Episode 45. Aftereffects 2014.02.04.
The terrible events that occurred in some parts of Yunnan did not receive much attention from the world.
This is because few people were interested in the rumors of Yunnan, which was still widely perceived as a borderland and a land of foreigners, and the term ‘the return of the blood demon’ itself gave rise to the prejudice that it was a false rumor.
The fact that such things are no longer happening also played a big part in the rumors dying down.
What happened in Yunnan caught the attention of people, especially the Gangnam Wulin people who encompassed several provinces south of the Yangtze River, was something else.
It was a rumor that there may have been a major change in the leadership of the Yunnan Blood Dragon Gate.
In particular, it was a rumor that was bound to receive the most attention in Gangnam Murim, where the Blood Dragon Gate had been secretly expanding its power in recent years.
Gangnam’s famous Segawa sects immediately made every effort to confirm the facts. But despite all their efforts, they couldn’t figure out what happened.
However, one thing was certain: the upper echelons of the Blood Dragon Gate blocked all contact with the outside world and maintained silence.
I’m sure something happened, but I can’t confirm the details. In fact, little was known about the Blood Dragon Gate from the beginning.
It’s just that they dominate the entire Yunnan region based on their native religion. This is because Yunnan was still a region shrouded in a thick veil of mystery and incomprehensibility.
Gangnam Moorim paid attention to Hyeolryongmun. However, the upper echelons of the Blood Dragon Gate remained silent even after many days had passed.
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Sabak, Sabak.
A young nobleman wrapped in white silk was climbing a snowy mountain alone.
The young man, whose appearance was as handsome as if it had been drawn from a painting, walked as if he were taking a walk, regardless of the cold wind and accumulated snow.
His youthful appearance, which seemed to have just left the appearance of a boy, seemed to show off his charm even more.
hook.
As if there was a gust of wind, a woman appeared in front of him.
Long black hair swaying in the wind, and a white sword held dear in one’s chest. It was Geomhee.
“He is dead.”
Looking straight into Geomhee’s eyes, the young nobleman Soryong spoke in a calm voice.
“I confirmed the blood inheritance a little while ago. Now I am the new Jade Dragon.”
Sarah.
Geomhee quietly knelt down on one knee and bowed his head. It was the same attitude she had towards the Jade Dragon before her.
The new, young Jade Dragon smiled.
“With this, the prohibition that bound us came to an end. And the silence of the Blood Dragon Gate ends.”
While his soft and beautiful voice flowed, Geomhee did not move a single inch.
“Stand up.”
The young jade dragon extended his hand to Geomhee. White, thin hands appear, as if they belong to a woman.
“Let’s go together, Geomhee. “I will make you the most noble woman in this world.”
Sarah.
Geomhee stood up. Her extremely transparent eyes blinked a few times, and then she quietly opened her mouth.
“no.”
“what?”
The young Jade Dragon, who did not understand her answer, asked back without realizing it. At that moment, Geomhee’s figure disappeared before his eyes.
hook.
‘Oops!’
The young jade dragon quickly looked around. There was nowhere to hide in the snowy fields that spread out in all directions, but Geomhee could not be found anywhere.
“Come out, Geomhee! “Do you dare to hide yourself from the new Jade Dragon?”
The young jade dragon shouted.
“I was promised freedom.”
Geomhee’s voice was heard. However, the young Jade Dragon could not find her.
Her voice could be heard from all directions, but it was very quiet, but it was clearly coming from his ears.
“Because he said so.”
The young jade dragon bit his lip.
‘no way.’
No matter how much he has inherited the blood’s ability, if he cannot be seen, there is nothing he can do now.
The fact that Geomhee knew the secret of this ability, which no one else knew and which he had only recently learned, meant that there had already been a hint from the former Jade Dragon.
It also means that Geomhee has decided to leave this place and herself. With his current abilities, he could never make the hidden Geomhee appear.
“please.”
The young jade dragon had a sad expression. She had a look that would shake the heart of any woman.
“Do not leave me. Without you I… … .”
“I have work to do.”
Geomhee’s voice interrupted the young Jade Dragon’s words.
