The Farmer Who Ended Up Teaching the World’s Greatest Martial Artist - Chapter 98

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| Chapter 98

“Come outside. If words won’t work, I have no choice but to use force to uphold justice.”

Jang Deok-hyeong gripped his trembling sword as if to soothe it, then stood up from his seat and spoke to Yoo Eun-hyun. And Yoo Eun-hyun could sense that if he didn’t comply with those words, the sword would be drawn and come flying at him immediately.

“Do we really have to go this far?”

“It’s not too late even now. Prove that you are white.”

“How? All I can do right now is speak with words. Would you be able to believe those words?”

“I believe. I give anyone in this world one chance to be believed. If they break that trust, I simply never believe them again.”

Jang Deok-hyeong spoke confidently, and Yoo Eun-hyun had no choice but to keep his mouth shut at those words. In the end, it meant giving everyone one unconditional chance, but hearing such words made it even harder for him to speak carelessly.

“Then I can’t say anything more. Since I don’t know what will actually happen when we go there.”

“Your attitude of not trying to escape the situation with lies is commendable. But there’s no choice. I must eliminate you before you become a greater evil.”

Yoo Eun-hyun also had no choice but to stand up from his seat, but truthfully, Yoo Eun-hyun’s heart wasn’t entirely at ease. Actually, Jang Deok-hyeong wasn’t that frightening.

Even if he was the senior disciple of Cheongseong-pa, he wasn’t really a match for Yoo Eun-hyun anyway. He seemed better than Chang Hae, whom he had fought the day before yesterday, but that was all.

‘What’s scary is that grandmother over there…’

Instead, what Yoo Eun-hyun was concerned about was Hwa Jin Sa-tae. Even in this situation, she was just quietly chanting Buddhist prayers with her eyes closed, but Yoo Eun-hyun was getting a similar feeling from her as he had from Cho Yeong, whom he fought during the martial arts competition. In other words, Hwa Jin Sa-tae was also a master who had reached the realm of Yeonhwa-gyeong like Cho Yeong, so naturally he couldn’t help but be concerned.

“There’s no choice.”

Since it didn’t seem like Jang Deok-hyeong would just let him go, Yoo Eun-hyun clenched his fists tightly. It would have been somewhat better if Heukgeumpa had been there, but there wouldn’t be much difference anyway, and literally right now there was no choice. However, if there was any sign that Hwa Jin Sa-tae might intervene, he was planning to just run away immediately, but for now he needed to calm Jang Deok-hyeong down without hurting him.

“Amitabha. Could both of you please wait for a moment?”

But then Hwa Jin Sa-tae, who had been sitting with her eyes closed, opened her eyes and suggested they pause for a moment. Yoo Eun-hyun turned his gaze to Hwa Jin Sa-tae, but this time unexpectedly, Jang Deok-hyeong didn’t listen to her words and stepped forward.

“I yielded the explanation and proceeding of this matter out of respect for the Brigade Leader’s dignity, but in this matter I cannot respect the Brigade Leader’s opinion. This is my conviction.”

“Yes. Since I am not the Samwondae Brigade Leader, I cannot give orders to Young Master Jang. But there is something I need to confirm.”

To Jang Deok-hyeong’s firm words, Hwa Jin Sa-tae responded calmly but forcefully. Jang Deok-hyeong also looked at Hwa Jin Sa-tae with a puzzled expression. The Hwa Jin Sa-tae that Jang Deok-hyeong knew was not one to be so insistent.

“Please speak.”

“Do you not need my help?”

And the words that came from Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s mouth were a completely unexpected proposal to Jang Deok-hyeong. The meaning of that proposal was clear. She was saying he wouldn’t be able to handle Yoo Eun-hyun alone, and Jang Deok-hyeong’s expression hardened as he understood that meaning.

“I am more than sufficient alone.”

“Is that so. Do you think so.”

Jang Deok-hyeong firmly said he could handle it alone as if it wasn’t even worth considering, and Hwa Jin Sa-tae nodded as if she understood and slowly stood up from her seat.

“Brigade Leader?”

The previous conversation and Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s reaction seemed strange, so Jang Deok-hyeong asked as if something was odd. Hwa Jin Sa-tae began to speak calmly as if explaining.

