Episode 122
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Jeong Gwang was secretly impressed.
‘That’s amazing.’
They say that if it is three days since death, it is a great deal.
When I met Wen Hong three days later, he had changed so much that I had to rub my eyes and look at him again.
So much so that I see it again and again as I walk.
Every time that happened, Won Hong, who had forced a smile on his hard face, could not help himself and asked.
“Look, Jinokryong. “Why do you keep looking at me?”
“Because it’s fascinating.”
“Are you saying it’s fascinating?”
Instead of answering, Jeong Gwang stared at Wen Hong’s head.
A large lump bulged on top of his shiny, bald head.
It’s like putting a small egg on top of a large egg.
“haha. Wow… … .”
Wen Hong, guessing the reason, smiled bitterly and stroked his head.
And then, startled, he took his hand away.
When I touched it, I felt tremendous pain.
A sigh-like sound came from his mouth.
“… … Amitabha Buddha. “It’s really far.”
“yes? What?”
Before he knew it, Jeong Gwang was walking next to Wen Hong.
Wen Hong hesitated for a moment and then spoke slowly.
“I’m talking about my discipline. “You enlightened me, but I’m still repeating foolish things.”
“… … ?”
Jeong Gwang was dumbfounded as he didn’t know what he had just taught him, but Won Hong’s expression and voice were serious.
“You know that touching the lump on your head hurts, but you admit the pain to yourself because you are ashamed of your gaze… … .”
“… … .”
“I wanted to become a person without shame by focusing on reflecting on my inner self. It collapsed so easily. “How foolish this is.”
“… … .”
It was only then that Jeong Gwang realized.
‘Did you hit your head too hard? ‘I’m a little out of my mind.’
Doesn’t he try to force his naturally hard face to look soft? Doesn’t he talk nonsense like a high priest?
Wouldn’t it be better to be Won Hong, who was petty three days ago?
“… … “Aren’t you overdoing it?”
“I know what you mean. We’ll have to slowly tear it down and build it up, one by one. But isn’t it a bad idea to plant a flag in advance where you want to go someday?”
“… … “I don’t know much about that flag, so try to keep your expression a little more relaxed.”
“Take it easy? I’m doing this to train myself. Does it look that awkward?”
It’s just awkward.
On that hard face, the corners of the mouth are slightly raised, so it only looks like the person is lacking hair.
No matter how many times I looked at it, it seemed like it was only useful for walking comfortably on a crowded road and had nothing to do with internal ruminations or flags.
‘… … Well, as long as it’s good for you, that’s fine.’
Still, I had to say something.
“It’s more dangerous than awkward.”
“… … danger?”
“yes. “The younger or older the viewer, the more wary they will be.”
“… … .”
Won Hong thought about the topic that Jeong Gwang had given him.
‘Border? why… … ah!’
In order to change myself, I was trying to change not only my mind but also my facial expression.
But I never even thought about the feelings of the person treating him.
‘You’re trying to change yourself by deceiving yourself. That’s fine, but those who look at me are seeing my false self. It will look bigger in the eyes of an innocent child or an old man.’
That wasn’t Jeong Gwang’s intention.
This was said out of fear that a child who saw Wen Hong might cry out of fear or a helpless old man might fall down while trying to avoid being frightened.
However, Wen Hong, the person involved, came to a completely different realization.
‘okay. A forced smile is enough when you are working alone. There’s no need to do that in front of others.’
No, since I was dealing with him wearing a mask, I didn’t even know that my true feelings might be misunderstood.
‘then… … .’
Wen Hong relaxed the force he was putting on his face.
The corners of his mouth lowered and his original hard face returned.
‘… … ‘It’s comfortable.’
I guess Jeong Gwang was like that too.
“That’s it. ah. “I feel more comfortable now.”
“Thank you. “I got help again.”
“What. “It’s good for both of us.”
“They say they like each other… … okay. yes. “That is correct.”
Those who receive enlightenment are grateful, and those who give it are happy.
Is there anything better than this when we can help each other and be happy?
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‘You’re so young, but you have a bigger heart than anyone else. I didn’t realize it because my eyes were dark, but I’m glad I can see it now.’
This wasn’t his idea.
Quite a few of the Shaolin monks walking together were secretly admiring.
The same goes for Gongwoo, who is called the ancient dragon among the nine dragon peaks.
‘Once you remove your preconceived notions, what you see changes.’
The reason the head of the room appointed him as Jeonggwang’s guide meant that he would see and learn many things.
Talk less. There are a lot of ideas.
‘Then you said you would definitely get something.’
Gongwoo walked down the street, reflecting on the room leader’s words.
But soon I stopped walking.
An old man with a menacing look appeared with many warriors.
