Episode 40. At that time,
I heard a voice from next to me.
Han Ibi was startled.
I realized that it wasn’t just Han Ibi who was watching So Eun-ri.
It was the voice of a female disciple next to Yeo Nanju.
“Why does he always carry rice and go out like a rat? “I wonder if they have hidden some delicious side dishes somewhere…”
Yeo Nan-ju said.
“Just leave it alone. Don’t start a fuss. “I think he’s so weak that he can’t even pick a chicken.”
‘A rabbit, to be exact.’
It was Han Ibi’s idea.
The female disciple said.
“It looks like I’m missing out on integrated training and having to eat poorly.”
Yeo Nanju snorted and said.
“I guess you trust Master Ji and then cheat on him?”
“I guess they only belong to the shaman faction, so I don’t know what they came here for.”
“joy. Are shamans easy? “Please accept all such foolishness.”
Even after that, criticisms of ‘abusive language’ that were uncomfortable to hear continued quietly.
Obviously, it’s more so because it’s ‘pretty’.
Han Ibi felt somewhat angry. Could it be said to be a bond between outcasts?
He hesitated for a moment, then when he was sure no one was paying attention to him, he headed towards the back door.
As I walked out the door, I saw sunlight pouring into my eyes.
Han Ibi was able to quickly find So Eun Ri.
She was sitting on a wide rock next to a grass shoal a short distance away from the restaurant.
When So Eun-ri saw Han Ibi approaching, she looked somewhat surprised.
Ebi Han said.
“We can sit together, right? “It’s appropriate to eat alone.”
So Eun-ri could not answer.
He seemed quite embarrassed.
Han Ibi thought it was time to sit down next to her.
So Eun-ri looks hesitant.
He seems to be wondering whether he should get up or not.
However, Han Ibi took advantage of the momentum she had gained so far and quickly asked.
As if nothing had happened.
“Where do you think the elder has been traveling?”
So Eun-ri nodded awkwardly instead of answering.
“Where have you been?”
So Eun-ri said, seeming to have come to her senses a little.
“What are you doing now?”
Han Ibi said with a grin.
“I’m just going to eat.”
So Eun-ri said with an even more absurd expression.
“I didn’t ask that.”
Han Ibi said as she effortlessly pushed a grain of rice into her mouth.
“Preparing food for a group is not easy. It is even more difficult to taste it. But I think the lady at the restaurant here in Cheongseongpa is talented. “Isn’t that right?”
So Eun-ri said while frowning.
“Are you asking what I am doing now?”
Han Ibi said with a slightly surprised expression.
“I was eating… didn’t you know Sozer? So what were you doing here?”
She looked at her dishes for a moment and said.
“I…”
Han Ebi said.
“You were eating.”
“…”
“I’m eating too. So, we can have a meal together.”
Her expression became even more absurd, but in the end she was holding the spoon again.
He had a half-given face.
Ebi Han said.
“Where has the elder gone?”
So Eun-ri shook her head.
That means you don’t know.
Maybe this woman pursues minimalism in conversation.
Han Ibi said in a surprise manner.
“Why are you eating alone?”
So Eun-ri furrowed her eyebrows weakly.
It’s as if he’s saying, ‘Will you please go away right now?’
“I… am comfortable alone.”
Han Ibi quickly said.
“Good. “I also feel comfortable when there aren’t many people around.”
Realization came flooding back.
‘Why didn’t I notice it sooner?’
This girl’s position now was exactly the same as that of the second generation in a multicultural family.
It’s a difficult situation for either side to get along.
Since he had moved from the Shaman faction, where he had spent most of his life, to Cheongseong, it must have been difficult to bear the sense of disparity.
Surely it wouldn’t have been uncommon for people around me to whisper like they do now.
Han Ibi decided to quickly change the topic before she kicked her out.
“How did you end up in the Shaman faction?”
“I have always served Master.”
aha. So, I guess it was given to Bok Yeon-hwa as her maid when she was getting married.
But how…?
Han Ibi asked while munching on her rice.
“Then how did you become initiated?”
