Episode 18 The Queen Bee of Heuksando (3)
“Welcome!”
It was Jeomsoy from Soho Gaekjan who greeted me politely at the entrance.
Perhaps because there were a lot of martial arts people today, he looked very tense and stiff.
Jinsan Yu looked around and answered softly.
“Please take me to the most corner of this floor.”
“Yes, then I will pick you up right away, old man!”
The reason he chose this floor was to avoid any possible controversy, but most of all, it was for better visibility.
This floor was open in the middle, allowing a panoramic view of the situation on the first floor, and there was even a window through which one could escape if necessary.
On the way up along Jeomsoy, I was able to see many martial artists.
A variety of people enjoying a meal while looking out for each other.
There was a lot of tension as if an argument would break out at any time, but they seemed to be careful with each other. This may be because of the Murim Alliance’s announcement that it would not allow individual fights until the end of Geomhu’s retirement ceremony.
“Now this way. “What kind of food should I prepare for you?”
Yu Jin-san sat down and gave Hyun-hee a glance. It meant ordering the food she wanted to eat.
Hyunhee placed Yuseol on her lap and asked with a bright smile.
“What food is famous here?”
“At our Soho Gaekjan, Soho Pal Apchae, which is made with stir-fried duck with eight kinds of vegetables, is the most popular. Meat noodles are also very famous.”
“Then prepare them and add a bowl of chicken porridge.”
“Yes sir. “Are you okay with drinking?”
Hyunhee, who had never drank alcohol, looked at Yujinsan.
He was licking his lips and forcing himself to shake his head.
“I’d like to have a drink, but I’ll have to hold back. Please bring only the food you ordered.”
For him, being close to alcohol was the same as shortening his lifespan. I was planning to endure it at least until I achieved a complete transformation.
“Yes, I’ll get it right away.”
Perhaps because there were a lot of customers, the food we ordered didn’t arrive until after the Japanese meal.
Eugene San was busy putting meat in his granddaughter’s mouth without even thinking about eating it.
“haha. “Seeing that you eat well, I guess it suits your taste.”
Yu Seol kept opening his mouth like a baby bird as if the food was delicious.
Hyunhee said with a happy smile, making chicken porridge for him.
“I’ll do it, so you can eat it first, father.”
“Hehehe. “Thank you.”
These three did not look any different from a harmonious family.
Jin-san Yu’s face was full of smiles, but in reality, all his attention was focused on the conversation between the martial arts people. The reason he followed Hyeonhee here was to find out about Kangho’s situation.
“I know that? “There is a rumor that the real owner of Soho Gaekjan here is Geomhu.”
“That’s ridiculous. “What do you regret about Geomhu?”
“I don’t know either. “It is said that the money used to expand the guesthouse was Geomhu’s funds.”
“What does this guy say? “Stop talking nonsense and just eat.”
Everywhere was abuzz with talk about the post-mortem examination.
I hoped to find some clues about the evil beast that wiped out my family, but I had to give up early.
Yu Jin-san gave up on obtaining information and focused on eating noodles.
And that was when half an hour passed.
“It’s the sword sword!”
Someone’s urgent cry. At the same time, dozens of martial artists on this floor suddenly stood up.
They hung on the railing and stared downstairs. On the other hand, the martial arts people on the first floor were so frozen that they did not even move.
Coincidentally, the seat where Jin-san Yu was sitting had the best view of the first floor.
Hyunhee, who was holding a spoon to Yoo Seol’s mouth, stopped all movement as her mouth dropped open.
“...oh my god.”
A bright red robe embroidered with a phoenix. And it was a woman with a tungso and a small sword tied around her waist.
Geomhu (劍后) Soso. Her appearance was completely different from what I imagined. A beauty that looks fragile yet feels sacred. Moreover, his face looked so young that he still had a youthful appearance.
The noisy guest room became quiet like the eve of a storm. So much so that everyone could hear Geomhu’s footsteps walking towards the empty table.
Jeomsoi, the guest, quickly ran over and asked in a polite manner.
“Would you like to prepare it with what you always eat?”
“Yes. Please.”
There were as many as a hundred martial people in the guesthouse, but no one spoke.