“There are people I want to meet.”
‘Who do you want to meet?’
The young jade dragon was embarrassed. As far as he knew, there was no such person for Geomhee.
No, in the first place, it was Geomhee who showed absolute indifference to everything except others and the sword.
“Who is that?”
The young jade dragon shouted.
“I will let you meet. Even if you are the emperor, I will make you kneel before me. therefore… … !”
No one answered his voice. Only the blowing wind leaves a faint sound.
The young Jade Dragon could tell that Geomhee had already left this place.
Hwiiing.
“Geomhee… … .”
The sad expression disappeared, and the young Jade Dragon’s beautiful face became distorted.
“now… … “I will send it to you.”
Wow.
The young jade dragon spoke with eerie eyes.
“But next time, you’ll be mine. forever.”
His voice was lost in the wind. However, his sharp eyes were shining so eerily as if they could freeze the empty space.
* * *
“Blood Dragon Gate?”
“yes.”
The young warrior bowed his waist and responded with utmost respect.
“Given the circumstances, it seems clear that there has been a major change in leadership.”
“It’s a big change in leadership… … .”
Seolgeom Danghwaryeon, a young woman who was indifferently receiving the warrior’s utmost courtesy, repeated softly with red lips.
“How was the investigation into that rumor?”
“It is clear that a massacre occurred, but there are no direct witnesses and no evidence. Moreover, as speculative rumors increase, the story is almost becoming a ghost story in Yunnan. However, it seems to be true that the Blood Dragon Gate’s main forces suffered a major blow due to this incident.”
“It’s a blow to the main power of the Blood Dragon Gate… … . “That’s bad news.”
Tang Hualian frowned slightly. Her beautifully painted eyebrows are distorted. Musa tilted her head.
“Yunnan is not far from Sichuan. If their power is weakened, it is also good for us… … .”
“no.”
Seolgeom Danghwaryun shook his head. She said, looking down at her warrior with cold eyes.
“Once this fact becomes known, Gangnam Moorim will be able to relax. Then, our vigilance about entering Gangnam will be strengthened. We can’t even make an excuse for cooperating to stop the Blood Dragon Gate’s advance into Gangnam. So is that good news or bad news?”
The warrior’s expression hardened.
“sorry. The wisdom of small people is short… … .”
“You are the person in charge of the Party’s intelligence organization. Of course, I am in charge of overall management, but there are quite a few things that need to be judged and handled by you. But why should even such a basic judgment be violated? “If you know who put you in that position, shouldn’t you show yourself more capable?”
The young warrior bowed his head deeply.
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
Tang Hwa-ryeon, who was looking down at the warrior with a cold gaze, asked again.
“What about the matter that I ordered a separate investigation?”
“I could not find any details about the person using the huge black sword, nor the whereabouts of his companions.”
“Have you looked into the people around your grandfather?”
“yes. However, there were many secrets about his actions… … .”
“Yes, I see.”
Dang Hwa-ryeon was lost in thought for a moment. I didn’t have any expectations anyway. And it’s not something we need right now.
“Continue the investigation, but for now, focus all your efforts on advancing into Gangnam. Gangbuk Murim is currently saturated. Not only are long-standing famous families establishing themselves there, but the government’s movements are unusual these days. If our party wants to strengthen its power, we have no choice but to advance into Gangnam. “Do you understand what I’m saying?”
“yes.”
Musa answered briefly. I actually liked Seolgeom Danghwaryeon.
I don’t like acting exaggeratedly or making a fuss. Efficiency and practicality. This was what Seolgeom Danghwaryeon pursued.
“good.”
Swish.
Seolgeom Danghwaryeon turned and walked away again and again.
‘Yeah, it looks like things are going well.’
Snow Sword Dang Hwa-ryeon smiled faintly, lightly fluttering her luxurious silk clothes.
The image of a man holding a black sword and a man dressed as a civil servant naturally appeared in her mind.
‘Hang in there.’
Her red, faintly curved lips shone under the light.
‘It won’t take long, ever.’
Seolgeom Dang Hwa-ryeon, the youngest new commander-in-chief of Tangmun, a rising star of Moorim, and a synonym for budding masters, took a step forward.
