Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 271

Master of martial arts (8)

The Iphwangseong General Office uses a large complex of buildings that are among the largest in the main city.

It was a time when the treatment of writers was unprecedentedly good.

Just looking at the path leading to the entrance and the flowers blooming brightly despite the cold winter air, you could tell.

A landscape granted by the Lord of the Imperial Palace to the literati of the General Government. It is a flower garden of literati who can become poets and scholars at any time.

Sabak.

The steps of the four blue-clad men carrying the palanquin were extremely light.

Rather, because their energy was more distinct, the petals that had bloomed on both sides swayed sparsely.

Only the Magwangikju sitting on top of the white and yellow flower garden did not move at all.

The unmanned personnel who assisted the Great Lord were called. The other Magwangik masters were the first to head to the residence.

“hmm.”

A taciturn man holding the back of the palanquin opens his mouth.

A blue-haired master with skin as pale as a blood-blood jujube, he moved his lips unusually red like the blood demon orchid that was also drafted.

“Is this okay?”

Surama Baek Na Il-cheon glanced at the back of Jeong Yeon-sin, who had been newly appointed as the Great Lord.

The front of the two pairs of palanquin legs were supported by Taeyeonryong and Heonwonchang, and the back was supported by Wiyeoryeong and Nilecheon.

Taeyeonryong, who was walking ahead, roughly shakes his head.

“What if it doesn’t work? Everyone has already seen the grand opening ceremony. Didn’t the venerable lord even give orders?”

“As time goes by, the clothes you are wearing are becoming increasingly visible. High-ranking officials are gathered in the inner court.”

Wi Ye-ryeong, who had a large bow draped around her back, spoke while looking ahead through her blue-walled eyes.

Heonwonchang nodded.

“Don’t you hear a lot of annoying voices? This is an atmosphere that is full of condemnation… … and yet you don’t even yell.”

The five senses of blue-collar workers are extremely sharp.

Although there is a large difference depending on the level of polishing of the senses, in order to pass the promotion test, you must be able to clearly feel the sound of falling leaves.

So I heard.

“The Seungseonpojeongsa has expressed his concerns. Those who have learned martial arts have started to act as bandits and thieves, and the land of Gangseo has been devastated recently, so there are only strange casualties.”

“What the Chief of Staff of Gangseo said is not different from the situation in our town.”

“Now even those who haven’t learned martial arts are banditry. It’s getting really hectic.”

“We too, we too. The three blue warriors who came to Sacheon Seongdo a while ago were killed by unidentified masters. There were no additional dispatches for a long time, so we came all the way to Yangyang after going through a rough road, and in the meantime, the Tang clan stabilized Seongdo.”

“Isn’t that okay? Haven’t you seen the lower-ranking officials outside? They’re standing in line to appeal directly to the Grand General of Iphwangseong… I think it would be right to give up one seat to consider the circumstances of your subordinates.”

“No, the main office also needs a definite answer regarding the security of our side. The local chieftain’s Mancheonhwawoo is more trustworthy than the Blue Sword of Iphwangseong… … I can’t just go, so I’m staying. I’m going to see the Grand General’s face. But half a day has passed and he hasn’t met me. He must be so busy.”

“A person who stays up all day and night is also common.”

“Ugh… … .”

“Because they stubbornly refuse to let us in, the Ming officials are losing face… … .”

It was evidence of the recent difficult situation at Iphwangseong Shingumdan.

The inner courtyard leading to the elegant main building of the General Office.

People wearing antique official uniforms of all colors were looking into the security vacuum.

He had a somewhat quiet demeanor and a polite voice.

The officials in this place left their quarters, ignoring the interview date they had already been notified of.

They never raised their voices. They strictly followed the line.

It was the site where the Emperor of the West resided, and she was a military goddess who had been recognized as a monarch even before the current emperor ascended the throne.

Dozens of officials knew how to guard their necks.

