Episode 192
“Jangmun-in!”
I left the room, leaving behind the Cheongmyeong seal who let out a cry of surprise.
In the process of treating Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang sect, considerable fatigue accumulated.
I planned to go straight back to the Yunnan branch and take a rest.
As I left the palace, Dang Sang-jin, who was waiting, spoke to me.
“Did the treatment go well?”
“yes.”
“Good.”
A gentle smile appeared on Tang Sangjin’s lips.
I was probably curious as to how he had cured his mouth sores, but he didn’t ask me any more questions and just walked side by side.
“······.”
For some reason, it seemed to me that he was feeling happy looking at me.
While descending the mountain, I reflected on the conversation I had with Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang sect.
‘He is a Taoist who is truly worried about the future of the monks.’
Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang faction was a person with a completely different personality than I had vaguely imagined.
He could not possibly be seen as a respected general of the sect to which Changin Dojang belonged.
‘It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen such a Taoist person like him.’
He was a long-time scholar who became addicted to coinage after worrying too much about the future of the monks.
It was a story that could have appeared in a novel somewhere.
It’s been a while since I met someone I liked.
‘I guess I’ll have to stay in Yunnan for a while anyway, but I guess I’ll have to go to a music club in my spare time.’
A similar sentiment came to mind a while ago while watching Yu So-hwa, the guard of the Manjang family.
A person who truly cares for others or the force to which he belongs rather than for himself.
Although I couldn’t sympathize with Jang Moon-in’s way of thinking, I quite liked him as a person.
At least he was the type of person who wouldn’t lose anything by getting close to him.
‘But.’
I hope you keep walking with a pleasant smile on your face for a while.
Suddenly, the conversation I had with Cheongmyeong Dojo passed through my mind.
The Cheongmyeong Dojo said that it had become difficult to deal with the elders of the Beast Palace due to the unstable situation within Nanman.
In the worst case, I thought it might be impossible to contact the Beast Palace in advance through the Fortune Chang Sect.
‘If the elder of the Beast Palace does not visit Yunnan over time, what should I do then?’
* * *
Three days passed.
I was formally invited by Jang Mun-in to visit Jeomchangpa.
This time, I climbed Mt. Jeomchang by myself without accompanying Dang Sang-jin.
Because I wasn’t visiting for official business.
“Welcome.”
“Meeting Jang Mun-in.”
Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang Sect was looking much better than before.
I became able to move around, and my complexion improved considerably.
Due to his low energy, he seemed unable to perform martial arts that required intense movement, but it would not be a problem to regain his health if he took the time.
“Come and sit here.”
Jang Mun-in, who offered me a seat across from him, took out a small wooden box from his pocket and placed it on the table.
He then pushed the wooden box towards me and slowly removed his hand.
A fishy scent penetrated my nostrils.
‘I think I’ve had a similar experience.’
Jang Mun-in’s lips drew an arc.
I felt a strong sense of déjà vu.
When I stopped by Maeng’s headquarters to deliver the martial arts books I had previously obtained after defeating the Vampire Demon Lord and the Iron Blood Demon Army.
The Murim lord, Painter Joo, had that look on his face as he handed me the wooden box containing the inner altar of Hwari (火鯉).
“What is this.”
“Try to open it.”
When I opened the lid of the wooden box, a small bottle was revealed.
The bottle, which was transparent enough to see through, was filled with milky liquid.
When I recognized the object’s identity, my eyes widened.
Gongcheong Petroleum.
A legendary elixir found only in caves with dense earth energy.
It was a quantity that seemed to be twice as much as what had previously been won through an auction at Heuksi.
When I raised my head with a surprised expression, Jang Moon-in nodded and opened his mouth.
“It looks like you recognize me.”
“Isn’t it Gongcheong Petroleum?”
“It is an elixir recently discovered by Simmani, who has ties to the previous text. “You know the value of an item without having to say it.”
“······.”
“Do you like it?”
“of course. But how can I give something so precious to you…”
“Didn’t you say that an elixir was used to treat the poisonous horse? Of course I have to repay you.”
“I think I told you that I used the elixir of yawning.”
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“It is my creed to return favors fivefold. “I hope you will accept it without feeling burdened as it is a gift given in recognition of your generous gift of valuables.”
I had no choice but to not feel burdened.
The claim that I was cured using an elixir was just a lie.
Who would have guessed that a lie told without much thought would come back as Gongcheongseokyu with 40 years worth of spiritual energy?
Perhaps because he liked this person’s bewildered reaction, Jang Moon-in burst into laughter.
A gentle smile appeared on the lips of Cheongmyeong Dojo, who was watching from behind.
“I will tell you in advance, I will not be told that I cannot receive it. “I hope you don’t lose my face.”
“······I will accept it gratefully.”
You won’t listen to me being told I can’t get it?
What on earth is this old man talking about?
Are you saying you’re crazy and give up the elixir in your hands?
I was a little surprised to receive an unexpectedly valuable item, but I had no intention of returning the gift.
