Episode 74
What is Confucius’s beak technique?
Promise?
‘What do you know?’
“It seems that there was some discussion between the Central Plains sects regarding the Gwangpungdae.”
“We, too, have no idea what the inside story was.”
“However, from what I’ve heard, the disbandment of the Gwangpungdae was actually due to an alliance between the Central Plains sects that was not known to the outside world.”
‘So what is that?’
“…I don’t know.”
‘Ugh. I shouldn’t have asked. You guys are always no help in times like this, aren’t you?’
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
“Matters related to the Tang family are usually kept under strict security-“
I couldn’t figure out what the Lion King was talking about.
But one thing was clear from the context.
There is a secret hidden in the dissolution of the Gwangpungdae and the birth of the Kowloon branch.
The Lion King was obsessed with that very point, but Dang Hosan paid no attention to it and even aimed his sword at it.
Maybe it had something to do with the plan that Amjon and Danghosan were trying to carry out this time.
‘I’m dying from annoyance, really.’
Neither the Kowloon Branch nor the Lion Gate showed any intention of giving in.
As the original Guryong branch was a place where the Guryong branch was active on the battlefield, it was never pushed back in terms of momentum.
Since the Sajamun sect is centered around ronin, they never showed any weakness.
If things continued like this, it wouldn’t be strange if a battle broke out at any moment.
The problem is that Gu Min -chae, that kind of chicks are watching this situation very exciting.
We can’t just let him do nice things to the guy, can we?
I opened the three-stage battle at the same time.
The heart of a poisonous dragon
Demon Dragon’s Evil
Wind and rain
Iljin Gwangpung (a storm of madness)
As the three stages of the Open Dragon’s Heart and the wind of the Wind Dance were mixed while gaining the pitch, a demonic wind blew.
At the same time, he held the spear in his hand and raised it upward.
The Twelve Spears of the Tiger
Black tiger fang
Hwaaaaak!
The tiger’s claw, swung with the momentum of a dragon, passed through the point of collision between the momentum of Jeongpunggak and Dosadae with exquisite precision.
Because of this, the tense standoff broke apart and fragments scattered in all directions.
“!!”
“!!”
The warriors of both sects, regardless of their affiliation, turned their gazes in this direction with astonishment on their faces.
It seemed as if they were shocked by how much I had grown compared to what they had seen before.
Only Dang Ho-san, with whom I had briefly exchanged greetings, did not seem particularly surprised and only showed a strange expression in his eyes.
“her-“
“I wondered how strong he would be just because he became a small-scale householder-”
“Was it true that the rumor was that you defeated twenty or so Taoist soldiers with one blow?”
“Isn’t this the case that the rumors are not exaggerated but rather understated?”
“Even Lee Cheol-san, the best index of Sacheon, didn’t seem to be at that level at that time… …!”
Ignoring the surprised roar of the onlookers, I took a big step forward.
All eyes were on me.
“What are you doing, my lord? These are guests. If the host treats his guests poorly, it will be talked about throughout the world and the reputation of the family will fall to the ground.”
Danghosan narrowed his eyebrows slightly. It seemed as if he was trying to figure out my intentions.
“Once they have shown hostility, they cannot become guests. This is the iron rule of the Nine Dragons.”
“No. They are guests. They are not exactly the Kowloon branch, but rather guests who came to see me. So my rules should apply.”
“Your… guest?”
A flash of light passed through Danghosan’s eyes.
I nodded.
“Yes. That’s right. Didn’t His Majesty the Great Wiji clearly state his purpose for coming to see me?”
“That too… … I see.”
Danghosan rested his chin on his hand and looked thoughtful, then soon lowered his hand.
“Everyone, please reap the rewards.”
The Jeongpunggak agents looked a little bewildered, but they all lowered their swords without showing any sign of resistance.
This was a passage that clearly showed how disciplined the situation was.
“Then, let the head of the small family take responsibility for this matter and finish it. If anything is done to harm the small family, they will be severely punished.”
“thank you.”
I took the lottery ticket, bowed my head slightly, and this time turned my gaze towards the Lion King and the Taoist corps.
They were wandering around, not knowing what to do, when Jeongpunggak, who had been acting so fiercely just a moment ago, aimed his weapon at them.
