Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 73

Mark

“······Isn’t that excessive?”

Jeong Yeon-shin was silent for a moment before asking. Even just fifty nyang of silver was a huge amount.

It would have been possible to raise a family and live as a vagabond for several years. However, the rewards listed below far exceeded even that.

‘The martial arts of the Shingeomdanju in the Cheonjamsa martial arts uniform······.’

There is a saying, “a priceless treasure.” It means something that cannot be measured in price.

It was like having clothes that couldn’t be torn by swords and having martial arts skills that were at the top of the martial arts world.

The same was true for the elixir that was considered top-quality in Daebangpain Iphwangseong.

“Excessive? No, it’s not.”

The Grand Master shrugged his large shoulders slightly.

“If it were only the Yongbong branch, it would have been like that. The first great achievement was destroying the Hwangbo branch with the three blue ones. I heard it was thanks to the Sohyeop’s Dokmun martial arts. Even one person from the blue ones is a pitiful force, but the third great achievement was dispersing the forces used to attack the main family to the minimum.”

“······.”

“The public speaker seems unfamiliar. This is interesting.”

The smile deepened. The Grand Master seemed to be a more cheerful person than he looked.

“Shall we discuss the second? You single-handedly defeated six branches of the Blood Flame Cult in Seoju. The local blood demons were exterminated. A letter was sent from the Seoju government office, praising Ip Hwang Sung as the divine sword of the Great Ming.”

He looked very satisfied.

“Securing influence over the government is the main task of the nature. The blue alone has brought about the rule of the branch chieftain? You are worthy of being an example to the nature warriors who regard the local officials as the hosts of the inn. It is worth making a big reward and publicizing it widely.”

Praising her in front of her. Jeong Yeon-shin’s expression stiffened slightly. The huge compliment came with an awkwardness she had never experienced before.

The Grand General looked at him intently and opened his mouth.

“This is your first time in the world of martial arts as a blue-skinned person, right? It’s something you have to get used to. If you’re a true blue-skinned person, and even more so if you’re the direct disciple of the lord.”

“···Thank you for the advice.”

“That’s nothing.”

The Grand Commander-in-Chief spoke with a small laugh.

“The first thing that can be counted among the finalized achievements is the Namjikrye Cheongyagok incident. You intervened in the war between Namgung Se and the Blood Flame Cult. Your Majesty is the legitimate guardian of the Great Ming Law of your nature. If it is a fight between a religious group designated by the imperial family, you can intervene regardless of the circumstances. Therefore, as a mere powerful family member, Namgung should be treated with due respect.”

Woof.

In that moment, a wave of energy surged through his body. It was a state where his mind and spirit were simultaneously awakened.

Jeong Yeon-shin was inwardly very surprised.

This was because it meant that the level of internal energy operation was in the realm of the black color of the Yellow Emperor.

“The lowly scumbags from the very beginning just stood by and watched? That’s what the secular Daebangpa clans of the martial arts world are like. They consider the nature of the people a thorn in their side. It’s rare for the livelihood of the people, protected by the nature of the people, to coexist with the interests of the powerful in the martial arts world.”

Words filled with strong power continued.

“I wanted to kill him without getting blood on my hands. He would later become the new master of Ip Hwang Seong.”

His expression had aged greatly. He looked scary even when he spoke of the past.

Jeongyeonshin received a teacup from the servant.

He brought the glass he was holding gently to his lips and waited for the Grand Master’s anger to subside.

It was my first time drinking the highly prized Yongjeongcha, but I didn’t feel anything special even after taking a few sips.

‘It seems to be far from tea ceremony.’

It was a tea that had to be savored leisurely. I realized it once again. It was a hobby that did not fit with my life.

“I apologize for being a little rude.”

The Grand General bowed his head slightly and opened his mouth.

“Although the number of demons you killed was large, your true nature gave you a greater justification. You will use Namgung Se-ga as the vanguard when you attack Thirteen Heavens.”

“Are you asking for cooperation?”

The Grand General shakes his head at Jeong Yeon-shin’s question.

“It means that we have a justification for coercing by force. If we are to suppress the political faction, we must pay attention to the attention of the martial world, and this incident has allowed us to change Namgung’s head. We intend to discipline those who have turned a blind eye to the small group by the laws of the martial world.”

