Episode 107. The one who survives is strong.
When they heard that ‘the enemy has appeared’, Yeonmu Baek and Yeonseung Baek’s reactions were different.
For example, Yeonmu Baek, who was living in Namgung Se-ga and did not know about Yeon Jeok-ha’s confinement, was delighted. He felt a certain amount of guilt toward Yeon Jeok-ha.
On the other hand, Yeon Seung-baek, who had been living with Yeon Jeok-ha, who was locked in a warehouse, for over ten years, was indifferent. He had no interest in Yeon Jeok-ha whatsoever.
If Yeon Seon-ju had not had the special experience of O Bong-san-chae, she would have been like Yeon Seung-baek. She also spent her childhood in Baek Mi-ju’s hands.
“How is the enemy doing now? Have you seen him? Is he open?”
The speaker spoke to Yeonmu Baek, who kept asking questions without giving him a moment to breathe.
“Brothers, don’t be surprised when you hear this. Do you remember the young thief with outstanding martial arts skills among the Five Fengs and Ten Heroes? He is the enemy.”
“what?”
“Really?”
The speaker shrugged his shoulders as he looked at the surprised faces of his two brothers.
“Yes, there was a reason why they demanded a thousand nyang from Waryongjang at that time. You may not believe it, but it’s true.”
Yeonmu Baek, who had been thinking deeply, shook his head.
“Aren’t you mistaken? How can a child who was locked in a warehouse at the age of six learn the swordsmanship of Waryongjang… … He didn’t even start learning martial arts before I left for Namgung Sega.”
“I heard it directly from the person who was the owner of O Bong San Chae. He said that Jeok Ha found the vision left by the ancestors of the Yeon clan in the warehouse. It was a blessing in disguise.”
“Hmm! So that’s why the Five Bongsipgeol used the Waryongjang sword technique. If it wasn’t leaked by a ronin but taught directly by Jeokha, then it makes sense.”
Yeonmu Baek, who had not witnessed Yeonjeokha’s actions directly, thought, ‘That could be possible.’
“So, all of this was done by that guy to get revenge on Waryongjang? It wasn’t enough to extort a thousand nyang, so he even taught Nokrimdo swordsmanship? That’s unbelievable.”
Yeon Seung-baek seemed quite displeased.
Then Yeonmu Baek said a word.
“Seungbaek, don’t blame Jeokha. When you think about what your mother did… … . Haa!”
“Brother, that’s not it. Have you forgotten how much we suffered because of that thousand nyang debt? We haven’t even repaid the money from the Yicheonmun yet. And you’re teaching the family’s swordsmanship to Nokrim? It’s like putting a slur on the name of Waryongjang. Just imagine if thieves use the Nine Heavenly Sword. Damn it!”
“The problem was foreseen when the Nine Heaven Swords accepted the ronin indiscriminately. Sword skills were bound to leak out at some point. If you think about it, we did something similar. We have no right to blame the enemy for that.”
The speaker, who was watching the brothers’ heated conversation, bit his lip.
‘Should I tell you that the inaction of the enemy is comparable to that of a gentleman’s sword?’
The speaker, who had been thinking for a long time, carefully opened his lips.
“Brothers, the enemy’s inaction may be greater than what is known.”
Yeonmu Baek looked at Yeonseonju with a puzzled look.
“Just hearing it from you and Yeon Sa-suk is already amazing, but is it even better than that?”
“Yes, according to what the third daughter of the Uicheon branch of the military academy said, it seems similar to the swordsmanship of the military academy.”
“no matter how…….”
Even Yeonmu Baek didn’t accept that part easily.
Even if you get a chance from the warehouse, it’s ten years. Even considering the great vision of your ancestors, that doesn’t seem right.
Yeon Seung-baek also showed a negative reaction.
“Tch! That’s nonsense. Even if you raise him with determination at Chilpaimon, it’s impossible for him to achieve that at that age.”
The speaker was unable to refute the claim.
Listening to what my brothers say, I think that might be the case again.
Fighting with the Heavenly Sword and running away with the Sword of Victory, doesn’t that mean that he is on par with the Sword of the Gentleman?
When I heard such stories from Isomin, I was swept up in the atmosphere and accepted them without thinking. However, as I listened to my brothers’ stories, doubts began to sprout.
It is true that Yeonjeokha’s martial arts are excellent, but is it really at the same level as the Gunjageom?
‘No, but I think I forgot to mention something more important… … .’
