< Episode 27 Benefits (2) >
‘ah….’
Mu Jang-yak looked disappointed when he heard the words “rising uneducated.”
That was because he had heard rumors about a treasure trove of Sihyeolgok.
He was told that there were copies of numerous non-level books of ascended Muhak in the main city of the Cheonjihoe along with several secretaries of the Muhak some of whom were not even in the main castle.
It was even more strange that he was not interested in the martial arts training.
‘The rise of Sihyeolgok is called Muhak…’
This interest was also shared by Mok Yu-cheon.
In that case I couldn’t help but become interested because I had a passion for martial arts from the beginning.
It is none other than the rising Muhak of the Cheonjihoe which divides the current martial arts world into three parts.
I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like.
the other side
‘Is it really a special reward?’
Mo Gyeong-un was not particularly impressed.
He aimed to learn martial arts and become stronger for revenge but he had doubts about whether learning a lot of something would really be helpful.
-The more the better.
‘More is more?’
I was puzzled but the young man spoke as if he had read my thoughts.
-Learning a lot of martial arts does not mean you will become significantly stronger but the more martial arts you know the wider your horizons will be and the wider your experience will be.
‘Hmm.’
Your horizons expand.
In that sense wouldn’t it be helpful to know as many martial arts skills as possible?
While doing so Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom who was on the podium opened his mouth again.
“It’s been quite a while since I received three senior plaques.”
“It seems so. Has it been 8 years? That guy…no he’s not that guy anymore. “It’s been a long time since him.”
“I see. “Is this the third time?”
Since the establishment of Sihyeolgok Mok Gyeong-un is the third person to obtain three senior plaques.
At this time I asked Mok Gyeong-un who was standing in front of me if he was curious.
“I’m just asking out of curiosity. Was there anyone who got four or more?”
If we look at the gates themselves there are a total of six gates in Sihyeolgok.
However there is actually no senior plaque for the fourth and final gate.
Therefore if one person is to receive the maximum number of senior cards up to four are possible.
In response to Mok Gyeong-un’s question senior warrior Kwak Mun-gi spoke with an expression of displeasure.
“I dare Gokju…..”
“Daeju Kwak. “He is now sober.”
I was about to get angry but Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom reminded me of this.
At this senior warrior Kwak Moon-ki bit his lip.
If he was a reserve danju he was of a higher rank than himself which could be said to be a major lord but in his head he did not yet acknowledge this guy.
However since he cannot make mistakes in front of Gokju he is somewhat polite in his speech.
“Thu preliminary sobriety. “The gate is not over yet so please refrain from asking questions to Gokju.”
At those words Mok Gyeong-un looked at Gokju Lee Ji-yeom in silence.
Senior warrior Kwak Moon-gi saw this and his expression was horribly distorted as if he was shocked.
“Since the Sihyeolgok was implemented there is only one person who has earned all of the senior awards.”
‘Gokju?’
Kwak Moon-ki looked at Lee Ji-yeom with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
Normally no matter how close he was to the final stage he would never be euphemistic or gentle with the cadets.
But you answer these questions.
‘Why on earth are you doing this?’
Is this because they think this guy is a ganja sent by Hoeju?
In that case it is understandable to provide some convenience but would Huiju really use a hostage brought in from a political faction for the purpose of testing or monitoring Gokju?
In any case Gokju’s attitude was quite unexpected.
‘You got everything?’
A strange look appeared in Mok Gyeong-un’s eyes.
It was his first time experiencing Jinbeop and he had never controlled anyone so he did not receive a senior plaque at the examination gate.
But there is someone who has acquired it all…
‘I think it would be amazing.’
In fact Mok Gyeong-un himself was not conscious of it but he had only been learning martial arts properly for a short time and it was truly amazing to get this much senior tile.
Perhaps if he had learned martial arts properly from the beginning he might have become the second person since Hyeolgok was established to win all of the senior trophies.
‘I can’t do it because I’m scared.’
