Episode 199.
Head-on attack (3)
Paeyul’s eyes widened.
“What is it, you guys?”
Full-sang took possession of the gun.
“See you, Master.”
The three men and women followed him and bowed their heads.
“…?”
The loss rate was disconcerting.
It’s surprising that he came with drops of blood all over his clothes, but what is the point of bowing with his back bent as if he’s about to throw his head on the ground?
‘Why am I at your private quarters?’
Those words almost came out of my mouth without me even realizing it.
Paeyul managed to recall Yeon Ho-jeong’s words before parting ways with the group.
‘We are descendants of the Mujongmun family. We play the role of death penalty and you play the role of Sa-sook. We’ll create the atmosphere, so you can roughly match the rhythm.’
‘Is this some kind of kid’s joke?’
But when I actually call it Sasuk, it feels a bit strange.
Paeyul cleared his throat.
“Welcome back.”
It’s a tone full of awkwardness. Only then did the four straighten their backs.
“But what is that blood?”
Full-sang quenched his appetite.
“There are all sorts of things following us. “The second one caught almost all of them, but the rest tried to run away, so we split up and caught them one by one.”
Who is the second…?
Dang Sang-ah took notice and stepped forward.
“sorry. “If I had been more thorough, I wouldn’t have had to use my hands.”
“Hey, sister-in-law, don’t say things like that. Wasn’t it very secret? And who would have guessed that there would be people following us?”
“Who is it anyway?”
“Well, that’s it? Judging by their pettiness, they seem to be Baekdo b*stards, but Baekdo cannot use their strength in this region.”
“It must be black as expected.”
“I guess so.”
Jegal A-yeon quietly intervened and played the role of the immature youngest member.
“But isn’t this a problem for no reason? We’re going to meet people from Heukdo right now. What did you say your name was? Yang…”
Yeon Ho-jeong immediately covered Jegal Zhen-yeon’s mouth. Jegal Zhenyan slapped Yeon Hojeong on the shoulder as if he was suffocating.
Yeon Ho-jeong said calmly.
“It’s confidential.”
“Eup!”
“I told you before, right? There are a lot of people who mess up by using their mouths incorrectly. “Samae also needs to be more serious… Ugh!”
Yeon Ho-jeong stumbled. Zhuge Yan hit him in the abdomen with his elbow.
Zhuge Zhenyeon spat.
“Where did you put your hands when you didn’t even wash them!”
“Cough!”
“uh? are you okay?”
“It’s not okay, man!”
Paeyul looked at the four men and women with blurred eyes.
These are exciting.
In times like these, it is appropriate for an adult from the clan to step in and help. Paeyul said in a somewhat solemn voice.
“There are many eyes watching. “Follow yourselves.”
“Big!”
Paeyul opened his eyes and saw Full Sang.
Full-sang quickly wiped away his smile and cleared his throat.
“sorry. “I heard Sare.”
“I’ll see you separately.”
“…yes.”
Yeon Ho-jeong looked around.
‘I guess this isn’t that bad.’
The base running here was quite large. Even though it was late at night, quite a few people were sitting here and there drinking.
Slur.
The blue dragon flag flowed out from Yeonhojeong’s fingertips.
The blue dragon is the most sensitive of the Shinigami’s true weapons, but it is as soft as the hyeonmu, making it suitable for use in elaborate work.
Intangible energy spread in all directions.
‘Nine?’
There are nine people who have mastered the skill of running wide bases.
The number was not as large as expected. But rather, this was normal.
Although the Black Island secretly controlled the entire Hunan Province, this was a small city located in the westernmost part of the province.
In addition, heukdo has a thin coriander layer. It could be said that this number was rather large.
‘I’ll go up step by step from the bottom.’
Yeon Ho-jeong suddenly saw Tang Sang-ah.
Dang Sang-ah was laughing and chatting with Jegal A-yeon, wondering what was so funny. The heads of the two families couldn’t get enough of each other, but the children actually seemed close to each other, like real sisters.
