9. Rusty Ebay Tortue (4)
9. Rusty Ebay Tortue (4) – Back in my day
“I heard you’re leaving for the Ronin Market.”
After wrapping up the matter with the human government, Yongjeoksan returned to the volcano and looked for Mokjin. Mokjin nodded.
“I have a purpose in this martial arts world, but first I have to repay my debt to the Tang family. That’s why I decided to follow that child.”
“Debt? I’m sure it hasn’t been long since you woke up, Senior······.”
“It happened when I was on Earth.”
Yongjeoksan raised one eyebrow after hearing the general situation. It’s not like he has nothing to do, but he’s throwing away what he needs to do now in order to settle something that happened in the distant past. Even the most chivalrous people wouldn’t do something like that, so isn’t this a bit too unusual?
In his view, Mokjin’s way of thinking was not very sympathetic by the standards of modern martial arts. That’s why Yongjeoksan asked cautiously.
“Actually, I can’t quite understand what my senior is thinking. It seems excessive to me, a junior.”
But instead, Mokjin looked at him as if he found it strange. Mokjin’s eyes, like his, contained questions about the other person’s thoughts.
“I don’t understand what you’re saying. If you’ve been in the martial arts world since ancient times, what is more important than settling grudges?”
“But isn’t that an unreasonable story?
“Reasonableness? Who would consider rationality in forming and breaking a grudge? It would not be enough to devote one’s entire life to repaying a grudge, and it would not be enough to devote one’s life to repaying a favor.”
Why is there such a thing as rationality in discussing Eunwon? Mokjin couldn’t understand.
Eunwon is a fundamental goal that should take priority over anything else for a person in the martial arts world. However, both Seolyeong and Yongjeoksan, as well as those who have entered the martial arts world, have had a lukewarm response.
There was something wrong with this era. Something that formed the identity of the martial arts world. Mok-jin thought of Yong-jeok-san, who had been blunt in saying that the martial arts of the past were wrong, and had told him that they were not. To him, these were extremely strange reactions. Mok-jin opened his mouth, trying to calm down the strange feeling.
“The reason we, the martial artists who only know how to hurt people, are accepted into the forest of martial arts is because we follow the two principles of martial arts.”
One is called martial arts, and the other is called grace. Mokjin continued speaking while holding up two fingers.
“In a world of martial arts where power determines right and wrong, there’s no need to talk about the importance of martial arts, so let’s skip that. Think about what’s most important to a warrior who wanders the world of martial arts with no family or connections, relying on just a sword. Of course, it’s the favors and resentments that arise between people.”
“Of course, I still think that the relationship of gratitude is important······.”
“They say that even mountains and rivers change in ten years, but I don’t know how things have changed now that more than two hundred times that amount of time has passed. However, in the era I lived in, regardless of whether you were a true or false monk, for a man in the martial arts world, settling grudges was more important than anything else. The only ones who did not respect that principle were ruthless assassins or evil spirits like the Blood Cult.”
Yongjeoksan’s face hardened at the comparison to things like murder and blood strife, but Mokjin had no intention of taking back what he had said.
Even though we live in a new era, there are bound to be some things that cannot be compromised. For Mok-jin, martial arts and favor were those things.
“I’m sorry if that sounds unpleasant to you, but I have no intention of taking back what I said. That’s the truth.”
Whether it’s a sect, a faction, or a cult, there may be differences in methods, but it is the duty of a martial artist to make and break ties with a grudge no matter what the cost. Those who abandon this duty are designated as outsiders who cannot be accepted by the martial arts world and become public enemies of the martial arts world. This was the martial arts world of the time Mok Jin lived.
“This is······.”
Yongjeoksan sighed with an embarrassed expression. He didn’t really mean to insult him, so his anger subsided quickly, but when he saw Mokjin’s way of thinking, he couldn’t help but feel that it was somewhat extreme.
It may be okay now, but what if he later on, because he has a grudge, he goes to another sect alone and wipes them out? That would be an undeniable feat of the martial arts world. He couldn’t help but worry about this ancient senior and the martial arts world that would have to deal with him.
However, he did not think that he could persuade the ancient man in front of him. He had lived his whole life like that, and had also become the best in the martial arts world. Just like Mokjin’s stubbornness that he had seen so far, he would not be able to change his mind with just one word.
That’s why he could only say this.
“I understand. Since your intentions are so strong, I have no choice but to respect them. However, if I, as a junior, would like to ask you one favor, I would like you to think about the repercussions that will follow, at least for the sake of me, before you act out your grudge. I am saying this not only for the sake of the martial arts world, but also for the sake of you and those around you.”
It’s a time when a lot has changed since your time. Mokjin swallowed his sigh at Yongjeoksan’s words.
Yongjeoksan’s choice was wise. He had achieved a lot as a martial artist, but he was lacking compared to him. He was even willing to be unpleasant and politely ask for help, so as a senior in the martial arts world, how could he possibly reject him so cruelly?
