episode_0170

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The next morning, when Ryu Hyeon came, Hongryeon looked at Yuwol’s complexion. Even though something like that happened yesterday, his expression didn’t change much.

I guess that means I trust Hong Seong-moon that much.

That means you rely on me that much.

My heart is racing.

The pressure and fear of losing completely disappeared when he hugged me.

Strong arms that were twice as thick as her own, a wide chest, and a strong body odor with a slight scent of tobacco were extremely attractive to the point that Hongryeon could not easily fall asleep.

“Ugh…”

” Ambassador’s residence?”

“Huh? ah. Nothing. I will take care of you today.”

“Hehe. yes. I understand.”

Hongryeon, who saw Ryu Hyun greeting Yuwol, felt her body get slightly warm as he approached. Even though there are so many eyes watching, I feel like I want to feel him like I did yesterday. ah. What do we do. Should I pretend that my legs are slightly relaxed and hug him? or not…

“…Lyeon.”

Should I just close my eyes and hug him? He said that too, right? You can look forward to it when times are tough. Actually, it’s not particularly difficult, but still…

“Hongryeon.”

“Nehehe?!”

“What are you thinking like that?”

What are you thinking?

Hongryeon remembered the contents of the Spring Book she had read. Falling into the arms of someone you like in front of many people, receiving their congratulations, and kissing them passionately…

Hongryeon gulped her saliva as his lips moved toward her without her knowledge.

“Oh, nothing.”

But it shouldn’t be like that. Isn’t a novel just a novel?

“Hmm. Are you okay? Do you have a fever…?”

As his hand touched her forehead, Hongryeon felt her heart pounding even more. My lips start to get dry.

“Don’t push yourself too hard. If you didn’t sleep well, we’ll move you to another room.”

“…Well, that wasn’t it.”

“Is that so? Thank goodness. Anyway… see you next time. Good luck with your training.”

“Hehe. Yes.”

Hongryeon smiled at his cheering.

okay. Now is not the time to think like this.

Even though I wasn’t particularly worried about the sparring with Cheonhwagung, I couldn’t just let down my guard.

The fact that they came from Cheonhwagung and requested a sparring meeting means that they are confident in their own way.

We must become stronger than we are now.

Hongryeon glanced at Yuwol.

“…Because I will win.”

The small voice in my mouth became a declaration and a pledge. It was her confidence and hope that she would not send him somewhere else.

That’s why Hongryeon looked at June with a bright smile like cherry blossoms in spring.

“For you.”

Hongryeon, who returned to Hongseongmun, immediately went to Geomseong. Geomseong, who was meditating alone in the garden, showed his teeth in bewilderment when he heard the story of what happened at night.

“So. The palace lord of Cheonhwagung said he would take him?”

“If we lose, that’s what we’ll do.”

Geomseong felt as if he had been doused in cold, ice water. Are you taking Yuwol with you and no one else?

I couldn’t help but feel bad.

“Master, you don’t like it either, right?”

“…obvious.”

Of course, I knew that Yuwol wasn’t the type of person to be swayed by women, but I didn’t like the idea that he could go to a place that I couldn’t reach.

“Why is he…”

“Hong Seong-moon, probably for our sake…”

“Ha.”

Did I bring up the story about him and his students’ skills for no reason?

He is truly a man who can’t let down his guard.

I will be more careful next time, Geomseong told himself.

‘I don’t think it’s possible, though.’

His slightly low voice shakes your heart and makes you lose your mind more than most magicians.

This is why first love is scary.

When one of my sister-in-laws told me about it a while ago, I wondered what it meant, but I never thought I would know it now.

Still, it was a good thing that it wasn’t a bad feeling.

“Ha. Anyway, I just need to win.”

“Of course.”

“However, if Cheonhwagung made such a condition, I would make up my mind to train you.”

“Yes… I think so.”

Geomseong nodded seriously. If it has already happened and he decided to do so, he cannot be bitten.

Also, defeat is unacceptable, even for Hong Seong-moon.

That’s why she stood up and spoke to Hongryeon.

“Gather all the disciples. Because I will start special training from now on.”

“Yes!”

As the disciples gathered in the training hall, Geomseong calmly told the story he heard from Hongryeon.

The palace lord of Cheonhwagung and Yuwol made a bet on the outcome of the sparring meeting.

And if Yuwol wins, he will receive the Cheonhwa shrine and seal from Cheonhwa Palace.

Also, if he is defeated, he must go to Cheonhwagung to fulfill its request.

“No… Why did the owner do that?”

From Yuwol’s perspective, there would have been no special benefit whether Hong Seong-moon won or lost.

Nevertheless, Yu Hee could not understand the fact that he took such a risk and made such a bet with Lord Cheonhwagung.

“…Is it for us?”

Everyone fell silent at Sayoon’s voice.

It’s always like that.

He always tries to help Hong Seong-moon in this way.

