The Farmer Who Ended Up Teaching the World’s Greatest Martial Artist - Chapter 100

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| Chapter 100

Yoo Eun-hyun followed behind Dang Suk-rang toward the Dang Family. Dang Suk-rang kept moving his mouth incessantly even while traveling, and Yoo Eun-hyun, who had been quietly listening at first, soon completely blocked his ears.

‘Setting aside the fact that the conversation has no substance, he keeps going off on tangents so I can’t focus on the conversation at all. It feels like my energy is being drained. Did he master some kind of Star-Absorbing Mouth Technique that drains energy through talking?’

Therefore, Yoo Eun-hyun intentionally quickened his pace to urge Dang Suk-rang along. Thanks to that, fortunately they were able to arrive at the Dang Family quite quickly.

“Welcome to the Dang Family, young master.”

The Dang Family was indeed massive enough to be called truly worthy of its reputation, and though its gates were firmly closed, the four characters “Sichuan Tang Family” carved large on the signboard seemed to show the Dang Family’s past prestige. However, Yoo Eun-hyun looked around and muttered quietly.

“It seems there are some who don’t welcome me though.”

Since the Dang Family’s walls stretched wide and high, there were many trees and houses in the surrounding area. That also meant there were many places to hide, and though not visible to the eye, Yoo Eun-hyun could notice that several people were hiding there. And those people were observing Yoo Eun-hyun, who had just arrived, as if their mission was to watch those entering the Dang Family.

“Huh? What did you say?”

But Dang Suk-rang, who seemed completely oblivious to the fact that people were lurking around, asked back in a dazed voice at Yoo Eun-hyun’s muttering. Yoo Eun-hyun shook his head.

“Nothing. So this is the famous Dang Family. It’s truly magnificent.”

“That’s right, isn’t it? This Dang Family was built hundreds of years ago, established around the same time as Shaolin, which is called the Mount Taishan of the martial arts world. But…”

As Dang Suk-rang’s words seemed about to get long again, Yoo Eun-hyun made a fed-up expression, but fortunately the gate opened as if to cut off Dang Suk-rang’s words, and a man with a sharp expression appeared.

“What? Who dares make such a commotion… Huh? Suk-rang? You’re back?”

“Yeah. I barely managed to complete the mission.”

“Ah. Is that so? Then is this person that peerless handsome young master?”

The man who had been looking at Yoo Eun-hyun with an expectant expression after Dang Suk-rang’s words suddenly had his face fall flat. Seeing this, Yoo Eun-hyun frowned. It wasn’t so much that he felt bad about the man’s words, but rather he was annoyed at Ju Yu-ryeon, who was clearly the culprit behind this situation.

“Huh. What do you mean by that? Do you know how extraordinary this young master is? If I were to explain how I came to meet this person…”

“Enough. You shut up for a bit. Save it for when we’re drinking together later. What kind of disgraceful behavior is this in front of a guest? Young master, I apologize. Please come inside.”

Fortunately, the man seemed to be more sensible than Dang Suk-rang, or perhaps he was just tired of dealing with him, as he cut off Dang Suk-rang’s lengthening words and led Yoo Eun-hyun inside.

“Since I’ve sent word, the person who will receive you should come out soon.”

And not long after the man said that, the person Yoo Eun-hyun had been searching for so desperately finally appeared.

“Hey~ Eun-hyun, it’s been a while?”

Ju Yu-ryeon approached Yoo Eun-hyun with a bright smile on her face, waving her hand widely. Yoo Eun-hyun frowned at the sight of Ju Yu-ryeon and was about to say something, but closed his mouth. It was because Ju Yu-ryeon wasn’t coming alone but with someone, and that person was also familiar to Yoo Eun-hyun.

“Tang Zi-sheng?”

It was Tang Zi-sheng, the man who had been making money by cheating at the gambling house in Sugyeongnu at Dongjeongho. Yoo Eun-hyun’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, but the surprise was only momentary. After all, this was the Dang Family, so it wasn’t strange at all for Tang Zi-sheng to be here – it would be natural not to be surprised.

