episode_0154

If it was a big city, it was bound to have at least one street along it.

First, I left the carriage at the guest house, asked for directions to Cheolbang, and went out onto the street again.

After that, something felt empty.

“Now that I think about it, no one came out to meet me?”

I wasn’t expecting much, but I still felt empty without the usual welcome.

If you don’t know, just ask someone you know, and the group happened to include a muscle-type monster who would answer even without asking.

“There is no faction in Juma branch that can be said to be independent of political faction. Sister.”

“Oh? Why?”

“First of all, isn’t it a city used as a major base for the government? In a city where the government’s influence is strong, political attachés are rare.”

In a city controlled by a government, a sega (local noble family) cannot take root.

Rather, the families that were originally in their original location were forced to move due to pressure from the government.

Moreover, political faction attachés are basically charlatans who do not listen to the government.

This was even more so after Emperor Mucheon.

When a government official borrows the power of martial arts, it is usually dirty, unjust, and dishonorable things for them to do, so there is no way for a government official to respond to that.

However, the military officers of the Sapa faction were bastards who had no self-respect (this is Zhuge Yi-hyeon’s explanation) and actively showed kindness to government officials.

Moreover, since his original deeds were sordid and unjust, he often took on errands for government officials.

Therefore, in cities where the government has a strong hold, the seeds of political factions dry up and only the evil factions are infested.

“Then isn’t it dangerous? If only there were a bunch of Sapa guys swarming around.”

“There is certainly that aspect in the southeastern part of the Central Plains, where the influence of the Apostolic Alliance is strong, but at least in Hanam, there is no faction that dares to touch the nobility of the political faction.”

Zhuge Lihyun said with a grin.

Because the location of the city was not very good.

There were Shaolin and Gao in the north, Zhuge Sect in the south, Namgung Sect in the east, and Shaman Sect in the west.

If the government trusts the government and establishes a faction, the forces of the east, west, south, and north will come together and it will not be able to avoid extinction.

“So, the best you can do is just ignore her as if she doesn’t exist, sister.”

“Hmm.”

After arriving at Cheolbang Street, Tang Nan-ah took the lead and led the group.

Qingya knew nothing about Cheolbang Street, and even Zhuge Lixian, who liked to talk about acupuncture, was not an area of expertise.

However, Dannanah was not a trustworthy guide.

“Hey, apprentice there. Who is the best acupuncture craftsman in this city?”

It can be said that speaking informally at first sight is a trait of a villainess with a reputation for poisoning fish.

Whenever I’m with Cheong, I’m treated like a Chihuahua-level idiot. Originally, she was the precious young lady of the high-ranking official An Ha-mu-in.

The poor apprentice was distracted by the beauty that was brighter than the informal language that suddenly flew in.

“Hey. what. Are you ignoring what I say?”

“No, no. But what about a needle craftsman? What kind of craftsman in the world makes a living just by making needles?”

“… … ?”

There are only a few artisans in the world who specialize in acupuncture.

The Tang family, which is also a medical practitioner and an iron shop, has an acupuncture craftsman within the family to make acupuncture, but does that mean they specialize in making acupuncture needles based on how much they sell?

If he is a craftsman famous for his acupuncture skills, lawmakers from all over the world will come and buy him.

If you look for an acupuncture craftsman in a local iron room, you are bound to be asked if such a craftsman exists.

“Then, how do the lawmakers in this neighborhood make acupuncture needles?”

“If you just stretch it thinly and long, it is a needle,”

Dannan frowned.

If you stretch it out thinly and long, it’s a needle. As a member of the National Assembly, it was an abusive statement that I couldn’t ignore.

“What kind of stupid thing is that? That’s it. So, who is the best craftsman in the city?”

“Well, he is half-elderly, and now he is,”

The apprentice tried to say something, but Tangnan, who had already run out of patience, immediately scolded him.

“Talk a lot. Where should I go?”

“Go straight and at the second alley… … ”

The apprentice explained the way.

Surprisingly, Cheolbang Street seemed to have developed greatly, and the directions were quite complicated.

