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Chapter 9: Foreign guests)

Chapter 9: Foreign guests)

Jomae and Dongmae lost and Seoljungmae won..

And then Seoljungmae disappeared again and Dongmae appeared..

Ju Seo-cheon lived at Yeonhwagak for about a year..

Time really flew by..

In the meantime, plum blossom production has been done consistently without exception..

Thanks to you, now that I am eleven years old, I have accumulated forty-five years of experience..

Jahashingong passed from Ilseong to Iseong and achieved Samseong (三成)..

It was still excruciatingly slow..

This was by no means something that Joo Seocheon deliberately controlled..

Rather, I spent a lot of mental energy training..

For other martial arts, if you pay attention like this, it doesn't take that long to practice..

Just one year was enough.

In fact, all of the Plum Blossom Five Element Swords were also successful..

Although I kept it a secret from those around me,, 

Basic sword training, like Yukhap Sword or Nakyeong Sword Technique, took only a few months..

“after.”

Although most of the problems could be solved with the power of the fireworks achieved in the past, Jashingong was difficult..

I realized that it was not a new skill of the volcano sect for nothing..

It would have been easier if someone had taught me, but Jang Mun-in was the only one who could give me advice on my own merits..

I couldn't go to Jang Mun-in and ask him for advice since I knew what he had done, so I had to solve it on my own..

The four great disciples of the Hwasan Sect did not want to spend their childhood at Yeonhwagak for no reason..

The reception was that good..

What I particularly liked about Joo Seocheon was his personal training, which was close to freedom..

There were no restrictions except for a few..

I came to Yeonhwagak and learned several ascending martial arts..

The Naegongsimbeop was the Plum Blossom Six Harmony Method..

Naegongsimbeop, which represents the volcanic wave, is divided into four groups..

Plum blossom qigong, which is the foundation of everything, was the first, and the plum blossom six-center method and Oknyeo heart technique were the second and third..

Maehwayukhapsimbeop and Oknyeosimgong are only permitted to Jeokjeon disciples..

This was because these two were the basis of the volcanic wave..

Of course, in the case of Oknyeosimgong, men cannot learn it because it is a naegongsimbeop created only for women..

The fourth is Jahagingong..

This is a major feat for the Volcanic Sect..

Joo Seo-cheon practiced both the plum flower six-center method and the plum flower saeng-gong without forgetting..

Both of them must have trained to the point of exhaustion in their previous lives, so they were able to practice at a very high speed at the same time..

In addition, in addition to martial arts such as the Fourteen Beasts Plum Blossom Sword Technique, chasing techniques, and decoding techniques, I was also taught things necessary for becoming a strongman..

As if it wasn't Yeonhwagak for nothing, those who passed received education at a different level from that of ordinary four major disciples..

Today again, Joo Seocheon demonstrated the Fourteen Plum Blossom Sword Techniques appropriately in front of the Gyodu, and then had some time for personal training..

I usually sat near the plum tree and prayed for plum blossoms..

Doing this consistently helped me build my skills..

“execution.”

When I finished praying and opened my eyes, I saw a familiar face..

“If this continues, I'm really going to get burned..”

Joo Seocheon said, gathering his shocked heart..

A year ago, the two entered Yeonhwagak side by side..

The repercussions that resulted are still talked about today..

“If I startled you, I'm truly sorry..”

Nak So-wol opened his eyes and apologized..

It wasn't just empty words, I felt a real sense of apology in his voice..

“There's no need to apologize that much .

By the way, you're still a young kid... … No, it's natural since he's the grandma's grandson..”

Nak So-wol is ten years old.

He still had a mature mentality or behavior that was inappropriate for his age..

Trying to be considerate of someone and making concessions.

Even executioners who were several years older received counseling..

No matter where you looked, it wasn't the glory of a ten-year-old..

This was partly because Nak So-wol was extraordinary from an early age, but it was also due to the strict training of the school of thought, Cheolhyeolmaegeom..

“execution.”

Luo Sowol puffed out his cheeks..

“OK got it. sorry. I apologize.”

Joo Seocheon shrugged his shoulders and admitted his mistake..

To others, the Iron-Blooded Magistrate may be a person without blood or tears, but to his disciples, he may not be..

When Joo Seo-cheon apologized obediently, Nak So-wol was satisfied..

“I think it's good to see an attitude that obediently admits one's mistakes..”

“okay. By the way, you are really weird too..

Hanging out with people like me.”

