128 – Lord of the West. (One)

Click-.

Click-.

What can be heard in the quiet room is an incomprehensible small noise.

The subtle sound that tickled the ear was annoying, but it didn’t cross the line enough to point out.

It was in that ambiguous position.

Namgungjin closed his eyes, listening to the tickling noise.

Normally, I would have pointed it out with the feeling that I didn’t like it, but now it was a waste of time to do that.

In my heart, I had to recreate the movements I realized quickly.

What to do with your wrists, how much strength to give your back, and at the same time where to point your toes.

By the time the terms and conditions were over, I was bringing out the basic things I had erased from my head again.

You have to erase all of that and overwrite it with the newly obtained one. It would probably take a very long time.

Namgung-jin, who was concentrating on his thoughts, woke up at the sound of a chair being pulled in front of him.

It was because he was so focused that he didn’t notice the people approaching right in front of him.

“I heard you’ve been busy lately.”

“It’s a well-resolved part.”

Sitting in front of him is a skinny old man, Gu Seonmun lord Gu Chang-jun.

He was one of the elders of the Shanseogu family and an old man called Hwaryukjeolgeom (Firefighting Jeolgeom) by special title.

“It is truly surprising. That the head of the household was looking for an old man like me.”

“I came here because the conversation I couldn’t finish last time bothered me.”

“Five… . I will welcome you with both hands.”

The old man said that and smiled.

‘An old man like a snake.’

It is a cool sensation that resonates with intuition.

Namgung-jin felt that he was the one who didn’t fit in with the Gu family the most.

The head of the house, Ho-hyeop, has a dirty personality, but he did not engage in behind-the-scenes work.

If it had to be broken, it was broken. He hit it head on, but he wasn’t looking for another way.

It seems that a lot has changed now, but since the dirty personality is the same, nothing has changed in reality.

‘I even gave birth to a son just like her.’

Gu Cheol-woon’s son not only looked exactly like his father, but also had a personality that matched him.

I can’t even call him a bastard anymore.

In any case, not only Gu Cheol-un, but also Gu Yang-cheon was a person who fit in with the Gu family.

Of course, he has a fiery temper, and he has monstrous talent.

The more he thought about it, the more Namgung-jin felt sick to his stomach.

This is because the children born to Gu Cheol-woon all have bizarre talents.

Not to mention Geombong, the current most late index.

According to rumors, the second girl also had an outstanding level.

Little is known about the fourth child. I heard that he belonged to the Volcano Sect, so it must not be at a low level.

and Guyangcheon.

It was a level that Namgung-jin couldn’t explain.

It’s too high to be called a talent.

In the history of midfield, the martial artist who crossed the wall at the age of Gu Yang-chun will be counted on one hand.

Even his own grandfather and the first male palace, Cheonjon (天尊), said that he was the age of his son, Namgung Cheonjun, when he reached his climax.

‘Does he also belong there?’

A secret group created as a member of the Murim League.

Namgung-jin’s grandfather called the place Yuseong.

‘Koo Cheol-woon pretended not to the end.’

I said that I wouldn’t be involved with such a place, but in reality, the line was already connected.

How did he do it, it was information that he could not find out even with his own breath.

Was there already an agreement with the opening? Considering that the rumors about Guyangcheon were all wrong, there was a high possibility.

‘It’s the same with the ban.’

Namgung-jin thought as he felt the restraints tied to his body.

This is similar to what was mainly used in the Murimmaeng.

Although the method used was inefficient and closer to a contract than a ban.

It was obviously using the frame used in the Meng.

Even with the rough method, I was able to intuit that the efficacy was strong or not easy to solve.

Namgung-jin thought that if he went back to Sega and met his grandfather, he would have to learn more about Yuseong.

“Last time I heard.”

Iljangro first spoke up and listened.

“I heard that you scheduled your engagement ceremony on a good day.”

“It worked out well in a friendly atmosphere.”

Compared to the previous time I met Koo Cheol-woon, it was definitely a more friendly atmosphere.

“This is the surprising part. I never dreamed that the Namgung family would hold an engagement with our Yangchun… .”

This is our Yangcheon.

To Namgung-jin, it was somewhat cold-hearted compared to the friendly title.

Hearing that, Namgoongjin says.

“Elder Lee of the Gu family said he used some strength. It was the first time I had ever seen such a positive response from our elders.”

“…”

When I brought up the topic of Elder Lee, Elder Il’s expression changed slightly.

It quickly returned to normal, but it was a reaction that was enough for Namgung-jin to grasp.

It seems that Segawa’s engagement is not very welcome.

My relationship with Elder Lee doesn’t seem to be very good either.

Namgoongjin took a sip of tea and organized his thoughts.

“As you said, there were a few accidents.”

“I heard. He said he used a pitiful false name.”

“That’s right. The situation is very pitiful.”

Originally, even when Namgung-jin had his first conversation with the elder Il, he had other thoughts, and he thought that if those thoughts fit well with him, he could attract them to his side.

Judging by his feelings about the Namgung family incident, it seemed unlikely.

If it was the elder Iljango who was trying to hold onto his feet.

It was as if the kite had already been cut off.

