Episode 89
A business with nothing to lose
Peng Kang-hwi entered the training hall and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
“Why on earth are you here?”
“It just so happened to be like that.”
“Huh.”
I was about to ask more, but Peng Soobin interrupted.
“Brother. “Eun-gong has shown me a great favor.”
“A silver ball? “Are you talking about Confucius of Revolution?”
“That’s right.”
“But why are you holding that sword?”
“in fact… … .”
Subin Peng talked about what had happened so far.
Suddenly, her swordsmanship did not work properly, so she came to see her brother, and Jeong Gwang told her the reason and taught her the swordsmanship.
Peng Ganghwi had a complicated expression.
The same was true with my mind.
‘It is clear that the sword technique taught by Jinokryong will be a great season, but… … Abandon the Tao and learn the sword? This is a big problem.’
The Peng family was a proud family as they were members of the Seven Great Families.
However, even if it is due to an aptitude issue, why give up home martial arts and learn someone else’s martial arts?
It was something that could be accepted by Paeng Kang-hwi, who cared for Paeng Soo-bin very much and knew Jeong-gwang’s true nature… … .
‘Everyone will be very opposed. Since my father is not here, my grandfather has to step in.’
Coincidentally, his grandfather was coming here.
just as expected.
An old man with a magnificent physique entered the training hall, holding a cane.
“Why are you here and not in your room?”
Seeing the old man, the Peng Kang-hwi siblings quickly straightened their posture.
“Are you here? “Grandfather.”
The old man was Pang Manso, the eldest member of the Hebei Peng family and the grandfather of the Peng siblings.
After receiving greetings from his grandchildren, he looked at Jeong Gwang.
“You are a revolutionary. Nice to meet you, I’m a bulge.”
“hello.”
He looked at Jeong Gwang with deep eyes and nodded.
“Good.”
I also exchanged greetings with Baek Seung-moo and Zhao, and the way they maintained proper manners made them seem like civil servants rather than warriors.
“But… … .”
He asked, pointing to the sword Peng Su-bin was holding.
“Why are you holding a sword?”
When Peng Kang-hwi winked, Peng Soobin responded.
“actually… … .”
It was quite a long story.
Her bright eyes sparkled like starlight and she continued to play with her mouth.
Pangmanso, who had been listening silently, gave an order when his granddaughter’s story was over.
“Just unfold it.”
“yes?”
“The Subinpaegeom (秀彬覇劍) that Confucius Hyeokryeon handed down to you… … Hmm.”
His gaze returned to Jeong Gwang.
“I almost made a mistake. “Hey, can I take a look?”
“Please.”
When the story went like this, Peng Su-bin had no choice but to open his sword.
He was embarrassed to hear the name of the swordsmanship with his name in it from his grandfather’s mouth, but on the other hand, he was also proud.
But even for a moment.
She calmed down and focused.
And then he unfolded Subin’s sword.
After a while.
Pangmanso, who was looking at this with slightly widened eyes, turned his gaze.
There was Jeong Gwang, cross-legged and with a bored expression on his face.
Panmanso’s mouth slowly opened.
“Hey, if it’s okay, would you like to talk to me?”
* * *
Pan Manso walked inside the Paeng house with Jeong Gwang.
He said let’s talk and just said nothing.
The manor was very spacious, but his steps were slow. If this continues, he won’t know how long he will have to walk.
Jeong Gwang inwardly shook his head.
‘If this continues, the old man will be sick.’
Then you will have to pick it up and carry it yourself.
In times like this, I had to hit the player.
“You’re old, so why don’t you come in and rest.”
“It’s late because I had to gather my thoughts. “Can I ask you a few words?”
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“As short as possible.”
“Sure.”
Despite Jeong Gwang’s rude words, his expression did not change.
“Before that, I would like to ask for your understanding. I heard from Kang Hwi who you are. “He did it to convince me, so don’t blame me.”
“yes. “I’ll think about it.”
“… … Then let’s get to the point. I don’t believe you did this for no reason. What is your reason for hiding your identity? “Is there any danger at home?”
Jeong Gwang thought for a moment.
Whether to tell this clever old man the truth or not.
The worry was short-lived.
“It’s hard to say anything because I’m not sure yet.”
“I see. “Be sure to tell me when you’re sure.”
“That’s about it. “Of course.”
“Thank you.”
Jeong Gwang felt attracted to Pan Manso.
Because people like this are rare.
‘Before I lost my martial arts skills, I would have had a good time. ‘Comparable to the Ten Lords?’
That was secondary and I liked how refreshing it was.
“I’m glad you said it once and got it over with.”
