Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 411

◈ Beijing (3)

Although the voice that pierced her ear was very welcome, Jeongyeonshin turned her head very slowly.

‘Alcohol is the ultimate poison.’

It was like that in both body and mind.

Those who quickly practice the upper dagger and touch the brain with true energy but are lucky enough not to die and instead go mad are called demons.

At that moment, my head was pounding as if it was going to split open, but no proper action could come to mind.

Even if he had released his cycle from the day before when he started drinking, there was nothing he could do about the alcohol that had caused swelling in the blood vessels in his head the night before and then disappeared. Like Jeong Yeon-shin’s Baek-hoe-hyeol.

You could say it was your own fault. You ingested the poison but didn’t do anything to improve your luck.

“Hey, Jeongyeonshin! I just made it!”

A boy wearing a robe embroidered with plum blossoms was running from afar.

With each step I took, the distance between us grew shorter and shorter, but no footprints were left on the dirt. There was no particular sound.

It was the volcano faction’s treasure trove, the dark incense burner.

Beyond that shoulder, another sight of two plum blossom inspectors stopped was also visible.

Jeong Yeon-shin flinches slightly as she catches a glimpse of her friend.

In contrast, Yu Hyeon, a disciple of the Hwasan sect with short limbs, appeared to be a fairly well-made young Taoist priest.

Just like the old shaman of the shaman faction, Noh Shin-seon, who suddenly disappeared after sharing a hand job with Jeong Yeon-shin yesterday.

“Were you planning on leaving without saying goodbye? I had something to say.”

“What are you talking about when you see each other again?”

“I’m talking about the Volcanic Potion. When you first activated it, you mentioned the Purple Seal and the Divine Sword Master, but things are different now. The only thing that Yong Daehyeop inherited from Paehyeop was the Ipsin Sword. On the other hand, you are the blood relative of the Volcanic Potion… That’s why you’re coming out, right?”

Yu-Hyeon, who had arrived at the guest house, asked while catching his breath. Jeong Yeon-Shin nodded slowly.

“Of course I’ll go.”

“That’s true. Maybe the Master will compete with you. He’s been talking about you a lot. Well… I don’t know exactly how the old-school personnel will be selected.”

Then, Yoo Hyun added, “Even he, the plum blossom inspector, felt that he would have to win the competition to be selected.

“The volcano chieftain is talking about me?”

“You were given a life jacket. Hwasan doesn’t forget that. He said your back was narrow but wide.”

Looking at it now, you wouldn’t say it’s narrow, but – Yu-Hyeon mutters rudely.

A warm feeling rose up from Jeongyeonshin’s chest.

Like the warmth he felt on his back when he came down from Cheonrajimang carrying Yulhanangrang, who had been injured by the Paegeomjongju.

But Jeongyeon Shin shook her head.

“If I were to fight a volcano, I would learn a thing or two from the swordsman… Cheonju Jinin. I’m already looking forward to it.”

“huh…?”

“The Amber Fragrance Fairy Tale was incredibly beautiful. I saw it at the Martial Arts Federation.”

“… … ?”

“hmm?”

The two people stared at each other blankly.

Suddenly, a breeze of dawn rushed across the river on the other side, enveloping them and passing by. A gust of wind slightly lifted their sleeves and coolly brushed their skin.

Yu-Hyeon, who had been staring at Jeongyeon-Shin for a while, nodded his head roughly.

“I won’t go empty-handed. I have something to report to the headquarters.”

“okay.”

Jeongyeon Shin nodded her head.

It is said that large-scale wave defense warfare mobilization was carried out in that way.

First, you have to thoroughly understand the opponent’s temperament, habits, and the martial arts they have mastered. Only then can you send out a disciple to fight.

‘I wonder which deceased will appear.’

If there was a person who was going to face the current Jeong Yeon-shin, there was a high possibility that he would inevitably come equipped with these four things.

A state of deep internal energy, solid defensive skills, lethal counterattack skills, and unity of the spirits.

This is a condition that increases the odds of winning against unmanned units with fast attacks.

If it is a traditional school that can be considered the main stream of Jeongjong’s martial arts, there must be more than one or two immortals who satisfy it.

“We must think of each other’s victory. Whether you are the head of the old school or a purple warrior by nature, you are a class that should not be moved by the will of others.”

Jeong Yeon-shin spoke seriously.

Anyway, quite a lot is probably known about him by now.

Many schools would be aware that the martial arts based on the Quick Sword Technique preferred short strikes. This was especially true for those who were close to the Open or Hao School or those who had secret lines.

“There is no such thing as a traitor.”

“what?”

Yu-Hyeon shrugged his shoulders in response to Jeong Yeon-Shin’s question.

“No. Now that I’ve seen your face, I think I’ll go back now. I think the teacher will be worried.”

“Go quickly.”

