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There are three ways to increase your strength in Heavenly Moon.

The first is to level up through training, combat, and fighting.

And the second is enlightenment through events.

It refers to the realization that can be easily seen in martial arts.

Through it, your endurance and overall abilities increase.

And the third and final one.

It’s the ingestion of elixir.

Of course, the easiest thing is the first, consistent training.

Since enlightenment is an event, it is not something that can be achieved, and elixirs that increase one’s strength are difficult to find, and most of them are located in secret areas or hidden places.

Even so, you can only find out its location through events, and there were many cases where you worked hard to conquer secret areas, only to have to leave empty-handed and with nothing to gain.

In other words, it is common sense that obtaining elixirs through secret scriptures is almost impossible if you do not know how and where to obtain them.

And that means.

It also means that there is a lot of potential if you know where and how to get it.

“Phew…”

Sayoon finished the fortune-telling breakfast with a low exhale and slowly opened her eyes. A slight blush appears on the pale complexion that was just a moment ago.

“Huh? Sister Yuhee…?”

“I told you to be quiet, so what were you doing here…?”

One of the worried girls roughly stroked Sayun’s head. Even as an outsider, I could clearly see the affection contained in that hand.

“No. I think that person over there is dangerous… I am a disciple of Hong Seong-moon, a famous political sect. So…”

Help the weak and establish justice.

I tried to put Hong Seong-moon’s teachings into practice, and I just did so.

Sayoon, with a red face, spoke as if making excuses, and Yuhui, who had been silent for a moment, fed honey balm to her head.

-Wow!

“Aya!”

“But still. It was too dangerous! Who on earth did you fight with?”

“Corridor angle.”

When I, who was watching from the side, said something, Yuhui’s face became even more distorted. And honey chestnuts again.

It wasn’t that she didn’t understand.

“If it’s a corridor, it’s the one in Sapa?! No, what on earth are you thinking…”

“The Ambassador said that in order to protect righteousness and enforce agreement, we must know how to move forward even if it is dangerous…”

“The youngest… talk back?!”

-Wow!

Honey night again. Sayun was holding her head in tears, and Yuhui started nagging her, saying that she would have to give a lot of sermons when she got back.

“You did it to help me, so please don’t be so mean.”

“Ha… Anyway, are you hurt anywhere?”

“Thanks to Sajeo, there was no dangerous place. ah. This is my late introduction. It’s June. I run a guest house and a store in Seomhwachon.”

“Ah.. ah?!”

Yuhui seemed surprised when I lightly gave him a hand. But even for a moment, she lightly hugged him and lowered her head.

“This is Hong Seong-moon’s play.”

Another disciple of Hong Seong-moon who was next to her also reveals himself. After a brief greeting, I took a step back, taking advantage of the momentary awkwardness.

“Anyway, I received help from you. Just wiping my mouth is a bit awkward. If you need anything, the store can provide it. I heard that Hong Seong-moon does not receive any money.”

“Ahaha… Yes. Yes. Our Hong Seong-moon teaching is that those with power have a certain responsibility. And I heard it from the Ambassador.”

He said that he would soon invite Hong Seong-moon’s disciples to his guesthouse and treat them to a big meal.

She spoke briefly and I nodded.

“That is that and this is this. Since it’s lunch time, how about coming and having a meal?”

“Uh… okay…”

-Growling…!

Who is it?

Who made the sound?

I looked at the three of them, and I saw that one of the three, the girl with whom I had just had a fierce fight, had a red face.

“That is the answer.”

Of course, I didn’t forget to dispose of Gakjun’s body first.

There were plenty of people who would report that person’s body to the government office for a few pennies.

After a while, after seeing the soldiers dragging away Gakjun’s corpse and the groaning men, I took the three of them and headed to the guest house.

When I arrived at the guesthouse, my hostess was at work. It’s not lunch time yet, but preparing the meal shouldn’t be a problem.

Even if I asked him to order what he wanted to eat, it was clear that he would order something cheap like somen or dumplings, so I ordered it.

After ordering several quite expensive dishes at the guesthouse, Sayun’s complexion gradually begins to look dull.