He just discussed the facts in a calm voice.

Even when the palanquin of the black ox approached, he only glanced at her with a calm expression.

“I heard… that the new leader of the Shingumdan is that young.”

“He is the King of Hwajungam of Sacheonseong. His arrogant demeanor strangely suits him.”

“You have the spirit of a governor. There is no other victorious general. Even at such a young, no, young age.”

Each person saves face.

He must have heard the repeated shouts from afar about the achievements of Magwangikju, but he just took a few steps back with an embarrassed expression. It seemed like he was trying to save face.

“Oh my.”

Heonwonchang, who had been laughing, opened his mouth. He was passing by a group of officials along with his colleagues.

Even though I was walking slowly, my brisk footsteps had a strange rhythm.

[Those who ate good food during a famine and walked to their hometown as a wanderer

When I saw the benefits of the unmanned nature, those who did not even send a link

Although I cannot send a representative with a high status,

I couldn’t appeal for the dispatch of the imperial army, fearing that it would hinder my career.

They just gather around and smile like Zara.

In the Shaanxi region where Ma Gwang-ik-ju visited, no one had ever been there before.

[In the place where the person who benefited from the restoration of Mancheonhwawoo by Magwangikju is located]

“this…….”

It was after a bright voice flowed out sharply. Even though the curse word “Grow up” came out, the managers did not react much.

Ma Gwang-ik-ju was sitting on top of a sarcastic remark that had no form. It was not a place to act rashly.

The power to immediately execute an official.

It was a story that spread little by little among the upper echelons.

Most of the managers kept their mouths shut with different expressions on their faces.

It was then that a loud laughter erupted from the top of the General Administration Building.

Hahahahahahaha!

A middle-aged man with a thick black beard poked his head through the crack in the window. His face was bright with a smile.

The figures of several people were also reflected in the window frames of the lower floors. The scholars who had mastered martial arts showed their smiling faces and disappeared one by one.

The Grand General shouted loudly.

“They say that Daeseolgeom is the right hand man of our youngest lord, and he really lives up to his reputation! He’s got it in him!”

“I’m embarrassed. I just said whatever came to mind.”

Heonwonchang touched the hero’s forehead for no reason.

The Grand Master chuckled. His gaze rose to the top of the palanquin.

“Your Majesty, your breathing has become much deeper. You can defeat such great masters one after another. This time, it is truly different, and I was surprised when I received the report.”

“… … .”

However, Ma Gwang-ik did not respond, resting his chin on his hand.

She just had her eyes closed with an expression of indifference towards everything. The winter sunlight on her beautiful face stood out particularly.

The officials were muttering. The rank of the Grand Commander of the Imperial Palace was said to be that of a mid-level black man, but his conduct was so bad that he did not even respond to the official address.

“Does that mean you have the qualifications to do so?”

“Look at the posture. Isn’t it very natural?”

“There were also rumors that he was favored by the Crown Prince.”

“What… … ?”

No one paid any attention to their commotion. Only Taeyeonryong twisted his mouth into a grin.

The corners of the Grand Master’s mouth went up as he looked down at the palanquin carrying the four blue men. He has even surpassed the bloodline of Maga.

‘You have established great prestige among the officials who have taken root in the world. You will face only hardships in the world of martial arts, but whatever mission you go on in the future, you will return with a positive influence. Prince Jeong is truly aiming for the purple despite his young age.’

It is a difficult time to foresee the future. This matter will gradually come back to bite you in a big way.

The Grand General slowly opened his mouth.

“Go straight to the lord. He has given a strict order. I don’t have the energy right now, so I’ll meet you again when we’re assessing your achievements.”

“Really? Straight away?”

Heonwonchang asked back. However, the general had already turned his head away.

* * *

The steps of the inner castle were wide enough to carry a palanquin.

Gugu Palace―

The huge stone gate opened by itself, just as the palanquin party reached the top of the stairs.

