Episode 231. Afterword (1)
Cheongyugaekjan.
It is the most useful guesthouse near Magoksan Mountain.
A late evening with no one drinking.
At that time, Ban Jin-seong, who had returned from volunteering for the Murim League’s mobilization order, was spitting and telling the story of his heroics to the owner, Hwang Bang, and the aunt, Cho Jin-suk.
“Well, aren’t there people from Gangho? “It’s about flying through the sky and breaking rocks with your bare fists.”
Hwang Bang smiled and answered.
“Seeing it in person, it was all nonsense, right?”
Ban Jin-seong said while shaking his head.
“no. That’s not what I’m talking about. It was all… real. No, I can’t express it all in those words.”
Jo Jin-suk said while clapping her hands.
“Oh my. “Everyone is so amazing.”
“Yes, besides…”
At that moment, Ban Jin-seong looked around to check for signs of presence and spoke in a low voice.
“…There is an even more surprising fact.”
Cho Jin-sook, drawn by the atmosphere, sticks her head in and speaks as if she is whispering.
“what is that?”
“You two must never talk about this.”
Hwang Bang got really annoyed.
“Why do you keep doing this? “Who should we talk to?”
“Oh, I understand. Ahem. So, I was transferred to a place called Hyeonseogak for a while. “There…”
Cho Jin-sook lifted the tail of her sentence as if she was interested.
“at there?”
“…I saw Han Ibi, what was it?”
“Oh my. Was he working there too?”
Then Ban Jin-seong shook his head and said.
“It’s not like I’m working… I’m getting an education.”
“education?”
“yes. That guy lied. His true identity is a Confucius from the prestigious Zongli family in the past.”
Hwang Bang, who heard those words, was surprised and said.
“what?”
“Is that all? He is a member of the Qingcheng faction…”
At that time, Hwangbang spoke as if he remembered something.
“Come to think of it, when I was leaving for the last time, he asked me how far Mt. Cheongseong was.”
“Oh, I see. “Not only is he an expert of the Qingcheng faction, but…”
This time, Jo Jin-suk said with an angry expression.
“He was a martial arts expert?”
“yes. It’s not at the level of an expert. “He is one of the five lesser dragons who received the title of Blue Dragon in the Murim Alliance…”
Hwangbang also said in surprise to the point where his eyes popped out.
“what? If it’s the small blue dragon, then the yellow dragon, the leader, goes next…”
At that time, Ban Jin-seong intervened, shaking his head vigorously.
“As expected, this is a rural area, so the news is late.”
Hwang Bang said with a smile.
“what? This guy. Since when did you drink provincial water? Are you going to take on the government in the martial arts style?”
“no. I’ll decline. In any case, there is a widespread story that Confucius of Dangbaekmun of Sacheondangmun, who received the title of Yellow Dragon, actually benefited from the family. So, in fact, Han Yi-bi…”
Hwang Bang and Jo Jin-sook swallowed their saliva without realizing it.
“…It can be said to be the highest peak of the Moorim Review Index. I heard he’s working for the Murim Alliance now. It’s also something secret and important. “I haven’t seen him since then, but…”
Cho Jin-suk said with a sad expression after hearing those words.
“Whether it’s a blue dragon or a purple dragon, what does that have to do with us? Anyway, he did a good job and was friendly… I’d like to see him sometime. I don’t know if she’s doing well… If I come to visit her, I’ll at least give her a bowl of her favorite food…” * *
*
Ki Se-rim, also known as Kunryun Yongnyeo (崑崙龍女), said.
“I don’t know how a year has passed. There really was a lot going on in Moorim.”
She glanced at Seonmujae in the open air.
His skin was very bluish and pale, giving him a somewhat unfamiliar feeling.
Because it seemed a bit grotesque to be considered human skin.
But mentioning it was an unwritten rule.
So…
that pale skin is actually a side effect of recovering from gliding.
He was usually a bit cold-hearted and quiet, but when he heard that, he would get angry and get angry.
At that time, Hyejeong of Shaolin Temple, who was awarded the Black Dragon, spoke.
“Amitabha Buddha. But since we don’t have the Blue Dragon, we don’t know what to do with the competition…”
Ki Serim said with a grin.
“But you still have to do what you have to do. It has been a long-standing tradition for Five and Little Five Dragons to pair up and compete against each other year after year. It was delayed a bit, but….”
