Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 32

master

It was said that the intuition of the masters sometimes goes beyond the realm of understanding. It was different now.

There were many people who looked like they had no idea what was going on. Even the experts of the Jongnam faction were like that.

The head of the Elder of the Swordsmen is in the hands of a young swordsman. No one could have ever imagined this.

“The Eight Evil Swordsman······? Is that really the old master?”

“How, how could something like that happen? By the hands of a child like that?”

“The Sword Master gave a different order? I can’t even believe this······.”

A sight beyond common sense took away the will of the unmanned forces to fight.

Even the Sword of the Underworld was no exception. A monster of great strength and chaos.

That is the situation that Jeong Yeon-shin has created. It is something that cannot be understood by the human mind.

That was when.

Heonwonchang suddenly stood up. The wave that rose up as if it had never fallen down shook off the dust from the hem of his clothes.

He stretches his shoulders and shouts loudly, showing off his tall body and handsome appearance, with the hero’s sword fluttering on his forehead.

“A guest of the Jongnam faction! The beautiful Jeong Yeon-sin of Iphwangseong!”

There was even a hint of sincerity in his voice.

It was a stronger force than Jeongyeonshin had imagined, and Heonwonchang’s voice, filled with power, echoed in all directions as an amazing accomplishment.

“I cut off the head of the Elder of the Paegeomjong clan!”

A tremendous roar erupted. It was surprising where he had hidden such internal energy.

This is a place where great achievements have been made.

Heonwonchang clearly revealed his identity at this location and confirmed his achievements.

It could be said that it was a spontaneous response worthy of the Iphwang Credit Union.

“Jeong So-hyeop is truly······!”

“The Eight Evil Swordsman is dead!”

“Wow!”

The young masters of the Jongnam faction were excited. Many of their faces were filled with awe and joy.

There were even those who erupted in cheers like never before.

“That boy!”

“I finally made this happen!”

The swordsmanship of Yeo Il-shin and Jong Nam-geom-seon began to show its greatest effectiveness.

He burst into action by charging at the panicked enemies.

The story of the island of Ip Hwang-seong and Ma Gwang-ik. The flow of change brought about by one boy was as strong as a waterfall.

The swordsman was pushed back without mercy. The blows were inflicted from all sides, making recovery difficult.

Among them, Jeong Yeon-shin stared at Paegeomjongju. Their eyes met.

While receiving the sword of the chief of the Jongnam faction, he looked at the boy again as if he was trying to engrave the boy into his mind.

‘wait.’

A strong man who was hard to even look up to. Now, just receiving his gaze seemed to shake his soul.

Clearly, time was Jeongyeonshin’s enemy. However, it was also her best friend who would grant her infinite power.

‘Four years will be enough for you too.’

The world’s greatest swordsman will not die here. Jeong Yeon-shin turned around.

* * *

Paegeomjong was finally defeated. It was a great victory for Jongnampa.

A fight between the Thirteen Heavenly and the Nine Sects is by no means common.

The fact that the two of them faced off and had a visible outcome is a huge deal in itself. It was said that the central government was reacting.

Rumors spread from Xi’an.

At the forefront of the rumors was Jongnam Swordsman, who showed off his amazing power to the world.

This was because he had blown off the arm of the elder of the Paegeomjong clan and killed five elders.

The reputation of Sword Dragon Wijimyohwa, who led his disciples to fight against mid-level masters, rose once again.

And the story about the young master of Ip Hwang Seong spread little by little.

Sixteen swordsmen cut down the elder of the Paegeomjong clan. It was a story that no one would believe.

Authors who know even a little about martial arts world scoff at this. That’s why the rumor is progressing slowly.

However, it was clear that the nickname Seomye had spread throughout the world.

“If the old school masters know, that’s enough. No matter what foolish people say and do!”

thud!

Heonwonchang slammed his fist on the table.

He was expressing his anger after having a drink at the inn at the foot of the mountain.

It is said that he heard the words of the young master of Ip Hwang Seong being denied in the city.

He said he almost broke the noses of those who didn’t know.

Jeongyeonshin didn’t care much. She doesn’t have much interest in things that aren’t practical.

Because at the end of life, I only look at the fruit of the tree of heaven.

“Does fame help you in your mission?”

“Of course! It helps! You can at least get one more drink at the inn!”

Heonwonchang finally brought a smile to Jeongyeonshin’s lips.

They enjoyed the post-war victory. Even the familiar path they had walked along had a new earthy scent.

The war between the giant sects has come to an end, and even the masters of the Paegeomjong sect have been killed.

