Habuk Pengga Swordsman Genius - Chapter 60



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Episode 60. War of the Guests (1)

Hanbin asked with a meaningful expression.

“Isn’t this by any chance an up train heading south?”

“Oh my, how did you know that?”

“If it’s to the south, it’s likely to be in the Hanam Jeongga area.”

“Wow, Confucius, you are really a piece of shit. Are you studying the Book of Changes these days?”

“Hey, what kind of studying are you doing? You’re just catching a rat after backing off a cow. Actually, what I’m curious about is the details.”

“So what happened is… … .”

Cheolno unpacked a bundle of stories that Hanbin had been waiting for.

It’s not uncommon for people to get robbed while traveling, but the problem is that strangely, only those traveling with Mrs. Jeong-hwa are robbed.

Cheolno reported that the elders of Habukpengga were very nervous because several of the escort warriors who were helping the expedition died.

Cheolno, who had been talking nonsense for a while, tilted his head.

“Confucius, why is your expression like that?”

“Why is my expression like that?”

“It’s like you don’t care.”

“It doesn’t matter, right? It’s not something I should feel bad about, since it’s Madam Jeong-hwa who hates me.”

“That’s not true. I don’t feel bad about you being targeted either, but if Habukpengga is the target, we could be targeted someday too. Your Majesty.”

“We’re okay. Don’t worry, Cheolno.”

“How can you be sure, Your Majesty?”

“I have a feeling.”

“if?”

“What by any chance?”

“It’s not like Confucius is planning something or anything, is it?”

“Chulno tends to think of me as someone too great these days.”

“No. To me, Confucius always looks like he did when he was a baby.”

“Thank you, Cheolno. Don’t change your mind.”

“Yes, Your Majesty, please eat this first.”

Cheolno opened the lid of the basket.

There were steaming dumplings in there.

Hanbin suddenly had the thought that life was like dumplings in a basket.

Life is like the story of a dumpling, you don’t know anything until you taste it.

Hanbin took a bite of the dumpling and smiled.

“Cheolno, the dumplings taste good today.”

“Should I bring more?”

“No, it’s okay.”

Hanbin patted his stomach. On days like today, he felt full even though he didn’t eat much.

Heukcheon?

Hanbin had to reevaluate their capabilities.

A simple murder is bound to invite revenge.

They were thoroughly out for profit.

This was exactly the type of hit Hanbin wanted.

When Hanbin smiled without realizing it, Cheolno said.

“Your Majesty, you’ve been smiling a lot lately.”

“Haha. I’m glad you see it that way, Cheolno.”

Hanbin patted his stomach and laughed heartily for the first time in a while.

After laughing for a while, Hanbin started to sort out his thoughts.

[Basic]

[Speed: Ten]

[Body: Ten]

[Power: Ten]

[Achievement: Ten]

[Return: Ten]

The biggest change was in the basic version.

Even after returning from the mission to subdue the wolves in Jeolhogok, Hanbin continued to engage in combat with So Dae-seop and his group, who had completed training at Cheonsujang.

At that time, I was able to obtain all the basic rules.

After acquiring all the spheres from speed to recovery, the spheres that were lined up were replaced with numbers.

[Application]

[Lightning]

[imminent]

[100% accuracy]

[Quick Sword]

[Rank: Knight Revival]

The application section is no longer extended and is maintained as it was during the Wolf Suppression in Jeolhogok.

However, I am practicing while keeping in mind the operation of the first step.

For example, in the case of the revival of the knight, which is a lifeline, it was right to leave behind the fifteen years of internal energy required to operate the revival.

In that case, the power that could be used immediately was fifteen years, the sum of the internal energy of the body and the power of the Yongrin Sword Technique.

The goal of my recent training has been to practice the Yongrin Sword Technique within the past fifteen years.

* * *

Madam Jeonghwa’s residence.

In front of Lady Jeonghwa, Prince Peng Mubin was sitting with his head bowed.

Madam Jeong-hwa slammed the table as if she couldn’t control her anger.

The tea splashed all over and hit the face of Prince Peng Mubin, but he didn’t even think to wipe it off.

Madam Jeonghwa’s expression was that murderous.

“What on earth was he doing to make Sanghaeng look like that?”

“I’m sorry. I unknowingly became infected with the paralyzing poison… … .”

“I don’t understand why you would think of returning to your family after losing all your valuables.”

“I’m sorry, mother.”

“I regret bowing down to the youngest to get you out. You should have just stayed in the brain prison.”

“I will reflect on my actions, Mother.”

The third prince, Peng Wubin, could only lower his head.

The mission given by Madame Jeonghwa to cover up the unpleasant incident was to transport expensive ginseng.

All the unpleasant things that happened before were things that happened to Hanbin.

It took a big ball to wash that thing away.

The price of the ginseng transported this time was an enormous amount, equivalent to one-tenth of the entire upward movement of Pengga.

However, that task was a failure.

Mrs. Jeonghwa asked again.

“Does it make sense that they stole so many things without leaving a trace?”

“I don’t know either. I received help from the Justice League’s Hanam branch, but it’s a complete waste of time.”

“For the time being, you are prohibited from going out. You will be in charge of entertaining guests at your family home.”

“A guest?”

“We invited one of the plum blossom inspectors from the Hwasan faction as a guest.”

At a few words, Peng Mubin narrowed his eyes.

It was a system in which guests were treated and allowed to stay by people who were powerful in the martial arts world.

It was often the case that guests were welcomed at large, wealthy establishments.

The reason was simple. When the time came, the disciples of the great sects would go on a journey to the martial arts world. Although they were called journeys to the martial arts world, they often ended up sleeping outside due to their limited travel expenses.

By the time he returned after about three years of wandering around the world, it was difficult to tell whether he was a disciple of the school or a disciple of Gaebo.

