Episode 17: Queen Bee of Heuksan Island (2)
Yu Jin-san, who was staring at his granddaughter, burst into laughter.
This is because Yuseol was holding onto the tree and dancing, flailing his arms and legs. It’s like joking around.
“Hehehehe. “Our Seol makes grandpa happy.”
“Hi~.”
Seeing his smiling face, he seemed excited.
But when I looked closely, I noticed something strange. Isn’t Yu Jin-san’s expression, which was laughing, suddenly hardening?
“...Unbelievable?”
I thought it was just meaningless fluttering, but the reality was completely different.
Doesn’t the path in which the bamboo spear moves follow the pattern of Confucian singing?
He sits on the floor every day and imitates just by observing his own practice.
‘Is this the seonum delay? With talent like this, Yu Jiajang’s spear might be revived in the future.’
It was truly an amazing quality.
It was as if he had just taken baby steps in spearmanship, but considering that he was still a two-year-old baby, it was something that had no precedent in the martial arts world.
What grandfather wouldn’t like his granddaughter showing natural talent?
Yu Jin-san, who was in a good mood, hugged his granddaughter with a proud expression. Afterwards, I sat down on the floor, took some fresh air, and enjoyed some leisure time.
“A long time ago, there was a time when Lee Hwa-chang (梨花槍) of the Yang family and Salpung-chang (殺風槍) of our Confucian family competed to be the best spearman in the world. It is said that although the Yang family’s spear skills were flashy and powerful, they could not beat the spear skills of our Yu family leader, which contained softness amidst heaviness.”
It was a story Yu Jin-san also heard from his grandfather when he was young. And he had an obligation to pass down the family anecdote to his granddaughter.
“But in today’s era, the Yang family holds the honor of being the best spearman in the world. If Yugasalpungchang’s special skill had not been put into practice, the result would have been different. Unfortunately, all my grandfather inherited was this Fire Dragon Divine Spear.”
Yu Seol was blinking as if he didn’t understand what was being said. Yu Jin- san must have found the sight cute as he stuck his fingers into the hole in his cloth clothes and
stroked the child’s head with a kind smile.
“I’ll buy you some clothes when I go down to town.”
The granddaughter’s clothes were all things she had bought before coming to Yangju Mountain. Because he had grown so quickly, nothing fit his body now, and even what he had was torn and frayed in various places and was nothing more than a rag.
At that time, Yoo Seol wiggled his fingers and pointed somewhere.
“Twine clothes.”
Jinsan Yu looked at the front of the kitchen with a puzzled expression. There was only one dead rabbit lying there.
“It hasn’t been long since we ate. “The rabbit will be eaten for dinner.”
Yu Seol shook his head and pointed his finger again.
“Twine clothes!”
Yu Jin-san chuckled as if he understood and stood up.
“It looks like you’re jealous of the clothes the rabbit is wearing. Onya, Grandpa will take it from you.”
He entered the kitchen, holding the rabbit’s ears in one hand. And not even a minute passed, he came out holding a piece of leather.
She had to tan her skin, but the granddaughter urged her, extending her index finger as if she had no intention of waiting.
“Well, let’s see...”
After thinking for a moment, Jinsan Yu punched two holes in the leather, tied it with thread, and hung it around his neck. The fur that went down the back looked quite like a blood-covered robe.
But I couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of the baby wearing a blood jacket.
“haha! “Hehehe!”
Yuseol also jumped around with his arms wide open, as if he was happy about the gift he had received after so long.
“Hi~”
Just a short break. Yu Jin-san, who smiled happily, grabbed the spear to resume training. Perhaps because of the tumor in my head, my physical strength was decreasing day by day.
I couldn’t stop physical activity in order to last even a little longer.
“Okay then, let’s start again.”
As if he had been waiting, Yoo Seol also stood next to him holding his stick. He seemed to have fun imitating his grandfather.
To a child, a stick was a toy and training was play.
That’s why Yu Jin-san didn’t try to tell me anything. All I had to do was slow down the movements and let my eyes get used to it.
* * *
I spent nine days concentrating on training without anything special happening.
