< Episode 59 Onboard a Ship (1) >
Most of the men in the manor were retired soldiers of Cheonhoso a naval force.
They were moving in unison placing wooden pillars to act as hoops and moving the boat that was fixed not far from the manor.
But what was surprising here was that these dozen soldiers were possessed by vengeful spirits.
Seeing them like this someone stuck out their tongue.
“This is the first time I’ve seen something like this in my life.”
He was Bangsa Lee Mun-hae.
The reason he originally came here was to save Woo In-yeom the manor owner.
However with his skills which were at best a helper among the Shinilwolgi Myosu (神日月技杳輸) he was unable to subdue a high-ranking vengeful spirit that reached the level of a blue spirit and on the contrary he was defeated and ended up in a situation where even his body was taken away by a vengeful spirit. It was.
However now the vengeful spirit had come out of his body and he had been informed of what had happened so far through the apostate Monk Jaejeongjeong.
“The results are truly bitter. okay.”
“Tsk tsk. Did you know? “It’s all about justice.”
With those words Apostate Monk Jae-jeong took a gulp of alcohol from a gourd.
At first he just thought that vengeful spirits were the culprit.
However after finding out the real reason he could not support the Woo family and their family members.
“Wow. “The alcohol is bitter today.”
“You always said it was sweet but now it feels bitter?”
“Look. Literacy. No a free-spirited nobleman. “Do you know what I’ve been feeling these days?”
“What is that?”
“In the end there is really no right or wrong in life.”
“Right and wrong… That’s right. That’s true. “Isn’t everything like that in the world?”
“When I was at the mountain temple I thought that only what came from the scriptures was the truth and that everyone was in the process of realizing truth goodness and beauty.”
I really thought so.
Jae-jae-jeong who came out into the world as a result of his betrayal saw and experienced many things and realized that this was not the case.
The world was more complex and had more emotional elements than he thought.
Isn’t that still the case?
It’s not that the living were pitiful but the dead had an inside story that was deplorable.
“Jin Seon-mi is a piece of shit.”
The world was no different from rough waves.
Everyone was just caught up in the waves and swept here and there.
[See the world and experience it yourself. Reading a book while listening to it with someone else’s ears is no different from just covering your eyes and blocking your ears.]
‘Ambassador what you say is correct.’
Now the words of the person who cannot be called his teacher come to mind.
Jae-jae-jeong who was shaking his head took another sip of his drink and then asked.
“Are you feeling better than that?”
“It’s okay. But here’s the thing. “Was I really that badly hurt?”
“…”
Jae-jae-jeong stared at Lee Mun-hae who was asking a question.
Indeed his body was fine.
Originally the bone in his elbow protruded and even his shin bone was broken.
However I told him to fix his body before the possessed vengeful spirit of that gisaeng Orabi came out but the injured part was actually healed.
‘This guy must have found out about this and dealt with it severely.’
Otherwise there was no way he would have taken such harsh measures even though he was trying to save the possessed person.
Well no matter what happened I had no intention of blaming Lee Moon-hae since he was not harmed.
Lee Mun-hae said to Jae-jae-jeong who clicked his tongue.
“But are you okay?”
“What do you mean?”
“I heard you said that you would do me any favors for him because of me?”
“Nothing to worry about.”
“How could you not care? “If you get into trouble because of me…”
“That’s it. “I will repay what I have received.”
“What did you get from me?”
At those words Jae-jae-jeong smiled showing his yellow teeth with a grim face.
“I received a lot. cancer. “I received a lot.”
Jaejaejeong was always grateful to Lee Moon-hae.
If it weren’t for him he might have really gone crazy by now.
All of this was because he recognized his cursed eyes so he thought he was at least human.
“Hey this person is embarrassing me for no reason.”
-Tap!
Jae-jae-jeong patted his shoulder and said.
“That’s what I said. Anyway don’t worry. “Is this because they are afraid that this man will not be able to protect himself?”
“It’s because you treat yourself too poorly.”
“Don’t worry that’s true. Hehehe. “Anyway I guess I’ll have to go pay off my debt to that gisaeng Orabi.”
With those words Jae-Jeong-Jeong folded his arms and walked towards Mo Kyung-Wun who was standing on the hill.
As he came back Mok Gyeong-un opened his mouth as if he had been waiting.
“Is your friend okay?”
“okay. “Like you said he was fine.”
“I may have used up some energy to recover but I’ll probably be okay. So are you going to pay off the promised amount?”
