Habuk Pengga Swordsman Genius - Chapter 157



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Episode 157. The Accountant

Sim Mi-ho opened her eyes wide when she saw Hwangbo Man-cheong suddenly popping out.

She had never imagined that someone would be by Hanbin’s side.

Since the name of this operation was ‘grave robbery’, it was natural that secrecy should have been the basic principle.

But why is it said that the head of the Hwangbo family appears in an operation labeled as ‘grave robbing’?

It has become a strange situation where grave robbery is done with the owner’s permission.

Sim Mi-ho turned her head without realizing it.

Hanbin quickly stepped forward after seeing her expression.

“This is the deputy commander of the Red Blood Tiger Brigade.”

When Hanbin introduced Sim Miho, Hwangbo Mancheong spoke with a kind expression.

“I see, my name is Hwangbo Mancheong.”

When Hwangbo Man-cheong greeted her first with a kind face, Sim Mi-ho quickly took the prize.

“Your Majesty, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Sim Mi-ho, the deputy leader of the Red Blood Tiger Squad.”

“That’s amazing.”

“Is that great?”

“I’m talking about the technique used to break through walls. I have a lot of experience in martial arts, but this is the first time I’ve seen a technique to break through walls so cleanly. Are you a miner by any chance?”

“Haha, I’m not a miner.”

“Haha, that’s even more amazing. Can you give me a quick tip about this technique?”

“… … .”

Sim Mi-ho looked at Han Bin without saying anything.

Shim Mi-ho was bewildered as to why such a misunderstanding occurred.

Hwangbo Man-cheong seemed to misunderstand that Sim Mi-ho had opened this passage.

At that moment, Hanbin gives a subtle nod.

It was a signal to just talk around and get some pocket money.

Sim Mi-ho said after receiving the signal.

“Well, I’ll tell you later. It can’t just be done like that.”

Sim Mi-ho curled her thumb and index finger nicely.

Hwangbo Man-cheong burst into laughter at that sight.

“Heh heh.”

The insides of the master and the servant were very similar.

Hanbin smiled at that sight.

Hanbin knew why there was such a misunderstanding.

It was because of the counterattack that Hanbin had cast.

What is surprising about the Yongrin Sword Technique’s counterattack is that it thoroughly hides not only the normal state of one’s skill, but also the state of one’s skill when casting the martial arts.

This is the absurd advantage of Banbak Gwijin that I learned today.

Even though he had just used the True Dragon Sword, Hwangbo Man-cheong would not have been able to sense its momentum.

On the other hand, there were also some disappointing points.

It was the use of the True Dragon Sword.

A fearsome herb that can destroy an iron wall with the help of a dragon.

However, it was difficult to use in actual combat.

Because there is no one in the world who waits for the time to gather energy.

Hanbin had to think a little more about how to use the True Dragon Sword.

After finishing his thoughts, Hanbin watched the conversation between Sim Miho and Hwangbo Mancheong.

At a glance, it seemed like Hwangbo Mancheong would lose a nyang or two of gold to Sim Miho.

“Oh, that’s right. I’ll tell you more about it later.”

“Don’t worry, my lord,”

Hanbin, who had been quietly watching the conversation between Sim Miho and Hwangbo Mancheong, quickly intervened.

“I think it would be best to get out of here first.”

After finishing speaking, Hanbin glanced at the prince who was being carried on Hwangbo Mancheong’s back.

Hwangbo Mancheong nodded at Hanbin’s wink.

“I forgot the patient. Please guide him quickly.”

“all right.”

As Hanbin turned around, Sim Miho quickly handed him the map.

“Here it is. I marked the passage I found along the passage you drew for me.”

“It’s okay. You can just find it by feeling.”

Hanbin took the lead, waving his hand.

“Still, the passage is a bit complicated… … .”

“It’s okay. Chief Sim, do you trust my feelings?”

“Yes, I believe it, but… … .”

As Sim Mi-ho trailed off, Han Bin quickened his pace.

How did Hanbin know about this passage?

The logic was simple.

It’s thanks to memories from a past life.

Of course, during the Gwigeomdae era, this place was not investigated through the main gate of Hwangbo Sega.

