Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor
Chapter 52

Episode 52

After pretending to think for a while, I spoke firmly.

“I don’t like it.”

Because the other person was the Plum Blossom God Sword, he at least pretended to be worried, otherwise he wouldn’t have listened to the end of the story.

Are you saying you’re crazy and carry around a load of luggage?

Even when Dokgo Woo-jin asked me to accompany Tang Seo-yeon, I did not feel this much resistance.

At least Tang Seo-yeon is capable.

There was absolutely no use for the Taoist monk named Cheonwoo.

Basically, he was a person who lived a life isolated in the mountains and disconnected from the world.

It was difficult to expect that he would be well-versed in the world and good at calculating.

However, this did not mean that he had knowledge of specialized fields such as the Jinbeop of a poisonous medical institution.

The only talent he has is excellent swordsmanship for his age.

I had just seen with my own eyes that even that could not be utilized properly due to lack of experience.

‘As a disciple of the Plum God Sword, I can’t treat you carelessly, so I can’t make you do chores. If you take them with you, you will definitely experience trouble.’

In the worst case scenario, I might have to look after a childish guru.

I wanted to decline that much.

Above all, I did not like the person named Cheonwoo.

My head was already pounding at the thought of hanging out with a Taoist monk who was so proud of himself as the late exponent of a famous Daepa.

“How could it not be?”

“sorry. Since this is a request from the Plum God Sword, I would like to comply if possible, but…” “

…….”

“In the first place, I am not traveling alone. You must also ask permission from your companions.”

I shook my head to make my refusal clear.

Even if it meant making Plum God Sword look unpleasant, I was planning on refusing this request.

If he stumbled over Tang Seo-yeon, the daughter of the Tang family, he wouldn’t be able to forcefully push back, no matter how much plum blossom sword he had.

…You can’t do it, right?

“Well, it’s probably not something you can decide on your own.”

“If you don’t have anything else to say, I’ll just leave. “If we want to leave early tomorrow morning, we need to prepare now.”

“So what you’re saying is that you just need to get permission from the party?”

“yes?”

“Let’s go to the guesthouse where you are staying. “I need to go and talk to your group.”

Plum God Sword slightly raised the corner of his mouth.

I touched my forehead and groaned.

“Why does that happen like that?”

“You might think I’m stubborn, but I don’t want to miss this opportunity.”

I let out a small sigh and emptied the tea in my cup in one go, grumbling to myself.

Why is the old man so persistent?

“You seem to really dislike it.”

“To be honest, yes.”

“I’m just asking, just in case, did your student be rude to you?”

“…….”

“I guess so.”

Plum God Sword clicked his tongue and continued speaking as he filled his empty glass with water.

“I understand how you feel. I don’t want to accept a Taoist master like Horan Malko as a member of my party, but I also don’t want to offend the famous Plum God Sword in Gangho. “It must be a real pain in the ass.”

“If you know, please be kind.”

“Get one thing straight. Even if you refuse my request, I won’t hold a grudge against you. “You don’t have to worry about that.”

“In that case, I will feel free to decline.”

“I won’t ask for help with my bare mouth. “I promise you an appropriate compensation, so can you reconsider?”

“Why me?”

“Didn’t you tell me? “I can see in your eyes that you hate my student.”

“Is that really all it is?”

“There are more reasons. “I like the fact that his identity is clear enough to travel with a direct blood relative of the party, and I also like the fact that he has a personality that is not easily swayed by others.”

“…….”

“More than anything, I like the fact that he is a talented person who can easily subdue a student who has become unnecessarily arrogant because he grew up being called a genius. “It’s not easy to replace someone who meets all these requirements.”

“My student’s personality doesn’t match mine. “I guarantee you there will be a fight.”

“That’s exactly what I’m aiming for. You can treat that guy a little roughly. No, if possible, I would like to see you in a harsh situation. “There’s nothing like a beating to bring you to your senses.”

“her… … .”

“Just do your best to avoid being killed or maimed. “Even a guy like that is Dongyang, who will be responsible for the future of the Hwasan faction.”

Having said this, even the country could not help but be shaken.

What on earth is it about a priest relationship that Maehwashingeom, Kangho’s senior, appears in such a low manner?

[I know that Cheondokdan is a precious commodity that even the Tang family can only produce in limited quantities. I also know that I am asking an unreasonable request. However, in order for a disciple to achieve success, Cheondokdan is essential. So…]

The image of Dokgo Woo-jin, who was asking the head of the party to support the Cheondogdan, momentarily overlapped with the image of Plum God Sword.

I scratched the back of my head and asked Plum God Sword.

“What is equivalent compensation?”

“Are you willing to do me a favor?”

“I will decide after hearing what the compensation is.”

“Hmm… How about a repayment gift?”

A reward plaque.

It refers to a proof plaque given to a certain clan or family when they receive favor to repay the debt in the future.

I asked the Plum Blossom God Sword with a blank expression.

“Are you really saying you’re going to give me a reward?”

I was so shocked that my voice trembled.

How can I not be surprised?

It is said that no one else but Maehwashingeom will give you a reward.

“Because I am a Taoist monk, there is not much I can give. “It’s not that I have power or a lot of money.”