“Even so, I’ll see you again soon. Even if I can’t go to the volcanic eruption, I’ll still go see it. How many more events like that will there be?”

“Yeah, at that time, your liver was a little bit… … .”

Jeongyeonshin’s indifferent gaze alternately brushed Yuhyeon’s arms and legs.

Yu-Hyeon shook his fist and left.

* * *

The matter was being settled. The only one left to deal with the aftermath of the Black Gathering was the Shingeomdanju. He had declared that he would make it so.

“Would you mind getting beaten up with me? I also find the royal family quite uncomfortable.”

Yong Huimyeong spoke in a sarcastic tone. It was an invitation to Jeong Yeonshin.

The one who leads the world’s best swordsmanship group.

He said that he could decide the whereabouts of even one black person at will without asking for permission from the Imperial General Office.

This could be said to be the power of the new sword master that Jeong Yeon-shin is eyeing.

―Since the lord is away, it would be right to obtain permission from the royal family in advance. There are many excuses to make one way or another.

It was Yonghee’s transmission.

The major lords decided to return to their respective missions. They could not just leave the people alone.

“Don’t give that ginseng back to Yongga!”

Aksoo-rim, who had been chattering away about Beijing, ended her speech. The Lord of Heavenly Forests, Xiahou Weijin, burst into laughter as if he was listening to her wise words.

The two of them and Yullyeongdaeju Unsoyu walked towards Yangyang as the standing force of Iphwangseong.

The farewell message from the famous swordsman Yun So-yu, who kept the laws of the castle, was left behind.

It was said that Myeolseomdaeju and Mugeukjeonju were headed to Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province and Fuzhou in Fujian Province respectively. It was far to the east.

“I heard that the sect that took pride in the great prosperity of Hangzhou has risen up in great revolt. These are troubled times. If you go to Beijing, you will be able to see the whole world at a glance. You should think about how the power we possess should be used.”

“It will be hard to look down on me when I see you again. I was curious to know how your martial artists were taught, but I still haven’t been able to satisfy my curiosity. Let’s meet again next time.”

Unlike the two Han lords who spoke at length, the long-eared Soyeon lord Yoo Jeong-myeong only nodded awkwardly and left.

He said it was to investigate the rumor that an unknown Heavenly Demon’s Jang Bo-Do had appeared.

“Are you going to Cheonghae?”

“How could you…?”

“A while ago, when I was dealing with the affairs of Myeonggongdo, I received a map of Jangbo from the master of the ten branches. It was a map with the name of a city in Qinghai, Xinying (西宁). I burned it on the spot, but I remember it. It seemed to indicate the underground of the city.”

“Hello, hello… You’ve saved me a lot of trouble.”

“Take care of it.”

“Thank you.”

Jeong Yeon-shin prayed for the safe return of Soyeon Daeju along with the lottery.

Information about the tombs of the old absolute rulers usually brought about a storm not only in the martial arts world but also among the common people.

The Iphwangseong Shingumdan has taken all sorts of measures to dispel groundless rumors about Jang Bo-do for generations.

Sects that deal with magic and sorcery will flock to Cheonghae.

It was a difficult mission to entrust to anyone other than the Soyeon Daeju who could possibly surpass Jeongyeonshin in light martial arts.

“You take care of yourself. You will be exposed to the competitive spirit of the peerless masters.”

The Sunmokryungju Cheon Soso had the talent to convey warmth with her words without any euphemisms. This was something Jeong Yeonshin had not known until she visited the Dragon’s formation.

She said that she had received some kind of request from Hanamseong. If it was about Seonmokryeong, it would have to do with the energy of the land.

“I hope Senior Chun also takes care of it.”

At this time, Jeong Yeon-shin was feeling an inexplicable sense of emptiness. Was it because she had filled up all the warmth she couldn’t find at the Jeong family home at the banquet last night?

If Cheon So-so’s lips had not drawn a faint line, I might have had to endure loneliness in secret.

“Let’s eat here again when we come to Yangyang.”

“yes?”

“Ounsanchochae. It was delicious yesterday.”

She patted Jeongyeonshin on the shoulder and left. The faint scent of grass remained along with the early cicada cry.

The Heavenly Lord Ruyi, Bukgung-ah, and the Heavenly Dragon Lord Wei Zhiji headed to the border area beyond the northern tip of Shanxi Province.

The threat from the northern tribesmen is said to be breaking through even the imperial army.

In this way, the power of the Shingeomdan encompassed every corner of the world.

It was an area that Jeong Yeon-shin would have to take responsibility for in the future.

“Just think about what’s happening right now. The Beijing aristocrats are truly political monsters. If you lose your mind, you’ll likely get your nose cut off in front of you.”

“Strictly speaking, that’s Yong Daehyeop’s business. That is, until Lord Jeong Danju receives the Ipsin Sword.”

