< Episode 101
“No, you really don’t have to return it. If the Great Council hadn’t stepped forward, I would have lost my life by now. Moreover, it seems that the yam sword has finally found its owner, so my noble master will be satisfied.”
Yajang, Mak In-cheol waved his hands and said.
When Yeon Myeong tried to return the yam sword he had borrowed, Mak Incheol refused several times. At first, he trembled and stuttered, so even Myeong could not understand his true intentions. Although the yam sword was a famous sword, it was an item that was not much needed by Yeon-myeong at the moment. Because in this life, I was going to live not as a swordsman, but as the head of the Sacheondang family, a shaman who deals with poison and memorization. As originally planned, an ordinary long sword was enough. So I tried to return it. Not only did he not bring the money to pay for the famous sword, which was almost like a magic sword, but he also did not want to rob the powerless.
However, Mak In-cheol sincerely wanted to transfer the yam sword to Yeon Myeong. Although he was frightened, it was not because he was afraid of death. All I could do was witness the sight of over 100 people being slaughtered in an instant before my eyes, so it was a natural reaction for me as a mere citizen. And for some reason, Mak In-cheol could tell that the Juklip man in front of him was not a villain, even if he had a cruel disposition.
Perhaps because of his innate courage, Mak In-cheol regained his composure relatively quickly. Seeing this, Jang Gil, Tang Mi-ryeo, and Zhuge Yingying’s eyes lit up.
This aspect, as well as his field field skills, felt unusual. He could be said to be a talent that would be a waste to have in a small town like Hyeonyangchon.
Anyway, as Mak In-cheol calmly expressed his will again, Yeon Myeong could feel his sincerity.
“Did you say he was Mag Incheol?”
“…Yes, Confucius. Just call me Incheol.”
Although he was a little surprised by the sudden response, Mak In-cheol answered naturally. If you think about it, there was no way a person with this level of inaction could have been an ordinary person. Rather, it was strange that he had been anti-communist until now.
“Are you good at making weapons other than swords?”
“Yes. Anything made of iron… Do you have a favor?”
“I guess you can make memorized weapons like shuriken, rain sword, and umochim?”
“It is actually easier to memorize such simple forms. They were originally made to be easily mass-produced. If it requires a special function, it may be a bit difficult, but…”
“Well, that’s enough.”
Yeon Myeong said this and slightly lifted the bamboo ribs. The peerless beauty is clearly revealed. Incheol was surprised to see the man’s outstanding appearance for the first time in his life, and was surprised again to see that he looked old at best. He has such accomplished swordsmanship at his age…!
It felt like having an audience with the next Sword King.
Yeon Myeong said.
“Since you say so, I will make sure to use this sword, Yam (New Demon) well. Since I received a precious gift, I should repay you properly. You may feel that I saved your life, but if you stay here like this, you will soon die again. “It’s going to be dangerous because there are people who saw how it happened.”
“ah ”
Mak In-cheol sighed as if he realized something. When Cheonwoldae first appeared, it was thought that there were no witnesses because the few people nearby had evacuated after sensing an unusual atmosphere. Because Yeon-myeong killed all the remaining members, including Yeon-cheong.
However, there was only one person who had been watching the incident from the beginning. The man who served as the assistant to Yeoncheong.
If he went to Hyeonyangmun and reported it, Mak In-cheol would have to go through severe hardships and tell out what happened today one by one. No, considering how much Hyeonyang Munju and Namjin Sun loved Yeoncheong, it would be difficult for him to survive. He could have been killed out of anger. This is Hyeonyangchon, and it was ruled by Hyeonyangmun.
Mak In-cheol became meditative.
Seeing that scene, Yeon Myeong opened his mouth.
“Go to Tangga.”
“Danga… are you saying?”
“Yes. You probably know the way to Chengdu. You just have to go a little south from here. If you walk fast, you will arrive by tomorrow.”
Mak In-cheol looked confused. Going to the party house out of nowhere…?
Of course, it wasn’t that I couldn’t understand it. Hyeonyangmun was an apostolic branch under the Heuksaryeon, and to avoid their pursuit, it was best to go to Seongdo. Even though he was Mak Incheol, who had no ties to the martial arts world, he still knew that Seongdo was a kind of inviolable territory under the orders of the Heuksaryeonju.
Even so, it felt strange. If I go to the party, will they at least accept me?
“Do you have paper, pencil, and ink?”
“Yes, yes. Probably there is.”
Mak In-cheol quickly brought paper and a brush. Although he was a field captain, he still knew how to read and write some basic letters. He learned it separately to manage the quantity and inventory of ordered items.
Anyway, Yeon Myeong held a piece of paper with one hand and swung a brush on it. Jang Gil’s eyes opened wide when he saw that. This is because we now know that Yeon Myeong fixed the paper with internal energy. To what extent can something like that be possible?
What Yeon Myeong was writing was not a normal sentence. It was a secret language promised to the bongguardae. This alone will guarantee the authenticity of the letter to some extent. Even if something happens to Mak In-cheol, the details will not be made known.
Yeon Myeong rolled up the letter and handed it to Mak Incheol and said.
“This is a letter of introduction. If you take this, you will be welcomed. Do you have any family?”
“I am single.”
“That’s good. You can leave right away. Unless it’s something very valuable, it’s probably better not to take it.”
“Well, this is presumptuous, but… what is your relationship with the Tang family…?”
Mak In-cheol asked cautiously. As far as he knew, Dangga was a martial arts school that mainly used poison and memorization. Certainly, this young swordsman’s swordsmanship was at an amazing level, but his connection to the Tang family could not be guessed. He was curious, but he felt like he could only make up his mind if he knew his identity. From what I was saying, it seemed as if he was asking me to become a member of the party, rather than entrusting myself to the party for a while.