“Amitabha Buddha! Many executioners and evildoers have set foot in the secular world! “Someone from Hyeonjeongmun has come to say hello!”
Although Hyeonjeongmun was not included in the six directions and seven dansamjang, it was one of the famous sects in Jeongjuhyeon.
Plus, the owner of that place.
The master of the Shaolin Sok clan sect, whom everyone knows, has appeared.
Naturally, the Shaolin monks recognized him.
“Amitabha Buddha. A priest came. “It’s been a while since I saw you.”
“haha. Won Hong was sentenced to death. I saw you last month, but it’s been a while. “I think you would like to see the grain offering more often.”
Han Yun-kwon exchanged greetings with Won Hong and other Shaolin monks without hesitation.
It was thanks to the fact that I packed my luggage and carried it up and down Mt. Seongsan almost every month.
People watching around looked at me with envy.
How could a master like Han Yun-kwon not know that?
‘It’s a good thing you jumped in quickly. Everyone, look carefully. This is Hyeonjeongmun.’
As time passed, his back became straighter and his broad chest became wider.
But he wasn’t the only one.
It’s not called Thousand Year Shaolin for nothing.
Although they had stopped visiting Gangho for a long time, there were many people from the Sok clan who studied martial arts in Shaolin.
Moreover, this place is Jeong Ju-hyeon, which is no different from the front yard of Shaolin.
It was no exaggeration to say that almost all sects were Shaolin sects.
Clan groups that could be said to be Jeong Ju-hyeon’s hometown appeared one after another.
“The official of Jeongjupyoguo has arrived!”
“How are you? “There is also a military officer of great righteousness!”
Before we knew it, all the factions supporting Jeong Ju-hyeon had gathered.
To impress the Shaolin monks who came down from the mountain after a long time and show off their power.
The hall became noisy just by the Shaolin monks and lay monks who knew each other exchanging a few words of greeting.
But this is only for a moment.
Won Hong looked around at the heads of the clans and spoke as class leader.
“Amitabha Buddha. “I’m very happy to see you, but I have somewhere to go, so I guess I’ll have to say goodbye.”
I’ve been running until I die, but already?
Still, what can you do?
Isn’t this the words of one of the eighteen Arhats?
The people were very disappointed, but made an effort to straighten their faces and answer.
“… … I see. I’m sorry you’re busy. “I look forward to seeing you again next time.”
“Amitabha Buddha. I’m sorry. We look forward to it too. then… … .”
Wen Hong took a step forward.
Other Shaolin monks followed him.
At that time, a clear voice caught them.
“and. “They really say it so much.”
These were words that represented the feelings of people who were in despair.
Everyone’s eyes focused on the person who said those words.
It was concentrate.
“… … Did you say it was too much?”
Jeong Gwang answered Won Hong’s question as if it were obvious.
“yes.”
“… … “Why do you think so?”
Wen Hong asked because he was really curious.
Jeong Gwang was even more dumbfounded.
“No, can you treat me like this?”
“… … “Like this?”
“It’s been a long time since Shaolin came down from the mountain. “He came rushing over because everyone was happy to see him, but even if he can’t stay for a day, he needs to properly say hello to each and every one of them before leaving.”
“… … But time… … .”
“You can shorten time, but you can’t get your mind back.”
“… … ?”
“Can’t you see they’re disappointed? How are you going to comfort me later?”
Wen Hong and the Shaolin monks turned to look at the people of the Soga clan.
Although he didn’t show it, I felt like he was disappointed.
‘Huh. Is that how you feel after hearing Jinokryong’s words? Or was it only after hearing the words that I was able to see properly?’
The monks who were worried opened their eyes wide at Jeong Gwang’s words.
“You don’t know how precious it really is. Just like in the text, you have to leave everything behind to know.”
“… … !”
Among the martial arts people, there was no one who did not know the reason why there was no secular family in Kunlun.
The same was true for the Shaolin monks.
‘When the Demon Cult invaded Kunlun, he ran to save him and was killed.’
‘iced coffee. The head temple and the lay family are the same, and even if time was limited, they were too neglected.’
The Shaolin monks lamented softly and blamed themselves.
The members of the Sok family looked at Jeong Gwang with grateful faces.
The clans gathered here are from the same Jeongju-hyeon, but they are competing.
I thought he was only focusing on the monks to show off his closeness to Shaolin, but now the focus has finally caught his eye.
‘Huh! ‘Is that a person!’
‘Why are you so handsome!’
‘Contrary to rumors, you have a great personality!’
It’s true that he’s handsome, but is there any way that Jeong Gwang’s personality is great?
I just said it because my stomach hurt.
The Kunlun Taoists did not forgive anything else, but they did not forgive ignoring the common people.
Jeong Gwang had no choice but to follow their words in order to avoid being nagged.