Joo Seo-cheon had a nickname even before he entered the Gangho..

Foreign guests (內華外貧))

It was a nickname that quoted the idiom ‘foreign currency guest’, which means that it only looks flashy but in reality there is nothing in it..

A year ago, during the entrance examination, Joo Seo-cheon won by swinging his sword so recklessly that it was embarrassing to call it swordsmanship..

At first, there were rumors that it was some kind of hex, but it was resolved when Joo Seocheon obtained the gift of an elixir..

“It's really a pearl necklace on a pig's neck..”

“Ugh, I can't believe Giyeon goes to a guy like that..”

“In the end, I'm just a lucky guy.?”

Instead, the evaluation of Joo Seocheon was further devalued..

elixir.

In other words, winning by pushing through your inner strength means that your original inaction is ultimately poor..

Especially from the perspective of the examinees who had worked hard for several years, Ju Seo-cheon was even more resentful than Marshal Cheol-cheon..

Anyway, contrary to the saying that he was a foreign currency guest, on the other hand, he was given a special title because he had flashy internal skills but no martial skills..

Of course, Joo Seo-cheon himself didn't care at all..

On the contrary, I was secretly satisfied with receiving this kind of evaluation..

‘It's a little annoying to get criticized, but it's ideal..’

Although he entered Yeonhwagak, he was recognized as a pyeongjae (平才).

I was able to avoid the eyes of enemies who would appear later..

I regretted my past life and decided to live my current life as much as I wanted, but I still had to keep this one thing in mind..

“You know, the death penalty. ”

Nak So-wol looked at Joo Seo-cheon blankly..

“why ?”

“Really, is what you usually show your true skills??”

“okay.”

Joo Seocheon lied with an iron plate on his face..

After entering Yeonhwagak, Joo Seocheon's actions were unconventional in many ways and attracted attention and expectations..

When he entered office, most people viewed him unfavorably..

But there were also people who didn't..

I thought that even if I was lucky enough to be born with the power of the elixir, I might change if I was taught properly..

This was especially true for some of the bridgeheads organized in Yeonhwagak..

On behalf of Yoo Jeong-mok, who went to Gangho on a mission, they taught him seriously even though he was not their student..

But Joo Seocheon, who had to hide his true skills, couldn't have followed suit..

He showed subtle skill by fitting it appropriately..

“And you know that Elder Shim Ok-ryeon hates me..

So it's better not to approach me.”

Joo Seocheon stood up..

Luo Xiaoyue tried to follow, but he raised his hand and stopped him..

‘Ugh, it's such a waste I'm dying.’

On the outside, I tried to act cool, like I wasn't interested, but in reality, I wanted to go back and talk to Luo Xiaoyue right away..

Maehwageombong, Naksowol.

The memory of seeing her still remained strong deep in my memory..

He stood in front of the later exponents of the martial arts faction, and was praised as a plum blossom sword and courted by numerous men..

There was so much difference between fame and skill that Joo Seocheon only followed him and didn't even have the courage to talk to him..

That person is there for you, calls you by name, smiles, and shares stories with you..

It was happy enough.

A few years later, Nak So-wol becomes beautiful enough to be discussed as the best beauty in martial arts, and at the same time, she rises tall as a hero..

The person that Joo Seo-cheon, who was nothing, admired.

People I chased for years, decades, until they died..

In the meantime, there was definitely a moon.

“Just hold on a little longer, Joo Seocheon.”

Nakso-wol is Nakso-wol, but Shim Ok-ryeon was also a problem..

Not long after entering office, Shim Ok-ryeon showed signs of disliking Joo Seo-cheon and was very concerned about him..

However, after a while, I lost interest as Joo Seocheon was not doing well and was quiet and did not cause any accidents..

Now is the time to endure unnoticed.

Joo Seocheon kept this in mind and kept it in mind..

* * *

In Yeonhwagak, geniuses, technicians, and talented people of the Hwasan School gather together..

There were nine people excluding Joo Seo-cheon..

When Joo Seocheon first saw the Yeonhwagak members, he expected it, but he couldn't hide his surprise..

That's because most of the current members were people who were active on the battlefield alongside Nak So-wol..

If you think about it, it's natural..

Yeonhwagak is a place where only the talented people of the Hwasan faction gather.

And we take great care to grow it into a late-stage index..

Among these, if you are truly exceptional, there are many cases where you will be provided with martial arts or elixirs of ascension..

It's literally an imagination that separates the future.

