Episode 42. It was pure back then.
As time passed, the Tao of Paesan-do and Hwangyeom-dong began to violently attack Gohakgeom and Dengcho.
Chaeng chaeng chaeng.
In front of the road that was sweeping by without a moment to catch one’s breath, the lantern looked as dangerous as a candle in the wind.
However, the onlookers were talking about how ‘it’s a close fight, it just looks that way because Hwang Yeom-dong’s magic is bold and Deng-cho’s swordsmanship is delicate.’
He ignored the onlookers’ comments and focused on the sword. Contrary to what people said, the sword was firmly pressed down.
Looking at the arrogant expression on the face of the man called Paesando, it seems that he also knows that the man called Gohakgeom is inferior to him.
The problem is that even though the winner is already clear, the momentum of defeat is only growing stronger.
As if to add insult to injury, for a moment a bluish aura appeared on the surface of Hwangyeom-dong’s path.
Even with just the vegetarian diet, the situation was already divided into two, but they pushed in the history without anyone knowing.
Yeah.
Unable to withstand the power of the sword, Gohakgeom’s sword bounced back.
At the same time, Paesando passed by Gohakgeom like a ghost and slashed the sword diagonally upward.
“omg!”
earth.
A shrill scream burst from the mouth of the lantern as the pottery tore through his chest.
There is no room for consideration in a fight between unmanned beings, but it is an unwritten rule among fellow warriors not to risk their lives. Gohakgeom also had such vague expectations.
But now, Hwang Yeom-dong’s eyes were filled with murderous intent.
Naturally, Deungcho froze for a moment, thinking that his heart had been torn apart.
Looking at that, Yeonjeokha shook her head.
‘Tsk tsk! You have no self-respect.’
That’s the difference between a master and a beginner. The merchant of heaven and earth said that you should never lose your true heart under any circumstances. That doesn’t only apply when you cut down an opponent.
Even if you are hit by a sword, you must not waver in your heart. If you lose your strength as if the world is over after being hit by a sword once, it will lead to death. Gohakgeom is alive, but already as good as dead.
Dengcho looked down at his chest with a blank expression.
I thought my heart was broken, but surprisingly, it was intact.
At that moment, Hwang Yeom-dong quickly withdrew his sword and shouted.
“Which deceased are you?”
But no one came forward.
Hwang Yeom-dong kept looking around with anxious eyes.
‘Who on earth would do something like this… … .’
I get goosebumps thinking about the one-dollar coin stuck in the sword.
A master who can put a coin in the sword he swings like lightning!
After waiting for a long time with no response, Hwang Yeom-dong looked around and said.
“As the fight became more intense, I unintentionally ended up using a lethal method. I don’t know who you are, but I would like to thank you for preventing this from happening.”
The onlookers were shocked by Hwang Yeom-dong’s sudden actions.
It was only then that I found out what had happened to Hwang Yeom-dong.
Hwang Yeom-dong turned his gaze towards the lantern.
“Dengcho, you’re lucky. We’ll stop here for today. From now on, make sure you don’t draw your sword carelessly.”
“… … .”
Dengcho said nothing with a dejected face. Knowing that Hwang Yeom-dong’s skills were far superior to his own, he had no choice but to endure it.
Hwang Yeom-dong left with a displeased expression on his face.
As the fight ended, the onlookers began to disperse in all directions.
Yeonjeokha, who was walking along the road, blurted out a word to the Five Bongsipgeol.
“When using a sword, you shouldn’t just throw everything out at once and sit there blankly. If you do something like that guy named Gohakgeom did earlier, you won’t be able to handle it even if you have multiple lives.”
Hasobaek asked with a smile.
“There was a coin stuck in the sword of that man named Paesando. Did your brother throw it?”
“Uh. I think the use of swords is the same for both the Jeongpa and the Sapa. It’s just like trying to make a life-or-death decision.”
“They said it happened because they were fighting and their emotions got too high.”
Sim Yang-gak, who had been rolling around in Sapa for a long time, smiled lightly and said.
