episode_0197

People enjoy gambling to the point where they even bet on things like tomorrow’s weather.

Therefore, there were bound to be people who wanted to gamble with the odds of winning a non-fighting competition like this.

There was no way the government office was unaware of such sentiments. They also knew that if they left it unattended, it would definitely happen underneath the surface without proper control.

Therefore, it was natural to encourage a platform that was stable and effective, and that also allowed fees to be collected.

The battle between Sayoon and Seon Yeon at the gambling table was enough to attract people’s attention.

In any case, Hong Seong-moon, who had been silent for a long time, came forward.

The dance between Sayun and Seon So-yeon could be said to be the beginning, so for those who know the relationship between Cheonhwagung and Hongseongmun in the past, there is nothing more interesting than this.

Will Cheonhwagung overcome its past defeats?

Will Hong Seong-moon be as strong as his name?

Currently, the winning rate at the gambling table in the government office is higher for the player.

The reason was simple.

Because Sayoon hasn’t shown anything so far.

As the youngest member of Cheonhwagung, Sun Seon-yeon collaborated a lot with disciples from other schools and also showed his strength through external activities.

On the other hand, what about Sayoon?

I have never properly defeated a strong monster, let alone properly traveled to the martial arts world.

Of course, she caught a mountain criminal, but it would be difficult to see that as her only achievement.

Also, although we can never ignore his performance on the Ami faction side, there was widespread public opinion that Sayoon might be defeated as that alone would not be enough to make him famous in martial arts.

And that public opinion.

Sayoon was crushing it.

“…Wow…”

Sun Soo-yeon’s herbal diet was colorful and varied.

The whip moves strong and fast enough to use the entire unarmed area as an attack area.

It was so flashy and strong that anyone who entered it would be torn to pieces, as if it had been created with a whip.

-Paaa!!

The tip of the whip aims at Sayun like a snake’s head.

Avoid that attack by simply taking a step to the side. The sharp tip hanging from the tip of the whip, like the tip of a soaring spear, aimed at her again, but the swung sword struck the tip off exactly.

As this was repeated, the audience gradually began to fall into silence.

The most basic thing in martial arts was that the simpler something is, the closer it is to the truth.

Sayun’s movements were extremely simple.

All you have to do is move one or two steps to avoid the attack or swing your sword to strike it accurately.

However, that simple movement without even herbivorous movements clearly contained the teachings of Hongseong Shingong.

Is that why? Geomseong, who was sitting next to me and watching Sayoon, muttered softly.

“It’s called stillness.”

There is movement amidst the silence.

okay.

Sayoon’s movements as she received Seon Soo-yeon’s brilliant kick were so minimal that they could be said to be static.

But despite this, no attack could invade the spot where Sayun was standing.

Announcement of position.

Wherever you are is your territory. Sayoon was implementing this into reality.

Now, the spot where she was standing was solely for the Hongseong Divine Gong, and the Heavenly Healing Divine Gong could never invade it.

“Profit…!!”

Seon Soo-yeon also seemed to have noticed that.

Sayoon is slowly approaching.

And if things continue like this, there is no stopping her.

The whip that was fluttering violently stops moving. The moment it was recovered, it flew straight at Sayun, like a whip was fired.

The Cheonhwa Divine Technique of Cheonhwagung. It was a first line.

That’s amazing.

Even in Heaven’s Bright Moon, it’s a fairly strong herbivore, so I can’t believe I can already use it.

Sayoon lowered his sword as the tip of the whip, flashing blue with energy, flew as strongly as an arrow.

-Chaaeaeaeang!!

The red sword and blue energy cutting through the air collided head-on.

Is it a battle of inner strength?

If Sayun had entered Hongseongmun during the period and had been in a poor financial situation, Sayun would have been a sure loser in this fight.

But it’s different.

In the meantime, Sayun consumed the elixir and accepted it as his inner strength through training and enlightenment.

As such, there was no reason to be pushed back in a battle of inner strength with a disciple of a huge sect called Cheonhwagung.

“Ugh!!”

As expected, it was Seo-yeon Seon-yeon’s whip that was pushed aside.

Sayoon glided closer to Seo-yeon without even looking at the blue energy that was released and bounced off into the air.

The battle between the whip and the sword could literally be said to be a street battle.

The closer you get, the better the sword is.

Since there was no way she didn’t know that, Sun So-yeon tried to use the divine method and retreat, but Sayun was already close to her.

-Chaaaa!!

Hongseong Shingong Swordsman Emergency Sword.

The sword flying into the sky aimed at Seon Yeon’s chest. She blocked it with the handle of the whip, jumped up, opened the distance, and tried to swing the whip again.

Before she knew it, Sayun’s body had moved to her side.

“How?!”

