◈ Cheonryu Sangdan (1)
Surprisingly, the decrease in money sent from the Sok clan over the past two years was also related to Mujin.
To be exact, Mujin and Mugyeong were related.
About 2 years ago.
An incident in which Mu-gyeong was saved from being bullied by disciples from the Sok family sect.
Shaolin resolved the matter very fairly.
He destroyed the danjeon of the children who had bullied Mu-gyeong so that they could not learn martial arts. After realizing that the sect had been collecting money by harassing the surrounding residents, he abolished the martial arts of the sect’s warriors and returned all their property to the surrounding residents.
But funny enough, that was the start of the problem.
Shaolin’s intentions were high, but most people living in the secular world were not interested in such high intentions. This is the same even for lay disciples of Shaolin.
They were immersed in the secular world, and they distrusted the methods of Shaolin, which had cast out secular disciples, rather than the sect that tormented the residents.
The disbelief that they too could be kicked out at any time.
Therefore, the secular clans that had some problems did not hesitate to come under the command of other clans, even though they were Shaolin’s secular clans.
Naturally, as they came under the control of another faction, they did not send donations, and as Shaolin did not sanction them, the defection grew even more.
After about two years, nearly half of the Soga clan left.
“Of course, we should have stopped those who left at that time. “Master.”
“Uh huh. It is Monk Bangjang’s choice. And how can a disciple of Shaolin want to punish innocent people?”
“Why would they fall under the command of another sect! “I guess they all left because they had something on their conscience.”
“It is nothing more than a heartache. Amitabha Buddha.”
Chubodangju, who was chanting the Buddhist prayers, was also thinking the same thoughts as his disciple.
That was just the Shaolin way.
“Isn’t scaring someone and taking their money just out of curiosity no different from Sima Mao’s betrayal?”
“but… … .”
“Also, if that happens, the factions they decided to join will raise their voices. “When such voices come together, false rumors that Shaolin has become corrupted by the world will spread throughout the central plains.”
“They are people who received grace from our Shaolin and learned martial arts.”
“Hye-min. How can I not know your heart? However, we Shaolin do not ask for compensation when accepting disciples. If you demand repayment for a favor, it is a trade, not a favor. “How can a Buddhist give a favor to another person by expecting something in return?”
“… … .”
“When those who have received grace from us sin against sentient beings. All you have to do is pay for your sins at that time. We cannot punish them for not returning the favor. Amitabha Buddha.”
So fair. Just complaining alone.
They could not be punished using the old-fashioned methods of Shaolin.
Even though winter came right away and there was not enough money to feed the disciples.
* * *
The daily routine of the three great Shaolin disciples was quite simple.
I wake up around dawn, say hello to the masters and ancestors who share the hall, and head to Nahandang.
And just as he did when he was an introductory disciple, he trains his body in the training hall used by the three great disciples. After early morning training and breakfast, we study Buddhist scriptures and practice martial arts.
After completing their training at Nahandang, the afternoon routine of the three great disciples was to clean the temple grounds or welcome visitors.
However, in Mujin’s case, he had been absent from that work for a while. The task given to Mu-jin is to treat Hyeon-gwang.
Although Hyeon-gwang had reached a tremendous level and could freely control the nature of nature, his body was not yet fully healed.
Mujin couldn’t understand why, but even though Hyeongwang had reached a high level, he did not show any miracles like Hwangoltaetae or Banro Hwandong, which often appear in martial arts magazines.
Therefore, Mujin devoted himself to treating Hyeon-gwang in the afternoon, and in the evening, he would visit Hye-gwan’s palace and refine his martial arts skills through sparring.
And about a month later.
“Mujin. “From today onwards, I will again be in charge of the Master’s treatment, so how about you join the other three great disciples?”
Beopgeon, nominally Mujin’s teacher and Hyeongwang’s grandson, made such a suggestion to Mujin.
“Are you talking about it, Master?”
Mujin said, ‘Why?’ He asked Beopgeon with a questioning look on his face.
“Both I and Master Sajo know how you feel. However, as the three great disciples, it is also very important to understand the work of the three great disciples and how our Shaolin works.”
Beopgeon explained it this way, considering the future of Mujin.
I also understood the law. The fact that Mujin is a talented person who will become Shaolin’s equal. Therefore, it was especially necessary to be with the three great disciples who were of the same age.
Would it be okay for a child who is supposed to lead Shaolin in the future to have an awkward relationship with those who will join him?
According to rumors within Shaolin, Mujin still only hangs out with a few people he was close with during his time as an introductory disciple.
There was a rumor going around that he was still unfamiliar with the children of the former flag bearers, who became his third generation disciples before Mujin.
Of course, from Mujin’s point of view, it was enough to just take care of Hyeon-gwang and the Mujabae trio, and it was enough to just look at the ending of the novel.
“Mujin. “I think Geon and I have the same thoughts about this matter.”
When Hyeon-gwang came out like that, Mu-jin also had a hard time holding back.
“Hehehe. Over the past month, I have vaguely understood how to use these tools. “Even without you, Geon and I can do it together.”
Hyeon-gwang pointed to various tools placed on the main floor.
A foam ruler made by adding a thick layer of leather to a piece of metal, and an elastic band made of natural rubber. A barrel made of wood and leather. In addition, there is even a reformer that uses a combination of springs, wood, and elastic bands.
Hyunkwang, who had started to gain muscle in earnest, was recently learning rehabilitation exercises (pilates) from Mujin.
“If there’s something you don’t know, I’ll ask you about it in the evening, so don’t worry.”
Due to Hyeon-gwang’s last words, Mu-jin had no choice but to accept their proposal.
“Then, starting tomorrow, I will tell the head monk of Nahandang and return to my normal duties.”