“…….”

“So what can we do? You have to hit it with your body at least. Since I am not a Jangmun member and cannot represent the Hwasan faction, giving it away would be my personal repayment…” “Why didn’t you

tell me that right away?”

I straightened my back and looked straight into the eyes of Plum God Sword.

The weight of the scale in my head was tilted until one side sank completely.

I will give you the authority to take care of an absolute expert who holds the throne of the Ten Heavenly Emperors at least once.

Where else in the world can you replace such an unconventional proposal?

Are you going to go through the hassle of taking a childish Taoist with you?

I was willing to take any risk.

Now that I think about it, the conditions don’t seem that strict.

In particular, I found it fascinating that bullying using violence was allowed.

“…Isn’t the change in attitude too blatant?”

“I learned that when an opportunity comes, you should seize it and not hesitate.”

“Maybe I’ve stuck my head into the tiger’s mouth.”

“I’m sure you won’t give it up now.”

“Didn’t you say that you should also listen to the opinions of your companions?”

“I will persuade you.”

“You are full of enthusiasm.”

“Originally, an employee’s willingness to work varies depending on the size of the remuneration.”

Plum Blossom God Sword let out a laugh as if it was absurd.

He said, getting up from his seat.

“okay. Well then, I’ll assume that’s the decision and I’ll go. “I’ll have to get my student ready for the trip.”

“Take a look. “I will calculate the cost of the tea.”

* * *

The blockade was lifted and the voyage group resumed its journey to Hubei.

A new person joined just before departure.

It was Cheonwoo Dojo, a Taoist of the Hwasan Sect and a disciple of Plum God Sword.

“Infinite Buddha. Please take care of me in the future. Sozer.”

“Please take care of me.”

After completing the formalities, he went straight to Cheon Ga-ryeong and greeted her with a bright expression.

She asked Dang Seo-yeon how she was doing with a very nervous expression, and instead greeted me with a brief bow.

‘You’re very explicit.’

I laughed while fiddling with the red wooden plaque I received from Plum God Sword.

Now, even when he did something I hated, I didn’t feel any ill feelings.

On the contrary, I felt grateful.

Thanks to this, I was able to obtain the reward plaque.

I felt like I was going to be blown away by receiving an unexpectedly large amount of income.

“Now wait a minute.”

Not long after the ploy began, Dojang Cheonwoo began to complain.

“What kind of discrimination is this?”

“What do you mean?”

“Why don’t you let me ride in the carriage?”

“Didn’t I prepare a horse for you to ride?”

“It’s not like there aren’t any empty seats in the carriage.”

As Cheonwoo Dojang said, there were empty seats.

From the beginning, we prepared a carriage large enough to have enough space even for three people to ride.

However, it did not even cross my mind to bring that obnoxious figure into the carriage.

“As the number of people increases, doesn’t the space become smaller?”

“You’re going to ostracize your colleagues just for that reason?”

“Did you contribute even a penny?”

“……?”

“I wish you had contributed even a penny to preparing the carriage.”

“……..”

“Or don’t say anything.”

Dojang Cheonwoo, with his expression contorted as if in bewilderment, muttered something unintelligible to himself and drove his horse towards the head of the group.

The fist that was holding the reins was shaking, and it seemed like he was quite feverish.

“Are you okay? Even if you provoke me like that.”

“They are deliberately provoking me.”

“I feel it again, but you also have a really bad personality.”

Cheon Ga-ryeong giggled while fiddling with the hairpin.

I told her and Tang Seo-yeon about the request I received from Maehwasingeom.

Only the person involved, Dojang Cheonwoo, did not realize the situation he was in.

That night.

The group lit a bonfire in a deserted field and prepared to sleep in the open.

A pot was placed on the bonfire, and a soup with a fragrant smell began to boil.

“Do you know about our teacher?”

“sure. “Is there any warrior of the time who doesn’t know about the Plum Blossom God Sword?”

Dojang Cheonwoo stuck to Garyeong Cheon and told her various stories without even asking.

Although Cheon Ga-ryeong was annoyed, he seemed to think it was an opportunity to obtain information about the Plum Blossom God Sword, so he joined in appropriately.

How much time has passed like that?

After finishing the meal, the workers were bustling around to prepare for bed.

While I was sitting against a tree in meditation, a man came and stood in front of me.

“I’d like to have a chat. “Can you give me a moment?”

It was Cheonwoo Dojang.

I slowly raised my head and made eye contact with him.

“Is there a problem?”

“It’s a bit different here. How about taking a walk and having an honest conversation?”

Laughter almost leaked out of my mouth.

Have you seen such a simple guy?

I never thought I wouldn’t be able to stand it for another day and would sink my teeth into it.

“great.”

I got up from my ass and walked into the dark forest with Cheonwoo Dojang.

Let’s cross the forest without saying a word to each other.

Perhaps because he thought he was far enough away from the group, Dojang Cheonwoo looked back at me with an expression as cold as ice and asked.

“What are you thinking?”

“……?”

“What were you thinking that provoked me?”

I shrugged my shoulders and responded slyly.

“I just didn’t like it that way.”

“what?”

Cheonwoo Dojang’s eyebrows narrowed.