“I respect Young Master Jang’s conviction. But I cannot make any judgment about Young Hero Yoo, so I cannot attack him.”

“It would be sufficient if you just don’t interfere.”

“That is the problem. As the Jeongeum Brigade Leader of Cheonmu Alliance, I cannot stand by and watch Young Master Jang get hurt over such a matter. I will use force to stop it if necessary.”

“How could…”

At the same time, a swooshing sound was heard as the sword at Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s waist was drawn with graceful movements without her even touching it, and was caught as if being sucked into Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s hand.

“Sword manipulation through qi control…!”

Seeing Hwa Jin Sa-tae move the sword with her will, Yoo Eun-hyun muttered quietly. Since sword manipulation techniques were so famous that no one used them as their main skill, he had never seen it before, but now he was witnessing a fragment of it.

“Hmm…”

And seeing that sight, Jang Deok-hyeong also realized that Hwa Jin Sa-tae was no joke and let out a quiet groan. Even though Hwa Jin Sa-tae was one of only five Brigade Leaders in Cheonmu Alliance, since they were from different units, she couldn’t give orders to Jang Deok-hyeong.

She could show respect, but there was no need to submit to the point of breaking his convictions. However, Hwa Jin Sa-tae also couldn’t just stand by and watch as Jang Deok-hyeong, a valuable asset as Cheonmu Alliance’s Jeongeum Brigade Leader, might become endangered.

“I don’t think Young Master Jang is unaware of how enormous the enemy we currently face is. Then you should understand what is important without me having to explain.”

At Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s calm yet threatening words, Jang Deok-hyeong seemed to snap to attention. Certainly, there was no need to tell Yoo Eun-hyun, so he hadn’t mentioned it, but they weren’t the only ones in this Chengdu.

‘As the Brigade Leader says, we were dispatched here to deal with Maegyo Followers. If we get injured and our fighting strength decreases, that would be troublesome… Is this person that formidable? To the extent that the Brigade Leader would use force to stop me?’

Jang Deok-hyeong had no choice but to fall into thought as he looked at Yoo Eun-hyun, who was now acting as if it had nothing to do with him and looking elsewhere. No matter how he looked, he didn’t seem strong at all.

Of course, Cheonmu Alliance seemed to value Yoo Eun-hyun enough to come warn him like this, but actually Jang Deok-hyeong didn’t know much detail about Yoo Eun-hyun.

‘Is it that top secret? No, if he were dangerous, it couldn’t remain unknown.’

Usually, information known by few people is either extremely valuable top-secret information or worthless trivial information. As he fell into such thoughts, Jang Deok-hyeong was also able to calm down a bit. Once he settled his mind, what should take priority now was obviously clear.

“I will follow the Brigade Leader’s command.”

“Thank you.”

In Jang Deok-hyeong’s conviction, even gray was no different from black and had to be eliminated, but even so, there were priorities within that. Certainly, what needed to be dealt with first now was the definite black, so getting injured while dealing with Yoo Eun-hyun would be putting the cart before the horse.

“Phew. That’s fortunate. I had absolutely no reason to fight.”

And Yoo Eun-hyun, who had been watching the situation, shrugged his shoulders and acted nonchalant. Jang Deok-hyeong looked at such a Yoo Eun-hyun and frowned slightly, but turned his head away and no longer gave him any attention. Certainly in such cases, getting more involved would only be irritating, so Jang Deok-hyeong’s choice could be seen as correct, and Yoo Eun-hyun also had no intention of creating unnecessary trouble, so he withdrew his gaze from Jang Deok-hyeong and looked at Hwa Jin Sa-tae.

“I’m grateful for Brigade Leader Sa-tae’s consideration.”

“Not at all. We didn’t do this for Young Hero Yoo’s sake, so it’s fine. However, please keep in mind what we discussed earlier. Don’t be tainted by evil. If you do… we won’t be able to stand by either.”

Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s words started calmly but toward the end became more like a warning with a strange resonance. As if to emphasize this, Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s drawn sword rose up once more and gracefully made a circle in the air.

The sight looked like a lotus flower blooming, and the sword gracefully returned to Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s scabbard, but what it meant seemed clear without needing to ask.