More than half of Jang Mun-in, Hwasan Oh Elder, and Maehwa Geomsu were from Yeonhwagak..

‘How should I express this feeling?. ’

All of Yeonhwagakwon, including Nak So-wol, were people who did not even have a kite..

Everyone lived in a different world.

They don't even know Joo Seo-cheon's face or name..

It was the same in my past life when I became the Five Elders of Hwasan..

‘Everyone here... … Disappeared in the age of war.’

An era of war that lasted for decades.

During that time, the power of the volcanic wave changed several times..

Maehwa Geomsu, Hwasan Oh Elder, and even Jang Mun-in.

Those who were once called heroes lost their lives in exchange for peace..

The same goes for people who can be put to death right in front of their eyes..

The only one who survived here was Joo Seocheon..

‘No, I don't know what will happen now. ’

The fact that Ju Seo-cheon was able to survive until the end in his life before his return was thanks to a little bit of luck and half-hearted inaction..

Most of the so-called elites were deployed on major missions and became targets of assassination..

Most of the third- and second-rate subordinates were consumed as troops and disappeared..

On the other hand, warriors of a moderate level succeeded in surviving by somehow protecting their bodies..

However, now that Ju Seo-cheon has passed the halfway point and entered Yeonhwagak, a gifted class, I don't know what will happen..

‘Will I also become someone that someone is chasing??’

I had that thought..

“Hey, my foreign guest!”

I turned to the voice calling my star name..

There was a boy there with an angry face..

His eyes were grim, as if he was so dissatisfied, and he took a deep, rough breath as if he was very excited..

It was impressive that his long bones were larger than those of other children, and his head was jagged like a thorn..

“Yes, this is the death penalty.”

Lee Geon is three years older and is Yeonhwagakwon, now fourteen..

“You guy!”

Lee Geon glared fiercely at Joo Seocheon with bloodshot eyes..

The emotion that appeared in those eyes was clear jealousy..

Joo Seo-cheon scratched the back of his head as if he was troubled, and Lee Geon trudged forward while looking straight in this direction..

Then he roughly grabbed my collar with his clumsy hands..

“How dare you take what your brother said as shit??

I'm sure I told you last time not to approach Nakmae..

Still, I dare to talk to Nakmae.!”

“It's a misunderstanding, capital punishment..”

Joo Seocheon looked annoyed for a moment, then waved his hand and smiled bitterly..

Nakso-wol is also Nakso-wol, but Ju Seo-cheon was also a different kind of child..

“How can I ignore the words of death penalty??

The samai was simply conveying the message from the leader..”

Joo Seocheon spoke as if appealing..

“Really??”

Lee Geon asked with a suspicious look in his eyes..

I didn't forget to shake my collar..

“yes really.”

“……Phew”

Only then did Lee Geon relax his grip on his collar..

“unlucky guy!”

Lee Geon glared at Joo Seocheon once and then turned around..

It was still an angry step..

“Your voice is still really loud.”

From the moment he entered office, Lee Geon did not like Joo Seo-cheon..

This is because of Nak So-wol’s interest in Joo Seo-cheon..

Nak So-wol was famous from the time he joined the Hwasan School..

Qualities are qualities, but striking beauty is especially so..

As soon as he entered, he set fire to the hearts of boys, and as a result, education on self-control and moderation only increased..

This is also one of those boys..

So, when Joo Seo-cheon talked to Nak So-wol, she sensed him like a ghost and came to fight..

There were times when I got a little angry at that behavior, but I was able to tolerate it because Lee Geon didn't cross the line..

Like other Four Great Disciples of the Hwasan Sect, Lee Geon dreams of becoming a plum blossom swordsman..

If you have an accident at Yeonhwagak, you may lose points when you get to the Maehwageomsu level in the future..

I don't know if it's because it bothers me or not, but it hasn't directly caused me much harm..

If you crossed the line, Joo Seocheon couldn't stand it anymore and tried to scold you, but he didn't do that..

Aside from this, my relationship with other Yeonhwagak members was neither good nor bad..

There was no interaction at all..

At first, I received disdainful looks because of what happened at Yeonhwagak..

The reason was that he had tarnished the name of the sacred judge..

But that was only the case in the beginning; after about a year, their gaze turned to indifference..

I don't know if the passing group's hands and feet didn't match up when they were training, but Joo Seocheon followed suit and didn't say anything..

This was the extent of his outright dislike..

Other than that, life at Yeonhwagak was smooth and uneventful..