The speaker, who remembered the content belatedly, hit his head and said, ‘Ah!’
“Oh! And I heard that Jeokha cut ties with our Yeons.”
“Have you ever met a pirate?”
Yeonmu Baek looked at Yeonseonju with regretful eyes.
“No. I heard from his sworn brothers, who were called the Five Bong Ten Heroes. Two of them left the green forest and entered the upper realm. And it just so happened to be the Geumseon Realm.”
“Huh. I understand your feelings, but… … . It’s too bad. Anyway, meeting those people again in Gaebong. You must be feeling uneasy.”
“That’s just it. By the way, did you know that Waryongjang became famous in Gaebong thanks to those people?”
“What does that mean?”
The speaker briefly told the two brothers what had happened in Gaepoong.
“… … Since it has been revealed that the two people who killed Salsu are from Waryongjang, Waryongjang’s swordsmanship is once again receiving attention.”
Yeonmu Baek muttered with a bitter expression on his face.
“Huh. I don’t know whether I should like it or not.”
Last year, the reputation of Waryongjang fell to rock bottom due to the actions of Wolha Seonja. It was a proud moment for Waryongjang’s swordsmanship to receive attention. However, considering their origins, he could not be entirely happy.
Yeonseungbaek said with a displeased expression.
“Damn it! This is all because Waryongjang disappeared. If only Waryongjang had been intact, the bandits wouldn’t have been able to claim to be Waryongjang’s disciples. Right? Hyung?”
“Well. I learned swordsmanship from the enemy, so I can’t deny that he is not from Waryongjang, right?”
“So, are you saying that you will consider those thieves as Waryongjang’s disciples?”
“That’s not to say that it cannot be denied that they learned the swordsmanship of Waryongjang.”
Yeonmu Baek felt sorry for Yeonjeok Ha, so he tried to embrace her as much as possible.
If the Oh Bong Sip Geol acknowledge that he was from Waryongjang, Yeon Jeok Ha would also be connected to Waryongjang. Yeon Mu Baek wanted to maintain his relationship with Yeon Jeok Ha even in that way.
“Brother, you just got stabbed in the back of the head by the Ronin once, right? This isn’t Nokrim, really.”
“Inma. Why are you arguing so much when even Waryongjang is gone?”
“Your mother said she would rebuild it. Don’t you know that your mother is the kind of person who does whatever she has to do?”
The startled speaker opened his eyes wide and asked.
“Huh? Your mother is rebuilding the Waryongjang? Where? No, what about Wolha Seonja? There’s no way that witch would just let the Waryongjang prosper.”
Yeonseungbaek answered with a proud face.
“It seems like he’s planning to settle down. He seems to be thinking of making a compromise with Wolha Seonja. It seems like the two families’ constant bickering will end soon.”
“If it’s a compromise, then… … are you saying that you’re going to cover up what that witch did to my father and Waryongjang?”
As he was a speaker who dreamed of becoming a great female knight, his expression was not bright.
A tragic past remains as a scar of glory, but a mean past remains only as shame.
“If we don’t cover it up? The Chilpaemun is slowly avoiding the famous religion, and you want us to fight? You don’t seem to know what era we’re in, but the survivors of the Namgung family fled from Luoyang to Jeongju to avoid the Wolha Church. I’m sorry to say, but if they keep going like this, they’ll end up in shambles. If you want to achieve something, you have to know how to face reality. Don’t you know what I mean? It’s not the strong who survive, but the survivors who are strong.”
The speaker glared at Yeon Seung-baek.
“So you’re going to bow your head to Wolhaseonja first? To the witch who trampled on our Waryongjang? Do you forgive her for what she did to your deceased father?”
“The living must live. Just wait a generation. No one will remember. The Namgung family will be completely forgotten, and the Waryongjang family will remain as a powerful martial arts family.”
“Do you think your older brother thinks the same way?”
Yeonmu Baek sneakily avoided the speaker’s sharp gaze.
“Shouldn’t your eldest brother not do that, at least for the sake of his master, the Sword King?”
“I… … . Haa! First of all, since my mother is pushing for the reconstruction of Waryongjang, I have nothing to say. She’s not the type of person to listen to me dissuading her from meeting Wolha Seonja.”
“How long are you going to be dragged around by your mother?”
As the speaker kept pushing forward, Yeon Seung-baek couldn’t stand it anymore and said something.
