Side Story Episode 3
The Romance of River Lake
Warm sunlight came down and tickled my face, and a soft breeze came and caressed my hair.
Seomrang quietly closed his eyes, enjoying the full taste of spring, and muttered in excitement.
“Okay, this is it. It should come out sooner. “It’s the perfect weather for a cruise.”
Why is it so nice to come out to a wide open space after being confined in a limited space, including Xinjiang and its surrounding areas?
Everything was amazing and I had fun no matter what I did.
This was especially true now, and as I boarded the large ship and looked around from the bow, I felt a sense of exhilaration as if my heart had been opened.
“haha. Even though the world is vast, I never thought there would be such a huge river. Is this the sea I only heard about? Hey, Gyu-seo. “Isn’t it comparable to my distribution?”
“That is unreasonable. This river is called the Yangtze River, and compared to the sea, it can be said to be short and deep, but its length alone is well over 15,000 miles. “This is impossible no matter how large the distribution of small religious cults is.”
“… … ha ha ha. no. At best, it’s just a river. What do you do if you travel 15,000 miles? You’ve only come across it through books, and this is your first time. Take a good look. Can’t you see that we’re moving forward like this? “I think it will go by quickly if things continue like this.”
“I’m riding the express speedboat on the Yangtze River Waterway First Transportation Line, so it has to be fast. It would be difficult for any other ship to achieve this speed. “It can be said that this is thanks to the fact that the Jeongjok Sangdan (鼎足商團) has done a good job of clearing the waterway from Jungwon to Cheonghae Fortress.”
“… … Yes, it is worthwhile to study the world’s situation and geography diligently. Good work. Seong-oh, how about you?”
“What do you mean?”
“If we keep going like this, it won’t be long before we reach Yunnan Province. This is where Dali-guk (大理國), the root of Goirukdanga, was located. Imagine your ancestors straining their necks and playing royalty. “Isn’t your heart pounding?”
“My hometown is Kuala. “I am not interested in countries that have been destroyed for a long time.”
“… … You don’t seem to be in a very good mood. “Go into the cabin and rest.”
“My mission is to escort Su Qiaoju. I will always be by your side, so please know that.”
“… … haha. ha ha ha.”
Seomrang laughed dryly and then screamed.
“These are real! “What are you so dissatisfied with that makes you act so perverse?”
I thought Dan Seong-oh, who has a fiery personality, would respond.
Surprisingly, it was the meek Yeon Gyu-seo who opened his mouth.
A cold voice that did not match his pretty face came out of his mouth.
“Master Su, are you out of your mind?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Let’s say that the robbery of the Heavenly Demon Secret Temple is like that. He came out making such a fuss that he wanted to see the world at least once before becoming the leader of a religious cult. What is this? Do you want to prove that you are no less than the Heavenly God by walking the path he walked? Do you think that’s possible?”
Seomrang confidently explained.
“What’s even better is considering my potential. You can be next to him right now. To put it simply, he is the second person in the world.”
Dan Seong-oh muttered, twisting his already ugly face.
“Rather than having the world at your feet, you will die in a tragic accident. “I’m crazy. I was fooled by that letter from 20 years ago and pledged allegiance.”
Seomrang tilted his head.
“When did I talk about the world? I’ll lift you up. support me If that happens, we… … “It left such a lingering impression.”
“Anyone who read it would have understood it the way I thought it would! “I regret having to try to decipher that crooked handwriting!”
“That’s right, my handwriting is better than his. “You admit it, right?”
This much was true, so Dan Seong-oh just gritted his teeth without saying a word.
However, Yeon Gyu-seo still had a lot left to say.
“That’s right. That much is the second person in the world. With bad handwriting. So much so that it can be said to be a secret language… … .”
“stop.”
It was just one word.
Not only Yeon Gyu-seo and Dan Seong-oh, but even the members of the Mok Young-dae who were around took a stern stance and stared at Seomrang.
Seomrang’s expression was also serious.
“Gyu-seo, you probably had a rough guess, but why do you keep doing this?”
Yeon Gyu-seo answered in a calm voice.
“I need to relax my mind like this. “It’s too dangerous.”
“But you followed along well.”
“Because we made a promise a long time ago.”
Seomrang smiled.
