< Episode 59 Onboard a Ship (3) >
“It wasn’t just a coincidence that I saw Nobu earlier.”
‘!?’
Mo Gyeong-un’s eyes sharpened at the voice coming from behind him.
‘Before?’
Mok Gyeong-un recalled the time before he entered the village.
The image of the old man disappeared the moment he took his eyes off her.
‘….At that time I was clearly only looking at the river. ‘But did you even realize that I was looking at you?’
When he recognized this Mok Gyeong-un’s thoughts became more complicated than before.
The old man behind him seemed to be a monster whose strength we could not even guess.
The voice of Cheongnyeong was heard in Mok Gyeong-un’s ears.
-Rebirth. Did he not notice at all?
‘….’
He didn’t notice.
Both the naked eye and the feeling.
-closely!
Mok Gyeong-un suddenly found himself with strength in his hands.
He had never been this nervous even when he met the head of the Heavenly Earth Society the Six Heavenly Ones said to be the pinnacle of the current martial arts world.
Of course Hoeju was said to be weakened by his long illness but it felt completely different from that.
I draw so many numbers in my head but it all feels meaningless.
The gap was so overwhelming.
‘What on earth is this old man?’
Cheongryeong was equally surprised.
Mok Gyeong-un whom I have observed so far did not show much nervousness no matter what kind of strong person he met.
Perhaps it is because of the strong mentality that does not fear death or pain.
But this is my first time seeing this guy this nervous.
What on earth is this old sentient being?
While he was puzzled the old man opened his mouth.
“I was just thinking of saying thank you but this is interesting.”
“…What do you mean it’s interesting?”
“I wondered what it was like to see Nobu but he seemed to have a special energy.”
“What on earth are you saying…..”
“Even old women who have lived for a long time have never seen anyone like you young man with the energy that the dead or monsters have.”
‘!!!!!’
Hearing the old man’s words Mo Kyung-un’s left eye trembled.
It was a first time.
It was not his vengeful spirit but the living person was accurately sensing his morale.
The fact that he even has yogi (妖氣) in his body.
He is clearly a living being and not a spirit so how did he recognize his energy?
While I was surprised the old man said.
“Hmm. But that’s not all. “He possesses all kinds of dangerous energies including the energy of the dead cold energy poisonous energy… even the energy of a monster.”
‘under?’
Mo Kyung-un was truly astonished.
What exactly is this old man?
He was reading most of his energy without even touching his body.
However he seemed not to have sensed this as he did not mention the magical energy that brought all these energies together.
However he had already recognized most of the energy when he read the fraud.
Mok Gyeong-un spoke openly.
“…Elder. Who are you? “Why did you get on this ship?”
It was doubtful whether he would give an answer but he asked and focused his energy on the soles of his feet.
It was in preparation for an emergency situation.
It was right then.
“young people. “I have no intention of harming you so he should relax.”
-Stretches his hand to the back!
-Papa papapak!
Hearing Cheongryeong’s words Mok Gyeong-un reflexively performed the Myeonghyeon Water Walk and tried to increase the distance from the old man by moving at high speed.
Mok Gyeong-un who had widened the distance in an instant turned around.
But the old man who he thought was going to chase him or do something stood still with his back to him.
‘!?’
When Mok Gyeong-un looked directly at the old man’s face a strange look appeared in his eyes.
He was holding a bamboo fishing rod and the impression I had because I couldn’t see his face clearly was the complete opposite.
The old man’s face was white rather than dark and his white beard was neatly maintained.
He had the air of being a bachelor in his youth.
However the only thing that did not fit this atmosphere was his eyes which were very harsh.
Then the old man opened his mouth.
“I thought you were cool-headed but you have a more exciting side than you look.”
“Because I don’t like being caught behind.”
“Is that so? But if you studied at your level you would have already guessed that no matter how hard you struggled it would be meaningless.”
“….”
Mo Kyung-un did not deny those words.
A bamboo fishing rod held by an old man while holding his back.
At some point that fishing rod felt like a sharp sword.
The moment it moved and flew towards me it felt like my body would be split in half.
Perhaps because of that tension all of Mok Gyeong-un’s nerves were focused solely on the old man.
At that time the old man looked at Mok Gyeong-un’s face and said with eyes filled with anger.