Although Dangga may be safe right now, there was concern that it might be attacked and exterminated by the apostolic factions surrounding it in the future. In fact, this was a universal thought among the common people living in Sacheon.
However, the following obvious answer:
“I am the Soga lord of the Sicheondang family.”
Yajang Mak In-cheol pledged to bury his bones in the Tang family.
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After saying goodbye to Mo Yin-cheol, Yan Yanming and his party quickly left Xuanyang Village.
The reason why Yeon Woo-jung and Cheon Wol-dae were killed was because they were members of the Heavenly Demon Church. Yeon-myeong deliberately tried to expand his sense of energy by passing near Hyeonyangmun, but he could not detect a person with as much magical energy as Cheonwoldae. I could only feel the presence of those who possessed a very small amount of magical energy, almost to the point of being ordinary citizens, and those who had learned the martial arts of the Four Schools.
‘The guards will handle the rest.’
After catching a glimpse of the plaque at Hyeonyangmun Gate written in elaborate handwriting, Yeon Yeom-myeong took a step forward. After hearing from Mak In-cheol that the predecessor of Hyeonyangmun was Hyeonyangsangdan, something came to mind.
Tang Jeokshin, the father and prospective father-in-law of Tang Mi-so and Tang Mi-ryeo, said that there were several merchants who took advantage of the situation the Tang family was in to make profits in Chengdu. Among them, there was definitely one named Hyeonyang Sangdan.
The letter given to Mak In-cheol did not only include instructions to treat Mak In-cheol well. I mentioned that I encountered demonic cultists here in Hyeonyangchon, and that they were figures from Hyeonyangmun. Hyeonyangmun probably didn’t know anything about Demonicism, but in any case, from the Tang family’s perspective, it was the same as having been attacked by Sojiazhu by a person from Xuanyangmun. Considering the loyalty of the guards, there is no way they will let this go quietly. Punishment will be inflicted knowingly or unknowingly.
In addition, Yeon-myeong also ordered that there were quite a few demon cultists disguised as ordinary citizens in Hyeonyang Village, so they should keep track of their movements. In fact, those who possessed a very small amount of magical energy were closer to civilians than to martial people. So, Yeon-myeong decided not to bother finding and killing them one by one. He just added that if he was planning something suspicious or doing something that was harmful to other civilians in Sichuan, he was to be killed without delay.
“Ah, I guess I’ll buy something now.”
Dang Mi-ryeo said. Zhuge Yingying also nodded his head in the affirmative. The group had now thrown off their bamboo ribs and cotton threads. As the impressionable information was spreading that the murderer who killed over 100 people in Hyeonyangchon was wearing a bamboo hat, he revealed his face. Each member of the group was wearing a sword. You won’t know that he is a member of the party until he leaves the military.
Zhang Gil, Tang Mi-ryeo, and Zhuge Yingying were wielding ordinary long swords, while Yeon-myeong was wielding a yam sword.
Tang Mi-ryeo glanced at Yeon-myeong’s waist and said.
“I really won’t know until I pull out the sword. It looks like a completely worn-out long sword. It seems like a good deal.”
Yeon Myeong wanted the yam sword to look ordinary. A warrior’s greed for superior weapons is comparable to a merchant’s greed for money or a high-ranking official’s greed for power.
It’s natural. Sometimes superiority or inferiority in weaponry determines the winner. Yeon Myeong did not want any trouble to arise for no reason.
The scabbard made by Mak In-cheol was very noticeable. At a glance, an antique pattern was engraved throughout. There could be a way to hide it by wrapping old cloth around it, but that could still attract attention.
The best way was to use a shabby scabbard, but it was impossible to put a sword as famous as a yam sword in just any scabbard. It would be difficult for an ordinary scabbard to handle the power of a yam sword, but a scabbard that does not fit well in the first place reduces the sharpness of the sword. It was no different from shortening the lifespan of the sword, so I was not happy about it.
At that time, what Mak In-cheol brought was the sword sheath that his teacher had made. It was made from well-tanned fish skin, and when I touched it, I could tell that it was a very high-quality product, but perhaps because it had been a long time, it looked very shabby on the outside.
Let’s do this.
Yeon Myeong put his sword in and out a few times and nodded with satisfaction, while Mak Incheol packed up the luxurious sword sheath he had made and set out.
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The group, who had become the undisputed warriors that anyone could see, now opened their guard and moved. Sapa warriors tend to show off their martial skills without hesitation. This was the opposite of the political faction’s warriors who refrained from showing their martial prowess in front of the common people as much as possible.
“It’s frustrating.”
Zhuge Yingying flinched at Yan Yanming’s words. Among her group, her martial achievements were the lowest. Her light attack was also bound to be slow, and it seemed like the others were matching Zhuge Yingying’s speed. A situation where you have no choice but to pay attention.
At that time, Yeon Myeong raised his hand and stopped the group.
“Pick me up.”
“yes…?”
Zhuge Yingying was surprised and asked back. I wonder if Sogaju is willing to carry me to Deogyang, my next destination.
Since ancient times, physical contact between a man and a woman is the fastest way to advance a relationship. Zhuge Yingying made her blush shyly, while inwardly she was delighted. As she did so, she thought. Although she is not voluptuous yet, she wants to press her fairly plump breasts against Sogaju’s back.
however.
“Why are you coming towards me?”
Yeon Myeong said as if he was puzzled.
“I’m telling you to have Jang-gil carry you on your back. We’ll have to arrive before the sun sets. You probably don’t want to stay overnight.”
I don’t know what he’s thinking. At the words of Yeon-myeong, who muttered and turned his head, Zhuge Yingying’s face became redder than the growing redness of the sunset, and he smiled a repentant smile at the sight.
Jang Gil just smiled.
< Episode 101
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