Toward the representative office, which is the highest decision-making body of the party and is already in her hands.
* * *
“Him?”
“yes.”
The old servant bowed his head and answered.
The entertainer Nanhyang, a beautiful woman dressed up in gorgeous and luxurious silk clothes, let out a quiet sigh as she sat leaning against Gwaeokjeong.
“Today is a sad day because the Jade Dragon is leaving.”
Her sorrowful voice seemed to make even those who heard it immerse themselves in sadness.
Nanhyang, who had tears in her eyes for a moment, asked the old servant.
“What about the Emperor?”
The servant shook his head.
“I don’t know.”
If he says he cannot know, then no one in the world can find out.
“I see.”
Nanhyang let out a small sigh.
“It would be nice if you could take a break like before.”
The servant said nothing. Nanhyang looked at the sky for a moment and spoke again to the old servant.
“Tell me just one thing.”
Nanhyang said while keeping a close eye on the old servant.
“The scholar who was said to be his guide.”
“He said he was not a member of the Murim Foreign Office.”
“okay. But is that really the case?”
Nanhyang smiled slightly.
“The owner of the white heron has changed, but currently no one knows the whereabouts of the white heron? Even shamans don’t know. So who is the new owner of the white heron? Who knows?”
Her eyes became slightly different.
“I was foolish. He may have no reason to lie, but he has even less reason to tell you everything. “He told the truth, but that wasn’t the whole story.”
The old servant said nothing. Looking at him like that, Nanhyang smiles lightly.
“please.”
The servant who remained silent for a moment eventually nodded.
“All right.”
“Will you prepare my Seven Strings?”
Nanhyang said.
“Because I want to win gold for him today.”
Even the servants couldn’t figure out who the ‘him’ she was talking about was. The old servant bowed his head and retreated.
Nanhyang raised her head and looked at the sky. The high sky of Xi’an, a historic ancient city, stretched out endlessly.
* * *
“Huh.”
An old monk with a long white beard let out a long lament.
“Are you saying that the child is still not allowing anyone?”
“That’s right.”
Another old monk answered in a low voice.
The sight of two people sitting in a small pavilion with open space on all sides gave rise to the illusion that they were immortals sitting across from each other.
“That child is the only one who protected the last days of the previous Great Grand Master, but since he doesn’t want to meet anyone, how can we know the whereabouts of the Seongeom White Egret?”
“It shows very aggressive tendencies towards anyone who visits it. Moreover, the child is also guarding his Buljin.”
“You mean Hongjinmanri?”
Master Lao nodded his head. Seeing this, the old monk sitting across from him closes his eyes.
“Jang Mun-in must be going through a lot.”
“When it comes to distribution, it will be even more so because you can’t do anything carelessly to Seorin and that child. “Even though he was not officially taken into a shaman, he was the last child he took away.”
“But what can we do? Since He is not there, there is no one to control that child anymore. “It’s fortunate that he stays still and doesn’t leave his place.”
“He was originally a child with excellent martial arts qualities, but the level he has shown recently is surprising to me. “Maybe there was something going on in protecting him until the end.”
“Huh.”
Master Noh lamented once again. After being silent for a moment, he spoke.
“Maybe that child is the last homework left to us by our ancestor Grand Master.”
Master Noh continued speaking with a bitter expression.
“I wonder if our attitude towards that child may be revealing our shameful side. No, it definitely will. So, you should never act rashly, and you should never judge hastily.”
“Then what should I do?”
“You have to wait.”
The old master said with a mixture of lamentation.
“Tell Jang Mun-in to refrain from all discussion of this matter and to refrain from mentioning Seongeom or Buljin. “Although it is something like his symbol, it is not a shaman’s long letter, so it is not urgent right now.”
“However, the meaning of his sword and fire is not small. Some say he should clarify the facts and be held accountable.”
The Taoist lowered his voice.
“Furthermore, if you consider his influence in martial arts foreign affairs… … .”
“okay. “It’s not small at all.”
The old master nodded.
“But what can we do? Since it was something He arranged, there must be a reason. “We just wait.”
