Reincarnation of the Demon - Chapter 28



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The method of breaking the heart

Yongwoon blinked once. The scene had not changed. Yongwoon, Mukseong, and the plum blossom sword and wind chime.

But there was something different: there was a dirty wooden stick in Poonggae’s hand.

And then – like an afterimage, like a trace, a terrible stench stung Yongwoon’s nose. Yongwoon’s brow furrowed.

Moving meant creating a wind. The sword slowly backed away. Even so, the smell did not go away.

“It’s definitely your brother’s wooden sword. Hehe! When Cheonhong told me that, I was hesitant… but it’s true.”

“I am honored to see the merits of the open-ended ark as the Dragon Head Ark.”

“The only thing our Tunangong can’t steal is a woman’s heart. As you can see, she’s a beggar.”

Jang Han-baek made a resigned expression next to Pung-gae, who spoke like a farmer. He realized that he had to throw away these clothes.

“Yes, that’s for sure. The person who cured Seon-gol, the hyung hyung, has come to Jeongpa-maeng.”

His eyebrows and beard were unkempt and grayish white. His small eyes, covered by his eyebrows, were looking at Yongwoon with a mysterious energy similar to that of Cheongunjinin.

Jang Han-baek was surprised and asked Pung-gae.

“If you’re Hyugae, didn’t you disappear twenty years ago? You were injured in a life-or-death battle with the Blood Spring of the Gwangmagakgakju…”

“That’s right. My brother wandered around the Central Plains after that. Because of the aftereffects of that time, my brother gave up his position as Yongdubangju. That guy cured it.”

The black index finger of Punggae pointed at Yongun.

“But how do you know that, Han Baek? You don’t know much about Hyugae.”

“…When I was enshrined in Mt. Wudang, all I could see were martial arts books and history books. I know about the Cheon-gwang Rebellion very well.”

The expression on Jang Han-baek’s face as he spoke like that while looking at Yong-un was mysterious. Yong-un was a little confused. Was it good or bad to receive attention from the first person in Jamryongbang and the eighth person in Cheon Yu-bang right from the beginning?

A location close to the entrance of Yongjeongpa-myeong. The appearance of the wind chime and the stench were drawing many people together.

The curtain is made, but-

“Why are there so many gazes?”

Poong-gae asked with a smirk. Yong-un nodded honestly. Then, whoosh- Poong-gae’s new form appeared right in front of Yong-un’s nose.

The beggar spoke quickly.

“You guys go play separately.”

Finally, Yongwoon met Geombong’s eyes. Yongwoon smiled and waved his hand.

Soon, the beggar’s hand grabbed Yong-un’s sleeve, and the world turned upside down. The wind chime’s movements were so abrupt that Yong-un couldn’t see them properly.

A moment of gentle breeze. When I came to my senses, Punggae and Yongun were standing on the same roof.

“Come and sit down.”

Pung-gae was already lying on the dusty roof. Next to him were dried squid, peanuts, and other snacks, as well as a cheap liquor called bai-ju.

“This is my favorite scene in Jeongpa-myeong. As you can see, the treatment is very poor because they are beggars.”

Yongwoon sat silently next to Punggae, who was speaking so exaggeratedly. The human brain naturally adapts to smells, but Punggae’s smell did not disappear at all.

As for the rest, Socheonhong was rather neat.

“How is your vacation?”

When Yongwoon asked that, Punggae snorted.

“Young guy, you talk like shit. But since you’re my benefactor, I’ll accept it. Yes, just like you said, the treatment was successful. Do you know how surprised I was when I saw that?”

As if he knew that Yongwoon would not touch the alcohol, Punggae put the spout of Baekju to his mouth and drank it in gulps.

“Know this as an honor. Up until now, the only ones who have spoken to me alone are Paejon, Hyeonjon, and Hyeonhwajinin. You will be the fourth. You, an insignificant person from the Oehyeonkyung.”

“I appreciate it.”

An empty thank you. Punggae just smiled.

“In the open world, only the elders can receive the nickname of Kai (丐). At that time, we were on the verge of becoming elders and had not yet received the nickname.”

The fresh breeze was not pleasant because it had a bad smell, but the scenery was worth seeing. Sungsan Mountain in the distance and the crowds of people below it.

The calm and stable atmosphere of Hanam, influenced by Shaolin, was fully visible.

“My brother’s martial arts skills were superior to mine. If he hadn’t recklessly fought the battle with the Gwangmajukju, the position of Yongdubangju would have definitely been his.”

“Are you afraid that your brother will come and ask for it now?”

“Are you scared? What? Is your brother trying to take the ark’s place again? Haha! The gap is too wide for that. I am the unity of heaven and man, and your brother has not achieved the development of martial arts. Of course, if your brother asks, I will give it to him. The others will object, but what can I do? I said I would give it to him.”

Geuk- Yong-un closed his eyes. His sense of smell had already been blocked. However, the smell pierced through it. It was a stench of some formless energy, so it was useless.

“I am proud of my filth. Isn’t it natural for a beggar to be dirty? But this place called Yongdubangju is dirtier than anything I have acquired as a beggar. There are many things that cannot be known about the place of the Ark of Openness when it comes to calling for righteousness and chivalry.”

“If the ark becomes a resting place, the world of martial arts will be shaken.”

“Well, that won’t happen. You know how disgusting this place is, too. Anyway, that’s why I know a lot. For example, your martial arts belong to the Hell Monster Monk and the Murderer, and you ate the Shaolin Jo Hyang Dan.”

