, Sa Su-yeon went out alone and trained with the sword. Son Bin, who woke up early in the morning, organized the records about the Jade Dragon, but felt frustrated for some reason.
Thanks to this, I had so much to eat to calm my mind that I had to throw away more than half of it. Because it was quite expensive food, it was a very regrettable thing for Son Bin.
The group set off again toward Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The increasingly rugged mountains of Yunnan were unfolding before the group’s eyes.
***
“It’s beautiful.”
Sabak, Sabak.
Sa Su-yeon said that with an exclamation as she walked slowly.
White snow-covered mountain peaks rose sharply under the freezing blue sky. Even Sa Soo-yeon can’t hide her admiration at the strange and beautiful sight of the snowy mountain, as if it were a fantasy.
“It really is.”
Sonbin also spoke with admiration as he looked at the tall snowy mountain. Beyond the slightly desolate landscape unique to high mountain areas, sharp white mountain peaks covered in permanent snow rose into the sky.
The sight of the mountain peaks shining white against the blue sky was so mysterious and beautiful that I could naturally understand why this mountain is considered sacred.
Although it was beautiful when seen from a distance, the majesty of the mountain when viewed up close was truly overwhelming.
Actually, I wanted to say something more, but I couldn’t find the words to express it.
Adding fancy modifiers seemed like it would ruin the sentiment I was feeling for Sonbin right now. Moreover, this place is not just a beautiful place.
‘The third life or death decision… … .’
Okryong said he would wait for Sahyeok here. This is also the third place of life and death. Sonbin glanced at Sajahyeok. However, Sajahyuk’s expression remains the same.
Tap, tap.
Purr.
The horse that Sonbin was riding made a throw once. Although it looked ungainly because it was shorter and had shorter legs than a typical horse, it was a sturdy horse that could travel even high mountains and steep canyons.
When Sajahyuk first brought this small horse and handed it to Sonbin, Sonbin declined. Not only Sa-hyeok but also Sa-su-yeon were walking, but he couldn’t be the only one riding a horse.
However, Son Bin could not follow the steps of the two people. In the end, it wasn’t long before Sonbin had to get on the horse.
‘I don’t know about Lion Hyeok, but he is weaker than Sa Sojeo.’
I felt somehow embarrassed. Although Sa Soo-yeon took it for granted.
Tap, tap.
Although it looks small, the horse Sonbin rode climbed the mountain without hesitation.
At first, I wondered if I could properly support Sonbin’s weight, but I moved my feet silently and steadily, regardless of the rough road or steep slopes.
The only complaint was that it was a little wobbly and my butt hurt more than I expected.
Shoot!
The group continued to climb the mountain, passing through a canyon with rushing water and a narrow path under a sheer cliff. As we climbed the mountain, the trees became shorter and the temperature began to drop significantly.
Son Bin and Sa Su-yeon, who occasionally expressed their admiration, became less talkative as they climbed the mountain. And slowly, fog began to form everywhere.
How long did you climb the mountain like that? After passing the short forest, we came to a place that was as gentle as flat land. Sonbin found someone standing beyond the thick fog.
‘huh?’
At first, I thought it was something like a stone statue standing there. However, Sa Sa-hyuk and Sa Soo-yeon’s eyes clearly showed that the shadow was a person.
widely.
At the same time Sajahyuk stopped walking, Sasuyeon also stopped. Sonbin got off the horse.
“You.”
A heavy voice was heard through the fog.
“Are you Powell’s owner?”
Jerk.
Sajahyeok took a step forward.
“Yes.”
Jerk, jerk.
With the sound of heavy footsteps, a shadow in the shape of a human came through the fog. As if breaking through a curtain, a man with long bones and a strong physique appeared.
‘Big, big.’
Sonbin looked at him with a tired expression. He was so big that he looked even bigger than Lion Hyeok.
His upper body was bare, as if he didn’t care about the cold, but his body was covered with strong, blue tattooed muscles like armor.
Although he had a bald head without any hair, his white beard and unusually long eyebrows gave him the appearance of a high priest. But he is clearly not dressed like a monk.
“You’re finally here.”
He said with deep eyes.
“I waited. “Master of Powell.”
Just like that.
He stopped and crossed his arms. The red armor covering his arms makes a sound. The several pieces of iron armor that covered it from the fingertips to the elbows were subtly dyed red.
“I am the King of Iron and Blood Fist. He is also one of the three reigning kings established by the Jade Dragon.”
He smiled faintly.
“I consider it an honor to compete with you today.”
“The strong do not hate.”
Sajahyeok answered in a calm voice.
“I don’t shy away from competing. But are you okay with this?”
The Iron Fist King frowns and looks puzzled. Sajahyuk looked straight at him and said.
“Martial arts forced by the will of others can never reach its extreme.”
“Hehehe.”
The man who identified himself as the King of Iron Blood Fist let out a self-deprecating laugh.
“That is correct. But that also ends after this moment today.”
Just like that.
He raised his hands. The red iron armor makes a sound.
“Because you are our last prohibition.”
“taboo?”
Sajahyuk frowns.
“Yes.”
The Iron Fist King said.
“Until I defeat you, the three reigning kings will never leave this mountain. This is the prohibition that the Jade Dragon has set for us. And today.”
Ugh.
A low sound began to flow from his armored arm.
“The ban will be lifted.”
“Then that’s a shame.”
Sreung.
Powell, the leader of Sajahyeok, appeared.
“Because that ban will never be lifted.”
Ugh.
As if responding to those words, Daedo Powell began to let out a low cry.
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martial arts,