“Well, those expensive things… I didn’t ask for this to help you. And over there…”

“It’s okay.”

After speaking clearly, I sat down in a nearby seat.

“More than that, Sa Sojeo said that he is the youngest of Hong Seong-moon… but he is quite strong.”

“Ah. That’s it.”

Sayun, who was slightly observing Yuhui, let out a small sigh when she nodded.

“I have been learning a little from the Ambassador for some time now. So…”

Did you learn it separately from Hongryeon?

why?

And how much did you learn?

However, Yuhee’s perspective is too strong to ask that question. Anyway, it’s an internal matter within Hongseongmun.

What’s important is that Sayoon learned Hongseong Shinkong a little more than I expected, so there was nothing bad about it for me.

If she becomes stronger, I can smoothly prevent the Hongseongmun extinction event, which I must prevent.

“I see.”

About the time I nodded, a dish came out. It was an appetizer made with stir-fried eggplant mixed with other vegetables and enhanced with various seasonings.

The three girls’ eyes sparkle when they see it.

“Well, enjoy your meal and go.”

“Uh. Are you not eating it together?”

“Wouldn’t it be uncomfortable if I were stuck in an unnecessary place? Please feel free to eat it. ah. And I will tell you, when you go back, take a box of sugar with you. If you need anything else, please don’t hesitate to let me know.”

“Huh? Everything, even sweets? I’m fine…”

“If it wasn’t for Sojeo, we would have been in big trouble.”

I laughed, and Sayun hesitated and smiled.

After that, I went back to my room.

Since I came into this world, the only thing I have done to Sayun is that I have not done anything special other than sending her a letter and a hermit.

However, the fact that Sayun’s martial arts skills increased means that his actions had some influence and changed from the original story.

If the change is going in a positive direction, we need to change more.

more. more.

I continued my thoughts while smoking a cigarette in my room. How much time has passed? When I went outside, the room was full of other guests.

Hong Seong-moon’s disciples who had been there before seemed to have already gone, and two sturdy men who looked like herbalists were there having lunch, sipping cheap Hongju.

“Guest guest.”

“Hmm? Something.”

“I heard this from Hong Seong-moon’s disciples earlier. You were attacked…”

One of the warriors who served as the guest’s servant and fought when problems arose spoke worriedly, and I laughed.

“It’s not a big deal, so don’t worry about it.”

okay.

Because there are more important things than that.

A few days have passed since the attack.

We were on alert to prepare for a possible secondary attack, but was it because Hong Seong-moon himself took the initiative?

There were no special problems. So, when the number of customers looking for a drink increased, I finished getting ready and went out.

It cannot be said that there is no risk of an attack like the one that occurred a few days ago, but that does not mean that we can remain silent.

Still, it seems like no one is chasing me…

“Phew…”

The place I arrived at, relying on moonlight, was Hongseong Mountain.

Beautiful Yeongsan where Hongseongmun Gate has been located for a long time.

There was only one reason to climb Yeongsan Mountain, where the thousand-day plum blossoms were in full bloom, in the middle of the night.

“Hmm…”

If you go down the cliff further west from Yongmeori Rock, halfway up Hongseong Mountain, you can see a path between the cracks in the rocks.

As I walked down a path that I couldn’t see unless I came close because of the thick bushes and trees, what I discovered was a large cave.

You can never obtain elixirs that help increase your resistance if you don’t know where and how to get them.

Even in Heavenly Moon, a lot of research is needed to obtain these, and you have to go through many events to find out this location.

That is why it is difficult to obtain the elixir.

But what if you already know that?

Then there is no way to become stronger as easily as this.

That’s why we arrived at this cave.

I set my sights on one of the secret spots of Hongseongsan Mountain, which can only be entered towards the end of Part 3.

If you pass through here, you can get an elixir, so let’s clear this path.

I went inside the cave and found a platform that worked as a platform.

Originally, I would have to find out how to unlock these through events, but I already know how to unlock them.

I broke the formation by touching the scaffolding and decorations. At the same time, the wall disappeared in an instant.

Inside was a large stone gate.

