The Farmer Who Ended Up Teaching the World’s Greatest Martial Artist - Chapter 74

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| Chapter 74

“The master says he would like to meet with the three of you.”

At the manager’s words, Ju Yu-ryeon’s eyes wavered slightly. Soon she raised her eyebrows and asked in a low voice.

“He wants to meet us? No… there’s no need to go that far, is there?”

“I apologize, but the master has already given his orders. He said to bring you inside, and that he would meet with you personally to explain.”

At the manager’s firm attitude, this time Yoo Eun-hyun stepped forward.

“It seems we’ve caused unnecessary trouble. The gold is fine. We’ll withdraw now.”

“The master is already waiting. If you decline now, it will put us in an even more difficult position. Guest.”

The manager’s eyes turned coldly serious.

Though outwardly polite, his expression showed he had no intention of backing down even a step.

Yoo Eun-hyun lowered his eyes for a moment. He clicked his tongue inwardly as he assessed the situation.

They were the ones who had started this situation first. If they turned their backs now, that too would become a laughingstock. Though it had started as a light prank, in the end they had no choice but to see it through themselves.

“If you insist that much… I won’t refuse.”

The manager gave Yoo Eun-hyun a strange smile. Soon he bowed his head and gestured for them to enter.

“This way.”

The manager silently led the way. Yoo Eun-hyun followed behind him. Ho Won, who had been reading the situation, naturally moved to follow the two from the very back of the group.

As if displeased by this sight, Yoo Eun-hyun playfully glared at Ho Won and said.

“I’m telling you, whenever I go around with that guy, something like this always happens that I have to take responsibility for.”

“It’s all self-inflicted. You too, Eun-hyun. You could have drawn the line appropriately and backed out, but you always take on the burden. Wouldn’t it have been better if you’d run away before the manager got involved?”

Ju Yu-ryeon shook her head and grumbled. Originally, as she said, they could have pretended not to know and turned away. However, if Yoo Eun-hyun had that kind of temperament, he wouldn’t be standing on this path now.

“That’s how worldly affairs are. There are these kinds of incidents, and those kinds of incidents. And since we started this matter in the first place, we can’t blame only Won-jik.”

Yoo Eun-hyun wore a faint smile as he closely followed behind the manager.

Though they hadn’t walked for very long, they had somehow reached the depths of Sugyeongnu. This place seemed to be one that not only guests, but even employees didn’t freely enter and exit, as a deep quiet pervaded the area.

The manager stopped in front of a door, then after listening for signs of movement for a moment, quietly knocked on the door.

“Master. I have brought them.”

“Bring them inside.”

What came from inside the door was a somewhat rough, metallic voice. Though it was an old man’s voice, strangely it felt devoid of strength.

“Please enter. I will wait here.”

The manager stepped aside next to the door and only opened it without entering himself. As soon as Yoo Eun-hyun stepped inside, his gaze sharply fixed on the old man in front of him.

“Welcome. I am the general manager of this Sugyeongnu. My name is Gwak Jin.”

The old man who introduced himself as ‘Gwak Jin’ greeted Yoo Eun-hyun with a gentle smile. He sat with his neat beard and snow-white hair combed back, and contrary to expectations, he appeared to be an ordinary old man at first glance.

Due to an indescribable sense of unease, Yoo Eun-hyun never let his guard down. He immediately turned his head to the other side, and at that moment his eyes wavered subtly.

‘…There’s one more person?’

Another person was already seated next to Gwak Jin.

What was strange was what happened next. The moment he placed his gaze there, that man’s presence rose clearly without being concealed. As if he had been there from the beginning but was only now being revealed.

The man in black clothes stood with his arms crossed and his head slightly lowered. The strange tattoos flowing along his arms and the deep scar crossing his face caught the eye immediately. Though he was just standing silently, a mysterious sense of intimidation pervaded the air.

Perhaps sensing the gaze, Gwak Jin quietly opened his mouth.

“This is Wei Chuan-liang, the sect leader of the Black Turban Sect. Some of you might know him?”

“The Black Turban Sect Leader… Black Pearl Moon Seal!?”

At Gwak Jin’s words, Ju Yu-ryeon looked at Wei Chuan-liang in shock.

Wei Chuan-liang, the Black Turban Sect Leader called Black Pearl Moon. He was one of the absolute masters counted among the best in the martial arts world, a member of Sip-ji. He was an existence that few could dare to compare themselves to.

‘Indeed… he has an aura similar to grandfather’s.’

Excluding Sa Un-sik and So Bi-won, the strongest person Yoo Eun-hyun had faced so far was Soo Gyeong-tak. Though he didn’t know it at the time, he too was a member of Sip-ji.

And the man before his eyes, Wei Chuan-liang. From him too, he could clearly feel a similar quality to Soo Gyeong-tak.

‘Those who stand at the edge of Yeonhwa-gyeong… The aura emanating from those trying to cross the wall is similar. No, perhaps because they’re trying to deviate from the path in the first place, they come to resemble nature…’

Since he now had a body that had learned martial arts, he could vaguely guess its identity.

However, it still wasn’t clearly grasped.

It was a sensation that seemed within reach, yet ultimately flowed away. Yoo Eun-hyun concealed his surprise as he observed Wei Chuan-liang.

At that moment, cutting through Yoo Eun-hyun’s contemplation, Ho Won suddenly interjected.

“Huh… S-Sect Leader. It’s been a long time.”

It seemed Ho Won was acquainted with Wei Chuan-liang. However, since his head had been lowered and he never would have guessed they’d meet in a place like this, he apparently hadn’t recognized him immediately.