“Kekeke, that’s an excuse. That guy named Paesando seemed to have been planning to kill from the beginning. Hypocrites of the original faction don’t usually use their killing skills in front of others.”
“Oh, why? There’s no reason for that, right?”
“Either he has a grudge against Gohakgeom, or that guy named Paesando is a little crazy, or there is an unknown reason.”
“It’s difficult. It’s difficult.”
Hasobaek, who was shaking his head, turned his gaze to Yeonjeokha.
“Did your brother know about that and help you?”
“No. I just gave him water because that guy named Paesando used a knife to show off his true colors.”
“Is that all? Is there anything else?”
“Oh. I hate using tricks. If you’re going to kill, do it out loud. Or at least say it. I can’t stand pretending.”
“I thought my brother helped me because he felt sorry for Gohakgeom.”
“What’s so pitiful about the person who drew his sword first in front of a master? He’s just a puppy who doesn’t know how scary a tiger is. If you keep living like that, you’ll end up getting stabbed to death in a dark place.”
“Well, if Brother hadn’t helped me today, I would have died. But Brother, how can I know if my opponent is better than me without fighting him?”
“Well, I tend to avoid people who feel cheap.”
“Was there such a person?”
“Oh, just one.”
When the green forest general, Pacheonma-gun, and Seokmuhae, who were in a relationship, came to mind, I felt a slight shiver.
“Wow. I lived without feeling anything.”
Han Chae-yeon intervened.
“You could end up dead if you keep doing that. Don’t pull out your knife in front of anyone. Did you see that guy earlier?”
“Oh my, shouldn’t you be more careful than me?”
Han Chae-yeon shrugged her shoulders and muttered, as if she was stung by those words.
“Haa! When will we ever hear the sound of a gong?”
“Putting aside the skill, when I draw my sword, I can hear my heart pounding in my ears.”
Yeonjeokha spoke to the two women.
“The first day I fought with a sword, I thought my heart would jump out of my throat.”
Hasobaek’s eyes widened.
“Really? Even a master like you would do that?”
“I really studied martial arts by being stuck in a strange place for exactly ten years. At that time, I was able to maintain my composure and self-respect. But when I actually tried to use a sword, I heard sounds I had never heard before.”
“Who is talking to you?
“No, it just made a ‘beep’ sound.”
“Wow~, Brother, you really lived a good life. Even I wasn’t that good.”
“I was innocent back then.”
Sim Yang-gak glanced at Yeon-jeok-ha’s serious words.
Now, seventeen or eighteen-year-olds are talking like old people who have lived through the world. My mouth is itching to hear my grandchildren’s jokes, but I can’t join in. What is martial arts? It seems to make people look so pathetic.
***
Combined.
Namgung Se-ga’s guest house.
Around lunchtime, the leader of the Seungcheonmun Gate, Ilgeomjincheon Magon, came to see the sword king, Namgungbyeok.
Namgung Byeok looked at Magon with a puzzled expression. He had no idea why Magon, who rarely visited the area, had come to see him.
As if he was in a hurry, Magon opened his mouth as soon as he sat down.
“Namgung Daehyeop, please help me.”
“Haha. It must be quite urgent since you’re talking before I can even catch my breath.”
“Actually, a few days ago, one of the disciples in the text went missing.”
“But?”
Namgung Byeok couldn’t understand why Magon had come to Namgung Segae to tell him about this. The disputes in the martial world were handled by the Justice Alliance in Nanjing.
“I sent someone to the Justice Alliance, but that alone didn’t give me peace of mind.”
“Is there anything Namgung Se-ga can help you with?”
“Well, I would like to hear some advice from Yeong-ae.”
“hmm!”
A slurred voice flowed from Namgung Byeok’s mouth.
Now it seems that Magon needs the help of his daughter, nicknamed ‘Hwayongdoksim’.
However, Namgung Byeok did not agree right away.
I was thinking of hearing the extent of the matter and then deciding whether or not to call my daughter.