“I will keep it in mind.”

It was only natural for Yoo Eun-hyun to express gratitude to Hwa Jin Sa-tae, who had prevented a fight he neither wanted nor needed to have.

‘This grandmother definitely seems to have solid evidence.’

Unlike Jang Deok-hyeong, Hwa Jin Sa-tae had clearly heard from Yu Yeop and Hong Ju-gwi that Yoo Eun-hyun had fought Cho Yeong and tied with her. Otherwise, there would be no explanation for why she was so actively stopping this.

“Let’s trust Young Hero Yoo’s cooperation. Then we’ll take our leave.”

Hwa Jin Sa-tae smiled slightly and stood up, turning around. Jang Deok-hyeong also glanced at Yoo Eun-hyun once, then followed behind Hwa Jin Sa-tae, and the two left the inn.

“Withdraw.”

Coming outside, Hwa Jin Sa-tae spoke to Jang Mu-jang, who had been waiting nearby. Jang Mu-jang bowed to the two and glanced once at the inn where Yoo Eun-hyun was, but didn’t show further curiosity and left.

And Hwa Jin Sa-tae and Jang Deok-hyeong walked quietly down the street for a while, but Hwa Jin Sa-tae spoke to Jang Deok-hyeong, who was walking silently.

“I’m sorry. I made you go against your convictions.”

“Not at all. Work has an order according to importance. I merely postponed a small matter to solve a big matter first, I didn’t go against my convictions. Rather, thank you for making me realize my shortcomings.”

As Jang Deok-hyeong said this and bowed politely to Hwa Jin Sa-tae, she gestured for him to raise his head and spoke again.

“Young Master Jang’s conviction about chivalrous spirit remains firm.”

“From when I have no memory, I was recognized for my talent and entered as Cheongseong-pa’s senior disciple, receiving careful instruction and eating spiritual medicines while devoting myself to training. Everything was to properly establish justice in the martial arts world. I was born for this, I chose to live this way, and I will continue to live this way.”

“Amitabha. Excellent. You were born this way and are enjoying it, so you have the duty and responsibility to live this way. It seems simple but it’s something not everyone can maintain.”

Though Hwa Jin Sa-tae spoke as if praising Jang Deok-hyeong, he thought it was merely duty and not something to be praised for, so he didn’t bother expressing gratitude.

However, he asked Hwa Jin Sa-tae about something else.

“Does the Brigade Leader know something about that person’s martial arts level?”

“I do.”

Anyone could see it was a question expecting an answer, but Hwa Jin Sa-tae only nodded and didn’t bother to actually answer. Jang Deok-hyeong fell into silence for a moment at such a response from Hwa Jin Sa-tae, but soon asked again.

“Could you tell me?”

“Alright. Young Master Jang should know what he needs to know.”

But Hwa Jin Sa-tae unexpectedly nodded easily, and now as they left Chengdu and entered a deserted roadside, Hwa Jin Sa-tae opened her mouth again.

“Could Young Master Jang win in a fight against me?”

“No.”

Acknowledging one’s weakness wasn’t easy, but even so, Jang Deok-hyeong wasn’t so ignorant of his place.

Hwa Jin Sa-tae was a master said to possibly be Ami-pa’s greatest expert, and her ultimate technique, the Falling Wave Abyss Sword, was a martial art mainly based on sword manipulation techniques.

No matter how much Jang Deok-hyeong was Cheongseong-pa’s senior disciple, since he hadn’t reached the realm of Yeonhwa-gyeong, saying he was inferior to Hwa Jin Sa-tae was certainly not shameful.

“According to Deputy Brigade Leader Yu Yeop, Young Master Yoo was able to make a Yeonhwa-gyeong master drop their weapon. Though he did sustain serious injuries.”

Hearing those words, Jang Deok-hyeong’s eyes twitched. Making a warrior drop their weapon wasn’t easy. And if that opponent was a Yeonhwa-gyeong master, the difficulty needed no explanation.

Jang Deok-hyeong briefly considered whether he could do the same based on Hwa Jin Sa-tae’s words, and thought it might be possible if he risked his life to attempt it, but he still wasn’t confident.

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