“I’m not the type of person who can communicate with you even if I say it twice, so why should I lose my strength?”
“and. You really know it well. “Did you even do a background check?”
It was a very rude remark, but Pangmanso accepted it calmly once again.
“You could say that. I heard what you did to the lord of Gansu Castle. “I was very impressed.”
“uh? Do you even know that? “I heard that Paengga was close to the government, and it was true.”
Pan Manso nodded and muttered.
“If you combine the rumors of the martial arts world, what I heard from Kang Hwi and other family members, and what I heard from people in the government… … I know quite a bit about you. but… … .”
His eyes briefly turned to Jeong Gwang.
“I still don’t know. “Who are you?”
“Jinokryong.”
“It’s really you, not the nickname.”
“Concentrate?”
“… … You asked something pointless. “You are who you are.”
“You know the Tao.”
Pan Manso continued with a light smile.
“What kind of Tao does the old man in the back room know?”
“sure?”
“I have nothing to be proud of in my life, but I am confident that I have an eye for people. “It is just that.”
Jeong Gwang glanced at the distended cow.
He is an old man whose legs are so severely crippled that he has to rely on a cane to walk.
There was a faint smell from earlier.
It smells like blood.
It is from a very long time ago, but because so much has been buried, it will never be erased.
“Have you honed your skills on the battlefield?”
“You figure it out so easily. “You’d better hide yourself.”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
“haha. You said something pointless again. “Let’s sit here for a while.”
Pan Manso sat in a small pavilion with Jeong Gwang.
He muttered as he looked at people moving around in all directions.
“They’re planning to throw a big party because their son has become the Murim lord. “He was so excited to rewrite his family’s history.”
“It’s worth it.”
“I think differently.”
He looked straight at Jeong Gwang.
“For my family, an even greater blessing is being in a relationship with you.”
“uh?”
“Why are you surprised?”
“They say you have a discerning eye, and you really do.”
Despite Jeong Gwang’s shameless words, Pangmanso did not waver.
“So, I want to have a deeper relationship with you.”
“how?”
“Please accept Subin as your disciple.”
“That’s not possible.”
It was a very quick rejection, but Panmanso remained calm.
“I thought so. “Can you tell me why?”
Is there any reason?
I didn’t receive any disciples in my previous life, so there’s no way I could receive one in this life.
To put it bluntly… … .
“… … “Because it’s annoying?”
“You’re saying that teaching martial arts is a hassle.”
“Yes.”
Pan Manso looked into Jeong Gwang’s eyes and spoke forcefully.
“Subin is a child who is fun to teach.”
This was something that Jeong Gwang also agreed with.
In that short period of time, didn’t you memorize the basics and gugyeol of Subin Paegum?
It will take a long time to learn it properly, but since you have great understanding, you will be able to do it somehow.
‘It’s definitely a quality I haven’t seen many times in my past and present lives.’
As Jeong Gwang shook his head, Pan Manso asked quietly.
“You think so too, right?”
“yes.”
“Good. Subin will be happy too.”
Panpanmanso grinned and Jeonggwang struck a candle.
“But that doesn’t work.”
“… … Why again?”
“I am a Taoist monk. Kunlun Sect Taoist. “The text is not accepted by lay disciples or female monks.”
Pan Manso’s answer was unhesitating, as if he had thought about it in advance.
“I can solve that on my own. “Don’t worry, I will make it happen even if I meet Jang Moon-jin in person.”
In an instant, Jeong Gwang’s eyes lit up.
Isn’t this saying that he will show a great deal of sincerity to Kunlun?
‘but. There is a way.’
Even though he is a great adult of the Hebei Paeng family, he cannot interfere in Kunlun’s affairs.
Neither a lay disciple nor a disciple of the original mountain.
The intention is to install Peng Subin as Jeong Gwang’s anonymous disciple.
‘The kid is okay, but… … .’
No, it was more than okay, it was great.
Even on a concentrate basis.
Given his young age, he was a talented person who could be raised properly if he wanted to.
‘It will be fun to teach.’
Unlike my previous life, I was feeling a little bit of fun in this life.
This is what happened after teaching many people, including the Taoist masters of Kunlun.
As Pang Man-so said, a talent like Pang Soo-bin would make it even more fun.
Jeong Gwang’s heart moved slightly.
‘It might not be a bad idea to try raising one.’
Did he notice that sign?
Panmanso opened his mouth in a timely manner.
“The priest-priest relationship is a very precious thing. Don’t the prestigious political factions of Gangho value the relationship between priests and priests more than the relationship between father and son?”
