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Taejonbirok Volume 9 Episode 20
Chapter 56: The Lazy Man, Examined (5)
Cheongyeongja, a long-legged volcano, was enjoying the rest she had finally found.
“The tea tastes good today.”
Cheongyeongja, who was afraid of late-night winds and had become deeply engrossed in the tea ceremony she had learned late in life, felt the taste of the tea even better after successfully passing the preliminaries that had been nerve-wracking today.
Enjoying the gentle scent of tea while feeling the cool breeze blowing, isn't this a paradise?
'That's a good thing.'
Cheongyeongja smiled softly.
Cheon Eui-ryeon's proposal was sudden. The proposal to use Hwasan as the venue for the World Martial Arts Competition was, in a way, extremely rude.
How can we hold someone else's banquet in a volcano steeped in history and tradition?
However, Cheongyeongja accepted this offer as an opportunity.
As the world focuses on this martial arts competition, the volcano will also receive attention.
'It would be better if it had a grand name like Volcanic Cone.'
Cheongyeongja smiled softly.
It was already impossible to handle the people who had flocked to the main office since the preliminaries. Since there had been no major incidents in the past, it felt like all the rich people who had been thirsty for incidents were flocking to the volcano.
“Hoo hoo hoo hoo.”
I couldn't stop laughing.
If the competition proceeds without any problems, everyone will remember Hwasan. Then, he will also be remembered in the history of Hwasan as a long-time person who spread Hwasan's name all over the world.
Cheongyeongja smiled quietly and slowly savored the scent of the tea.
The gentle breeze blowing and the soft scent of tea tickling your nose.
Where else is there a paradise? This is the paradise.
"iced coffee……."
Cheongyeongja felt that realization was slowly coming to her. The wall that had been stagnant and unmoving for so long seemed to be slowly reaching out to her today.
At the moment when Cheongyeongja was about to fall into a state of selflessness, feeling a surge of joy in her heart.
“Ahem ahem ahem.”
A cough came from somewhere, breaking his immersion in an instant.
Bam!
Cheongyeongja, who had suddenly returned to reality at the beginning of the state of no-self, ground her teeth, unable to contain her anger.
'Oh, this was an opportunity to raise my level!'
The enlightenment of the unmanned is something that can come anytime and anywhere, and it is also something that cannot be broken in any way.
Cheongyeongja, who had missed the opportunity to attain enlightenment by receiving a visitor at this very moment, trembled in anger, unable to contain her body. Who on earth could dare enter Jangmunin’s residence and disturb his enlightenment?
As Cheongyeongja was about to scold and punish this wicked man, a hearty laugh came into her ear.
“Hehehe, is Jang Moon-in here?”
Cheongyeongja's half-open mouth was tightly shut.
The anger that had been rising rapidly began to be quickly controlled.
It had to be that way. Treating anger management disorders has always been an unbearable form of violence.
“Oh, you’re here, Sasauk.”
“Hehehe, okay, okay.”
Cheongyeongja, who saw the plum blossom sword master walking towards her with a smile on his face, suddenly stood up from her spot.
'How is he here?'
Cheongyeongja's eyes were trembling as she looked at the plum blossom sword.
Even though he was the eldest son of the volcano, he could not maintain a sitting posture in front of the Plum Blossom Sword.
Who is Plum Blossom Sword Master? Wasn't Plum Blossom Sword Master the one who was famous throughout the world as the best swordsman in Hwasan even before he ascended to the position of Jangmunin?
It was his proud private school that still holds the title of the best swordsman in Hwasan.
Even though he holds the position of Jangmunin, he is the one who cannot dare to ask to see him first. Isn't he the one who can only see his face and hear his advice on occasions when there are grand ceremonies?
It was truly surprising that such a plum blossom swordsman came to see Cheongyeongja first.
“What’s going on?”
“Well, with people. Do I really have to have a reason to come here?”
“That’s not what I meant. Sit this way, this way.”
Cheongyeongja, who had given up the seat, quickly took out a cup and poured tea.
“Here it is.”
“Hmm, is this Jang Moon-in’s tea? It’s been a long time since I’ve had it.”
“If you had visited me more often, I could have treated you better.”
It was a word full of resentment.
“Haha, isn’t it true that people get speechless and awkward when they see each other too often? You just have to know that it’s nice to see each other once in a while.”
“But isn’t that too rare?”
“Is that so?”
Cheongyeongja let out a deep sigh.
“Now, the only adult I can rely on in the volcano is Sasuk. Sometimes, I feel burdened and tired by this long position. If even Sasuk won’t help me, where can I go to complain?”
“Hahaha, Jang Moon-in, who was always polite when he was young, has become a spoiled brat as he gets older.”
Although he said that, Plum Blossom Sword Lord also burst into laughter as if he was in a good mood.
“Is it possible that you came to me because you are dissatisfied with the martial arts competition being held at the volcano this time?”
“You don’t like it?”
“Yes. I also felt uneasy about doing worldly things in the Pure Land…….”
Plum Blossom Sword Lord shook his head quietly.
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“Mundane matters are mundane matters, but we are not living in a paradise. For a human who cannot escape the mundane world, trying to live apart from it is nothing more than an obsession. Just do as the Jangmunin wishes.”
"ah……."
It was a remark that made me feel deeply dizzy.
Cheongyeongja nodded quietly.
It felt like all the pressure in his chest was lifted. With the last worry that had been troubling him finally resolved, he felt an immense sense of comfort.
'I never regret missing out on enlightenment.'
