The Farmer Who Ended Up Teaching the World’s Greatest Martial Artist - Chapter 86

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| Chapter 86

Yoo Eun-hyun entered the chili pepper field and immediately began working.

Perhaps due to the heavy rainfall, broken or fallen branches were visible everywhere. Not only that. Below them, leaves covered in muddy water were lined up in rows.

‘I need to clear this first.’

On the surface of the soil lay countless sources that cause fatal diseases to crops. When heavy rain falls, those sources bounce up on raindrops and stick to the fruit, spreading disease.

Moreover, the humid atmosphere after the rain stops makes those diseases even more rampant. If not dealt with in time, it could destroy an entire field.

‘Still, this kind of work is easy since it’s quick.’

Since chili peppers only grew to about Yoo Eun-hyun’s height at most, he could easily reach out and continue his work.

Carrying a wicker basket, he picked ripe chili peppers ready for harvest and straightened fallen branches. He cut off branches that seemed hopeless without hesitation, and picked off leaves showing disease spots, lightly burying them in the ground as Yoo Eun-hyun worked his hands without pause.

Yeo Chang-dong was watching his figure intently from behind.

‘Indeed… He wasn’t just boasting for nothing.’

Yoo Eun-hyun’s movements were much swifter than expected. Moreover, there wasn’t a single hesitation in his actions, moving swiftly and precisely as if calculating everything. This was skill that could never be achieved without abundant experience and quick situational judgment.

‘It’s too early to judge hastily, so I should watch a little longer.’

Of course, being fast alone wasn’t everything. If solid results didn’t follow, it would be better not to do it at all. Especially farming – once you make a mistake, it can’t be undone. If you cut one branch or leaf wrong, there’s no way to reattach it. If your hands are clumsy and inaccurate, it’s better to move slowly.

“Let me see…”

Yeo Chang-dong approached a chili plant that Yoo Eun-hyun had touched and passed by, slightly frowning. Because he hadn’t properly pruned the branches twisted by the rain, one stem was sticking out crookedly along the furrow.

“Since he was hurrying, he made a mistake after all. This twisted branch should be cut…”

Whoosh.

Yeo Chang-dong, who was about to touch the twisted and unsightly chili branch, suddenly stopped his movement. The moment his fingertips brushed the branch, the wind that had been blowing around became still as if by magic.

When he left the branch alone, a gentle breeze began blowing again as if nothing had happened. Seeing this, Yeo Chang-dong raised his eyebrows slightly.

‘Could he have left it on purpose? To guide the wind blowing from the adjacent ravine?’

The wind that would have originally flowed along the ravine was being drawn by the slightly protruding branch and seeping into the adjacent ravine along the stem. Even though it was a weak wind, the difference between having ventilation open or blocked was never trivial. Only then did Yeo Chang-dong realize why Yoo Eun-hyun had deliberately left this branch.

‘Then all of these too?’

Yeo Chang-dong straightened his bent waist and stood up. Soon he stepped back a few paces to stand at the edge of the field, then began carefully examining the entire field with a wider view.

When he changed his perspective like this, everything finally began to appear clearly. Every touch seemed organically connected, with not a single flaw to be found. Moreover, seeing how he had trimmed the chili plants while maintaining appropriate distances from each other, it seemed he had worked after foreseeing how these chili peppers would grow and spread in the future.

‘How did he do this? Is this really possible?’

Though it was clearly a field he had stepped into for the first time, there was no hesitation in Yoo Eun-hyun’s hand movements. Yeo Chang-dong was amazed at the skill that was like completing a detailed picture from the corner without a single rough draft. This was something that couldn’t even be imitated without countless years and experience accumulated. It was a level that ordinary people couldn’t even think of.

“Amazing. It inspires awe. To properly understand this, I should learn farming first.”

Even after expressing his honest impression, Yeo Chang-dong was staring blankly at the field Yoo Eun-hyun was creating as if appreciating it.

While watching and forgetting the passage of time, Yoo Eun-hyun, who had finished his work, began walking slowly toward him.

“I’m finished.”

“I see. Good work.”

Yeo Chang-dong nodded calmly while trying to hide his surprised expression. Soon he looked at the field Yoo Eun-hyun had completed for a moment, then quietly clapped his hands a few times.

“Excellent, excellent. There’s nothing to criticize.”

“Thank you.”

“By the way… You said your name was Yeo Geum-hyeon? With such skill, you’d be more than qualified to be a squad leader, so why did you apply as a regular worker?”