The Lion King burst into loud laughter and said:
“Hahahaha! This Taoist king is just a guest. Who in the world would dare to say such things! You really have guts!!”
In some ways, being a guest could be seen as an equal relationship between the Lion King and me.
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It could have easily been an insult to the Lion King, but the Lion King I saw briefly seemed to be a free spirit who paid no attention to worldly etiquette or opinions.
It feels closer to a sect than a political sect.
If he had been a believer in the new religion, he would have had many friends.
“In fact, the Lion King has personal relationships with several of the sect’s demons.”
“Haven’t the ronin from which he hails been born usually been in a relationship with a political enemy? I understand that the Sajamun also has that characteristic.”
Well then, I know very well how to boil such a simple gentleman.
Because it was something that was done often in the new church.
“I am grateful for your kind words.”
“But I really hate those who are all talk. No, I despise them. If you want to receive me as a guest, does that mean you’re willing to take the test?”
“This is already an opportunity to learn from someone who is the best in the local martial arts world. Rather, I should be kneeling on the floor and asking for your help.”
The ghosts jumped up.
“Hey, little sect leader!?”
“Do you really think you will accept the author’s stubbornness?”
“No matter how fast the young sect leader has grown recently, he has not yet regained his former life’s power. In such a state, it is extremely dangerous to receive the momentum of the Lion King.”
Following the ghosts, the sound of Danghosan Mountain was also heard.
『Even if it was a test or something, it was just the stubbornness of the Taoist king. There’s no way you wouldn’t have noticed that there was another hidden plan, so what on earth were you thinking?』
If he wanted to take revenge on Chodoyang, he could have sent someone else.
But the fact that the Lion King himself came all that way in such a hurry means that he has some kind of trick in mind for me.
I don’t know what that is.
But the Lion King will never give up his obsession with me.
So I needed to adjust this board to my advantage.
“What are you aiming for?”
There were two things I was aiming for.
The first is fame.
The reputation of ‘Hui Jisoo who passed the Lion King’s Test without a hitch’ is much more appealing to the people of Jungwon than ‘the one who dealt with the White Bone Net and the Few Ghosts’.
The new religion may be far away, but the power of the Lion King is right nearby.
And if I can stop the assassination of Amzon, my fame will soar to the sky.
As someone who had to find Master, I needed to go much higher than I was now.
And the second one is… … .
“But I have a favor to ask.”
“ask?”
“Yes. It’s too late today, and I’m not in a position to give it my all right now. I can’t tell you the exact details because it’s a family matter, but I was on a separate mission that day when I encountered the Taoist corps. I haven’t fully recovered from the fatigue and internal injuries I received that day, so I can’t properly take the test.”
The Lion King narrowed his eyes and looked me up and down as if trying to determine the truth.
The wave of energy dug into my body, but I didn’t bother to stop it and just left it alone. It wasn’t a wrong statement anyway.
“… Really? You managed to defeat twenty Taoist sects while performing a difficult mission that would have resulted in internal injuries? Ha! Those losers.”
All the Taoist members who received the Lion King’s displeasure were turned into Jaramok.
In particular, Chodoyang, who came along with me, lowered his head and glared at me as if he were my enemy.
In fact, there was a small(?) misunderstanding about the chronological order of events, but I didn’t point it out.
“So? You want time to recover?”
“Yes, that’s right. Since His Majesty the Great Wiji has come a long way, I’m sure he’s quite worn out. How about we share the burden together?”
“Ha! It’s like a cat worrying about a lion. I can run a thousand miles a day without any problems.”
I see you’re bragging about giving me some space.
How on earth can he do something that even his master couldn’t do?
“How could you not know that? However, I would like to tell you that there is no need to rush and take the test. Since you have already walked a long way, it would be better to take your time and enjoy the mountains and rivers of Sacheon.”
“Okay. I used to travel a lot during my youth. How much more time do you want?”
Okay.
I said with a grin.
“I would like you to give me ten days’ notice.”
“There are so many effective medicines in the Tang Dynasty, why do you need them so much? You’re not trying to waste time, are you?”
