Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 153

Contact (4)

Ma Gwang-ik’s office was a strange place.

The smell of ink, iron, and oil all came together. A strange scent wafted over the furniture, including the stone table.

The wall where the original swords of Marjin were hung was filled with the swords of Iphwangma.

There are more than ten of them. The precious stone stand is completely full.

Knives are usually consumables that have teeth on them. The letter from Maga that was given as a gift also mentions this.

It is said that it is a gift to the new lord to be used while training as a non-combatant.

It clearly stated unconditional support for Jeong Yeon-shin. The names of Masain’s mother, Joo Yeon-jeong, and the head of the family’s household were included.

These people, who were so arrogant, pledged their support as if they were signing a petition. They said they had no other wishes.

‘Connections and status are everything.’

It can be solved so easily.

The boy sitting down thought of two reasons.

First of all, of course, is the replacement of Magwangikju. The Seventeen Great Leaders of the Shingeomdan were extremely powerful figures who could become a real force in any major faction.

As a member of the upper class of the clan, the martial arts people treated him as the leader of the Iphwangseong clan.

As the status had changed dramatically, no one could stumble over the boy’s origins or plot rash schemes.

Now, any clan had to take one of two stances: either risk everything to oppose them, or treat them as honored guests.

Magwangikju Jeongyeonshin was such a being.

“… … Well done. This is how you should pay. Your handwriting is quite smooth, so I don’t think you’ll have any trouble writing the letter.”

The second is the inauguration of the head of the household, Ma Jin, who is sitting in front of me. He is handing over the duties of the head of household, Ma Gwang Ik Ju, to Jeong Yeon Shin.

Mayeonjeok’s situation was similar to that of a gold digger. He had to take a rest.

However, Masain, who was being raised as a vassal, was still very young.

It is groundbreaking for Jeong Yeon-shin, a peer who has achieved perfection as a warrior, to sit in the position of Daeju.

As the grand master of the Soolbeopmu Gong, I had to discuss it separately from the minor leader of the famous sect that had recently risen up.

‘The burden on Se-in must be great. The pressure to grow must be intense.’

Margin will take charge of the household until Jeongyeonshin’s close friend grows up.

The famous artisans also said that the prosthetic hand of the Iron Tribe would soon be completed. The left arm flew away and there was a defect in the meridian system of the entire body?

If the margin is such that he steps down from his position as the head of the household, he will show the skills to return to the Shingeomdan once again.

The boy, who had once again felt the ultimate in the Great Council, felt relieved.

It is often assumed that he would collapse without being able to overcome his natural form.

The more this happened, the stronger my attachment to my colleagues and blood relatives became. I just tried not to show it.

They will all remember me after death. It was very precious.

‘thank god.’

Suddenly, warmth flashed across the boy’s eyes. The corners of his mouth rose for a moment.

It was a rare occurrence, but Margin managed to capture it with his skilled eyes.

“boy.”

His scarred face surprisingly relaxed. It was unlike the next Magaju, who was famous for his nickname, Narak-sal.

It was not the expression of an undefeated master, but the expression of an uncle looking at his nephew.

Margin’s advice continued with a small smile.

“No matter where you go, the higher you go, the more you value both civil and military skills. There is no need to study to a high level, but there are some who judge people by how well they understand business and how well they write. This is mainly the case with people from prestigious families with long histories or the royal family. These are the people you will have to deal with from now on.”

“What if it’s the royal family?”

“The lords of the nature have special powers. If a corrupt official blocks the progress of a mission, they can be executed immediately as a member of the black hierarchy.”

It was an enormous privilege. It was a power that directly contradicted the Daemyungryul and the current imperial family’s policy direction.

Jeong Yeon-shin thought of Ji-hyeon, the famous person who had caused chaos in the Hwangbo branch.

As the husband of the branch family, he tried to sabotage the boy’s mission.

If Cheongmyeong, who was from the same clan, had not been there, he would have been in big trouble.

‘So now there’s nothing to worry about.’