At Ho Won’s greeting, Wei Chuan-liang slowly raised his head. He looked over Ho Won, Yoo Eun-hyun, and Ju Yu-ryeon in turn, then fixed his gaze on Yoo Eun-hyun without withdrawing it.

“I heard the general story from the manager, but it would be better to hear it directly. What is this about?”

When Yoo Eun-hyun turned his head toward Gwak Jin, Gwak Jin opened his mouth as if he had been waiting.

Even while listening to the full account from Gwak Jin, Wei Chuan-liang continued to silently watch Yoo Eun-hyun. Though that gaze was burdensome, Yoo Eun-hyun deliberately ignored it and didn’t bother to avoid his eyes.

After hearing the entire story, Wei Chuan-liang made a low sound like exhaling, then slowly nodded his head.

“So you reserved three days’ worth, but only stayed two days, so you want one day’s lodging fee back… Is that what you’re saying?”

“That’s correct.”

“That’s not difficult. Here it is.”

When Wei Chuan-liang silently gestured with his eyes, Gwak Jin unhesitatingly took out three nyang of gold from under the table and handed it over.

A look of surprise briefly crossed Yoo Eun-hyun’s expression as he received the gold.

“…You’re giving it this easily? From what I heard from the manager, there are regulations.”

“Heh. I’m the one who sets those regulations. Even if it’s a matter outside the regulations, I can cover this much with personal assets, so there’s no need to worry.”

Gwak Jin spoke as if it was no problem at all. Since Yoo Eun-hyun had also received the full amount rather than just a portion, there was no reason to argue further. He obediently accepted and pocketed the gold.

It would have been best if it had ended there.

Sure enough, Gwak Jin clasped his hands together and gave a meaningful smile.

“This side’s business is finished. Sect Leader.”

Gwak Jin respectfully addressed Wei Chuan-liang and rose from his seat. At the same time, Wei Chuan-liang also withdrew his gaze from Yoo Eun-hyun and straightened his leaning body. As if by appointment, they naturally switched seats.

As soon as he sat down, Wei Chuan-liang began speaking as if he had been waiting.

“I didn’t call you here just because of the gold. You should realize by now that this is the main point.”

Then Wei Chuan-liang suddenly leaned back deeply in his chair. He crossed his legs and propped them up on the table, then spoke in a low voice.

“Chukhoban’s young sect leader.”

“…Yes?! Yes! Sect Leader!”

In that arrogant posture, his low voice resonated through the room. Ho Won was the first to react to that intimidating tone.

“Is the Chukhoban sect leader in good health?”

“Yes. Father is in good health. If I had known you were here, I would have paid my respects as soon as I arrived… I was too flustered to do so. I’m s-sorry.”

“There’s no need for that. How could you have known I was here?”

Wei Chuan-liang, who had been leisurely swinging his toes, looked down at the tense Ho Won, then suddenly stopped moving and asked.

“What about your mother?”

“M-Mother… I’m not sure. It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen her too…”

“Hahaha. Your mother’s temperament is still the same. Well, if she’s involved with Maun Hwansaldae, she must be busy. The times we used to spar frequently were quite enjoyable… At times like this, I regret that she went to that side.”

From his reaction, Wei Chuan-liang seemed more interested in Ho Won’s mother than his father.

Ho Won, who had nothing appropriate to say in response, could only give an awkward smile.

At that moment, Wei Chuan-liang, who had been laughing while leaning back, soon calmed his laughter and brought up the main topic.

“I heard about yesterday’s incident from that Dong-jo fellow. You interfered with capturing a Tang Sect member?”

At Wei Chuan-liang’s words, Ho Won, who recalled yesterday’s events, flinched for a moment and immediately bowed his head.

“I-I deeply apologize for yesterday’s incident! I-I was reckless!”

Ho Won repeatedly bowed his head as if ready to prostrate himself. Watching him, Wei Chuan-liang waved his hand dismissively.

“I didn’t call you here to hold you accountable. You’re not even a Jeongdo-in, and fellow Mado-in can have that level of conflict. If we don’t get entangled and clash to that degree, what kind of Mado-in could we call ourselves? I used to frequently clash with your father and mother in my prime too. Hahahaha!”

Just from his laughter, he seemed like a magnanimous person. But there was clearly a line drawn in those words.

‘Fellow Mado-in’. It was tolerance permitted only within that circle. Yoo Eun-hyun and Ju Yu-ryeon immediately understood that meaning.

“But, Elder Gwak. Did Chukhoban perhaps send a request for cooperation to Sugyeongnu?”

“Not at all.”

“Then why did the young sect leader come all the way here?”

When Wei Chuan-liang looked at him as if urging an answer, Ho Won said in confusion.

“That… I’m just traveling. I-I didn’t particularly come here for business.”

“Together with those behind you?”

“Ah… yes.”

Wei Chuan-liang lowered the legs he had propped up on the table. After nodding and falling into thought for a moment, he soon opened his mouth again.

“Actually, when I first heard Dong-jo’s words, I didn’t think much of it. The talk about Won-jik’s bodyguard and older brother, I thought that was all lies too. That fellow is naturally prone to falsehoods and jealousy.”

Wei Chuan-liang’s eyes slowly darkened as he paused his words.

“But… when I actually came here, something seemed strange.”

The moment his calm words ended, his eyes suddenly sharpened like a blade.

“When I asked the general manager, it wasn’t just you alone as you said. You didn’t have just one companion, but two more. And they’re not from Chukhoban either.”

At the same time, a suffocating killing intent subtly spread out. Just from him straightening his posture, they felt a pressure as if their throats were being strangled.

Wei Chuan-liang pointed at the two people with his chin.

“Just who are you people?”

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