Beyond the door, a bare wall appeared across the room, and a halo of pale sunset poured in through the wide-open window.

Taeyeonryong bit his lips slightly.

That was because a dream-like atmosphere was created in my already hazy and vague mind.

‘Don’t lose your mind.’

A human figure lying slanted on a tree trunk in the garden.

The tips of her grass-colored hair, melting into the twilight, sway long below her back.

She didn’t show any presence, but because of that, the surrounding scenery, blades of grass, and the sound of the wind were especially clear.

Is this the realm that the world’s most renowned scholars call a natural sword?

It was difficult to even fathom the grand princes of the aristocratic families who acted as royalty in Jinan, Shandong Province.

“I meet the lord.”

The voice of Sa-wol-gung-gwi Wi-ye-ryeong rang out from behind. Tae-yeon-ryong repeated as if nothing had happened. I greet you, Lord Seong.

“Put it down.”

A beautiful voice flowed out.

It was from then on.

“uh……?”

Taeyeonryong was swept away in a completely different time. Something overwhelming seemed to be pushing his mind.

My consciousness flowed like a dream, as if I was not allowed to think, ponder, or perceive in this room and space.

The moment the sound of footsteps echoed, the shadow of the Emperor’s palanquin fell on the palanquin; his great master leaned back as if his acupuncture point had melted with just a single step; the long fingers of the great master touching his pale cheek like that of a nobleman; the moment they rose to the bridge of his eyebrows, a radiance like a blade of grass; a faint breath; a very thin exhalation… … The fingertips brushing the great master’s eyes.

That was the end of it. Nothing more was visible.

The sunset that swayed in the lord’s hair, the scent of grass that briefly brushed my nose, and the lord’s lips that were moving as they ordered me to go out.

Before I knew it.

The palanquin party stood outside the closed stone gate.

* * *

Suddenly, Jeongyeonshin opened her eyes.

As soon as my vision opened, I regained focus. I saw a familiar wall. It was the residence of Ma Gwang-ik.

Lying on my side, I straightened my slightly bent back, and the familiar scent of the stone wall came closer and warmly.

‘You arrived safely.’

There was nothing special going on. It seemed like enemies would come out to block the way.

It was thanks to the outstanding skills of his colleagues. Even if there was one incompetent scoundrel mixed in, he showed results worthy of Ma Gwang-ik’s reputation.

Sarak.

Jeong Yeon-shin, who had made her bed neatly, wore a sleeveless robe on her left side.

At the same time, there was a commotion outside the door. Some movement was felt on the roof, as if they were guarding the defenseless main pillar.

“He has risen!”

“Daeju! Everything is a waste of Hwangbo… …!”

“You idiot! Shut up for a moment! You still don’t know!”

Jeong Yeon-shin’s lips slightly rose. Jeong Ga-jang had never felt this kind of energy directed at him.

It seemed like Taeyeonryong had an accident, and it was going to be sorted out by Cheongmyeong and Baekmirye. The seniors were making a fuss, but there was a hint of laughter.

Warm and lively.

He muttered softly.

“quietly.”

Although he didn’t even bother to put his true energy on his neck, the entire Ma Gwang-ik Hall was filled with silence in an instant.

Only the voices of nameless disciples running and playing in the front yard and across the martial arts field could be heard intermittently.

There was a reason for the silence. Jeong Yeon-shin roughly adjusted her clothes.

‘North, Wonpyeongilgeomjang.’

A transcendental aura was felt at the meeting place of the leaders of the Imperial Family. The aura that was maturing even in black reacted like skin pricked by a needle.

It is very unstable, but has an overwhelming presence. It is different from the wave of the Ip Hwang Seong Ju, which is difficult to feel at all.

It was quite splendid how the light surged through the paper window above the door sill like a tidal wave.

The contemporary Shin Geum Danju was singing the song of Magwangikju.