So Eun-ri sighed lightly, as if she realized that it was difficult to drive out this intruder, and then spoke.
“Master said that every woman, even a woman, should be able to protect herself. At first, I learned it out of curiosity, but…”
“It seems that the elder coveted Sojeo’s talent and gave it to him.”
Then So Eun-ri shook her head with an embarrassed expression.
“Not really. “Master just… gave me a favor.”
Han Ibi said with a smile.
“Looking at the swiftness and inaction with which he caught the rabbit, I thought that wasn’t necessarily the case.”
So Eun-ri’s expression was not very bright.
Perhaps he is remembering the fate of the poor rabbit.
Han Ibi read her feelings and added.
“Well… what can we do with the way the world is created that way? “That poor rabbit is now…”
Han Ibi put his face close to her with a serious expression.
So Eun-ri was looking at Han Ibi with wide eyes, wondering what she was doing.
“…isn’t it in your stomach? “You slurp it and it tastes salty and delicious.”
Phew!
So Eun-ri was about to spit out the entire grain of rice she had put in her mouth.
“Every single bit of flesh on the bone….”
“Stop it. “If you do more, I’ll get angry.”
“great. “I want to see you angry.”
“You want to see me get angry?”
It’s not that she’s not, but she seems to be getting a little bit angry.
“yes. that’s right.”
“You really are a rude person.”
“I was wondering how cute your angry expression is.”
A moment of silence.
Reddening face.
screech.
“Please stop it. “I’m going to wake up now!”
I saw her get up, grab a bowl, and stride back into the restaurant.
‘Oh my. I guess I went too far.’
“ah! sorry.”
Han Yi-bi smiled bitterly and quickly followed her.
* * *
It wasn’t possible every day, but Han Ibi often followed So Eun Ri out the back door.
Although So Eun-li always made an annoyed expression, she did not actively chase away Han I-bi.
Han Ibi suddenly thought that So Eun-ri’s smile was really beautiful.
This cute and kind Eunta girl from the Cheongseong faction.
‘Ah… How long has it been since I felt this way?’
I’m just saying this as we talk, but this girl really didn’t know anything about the world.
Only martial arts and master. That was all she had in the world.
In the worldview of Yeomsajimong, So Eun-ri’s age is similar to Jong Ri-hyuk.
So, it can be said that he is probably three or four years older than Jongrimae.
However, if you compare it to Han Ibi’s real age… she is much older than her younger brother.
‘But… who would say anything about outcasts being a bit close to each other…’
I decided to take it easy and think about it like that.
Then one day it happened.
Han Ibi, who was taking a walk to eat and digest her food, saw Elder Seo Eui-jae coming towards her.
It’s been a while.
Why is he so busy that he doesn’t show himself at all?
He had a face that seemed to be lost in deep thought, filled with something pensive.
Han Ibi greeted me warmly.
“hello? “Elder.”
Seo Eui-jae finally found Han Ibi and said.
“oh. Jongrimae. “It was you.”
“yes. Elder. “It looks like you’re going somewhere.”
Seo Eui-jae nodded and answered. It seemed like his worries still hadn’t subsided.
“I’m on my way to a meeting of elders.”
Han Ibi said with a smile.
“You seem to be very busy these days.”
Seo Eui-jae nodded and said.
“That’s right. “It won’t be long before we have to elect a new Jang Mun-in.”
When I heard those words, I felt like my head was pounding.
Information suddenly flooded Han Ibi’s mind.
Yes.
Why had I completely forgotten about it until now?
It appears that the Qingseong faction has a unique tradition of ‘electing’ long-time scholars.
Perhaps the event will be held soon.
And at that event….
‘After all the hardships, Bok Yeon-hwa defeats all sabotage efforts and ascends to the position of Jang Mun-jik with the help of Jong Ri-hyuk. And Jong Ri-hyuk leaves for the Murim Alliance with So Eun-ri and others… That’s the starting point of ‘Yeomsaji Dream’! ‘The real story begins.’
Ebi Han said.
“It’s no wonder the elders are busy.”
Seo Eui-jae said.
