Episode 31
Let’s get along well
Only after so many people had dispersed did Baek Seung-moo loosen his clenched fists.
Blood was flowing from my palm where my fingernails had dug into it.
‘It hurts.’
It was about the heart, not the hands.
‘The Jinokryong shows off such majesty, so what am I doing?’
A scholar and successor to the rising Baek family. If you remove this background, it is just one of the late indexes whose names go up and down in Qinghai Province.
‘What is the late index? ‘It’s just a bright apricot.’
How many talented people can there be in Cheonghae, a remote province?
‘I want to be like him too. ‘But how?’
I remembered what Jeong Gwang said.
‘Become a guru. You become a true mountain disciple. meat? alcohol? woman? Is that the problem? What else can I say? You can do it secretly.’
This is nonsense.
Moreover, Baek Seung-mu was in a position where he had to inherit the Baek Family Sangdan in place of his older brother, who was in government office.
I thought about letting go of my primal desires and throwing off the shackles of my family… … .
‘I’ve been living as the youngest for 19 years now. I need a priest that I can easily take care of, and he seems like the perfect person.’
For this reason, I am told to join, but who would say that?
‘but… … .’
After seeing Jeong Gwang’s inaction today, my thoughts changed.
Whatever the reason for being recommended for initiation. He said that if he just did it right, that would be enough.
Baek Seung-mu made up his mind and ran to Baek Jin-hwan.
“father!”
“I’m busy so let’s talk later.”
Baek Jin-hwan was really busy.
Even though things were resolved well, there were many details that needed to be finalized. I had to prepare various things for the Kunlun sect’s Taoists who were leaving tomorrow morning.
Baek Seung-moo knew that too, but he had to say it.
“It’s important.”
Baek Jin-hwan looked at his son for a moment and then nodded.
“Tell me.”
“… … .”
“Huh. “Tell me?”
When I tried to speak, my mouth wouldn’t fall. Baek Seung-mu moistened his lips with his tongue and then gathered courage and spoke.
“I want to enter Kunlun.”
“Don’t you know that? Kunlun is not accepting lay disciples.”
“I know. “I want to become a Jinsan disciple.”
“… … “You want to become a Taoist monk?”
“yes. Please allow it.”
This time, Baek Jin-Hwan was silent.
Because I had a rough idea of why my son was doing this, I was more cautious about speaking up.
‘Eungong is a special person, but you are looking too high… … .’
Baek Jin-hwan also had a big dream when he was young. However, as time passed, he collided with the world and was broken, and that dream was chipped away.
Fortunately, he met a good woman named Heo Yeo-min and together they worked together to build his current business, but it fell short of what he dreamed of in the past.
Of course, I am happy and satisfied now, but… … .
‘There is no way the crew would understand that.’
Youth looks up.
It’s their right.
It was not something the old father could deny or criticize.
Baek Jin-hwan made a decision.
After informing him of the reality, he decided to respect his son’s will.
But wait a minute.
“Did you tell Min Mae?”
“no. “I came to tell your father first.”
“I thought so. “If I told you, there would have been a few bruises on your face.”
The father and son laughed together.
As the atmosphere became a little softer, Baek Jin-hwan continued.
“I know you made that decision after seeing Eun-gong’s status.”
“… … .”
“But there is something you don’t know. Do you think the prestige from earlier is everything to Eunkong?”
“… … !”
Baek Seung-moo’s eyes widened.
Doesn’t this mean that Jinyulong’s inaction is higher than what he showed in his secret dance?
“The Jin people said this during the meeting.”
“What did you say?”
“He said that Eunkong, who always had to look out for the situation and help each other in Kunlun, was excited to meet an opponent he could beat to his heart’s content.”
Now that I think about it, Jeong Gwang was smiling brightly throughout the match.
“It’s truly surprising that you fought such a bloody battle with such a heart.”
“It’s a bloody struggle… … .”
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“Isn’t it?”
“Eungong cut Yeongchuja’s head with a single sword. And you knocked him out with just one punch.”
“But wasn’t it a very intense battle until then?”
“no. “Remember what kind of expression Eungong made when Yeongchuja fell.”
Baek Seung-moo searched for memories.
“It seemed like he had a somewhat sullen expression.”
“okay. Jin people express it like this. “It’s like a child who got a delicious snack and accidentally dropped it while trying to save it.”
“… … “What do you mean?”
“Eun-gong had high hopes for Yeongchu-ja. I think I can endure this much. however… … .”
Baek Jin-hwan laughed as if he himself was dumbfounded.
“… … “He didn’t live up to Eun-gong’s expectations.”