It felt refreshing. Jeong Yeon-shin listened to Margin’s explanation silently.

“Only two conditions need to be met. There needs to be plausible circumstances, and there needs to be a rare witness environment. After that, a cause and effect that did not exist before will be created. It’s frighteningly natural. Among the Dongchang (東廠) and Geumuiwi (錦衣衛) directly under the imperial family, the one with the easier access to the relevant area will carry out the secret operation. He died without any relation to the imperial family.”

It was truly terrifying. I knew about it from the beginning, but hearing it for myself was beyond my imagination.

The Dongchang and Jinuiwi are institutions that reign as envoys even in Beijing, where the Forbidden City is located.

He exercised supernatural powers that surpassed the Great Ming. Jeong Yeon-shin also heard about it.

Even the high ranking officials call them the King of Hell.

The Emperor’s Sword cooperates with the Great Lord of the Imperial City. It is a rare power in the world.

However, Margin’s expression was somewhat serious. The scars on his forehead were slightly gathered. His face was filled with a hint of worry.

“I told you about handwriting. Yeonshin, you must not be looked down upon by the royal family. You may easily be swayed by them.”

“What does it mean to be swayed?”

“They are also people. They value convenience. If you are going to meet with high-ranking officials because of your mission, you are also putting a considerable burden on them. How tiring it must be to create evidence unrelated to their nature and announce their deaths. Sometimes, they have to turn the tables on us for our own deeds, so they can’t be completely friendly to you. It’s a political burden.”

“I understand.”

Jeongyeon Shin slowly nodded her head.

Margin continued.

“They are loyal to the Emperor, but they have great discretion. They may restrict your missions according to their own tastes. It was not uncommon. Even if they were above the black ones, there weren’t many. Since it was embarrassing to report it to the Danju or Seongju, many new Daejus would just endure it and become frustrated. It was the same when Suncheon Ikju was first appointed.”

“How was your uncle?”

The boy suddenly asks. The corners of Margin’s mouth slightly go up.

“The eunuchs of the same class came. At that time, the power of the eunuch Byeongpil (the head of the same class) was so great that they didn’t bother me. This must be because my uncle’s prayers were more tyrannical than Suncheon Ikju’s. It was like that from the beginning.”

“… … .”

“There is no such thing as taking the initiative. You just need to be strong in speech and martial arts. If you have to, suppress them with martial arts.”

“…Is that okay?”

“Whether it’s us or them, the task that needs to be done is clearly defined, so there’s no need to worry that a fight will lead to the failure of the mission. Yeonshin, you have no reason to bow down even more.”

“… … ?”

“The current emperor has taken care of the lord, and the lord is the emperor’s teacher and the king of the Ming Dynasty. The lord’s treasured sword is the Seventeen Great Pearls of the original nature. Furthermore, you have learned martial arts from the lord just like the emperor, so you are not inferior to your classmates and the Jinuiwei.”

Margin’s fingers pointed towards a document on the desk. At the bottom of the document was a seal that read ‘Magwangikju’.

There is evidence that Jeong Yeon-shin approved the distribution of Ma Gwang-ik.

If you send an anonymous disciple like Taeyeonryong or a white warrior to the general office, money and goods corresponding to the items listed will be sent to Jeongyeonshin.

“Yeonshin, your background is the best among all the first lords of the past. However, the pride and self-esteem of the imperial family encompasses the world, so a clash is inevitable. It is a fight for dominance.”

At this point, there is a reason why Margin advises this.

Today, a message came telling me to clear my schedule. I was told to pay my respects to the Crown Prince who resides in the main castle.

Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty.

As a direct member of the imperial family, he is the one who learns martial arts from the Lord of the Imperial Castle. He is said to be the ultimate person responsible for matters related to the nature and official affairs of the Ming imperial family.

When Jeongyeonshin first entered the blue, he gave her the clue to the sword. I haven’t seen her since.

The mission departure is tomorrow.

