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“Are you hurt anywhere?”

If you were to personify the word Seonpungdogol (仙風道骨), would this be what it looks like?

With his pure white beard and neatly flowing hair, he looked like a immortal who had come down to the human world.

Namgung-hyeon, an old man who must have been handsome even when he was young, asked us in a low voice.

His tone was gentle, as if he was worried that the children might be surprised.

The fact that he so kindly asked questions to the despised slums was a testament to his character to some extent.

First, I said thank you.

“Thank you for your help.”

“Um…”

Namgoong Hyun looks at us as if observing us.

In the original work, he is intrigued by Baek Geon’s spirit of not giving in to threats. They say they like the unwavering gaze and are interested in it.

And the pulse is taken to examine the condition of the beaten body. At this time, the protagonist’s unique constitution is discovered and he becomes his disciple.

‘Here, you can put a hunchback on the main character and head to Namgung House together.’

Still, there is grace for helping you, so you two won’t just leave alone, right?

As I was thinking that, I saw Namgoonghyeon walking towards us.

‘Now, pick us up quickly!’

Stand tall

“……?”

Have you been caught waiting with the mindset of a stray cat?

Namgung-hyeon stopped in front of me, leaving Baek Geon behind.

“Have you ever learned martial arts?”

“Yes?”

Namgoong Hyun asks a strange question.

I answered because I thought it was because I saw him overpowering the man.

“No… there was no opportunity to learn separately.”

It wasn’t a lie.

Alvaroi I learned fighting techniques, but it’s not martial arts.

The battle that just happened didn’t really involve any fighting skills, it was just a bit of dodging and hitting.

Pot!

At that time, Namgoonghyun suddenly reached out to me.

I almost reacted in an instant, but I trusted the high-speed accident and Namgoong Hyun’s personality and did not resist.

He grabbed my wrist in the blink of an eye.

Namgoonghyun, who seemed to be in a state of shock for a moment, opened his eyes wide.

“Nine yang veins?”

“Yes?!”

***

Arthritis was one of the elements that frequently appeared in martial arts.

It usually refers to a disease in which foreign energy accumulates in the body and the Qi and blood flow is cut off or blocked.

It is said that most people suffering from this condition called jeolmaejeung die before they become adults due to deteriorating health, but as with all cases, there were cases where overcoming jeolmaejeong with special elixirs or martial arts resulted in reaching a high level of strength.

It transforms the veins into excellent bones.

Fortunately, it turned out that it wasn’t a terrible story like I was terminally ill.

Namgung-hyeon was mistaken simply because of the special nature of my body.

Namgoong-hyeon, who brought us to his guest room, mumbled as he was lost in his own world.

“Huh… That’s strange… There are a lot of impurities in the Qi and blood that don’t match the external appearance, but it’s not like a blood vessel. Although he has an incredible amount of yang energy, he is too quiet to be a solar body or a pure positive body. Although Sangsangjeon has been developed, it is somewhat insufficient to be considered a Cheontongjiche (天通之體). Although his musculature and natural strength are amazing, his physique is very small to be considered a Geumgang Jeongol (金剛晶骨). Is there any constitution that can explain this?”

‘Guidebook, explain the constitutions.’

[The above constitutions are all constitutions related to ki that exist in Tuseonhyeophaengrok.]

[Solar retardation refers to a constitution with abnormally high yang energy compared to the general population. Because of these conditions, they are born with a tendency to be angry and strong from a young age.]

[Pure Yang Geuksin is a constitution in which the advantages and disadvantages of solar lag are intensified. Because the yang energy is so strong, fire energy is naturally generated in the martial arts, and it is a constitution that requires constant replenishment of yin energy to calm it down.]

[Cheontongji body is a constitution in which the upper body is congenitally open and can use supernatural powers. This is the constitution that excellent Taoists or shamans, who are said to be able to read heavenly secrets, are usually born with.]

[Geumgang Osteopathy refers to a constitution with exceptionally excellent strength and physical durability. Its characteristic is that it does not get tired easily and even if it hurts, it heals quickly. People born with this constitution grow twice as fast as normal people. It is a constitution born to very rare generals who have made a name for themselves throughout history.]

In the end, Namgoong-hyeon’s misunderstanding occurred because of my various characteristics.

Thanks to his ability to use fire, people say he is a solar holder and pure positive pole god, and it is highly likely that his celestial body is due to his superpower of high-speed thinking.

Geumgang Jeonggol may be because of my strength and stamina abilities, and the reason why I have more impurities accumulated in my energy and blood compared to my appearance is because I am not a real boy but an adult who only modified my appearance by changing my appearance.

Overall, it was a misunderstanding that occurred due to my supernatural abilities, superpowers, abilities, and the impure energy and blood of modern people.

‘Did you figure it all out just by looking at it for a moment?’

Although Namgung-hyeon did not accurately figure out all the details, it was definitely a part that showed once again how great martial arts is.

Namgoonghyeon sat us down in front of us and thought about it for a while before coming to a conclusion.