Out of pure curiosity I wanted to ask who got it but senior warrior Kwak Mun-gi was glaring at me with lights in his eyes so it seemed like it would be difficult to do this.
Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom also said whether he was aware of this.
“If the question has been answered I will now tell you the reward that the person who earned three senior tiles will receive.”
“yes.”
“The person who received three senior trophies…..”
The cadets’ eyes were focused on Lee Ji-yeom’s face.
Obtaining two senior trophies also provides this level of reward but what benefit does a person who earns 3 senior trophies really receive?
“Apart from the final gateway you can ask for teachings from one of the twelve masters of Five Kings Samjongju and Sagokju who are the highest experts in this meeting.”
‘!!!!!!!!’
As soon as these words were finished everyone’s expressions changed completely.
Of course the ones who reacted directly were Mujang Yak Yeon Moo-ung from Bigyeongmun and Moharang from Mohwabang.
Since they were affiliated with the Cheonjihoe they knew better than anyone else how great this benefit was.
‘Is it possible to ask for guidance from one of the best masters of the Heaven and Earth Society?’
‘This much compensation is given?’
‘….iced coffee.’
How many times in your life will you be taught by master-level or transcendent experts?
Moreover those great masters are among the greatest in the Heaven and Earth Association.
I couldn’t help but envy this.
Mo Yu-cheon who had listened without thinking at first was puzzled by their envious gazes and then suddenly realized it.
‘ah!’
Among the executives of the Heaven and Earth Council there were two of the six thousand and eight stars.
Regardless of government the best masters were called the Six Thousand Eight Saints and two of the Five Kings were included in those eight Saints.
A peerless expert who has overcome walls and reached the state of flower scenery.
If it were a benefit to be taught by one of those people…
‘shit.’
Regardless of the political camp I’m a bit envious of this.
It is not clear whether I am becoming a disciple or learning something from their martial arts skills but the opportunity to be taught by such unrivaled experts may come only once in my life.
In fact it could be said that it was an incredible coincidence.
-There is no need to think about this. rebirth.
No need to think about it?
-There are two masters of hwagyeong. Choose one of the two and learn things you cannot learn from the main teacher. Since they are the ones who have overcome the wall they will be of great help in enlightenment.
Cheongryeong also seemed to think this was a pretty good benefit.
If that’s the case it wasn’t bad.
As I was doing this Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom continued.
“If there is someone who wants it it would be better to think about it in advance. If you enter the true nature you will be given a chance.”
“yes.”
“When we arrive at the main castle tomorrow the final hurdle will be passed. Before that the holders of the senior cards will receive their compensation and the rest will take a break.”
With those words Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom tried to get down from the podium.
Then Mok Gyeong-un said.
“May I ask what benefits the person who gets all the senior awards receives?”
‘This guy again!’
Senior warrior Kwak Moon-gi frowned.
He did not do it in moderation and asked the Lord again.
I really don’t like it…..
“You can receive teachings from the Lord.”
At that moment there was silence.
I didn’t understand why Gokju was so generous to this guy but after seeing their reactions I found it quite amusing.
In Kwak Mun-gi’s eyes he could see what the people below the podium were thinking.
‘Why are you doing that?’
On the other hand Mok Gyeong-un did not understand their reaction.
Why are they so surprised?
“Now that Gokju is gone Danju the head priest should also go down to the bottom of the platform.”
Senior warrior Kwak Moon-ki gave him strength and spoke to him.
Mokgyeongun went downstairs and asked Moharang of Mohwabang if he was curious.
“Is it really that surprising to receive Huaiju’s teachings?”
‘!?’
At those words Moharang looked at me with an expression as if he was just saying that because he didn’t know.
Why are you doing this?
She said with a slightly trembling voice.
“Hoeju is one of the six thousand people who is said to be the pinnacle of the current martial arts world. Aside from everything else being taught by one of the six who are said to be the strongest in the world…”
She couldn’t continue her story.
