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I called out the status window in my mind.

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Name: Ho Cheonan

Age: 23

Ground level: first class

Personality: Passionate

Strength: 14 Dexterity: 14

Stamina: 12 Defense: 16

Luck: 9 Earth: 11

Muscles: 8 Spirituality: 9

Concentration: 9 Stamina: 9

Five stars: 9

characteristic:

[Wanderer] – You are not welcome anywhere. (-5 to relationship with other person)

[Tendon cut] – The tendon of the left small arm was cut. (Strength-1)

[Undergrown body] – Growth was stunted during childhood, but later efforts made up for it slightly. (Muscle-1)

[Guts] – The effect of injury is reduced and the probability of survival at the crossroads of life and death increases.

[Akbari] – Regardless of your physical condition, you have excellent mental strength. (Concentration+1)

[Mixed blood] – Your origins are still humble. But the future is unknown. (Final stage-?)

[Luck] – Technology that reaches the sky sometimes deceives even the scale of the sky.

Final destination: First class

Enlightenment: None

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As a result of burning all the elixirs I obtained using the Soju Fire Ring Technique, my resistance value reached 16.

“Um.”

Even though I consumed an elixir that would have already exceeded 30, which is the upper-class resistance limit, if I had ingested it normally, it was quite a bitter result to have a resistance of 16.

“Your movements have changed.”

“That’s right.”

Replying and receiving inner strength became easier at once. This is probably because the chunks that are the opposite of each attribute have been removed. Chunggi, which tended to creak unnaturally, was also able to be used much more naturally.

A change that made Hyuk Kirin, who is currently my swordsman teacher, nod his head in satisfaction.

“At this level, I can challenge myself with first-class swordsmanship.”

“Oh. Finally.”

Because warrior “ho now has the ability to cause a chain reaction of proliferative energy. You have the basic qualifications to master the basics of proper first-class swordsmanship. Do you have any top-notch martial arts skills that you have set aside?”

“There is.”

I took out the emergency document from my pocket and handed it to Hyeok Kirin. This was a guy I had rescued five years ago, and he was at the top of the list among first-class swordsmen.

“What a great sword technique.”

Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s not the same level of martial arts as old-timers. Hyeok Kirin glanced at the class and praised it, but he didn’t look like he was truly impressed. From Hyuk Kirin’s perspective, this martial art is probably just ordinary swordsmanship with nothing particularly great about it.

“[Ilhwi Cheongungeom]…Overall, the swordsmanship is well balanced and includes many of the basic techniques of swordsmanship.”

That is the advantage of Ilhwi Cheongungeom. Although it does not have any special characteristics that can overpower other martial arts, it possesses all the techniques of swordsmanship.

“However, the operation is overly complicated and numerous.”

That is also the shortcoming of Ilhwi Cheongungeom. The fact that there are many different methods and techniques means that the range of responses is greatly expanded, but at the same time, it also means that there are no special advantages.

“Still, if I can master this swordsmanship, it will be of great help in establishing the foundation of swordsmanship.”

“Thank you very much.”

Hyeok Kirin started teaching me Ilhwi Cheongungeom as if there was nothing difficult about it. Hyeok Kirin teaches martial arts with such ease that you can’t believe it’s his first time seeing it today.

Even if the martial arts skill is far below his level, he shows an understanding that allows him to teach it to others just by seeing it once. As expected, since he is a late-stage exponent representing Jeomchang, is his basic talent also unique?

Hyeok Kirin, who was teaching Ilhwi Cheongun Sword, suddenly turned his head. I saw Dang Do-yeon and Dang Do-gyeong approaching from afar.

“Haha, I think I may have interrupted your time.”

“Oh, Brother Dong is here.”

As soon as he sees Tang Do-gyeong, Hyeok Gi-rin instantly changes to a male tone of voice.

It’s been a week since we stayed together at Sima Yan’s mansion. Dang Do-kyung and Hyuk Kirin became quite close. Although Tang Do-gyeong and Hyeok Gi-rin had different tendencies, they were both people who could be called charlatans and were one of the late leaders representing Jeomchang and Tangmun, respectively.

