episode_0485

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Squeak.

Uuuu.

“Hehe, you guys should get along well.”

Seogong had a snowball fight with a bear spirit named Seokwoong by Hocheonan.

From Seo Gong’s perspective, Seok Woong’s joining was not a bad thing.

This was because Ho Cheon-an’s formal torture ended with Seok-woong joining in. This was because Ho Cheon-an, who saw that even a small-sized Seok-woong was satisfied with a small meal, got a feel for the amount of food the spirit was eating.

However, traveling together was extremely uncomfortable.

This was because they often tried to push out Seogong and take Hocheonan to themselves.

On the other hand, from Seok-woong’s perspective, Young Seo-gong was annoying.

At best, the way they tried to match the rat theme was laughable.

I left it alone because it wasn’t worth a bite, but it kept crawling up?

Ugh.

Seokwoong exposed his teeth all the way to his gums and threatened Seogong. Seogong also stiffened his tail at the threat.

Sigh!

Is this really going to become so huge that it will stick together?

“Hehe.”

Ho Cheon-an looked at the two growling spirits and folded his hands together. A huge amount of energy gathered in Hocheonan’s hand, startling the two spirit creatures that were growling frantically.

Gurgling!!

It erupted all at once with a thunderous force.

Kwagwagwagwanggwang!!!

A cave was immediately created in the earthen wall that Seogong, Seokwoong, and Hocheonan were using as a windbreak. Seogong and Seokung, who witnessed the scene of destruction, widened their eyes and froze.

“Do you want to get along well?”

The two spirits nodded frantically. Because I didn’t know that if I behaved the way I wanted to, a hole this big would end up in my body.

“Okay, now that we have a home to spend the night in, let’s sleep together.”

Seogong and Seokwoong hugged each other and fell asleep without saying a word.

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Faaaat.

The silence of the dawn was broken by the sound of the drone’s warning sound.

If anyone had seen the light attack that the female warrior was performing right now, regardless of age or gender, they would have been amazed.

Even though he jumped by stepping on a blade of grass, he was showing extreme skill by not even dropping the dew.

If someone who was knowledgeable about the martial arts situation had seen the female warrior’s face like that, they would have shouted in shock.

The best among women!

After the examination, Seo Yi-ryeong!

Seo Yi-ryeong raised his head, checked the direction he was going in, and once again launched a light attack.

Seo Yi-ryeong recalled the contents of the letter delivered by the Murim League.

A necrosis occurred that destroyed the Namcheon Hyeolgyo Church located in Yunnan overnight.

I don’t know about the other remnants, but the collapse of the Namcheonhyeolgyo was something that could only be described as necrosis.

If it were the remnants of a blood cult that possessed only a short period of time, they would be able to successfully carry out a surprise attack while avoiding the attention of spirit creatures and harm only the blood people, but the Namcheon Blood Cult’s situation is different.

Because the Namcheonhyeolgyo had a large number of blood clots.

Although blood clots are weaker than heat water, they are numerous, so stable power is needed to defeat the Namcheon Blood Bridge.

It is a common belief that in order to defeat a blood clot, you need two or three Hwagyeong masters or five or six supreme masters.

Therefore, in order to defeat all the monsters of the Namcheon Blood Cult, dozens of famous warriors from the central plains were needed, but since the Namcheon Blood Cult was destroyed overnight, it could only be called necrosis.

The thieves and remnants of the Namcheon Blood Cult who were caught up in the affairs of the Namcheon Blood Cult testified that an old man wearing black lips single-handedly destroyed the Namcheon Blood Cult, but no one believed them.

It is said that he moved Kang-hwan using this technique.

It is said that he defeated five blood monsters in just one day.

This was because the so-called witnesses only made nonsense that was completely unbelievable.

Rather than believing the testimony of survivors, it is more convincing to say that their memories were distorted due to intoxication.

The Namcheonhyeolgyo incident alone was a big deal in the current martial arts world, but the strange events did not stop there.

‘Jinhyeolhyeolgyo, which is closest to Namcheonhyeolgyo, also collapsed.’

The claims made by the survivors of the Jinhyeolhyeolgyo religion investigated by the Murim League were somewhat realistic.

It is said that the old man Black Lip, who appeared as a rat spirit, stole the bear spirit through some kind of trick.

The problem was that if this realistic testimony were true, it could become a new disaster for Moorim.

One person wields multiple spirits at the same time.

If there is truly someone with such abilities, who in the current world can stop him?

So, it was necessary to check whether Heukripin was a real person, really wielding two spirit creatures, and whether he could command more spirit creatures.

If Heuklipin is in possession of each and every spiritual object of the blood religion, he will most likely visit the Aksan blood religion in Honam.