The reward for getting all of the senior trophies was truly amazing.
Of course no one was able to achieve this in this race but if these prerequisites had been known from the beginning everyone might have approached the gate with the readiness to die.
To that extent Six Heaven’s prestige could truly be said to be the highest.
‘Is it that great?’
It seemed like it was truly a huge task for them as they reacted more intensely than even asking for guidance from executives.
Then I heard the voice of the young man in my ear.
-Six thousand? under….
It was a voice full of annoyance.
In fact she also learned through the words of her mother Harang that the head of the Heaven and Earth Association was a member of the Six Heavens who is said to be the pinnacle of the current martial arts world.
After learning this I felt quite uncomfortable.
Well I completely understood.
For her the existence of the Heaven and Earth Association whether past or present was like the destination of resentment.
‘….The difficulties have become quite big.’
Mo Kyung-un clicked his tongue inwardly.
The head of the Heaven and Earth Association is close to the pinnacle of martial arts…
Her priority was to avenge her grandfather so she wasn’t particularly concerned but it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to let go of her grudge.
* * *
In the forest not far from Sihyeolgok’s main lodging building.
Mok Gyeong-un was following senior warrior Kwak Mun-gi.
Because he did not like Mo Gyeong-un Kwak Wen-ki did not say a word the whole way.
Then he soon reached the side of a steep cliff.
Gwak Mun-gi pointed to a cliff that seemed difficult to climb even if he used light techniques and said without even looking back.
“Follow me carefully.”
-Pot!
Kwak Mun-gi climbed up the steep cliff with a light attack.
As if he was used to it he quickly found a place to support his feet and climbed up and the speed was quite fast.
‘Let’s see if I can properly chase after you.’
Come to think of it he had never really seen the guy’s light attack skills.
Can you really follow this steep cliff?
It was while I was doing it.
-Papapaak!
‘huh?’
Kwak Wen-ki glanced down at him.
Before he knew it Mok Kyung-un was following him right underneath him.
‘This bastard…’
It was absurd.
He had been wandering around the entire valley for so long that he could move anywhere faster than anyone else but not this guy.
Besides he can only do top-notch pull-ups so how does he climb the cliff at a similar speed?
Of course the reason was simple.
‘Is it over there?’
Mok Gyeong-un memorized the exact spot where Kwak Mun-gi walked and was following him.
In places where Kwak Mun-gi passed by there were always stepping stones to climb on so I remembered them and followed them so it wasn’t particularly difficult.
Because of this Kwak Mun-gi kept clicking his tongue as if he was in pain.
‘Damn you.’
He tried to tease me once but it didn’t work so he just felt worse.
If he couldn’t properly pursue it he tried to scold the prospective Danju for not being able to even do this but it ended up being meaningless.
-Park!
Soon Gwak Mun-gi who was climbing the cliff suddenly entered somewhere that was blocked.
It was obviously blocked but my body passed through it naturally.
‘Is it true?’
Since it was Mok Gyeong-un who had experience in Jinbeop thanks to Bangsang Jo Uigong he passed through the cliff and came inside without any doubt like senior warrior Kwak Mun-gi.
Coming in
-Roaring!
A large cavity appeared with torches lit everywhere.
In the middle of it all a scarred man who appeared to be about 50 years old was sitting on her stone chair with his arms crossed.
In front of him was Kwak Mun-gi who came in first.
‘Tch.’
I couldn’t hide my disappointment when I saw Mok Gyeong-un coming in through the blocked wall in one go.
While doing so a man covered in wounds stood up and spoke.
“I was wondering what was going on it’s been a while.”
“yes. “Yes.”
“Has it been about eight years since then?”
“you’re right. So I brought him in to see it and let him in for compensation.”
Hearing these words from Kwak Mun-gi the scarred man turned his gaze towards Mok Gyeong-un.
Then with a puzzled expression on her face she said:
“He’s a special guy. “It only looks like a first-class pull-up so how did you get three senior awards?”