As a drone, Ma Gwang-ik had accomplished more than enough.

The masters of Jongnampa treated not only Jeong Yeon-sin but also Heon Won-chang with favor.

It would be difficult to have a more pleasant day than this.

“Rather than that, we should think about breakwaters like Gaebang or Haomun. If we go around the world of martial arts, we can’t leave out the information they provide. I don’t know if Jeong So-hyeop has ever received help from Gaebang, but now he will be treated differently.”

Wijimyohwa, who was drinking tea together, said.

Her small smile was more beautiful than the spring flowers that were beginning to bloom around her.

“I’m embarrassed to say this myself, but they say that Gupa is above the clouds in the world of martial arts. Naturally, it’s very difficult for the common people to hear about Gupa. Unless it’s a big incident like this.”

“okay.”

Jeong Yeon-shin replied, taking a sip of the golden police officer’s uniform tea.

A smile appeared on Weizhimyohwa’s face as he looked at him.

“That’s why they often avoid accurate stories and believe strange words. But openness is different. There’s a reason why they’re lumped together as the old and the new. They must be aware of it. I’ve seen a few beggars who learned lightness outside the battlefield.”

A beggar learns martial arts? It seemed like a means of opening up that I had only heard of.

Heonwonchang nodded as if he was satisfied.

“Anyway, this won’t be the only time I’ll be able to go on a business trip, so I’m satisfied with that.”

“It’s Jeong So-hyeop’s business, but Heonwon So-hyeop is satisfied. The camaraderie of Iphwangseong is different from what I’ve heard. So which of you two is the one who will be executed?”

“capital punishment?”

Heonwonchang opened his eyes wide as if he was hearing those words for the first time in his life.

Jeongyeon Shin also became interested.

“I learned about Magwanggyeol first.”

“Oh! Didn’t you receive the teachings from the Great Lord at the same time? Is it a death sentence for accomplishments to come first? The Emperor’s nature is not a sect without foundation!”

“It’s a breakwater with no priest delay, so that’s about it.”

“Is this really so?”

Time passed with a rare, comfortable conversation.

The atmosphere was warm as it was a complete victory with few casualties for the Jongnam faction.

The sun set along with the gaze of Wijimyohwa, who occasionally smiled beautifully as if looking at her younger sibling.

The next day.

He was awarded the Yuunpae (流雲牌) by the head of the Jongnampa faction.

It was said that if you show it to the secular sect under Jongnam, you will receive the highest treatment.

Jeong Ga-jang was also a branch of Jong-nam, so in such a place, he could act as a benefactor without giving anything.

“If you need more information about the text, please let me know.

“Even if it is a political matter for the Emperor, I will help him once.”

Seocheon Sword Master Gu Yang-shin spoke. A faint warmth was lingering on his expressionless face.

It was said that the territory of the Paegeomjong had been considerably taken over. That was what Jongnamgeomseon had said.

When the Sapa steps down and the Jeongpa protects the people’s livelihood, donations come in without having to be forced, so Jeong Yeon-shin’s contribution as the head of the sect is great.

“I will gratefully accept it.”

I didn’t necessarily decline. There will come a day when I need it to carry out a mission or challenge for the position of the new sword master.

Jeong Yeon-shin opened her mouth, holding the wooden sign with clouds engraved on it in her bosom.

“Okay. I think it’s time to listen now.”

“Well, you are qualified.”

Yeo Il-shin, who was sitting next to Guyangshin, nodded.

Finally, the secret story of the Jeong family’s destruction was revealed.

“All things originate from the tree of heaven.”

“Did you say it was the best in the world?”

“It is the sacred tree that supports the world. All the principles of all things are firmly established through the mysterious Cheonha Tree. It cannot help but use a lot of the energy of the land, and Jeonggajang’s land was very fertile. It was said to be a large landowner in Shinya County, right? The roots of the sacred tree stretched out to the extent of folding the streets.”

“······.”

“All elixirs recognized by all are like that. They are made in a mysterious way according to the principles of creation. It is a different story from martial arts or sorcery.”

“Then the reason why the Jeong family was destroyed······?”

“It is said that the powerful martial arts of the Ip Hwang Seong Ju are maintained by eating the fruit of the Cheon Ha Mok. The Pae Geum Sect and the Blood Flame Sect. They are factions that are completely hostile to Ip Hwang Seong. It seems that they had more than enough reasons to destroy a weak martial arts family. It is said that Shin Ye Hyeon has now become a wasteland in their hands.”

Jeongyeonshin was speechless for a moment. Yeo Ilshin sighed with a face that said she wanted to hug him and spoke again.