At that time, we will be able to confirm the true nature of Heuklipin.

‘If that black lip person is a villain…’

For the well-being of the martial arts group, I will eliminate it even if it means sacrificing my life.

Seo Yi-ryeong strengthened his resolve and settled down on a mountain peak overlooking Aksanhyeolgyo to wait for Heuklipin.

It wasn’t long before Seo Yi-ryeong was able to confirm the true identity of Heuklipin.

Wooo!!

Yikes!

This was because a bear the size of a house and a large rat, although not comparable to the bear, appeared and without hesitation smashed down the main gate of Aksanhyeolgyo.

‘Is it him?’

Seo Yi-ryeong, who had been fighting against the blood cult ever since it arose, let out a low groan as soon as she saw the appearance of the old man with black lips.

Riding around on a spirit creature!

Since Blood Zone, who rode a black snake, no one has seen anyone ride a spirit beast!

While Seo Yi-ryeong’s astonishment continued, Aksan Hyeolgyo’s response continued.

The Aksan clan must have been preparing after hearing the news of the remnants of other clans, and soon a deer spirit came out.

And the deer spirit ignored what the head of the Aksan blood religion said and walked over and over again and rubbed its face against Hocheonan’s hand.

[Come here. Let’s do this together.]

This was because Hocheonan had now also learned blood fish.

“No way…”

Seo Yi-ryeong, who was looking at the scene, muttered without realizing it. Although those who currently control the spirit creatures are all remnants of the blood religion, the fact that they are the ones who have handled and protected the spirit creatures until now has not changed.

But to steal a spiritual object so naturally?

The remnants of the Aksan Blood Religion, who had been deprived of their spiritual treasures, were quickly subdued. Ho Cheon-an’s hand moved quickly, and the stones fired from his hand suppressed the blood people and shattered the dantian.

‘master…’

Seo Yi-ryeong felt despair as she looked at Ho Cheon-an’s diligently moving hands. This was because seeing the dark technique that allowed him to overpower numerous warriors in an instant, it was confirmed that he was not an easy opponent even without a spirit creature.

But at the same time, I saw hope in those hands.

Even though it would be much easier to take one’s life, the fact that he went to the trouble of breaking the dantian was proof that he valued human life.

What should I do?

After much deliberation, Seo Yi-ryeong came to a conclusion and ran down the mountain to appear in front of Ho Cheon-an.

Seo Yi-ryeong’s conclusion was simple.

“Greetings to the deceased. My name is Seo Yi-ryeong, and I am undeservedly called Geomhu in the martial arts world.”

In any case, it is impossible to defeat Ho Cheon-an, who has three spirit creatures, using normal methods.

So no matter what you do, you have to be by Ho Cheon-an’s side to be able to do anything, including assassination.

If you are a good person, you can ask for help to straighten out the chaos of the martial arts world, and if you are a bad person, you can do anything before pushing the martial arts group into further confusion.

“Nice to meet you. I am an old man named Ho Cheon-an.”

It’s Hocheonan.

It was not the name that was in Seo Yi-ryeong’s mind.

However, if Ho Cheon-an had revealed that his nickname was Noegeomnang-in, Seo Yi-ryeong would also have been able to guess Ho Cheon-an’s identity.

This is because Ho Cheon-an defeated Jeong Cheol as a noegeomnangin and disappeared from the martial arts world without revealing his name in the end.

“Okay, what’s going on?”

“The girl came here after hearing the elder’s rumor and thinking that the elder’s intention was to suppress the remnants of the blood religion. I also want to follow the elder and contribute to suppressing the remnants of the blood religion.”

“Hmm. Would you mind? I guess my companions are not ordinary people.”

Squeak!

Uuuu.

Seo-gong and Seok-woong each cry. And even the deer spirit quietly staring at Seo Yi-ryeong. Seo Yi-ryeong, who swallowed his saliva at the presence of the three spirits, showed his resolve by throwing a fist at Ho Cheon-an.

“I will take it.”

“Hehe. How could I refuse to accompany a renowned swordsman in martial arts? Please take care of me in the future.”

This is how the strange companionship of Seo Yi-ryeong and Ho Cheon-an began.

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“The day is getting late, so how about resting here today?”

“I will follow your wishes.”

Ho Cheon-an, who confirmed Seo Yi-ryeong’s intention, patted Seo Gong on the back.

“You guys, let’s take a break and go.”

When Hocheonan made a crater, Seogong and Seokwoong, who were already used to camping with Hocheonan, settled down comfortably. The deer spirit also took notice and settled down next to Hocheonan.

Ho Cheon-an took out a pot from the baggage hanging on Seo-gong’s back and asked Seo Yi-ryeong.