“Then please give me at least five days. I am currently serving as a caregiver, so I cannot focus solely on recuperation.”
“three days.”
“You have to give me five days.”
“Four days. No more!”
“Ha… I understand. Then I will take the Grand Swordsman’s exam in four days.”
“That’s right.”
The Lion King nodded in satisfaction, but in fact, this was the moment I had been aiming for in the first place.
Is it good that people are so simple?
“I guess this is-“
“Don’t you get the feeling that the little cult leader is going to catch you…?”
“Then instead of staying here, why don’t you come inside first? I will take you directly to the White House where I am staying.”
“He’s a guy who knows manners towards adults as well as guts.”
“It is not possible for a king to stay in the same guest house as other people.”
“Hahahaha! That makes sense too!”
“It’s not that I smell something about to be caught, but it seems like I’ve already started to get caught? Hehe, I didn’t know you’d be roasting that picky Taoist king like this-“
This was the second goal I was aiming for in Lion King.
It is said that the Lion King was invited as a personal guest.
It was a way to properly let the outside world know that the location had become that great.
There are still quite a few people who occasionally discriminate against people based on their age, and there is nothing better than this to suppress their pride.
Those guys who acted carelessly because they were young will disappear now.
In fact, even now, the gazes of those around me who had been looking at me like a child have all changed to shock and astonishment.
“Then I will guide you to your accommodation.”
“Okay. Then let’s see how well you know.”
As the Lion King headed to the branch house following my guidance, the Taoist troop naturally followed suit.
But Jeongpunggak blocked their path with a solemn expression.
“The only person who has come as a guest of the Sobun family is the Lord Wiji. The Taoist priests are not allowed to enter.”
“What is that-”
The Taoist monk tried to protest with a distorted face.
But before that, the Lion King’s command came down.
“The Taoist troopers are to refrain from causing unnecessary trouble and wait outside until further orders are given.”
“Wh, Your Majesty!?”
A look of bewilderment crossed the faces of the Taoist troopers who had suddenly been abandoned by their masters.
“Why? Is there a problem?”
“Then it will be difficult for us to protect the Lord!”
“Do I look like a commoner to you, someone who knows nothing without your protection?”
“That, that, that’s not it-”
“I was personally invited as a guest of the Sobun family. There is no way such a polite child would plot a crime! Follow my orders.”
While the Taoist monks were at a loss, the Lion King completely disappeared into the branch house.
Just before I passed through the main gate, I winked at Dang-gon, who was laughing in vain.
“See, it worked out just like you said?”
In fact, it was I who secretly gave the order to block the path of the Taoist sect.
Dang-gon had a look of excitement on his face.
『… Huh! Is this really possible? Anyway, Confucius’s beak technique… Isn’t this almost like magic?』
『Oh my! A beak-like technique! This is what you call persuasive power, persuasive power! That means my sincerity has reached the other person!』
“I guess the deception hit me.”
This guy, he doesn’t lose a single word.
『Anyway, I’ve prepared this much raw fish, so you can cook the rest yourself, right?』
『Hehehe! Of course. I will make sure that you are treated very well so that you will never dare to growl at my family again.』
At present, Guryong County and the surrounding villages are so full of guests that it is difficult to find an empty seat in the inns and hotels.
Even if there was a change of mind, if Jeongpunggak comes out, what was there will disappear.
The idea is to make the Taoist monks keep going around and around in search of lodging until they get tired.
“Ehhhhhhhh!”
The laughter of Dang-gon, who was plotting(?) something, was truly extremely evil.
I must never become that kind of adult!
“He really is like a young man who has learned a lot from the cult leader.”
“Since there is so much exchange between the young sect leader and me, it seems like the future of the Nine Dragon Branch is very bright.”
Then suddenly Danggon asked.
『By the way, what is the plan for Bimu? Given the nature of the King of Dao, even if he likes Confucius, he won’t show any mercy to the situation… … . It’s not like Confucius would have said four days without any plan.』
As expected, this gentleman knows me very well.
I smiled brightly.
“Of course.”
『As expected! What is it?』
“knife.”
“Hmm?”
Danggon looked at me as if to say, “What kind of nonsense are you talking about?”, but I just laughed.
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