“Yes, it certainly was. So trust me and follow me. “This is the only way for me.”
Dan Seong-oh rolled his eyes at the confusing words.
“Sujiaoju, is there a hidden meaning to this trip to Central Plains?”
“If you think about it a little, it’s obvious. I am a descendant of the Heavenly God Reformers and won the battle of life and death, so unlike the previous or current religious leaders, I have a clear legitimacy. But there is also an obstacle that overshadows this entire legitimacy. “It is the dark shadow of a great person.”
“The Heavenly God is becoming an obstacle to the Sogyoju? “Isn’t he a more reliable supporter than anyone else?”
“It’s a problem because it’s too reassuring. “It looks like I’m a private guard.”
“Not that far… … .”
“Let’s go a little deeper. The great man beheaded the previous religious leader and established the current religious leader. Are you sure you won’t do it again in the future? “Is this why the religious people will be afraid of him and have a hard time with the religious leader?”
“… … .”
“There is no big problem now, but it will be different in the future. As Deoksung said on Mount Kunlun, as time passes, the great man’s anecdote will eventually remain as a fragment of an old story. In the meantime, the authority of the religious leader, once undermined by him, will gradually collapse and one day may disappear completely. Imagine the school being divided and fighting each other. “How pathetic it must be for you to see it.”
Dan Seong-oh opened his eyes wide.
“Isn’t that too much of a leap?”
“Listen carefully.”
Dark blue flames flickered in Seomrang’s walled eyes.
“If there is even the slightest possibility that the great work of correcting the teachings will be in vain, we will prevent it at all costs. The religious leader will solidify the religious stability and I will establish its dignity. A person must be shameless, and if he keeps leaning on it, he will be in trouble. “When I see you again, shouldn’t I boast that thanks to you, I have grown up so well and am ruling the religion well?”
“… … !”
Dan Seong-oh was overwhelmed by Seomrang’s force and words and came to his senses after being dazed.
“That’s a fair point. “What does that have to do with your actions in the midfield?”
The flame that flickered in Seomrang’s eyes disappeared.
“Uh huh. What a misfortune. “Proof, proof.”
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Everyone seemed to not believe it, but Seomrang explained it seriously.
“There is one more reason why the authority of the religious leader was diminished. It’s because of the Demonic War twenty years ago. “The army withdrew due to problems within the school, but somehow it looks like a rout.”
“… … !”
The faces of the demons hardened.
It was because I recalled the memory of my pride being cracked as I came back without much success despite putting in a lot of effort.
Dan Seong-oh’s voice contained a deep sense of death.
“Hehe. He wanted to show off his dignity and raise the morale of the believers by killing all the hypocrites. Dan Seong-oh, the leader of Mukyoungdae, is willing to sacrifice his life… … .”
“With this number of people? “Are you crazy?”
“… … yes?”
“If I had told such a delusional story, would that nagging woman have sent me away like this? If she’s going to die, she’s going to die alone, what nonsense.”
Seomrang was dumbfounded and Dan Seong-oh was furious.
“Then what are you going to do?”
“Bees are attracted to beautiful flowers… … No, the path a hero walks is bound to be entangled by villains. You just have to thoroughly destroy those who come. “It’s about leaving a clear mark without making things too big.”
“ah!”
“how is it? “Is your blood boiling?”
“… … .”
It sounds obvious.
Who would turn away from people who start fights and attack people?
Fighting spirit welled up from the whole body of Dan Seong-oh and other magicians.
Seomrang made eye contact with each of them and then looked away.
The vast Yangtze River filled my field of vision.
After a while.
A cold smile appeared on Seomrang’s lips.
“My heart is open. “Let’s just have fun together.”
“Jonmyeong!”
* * *
“Haaa.”
Seomrang leaned against the boat and let out a long sigh.
It only takes a day or two for my heart to open up.
I got tired of watching it all the time.
“I’m feeling sick to the core. Should we stop and go by land?”
Yeon Gyu-seo was firmly opposed.
“I haven’t gained much time. “You have to take the Yangtze River.”
“I’m so bored to death. I’ve anchored several times, but why hasn’t anyone attacked me? Do you have this much lack of spirit?”
“It will get better now that it has come down the border between Xijiang and Sichuan Province and has now entered Yunnan Province.”