Surprisingly, Dannan nodded and said with an expression of complete understanding.

“Jegal’s younger brother? Did you remember?”

“Of course, my sister.”

“Then let’s go.”

Cheong nodded and thought at the sight.

People naturally have to leave the work they cannot do to others.

He may seem like a quack, but a congressman is a congressman, and he doesn’t seem to be completely incapable of using his brain.

Jegal Yi-hyeon clearly showed the aspect of being a muscular man and the most intelligent, and showed the magic of leading the group by memorizing complicated route directions that he had heard only once.

And finally, when we arrived in front of the city’s best semi-gable room, Cheong asked.

“Hmm. Jegal, is this right?”

It was a building that looked like it hadn’t been used for a long time.

The fresh weeds were already up to my ankles in the empty space, which was unique to an iron room with only the roof on.

Considering that it was early spring and the cherry blossoms had not yet bloomed, it meant that no maintenance had been done at all.

“Sister, you came to the right place. Don’t you see it over there? A semi-private room.”

Zhuge Yi-hyeon pointed to the plaque lying on the floor.

As expected from an iron room, the signboard was carved into an iron plate and had the four words, ‘Banirvanium’, elegantly engraved on it.

“Just by looking at the signboard, you can see that he is a craftsman of a remarkable level. However, how… … ”

Even if you are unfamiliar with acupuncture, the Zhuge family’s Zhuge Iron Bang is also one of the prestigious families that have made a name for themselves in the world by making elaborate instruments.

The level of craftsmanship can be seen just by looking at the words engraved on the plaque.

“Well, you’ll understand once you get in. Hey, are you there?”

As Cheong said this, he hurried into the iron room with similar lungs.

“What, is the store ruined?”

And while looking around inside, suddenly-

I made eye contact with the old man glaring quietly in the shadows.

“Kwaaak! Miss, I’m surprised… … .”

Cheong let out a strong, unladylike scream.

But that was only for a moment.

What I was afraid of was a ghost or a teacher who suddenly fell from the sky, not an old man who just glared at me.

“Hey, grandpa? Are you okay? Why are you doing this? You were surprised.”

“Are you planning on mobilizing women now? Get out of here! Even if I would rather die, I have no intention of beating the weapon for you guys!”

The old man shouted solemnly.

“Oh? I came here to make acupuncture, not a weapon.”

“Ha! Isn’t cancer a disease?”

“No, not that needle, but the long needle. This is what the congressman uses when putting down that needle. Don’t you know? saliva? Is your grandfather already getting senile?”

Then the old man’s expression became perplexed.

“You came here to make acupuncture? I’m not asking you to make me a knife?”

“I already have a knife, right? Why do I leave behind the sword my teacher gave me and use another sword?”

Cheong said, tapping the sheath of his sword.

Only then did the old man look embarrassed.

“Keuhum. Yes, I came to spit… … . It’s been a while since I’ve been a guest… … . Acupuncture is a bit expensive per unit.”

“Ah. wait a minute. Because I’m not the one to buy it.”

In response, Dannan held out the broken needle.

As soon as Mr. Ban, the blacksmith, saw the broken needle, he let out a deep sigh.

“Huh, how did I break this precious needle? Just by looking at it, it is clear that it is a new item that may or may not have existed in a certain era.”

“Well, is it possible to put it back on?”

The old man looked closely at the broken section.

“Tsk tsk. How much force would have had to have been applied to break this wonderful needle. They say it’s a horseshoe for a dog, and although the tool is a world-class item, it seems to be far below the owner’s skills.”

“What is it? What does this old man say now?”

“But fortunately, the cross section is clean, so it shouldn’t be difficult to attach.”

Dannan’s face turned red.

“What does the old man know? What kind of muscle blocks the acupuncture needles, but it is easier to put the acupuncture needles on a rock.”

“Ah. Did the lady bast? The old man lost his wits.”

“Heung.”

Dannan snorted happily.

“So, where is the other side?”

“Uh. That’s it.”

Tang Nan’er looked at Cheong.