“okay. Of course it will. “Tell me what you want.”
Now that he had confirmed that Lee Mun-hae whom he regarded as his only friend was fine he was determined to keep his prior promise unconditionally.
Mok Kyung-un turned his head and said.
“Then let us receive salvation from the Supreme Power.”
“what?”
As soon as he finished saying those words Jae-jae-jeong’s expression hardened.
He was worried about what he would ask for.
However I had no idea that from Mok Gyeong-un’s mouth something other than the ability to be free would come out.
“you…..”
“You said you would do anything unless you asked me to give up my life?”
“…..”
Mo Gyeong-un’s words left Jae-jeong speechless.
Of course he said so.
But how could I have known that a request that was almost a taboo in martial arts would come from the mouth of a master of mine who knows how to use super-elevating techniques like empty space?
He was embarrassed but eventually opened his mouth.
“….The power of impermanence belongs to Shaolin.”
“But you learned it.”
“I am an apostate monk. “I’m sure you know what that means right?”
“yes. That’s why I’m asking you to tell me about your superpower.”
“ha….”
“You’re not going to break the agreement are you?”
“I’m not saying it’s a violation. “It’s just because it’s difficult.”
Jae-jae-jeong sighed.
Mok Gyeong-un tilted his head and asked him.
“What’s troubling?”
“Two things are troubling.”
“Two things?”
“okay.”
“What is that?”
“First even if he is an apostate monk he is a disciple of Shaolin and cannot reveal the things of Shaolin to the outside. That would be true of most sects even if it is not Shaolin.”
Hearing his words Mok Gyeong-un sighed and laughed.
Then he asked:
“Now that you say that I’d like to ask you something I’ve been curious about.”
“What did you say?”
“To be an apostate monk means to have been excommunicated from that sect so why did you leave your martial arts skills intact?”
“that…..”
There were circumstances behind this that cannot be revealed.
This was also related to his teacher Master Jang Gyeong-gak.
Originally as Mok Gyeong-un said Shaolin also cuts off the roots or destroys the Danjeon when a monk is apostatized.
However Master Gongjeon secretly sent him out of Shaolin five days before the originally scheduled day for the apostasy ceremony.
As he was sent out Ambassador Gongjeon asked him to take care of himself.
[If someone asks you about the fortune-telling technique you learned tell them it is an infinite ability.]
[yes? This is just…]
[okay. I realized this after seeing the traces on the wall while practicing on the front wall of Dharma-dong. But call it gratuitous power.]
[Why?]
[Only in this way can you preserve your whole body.]
‘!?’
[If Deokmun or Geumjeong say you have mastered the non-restored ability even in Shaolin you won’t be able to easily touch it. No Bin Seung will make that happen.]
[…Master.]
Jae-jae-jeong did not have any regrets about martial arts.
What difference would it make if you were to be excommunicated anyway?
However I couldn’t help but be moved by the teacher’s consideration.
[Don’t be too distressed that you have eyes like that. There is a reason for everything. So as much as it hurts live strong and free.]
That was the last conversation I had with my teacher Master Gongjeon.
From then on Jae-jae-jeong walked around the martial arts world and whenever someone questioned his martial ability he neither denied nor confirmed it.
This was because he did not want to lie to the monks while keeping his teacher’s instructions.
‘I thought it was enough even if I didn’t say anything.’
I had no idea that someone not related to Shaolin would ask for free power like this.
In fact who would dare to covet the martial arts of Shaolin which can be said to be the center of the Ungam Saengsim level?
It was a truly bold request.
At that time Mok Kyung-un spoke.
“Seeing as there is no answer are the rumors true?”
“rumor?”
“yes. “They said they couldn’t touch you because Shaolin couldn’t restore the ability to be free.”
“…..”
To these words Jae-jeong made no reply.
It was half right and half wrong but he couldn’t reveal it even if only to keep his promise to his teacher.
“You don’t deny it. “What is the second problem?”
“that….”
“that?”
“There is no such thing as perfection in the power of gratuitous power.”
“yes?”
Mok Kyung-un frowned at these words.
Does it make sense that he has learned deep gong but doesn’t know its mechanics?
But this was true.
‘I realized this after seeing the traces on the cliff of Dharma-dong’s front wall. However no one could see the traces except me.’
It was truly a strange thing.
This was also true of his teacher Master Jang Gyeong-gak.
He looked at the cliffs of the headwall pavilion to inform Master Gongjong of this realization but even he saw no trace of it.