“no. “I’m very anxious.”
Seomrang turned his arrows at Dan Seong-oh and the members of the Mukyoung team.
“That’s right, it’s all because of you. Who would argue when there are so many ugly-looking butchers swarming around? Especially you, you. “Even if it were me, I would just run away with my eyes closed because I was scared.”
Dan Seong-oh, who was specially singled out, rolled his eyes.
“Isn’t it Lord Xiao who made my face look like this?”
“… … Now I see that the other guy is the problem. Woo Somuk, people are scared. “Why are your eyes so glaring?”
An older man with a stocky build and a mace in his hand apologized bluntly.
“In the battle for life and death, when Su Jiao broke both of my legs and hit my temple, the impact caused me to jump out and that was it. “I’m sorry, whether it works or not, I’ll try to correct it.”
“… … wait. It wasn’t this way, it was that way. Yes, you are talking about Koo Ja-young. Why do you look so weird? “It’s not like Mine, it’s like Safa.”
A thin man with fair skin smiled as he stroked the sword on his waist.
“It is thanks to the grace bestowed by Master So, like Jojang Lee and Somuk. “It doesn’t matter that he broke the limbs and hit the solar plexus, but didn’t he hit the stomach with his knee?”
“… … hmm. Was it like that? “I’m a little sorry about that.”
“it’s okay. “Thanks to you, I am able to live a new life, so I am grateful.”
Gu Ja-young licked her lips with her tongue and watched Seomrang.
Seomrang managed to turn his pale face.
“oh! The ship is about to dock. “Let’s get down and eat something.”
Yeon Gyu-seo asked the fishermen and found out a good spot.
Everyone got off the boat and headed there, but Seomrang, who was looking around, frowned.
‘It’s hard for a pig-like bastard to brag about it.’
A bloated middle-aged man wearing a fancy long robe was walking with his chin held upright.
‘I didn’t learn martial arts. If you see people carrying luggage following one another, they are merchants. ‘I guess he has some money.’
Looking at the people filling the streets and making way for them, it was obvious that they had dirty personalities.
just as expected.
When a shabby boy with the appearance of a spoiled puppy hurriedly dodged, lost his footing and crashed into a collision, didn’t the merchant get angry and kick him?
“How dare you, you dirty bastard! Dirty these expensive clothes? How will you take responsibility?”
“Ahh! Well, you did it wrong! “Please save me!”
“You’re out of luck. “Tsk!”
The merchant spat at the boy who fell to the ground and walked away.
But soon he started groping his own chest and raised his eyebrows.
“This guy is real!”
The merchant who had spun the new model approached the boy with a huff and kicked him repeatedly.
“You asked me to save you, right? Just die! “Die!”
“Ugh! Great, great! Please forgive me just once!”
The boy rolled around on the floor and begged, but the merchant did not forgive him.
“It’s already too late! “Don’t lose your strength and die!”
“100 million! Wow! Ugh! huh?”
The boy, who was crouching with his head in his hands, slowly raised his head when he heard nothing, let alone kicks.
“Oh my, great man. Thank you so much for your forgiveness… … omg!”
The boy opened his eyes wide and screamed.
Isn’t this a handsome young man wearing a luxurious red robe, grabbing the merchant’s neck with one hand?
The boy looked at me and bowed deeply.
“Thank you for saving me, Daehyeop.”
“It’s nothing like that.”
“yes? Well, then what should I call it… … .”
Seomrang, a young man, roughly ruffled the boy’s dirty hair with his other hand.
“You can do whatever you want. “Kid, the honorific title ‘Great’ is not something you can give to just anyone.”
“… … “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“You just need to know that it is.”
Seomrang turned his gaze to glare at the merchant and wiped the dirt on his palms on the merchant’s long cloth.
“Pig, if a person makes a mistake, they may collide. Beating a kid like this?”
“Krrr… … .”
Seomrang let go of his hand when the merchant, whose face was turning red due to lack of blood, tried to foam at his mouth.
The merchant sat down, coughed, and protested.
Still, he spoke in a very polite tone, as if he had insight.
“Cluck cluck. It’s unfair, Daehyeop. That guy is a drain. “You stole my wallet.”
“Are you sure?”
