Episode 76. A Family Recognized by the Five Bongsipgeol
September.
Bobonghyun.
Mt. Obong.
About eighty people entered Mt. Obong.
This is the upper group of the Sangjo Sangbang, which returns to Luoyang after finishing a transaction in Nanjing.
Namgung Jin, the swordsman of the Great Heavenly Lord, said to Haengsu Son Hak.
“Hangsu-nim, as I told you, Sogaju and I will go to the mountain village of Cheongunggeom and meet the Five Bongsipgeol. Go with Changcheon-dae right away. You will be able to join the Sangdae in the evening.”
“Please do so. We will move slowly, so you don’t have to push yourself too hard.”
Son Hak, who had saved a lot of money thanks to Namgung Se-ga, had no complaints.
In fact, in a sense, challenging the Obongsanchae is also a task for the upper class. If Namgung Se-ga defeats the Obongsipgeol, he will not have to pay the toll from then on.
Have you been walking along the mountain path for about an hour?
The bandits who had been crouching like tigers in the dark forest suddenly appeared.
Son Hak stepped forward leisurely and handed over twenty nyang of silver.
The poisonous man, Hwang Yeo-myeong, took the bag of money and glanced at Namgung Jin.
“Would the Namgung family like to go up to the mountain?”
Namgung Jin nodded.
“Let’s do that. I and Cheongun Sword will go.”
“Follow me.”
Huang Yeoming didn’t speak for long and immediately turned around.
To him, the Namgung family’s masters are no different from the grim reapers, so he tries to avoid getting entangled with them as much as possible.
As we passed through the large wooden gate installed in the narrow passage, a whole new world unfolded before us.
Huge pavilions and neatly built houses.
And in the spacious front yard, about a dozen children were running and playing.
Namgung Jin and Namgung Cheon were secretly surprised by the unexpected sight.
No matter how I look at it, this looks more like a village where hermits live than a green forest.
“Please wait a moment. I will go and report to the Five Bongsipgeol.”
Huang Yeoming spoke briefly and ran off somewhere in a hurry.
The other bandits also scattered one by one.
Even when faced with the masters of the Namgung family, he doesn’t show any signs of caution.
A slurred voice came out of Namgung Jin’s mouth.
“Hmm! The Five Bong Ten Heroes might be more impressive than I thought.”
“I think so too. To build a village like this in the mountains… … . It’s truly amazing.”
“Why aren’t these people known to the world of martial arts?”
“Isn’t that because you’re crouching on Mt. Obong?”
“Originally, the more outstanding one’s inaction, the more resonance one develops… … . It’s really strange.”
While the two were speculating about the Five Bongsipgeol, an old man approached them.
It was the Gumilbokgeom Simyanggak.
Sim Yang-gak pretended not to know Namgung Jin and Namgung Cheon.
“Are you from the Namgung family?”
Namgung Jin saw the old man and thought he was an old man doing odd jobs.
“Yes. Where are the Five Bongsipgeol?”
“Hehehe, he’ll be here soon. Prince Yeon is up on the mountain, so you’ll have to wait a bit.”
“Huh! We don’t have much time… … .”
Namgung Jin did not hide his discomfort.
“But the two of you are the Namgung Se-ga people, so you are receiving special treatment. If it were anyone else, you wouldn’t have been able to see the faces of the Oh Bong-sip-geol.”
“Are you saying that only those with the Chilpai family can receive special treatment?”
“Hehehe, even the Chilpae clan doesn’t receive that kind of treatment. I think only the Namgung clan receives that kind of treatment.”
Namgung Jin and Namgung Cheon frowned slightly.
Because at first glance, it’s hard to tell whether he’s serious or just joking.
Namgung Jin, who had been thinking deeply, sneered.
“Huh! Are you mocking me by saying that Hap-bi’s family home has collapsed?”
“Oh my! You are absolutely not worthy of being called that. The only family in the world that the Five Families recognize is the Namgung Family. Even in the future, don’t say such things in front of the Five Families.”
When the old man became serious, Namgung Jin and Namgung Cheon became even more confused.
When two people were tilting their heads.
“You’re coming soon. You’ll be coming around the corner soon. I hope you have a good time.”
At that moment, Namgung Jin and Namgung Cheon’s eyes lit up.