Jeong Yeon-shin, who had left Yong Hui-myeong and Yeon So-ha behind, came face to face with a man with flowing white hair about ten steps ahead.

Blood-boiling water, blood-curdling magic.

The strength of my masters is usually revealed to some extent by their gaze, but there was not even a hint of luster in Jinmyeongjo’s red eyes.

The red eyes were surprisingly cloudy. It was the realm of Banbakguijin that Jeongyeonshin always saw and learned from.

Jin Myeong-jo opened his mouth.

“Beijing is a different world.”

Jeongyeon Shin nodded her head.

“I’ve heard it before. They say it’s no man’s land.”

“You’ll need to prepare for many things. Are you interested in the invisible sword?”

“To be exact, the Dark Night Blood Demon Sword… … .”

“Watch Danju’s every move. Your blood power is more than enough to implement it.”

“Thank you for your advice. By the way, may I ask where the mission location is? I may be able to help you… … .”

Jeong Yeon-shin trailed off. He was someone who might become the new chief of the Shingeom unit. If we figured out where he was going, it would be easy to appoint him.

For a moment, a cool glare passed through Jin Myeong-jo’s eyes.

“The death of a military man is a common occurrence in the military. Don’t try to find out about it. Even if he dies in the mountains, it cannot be said to be a fleeting death.”

Then, he wrapped himself in black robes and disappeared from his spot.

At that moment, Jeongyeonshin saw the afterimage of Jinmyeongjo walking away, stepping backwards on the river filled with sunlight. It was a very lonely Deungpyeongdosu.

“Myungjo said it well. That is the mindset of the Shingeomdanju.”

Yong Hee-myeong touched Jeong Yeon-shin’s shoulder.

“Once I ascend to this position, I will inevitably lose my subordinates. After I wash my face with gold powder, I plan to visit their homeland. There are many places I must visit.”

“… … .”

Jeongyeon Shin nodded silently. Yonghee Myung, who had been watching him quietly for a while, raised the corners of his mouth.

“Let’s go slowly. It’s quite a long way, but in the blink of an eye, the moat of the Forbidden City will be right in front of you.”

* * *

From Hogwangseong Wuchang to Beijing.

It was a distance that had to cross half the country. Normally, it would be wide enough to complete two or three long-term missions.

However, the strength of the Shingeomdanju who had recovered from his internal injuries was truly immense.

Due to his extremely straight and precise sprint, he was able to outrun Jeongyeonshin several times even with Shingeomyechi Yeonhwa tucked under his arm.

“that……?”

“I borrowed your inspiration when I was trapped in the Heavenly Net. It was very useful. If it bothers you, I am willing to share a few words of my martial arts.”

“I’ll take care of it.”

“hmm?”

They moved north at a terrifying pace.

We crossed forests filled with yellow branches and vast, dry plains.

Sunlight and moonlight alternately passed over Jeongyeonshin’s head.

“Oh, you should know this. Beijing won’t welcome us. It’ll be lucky if they don’t send an aura first.”

“Is it because you suspect treason?”

“There may be such people, but my story is a little different. The gathering of the great lords is something they hate. Regardless of your or my intentions.”

“… … .”

“You leave a force that can threaten the capital in your territory? That kind of country is no longer a country. It is definitely not an empire. Isn’t that why the Imperial City was created in the first place?”

“…I understand.”

Then one day, when he burst through the fog that surrounded the steep cliff like a belt.

In the distance, the endless golden roof tiles stretching out ahead were reflected in Jeongyeonshin’s eyes.

A castle wall that displays overwhelming majesty under the vast sky.

Beyond that, there were countless buildings, crowds, and more crowds…

Beijing.

It was the capital of this country.

The city itself had an enormous presence. How could such a prosperous land exist in the world?

That was when.

Waaa …

A shadow shooting straight towards the floating Jeongyeonshin in the air.

It was a very long spear. It was so fast that it reminded me of the ten-mile sword.

The energy was so powerful that translucent circular shockwaves exploded one after another along the trajectory of the spear.

In an instant, it swept through the space and reached Jeongyeonshin’s presence.

“They welcome me like this here. First of all, let’s… … .”

Yong Hee-myeong, who was standing next to me, spoke late.

As soon as Jeong Yeon-shin grabbed the spear, he spun it around in the air and threw it back.

Immediately afterwards, a colorless aura rose up along his forearm like a spark. It was the trace of the sudden burst of the propulsion wave that Jeongyeonshin had unleashed.

WHWWWWWWWWWW!

The sound of the crash was different. It was incredibly heavy.

It was a split second.

The long spear that flew through the air distorted the atmosphere and crashed down to the ground.

In an instant, a strong vibration raced through the air. The sound that the Shingeomdanju let out, “Hmm…?” was swallowed by a loud noise.