Episode 465Get Dark (5)
âHmm?â
Mo Yong-wooâs eyes lit up.
Ssssss.
Where he looked, there was a young man sitting cross-legged.
âWhat about that young man?â
The young man wearing a pure white military uniform had fairly short hair. However, the appearance did not feel very manly or impressive.
Rather, it was closer to a soft impression. The sight of him closing his eyes and breathing slowly looked so peaceful.
A sword was placed on the young manâs legs. The sheathed sword was a long sword commonly seen everywhere.
ââ¦Hmm.â
The look in Mo Yong-wooâs eyes as he looked at the sword was quite meaningful.
âItâs not an ordinary sword.â
On the outside, it was an ordinary long sword. In reality, it would have been an ordinary long sword.
But not now.
Something that Yeonho-jeong didnât even feel. Something that only a prosecutor can feel.
âTo me it may be an ordinary sword, but in my masterâs hands it will boast as much power as any other treasured sword.â
Mo Yong-woo couldnât help but be impressed.
âA soul is put into an ordinary sword. Thatâs not something you want to include. By sharing the joys and sorrows of death, you are naturally filled with spiritual energy.â
It was then.
âwho are you?â
the young man asked, his eyes still closed.
Mo Yong-woo cleared his throat.
âIâm sorry. âI guess I interrupted your meditation.â
Slurp.
Yeon Ji-pyeong, a young man who opened his eyes, smiled and stood up.
âI wasnât really meditating. âIf I had been immersed in meditation, I wouldnât have even known the commander was here.â
âis it?â
Yeon Ji-pyeong, carrying a sword on his belt, attacked Mo Yong-woo.
âThis is Yeonjipyeong.â
âAh yes. âHavenât we talked a few times?â
âI did.â
A strange elegance can be seen in the calm voice.
An unexpected light appeared on Mo Yong-wooâs face.
âItâs different from Yeonje.â
It would be an understatement to say that his temperament was completely different from that of Yeon Ho-jeong.
Well, who else could have a temperament similar to Yeon Ho-jeong? Moreover, considering the power and dignity of Yeonwi, Yeonhojeong was rather special.
âDo you know anything? âWhat is my relationship with algebra?â
Yeon Ji-pyeong nodded.
âI heard that my older brother treats you as an older brother in private.â
Mo Yong-woo quenched his appetite.
âWell, I say heâs my brother, but itâs a bit different from what you usually think. In fact, itâs almost like we became sworn brothers because I begged you to do so.â
âI see.â
âSo, you too, treat me comfortably. âIf you are Yeonjeâs younger brother, you are also my younger brother.â
Yeon Ji-pyeong lowered his head.
âI will treat you as my older brother from now on.â
Mo Yong-woo waved his hand.
âThere is no need to take you. âIâm just asking you to take it easy.â
âAll right.â
It was a plain tone.
Mo Yong-woo looked at Yeon Ji-pyeong with a new look on his face.
âWas he this kind of kid?â
The first time he properly recognized Yeonjipyeong was when he went on a campaign to Guangdong.
I had seen him a few times before, but at that time, Yeon Ji-pyeong gave off the impression that he was almost a madman. The sight of him driving a horse without washing himself properly and constantly muttering something difficult to understand was truly foreign.
âWas it a penance to gain enlightenment?â
I knew it. Why did Yeonjipyeong become like that?
I just didnât pay much attention to it. If you are an unmanned prosecutor, you are bound to go through such times. Escaping from such asceticism was entirely up to oneself and was not a problem that could be solved with help from the side.
However, looking at it this way, it seems that such penance brought great enlightenment to Yeon Ji-pyeong. Before martial arts, the person itself seemed much larger than before.
Mo Yong-woo said with a smile.
âThe Yeon family is truly amazing.â
âyes?â
âLike Hojeong, Jipyeong, donât you show an attitude that doesnât suit your age?â
âThatâs too much praise. âI canât even reach your feet.â
âDonât think like that. We live in martial arts, but martial arts is not everything. From the looks of it, it looks like he has realized the power of a still sword, but that is a state that not even Gojeong has been able to reach.â
âThere is no need for you to reach the level of the sword.â
âThat is correct. What I mean is, weâre all pursuing different things, and itâs not about who is better.â
Yeon Ji-pyeong smiled.
âIâll keep that in mind.â
He probably already knows it himself. It was just a humble remark.
Mo Yong-woo also knew Yeon Ji-pyeongâs humility. I just wanted to let you know that excessive humility can sometimes be a problem in this harsh world.
âBy the way, your sword is not an ordinary sword.â
Yeon Ji-pyeongâs eyes lit up.
âDo you see it that way?â
âYou have a lot of soul. âIf I were to use it, it would be just an ordinary sword, but in your hands, it would be just as good as any other treasured sword.â
Yeon Ji-pyeong said with a surprised face.
âYou recognize that.â
Mo Yong-wu tapped the Tangma sword.
âIâm also a prosecutor.â
âIt may be a process of gaining different realizations, but Brother Moyong seems to have realized a lot.â
âThatâs too much praise. âIt was a long way away.â
Mo Yong-woo, who was quietly smiling, stroked his chin.
âI heard you and Hojeong shared a lot of times. However, the martial arts I learned and mastered were different, so I have never properly experienced Yeongaâs martial arts.â
Mo Yong-woo held the sword.
âHow is it? âMy younger brother doesnât seem to be able to sleep either. Would you mind sharing your hand?â
Yeon Ji-pyeong lowered his head.
âIt is an honour.â
âGood. Shall we get started right away?â
âHowever, I have not yet properly repaired my sword. Iâm not afraid that brother Moyong wonât be able to accept it, but if Iâm going to do it, I want to show it properly. So, why donât we postpone this meeting until three days later?â
âHoo.â
Mo Yong-woo smiled.