* * *
The next afternoon.
Mujin was watching the work of the three great disciples of Nahandang as instructed by Hyeongwang and Beopgeon.
It was said that they were welcoming visitors to Shaolin.
Before becoming a martial arts school, Shaolin was a temple that had been around for a thousand years. Of course, there was a line of visitors, but it was impossible for the Murim sect to keep its doors open all the time.
Therefore, Shaolin was partially accepting visitors only from mid-hour to new hour (13:00 to 17:00).
Because the time was limited, it was easy to receive visitors, and if it was accepted in the morning or evening, the time was decided because many people were injured on the dark mountain path while trying to make their way there.
Anyway, it took a long time to greet the visitors who came at that time with a business smile.
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Something caught Mujin’s attention.
“Egggugugu.”
It was an old woman with a slightly bent back, walking with a cane.
In fact, Mujin was not the only one who discovered the old woman. And as befits Buddhist disciples, several initiated disciples and three great disciples approached the old woman.
It was just that Mujin was the fastest.
For Choi Kang-hyeok, as it was for Hyeon-gwang, respect for the elderly was not a moral concept. It was something that was engraved in my instincts.
Mu-jin, who quickly approached the old woman as if he were using a magic trick, spoke with an innocent face.
“grandma. “She must be sick. How did she get here?”
“Of course, I came to bow to Shakya Tathagata and Amitabha Buddha. Ho ho ho.”
The old woman welcomed her as if she were her own grandchild, and when Mujin asked her in a worried tone, the old woman also smiled softly and answered.
“If you are talking about Shakyamuni Buddha and Amitabha Buddha, are you talking about Daeungbojeon (大雄寶殿)? “I’ll carry you on my back!”
Mujin suddenly moved in front of the old woman and bent down, and the old woman shook her head slightly.
“Ho ho ho. “I am grateful for the boy’s feelings, but there is no need to overdo it because of this old woman.”
“Hahaha. Do not worry. grandma! I am also a Shaolin disciple. “I trained so hard.”
Mujin took the lyrics off and showed off his forearms. Then, his steel-like compressed muscles, which had been trained mainly for functionality, were revealed.
“See? I can lift you with one hand! “I wanted to give you a piggyback ride in case you got scared!”
As Mujin joked with Musin, the old woman ended up riding on Mujin’s back as if there was nothing she could do.
“uh? Are you sure you got carried away? Is it too light? Hahaha.”
When Mujin, carrying the old woman, joked once more, the old woman burst into laughter.
“Ho ho ho. You’re such a pretty girl when you talk. I really want to introduce it to my granddaughter. “Oh my, you said something to your child that an old man can’t say.”
“why? It would be nice if you introduce me. If you come to Shaolin Temple like this with your grandmother, wouldn’t it be nice if we could bow to Amitabha Buddha and recite Buddhist sutras together?”
“I can’t stand this old woman. Ho ho ho.”
After that, the two of them headed to Daeungbojeon, chatting as if they were grandparents.
When Mujin dropped off the old woman at Daeungbojeon, the old woman went into the temple and bowed to Amitabha Buddha and the Shakyamuni Buddha statue.
Mujin, who was looking at that scene, felt heartbroken. The sight of her grandmother bowing as she uses her cane because it is difficult for her to walk.
I was worried for no reason when I thought about how much my knees and back would hurt.
In the end, Mujin waited until the old woman finished bowing and greeted her as she came out of the shrine.
“grandma! Did you have a hard time bowing? “I know another amazing acupressure method, right?”
Saying that, Mujin massaged the knees and waist of the old woman, who must have had a hard time bowing.
“how is it? “Are you cool?”
In modern times, it was the acupressure method that led many members to the world of PT, and took down Beopgang and Hyeongwang here as well. The old woman also let out an exclamation without realizing it.
“Oh hohoho. That’s really cool. “I don’t think the needles released by the doctors who came to my house were as good as the hands of my son.”
After talking about this and that again, we went to one corner and freed the old woman’s body. Mujin opened his mouth with a worried look on his face.
“If you come here again to bow, I will definitely give you acupressure again. However, if possible, I hope you don’t come here. “You’re sick, but it’s very difficult to climb this steep mountain.”
Because the old woman also had years of experience, she recognized the genuine concern on Mujin’s face.
That’s why the old woman smiled happily and answered.
“Ho ho ho. You don’t have to worry about that. Climbing Sosilbong Peak is not that difficult.”
When Mujin said that he would definitely come again, he sighed inwardly and said,
“Then please come visit me. “I will heal your body!”
“Ho ho ho. “I’m really looking forward to it.”
The old woman smiled brightly at Mujin’s words.
With those words, Mujin carried the old woman on his back and headed toward the mountain gate.
And only after reaching the mountain gate was Mujin able to understand what the old woman meant.
What does it mean to say that climbing Sosilbong Peak is not difficult?
In front of Shaolin’s mountain gate, as many as eight strong men were each holding the leg of an object.
A very splendid Palingyo (八人轎) was located there.
The old woman got off Mujin’s back and laid herself down in the eight-legged bridge as if it were only natural.
“Ho ho ho. Mujin Dongja. Please take care of yourself tomorrow as well.”
However, Mujin could not properly respond to the old woman’s gentle smile.
It was not simply because the old woman was unexpectedly rich.
Rather, it was because of the four letters written in the Palingyo.
Cheonryu Sangdan (天流商團).
Part 2 of the novel that Mujin read. It is the Five Great Merchants of Heaven and Earth that appears in the Tale of the Four Emperors and the First Merchant of Henan, where Shaolin is located.
And above all, it was one of the main villain groups that opposed the main character of Sado Defeat.
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