“All right.”
The Taoist monk sitting opposite him quietly lowered his head.
“And one more thing.”
Nodosa said.
“If there is an incense burner who wants to express condolences to the previous Great Master, please be especially careful and ask the Jang Mun-in to convey the message to me immediately.”
The period of mourning for the late Great Grand Master Hwang Hak-jin has long since passed. The Taoist asked cautiously.
“That means… … .”
“He will come.”
The old master said while looking up at the sky.
“The Seongeom will definitely return here. That little boy is probably waiting for that too.”
The old master’s gaze was directed towards the endless blue sky. The Taoist monk sitting across from him quietly folded his hands and accepted his request.
* * *
dump.
After turning off the light, Sonbin lay down on the guest bed.
It was an old and dirty place, but it was still a good place to sleep. But I couldn’t sleep.
‘Did Sa Soje arrive safely?’
While lying in bed, Son Bin thought of Sa Su-yeon. Her pale face comes to mind, and the cold feel of her lips is vivid.
Her appearance as if she was embarrassed while showing off the Hyeoncheon Sword Technique.
‘It will be fine.’
Sonbin thought so hard. However, he couldn’t help but sigh involuntarily.
“Whoa.”
‘It’s another sigh.’
Although he thought to himself that he was sighing a lot, Sonbin sighed once again.
Rustle.
I tried tossing and turning, but I couldn’t sleep. When she came to her senses, she found herself retracing her past with Lion Hyuk.
Not only the work at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, but also Sajahyeok’s Hyeoncheondobeop and Nanhyang’s Chilhyeongeum, which I saw for the first time.
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Did I fall asleep before I knew it? Sonbin opened his eyes. The moon is bright outside the window.
Creak.
Sonbin got up out of habit. He was casually putting on his clothes and suddenly realized that he didn’t need to anymore.
‘ah.’
Sonbin stopped his hands adjusting his clothes. Now, even if I wait, no one will come to me.
No one rudely comes to you in the middle of the night and asks you to leave. Now no one comes.
‘I see.’
Sajahyeok is no longer there. My head feels dizzy, as if I’ve been hit, and a feeling of despair blows in my chest.
Sarah.
After standing for a moment, Sonbin finished putting on his clothes.
Since I had just woken up anyway, I thought I would read a book, but it was only after I washed my face that I realized that there was no book anymore.
It was lost along with other luggage.
“ha.”
Sonbin sighed. I don’t feel like lying down like this again.
But that doesn’t mean there are no books to read or anything to do. Sonbin turned her head. Bright moonlight was pouring in outside her window.
‘The moonlight is cool, and my Powell is crying.’
Suddenly, I felt like I heard Sajahyuk’s voice in my ear.
Sunbin stretched out his hand and held the white sword wrapped in cloth. And he left the room without hesitation.
Jeom So-i, who was guarding the restaurant alone, woke up from a doze and looked at him suspiciously, but Son Bin didn’t pay any attention.
The moon was so bright that I felt like I had to do something.
Jabak
I found a vacant lot and stood under the moonlight with a white heron, but there was nothing for Sonbin, a literary man, to do.
But that may have been just an excuse. What Sonbin would do was decided from the beginning.
Sreung.
A white heron appeared, making a low noise. The blade soaked in moonlight shines blue.
‘You’re sad too.’
Sonbin suddenly thought so. The sight of the beautiful blade of the white egret sword shining softly seemed to somehow comfort him.
‘okay.’
Sonbin, who was carefully stroking his sword, raised his head and looked at the sky. The night sky was full of moonlight.
Sonbin raised his sword. And he began to move slowly. He didn’t hesitate or stop.
Sarah.
That night, Son Bin began to trace the trail of Hyeoncheondobeop for the first time.
It wasn’t even similar to Son Bin’s own eyes, and it didn’t encompass the entire Hyeoncheondobeop, but it was still okay.
Just the gentle warmth of the white heron comforting Sajahyuk’s empty space was more than enough for Sonbin.
It happened one night during the journey of Son Bin, a scholar from Nakhyang, back to his hometown.
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martial arts,