Hearing those words, Yoo Eun-hyun inwardly flinched. It seemed Yeo Chang-dong was knowledgeable enough about farming to see through the intentions of the field he had worked on. If he lied carelessly, he would be caught immediately. After thinking for a moment, Yoo Eun-hyun told a slight lie.

“I only know a little about chili pepper farming. From what I’ve heard from others, squad leaders need to be skilled in all aspects of farming…”

“Even so, with this level of skill, it would be enough. You seem a hundred times better than other worthless squad leaders. No, rather than this, how about taking on the role of squad leader with this opportunity? The 6th Squad leader position happens to be vacant.”

“What? Is that something that can be decided arbitrarily?”

“It would be much faster than finding a new person, so the Merchant Guild wouldn’t object either. If you’re okay with it, I’ll put in a word. How about it?”

Hearing the unexpected proposal, Yoo Eun-hyun couldn’t hide his flustered expression. It was unexpected, but more than anything, facing his strangely shining eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to refuse.

“If you insist that much… I’ll follow your wishes.”

Refusing for no reason might instead arouse suspicion. In the end, Yoo Eun-hyun didn’t add more words and just showed light modesty.

“Then may I go back now? I need to see if there’s anything to help with.”

“Yes, go ahead. I’ll follow soon.”

As Yoo Eun-hyun said, there was still some time left before the sun would set. Finding him quite admirable, Yeo Chang-dong nodded lightly once.

When his retreating figure heading toward the chestnut grove completely disappeared from view, Yeo Chang-dong finally withdrew his gaze and slowly surveyed the chili pepper field once more.

“…Kekek.”

At that moment, his face, which had been wearing a gentle smile all along, suddenly hardened coldly, and then a mad laugh leaked out quietly.

“Kahahaha! Indeed, my lord’s words were not wrong! I was bored because only riffraff were gathering… Now finally some results are appearing!”

Yeo Chang-dong, who had muttered meaningful words, slowly twisted up the corners of his mouth. But that was only for a moment, as he turned around as if nothing had happened and left, melting into the darkness.

*

At the time when Yoo Eun-hyun was heading toward the chestnut grove. In the deep underground Naeok near Maegyo, Chang Hae was indulging in his usual sinister hobby.

“Get up. It’s not time to collapse yet, is it?”

Chang Hae kicked the half-unconscious Weon Il-chu. His limbs bound by iron chains were all grotesquely bent as if broken, and blood was dripping from his drooping chin. However, Chang Hae, as if he didn’t care about such a miserable state, roughly kicked up his drooping jaw once more.

“Krak!”

Weon Il-chu, whose consciousness returned from the pain, let out a desperate scream. After looking around in confusion for a moment, as soon as his eyes met Chang Hae’s, his face contorted.

“Sa, save me… No! Ki, kill me please! Please!”

“You dare ask to be killed after disgracing the Main Sect. Fine, I’ll grant that wish.”

It was the moment when Chang Hae, who was sneering down at Weon Il-chu, was about to strike once more.

“Still the same, Chang Hae.”

At the familiar energy seeping from the door, Chang Hae’s eyes wavered for a moment. Soon he turned around immediately and bowed respectfully toward the man leaning against the open doorway.

“Deputy Commander Yeo. What brings you to such a humble place?”

The one who revealed himself was surprisingly Cheonwi Guard Deputy Commander Yeo Chang-dong. Compared to the middle-aged Chang Hae, Yeo Chang-dong looked to be only in his late twenties, but despite the large age difference, there wasn’t a hint of hesitation in Chang Hae’s attitude. Yeo Chang-dong passed by Chang Hae, who had bowed respectfully, and asked while examining Weon Il-chu.

“Is this one dead?”

“He’s alive.”

“Well done. Keeping him alive will avoid complications.”

“Yes. Come to think of it… I heard that you’ve temporarily taken over his position, Deputy Commander. It must be troublesome.”

“It’s the Main Sect’s will, so what other choice is there.”

Saying this, Yeo Chang-dong casually wiped away Weon Il-chu’s blood. At his chilling attitude, Chang Hae’s face momentarily hardened. After a brief silence, Yeo Chang-dong spoke again.

“I recently discovered something quite interesting. That young man from before, do you remember?”

“The young man whose martial arts I examined? Did he cause some problem?”

Chang Hae tilted his head as if he didn’t understand. Though that young man had seemed unusual to his eyes as well, when he had examined the flow of internal energy before, he was definitely an ordinary person without internal energy.

Yeo Chang-dong, who had been listening to his words, stared at Chang Hae for a moment, then opened his mouth.

“I’m thinking of bringing him into the Main Sect.”

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