Absolute Sword Sense Chapter 353

< Side story Episode 3 Those who look for him (2) >

Northern part of Gansu Province.

A small village in Jucheon, not far from Mt. Giryeon.

Two figures wearing bamboo hats and wrapped in white clothes entered a guest house with a sign that read "Dorim" and a gray awning fluttering in the wind.

Naturally, the eyes of the guests in the guest room turned towards them.

One of them was of sturdy build and carried two swords crossed behind his back, while the other was a boy who looked to be about thirteen or fifteen years old.

The boy spoke to the muscular man in an excited voice.

“Ugh. Master. It seems like we’ve finally entered the Central Plains.”

"I see."

“Even when I passed through Dunhuang or Yumen, I couldn’t tell if it was the Western Regions or not because of the camels and the mudflats, so I have a different feeling.”

“It must be even more so for you.”

The man snickered as he looked at the excited boy he liked.

The man unwrapped the yellow piece of cloth that had been covering his face.

“Phew.”

The bearded man's face was covered in scars, and his aura was so strong that it reminded people of a wild beast, causing the guests who were glancing at him to all turn their heads away.

Everyone feared him, but not the innkeeper.

“Welcome.”

If you have to do business, who would you choose based on appearance?

Jeomsoi guided them to an empty seat.

As soon as we sat down, a man with a bushy beard ordered.

“Somen and the most poisonous drinker in this inn… why do you have that expression on your face?”

The man frowned at the boy's chubby face and asked.

At this the boy said with sparkling eyes.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been to the inn, so how about having a proper meal, Master?”

“What are you talking about…. That guy. I guess he wants to eat some meat.”

“Hehe. I got caught.”

The man shook his head and changed his order to Jeomsoi.

“If you have any duck soup or meat dishes, bring them out.”

“Okay, I understand. Should I just bring it as is?”

"I know."

After receiving the order, the waiter ran to the kitchen.

After the squirrel left, the boy took out the water bottle on his waist and drank it in gulps.

The man who called himself teacher stared at him intently, so he waved his hand and said.

“Since you’re at the guest house, why don’t you fill up your water bottle?”

“Alright. There won’t be any more water left, so drink as much as you want.”

“Really?”

“Have you ever seen this master talking nonsense?”

The boy smiled brightly and rejoiced.

Born in the desert regions of the West, the boy was in the habit of always filling his water bottle.

Soon the food arrived and the boy ate it with great enthusiasm, inhaling it as if he was eating a lot.

After satisfying his hunger to some extent, the boy spoke in an expectant voice.

“It’s been almost a year since you came to the Central Plains. Aren’t you happy, Master?”

“Wherever people live, it’s the same place anyway.”

“Hey. Isn’t it okay to say that?”

The man smiled silently at the boy's sociable words.

This boy was a precious talent he met in a desert village in Xinjiang's swidden fields.

He had never thought of taking on a disciple in his life, but after meeting this boy, his thoughts completely changed.

'This guy is a talent who will surpass me.'

He was also called a genius by many martial artists.

He perfected his own martial arts on his own without a proper teacher and became one of the Eight Great Masters.

His name is Hyukcheonman.

He is called Nanwang (浪王) in the Central Plains martial arts world.

How did he, who was the best martial artist and a ronin in the Central Plains, end up traveling all the way to the Western Regions?

It was to push one's limits.

On his last mission in the Central Plains, he met another gifted individual.

Because of this, Hyukcheon Man, who felt the need for training, headed to the Western Regions.

“I can’t help but feel excited when I think about meeting the Four Hundred Swords that my Master spoke of. I can’t wait to see them, the best sword in the world.”

“Arthur. I don’t know that title yet.”

There was only one reason why he returned after being stuck in the West for a year.

It was to meet Jin Yun-hwi, the priest who earned the title of the best swordsman in the world.

Even though it was tens of thousands of li from the Western Region, it was not as if rumors from the Central Plains did not reach there.

'The best sword in the world.'

I couldn't help but be surprised when I heard that rumor.

The last time I saw him, he still thought he was one step ahead of me.

But what happened in just one year?

After beating out countless masters, Jin Yun-hui earned the title of best in the world.

'I'll check it out myself.'

I think there is a reason why the martial artists of the Central Plains revere him so much.

But even now, my current self was on a different level from a year ago.

The world was wide.

A new type of master that had not been seen in the Central Plains was abundant in the West.

Hyukcheonman survived there and overcame the limitations.

'Priest. I hope you have not disappointed this execution.'

While thinking that way, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation because of my unique fighting spirit.

The boy who had been giggling and laughing while looking at his teacher's face spoke cautiously.

“Master. After stopping by Musangseong and meeting Sa Baek, if you have the chance, why don’t you go see the Ice Queen and the White Knight?”

