episode_0297

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In the Yabawi match, I did my best to win.

I realized through Master Unjong that a Hyeongyeong-level master can read my intentions. However, is it really possible to act foolishly without having an intention in mind?

I’m not sure if there is such a thing as a state of selflessness, but since I couldn’t realize that state, I came up with numerous techniques and variables in my head so that I wouldn’t know its intention.

As long as I had left, middle, and right in my head, I drew the universe with my hands and my head, drawing out the universe.

When it was the dynasty’s turn, he did his best to read the dynasty’s intentions. So, he made a good save in the first order of Sajo.

I also thought that the psychological warfare of the trend that followed my turn was well received.

However, I was helplessly defeated in the subsequent rounds of thought.

When the order was over and I heard that Sajo had given the lead, I thought I had made another mistake.

Ah, I made another [mistake].

Just as you followed in the footsteps of Jeong Cheol-i and his party by excluding someone named Yong-maeng, you also failed to properly consider the situation.

Until then, I thought I had made a mistake.

“You haven’t improved at all since you met me.”

After hearing those words, I raised my head and made eye contact with Sajo.

Even though my face was covered with special pores, I clearly felt that we were making eye contact. Facing the invisible eyes of those trends, I saw the mountains, the sea, and the sky.

It was only then that I realized that Sajo was such a huge person.

And I also realized that the reason I was able to realize that fact now was because Sajo was determined to show his capabilities.

If Sajo had tried to hide it, I would never have been able to see its true nature.

Sajo… was a bigger person than me.

After seeing the true nature of the Sajo, this thought suddenly occurred to me. If I, who did not realize the true nature of the trend, go back to the past before the betting began, would I really be able to defeat the trend?

I thought it would be impossible.

Because I had forgotten how to look at others.

Because I was in the arrogance of thinking that no matter who my opponent was, he would never be my opponent.

Since they just made a mistake, they thought that if they took the initiative away, they would win, so they played the game again and lost due to another mistake made out of arrogance.

Sajo’s criticism continued.

“You fought and lost with a man named Jeongcheol. Did you just lose? The lives of everyone in the group were in danger, and you were lying on the ground, unable to do anything, almost watching your group die, and I saw it from the side.”

Those were truly heartbreaking words.

“I thought you realized what it was like to fight between the strong and the weak. And I thought you knew that I couldn’t protect you forever, so I thought I would thoroughly prepare for the time when I had to face someone named Jeongcheol again.”

I thought I had tied Jeongcheol up enough. Jeongcheol thought that if he shook up Sadoryeon, he would be tied up and not be able to do anything.

However, Jeong-cheol moved to recruit a man named Yong-maeng to his side, and eventually appeared in front of me and swung his sword at me.

Even at the moment I was knocked down by the explosion, I thought it was my ‘mistake’ that Jeongcheol was in front of me.

“But looking at you today, I realized that nothing had changed since you met the man named Jeongcheol. You still do not understand what it means for the weak to challenge the strong, and you have not been able to overcome your arrogance and belief in small tricks.”

I had become arrogant without even realizing it.

Because I never thought that someone would go beyond my expectations and catch me off guard.

Even if I had thoroughly dealt with the person named Yong Yong-maeng, my group and I would have faced a similar result someday.

Without realizing my arrogance, I must have been doing various things to keep the Apostolic Training in check, but I was met with a backlash from someone.

I called myself a weak person with my mouth, but I forgot that I was a weak person in my heart, so I guess I paid a heavy price for that.

“Even if a hundred years pass like this, you will put your companions in danger and will not be able to defeat the man named Jeongcheol.”

At Sajo’s words, I had no choice but to curl my fist.

If Sajo had not enlightened me, would I have been able to break the arrogance I harbored?

He would have just repeated the same actions, thinking that he had made a mistake, that he was unlucky, or that he had let his guard down.

….if only I realized it myself.

It must have been after failing repeatedly until he became a rag.

When I imagined that, my hands naturally gained strength.

What Sajo said was right. Even after a hundred years, I may not have realized my arrogance. Therefore, my companions may have been caught up in my mistakes time and time again.

My fingernails were digging into my palms, and I could feel blood flowing from my grip, but I couldn’t relax my grip.

Because I felt like I couldn’t control my anger, which felt like it would explode at any moment if I didn’t give my grip any strength.

As I was being consumed by my anger towards myself, Sajo’s voice woke me up.

“Pick up some cold food and come out right away. We will begin training in the afternoon.”

I thought as I watched Sajo step out of the mansion without hesitation, as if he had been waiting for this moment.

If this person.

I thought that this person who broke my arrogance would be able to give me the answer.

“…Yes!”

I decided to give my all to the practice of Sajo.

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Time passed quickly.

“Hehehehehe.”

“Woo…Noya,”

The black cat thought as he watched Unmyeong keep smiling and stroking Hyukkirin’s cheek.

Time has changed many things.

Immediately after the Abyawi bet was over, a slight emotional rift arose between the party and the unknown. This was because it was thought that Bulmyeong was treating Hocheonan too harshly.

‘Ho Rongin-nim, you are so arrogant and only believe in your petty talents! This is nonsense! I will tell my elders about Ho Rongin’s achievements and resolve any misunderstandings!’

Among the group, it was Hyuk Kirin who was particularly angry at the unknown behavior.

“Noya! My balls are not toys!”

“Hehehehehehe. I’m sorry.”

Now they call Bulmyeong Noya and their relationship is almost like that of a grand-grandson.

Although Unmyung’s methods were a bit harsh, he ultimately understood that it was for the sake of Hocheonan.

