Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 52
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Episode 52
I took a short break in a wide open space before entering Jangseong-hyeon and asked.
“What do you think? The engraving of Songol has made a difference, don’t you think?”
The engravings given at the Mansu ceremony have two meanings.
It can also mean that you will walk that path, like a kind of fortune telling, and in some cases, you will gain new strength through the imprint.
Of course, the latter is rare.
“What about you? Didn’t you receive the Black Dragon’s seal? Did you gain the dragon’s power?”
The power of the dragon… … .
Red fog spews out from the red cloud armor, and flames shoot out from the sword.
After swallowing the bead hidden inside the incense burner, its power became stronger.
I can also pull it out and control it by my will.
“I don’t know. I definitely gained something, but it still feels unfulfilled.”
It’s true.
The great power that resides in the depths of my heart has only given me a part of it.
The power of a flame-breathing red dragon.
Since you have received the seal of the Dark Dragon, you will gain other powers someday.
What happens to me after I gain all the power?
How strong will it become?
I took out the rock salt.
When you awaken the power of the Red Dragon, the sword instantly becomes ablaze.
The flames soon died down and seeped deep and dark into the sword.
I swung it lightly towards the tree next to me.
Boom. Boom.
A tree that looked like it would be a big tree was cut in half and fell over.
The cut section was blackened as if it had been burned.
Nok Seung-seo asked with his eyes wide open.
“Wow! What is this? I’ve never seen such a swordsmanship in my life. A sword with hot flames rising up. Ohhh… … .”
I thought you were reserved, but you’re easily impressed.
“Wow, this is the power of the imprint. Could it be that it is not the power of the inner workings, but the power of the pure dragon?”
“Hmm. I guess so.”
He answered calmly, but it was truly an incredible ability.
No matter how much internal energy you have accumulated in your danjeon, it will eventually reach its end.
But this power has no end in sight.
If you have the mental and physical strength, you can fight for days and nights against hundreds or thousands of people.
The unbreakable spirit is something I have had since my past life, and what can I say about physical strength?
“How high up in the Central Plains would you be, Dam-myeong?”
Hmm. How much should I say?
In my previous life I was a killer.
A being that kills someone, but that doesn’t mean they are stronger than that person.
So it is difficult to set a standard for strength.
“Perhaps, if you don’t use the power of the dragon, it would be the beginning of the climax that the people of the Central Plains talk about.”
“Oh. What if we add the power of imprinting?”
What if we draw on the power of the dragon?
It was difficult to answer.
Would I be able to deal with the masters who have reached the peak or the peak of their power?
It may be possible someday, since the dragon’s power has not yet been fully unleashed.
“What about you? Didn’t you receive the great imprint of Songgol?”
Sling.
Nok Seung-seo drew his sword without answering.
A unique stance with the tip of the sword pointing towards the ground and the left foot taken a step back.
Tad. Ji-eok.
As soon as you step on the stepping stone, the foot in front of you slips.
At the same time, he extends his elbow and stabs with the sword.
A liquid for breaking up.
At the same time, a blue aura surrounded the sword.
It seemed as if it was stuck into the tree with a sound that tore through the air, but soon the sword in my hand returned to its original place.
It’s so fast and fast, like a bolt of lightning.
A swift swordsmanship that would have been difficult to follow with the eyes if it weren’t for the dark soul.
There is not even a trace of the sword passing through the tree.
“Wow! Is this the power of the engraved pine bone?”
“Well, this is as far as it goes. I guess I’ll need more training to fully pull it out.”
At this speed, it has already surpassed the first-class killing level of Salmak.
And the blue aura that was attached to the sword is not sword energy.
It must be the power gained through the imprint of Songol.
“That’s already great. Oh, next time, try taking half a step less with your left foot. It won’t make much of a difference in power, but your counterattack against your opponent will be much faster.”
From the perspective of a former assassin, Nok Seung-seo is a natural-born assassin.