‘You have to play the role of bait well.’
Yeon Ho-jeong had no doubt that her presence would make the party’s mission much easier and more efficient.
“Now, shall we have dinner?”
That night.
Phew.
The energy of four colors hovered around the body of Yeon Ho-jeong, who was sitting cross-legged in the bamboo forest outside the back garden.
It was like seeing a spirit. Four energies of black, white, red, and blue were shining brightly like fireflies and wrapping around his body.
It is a mysterious sight. It seems as if the will of Mother Nature, rather than the energy coming from his body, is protecting him.
‘good.’
Yeon Ho-jeong felt satisfied.
‘Now we have achieved balance.’
The first thing I learned after returning to the past was the Hyeonmugi. Naturally, the concentration of Hyeonmugi had to be the densest.
However, the energy of the Shinigami is organically intertwined with each other and repeats growth and control. Considering the principles of aquatic wood and wood-growing fire, it was only natural.
And when these four energies are balanced qualitatively and quantitatively, from then on, the four energies develop gradually together.
In Sasinmu, this state is called the state of ‘jeongsik (貞式)’. It meant that all energy was upright and not concentrated.
‘With this, we have passed one step.’
The first hurdle to overcome after completing the Four Gods’ Qi is the formal examination.
Yeon Ho-jeong completed it after breaking through the barrier.
This was the reason why I tried not to draw out all my energy until I reached the limits of my body and true energy. This was because, even with the same development, development at a higher level led to a high degree of efficiency and enlightenment.
“Whoa.”
Yeon Ho-jeong exhaled lightly and opened his eyes. Then he picked up the polearm lying next to him.
‘It’s okay.’
It was an iron polearm that I obtained from a nearby blacksmith shop after finishing my meal.
Because it was made entirely of iron, it was quite heavy, but it was no problem for Yeon Ho-jeong, who wielded a light dragon that weighed over 80 pounds.
Yeon Ho-jeong grabbed the middle of the window pole and turned it.
Boom. Buuuung.
The sound of the wind blowing through the spear rotating in a circle was heavy yet refreshing.
‘The center of gravity is well established. The spear blade is also reasonably long. ‘You were lucky.’
The Gwangryongbu was an overly flashy weapon. It was the same with the Gyoryongswae.
At a time when the name of Byeoksanhojang was shaking the martial arts world, it was impossible to bring in two cavalrymen who would obviously attract everyone’s attention. So the weapon chosen was the spear.
The first thing I practiced in order to handle an ax was Changbong technique. If you use a spear and a bare-handed fist, you can minimize the power gap with the Gwangryongbu.
Yeon Ho-jeong kicked the ground.
Paaaaang!
After moving a short distance, he unleashed a powerful spear move.
Bub bub bub!
In an instant, dozens of spear blades created identical marks in the center of ten bamboo trees.
A look of surprise appeared on Yeon Ho-jeong’s face.
‘I thought I would have regressed because I haven’t dealt with it for a while, but I feel like I have grown even more?’
This was also possible because Sasinmu was formalized. Since there is no waste of power, spear techniques have become more sophisticated.
Para la la rock!
The blade of the spear cutting through the wind gave off a stylish glow.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s movements were unusually loose and fluid.
It felt like I was dancing rather than practicing martial arts. However, the cutting and stabbing power of the spear blade did not decrease.
Let’s go!
Bamboo leaves that had fallen to the ground rose up along the tip of the spear blade.
Yeonhojeong’s eyes sparkled with fire.
thud!
As I hit the ground with my spear, dozens of bamboo leaves floating in the air along the spear blade shattered into pieces.
“Well, okay. that’s enough.”
I wanted to practice for another half day, but I thought it would be better to end today.
“Are you staying at a private residence?”
At that sudden question, a snorting sound was heard from the deepest shadow in the bamboo forest.
“Why don’t you stop using that creepy name when there’s no one there?”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
“You never know.”
