Chapter 192

Episode 192

“Long writer!”

I left the room, leaving behind the Cheongmyeong seal who let out a cry of surprise.

In the process of treating Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang sect, considerable fatigue accumulated.

I planned to go straight back to the Yunnan branch and take a rest.

As I left the palace, Dang Sang-jin, who was waiting, spoke to me.

“Did the treatment go well?”

“yes.”

“Good.”

A gentle smile appeared on Tang Sangjin’s lips.

I was probably curious as to how he had cured the jaundice, but he didn’t ask me any more questions and just walked side by side.

“.......”

For some reason, it seemed to me that he was feeling happy while looking at me.

While descending the mountain, I reflected on the conversation I had with Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang sect.

‘He is a Taoist who is truly worried about the future of the monks.’

Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang faction was a person with a completely different personality than I had vaguely imagined.

He could not possibly be seen as a respected general of the sect to which Changin Dojang belonged.

‘It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen such a Taoist person like him.’

He was a long-time scholar who became addicted to coinage after worrying too much about the future of the monks.

It was a story that could have appeared in a novel somewhere.

It’s been a while since I met someone I liked.

‘I guess I’ll have to stay in Yunnan for a while anyway, so I guess I’ll have to visit a music club in my spare time.’

A similar sentiment came to mind a while ago while watching Yu So-hwa, the guard of the Manjang family.

A person who truly cares for others or the force to which he or she belongs rather than for himself or herself.

Although I couldn’t sympathize with Jang Moon-in’s way of thinking, I quite liked him as a person.

At least he was the type of person who wouldn’t lose anything by getting close to him.

‘But.’

I hope you keep walking with a pleasant smile on your face for a while.

Suddenly, the conversation I had with Cheongmyeong Dojo passed through my mind.

The Cheongmyeong Dojo said that it had become difficult to deal with the elders of the Beast Palace due to the unstable situation within Nanman.

In the worst case, I thought it might be impossible to contact the Beast Palace in advance through the Fortune Chang Sect.

‘If the elder of the Beast Palace does not visit Yunnan over time, what should I do then?’

* * *

Three days passed.

I was formally invited by Jang Mun-in to visit Jeomchangpa.

This time, I climbed Mt. Jeomchang by myself without accompanying Dang Sang-jin.

Because I wasn’t visiting for official business.

“Welcome.”

“Meeting Jang Mun-in.”

Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang Sect was looking much better than before.

I was able to move around and my complexion improved significantly.

Due to his low energy, he seemed unable to perform martial arts that required intense movement, but it would not be a problem to regain his health if he took the time.

“Come and sit here.”

Jang Mun-in, who offered me a seat across from him, took out a small wooden box from his pocket and placed it on the table.

He then pushed the wooden box towards me and slowly removed his hand.

A fishy scent penetrated my nostrils.

‘I think I’ve had a similar experience.’

Jang Mun-in’s lips drew an arc.

I felt a strong sense of déjà vu.

When I stopped by Maeng’s headquarters to deliver the martial arts books I had previously obtained after defeating the vampire and iron blood demon army.

The Murim lord, Painter Joo, had that look on his face as he handed me the wooden box containing the inner altar of Hwari (火鯉).

“What is this.”

“Try to open it.”

When I opened the lid of the wooden box, a small bottle was revealed.

The bottle, which was transparent enough to see through, was filled with milky liquid.

When I recognized the object’s identity, my eyes widened.

“I don’t think my anger will be resolved with just a verbal apology. In conclusion, thanks to the help of General Commander, the matter was resolved well, but at the time, I was in danger of being disqualified from participating in the competition due to my dojo.”

“It was something I should never have done as a white swordsman. I also regret what happened back then. “I will do anything to receive forgiveness from Sohyeop.”

Is it because it is in front of the teacher?

Changin Dojang’s attitude was very cautious compared to before.

As I remembered his appearance at the Yongbong branch, I couldn’t help but laugh.

“great. “If I do that, won’t you dance with me?”

“Bimmu?”

“If you last thirty seconds, the dojo will deem you the winner.”

“Seeing as how you are setting the criteria for victory and defeat, it seems like you want to ask something of me.”

“You saw it right away. If the dojang wins, I will completely forget the past. But if I win....”

“You don’t have to bet. As I said before, I am ready to do anything to be forgiven. Ask for anything. “You can beat me until I lose my temper.”

After finishing speaking, Changin Dojang met my gaze with a stern expression.

Reading the desperate emotions in those eyes, I narrowed my eyes and became lost in thought.

‘Look at this.’

I thought it was a forced apology due to pressure from those around him, but it turns out that wasn’t the case.

I knew it intuitively.

That there is something more than that.

‘Come to think of it.’

What Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang Sect said three days ago came to mind.

Did you say that you were trying to make Changin Dojang the next great scholar?

‘Am I in danger of losing the position of the next writer because of me?’

Things were going interestingly.

I thought I would finish the job with a moderate beating, but I changed my mind.

They were digging their own graves, and there was no reason for them to refuse to do so.

“If that is what the Jeong Sohyeop means, I understand.”

“.......”

“You said you were prepared to do anything.”

“exactly.”

“Then how about something like this?”

* * *

I went back that way and went to see Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang faction and spoke to him.

“There is one thing I would like to ask of you.”

“ask?”

“Please allow me to take Changin Dojang to Namman.”

“You’re going to take the baby to Namman after giving birth?”

“No, there won’t be enough time just to join later. Please dispatch to the Yunnan branch immediately.”

“......?”

“We will definitely guarantee the safety of Changin Dojo.”

“May I ask why you are asking such a request?”

There was a doubt in Jang Mun-in’s eyes.

He wouldn’t have understood it.

For what purpose am I trying to take Changin Dojang?

I narrowed my eyes and opened my mouth.

“I have received a request like this from Maehwashingeom before. “I ask you to accompany my disciple on a journey to Gangho.”

“Plum God Sword? “Are you referring to the person I know?”

“yes. “I am referring to the sword spirit of the Hwasan Sect.”

“Huh.”

“When I asked him why he was asking me such a favor, he answered like this. “Because it looks like you hate my student.”

“What does that mean?”

“You also added this. “I want my student to be treated badly so he can come to his senses.”

“...!”

What happened from the moment he came to accompany Cheonwoo Dojang until he returned to the Hwasan Sect.

Jang Mun-in looked as if he was at a loss for words as the explanation continued.

“It’s a personal impression, but I think Changin Dojo’s tendencies are very similar to the past Cheonwoo Dojo, that is, the disciple of Plum God Sword.”

“.......”

“Would you like to leave the Changin Dojo to me for a while?”