Episode 94


    Yongbong Branch was held.


    There was a festive atmosphere throughout the region.


    The streets were crowded with warriors and tourists from all over.


    A reception area that epts participants for the dancepetition.


    The line was so long that there was no end in sight.


    Perhaps it was because of the hot weather, but the faces of the waiting staff showed displeasure and irritation.


    “Woo Ja-cheol. “I’m from a military officer in Soguk.”


    “Please submit your title and letter of rmendation and wait a moment.”


    With the endless stream of participants flowing in, the receptionists were busy with their hands as they went through the identity verification process.


    As many martial artists gathered, there were arguments and shouts here and there.


    “Hey, that’s my ce.”


    “What is the seat? “Once you step out of line, that’s it.”


    “I just came here to relieve myself for a moment. “I left my belongings with the person in front of me, so don’t force yourself and get out of the way.”


    “I don’t know who is being unreasonable. It seems like you go to the bathroom every half hour, right? I didn’t even set up a pinch hitter, but I left an item behind, so what was my ce? “I’m not kidding.”


    “He’s someone I shouldn’t talk about.”


    “bloke? “Did you just say you’re a guy?”


    “…….”


    “what? He acted as if he was going to attack at any moment, but where are you looking…” The


    audience’s attention, which had been focused on the two men arguing, all turned to the left.


    A middle-aged warrior with a neat beard was leaning against a tree and yawning.


    He asked, blinking.


    “Why are you looking at me like that?”


    “…….”


    The symbol of Xuanwu (玄武) engraved on the man’s chest caught the attention of the middle school students.


    There are numerous military units in the Murim Alliance, but the four units considered to be the best are as follows.


    Cheongryongdae, Jujakdae, Baekhodae, and Hyeonmudae.


    It was no exaggeration to say that more than half of thete-stage exponents gathered here had applied to thepetition in the hope of entering the four ranks.


    “Don’t look at me, just go about your business. Oh, keep in mind that if youmit a stabbing attack at the reception desk, you will be disqualified, regardless of the reason.”


    “…….”


    “And you.”


    “yep!”


    “People must have a conscience. I think for the sake of fairness you’ll have to get in line again. “What do you think?”


    “I think so too.”


    “is it?”


    The young man who heard the scolding from the Hyunmudaeun slumped his shoulders and left the ce.


    A heavy silence fell.


    The middle-aged people nced sideways at the middle-aged man and quietly waited for their turn.


    Meanwhile, a stone building located far away from the reception area.


    A group ofte exponents were sitting on chairs arranged in the building, waiting for their turn.


    Some people chatted with theirpanions, while others spent time carefully polishing their weapons.


    Among them were Yeonsun and Cheonwoo seals.


    “But the Dam Small Cooperative ultimately decided not to participate?”


    “yes. They said they would not participate in thepetition and would take a separate entrance exam. “He said that formalpetitions like this are not for him.”


    “It’s a shame. “I thought I would like topete with him someday.”


    Dojang Cheonwoo crossed his arms and licked his lips.


    Meanwhile, Yeonsun was leaning against the back of his chair and leisurely examining the contents of the letter in his hand.


    “What are you looking at?”


    “It’s nothing special.”


    The letter contained information about the appearance and personal details of several people participating in the Yongbong branch and the martial arts they used.


    This was information received from Yeonsoon at the request of Cheon Ga-ryeong a few days ago.


    How much time has passed like that?


    A woman came up to the two people and politely handed them a card and said,


    “Your application has beenpleted. “You may leave now.”


    “thank you.”


    Yeonsun took the trophy and looked at his opponent’s face.


    The moment their gazes crossed, both men and women opened their eyes wide at the same time.


    “You’re Yeon So-un, right?”


    “Warrior Yu?”


    “I never thought I’d see you again like this.”


    Yoo So-hwa.


    The former guard of the Manjang family.


    With a happy expression, she grabbed both of Yeonsun’s hands and shook them.


    “……?”


    Dojang Cheonwoo looked at the two people in turn with a puzzled expression.


    * * *


    I went outside with Yu So-hwa and exchanged light greetings.


    “How were you?”


    “huh. you?”


    “I’ve been doing well. “I never thought we would be reunited like this.”


    “After I left Manjangsega, I was wandering around here and there, and I remembered what you said, so I took the entrance exam.”


    I recalled a conversation I had with her in the past.


    [Have you ever thought about what happens after you leave Manjangsae?]


    [No. I hadn’t even thought about it that far…]


    [If you don’t have another job in mind, I don’t think it’s a bad idea to apply to the Murim Alliance.] [


    The Murim Alliance… it’s like a dream.]


    [Take the challenge. I think it’s worth a look.]


    [I think it might be too much for my abilities…]


    [Isn’t that something you won’t know unless you try?] It’s not


    like you don’t know what people are doing.


    Who would have known that a thoughtless conversation at that time would lead to something like this?


    “I thought Musa Yu would pass.”


    “I was lucky. “Thanks to the fact that mypetitor was eliminated due to an unexpected ident, I passed the exam as a fisherman.”


    “Looking at your attire, it looks like you belong to Yeonhwagak. Are you in charge of the reception of this Yongbong branch meeting?”


    Yeonhwagak (蓮花閣).


    A lower organization of the Jujakdae (朱雀隊), which holds the first seat of the Four Gods (Four Gods).


    I thought it was a ce where administrative-rted work was mainly handled.