While looking for traces of the Demonic Cult, I happened to find a passage connecting Garamsan Mountain and Yeongongsil.

The map drawn for Sim Mi-ho was also based on memories from that time.

As Hanbin took the lead and went out through the passage, Hwangbo Mancheong could not suppress his curiosity and continued to observe Sim Miho.

In Hwangbo Mancheong’s eyes, Sim Miho was a miner, no doubt.

The way he held the pickaxe also couldn’t have been very natural.

Hwangbo Man-cheong has now made a decision.

He said that we need to form a special task force to carry out special operations in Hwangbo Se-ga.

* * *

The next day, halfway up Garam Mountain.

After leaving his second son in the care of Jang Ja-myeong, Hwangbo Man-cheong took care of family affairs and came to the foot of the mountain at Han Bin’s request.

The two were enjoying tea using a large rock as a table.

It was a sight that would make anyone mistake it for two gods descending to earth.

The two holding teacups were looking into each other’s eyes.

As the scent of tea spread, the awkwardness also deepened.

It was yesterday that life was up and down.

Hwangbo Mancheong is the head of the Odaese family.

Hanbin was only a candidate for the head of the Hebei Peng family, one of the five great families.

The difference in status is like the difference between heaven and earth.

It felt like Hwangbo Man-cheong and Ji-su had taken off their clothes and bathed together while the blood on their heads was still fresh.

Now that we’ve found peace again, it might be natural for a little awkwardness to creep in.

Of course, Hanbin looked at Hwangbo Mancheong leisurely, just like yesterday.

After a moment of silence, it was Hanbin who spoke first.

“Shall we begin the family lineage now, my lord?”

Gye-ga refers to the process of calculating the winner after finishing a game of baduk.

Hwangbo Man-cheong tilted his head at Hanbin’s words.

“What is the account?”

“If the game is over, shouldn’t we start the next game?”

“Is the great country over already?”

Hwangbo Man-cheong shook his head slightly.

Hanbin smiled at that sight.

“The first round is finally over.”

“Is there really a need to calculate it?”

“I need to do some homework and review so I don’t make the same mistake again.”

“Mistake, have you ever made a mistake?”

“Yes, I missed the last great demon I could catch.”

“But didn’t you also save the big horse?”

“What did I do to make it happen? It just happened as the famous saying in Go says, ‘If you can’t do it, you can’t do it.’”

“What are you going to do from now on?”

“I must exert all my strength to defeat the Great Demon.”

“If you don’t kill the demon, you die instantly… … .”

Hwangbo Man-cheong looked up at the sky and trailed off.

He had a burdened expression on his face, as if he was carrying a heavy load on his shoulders.

Hanbin continued speaking with a smile on his face.

“I think the important thing is that we shouldn’t become Go stones.”

“I agree.”

Hwangbo Man-cheong nodded.

The meaning they exchanged was simple.

There is no need to be a living stone or a dead stone on the board, but rather, they should be in the position of placing their stones.

Hwangbo Man-cheong, who was exchanging plans like a Zen question in front of a steaming cup of tea, had his eyes light up as if he remembered something.

“Those were the last words you spoke in the training room.”

“Your last words?”

“I’m a little hesitant about what you said about the legend of Hwangbo Se-ga being true… … .”

“I was going to tell you this anyway.”

“I’m curious, so tell me quickly. Did you see the true power of the Hwangbo Se family there?”

“Yes, I saw it.”

“What is that?”

“It’s the lump of iron that threatened us.”

“So does that mean the organ device is the true power of the Hwangbo Se family?”

“Have you ever investigated that place?”

“Didn’t you decide to take responsibility for that and investigate it? As you said, if we try to meddle in it, there’s a high chance that the secret will leak out. And I didn’t even think about looking at you because I was checking on the second child’s condition.”

“Yes, the way I see it, that iron is not an ordinary lump of iron.”

“It’s not usually a lump of iron?”

Hwangbo Man-cheong opened his eyes wide in surprise.

Hanbin waved his hand at that sight.

“Don’t be so surprised. It’s not good for your health. That iron is black iron.”

“If it’s black iron, it’s the treasure of the South Sea… … .”

