episode_0018

I shrugged my shoulders as I met the gazes of Hong Seong-moon’s disciples. What was important now was not my relationship with Chaejin.

“Anyway, I didn’t expect so many people to come from Hongseongmun.”

” Island Village is a place that Hong Seong-moon protects.”

Speaking calmly, Ryu Hyun glanced at Chae Jin. Despite her sharp gaze, Chaejin was still relaxed.

“The appearance of the dog may mean that Mabok is planning to attack Seomhwachon. Do you know what Mabok is?”

“Of course I know. And that it is a dangerous monster.”

“So, I plan to send a disciple from Hongseongmun to help patrol for the time being.”

“That is something to be very thankful for. Then…”

Although it is a monster with a strong horse body, it is a monster that can be easily caught by an expert of Chaejin level.

As such, having a competitor can’t help but be quite annoying to Chaejin.

I looked at her looking around with a serious expression, looking for more signs of Doggyeon and Mabok. Did he feel my gaze? She raised her head and asked to resolve her doubts.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“No. If you don’t want your reward taken away, you’ll have to be busy.”

“Reward? iced coffee. Well, that’s true, but…”

Chaejin grinned with an arrogant expression.

“The more people who can fight, the less damage there will be. And I will be the main person in this matter, so why should I worry? Hehehe.”

Chaejin spoke in a confident tone, as if he wanted to prove that he did not win the position of great disciple by scoring a goal.

But I think my voice was a little loud.

Hong Seong-moon must have heard that, and in particular, Ryu Hyeon’s face can be seen frowning.

“It would be a good idea to tell Hong Seong-moon as well. The appearance of a dog means that there is a horse horse nearby. This whole area is my land. If you catch Mabok, I will also give you a reward at Hongseongmun.”

“A reward? How much…”

“Geumja Dunyang.”

At that moment, Ryu Hyeon’s eyes rolled over and Sayun’s eyes turned round. Until now, his gaze towards Chae Jin was borderline, but now it is as if he is looking at his male enemy.

Geumja Dunyang.

It’s definitely a waste of money to give up.

“But let’s not fight or do anything like that.”

The competitive atmosphere seems to be heating up. That’s why I said it clearly, and only then did Chaejin and Hong Seongmoon, who were staring at each other, calm down.

The investigation has been roughly completed. Ryu Hyun is talking to the officer with a serious expression while Chae Jin closes her eyes and thinks.

“Me. Guest owner.”

I heard a voice tickling my ears.

I slowly turned my head, and I saw Sayoon standing there, looking up at me hesitantly.

“What’s going on?”

“Sister Ryu Hyeon said… that there is a possibility that the monster that appeared in the outskirts was Yang Dong.”

“It’s a bucket…”

Well, it might not be impossible. It’s not like there were people controlling monsters even in the bright moon of heaven.

Looking at the traces of Mabok coming nearby and then returning, the possibility could not be ignored.

“So, we are planning to participate in village patrols and escort important people.”

“Oh. So?”

He is an important person in Island Village.

First of all, it can be said that he is the head of the government office.

Next is the village chief, and finally Nago, who can be said to be the local keeper.

“So, we are planning to take turns escorting you at Hongseongmun. Do you mind?”

what?

How can you refuse that!

If you’re lucky, Sayun might come, right?!

I am Woohyo! I was about to shout, but I held back, calmed down as much as I could, and nodded.

“I will gratefully accept it.”

“Hehe. Thank you for your cooperation. Then, I will tell Sister Ryu Hyeon and come back.”

It seems he was happy with my permission. Sayoon smiled brightly and turned around. I rushed over and said something to Ryu Hyun, and she lightly hugged me.

Rather, it’s something I should be thankful for.

“Hmm… I am the escort.”

Chae-jin, who must have heard Sayun’s words, came to me in shock. I shrugged my shoulders at her.

“Would you be able to conduct a horse search while escorting me?”

