Chapter 17

Episode 17

The next morning.

I sat cross-legged on the bed and shoved a pill from the bundle into my mouth before starting the fortune-telling breakfast.

As the bitter and crumbly elixir stimulated my taste buds, I frowned.

It was the last elixir left, but I didn’t think it was a waste.

‘What are you doing to save money?’

The time when one could improve one’s inner energy by taking long-acting elixirs has long passed.

Nevertheless, the reason why the remaining elixir was kept instead of discarded was because in addition to the effect of improving internal energy, it also had the effect of internal injury medicine.

‘Of course, it cannot be compared to proper internal injury medication.’

It was better to return my physical condition to perfect condition when I had time.

It may be said that he is acting harshly even though he is not seriously injured, but in actual combat, such trivial factors often determine victory or defeat.

At least I didn’t think these actions were meaningless.

“Whoa.”

A pure energy that travels through the whole body’s blood vessels in an orderly manner according to the structure of the Samjaesimbeop.

Since all of the body’s veins had already been opened, there was no hesitation in the movement of the inner energy.

Although the total amount of internal power was small, the foundation for utilizing it was perfectly established.

What if Baekrei Shingong, King Kwon’s reading method, is added to this?

It will protect you, protect you, protect you, and protect you. It will protect you and protect you.

The tiger has gained wings and the dragon has the Yeouiju in its mouth, but who can stand in its way?

The corners of my mouth were already itching with anticipation.

After finishing the lucky breakfast.

Groaning and stretching, I got up from the bed and headed to the restaurant on the first floor of the guesthouse.

The ambassadors who came first and were eating bowed and bowed.

“good morning.”

I responded with a silent bow, sat down at the empty seat, and ordered a meal.

The people around me looked fed up as they saw me eating after setting up a large table.

“It’s amazing every time I see it. “Where on earth does all that stuff go?”

“Isn’t it difficult to eat that much in the morning?”

The sound of the messengers whispering pierced my ears.

You might think that they were talking quietly so that only they could hear each other, but I could hear the sound of insects crawling if I wanted to.

There was no way to escape my hearing, which had reached its peak state, except through the method of listening to the whole sound.

“If you eat like that for dinner, not just breakfast, you’ll get sick. normally.”

“I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but wouldn’t there be a lot of things that come out of eating that much?”

“Hey man. “Why do you say things that make the food taste bad?”

“I’m sorry it’s a messy story, but aren’t you curious?”

“Uh-huh! this person! ...Isn’t it the law of the world that if a lot goes in, a lot comes out?”

“I guess that’s true, right?”

...I was just offended by eavesdropping.

They were truly useless people.

Why on earth are you interested in other people’s bowel movements?

“It’s surprising how skinny I am even after eating like that. “Is it because I am that thorough in self-management, or do I have a special constitution?”

“Judging by the fact that he’s wearing a sword, it seems like he’s learned martial arts.”

“It must be constitution. Even if you have learned martial arts, you will still get stabbed. “Can’t you tell when you look at our country owner?”

“but.”

Information that I didn’t really want to know flowed out one after another.

The chieftain of Seopungpyoguk seemed to have an uncharacteristically fat physique for a military man.

I chuckled and resumed playing with chopsticks.

“Anyway, did you hear the news?”

“What news?”

“They say a demon has appeared in Sacheon.”

“In Sacheon? “Why is it Sacheon again?”

“Looking at your reaction, it seems you didn’t hear me. “Shouldn’t you have listened to Pyodu when he spoke instead of wandering around alone?”

A demon appeared in Sacheon?

The spark of interest that had faded was rekindled.

“It’s not like my wife, I’m nagging her. Anyway, let’s keep talking. Since you’re a demon, you can’t say it was launched by a demonic cult, right?”

“If that were the case, the plan itself would have been aborted. “He’s just a wandering madman drunk on magic.”

“That’s a good thing.”

“The problem is that this guy is stronger than you can imagine, and he even comes and goes, so he can’t be easily subdued. “They say victims are coming in one after another.”

Mines are largely divided into two categories.

Those who are devils and those who are not devils.

I took long strides and approached the warrior guarding the entrance.

“What do I need to do to enter the building?”

“Now is not the time to recruit students.”

“I know. So, I would like to transfer.”

“You didn’t bring your parents?”

“I am an orphan.”

“To enter the Hwangryongmugwan, not only must your identity be clear, but you must also pay membership fees every month.”

“I have the money and the means to prove my identity.”

“I will tell you, it is not the time to recruit students, so the admission process will be difficult.”

“It doesn’t matter.”

“The person concerned can take the test if they wish, but I personally would not recommend it. Transferring is never easy. “It might be better to wait until next year.”

“If possible, I would like to take that test right now.”

“If you fail the test, you will only lose your raw money. Are you okay with that?”

“Does it cost money to take the test?”

“Didn’t you tell me? This is not the time to recruit disciples. “If exams were allowed to take place without restrictions, this place would be bustling with applicants all year round.”

“That too.”

“......For detailed inquiries, please go to the reception hall.”

“All right.”

“Follow me.”

I thought as I followed the gatekeeper who showed me the way with a nervous expression.

‘Rather than wasting time considering this and that, it’s better to commit first and see.’

It was a theory derived from experience.

Determined to be superior, he went to see the devil and proposed a bet, and when he finally obtained the recipe for the elixir, he realized it.

Sometimes you need to be reckless.

If it weren’t for my recklessness back then, I wouldn’t have been selected as the sect’s disciple.

‘Without going round and round, I met Dokgo Woojin straight away. It won’t be too late to decide what to do next.’

The doorman guided me to a room in the corner of the first floor of the reception hall.

The structure of the room was simple.

The only furniture placed was a table and chairs.

Fortunately, there was a window facing outside, so ventilation seemed to be no problem.

It gave off the feeling that it was a space prepared solely for consultation.

“I will bring the governor, so please wait.”

“Is the governor himself coming out?”

“Only for transfer purposes, he personally comes out and supervises the exam. That is why it is said that it is difficult to transfer. “Because the governor has a very picky personality.”

“thank you for telling me.”

“Sniff!”

The gatekeeper snorts loudly and leaves.

From the moment I entered, I thought he was a person with a kind personality, despite his chatty tone.

Some say they just stare blankly at the ceiling and wait.

“Nice to meet you. “It’s called Dokgo Woojin.”

“...!”

There was a man who opened the door and came in without any sign.

I quickly got up from my seat and bowed to the man.

“It’s called Yeonsoun.”

The man who was looking at me with a strange gaze soon took his place at the head table.

He said, laying out some documents on the table.

“Are you a transfer applicant?”

“That’s right.”

“As the governor was away, I took over the exam on his behalf. First, we went through a few identity verification procedures...”

Miscellaneous explanations followed, but none of them caught my ear.

My back straightened out of tension.

My gaze was fixed on the other person’s face and did not move away.

‘This man is the future King of Fist!’

Ten Heavenly Emperors (十天帝).

The absolute leader of the Baekdo Martial Forest, whose skills are comparable to those of the Eight Demon Lords.

Among them, the absolute master who would occupy the throne of the Five Kings was sitting in front of me.

‘I came here just to meet you.’

I never thought we would suddenly face each other like this.

After repeatedly swallowing dry saliva, I opened my mouth with a feeling of confusion.

“I have something I want to ask.”