“Not to mention you, my senses are not that easy either.”
“That’s why I’m telling you. “I’m afraid the tension in my mind will ease.”
“If the master who disrupted both of our senses has already intervened, shouldn’t we consider this mission a failure?”
It wasn’t wrong.
Yeon Ho-jeong crossed his arms while holding the spear.
“It was late at night. Why did you come out instead of sleeping?”
“We lost the player to you. “I was thinking about training.”
“okay. This is enough for me. Write.”
“Previously.”
Paaaaaa!
Paeyul’s sword flew like an arrow.
It was an amazing surprise attack. It was surprisingly fast and sudden, but I didn’t feel like I was there. That’s why it was a more terrifying sword attack.
Yeon Ho-jeong uncrossed his arms and kicked the end of the spear.
Whoops!
The sword grazed the spear and stopped.
Piiiiing!
The bamboo leaves rotated along the spear pole that rotated in place.
Yeon Ho-jeong held the spear.
Phew.
The wind stopped.
Paeyul sighed.
“It doesn’t work either.”
“It was a great surprise attack. “It’s been a very long time since I’ve had such a life-threatening sword strike.”
“What a cocky way to talk. “Anyway, it’s been a while. Your life seems to have been quite rough.”
Yeon Ho-jeong just smiled without saying a word.
Paeyul quietly looked at him without even holding a lead sword.
“Do you have anything else to say?”
“It’s not like that.”
“If I do that, can I just leave?”
“no.”
“huh?”
Only then did Yeon Ho-jeong read Pae-yul’s hesitation.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face showed seriousness.
“Is there something wrong?”
“If it’s a problem, it’s a problem.”
“What is that?”
Paeyul was speechless again.
It is clear that the hesitation is growing. Yeon Ho-jeong was nervous.
After a moment of silence, Paeyul opened his mouth.
“If it’s Mujongmun, shouldn’t we bring out our own seasons anyway?”
“you’re right.”
“Isn’t the reason you brought the Tang family’s daughter in because it’s difficult to read the memorized route?”
“There is a reason for that.”
Paeyul cleared his throat.
“Look at this first.”
“yes?”
Sara la rock!
Paeyul’s sword split the air.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes widened.
‘What is this?’
It was a swordsmanship with a soft line that was not typical of defeat.
Of course, that didn’t mean it was less powerful. Rather, his technique of drawing in the enemy with a graceful sword stroke and then counterattacking with a single strike, was excellent.
‘Was there such martial arts skills in Jeomchang?’
In fact, at the level of the nine major schools, there will be several martial arts skills that can rival the representative seasons promoted by each school.
‘It’s less practical than before, but the level of swordsmanship itself is higher.’
After a while, Paeyul stopped his sword.
His face was slightly red. There would be no way I would be out of breath after a martial arts demonstration like this.
“Huh! “How is it?”
“Are you a martial artist of Jeomchang?”
“Well… right.”
Yeon Ho-jeong spoke honestly.
“It’s an excellent swordsmanship. The sharpness and extremes characteristic of Jeomchang have been reduced, but the harmony is very solid. “The counterattack technique is especially amazing.”
“Is that so?”
“yes. However, there are some gaps in the flow of the chain, but it is too attractive a martial art to find fault with, isn’t it? “I think the more we reach the level of advancement, the better our practical combat skills will become.”
Paeyul’s face brightened.
“Do you think this will work in real life?”
Yeon Ho-jeong nodded.
“You seem to have a very high understanding of sword techniques. “I feel like I’m wearing the right clothes.”
“haha.”
Paeyul burst into laughter as he wondered what was so good about it.
“Well, that’s fine if you saw it that way.”
“yes?”
“A risk! “I go first.”
“What about training?”
Paeyul disappeared without answering. For some reason, I could feel a hint of excitement in my steps.
Yeon Ho-jeong frowned.
“What’s happening all of a sudden? You seem like an idiot who just confesses and runs away, doesn’t he?”