“That’s true, but I came today for something a little different…”
Seo Ui-jae seemed to hesitate a bit before continuing.
“Something happened at Sacheondangmun.”
Ebi Han said.
“You mean at the Four Heavenly Halls?”
“Yes… there was an intruder at the gate of Sacheondang.”
Ebi Han said.
“Are you saying that among so many people, you dared to break into the ‘Sacheondangmun’? “It looks like the thief who can’t live up to his expulsion is out of his mind.”
Seo Eui-jae said while nodding his head half-heartedly.
“Anyway, it’s difficult to tell you the details right now.”
Han Ibi said with a smile.
“Oh, I see. “Then I’ll just go.”
Han Ibi said hello and passed by Seo Eui Jae. I’m about to climb a mountain for the first time in a while and do some training.
At that time, Seo Eui-jae called Han Ibi.
Han Ibi slightly turned her head and looked at Seo Eui-jae.
“yes?”
“You…”
“Yes. “Please speak.”
“Hmm…”
Seo Eui-jae looked like he was about to say something, but then stopped.
“No. “Let’s talk again later.”
Han Ibi gave a hug and smiled.
“Please tell me whenever you need it.”
Seo Ui-jae nodded and walked away.
Han Ibi thought.
‘It looks a bit serious today… but… it’s none of my business.’
Han Ibi set out on the path toward the mountain behind with the intention of raising her level a little.
* * *
Refreshing air pierces my lungs. I felt it again, but Cheongseongpa is a mysterious mountain.
In martial arts terms, should it be expressed as ‘auspicious’?
Anyway, it is a mountain that exudes such a feeling.
Han Ibi ran out, displaying her extreme behavior to the extreme.
It was pleasant to see the tree branches gliding past my ears.
It was then.
I could see human shadows on the ridge.
Han Ibi slowed down and narrowed her eyes.
Simsan tries to find out who it is.
And then…
‘Gasp.’
An arrogant yet snappy gait.
Sturdy physique.
They were ‘Seong Chun-don’, the great disciple of the Cheongseong Sect, and his gang, who were irritating just by looking at them.
‘Why did they go up to the top of the mountain at this time… I didn’t do anything wrong…’
After that incident in the outskirts reception room, they were people who felt uncomfortable for some reason.
I feel like something annoying will happen when we meet.
Han Ibi looked around to see if there was anywhere to hide.
At that moment, a huge and wide rock caught my eye.
He flew away and fell flat under the rock.
As Seong Chun-don and his group got closer, their story was naturally heard.
Sun Bu-yang shook his head and said.
“It’s terrible. “It means that Elder Bok Yeon-hwa could become a Jang Mun-in.”
Seongchun-don smiled and answered.
“Isn’t that why the elders are working hard?”
At that time, Hyunjingi spoke with a worried expression.
“Really… it really won’t happen like that, right? “If that old lady becomes even more arrogant than she is now… I don’t even want to imagine it.”
Son Bu-yang agreed.
“you’re right. “It is truly a disaster.”
Then Seong Chun-don laughed excitedly and said.
“ha ha ha. Are you saying the company leaders are in tears over something like that? Don’t worry. “The back of this body is much more amazing than you guys think.”
“I’m glad you said that. ah! And I did some thinking as instructed by my brother-in-law. According to what I heard from the servants, the old lady is very suspicious and rarely gets swayed… but she drinks tea five times a day. “Whether he lives or dies, he protects it.”
Seong Chun-don said with interest.
“That’s a good idea.”
“Yes? haha. There is no need to read further. It just temporarily destroys the body…”
Just
then, the branch that Han Ibi was stepping on broke and made a loud noise.
“Who are you?”
Seong Chun-don’s shouting.
Han Ibi reflexively pulled up her top and ran forward, covering her head.
My heartbeat became infinitely faster.
‘A place to take refuge… I need a place to take refuge…’
At that time, in front of Han Ibi, the signboard of Shangqing Palace appeared.
There was nothing more to think about.
He hurried into it.
I didn’t feel like I was popular.
Suddenly, the smell of incense hit my nose.
(Continued in the next part)