Born with a sharp sense and cool judgment.
He had patience, composure, and even will.
One thing I regret is that I haven’t received proper instruction yet.
Songgol was already practicing the pose I mentioned.
With just one word thrown out, he immediately drew his sword and began training on the spot.
It means that someone’s teachings were desperately needed.
“Dammyung… … .”
“Tell me.”
“Can you teach me martial arts? I, I’ve never even properly learned the martial arts of my family.”
I knew that he practiced alone.
But I never thought of teaching Nokseungseo.
“hmm…….”
I’m on a new path now, but in my past life I reached the top of my mountain.
Of course, I only learned martial arts that were extremely biased.
Most of these things don’t suit me right now.
But these are just the right fit for Nok Seung-seo.
He was born with the best talent to become a killer.
It already has both pleasure and tranquility.
It means fast and quiet.
If you have the right teachings, you can even look forward to a higher realm than your past life.
Nok Seung-seo’s eyes were sparkling.
I understand the meaning of those eyes very well.
Thirst for martial arts.
“That’s right. By the time you arrive at the Murim Alliance, you’ll probably be on a whole new level.”
“Ahh… … . Thank you so much.”
Tears were welling up in Nok Seung-seo’s eyes.
Anyway, it’s a long way to Hubei where the Murim Alliance is located.
There is enough time for a new master of the quick sword to emerge.
“I bet a trip for two won’t be boring. Haha.”
“Two! It’s three.”
Before I knew it, the tofu that had come out of my arms was lying on the rock, watching us two.
“I was going to ask anyway, but what kind of abilities does that guy have? Isn’t he one of the most famous spirits in the South?”
Tofu’s abilities?
“You have incredible power. It’s a power that no one in the world can dare to approach. It’s something that everyone wants, but can’t easily obtain… … .”
“Oh. What is that?”
“That guy… … .”
I looked at the tofu again.
A small body like a kitten with a long tail.
A subtle cloud-like pattern on white fur.
Two large, black eyes taking up half of a small face.
“That guy… is cute.”
Tofu is cute.
Not enough?
* * *
I moved leisurely, feeling like I was going on a trip.
Now I’m used to people’s hot stares.
The men looked at me in amazement at my size and my huge sword, and the women stood a distance away, their cheeks flushing as they watched our faces.
It doesn’t matter.
As long as you don’t bother me.
“Eat slowly.”
This place is now called Yangga-gaek-jan, and their specialty is the noodles boiled in broth made with a whole chicken.
Nokseungseo had already emptied his fifth bowl.
You eat like that every meal and still don’t feel full.
It seems clear that there is such a thing as a body type that doesn’t gain weight.
“Wow. I didn’t know that noodles could be this delicious.”
Being reserved doesn’t mean you’re emotionally withdrawn.
Nok Seung-seo was amazed by everything in the Central Plains.
Of course, I was the one who admired him the most when he taught me martial arts.
“What will I learn in the future?”
Except when we stopped at a village, we moved along the deserted mountain.
Of course, with tremendous training in parallel.
Up until now, his training had focused on swordsmanship that maximized his quick swordsmanship.
Instead of answering, I asked back.
“How is your family’s martial arts? Of course, you probably didn’t learn it properly.”
“As you may know, Bi-eung-nok-dong is a family that raises assassins for the Beast Palace. If we were to call them assassins in the Central Plains, we would call them assassins or assassins. So all their martial arts are secretive and secretive. They are probably comparable to any assassin group in the Central Plains.”
The enemy of the Green Book is his own family.
Of course he doesn’t want to point his sword at it.
But I’m willing to help you become a greater warrior than them.
Because that’s what I think real revenge is.
“You’ll learn many things in the future. From the art of movement and wall-climbing for stealthy movements to martial arts for quick movements. Having a fast sword and a fast body are two different things. Oh, and I’ll also have to learn dark techniques.”