At that time, Bangshil of the Volcanic Sect spoke.
“damn. Even if our mouths are turned, let’s speak straight. Everyone thinks it’s a good thing that we’re talking about it openly. “He could no longer think of himself as being on the same level as us.”
After hearing those words, Dang Baek-mun sighed and said.
“is it so. In fact, the yellow dragon I received belonged to the Zhongli Small Association.”
Ki Serim said with a grin.
“You don’t have to be ashamed. To be honest, I already lost once in a competition with him.”
Then the crowd was shocked.
Bladder Sil opened his eyes and asked.
“You mean the Great Kunlun Dragon Lady… was defeated?”
“okay. “And perfectly.”
A moment of silence.
After breaking it, Emperor Yang of the Shaman faction spoke.
“Where on earth has he disappeared to?”
Ki Serim shrugged his shoulders and said.
“I don’t know. There were just a lot of rumors that the last destination was the imperial palace.”
Everyone’s silence continued.
An unprecedented incident in which the current emperor and Murim lord were found murdered on the same day.
The imperial palace kept quiet about whether there was an order from King Yepyeong, who came back to power in an awkward manner due to the lack of descendants, but… the
public’s mouth was not something that could be easily blocked.
At that time, Seonmujae slowly approached and said.
“It’s quite possible.”
The eyes of the Five Dragons were focused on him.
Seonmujae spoke again.
“That guy. As for the King of Destruction… even if it is… the imperial palace.”
Everyone thought.
Although it seems like speculation, it is quite plausible…
At that time, Seonmujae broke the silence and said.
“If that guy comes again… then he will have to compete with us, not with the Little Five Dragons, but with our Five Great Dragons.”
* * *
Not only the Zhuge Dynasty but also the leaders of the Murim Alliance were unable to make even the slightest difference.
Who on earth hacked the Murim Lord to death in such a horrific manner?
Moreover, the scars were unique and could not be found in any righteous martial arts.
What’s even more serious is that he was murdered in Gyeongwonjeon along with the emperor.
That, along with the body of Tak Buyong, who was wanted by the Murim League and ran away.
The investigation into this case, which is bizarre no matter how you look at it, has been slow due to the seriousness of the case and security issues.
Above all, the new emperor, King Yepyeong and Emperor Gyeongcheon, did not want it.
He was just thrilled, thinking that everything was heaven’s will.
To borrow his words, it could be said that he was punished by heaven.
The new emperor never wanted this incident to be relegated from heaven to earth.
But anyway…
a dead person is a dead person and a living person is a living person.
Now is the time for the Murim Alliance to shake off everything and elect a new leader.
Rattling rattling.
Five people dressed in Kang Ho-in’s characteristic blue attire were rushing down the road, making the exciting sound of their horses’ hooves.
One of the crowd.
Yeo Nan-ju broke the silence and opened her mouth.
“execution. “I really can’t believe it.”
Then Jong Ri-hyuk, who was riding ahead, spoke.
“What do you mean?”
“ah…! “It’s amazing that we can become members of the old faction and attend the leader election meeting.”
At that time, Lee Shin-song, who was riding a horse with Bok Yeon-hwa in front, looked back and said.
“joy. What’s the point of attending? It’s not just that he is attending, but our Jangmun is about to proudly compete for the position of the next Murim lord. Just wait and see! Whether Shaolin or shaman, they are all dead…”
At that time, Bok Yeon-hwa shouted loudly.
“Stop talking nonsense!”
Yeo Nanju said while giggling.
“Someone would think that the long-faced adult is older.”
Then Lee Shin-song said with a straight face.
“What does age have to do with it? Before we are martial people, we are members of the Cheongseong Sect, and if so, we must respect each person’s position in the Cheongseong Sect.”
Yeo Nanju said with a somewhat mischievous expression.
“Oh my. okay.”
Lee Shin-song turned his head again and asked.
“What do you mean?”
“You respect the position system like that… and you cling to each other and show loyalty every time the elder changes. So that’s why it was like that.”
Then Lee Shin-song got angry and said.
“Yekki. Are you going to scold me today?”
“Oh my. Elder. You have to think about big things. It’s a big deal. “Today is such an important day.”
“OK. “Let’s take a chance at a major ceremony today.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha.”
The laughter of the Cheongseong members echoed throughout the plains.
At that time, So Eun-ri was alone in her thoughts and had a serious expression on her face.