They didn’t hear anything, but the old man spoke as if he had heard something.
It was only after a while that the two could sense presence.
Suddenly, the two people thought, ‘The old man might be a master of Banbakguijin.’
Namgung Jin shuddered.
When I quickly looked at Namgungcheon, he also looked surprised.
I regretted a little bit that I came up to Obongsanchae without a plan, but it was already too late.
Why did I forget how vast the world is!
Three men approached Namgung Jin, who was blaming himself.
Ma Hyeong-do and Heo Im-dal, who are temporarily in charge of the mountain village, and Yeon-jeok-hada.
Ma Hyeong-do, as befitting the eldest brother, greeted us first.
“I am Ma Hyeong-do, the third of the Five Bongsipgeol. This is the fourth, Heo Im-dal, and the seventh, Yeon Jeok-ha.”
Ma Hyeong-do, who had made the introduction, looked at Namgung Se-ga with meaningful eyes.
The Oh Bong Sip Geols only found out a few months ago that Yeon Jeok Ha had feelings for Nam Gung Se Ga. He was smiling all day long after hearing that he would visit Sanchae someday. Of course, they had no idea why.
Han Chae-yeon and Ha So-baek asked several times, but she just smiled brightly and did not answer.
Because of that warm smile, I thought it was a pretty good relationship and moved on.
As Namgung Se-ga meets people, it is inevitable that he will attract attention.
Namgung Jin responded hurriedly.
“I am Namgung Jin, the head of the Namgung Segae Changcheon Dae, and this is Namgung Cheon, the head of the Cheongungum Cheongun.”
The other person seemed older, so I unconsciously became polite to him.
Normally, since the opponent was a green forest, I would have used the Hao body at best.
“Ah! You are the Sword Masters of Cheoksa and Cheongun. I heard the story from your subordinates three or four months ago. You want to check out the martial arts of the Five Bongsipgeol?”
“Oh, yes… … .”
Namgung Jin answered in a weak voice.
My eyes kept going to the strange face of the old man standing behind the five men.
It’s hard to tell whether the expression is kind or mocking.
“They are called the Five Bong Ten Heroes, but the others are just empty names. They just became famous because of their talented younger brother. You can think of Yeon as representing the Five Bong Ten Heroes. From now on, talk to Yeon.”
Ma Hyung-do slightly stepped back.
Only then did Namgung Jin turn his gaze to the young man named ‘Yeon A-woo.’
I had heard the name a little while ago, but I was so focused on the old man and Ma Hyeong-do that I only remembered the word ‘Yeon Ah-woo’.
If he had been the youngest among the ten, I would have remembered him. But there were only three of us, and I was so focused on the old man that I ended up forgetting his name, which was really important.
Meanwhile, when Namgung Se-ga, who was in a relationship with Yeon-eun, met people, he looked embarrassed and didn’t know what to do.
Sim Yang-gak, who had been watching, said something as if he was frustrated.
“Your Majesty, since we have such distinguished guests, please show us your talents.”
“Even if that old man speaks, you have to show him something. The more rice ripens, the lower its head it lowers. A person who will soon go to the afterlife is still acting like a child. Tsk!”
The pitiful and shameful rival was hanging on to the poor Simyanggak.
“Hehehe, isn’t physical strength a symbol of health? Instead, show me the empty stomach you’ve been practicing these days.”
Yeonjeokha’s ears perked up because he didn’t want to fight with Namgung Se-ga and the people.
“Heungkongseopmul?”
Yeonjeokha reached out her hand along with the words.
Slurp.
With a clear sound, the leaf sword hanging from Simyanggak’s waist was sucked into Yeonjeokha’s hand.
‘omg!’
Namgung Jin’s mouth opened wide.
The empty-air technique is a truly super-high-level technique that even the best masters cannot do. What a young man who can do such an empty-air technique so casually!
Namgungcheondo was also struck by Heo Gongseop’s water.
Even my father, who was called the Sword King, wouldn’t have been able to do it so naturally.
But Yeon Aura was a thief who took things out of his pocket as easily as taking them out.
As Namgung Jin and Namgung Cheon became very tense, Yeonjeok quickly threw the sword with a troubled expression on his face.
Crunch.