It was a bit of an exaggeration, but it was true.
“What could be the reason? That’s because it’s a relationship that never betrays. “You will have a disciple who will be by your side forever.”
“Not necessarily.”
“… … .”
Panmanso, who was silent for a moment, continued speaking.
“Let me tell you my story. During my time in the military, I experienced a lot on the battlefield. “Betrayals big and small were common.”
Suddenly, not only his voice but also his eyes sank deeply.
“Would you say it is inevitable when you look at people as numbers? I also betrayed the soldiers who trusted and followed me. They trusted me and charged too hard, but they often ended up dying. “I ordered it even though I knew it would happen.”
“… … .”
“It was the same even after we went from the battlefield to the imperial palace. When things like that happened over and over again, I became depressed. But… … .”
His calm tone became distorted, as if he was talking about someone else.
“I couldn’t bear it just once. “I was betrayed by someone I really trusted, and I was betrayed too.”
“… … .”
“As a result, it ended up like this. I became an old man who couldn’t even use my legs properly. Do you know who saved me? That’s my son. “In terms of sect, the guy who is my disciple saved me and took care of me until I was old.”
It was not wrong to say that Kangho’s family was an organization that combined a family and a clan.
“How is it? “Do you understand why we need disciples?”
“I don’t want to get hurt like that.”
“… … “Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to help you when you get old?”
“hmm. “That’s right.”
Jeong Gwang, who was nodding his head, spoke in passing.
“Even if I accept you as a disciple, I can’t take you with me.”
“I understand. Aren’t you too young? “Please stop by as often as possible and teach me.”
“You speak with a strange emphasis on ‘as much as possible’ and ‘as often as possible.’”
“It’s all about grandpa’s feelings.”
“Hmm.”
Jeong Gwang, who was thinking while stroking his chin, asked.
“Do you think Feng Xiaoze would like to become my disciple?”
“Does the grandmother not know how her granddaughter feels?”
“You said you would meet Sasukjo Jangmun, right?”
“I see.”
“He needs some money. “You will need to prepare a lot.”
Panmanso’s eyes widened slightly.
“… … Has Kunlun’s master of letters changed recently?”
“no.”
“… … You are a lucky person, right? “Isn’t he a person with a reputation for detachment?”
“It’s an old story. Doesn’t it take time to be a true person? Trust me and prepare a lot.”
Panmanso, who was always calm, opened his mouth wide.
How dare you try to rip off a scholar’s long writings like this, even by criticizing them!
“… … It’s a masterpiece. “It is indeed a true jade dragon.”
“Is this a compliment?”
“… … “I see.”
“Oh, and.”
“… … also?”
Jeong Gwang put his hands together and smiled.
“Infinite Buddha. How will you set the tuition fee?”
“… … !”
* * *
Jeong Gwang followed the bulge and asked.
“Where are we going?”
“There’s something Kang-Hwi was trying to give you because he was so persistent. He wants to give you something better than that.”
Soon they arrived in front of an old-fashioned pavilion.
A considerable number of warriors were guarding the area, but they quietly retreated when Panmanso made a gesture.
“Let’s go in.”
“… … .”
“What are you doing? Is there any problem?”
Jeong Gwang was feeling a strange feeling.
‘This… … .’
Something I felt several times in my past life.
I came here without any expectations, but I never thought something like this would happen.
“no. Let’s go.”
As soon as Jeong Gwang entered inside, he looked around.
There were various types of weapons, as well as numerous books and articles, and the scale was enormous.
But what guided him was not here.
“Is there a secret passage?”
“I really have nothing to say. “Come here.”
When Pandanso pulled one of the books on the shelf, the shelf moved.
A staircase leading to the basement appeared, and the night lights embedded in the wall were emitting a soft light.
“My legs are uncomfortable, so please spare me the trouble…” … .”
Jeong Gwang was already carrying him.
“… … “Thank you.”
“What.”
As I unfolded the Divine Law and went down the stairs, I saw a rusty iron door.
As the puffer cow that came down from Jeong Gwang’s back knocked on the iron door here and there… … .
Cuckoo cuckoo-
The iron door opened with an annoying noise.
A new room was revealed.
The place was filled with brightly shining objects.
“oh! “It’s good.”
“Take your time and choose. “After that, I’ll show you what I originally wanted to give you.”
“no.”
“… … What does it mean?”
Jeong Gwang’s gaze was focused on one place from the beginning.
That was calling to him even before the door opened.
‘Why did you call me so anxiously?’
Something you’ll find out soon.
A smile bloomed on Jeong Gwang’s face.
“I think you can choose right away.”
martial arts,