I mainly spent my time practicing martial arts, and after finishing my training for the day, I meditated and thought about the secrets of the Three Eyes Shintu..

‘not much left.’

There are two years left.

I've been planning hard all this time..

All you have to do is take action.

‘When?.’

Yeonhwagak members are faster at everything than regular disciples..

Likewise, Kang-ho leaves because the terms and conditions are not met..

Even if your skills are a little lacking, a guardian will accompany you in the name of gaining experience..

This is Yeonhwagak's traditional concurrent education policy..

Ju Seocheon waited patiently and patiently, promising that the day would surely come..

* * *

There is a saying that looking ahead is slow, and looking behind is fast..

When I came to my senses, another year had already passed..

“Huh, no matter when I look at it, there is no monster like me..”

Elder Hwasan Oh, Youngjin was secretly impressed after finishing the pulse..

Joo Seocheon turned twelve..

By practicing plum blossoms, I accumulated six years of inner energy every year, and thanks to that, the total amount of inner energy was 51 years..

In just a little while, let's go for a day..

Even other disciples of the Nine Files Ilbang could not have achieved this level of success..

“He's only twelve years old, but he's one day ahead of him. It's not for nothing that he's called Giyeon..”

There are not many people in the Hwasan faction who are interested in Ju Seo-cheon..

Danyaksa Yeongjin was one of them..

Two years ago, Yeong-jin gave permission to take office, saying he would observe Joo Seo-cheon..

Even though it is an observation, it is not a big deal..

All I had to do was check my body's condition regularly..

‘It's not the power of the Susui God, but the power of the plum blossom tree..’

Joo Seocheon laughed bitterly inwardly..

Youngjin saw that Joo Seo-cheon's strength was increasing at an extremely fast rate day by day, and mistakenly thought that it was thanks to the spirit of Suryeong..

It was natural since I didn't know the secret of plum blossom qigong and plum blossom saenggong..

“You and that weakling are sharing that good thing. .

You pathetic bastards. Shouldn’t we take care of the elders of the clan first?.”

Youngjin felt regretful as he licked his appetite..

“Not a weakling.”

“Heomi, look at the way she rolls her eyes when I talk about Master.!”

Youngjin raised his voice as if he couldn't survive..

“Stop teasing me. Is it so fun to make fun of a child who is only twelve years old??”

Joo Seocheon sighed as if he was tired..

“Oh, it's fun! LOL LOL!”

Youngjin visits regularly for check-ups, so exchanges are the most frequent..

We managed to become close friends over these years..

So we joked around like this.

“If the pulse is over, I'll just get up..”

“I brought you news about your master.?”

“Elder Young is the greatest elder in Huashan.!”

Joo Seocheon sat down instead of trying to get up..

I brought my knees together and placed my hands on them respectfully..

Two years ago, Yu Jeong-mok spent most of his time outside the volcano after leaving Gangho..

Although he occasionally returned to the volcano to show his face, he received orders to descend less than a month later..

Joo Seocheon was dissatisfied with this, but he couldn't say anything..

This was because Yoo Jeong-mok had been receiving such convenience due to his poor health..

It's time to pay that debt.

“It's not that big of a deal, so relax some of the pressure in your eyes..”

Youngjin reported Yoo Jeongmok's current situation with a tired face..

As I said, it wasn't really that great..

It was about where and what mission was performed and completed..

As he became close to Elder Hwasan Oh, Ju Seo-cheon received news about his teacher even before Yu Jeong-mok sent his letter..

“That alone is enough. Thank you for always.”

Joo Seocheon bowed and expressed his gratitude..

Sincerity was evident in every gesture..

A warm smile inevitably appeared on my lips..

It was a love for a priest that anyone would think was truly wonderful..

“Oh, and you should also get ready to leave soon..”

Youngjin said as he wrote something down on a piece of paper..

“……”

Joo Seocheon opened his eyes wide..

‘at las!’

thud! thud! thud!

my heart is beating wildly.

My breathing got a little faster..

Something was secreted inside the brain and gave off heat..

Youngjin continued speaking with his eyes still fixed on the paper, not knowing how Joo Seocheon would react..

“You also heard that Yeonhwagak members become stronger and stronger earlier than regular disciples, so you probably know well.……”

Youngjin tried hard to explain something, but I couldn't hear it clearly..

Joo Seocheon calmed down his exalted mood as much as possible..

‘Finally, the time has come.’

I was quite anxious this year because the deadline was only one year away..

Fortunately, that nervousness and anxiety are over now..

