episode_0156

Winter is the time of storage among the four seasons. It was also a time to prepare for the next year by consuming what had been saved during spring, summer, and fall.

That is why winter was also called the season of rest.

However, the rest was not always enjoyable for people.

Especially for those who came to Seomhwachon.

It’s natural. There are probably a lot of people who are worried about how they will live next year and what they will eat.

Among those who are physically healthy, there are some who become soldiers of the crown, but even that has its limits.

Therefore, the large-scale civil engineering work carried out by the government could not but be quite good news for them.

Therefore, most of the guests gathered at the guesthouse also mentioned it.

“You said you’re building a wall this time?”

“I heard they are also creating a new residential district there?”

The first project chosen by the prefectural government was the construction of the fortress wall. Until now, it has been covered with wooden fences, but in any case, the fact that there is a castle wall means that it can be defended more easily.

In addition, when such facilities are created, the empire recognizes their stability, granting the prefectural government a higher rank and authority.

The money I invested is being properly used by the county government to develop the island village without being embezzled.

“Guest guest. If Seomhwachon gets bigger, shouldn’t the guest rooms be expanded a bit?”

At that time, a customer smiled and said, and I nodded. I was already thinking about expanding the guesthouse and the store to accept better products.

“I was thinking of expanding the guesthouse a bit more since there is empty land next to it.”

“Oh. So when will the construction be done?”

“Well. I plan to think about it sometime in the spring.”

“Do you have enough funds?”

Chaejin, who was sipping a drink with Yohwan, asked and I nodded.

It looks like the gold mine development will be completed soon, so the funds will come in then.

“Then I will go up first.”

After saying hello to Yohwan and Chaejin, I headed to the office.

There wasn’t a lot of work piled up, but there was no need to put it off.

While I was working, I heard a knock on the window.

It was a postal inquiry.

This person is also very enthusiastic.

“You always have a hard time.”

“Thank you for always using us.”

At this rate, I think I’ll become a mailbox VIP. He grinned and jumped away, and I looked at all the police stations.

It was a letter sent by Cheon Il-hwa, talking about the gold mine development that had been implemented last time.

There are many stories, but the main point is that a vein of gold was discovered in an abandoned mine under development.

Cheonghoe Sangdan and I purchased the abandoned mine at a low price under our joint name, and they took charge of the development. During the development, we discovered a fairly large vein of gold, so there will be good news soon.

Even in the bright moon of heaven, the gold mine there was quite large, so I wouldn’t have to worry about money for the time being.

I thought of mines that are currently unknown and that everyone knows about even in the Heavenly Moon.

There are quite a few places that haven’t been developed yet, so I’ll have to invest there next time.

And the last one…

“Oh.”

It was Sayun’s letter.

I immediately opened the letter.

It’s only been a few days since I sent the letter last time, but I picked up a brush again.

Please forgive me for sending the letter hastily.

But there are so many things I want to say to you, it feels like it will overflow.

It was yesterday. I received the letter the uncle sent me.

Originally, I should have received it from Hongseongmun, but because I went to Amipa, I couldn’t receive the letter from him.

So, Ambassador Hongryeon sent it back to Amipa, but I was worried that the reply to the letter might be too late.

still. I’m not afraid because I think you’ll understand. I understand… you understand, right? Hehehe.

I read the letter you sent me carefully.

Thank you so much for congratulating me on having a sense of purpose to become stronger.

You don’t know how much strength your praise and your positivity give me.

In fact, I was so happy that I almost screamed.

Because Amipa is a temple, you have to be quiet.

Sister Yuhui seemed quite dissatisfied with that, but she is doing well, perhaps because she knows that being quiet is also helpful for training.

Sister Hyeonhwi, who is always quiet, seems to really like the calm atmosphere of Amifa.

I am…

hmm. I feel a little lonely.

After leaving Hongseongmun and training at Amipa, I always missed Hongseongmun.

Master, Ambassador, and other sisters. People of Seomhwachon. And Yuwol Guest Housekeeper and Chaejin Unni… There was never a time when I didn’t feel like I wanted to go back to that place where so many people were waiting for me.

However, this is what is written in the letter you sent me.

‘I hope you don’t forget the saying, ‘I am truly enlightened.’

After reading the words, I felt a little calm.

Announcement of position.

That wherever you stand is the place of truth.

Wherever you go, don’t forget what you have to do and do your best there, right?

Master always said that too.

The place where Hongseongmun’s disciples are is Hongseongmun.

If my mind pictures Hongseongmun, then Hongseongmun is where I am.

You made me realize the lesson I had forgotten in just one word. I feel like I always get help from you.

Come to think of it, my uncle once raised a topic like this.

Gyeonwolmangji.

The man said that you should not forget where you need to see.

Through that topic, I was able to break away from my mind and grow to a higher level. Is this also my uncle’s teaching?

Hehehe. Whether it is so or not, I always keep all the words he said to me in my heart.

Oh, and a few days ago, I killed a monster called Yogwi with the monks of Amipa.