But don’t Shaolin monks do what he does?
Is that also precious to your precious family?
How can you see that?
‘Anyway, I’m full.’
The Shaolin monks, who had lost their stomachs thanks to the concentrated light, apologized with polite faces.
Of course, it was the same for Wen Hong.
“Thank you for reminding me.”
“What.”
“You are right. “I need to greet you properly.”
Wen Hong and the Shaolin monks bowed to the people.
“Please forgive my rudeness.”
“Oh, no. “What are you saying?”
The atmosphere became warmer.
Friendly greetings were exchanged here and there.
Because there were so many people, it quickly became noisy.
Wen Hong looked at the scene with a happy face, but felt slightly uneasy.
‘It’s the right thing to do, but it seems like it will take a very long time… … I’m on my way to save Shakyamuni, but I’m probably wasting too much time.’
Wen Hong sought Zheng Guang’s opinion.
“Look, Jinokryong. It looks like they’ll be waiting for you at Seokjiajang… … .”
“What will change if I go faster?”
“… … ?”
“I heard that it is not in immediate danger of extinction or that people are dying. “Then I don’t think there’s any reason to rush.”
“But wouldn’t things get better if we go faster?”
“ah. So you’re trying to put pressure on them with the prestige of Shaolin. But it won’t work. “If Sima Lian had been scared by Shaolin’s name, they wouldn’t have done something like this in the first place.”
“hmm. That’s right… … .”
“Don’t worry too much about time. “I said earlier that I could reduce it, right?”
“… … It did. “Is there really a way?”
“Sure.”
“I was panicking because I have no experience with this kind of thing, but I’m glad you were here. “Please take care of me.”
When Won Hong agreed, Jeong Gwang called the two men.
It was Seungmoo Baek and Zhao.
“Priests. Let’s do what we did at Baekga Sangdan.”
“… … ah. understand.”
“Zhao. Please help the priest.”
“Please just leave it to me.”
After patting the two people on the shoulders, Jeong Gwang raised his energy and shouted.
“Infinite Water… … Amitabha Buddha! Thank you to the donors who came to visit us! Order is needed for ambassadors and donors to socialize! “If you keep order, we will be able to spend more time together, so please cooperate!”
“… … .”
Everyone had a puzzled look on their faces.
law?
Cooperation?
What on earth… … ah!
A rumor like a legend arose in people’s minds.
It was a feat established by the Kunlun faction in Xining, Qinghai Province.
‘… … J-Jade Dragon Guardians’ large gathering?’
‘… … Doing that here?’
Baek Seung-moo, the priest of Jeong-gwang, guided the people who were looking at Jeong-gwang with their mouths wide open.
“You can just stand in line this way.”
Zhao, who was quick-witted, also joined in.
“We would be obliged for your cooperation. “It’s for everyone.”
Although people were dumbfounded, they had no choice but to follow their words.
The Shaolin monks were also following their words.
The crowded hall was cleared up in an instant.
On one side, the Shaolin monks stood in a horizontal line, and on the other side, the Sok clan sects stood in a vertical line.
Among the Sok family factions, the one who stood first was Hyeon Jeong-mun.
Munju Han Yun-kwon hesitated and asked Jeong Gwang.
“Is it okay if we go forward and say hello now?”
“yes. “In the order you arrived.”
“… … In order?”
Only then did people realize.
They were standing in line in the order they arrived.
‘… … Huh. Unbelievable… … .’
It was a place where all of Jeong Joo-hyeon’s famous clans gathered.
Although the difference was not that big, there was bound to be superiority and inferiority.
However, since it is done on a first-come, first-served basis rather than on the reputation or inaction of the power, what could be a fairer method than this?
People thought the same thing at the same time.
‘It’s a true jade dragon… … This is truly fair and impartial.’
It was a ridiculous misunderstanding, but it wasn’t just this one time.
As Jeong Gwang headed to Shanxi Province with the Shaolin monks, he heard many similar reviews.
The same goes for moving to Shanxi Province.
Many grassroots people approached the Shaolin monks who came out into the world after a long time.
Jeong Gwang built his reputation by keeping them in line.
And before we knew it, we arrived at Seokgajang in Taiwon.
* * *
Dadong County, Shanxi Province.
Gagyun, who stayed overnight at Haenghwachunpung (杏花春風), woke up feeling refreshed.
‘I heard it’s as bright as the name Apricot Flowers and Spring Breeze.’
The luxury ends here.
Now it was time to chase again.
“Where does this hidden language refer to?”
Suha answered Gagyun’s question.
“doesn’t exist.”
“… … “What?”
The eyes of the subordinate who answered, as well as the other subordinates, seemed dark for some reason.
But Ga-gyun did not waver.
“Inquire.”
“Jonmyeong!”
martial arts,