“We happened to be nearby when we received a letter from the Lord of the Imperial Palace. It was a request to protect the head of the household. In the end, we failed······.”

“······.”

“I feel truly sorry towards you, Joong-san, and Hye-ah.”

* * *

Shouldn’t the living live?

First, I decided to try eating the fruit of the Cheonhamok. I left the complicated circumstances and paradoxes aside.

It is of no help in survival.

After becoming the new sword master, it won’t be too late to ask the Iphwangseongju. She said she would live forever.

The sky was clear. A cloudless blue covered the whole world.

Jeong Yeon-shin and Heon Won-chang packed their bags and stood at the entrance of Jongnam Mountain.

There were many people who gathered to see him off. The popularity he had built up in the Jongnam faction was not small.

“Come when you grow up. When you become a master, you will be able to visit Iphwangseong.”

I consoled my nephew who was crying and clinging to me.

When I saw my second older brother, Jeong Joong-san, he was staring at me with an expression that was difficult to describe.

A face filled with regret and pride. Jeong Yeon-shin just nodded slightly.

We are not close enough to be able to talk freely yet.

The portrait of Wei Zhiying standing in front licked his red lips.

“Would it be okay if I went next time?”

“If I have no missions, I will ask for the Sword Dragon’s martial arts.”

Her lips formed a smooth curve. Jongnam Swordsman laughed heartily.

“The backwaters of the Yangtze River have become friends. It is a wonderful sight. It is truly a joy for an old man who should be thinking about washing his face with gold powder.”

Kang Ho-in’s retirement after settling his debts is called a golden shower. Jeong Yeon-shin shook her head.

“It seems like it will last a hundred years longer.”

Laughter erupted everywhere. Now they were like grandparents.

Jongnam Swordsman smiled kindly.

“Yeonshin-ah. I hope your wish comes true.”

It was a word with many meanings. Jeong Yeon-shin calmly took the lottery ticket and then mounted the fine horse she had received from Jongnampa.

As always, Heonwonchang was there with me, holding my horse’s head in his hands.

I didn’t look back when I left. I arrived at the village after running for half a day.

The sunset seemed to look back with regret.

Silk made of crimson light faintly dyed Jeongyeonshin’s vision.

I left the horse and went into the guest house. It was a noisy place.

“There are quite a few ronin.”

Heonwonchang, who was sitting next to them at the entrance, muttered.

It was quite crowded, so I had to sit next to some middle-aged people. They greeted me with a nod.

The expression on the face of the waiter who took the order was not good.

It seemed like it was the fault of those people wielding knives and making a fuss everywhere.

Among them were men and women wearing silk martial arts attire, seemingly descendants of the military.

It’s not common for so many people to gather in a small town like this.

It seemed as if something had happened, and the ronin, who liked to brag about their skills and gossip, took it upon themselves to talk about it.

“······The Hwasan faction secretly received help from Ip Hwang Seong. The old faction and Ip Hwang Seong are now like the setting sun. Only the Jongnam faction, who defeated the Paegeom faction, can act like this in Shaanxi!”

“I’m telling you this because you’re new to martial arts, but the martial arts world is a place where you have to keep your mouth shut to survive long term.”

He was a nobleman who appeared to be the son of a noble family. Although his appearance was different and he could be seen as showing off his authority, he was quite polite.

The two women who had been standing there with swords on their backs smiled faintly and nodded.

The ronin who had been talking loudly at the table across from him frowned.

“I told you it wasn’t the first time! Where was I wrong? Otherwise, there’s no way I wouldn’t have caught one of the two demons! They say that one of the eyes of the Blue Eyed Demon Sword that Ma Gwang-ik is so proud of has gone out! The Blue Master of the Ip Hwang-seong? Turns out it was all a lie!”

It was when he looked around as if asking for consent.

Phew-!

It was a tremendous speed. The chopsticks tore through the air without a sound and were stuck whole into the table.

The end of the wave was shaking so strongly that the table cracked and split apart around the pierced point.

Everyone’s gaze turned to the entrance. A boy wearing a long blue robe was calmly looking at the ronin.

“That story.”

A sky-blue light flashed across Jeong Yeon-shin’s eyes.

“Be more specific.”

Although it was a soft remark, it contained the true spirit of Jeong Ga-dong. There is no one in this place who has not heard it.

The guest house that had been bustling with sword-wielding people became quiet in an instant.

Heonwonchang reached out and gently moved the hem of Jeongyeonshin’s shoulder forward.

The character ‘Hwang (荒)’ engraved in white thread on a blue long robe was revealed.