In order to run through the world of martial arts without hesitation as a black-haired man with a yellowish disposition, you must be able to cut down even the officials who block your path.

This is a place to introduce people who will be working with Jeong Yeon-shin in the future.

“That’s better. It’s better than meeting your classmates or the Royal Guard for the first time. There’s a rumor going around that the Crown Prince favors you.”

“Favor… …? Are you talking about me?”

I’ve never seen it before. My eyebrows rose slightly in puzzlement.

Margin smiled faintly.

“The Crown Prince has few pleasures in life. Anyone who can play music with a sword will be favored regardless of social status. It is a skill that even the masters of Naegigong in the palace cannot easily demonstrate.”

“ah.”

Jeongyeonshin thought of the sword.

It’s a useless school book. It eats away at your lifespan.

I put it aside because I thought I wouldn’t be able to relieve the burden of Baekhoehyeol until I reached the state of Jeonggishinhapil and Samhwachwijeong.

I guess it’s fortunate that I caught the Crown Prince’s eye before.

“This is a condition that must be fulfilled before going out into the world of martial arts. Only after establishing a cooperative system with the imperial family can one fully carry out one’s duties as the Grand Master of the Imperial Castle.”

Margin didn’t seem too worried.

Was it because he saw the scene of the swordsman and the pure spirit being killed in succession at Myeonggongdo? He finished speaking calmly.

“Come and build a relationship in some way. It is the most important prerequisite.”

“yes.”

The boy stood up.

* * *

We arrived at a very splendid hall. There were servants dressed in luxurious silk robes.

When he was promoted to the Blue Order, he came with several warriors. Now he is alone. The attendant kept glancing at the boy in the pitch-black robe.

It was a strange gaze. He seemed very concerned about the misaligned black sleeves.

“Your Majesty, I hope you will pay full attention to your attitude.”

The attendant spoke. Jeong Yeon-shin nodded silently.

This is the Crown Prince’s residence. The rafters are bathed in both blue and sunlight.

As it was a place where the noble one resided, it was extremely quiet. Even the sound of the breeze sweeping across the floor was clear.

“This is the Magwangikju of Iphwangseong.”

The servant who entered the room announced. Soon a small answer rang out. Come in.

At the same time, the bronze doors opened on both sides. There was no sign of anyone grabbing the doorknob.

It moved on its own, like the empty water of the Ip Hwang Seong Ju.

As the view slowly unfolded, Jeongyeonshin crossed the threshold with a steady gait.

Two pairs of eyes watched the boy.

“It’s been a while.”

The peerless prince spoke slowly. He was sitting on the throne.

Crown Prince. The third heaven of the Ming Dynasty.

He has ears like the tip of a sword. He is shorter than Jeong Yeon-shin. However, he was given the title of Crown Prince while the Crown Prince was still alive and well.

The energy held between his thick eyebrows was extraordinary. It wasn’t a matter of his martial arts level, but it felt like it was difficult to know the inside of the person himself.

A cool yet indifferent expression. The way he looked down at Jeongyeonshin was natural.

It was a strange gaze. The two eyes flashed with pitch-black lightning.

“Magwangikju Jeongyeonshin meets the grandson.”

The boy gave an example plainly.

“Give it to me already. That’s really fast for someone your age.”

The grandson said. It was in the sunlight pouring down diagonally through the window.

I’ve been talking as if I’m alone in the world.

“Congratulations on becoming a part of those who conquer the world. There is nothing we need to talk about privately, so talk to Myeong-yeo. He is the right-hand man of Eunuch Byeong-pil.”

He closes his eyes as if he will just listen. The person who was standing next to the grandson with his hands clasped together steps forward.

“His Majesty the Crown Prince’s words are truly astonishing. It is difficult to bear the compliment of being the eunuch’s right-hand man, but I will accept it as encouragement to work hard for state affairs.”

The archaic speech unique to the royal family flowed out like water.

His ears, which resemble swords, stand out. He is a eunuch from a noble family.

The boy felt an ominous sensation. The eunuch standing on the platform was clearly a master.

