Habuk Pengga Swordsman Genius - Chapter 501



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501. Tiger in front, wolf in back (8)

The important thing was who would confirm the signal given off by the Heavenly Light.

When these fireworks explode, the soldiers observing the signal fire report to their superiors.

Then the soldiers stationed nearest will move.

The Thousand-mile Light is used when an incident such as a rebellion occurs.

The important thing here is the phrase ‘used for rebellion.’

How many soldiers would be needed to suppress the rebels?

First, more than ten thousand soldiers will rush here.

If you send more than ten thousand troops and there is no contact after that, you will form an army of one hundred thousand.

In any case, if the Thousand-mile Light were to explode, at least ten thousand soldiers would have to move.

Although it was an item given by the emperor for the safety of the Yurim Academy, it had to be used with caution.

For that reason, the Thousand-mile Light should not be detonated unless there is an emergency.

“If you think it’s dangerous, blow it up.”

“Okay, I got it.”

After finishing speaking, Jang Yu-joong picked up the firecracker and pulled the rope.

Suddenly, a firecracker shot up into the sky with a sharp sound.

Whoosh!

With that sound, the sky was decorated with fireworks.

The five-colored fireworks paused in the sky for a moment and slowly descended from above.

Jang Hye-hwa was surprised at the sight and cried out.

“What if you blow it up now? At least check the size of the enemy… … .”

“What does the size of the enemy matter?”

“But if we blow this up, a large number of troops will move in.”

“It’s okay. Whether it’s one or ten, isn’t it true that there are enemies who threaten us? What’s important is that one general like Lu Bu is more fearsome than a hundred soldiers. And my disciple is lying down over there. What other reason do you need…?”

Jang Yu-joong trailed off.

Because suddenly the laughter became louder.

Haha.

The sound got a little closer.

At that time, Hanbin spoke soothingly.

“Just trust me.”

“… … .”

Jang Yu-joong looked at Han-bin quietly.

At first I believed it, but as the laughter got closer, my belief began to crack.

It wasn’t because he didn’t trust Hanbin, but because his opponent’s inaction was so strong.

How could Jang Yu-jung, who has spent his entire life honing his studies as a scholar, know about the realm of his opponent?

It was because of the appearance of the escorts.

He thought it was worth a try, even when the escorts were tense and on guard.

Even Hanbin displayed a level of prowess that was enough to leave him breathless.

But now the escorts’ shoulders were shaking more than before.

Perhaps they didn’t realize that they were shaking.

Even though their eyes were wide open, it was clear that their bodies were reacting.

Jang Yu-jung was now able to be certain of his opponent’s level.

As it stands now, it’s like throwing an egg at a rock.

Jang Yu-jung saw for the first time that the best bodyguards, who were confident that they would not lose to anyone in the world of martial arts, were acting like that.

It was when Jang Yu-jung’s eyes were unable to find their way.

Zhuge Liang appeared.

“Don’t worry, Dean.”

“Aren’t you worried about the scholar Zhuge Li?”

“I’ve been through a lot in the world of martial arts.”

“Now that I think about it… … .”

Jang Yu-jung’s eyes grew wide.

I had completely forgotten that Zhuge Li was a martial artist.

Zhuge Li, who saw those eyes, continued speaking softly.

“At that time, I also received help from scholar Peng Hanbin.”

“What does that mean?”

“I can’t tell you the details, but there was something similar. Everyone in Zhuge Shi was indebted to him. So, Dean, please put your mind at ease.”

“But that young scholar… … Of course, I know that he is capable of amazing feats. However, his opponent is so powerful that even our guards, who are at the peak of their power, are scared.”

“maybe…….”

Zhuge Li’s words trailed off slightly.

Are the current enemies as strong as the Dark Emperor and Geumseon that we faced in Sacheondangga?

I didn’t think so.

I don’t know the level of his martial arts, but comparing then and now, the situation was completely opposite.

I don’t know how we got here, but it wasn’t the enemy, it was our allies who were waiting there, digging a trap.

Even Zhuge Li did not fully understand Han Bin’s intentions.

She knew why Hanbin didn’t convey his exact intentions.

Perhaps it is because of the phrase in The Art of War that says if you want to deceive the enemy, you must first deceive yourself.

Zhuge Liang, who was continuing his thoughts, tilted his head and touched the tip of his nose.

It was because a strange smell suddenly came from somewhere.

It was definitely the smell of food.

At the same time, Jang Yu-jung was also confused.

He smelled it too.

Jang Yu-jung opened his eyes wide as he searched for the source of the smell.

The smell was coming from where the campfire was lit.

Skewers were cooking over the campfire.

The flames of the campfire suddenly flare up because of the oil dripping from the skewers.

Grilling the skewers were Seolhwa, Cheonghwa, and Sogun.

My mouth was watering, but now was not the time.

I thought it made no sense to be grilling skewers at this moment when one’s life was at stake.

Jang Yu-jung walked towards there with a solemn expression.

As he walked, he observed the expressions on the students’ faces.

The students, who were watching the sizzling meat skewers, found peace as usual.

At that moment, Zhuge Li’s voice was heard.

“You see? For now, the students are at ease.”

“hmm.”

“The enemy will probably feel relieved.”

“Is that really so?”

“Well, even if the enemy doesn’t let their guard down, they will still have doubts. And in the process, we can buy time.”

