episode_0032

Bokma Yeoraegeom, one of the few sword techniques of Shaolin, is, as its name suggests, an unspoken and orthodox martial art.

To explain that, we first had to go back to what Shaolin Temple was.

This is a temple founded by a monk named Bodhidharma, who was a prince from southern India, when he came to Central Plains via the famous Silk Road.

However, this Bodhidharma did not stop at teaching as the founder of the Seon sect of Buddhism, but also taught the martial arts of India, which boasted a long history. This was the beginning of Shaolin’s identity as a martial arts school.

Thanks to this, the current Shaolin was completed, where warlike monks shout “kill all living beings” all day long, but pretend to be monks and use the precept of not killing as an excuse to break the skulls of evildoers and break their limbs to prevent them from doing bad things.

The fact that Shaolin has developed particularly well the martial arts and long-distance fighting techniques, and even the staff technique as a weapon, is also due to its identity as a monk.

However, it was difficult to ignore the swordsmanship that the martial artists of the Central Plains, the King of All Diseases, most easily used, just because it was Shaolin.

The Bokma Yeorae Sword is one of the few sword techniques of Shaolin that has been passed down through generations.

“That’s how it happened.”

“Oh… … . Somehow, I always say Yeon-dae-gu-pum and Baek-bo-shin-kwon, but it’s strange that I don’t actually use black.”

Yeonjin nodded after hearing Cheongyeon’s grand explanation.

The vicious beak, or devilish beak, showed off his eloquence once again, and even Yeon-jin, who had been wondering if that made sense, was dazzled.

After all, Cheongyeon should have been the author’s jokester, not Madu.

If that were the case, he would probably have become a long-time jokester in the history of the Central Plains, and he would have raked in money with a pitchfork.

As Yeonjin’s thoughts turned to Cheongyeon’s wrong path, Yeonjin, who had been bewitched by those words, came to her senses.

And he nodded.

“Let’s just give it a try.”

“That’s a wise decision.”

Cheongyeon smiled brightly and answered.

Actually, it wasn’t a completely absurd story.

Even though Cheongyeon is a person who is not trustworthy and has a wicked tongue, she has decades of experience in the martial arts world.

There are as many eccentric people in the world of martial arts as there are people of all ages.

There are rare but not uncommon stories of someone learning a martial art that was thought to have been out of practice and returning it to its original owner, the school.

There was even an instance where the Mancheonhwawoo of the Sacheondangmun, which had been put into practice immediately, returned.

And if he had mastered a martial art at the level of Shaolin’s Bokma Yeorae Sword, it would make sense that he was so talented that he had the chance to reach the pinnacle of martial arts at this age.

“Even though it looks like this, it’s a setting that I prepared with a lot of thought. I’ll tell you a few things, so memorize them well and when someone asks, just answer as I tell you. Since the words are correct, there’s no reason to be suspicious. ”

“Are you sure about that?”

Yeonjin gave him an unpleasant look, then shook her head.

Of course, Yeonjin wasn’t the only one who agreed because she was charmed by that wicked mouth.

If I had to put it into words, I wanted to test out the new power I had in my hands, and I also wanted to leisurely travel around the world on my own to broaden my horizons.

It’s a convincing motive. It wasn’t a particularly impure motive either.

“Don’t worry. They said they would catch me right away and throw me in Danggeunchammak and Chamhoedong, so I set fire to it and stole the secret. I’m the one who came out. There’s no one in the world who is more deeply involved than me, so don’t worry.”

“Isn’t it absurd to talk about trust while talking about how he stole the secret and escaped with the intention of setting fire to the temple and suffering?”

“It was just a foolish mistake I made when I was young. Don’t bring it up too much.”

In this world, the grace of the monarch, teacher, and mother is considered the same, as the military-teacher alliance.

In that sense, it is no exaggeration to say that Cheongyeon is a great son of a bitch who committed the great sin of destroying the knighthood and also committed the sin of unfilial piety.