In the blink of an eye, the leaf blade found its place.
Namgung Jin and Namgung Cheon were so surprised by that seemingly simple move that their souls fled.
The distance between the old man and the thief is about one jang (about 3 meters).
He took the Tao out of the empty space and put it back in the blink of an eye.
It is the pinnacle of martial arts that cannot be imitated.
He kept looking around, feeling that he was still lacking in something.
However, Namgung Jin had already given up on the fight at the Heo Gong Seop stage.
Namgung Jin quickly opened his mouth.
“We have already sufficiently confirmed the inaction of Yeon So-hyeop. I think there is no need to compete with him. I will admit that I am not Yeon So-hyeop’s opponent. What will Sogaju do?”
“I… … want to do martial arts.”
Nanggungcheon wanted to feel the difference between himself and him.
Namgung Jin, who understood Namgung Cheon’s feelings, did not try to dissuade him.
Because even though he has been through a lot, Namgungcheon’s thoughts cannot be the same.
“Sogaju, don’t push yourself too hard.”
“Yes. Yeon So-hyeop, may I ask you to teach me a trick?”
Namgungjeon acknowledged that he was a lowly person and politely requested a fight. Since his opponent was so skilled, the idea of green forest and such had long since disappeared from his mind.
“Yeah.”
Yeonjeokha, who was sighing lightly, walked out to the center of the yard.
When Namgungcheon took his seat across from him, Yeonjeokha said.
“I don’t have any experience with martial arts, so please understand if I fail to control my strength.”
“It’s okay. If you want to travel around Gangho, you have to be prepared for that.”
As he said that, sweat formed on Namgungcheon’s forehead.
If a skilled player like that failed to control his strength, even a passing strike would have resulted in serious injury.
For a moment, I felt regretful and thought, ‘Did I act like a guest for no reason?’
Yeonjeokha drew his sword.
This is my first fight since switching from a sword to a sword.
I was extremely nervous because I didn’t want to hurt my rival.
Sim Yang-gak, who saw through it, smiled and said a word.
“Hehehe! Your Majesty, why do you look like a puppy that needs to take a dump? Let’s go to the bathroom and come back and do it again.”
“Old Man Shim, please shut up! I’m a man who lives only on dew.”
However, Yeonjeokha’s stiff shoulders loosened up after talking to Simyanggak.
A bitter smile appeared on Namgungcheon’s lips.
It feels complicated that Namgung Se-ga can chat in front of Sogaju.
But what can I do? This is reality.
With a light sigh, Namgungcheon swung his sword first.
That was the courtesy given to the expert.
Chachachachang.
Namgungcheon’s sword swept Yeonjeokha in an unpredictable direction like a butterfly.
The enemy calmly kicked away his sword or swung it left and right.
The sword fight between the two people who had no will to live was like a well-organized, intricate sword dance.
Namgungcheon’s stiff face became calmer as time passed.
Although the opponent was young, he seemed to have already surpassed the standards of martial arts.
It feels like I’m cutting towards the sea or the mountains.
I never thought I would feel the same way I used to feel when fighting my father, from a thief younger than me!
Negative emotions like embarrassment, shame, and embarrassment came and went.
The opponent was too outstanding to be judged by age or maturity.
Namgungcheon, free from preconceptions, poured out everything he had.
Since some time ago, the techniques of the Great Sword Technique and the Emperor Sword Technique have been mixed together.
Namgungcheon, who was going back and forth between herbivorous and non-herbivorous, ended up falling into a state of trance.
How much time has passed like that?
Bam.
Namgungcheon woke up from his state of trance with the clear sound of a sword ringing in his ears.
His own sword bounced off and flew into the sky.
My limbs felt heavy from the sudden fatigue.
Yeonjeokha repeatedly bowed her head and apologized to Namgungcheon, who was standing there blankly.
“I’m so sorry. I guess I lost my mind for a moment. I really didn’t mean to do that.”
Namgung Jin ran towards Namgung Cheon, who was just blinking, wondering what was going on.
“Sogaju, don’t move.”
“Why are you doing that… … .”
Namgungcheon suddenly collapsed while speaking.
Namgung Jin held Namgung Cheon, who had fainted and was bleeding profusely, in his arms.
Wuxia,