Kang Ho’s departure.

These four people filled Ju Seocheon’s heart..

Yeonhwagak's Kangho Chuldo is not the power source..

Only a certain number of people go out..

Priority is based on age at Yeonhwagak..

Those who did not enter the competition before reaching the age of 15 were unconditionally ranked as zero..

Other than that, it is a ranking of recommendation or no merit..

In the case of recommendations, if the teacher or head of the school believes that a strong release is necessary, that is given priority after age..

Joo Seo-cheon had requested Yu Jeong-mok through a letter in advance..

Yoo Jeong-mok seemed very worried, but when his student, who had been foolish but not pretentious until now, made a request that was almost a plea for the first time, he had no choice but to agree..

For reference, in the case of Gangho's departure, there was not much competition..

If you are a Yeonhwagak member, you will unconditionally go to Gangho only once, before you become an adult..

There was no need to rush.

In addition, in the case of Yeonhwagakwon, who have already participated in a strong competition, their ranking is naturally pushed to the bottom..

There was no need to worry about competition.

The number of participants for Gangho’s departure has been decided..

“nice to meet. From today onwards, I am the nine winds that will take charge of you..”

Nine Winds of the Fourteen Swordsmen).

He was the leader and protector of Kang Ho-haeng in Yeonhwagak..

Even among the three great disciples, his military power is outstanding..

He is a top-notch expert with a well-known reputation in the powerhouses..

Not only was there inaction, but there was also high level of defiance..

Even among the three great disciples, there is no one who looks down on the Nine Winds and treats them as priests..

To Joo Seo-cheon, he becomes one of the four hundred masters..

“Check the number of people before descending.”

Gu Pung called the young chicks in front of him..

“Jang Hong, Jang Seo-eun, Joo Seo-cheon.”

“yes!”

The three people answered at the same time as if they had made a promise..

There was a lot of power in the voice..

Gu Feng smiled bitterly, patted each of the three people on the shoulder and spoke in a soft tone..

“We're not going somewhere to die, so there's nothing to be that nervous about..

Because all you have to do is go down a volcano..”

The stiff atmosphere softened..

“Okay then let's go.”

Gu Feng walked in front and followed behind..

‘Sister Jang Seo-eun, executed by Jang Hong’

Joo Seocheon stood at the back and looked at the boy and girl in front..

They both looked half excited and half nervous..

Jang Hong was fourteen years old and the oldest in Yeonhwagak, both in age and rank..

Jang Seo-eun was thirteen years old and Jang Hong’s sister-in-law..

Joo Seo-cheon was relieved to hear that these two executioners were accompanying him..

In Yeonhwagak, our relationship was relatively not bad..

I didn't look upon myself favorably, but I didn't despise myself either..

To put it bluntly, I was indifferent..

This was much better than making an annoying fuss like this..

For your information, as soon as Kang Ho-haeng was decided, Nak So-wol came and greeted me with a sad look..

Nak So-wol also said that he wanted to follow along, but he gave up because Shim Ok-ryeon seemed to have a negative opinion of him..

“I have a question, is it okay if I ask you??”

Joo Seocheon asked Gu Feng.

“Ask as much as you want.”

“where is our destination?”

“Continue south like this to Guizhou, beyond Chongqing..＂

“Gwiju, you mean??”

Jang Seo-eun asked back with a slightly nervous expression..

“Yes, it is the border area between the political faction and the Sa faction..”

Guizhou has been a place of constant fighting since ancient times..

This was because the influence of the political faction's sphere of influence and the influence of the faction's sphere of influence were mixed, as if they had been cut with a sword..

They fought constantly to expand and conquer each other's influence even a little..

It happened dozens of times even during the ceasefire..

Commonly referred to as a conflict area

And since Gwiju was a place where fighting took place even if it was not a war, he sent disciples from major sects such as Gupailbang to gain practical combat experience..

“As I said before, I'm not going to die, so don't worry..

I am there, and since Gwiju is dangerous, there are many political faction leaders there..

You won't get hurt or die..”

For a martial artist to participate in a strong competition means gaining practical experience by using the martial arts skills he has accumulated so far against people..

Although it seemed like it was a cruise, it was definitely not..

‘Chongqing!’

Jang Hong and Jang Seo-eun seemed very nervous about going to Gwiju, but Joo Seo-cheon was not..

What is important to him is Chongqing, not Guizhou..

What I was looking for is hidden there..

‘Remarks of the Three Eyes Shintu!’