    “huh. I’ve gotten quite a few promotions along the way. Recognized for my office skills. Thanks to this, I was able to get a chance to meet these promisingte-stage indexes.”


    “These are promisingte-stage indices…”


    I burst outughing.


    It wasn’t really wrong.


    While other reviewers sweat profusely under the zing sun and wait for registration, the reviewers gathered here receive special treatment and quicklyplete their errands to prepare for thepetition.


    All of them were selected from major ns or sega.


    Each person had extraordinary skills.


    Many of them would probably advance to the finals and face me.


    “Anyway, I was surprised. Most of those who apply here are likely to be selected talents from the old n or the five generations. How on earth…”


    “I have a close rtionship with a high-ranking person.”


    “okay?”


    Yu So-hwa tilted his head.


    I nced to the side, and it seemed like he thought I might have received help from Cheonwoo Dojang.


    In reality, it was the opposite.


    Cheonwoo Dojang was forced to apany me on my Gangho journey under the pressure of Plum God Sword, but he did note out to this world to participate in the Yongbong branch.


    Naturally, I did not receive any support from the monks.


    The reason he was able to file the applicationfortably was purely because I bribed Sohyeongeom.


    “I hope you introduce yourself to me soon. “Who is this beautiful little girl over here?”


    Dojang Cheonwoo suddenly intervened and said.


    It seemed like he had a hard time enduring the atmosphere of being left out.


    “I’m not old enough to hear such words as ‘Beautiful Sojeo’…” “


    I made such a rude gesture. “You have such outstanding beauty.”


    “I know it sounds foolish, but it makes me happy to hear the master say that.”


    Yu So-hwa covered her mouth with her hand andughed.


    I frowned and looked back at Cheonwoo Dojang.


    Did this man grease his tongue?


    Why did I suddenly feel this way?


    I briefly exined that Yu So-hwa and I used to belong to the same family.


    When Cheonwoo Dojang heard that I had been kidnapped by warriors from the Demon Cult’s outer circle when I was young, his eyes widened.


    “Did something like that happen?”


    “Why are you so surprised?”


    “No, I can’t imagine the scene where Sohyeop is kidnapped by demonic cultists.”


    “It’s not like I was a superhuman since I was young.”


    Yu So-hwa’s lips drew an arc.


    Even though she was in her mid-thirties, she was still beautiful.


    It was as if the passage of time had been bypassed.


    It was difficult to find even a singlemon wrinkle or blemish.


    I began to suspect that I might be practicing Juan Gong (駐顔功).


    “It looks like you’ve made a good friend.”


    “friend?”


    Cheonwoo and I looked at each other at the same time and made strange expressions.


    An unexinable feeling of difort filled my chest.


    Perhaps Cheonwoo Dojang’s feelings are not much different from mine.


    “…….”


    I was quietly watching Dojang Cheon-woo, who continued to talk to Yu So-hwa with a confused expression on his face. I felt eyes from afar and looked to the side, strengthening my eyes.


    A group of men and women were approaching this direction, flirting with each other.


    I said something to Yu So-hwa as if he was throwing it at me.


    “Shouldn’t you just go back now? “He must have been on duty.”


    “Look at my mind. I’ll just leave. see youter.”


    “yes. “I’ll see you again someday.”


    “Once you join,e visit Yeonhwagak. “I will treat you to an expensive car.”


    “I look forward to it.”


    While Cheonwoo Dojang was licking his lips with regret, Yu Sohwa ran into the building.


    Without hesitation, I turned my back and tried to leave.


    But before I knew it, one of thete-stage exponents who hade a short distance away spoke to me.


    “I’d like to talk to you for a moment. Could you spare some time?”


    “What’s going on?”


    Just as I was about to look back, feeling annoyed, Dojang Cheonwoo suddenly stepped forward and asked.


    “Infinite Buddha. My name is Sosanhu, a former disciple of the Jeomchang school. “I have a Buddhist name called Changin (蒼仁).”


    “My name is Hwang Sang-un, and I am a former disciple of the Hwasan Sect. “I have a Taoist name called Cheonwoo.”


    Changin’s expression changedpletely at Cheonwoo’s answer.


    Eyes filled with confusion and wariness.


    It seemed like he had never thought that the other person was someone with a status equal to his own.


    He cleared his throat, saying ‘big’, then turned to me and asked.


    “May I ask about the existence of the small cooperative?”


    “This is Yeon So-un.”


    “Excuse me, but what n are you from?…”


    “I am from the Hwangryong Military Academy in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. “I didn’t even graduate.”


    The corner of Changin Dojang’s mouth twisted upward.


    His expression was like that of a wild animal that had found its prey.


    A look that looks down on the other person as if ignoring them.


    I had a simr experience when I was staying in Shaanxi.


    ‘Dojang Cheonwoo had exactly that look on his face.’


    I nced back at Cheonwoo Dojang.


    Seeing it like this gave me a new feeling.


    In the meantime, the nature of Cheonwoo Dojo has also changed a lot.


    The effect of instilling etiquette through continuous violence was great.


    “That’s a strange thing.”


    “……?”


    “Obviously, this is a ce that only selected equipment cannot enter. “Don’t other people think the same way?”


    Changin Dojang looked back at his group and spoke incitingly.


    I quietly watched him with a chuckle.


    ‘It’s an interesting sight.’


    Cheonwoo Dojang’s expression was overwhelming.


    He was staring at the Changin Dojang with a look on his face as if he wanted to see all the crazy people.