Baek Seung-mu opened his mouth wide.
There was a shortage of elders in the communal sect?
Does that make any sense!
Baek Jin-hwan, who thought for a moment when he made an expression of disbelief, opened his mouth.
“I’ll tell you something you don’t know.”
From his mouth, the events that took place at Tapgeukrabmagan flowed.
It was quite a long story, but Baek Seung-mu, who could not close his mouth while listening, kept a blank expression for a long time after he finished speaking.
Baek Jin-hwan sighed inwardly as he saw that.
“Eungong is that kind of person. No, it’s hard to even call him a human being. Does he still want to be like him? “Is he confident?”
Baek Seung-moo’s eyes, which had changed several times, finally shined with firm determination.
“I want to watch his back and chase after him even a little bit.”
“… … .”
“I’m not sure.”
“… … Ha ha ha ha ha.”
Baek Seung-moo bowed his head to Baek Jin-hwan, who was laughing as if it were absurd.
“sorry.”
“no. “You say you’re not confident, so I have more faith in you.”
Baek Jin-hwan, who was silent for a moment, nodded his head loudly.
“It’s the path you will take anyway, so it would be right for you to decide. step! Just keep in mind that no matter what comes along the way or how it diverges, you have to get through it on your own.”
“thank you! “I will!”
“It hurts my ears. You didn’t even get Kunlun’s permission, so what’s the fuss? These are not people who will accept you even if you pay a lot of donations. “It will be a very difficult task.”
“haha. I know, father. “But it feels really good.”
Baek Seung-moo, who was jumping with joy, calmed his excitement and asked cautiously.
“But if I enter the Taoist Gate, my family will… … .”
“Now don’t act like you’re worried. All you have to do is trouble your older brother, the head of the family, and tell him to take over quickly, and as for business… … “You just have to do as much as you can, then quit and live comfortably.”
Baek Seung-moo’s head bowed further.
This was because he clearly knew how much effort his father had put in and how attached he was to the Baekga Sangdan.
The feeling of regret and gratitude toward my father grew in my heart.
“ah. And that’s it.”
“yes! father!”
“Get permission from Min Mae. “Go alone.”
The emotion that had filled Baek Seung-moo’s heart was shattered.
*
Jeong Gwang got out of bed and stretched. When I opened the door and came out, it was a very nice day with warm sunlight shining down.
‘ah. I’m full. It’s been a while since I ate properly cooked food.’
Last morning, I broke into the kitchen and ate the meat in secret and it tasted pretty good. Perhaps because I overate, my stomach was still bulging.
Nice weather and a pleasant feeling of fullness.
The annoyance that had been caused by Yeongchuja fainting in just one hit had disappeared.
‘I want to skip breakfast today… … .’
The world did not help him.
“You’re the youngest. “Let’s go get breakfast.”
“I’m not hungry.”
Ambassador Jeong-woo put his hand on Jeong-gwang’s shoulder and urged him to walk.
“What kind of big trouble are you talking about?” Let’s go quickly. Ah hurry.”
Since the Kunlun Sect was a group that made a living from the donations of their helpers, they always had a tradition of eating with a grateful heart.
For them, skipping meals was seen as ignoring the helpers’ sincerity, so it was something they should never do.
I had no choice but to be taken to a restaurant, but there was no way I had an appetite. Jeonggwang just pretended to eat.
However, that image actually struck a bigger chord with the Baekga Sangdan people.
‘That’s amazing! Even the way you eat is so beautiful!’
‘When I’m dancing, I’m a heavenly god, and when I’m eating, I’m a immortal!’
‘It’s worth the effort. I was angry because the meat I cooked early in the morning was gone, but my mind became at peace.’
When the meal was over, the Kunlun disciples prepared to leave. It didn’t take that long because it was only a baggage.
Baek Jin-hwan, who welcomed Unhak and other Unja Bae gurus to the inner room, expressed his deep gratitude on behalf of the Baekga Sangdan.
“thank you. “I will never forget the grace of Kunlun for the rest of my life.”
“Infinite Buddha. “He just did what he had to do.”
Unhak, who was smiling, felt something strange.
Looking at the way Baek Jin-hwan opened and closed his lips, it seemed like he was saying something that was difficult to get out.
“One hundred Danju. If you have anything to say, feel free to do so.”
“… … Well then, if you don’t have any shame, I’ll tell you. I sincerely hope that my second son will enter Kunlun. “Is it possible?”
“Huh. I’m sorry. “The text does not accept lay disciples.”
“I’m talking about Jinsan disciple.”
The unexpected words reminded Unhak of Baek Seungmu.