Yongwoon nodded indifferently. The martial arts of the Hell Monster and the Salmakju. If this fact were to be discovered, the Shaolin would immediately come looking for Yongwoon. After that, the lynxes who were after martial arts close to divine power would come to dissect Yongwoon’s body.

Hell Monster and Salmakju were the best martial artists in the world who had been ranked in the Cheonyubang. It wasn’t like they had any connection. But what if someone who learned their martial arts suddenly appeared?

“Hell Monster is a disgrace to Shaolin. That’s why Shaolin quietly erased his story from the martial arts world. Salmakju was a man who had accumulated a lot of favors as much as his skills. No matter how much Salsu was just a sword, in the end, it was that sword that was stained with blood.”

“Can you explain where you learned martial arts?”

Yongwoon briefly controlled his expression at Punggae’s words.

He told So Cheon-hong, a disciple of Poong-gae, where he learned martial arts. He said he was a disciple of Ma-ui. He said he found it in Ma-ui’s secret place.

But the fact that the master doesn’t know that-

Poong-gae sighed deeply. Yong-un hid his expression rather quickly, but the brief moment of silence was enough to give Poong-gae an answer.

“It seems Cheonhong didn’t tell me. Huh…”

Faith. Yongwoon was a little impressed. The fact that Yongwoon was the successor of the magic sword, Socheonhong kept it a secret even from his teacher.

Punggae chuckled while sighing. He muttered.

“Should I praise him or scold him? As a member of the political party, it is right to keep faith, but he is clearly a member of the liberal party…”

“I hope you compliment me.”

“why?”

“It seems that the Ark is having a lot of trouble as an open-minded person. If that’s the case, shouldn’t you at least teach the young one some ideals, even if it’s hypocrisy?”

“…haha!”

Poong-gae, who had a short laugh, patted Yong-un on the back. Yong-un’s face distorted as he knew what kind of marks would be left on his clothes, but Poong-gae just laughed heartily.

“Yes, you are right. Of course, I should also tell you the reality, but there is no need to throw away the reality already.”

-Reality will come to you mercilessly anyway, said Poonggae.

“Okay, that worked out. So how did you learn it?”

“I am the disciple of the devil.”

Yongwoon gave a brief explanation, and Poonggae listened to it while sipping his drink. Perhaps because he was someone who was exposed to all sorts of new information, he didn’t seem particularly surprised when he heard that he was the disciple of the demon.

It may be just a pretense though.

After reading the book of magic and going through the notes written there, I found out that there was a martial arts skill.

Punggae. Cheon Yu-bang’s arm is the eighth most powerful transcendent being in the martial arts world. There was no point in hiding it.

Punggae nodded quietly.

“Ma-ui… That terrible ghost still has an influence on the martial arts world…”

‘Why is everyone saying it’s terrible?’

I have seen Punggae as a magician. It was not a fateful encounter, but the smell was so strong that it could be felt from afar, and it left an impression on me.

“I have heard of your actions. You have a strong desire to kill, but you do not harm the people. At least you should be open to others, and there is no reason to condemn other political parties. No matter how much you are a hellish monster or a murderer, it is not a demonic art. However, Shaolin is different.”

The wind chime muttered.

“The current abbot of Shaolin is Yakshabul (夜叉佛) He Jin. He originally left all his duties to Daegwangmyeongseung and lived in seclusion, but when he lost both his arms during the Cheonkwang Rebellion, he became the center of Shaolin. He is not a bad person, of course… but he places considerable importance on Shaolin’s prestige.”

What would he do if he, who values ​​the honor of Shaolin, saw that the martial arts of the Hell Monster, who was his successor and one of the Twelve Monsters, had not been put into practice?

“Either I take him away or I will bring you into Shaolin. Are you sure you can handle him?”

“Yes.”

Yongwoon was already aware of the grudges surrounding the martial arts when he learned the two martial arts. He had already prepared for them a long time ago.

Yongwoon quietly told him the plan. If Shaolin contacted him, what to do. Poonggae, who had been listening with interest, opened his eyes wide when his name was mentioned.

“…You’re crazy. Did you know I was coming to see you?”

“Even if it wasn’t the Ark, I knew I would meet someone of equal status. The martial arts of that beggar named Hyugae were amazing.”

“Huh… Cheonhong did say that his heart was amazing.”

Punggae smiled and nodded.

“I didn’t have to worry. Yes, I will do as you say. I can’t be your guardian or shield, but yes, I will be happy to be your mediator. But it’s not enough.”

It was lacking. It meant that the reward was insufficient compared to the grace.

“Brother Hyugae’s influence on Gaebong is not small. You gave one of the elders of Gaebong the possibility of uniting heaven and man. And that is a pretty high possibility. If two people of Gaebong unite heaven and man… it is not an exaggeration for Gaebong to be the first among the ten states.”

Hyugae was a death sentence recognized by Punggae. If he had not been injured at that time, he would have definitely achieved the unity of heaven and man and obtained the position of Yongdubangju.

“Tell me what you want.”

Heavy words. This was not an ordinary beggar. This was an ark of openness.

The head of the best intelligence organization in the Central Plains and the eighth strongest person. The words he had just said felt heavier and sweeter than any other words.

Yongwoon did not hesitate. His biggest goal was Samhwachwijeong.

“They say that opening up has external skills that train your spirit.”

Yongwoon asked with a smile.

“Can the Ark teach you directly?”