Habuk Pengga Swordsman Genius - Chapter 72



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Episode 72. The Good Guy, the Bad Guy, and the Worse Guy (1)

Sim Mi-ho and So Dae-seop, who had been watching this scene from afar, also sat down next to Han Bin.

While everyone was swallowing their saliva, Kang Yu-chan gave an order.

“Open the box.”

“all right.”

Rattling.

The box was opened and the Emperor’s gift was revealed.

At that moment, Hanbin’s eyes widened.

Inside were two daggers and a heavy gold object.

I understand gold, but a dagger?

Usually, when giving a gift to a loyal subject, isn’t it customary to give a long sword?

I wasn’t in a position to be picky about whether to eat cold or hot rice, but I was filled with pure curiosity.

Kang Yu-chan said as if he knew that expression.

“This is a dagger made from the claws of a Thousand Mountain Blood Wolf. These Thousand Mountain Blood Wolf’s claws are harder than the Western Region’s Xianche or the Northern Sea Ice Palace’s Mannyeonhancheol. His Majesty made self-defense daggers from the Thousand Mountain Blood Wolf’s claws and gave one to each of the princes and princesses. He also ordered that the remaining two be given to Prince Peng Hanbin.”

At his words, Hanbin, who had been a martial artist for twenty years in his previous life, quickly knelt down.

“Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah!”

Well, it was right to bow my head at this point.

At that sight, Kang Yu-chan quickly woke Han-bin up.

“Your Majesty has instructed us not to show excessive courtesy to Prince Peng. And everyone knows that the prince’s merits were so great that he deserves this gift.”

“That’s too much praise.”

Hanbin quickly took the prize.

However, Hanbin’s eyes were full of doubts.

What kind of merit do you mean by a merit?

Cheonsanhyeolrang, just an empty shell?

Or wolf extermination?

Although his achievement in stabilizing the people’s livelihood by subduing wolves is acknowledged, his actions were no different from those of the swordsmen who travel around the world slicing down bandits.

If all the knights were treated like this, the imperial treasury would be empty.

Hanbin continued speaking carefully.

“But, it’s such an excessive reward, I don’t know what to do with myself.”

“This is an imperial secret, but His Majesty has asked me to convey something to the prince.”

Kang Yu-chan made a meaningful expression.

Hanbin asked.

“What exactly do you mean······.”

Before Hanbin could finish speaking, Kang Yuchan answered in a secretive voice.

“Thanks to the help of Cheonsanhyeolrang, the eighth princess has recovered.”

“hmm.”

Hanbin narrowed his eyes. He had clearly taken the inner sect of Cheonsanhyeolrang. But suddenly, the inner sect?

“At that time, my mind was hurt······.”

“Oh, there is one thing that the martial artists misunderstand. In the case of demons or spirits, there is no rule that there can only be one inner element.”

Hanbin’s eyes trembled slightly. For a moment, Hanbin quickly shook his head.

“okay.”

Hanbin found himself shedding tears without realizing it.

If I had known that, I would not have offered up the Cheonsan Blood Wolf right away.

In order to grow in martial arts, isn’t it the way of the martial world to give in and take out internal energy?

It was even more bitter now that I realized that I had to develop both my own internal energy and the internal energy of the Dragon Blood Shingong.

Kang Yu-chan said after seeing Han Bin’s expression.

“I will report to Your Majesty the loyalty of the prince. I did not expect to see you shedding tears of joy like that. Both Your Majesty and the princess will be delighted. And······.”

Kang Yu-chan trailed off and searched his arms anxiously.

It’s like looking for candy to give to a crying child.

Kang Yu-chan, who had been searching through her bosom for a while, approached her secretly.

-Just listen.

‘Huh?’

Hanbin was startled. Kang Yuchan suddenly relayed the message. In addition, his tone of speech had changed.

Hanbin quickly nodded after gathering his expression, and Kang Yuchan continued speaking.

