Chapter 9

"From now on, find the guy I'm showing you. For now…"

Arriving at the back mountain of Taewon-hyeon, Congressman Joo told me the first herb I needed to find.

He thought I was an outsider, so he brought samples in advance and explained the appearance of the herbs step by step.

Of course in my head

'Hwanggi. Herbs used to replenish energy and boost immunity. Eating it strengthens immunity and protects the stomach and liver when used as moxibustion. It dilates blood vessels and is effective in promoting skin blood circulation.'

'Wuseul. It is a good medicine for joint pain, but it is also effective for the liver and kidneys.'

'Poohwang. It is also called by the name of bulge. It grows naturally in ponds and wetlands, and is used for pain and hemostasis caused by blood clots.'

'Seonhakcho. It is effective for overwork and diarrhea…'

Information on all kinds of herbs was emerging.

"Find as many of these as you can. I'll go this way and you go that way."

The state councilor, who told us which herbs to find, said that we should split up and find them.

"But I have to protect the Senator…"

"This is a place I've been wandering around for over ten years. There are no tigers, and I don't see that common wolf. Even if there are people, it's all about herbivores and hunters."

"Then, even if the hunter made a mistake…"

"Why would I ask for this?"

While doing his braid, the state legislator kept a long feather artificially dyed red in place.

Me too, of course.

"The hunters in Taewon-hyeon know that I wear feathers like this just in case. I haven't had an accident so far, so don't worry. I'll have lunch when the sun goes down, so come out here."

After saying that, he strode toward the depths of the mountain.

For reference, Chinese people say they eat two meals a day and suddenly say what kind of lunch it is, but the word lunch here simply means to fill one's stomach.

In other words, it can be seen as close to 'brunch'.

People in the past knew it.

That it is very hard to eat breakfast and hold on until evening.

'Hole~ It's free~'

Honestly, I wondered if he was following me and touching this and that, but the atmosphere was that Congressman Joo didn't expect too much from me.

Do you feel that if you pick 10 and get even one, it's a jackpot?

Feeling free for the first time in a while, I headed in the direction the state senator pointed out.

Now, do you want to start collecting herbs to improve your inner workings?

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In general, when it comes to elixirs that help improve the internal organs, people will think of ginseng, wild ginseng, ginseng, and Gongcheong oil first.

But would such elixirs be easily found?

In addition, other herbs, if used well, help to improve the internal organs, although not to the level of elixir.

I put the herbs mentioned by the state legislator in the mantle, and searched for herbs that would help improve my inner workings.

For reference, since this world is based on a game, there are fantasy elements.

For example, processed minerals, processed herbs, and processed animals are just that.

As long as it's realistic, what fun is there in exploring the world?

The elements of processing must exist for users to dig into it.

The result of being immersed in finding herbs like that.

The effect of Herb 100 was great!

I just glanced sideways, but can you see all the herbs?

It feels flawed or of good quality.

While collecting herbs like that, one concern appeared.

I'm sure they'll think I'm a beginner.

But isn't it obvious that if you bring such high-quality herbs, you'll have them exclusively for you?

Of course, just knowing how to use medicinal herbs would get you treated as a high-ranking samurai.

Even if you tell me this kind of expertise, you need to build up experience for a long time to shine.

But I want to learn martial arts, not an herbalist.

'Let's throw some away for now. And filling in the weeds that look a bit like…'

"Aaaaagh!!"

"!?"

Scream? What? Is it a familiar voice?

This is the voice of a state legislator!

I grabbed my net and ran towards the direction where the screams were heard.

If there's a problem with the state legislator, it's my responsibility!

Please no big deal!

But this origin of mine has returned to its worst form.

It was confirmed that the state legislator and two bandits were threateningly raising their axes over the tree trunks and bushes.

"Suck!"

As I focused my energy on both legs, the speed of my legs temporarily increased.

I couldn't use it even though I had internal skills because I didn't want to be found out by others, so I was a little taken aback by the sense of speed I had never experienced before.

"Bastards!"

"Huh?"

"What?"

As I screamed, the bandits turned their attention from the state councilor to me.

Booung!