“If it’s okay, would you like to have a meal together?”

Seo Yi-ryeong thought for a moment and then nodded. I packed enough dry food, but I wondered what it would be like to eat separately since we were traveling together.

If you give me “, I will be grateful.”

“Then let’s just feed these guys and then have dinner.”

“Yes.”

“Let’s see…what should I give today.”

Seo Yi-ryeong’s eyes widened brightly as she answered without thinking. This was because when Ho Cheon-an opened the bag and rummaged through it, a refreshing scent spread out.

“This would be good.”

Seo Yi-ryeong was astonished when he saw Yeongcho being held by Ho Cheon-an.

Amazing!

Judging by its size, it was ginseng that was at least a hundred years old. If a warrior were to use it, he would not feel any lack of internal energy unless he reached a fairly high level with just that Seolsam alone.

Ho Cheon-an threw such an object into the air. The destination of Seolsam, which flew in a parabolic curve, was inside Seogong’s mouth.

Hot!

“Gasp!”

Seo Yi-ryeong made a sound without realizing it. You’re just throwing that precious ginseng to a spirit animal? Seogong, who was chewing snow ginseng, looked towards Seo Yi-ryeong and tilted his head.

“Let’s see…that guy is a deer, so we should give him grass, right?”

Seo Yi-ryeong gulped at the sight of Yeongcho emerging from the sack once again.

I have limited knowledge, so I don’t know what kind of herbal medicine it is, but just getting out of the bag makes me feel refreshed and my head becomes clearer. If it were better than Seolsam, it would be superior, and I don’t think it would fall behind.

The deer spirit smelled the scent of the spirit grass hanging in front of its nose and looked at Hocheonan’s notice.

Since the spirits were the ones who knew that they were more precious than anyone else, I wondered if it was really okay to eat these precious things.

“It’s okay. Hehe, well, I can’t give it to you every day.”

The deer spirit seemed to have understood Ho Cheon-an’s joke and started chewing the grass.

“Huh!”

Seo Yi-ryeong’s astonishment burst out once again, but Ho Cheon-an pretended not to hear and looked at Seok-woong.

Ugh.

Seokwoong turned his head and expressed that he was not interested in eating.

Ho Cheon-an nodded.

When I didn’t know what was going on, I fed Seogong with the mindset of a grandfather, but when I thought about it, spirit creatures were people who had lived for at least a hundred years, so I should have been able to take care of my own health.

Ho Cheon-an opened the bag and threw it on the pile of luggage.

gulp.

Seo Yi-ryeong swallowed his saliva as he looked at the sacks that were randomly placed.

Could it be that…not everything in that bag over there is spirit herbs or elixirs?

no way. Probably not.

It was a time when Seo Yi-ryeong was groaning as she had no way of knowing what was going on inside the bag and could only guess.

Cheeek!

Suddenly, a delicious sound and smell hit my nose.

Seo Yi-ryeong swallowed his saliva and looked toward Hocheonan with a different meaning than before.

Sigh!

Ingredients were dancing on the pot Hocheon held. Food ingredients covered in oil showed off a brilliant appearance when exposed to flames.

Ho Cheon-an skillfully shook the pot to stir-fry the ingredients and at the same time added various powders and seasonings.

As each ingredient and seasoning was added, Seo Yi-ryeong felt that Hocheonan’s cuisine was gradually becoming more delicious through her senses of sight and smell.

How can a simple stir-fry dish using only a crude cooking utensil and a pot be so powerful?

“Please eat.”

“Thank you.”

Seo Yi-ryeong, who accepted Ho Cheon-an’s dish, barely regained her senses and blushed. This was because he had suddenly stretched out his upper body and was making a gesture as if he was going to grab the pot and eat it at any moment.

Seo Yi-ryeong hurriedly put Hocheonan’s dish into her mouth.

it’s good!

The ripeness of the various ingredients was truly exquisite. The ingredients that were supposed to taste sweet were stir-fried until they tasted sweet, and the ingredients that were supposed to have a good texture were cooked gently without damaging the texture.

That wasn’t all.

The degree to which each ingredient was soaked with oil was also exquisite.

The seasoning soaked in with oil supplemented the taste of the boring ingredients, and the strong-tasting ingredients only covered the surface.

The seasoning and ingredients are exquisitely harmonized to bring out all the flavors of the ingredients, and at the same time, the taste of the seasoning can be perfectly felt, so even though Seo Yi-ryeong ate only one dish, she felt the same pleasure as eating an appetizer.

Truly beautiful!

It was so overwhelming that it completely erased all the gourmet food Seo Yi-ryeong had eaten so far.