The World of Sound - Chapter 15



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“Hey, the harvest isn’t that great this time! If you’re going to attack, shouldn’t you be bringing out more expensive ones?”

After the first raid, the march of the non-responsive country that continued was truly a bloody one.

The first raid involving three top-tier players was a major event that was hard to come by, but there were five more raids that involved a mix of first-class and top-tier players.

“After all, not all of them are wanted criminals. Even just this much is already on par with a major anti-government faction. Who on earth would do something like this… … .”

Of course, the bloody path they walked was made up of the blood of the attackers, not of the non-responsive country.

Most of them were Safains, many of whom were active in Guizhou Wulin, but some were known to be active in other regions.

However, just like the first raid, it was not possible to reveal who was behind them.

Not all of them were subdued or intimidated by force to do their work, but they were all equally moved by commission.

Of course, in the process, it was a minor matter that the silver they had in their arms and the vouchers they received as deposits went into Cheonhwa’s treasury with Chae Pyo-du’s tacit approval.

Instead, it was confirmed that there was more than one person who ordered them to attack.

I don’t know if they belong to the same group, but several people each ordered them to attack this group.

Because of this, I suspected that they might have the same mastermind as Baek Woong Bang who attacked Heukho Bang, but at least no one possessed or used the black robe.

It seemed like they didn’t even know about the existence of margins.

If I had known, I wouldn’t have sent these guys.

“That’s right. It’s such a shame. If it had just been one big bang faction that risked their reputation and rushed in, they could have at least claimed proper compensation for the damages!”

No matter how much he thought about it, Chae Pyo-du couldn’t understand who on earth had such a contemptuous feeling that they attacked them.

I thought I knew everything about the tokens, but I really began to suspect that there might be some incredibly valuable item mixed in among them that I didn’t know about.

Because of this, he expressed his complaints as if it was unfair, but Cheonhwa’s reaction was the same, yet different.

Cheonhwa regrets that they are just one wave and that he could have made more money if they had come all at once.

“Compensation… … I see.”

Upon hearing those words, the non-responsive country members looked back at him with tired expressions.

Certainly, Cheonhwa and Majin’s martial arts were stronger than they could have imagined, but they had confirmed that Cheonhwa’s greed for money was even more vicious.

After learning that he could hand over the criminals among the raiders to the coffin or the battlefield and collect the bounty, Cheonhwa, who had been leading the march, rode his horse towards the enemies as if he had known they were preparing an ambush and collided with them.

Although this was only a guess, it was a coincidence that it was a non-responsive country that clashed head-on with them.

This was true even though their methods of attack were different.

Some disguised themselves as bandits, some invaded the border in broad daylight to target them, and others approached them stealthily under the cover of night like thieves or assassins.

If I had tried to avoid them cleverly, I might have been able to avoid them once or twice, but every time, Cheonhwa would slow down his steps as if provoking them or slightly change direction to avoid the path, so in the end, it ended up leading to a fight.

Thanks to the efforts of the two, the enemies were crushed without any casualties, but since the two were too scared to speak out, everyone, whether it was Pyo-sa or Jang-ja-su, thought that Cheon-hwa had called them in on purpose.

In fact, their movement speed was more than 30 % faster than that of ordinary, so they were slightly mixed with those who were preparing to attack, but each time they were noticing themselves as they played a strange performance that stimulated the nerves.

“Still, the pay isn’t bad.”

At first, all the attackers who had been subdued were handed over to the authorities.

It would be right to treat them the same way since they were the ones who came at them with the intention of killing them, but it was important for Pyo-guk to avoid making enemies if possible.

Therefore, even those who did not have a bounty were taken over and handed over to Kwan -ah in the name of raid of the cavalry, but it became difficult as the number of attacks began to accumulate one by one.

Only the phenomena were taken over and overwhelmed, and the rest were thrown away, leaving them on the pillars with smashed or naked.

Since their danjeon was destroyed together, even if they survived, it would be difficult for them to think of revenge or act like they were unmanned.

At this point, even the non-responsive countries had given up halfway.

Since I couldn’t send them back safely anyway, I just hoped that they would be okay thanks to Margin’s power.

“I think it would be good if I could earn just this much more… … .”

If Cheonhwa had been alone, it would have been difficult to determine which of them was the suspect and which was not.

However, in order to successfully lead the campaign, it was necessary to be able to distinguish between dangerous people, and since Pyo-du was almost familiar with the list of wanted criminals, the distinction was easy.

Every time they verified his identity, the face of the figurehead would turn white and blue.