“No matter how young you are I thought you would have been over 30 but this is surprising.”
“Thank you for looking at it maturely but I haven’t even passed the terms and conditions yet.”
“You can’t even pass the terms and conditions? “Hehehehe.”
The old man burst into laughter.
Mok Kyung-un looked puzzled and asked.
“Why are you smiling?”
“It’s truly an odd and bizarre thing. “I never thought I would see such talent on board a ship like this again.”
“yes?”
“It’s nothing. “It just reminds me of old times.”
Mok Gyeong-un did not show much interest in the old man’s tone as if he was reminiscing.
Mok Gyeong-un had only one interest.
He asked why this unknown old man got on this boat and approached him.
Then the old man shook his head lightly and said.
“Relax. “If Nobu wanted to harm you he would have done it a long time ago.”
“….I’m sorry. “I have a lot of doubts.”
“Is that so? “It’s nice to be honest.”
“Thank you for your kind words. “But if you weren’t trying to harm me why did you come on this ship?”
“Ahh. Okay okay. I asked that. After my tax base exceeded 100 my memories are no longer the same. “Draw it.”
‘hundred?’
Hearing the old man’s words Mo Gyeong-un’s eyes narrowed.
Although his beard and hair were pure white he had fewer wrinkles than expected.
Based on my appearance alone he assumed that I must be in my sixties or seventies even considering that I am an expert.
But you’re this old?
While I was inwardly surprised the old man said.
“I think I unintentionally put you on guard but Nobu was just trying to express his gratitude.”
“Thank you…?”
“I see.”
Mok Gyeong-un tilted his head.
He and the old man had no contact or connection whatsoever so he couldn’t understand what he was thankful for.
While I was puzzled I looked carefully in the direction of the land village the old man had left.
Mok Gyeong-un followed suit and looked there and the old man parted his lips.
“It’s been a while since I came to Xiaoha Village and someone dug up the tomb and shrine of an old acquaintance.”
“An old acquaintance?”
“I see. “He was truly honest and loyal.”
Mok Kyung-un couldn’t help but be surprised at the old man’s words.
Could it be that this old man knew Hayoon the vengeful soul?
-under!
Cheongryeong also let out an exclamation as if he was surprised.
That’s right Hayun a vengeful spirit was a high-ranking vengeful spirit whose rank reached the level of a blue spirit.
To reach this level one would have to harbor resentment and remain in the world for over a hundred years.
That meant that the old man’s tax revenue really exceeded 100.
At that time Mok Gyeong-un looked puzzled and asked.
-The young spirit may know that you are over 100 years old?
Although Cheongryeong absorbed the ghostly energy of King Shihae and reached the status of Namryeong in reality he lived as a vengeful spirit for about a hundred years.
That could mean that this old man walked around the martial forest in the same era as Cheongnyeong.
But
-I don’t know.
-You don’t know?
-That person is not in my memory.
-Are you sure?
If he had lived like this for a long time and had strength that could not be guessed at he would have been famous even when he was young.
But Cheongryeong seems to have no idea.
– Could it be that you can’t recognize me because of my old appearance?
-Years? Hmm. Yes that could be possible. Then find out the name of the old sentient being. He may be someone I have heard of.
His appearance and voice inevitably changed over time making him unrecognizable.
This was especially true if he had lived for over a hundred years.
Mok Gyeong-un decided to find out the old man’s name through conversation.
“….Is that the person you are talking about Hayun?”
“Yes he is right. Actually while Nobu was thinking about what to do while fishing you destroyed the manor. “Thanks to you I’m glad that my dead friend’s resentment seems to have gone away at least a little.”
“…”
Mok Kyung-un was puzzled by these words.
I’m confused about something.
Whether or not the old man could possibly see the vengeful spirit.
He is a person who can even sense death energy which is the energy of the dead. I thought there was something he couldn’t do but it was strange.
It was confusing because it didn’t seem like it was based on the way he was speaking.
Mo Kyung-un spoke without expressing this question.
“I didn’t mean to do that.”
“I wanted to express my gratitude for doing what Nobu wanted to do whether intentionally or not.”
Listening to the old man’s words it seems that Woo In-yeom and his family were destined to be punished in some way.