“Snow white?”

By the way, I heard that there is a female master who has newly become one of the Eight Great Masters.

A lot has changed in just one year.

Even when he was in the Central Plains, the only female among the superhumans was Aksimpapa Cheolsoo-ryeon.

But now, two outstanding female masters have been born, including the Blood Witch and the Ice Queen.

“And among all these people, why did you want to see Empress Binghan?”

“I heard that the Ice Queen is as beautiful as a fairy and mysteriously beautiful. Aren’t you curious, Master?”

Hyukcheon laughed heartily at the disciple's words.

I didn't know that since I was just beginning to notice the opposite sex, I would be interested in appearance first.

“Aren’t you looking at a tree that’s too tall from the start?”

The boy answered the playful question with embarrassment.

“Rather than that, I think a female warrior of that level would suit the Master well……”

"what?"

Hyukcheon burst into laughter at the boy's words.

I thought I was just interested because I heard rumors that it was beautiful, but who would have thought that I was thinking that?

I was touched by the thoughtfulness of my disciple who cared for me.

'So this is how you raise disciples.'

I felt satisfied.

“Are you not interested, Master?”

“Well.”

He devoted his entire life to the life of a ronin and martial arts.

He had lived his life without any interest in women, but if it was a woman like that, as his disciple said, he certainly didn't think she would be a bad person to have as a conspirator.

'A peerless beauty and a peerless master……'

If you have a child from such a woman, wouldn't you have an excellent child?

When I thought about it, it didn't seem like a bad idea.

"hmm."

As my disciple said, I was thinking that it would be nice to meet a woman like that at least once.

“Welcome!”

More guests entered the inn.

They were a group of warriors in gray uniforms, and strangely enough, they had not come to eat or stay, but had ordered a large quantity of food to be packed.

'hmm.'

And while they waited, they talked quietly in a corner.

Most of them were useless stories, but among them, there was one topic that caught Hyukcheon's attention.

“But will it really be there?”

“If the information given in Musangseong is correct, then it will be certain.”

“No. Why on earth did you go to the Three Great Forbidden Ceremonies?”

'Three generations prohibited?'

Hyukcheon's eyes narrowed at the words that came out of their mouths.

The Three Great Forbidden Places literally meant three places that one should not enter.

Fenglin Valley in Shaanxi Province,

Ghost Rock Grottoes in Sacheon

And the Blood Dew Forest, hidden in the valley of Mt. Kirin not far from here, was one of those three places.

Hyukcheonman listened even more attentively to the interesting story.

They spoke in whispers, but Hyuk Cheon Man, who possessed profound internal energy, heard it clearly.

“They say there’s something to be found in Hyulrorim, but I don’t know the details.”

“Tsk tsk. No matter what, it’s like that. How can you do that in a place called the Three Great Forbidden Places…”

“Even so, it is called the best sword in the world, so what could happen?”

'what?'

Hyukcheon couldn't help but be surprised at their words.

It was Jin Yun-hui who thought he would be in Musangseong.

But if what they say is true, then Jin Yun-hwi is currently in Hyulrorim, one of the three forbidden places.

'If the nickname is clear, then it must be a priest. Then who are they?'

I don't know what group it was, but I knew about the priest.

If you listen to the conversation a little more, you will be able to guess.

“That may be true. I guess I should be more prepared to be caught by them.”

'Who are you holding?'

“It looks like both of you are definitely going to end up like this.”

“…….It’s terrifying just to think about it.”

“Even if it is the best sword in the world, it seems like it can’t be helped this time.”

“You have to be prepared for this.”

Hyukcheon's expression became serious as they talked.

“Master?”

The boy, puzzled by this, called him.

Hyukcheon pretended to be quiet and listened.

But just then, they stopped talking as they saw bags of packaged food coming out of the kitchen, and he carried them on his back and went out of the guest house.

At this, Hyukcheonman got up from his seat and said urgently.

“Get up.”

“How?”

“It seems like your four hundred are in danger.”

"yes?"

“We must hurry and chase after them.”

The boy, startled by his teacher's warning, hurriedly packed his bags.

* * *

The two priests who came out of the inn hurriedly chased after the warriors who had bought the food.

Fortunately, the warriors' martial arts skills were not enough to detect that the priest was chasing them.

[Who are those who are after Master Sa Baek?]

[Well, I don't know about that.]

If what they had said were true, it seemed like they had made thorough preparations to capture the priest Jin Yun-hwi.

No matter how high your martial arts skills are, it is never okay to let your guard down in the martial arts world.

If you follow them, you will be able to see how they will corner the priest.

About half an hour had passed since they had been tracking it like that.

[I think the teacher is over there.]

While chasing them from the tree, they found a carriage and a group of warriors.