“······I’ll keep that in mind.”
Because of that, Mok-jin could only nod with a trembling expression. He could not completely give up his identity as a warrior, but he could reconsider it at least once before carrying out his favor as he said. To Mok-jin, the man named Yong-jeok-san was a man who was at least worthy of respect.
“Thank you. When do you plan to leave?”
“Let’s see, Serin said that according to the child, they are leaving in five days.”
“I see. If you do that, Hwarin will be upset.”
Kwak Hwa-rin, who was captured by Cheol-shi-gwi-ong Richel, was fortunately recovering in the volcanic fortress after the successful extraction surgery. Although most of his body had recovered, he had not yet regained consciousness due to the mental deterioration caused by the forced suppression of his mind and body. The medical staff of the human government said that he would wake up soon, but Yong-jeok-san, as the head of the former Volcanic Sect, was only concerned about his disciple’s safety.
“How did that little thing end up going through such hardship······.”
“But since you can continue on your unmanned path, don’t worry. It might actually be a blessing in disguise for that child.”
Mok-jin felt sorry for Hwa-rin and comforted him by patting Yong-jeok-san’s shoulder twice, who was lying down on the ground.
After Hwarin returned to the volcano unconscious, Mokjin immediately went to see her to check on her condition. Even though she couldn’t use her internal energy drive, there was still hope that she would be able to learn martial arts.
And fortunately, Mokjin’s guess turned out to be correct. Her qi and blood and dantian were intact and in good condition. That meant there was no problem in my learning qigong.
Although from her perspective, she would have to go through a rigorous training process of learning martial arts directly with her body, since she couldn’t even use the beginner download interface, it didn’t matter to Mok-jin, who had originally intended to teach her that way. Of course, from her perspective and Yong-jeok-san’s perspective, it wouldn’t be such a simple matter.
“I thought you said you’d be here at the volcano for a while.”
“Yes. I have to take care of this child, and I have other things to take care of while stepping down from my position.”
Due to the circumstances, he had no choice but to step down from his position, but a day or two was not enough to hand over the responsibility to his successor. Therefore, Yongjeoksan planned to wait for Hwarin to wake up and handle his work here for the time being.
Mokjin asked.
“When that child wakes up, tell him the story. Although he has lost the martial arts he had learned, it will not hinder him from making plum blossoms bloom, so he should continue to practice diligently. When my work is finished, I plan to come back and see the results of his training.”
And······. Mokjin hesitated a little, unlike him. Mokjin slowly turned his gaze away from Yongjeoksan and spoke in a small voice.
“Tell that kid that it’s okay to call him master.”
Although he did not formally learn martial arts and form a relationship with his disciple, he could not completely deny that they were a disciple-disciple relationship since he had taught them. Mokjin decided to admit a little of the truth that he had been trying to deny. The reason he felt when that old bastard, Cheolsiguiong, took her hostage was clearly the anger he felt as a teacher.
Since it was a precious relationship that had been formed in this vast universe of martial arts without any connections, wouldn’t it be okay to give in to my stubbornness a little? Since it was a new era, wouldn’t there be such a thing as a master-student relationship, even if it was awkward? Mok-jin told himself that it would be okay to change to this extent.
Yongjeoksan blinked his round eyes at Mokjin’s words. He could never have imagined that this old man, who was so dwarfed, would say something like that.
“Heh heh heh!”
Yongjeoksan soon burst into laughter. He waved his hand at Mokjin without stopping his laughter.
“Senior, please tell the child directly through communication when he wakes up. Hwarin, the child will be happy.”
“Okay.”
Mokjin’s face crumpled at Yongjeoksan’s words. Indeed, thinking about it, this was a world where there was no need to leave letters or messages like in the old days.
But how could he go back on his words in front of her, feeling embarrassed when he had already said them? Mok-jin felt very embarrassed to communicate with her again.
“Oh, by the way, if you want me to tell you, then tell me!”
“Okay, please answer the phone when I call you.”
“This guy keeps doing this!”
Mokjin looked at Yongjeoksan, who was laughing heartily while listening to what he said, and suddenly got angry. However, Yongjeoksan still didn’t stop laughing and just pretended to say “Oh my.”
“Oh really? That’s good.”
Inside the spaceship heading to Totuga. Se-ryeong, who heard the news about Hwarin from Mok-jin, nodded while eating a Melon White Chocolate-flavored Byeokgok Calorie Bar. That’s good. That was the end of her impressions.
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Mokjin looked at her with an expression that said something unbearable. It was a strangely sweet and sweet taste, and even for someone who could eat just about anything, it was a taste he could not tolerate. Instead of continuing to watch her, Mokjin changed the subject to something else.
“But what kind of place is that Totuga? I heard it’s called the Ronin Market.”
“The Ronin Market is the Ronin Market. They sell martial arts, people, all sorts of miscellaneous items, and even internal energy drives.”
