Tangmunjeon - Chapter 329



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Chapter 329 of Tangmunjeon: Banrohwandong Dangmujin arrived near the village with Hwayeonshinni.

‘···I’m going to die like this.’

When I left Samgu Village alone and headed to Chongqing, it took almost two weeks even though I moved very diligently.

But surprisingly, it only took ten days to return from Chongqing to Samgoo Village, cutting down the time by five days.

It is true that he reduced his sleep time and moved, but it is not possible to think that the schedule was shortened for that reason. Even on the way to Chongqing, Dangmujin reduced his sleep and moved.

The reason for the shortened schedule was even more simple. The party’s pace of movement was simply faster.

I moved around alone with the person who could discuss the best in the world, and received teachings on lightness all the time except for the time I was sleeping.

And since the practice continued without rest from before the sun rose until after the sun set, there was bound to be achievement in lightness.

But there were also some bad points, like being so tired that I thought I might die.

Dang Mu-jin was so exhausted that he didn’t even know how to move.

But at the same time, there was a thought slowly lingering in a corner of Dang Mu-jin’s mind.

‘How long will it take to get back to Chongqing now?’

I thought that if I ran really hard, I might be able to get to Chongqing in two or three days. I would be really proud if I could get back again after cutting back two or three days.

Dang Mu-jin thought about it and shook his head.

‘I think I’ve finally gone crazy. How can I think of light air in this situation? I’ll take a deep breath and sleep as soon as I enter the village.’

Still, I was secretly proud. When my friends saw Dang Mu-jin’s lightness achievement, they would surely stick out their tongues and be amazed. I felt excited just thinking about showing off my lightness to my friends.

At that moment, Hwayeonshinni raised her finger and pointed forward.

“Isn’t Samguchon the village on top of that hill?”

Hwayeonshinni’s fingers were pointing towards the hill that jutted out like a pimple in the wide, flat plain without any curves. Dangmujin nodded.

“you’re right.”

“Okay. Let’s go quickly.”

Contrary to the story of hurrying, Hwa Yeon-shin-ni became relaxed once she saw her destination. She felt sorry for having nagged Dang Mu-jin for the past ten days because she wanted to return to Chongqing quickly.

Dang Mu-jin and Hwa Yeon-shin walked with a staggering pace. The yellow, dried winter grass tickled their ankles.

Just as Dang Mu-jin and Hwa Yeon-shin-ni discovered the village on the hill, the people on the hill also discovered Dang Mu-jin and Hwa Yeon-shin-ni. Soon, two people appeared from the village and approached Dang Mu-jin and Hwa Yeon-shin-ni. They were Namgung Myung and Hong Geol-gae.

Namgung Myung and Hong Geol-gae paid their respects to Hwayeon Shin-ni.

“Sir. I really didn’t think you would come all the way here.”

“I’ve caused trouble because of my lacking friend. Please remember to scold Dang Mu-jin.”

Since the two were also friends with Hwayeonshinni, there was a subtle playfulness to their conversation. Dang Mujin grumbled inwardly, but Hwayeonshinni naturally accepted their conversation.

“If it’s Wei Zhennanxiang, then I’ve met that person before. Since the situation is so dire, it’s only right that I help her out to this extent.”

“As expected, you have a generous heart. By the way, your complexion seems brighter than before. It seems like you had a good time.”

“Do you see it that way?”

“Yes. I think you’ve grown a little bit too.”

“Yeah. It’s slowly finding its place. It’ll grow another three or four inches. Maybe more.”

Hwayeonshinni smiled with satisfaction, perhaps liking the story of her growing taller.

In fact, compared to when Dang Mu-jin and Nam Goong-myeong first met Hwayeon Shin-ni, Hwayeon Shin-ni had grown considerably. She appeared to be about a year older.

However, considering that six or seven years had passed since they first met, Hwayeonshinni’s growth rate was by no means fast.

Hwayeonshinni spoke.

“By the way, you two have accomplished something. It’s been about a year since I last saw you.”

“Yes. I was lucky enough to be able to step into the next realm of climax.”

“There’s no need to be humble. Anyone can see that this is a great achievement.”

Dang Mu-jin, who was listening to the story, felt a little shocked.

‘···It’s been a year since I last met Elder Hwayeonshinni?’

The last time Dangmujin met Hwayeonshinni was when he was following the Taoists north.

In other words, Dang Mu-jin abandoned his family and wandered for a whole year. It was a fulfilling and excellent year for a martial artist and a doctor, but it was clearly disqualifying for him as the head of a household.

