Habuk Pengga Swordsman Genius - Chapter 199



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Episode 199. The Living Buddha of Gangbuk (4)

Seol-hwa, holding a candy in both hands, smiled brightly and slowly approached the boy leaning on a cane.

As the snow approached, the boy lowered his head, not knowing what to do.

It was because Seolhwa’s clothes were too clean to meet.

In the boy’s eyes, the snow flower looked like a fairy.

However, the words that came out of Seolhwa’s mouth were unexpected.

“Want to eat?”

“… … .”

“You don’t like it? If you don’t like it, then don’t say anything.”

“Oh, no.”

“Eat this.”

“Go, thank you.”

The boy accepted the candy.

When the boy who received the candy hesitated, Seolhwa said,

“Just eat it now.”

“Is that okay?”

“Eat without any pressure.”

The boy took a bite of the candy at Seolhwa’s bright smile.

In an instant, the boy’s eyes widened.

Because I had never eaten such a delicious confectionery before.

It was so refreshing, like eating honey dripping from a beehive.

It did taste a bit bitter in the middle, but that bitterness made the sweetness taste even more intense.

It wasn’t just intense, it was like my body, which had always felt blocked, was finally cleared.

The boy unconsciously closed his eyes as he felt a refreshing energy spread throughout his body.

At that moment, Seolhwa’s hand stroked his head.

To be exact, it would have been more accurate to just put it up.

How much time has passed?

The child’s father called.

“Sangha, let’s go quickly.”

At those words, the boy called Shang-ha bowed his head to the girl.

“Thank you for this grace… … .”

The wounded man was unable to continue speaking.

Sang-ha looked around blankly, holding the candy and skewers.

When he looked up, the girl who had given him the candy was no longer there.

Shang Ha walked to his father.

He didn’t even realize that he had left his cane behind.

Shang Ha said to his father.

“I guess this is where the gods live.”

“What does that mean?”

“I just saw the new sister.”

“It might be so, since it’s fresh.”

Abi nodded quietly.

The others looked on with envious eyes as Sang-ha and his father returned.

That was when.

The goatee man called out to his friend in a raised voice.

“Hey, Sang-ha! You need to bring your walking stick.”

However, Sang-ha and his father gradually grew distant as they talked.

For a moment, everyone’s eyes turned to the cane abandoned next to the fence.

Then I checked the backs of Sangha and her as they walked away.

Their gaze wandered between the departing merchant and the cane left behind.

Of course, the more I checked, the more questions I had.

Someone spoke loudly.

“A person who used to have a limp walks so well?”

“Does that make sense?”

“No, you didn’t even take medicine. What did you do to get your limp leg back to normal?”

“What the hell happened?”

“What the hell, they only did one thing.”

“There’s only one? It looks weak to me and is just a waste of food.”

“No, we signed a contract.”

“if…….”

“What by any chance?”

“No, I’m just saying that because I wonder if there’s some kind of magical power in the contract.”

“If it’s supernatural powers… … .”

Amidst the commotion, the goat-bearded merchant spoke quietly.

“I believe it now… … .”

As someone who has seen the ups and downs often, this could only be explained in one word.

It’s a miracle.

The goat-bearded merchant folded his hands toward the inn.

At the same time, the looks in some people’s eyes changed.

Their pure eyes, without any doubt, were like a cloudless sky.

* * *

Seolhwa crossed her arms and looked outside the fence with a serious expression.

Hanbin said at that sight.

“Why are you looking like that, Seolhwa?”

“I feel a little strange about saving someone, Your Majesty.”

Seolhwa looked at Sangha and her father as they walked away.

Seeing Seol-hwa’s appearance, Han-bin also looked at them quietly.

The reason why a miracle happened to Sangha, who had been limping, was simple.

The candy that Seolhwa gave contained a potion that instantly removed the blood poison that caused the plague.

It was as if the boulder blocking the waterway had been removed, allowing the water to flow through.