How could it help the volcano if he raised his status? There were many elders who were stronger than him, and even if they attacked in a group, there was the Plum Blossom Sword Master who was no match for them.
It's not that he doesn't want to raise his level as a martial artist, but it was several times more important to make Hwasan's name known than to raise his own level.
“I think you came here to put my mind at ease.”
Cheongyeongja was smiling with utmost joy. However, the gaze of the plum blossom sword master looking at Cheongyeongja was wavering for some reason.
“Hehehe…… Jang Moon-in, can I ask you something?”
“Of course, private.”
Cheongyeongja nodded vigorously, looking as if she was expecting what kind of teachings her private tutor would give her next.
“……Am I the oldest person in this volcano?”
Cheongyeongja's face hardened slightly.
'Did something bad happen?'
Usually, saying something like that meant that someone was infringing on the authority of an adult.
Cheongyeongja lowered her head slightly, thinking about who would dare to oppose the authority of the Plum Blossom Sword Master in the volcano.
“Of course, Saseok. It’s only natural that the eldest adult in this volcano is Saseok.”
“Haha, I see.”
Plum Blossom Sword Lord smiled brightly.
Seeing his satisfied smile, Cheongyeongja relaxed slightly. It didn’t seem like it was a big deal.
“But why do you ask that?”
“Hey, Jang Moon-in.”
“Yes, private tutor.”
“If I am the biggest adult in the volcano, how much can I get involved in the volcano’s affairs?”
Cheongyeongja felt as if her heart had sunk.
'Why do you say such things?'
Saying that he would get involved in the affairs of the volcano as an adult was not much different from saying that he would encroach on the authority of the elder brother. Cheongyeongja forced her expression, which was starting to harden, to clear up.
What on earth should I say in response?
“……Your Majesty is the highest adult in the volcano.”
"hmm?"
“If you want to do it, who can stop you?”
It was Cheongyeongja who said indirectly, 'You can't stop it, but it won't be followed by will.'
“I see. Then, may I ask you a favor?”
As if it had come, Cheongyeongja tightly closed her eyes.
'Well, it wasn't my place either.'
No matter what anyone says, the martial artist representing the volcano is the Plum Blossom Sword Master. However, during that time, the Plum Blossom Sword Master did not get involved in the affairs of the volcano and only pursued martial arts like an immortal.
Thanks to this, Cheongyeongja has been able to run Hwasan comfortably, relying on the status of the Plum Blossom Sword Master. If someone like that is told to give up power, there is nothing he can do.
“……If it is a favor you ask of me, I should grant it. Please speak.”
“Ahem.”
Seeing the blushing and embarrassed Maehwageomjeon, Cheongyeongja let go of the last hope she had been holding onto. Unless it was something extraordinary, that adult wouldn’t make such an awkward face.
He must be making such an awkward face because it is something he cannot say to him for moral reasons.
'What can't I give you?'
It is unknown why he is doing this out of the blue, but if it is Plum Blossom Sword Lord who comes to the forefront instead of him, Hwasan will become even more desperate. Cheongyeongja consoled herself with that and quietly closed her eyes.
“Uh, um…….”
“Don’t worry and just speak.”
“Since the long story has put this old man’s mind at ease, I will speak frankly.”
“Yes, private tutor.”
Cheongyeongja let go of the last desire that was confusing his mind.
Then, the slightly trembling voice of the Plum Blossom Sword Master was heard in his ears.
“……Can’t you lend me just ten nyang of gold?”
Cheongyeongja's eyes opened wide.
“…….”
“…….”
The two people looked at each other with awkward faces.
The oldest member of Hwasan, who had been around since Cheongyeongja was wearing diapers, awkwardly lowered his head as he looked at Cheongyeongja's intense gaze.
“Yes, ten nyang?”
“……Is it too much?”
“No, that’s not it……”
What on earth should I say?
Cheongyeongja looked at her tutor, who had an embarrassed expression like a newlywed groom, and spoke as if she was possessed.
“……Are you going to get married?”
“Hey, you! What the hell are you talking about!”
And I've never been married! What kind of nonsense is that to expect a one hundred and twenty year old virgin to get married!
“But why do you suddenly need such a large sum of money?”
“Keuh-hem, that kind of thing happens sometimes.”
"if……."
"huh?"
“You’re not going to gamble, are you?”
“No! This guy is real!”
The plum blossom sword master, who had been yelling, was openly showing his annoyance.
“If you don’t want to give it, then just say no. Why are you asking so many questions?”
“How could I not ask for such a huge sum of money all of a sudden!”
“Surely I would offer that to the Demonic Cult! No need to say more! Are you going to give it to me or not?”
“……Private tutoring.”
Cheongyeongja opened her mouth with difficulty, feeling the beads of sweat running down her back.
“No, no, I need to know what it is…….”
“Aeeeeeeeeeeeeee!”
Plum Blossom Sword Lord suddenly stood up from his seat and shouted.
“You’re just praising me as an adult, but you’re turning your back on me for a few bucks! That’s enough! I’m going to close down as of today, so you guys eat well and live well!”
At that moment, the body of the volcano's leader, Cheongyeongja, shot out at the speed of a ray of light.
Cheongyeongja, who was holding onto the trouser leg of Maehwageomjeon who was about to leave, shouted in a tearful voice.
“I, I’ll give it to you! I’ll give it to you! Private lessons!”
It was fortunate that there were no eyes to see.
Cheongyeongja was having the worst day since becoming a long-time writer.