“It’s been a while. I was in such a hurry back then that I couldn’t greet you properly.”

“You’re alive. I was curious about what happened after that.”

Toward Tang Zi-sheng who was extending his hand with a grin, Yoo Eun-hyun also smiled similarly and clasped hands with him. Though they weren’t particularly close, they weren’t on bad terms either, and since Yoo Eun-hyun could feel goodwill in Tang Zi-sheng’s gaze toward him, he had no intention of treating him coldly.

“It was really dangerous back then. I survived thanks to you.”

“I didn’t intend it and it just happened that way. I’ll pass on being thanked for something I didn’t intend.”

When Yoo Eun-hyun shrugged his shoulders with a fed-up expression, Ju Yu-ryeon, who knew Yoo Eun-hyun’s circumstances, smiled bitterly. Tang Zi-sheng, who didn’t know the situation, also didn’t pry.

“It seems there are some circumstances. Then setting aside that matter, welcome to the Dang Family.”

“Thank you.”

When Tang Zi-sheng didn’t pry further and set the matter aside, Yoo Eun-hyun also smiled and accepted his hospitality. And Ju Yu-ryeon, who had been watching the two men, lightly pouted her lips.

“You two seem closer than I thought? I guess it’s true that men bond when they share hobbies?”

Ju Yu-ryeon spoke with a suggestive expression while poking Yoo Eun-hyun’s side. At this, Yoo Eun-hyun made an incredulous expression.

“I thought I had completely adapted to your nonsense, but not seeing you for about half a month makes it feel fresh again.”

“Oh please. Don’t even mention it. It’s been a while for me too. There are various reasons for this and that.”

But when Ju Yu-ryeon let out a deep sigh at Yoo Eun-hyun’s words, Yoo Eun-hyun also made a somewhat puzzled expression. This kind of behavior from Ju Yu-ryeon was something Yoo Eun-hyun had rarely seen. Just as Yoo Eun-hyun was about to ask Ju Yu-ryeon about it, Tang Zi-sheng interjected.

“Let’s go inside first and continue our conversation. There’s someone waiting.”

“Standing around talking certainly isn’t ideal.”

Tang Zi-sheng’s words made sense. When Yoo Eun-hyun nodded, Tang Zi-sheng began leading the way, and following behind Tang Zi-sheng, Yoo Eun-hyun spoke.

“But how are you two together? Did you know each other? Yu-ryeon was completely drunk back then so she shouldn’t remember.”

“I just couldn’t control my body well, but I remember everything.”

When Ju Yu-ryeon spoke while pouting, Tang Zi-sheng also said lightly.

“Haha. Miss Ju and I weren’t in a situation to greet each other properly at the time. We exchanged greetings after arriving at the family home.”

“Really? This girl didn’t bother you?”

Unlike Dang Suk-rang who had brought Yoo Eun-hyun here, Tang Zi-sheng appeared to be a direct descendant of the Dang Family and seemed three or four years older than Yoo Eun-hyun, but was still young nonetheless. Honestly speaking, he had asked because he thought there was no way Ju Yu-ryeon would have left him alone.

“Not at all? Miss Ju may have a rough mouth, but her behavior was very modest.”

“…Modest?”

Yoo Eun-hyun muttered incredulously for a moment at Tang Zi-sheng’s shocking words. If you were to pick the three words that least suited Ju Yu-ryeon, “modest” would definitely be among them.

Thinking there must be some reason, Yoo Eun-hyun looked at Ju Yu-ryeon as if hoping for an explanation, and Ju Yu-ryeon clutched around her neck area and muttered.

“Ugh… There were unavoidable reasons.”

Seeing that, Yoo Eun-hyun was reminded of the handsome young master incident from earlier and muttered petty revenge.

“When it’s only enough to make you shed a few tears…”

“What did you say, punk? Do you want to die?”

But Ju Yu-ryeon, who caught such words like a ghost, whipped her head around and glared. This time Yoo Eun-hyun had something to say, so he didn’t back down.

“You’re the one who went around evaluating my face, so what do you have to say?”

“Ah. That peerless handsome young master story? I didn’t do that.”