‘You said you risked your life to save your subordinates. I think the mentality is right, but quality is the key.’
Age was also a problem as the end of life was just around the corner. It was obvious that I would face difficulties in many ways, including my martial arts training.
‘Besides, the timing is not right.’
Well, isn’t it too late for the boat to be harvested, and isn’t it too early for the boat to be harvested?
Looking at the priests’ expressions, it seemed that their thoughts were not much different.
‘I guess I’ll have to refuse as well.’
Baek Jin-hwan had an extraordinary sense of humor. As soon as he sensed rejection, he spoke up.
“please. Even if you refuse, can you please look after the child just once?”
“… … “Let’s do that.”
Baek Jin-hwan sighed inwardly.
‘Father has done enough. From now on, it’s up to you.’
I was concerned about my son’s condition, but I had no other choice.
“Seungmu. “Please come in.”
The door opened and Baek Seung-moo was seen bowing deeply.
“hello. Baekseungmu of Baekga Sangdan meets the ancestors of Kunlun.”
“haha. Nice to meet you. Seeing how devoted you are, the Baek Family Sangdan has no worries… … uh?”
Unhak, who was giving a formal greeting, raised his eyes. Isn’t Baek Seung-moo’s face, revealed when he straightens his back, a mess?
“Did you ever fight?”
“no.”
“hmm. As expected. Anyone can see that the face has been unilaterally beaten.”
If Yeongchuja was a clumsy male cat with only one eyelid stained black, Baekseungmu was a real male cat with black bruises on both sides.
“Anyway, I’ll ask. “Why do you want to become a disciple of the text?”
“that… … .”
“It would be better to tell the real reason instead of making it up.”
Baek Seung-mu’s embarrassed ears heard Baek Jin-hwan’s voice.
-Okay! Just say what your father told you! I want to seek the Tao like the Kunlun ancestors! And I want to help those in need through collaboration!
Baek Seungmu thought for a moment and then let out a small sigh.
‘Jinin said that, but if you give a false reason… … Even if I become initiated, how can I live with my heart open?’
He eventually said exactly what was in his heart.
“It’s because Kunlun and Jinyulong are cool, and I want to be like them.”
*
A long time had passed, but Baek Seung-moo was still dumbfounded.
‘Have I really become Kunlun’s disciple? how? why?’
I was so young that I just gave a pathetic answer.
Even though he blushed with embarrassment after saying this, the old monks, including Unhak, were very happy.
‘Because it’s cool. It’s been a while since I heard that. I liked it. ‘What about the priests?’
When the old monks also agreed, Unhak came to a conclusion.
‘Baek Danju. Let’s do that.’
‘… … yes?’
‘Seungmu. Who will become your master will be decided little by little. We have to leave now, so get ready quickly.’
‘… … yes?’
It felt like I was possessed by a ghost.
When I came to, I found myself in the arms of my mother, Heo Yeo-min, with a bundle on my shoulder.
“Sobbing. This is what happens in the end. You must always take care of yourself. If there is anything difficult, be sure to discuss it with Eungong. Hey my son. He doesn’t want to spend a long time like this… … .”
She touched his face and shed tears like chicken droppings.
‘Do you want to become a guru? The woman who beat her, saying, ‘You are so crazy, abandoning your family and abandoning her parents!’ was just a mother worrying about her child.
It was only after a long time had passed that Baek Seung-moo was able to escape from her embrace.
‘What the hell is going on?’
Before he knew it, he was surrounded by Kunlun Taoist monks and being congratulated.
Baek Jin-hwan, who looked at this with a sad expression, shouted loudly.
“I wish the Kunlun ancestors good luck!”
The Baekga Sangdan people also shouted along.
“I wish the Kunlun ancestors good luck!”
The Kunlun disciples put their hands together to show respect and then headed towards the main gate. Baek Jin-hwan gave him a huge amount of gifts, but he turned them all down, so his body and mind felt light.
Jeong Gwang, who was walking next to Baek Seung-moo, said with a strange smile.
“Welcome, priest. Good luck ahead… … ha. driving me crazy. “This guy’s honorifics are completely stuck in his mouth.”
“… … “Eun-gong?”
“It’s a silver ball. Call it the death penalty. Let’s get along well in the future. very well.”
Baek Seung-moo got goosebumps all over his body.
I didn’t know why, but it happened anyway.
“The good guys are going out! “Open the door!”
At Baek Jin-hwan’s shout, the huge gate opened wide.
Then a man appeared.
“Oh oh. You’re finally coming out. “How have you been?”
The Kunlun Daoists who saw his face all froze.
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