“Is it something like a black spot?”
There was no Ronin Market in Mokjin’s time, but there was a black spot. A market in the shadows where all sorts of things, even human lives, were bought and sold. Se-ryeong nodded at those words.
“Oh, the black spots in martial arts novels? They’re similar. But they’re a bit more exposed to the sun, and a bit less illegal?”
Since they are occupying two planets, it would be difficult to do anything openly illegal, Seryeong added.
It only deals with matters related to the martial arts world, so the human government does not interfere, and it filters out excessively dangerous items on its own, so it is free from the martial arts alliance. That is the background to how the Totu Ronin Market grew to a size that rivaled that of a large sect.
The Murim Alliance was not very pleased with the fact that various martial arts groups with strong Sapa tendencies were operating under their own powers, but they were not so hostile that they would openly invade. Also, they sometimes used the Totu Ronin Market to find what they needed.
It’s not a place that’s particularly beneficial to have, but it’s still a presence that’s left alone because there are times when it’s needed. In the world of Jeongpa Murim, Totu is exactly that kind of presence as a Ronin Market.
Of course, that’s the perspective of the Jeongpa Murim, but from the perspective of the Sapa Murim or the Demonic Cult, it could be said that it was like a second-hand market where it was easy to find useful items.
After hearing a brief explanation from Serin, Mokjin nodded and asked.
“But can you get an internal energy drive like that of Seocheon Sword Master in a place like that? I heard that it’s not an ordinary item.”
“Huh? How do I get a core-level internal energy drive? The moment I make it, the whole neighborhood will know about it.”
“Didn’t you say it was the highest level internal energy drive back then?”
“Ah, the No-Sim level is out of the question in the first place. In order to create even a decent sect, the No-Sim level internal energy drive is uprooted, so of course it’s the level below that.”
Of course, there was a big difference between them, even though they were just below that level. Serin scratched her head. The core-level internal energy drive had a different basic structure, so its output was on a different level.
“Anyway, you can get the best of the general internal energy drives here. I have a plan for everything.”
“Yeah, yeah. Would you be foolish?”
Although it is doubtful whether he can take revenge with that level of internal energy drive, he must have his own plan. Mok-jin nodded while looking at Se-ryeong, who was confident in her own way, saying that she had a plan, and asked Sun-ja, who was piloting the spaceship.
“Sunja, how much further do we have to go?”
“I’m almost there. I’ll be there in about an hour······Huh?”
There’s a communication coming in? Sunja, who was answering Mokjin’s words, tilted her head with a puzzled expression and opened the communication panel.
What appeared on the screen was a pattern of two hooks crossing behind a one-eyed skull. Se-ryung took a deep breath upon seeing that pattern.
“Ah, let me sleep······!”
– Long time no see, my beautiful ten-year-old.
The moment Se-ryeong tried to stop Sun-ja, the screen opened and a beautiful voice was heard. At the same time, a beautiful blonde beauty appeared on the screen. However, one of her eyes was covered with a blindfold. Se-ryeong’s face crumpled as she looked at her face.
Hmm. Mokjin asked.
“Is this part of the plan?”
Why is that woman here? Seolyeong muttered.
“f*ck, this is f*cked up.”
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Yongjeoksan successfully concluded his affairs with the human government. In fact, the human government was terrified because they never thought that the chief of the Hwasan faction would come from the Hwasan faction.
In the modern world of martial arts, Mok-jin’s way of thinking, which is faithful to Eun-won, is somewhat extreme.
On the other hand, from Mokjin’s perspective, the rational way of thinking of modern martial arts world feels unbecoming of a martial arts person.
In the era of Mokjin, regardless of whether they were a political or a sect, the relationship of favor was clear. The political faction paid favors in a dignified manner, the evil faction paid favors in a mean manner, and the evil cult paid favors through a mess. If someone in the martial arts world fails to keep this, they become a martial arts public enemy.
The reason why Blood Cult is considered a martial arts master is because of its martial arts skills and magic, but also because it behaves like a convert who doesn’t even keep a grudge by the standards of martial artists.
Mokjin is surprisingly weak when someone he can trust makes an honest and sincere request, just like Yongjeoksan did. However, he will never listen to someone who tries to ask him to do something.
Mok-jin decided to accept Hwa-rin as his disciple for now because of this incident. However, he is very embarrassed because he is going back on his own words.
Yongjeoksan was very pleased to see Mokjin’s reaction.
Melon White Chocolate Flavored Byeokgok Calorie Bar is a perverted flavor that even the android Sunja hates.
Although the Ronin Market Totuga is fundamentally influenced by the Sapa Murim, it has its own unique position as a neutral zone thanks to its unique convenience.
It’s hard to get a core-level internal drive even if you pay money. If its source is revealed, there will be chaos.
The relationship between the blonde-eyed woman and Serin goes back quite a long time.
