Habuk Pengga Swordsman Genius - Chapter 66



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Episode 66. Temporary Disciple (3)

The reason Hanbin brought the contract was simple.

It is because of Hong Chil-gae’s personality that he doesn’t like being tied down to one place.

Hong Chil-gae was not the type of person who would stay here forever just because he had formed a priestly relationship.

Hanbin only needed Hong Chil-gae for a certain period of time.

The contract was also written accordingly.

Hong Chil-gae listened at first, but later he seemed to be listening but not, and just waited for Han Bin to finish his explanation.

Actually, at first, I was able to understand it because it was explained slowly. However, as I went on, the speed increased. Eventually, the speed became so fast that people couldn’t hear the content even if they wanted to.

The most important thing was one thing.

The point is that if either party wants to break the contract, it goes back to a piece of paper.

I just nodded automatically like a goblin.

Hanbin finished his explanation and pointed to the end of the paper.

“Please sign.”

“Can you sign here?”

“yes.”

“however…….”

When Hong Chil-gae hesitated again, Han-bin scratched his head and said.

“So, just in case, I included this too. Training.”

Hanbin pointed to one side of the contract.

Hong Chil-gae tilted his head and quickly asked.

“What on earth does this mean, training?”

“The period of getting to know each other is called probation. It lasts for three months.”

“Did you say something like that?”

“I have explained this part. What if I don’t catch your eye? Isn’t your eye for the world famous for being high? I am afraid that a disobedient disciple will go against your will.”

Hong Chil-gae’s slightly suspicious expression suddenly cleared up after hearing Han Bin’s additional explanation.

“Huh, that’s true… … .”

Hong Chil-gae trailed off. This was not for the sake of his disciple, but rather for the sake of his master.

If this kind of system had been in place a long time ago, it might have been easier to accept disciples.

Sasa Sak.

Hong Chil-gae signed with a big smile.

“Same thing here. Sign here too… … .”

Hong Chil-gae and Han Bin signed two contracts side by side.

After exchanging the contract, Hanbin smiled and flapped the paper.

When everything was settled, Hanbin handed the contract over to Sodaeseop.

“Please keep this safe.”

“Understood, my lord.”

Perhaps it was because of the sense of relief that everything was over. So Dae-seop bowed his head deeply without realizing it.

So Dae-seop, who received the contract, carefully checked its contents.

And then, without realizing it, I screamed.

“omg.”

“What is it, Lord So Dae-seop?”

“Wait a minute, I need you to give me some time. Deputy Chief Sim.”

So Dae-seop’s expression was strangely solemn.

After a while.

As Hong Chil-gae disappeared into his room to unpack his luggage under Jang Sam’s guidance, So Dae-seop unfolded the contract and spoke.

“It seems like our lord has a problem.”

“What do you mean?”

“This is a ridiculous contract. It’s called a priest-student contract, but it’s closer to a slave document.”

“Slave document? Who is the slave? Or perhaps the master?”

“That can’t be true.”

As So Dae-seop shook his head weakly, Sim Mi-ho also sighed.

“Phew, it looks to me like my lord has had an accident.”

“The problem is that we are also accomplices.”

So Dae-seop looked up at the ceiling without realizing it.

* * *

The next morning.

Hong Chil-gae was standing in the training hall of Cheonsujang in a neat attire.

Hong Chil-gae, who had changed into clean clothes for the first time in sixty years of being a beggar, kept touching his clothes as if something felt unnatural.

“Hmm, I guess the original clothes… … .”

“No, Master.”

“Oh, I’m fine.”

“No, Master, it is the disciple’s duty to serve his master properly. I want to serve him the best while I am here.”

“Oh my, this is true.”

Hong Chil-gae brushed his beard. They say clothes are wings, and Hong Chil-gae looked like a Taoist who had attained the Way.

Well, even if he was a Taoist priest who came down from a volcano or a shaman, he would be fooled 100% of the time.

Hong Chil-gae, who had been looking at the clothes for a while with a look of displeasure, said.

“You passed the final exam.”

“Huh? This is the final exam?”

When Hanbin tilted his head, Hong Chil-gae took out the contract he had shared with Hanbin yesterday. Then he held it out in front of Hanbin.

Hanbin didn’t bother to accept the contract.

Because Hong Chil-gae’s actions were predicted.

He chuckled and looked at the letter in his hand.

At the same time, the temple was engulfed in flames.

Sim Mi-ho, who was watching from the side, opened her mouth.

“Sammaejinhwa!”

It was a technique that could only be used when reaching the highest level, even during the peak.

Hong Chil-gae continued speaking without paying attention to the gazes of those around him.

“Do you know what this means?”

“You have decided to accept me as a true disciple. A contract is not made on paper, but with the heart.”

“Yes, you are smart. I have been looking for a disciple who possesses all of the qualities of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith. However, I realized yesterday that the talent I am truly looking for must have one more thing.”

“What is that?”

“That is evil.”

“I’m stupid so I don’t really know what that means.”

“Don’t pretend not to know. I don’t like my disciple losing somewhere or getting stabbed in the back of the head somewhere. I looked at the contract yesterday, and you’re not the type of person who would get beaten up somewhere. No, to be exact, you wouldn’t even pick a fight you’d lose.”

“Then I should answer that too.”

Hanbin also took out the contract from his bosom.

As soon as I threw the contract into the air, it floated in the wind and tried to fly away somewhere.

At the same time, he pulled out the moon-shaped sword that was hanging on his waist.

Sreung!

‘Lightning strike.’

‘On the brink’

Hanbin drew a flying piece of paper in the air.

When I cut the contract in half again, it became four pieces.

Hanbin turned the contract into dust in the blink of an eye.

In an instant, Hong Chil-gae’s expression changed.