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Quitting is enough for the heart attack. There is no longer any need to be risky.

Even so, Namgung-jin did not change his expression.

“Is there anything you would like?”

“house owner?”

Iljang-ro asked Namgung-jin’s words as if he was taken aback.

Rather, I feel like I didn’t know that I would bring these words out from this side.

The expression that the elder is hiding and the movements that he cultivates are skillful, but the ambition that flows through them is shady.

It wasn’t something that could be hidden.

It was strange to Namgung-jin that he had such a person quietly by his side.

If it was the old Cheol-un, it would have been burned long ago.

‘This is none of my business.’

Whatever he was thinking, it was meaningless now.

– You just have to pretend to fit properly.

Recall what Yangchen Gu said.

What was the intention, was it to urge vigilance, or was it a confirmation of Namgoongjin’s ban?

It’s useless.

I don’t have enough time to think about that right now.

Namgoongjin smiled and said to the elder.

“We don’t know if the path we want to go on will be the same.”

At Namgung-jin’s words, Iljang-ro saw a slight light in his eyes.

******************

A day has passed since I gave Namgoong-jin the sword.

“I heard that the two of them talked again this time.”

“Where do you keep getting that kind of information from?”

After finishing the training, while I was chatting with Wi Seol-ah, Elder Lee came to visit me.

While Wi Seol-ah was diligently wiping her sweat with a towel, Elder Lee appeared with a sullen face and continued.

“It looks like it’s related to something.”

“is that so?”

“Bocchan, you’re sweaty!”

“… Sleep, can you wipe it gently for a bit?”

Feeling the rough touch of the towel coming in, I restrained Wi Seol-ah.

He rubbed so hard that the skin on his face felt like it was going to peel off.

Of course, there was also a lot of sweat.

I thought I wouldn’t have to sweat from the time the deep air reached the 5th star.

[That means you’re not used to it, so try harder.]

‘Yes… . I have to work hard.’

Still, the practice of compressing bets and moving delicately was difficult.

Making unfamiliar things familiar was the most difficult thing as a soldier, but on the contrary, it was the most exciting thing.

Because it was a stepping stone for growth while experiencing new things.

‘I wonder if Namgung-jin wants to go because of this feeling?’

I just wanted to understand a little bit. Leaving my heart behind, Elder Lee exclaims in a fit of rage.

“is that so. Lani you bastard!”

“If we met anyway, what would I do? It just has to be that way.”

He was about to tell Elder Lee about his affair with Namgung-jin, but the less he spoke, the better.

When I reacted indifferently, Elder Lee suddenly tried to hit Kkulbam, so I moved and avoided it.

“Five! Now you can avoid… oops!”

I barely avoided it, but I couldn’t bear to dodge the second blow and went bang! sat down with a sound.

… I thought my head was really cracking.

“The old woman is dying of worry like this, but the grandson!”

“Why am I holding Elder Lee’s hand… !”

To be precise, they might have been connected by blood, but not to that extent.

“Look at this ungrateful guy after I raised him by cleaning up his poop!”

I tried to hit the honey night again, so I put Wi Seol-ah forward.

“yes?”

Then Elder Lee hesitated. No matter what, there would be nothing to do with the sword master’s granddaughter.

“Stop hitting me, how did you go to Namgung’s house the other day?”

I’m talking about the last time we had a conversation and suddenly disappeared, saying I had to meet the elder of the Namgung family.

It’s only been a few days, and Elder Lee is here.

I don’t think there will be time to return.

At the mention of that, Elder Lee’s face instantly changed to trembling.

“… Don’t ask, I’m on my way after being scolded by the family head.”

“Elder, are you getting scolded by my father?”

“Be quiet… . Why did you get caught? You moved secretly so as not to be discovered, but perhaps Yangchun didn’t tell you?”

He started looking at me with suspicious eyes.

It’s absurd, do you think it would make sense to go stealthily and come back with that distracting size?

“Look at the size of the elder… . Is it hidden by hiding?”

“See this guy? When Nobu was young, he made a bet with the Dark King on stealth.”

“Yes, yes, you would.”

“Has Grandpa Ryoon grown up again?”

When Wi Seol-ah asked innocently, Elder Lee smiled and said,

“no… . The old man is no longer tall.”

“No, I think it got bigger.”

“Is it a compliment?”

“Yeah! Big is great!”

“… Yes, thank you.”

In the end, Elder Lee smiles shyly at Wi Seol-ah’s cheerfulness.

No matter how much it was, there was no bluff like that to bet on stealth with a master who was the king of assassins.

“Anyway, seeing as the old men of Namgung keep quiet about this, it seems that there is a problem.”

Of course, I thought it would not work, but Elder Lee thought it was strange that it did not work out.

Even if Elder Lee is an old man with full muscles, he is more rational than you think.

When I judged like that, it meant that there was something else.

“And I heard you had a problem with the sword king, was that okay?”

“Did you know that?”

“I told you, Sega has many eyes and ears for old women.”

“It’s pretty good.”

What I thought was the most problematic was the life and death of the attendants.

There will be some scars on the face, but I heard that it can be made without affecting life.