‘You must have learned the Dongjagong (童子功) that the eunuchs are said to have mastered. They say it is an incredible martial art that requires a great price, so how difficult must it be?’

It was a time when I felt a faint curiosity.

Myungyeo’s eyes narrowed slightly and slowly rose, staring blankly at Jeongyeonshin.

The eunuch of the Ming imperial spy agency smiled at the boy.

“Seeing the young hero, my eyes seem to be opened.”

“This is Magwangikju.”

Jeong Yeon-shin accepted the offer calmly. She did not prostrate herself like she did to the crown prince.

Myungyeo’s lips formed a strange curve.

“I heard you are going on a business trip tomorrow, so I must take care of urgent business first. My lord would like to test your loyalty.”

“test?”

“I wanted to know more about the master’s skills. Of course, I saw the promotion ceremony well. However, it was not enough to accurately analyze the new magic light sword. As a master, and as a warrior.”

Myungyeo’s tone was gentle. Her voice was also thin.

It seemed like the male had been castrated since childhood.

“This is very important. You can’t judge a person with just one test. In what situations and in what areas of learning they are weak. How strong are their strong and weak points, their weak points, and their weak points in the defense. The main office needs to know everything.”

“… … .”

“It’s for the sake of efficiency. As a fellow alumnus, we have to put a lot of effort into each and every one of the Seventeen Great Swordsmen, so I hope that Magwangikju will understand.”

“Or are you denying the imperial examination?”

Jeong Yeon-shin asked calmly.

“this.”

Myungyeo laughed.

“There are three exams in the civil service examination system: the Hyangsi (鄕試), the Hoesi (會試), and the Jeonsi (殿試). If you consider that the Great Lord passed the Hyangsi to be promoted, it would be better to think of it as the Hoesi (會試). Of course… … a mere Geoin (擧人: a person who passed the Hyangsi) is nothing compared to the Great Lord of Iphwangseong.”

“Is there an exhibition?”

“That is a real thing. I am also curious to see how much the young lord will contribute to the people’s livelihood.”

He is quite the talker. He is like a eunuch who has lived in the most difficult political world in the world.

‘As expected. It was only a favor to my uncle.’

It seemed different from when Margin first came to power. The boy was convinced, but he also felt sorry towards his uncle.

Even at that moment, Myeong-yeo’s words continued.

“The opening battle of the Martial Arts Alliance. A boy who has just ascended to the rank of Black is given a major position… … ? The reactions of those who do not believe the records at face value are similar. They say the same things. … … It is terrible.”

It’s horrible.

It means that something is messy and suspicious.

It has a strong meaning of being busy, but it is a word that is rarely used.

This is evidence of the attitude of a classmate who aims for perfection towards the main character of his teenage years.

“The magic swordsmanship of the Magwangikju was certainly impressive. However, the main character had poor eyesight, so it was difficult to make out some things.”

Myeongyeo looked down at Jeongyeonshin and said.

“That swordsmanship that ended the fight. It was really confusing. Was it the energy gained from the elixir that was used to strike, or was it the exquisite swordsmanship drawn with a flash of intuition?”

“Is it important?”

“It’s important. It’s a matter of stability. The density of the energy waves that the young great lord possesses is unusually high. If the rank is obtained by being particularly skilled in single-shot martial arts, it will be difficult for the main lord and his fellow classmates to support the great lord. However, if such sword attacks can be unleashed at any time, it is a different matter.”

At the same time, Myeong-yeo gestured.

Phew!

A cloudy wind blew inside the room. The air force that spread out into the air in an instant vibrated the atmosphere.

It spread out like a thread and began to taunt the surroundings.

The gusts of wind that seemed to have a physical form swept away the surrounding furniture. It was something that would have been difficult to do without the permission of the Crown Prince.

“I beg your Ma Gwang-ik-ju.”

Myungyeo opened her lips with a smile.

“Think of it as a sword blade and come to me. Any means will do. Whether you dodge or crush, I will analyze the true martial arts of the Great Lord.”

