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Many angles. Many angles.

The preferred means of travel for martial arts experts is light travel. Although it is possible to travel at a speed faster than that of a horse, most martial people still prefer to travel on their own feet.

When you use horses or carriages, you need to take care of them. Considering the fatigue, burden, and work that comes from operating a horse, it is easier to just walk.

Oh, I remembered the carriage…

“Tch! Let’s go back! Brother!”

“Now, wait! I don’t really need to ride..!”

“What are you talking about! Leaving the raincoat behind and walking! Now let’s go!”

“Ugh!”

Dang Do-gyeong returned to Dangata on a bicheon chariot. In the end, another person’s blood ended up on the wheels of the raincoat.

I wish I could live to see Tang Tao Jing.

Anyway, me, Black Cat, and Hyeok Kirin bought a carriage and were heading to Jeomchangpa. Like Black Cat and Hyuk Kirin, they were people who could travel comfortably without the attention of others.

Well, the reason I actually saved the carriage was largely because Hyeok Kirin bought a lot of things to give to the executioners.

“Hehe, that’s right!”

“Oh, I see..!”

Regardless of what they were talking about, the two seemed happy. The level of favorability of black cats toward white giraffes is quite high. First of all, this is the first time the black cat has shown interest in someone other than me…

It seemed true that a white giraffe and a black cat were a pretty good match. It is said that it was difficult for Hyeok Kirin, a cross-dressing woman, to have friends of the same sex with whom she could communicate openly, and it is said that Heukmyo also could not easily make friends of the same sex due to the influence of Taeeumgi.

Even if we don’t go into that aspect in detail, it seems like the friendship between Black Cat and Hyuk Kirin has deepened.

With this, will black cats be able to realize the joy of being together?

“Hmm…”

I scratched the back of my neck. It was because I was pricked by my conscience because I felt like the black cat was too much of an afterthought these days and I was only concentrating on my own training. Should I ask Hyuk Kirin to learn only the basics of Ilhwi Cheongun Sword and watch Black Cat’s training for a while?

Anyway, the two of them were enjoying their time alone, and I was driving the carriage with their chatter as music.

“Oh, you’ve arrived.”

My first impression of Jeom Changpa was just… well, ordinary. If I had a deep impression, it would be Sunam Mountain itself, which embraces the Jeomchang school rather than the Jeomchang school. The mountain itself had a shape that could be found anywhere, but it was emitting energy so strong that anyone who had practiced martial arts could feel the mountain’s energy.

“Metabolic! Have you returned?”

“Hmm. I’m back. shape of a character. Hearing. How are you?”

“What happens in the text? Was the execution of the ambassador without much trouble?”

“Yes. Let’s unpack it later and open the door since a guest has arrived.”

Suddenly I got curious.

To what extent is it known within the Jeomchang faction that Hyeok Kirin is a woman? Yeo Il-ye seemed to know… Well, it was something the Jeomchang faction would take care of.

“First, let’s go say hello to Jang Moon-in.”

“Okay.”

Jigaekdang, where guests can stay, is usually located on the outskirts of the clan. And the building used by Jang Mun-in, the head of the sect, is located in the center of the sect.

“Metabolic! You’re back!”

“Hmm. It’s been a while.”

The disciples of the Jeomchang Sect that I met along the way all seemed to welcome Hyuk Kirin’s return. He reached the long literary exhibition while receiving curious looks from the students he met.

“Mr. Moon. Great disciple Hyuk Kirin and disciple Yeo Il-ye returned with their benefactors.”

“Please bring the guests in.”

Jangmun-in of the Jeomchang faction. Jeolungeom (絶雲劍) empty space. The current state is probably Hwagyeong.

“We meet Jang Mun-in, a renowned member of the great Jeomchang sect in martial arts. Please understand that I cannot reveal your name as I am a Sichuan ronin.”

“Let’s meet Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang faction. Likewise, please understand that I cannot reveal your name for the same reason.”

“Hehe, of course. I say that I am a long writer of the Jeomchang faction.”

There was a high possibility that Heo Gong-seo already knew my name and Black Cat’s name, but I chose a basic response first. Although I am blindfolded, Sichuan people are not allowed to reveal their names in places like this.

“I heard a lot about these two ronins. It is said that you have given a lot of help to our Ilye.”

“I just happened to come across it.”

“Is that so…that must also be fate. And wouldn’t this relationship have continued like this? Primitive Heaven…”

Heogongseo continued speaking after memorizing the Taoho.

“I invited Il-ye here because he helped me both materially and spiritually… and since I had a connection with Hyeok-ki-rin, I thought I should invite him here to express my gratitude.”

“Thank you for your kindness.”