I guess it could be said that all the elements for becoming friends were prepared in advance.

Although they were two people who were in sync, the problem was that they had nothing in common to get along and build friendships. Hyeok Kirin had no talent for gambling and was not good at drinking either.

As a result, the two naturally focused on sharing their martial arts skills.

Hyuk Kirin was also the perfect fighting partner for Tang Do-kyung, who needed real-world combat experience to perfect the Tang family’s martial arts dragon fighting technique.

So naturally, at the end of the time when Hyuk Kirin watched my swordsmanship, Dang Do-gyeong and Hyuk Kirin’s dance time was added. We spend time interacting through dance, eating lunch together, and reflecting.

The two naturally faced each other, keeping their distance as always.

“Then, please compete today as well.”

“I will learn something.”

As the dance began, Dang Do-gyeong stepped back and fired Bido, and Hyeok Kirin adjusted his pace and narrowed the distance.

Hyeok Kirin was basically moving in a large circle, but if Dang Do-gyeong seemed to have an opening, he would compress the distance and stab in at once.

Tang Do-gyeong’s record of non-fighting defeats is all. In the first place, Hyeok-ki-rin may be stronger than Tang Dao-gyeong, but the Four-Day Sword Technique could be said to be the pinnacle of the Tang family member’s dragon fighting technique.

The four-point sword technique is characterized by extremely high-speed thrusts without compromising one’s body.

Tang Dao-gyeong was a transcendent expert, but his skill in arm techniques could not be said to be at the transcendent level. It may be something that can’t be helped since it hasn’t been long since we started filling in the cancer technology that has been neglected for a long time.

Therefore, it was almost impossible to win against Hyeok Kirin using only cancer techniques.

So, the place where we could see the match was in the box… but this was the part where the difference between martial arts and experience was clearly revealed. The four-day sword method that has been perfected over a long period of time and the unfinished fierce tiger and dragon fighting method. The gap was clear.

The still unfinished version of Tang Ga Maeng Hoam Dragon Fighting Technique was not complete enough to fill in the loopholes of the Four Blade Sword Technique.

From the beginning, the match was decided, but as always, the two people responded to the match with sincerity.

“I don’t think the two of them are tired.”

When I took a quick look, I saw a bored expression on Dang Do-yeon’s face. It seemed like he was anxious because he wanted to drive a raincoat.

“Ah~ Ah~ Is there anyone who would like to ride in the raincoat carriage with me?”

Dang Do-yeon whistles blatantly and looks in my direction. Of course, I completely ignored it. I could hear them clicking their tongues, but this was a matter of life.

While avoiding Dang Do-yeon’s persistent gaze, the fight ended with Hyeok Gi-rin winning again today.

“I learned a lesson.”

“Dang’s cancer skills are improving day by day.”

“Haha. This is all thanks to Hyuk hyung’s guidance.”

Although it was Hyeok Kirin who won the match, it was Dang Do-kyung who was always satisfied with the results of the match. Tang Tao-jing had a lot to gain just by understanding the improvements in the Tang Family Tiger Dragon Fighting Technique and trying new techniques.

As a spectator, I thought there was a need for further improvement in the switching between arm and arm techniques. It would be nice to perform an easy-choice game that would completely trick the climax, but the investment in the moves to deceive was excessive.

Well…it’s easy to point out, but it’s not easy to improve. Because I can’t think of a solution right now either.

I shook my head to shake off my thoughts. The Tang family’s martial arts dragon fighting technique was something I loved because it had my gambling skills mixed in, but now that it’s the Tang family’s, I’ll have to let it go.

Let’s focus on my martial arts training.

“Everyone is gathered here.”

“Meet the Governor.”

As I was thinking that, Sima Yan appeared. It’s only lunch time at most, so there’s no way he’s leaving already, what happened? Sama Yeom opened his mouth as if he had read my question.

“A letter has arrived from the Tang family and the Jeomchang faction.”