âThatâs good too. âI, too, would like to see all of your studies.â
âThank you for waiting.â
âWhat is gratitude? âIf that is also a learning experience, then I am even more grateful to you for agreeing to join me.â
Yeon Ji-pyeong knew that Mo Yong-wooâs words were sincere.
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At least in terms of his attitude toward martial arts, he is a person who has a lot to learn. Yeon Ji-pyeong thought so.
Is that why? Yeon Ji-pyeong suddenly became curious.
âPerhaps.â
âhmm?â
âYou said that you and my older brother often danced together in the pastâ¦â
âThatâs right. âI never won, but haha.â
âDidnât your brotherâs martial arts show any signs of excessive killing?â
Mo Yong-wooâs eyes lit up.
âWere you curious about that?â
Yeon Ji-pyeong sighed softly.
âI donât think itâs a big problem. âI just have some concerns and questions.â
âIâm worried and curious.â
âOnce I realized the true sword and acquired a higher level of swordsmanship, the world seemed different. âAt least I think I finally know what sword Iâm after.â
âItâs quite an achievement. Especially considering your age.â
âAs you said a little while ago, each personâs realization is different. However, in my opinion, Brother Hojeongâs martial arts skills were overly destructive and murderous.â
âYou deserve to feel that way.â
What appeared on Yeon Ji-pyeongâs face was honest concern.
âI realized and felt the meaning of the sword. It is difficult for a martial artist with a strong spirit to prevent the erosion of blood scent even with strong mental strength. âIf you use deadly and destructive martial arts, no matter how strong your will, you run the risk of reaching a state of mental breakdown someday.â
Mo Yong-woo nodded.
âYour eyes are spot on. Thatâs why many schools train their minds and teach high-level martial arts.â
âBrother Moyong, do you think my brother will be okay?â
âWell⦠you donât know that. âNo one, not just me, will be able to know Gojeongâs martial arts and future.â
ââ¦okay.â
âBut I know this one thing for sure.â
Mo Yong-woo smiled.
âIf he had been a person who could barely survive, the current Gojeong would not have existed.â
âIs that so?â
âTrust your brother. I also had similar concerns about Hojeong in the past, but not now. âThanks to the support of your father and others, the current Hojeong has established a clear line that will not be destroyed by any evil.â
Mo Yong-woo looked up at the sky.
In Guangdongâs humid northern sky, even the stars seemed to be cloudy.
âHojeong has a line. A line that allows you to see the world correctly without being tainted by things like life. âI donât know if he realizes it himself, but at least in my eyes, I can see that Hojeong is gradually taking the right path.â
ââ¦.â
âI will do better than anyone else. âI believe so.â
* * *
Flash!
Yeonhojeongâs eyes sparkled with fire.
I felt like my muscles, which had been stretched out, were appropriately tense as I showed off my extravagant spirit from the beginning. At least it was noticeably different from when I spoke with Yang Cheon yesterday.
Yang Chen said.
âLetâs have a drink later as this is the place to be. âIf you have decided to please me, I will treat you to the highest quality sake.â
âThen letâs do it.â
âGood.â
âPreviously.â
Yeon Ho-jeong glanced at Jeok-yeon and Yeon-sim.
âIf you had guests, you would have told me. As you know, we have an awkward relationship with this side.â
Yeon Ho-jeong said, pointing to Jeong-an.
Yang Chen nodded.
âI know. However, I donât think there is a need to create a separate space.â
Thatâs a lie.
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
Is it because I have the right amount of tension and relaxation? I was able to capture the emotions in Yang Cheonâs voice much more sensitively than yesterday.
âI feel once again that the Vice lord is a very greedy person.â
âItâs literally like a new experience.â
âEven though you already have a lot of wealth and subordinates, you still want to hold a divine sword in your hands?â
Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders.
âBecause youâre greedy?â
âItâs just a pity that Bujuâs and my thoughts are very different.â
For a moment, Yang Chenâs face hardened.
âAre you going to reject my offer?â
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
âIt is up to you, Lord, to decide whether to refuse or accept.â
âWhat does it mean?â
âIâll tell you straight.â
Yeon Ho-jeong pointed to Jeok-yeon and Yeon-sim with his index finger.
âGive up boating.â
ââ¦.â
âLetâs start with that. âThatâs right.â
ââ¦Hmm.â
Yang Cheon quenched his appetite.
âThat may be true for you, but not for me. And speaking of which, whatever the circumstances, Iâm not the one who called them. âThey came to me first.â
It was true. They have been planning to take down Botha for a long time and have actually caused a conflict, but Yang Cheon did not expect that they would come first from the other side.
Yeon Ho-jeongâs smile gradually became colder.
âexactly?â
âThatâs right.â
âThen I will help you make your decision easily.â
âhmm?â
âIs it over there?â
ââ¦What does it mean?â
Yeon Ho-jeong lifted his chin.
âDo you want to get Bothaâs new sword? Okay, do it. But in order to hold and wield that divine sword, you will have to give up one good chess piece.â
Yang Chen widened his eyes.
Yeon Ho-jeong continued.
âAt least I donât think that I am inferior to Bota, but what do you think?â
ââ¦.â
âIf you want to use me, throw away Bottas. Do you want to win a boat? Please do so. âI will take care of my family first.â
âAre you really like this?â
âThatâs what Iâm going to say.â
Yeon Ho-jeongâs face became even colder.
âYou can control your greed by looking at the current situation. This time, Manager Yang went too far. Nevertheless, the country will provide talented people. âIsnât this unprecedented treatment?â
ââ¦.â
âAxe? Or a sword? Please choose.â
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