“What a great accomplishment at such a young age. Amazing!”

“Oh, is that so? I’m fine… … .”

Hanbin smiled awkwardly and accepted Hong Chil-gae’s compliment.

This was not the end of the contract, but the beginning.

Well, if I had to say, it was Hanbin who did everything Hong Chil-gae wanted. Of course, it was something he remembered from his previous life.

Did you win Hong Chil-gae’s heart?

Hanbin didn’t think so.

It only piqued his curiosity. However, Hong Chil-gae will remain here for the time being.

What if his curiosity is satisfied?

When that time comes, he will leave this place without any regrets.

The validity period Hanbin thinks is at least six months.

Hanbin was also satisfied with that.

Hong Chil-gae said after seeing Han Bin’s expression.

“In the case of Openness, there are no separate named disciples like in the Old School. If you tie the knot I give you around your waist, it will be a means of Openness, and even if you don’t tie it, you are still my disciple. However, as a means of Openness, you have no rights.”

“What is that right?”

“It’s your fucking right.”

“Then I will not accept the knot.”

Hong Chil-gae smiled as Han-bin bowed his head slightly.

“Take it anyway. It’s my gift.”

Hong Chil-gae stretched out his right hand.

Whoosh!

A knot flew through the air.

Hanbin caught it lightly.

Hanbin opened his eyes wide after checking the knot.

It was a red knot.

The red knot was born in humble circumstances, but it was the first knot of openness that meant enjoying a long life.

Hanbin put it in his arms.

After a brief greeting, Hong Chil-gae returned to his quarters.

However, those gathered were speechless.

The first one to run was Sim Mi-ho.

“My lord, what on earth has happened?”

“Deputy Chief Shim, what’s wrong?”

“I clearly scammed Elder Mujeja yesterday.”

“But is there any problem with that?”

“I think you noticed last night, but I find it strange that you’re not angry but rather happy.”

“Perhaps, if I hadn’t stabbed him first, he would have tested me by hitting me in the back of the head.”

“How do you know so much?”

“Well, people who eat with a knife all have similar habits.”

“… … .”

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

At that moment, Hanbin took something out of his bosom and handed it to Sim Miho.

“Keep this safe.”

“What is this?”

“contract.”

“What contract?”

“Hey, Chief Sim, what’s wrong? It’s just like your first time in the martial arts world.”

“I’m asking because I really don’t know.”

“Then spread it out.”

Sim Mi-ho’s eyes widened as she glanced at the letter at Hanbin’s words.

“This is a priesthood contract. But that contract was in the air earlier… … .”

Sim Mi-ho looked back and forth between the empty space and the contract, recalling the scene from earlier.

“Sim, the leader. In the martial arts world, if you get caught up in emotions, it’s over. I have to keep what’s advantageous to me until the end. Elder Mujeja must have also lost sleep last night after finding something strange in the contract. I can solve it by force, but I’m the type of person who can’t give up what I want. Elder is someone who can turn the tables with force at any time, and a pyramid like me can’t let go of what’s advantageous to me until the end.”

After finishing speaking, Hanbin stared at the place where Hong Chil-gae had disappeared and snickered.

Sim Mi-ho turned her head and glanced at So Dae-seop.

The two exchanged glances.

Sim Mi-ho nodded. She shared the same feelings as So Dae-seop.

They were saying that all emotions were broken.

Then Hanbin started telling a meaningful story.

“Didn’t So Dae-ju and Sim Bu-dae-ju see the contents of the letter I carved out in the air?”

“How do you see that, my lord?”

When So Dae-seop answered in surprise, Han-bin laughed.

“Haha. You must have seen it, Master Mujeja. Now that I think about it, you’ve taken in a temporary disciple, so should you change your nickname now?”

So Dae-seop opened his eyes wide at Han Bin’s words.

Recently, I’ve often felt like a puppy. Today was another day.

At the same time, Hong Chil-gae, who was heading to the restaurant under the guidance of Cheol-no, also stopped and looked behind him as he walked.

Of course, Hanbin would be there.

I got a coveted talent who possessed benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith, but he was too smart.

In particular, the emphasis was on wisdom.

The phrase “too much of anything is as bad as too little” didn’t really resonate with me today.

This was adequate for a first meeting, and it was better to stay here and satisfy my curiosity about Hanbin first.

Hong Chil-gae unconsciously drew a line at the corner of his mouth.

Then Cheolno asked.

“Elder.”

“But why?”

“Do teachers and students originally resemble each other?”

Hong Chil-gae narrowed his eyes at the unexpected question.

“What do you mean? Iron Man.”

“It’s because the expressions of our Confucius and the elders are exactly the same. It’s amazing.”

“Heh heh.”

Hong Chil-gae burst into laughter.

Hong Chil-gae decided to postpone deciding whether this was an insult or a compliment and moved on.

* * *

Three weeks later, Daru, located at the southern tip of Habuk.

This was a fairly famous story in Habuk.

The Jangha River flows on the border between Hebei and Hanam, and Jeongmunsan Mountain can be seen in the distance.

Daru boasts such a beautiful landscape that it almost gives the illusion that there is a blue dragon standing on the left and a white tiger standing on the right.

Another reason why this place is famous is because it was run by Madam Jeong Hwa, the second wife of Habuk Pengga.

Originally owned by Hanam Jeongga, which handles this.

However, the head of the Hanam Jeongga family handed this place over to his daughter who left home.

The head of the Hanam Jeongga family thought that this was the last gift he would give to his daughter who would become a person from Habuk.

Today was the day when Madam Jeonghwa visited once a month to manage this place.

The place she sat was the third floor, the top floor of Daru.

She didn’t have any guests there today.

Mrs. Jeonghwa lifted her teacup and looked at the Jangha River flowing in the distance.