“I said that under orders from the Lord, I was to be in charge of matters related to the Beast Palace.”
“yes.”
“I will dispatch three Jeomchang Five Swords to assist you.”
“Do you mean Jeomchang Ogeom?”
“I see.”
If the Hwasan faction had Maehwa Geomsu and the Shaman faction had Shaman Chilgeom, the Jeomchang faction had Jeomchang Ogeom.
A group of experts whose individual inaction has reached its absolute peak.
If three of them joined the group, it would definitely be of great help.
‘The problem is that the number of people has increased even further, so we need to prune… ‘I’ll think about this slowly later.’
Good things are good things.
There was no reason to embarrass the person who showed favor by showing off something difficult.
I bowed my head politely.
“thank you.”
“As for contacting the Nanman Beast Palace… all I can do is ask you to wait for now.”
“it’s okay. “I have already heard about the situation from Cheongmyeong Dojang.”
“All that’s left is to resolve the grievances between you and your child.”
“······.”
“I will prepare a place for you as promised. Would you like to meet me right now?”
“yes.”
I nodded without any hesitation.
There was no reason to put off work until later.
It would be better to deal with this quickly.
* * *
A pavilion overlooking a spectacular view.
Changin Dojang, who appeared with his teacher Cheongmyeong Dojang, held out a large bundle to me and said.
“It’s what I promised.”
I took the package and put it down in the corner of the pavilion without even checking the contents.
I wasn’t worried that Changin Dojang would have broken his promise and brought something else.
He must have heard that I cured Jang Mun-in’s coin-eating problem.
“And, I apologize for what happened in the past.”
“What specifically are you apologizing for?”
“······Belittled small cooperatives based solely on their background and status, and used petty tactics to win a bet.”
“I don’t think my anger will be resolved with just a verbal apology. In conclusion, thanks to the help of the general, things were resolved well, but at the time, I was in danger of being disqualified from participating in the competition due to my dojo.”
“It was something I should never have done as a white swordsman. I also regret what happened back then. “I will do anything to receive forgiveness from Sohyeop.”
Is it because it is in front of the teacher?
Changin Dojang’s attitude was very cautious compared to before.
As I remembered his appearance at the Yongbong branch, I couldn’t help but laugh.
“great. “If I do that, won’t you dance with me?”
“Bimmu?”
“If you last thirty seconds, the dojo will deem you the winner.”
“Seeing as how you are setting the criteria for victory and defeat, it seems like you want to ask something of me.”
“You saw it right away. If the dojang wins, I will completely forget the past. But if I win…”
“You don’t even have to bet. As I said before, I am willing to do anything to be forgiven. Ask for anything. “You can beat me until I lose my temper.”
After finishing speaking, Changin Dojang met my gaze with a stern expression.
Reading the desperate emotions in those eyes, I narrowed my eyes and became lost in thought.
‘Look at this.’
I thought it was a forced apology due to pressure from those around him, but it turns out that wasn’t the case.
I knew it intuitively.
That there is something more than that.
‘Come to think of it.’
What Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang Sect said three days ago came to mind.
Did you say that you were trying to make Changin Dojang the next great scholar?
‘Am I in danger of losing the position of the next writer because of me?’
Things were going interestingly.
I thought I would finish the job with a moderate beating, but I changed my mind.
They were digging their own graves, and there was no reason for them to refuse to do so.
“If that is what the Jeong Sohyeop means, I understand.”
“······.”
“You said you were prepared to do anything.”
“exactly.”
“Then how about something like this?”
* * *
I went back that way and visited Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang faction and spoke to him.
“There is one thing I would like to ask of you.”
“ask?”
“Please allow me to take Changin Dojang to Namman.”
“You’re going to take the baby to Namman after giving birth?”
“No, there won’t be enough time just to join later. Please dispatch to the Yunnan branch immediately.”
“······?”
“We will definitely guarantee the safety of Changin Dojo.”
“May I ask why you are asking such a request?”
There was a doubt in Jang Mun-in’s eyes.
He wouldn’t have understood it.
For what purpose am I trying to take Changin Dojang?
I narrowed my eyes and opened my mouth.
“I have received a request like this from Maehwashingeom before. “I ask you to accompany my disciple on a journey to Gangho.”
“Plum God Sword? “Are you referring to the person I know?”
“yes. “I am referring to the sword spirit of the Hwasan Sect.”
“Huh.”
“When I asked him why he was asking me such a favor, he answered like this. “Because it looks like you hate my student.”
“What does that mean?”
“You also added this. “I want my student to be treated badly so he can come to his senses.”
“······!”
What happened from the moment he came to accompany Cheonwoo Dojang until he returned to the Hwasan Sect.
Jang Mun-in looked as if he was at a loss for words as the explanation continued.
“It’s a personal impression, but I think Changin Dojo’s tendencies are very similar to the past Cheonwoo Dojo, that is, the disciple of Plum God Sword.”
“······.”
“Would you like to leave the Changin Dojo to me for a while?”
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