And deliberately brandishing a large blade, he threatened the bandits.

Fortunately, the bandits naturally split to my left and right as they moved to the rear, whether the threat worked or to prepare for an unexpected enemy.

First of all, after securing the safety of the state legislator, I checked the state.

"State Senator, are you all right?"

"They…They are the remnants of the Hosanpa!"

Remnants of hosanna?

Come to think of it, you must be dressed like a bandit, right?

"Be careful! Wearing a red cloth around your wrist means you are the elite of the Hosanchae!"

As the state senator said, their wrists were tied with red cloth.

Come to think of it, the movement to open the distance was very smooth.

"Ho? Are you a corpse group?"

One of the bandits had a murderous intent in his eyes, as if I had recognized the clothes I had been given from the Corps.

"The corpse group? It's good though! I can get a little bit of revenge from the formation!"

When the corpse faction attacks the Hosan faction, it seems that they are the ones who luckily escaped.

I don't know if he came here for revenge or just wandering around, but what's clear is that he never intends to let us go.

"Ugh…!"

Rep. Joo trembled in despair at the fact that I, who did not know martial arts, was the only hope.

"It's just fine."

"Ah?"

"What?"

The elite of alfalfa.

The first enemy you encounter after learning martial arts.

Isn't this the best opportunity to find out my worth?

"I was honestly curious. How strong have I become?"

A smile comes naturally.

My heart is pounding.

I want to kill this guy. Her hands are itching.

"Ha! You madman!"

"Kill!"

The two bandits came running holding their axes, as if they were laughing at me when I was young.

I threw off my net and ran towards the bandits.

As I learned, I circulated my energy through my body and arms, and applied the 1 second ceremony of the Cheonchugang sword, which was swung from the bottom to the top, and attacked with strength from Bandit 1, who was swinging an ax toward my head.

Caang!

"Kuh!?"

Bandit 1's arm rises up.

A look of bewilderment appears on the boy's face.

Aim for that gap and strike… !

"Kuah!"

Baung!

Just as he was about to land an extra hit, bandit 2 interfered from the side.

Stepping on the hojinbo and dodging backwards, I felt a strong displeasure.

Interrupted by an attack? No.

Uncomfortable!

It's the unpleasant feeling of being forced to wear clothes that don't fit!

In the first place, there is too much waste in the flow of internal energy!

Since they hid their inner energy, the current Cheonchugang Sword and Ho Jinbo tried using it with their inner energy for the first time.

And I understood.

That these martial arts are distastefully ineffective.

And my head started to spin at breakneck speed and put all of my abilities together.

'If my energy flows like this, 30% of my bet is consumed in inefficiency in the middle! Cheonchugang Sword 1 Chosik's blood flow moves to Jungwan, Geogwol, Gumi, Janjung, Knight, Hyeopbaek, and Sobu!'

It is impossible with only 100 Five Stars.

Knowledge of 100 Medicine, Instinct of 100 Intellect, Base of 100 Qualities.

With this power, the Cheonchugang sword changed the flow of one second and attacked again.

Pakaang!!

"Keah!?"

When I swung the ax blade of Bandit 2, who attacked from the side, with the 1 Chosik modification of the Cheonchu Kang Sword, the ax blade of the bandit was slightly broken and his arms and upper body were pulled back.

It was such a strong shock.

"Ahhh!!"

Within 0.1 seconds, my body tunes martial arts to the most efficient and suitable form.

I feel like the main character of a battle, developing while fighting.

"This bastard!"

"Die!"

Bandit 1 and Bandit 2 perform a pincer attack from both sides.

Can-can-can-can-can-can!

I beat off the bandits' attacks by using the various herbivores of the Cheonchugang sword.

Slow down slow!

But that's why it's the best as a practice opponent!

They are the best opponents to check the problems of the martial arts I learned!

"Die! Die!"

"This is ridiculous! For such a young kid!"

The two bandits let out a gasp of astonishment and brandished their weapons desperately.

They are feeling it too.

That they are being used for my practice.

"Aaaaa!"

"Kuaaaaa!"

The two bandits coordinated and launched an offensive.