While Dang Mu-jin was in shock and unable to come to his senses, Namgung Myung and Hong Geol-gae slowly approached Dang Mu-jin. The pitiful Dang Mu-jin, who was at the peak of his power, did not notice the approach of the two masters of the highest level.

Namgung Myung and Hong Geol-gae stretched out their arms nimbly like falcons catching wild animals, and each grabbed Dang Mu-jin’s shoulders.

The captured Dang Mu-jin was surprised, but Hwa Yeon-shin-ni was equally surprised.

“What’s going on?”

“We have to stop this guy from escaping!”

Dang Mu-jin answered in confusion.

“What about running away? Why should I run away?”

“Let’s see if they say something like that again later!”

A subtle sense of anxiety rose in my chest.

‘What’s going on?’

Judging from Hong Geol-gae and Nam Gung-myeong’s reactions, it didn’t seem like there was a problem with Wi Ji-nan-hyang. It didn’t seem like there was any particular problem with the others either.

‘···Why are you doing this?’

In the end, Dang Mu-jin came to a reasonable conclusion. It seemed like they were just joking around because they were happy to see each other again after such a long time. Dang Mu-jin walked with a limp, like a convict being escorted, in order to keep up with the rhythm of the two friends.

Dang Mu-jin asked Hong Geol-gae and Nam Gung-myeong.

“Where is Hyun-gong?”

“Hyungong? Oh, I’m doing well. Don’t worry.”

“You’ll see it soon. Oh, there it is.”

Hong Geol-gae pointed ahead. There was a tree stump cut down by a stone dam, and Hyeon-gong was sitting on the stump.

Hyun-gong stood up from his seat, bowed briefly to Hwa-yeon-shin-ni, and then drew his sword. Of course, he had no intention of attacking Hwa-yeon-shin-ni.

Dang Mu-jin and Hwa Yeon-shin-ni looked at Hyeon-gong quietly.

Hyun-gong unfurled his gi-su-sik and then showed off his Taegeuk sword. It was a sword that was as smooth and soft as water. Hwa-yeon-shin-ni didn’t seem to have any particular thoughts, but Dang-mu-jin was different. He wanted to get out of this place right away.

But both shoulders were already grabbed. Dang Mu-jin twisted his body with all his might, but he could not escape.

“Let go!”

“Haha, where are you running away to!”

No matter how Dang Mujin reacted, Hyungong’s Taegeuk sword continued quietly.

Dang Mu-jin turned his head away, unable to face that miserable sight.

Hong Geol-gae and Namgung Myeong were very excited and cheered, perhaps because they liked that reaction.

“Hey, where are you turning your head? Open your eyes and look clearly!”

As if they had planned it in advance, Namgung Myung and Hong Geol Gae simultaneously spread their golden fists and brought Dang Mu Jin’s hands together. Namgung Myung grabbed Dang Mu Jin’s wrists and prevented him from resisting.

At the same time, Hong Geol-gae put Dang Mu-jin’s head in his armpit, preventing Dang Mu-jin from turning his head at will. Dang Mu-jin’s gaze, which had been turned to the side, was forced to look forward.

“Look! Engrave it clearly in your eyes!”

Dang Mu-jin closed his eyes tightly.

Then Hong Geol-gae put his fingers in Dang Mu-jin’s eyes and forcibly opened his eyelids, making him look forward.

Hyungong’s Taegeuk sword demonstration was already nearing its end. When the Taegeuk sword finally completed its turn, Hyungong quietly adjusted his posture and lowered his stance.

Then, Hyun-gong’s sword cut through the air fiercely.

I can feel the trembling of the air. It is a powerful swordsmanship that the previous Hyun-gong could not have displayed.

Hyun-gong looked at Dang-mu-jin with an unlucky and mysterious expression.

Hwayeonshinni was amazed.

“Hyungong. You have also achieved something. Great.”

Hyun-gong still showed a humble attitude in front of Hwayeon-shin-ni.

“He showed off his humble talent.”

“You can be prouder. Youngbo Jin will definitely be happy too.”

“People my age should have achieved this level of accomplishment, so it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to meddle.”

After saying that, Hyun-gong looked at Dang Mu-jin.

Unlike when he was talking to Hwayeonshinni, Hyungong’s shoulders were a little more straight and his chin was thrust forward a couple of inches. Hyungong looked down at Dangmujin with an extremely arrogant expression.

When Dang Mu-jin refused to respond, Namgung Myung imitated Dang Mu-jin’s voice and teased him.