After a while, the only food that Jeomsoi brought was a bowl of meat noodles.
Geomhu took a sip of the noodle broth and smiled without hesitation.
“Hi-Hi. “It’s delicious as expected!”
It was like an innocent, mischievous laugh.
Suddenly, the martial arts people watching from this floor began to stir.
Eugene San, who was nearby, could hear their whispers.
“But why?”
“It is nothing. But it seems like the leader was missing one eye?”
“According to the rumors, it was a wound inflicted by a minor swordsman. It’s just a rumor after all. Anyway, let’s eat and leave, father.”
“Sure.”
The three concentrated on eating the remaining food.
Those who came out after paying the bill after 10 minutes passed, moved on to their destination.
There was no need to inquire about the location. All the martial artists seen on every street were heading to one place.
“I guess it’s over there!”
“I guess so.”
It was a road leading to the entrance of the mountain behind the village. It seemed like a place had been prepared there.
I was planning to settle down in a suitable place and watch from afar.
But the plan quickly went to waste.
As we got closer to our destination, the noise gradually became more intense. Judging by the rising voices, it seemed like the hostile atmosphere was continuing.
“What on earth is going on?”
Yujinsan was already looking there too.
Isn’t there a crowd of over 1,000 people getting in the way and fighting over something?
As I got closer, I saw warriors belonging to the Murim Alliance blocking the road.
Warriors wearing white robes and holding long swords. Although there were only twenty people, everyone felt an extraordinary spirit.
“The gold powder ceremony has been canceled, so everyone please return.”
It was an absurd and absurd statement.
It was natural for the martial arts people who came from all over to be enraged.
“I’ve been walking for 10 days and you’re telling me to go back?”
“What kind of bullshit is that!”
When individuals come together to form a crowd, courage that was previously unknown is born.
They were warriors of the Murim Alliance who would normally not even make eye contact, but the current situation was different.
At that time, someone extended their finger somewhere and shouted.
“Then why are the authors in!?”
People in black, wearing deep bamboo ribs, were constantly entering.
The unidentified warriors seemed not to be restrained by anyone.
“What are you discriminating against now?”
“You guys still call yourself representatives of a political faction!”
As the protests grew stronger, someone from the Murim Alliance came forward.
Unlike the others, the white robe he wore had a yellow dragon wrapped around it.
With his appearance, the harsh voice suddenly evaporated.
“Jaryonggeom Wang Hyul?”
“Why is that author here...”
Hyeonhee, who was watching from afar, whispered softly to Yujinsan.
“He is one of the three great swordsmen of Sichuan Province. It is said that he has never spared the life of anyone who crossed swords with him.”
“The political factions of today seem to be very different from those of my time. “It’s bittersweet that there seems to be no agreement.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the tip of Wang Hyul’s sword sharply slashed toward the floor.
Sigh-!
The floor where the sword passed was long, extending from the end of the alley to the end of the alley.
“From now on, anyone who crosses this line will be cut down, so only those who do not want to live should come in.”
Kangho was a world of the might of the jungle where strong power ruled everything.
The number of martial artists who flocked was enormous, but no one challenged him.
People who came from far away to see the Golden Powder Ceremony just stamped their feet.
At that time, a soft voice echoed in everyone’s ears from behind.
– Brothers, I’ll take a moment.
The voice was like a whisper, but there was no martial artist who could not hear it.
Wide area transmission, known as the legendary electric sound. It is a technology that transmits sound to many people in a specific area at the same time. No one knew about it.
Geomhu’s hand was clutching a teacup, as if he had been enjoying some leisurely time at a teahouse.
“After the sword?”
“The King of Swords has appeared!”
The warriors who saw Geomhu for the first time were filled with emotion.
As she passed by, the martial arts people began to split like waves to clear the way.
And without hesitation, her steps crossed the line drawn on the floor.
At the same time, cherry-like lips blew sweet words into Wang Hyul’s ears.
“Oh my, did you fall?”
“....”
When Geomhu slightly raised his head, Wang Hyul reflexively took a step back.
It was like the instinctive struggle of a wolf when it encounters a fierce tiger.