– This is a secret plaque from His Majesty. It is made of the imperial treasure, red bloodstone. The Emperor judged your character and ordered this plaque to be given to you. Judging by your expression, I can see how loyal you are to the imperial family. If possible, do not show this to others. This is a personal request.

Kang Yu-chan, who had finished his speech, smiled faintly and held out a small leather pouch.

“Here, take it.”

“thank you.”

Hanbin took the leather pouch and put it in his bosom without even checking it.

Aside from the content of the speech, there was nothing unusual about their behavior.

“I will now go. Confucius, my official duties are now over, so next time we meet, I will treat you at your own convenience.”

When Kang Yu-chan threw the lottery ticket, Han Bin also bowed deeply to him.

The reason the head of the ten thousand gold guards saved face for Han Bin was because he had come to deliver the emperor’s orders.

Being comfortable next time means building a personal relationship.

Well, wasn’t it Kang Yu-chan who had already given up on the subject?

There was no way Hanbin would refuse.

“Yes, please feel free to treat me comfortably.”

“Then next time!”

Kang Yu-chan tilted his head as he turned around.

“hmm.”

Kang Yu-chan examines Han-bin while coughing.

Hanbin quickly asked about Kang Yuchan’s actions.

“Sir, why are you doing this?”

“I have a question, can you answer it honestly?”

Judging from the way they speak so casually, it seems like from now on it’s private.

Hanbin answered with a smile.

“Yes, go ahead.”

“Based on your momentum, it looks like you’ve at least reached your peak.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Then I’ll ask again. You, who are at your peak, have been treated this cruelly?”

“We just had a light fight.”

“A light fight? Judging from your appearance, it seems like you were unilaterally attacked, but this is something that can’t happen without emotions. It’s not a matter of life or death, so who on earth did you fight with? Hmm······.”

Although he seemed to have a lot of questions, Kang Yu-chan seemed to be holding back his words.

Hanbin had no intention of keeping this secret.

Hanbin continued speaking with a nonchalant smile.

“I fought with the great swordsman Seo Jae-oh of the Volcano faction.”

“hmm.”

Hanbin quickly asked at the sudden groan and deepening eyes.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Where on earth is Seo Jae-oh?”

Hanbin narrowed his eyes as a hint of anger emerged from his voice.

It seemed that Kang Yu-chan, the head of the Royal Guard, had a connection to the Hwasan faction. It wasn’t as if there were no disciples of the Great Gate faction working for the imperial family, so Han Bin’s guess was not unreasonable.

“Taking a short break in the shade next to the training ground.”

Hanbin explained the situation in a different way. In fact, Seo Jae-oh had lost consciousness and was receiving treatment from Jang Ja-myeong.

The place where he was receiving treatment was also shaded and he was almost asleep, so it was true that he was resting.

Kang Yu-chan’s eyebrows began to twitch.

It seemed like Hanbin’s guess was correct.

“I will meet my man. Using the Twenty-Seven-Handed Plum Blossom Sword in a fight that is not a matter of life or death, I must confront him immediately. Using the sword while His Majesty is watching you? I cannot tolerate this.”

As Kang Yoo-chan snorted excitedly and his expression hardened, Han-bin quickly waved his hand to stop him.

“I’m fine.”

“No. The Volcano Sect is my disciple.”

As expected, it was as expected. Hanbin asked as if he didn’t know.

“The Hwasanpa is the disciple of the Great Man?”

“That’s right. I know Seo Jae-oh. He’s a total rascal. He’s the kind of guy who would cause trouble.”

As Kang Yu-chan gradually raised his voice, Han-bin spoke with a kind face.

“It’s true that he’s a loser, but don’t scold him too much. Isn’t it common in martial arts to get injured to this degree while fighting?”

After finishing speaking, Hanbin raised his right arm and showed his frayed sleeve.

Kang Yu-chan frowned at the sword wound that was suddenly revealed.