“It’s too similar.”

“What did you say?”

It was when Myeong-yeo’s expression became strange. The boy did not take back the words he had said without thinking.

‘No way.’

I just caught a glimpse of the wind gusts spread out before my eyes.

Eunuch Myungyeo. It seemed like she was a famous person who mainly practiced the art of public power. It was a rare case around Jeongyeonshin.

His senior, Cheongmyeong, was a master of swordsmanship, and Iphwangseongju was so superior that it was difficult to ask for his teachings.

‘Something comes to mind. It seems like a good opportunity.’

The boy took a step without hesitation. The upper part of the temple was burning white.

These days, the Baihuixue point that has been glowing from time to time has been wriggling refreshingly in my head.

Phew.

Before even a gust of wind had even touched my chest.

I opened the Jianliao point (肩髎穴) under my right shoulder wide, while applying strength to the deltoid muscle in the same location.

The subtle movements of the muscles and veins caused the tremors.

The solid aerodynamic power of the Neungbeop Gwangryungi exploded briefly, lightly pushing Jeongyeonshin’s shoulder away.

Swish.

As we take steps together, natural evasion occurs.

It was as if the oncoming wind was telling me which way to go. It was a reaction that was one level faster.

As Myeong-yeo’s eyes widened, Jeong Yeon-shin took another step.

Hwaak-

It was a moment when two lines, one from the side and one from the front, faced each other.

The moment I relaxed my erector spinae muscles and psoas major muscles in my lower back, the kidney point on my right lower back burned with light energy.

It is a rousing sensation that occurs after releasing strength. The body, which has been polished with a pure pupil, has adjusted the fine muscles around the blood vessels.

wickedness.

The whole body rotated twice as it passed the gap. It moved like fluttering leaves.

The divine law that he had been engrossed in for a long time began to take shape. Once, twice, gradually, as if possessed, he lightly stepped on the ground.

The pitch-black robe fluttered only through Jeongyeonshin’s body. The light waves of Myeongyeo, who held the blade in her mouth, did not even touch the collar of her clothes.

Phew.

The body movements that were modeled after the teachings of Cheongmyeong are changing. The boy’s unique reaction speed, muscle movements, and air control created elegant body movements.

A single knot flashed in the upper chamber. The ceaseless thunderbolts seemed to brighten my mind.

The inspiration I received through the power of the wind wave was enormous. It was enough to finally transform the unsystematized martial arts.

‘Wind God.’

Two words came to mind as the wind blew through my head. It was the name of a new law.

The movements that were previously used without a name were woven into a clear structure. A system was created just for Jeong Yeon-shin.

It was the moment when the new law of the gods was born.

Damn it.

Before he knew it, he was in front of Myeongyeo. Dust rose from the boy’s last footprints.

The whirlpool of the waves wrapped around the hem of his trousers and rose for a moment, then with a small explosion, it scattered all the wind currents of Mingyeo.

Hwaaaaak!

Myungyeo’s body swayed. As the one who had initially used the martial arts, she was hit by the backlash.

“Why is that?”

The grandson asked. He was sitting next to Jeong Yeon-shin and staring blankly at her.

The way he rested his elbows on the armrest and his chin on it was strange. He seemed oblivious to the boy’s approach.

“That… … ugh… … !”

Myungyeo couldn’t answer the question. The white collar was constantly moving. It seemed like it was swallowing blood.

‘I wonder if he’s injured.’

Jeongyeonshin thought. A new law god. He received a great gift just before his departure. A small expression of goodwill appeared on the boy’s face.

It was gratitude to the eunuch Myeong-yeo. It was as if he had brought martial arts. The new Ma Gwang-ik-ju’s eyes softened.

“I guess Jin-gi is very cruel.”

The boy answered for him. He was in the presence of the Crown Prince, a direct descendant of the royal family. He thought it would be better than saying something straightforward like “My Lord.”

The grandson took his hand off his chin and began to laugh loudly.