One for the head and one for the upper body.

The intention is good, but there are many gaps!

Widely! Shuk- Tak!

I swayed my upper body, stepped on Ho Jin-bo's steps, and dug in easily.

And slam toward the belly of Bandit 1!

Pooh!

"Heuk!?"

The look on the face of the bandit 1, who misses the attack with my footwork, is worth seeing.

"This… This… What… Hey… The corpse… Dug… Martial arts… No… Isn't it…"

Pooh!

"Quaaaaagh!"

However, before Bandit 1 finished speaking, I put my hand on the weapon and ripped out Bandit 2's eyes with the Heilang Fist, which attacked with his hand held up like an animal's claw.

"Hey. Didn't you guys say you learned martial arts? But what's so easy?"

"Cool…!"

"Ah! My eyes! My lying down!"

Bandit 1 looked at me as if looking at a mutant, and Bandit 2 rolled his eyes.

"Well, anyway, since you're learning internal skills, you can definitely feel that you're getting stronger. Then go away. Go to hell and say hello to Seung Woo-hyeon, that bastard."

Chew!

"Quaaaaa!"

Without waiting for Bandit 1's answer, I grabbed the blade and cut it to the side.

Bandit 1's stomach bulged to the point that his intestines spilled from his side, and he screamed in pain before drooping.

"Hee…Hee! Help me! Help me! Please! I…!"

Pucak!

"You should have done that before the axe."

My first martial arts experience ended when I cut off the head of the last blind bandit 2 with a sword.

'Easy.'

You might think I'm bragging just because I barely cut down two bandits, but after learning martial arts, my body movements have completely changed.

Strong, nimble, precise.

I feel confident that I can do anything.

And with the power of five stars, medicine, and qualities of 100, he succeeded in instantly transforming his martial arts.

I was certain that if I learned more advanced martial arts than I do now, I would become many times stronger.

As evidence of that, as soon as the battle is over, knowledge on how to organize the unnecessary parts of the Naegongsimbeop and how to perform luck is flooding in.

"Uh…How…?"

At that time, the state legislator, who was watching my battle from behind, was making an absurd expression.

Well, it's surprising that I, who had only been learning martial arts for less than a month, easily defeated two of the elite Hosanpa.

'How will we do it.'

Found out my secret

Shall I kill and shut up?

Through actual combat, I learned that martial arts can be repaired and made useful, so killing the state councilor and leaving is one way.

Honestly, this isn't the most comfortable.

However, if I kill the state legislator and run away, I will be the one who betrayed my benefactor.

'I have a bad personality, I'm not an ungrateful bastard.'

Yes, in life, you can be criticized for your personality problems.

But even the benefactor can't hear the sound of an unknown bastard.

The moment I allow it, I cease to be myself.

"Are you okay?"

"That… Yes… But this… What the hell…"

Congressman Joo had a look on his face, still unable to believe that I had killed two bandits at once.

"Actually, I felt the bet and was able to perform luck. This is the first time I have used a bet through martial arts."

"Why did you do that… No, I said something useless."

After all, you didn't eat age as an asshole.

Young talent always causes envy from those around you.

"Please, Senator. I want to return the favor to the Corps. I don't want to cause a dispute because I learned martial arts quickly."

"Um…"

I desperately bowed my head and begged him to keep the fact that I had learned martial arts a secret.

I'm the only one who gets tired when I fight with my seniors here! Please tell me you know!

After contemplating something seriously, Senator Joo sighed and nodded his head.

"Okay. If the harmony between the warriors is broken, it will be difficult to reunite. As the elite warriors die, we have to prepare for attacks from other sects, but we can't cause problems like this."

Fortunately, Congressman Joo complied with my request for reasons at the level of the Munpa.

It's fortunate that I'm more deeply tied to the corpse than I thought.

"By the way, you fool, you've got a lot more stuff in there than I thought? No, this?"

The state councilor looked at the herbs in my net and looked puzzled.

It would be natural since each of them filled the mantle with the herbs he said.

"What is this again…"

I sighed, wondering how to make an excuse this time, seeing the state legislator's absurd appearance twice.