That pierced the hearts of Hong Seong-moon’s disciples.

“That way, you can never lose.”

Geomseong spoke in a calm but firm tone.

There was not a single disciple who denied those words.

He believed in them and made that bet.

If so, would you have to betray that trust to use it?

“I had no intention of losing anyway, but now it’s different. We will definitely win. To do that, you too will have to go through some hardships. Are you okay?”

There was not a single disciple here who would reject her offer. Because everyone felt grateful to Yuwol.

Hongryeon looked at the sisters and was startled. Everyone’s will was burning.

‘Did he aim for something like this?’

A strong will becomes the driving force of action.

No matter how much you present and teach the right path, it is not easy to achieve nothingness.

Therefore, many martial artists used to train their minds to gain that driving force.

Therefore, the bet that Yuwol made with the lord of Cheonhwagung this time was nothing short of igniting the will of the four sisters.

Even if he won this bet, he could see that he would have little to gain.

He did all this for Hong Seong-moon, and even if he lost, he said he would bear the burden, so the will of his disciples could not help but become stronger.

Hongryeon grinned at the sisters who strengthened their will with burning eyes.

It didn’t hurt whether he was aiming for this reaction or not.

Because you just have to win.

“Okay. Then, start training now. However, you must not get hurt during training.”

The disciples quickly warmed up when they heard that even the swordsman would participate in the training. Hongryeon, who was watching it, also relaxed and said.

“Chaejin will also come and spar with us, so everyone be nervous!!”

Hong Seong-moon, who had one more reason for victory, was accepting the morning.

***

Just because Hong Seong-moon’s card was caught, it didn’t mean that the martial arts people stopped coming, but the fighting among the martial arts people decreased. No, to be precise, the fight itself has completely disappeared.

Thanks to this, the atmosphere in the guest room was quite good.

“Do you want to be the guest?”

“Eunja, it will be two nyang.”

“Ah. That’s right.”

After finishing their meal, the two martial artists paid for their meal neatly.

Then, after straightening his posture, he asked me seriously.

“Do you know how to catch a Raksha bird?”

“Rachaljo? I heard a bird of rachilla appeared?”

“Hmm. That’s right. ah. I should start by introducing myself. My name is Goecheon and I am from Jingzhou. This is my colleague and lover Su Mi-ryun.”

“Nice to meet you.”

Goecheon and Su Mi-ryeon. Although I couldn’t see them in the bright moon, these were names I heard while talking with Hano.

They are excellent monster hunters, and they are the heirs of Cheongjindang, a Taoist sect that is now extinct.

I heard that they have strong political tendencies and that if they think the poor are in danger, they catch monsters without receiving compensation.

“There is a village called Yanggugichon, about two miles south of here, and there is a story about a Rakshasa bird appearing in that village.”

“I see. Let’s go…”

How did you catch the Rakshajo? I thought for a moment and told him.

“According to the ‘Compendium of Yaojae’ written by Gui Jin-ja, Rachasal birds eat humans, but among the same monsters, their favorite is Bidouman. If you capture a Biduman alive, poison it and release it in a place where there are Raksha birds, the Raksha birds will appear. It is easy to catch the Raksha bird if it eats only the bidu and poisons it. However, since the Rachilla bird is resistant to poison, it will be difficult to see the effect with poison alone. Therefore, when feeding poison to Bidouman, it is better to mix it with Cheonilchwi powder to make it feel drunk.”

Cheonilchwi powder is sold at Yangwiseong, and you have to get the poison yourself.

“And the Rakshasa group calls for lightning strikes, so be prepared for lightning strikes. Also, when the Rakshasa bird’s wings flap widely, it attacks by flinging its feathers, so be careful as each one is like a powerful memorization. And…”

“Oh…”

They quickly wrote down what I said. And then he smiled and gave it a thumbs up.

“If you catch the Rachilla bird, I will definitely come to repay you.”

“I hope you come back safely. And, if possible, could you catch the Rachilla bird and bring its claws to me? I will buy it at a good price.”

“Haha. If you take the advice of the owner of the house and catch it easily, how can you get the price? Anyway, thank you very much.”

The two monster hunters who greeted me leave.

As I was watching, Chaejin came up to me and said with a smile.

“Is it okay if I just tell you that information?”

“If they can easily catch monsters, wouldn’t it be good because it would also help people? Also, I can also get materials.”

“What are you going to do with those ingredients?”

“There is a lot to do.”

Equipment, medicine, etc. A talisman or something.

I can’t make it, but there are people around me who can, so I guess they can supply the materials.

I thought as I watched them walk away. If you receive the claws of the Rakshajo…

At that time, some martial artists approached me. And he spoke in as polite a manner as possible.

“Well… we also have something we want to ask…”

I nodded towards those who were trying to find ways to deal with monsters or their weaknesses.

“Please stand in line.”

Their eyes sparkled, and I smiled.

Preparations for the scenario were progressing step by step.