But what if you were to stay as a guest at the Sega or the upper house that treated you so well?

The correct answer could be replaced by the proverb, “A sister is good, a brother-in-law is good.”

It was good for the disciples of the great sects who left the Gangho area to spend their time in luxury, and the upper class and the Sega welcomed them as they could ride on the backs of the great sects.

However, the status of the guest that Madam Jeonghwa spoke of was none other than the Hwasan faction. He was not even a common disciple within the Hwasan faction, but a plum blossom inspector.

The implications were truly enormous.

If we could build a good relationship through this opportunity, it would be of great help in the future.

Peng Mubin wondered how he could serve him well.

That was Peng Mubin’s only hope.

* * *

The guest of the Hwasan faction invited by Madam Jeonghwa was Jeongmyeong Seo Jae-o, a plum blossom inspector.

He was the second-highest disciple of the Hwasan faction and, although he was the lowest ranking disciple among the Plum Blossom Swordsmen, he was a disciple who was greatly respected by the elders of the sect.

That was understandable. His father was one of the top five merchants in Xi’an. The money his father donated to the Hwasan sect alone would be enough for the sect’s annual budget.

So, there was no elder who disliked Seo Jae-oh.

The bigger the clan, the more it lived and died for money. In fact, Seo Jae-oh didn’t only have money. He also had a brilliant talent.

He is not a genius who can understand ten things if taught one, but he is a genius who can understand two things if taught one.

That is why he is currently occupying the last place in the plum blossom inspection.

However, he also had problems.

He was not ill-mannered at all. Even in the Hwasan faction, he would never drink tea that was not of the highest quality, and he would never wear clothes that were not of the highest quality silk.

So, Kang Ho-haeng was a hardship for him.

At first he tried to stay at his house, but the elders of the Hwasan faction would not allow that.

What is the meaning of Kang Ho-haeng?

Wasn’t this a system implemented with the intention of allowing people to directly experience the harsh winds of the rough world?

That’s why I chose Habukpengga.

The reason for his choice was his relationship with Habuk Pengga, a member of the Gangbuk Five Great Families, and the wealth of Habuk Pengga, which was no less than his own family.

Of course, this was a misconception before coming to Habukpangga.

Jeongmyeong Seo Jae-oh, who was drinking tea, turned around, spat out the tea, and immediately put the teacup down.

The maid who was serving him asked at that sight.

“Where are you uncomfortable? Daehyeop.”

“No, but is this the only type of tea in Pangga?”

“If it’s this type of car… … .”

“In the purification tea, there are upper, middle, and lower grades, and even in the upper grades, there are gold, first, and last grade products. Isn’t the tea you brought out the lowest grade?”

“I don’t know the specific types of tea… … .”

“Okay, how can someone like you distinguish between expensive cars?”

Jeongmyeong Seo Jae-oh gestured with his hand and chased the maid away.

Then he glanced at the condition of the place.

The standard of the room he evaluated was low among low.

It was worse than the place he had decorated on the volcano.

Seo Jae-oh just kept sighing.

Then the door opened.

Rattling.

When the door opened and a man he had never seen before came in, Seo Jae-oh looked at him with a wary look for a moment.

Peng Mubin, who saw those eyes, bowed his head deeply and introduced himself.

“Jeongmyeong Daehyeop, my name is Peng Mubin, the third son of the Peng family.”

“Hmm, then you are Madam Jeonghwa’s son.”

“Yes, that’s right. Please lower your voice.”

“Yes, that’s right. I am the ‘Jeong’ character of the volcano, so I am your mother in terms of generation, and you are my nephew, so feel free to call me Sa-suk.”

At Seo Jae-oh’s words, Peng Mu-bin quickly said,

“Thank you, Sasauk.”

However, his heart was slightly uncomfortable. As far as Peng Mubin knew, Seo Jae-oh was in his early thirties. That meant they were only eight years apart.

But private tutoring?

Peng Mubin came here with the goal of becoming a sworn brother. However, the result was that he suddenly had a private tutor to serve.

At that moment, Seo Jae-oh opened his mouth with a look of discontent.

“I have a favor to ask of my nephew. Can you do it for me?”

“Please speak, sir.”

“To be honest, nephew. I came here with high expectations because Pengga is said to be a famous restaurant in Habuk, but the food and tea don’t suit my taste at all. So, can you help me?”

“Yes, just speak, sir.”

“Then, first bring out the most delicious food here.”

“What do you want?”

“As long as it’s a food you can confidently recommend, that’s enough.”

“all right.”

Peng Mubin left Seo Jae-oh’s quarters, deeply beating him.

After a while,

Peng Mubin had to regret his words. He asked the steward to bring him the food he had enjoyed, but Seo Jaeoh shook his head after eating only one chopstickful of each dish.

“It’s not as good as the volcano food after all.”

“I’m sorry, sir.”

“Well, my nephew has nothing to feel sorry about, and given the circumstances, what can I do?”

“… … .”

Peng Mubin opened his mouth wide and looked at Seo Jae-oh.

This was a piece of trash disguised as a plum blossom inspector’s shell.

At that moment, a brilliant idea flashed through Peng Mubin’s mind.

Peng Mu-bin’s idea was to stick trash together.

In other words, Peng Mu-bin’s plan was to introduce the plum blossom inspector Seo Jae-oh to Han Bin and set him on fire.

It was decided to use Seo Jae-oh, who was arrogant and had high distribution, as a weapon.

Peng Mubin carefully opened his mouth.

“Sassuk, have you ever heard of the Pengga sword?”

“The Sword of Peng? Isn’t it the Peng Mask? Don’t all visions revolve around the Tao?”

“That’s true, but there has been a new change in Pangga.”

Peng Mubin smiled meaningfully.