He was guarding the carriage thoroughly like an attendant.

Hyukcheon frowned when he saw that place.

[Why are you doing that?]

[Hmm. There's a master who climbed over the wall in the carriage.]

[A master who has overcome walls?]

In addition, it seemed that there were also masters who had reached the peak of their power.

But besides that, there was a subtle sense of another person's presence.

It seems that his judgment was correct.

If he had let them go like this, Jin Yun-hui, the priest, might have been hit in the back of the head unexpectedly.

'That's fortunate.'

Still, he was the only priest.

I couldn't let him be put in danger.

As for himself now, he was confident that he could deal with them all, including those in the carriage.

'It'll be a good experience for him.'

Hyukcheonman believed that nothing was more valuable than the experience of taking risks.

Even if you keep holding on to it as if protecting it, it won't be able to grow.

[Follow me.]

[yes!]

-Pot!

When Hyukcheon flew the new model first, the boy followed.

When they suddenly appeared, the warriors guarding the carriage all drew their swords.

-Cheong! Cheong!

“Who are you?”

The warriors urged them with voices full of caution.

Then Hyukcheon shouted with all his might.

“Who dares to attack my priest?”

“Ugh!”

“Ears, ears!”

The voice, full of energy, was like the roar of a lion, and the warriors covered their ears in pain.

When they couldn't move, Hyukcheon shouted again.

“Get out of the carriage immediately.”

Not long after that shout, a sound was heard inside the carriage.

“Priest? What are you talking about now?”

'female?'

The voice heard from the carriage was a woman's.

Moreover, judging by the power in his voice, he was definitely a master who had overcome the wall.

I became even more curious about its identity.

-Sreung!

Hyukcheonman pulled out one of his treasured swords, Eunrang, without hesitation and swung it at the carriage.

-Kwakwakwakwakwakwa!

At that moment, the sword strike stretched forward with a sharp edge.

A blow strong enough to split the ground would have instantly split the carriage in half.

Just then someone jumped out of the carriage.

-Paang!

A crescent-shaped red divination appeared in the air, splitting the divination targeting the carriage in half and causing it to scatter.

Hyukcheon frowned at the sight of the woman with her blood-red hair fluttering in the wind.

'That woman?'

I'm sure I've heard of it.

It was similar to the appearance of the new blood cult's leader, the blood witch Baek Hye-hyang.

Then someone else appeared in the carriage, and the boy disciple shouted in surprise.

“S, Master. It’s the Ice Queen!”

A peerless beauty comes out, sweeping her long silver hair back.

She was the Ice Queen Seolbaek.

An exclamation escaped the boy's mouth as he finally saw the snow white he had longed to see.

On the other hand, Hyukcheonman couldn't help but be surprised.

'Have you overcome the wall of superhumanity?'

I had my eyes wide open, but I couldn't properly sense the aura of the silver-haired woman, Seolbaek.

That meant that he had abilities almost on par with mine.

So I didn't notice what was inside the carriage.

“Master, why are these people….”

Hyukcheonman also couldn't hide his doubts at his disciple's words.

He never expected that the female peerless masters who had become new members of the Eight Great Masters and Five Great Evils in the current martial arts world would be after his disciple.

Besides, as far as he knew, Baek Hye-hyang was the vice-religious leader of the Blood Cult.

Are you trying to betray me?

At this, Hyukcheon shouted.

“Why do you seek my priest?”

At his words, Baek Hye-hyang shouted in a nervous voice.

“What have you been talking about all this time? Who are you, a priest, to say such things……”

At that moment, the old man with gray hair, Samjon Seogalma, got out of the carriage and spoke.

“Cultist. I think that guy is a cult leader.”

“The King? Could it be Hyukcheonman?”

It was Seogalma who recognized him at once by his appearance.

Baek Hye-hyang's eyes lit up at his words.

The fact that King Nanwang Hyukcheon was Jin Yunhui's fellow disciple was already widely known in the martial arts world.

At that moment, Hyukcheon shouted at them.

“I have already heard from those I sent to the guest house that you intend to end things with my priest. What on earth….”

It was that very moment.

Baek Hye-hyang closed the distance between them by launching a new weapon at him.

It wasn't just her, it was Seolbaek too.

King Nang-wang Hyuk-cheon, who judged that he would have to face two peerless masters at once, shouted while pushing his disciple away with his true weapon.

“Avoid it.”

If it was just one person, I wouldn't know, but I didn't have the capacity to protect them while dealing with these two.

But then something unexpected happened.

The two women who were thought to be going to attack suddenly stopped in front of me, took the tickets, and said this at the same time.

“Grandfather!”

'!?'

For a moment, King Nangwang Hyukcheon could not understand what was happening.

Why do they call themselves uncle?

< Side story 3 Those who look for him (2) > End

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