“Please don’t say things like that… … I think I’ll die of a heart attack first if I keep doing this.”

There were already so many masters that the power of the non-reactive country alone could not handle, so it was time to adapt, but Chae Pyo-du made a face with his heart sinking at Cheon-hwa’s words that he wanted more Sang-Hwan-Cho criminals to appear.

“Hey. I can make money and the reputation of the non-responsive country can rise. It’s good for both of us, right?”

Apparently, he was happy about it at first.

Even if the power of the two was significant, the honor and status the country would gain from repelling the attack of such strong men would be great.

But when that happened again, I became afraid.

If the other masters related to them got angry and attacked the non-responsive country, they would be finished.

Thanks to that, Chae Pyo-du was sad, but Cheon-hwa just expressed her regret.

It happened anyway, and if the status of the non-responsive country is raised through this incident, they know that they will be able to invite more outstanding experts and expand their influence.

The credibility of a country that has overcome such a huge threat and perfectly completed the transport of goods is bound to soar enormously, regardless of the reason and process.

On the other hand, if it shrinks and its power decreases or it fails, it can only be seen as a lack of nationalistic ability.

“I think it’s going to be difficult anyway.”

So instead of worrying about them, Cheonhwa only regretted that her own pockets could have been fuller.

As expected, they deliberately provoked those who had been waiting for them by talking to them, but at some point, there were those who did not move hastily despite the provocation and just watched them.

Perhaps it was because he belatedly confirmed his own existence and strength as well as Margin.

“Hey, kids these days don’t have any tenacity.”

“… … .”

Moorim was not a good idea, but the Margin looked at him because it was not just the terms of the terms.

Unless you can push in dozens of super-high-level or peak-level players similar to Margin, it won’t be easy to even jump out with the target.

So, although I tried several times to lure out those who were just following and watching from afar, some groups kept their distance and did not attack.

It’s the same even if you give them some time, or even if you deliberately move slowly and waste time.

Because of this, Cheonhwa could no longer waste time and continued his march.

“Yes… … Now, we’ll be on a boat from here and we’ll reach our destination in two days. After this voyage, I should take a vacation and rest a bit.”

So, we reached the end of the tunnel.

To be exact, they had reached the end of the last available route, as the route did not reach their destination, Akyang.

Sang Deok-Hyeon.

From here, there was a way to go around Dongting Lake by following another route, but in terms of time, distance, and safety, it was better to travel by boat, so the use of the route ended here.

After spending a day here, loading all the cargo onto the boat, and sailing along the waterway for two days, you will now be in Akyang.

“Everyone, unpack and get some rest. But stay awake so you can move at any time.”

“yes!”

That’s why the heads and the captains were finally feeling relieved.

Because the waterway they must now travel is not as protected by the government as the Guando, but in a sense it is the domain of those who are more trustworthy.

Therefore, if I rest well today while the ship is being prepared, I will be able to successfully complete the two-day voyage.

So, Chae Pyo-du rented an entire annex to the guest house, filled it with tokens, and let the tokens and the jangjasoo rest there.

As the number of raids gradually decreased, the number of capable people also decreased, just like the discontent of Cheonhwa.

Moreover, it was difficult to think that they would recklessly attack from within the village, let alone the government.

Even within the village, there is a certain level of custom of inviolability of official duties, and if it is an attack by a group of soldiers rather than a fight between ordinary people, the government cannot help but be concerned.

Also, since there were many military officers from Jeongsa in Sangdeok-hyeon who were trying to move to Akyang like them, they decided that they could not act rashly.

Thanks to that, Cheonhwa and Majin also got some free time.

They were asked to refrain from going too far out of caution, but since there wasn’t anything special to do anyway, the two left the annex.

“Is this something you’re paying for?”

I don’t intend to do any fighting.

Even during the successive raids, a duel was held at Majin’s request, but it had not yet been three days since the last duel, and Majin was not so reckless as to request a duel even in this situation.

You will probably be able to request a map refresher again while you are on the ship, but the actual refresher will not be held until after you arrive in Akyang.

“Of course… ….”

Cheonhwa and Majin, who had left the annex like that, headed to the guest house right next door.

In addition to the money that Cheonhwa was taking from his brothers every day, he still had some money left over from the Black Tiger Lord, so Majin decided to treat Cheonhwa to some nice food and drinks.

Because of that, it was very uncomfortable that the two of us were alone again and the names were reversed, but I held it in, knowing that I could block out the sound by raising my internal energy barrier so that others wouldn’t hear.