“Let me hear what happened first and then let’s talk again.”
“Ah, yes, let me start with a brief explanation. The disciple who left home three days ago, saying he was going to the Ascension Gate, has disappeared. If that were all, we would just have to wait for the results of the investigation by the Justice Alliance… … I’ve been hearing some strange rumors lately.”
“What do you mean by rumor?”
“I recently heard that the Biryongmun in Hanam is visiting our sect. They say they are coming to help our sect, but I don’t know the Biryongmun. Then, my disciple went missing, so I wondered what was going on.”
“So, the Lord doesn’t know about the Biryongmun Gate, but there’s a rumor that he’s going there to help the Seungcheonmun Gate?”
“Yes. Doesn’t that mean that there will be trouble at our Ascension Gate? I’m worried that the sudden disappearance of my disciple might be related to that… … .”
“That’s really strange.”
“I also feel frustrated, so I came here to ask for Young-ae’s opinion.”
“What did the Justice Alliance say about the Biryongmun?”
The Justice League, being a political alliance, also had information about the military attaché in Hanam.
“That’s because he said he didn’t know about the Biryongmun sect. If it was just established, or if it had a fake name, that could be the case… … .”
“Huh! Really? How ambiguous.”
“The Justice League just says they don’t know and just wants to wait… … It’s frustrating.”
“Okay, I understand. Please wait a moment.”
Namgung Byeok sent a servant to summon Namgung Yeon to the main hall.
But, as he heard from someone, he came running all the way to Namgungcheon, the eldest son.
‘Why did that guy come when I didn’t even call him? At that age, he keeps getting involved in everything he shouldn’t. Tsk tsk!’
I understand that he cares for his younger brother, but it feels like he can’t sell out. Namgung Byeok, who was clicking his tongue inwardly, introduced the two people to Magon.
“Ma Daehyeop, my son and daughter. You should also greet them. I am Magon Daehyeop, the head of the Seungcheonmun.”
“This is Namgungcheon. I have heard a lot from you. I ask for your continued guidance from the Lord Moon.”
“… … .”
Unlike her brother who greeted her warmly, Namgung Yeon gave a brief greeting and quickly looked away.
As the man and woman sat across from each other, Magon looked at Namgung Yeon with curious eyes. Normally, he would have paid attention to Namgung Cheon, the owner of the small house, but today was an exception.
Hwayongdoksim.
Just like her nickname, which means, “reading people’s minds with her flower-like beauty,” the 19-year-old Namgung Yeon was beautiful.
However, some people call her reading mind as being alone. This is because she does not socialize with others and lives alone.
Even though Namgung Yeon is sitting next to him now, it feels far from like they are ‘in the same place’. That’s why people are playing with words with their own minds.
“Yeon-ah, I heard you came here to hear my advice. Ma Dae-hyeop, please speak comfortably.”
Only then did Namgung Yeon lock eyes with Magon.
Magon couldn’t open his mouth in front of her, who was expressionless like a doll.
But no matter how awkward it is, a thirsty person digs a well.
Magon said with a forced smile.
“Young lady, you are as beautiful as a flower as I have heard. I am Magon, the head of the Seungcheonmun Gate. It may be a hassle, but if you help me this once, I will not forget your kindness.”
“… … .”
Namgung Yeon just listened without even blinking.
When the other party did not respond at all, Magon got straight to the point.
“… … I told the Justice Alliance about the disappearance of the disciple and the Biryongmun. The Justice Alliance said that the Biryongmun may be a new sect or a fake name. Nobu wants to know if this is the work of the Biryongmun or if the Biryongmun really came to help the Seungcheonmun. And what happened to the disciple in the text… … .”
Magon looked at Namgung Yeon with eyes full of anticipation.
In Namjikryeoseong, Hwayongdoksim’s reputation was as famous as Namgung Se-ga’s.
She said that there is nothing that cannot be resolved if she steps forward.
These days, he is even called a “knowledgeable being” because he has such excellent intelligence that he never forgets what he sees or hears once.
Wuxia,
