episode_0128

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Even though it was a new year, nothing special had changed.

Of course, there were various events taking place in Cheonsangmyeongwol, such as New Year’s Day and Lunar New Year’s Day, but there was nothing special to do here, perhaps because it was a bit far from the capital.

Still, since it’s a new year, I’ll just finish selling lunch today. Because the kids worked hard yesterday too.

“Huh?! Are you serious?!”

“Okay. It’s New Year, so get in early.”

I also gave the silver coins I had kept to the store clerks and guesthouse clerks. Still, it’s the New Year, so shouldn’t we pay for the rice cakes?

The faces of those who received it brightened like the sun that rose this morning.

“Thank you! Lord!”

“Okay, just do your job properly.”

After all, money is the best. Everyone is happy and starts to get busy as they are told that they will be allowed to leave work early as a bonus.

“Hmm.”

At that time, Yohwan came out of the kitchen.

“Can I give it to you like that?”

“I have income coming in one way or another, so it’s okay.”

“I see. So that means there will be no dinner business today?”

“Yohwan. You worked hard until late yesterday, so please work until lunch and get some rest.”

“Haha. Then, shall we have a quick drink after work later?”

“I agree!”

Chaejin, who was sitting in the corner of the guesthouse, in what was now almost a reserved seat, smiled and shouted. Yohwan, who smiled at her, was about to ask her what she wanted to eat.

A guest came into the entrance of the guesthouse.

“Still preparing for business…”

I kept my mouth shut. The people who came in were not people you normally see in Seomhwachon.

These were the nuns of Amipah that I saw yesterday.

I glanced at Yoo-hwan, and she was staring at Yoo-jeong with her arms crossed and a grave expression on her face.

“It’s been a while.”

“Okay. It’s been a while.”

“Um… Would you like me to leave?”

I glanced at Chaejin. Even if an Amipah event related to Yohwan occurs, stabbings are unlikely to occur, but isn’t there still something to be done?

Chaejin nods slightly, takes the sword, and heads out to the backyard.

I pretended to be practicing, but it was to intervene right away if an emergency situation occurred.

“I heard it at Hongseongmun yesterday. Master Hyehwan… is said to have attained Buddhahood.”

Yohwan’s expression hardened.

I already knew this, but she probably didn’t know.

After looking at her frozen and Yu-jeong in turn, I offered them a seat.

“I think we need to have a long talk, so why not go in and do it?”

Yujeong’s eyes were fixed on me. Then he tilts his head for a moment and lets out an exclamation.

“Ah. Yesterday…”

I guess I finally remembered. I was with Hongryeon and Geomseong yesterday.

She smiled bitterly and placed her hands together with me.

“It is called Amipha’s well.”

“This is Yuwol, the owner of this inn.”

“I see. Siju Yu. I should also thank the benefactor. If the donor hadn’t helped me yesterday, I would have made a big mistake.”

What can you expect from drunk people?

“It wasn’t a big deal.”

“Tree Amitabha Buddha. anyway. Just like yesterday, I will receive help from the Lord today as well.”

I guided the monks and monks inside.

“I will serve tea and refreshments. Yohwan. Don’t worry about the lunch business.”

I closed the door, came out, and immediately prepared the car. Chaejin approached me and asked worriedly.

“Nothing will happen, right?”

“I guess so. No matter how much of an army you are, you probably won’t make a fuss.”

After speaking briefly, I brought tea and refreshments.

When they knocked on the door of the VIP room and went inside, they saw Yu-jeong and Yo-hwan with serious expressions on their faces and their mouths closed.

“Then, please feel free to talk.”

So I let them talk. Perhaps because the story was getting longer, they didn’t come out until lunch was served.

“Hello… What is he doing?”

Today’s patrol was Hongryeon and Yuhee. Hongryeon slightly entered the guest room and said hello, and was puzzled to see Chaejin sitting near the VIP room and looking at it seriously.

“The monks of Amipa are meeting Yohwan.”

“…Aha. He came down early today saying he had someone to meet. I guess you came to meet Yohwan.”

“That’s right. But yesterday…”

“Ah. White jade beads problem? It was resolved well.”

“Is that so? Thank goodness.”

“Yes. I’m so glad. Because I decided to get the Army Cluster along with the record.”

Is this getting something better than I expected? Ami Star Cluster is an elixir that is difficult to obtain even in the bright moon of heaven, right?

When I was surprised, Hongryeon smiled.

“Master did a good job.”

Hongryeon smiled, but there was bitterness in that smile.

Does this mean that the Sword Saint is not capable of completely overcoming what is inside him?

“You know your own condition better. Did you ask the Sword Saint?”

“No. Not yet…”

“If it’s hard to talk about it, I can give you a hint.”

It would be easier for an outsider to mention these issues rather than a disciple. But Hongryeon just shook her head.

“Still, I think what I’m saying is correct.”

“Is that so? If you need any support, please let me know.”

“Thank you for always trying to help me. ah. I have to go on patrol now.”

When Yoo Hee, who came out writing a journal, called out, Hongryeon stepped back.

“Come have tea later when patrol is over.”

“Yes!”

So Hongryeon leaves. Chaejin glanced at it and opened her mouth with concern.

“The stronger you are, the stronger Simma becomes. I’m worried that something will go wrong.”