Because that’s true.

But Cheongyeon, who had responded shamelessly, shrugged her shoulders.

“Of course, many people will be looking at you. You are a young and handsome man of Hanmihan origin who has mastered the real sword skills of Shaolin. On top of that, you have achievements that are not befitting your age, so many people will be looking at you.”

“Actually, that’s what I’m worried about. If you assume that Yongbongjihoe will do well, it will already attract a lot of attention, but if you add a strange setting to it, it’s a bit…”

“What a strange setting! Are you trying to insult my teachings? Go down to Hanam and bow down and apologize immediately!”

“The Great Guardian Monk is no longer Shaolin but Shingyo. Are you already suffering from dementia?”

“Ugh… … !”

Cheongyeon hesitated, clutching her chest as if she was angry.

And Yeonjin snickered with the rare pleasure of suppressing Cheongyeon with words.

In fact, just being a disciple of Yu Ye-hyang doesn’t mean I can match Cheong-yeon. It’s okay if I just talk to her casually and add a word or two.

However, perhaps because of her experience of living a frugal life in her second life, Yeonjin was able to perfectly distinguish when to rush in and when to back out.

In this situation, it is difficult to even ask seriously whether Cheongyeon is trying to match him.

From the beginning, it didn’t suit that kind of authoritarian nature.

“Tsk, it’s not that there is no hierarchy, but now you’re trying to match the adults. Come down to the basement. Even if you read the scriptures and figure out the initiation yourself, wouldn’t it be faster if you have some advice? I’ll tell you.”

“Wow, now I’ve even learned the martial arts of Shaolin Temple that I stole after burning down Janggyeonggak.”

Cheongyeon, who clicked her tongue, walked briskly with her eyes glazed over, and Yeonjin followed behind her, making a remark that was neither a sigh nor an exclamation.

It was the moment when a new young cult leader and a demonic cult pretending to be a swordsman was born in the Jungwon martial arts world.

* * *

Three months had passed since he had received the Bokma Yeorae Sword from Cheongyeon, and he was now in a state of maturity and had begun to understand the principles that make up martial arts.

Confucius, the great spiritual leader of all the Central Plains, the founder of Confucianism, said:

Courtesy is proportional.

Excessive courtesy is rather the same as rudeness, and as the Analects say, “Too much is as bad as too little.”

Too much is worse than too little.

However, my sister was directly violating Confucius’ teachings.

“… … What is this?”

“It’s called the Yeomwangjeop. Hide it between your sleeves and use it only when you’re really in danger. Just breathe in your true energy and throw it, so you don’t need to know any secret techniques. ”

The name of the butterfly-shaped secret weapon that is handed out so casually is Yeomwangjeop.

The dark weapon, which had a sinister name meaning a secret message from King Yeomra, was a dark weapon with a special structure that, if simply loaded with essence and thrown, would fly at a speed that even the best martial artists would have difficulty reacting to.

“It costs fifty crowns of gold to make just one.”

Cheongyeon added as if she was praising me from the side, but I shouldn’t have listened to her talk about the price.

Fifty gold crowns. I looked slightly taken aback by the enormous sum of money that I couldn’t even guess at, and my sister, who held my hand tightly, spoke with an earnest expression.

“Of course, it can’t be more expensive than our Jinah’s life. Think of it as a lifesaver and use it when you’re in danger.”

“Huh, if someone saw me, they’d think I was going to say goodbye for good. I’m just going to take a quick look around the island. Why would I wrap my man in my skirt? ”

Cheongyeon, who had been shrugging her shoulders and muttering next to her, was immediately suppressed as soon as her sister turned around and turned around.

You have to beat me like that every once in a while.

Aside from that, it was true that it felt a bit excessive.

“Hey, I’m just going around Seomseo, what could possibly happen? And it’s Seomseo, not somewhere else.”

