Episode 650.
Breath of Yin Huang (5)
Purr!
The eyes of the touring horses were slightly bloodshot.
Although they were rare horses, reminiscent of the Cheonli Horse, it must have been difficult for them to continue running with only minimal rest.
However, thanks to this, we were able to reach Shaanxi faster than expected.
“Whoa whoa.”
Yeon Ho-jeong, who was sweeping the horse’s mane, closed his eyes and concentrated his energy on his hands.
Wooooow.
There seemed to be a faint glow in my hand, but it soon became quiet.
Surprisingly, Yeon Ho-jeong’s words, which were breathing heavily, regained stability in an instant.
Paeyul, who was watching it from behind, asked in surprise.
“What? “How did you do it?”
“What do you mean?”
“You stabilized the horse’s breathing, right?”
“With internal stress, we controlled our nerves and heart rate and temporarily expanded our lung capacity.”
Paeyul’s mouth slowly opened.
Yeon Ho-jeong tilted his head.
“I guess it wouldn’t be that surprising.”
“It’s a surprise, man! The body of an animal is different from that of a human. “It would be easy to infiltrate internal forces, but it would be extremely difficult to directly control organs and nerves, right?”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
“It’s probably because the martial arts I learned are unique.”
He calmed down all the horses in the group.
‘No.’
Paeyul’s gaze as he followed Yeon Ho-jeong’s back was deep and profound.
‘It’s not because it’s a unique martial arts skill. Such things are possible because we see what we cannot see.’
Blood vessels, nerves, and organs are not found only in humans. However, the location and shape are different for each species. It is absolutely not possible to have martial arts skills that are even a little unique.
“Even so, it is only a temporary effect. Whether you are a human or an animal, you need to eat and rest to regain your stamina. “I’ve been running for days without stopping, so I think I should stop by the guesthouse today and let the horses rest.”
“I agree.”
Kang-ryang grinned.
“I need to grease my stomach before going to work.”
Hwang Seok-tae nodded.
“It’s necessary to preserve one’s physical strength.”
Paeyul frowned.
“You two get along so well.”
Yeon Ho-jeong sighed.
“It’s better than setting up a corner. let’s go.”
* * *
Hwajeokru (華蹟樓) was one of the largest and most famous towers in the Hanzhong area.
It is natural because Hwajeokru is a main tower related to Hwasan (華山).
Although it was closer to Jongnam than Hwasan, the entire island was within the sphere of influence of the two schools. The two tried to keep each other in check while not losing their friendship. Therefore, they placed their own clans and businesses within each other’s sphere of influence.
It is both a check and a peacemaker at the same time. Hwajeokru was one of those businesses.
“Well, it’s nice to be able to soak in warm water for the first time in a long time.”
Kang Ryang, who had been humiliating himself for over an hour, was reminiscent of a nobleman.
Although he had a very strong personality and sharp impression, Kang Ryang’s face was objectively very handsome.
“But can I rest here? “It’s nice because it’s clean and luxurious.”
Yeonhojeong was also neat. If Kang Ryang looked like a nobleman, Yeon Ho-jeong looked like a vain scholar.
“Hwajeokru is under the influence of a volcano. In any case, baserunners who are not affiliated with two factions are rare. In that case, you should go confidently and not give the impression that you are avoiding it for no reason. Of course, Hwasan is better than Jongnam Mountain and River.”
“Because you and Jongnam had a falling out?”
“At least they won’t point you in the head.”
“You say we are friends, but is there any chance of an attack from the volcano?”
After emptying his glass, Yeon Ho-jeong raised his chopsticks and said.
“That won’t happen.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yongseonjinin is a nobleman who only recently became the new Jangmunin after Yonghwajinin died. Moreover, I and Moyong Gaju were the ones who convinced that gentleman to ask if he wanted to write a long book.”
“…Did you?”
“He’s not a great person who doesn’t know that if you carelessly try to put a leash on him, you could end up flying off. Crucially, the Yongseonjin people are different from the greedy Yonghwajin people.”
Paeyul, who had been quietly drinking, joined the conversation.
“That’s true, but from what I heard, the Shaolin leader also secretly gave me strength.”
“That’s right.”
Yeon Ho-jeong said as he filled his glass.
“When capturing Sejak in the Meng Nae, Yonghwajinin died. And Yongseonjinin was newly appointed as Jangmunin. That time isn’t very long. “It is a difficult time to completely control the volcano.”
“Well, that makes sense.”
“Furthermore, Yongseonjinin is working hard to restore the lost reputation of the Hwasan Sect. However, there were many factions who followed Yonghwajinin.”
Hwang Seok-tae nodded.
“In such a situation, even if you have taken control of the faction, it would be difficult to advance without permission. “Regardless of the internal situation, touching the head of a Confucian army unit at a time when you need to build a good relationship with the Murim Alliance’s loyalists is a handshake of all handshakes.”
“That’s right. Currently, the Murim Alliance military trusts me. And the military is the nucleus of Murim Alliance politics. “If you want to hold on to even the last bit of the cushion you got from heaven, you won’t be able to touch us without realizing it.”
Kang Ryang inwardly clicked his tongue.
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What had been forgotten due to the recent repetition of operations and battles was Yeonhojeong’s political ability.
I don’t know if he reads the map and analyzes the characters or the other way around, but if Yeon Ho-jeong says so, he will.
At least in the political tug-of-war, Yeonhojeong has never been defeated.
Except for one person, Mr. Moyong.
“the problem is.”
Paeyul, who was chewing meat, spoke in passing.