Of course, if Seolhwa hadn’t blown the true energy through the center of Cheonryeonggae, that is, Jeongsu-ri, and led the medicinal energy, then he wouldn’t have been able to recover so quickly.

Thanks to the acupuncture, the cause was removed and the blocked blood vessels were unclogged, so naturally, the cane was no longer needed.

This was not only due to Hanbin, but also to Jang Ja-myeong, who stayed up all night researching medicinal herbs.

As the commotion outside the fence died down, Seol-hwa tilted her head and asked Han-bin.

“Master, I have a question.”

“Speak comfortably, Seolhwa.”

“Why did you save that person without paying a price? Unlike other medicines, the medicine put in the candy is expensive.”

Seol-hwa seemed genuinely curious.

Hanbin shrugged at that sight.

“It’s not like it’s free of charge, exactly.”

“Huh? You only received one contract like everyone else.”

“To be exact, it was that one child that moved people’s hearts. I wanted them to show kindness to me and Habukpangga sincerely, not by force. That’s why I used this method… … .”

Hanbin smiled and cut down on his gossip.

“ah.”

Seolhwa only let out a sigh.

Looking at the expressions of the people outside the fence, I somehow understood what Hanbin meant.

But, it seemed a bit excessive.

Some people outside the fence were even bowing to Hanbin.

In Seolhwa’s view, the path that Hanbin was walking was neither a path for unmanned people nor a path for merchants.

It was the path of the cult leader.

Of course I couldn’t say that.

* * *

Meanwhile, leaving behind the commotion, Sim Mi-ho and Seo Jae-oh closed the fence gate and went in.

Seo Jae-oh, who had entered, looked up at the sky without realizing it.

Now I know Hanbin’s intentions in writing only ten copies of the contract.

And I also saw the power of rarity with my own eyes.

The people who are still standing in line are proof of this.

It was absurd to see those who, instead of running away, lowered their heads and looked at Hanbin.

Seo Jae-oh thought that the current scene was the hidden meaning of Kang Ho-haeng.

What I learned from Kang Ho-haeng was the ability to read the world.

Could it be said that I learned that in addition to chivalry, I should also value profit?

I glanced to the side and saw Hanbin looking around.

‘What will the four princes of Habukpengga do in the future?’

Seo Jae-oh smacked his lips without realizing it, as if he was genuinely curious.

It was when Seo Jae-oh was looking at Han Bin with meaningful eyes.

Hanbin looked at Sim Miho.

“Deputy Chief Sim.”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Call the captain, So Dae-seop.”

“If it’s a simple task, you can leave it to me… … .”

“You’ve worked hard so far, so you should rest. This is something that Daeju should do. Besides, you’re busy tomorrow too.”

“Yes, my lord.”

Sim Mi-ho smiled without realizing it.

It was because it felt like Hanbin had acknowledged it.

Sim Mi-ho quickly disappeared from the spot.

It was exactly past the time to have a cup of tea when So Dae-seop appeared in front of Han Bin.

“Master, have you called?”

“Your Majesty, So Dae-seop.”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Tell the Red Blood Tigers that I have one last mission in Jangwoonhyeon.”

“The last mission? Isn’t it over now that we just need to clean up? My lord.”

“There’s still one more left. I think I need to move my precious belongings.”

“A precious object? What is that?”

When So Dae-seop tilted his head, Han-bin pointed to the barrels that had been stacked inside the fence.

“You see that thing over there.”

It was a series of wooden barrels, each gap filled with oil and wrapped in waxed paper, so that no one knew what was inside.

By the way, I forgot about that can.

I wondered what that container was used for, but I didn’t ask Hanbin.

But I couldn’t help but be surprised when he said it was a precious item.

If they are so precious, why did you bring them into this mess?

It was also strange that they left it on the fence and didn’t even bother to look at it.

At So Dae-seop’s suspicious gaze, Han Bin pointed to the wooden barrel with a kind face.