I took one step in front of the stone door that was pulsing with red energy, and at that moment, the red energy blocked my entry.

-Who wants to come in?

“He is the owner of the only guesthouse in Seomhwachon, the owner of the only business, and the person who wishes for Hong Seongmun’s well-being and development.”

– We don’t know him.

I knew it would be like this.

But I didn’t really have any intention of going in, and I just wanted to make sure this was a place I knew, so I didn’t force myself to go in anymore.

That’s why I stepped back, and the strong red energy that seemed to warn me completely disappeared.

ruler. Well then, since the confirmation is over, shall we head back?

“Tsk…”

I thought about this as I went down the mountain, relying on the moonlight.

In fact, there was an easier way to prevent the extinction of Hongseongmun.

Just inform Hongseongmun about the Iron Blood Order and send a letter telling them to be careful because there may be an attack in the future.

And I already sent it.

But the question is how they will accept it.

-Sabak… Sabak…

I remembered the letter I sent a while ago. The content was to be careful because Hongseongmun Gate could be attacked and destroyed.

The problem is that there are many letters sent to Hongseongmun in this way.

Hongseongmun is a prestigious sect, and it is a sect with a powerful suppressor called Geomseong.

Although they are small in number, not only the great disciple Hongryeon, but also her next disciple Ryu Hyeon and several other disciples are strong and popular enough to make a name for themselves in martial arts.

Not to mention Hong Seong-moon’s reputation.

Therefore, there are many people who want to use Hongseongmun.

Among the methods of use, there was a case where a letter was sent in the form of a message telling people to be careful because Hongseongmun could be dangerous, or to help them because a dangerous dark force had appeared in the martial arts world.

After doing some research, I found out that there were already quite a few people in the past who tried to take advantage of Hongseongmun by sending letters in that way.

So the likelihood that they will believe the letter I sent is significantly low.

At least, you have to build up a certain level of trust to move the entire Hongseongmun… but considering that even the Murim Alliance can’t move the Sword Saint, it will be that easy…

“Ugh. What should I do?”

I already know that it won’t be easy. All I have to do right now is do the best I can.

I trudged to the guesthouse, thinking about my next move.

“Hmm?”

I found someone standing in front of the guesthouse. A woman with impressive fiery red hair.

It was Hongryeon, the great disciple of Hong Seong-moon, whom I had seen once before.

“Who are you waiting for?”

“What? Where have you been?”

“I have to see you for a moment. From what you say, it looks like you came to see me. Waiting inside. Why are you waiting here?”

“Haha… That’s it. This month is a bit tight.”

I shrugged my shoulders as she smiled awkwardly and scratched the back of her head.

Well, Hong Seong-moon’s operating and maintenance costs have always been tight.

Even if you wait in the guest room, you have to order a cup of tea, so it seems like they were trying to save on that cost.

“So? What’s going on?”

“Ah. That’s…”

Her shy expression changes. Just as she was about to say something with a very serious face.

-Sssstts

A dagger flew out of the darkness with the sound of tearing wind. Hongryeon avoided it by twisting her head and looked at that place with big eyes.

“Tsk.”

“Hohoho… A great disciple of Hong Seongmun is having a secret affair with a man in the middle of the night. This is really fun.”

A fairly high-pitched voice that sounds like it tickles.

As soon as I saw her, I couldn’t help but grit my teeth.

Of course, it’s not because of her looks.

Things like slightly bulging eyes or tight clothes that clearly show off the curves of the body.

Anyone who sees other things like outstretched limbs, a slim waist, and voluptuous buttocks can’t help but be fascinated.

But still, there is only one reason why I can’t help but be impressed by her.

She is the great disciple of Moonwoljeong, led by ‘Doje’, the protagonist of the forced defeat event of Sayun. It was because it was Chaejin.

No, but why is that woman here now? He should be active in the Murim Alliance by now, right?

“Avoid confrontation with me…”

As the tickling voice became cold, Hongryeon responded indifferently.

“Because there are more important things than that.”

“Ha!! Meeting a man?!”

“No.”

She sighed softly and spoke slowly.

“I have to get an elixir for my youngest.”