“I understand, Master Zhuge Li.”

Jang Yu-joong changed his mind and decided to leave everything to Han Bin.

Then the laughter was heard again.

Haha!

This time the sound came a little closer.

When everyone flinched, Hanbin reached out his hand.

“Please start with this.”

What Hanbin offered was a skewer of meat.

Jang Yu-joong looked at Han-bin without saying a word.

“… … .”

“Isn’t this a job where we all have to eat to survive? Let’s eat first. It might be a long night, Dean.”

“Okay, I see.”

Jang Yu-jung was handed a skewer.

Then he took a bite.

In that moment, Jang Yu-jung’s eyes widened.

Because it was the first delicacy I tasted since I was born.

Honestly, it suited my taste better than the banquet at the palace.

Jang Yu-jung was able to forget his worries for a moment thanks to the skewers.

At that time, Jang Hye-hwa approached Han Bin, who was grilling skewers.

Hanbin quickly offered her a skewer.

“Take this. How long do you think it will last?”

“I don’t think I can last more than two hours.”

At those words, Jang Yu-jung, who was standing next to him, coughed as if his throat was choked.

“Ugh, so what happens after two hours?”

“Whether they die or we die, it will be a matter of life and death. Or, the soldiers who saw the Thousand-Li Light will arrive here.”

“That’s impossible. It’ll take at least a day.”

“Don’t worry. There’s a second plan, right?”

“Do you have three silk bags too?”

The silk pouch was a reference to the silk pouch that Zhuge Liang gave to Zhao Yun.

Thanks to the silk bag that Zhuge Liang gave them, which he foresaw, Zhao Yun and Liu Bei were able to overcome the crisis.

This also included the meaning of, “Are you Zhuge Liang?”

Hanbin smiled brightly at his words.

“I don’t know if there are three.”

At those words, the soldier who was grilling skewers next to him said.

“Our lord knows everything!”

The soldier who was infected by Seolhwa and Cheonghwa confidently shouted.

At that moment, a student next to So-gun hurriedly intervened.

“That’s right. Confucian scholar Pang Hanbin knows everything. You have to trust him.”

Hanbin tilted his head at those words.

It was my first time seeing a Confucian scholar.

I had never seen a student with such a small stature in a classroom before.

Hanbin let the doubts slide for a moment.

Hanbin didn’t attend all the lectures, and there were some students whose faces he didn’t know.

There seemed to be some acquaintance with the small group there.

Hanbin narrowed his eyes when he saw Jang Yu-jung’s expression.

This is because Jang Yu-jung’s eyes trembled slightly as he looked at the small-bodied Confucian scholar.

Jang Yu-jung didn’t ask any more questions and just quietly looked up at the sky.

At that time, Jang Hye-hwa looked at Han Bin with eyes full of interest.

“If what you say is true, I would like to ask you one thing.”

“What are you curious about?”

“It seems like you have a deep understanding of even small formations.”

“Why do you think so?”

“I’ve seen at least twenty of them. In order for that many enemies to enter here, they would have to break through my formation. But they entered here without a sound.”

“The enemy may not know much about formations.”

“Huh, what does that mean?”

“They are not people who came from outside.”

“How on earth… … .”

“How do you manage the workers here?”

At that time, Jang Yu-jung stepped forward.

“We thoroughly investigate the background of our workers. And the workers here are chosen by the country. If you suspect them, it is your mistake. We hire the necessary workers once every two years, and we do so based on government recommendations.”

“Perhaps some of them are disguised?”

“As I said, except for a few, the workers change every two years. There aren’t that many left.”

“By any chance, did you check when you left the place, not when you came in?”

“When I go out… … .”

“I heard that during the Seowon’s break period, all the students and workers are sent out.”

“That’s true.”

“Wouldn’t there be someone left at the temple at that time?”

“It’s a long-awaited vacation, so who would want to stay…?”

Jang Yu-joong trailed off.

It was the realization of one’s own mistake.

If someone came in with bad intentions, would they care about things like vacation?

Hanbin continued speaking.

“Probably some of the workers who changed every two years will remain here.”

“then…….”

Jang Yu-joong understood Han Bin’s words right away.

This meant that if the enemy wanted to, they could remain here and increase their numbers.

“They must have been hiding somewhere in the temple. And as their numbers grew, they must have felt that it was time. Or maybe their target came here.”

Hanbin turned his head slightly and looked at the students.

This means that one of the students may be the target.

That was when.

The sound of rocks breaking could be heard all around.

Kuaang!

At that sound, Jang Hye-hwa’s eyes trembled slightly.

“I don’t think I can even go half an hour.”

“Then I guess it’s time to start getting ready.”

After finishing speaking, Hanbin quietly turned around.

Then I walked towards Manwolgyeong.

Hanbin, who was walking towards Manwolgyeong, stopped for a moment and looked back.

“You must not move at all until I return.”

“Okay. But where are you going? At least tell me… … .”

Jang Yu-jung opened his mouth.

Because Hanbin disappeared before my eyes.

What was even more surprising was Jang Hye-hwa.

“uh?”

At that sound, Jang Yu-jung asked.

“Peng Yu-saeng has disappeared.”

“I saw that too.”

“That’s not it, it didn’t go outside the formation. But it’s not visible. That can’t be happening.”