“I cannot boast that the main text is very good at serving customers, but Sunam Mountain, where the main text is located, exudes a clear energy in itself, so it will be helpful to those who practice martial arts. If you have time, how about taking in the energy of Mount Sunam and training your martial arts skills while cultivating your spirit for a while?”

“I am worried that you are causing a nuisance…to accept a Sichuan ronin as a guest.”

“Hahahaha. Not treating a benefactor properly based on his or her status is an act that tarnishes the name of this fortuneteller. If you are a senior, don’t worry about that and just stay comfortably.”

“Thank you for your generous kindness.”

“Hmm…High Priest Hyeokkirin, listen.”

“Yes! Long story!”

“It is difficult to welcome two precious guests, so please take care of them with all your heart. I will have my other disciples handle the work that needs to be done as the Grand Master, so just focus on serving the customers. Do you understand?”

“Honorable name!”

Well, I guess I can continue to learn from Hyeok Kirin. This part isn’t bad.

“You must be tired from the long journey. First, please unpack your bags at the guest hall and get some rest.”

“Yes. Long story. I’ll just leave now.”

Hyuk Kirin, who left the long literary exhibition, smiled lightly.

“Hmm. I’ve been training martial arts with you two for a while. Hehehe. Thank you very much.”

“Aren’t we the ones who need to be treated well? Because you can call him a temporary teacher?”

“Uhm…as far as being a teacher.”

Hyukgi-rin is embarrassed by the black cat’s words.

“Senior, I don’t know if you enjoyed the lessons from Hyeok Kirin Daehyup, but I’m quite looking forward to it since it’s my first time? Actually, I’ve never learned martial arts from anyone.”

“So you are saying that you have only learned martial arts by yourself?”

“Hmm… Strictly speaking, this isn’t true… Anyway, it’s true that there was no one I could call my teacher.”

“Is that so? Then, if you practice hard at this point, you may be able to overcome the wall!”

Motivation began to burn in Hyukkirin’s eyes. The black cat chuckled as he watched Hyeok Kirin clenching his fists and igniting his will.

“Anyway, I don’t think it will be that easy to reach the peak, but…please take care of me?”

“Of course! Just leave it to me!”

I feel reassured.

And so the first day at Jeomchangpa came to an end.

The life of a full-fledged singer began.

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In martial arts, something called Myori (妙理) often appears.

So what on earth is this guy called Myori doing?

If you swing the sword with your body strong, is that a strong sword? Well, I can’t say it’s completely wrong, but that’s only half of it.

Chunggi is the beginning of martial arts. The beginning of the stage where you can actively use energy beyond the stage of detecting and accumulating it. Once you reach the top level and realize the secret of Qi, you will be able to process Qi and utilize it.

Now, ‘how’ to process that energy has become a hot topic.

Myory could be said to be the classification of processing methods according to their properties. Swordsmanship with the teachings of the sword also meant that it included internal attack management methods that increased the power of the sword.

This Ilhwi Cheongungeom was a sword technique containing four techniques.

Strong (强), Kwae (快), Byeon (change), Yu (柔).

Considering that first-class swordsmanship generally deals with only one technique, it could truly be said to be a greedy swordsmanship.

“Generally, top-notch swordsmanship focuses on one technique. In that sense, Ilhwi Cheongungeom… I don’t want to recommend it, but is there a reason why you want to learn this martial art?”

A martial artist who has reached the top ranks unconditionally focuses on one goal, regardless of status or skill.

Reaching the peak.

Anyone can reach the top level if they work hard. If you exclude the past me. There is a difference in the time it takes to reach the top level depending on talent and effort, but there can be no disagreement that it will happen someday.

But the climax is different.

The pinnacle is a star that cannot be achieved through effort alone.

Some people can pioneer that level only through a once-in-a-lifetime flash, while others with talent may understand the logic just through practice… but in the end, it all comes down to one thing.

A person who truly understands the principles of martial arts.

Only such people are qualified to reach the peak.

Therefore, most top-notch martial artists only incorporate one technique into their martial arts.

Even if you focus everything to understand that one method, you cannot guarantee that you will realize the secret of martial arts that can reach its peak, so is it even worth turning to other methods?

Nevertheless, Ilhwi Cheongungeom was a martial art that contained as many as four techniques.

I chose this martial art because of the characteristics of Ilhwi Cheongungeom.

“Yes. That’s right. So, please give me some guidance.”

“Good. How to pioneer your own path! That determination! That spirit! Hyukgirin Lee will do his best to assist you!”

“Yes!”

I also answered with enthusiasm.

This Hocheonan. It’s been 8 years since I fell into the martial arts world and started rolling around like a dog.

Finally, I enter the true martial arts.