“Yes, that’s right. I’m exaggerating a bit, but it’s definitely the black iron that’s as expensive as a pearl of the same size.”

“Haha. How could something like that happen?”

“That level of black iron is enough to bring about change in Gangbuk Murim.”

Hwangbo Man-cheong’s eyes trembled slightly.

If Hanbin’s words were true, the repercussions would be enormous.

The black iron that was falling as if it would crush him was enough to cover one pavilion.

If there was a scale to measure the power of Sega, what would have the greatest influence?

If you were a strong man, you would have chosen elixirs and secret recipes to improve your strength.

However, there was a bit of a misunderstanding hidden here.

Can I get stronger tomorrow by looking at the emergency report?

If I take the elixir, will I be able to immediately overpower my opponent?

Time to learn the secrets.

Time to fully absorb the elixir with your own power.

That is, absolute time was required.

However, it is a different story when it comes to swords.

What if you cut your opponent’s weapon in half with your sword?

If it was the same level or just one level difference, it would have been entirely possible.

An opportunity has come for the family’s fortune to rise by leaps and bounds.

Thud. Thud.

A strange ambition pounded in Hwangbo Mancheong’s heart.

At that moment, Hanbin woke him from his thoughts with a soft voice.

“You know half of the Black Iron is mine, right, sir?”

“ah…….”

Hwangbo Man-cheong let out a faint exclamation.

It was only now that I remembered the contract I had made with Hanbin.

Hanbin continued speaking as if trying to confirm once more.

“The remaining words are… … .”

“I see, it’s a gold mine. Will the head of the Hwangbo family say anything else?”

“Yes, then I will believe you.”

“Okay, and take this.”

He took out a leather pouch.

It was a pouch several times larger than the pouch that Hanbin had given to Hwangbo Mancheong, containing the Mokcheol Baduk stones.

Hanbin instinctively took the bag.

Then I opened my pocket slightly.

“What is this? Aren’t these the old Go stones I gave you? But there are… … .”

“I have sharpened the remaining iron in the family.”

“But why only black stones?”

“I have plenty of white stones.”

“Isn’t it useless if you only have one stone?”

“I will only use this white stone when I meet you.”

Hwangbo Man-cheong smiled brightly, placed another leather pouch next to him, and untied the string.

There, white go stones mixed with iron and silver were showing off their elegant appearance.

That was when.

Someone approached urgently.

Hanbin turned his head and saw that the person running quickly was Sim Miho.

As Hanbin tilted his head, Sim Miho, who was approaching from the side, glanced at Hwangbo Mancheong and took the prize.

Then he whispered in a small voice in Hanbin’s ear.

“My lord, I think you should come and see.”

“What’s going on? I said I can share Heukcheol slowly?”

“That’s not it… … .”

Sim Mi-ho whispered even more quietly and left.

As Sim Mi-ho left, Han Bin stood up and said.

“You should go there too, seniors.”

“Hmm. Take the lead.”

Hwangbo Man-cheong extended his hand.

The place Hanbin arrived was about a hundred paces beyond the Hwangbo family’s wall.

There was a dry well there.

Hanbin thought that an unidentified person had escaped through this well and ordered the Red Blood Tiger Squad to quietly search this place.

Inside the well that we arrived at under Sim Mi-ho’s guidance, there were torches stuck here and there.

Hanbin used the Yongrin Sword Technique’s first form.

‘Lightning strike.’

‘Begging is the 18 steps.’

Hanbin disappeared into the well, leaving behind only the sound of grass being crunched.

Hwangbo Man-cheong, who had been watching from behind with his arms folded, followed Han Bin.

Papak.

As Hanbin had expected, the well was connected to the passage.

Hanbin, who had been walking a few steps, stopped.

Then he let out a small groan.

“hmm.”

Hwangbo Man-cheong, who was following the sound, asked.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Look over there.”

When Hanbin pointed to the blocked area, Hwangbo Mancheong also let out a sigh.

“hmm.”

Where Hwangbo Man-cheong looked with surprised eyes, blood was forming a puddle.

But, the situation is already solidifying.

Hanbin slowly approached the place and pointed to the cause of the puddle of blood.