“Oh, heavens! Why did heaven give birth to me, to Elder Hwayeonshinni, to the swordsman Namgung Jincheon, to Manryeokseung, to the great swordsman Yu Jinkwang, to Namgung Myeong, to Honggeolgae, and not only that, but also to Hyeon-gong?”

Hong Geol-gae and Hyeon-gong, as well as Hwayeon-shin-ni who understood this situation, laughed hysterically. That wasn’t the end of it. This time, Hong Geol-gae started a strange situation drama.

“Once upon a time, in Samgu Village, where less than a hundred people lived in harmony, there was a man named Dang Mu-jin. Dang Mu-jin’s dream was to leave Samgu Village and become a great martial artist.”

Hyun-gong and Nam-gung-myeong clapped their hands and cheered. Dang-mu-jin was already miserable.

Hong Geol-gae continued the story.

“But that was ridiculous. To become a martial artist, you have to be good at fighting, but Dang Mu-jin’s fighting skills weren’t even in the top five in Samgu Village. Dang Mu-jin’s ranking was sixth in Samgu Village! Even the neighboring Aunt Wiji was stronger than Dang Mu-jin!”

“Oh my – it’s such a shame!”

It was really ridiculous, but the situation was largely true. Right now, there were five top-class masters gathered in Samgu Village. Hwayeonshinni, Tuhee, Wijinanhyang, and the three Tteolgeoji.

Finally, Hyun-gong approached Dang-mu-jin and spoke.

“Don’t worry, Dang Mu-jin. Even if you’re a bit behind in martial arts, if you diligently study medicine and devote yourself to your work as a doctor, you’ll be able to make a living. You’ll be able to do the job of a single person.”

The party felt wronged.

But all Dang Mu-jin could do was bow his head like a criminal being tortured.

Dang Mu-jin engraved the humiliation of this moment deep in his heart.

*

The friends guided Dangmujin and Hwayeonshinni to the front of the cave without stopping their teasing for even a moment.

When Dang Mu-jin put his hand next to the rock with a bug-biting expression, Hyun-gong stopped him.

“Wait a minute. My weak friend, stand back.”

“···.”

As Dang Mu-jin obediently stepped back, Namgung Myeong, Hyeon-gong, and Hong Geol-gae joined forces to push the rock away.

As the cave behind the rock began to reveal itself, Hwayeonshinni strode into the cave.

Hyun-gong said.

“Be careful. It’s dangerous.”

But Hwa Yeon-shin lightly waved her hand.

“Is it because of the madness of Wei Zhenan Xiang?”

“yes.”

“If that’s the case, then you don’t have to worry.”

As expected, a presence was felt inside the cave. Tuhee sensed the group and approached them. Hwayeonshinni paid no attention and spoke to Dangmujin and his group.

“Stay back.”

At the same time as that story, Tuhee Wijinanhyang rushed towards Hwayeonshinni like a wild animal. Hwayeonshinni responded simply. She raised her leg forward and kicked Tuhee.

Even though it didn’t seem like he had exerted much force, Toohui’s body rose slightly. Hwayeonshinni kicked Toohui’s side again.

Kuuung – With a dull sound, Touhee Wijinanhyang collapsed in a corner of the cave, unconscious.

“···.”

“I don’t think you’ll get hurt.”

Hwayeonshinni sat cross-legged in front of the unconscious Tuhee and slowly recited the Diamond Sutra.

“World-Honored One, it is not difficult for me to hear, believe, understand, and accept this sutra. However, if in the next world, two thousand five hundred years from now, there is a living being who hears this sutra, believes, understands, accepts, and accepts it, that person will truly be a rare person…”

When it comes to Buddhist scriptures, the voice of an old monk is usually associated with them. However, the passages from the Diamond Sutra sung by Hwayeonshinni, heard in a high, thin voice, strangely fit well.

Rather, the energy of the Buddha contained in the Diamond Sutra recited by Hwayeonshinni felt even stronger than that of any other great monk. Considering that Hwayeonshinni had long since turned his back on Buddhism, it was a strange thing.

As the Diamond Sutra was almost over, Tuhee, who had fainted, stirred.

Dang Mu-jin and his party were nervous that Tohui would rush at them again, but Tohui’s movements were neither wild nor violent like those of an animal. It was clear that Hwayeon Shinni had temporarily driven away the turbid energy and regained her senses through the effectiveness of the Diamond Sutra recited.