[Are you really seeing traces?]
[It’s true.]
[Huh…Amitabha Buddha. This is truly a strange thing.]
As a result I was able to find out about the financial situation.
The fact is that only you can see this trace.
‘I can’t reveal the fact that it is not a free ability but if I find out that there is no need I will no longer be able to make this request.’
It didn’t matter if you didn’t believe it.
He said he was definitely not lying.
As expected Mo Kyung-un looked at him with suspicious eyes.
Jae-jae-jeong did not avoid his gaze.
After staring for a while Mok Kyung-un spoke.
“How did you learn it when you don’t have any skills?”
“….I don’t know. “I suddenly realized that I was just looking at the traces left on the wall.”
“You suddenly realized it?”
“okay.”
“Hmm.”
“Even if you don’t believe it there’s nothing you can do. “I swear to heaven this is true.”
Mok Gyeong-un clicked his tongue slightly at his promise.
In fact Mok Gyeong-un did not believe this rumor about swearing in heaven.
However looking at Jae Jae-jeong’s confident attitude and not avoiding his gaze at all it didn’t seem like it was a lie.
“I didn’t look at the nine points but I realized the deep space…”
“Not only because of the first difficulty but also because of the second reason I cannot teach you. “Please understand that.”
“Please understand…”
“okay.”
“What if we can’t agree?”
“what?”
“I really want to learn that from you.”
“…How can you teach something you don’t even know about? And he clearly said he couldn’t give you anything from Shaolin.”
“Even if I kill that officer named Lee Moon-hae?”
‘This guy!’
As soon as those words were finished Jae-jae-jeong’s expression became horribly distorted.
Although others may not know it he could never forgive himself for messing with his teacher Master Gongjeon and his only friend Bangsa Lee Mun-hae.
“If you do that one of you will have to die right here today.”
At those words Mok Gyeong-un sighed and smiled.
“Is that really me?”
Unlike a smile the deep life reflected in the eyes.
Feeling this Jae-jeong’s hands and feet trembled slightly.
How can a guy who hasn’t even signed a contract have such a strong sense of intimidation?
“…Even if I die I will never forgive you if you touch Lee Mun-hae.”
I was fully prepared.
If his life had been precious he would have already told everything.
Mok Gyeong-un who was watching this reaction of Dong-jeong attentively shrugged his shoulders and said.
“I guess it’s true.”
‘huh?’
Jae-jae-jeong who gathered energy with both fists and was ready to fight at once could not hide his doubts.
Mok Gyeong-un said to him.
“I don’t think he’s trying to deceive me seeing that the person who views that officer’s life in such a terrible way only considers risking his life to fight as the answer.”
“under! “Are you just testing Daengjung?”
“If it’s a test it’s a test. “I don’t believe in such nonsense as swearing by heaven.”
“…..”
So was that something you felt for yourself?
Jae-jae-jeong stuck out his tongue.
However it didn’t matter if it was possible to end the demand for free power in this way.
“I feel bad for testing you but I won’t blame you because I couldn’t comply with your request. Instead make a different request.”
“If you keep making excuses it seems pointless to even make demands.”
“Damn it! “It’s not that I’m intentionally refusing it’s that I really have no choice.”
“yes yes. I guess so. So if you refuse my request this time I think I’ll just put the vengeful spirit in that person’s body again.”
“what?”
“Wasn’t that the condition between us in the first place? “If you can’t listen to it all you have to do is return it to its original state.”
-Wow!
Jae-jae-jeong gritted his teeth at Mo Gyeong-un’s words.
It’s not wrong but I couldn’t help but feel angry when they threatened me like this.
Jaejaejeong said hitting his thick chest with his fist.
-Thump thump!
“good night. “If you do I swear to you.”
“oath?”
“Yes. I will grant you anything as long as you sacrifice your life ask for free power and do not harm Shaolin and Lee Mun-hae. If you cannot keep this I will kill myself right here.”
“Hoo. Is it true?”
“A man never speaks twice.”
In response to his strong determination Mok Gyeong-un said casually.
“Good. “Then kneel here and swear your loyalty to me.”
‘!?’
Jae-jae-jeong was momentarily speechless at the unexpected request again.
At his reaction the corners of Mok Kyung-un’s mouth turned up in a sly tone.
If you can’t find the structure just set it aside and look at it slowly.
As a bonus you also get a usable slave.
< Episode 59 Onboard a Ship (1) > end
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