“That’s why. Old man, don’t you have those shallow tongs you use to make needles? I need to get something stuck in my body out… … ”

The broken needle was stuck in Cheong’s shoulder, with only the tip slightly sticking out, and it was impossible to pull it out without proper force and a tool to hold it.

The protruding part was about the size of a millet, so it was too short to be grasped by hand, and the metal was slippery so I couldn’t grasp it with my fingernails, and I couldn’t give it enough force to pull it out.

Moreover, ordinary tongs cannot even tighten the thin long needle.

Fortunately, among the tools that the old man, who had been running an iron room his entire life, had collected over a long period of time, there was a pair of tongs for holding iron needles.

“Then, will you choose?”

“If I pick it and it gets cut in half, then I really won’t leave it alone. I will shout out in my speech about winning the Jamryong Secretariat that a member of the Dangmo family, a member of the National Assembly, is a quack who catches patients.”

“Ugh.”

Suddenly, Tang Nan’er’s movements became stiff.

Cheong narrowed his eyes.

“What, isn’t there a real possibility?”

“It’s all because of you, Cheong? Since the muscles are compressed like a stone and not for a lifetime, if the needle cannot hold up and becomes distorted… … ”

“Yes, it’s my fault, it’s my fault, it’s my fault.”

“What. anyway. Oh, over there!”

“Huh? what? What is there?”

Swoosh, I had a clear feeling that something was missing.

A sigh of relief followed suit.

“Whew, I got out safely.”

“Inducing you to let down your guard is a mean move… … ”

“This guy. How can you do that even if you say it?”

Dannan smiled and patted Cheong on the back.

And then there was an uproar, saying that Mr. Ban should start the fire again.

Anyway, it’s not a particularly interesting sight for Cheong, who doesn’t know anything about iron rooms.

“Now that I think about it, it’s Mr. Ban’s grandfather. Are you a descendant of Banchi?”

“Ah, sister! You know the answer! Isn’t he truly the best blacksmith of all time?”

“Uh, yes… … .”

It was a dish that Cheong usually picked up and swallowed.

After hearing it from someone else’s mouth, I felt strange again.

Isn’t this guy from the midfielder?

Is this the timeless spirit of knowing?

“In fact, iron room work is hard and difficult, but it doesn’t generate much income, so it is usually passed on to children. In fact, if you are a skilled craftsman and do not accumulate property, it will not be easy to get married… … ”

So, most people pick up orphans, raise them, and pass on their skills.

Of course, in most cases, monthly wages were paid for the cost of technology transfer, so in most cases, they were no different from servants and assistants who only provided room and board.

It is said that craftsmen who have personality problems are often treated like slaves until they become physically ill and then kicked out.

“So, there are many blacksmiths with half surnames. It means to imitate the best craftsmen among craftsmen.”

“Hmm.”

“Ah. Since I’m against it, I can’t help but tell you about that beautiful love and fortune. Speaking of Boksinjeok, it refers to a flute made of iron that lasts forever, a treasure of Banchi that has now disappeared forever… … ”

Cheong held out his hand to the side.

Then Gyeon Po-hee took out a flute from somewhere and placed it in his hand.

This was thanks to Choi Lyon completing the handover.

“Jegal. This is the fortune telling that has disappeared forever.”

“… … It’s really the perfect season, isn’t it? Is it genuine?”

The Zhuge family’s iron room is famous.

And it was Zhuge Yi-hyeon who had knowledge of everything the family was doing.

You can recognize it at a glance by its dull dark blue appearance, which is unique throughout the year.

“Then is it fake?”

“Oh my god, such a treasure… … ”

Qing succeeded in temporarily sealing the never-ending fear of Jo Dong-Ari by placing the Bokshin Jeok in Zhuge Yi-Hyeon’s hands.

However, the peace that came after a long time did not last long.

“What, old man, who lights the fire as he pleases?”

“You must have told me to close down the business, right?”

“Who is there? What kind of fearless bastards dare to break the laws of Na Na Sect… … ”

It was thanks to a group of thugs who showed up armed with knives.

Cheong, who confirmed the bad karma, smiled brightly.