Even though the atmosphere had calmed down, the laughter was eerie.

In this context, the laws of the strong were obvious. It meant that he would act as a strong person.

It means that he will seize Namgung Se-ga and strike him down like a battering ram into the Thirteen Heavenly Kingdom.

‘Under the pretext of asking for favor from the previous disciple of the lord.’

Jeong Yeon-shin felt the winter of Gangho. It was the bitter cold. Even though it was the army’s plan.

The Central Plains in times of chaos that the Blood Flame Cult Leader had spoken of came to mind. Ip Hwang-seong was already a major axis.

The Grand General said as if he found it amusing.

“The Tea Cult, Admiral Yi Dok. You can discuss anything. They are the scum who tried to cut down the small group with the sword of the Blood Flame Cult. Even if they were to suffer the same fate, they would have nothing to say.”

Jeongyeonshin took her hand off the teacup.

“Is that part of the mission?”

“Yes. It will be a life-or-death struggle rather than a war. They will tie up Namgung’s body under the pretext of killing only his leader. They are trying to persuade the best of Namgung’s collateral lineage to take his place. If they fight against the main character, they will not be able to avoid destruction, so if they want to preserve the family, they must cooperate.”

“······May I ask when?”

The Grand General smiled brightly and opened his mouth.

“I can’t give you a definite answer yet. This is a mission where defeat is not tolerated, so if you are interested in applying, I hope you will do your best to cultivate yourself. There may be competition in selecting applicants. The warriors of the original city are also obsessed with honor, so they will not want to miss the opportunity to see and defeat Namgung Mu-gong. There may be a competition over Mu-wi.”

“Thank you for your words. Then, what about the Blood Flame Cult headquarters······?”

“It’s getting late. I’ll have to give you a written report along with the finalized achievements first. I don’t think I can give you the reward.”

The Grand Master gave the order to dismiss the guests with a gentle smile.

“I will send the Eunja and Cheonjamsa uniforms to the Magwangik Hall within the near future. Since the Lord of the Shingumdan is away, I would like to send the order with the Lord’s seal from our general office as soon as he returns. What about the elixir?”

“I will take it as soon as the treatment is over.”

“Please do so. I will leave it at the medical center in the name of Magwangik Island. And.”

He stopped Jeong Yeon-shin as she stood up from her seat. There was a vague smile on her face.

“I would like to advise you, as an old man, that you should stay away from the Iphwangma.”

“Why······?”

Jeong Yeon-shin stared blankly at the Grand Chancellor. He was talking about other people’s maternal families and discussing their behavior. The problem was different. Didn’t he cross the line?

The Grand General waved his hand and said:

“I’m afraid you might misunderstand. I’m saying this out of courtesy. Since powerful and prestigious families are bound to have factions, I can only say that the recent visit to Gangho by Sohyeop has caused quite a stir there. Since it’s not my family history, I feel embarrassed to say more.”

“···Thank you for the advice.”

Jeongyeon Shin bowed her head slightly and took the lottery ticket.

The Grand Master, who had taken the example of Ma Ja-ra, scratched his head.

There were many things that did not match his age, physique, and military status. It seemed like it was his innate personality.

“Please take a look.”

The Grand Master smiled brightly and bid farewell.

* * *

On the way back.

He said there were five days left until the summer solstice. This year’s full moon in June seems closer to early summer than late spring. The ground was already covered with spiderwebs.

A ray of crimson sunlight seeped into Asra’s sleeve. It was a sunset that dyed the heart uneasy.

‘The devil keeps grabbing my ankles. I heard from others that I should be careful of my maternal grandparents.’

Jeongyeonshin thought as she slightly closed the hem of her clothes. The wind that brushed her cheek and lifted her collarbone was quite cold.

Every time I returned from a mission, I had to be careful about my behavior.

It was not a pleasant thing. It was a time when there was not enough time to focus only on public works and reputation.

‘I clearly told my grandfather.’

He told me not to try to manipulate you based on your blood ties. Didn’t he clearly state this after winning the duel with Maseyeon?

But his bloodline was revealed through a formal ceremony.

The way people around them looked at Jeongyeon Shin changed.

As a warrior from a rural family, he was not a warrior who would form a family, but rather a new talent from a prestigious family who could not help but be associated with the activities of the Iphwangma family.