Jong Ri-hyuk, who noticed her expression while laughing together, asked.
“Sister So. Is something bad happening?”
Then So Eun-ri came to her senses and said ‘Ah’.
“There is no such thing. “I was just thinking about something.”
Jong Ri-hyuk said with a puzzled expression.
“What were you thinking so hard about?”
“Right now… where is he?”
“Who are you talking about?”
At that time, Yeo Nanju intervened.
“Why are you asking something so obvious? This is the story of Jong-ri’s residence. So give up.”
“What do you mean?”
“In Sister So’s mind, all she has is Sister Zhongli, so she only needs to look at me for the death penalty.”
“what?”
Jong Ri-hyuk and So Eun-ri’s faces turned bright red at the same time.
Just when Jong Ri-hyuk was about to say something.
Bok Yeon-hwa, who had been quiet, spoke.
“We must not forget everything.”
The disciples’ eyes focused on her.
Yeonhwa Bok continued.
“Behind every great achievement, there was the sacrifice of a person who secretly shed blood and sweat… It can be said that it is thanks to him that the martial arts world can enjoy peace today and that our Cheongseong faction has enjoyed the status of one of the nine factions.”
‘Also, the one who resolved the bloody grudges between me, Gu Gap-hwi, and Song Myeong-cheon…’
At that time, Jong Ri-hyeok said with a determined expression.
“He was once the bastard younger brother of the Zong Li family.”
This time, the audience’s attention was focused on Jong Ri-hyuk.
“But he also saved the Zhongli family, which was on the verge of ruin. I cannot accept his nickname, the King of Destruction. Rather, for me…”
He continued, his eyes sparkling.
“Because he was the King of Construction. “I believe that wherever he is and whatever he is doing… he will live a healthy and prosperous life.”
* * *
Flowery Floor.
A famous pub located in front of Gangnam Station.
It was one of the hot places whose stock price was rising significantly in less than six months after opening with an unusual concept.
As it was time to get off work on Friday, a crowd of liberated free spirits gathered together.
“Aham!”
Han Ibi yawned loudly and immediately dug her ears.
“Who the hell is swearing at me? I don’t know why my ears are itching so much these days. “Do I need to go to the hospital?”
It was then.
Han Ibi raised her hand as if she had found something and said.
“father! “It’s here.”
Then Han Mu-wan, who spotted him, smiled broadly and waved his hand.
Han Mu-wan slowly and leisurely approached the table where Han Ebi was.
Han Yi Fe looked him up and down and said.
“That’s cool. Head of the family. I think this is the first time I’ve seen myself dressed up like this since I was a snobbery. There is also a way to use the reverse technique like this. “To be honest, I was worried that you might be kicked out from the entrance.”
Han Muwan said with a smile.
“There’s nothing this guy can’t say about my dad. “I just learned eloquence from Moorim.”
Han Ibi grinned and said.
“But father. Why did you suddenly ask to see me?”
“Why, why? I came here because I was curious about how to live. “A father can’t even have a beer with his child?”
“Oh my. “Has someone who cares so much about their children been diving for that long?”
“men and horses. “That was something that couldn’t be helped.”
“Anyway, seeing as your spirit is clear, I guess things are going well. I never thought you would adapt so quickly. “I just thought he was a caveman.”
“of course. “What on earth do you think of your father?”
Then Han Mu-wan lowered his voice and added.
“It is no coincidence that I ruled for a long time as the leader of the Murim Alliance.”
“Yes. Yes. “How great it must be!”
Yes.
Even though they returned safely, making a living is still a lifelong problem.
Muwan Han had been working half of his time as a freelancer at a place called ‘Korea Digital Publishing Association’.
I can’t write anymore because I’m so scared that I might get caught again…
but I don’t know how to do anything other than write for the rest of my life.
Anyway, it looks fun, so that should be enough.
Muwan Han said.
“The associations are basically martial arts and all work in the same way. This is a position where various interest groups must be coordinated. So, in fact, you can say that I am an experienced employee with decades of experience. “Why is everyone making such a fuss that the next chairman has arrived?”
“father. “Did you bring any self-praise skills from Moorim?”
“ha ha ha. No way. But Evie.”
“yes.”
“How are you doing these days?”
“Um…I…”
That was then.
Clink and crash.
“evil!”
The woman’s screams echoed above the sharp sounds of bottles and dishes breaking.
(Continued in the next part)