“Of course. Please give me a moment. “I will check for you.”
“or not?”
“Do as the Great Council wishes.”
“The name is annoying, but I like it.”
When Seomrang nodded, the merchant approached the boy and growled.
“Stay still and don’t move. “If you play tricks, I won’t let you go.”
“Hyung.”
The boy hiccuped with a look of horror on his face.
The merchant searched through the boy’s clothes with a cruel smile.
And soon his face distorted.
“Uh, nothing? why?”
Seomrang told the merchant while holding his back.
“There is nothing because I didn’t steal it in the first place.”
“no! Surely this guy… … .”
“Now can I do as I wish?”
“Aaaahhh!”
Seomrang beat up the merchant.
The onlookers who were watching the beating hit so hard that their whole bodies were shaking.
Still, everyone’s expressions were bright, as if they had a grudge against the merchant.
Seomrang roughly threw away the merchant who had turned into rags and asked Yeon Gyu-seo.
“After exerting so much effort, I’m even hungrier. “Where did I say it was okay earlier?”
Yeon Gyu-seo glanced at one of the merchant’s subordinates running somewhere and answered.
“This is Ongang Banjeom.”
“right. “Let’s go quickly.”
“This way.”
Seomrang walked along with Yeon Gyu-seo.
Dan Seong-oh followed silently along with Mok Yeong-dae.
Soon they entered Ongang Restaurant and settled down.
As Seomrang finished his long spell, Dan Seong-oh suddenly asked.
“Master Su, aren’t you going to take the little boy away?”
“My nose is three feet long, so who should I take care of?”
“I thought you were imitating the Heavenly God.”
“Stop talking nonsense and just eat.”
“Anyway, you did well. “I felt refreshed.”
“You did well. “I also earn pocket money.”
Seomrang took out a luxurious pouch from his sleeve and opened it.
A bundle of slips was revealed.
Seomrang clicked his tongue as he checked the amount.
“I heard that slips are convenient. Why doesn’t ours work outside of Xinjiang?”
Yeon Gyu-seo explained quietly.
“It’s only been 20 years since Goirukdanga issued vouchers. How is it that it was used properly at least in Xinjiang? As time passes, it will be used externally as well, so relax… … no. “This is the end of my trip to Jungwon, so it doesn’t matter at all.”
“There’s no need to add insult to injury.”
“You might have the wrong feelings later on, so you have to be sure.”
Dan Seong-oh looked at the two people in turn with a puzzled expression and then widened his eyes.
“Did you steal that bag from the merchant?”
Seomrang snorted as if it was absurd.
“Do you think I will? “I took what the kid stole.”
“Isn’t that what it is? That kid was a drain. “Only the merchant was wronged.”
“Did you see the expressions of the onlookers? Everyone liked it. “He’s a cheap guy.”
“No, that’s it. “Why did you do that?”
“To make the villains attack the hero.”
“Merchants to Sujiaoju? “It seems like the villain and the hero have changed.”
“Noisy. A guy who knew nothing about martial arts was walking around the streets with a lot of money. “It means you have a trustworthy backing team.”
“Who could it be?”
“This is Yunnan Province. The officials must be hectic just dealing with the barbarians. “Then the answer is obvious.”
Dan Seong-oh’s eyes lit up.
“It’s the Jeomchang faction.”
“The people from nearby Sogga will come first.”
Yeon Gyu-seo added.
“The merchant’s men ran away earlier, so they will come soon.”
“It’s just as you said. “You come before you even eat.”
Seomrang tilted his head to the left and right and touched his hands.
The door burst open and people came pouring in.
“What kind of person dares to harass the person of Jeomchang?”
“also. The order is set like this. “I like it more because it’s so obvious.”
“What?”
“This must be the romance of Gangho.”
The warrior in the lead pulled out his sword and shouted.
“Yes you bastard! “Did you do this?”
“what?”
“They beat Daein Dong to death!”
Seomrang crossed his arms and tilted his head.
“I don’t know about Dong Dae-in, but I know about Don merchants. Are you talking about that piggy guy?”
The warrior gritted his teeth as he fired a deadly weapon.
“It’s you.”
Seomrang stood up and smiled.
“Yes, it’s me, you bastards. why?”
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