Well, that’s right. It is said that if you do not overcome your Simma, in the worst case scenario, if you are controlled by your Simma, you will become a blood-crazed demon.

If someone of the level of a sword master were to be controlled, there would be real chaos.

So, I am preparing in my own way, but…

“Couldn’t it be a scab from scratching?”

Chaejin expressed a skeptical stance. And that was then.

“Mr. Yu. Are you there?”

A familiar voice was heard inside the guesthouse. An old man with a blunt look and an innocent smile that suits him well.

They were Wiyeol and Ki Noya, Cheon Il-hwa’s subordinates.

“No? What’s going on with you two?”

“In addition to the items the teacher requested last time, I also brought the items that we started handling at the upper level of the meeting. It’s a bit rare, so we came here in person just in case.”

While Wiyeol spoke, Ginoya smiled and sat down.

“I hope you have a very happy new year.”

“Noya, I hope you receive a lot too.”

“H. Since I’m here, I’m thinking of taking some rest. Is it okay?”

“Of course. However, Yohwan is talking to a customer right now…”

“Guest? Who?”

“These are Amifa people.”

Kinoya tilted his head at the word Amifa. But I didn’t ask any more.

“Chae Sojeo. Let’s go.”

“Yes!”

I went outside with Chaejin. There was a large cart in front of the guesthouse, and the servants were busy, perhaps because they had to sort it all out so they could just sell lunch today and then go home.

“Here is the list of items.”

When I received the paper Wiyeol held out, I read the list of valuable items and laughed.

Among the things written on the item.

There was Cheonjam Temple and Cheolwi River.

Starting from Part 2, you must have a certain level of friendship with the top of the coffin to purchase it, and it is also a material for making high-end facilities or high-end equipment.

These are the materials for making Hyunwoon Gap, Hongseongmun’s sacred item, and were supplied as part of my efforts to reduce the psychic energy within the Sword Saint.

“Put them back in there.”

“Yes!”

The ingredients for making Hyunwoon Gap are:

A piece of Nebula Iron, two pieces of Special Guardian Saint, two pieces of Cheolwi River, a bundle of Cheonjamsa, the skull of a two-headed tiger, and the tail of a mountain tiger.

Among them, the skull of Neungwooncheol, the double-headed tiger, and the tail of the mountain tiger are held by Hongseongmun, so all that is needed is two pieces of special guardian angels, two pieces of Cheolwigang, and a bundle of Cheonjamsa.

The special guardian saint can be made by the founder as long as the ingredients are ready.

If so, it could be said that preparations for making Hyunwoon Gap were now complete.

Then, these should be handed over to Hongseongmun at an appropriate time…

Should I just give it as a New Year’s gift?

Or would it be better to entrust him with a suitable task and give him something in return?

Hmm… let’s think about this.

“Guest guest!”

Then I heard a voice that awakened my thoughts. It was Sayoon. I turned my head that way and saw Sayoon standing there.

“Hello.”

I was able to see Geomseong.

“Hello. And Sayoon. Hello.”

“Hehe. Hello!”

I smiled at Sayun who bowed and looked at Geomseong. Today’s patrol was Hongryeon and Yuhee. But why did Geomseong come out?

As I looked at her, she looked around the store with her characteristic expressionless face, then took out a piece of paper from her bosom and held it out.

“It’s an errand for Ryu Hyeon.”

“Does the Sword Saint run all the errands?”

“Mmm. Because everyone is busy. And…”

She stroked Sayun’s head.

“I came down because I wanted to buy snacks for my students to celebrate the New Year.”

“Ah. If that’s the case, you can just take it.”

I said while looking at the servants carrying the luggage towards the store. Since I’m only going to work until lunch today and send everyone home, I thought I’d give out the snacks or mooncakes I’d already made.

Since there was plenty, I was going to just give it to him, but Geomseong shook his head.

“You can’t always be indebted to someone. And that’s because I want to buy it for you. I’m a bad teacher, but I have to do something like this.”

“That’s not true!”

As Sayun shouted, Geomseong smiled slightly. Then he took out a few coins from his pocket and put them in my hand.

“Can I come in and have a look?”

“Of course.”

What can I say if I pay money to buy it? While she and Sayoon went inside and were picking out various things, the business house was also finished organizing.

And after a while.

Geomseong came out with snacks and all the things Ryuhyeon had asked him to buy, and looked at me intently.

“Why are you doing that?”

“The number of products handled by the store has increased.”

“Yes. We brought in new items sent by the Cheonghoe Sangdan. There are a lot of good items.”

“…I see. There are a lot of good things.”

She looked at me intently and then smiled.

“Thank you always.”

“Yes? uh. yes. Thank you too.”

Geomseong spoke leisurely and then turned around.

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Geomseong thought as he and Sayoon took turns. Clearly, among the newly arrived items, there was something that caught her eye.

A silk thread that emits a soft light.

and Cheolwigang, a silver iron ore.

These were precious materials for making Hyeonungap.

How did he obtain such materials that are difficult to obtain?

Geomseong smiled bitterly.

Knowing how expensive they were, she couldn’t help but think that this time he would try to provide them for free or at a low price.

Because he’s always been like that.

That’s why she muttered lowly, as if declaring to herself.

“I will pay you properly this time.”

Your kindness and good intentions always make my heart tremble.

Because I don’t want to burden you.

Because I also want to give back.