“How long will Jongnam put aside his pride, and how far will he go once he begins to spread his wings? That’s it.”
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“Jongnam’s interference is no more than hanging a rope around your ankle. It is literally just interference and will not be able to cause any decisive disruption. At least that’s what I think.”
“The problem is the difficulty of our mission, right?”
“That’s why we have to finish this mission before Jongnam even thinks about leaving.”
Kang-ryang frowned.
“Anyway, he makes things difficult for people because of his useless pride. what? What about dust? You’re being damn sick. “They said they put gold dust on the knife?”
Yeogwang’s words were still ringing in his mind. This was because it was a somewhat insulting remark that made me decide to just forget about it and move on.
Yeon Ho-jeong said as he emptied his glass.
“It’s not wrong.”
“yes?”
“What the old man said wasn’t entirely wrong.”
Kang Ryang’s eyes wavered.
“older brother?”
“Why would the black island be called the black island? Because of noble ideals? Or because they are people who care for the devastated people? Or is it because they are good people who give what they have and punish evil?”
“….”
“I understand that your pride is hurt. I was also thankful that he didn’t get angry. But if you want to see the true world with your own eyes, you have to think beyond feeling bad.”
“If it’s more than a bad feeling…?”
“The dark forces were not always vicious and cruel. Of course, such people are everywhere at any time, but there was a time in the past when even the Black Island had its own rules and laws. “There was a time when people were called nobles.”
Hwang Seok-tae nodded.
“I understand it was three or four hundred years ago.”
Yeon Ho-jeong nodded his head.
“Even back then, the black sword did not sacrifice itself by giving up its own flesh for the world. However, they had no involvement in the lives of the common people and strictly prohibited betrayal and personal self-interest. “It was a time when we pioneered another great path that all members were proud of through strict laws and regulations.”
“….”
“It was not a black path, but closer to a legal family. “The black people at the time were people that even prominent white people could recognize.”
Hwang Seok-tae filled Yeon Ho-jeong’s cup.
Yeon Ho-jeong emptied his glass.
“At least the level of darkness we have now is not as high as it was back then. So to speak, the future will be important.”
Yeon Ho-jeong looked at Kang Ryang.
“Acknowledge the past and be clearly aware of where you stand now. “If you ‘understand’ all that, then you have to think about the future.”
“Future….”
“How will you change the dark island you belong to? Should we turn the black road into a gray road or commit ourselves to the white road? Or will we create a black island so majestic that everyone will feel great?”
“….”
“Expand your horizons. It is also a habit to only look at what is close by. Look further and look wider. “The path to becoming the best in the world, even without reaching the top of the world, lies in such active thinking and the attitude of pursuing a future-oriented life.”
“Active… future…”
Kangryang pursed his lips without realizing it.
That wasn’t all. Pae-yul and Hwang Seok-tae also seemed to have their own feelings and were mulling over Yeon Ho-jeong’s words.
Yeon Ho-jeong, who was quietly looking at Kang Ryang, smiled.
“Well, even taking that into account, the old man’s dirty talk was not normal.”
“ha ha ha!”
Kang-ryang laughed out loud.
Yeon Ho-jeong put down his glass and stood up.
“Let’s take a good rest today and get moving tomorrow. “I wake up first.”
Paeyul asked.
“Let’s go in already?”
“I’m going to meditate and learn about this and that. Don’t worry, just relax. “Don’t get into an accident.”
“If anyone sees you, they will think you are my senior.”
“When it comes to thinking skills, I am by a long way senior. So, I also have to take care of myself.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled and went up to the room.
Paeyul snorted.
“Anyway, he’s a strangely cocky guy.”
Kang Ryang asked quietly.
“Are you jealous?”
“Do you want to lose? How many pipes will you give me on my body? “I’m thinking of drawing a pretty triangle.”
“It’s okay.”
“If you want, go have a drink, man.”
The two people bickered and shared a drink.
Hwang Seok-tae enjoyed a drink as a snack with the two people’s bloody jokes.
But even for a moment.
‘A majestic black dragon….’
Hwang Seok-tae looked up. This was where Yeonhojeong’s room was located.
‘You…’
Hwang Seok-tae really had a lot of things he wanted to ask Yeon Ho-jeong.
And what I want to learn.
That night.
Yeon Ho-jeong came out of his residence and headed to the bamboo forest outside Gwando, not far from Hwajeokru.
Entering the bamboo forest, he looked around with calm eyes and opened his mouth.
“Come out.”
Slurp.
The person who slowly appeared was unexpectedly an old village road.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes deepened.
“Open, that’s at the level of an elder.”
Chonro’s eyes sparkled.
“How did you know that?”
“Poor performance and free-spirited gait. “Isn’t it impossible for a person with that level of power to handle information related to the Yin Emperor unless he or she is an elder?”
“…Hehehe.”
Chonro stuck his tongue out.
“I was confident that I was one of the best at hiding my history, but I was caught too easily.”
“exactly?”
“As expected, what the Lord said was right. “Did you really open a martial arts drama?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes lit up.
‘You noticed.’
Since I didn’t really hide my abilities, I thought Hwa Jin-cheon would know.
Yeon Ho-jeong asked.
“Are you here to give information?”
“I received some information as well as a favor. “Of course, it is up to you whether or not to grant that request.”
“ask?”
“Would you like me to give you the information first? Or start with a request?”
“Let’s do a favor first.”
The eyes of Cheoljanggae, the elder of village road opening, sparkled.
“The former leader of the Volcano Sect would like to take a look at you.”