Sun Soo-yeon was astonished that Sayun reacted as if she had read her movements.

Reading numbers.

This was because it was no different from the story that the opponent was one step ahead.

And Chaeryeon, who was sitting next to me, smiled. Fighting while reading moves like that was Chae-ryeon’s specialty.

It seems like he became close to Chae-ryeon and learned her fighting methods little by little.

“Pfft!!”

With a low groan, Sun Soo-yeon stretched out her fist. When the blue energy poured out, Sayun also stretched out her fist.

– Wow!!

Fist clashes with fist.

Change disappeared and it became a battle of power.

That’s why I couldn’t even blink, so I clenched my fists and looked at Sayoon.

okay.

What you have achieved so far.

Show me the hard work you’ve done so far.

“Aaagh!!”

The red fist destroyed the blue fist at once.

Sayoon’s fist hit Sun Soo-yeon hard in the chest. While she was staggering after receiving the blow, Sayun’s sword was already moving.

“Ugh!!”

Although he narrowly avoids using the new method, Seung-gi has already been taken over by Sayun.

I can’t increase the distance.

This situation cannot be reversed.

In the end, after dodging for a while, Sayun struck back the extended fist and brought the sword to Seo-yeon’s neck.

“…lost.”

It seemed like he couldn’t hold back his anger, but the outcome of victory and defeat was already clear.

Sun Soo-yeon gritted her teeth and looked at Sayun, then admitted defeat as if she was vomiting, and Sayun stared at her and slowly exhaled.

“…Hong Seong-moon’s Sayun! Victory!!”

“Wow, wow!!!”

Cheers ring out. The world was once again made aware that Hong Seong-moon, who had been quiet and had not been revealed until now, still had that power.

“Did you see it?! Did you see it?!”

A voice full of pride was heard from next to me. I took a deep breath and nodded as the Sword Saint seemed happy.

“That’s my student… Uh, huh? June. Are you crying?”

“…Who cries? It’s just because I got some dust in my eyes.”

My heart was filled with joy at Sayoon’s growth.

So, the tip of my nose was a little sore and my eyes were stinging, but I wasn’t crying.

I hastily rubbed my eyes.

okay. It’s still not enough.

I’m already crying, I’m not up to the level we want.

I faced the Sword Saint who was looking at me with concern.

“You’ve worked really hard so far.”

It cannot be said that Sayun’s growth was not without Geomseong’s efforts.

I smiled at her and said, Geomseong thought for a moment and then gently held my hand.

“You worked hard too.”

What a hardship.

I did it because I wanted to.

Sayoon and Seon Yeon’s dance could be said to be quite an excellent dance for the opening match.

Of course, it will be heartbreaking for those who lost it.

After that, there was nothing worth worrying about in the rain dance.

Of course, there was a lot of blood during the fight, but as there were lawmakers who supported the Murim League, no one lost their lives.

When the first day’s meeting was over, I headed to the government office, where I came out with the gold medal.

“How much did you win?”

“Geumja won fourteen nyang.”

After all, you have to reverse the role.

If I could bet more, I would have walked more. But what can you do? Unfortunately, the maximum amount you can bet is limited, so you have no choice but to be satisfied with this.

I put the golden coin I received into my pocket and spoke to Geomseong.

“You have to spend the money you earn like this right away. Would you like to invite Hong Seong-moon’s disciples and have a meal with them? I will buy it.”

Geomseong nodded. Since I got her permission, I can rest for at least today.

Geomseong and I went out of the government office, and I saw Hongryeon, Chaejin, and Sayun, who won today’s martial arts competition, walking towards us.

“Oh! Guest owner!”

Sayoon runs over with a bright smile and laughs. I stroked her head.

“Well done. You’ve really become stronger.”

Sayoon smiled brightly when I praised her for becoming so strong that it was hard to believe that she had been with me before.

I also smiled at her, which was completely different from when I was dealing with Seon-yeon unarmed and with an expressionless face earlier.

“I will buy dinner tonight, so let’s go and eat together.”

So I brought everyone back to the guesthouse.

As we entered the guesthouse, the eyes of those who had seen today’s dance competition were focused on us.

“Hey~! This will create a great women’s cooperative!”

“After all, Hong Seong-moon is Hong Seong-moon!”

Sayoon’s face turned red from people’s praise and admiration.

And then, a girl started approaching her as she wandered around scratching the back of her head.

It was Sun So-yeon, one of the people from Cheonhwagung who was staying in my guest room.

“Ah.”

Sayun swallowed hard, and Sun Soo-yeon stared at her with burning eyes and spoke.

“I believe you know that today’s match is not real.”

Sun Seon-yeon’s face was stained red, as if she knew that it was a bit ugly to say that.