Chapter 187: Who is the Bigger Villain (1)

Mount Taiggak . This was the hall where Emei elders usually discuss major and small matters.

Here, the Sect Leader Geumjeongsae and the elder Geumhyesaesa were looking at a child with happy smiled.

It was a girl wearing a bladeless sword and a flute at her waist.

“So, your name is So-so? You look pretty.”

“yes…….”

“Relax. If there’s anything uncomfortable, talk about it at any time.”

“Thank you…….”

It was a dying voice.

So-so wanted to go home. Because it was not the atmosphere I had imagined.

I regretted that if I had known this would happen, I should have held out until the end. But what can you do? My uncles would only come to get me after a month.

At that time, Geumjeongsae called someone outside with a voice filled with inner strength.

“Hyein, come in for a moment.”

A young nun came in with restrained steps and placed her hands together in front of Geumjeongsa Temple.

He was one of the great disciples who guarded Mount Taiggak.

“Please speak, Master Moon.”

“I am a precious guest who will be staying for a month, so please take good care of him so that he does not have any inconveniences. It would be a good idea to first provide guidance so that he can stay with the youngest children.”

The youngest refers to Emei’s three younger disciples.

There was nothing strange about it, but Hyein tilted her head slightly.

“If you are an important guest… how about having him be looked after by the disciples of Mount Hua Sect rather than by immature children?”

“What are you talking about? Children should grow up by getting along with their peers.”

“but…….”

Hyein trailed off.

The elders, including Sect Leader, did not know. What was happening among the disciples now?

“but?”

These were things that were so shameful that I couldn’t bear to talk about them. Hye-in, who did not have the confidence to tell the truth, spoke out.

“I was going to ask if it would be a good idea to start with the hair-shaving ceremony.”

So-so, who knew nothing, could only blink with his big eyes.

Geumjeongsae, who watched the child’s face for a moment, waved his hand and said.

“Looking at your head, I think it suits you well, but what’s the point of shaving a diner’s head? If you’re done talking, just leave.”

“Yes, Lord Moon.”

Hyein wrapped So-so’s back and took him outside.

Geumjeongsae, who was silently watching the scene, muttered with a flushed face.

“You mean she’s the daughter of the Sword Saint? Even though she’s young, she has hidden energy, but her spirit is amazing. At least among the three or two great disciples, there’s no one who can match her.”

Geumhyesae nodded and agreed.

“This is truly unbelievable. How would you compare it to Hwaryeong?”

“That child is probably an exception. Hwaryeong has already surpassed the level of the first generation disciples.”

At that time, Geum Hye-sae, who was thinking about something, asked carefully.

“Wouldn’t it be possible that the sword saint’s daughter would be helpful in Hwaryeong’s training? She could gain more diverse experiences.”

He shook his head resolutely, as if there was nothing to think about about the Geumjeong incident.

“Don’t ever think like that. If you get hurt, no matter how close I am to the Sword Saint, I can’t take care of it.”

“……I understand, Jang Moon-in.”.

The core factions of the Martial World League decided to hold a secret martial arts competition three years later. The winning child will receive training in martial arts from the best masters of each sect, and will walk the path to becoming a leader in the martial arts world.

And Hwaryeong was a warrior born with the energy of a heavenly killer, and was a secret weapon raised by Emei at the risk of everything.

“after…….”

“Why are you sighing?”

Ever since the name Hwaryeong was mentioned, Geumjeongsae’s face was filled with worry.

“I think I made a mistake because I was blinded by the greed in front of me. That child’s will to live is getting stronger, so maybe I should give up now….”

“Didn’t we already put our ARMY faction on the line in the non-marriage competition? There is no turning back now, so we must win at any cost.”

Geumjeongsae closed her eyes and shouted out his displeasure, as if trying to calm his mind.

“Amitabha Buddha. Hwaryeong must make sure that the child studies the Diamond Sutra together. If he enters the Sutra without suppressing the energy of the Heavenly Killer, disaster could strike the martial arts world.”

“The legal uniform suits you well.”

The smile on Hyein’s face never ceased. Because So-so in monk’s clothes was so cute.

“Do I need to cut my hair too?

“They say you don’t have to do that. If you feel uncomfortable, how about covering it up with a hat?”

When I put the ceremonial hat I had prepared in advance on my head, I felt like I was a quite worthy monk.

Did receiving the hat as a gift make you feel better? So-so smiled brightly, his dimples blooming.

“Hehe.”

Hyein held So-so’s hand and started walking.

“Shall we go to the accommodation first?”

“Yes, sister.”

The two, holding hands, were heading somewhere across the center of Emei. It was a place where the three greatest disciples, the youngest of the line, were concentrated.

So-so kept looking around as if he was amazed at seeing the clan for the first time.

As expected from the Buddhist sect, there were many Buddha statues, and the magnificent pavilions combined with the spectacular view of Mt. Amisan were breathtaking.

After a while, So-so’s eyes were fixed on the training ground on the left.

About fifty young nuns were forming a line and swinging batons.

“This is where Emei’s three greatest disciples train. Their skills are quite high, right?”

“Yes, it’s cool.”

Even though I said that, I couldn’t help but be disappointed. This was because no one had any interesting talent.

After advancing about 50 zhang, we found another small training center. At that moment, curiosity appeared on So-so’s face for the first time.

There was a female monk there, taking off the top of her monk’s uniform and wrapping her breasts in cloth.