It’s not anyone’s word, but it’s a word of God, so you can trust it.

He wasn’t conscious yet, but he intended to go see him, saying that he would come to his senses later.

Even in that gap, Elder Lee continued talking in a voice that seemed to dislike me.

“If Yangchun is such a lukewarm reaction from you, the old lady will take care of it.”

“If you just stay still… All right.”

Why does this old man keep raising his fist all the time… .

I felt like I had to get stronger quickly in order not to get hit by that.

As I half-playfully curled up my neck, Elder Lee sighed heavily and brought up another story.

“And, they said they would attend the Yongbong branch. Is that right?”

“Did you hear from the head of the household?”

“yes.”

“Probably, I think so.”

“When are you going to start?”

“I’m thinking of leaving a little earlier, so I’m thinking of leaving after seven days and nights.”

The Yongbong branch is held at the end of the year, so if you start around that time, you will be able to arrive a little early.

“You’re leaving much earlier than expected.”

“It’s better than being late.”

At first, it felt like I was being forced to attend at Dang So-yeol’s request and my father’s permission.

It was necessary considering Shin Noya’s wish and the value of Yongbong Branch to some extent.

And, there were also people I personally wanted to see.

Perhaps, at this time, I wondered if I would attend the Yongbong Branch.

Elder Lee looked at my face and said with a raised corner of his mouth.

“Looking at his expression, it seems he doesn’t intend to stay still.”

“I don’t know what you mean.”

“Okay, once you’ve reached that level, you’ll have to go on a rampage.”

Elder Lee doesn’t pay attention to my pretentiousness and continues talking as if he was already convinced.

… Anyway, he’s more like a fox than he looks.

Like Elder Lee said, I intend to go to the Yongbong branch and do some work, but I did not intend to go wild.

Thinking about the future, there was only a need to make the name known to some extent.

As for the value of fame or name, it would be a little easier if you revealed what you’ve done so far.

If it gets more closely related to the Dark Night Palace, it will be a headache now.

The most comfortable and easiest way was probably the Yongbong branch. Because it’s a place where even small things are greatly inflated.

For example, there was a story that Namgung Cheonjun celebrated the appearance of a new star by striking lightning in the clear sky during the first dragonfeng meeting.

Lightning in the clear sky… . It’s a story that only appears in legends.

I didn’t think that if I went because of this, I wouldn’t get anything.

It’s not arrogance.

To be honest, even just wallowing there now was at the level of feeling remorse.

In a way, it was like pretending to be strong among the pits.

[If others find out, your face will turn red.]

‘… So, isn’t it fortunate that others don’t know?’

[It would be nice. Because others do not know.]

‘Grunt… .’

No refutation was given to Shin Noya’s laugh-filled sarcasm.

At a time like this, I just had to go out shamelessly.

Elder Lee tells me with a smile on his face.

“It’s the family head’s permission, so feel free to bite it and come back.”

“What beast am I? What does biting mean? .”

“It looked like a beast.”

“…”

After saying that, Elder Lee took out something from his bosom.

As soon as I saw it I knew what it was.

It was an invitation to the Yongbong branch that Dang So-yeol showed me the other day.

“Did Elder Lee receive it?”

“uh… . If so, then so be it.”

“What is that ambiguous answer, making people anxious… .”

Didn’t you get it from your father?

My invitation must have already arrived at Kuga, so I wondered if he had brought it.

Elder Lee said as if it wasn’t like that.

“It’s not an invitation, it’s a letter of recommendation.”

“A letter of recommendation? Remove?”

“I got it just in case you didn’t know, but if you knew it would be like this, you should have brought something a little cooler.”

Usually, a recommendation is made by a sponsor of a late index.

In the case of Dang So-yeol, of course, the head of the party would have done it.

I don’t know Namgoongbia.

Maybe Namgung-jin gave the letter of recommendation to Noi-ryong.

In my case, I was going to receive it from my father.

I don’t know if Gu Yeon-seo, who is living in seclusion after the closing of the building this time, will attend.

‘But who wrote me a letter of recommendation?’

It would be possible to write it if it was an unmanned person who made a name for the elder Lee rank right away, but was there a need for Elder Lee to write it for his father?

A letter of recommendation from the Yongbong branch is from a teacher to a disciple, and from parents to flesh and blood.

In a way, I am supporting, or protecting, this child. It is like a certificate called.

Who would be able to do that for me?

Even the few rumors I had right now wouldn’t be very good, so I wrote them even at the risk of damage to my reputation.

“Receive it, I received it the year before last, and I am very happy to be able to use it like this.”

My forehead wrinkled slightly at Elder Lee’s words.

the year before last… ?

So, that’s the point before I regress.

I don’t remember getting a recommendation letter like this in my previous life.

I read the letter carefully.

And as soon as he sees the letters written on the letter, his body immediately freezes.

It has to be.

There was only one letter written on the letter.

lose.

“Elder Lee… . this.”

I asked as if I was embarrassed, but Elder Lee was smiling proudly.

There is only one reason why you feel so intimidated by a single letter written in black.

this scripture.

One of the Three Greats of the World and the Lord of the West.

Paige (敗存). Because it was careless.