Nok Seung-seo’s eyes grew wide.
“No, how on earth do you know such things? You speak as if you have been alive for a long time.”
“Um… … I don’t know. As you know, I ate some colorful mushrooms and lost my memory.”
This is the difference between Deoksam and this.
Nok Seung-seo doesn’t ask questions in detail.
The green light has shown tremendous growth over the past few days.
As expected, this guy was a genius.
Like me.
You understand the meaning just by learning the movements.
I understood why the world’s greatest masters were wandering the world in search of talented disciples.
Teaching is fun.
“Anyway, I will make you the best killer in the world.”
If that sword is not pointed at one’s own family, then it is not impossible for him to be called the greatest assassin in the world.
Nok Seung-seo had no words when he heard that he was the best killer in the South.
If I hadn’t come from humble origins, I would have been able to rise to that position even without him.
“Meeting you changed my life… … .”
* * *
Kunming.
The capital and most prosperous city of Yunnan Province.
It is also called Chunseong (春城), meaning the city of spring, because flowers bloom all year round.
For that reason, it is always crowded with people.
“Oh! No, all the people in the world are gathered here.”
Nok Seung-seo, who had only seen wide grasslands and dense trees, said in surprise.
Nok Seung-seo, who always looked gloomy and gloomy, became a different person after coming to Jungwon.
Who knew he could smile so brightly?
“There will be more surprising things in the future.”
Although Kunming is the capital of Yunnan, it is the southernmost part of the Central Plains.
This means that on the way to Hubei, where the Murim Alliance is located, you will pass through larger cities.
I told you to look for a guy named Umochi at the Nakseongnu in Gonmyeong, right?
In fact, when my father first brought up the subject of interest, I tried to refuse.
Do I need guidance on the paths of the Central Plains?
Still, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have at least one connection with Dokgok.
Finding Naksungru is not difficult.
Because it is the largest and most magnificent tower located in the center of Kunming.
It was once the stage for my murders.
Squeak.
I opened the door after passing through the circular gate decorated with five-colored silk.
Even though it was still early, the first floor was crowded with people.
There are already people who are drunk and staggering around.
I approached one of the busy vendors and asked.
“I’m looking for someone. His name is Umochi.”
Whether it was because of my large size or because so many people came to see me, the answer was quick.
“Oh, is that Daehyeop Woo? He’s always in the special room on the third floor. I’ll show you around.”
Grandmaster? Always a special guest?
What the hell is he doing?
As he followed him up the stairs, Jeomsoi asked.
“Is that what you came here to buy?”
That? What is that?
He added, perhaps taking my silence as an affirmation.
“It’s a big deal among the men of Yunnan these days. Rumors have spread that it’s incredibly effective. I think you two will have to wait a long time to get your hands on it.”
He was a talkative person.
“I was lucky enough to get one, and it worked like a charm… It was really amazing. As soon as I took it, I got a signal right away. Oh my, would you believe me if I told you that I took it at night and it lasted until morning?”
What is he talking about now?
“What on earth is this ‘it’ you’re talking about?”
It’s a look of ‘what are you talking about’.
Then he whispered in a low voice.
“Didn’t you come here to buy Taehwajeongryeokdan? It’s a special medicine from Woo Daehyeop that you can’t get anywhere else! You made a lot of money with this.”
Ah. Taehwajeongryukdan… … .
Among the many schools of poison-handling in Namman, Dokgok is special.
It is because they represent them and also because they do not reveal themselves easily, so they are always shrouded in mystery.
The reason why Jungwon can’t easily look down on Namman is definitely because of the existence of the Beast Palace, but it is also because of the Dokgok whose identity has not been fully revealed.
A secret place where they don’t show even a third of their strength.
The sixth son of the famous song master Woo-ryang, who leads such a song.
That guy was selling drugs in the Central Plains and making a lot of money.
That too is an aphrodisiac… … .