The same thing happened when senior Ma Gwang-ik mentioned the strife between prestigious families.

This shouldn’t be happening.

He said that family matters are not limited to individuals. He didn’t know that he might get caught up in a favor that had nothing to do with him.

There isn’t much time left. I had to get rid of any annoying things in advance.

······A good idea just occurred to me.

because.

“Yeonshin!”

I was delighted to see the handsome boy running towards me in such a hurry.

He was a familiar white warrior, but his light charge was quite impressive. He was a collateral relative who had been defeated by him twice.

There is no way it will be forgotten.

‘Masein.’

He was the grandson of his grandfather, Mayeonjeok, and the successor of the Iphwangma family.

I met the culprit that made my mind confused. The cause and effect that the heavens threw away as if it was nothing was concluded here.

Something big must have happened, because Jeongyeonshin came to her right away on the day she regained consciousness. Was it Majin, the sloppy maternal uncle, who said something?

It was just before the end of the day.

Jeongyeon Shin asked as she took a step forward.

“What is your business?”

“Wait a minute, breathe······”

Masain, who had come three steps forward, took a deep breath.

He was a man who overwhelmed Jeongyeonshin in terms of his internal energy alone.

Since they were born in different environments, they must have eaten elixirs like rice, but they seemed to have run for quite a long time.

Jeongyeonshin waited for three exhalations.

“Tell me now.”

“Uh, that······.”

He was very careful, unlike someone who had so much pride.

Jeongyeon Shin silently urged him with a chin gesture. Masain sighed and opened his mouth.

“The elders of the family want to see you.”

“Adults?”

“The elders and my mother······.”

“Let’s go. Can we visit now? It seems like we came in a hurry.”

He looks quite surprised. It seems like he didn’t expect me to readily agree.

The two soon began walking together.

Jeongyeon Shin asked.

“Isn’t it a place outside of nature?”

“That’s how it is at the main house. Many of the family members have followed my grandfather. They all live in the main house. They use the entire building, and my grandfather wants to sit in the position of the head of the Iphwangseong family. To give him momentum.”

The tone was considerably more relaxed. It had always been like this since the ceremony.

They exchanged a few more words. In the meantime, Masain glanced at Jeongyeonshin’s profile.

“I heard you suffered quite a serious injury.”

“however?”

“The energy is the same as before. It’s gotten weaker, so how can that be? No… Did it get that much stronger? In that short period of time?”

“More than that.”

Jeongyeon Shin avoided answering and said something else.

“You’re calling me now. Does your grandfather know about it?”

“······No. He went to the lord’s office.”

Masain also seemed to have a feeling that something was off. However, he seemed unaware of the situation.

Jeongyeon Shin’s lips slightly rose.

“Your recommendation was impressive.”

He said it casually to Masain. He thought of the Jinbyeok Chosik of the Shihwamugeukwon, which he always used.

“They say that the martial arts of a noble family number in the dozens. Are the martial arts of your family members different from yours?”

“I guess so.”

“Interesting.”

That was the end of it. Jeongyeonshin didn’t say anything else.

I walked silently and arrived at the pavilion where the leaders of the Iphwangma clan were staying.

Masain opened his mouth and winked at the gatekeepers.

“It’s here.”

The main gate was very large. It was comparable to the Magwangik Hall.

Even though I borrowed it, it was like this. You could guess how high the power was.

‘hmm.’

As soon as I entered the building, I felt eyes on me. There were more than one or two.

It seemed as if all eyes were filled with anticipation. It was a tremendous sense of pressure.

Was it really meant to be that we met today?

The front yard was used as a banquet hall, and dozens of people were seated there.

I could feel the noble atmosphere unique to a prestigious school. Even at a glance, there was no one who was not extraordinary.

Among them, one person stood out.

“You bastard.”

A middle-aged woman wearing a black robe opened her red lips.

The silk covering her body was dyed with pitch-black paint. The face of the beautiful doll was full of elegance.

He seemed to have mastered a special technique and even had a noble prayer, and his gaze seemed to look down on the entire world.

“Is this the child with the last name Jeong?”

He asked while sitting at the head of the table. Did he bring up the name Jeong on purpose? It seemed as if he could see a little bit of what was on his mind.

Jeongyeonshin turned her head away without answering.

“Is this your mother?”

“······that’s right.”

Masain answered in a trembling voice.