“It’s a treasure that could save our lives. Let’s carry out this mission secretly without anyone knowing, Lieutenant So Dae-seop.”

“Yes, I understand. Where should I move it, my lord?”

“A guide will arrive shortly.”

“A person who can guide you?”

“It’s time to come.”

After finishing speaking, Hanbin looked at the sun high in the sky as if he was trying to gauge the time.

“Who on earth is coming… … ?”

It was when So Dae-seop tilted his head.

Someone approached Hanbin urgently.

Ta-da-dak.

The person standing in front of Hanbin, gasping for breath, was none other than Gongsun Minghou.

“Huh, huh, I’m not late, am I?”

“Yes, right on time.”

“Do we really not need our workers?”

“No, I don’t need it. It’s something I need to move without anyone noticing.”

Hanbin smiled brightly after finishing speaking.

At that laughter, Gongsun Minghou flinched and turned his head.

It was because an inexplicable sense of anxiety was creeping up my spine.

What Hanbin asked for was guidance on the secret passageway that spreads beneath Jang Woonhyun.

Among them, he asked me to tell him where to use it as a warehouse.

Then Hanbin continued speaking as if he remembered something.

“By the way, if anyone wants that item, please let them know.”

“What do you want me to tell you?”

“You’re dying.”

“Anyway, I understand. But the joke is creepy, Prince Peng.”

“Well, I’m not joking.”

“haha.”

Gongsun Minghou smiled awkwardly and turned his head.

Somehow it didn’t seem like empty words.

Sim Mi-ho tilted her head as she listened to their conversation.

“What did it say in the contract?”

It wasn’t just words that were said.

I thought there might be a connection between the items that needed to be transported and the words written in the contract.

Seo Jae-oh asked Sim Mi-ho about her monologue.

“What are you talking about, Lieutenant Shim?”

“Ah, Seo Daehyeop. It’s nothing. There’s something strange written in the contract, it’s a word that my lord has never used before.”

“What did it say? I’m sorry if it was a secret.”

“Haha, what kind of secret is that? It’s a contract that I gave to people. Well, my lord has a lot of secrets. When he’s bored, he just covers it up by saying it’s a secret.”

“Haha, Prince Peng has a bit of an interesting side.”

“The word ‘Gyeongcheondongji’ appeared several times in the contract.”

“It’s shocking… … .”

“If something shocking happens, don’t come out of your store or home. I told the villagers who had already been treated the same thing, but the battle is already over. It’s strange to write it in the contract.”

“Well, I think it means to be careful until the end. There is no harm in being careful, Deputy Chief Sim. There is a saying like that among the sayings of the old sages.”

“What are you talking about, Seo Daehyeop?”

“The fight is not over until I live. The enemy will continue to appear as long as I live.”

“It’s exactly like what the leader of Sapa said.”

“Well, these are the words of the previous leader of the Volcano faction.”

“Oh, I’m sorry. Seo Daehyeop.”

“No. Even the disciples of the Hwasan faction who hear this for the first time all think the same as Vice-Chief Shim.”

“Haha, I was normal.”

“Ah, that, that’s right. Normal… … .”

Seo Jae-oh trailed off slightly.

As I was about to answer that it was normal, a question came to mind.

Were there any normal people around Hanbin?

When it came to things related to Hanbin, they were people who followed their instincts rather than reason.

When I tilted my head, Sim Mi-ho asked.

“Why are you like that? Seo Daehyeop.”

When Sim Mi-ho asked with narrowed eyes, Seo Jae-oh waved his hand and changed the subject.

“Oh, no. There is a Four Confuciuss in front of you, so ask them directly what the meaning of Kyungcheondongji is.”

“Why are you wasting your energy when you’re not even going to tell me… … .”

After finishing speaking, Sim Mi-ho stretched and went into the guest room.

Seo Jae-oh looked at the wooden barrel being moved onto the cart as if his questions were not resolved.