However, it would be impossible to drive away all the deeply embedded turbid energy just by reciting the Diamond Sutra by Hwayeonshinni. The eyes of Tuhee Wijinanhyang were hazy, and her speech was strangely slow.

Wi Jinan-hyang asked, groping.

“Who, who are you···?”

To Tohee’s clumsy question, Hwayeonshinni answered in a compassionate voice.

“My name is Hwayeonshinni. You can call me Ha-ryeong. The name you remember will be Hwayeonshinni.”

However, the touching reunion did not take place. Even while in a daze, Toohui was wary of Hwayeonshinni.

“Hwayeonshinni···? That can’t be. When I was young, when I first met Hwayeonshinni, she was definitely an old woman with white hair and a slight look of senility···.”

“···.”

Suddenly, Hwayeonshinni’s hidden secret was exposed.

Hwayeonshinni’s kind face was distorted like an evil spirit. At the same time, she raised her right hand and clenched her fist.

“Hey, what is this bitch saying now?”

The compassionate and calm voice that recited the Diamond Sutra also disappeared somewhere.

Namgung Myung and Hong Geol-gae were greatly surprised, but Dang Mu-jin was not particularly flustered, as he had seen a similar scene before.

The Buddha’s teachings are far away, but his fist is close.

Just as a person staggering around while completely drunk disappears in an instant when he encounters a tiger, Toohui immediately regained his senses when faced with a life-threatening threat.

“Ah, ah, the air in my head has seeped deep into my throat and I’ve been talking nonsense. Please forgive me! My mind is not in its right state, so I’ve confused you with someone else…”

As Toohee spoke, he rolled his eyes and looked at Hwayeonshinni. It was clear that he was trying to guess whether the Hwayeonshinni he remembered and the girl in front of him were the same person.

Hwayeonshinni put down the groan.

“From now on, think before you open your mouth. It doesn’t feel good to be misunderstood. What do you plan on doing if other people misunderstand?”

“Yes, I’m sorry…”

Hwayeonshinni grumbled and placed her hand on Tuhee’s head.

Hwayeonshinni measured the turbid energy that filled Tohui’s head with a thin stream of energy, then nodded.

“This level of turbidity can be resolved by achieving a return to normalcy.”

Dangmujin and her friends felt confident in Hwayeonshinni’s story, as if she had experienced a similar situation.

But a bigger problem remained. Before discussing the efficacy of the Banrohwandong, shouldn’t we first consider whether the Banrohwandong is possible?

Hyun-gong asked.

“Can you achieve the half-turn? Do you have to go to a distant realm that is beyond the highest point to achieve the half-turn? It is a half-turn that even the elder Sam-an-bul could not achieve.”

When the Three Eyes Buddha was mentioned, Hwayeonshinni flinched. However, even the quick-witted Hyungong could not figure out the reason.

“No. Sam-an-bul could have achieved the half-life transformation, but he just chose not to. If he has entered the realm of transcendence, the half-life transformation and transformation are not that far away. It may not be something that everyone can achieve, but it is not too early to give up.”

Hwayeonshinni continued her explanation.

“The process of transformation and transformation is not something that comes to everyone who walks the path of learning. You can choose to go through the transformation, or you can take a different path. Furthermore, there is not only one way to go through the transformation. However, I know the fastest way through the transformation.”

My suspicions about Hwayeonshinni’s past have deepened a little. Why does Hwayeonshinni know the fastest way to Banrohwandong?

In the past, Hwayeonshinni said that she turned her back on the Amipa, who only repeated empty prayers for the poor and the suffering.

Of course, there must have been a reason for that, but I didn’t think that was the only reason he turned his back on Amipa. Of course, I didn’t say that out loud. Life is precious.

Tuhee Wijinanhyang was looking at Hwayeonshinni with wide eyes as if she had no idea what she had just heard.

It was a dreamlike story. The aging body and the clouded mind. Couldn’t all those problems be solved at once?

Wi Jinanxiang sat there blankly for a while, then burst into tears.

“Thank you, thank you…”

“Okay. Once we’re ready, let’s go to Chongqing together. If we work hard for a few more years, we’ll be able to aim for Banluhwandong.”

“Please take pity on me even though I am losing my mind and losing my manners.”

“Of course. How could I not understand your heart?”

The party of Dang Mu-jin nodded their heads while looking at the harmonious scene.

As long as Toohee was with Hwayeonshinni, it didn’t seem like there would be any major problems even if he caused trouble. In many ways, Toohee had met the most suitable match. This too must have been fate.

After a while, Toohee realized that one of his ribs was broken.