Instead, Margin was going to resolve the doubts that had been lingering for some time today.

It was also because I wanted to know about Cheonhwa, who had absurd and strange martial arts skills for his age, and it was also because I felt that my iron skills had grown while practicing martial arts several times, but I still hadn’t found even the slightest clue as to why.

If only I could figure out the right direction, I wouldn’t have to continue this miserable journey, but I’m frustrated because I don’t see any sign of finding out.

‘I can’t tell you easily, though.’

He took a silver coin every day and received a large sum of money, 10 nyang, for each secret mission, so even if Cheonhwa knew the secret, he would not tell it properly. However, if he could find out even a clue, he hoped that he would be able to figure out what to do in the future mission.

“I’ll show you the best floor, the best seat.”

“Excuse me, but there are no seats on the 4th floor right now. I guess it’s because there are a lot of people heading to Akyang at this time of the year.”

So, Margin plans to give Cheonhwa the best seat, the best food and drink to cheer him up, but the attempt is doomed from the start.

I asked the person who approached me gently to give me a seat, but I was told that there was no seat.

This was partly because the inn was not large, but also because the number of people visiting Sangdeokhyeon increased at a certain time.

“How about the second floor? It will be the same wherever you go, but if you need, I can find a seat in another guest room.”

So the situation would have been similar in other places.

Jumsoi suggested that she would look into other guest rooms for Margin, who was obviously a master of external skills, but Margin’s expression hardened and he suggested another option, perhaps because he thought they would all be similar.

“I’ll take care of it myself. First, take me to the upper floor.”

“Old? That’s… … Ah, I understand.”

Saying that unmanned systems will take care of everything is always accompanied by a fuss.

Knowing that, Jeomsoi had an awkward expression on her face, but she had no choice but to take the lead and head to the 4th floor, the highest floor.

I hope that this scary-looking drone lives up to its reputation or learns its place, and that the problem is resolved without any major problems.

“As you can see, there are no empty seats… … but I was wondering if there’s anyone who would like to join us?”

As Cheonhwa and Majin followed the dots, they saw the fourth floor filled with people just as they had been told.

Compared to the view from the Yueyangru Pavilion, it is a view that makes you think that you are looking at the same Dongting Lake, but it is full of people even though it looks quite high-class, perhaps because you can still enjoy the scenery of Dongting Lake here, albeit clumsily.

However, because of that, each seat was quite spacious.

If only they could bring chairs to each seat, it would be possible to secure additional seats, so Jeomsoi asked casually, but that wouldn’t be easy either.

Who would want to pay a lot of money to get a seat and share it with a stranger?

Of course, if a person of marginal importance were to reveal himself, there might be some who would welcome it, but it was clear that there would be few who would step aside first or suggest joining them.

“Okay. Didn’t I say I would take care of it?”

However, even though it seemed that Jeomsoi was trying her best to avoid any commotion, Margin was secretly trying to act in her own way, perhaps because she was already treated well wherever she was.

“Why are you discouraging our shopkeepers?”

At that time, Cheonhwa came out and stopped Margin.

It would be nice to enjoy it in a good place, but I know that doing so would put Jeomsoi in an awkward position.

It wasn’t just because he liked that dot, but because he had also been pushed into doing dot work by his money-ghost master, so he felt compassion and sympathy for him.

How often did he want to smash the head of such an impudent guest with a plate whenever he came?

It’s not that I’ve never actually done that, but I came up here with the intention of taking a suitable spot if there’s a spot available, but if there isn’t, I’ll just take a spot.

Sometimes, when you go up because there are no seats, there are cases where a few guys have taken all the seats with money or by showing off their power.

But this time, since that wasn’t the case, Cheonhwa didn’t intend to resort to force.

“Jeomsoi. If they don’t have any seats, you can bring them over here.”

At that moment, the person who had the best seat on the fourth floor, the window seat, raised his hand and called out to Jeomsoi.

If it is difficult because there is no space, he volunteered to join.

“Oh my, Sohyeop. Thank you. Are you sure you’re okay?”

“Of course. Since this scenery has no owner, wouldn’t it be more enjoyable if we enjoyed it together?”

“Ahem.”

“Hey, you’re a generous guy. Then don’t hesitate!”

The young man, who appeared to be quite upright, had a spear at his side, as if he were unmanned.

Margin frowned as if he didn’t like it, perhaps because he thought Cheonhwa recognized him, but he couldn’t help but follow her since Cheonhwa stepped forward first.