Tang Tao-gyeong and Hyeok-ki-rin each unfolded the letters that Sima-yeom had given them.

“Um…it’s a return order.”

“Same here.”

Sichuan Province was quickly regaining its former self. Most of the looted items went back to their owners, and the merchants who recovered them busily set out on business.

The rumor that the bandits have been subdued has also spread widely, and the number of people visiting Sichuan Province is increasing day by day, making the situation closer to the bustle of the past.

Now that Sichuan Province had fully normalized, it was time for these three to return.

I quenched my appetite with regret.

I fully knew that Dang Do-gyeong, Dang Do-yeon, and Hyeok Kirin could not stay in Sacheon forever, but I couldn’t help but feel regret. Arm techniques taught by Dang Do-gyeong and Dang Do-yeon or sword techniques taught by Hyeok Kirin. Both sides helped me a lot in my growth.

“And Jang Mun-in invited Ho Rongin. Sojeo, a black cat, too.”

“Well…it says that the head of the family also wants Brother Ho to visit.”

Hyeok Gi-rin and Dang Do-gyeong. The two people’s eyes met.

“Hmm…”

“Hmm…”

After a brief, breathtaking snowball fight, Dang Do-gyeong opened fire first.

“Hahaha. Hyuk. Brother Ho and Dangga have a close relationship. On a small scale, he has a relationship with this Tang Taoist Lord, and on a large scale, the entire Tang family is indebted to Brother Ho. Wouldn’t it be reasonable for our party to treat Brother Ho well?”

“Huhuhu, Brother Dan. What are you talking about? We, Jeomchang, are also greatly indebted to Ho Nangin. You gave enlightenment to Priest Yeo Il-ye, and together with Priest Yeo Il-ye, you eliminated all the evil enemies who had targeted our Jeom Chang… it is something that should be treated well at Jeom Chang.”

After confirming each other’s intentions, Dang Do-gyeong’s face hardened, and Hyuk Kirin’s eyes narrowed.

The fighting spirit from the days of Dang Do-gyeong was behind Dang Do-gyeong, and the spirit of overpowering bandits alone began to radiate from Hyeok Kirin’s body.

“I think Brother Ho will be more comfortable in our party. Personally, I am close to the head of the family and there are many people with whom I can share stories. Like my younger sister, Ryo-ah, or Lord Pungyeong.”

“Hehe, the Jeomchang faction will be more helpful to Ho Rongin, who is in the midst of martial arts training. If you practice while receiving the energy of Sunam Mountain, where Jeomchang is located, you will quickly achieve success.”

“Good! Above all, the opinions of the parties concerned are important! Ho bro! Let’s go back to the party together!”

“I see. Mr. Ho Musa. Would you like to visit Jeomchangpa? The main school will treat you without any regrets!”

I took a step back due to the momentum of the two people. How did things suddenly turn out like this? No matter which side you choose, there are pros and cons. If we go to the Tang family, there will probably be great advancements in cancer technology. And there was a higher possibility of receiving elixirs corresponding to the attributes of the Seven Elements than the fortune-telling faction.

On the other hand, the benefits to the Jeomchang faction were also clear. From giving enlightenment to Yeo Il-ye, to resolving Yeo Il-ye’s enmity. Considering that, unlike Hwang Bo-sega and Cheongseong Jongnam Amipa, whose reputation was greatly affected by being played by Hwang Geum-seon in this operation, Jeom Chang’s reputation did not suffer much… the compensation from this side will not be small.

First of all, there is a high possibility that he will continue to receive lessons from Hyeok Kirin, so this is more attractive when considering only martial arts development. Although Dang Do-gyeong, Dang Do-yeon, and Hyeok Kirin were all at their best, Hyuk Kirin’s teaching ability was far superior.

“Hmm…”

No matter which side you choose, the other side is bound to be disappointed. As I was hesitating, Dang Do-yeon put her hand on my shoulder and said,

“You have to go to Tangga! I will take you quickly in a raincoat!”

“Ah.”

“Ah.”

“….Ah.”

The next destination has been decided.