“You can’t catch Mabok at the officer level anyway, right? So I gave this to you.”

What came out of Chaejin’s sleeve was a signal flare. It is a type of firecracker using gunpowder that emits a loud sound and light.

No, but why did you bring this?

“I am the great disciple of Moon Woljeong.”

“No, the amount of gunpowder permitted by the government to Munwoljeong is limited. But using this? Can I use it?”

“What do you think? It should be used in times like this. Even if I have it, I can’t sell it.”

That’s right. Gunpowder is strictly controlled by direct designation from the imperial family.

Even in the bright moon of heaven, if you got gunpowder, you had no choice but to bring it to the coffin.

Of course, depending on the amount given, they provided cavalry, elixirs, and valuable clothing.

“If it happens, I will use light attack and go right away.”

Should I call this clever or cunning?

As I stared at him, he must have sensed the meaning in my gaze. She smiled softly and gently grabbed my arm.

“Now! Shall we go back then? Member?!”

“Hmm?”

what?

I think Chaejin’s eyes suddenly opened.

Is it because of my mood?

“Now Chae needs to practice Tai Chi! You probably heard it from them, but you have to be able to protect yourself in case of an emergency, right? So, I’ll teach you properly!”

Chaejin’s eyes were quite sincere.

…It looks like you’re going to have a hard time for a while.

As soon as we returned to the guest house and took a break after lunch, Chaejin dragged me to the backyard.

I had a few things to organize, but I never thought it would drag me out like this.

“That’s right. That’s reckless.”

“You know what? In martial arts, if you rest for one day, you will be delayed for three days. Yesterday, I taught the owner of the house to teach Tai Chi. You haven’t completely learned it, right?”

“Well, that’s true.”

“Then what are you doing? Not ready?”

Chaejin stretched out her hand. At that moment, the things that had been placed in the yard were pushed to the wall to make room.

A waste of time. Seeing that she casually used the harmony of Qigong, which is only possible for those who have surpassed the level of a first-class martial artist, it certainly seemed like she was strong.

“Tsk.”

There was nothing wrong with what Chaejin said. It is true that martial arts deteriorate if you do not use them.

Even in Heavenly Moon, if you just learn it and don’t use it, you can often see cases where your proficiency drops, so I immediately took the stance.

Chaejin stood next to me and held out both hands. The left hand, symbolizing yin, goes down, and the right hand, symbolizing yang, goes up.

It started with the left hand. The left hand slowly creates an area, as if proving that light is born in the darkness.

At the same time, my body is strongly strengthened by an intangible force.

“Ugh…”

“Accept the flow. Please understand that I’m being a bit pushy because I don’t have time. Still, this is the fastest. You can realize the true intention later.”

The left hand swings softly. I also moved my left hand accordingly.

Bingeul, take a quick spin.

As the outstretched hand wrapped around the area, the right hand slowly extended out began to embody yang in the area that had been colored with yin.

“All things are formed of yin and yang. Yin and yang are inseparable, and through this they repeat extinction and creation.”

-Booong…!!

Areas are divided into areas. The resulting collision of internal energy begins to create a small wind.

In it, I also moved my left and right hands, and slowly Chaejin and I began to face each other.

The left foot creates the zone, and the right foot twists the zone.

“Polar and polar are opposites, which means unity.”

-Shoot!!

My hand stretched out and aimed for Chaejin’s head. She effortlessly pushes it away with just a movement of her hand.

Before my arm could come back from the air, Chaejin turned around. Then her back touched my chest, and I took a few steps back and resumed my posture.

However, Chaejin did not stop.

“This is called Taegeuk.”

With one very light movement of my hand, my body rose into the air. But there was no impact when it fell to the floor. Because her right foot supported me very lightly.

Chaejin caught me with his foot with a grin and then bounced his foot again, sending me flying into the air.

“Ugh.”

It spun in the air again and stretched out its right hand, driven by a force.