“Throw it.”

As the nun uttered a soft word, ten other nuns waiting nearby threw bamboo spears. At the same time, something surprising happened.

Kwaang-! Kwa-kwa-kwang-!

Bamboo spears shattering in the air. Meanwhile, a female monk with a cloth tied around her upper body was moving like a sword.

“Wow….”

So-so opened her eyes wide and looked at the priestess intently.

He seemed to be about three years older than me. Despite her young age, her physique was incredibly toned.

The muscles of the upper body exposed through the wrapped fabric formed ridges and wriggled like earthworms.

That threatening appearance made me feel as if I was encountering a weapon rather than a person.

“Don’t make eye contact with him.”

“……why?”

It was then. The gaze of the nun wrapped in cloth was directed towards this place.

Eyes burning like a beast. And his frozen, cold expression looked even colder than King Sal’s.

“……hello.”

Suddenly, So-so said hello, but the response he received was cold.

“What are you looking at? Shit.”

How could the youngest member, Hangryeol, make such a provocation when he was with his greatest disciple? Moreover, it was hard to believe that these words came from the mouth of a nun studying Buddhist texts.

Something that could never have happened in a prestigious political faction was happening naturally.

Anyway, So-so couldn’t keep her mouth shut due to the absurdity.

“…….”

Hyein, whose face was red, narrowed her eyes and shouted.

“How dare you commit evil acts in front of your sister-in-law?”

The three great disciples who were glaring at her face turned their backs and muttered to themselves.

“You’re being so fucking hard. You’re going to get hit.”

It was a small whisper, but Hyein, who trained in martial arts, couldn’t help but hear it.

Her face turned as red as a crimson. So-so also didn’t know what to do.

“Well, just go, sister.”

Hyein, who had a blank expression for a while, sighed, held So-so’s hand, and walked forward again.

Part of me wanted to run and slap him, but I couldn’t.

He was too scary a child to handle alone. Even himself, the first disciple.

“Did you say small?”

“yes.”

“The child just said is Hwaryeong. She has a mental problem, so don’t go near her.”

It wasn’t just depression. Hwaryeong was rumored to be suffering from schizophrenia, showing impulsive and aggressive tendencies.

“What is a mental problem? What happens if I get close to you?”

Hyein couldn’t bear to explain it. There have been several recent incidents of that child assaulting his sisters-in-law.

If he told the elders, he could be punished, but since he was a child who did not know what he would do, he was afraid of the consequences.

Moreover, his pride did not allow him to say that he was beaten by the youngest, Hang-ryeol. Therefore, it was a situation where everyone was boiling inside.

Hyein was also shaking with shame.

“Just think of me as a scary sister and don’t pay any attention to me in the future.”

After chatting for a long time, they arrived at their destination.

It was a small, empty hall in an area where the three great disciples’ residences were densely located.

“You can rest comfortably here. I will come by whenever I can, so if you need anything, just let me know.”

“Yes, sister. Thank you~”

Hyein gave some more information and then left.

So-so, who was left alone, was lying on a wooden bed with her eyes wide open.

There was nothing better to do. There was a space where I could practice freely, but I didn’t want to do it now. I hated the place where I studied French literature even more.

“phew.”

So-so sighed and stood up.

I was so bored I couldn’t stand it. I was thinking of going for a walk. Because he was a foodie and not a formal disciple, the areas he was allowed to move around were limited.

I continued walking along the deserted mountain path on the outskirts. The faces of my parents and Darong shimmered on the ridge that broke through the clouds in the distance.

Just as he was about to become depressed again, So-so’s steps stopped. This was because a rumor was heard nearby.

“huh……?”

It was clearly the sound of someone sobbing.

Who was hiding and crying in this deserted place?

So-so, curious, approached the place and looked.

Under a maple tree, a child was burying his face in his knees. Judging by their small bodies, they seemed to be about the same age.

“Hmm.”

It was so sad to see him sitting like a squirrel. I wanted to comfort him, but it felt awkward because we didn’t know each other.

After thinking for a moment, So-so pulled out a flute from his belt. Then he started playing his favorite song, Haesimso .

As a clear and refreshing melody came out, the crying child raised his head.

“……?”

So-so was shocked for a moment when they made eye contact, but then smiled and moved closer.

His entire face was distorted, as if he had been burned.

It was understandable to be disgusted, but in reality, So-so didn’t mind. Having seen so much horror during the war, this was nothing.

The child just blinked, looking at So-so with a puzzled expression. The tore seemed to have stopped, as the tune of the tung flute had calmed my mind.

After a while, So-so finished playing Haesimso and smiled brightly.

“I’m So-so. What’s your name?”

“I, I… forever….”

So-so put the tung flute on his belt and took a step closer.

It was my first time meeting a child at the same eye level as me at Amifa, so I couldn’t help but be happy to meet him.

“Do you want to be friends?”

“……friend?”

The child named Yeongyeong was embarrassed as if he was unfamiliar with the current situation.

“Yes. Hehe.”

“…Aren’t you scared of me?”

So-so shook his head and asked with curious eyes.

“Yes. But Youngyoung, why were you crying?”

“It’s nothing.”

So-so was already exploring Yeongyeong’s whole body as he had learned from King Sal.

The dust remaining on the robe. And even the wounds that were glimpsed in inconspicuous places.

It looked like it had been beaten by someone. There were also several people.

“Are you going to be friends with me?”

“Huh? Yes….”