In any case fortunately what was certain was that the monstrous old man did not really seem to be trying to harm himself.
If that was the case I felt like I could ask with confidence.
Mok Kyung-un politely put his hands together and bowed his head and said.
“I’m sorry but it was by chance that I got to see you like this. Can I ask about your name?”
“Do you mean Nobu’s name?”
“yes.”
The old man answered that question by shaking his head.
“It’s a name that was long forgotten. “What would you do with a name like that?”
“Haona…..”
“Hehehe. Do you think that Yeon will not be connected just because you know its name or not? A kite is bound to take its form one way or another.”
“….Since you say that I can’t help it.”
It seemed like the old man had no intention of revealing his name or identity.
Mok Gyeong-un quickly gave up judging that there was no benefit in inquiring more about someone who was overwhelmingly stronger than him even if he was weaker than him.
It was something to be thankful for just for not having a bad relationship with such a monster.
Then the old man said:
“So the old man wants to give me a small repayment for his gratitude and this connection.”
“You mean repayment?”
“It looks like you have mastered the sword.”
The old man suddenly stretched out his hand towards Neck Cultivation.
Then
-Park!
‘uh?’
The entire scabbard of the evil sword on Mo Gyeong-un’s waist was blown away.
Then it was immediately sucked into the old man’s hand.
While I was wondering what the intention was the old man spoke.
“I hope this is sufficient compensation.”
-Sreung!
As soon as the words were finished the evil sword came out of its sheath revealing its body.
Mok Kyung-un was surprised and shouted.
“The old man’s sword…..”
He said that since it was a magic sword it would be dangerous to hold it carelessly.
But then an amazing scene occurred.
The moment the old man grabs the sword of the evil sword that was pulled out of the scabbard.
-Oooooh!
A strong resonant sound came out of the sword and the body of the sword shook rapidly but soon stopped.
‘Did you subdue the sword?’
Mok Kyung-un who saw this couldn’t help but be genuinely surprised.
Those who hold the evil sword are bound to reveal their desires due to its nature.
However the evil sword made a resonant sound and revealed its true nature but it was not long before its sword spirit was overpowered.
While I was so surprised the old man muttered.
“It’s truly a coincidence. “It’s the nine palm tree’s magic sword…”
The old man immediately figured out the identity of the sword.
After all he was not an ordinary old man.
“Elder. “Are you okay?”
Of course it looked okay but Mo Kyung-un asked out of courtesy.
Then the old man looked at the sword and smiled calmly.
“A young man reminds an old man of many old things that he would like to forget.”
“…What are you talking about?”
“no. That’s it. Instead look at this.”
As soon as he finished speaking the old man drew a spectacular trajectory with the sword he was holding as if performing a sword dance.
-Wow! 썣썄죤 죣!
Mo Kyung-un’s eyes did not move away from the sword as he looked at this.
The clear trajectory which seemed to depict a full moon in the night sky was so shocking.
How can there be no flaw in such a seemingly simple swordsmanship?
-Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chach!
I couldn’t take my eyes off him because his swordsmanship was so excellent and flawless.
Cheongryeong was equally surprised.
Since she was also an excellent swordsman during her lifetime she could see that each and every single sword wielded by the old man went beyond simple swordsmanship and led to an unrivaled swordsmanship.
However the way the old man wielded his sword looked quite familiar.
‘Why is the sword so familiar?’
This was also the case with Mokgyeongun.
At some point everything about the sword wielded by the old man felt very familiar.
It’s definitely my first time seeing Geomsik but he looks familiar.
What on earth is this?
As I was filled with doubts Cheongryeong spoke in a surprised voice.
-….I can’t believe this.
-Why are you doing that?
-Rebirth…
-yes?
-…It’s a muwolgong sword.
‘Muwol…..Gonggeom!?’
At that moment Mok Gyeong-un’s mind flashed to the memory of Cho-sik written on a piece of paper hidden by Cheong-ryeong which he had seen in the Sihyeol-gok report.
Cheongnyeong said showing off his hidden features.
[Consider it lucky. These are the only remaining blades of the Muwolgonggeom one of the five great sword techniques that once symbolized Gu Wulin.]
She imprinted Gugyeol with him and the peerless swordsman and the old man she saw in the trance gradually began to overlap.
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