Her man felt that the level of neck cultivation had barely reached the top level at best.
However you need three senior badges to come here.
It was not something that could have been possible with this level of inaction.
Mok Gyeong-un said to him.
“Excuse me but who are you?”
“Did you mean me?”
“yes.”
“Hahahahaha. “I am the treasurer who guards the Sihyeolgok treasure house here.”
“Reporter?”
Senior warrior Kwak Moon-gi spoke in a warning tone to Mok Gyeong-un who was questioning him.
“This is Danju Yang Mu-won who is in charge of reporting. “If you look at this person with hate you may end up trapped in the reporting system so be polite…”
“Ahh. That’s it. “Since when did I start questioning things like that?”
“…”
His hands and feet are really out of sync.
As I was doing this Yang Muwon Danju a man covered in scars waved his hand and said.
“You go out now.”
“yes?”
“Or are you going to keep waiting here? “You probably know that it can’t be done.”
“……All right. “I will step aside and wait below.”
“I know.”
At the command of Yang Mu-won the treasurer to commemorate the deceased Gwak Mun-gi soon passed the imaginary cliff wall created by Jinbeop and went outside.
When he left Danju Yang Muwon asked Mo Kyung-un.
“Shall we finish what we just talked about? “How did you get three senior trophies?”
In response to his question Mok Gyeong-un slightly tilted his head and said.
“Of course you got it because you did better than others right?”
“…..”
Yang Muwon Danju who frowned at these words soon laughed heartily.
“Hahahahaha. okay. That is correct. “I don’t think Gokju would have given a senior trophy to a worthless guy.”
“…..”
Mok Gyeong-un shows no reaction.
Danju Yang who was laughing heartily at this sight scratched his head in embarrassment.
‘Oh my.’
The guy who came 8 years ago was still able to communicate but this guy’s reactions are somewhat dull and it’s not fun.
He was sorry but his mission was not conversation.
Yang Muwon Danju turned his body and gestured.
“Follow me.”
“yes.”
Mo Kyung-un walked behind him.
Then Danju Yangwen Wen pointed with his finger toward the inside of the cave and said.
“If you go inside there is a report with non-emergency documents. As you may have heard there is only one emergency document that can be taken out of the report. “He also has to bring it out copy it here and then leave.”
“yes.”
“You will be given about an hour to choose carefully. If he doesn’t pick anything in it he has to come out according to the rules. Do you understand?”
“yes.”
“ah. And there is a place with a red line and if possible do not enter there.”
“yes?”
To Mok Gyeong-un who was questioning him Danju Yang Moon-won said something as if he were scared.
“There before… no. You don’t need to know that anyway if you cross the red line you will see something very scary. So don’t ignore my warning.”
‘Something so scary that it makes me shiver?’
I don’t know what you’re talking about because you’re talking gibberish.
As I was puzzled a large iron gate suddenly appeared.
When Danju Yang Wenwon placed his hand on the empty wall next to him and fiddled with something.
-Kkeeeeeeeek! thud!
The iron door opened on its own revealing the inside.
Inside there was a cavity much larger than the entrance and the walls on all four sides were filled with non-urgent books.
Pointing inside with his hand Danju Yang Munwon said with a grin.
“If you don’t have anything in mind just choosing the level you want will be quite a headache. “I will tell you when the time comes so remember Han Si-jin.”
“yes.”
“Now go in.”
Just like that Mok Kyung-un tried to take a step inside.
Then he paused and spoke.
“ah! “Can I ask you one thing?”
“What do you mean?”
“Are you saying that I can only bring one non-emergency document?”
“okay.”
“You don’t mind just skimming through it right?”
“Why are you asking such a thing? To choose a good non-elementary book of course you have to skim its contents. “I don’t have a problem with that.”
Hearing his words Mok Gyeong-un twitched the corner of his mouth and spoke.
“That’s a good thing.”
< Episode 27 Benefits (2) > end
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