“Still… … .”

Although my sister’s words were vague, there are two major sects that have established themselves in Shaanxi.

Jongnam and Hwasan.

The provinces of the Central Plains are large enough to be compared to some small countries, and their security is poor, but Shaanxi Province is at least a sphere of influence for the unwavering political faction and the heart of the Central Plains.

The ancient capital, Xi’an (Chang’an), is located here, and the Shaanxi region is also called Guanzhong, so government control is also tight.

At least, there is no way that the evil leader of the Sapa, who is worried about his sister, will appear and easily take down this body that has suddenly reached its peak.

“No matter what, we need to provide ample escort… … .”

“That’s about it. What kind of escort is that when you’re only going around for a little over a month? How could there be any trouble in Shaanxi, the center of the Central Plains martial arts world, not even south of the Yangtze River? Just attaching a contact person is enough. ”

My sister was pacing around with a restless expression, and even Cheongyeon, who was the most incompetent person I knew, was scolding me.

It was the minimum compromise my sister suggested.

Three long-distance escorts who can directly contact the Seomse Bunta from a very long distance, just to confirm my location.

It’s creepy to think that three spies are chasing me from a distance that I can’t even detect with my senses, but I guess it’s the least I can do as a compromise.

“Be careful the first time, be careful the second time. Be careful.”

But as if that wasn’t enough, my sister still held my hand tightly and spoke earnestly.

To be honest, it’s not that it’s excessive, but it’s just a little too much.

If someone saw me, they would think I was going somewhere very far away or that I was leaving forever.

But I, Yeonjin, even though I am a worthless person with no family name and only a name, I am not a bastard who would reveal such feelings to my sister, who can be called my benefactor.

Even Cheongyeon admitted it. At least I’m not that kind of bastard.

Was it because of something else?

anyway.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be back safely. It’ll be even better if my sister climbs the pole while I’m back.”

“… … Yeah, while Jin-ah is out, I have to do my own thing. Don’t worry. I’ll be back as usual. ”

“Hey, is that the realm where a demon can climb up the mountain behind the village? You too, the little cult leader, are talking nonsense.”

Even though Cheongyeon, who was still clueless, spoke reflexively without thinking, she was scolded by her sister for interrupting the touching moment.

After soothing and comforting her as if she were calming a child, my sister finally let go of my hand.

I looked at the hand that had the mark of a handprint from how tightly I had held onto it, and then I glanced at it with longing eyes as if I would never see it again.

“Okay, I’ll be back soon.”

I hugged him tightly with a farewell hug.

As I hugged her between the fluttering palace walls, I could feel her warm body temperature through the fabric. And the scent of the silver bell flower tickled my nose.

Although we are not related by blood, we are called sister.

Instead of saying goodbye, I want to hug you in a warm and cozy embrace that feels like family.

“You are young.”

Again, because of Cheongyeon, who was happily watching me from the side and adding useless words, I broke my labor pains and pulled away. It ruined the touching moment of farewell.

After looking at Cheongyeon with sullen eyes, I said my final goodbyes to my sister, who for some reason couldn’t raise her head.

“Then, I will really go.”

“… … Have a safe trip. Take care.”

He nodded vigorously at the answer that came in a small voice and then set off for the island.

“Huh? Why on earth are you doing this to me- No, why is it my fault! Yeonjin! Hey! Sohyeop! Before you go, spare me and go! Didn’t I teach you martial arts! If this keeps up, I’ll get beaten to death by the Soryu leader!”

I heard a strange sound behind me, but I ignored it.

The strongest in history that even blasphemes God… … No, I cancel this because I have a sister.

Anyway, my first solo journey into the martial arts world, with the talent to blaspheme God, has begun.

It may sound grandiose, but for a little over a month, I just looked around the area, took a tour, and used a sword when I needed to.

It was that night that I, who had set off from Seomseong Bunta with a pounding heart, realized that something was wrong.