In the relationship between the two, it was Cheonhwa who held the sword.

“Haha. Your Majesty is very generous. Please take a seat. I happened to be a little greedy and ordered something. If it’s okay with you, how about enjoying some drinks and food together?”

“Okay. We ordered ours separately… … .”

“Well, so far, do not do it!”

When the other person offered food and drinks to Cheonhwa, who was sitting on the couch, Majin tried to refuse, but this time, Cheonhwa reached out first without giving her a chance to stop him.

Even though he verbally refused, he was already filling his mouth with food, to the point where he felt embarrassed for even coming with him.

“It’s okay. There’s still a lot of food left, so eat slowly and thoroughly. For me, just tasting a few pieces is enough.”

“… … Since my younger brother has a good appetite, I will pay for any additional dishes and drinks.”

At this point, even if it was recommended first, the opponent’s mood was a bad game, but fortunately he smiled as if he was really fine.

Still feeling embarrassed, Margin continued to speak, but then that devil-like man sent a message.

-I was originally decided to bet, so I’ll get it as much as I eat here!

Since Margin was originally a fraud, he is asking for money to compensate him for what he has earned.

He looked back, dumbfounded, but Cheonhwa was already not even looking at him and was gulping down food and drinks as if possessed.

It made me angry to see him chew and swallow each bite of the gourmet food as if he had starved for several days.

But all I could do was clench my fists and shake them under the table.

“I have a good time, so I’m late.

Fortunately, however, the other person didn’t seem to think it looked too bad.

Is this the luxury of being born into a prestigious family?

It was the eye of the margin who glanced through the name of the choreography that reveals himself.

“Shandong musician?”

“It’s still far from being a family name, but yes.”

If it was Shandong music, it was one of the famous families known for its music singing technique. Although it was not one of the five great families, his family was famous enough in the martial arts world to be able to make a name for itself if one or two of them fell into decline.

“How humble. At your age, such accomplishments are rare.”

But it was not because of his family that Margin was surprised. It was because he could see through his accomplishments that were outstanding for someone who seemed to be just past his prime.

It was clear that it was also the ability to look at the end.

This is a level that can be said to be outstanding even among the later indices, so if he continues to grow at this rate, he can become a driving force leading the martial arts world in the future.

‘… … That monster should be left out of the discussion.’

Of course, compared to Cheonhwa, who is of a similar age and has a martial arts ability that overwhelms even him, it is only a drop in the bucket.

“It’s the margin.”

“Are you… Mr. Iron Lion?”

Then, when Margin revealed his name, he was surprised.

Although he lacks the beard that was considered his signature feature, his finely woven body and well-groomed history tell us that he is the real deal.

“Okay. I’ve introduced myself. And that guy… … I don’t know. He’s not someone you’d benefit from knowing.”

Although they are called Sapa, the boundaries between the political and social factions have long since become blurred.

As Aksomyeong was about to get up and greet him, Marjin stopped him. He seemed to like the way he treated Kangho-sunbae in a different way from everyone else, so he gave him some sincere advice.

Although he had no choice but to get involved, he hoped that such an upright guy would not be influenced by Cheonhwa.

“My name is Cheonhwa. Little brother!”

At that moment, Cheonhwa, who had been eating a lot, raised his head and introduced himself with a sly smile.

The margin fluttered at that, but it was not a margin, but it was not a margin.

“Huh? Oh… … Rani?”

Did those words offend you?

When he was suddenly called Aura, Aksomyeong looked slightly flustered, but Cheonhwa smiled lightly and added as if it was nothing.

“If you buy me a meal, I’m a friend. If you buy me a drink, I’m a brother!”

“Haha. That’s right. Since the four seas are the same island, if we share a drink together, we can be considered brothers!”

“As expected, my little brother knows a thing or two!”

No, when did you say that the guy who was good at fighting was the older brother?

Margin made a bewildered expression at those words, but he had no way to express it, so he just boiled over.

Already a few days together, it was not a good idea to see what’s in his head.

Plus, the author, Master, taught that as common sense in martial arts!

“Anyway, it’s nice to meet you, Sohyeop. But we need to talk amongst ourselves for a moment.”

“Oh, of course. Don’t worry about me and just talk.”

They happened to end up meeting each other, but since they were both martial artists, there was no problem in them talking to each other.

When he asked for his understanding from the no -name, he turned to the window again, saying it was okay, and Margin spoke to Cheonhwa using the sound.

– I can’t understand your common sense at all. Where on earth is the Buddhist sect? I’ve never heard of a sect that performs such incredible yin qi.