“Good job washing the dishes. I guess I should eat some fried rice and rest.”

“Thank you. Elderly.”

The black cat straightened its completely black hair and placed its butt on the table.

Many changes have occurred within this system over a long period of time.

One of the many changes was that the household chores that Ho Cheon-an used to do alone were now naturally shared and handled by the group.

The black cat looked at the two people arguing and put some fried rice into its mouth. When you put it in your mouth, the savory taste tickles your nose, and the more you chew, the sweeter you won’t get tired of it. As always, it was a luxurious and amazing taste.

The reason why black cats like fried rice is simple. It was difficult for the black cat to eat in the guesthouse. If you sit in a guest room, you are bound to get into an argument due to Taeeumgi.

So, I had no choice but to buy preserved food or simple snacks sold on the street, and the most suitable substitute for a meal was fried rice.

Since the grains were fried in oil, they were nutritious and easy to store, unlike sticky snacks pickled in sugar or honey. Plus, since it was a simple dish, the minimum taste was guaranteed no matter which town you went to.

Since I enjoyed eating fried rice so much, I guess it became a habit.

‘If I get out of here, I might even graduate to fried rice.’

The black cat smiled bitterly and put some fried rice into its mouth. I’ve gotten used to the heavenly fried rice made by unknown people for a long time, so I wonder if regular fried rice sold at a market anywhere would suit my taste.

Now, there is no particular reason to stock up on fried rice, so like any other snack, you will enjoy it when you get the chance.

“Now the time has passed!”

“Hmm? Already? Maybe I’m mistaken…”

“I’m sure. Please help me with my training quickly!”

“Tsk. I got it.”

Bulmyeong, who continued to subtly massage Hyeok Kirin’s cheek, licked his lips and nodded. Seeing that, the black cat seemed familiar and threw a piece of fried rice at Hyeok Kirin.

“Huh!”

Hyeok Kirin stretched out his hand with a spirit, and the fried rice, which had been drawing a parabolic trajectory, stopped in the air.

Thing in the middle of nowhere!

“Chahaaap!”

Hyeok Kirin’s face turned red and he tried to pull the fried rice out of the air into his palm. The fried rice, which was shaking back and forth, seemed to be moving in Hyuk Kirin’s direction, but then flew away in a completely different direction.

“Queunnng…”

A person who has not yet established himself, even though he is inexperienced, made an act of hypocrisy!

He pulled off a feat that shocked the entire martial arts team, but Hyuk Kirin frowned as if he didn’t like it at all, and Bulmyeong smiled and comforted Hyuk Kirin.

“Don’t be impatient. It is still one step short of being able to say that I have entered the world of painting. It is natural that we cannot fully understand the tricks of the trade.”

“It’s frustrating because I feel like I can catch it but I can’t.”

“Hehe, what could be so urgent when I am not even old enough to be married and my wedding day is just around the corner? I’m still doing well, so I just have to keep accumulating time like this.”

“Haona…”

Myeong-myeong put a sweet in Hyeok-ki-rin’s grumbling mouth. Hyeok Kirin looked at Bulmyeong with a dissatisfied expression and chewed the sweets.

While the black cat was watching the two people arguing, Tang So-yeol appeared, threw away the bag, and lay down next to the black cat.

“Egugugugugugu…”

“Thank you for your hard work transporting firewood.”

“Ugh, that guy is actually in charge of firewood. Why am I the only one suffering?”

Tang So-yeol rolled over on the bench and naturally moved to the seat next to Hyuk Kirin and stretched out his hand.

What Tang Xiaoyeol’s hand was aiming for was Hyuk Kirin’s cheek.

widely!

And the hand of the Party Soyeol was shot down in the air. Tang Xiaoyeol grumbled at Bulmyeong, who slapped his hand away.

“No, why are you protecting Hyeok Kirin’s cheek?”

“Uh-huh, someone said they would watch the training but barely touched it due to circumstances. How can they get a free ride?”

“It’s shameful, really.”

“…Why are you two fighting over my cheek!”

The black cat looked at the three people arguing, smiled, and walked away. As I was walking a little bit away from the usual place, I saw two women exchanging snacks through the wide open gate.

Clap la la rock!

Dang Do-yeon’s whip is putting pressure on Yeo Il-ye, making movements like a live snake wriggling, and Yeo Il-ye is countering the whip by relying on her sword skills rather than her internal strength.

The two people, who had only honed their martial skills in the formation, were showing off much more advanced skills than before entering the formation.

The black cat looked at Dang Do-yeon and Yeo Il-ye dancing, then turned his gaze to look at the corner of the cave.

There, Ho Cheon-an was sitting cross-legged in meditation.

‘senior’

The gaze of the black cat looking at Hocheonan was filled with worry. This was because I had been immersed in meditation for three days without even moving.

“Eungong’s enlightenment is particularly long.”

Yeo Il-ye, who had already finished the massage, came to Black Cat’s side and spoke to her.

“Hmm…I guess so when I think about it. It took quite a long time to awaken the sutra.”

“It was like that when you awakened your sword. Eunkong truly has a knack for making people wait.”

“Hehe.”

Black Cat and Yeo Il-ye looked at each other and smiled slightly.

“Then, shall we at least make a bet this time? When will my senior wake up?”

“Oh, that’s not bad.”

Dang Do-yeon, who was listening to the conversation between the two, opened her mouth.

“I think you two should make your bet next time.”

The two people who had looked puzzled at Dang Do-yeon’s words realized what he meant and quickly turned their heads.

After three days of meditation, Ho Cheon-an opened his eyes and stood up.