episode_0078

This lake, called Xiao Lake or Chao Lake, is located in the exact center of Anhui and is the largest in Anhui.

Thanks to this, it is a huge freshwater lake that spreads over three areas, including Hefei, Yukan, and Soho.

As the lake is large, the fishing resources in the lake are also abundant, making a great contribution to the lives of local residents.

Because the lake is shaped like a bean, it is difficult to see the other side if you look in the direction where it stretches out.

It feels like a bay in the sea.

At this time, when only the moon in the sky illuminates the ground, I spoke to Baek Geon as I looked at the surface of the lake, gently rippling like ink.

“Do you know how to swim?”

“Of course! He said he often went to the river to catch fish!”

Well, any village of any size where people live usually has a river or stream of a reasonable size next to it, if not a lake.

It was the same with Hwangsan Mountain where Namgung-hyeon picked us up.

“But, what can you find in this dark?”

Baek Geon looked worried as he looked down at the lake, which was not transparent at all due to the dark sky.

“Just trust this death sentence. There is a way.”

Even if you wait for the sun to rise anyway and come during the day, it doesn’t make much of a difference.

In the original work, Baek Geon was able to reach his goal only before he ran out of breath.

I called the guidebook.

‘Guide me.’

[I will display the path.]

The route indicated in the guidebook appeared before my eyes.

Since it appeared in the original work, Jangbodo was not actually a necessary item.

However, if Janggye Port was left as is, there was no way to know which direction it would go, and it was acquired to test Baek Geon’s attentiveness.

Just before going into the water, I lit a fire in my hand for Baek Geon.

Hwareukㅡ

“Samadhi Evolution (Three Stars True Fire)! How could Minho use a skill that can only be used at the peak expert level or higher…?”

“You know very well that my constitution is unique. You can use it even when it’s not the peak.”

I looked around at Baek Geon, who was startled and asked.

“Then just follow the light carefully.”

When I saw him nodding his head with a firm expression, I dived into the water.

The flames created using this ability did not go out even though they were underwater.

Since there is no material to burn and you are surrounded by cool water to extinguish the fire, your physical strength has increased, but it is still manageable.

The fish approach with curiosity at the small light floating inside the dark lake, but when they see the person, they are startled and run away.

After confirming that Baekgeon was following us properly, we followed the guidebook’s instructions and went deeper into the lake.

We were able to reach our goal without wasting time, except that we went up to the surface for a moment out of consideration for Baek Geon, who was out of breath.

A small rock crevice located at the bottom of a lake.

We entered the narrow entrance to the underwater cave.

It looked like if we went in wrong we would get stuck between the stones and die, but we were small and passed through easily.

“Puha! Haha… haha… where?”

Baek Geon, who followed behind, stuck his head out of the water and took a deep breath of air.

A space with stone walls and ceilings on all sides came into view.

Even though it was a closed space, the air coming through the nose was extremely clean.

The cause seemed to be the moss that was attached to the walls and ceiling and glowing faintly.

“Minho, look over there! There’s something!”

Baek Geon pointed his finger toward the center of the stone room.

Indeed, as he said, there was a wrapping cloth placed on a small table made of stone.

We got out of the water, dried ourselves off, and approached the place.

When I unwrapped the tightly wrapped cloth, a booklet was revealed.

I read the names in the booklet by shining a light that had not yet been turned off.

Nieyeongwolgyeong (涉瀛越雲輕).

It was the name of Boshin (步身輕), which was the basis for Baekgeon’s activities as Tuseon.

It was a high-level martial art that specialized in overcoming obstacles, and if you achieved great success, you could cross the sea and climb over the clouds.

Perhaps it was due to the characteristics of the stone chamber or the ability of the wrapping cloth, but the booklet seemed to be in a very good state of preservation.

I turned the cover.

Palakㅡ

『The main office is the Gwanjeong Office, nicknamed Gwiyeongja (鬼影子). The Nyeongwolwungyeong summarizes the enlightenment I gained in my later years…』

The nickname Gwiyeongja was a name I had never heard of while studying martial arts recently.

A character who is passed over without any additional mention in the original work.

However, considering that Baek Geon overcame numerous crises thanks to Nie Yong Yue Wungyeong, he was certainly not an ordinary person.

It was the intention of the person who compiled the book to pass on this sutra as a one-person transmission to those who had a vague connection with it.

Baek Geon, who was reading a book next to him, opened his mouth.

“……Minho has this.”

“This? Why?”

If you don’t learn this, what are you going to do with the treasure shuttle in the future?

Baek Geon looked straight at me with his eyes that did not waver at all and said.

“I didn’t do anything to get groceries to come here. It was Minho who defeated Jang Gye-hang. Minho was also able to take care of the groceries himself. Even if I had a grocery map, it would have been difficult to find this place. Since it is a one-person martial arts style, it is right for Minho to learn it.”

There was no trace of regret in Baek Geon’s voice as he said that.

A smile automatically came to my lips.

‘Amazing bastard. Okay, just keep doing it this way from now on.’

“Yes, it is definitely a coveted treasure.”

“Then hurry up and grab the booklet and go back……”

“But why does it take only one person to learn this?”

Baek Geon stuttered with a puzzled expression at my nonchalant words.

