Episode 36 There’s no turning back now (2)
It’s suddenly arm wrestling. There was no reason to waste energy without any gain.
The mouth of Yujin Mountain, hidden beneath bamboo rips, was opened for the first time.
“I guess we’ll have to risk whatever we’ve already done.”
Was it because he willingly agreed? Baek-gyu even smiled brightly and liked it.
“If you defeat me, I will give you everything I can except your head. In addition, this Baek-gyu will be treated as an older brother from now on!”
It was a business with nothing to lose. Judging from the reactions of those around him, he didn’t seem like a person who would lie.
Jin-san Yu nodded and stood up, holding his granddaughter with his left chest.
“Tell me what conditions you want.”
Baekgyu’s answer came immediately, as if he had already thought about it.
“If I win, you will join our Paedo family. How do you feel?”
It was natural for Munju to want to recruit talented people to his position as a monk. This must have been his goal from the beginning.
Jinsan Yu had no reason to refuse either. Even if we lost for once, it wasn’t the worst.
“Good.”
He sat across from Baek-gyu and placed his granddaughter on his left knee.
Perhaps because he devoted himself to strength training over the past few years, his arms were very muscular despite his old age.
The other person also smiled brightly and rolled up his sleeves.
“ha ha ha! “This is the first time I’m excited in a long time!”
Jinsan Yu held his right hand silently.
If he had asked me to spar, I would have refused.
However, in arm wrestling, where internal strength is the most important, it was a different story.
Possessing a level of strength close to that of a three-year-old, he was at a level that no one could compare to, except from the ranks of absolute beings known as Hwagyeong.
When preparations were complete, the referee raised and lowered one hand.
“It’s a start!”
At the same time, Jinsan Yu and Baekgyu’s right arms swelled as if they were about to explode.
There were gasps of admiration from those around them as they saw that there was not an inch of movement.
“Isn’t this the first time the Lord of the Paedo Gate has looked so serious?”
“and. “It’s really impossible to predict the outcome of this.”
“Isn’t it amazing that you look older?”
As they said, both parties were confused. Contrary to expectations, the opponent’s strength was not normal.
Baek-gyu, whose face was red, was frowning, and Jin-san Yu, hidden in bamboo leaves, was also gritting his teeth.
The match was taking longer than expected, and Jinsan Yu’s expression gradually darkened.
‘This is a disaster. It was at a transcendent level....’
Transcendent refers to an expert who has reached the pinnacle of martial arts. Although it could not break down the wall of fireworks, it was at a level so great that it could challenge even the losers of quite a few regions.
I didn’t expect the opponent to be this strong. If things continued like this, Eugene San, who was physically disadvantaged, would lose.
‘It’s a big deal. I’m going to have to find a way to do this.’
However, since the opponent also had a lot of experience in arm wrestling, any technique would not work. It was a time when Jinsan Yu was thinking.
Suddenly, something small jumped onto the table.
Suddenly my granddaughter came up to the table, but I had no time to pay attention. How can you turn a blind eye when you have a transcendent master right in front of you?
It was a situation where I couldn’t distract myself even for a moment. That is, until you realize the child’s intentions.
Suddenly, the granddaughter’s cute hand started stroking Baek-gyu’s shiny bald head.
“It’s soft~ It’s soft.”
Everyone was taken aback by the unexpected situation.
The head was Baekgyu’s most sensitive part and it was taboo to even mention it.
“Huh?”
“Come down quickly, baby!”
People around me tried to stop him, but it was no use.
Then, when the child opened his fern-like palm wide, something unbelievable happened.
I think a chicken skewer flew out of the table that was three pieces away.
Baekgyu’s eyes widened.
A guest is a distinguished guest from a clan or family who provides advice or financial support in exchange for lodging and lodging.
By the standards of power, it is a great advantage to have a monk with strong martial arts skills as a monk.
Rather, because it was what Baekgyu wanted, he welcomed it with open hands.
“If that’s the case, why don’t you just say it? “Anyone like you is always welcome.”
“Thank you for allowing me so easily. Wouldn’t it be a nuisance? “I don’t think I would feel at peace if the Murim Alliance were to harm me because of me.”
“Don’t worry, brother. Because members of the Murim Alliance cannot enter Hohyeon according to the treaty concluded with the Sadyoryeon. “No one cares about political factions here.”
Fortunately, it wasn’t any different from the rumors. Things were going as well as expected.
Now, all that was left was an explanation for what the granddaughter had done a little while ago.
Eugene San picked up the child and spoke carefully.
“And I think there might be a misunderstanding, so let me tell you, this kid is...”
At that time, Baekgyu put his index finger to his lips as if telling him to be quiet. Then he looked around the audience and shouted with a serious face.
“Brothers of Yanghwa Gaekjan! “How about we keep what we saw today a secret between us?”
“Amyo Munju. “You know our loyalty.”
“No one will believe you if you tell them anyway! “You’ll be treated like a crazy person.”
From Eugenesan’s perspective, it was a very thankful thing. The growing interest in my granddaughter was not a very welcome thing.
Baekgyu shouted, pounding his chest.
“ha ha ha! “Then I’m in a good mood today, and Baek-gyu will pay for all the drinks in the guesthouse!”
Cheers rang out from all over the room.
“haha. Hey there, Jeomsoy! “Bring me a bowl of bamboo leaf rice wine!”
“Give me a dong here too!”
No one mentioned arm wrestling or children anymore.
It was hard to get used to the free-spirited atmosphere of Sapa, where people ate, drank, and chatted to their heart’s content. However, when I was with them, I somehow felt at ease.
The atmosphere in the guesthouse was reaching its peak and everyone was getting very drunk. Baek-gyu calculated the cost of all the drinks as he had boasted.
“Haha! “Isn’t today a great day, brother?”
“Of course. It’s hard to remember a better day than today. “I couldn’t take it with him because I had to take care of the child, but I felt really happy.”
Jinsan Yu had a few drinks out of courtesy, but he used his inner energy to get rid of all his drunkenness. Therefore, his mind was no different from usual.
On the other hand, Baek-gyu remained drunk and stumbled as if he wanted to enjoy the current feeling.
“Okay then, let’s go, bro! “I’ll start by taking you on a tour of the house to see what our paedomoon looks like.”
Yu Jin-san tied his granddaughter, who was yawning with sleepy eyes, on his back and followed him out.
“Thank you. “For understanding my position.”
“You mean that kid? I was actually so shocked that I almost fainted earlier. “There’s nothing good to be said about it, so I just shrugged it off, but I’m really curious about what happened.”
“It’s not difficult to tell. “But I don’t know if you can believe me.”
Baekgyu just tilted his head as if he didn’t understand what was happening.
“...?”
“Try holding the child’s hand.”
Yoo Seol, who was on his back, was reaching out his hand towards the top of Baek Gyu’s head with sleepy eyes.
“Catail hair....”
“This guy. “You are the first time since my parents that I have touched my hair.”
He extended his index finger toward the child’s hand.
The small hand closed and wrapped around the index finger as if waiting.
And that moment. Baek-gyu swallowed his frustration.
“Huh?”
His new brother, who had been staggering because of the alcohol, now straightened up. This is because I felt a flow of concentrated energy with no end in sight, like an abyss.
And Yu Jin-san, who was watching the scene, chuckled as if he knew that would happen.
“What do you think?”
Baek-gyu was speechless with an expression of bewilderment.
“no way...?”
“It’s as you guessed. “It’s a flower landscape.”