And as the days passed, the surprise of Mt. Yujin grew. This is because the granddaughter’s movements were gradually becoming more sophisticated.
Of course, to someone who does not know how to sing, it would seem like the meaningless fluttering of a baby.
“no. “I’m not in a position to leave, so I’m going to pick you up at the bottom of the mountain.”
“It’s a distance that can be covered in half a day. “It’s not like we’re going a long way, so what kind of pick-me-up do you need?”
It wasn’t Eugene San who didn’t know his true intentions. Perhaps it is because his wife and son are from the Shaman faction.
My neighbor’s love story had nothing to do with it.
“...still.”
“Okay, let’s go. “If you want to buy at least a meal when you arrive, you have to leave right away.”
* * *
Baiyang County, Shaanxi Province, is an area with a small population compared to its area.
However, the recent appearance was completely different.
Wherever I went, there were crowds of Murim people. It was the retirement ceremony of Geomhu, who was renowned as the best expert in the world.
It was the desire of all martial people to capture the last appearance of the Supreme Being. Moreover, celebrities from all over the world will flock to one place. It was also a good opportunity to gain insight.
“I can finally see Geomhu with my own eyes...”
It was a small sect called Cheongseolmun (淸雪門). He was chatting with a colleague at the entrance to an alley.
“I only heard through rumors, but not only is she skilled in martial arts, but her beauty is also the best in the world.”
“Hehe. Is that so? Then, should this older brother try flirting with you?”
“Arthur. “If you play around with your mouth carelessly, you could end up in trouble without even a mouse or a bird knowing.”
“It’s just the two of us. But his past was famous for being martial and not very good, right? “Is it okay?”
“I came to take a look because I didn’t think it would be okay. Perhaps this retirement ceremony will be truly worth seeing. “I heard that there are more than one person who has a grudge against both the political and non-partisan factions.”
There is a popular saying in Gangho that the more you speak sparingly, the longer you live.
They were engrossed in conversation and quickly shut their mouths. This is because they discovered people approaching nearby.
“Hmm! “It will take a while.”
He was a white-haired old man wearing bamboo sticks, holding a large cane wrapped in cloth. And a woman carrying a baby was walking next to him.
At a glance, it looked like a family on an outing.
At that time, one of the gatekeepers of Cheongseolmun, who was leaning against the wall of the pavilion, asked with a puzzled look.
“Grandpa, this is the road to Soho Gaekjan?”
Jinsan Yu paused for a moment and nodded once.
“That’s right. We’re on our way there now. “Because I couldn’t eat.”
“It’s better not to go there. “Because it’s full of martial arts people right now.”
“hmm. But it was the same no matter where I went in town. “It’s scary, but I have to fill my stomach, so there’s nothing I can do about it.”
Another member of the Cheongseolmun Temple next to him nodded in agreement.
“There will be no harm done here because the Murim Alliance has banned conflict. But I can’t be held responsible if you act while eating.”
“haha. The young people are really kind and considerate. “Thank you for the advice.”
After speaking, he took the lead again.
After a while, Hyunhee came up to him and naturally crossed her arms and gently waved at him.
“What food does your father like?”
“I think just a bowl of somen will be enough.”
“Are you afraid it might be expensive? I have a lot of money. “I’ll buy you something delicious today.”
It seemed like he received a lot of pocket money from Chaeju.
Eugene San usually didn’t have much of an appetite, so it didn’t matter what he ate. More than that, it was fun to watch her change.
“How have you managed to live in a Taoist sect while hiding such a bright personality?”
“That’s right~. Why did I go through all that trouble while being watched by the shaman faction? “I wasted my life.”
“You seem to be satisfied with your current life.”
“sure. Wild vegetables have everything you want. “You can do anything.”
Hyunhee’s answer was without hesitation.
In Heuksando, her presence was like a queen bee, and every word she said was law.
Far from feeling uncomfortable, she was now immersed in the fun of bandit life.
“But wouldn’t it be uncomfortable to meet Taoists who recognize your face?”
“no way. How easy is that? “How wide is the river?”
“Well, that’s not wrong. It looks like we’ve arrived, so we better eat quickly and leave.”