“Uh…? That’s because that person called Gwiyeongja was said to be a master of martial arts…”

“That’s probably because that person is a loner without a teacher, a disciple, or the death penalty. Normally, good things like this should be shared with close people.”

Baek Geon opened his mouth as if he had been greatly shocked by the bold, possibly abusive remark.

“If you learn together, you can give each other advice whenever you get stuck, right? In a way, you could see each other as being each other’s teacher. Then wouldn’t it be seen as breaking the rule of one-man storytelling?”

“Uh… I guess…?”

I continued talking before he came to his senses.

“Now that you have studied martial arts while staying at the Namgung family, don’t you know roughly how the martial arts world works? Non-professionals like this don’t teach their children well either.”

“That’s right.”

“If not for this opportunity, when will you ever have the opportunity to experience such high-quality martial arts? To learn a higher level of martial arts than Cheongpunggeombeop, you have to join the Namgung family as a son-in-law or make a merit. How long does it take?”

“It will take a while…?”

“Yes! So, when you get an opportunity, don’t miss it and grab it. It’s the death penalty, so shouldn’t we pull from the front and push from behind?”

In reality, it is a cliché word used in everything from government offices to university clubs, but Baek Geon looked very moved by the words.

“Minho…!”

“So, the two of us cook this together. If things go well later, then you can take care of this death penalty.”

“I definitely will!”

With Baek Geon making a firm decision, he pretended to rummage around and took out a smartphone from his inventory.

And I took a picture while turning the pages.

‘When I return to reality, I’ll have to organize it into a Korean file or bind it separately.’

After taking all the pictures, I wrapped the booklet again in a cloth and threw it to Baek Geon.

I don’t know what additional effects the wrapping cloth has, but seeing as the booklet didn’t get wet when leaving the stone chamber in the original work, it certainly seems to have a waterproof effect.

Tukㅡ

“I memorized it all, so you can keep it.”

“Already?!”

As Baek Geon, who doesn’t know how to use a smartphone, he wouldn’t understand why he was holding an unknown object, flipping through the pages, and then saying he had already memorized it all.

“Let’s check if we learned it well later.”

“Okay…! Make sure you learn it properly and I will help you too!”

I learned martial arts and acquired a level of light martial arts that would prevent me from being caught and killed.

Looking at the way he gave up his martial arts skills, it seemed that he would not wipe his mouth after obtaining treasures such as elixirs or unique dharma tools.

‘Now I can go treasure farming alone with peace of mind.’

I smiled happily as I prepared a solid pot of water.

After looking around and seeing that there was nothing more to gain, we dived into the water again and exited the stone chamber.

And the next day.

In front of Namgunghyeon, he reported the battle with Jang Gye-hang the previous day.

The members of the Cheonpung Sword Unit who had already been dispatched did not seem particularly surprised when they learned of the situation.

Still, he did not hide his admiration.

“Wow… Minho’s level has already reached top level.”

“It’s all thanks to Master’s teachings.”

“No. This is because your martial arts skills are better than expected. Among the students this old man taught, none of them achieved faster results than you.”

I just bowed my head.

Why do you keep denying it when your teacher praises you?

Namgoonghyeon looked at me for a moment, thinking about something, and then opened his mouth.

“Do you like the Cheonpung Sword Belt?”

“Yes, they all seem like good people.”

Although it is not a group made up of great experts, I liked the moderately free atmosphere.

“Have you ever thought of working in my hospital?”

“Inside the hospital?”

The Namgung family is divided into an outer circle composed of collateral and people recruited from outside, and an inner circle composed of people from direct lineage or a very small number of important external figures.

While receiving training at the Cheonpung Sword Team, one of the things I was strongly warned by my seniors was to never go near the hospital.

They said that if you were to be rude to a distinguished guest, you could be treated with respect.

But entrusting such important work to a boy who has just reached the top?

Although Ilryu is not the name of the dog next door, it is a fairly unconventional personnel move.

“May I ask what happened?”

“It is the job of starting an important figure in Sega.”

‘It’s a start…’

A term used to refer to a place where one’s spirits are called.

If you are lucky and meet someone with a good personality, you will be able to live an easier life than you do now.

If the status of the person being served is high, the people below them are also treated with caution.

Of course, if you meet a difficult person, your life will become quite difficult.

“Why me?”

“You are the most suitable person who can also serve as an escort if circumstances allow.”

Perhaps that judgment is the result of the fact that I have learned external techniques that allow me to protect the target with my body, plus the assurance that I am Namgung-hyeon’s disciple.

After thinking for a moment, using my high-speed thinking, I made a decision.

Working as an assistant in the hospital is a very important task.

Asking this means that some level of discussion has been completed.

If I turn the tables and say I won’t do something, I may get some hate.

“If you’re asking me, the adults at Sega have already reached a conclusion. I will follow Master’s will.”

“Hehe… He really is a disciple with excellent understanding. Then, please change rooms and stay at my hospital from tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

After saying hello to Namgung-hyeon, I moved all my belongings from my room to the inner hospital.

Although Baek Geon was embarrassed by the sudden move, he was able to calm down by promising to come out and meet often.

And the first day of work as a startup.

“Is this the start that you will start working from today? You look cute!”

“Ubboob…!”

The first task I did was to become a doll for the head of the family, Namgung Hwaran.