– you?

-……older brother.

– Well, if you’re curious, I’ll tell you. My school is Cheon-eum-mun. I’m the 7th head of Cheon-eum-mun. I don’t often appear in the world of martial arts, so you probably haven’t heard of it. Well, my master says he was a world-famous person when he was young, but no one really knows about it.

It was quite cautious, but Cheonhwa gave an answer without hesitation.

I was worried that he might be reluctant to reveal his true identity, but I was surprised that he revealed it without any sign of it.

Even though this sect has raised such great masters, it is even more so because its name is not known at all in the martial arts world.

– Is this a mysterious sect that transmits one person’s story? But usually, those places are not like that… … Ahem. Let’s pretend I didn’t hear that.

Nasopharyngeal failure.

Teaching people who are not people are not taught.

In a place where disciples are accepted and taught on a large scale, it is difficult to grasp their individual personalities, but in the case of sects such as Cheonummun that follow the principle of individual or small-group transmission, this was considered a very important aspect.

Because it could easily lead to the sect’s continuation being broken or even the nurturing of evildoers.

In that sense, Margin couldn’t understand how a person with such an eccentric and bizarre personality like Cheonhwa could come from a one-man legend sect.

I was about to say those words without realizing it, but I swallowed them because I was worried about Cheonhwa’s reaction. Surprisingly, Cheonhwa accepted those words calmly.

I don’t know if it’s a matter of meekly admitting it or of not putting yourself in the category of being inhuman.

– Well, it’s okay. I also thought the same thing when I saw the inspiration tank. At that time, my master said this? If you master the Heavenly Sound Divine Art to the extreme, you will already be a being that has transcended the realm of humans, so what’s the point of being a non-human? But that was strangely convincing, so I decided to do it!

It was an incredibly outrageous statement.

A being that transcends even human limitations.

Isn’t that something only someone who has visited the world would say?

It was a remark that made Margin feel certain, as it was so shocking that even those who were called the Three Kings, the Three Ghosts, and the Three Jewels, let alone the Hundred Great Masters, could call themselves by that name.

‘Master and disciple, they’re both crazy.’

I have to admit that they are very talented, but it is a very crazy sect.

I also thought that the words were a kind of metaphor, conceptual and close to the ideal.

Even the Iron Man’s Invincible Skill that you have learned right now contains some of those abstract concepts.

– Well, that’s that… … What on earth do you do to me when I do a martial arts? Guidance… … Every time I do a martial arts, my iron qigong progresses, but I only remember getting hit, and I don’t know why, so it’s driving me crazy.

After slightly shaking his head, Margin immediately got to the main point.

The reason he spoke indirectly was because he also had no interest in it, and because he assumed that Cheonhwa’s personality meant that if he had something to say, he would say it no matter what, and if not, he would not say it no matter what he did.

– I already know!

-… … What?

– Have you ever been to a blacksmith’s shop? If you heat iron, you have to hammer it to make it stronger.

-… … !

The answer I got back was simple, but it contained no small amount of insight.

Because it made me look back on the fundamentals of the invincible skills I had learned.

Iron must be hammered to become hard.

The Iron Man Invincible Skill was a study of becoming an iron man by training the human body to be as strong as a weapon, making it indestructible and capable of destroying anything.

I don’t know if he knew exactly what he said, but I realized that what he said was not wrong.

The reason for heating up a body that has already been trained to its limit with iron qigong.

It is meant to become stronger beyond its limits.

– Was it because it was too strong that it stagnated… … .

However, Margin was already a strong player who could be ranked among the top 100 masters of Sapa.

Rather, it seems that because of this, there was almost no opportunity to receive external stimulation, and growth and development stagnated.

When I thought about it that way, it all made sense.

Why did the Red Iron Gong, which had stopped after meeting Cheonhwa and getting hit, start moving again?

– Huh?

Although he felt slightly embarrassed by Cheonhwa’s reaction of laughing at the idea that he was too strong, he was satisfied since he had now found the answer.

Now that he had come this far, the expectation that he would be able to say goodbye to this evil spirit as soon as his pilgrimage was over made his heart generous.

– Then that strong person can sort them out!

-… … !

At that moment, Cheonhwa, who was constantly drinking and eating snacks while giggling annoyingly, gave him a wink.

He pointed to some waves of air that were gathering outside.

– Are you going to do this much?

It wasn’t difficult to realize that the owners of that wave were the group that had been quietly following them for several days.

They were already crowding inside, surrounding the guest house.