It was Chaejin’s left hand that held it. She very lightly grabbed his hand and pulled him, taking the opposite stance from before. That is, my back was touching her chest.

I pushed her back like she did earlier, and when Chaejin took a few steps back and reached out her hand again, I grabbed it and pulled her up.

“The Yangtze River flows slowly, but its power is great. You don’t need much strength to handle it. Remember the meaning of dragon’s invincibility. All you need is will.”

Without applying much force, Chaejin soared into the air. She spins several times in the air, and the skirt she wears flutters.

“The softness created by polar opposites can change the power of a huge river. This is called a fantasy form. Remember. Chae is the name of the first chapter of Taijiquan and is also the key point.”

“Umm… it’s difficult.”

“If you fully master this, you will be able to learn a little bit about the secrets of Saryangbal Cheongeun and Ewha Grafting. A guest with little skill must learn it…”

-Boo!!

She lands and stretches her long legs. I stepped back, blocking the kick with my hand, and her attacks intensified as if putting pressure on her.

Meanwhile, the force exerted on my body was becoming stronger.

“Just as a lotus blooms in the mud, truth can be obtained in difficult times…”

Pain leaves traces on the body, and those traces force us to remember Touro.

The long leg that was gently and quickly aiming for my head suddenly aimed for the bottom and touched my ankle, causing me to roll around on the floor.

“Through this, you can come to know Yu (柔).”

I’ll be sick before I know it.

After training for a long time and completing the Tai Chi exercise, Chae Jin released the force he had been exerting on my body.

“Are you okay?”

“Mmm. Well, to this extent.”

“Good. Then…”

One by one, she spread out her ten fingers.

“Let’s do it ten more times!”

“…Really ten times?”

“Yes! Ten times!”

As night fell, someone came from Hongseongmun to escort us as promised.

It was Sayun and Yoo Hee.

God existed.

“Tonight, we have to be near the owner of the house… is that okay?”

“Of course.”

“Thank goodness. But you don’t look good… Where are you hurting?”

“…The instructor is a bit pushy.”

Chae-jin let me go only after Chae performed the Tai Chi Chuan and Yu-hwan movements dozens of times, saying that he would show me what true indoctrination education was.

You don’t have to understand it with your head!

Because your body will remember!

When I was panting after performing the Yuhwan Orthodontics about 17 times, I remembered what Chaejin had said to me with a wide smile.

No, but you said it was 10 times. Why did you order it so many times?

I hope it’s just my mood that the unfamiliar girl smells like a familiar trainer.

When I laughed weakly, Sayun awkwardly smiled back and naturally headed to the guesthouse’s backyard with Yuhee.

why? Is there a spare room in the guest house?

While I was wondering, they started laying out large blood jackets and old sleeping bags in the yard.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m going to sleep here. The guest’s room is upstairs, right?”

“Right… right?”

The window she pointed to was definitely into my room. So I nodded and she patted the sleeping bag as if it was obvious.

“I’ve been homeless a lot, so it’s okay. And I’m going to practice before I go to bed… I’m sure Sister Yuhee will be okay with it, right?”

“Of course.”

Sayoon smiled brightly, telling me not to worry because even if something goes wrong, I can see everything from here and it doesn’t have to be anything like climbing up the wall.

“Why don’t you just sleep in your room?”

“No! no! You can’t go that far! I’m here to serve as an escort, not to rest comfortably in the guesthouse, right?”

and.

What should I say about this?

I feel sorry for no reason and my heart aches.

No, those kids are being mean to such a kind and responsible kid…

“Well, it’s going to be cold at night. Would you mind lighting a fire?”

“Hehe. It’s okay.”

Sayoon spoke proudly and then gathered the tree branches she had brought with her. And he spoke very confidently while holding up the Hwaseopja.

“I’ve done this a lot!”

When I saw him speak so confidently that he was still young and had a lot of experience of being homeless, I secretly wiped away my tears.