“I appreciate your understanding, but this is not right. You could have just taught me with a light meal, but you unleashed the Twenty-Seven Seconds Plum Blossom Sword to the extreme. And you’re resting after that? Hehe.”

“······.”

Hanbin looked at Kang Yuchan in silence. Kang Yuchan seemed to misunderstand that Seo Jaeoh had won this match.

Kang Yu-chan continued speaking without paying attention to Han-bin’s expression.

“I will definitely hold that bastard accountable.”

After finishing speaking, Kang Yu-chan took off his helmet and handed it over to his subordinate.

From now on, it meant that I would be looking at private matters.

Thud thud.

Kang Yu-chan, who was walking with his internal energy, even let out breath.

Shim Mi-ho tilted her head as she saw Kang Yu-chan approaching Seo Jae-oh like an angry bull.

“What’s going on? It’s as if the lord is being determined to be the victim.”

“That’s right. This fight left both of us in tatters. And the one who fell last was Seo Jae-oh. Why?”

So Dae-seop also tilted his head.

While they were talking, Kang Yu-chan, who had arrived in the shade, looked at Seo Jae-oh, who was receiving treatment in front of Jang Ja-myeong.

Jang Ja-myeong has completed treatment.

Seo Jae-oh looked like he was sleeping soundly.

“hmm.”

Kang Yu-chan groaned as his eyes deepened again.

At that time, Hanbin spoke carefully.

“Daein, don’t scold Seo Jae-oh too much.”

Now Hanbin changed the name of Seo Jae-oh from Daehyeop to Sohyeop.

“No matter how arrogant you are, you can sleep so leisurely after hitting someone······.”

Kang Yu-chan was unable to continue speaking.

Upon closer inspection, Seo Jae-oh’s condition was not very good.

Kang Yu-chan turned his gaze to Han Bin.

“Who is the winner of the match?”

“That’s it.”

“ah!”

A short but thick elasticity rang out, and a thousand afterimages rippled across Kang Yu-chan’s face.

Kang Yu-chan, who had barely regained control of his expression, asked.

“Can I ask you for a moment what’s going on?”

“therefore······.”

Hanbin explained in detail the bet made from the beginning of the match and how it ended.

Kang Yu-chan’s emotions were stirred again by Hanbin’s explanation.

Kang Yu-chan asked with his eyebrows furrowed.

“So you’re saying you’re not sleeping right now?”

“If you lose consciousness, it’s like you’re sleeping.”

“Ah, I see······.”

Kang Yu-chan glanced up at the sky.

After a brief awkward silence, Kang Yu-chan opened his mouth with a serious expression.

“Just ask me one favor.”

“Please speak.”

As Hanbin politely accepted his words, Kang Yuchan continued speaking with a somewhat relaxed expression.

“Please bring me some writing brush and ink.”

“all right.”

After finishing speaking, Hanbin looked at Cheolno standing next to him and nodded.

Cheolno, who had been listening to the conversation, came over carrying a bundle a few steps away.

When Kang Yu-chan tilted his head at that sight, Han-bin, who received the bundle from Cheol-no, smiled.

“Here is the pen and ink.”

Hanbin unpacked the bundle, spread out the paper, placed the inkstone and ink, and politely handed the brush to Kang Yuchan.

Kang Yu-chan asked, slightly surprised.

“Do you always carry a pen and ink with you?”

“I like calligraphy, so I carry it around like this.”

“Wow, a talented person with both literary and martial arts skills······.”

“Your compliments are too kind, sir.”

As Hanbin gave a small win, Kang Yuchan glanced at him with a satisfied look.

Sim Mi-ho, who was standing next to them while they were talking, turned her head and clicked her tongue.

It was a ridiculous sight.

Isn’t that the writing brush and ink that you always keep ready to write a slave contract?

A fisherman raises his net to catch fish.

It was like a farmer holding a plow to plow the field.