“First of all, we will temporarily call it the Heavenly Yang Diamond Body!”

“…Okay.”

I wondered if it was that important to give it a name, but I quietly agreed.

This is because the Murim people were a race that added the difficult Chinese character ‘Naryeotagon (懶驢打滾)’ to simply rolling on the ground while fighting.

There was nothing to say when it came to martial arts.

But from earlier, it seemed like he was focusing too much on me.

If things continued like this, I felt like I wouldn’t be able to take the main character who would become my treasure shuttle to Namgung House with me.

Namgung-hyeon was certainly a good person, but surviving in the martial arts world to this old age meant that it was certain that he would make and break things.

Because I was attracting so much attention, the orphan who was added as a bonus was in danger of being forgotten.

In that case, we ultimately had to draw attention to the protagonist’s unique constitution.

I pointed to Baek Geon, who was sitting next to me and gave me a bright look.

He didn’t know that his life was now at an important turning point between hell and heaven, and he was just amazed at the strange story that came out.

The poisonous look from before was no longer visible.

“Senior, I know it’s shameless to ask you this kind of request after constantly getting help, but could you please give this friend a pulse check too? I’m worried that I might have gotten hurt when I was thrown by those bullies earlier.”

“Huh… You think of others before your own physical condition. He has a great mentality that doesn’t match his age.”

Namgoonghyun’s eyes became even warmer.

“Yes, I was so anxious that it was late to look into it. Come here.”

Baekgeon follows his words and calmly holds out his arm.

Still, they seem to know how to open their mouths as they set the table and even put side dishes on spoons.

A feeling of surprise appeared in Namgoonghyun’s eyes as he quietly took his pulse.

“You are a child with five elements!”

There was no need for an explanation in the guidebook because the constitution of Baekgeon, the five elements, was something I had seen in the work.

The Five Elements does not mean that it is a body given by God that can handle the five attributes.

To put it simply, it could be said to be a balanced body that alleviates the conditions necessary for learning martial arts.

It is not a constitution that reveals extreme strengths or characteristics like the solar constitution, Sunyanggeukshin, or Geumgangjeongol that we heard about earlier.

However, it had no disadvantages and was a useful constitution that could reach a high level depending on the type and use of the martial arts being learned.

In the original work, the protagonist was able to utilize this trait to put to good use the various types of martial arts and treasures he had acquired.

Namgoonghyun let out an exclamation.

“To meet two such rare constitutions at the same time… This old man is not a Taoist, but I think what we met today was heavenly guidance.”

Then he asked while adjusting his clothes.

“What is your name?”

He quickly lowered his head and answered.

“My name is Minho.”

“Baekgeon…”

“Minho (旼鎬) and Baekgeon (百建)… These are names that fit their gentle nature that takes care of others and their eyes that are not discouraged by violence.”

The words I had been waiting for finally came out of Namgoong Hyun’s mouth as he muttered like that.

“This too must be fate… This old man is called Namgunghyeon, the elder of the Namgung family. Looking at your qualifications and personality, you seem like a talent that would be a waste to leave behind in the slums. If you follow me to Namgung House, I will teach you martial arts skills and make sure you no longer have to worry about being hungry or having a place to sleep. Will you follow me?”

For a person from the ghetto of the martial arts world, the offer is like winning the Super Bowl lottery that will never come again.

I briefly exchanged a look with Baek Geon next to me and opened my mouth to accept the offer.

“Thank you for your generous suggestion. Of course……”

“Of course I have to refuse. Cluck cluck…”

“……!”

at that time.

A beggar dressed in rags stuck his head out the window and interrupted me.

The room where Namgung-hyeon stays is on the second floor, but it is unclear how long he has been there.

At the sight of the old beggar suddenly appearing like a ghost, Namgoonghyeon spoke with a stern expression.

“Jangjogang…! What is the Ark of Openness doing here?”

“I stopped by because I thought something interesting was happening on the way. Cluck cluck… ”

Unlike Namgung-hyeon, Jang Jo-gang, the ark of openness, talks while hanging on the window frame without any body pain.

“Oh, when I heard it from outside, it seemed like he had a very unique constitution.”

The eyes of an old man with a wrinkled face covered in grime and cracks in places turned towards me.

“There are more than enough talented people who die young because their constitution cannot handle them, which is more than enough to fill the Dongdong Lake. However, you only have four qualities that have been revealed briefly. In this situation, if you go to the Namgung family and learn martial arts without preparation, you will most likely die at a young age as a side effect.”

As he said that, he showed his yellow teeth and smiled.

“Since our practice has a close relationship with Uiseon (Medicine)… If you decide to become a disciple of the practice, the master will specially invite you and find a way. If so, you will not only enjoy heavenly life but also become a master that no one can ignore.”

“Um……”

Surprisingly, Nam Gung-hyeon seemed to think that Jang Jo-gang’s words had some truth, and did not refute him without hesitating.

Of course, only one thought came to my mind when I saw that scene.

‘Is this beggar trying to overturn the cooked rice?’