It was a terrible and terrifying monster that ate people.

But I knew that the monster was tormenting people, so I couldn’t pretend not to know.

When we defeated the monster and rescued the people who were captured by the monster, they shed tears and expressed their gratitude.

Through this, I will learn more about Hong Seong-moon’s teachings about helping people and establishing righteousness, right?

I hope that this will become a women’s association that you can be proud of.

oh. I think I should go out now. It is said that there are many monks in Amipa who go to slay monsters, perhaps because the number of monsters has increased recently.

I’m tired from continuing to train and kill monsters, but I’ll still have time to send another letter to you.

I will send another letter soon… so please wait!

P.s.

Do you like prayer beads? Or do you like Buddha statues?

I am planning to make prayer beads or a Buddha statue for my uncle using the sheep stone he sent me.

If there is anything you want, I will ask you to make it and send it to you next time you send a letter!

“…No, I gave it to him to use. Why do you say you’re making mine?”

I burst out laughing as I looked at the letter.

Yang Seok will be more helpful to Sayoon than to me.

Even if Amipa processed the stone and made it into prayer beads or a Buddha statue, it wouldn’t be free and I would have to go through some of Amifah’s events, but I laughed because I was happy that they were giving priority to me rather than taking care of themselves.

good. If so, let me take that and send something better next time.

I immediately wrote a letter for Sayun to reply.

***

The dense snow is beautiful, but it is dangerous for those who climb the mountain.

In particular, Amisan Mountain, as beautiful as it is, has a steep slope, making it difficult for people who come to offer Buddhist prayers to climb it in the winter.

There.

-Krrr…!!

Even if it was a mountain where Amipa, which worships Bodhisattva Bodhisattva, was located, it was not without demons.

In particular, monsters that were strong and cunning enough to ignore the power of Buddha’s perm often entered Amisan on purpose to eat or kill people who came to offer Buddhist services.

The monster with the head of a tiger and the body of a cow called Chehosu was also that type of monster.

A strong monster that mocks the power of perm and even insults Buddha flashes its sharp teeth and laughs at people climbing the mountain even in winter.

It was because I came to Amisan and saw game to eat for the first time.

A small girl is slowly climbing Mt. Emei.

Chehosu, who was watching it, swallowed his mouth as she headed to a deserted place.

It’s coming soon. I will bite that small girl by the back of her neck and tear her body to shreds.

With that thought in mind, Chehosu quickly jumped out from the shadow he was hiding in.

-Whoa whoa!!

He was hit by the girl’s delicate fist and fell.

I couldn’t understand.

what? what? what?

Slowly throwing off the old, thick cloth covering her head, the gray-haired girl pulled out her sword.

The moment the girl, who seemed obviously weak just a moment ago, raised the sword, a sharp force soared that made Che Hosu’s hair stand on end.

-Krrr…!!

Chehosu’s eyes became sharp. The opponent is small but strong.

So, you need to be more careful.

While the large feet with sharp claws were trampling on the white snow, the girl was also slowly moving her feet with her sword pointed at her.

Check, and check again.

and.

“Oh.”

When the girl stepped on the ice and saw a gap in her slip, Chehosu quickly jumped up. Open mouth, sharp teeth visible there.

If it bites that delicate, white neck…

– Deep!!

But Chehosu’s thoughts stopped there. Because the girl who was staggering quickly corrected her posture and raised her sword to stab.

The sword that pierced the nape of the neck contained red sword energy.

Hongseong’s energy, which contained the power of destruction, pierced through Che Hosu’s thick skin without even caring about it.

-Whoa whoa!!

What follows is authority. The girl’s fist filled with starlight hit Che Ho-su’s chest precisely. At the same time, the tension that exploded from the open palm was enough to destroy Chehosu’s heart.

-Crrr

With the sound of boiling blood, Chehosu’s massive body falls to the floor.

The gray-haired girl slowly stepped back and stared at Che Ho-su’s body turning to ash and disappearing with eyes colder than ice.

“Phew…”

Even though he took down a strong monster called Chehosu by himself, Sayun was not satisfied.

There is still a long way to go.

Although it is not the level of force shown by the monks of Amipa. I want to become stronger while training and interacting at Amipa, at least to the level of my friend Chae-ryeon.

“Sayun!!”

At that time, there was a girl running across the snow field without paying attention.

It was Yoo Hee, his sister-in-law. As Sayun’s eyes lit up at her cry, Yuhee waved her hand and said.

“Oh! Got it?”

“Yes! Fortunately, you were lured in by my inducement. What was it?”

“Hehe. good job. ah. And a letter came to you.”

“…Huh? To me?”

If it had been sent from Hongseongmun, he would not have designated himself. then.

“…Did you send it to me?”

“Yes.”

In response, she smiled brightly, as if the cold expression she had given Che Hosu earlier was a lie.

“Hehe.”

Although he became strong enough to take down a strong magical beast on his own, Hong Seong-moon’s youngest child, Sayun, was still able to smile innocently.