“Seolju, stop it. Even if family members don’t understand each other, they shouldn’t criticize each other.”
The three siblings kept their mouths shut.
Yeonjeokha, Waryongjang, Boksu, none of them are clear.
The speaker, who had been sitting blankly, said goodbye to his brothers with a bitter expression.
***
End of December.
release.
Entrance to Jinan Night Market.
At 5 p.m., people started gathering one by one in the alleys on both sides of the night market entrance. On the left is Geumseon Sangbang, and on the right is Haewon Sangbang.
The warrior of Geumseon Sangbang was thirty years old, while Haewon Sangbang was a whopping fifty years old.
However, the bronze god of the Geumseon Sangbang has a relaxed face.
Since ancient times, the outcome of a fight is determined by ‘who has the best players on their side’ rather than the number of players. He was confident because he had recently recruited two famous masters.
It was the same with the invincible horse of the Patriarch, the Great Swordsman.
Coming from the Mugeukmun school, he had high expectations for Poongyeoncho and Takgomyeong.
Because those two are more trustworthy than the other subordinates of the famous military officer.
Even now, while other people’s faces were cowering in fear of the number of enemies, Poongga and Takga looked calm.
‘It’s as the rumors say. They slaughtered professional assassins… … .’
Although ronin are said to be rough, there are not many who shine in real combat. In that sense, the joining of these two could be considered a stroke of genius.
The bronze god of the ark nodded to the patriarch Masang.
Then Masang stepped forward, holding a huge sword with nine dangling rings.
“Let’s go, Daehyeop! It’s so cold outside, why do we have to show blood? Let’s give in to Jinan Yashi and Geumseon Sangbang. We haven’t given in much up until now.”
Haewon Sangbang Hamwol-dae Daeju Galhong sneered.
“Huh! What nonsense are you talking about! Ma Daehyeop, you should retreat without harming your subordinates! We advanced to Jinan City first, so why did you show up so late and be greedy?”
“Phew! If you don’t want to give in, then just say no. Why are you making up stories that don’t exist? There’s no one who doesn’t know that Geumseon Sangbang developed Jinan Night Market.”
“What? Stop talking nonsense and let’s just fight. Isn’t that what we came here for anyway?”
Galhong Daeju, who had the upper hand in numbers, boldly went out.
There is no leader in Haewon Sangbang, but Gal Hong is playing that role. He is the oldest and has the trust of those around him as well as the military.
Soon, Sangam Daeju and Yeonseonju Daeju took their seats on Galhong’s left and right.
Then Masang glanced behind him.
I can’t take on those three alone, so I’m looking for someone to join me.
The horse’s eyes passed over the two great lords and stopped at Poongyeoncho and Takgomyeong.
Masang immediately gave a wink to the two men.
Those two were more trustworthy than the big bosses who were depressed before even fighting.
‘The major shareholders may change soon.’
While thinking like that, Poongyeoncho and Takgomyung stood side by side next to Ma-sang.
A moment of imminent danger.
The speaker walked towards the horse first.
She, who wanted to avoid the wind chimes and the name tag, chose her opponent first.
Naturally, Galhong moved to the front of Pungyeoncho and Sangam moved to the front of Takgomyeong.
The corners of Masang’s mouth rose slightly, as if he was pleased with the situation.
I secretly induced a great battle, but it is understandable that the opponent followed along without thinking.
When you are outnumbered, there is nothing better than a battle to boost your troops’ morale. Of course, it is also a bonus to reduce the enemy’s skilled soldiers by at least one through a battle.
Immediately afterwards, the swords of the horseman and the sword of the speaker clashed.
Chireung, chireung, chachachang. Chaeng. Chae-aeng.
The noise made by the nine rings of the Guhwando resonated far and wide.
The more advanced you are, the more your five senses develop.
The speaker frowned without realizing it.
The sound of ‘chireungchireung’ bothered me and I kept wanting to swear.
That means your composure is shaken.
At that moment, a shout of ‘Wow!’ was suddenly heard in the speaker’s ears.
Then, the sight of the Geumseon Sangbang warriors wielding their weapons and cheering came into view.
Could it be that the fight is already over and that even Galhong and Sangam, who are masters, can’t guarantee victory?
The speaker quickly looked away and flicked away the arrow.
‘Huh? What is that?’
Galhong and Sangam stood there blankly, blood dripping from their shoulders.
Both of them looked more bewildered than angry.
Wuxia,