“Huh? You didn’t do it? Are you lying? Then who was it?”

“You’ll know when we get there. The reason my heart is being squeezed is also there.”

Yoo Eun-hyun made a puzzled expression at Ju Yu-ryeon’s question, but thinking he would find out when they got there, he kept his mouth shut for now. He began following Tang Zi-sheng, who had glanced at the two of them with an interested expression.

And after arriving at their destination, Yoo Eun-hyun was able to meet the person who would make him understand everything Ju Yu-ryeon had said.

“You’ve finally come.”

“Aunt?”

In a not-so-spacious room that seemed to be made for such purposes with only a round table, two women were seated, and surprisingly, it was Yeo U-hui who welcomed the entering Yoo Eun-hyun.

“It’s been a while. Sit down first.”

Though Yeo U-hui’s expression as she spoke contained a friendly smile toward Yoo Eun-hyun, it also seemed to be deeply tinged with fatigue.

Since Yeo U-hui had invited him to sit, Yoo Eun-hyun sat in one of the three empty seats, and then Yeo U-hui introduced the woman sitting next to her.

“This is Dang Eun-seon. She’s the youngest daughter of Dang Ju-han, the head of the Dang Family.”

“Hello. I’m Dang Eun-seon.”

The woman who identified herself as Dang Eun-seon in response to Yeo U-hui’s introduction appeared to be about 10 years older than Yoo Eun-hyun. Though she had a voice that seemed to shrink inward, unsuited to her build, her somehow fidgety behavior strangely balanced it out.

“I’m called Yoo Eun-hyun.”

And what made her even more peculiar was that various parts of her exposed body were tinted here and there with light green and purple hues. Though her face didn’t show it, perhaps due to light makeup, it was easily noticeable just from her exposed hands and neck.

‘Did she make a mistake while handling poison? No, but this is the Dang Family after all?’

A direct descendant of the Tang Sect, famous for poison and hidden weapons, showing symptoms of poisoning. It was embarrassing enough that they wouldn’t want to show it anywhere, yet they were boldly showing it to Yoo Eun-hyun, an outsider.

“You seem surprised by cousin sister’s appearance.”

And at Yoo Eun-hyun’s reaction, Tang Zi-sheng added a comment, but Yoo Eun-hyun honestly nodded. After all, there must be a reasonable explanation for showing it so openly like this.

“Don’t worry. Though cousin sister looks like that, she’s immune to all poisons.”

“Immune to all poisons?”

Immunity to all poisons was a legendary realm said to make one unaffected by all poisons that exist under heaven. It was commonly said that reaching the extreme of poison arts would make one immune to all poisons, and it seemed possible for the Dang Family, but what seemed peculiar to Yoo Eun-hyun was that he couldn’t see any traces of martial arts training in Dang Eun-seon.

“The Dang Family has a somewhat unique divine art called Toxic Body Cultivation. It’s a martial art that makes the practitioner immune to all poisons.”

“That’s amazing.”

Yoo Eun-hyun was honestly impressed by Tang Zi-sheng’s words, but somehow Tang Zi-sheng’s expression wasn’t very good for someone boasting about his family’s divine art.

“But Toxic Body Cultivation causes one to lose all previously learned martial arts the moment it’s completed. In other words, while you become immune to all poisons, you become like someone who has never learned martial arts.”

Yoo Eun-hyun also frowned, not having expected such side effects. Certainly, immunity to all poisons was a constitution anyone would want to have, but if told to exchange all martial arts for it, everyone would shake their heads.

After all, ordinary people don’t have much contact with poison, and the poisons they encounter are mild ones that can just be treated by a physician.

It would only be good for martial artists who always live in danger, but martial artists would also prefer strong martial arts over poison immunity. If martial arts become strong, even if not immune to all poisons, most poisons can be pushed out or neutralized with the power of internal energy.

“But paradoxically, it’s an essential divine art for the Dang Family.”

“Why?”

Instead of answering, Tang Zi-sheng smiled bitterly. Seeing Tang Zi-sheng like that, Dang Eun-seon spoke in a small voice.

“Because of poison testing.”

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