Corrupt Bhikkhuni (1)

Yu Jinsan’s face was red.

He had been struck across the ears dozens of times, so it was inevitable.

‘These bastards, what crimes have you not committed to deserve death?’

How many times have they beaten the young kids since he arrived here?

He felt a sense of self-loathing and wanted to burst out in anger. But unfortunately, this wasn’t the time.

“Starting now, we will be training for defense, so form a group and do your best to defend yourselves.”

Fifteen instructors were lined up, their sword sheaths raised.

They were called out of nowhere in the middle of the night and given training in fighting techniques. It seemed like their intention was to beat the children for what happened the day before.

Was it fortunate that they didn’t pull out real swords?

That was when a boy with the number 487 on his clothes stepped forward. He seemed pitiful, with an eye patch covering his eye as if he were injured.

“Hmm, instructor… we haven’t learned the method yet.”

Although it was a valid point, 487 had managed to upset the instructor.

As expected, what came back was a kick full of qi.

“This is why I have to teach you!”

Kak!

“Euk!”

With a single groan, 487 fell down.

It all happened in a moment, but 487 crossed his arms to defend himself. It had to work as such; it was a dangerous kick, and if it had landed correctly, the injury would have been serious.

“You defended it? Try and defend it again then. I’ll aim for your remaining eye this time.”

As the instructor approached him with great strides, 487 was so scared that his body trembled. It was a dangerous situation, and it wasn’t known what would happen if this continued.

Observing this, Yu Jinsan quickly moved behind 487 and tripped him.

Kwak!

“Euk!”

He immediately clenched his fist and shouted at the fallen kid.

“How dare you go against the orders of our noble instructor?! Have you lost your mind?”

“…”

For an instant, everything suddenly turned quiet. The instructor, who had been approaching 487, stopped in his tracks and looked at Yu Jinsan as if he were mad.

However, there was no cause to reprimand him. After all, he had upheld the instructor’s authority while also taking on the task himself.

Then, as if the moment of anger had passed, he turned away.

“Form groups of ten and gather!”

The kids began to gather in perfect order to form a line.

At that time, 487 came next to Yu Jinsan and said,

-Thank you so much. 137, thanks to you, I survived too.

-If you are that thankful, then help me out later.

-Yes, ask for anything.

As chances came, he was gathering the kids to follow him. Only then would he be able to fight at a critical time.

Before he knew it, the instructors holding the sword sheaths were preparing to attack.

The kids were so frightened that they couldn’t even show any sign of fighting back. What’s more? They didn’t even have any weapons to defend themselves.

What followed was, of course, a one-sided attack.

Kuak! Ack! Ugh!

“Euk!”

“Ahh!”

The groans of kids came from all around. This was a time when Yu Jinsan could do nothing.

But their despair didn’t last long.

Keek!!

This whistle echoed in everyone’s ears; it came from the direction of the training ground’s entrance.

From there, an instructor with a contemplative face came running out in a huff.

“Fuck, we are in trouble!”

The instructors couldn’t continue and looked at him.

“What now?”

“What is happening?”

He gestured urgently at the other instructors as he came to a halt.

“14 and 16 are down.”

They were the ones guarding the entrance to the training ground. Considering the circumstances, there was no need to ask for more details.

“Which bastard escaped from here?”

With that one word, all the instructors stopped their actions and began to run.

It was natural for them to be flustered. They were afraid of being disciplined by the warden.

A sneer appeared on Yu Jinsan’s face as he looked at the instructors’ backs.

‘It is too late for you all already.’

According to his prediction, Cheong Pung should have already left Mount Emei and been on his way to his destination.

The next day, 6 elders of the Emei Sect joined them.

They were less violent than the existing instructors, but only by a slight margin.

They were so strong that the instructors couldn’t do anything but just watch them.

“For those who can’t make it to the top, be prepared.”

A daunting cliff loomed before them.

The instruction implied they had to climb it barehanded. Additionally, they were to carry a heavy rock each on their backs.

While not a difficult task for those trained in martial arts, the challenge was significant for those injured the night before.

Yu Jinsan, who was worse off, stepped forward cautiously and asked.

“Will it be alright for my colleagues with injured arms to take a lesser weight?”

This old bhikkhuni, who was grumpy, snorted.

“With such a mental state, how do you plan to be part of the troops and protect the martial arts world? If you’re so concerned, you might as well carry their weight yourself.“

“…Yes.”

Yu Jinsan went to those who were in poor condition and snatched their sacks.

Two on each shoulder and one around his waist.

He couldn’t help but feel anxious, seeing the sacks hanging all over his body.

“How will you do it all by yourself?”

“Thank you, 137…”

“Are you sure you will be alright?”

Had they never experienced such warmth before? The children who handed over their sacks were moved to tears.

Instead of answering, Yu Jinsan smiled and immediately clung to the rock on the wall.

Everyone watching from below was amazed at how unwavering he was, even with five sacks on him. But it wasn’t long before he began to climb the wall.

“You are amazing. Three is my limit.”

When he looked to the side, he saw 487 with an eye patch, grinning.

Yu Jinsan tilted his head and looked down. An amazing thing happened.

Weren’t the kids who were relatively strong in martial arts helping their friends who were physically hurt?

Scenes like this were happening everywhere.

Yu Jinsan, who saw it, felt proud.

‘Right, this is it. If you all come together and work, you will be able to overcome tough times and get out of this hell together.’

Perhaps it was because the children reminded him of his granddaughter, but Yu Jinsan’s eyes were filled with an indescribable empathy.

The grueling training continued for several days.

Throughout this time, Yu Jinsan had managed to win over a significant number of children and build up his force. However, an opportunity to make a move had not easily presented itself.

Until now…

“137!”

Yu Jinsan stood at the sparring venue and tilted his head.

“Me?”

She was a bhikkhuni with a temper.

“Yes, you. Sajae wants to meet you, so follow me.”

“Why me…?”

The bhikkhuni in front of him was the second in rank of the six women. In that case, the person who called him had to be Do Hye, who was the highest-ranking here, the bhikkhuni who fell from the power struggle.

Why would she summon him?

Was something amiss?

Yu Jinsan had this ominous feeling and followed the bhikkhuni in front of him somewhere.

As expected, where they arrived was a small hall where the warden stayed. At first glance, it looked like a well-maintained place.

“Go in.”

“Me alone?”

The bhikkhuni dragged him there and turned without answering.

Yu Jinsan, who had no other choice, opened the door.

Creeeaaak!

The scene inside was beyond anything he could have imagined.

On what appeared to be the warden’s bed, a woman lay provocatively on her side.

Even though she was older, Do Hye, unlike the other bhikkhunis, was young and beautiful. And if she had hair, she would be considered without competition.

“You look cute. Come closer.”

Yu Jinsan hesitantly approached her.

“…”

“You are hiding your strength, right?”

“What do you mean?”

Instead of answering, she stretched out her right hand like lightning.

Yu Jinsan, feeling a threat to his life, twisted his upper body. But it wasn’t possible to avoid it.

Her hand, snaking like a serpent, precisely caught his collar and pulled him forcefully.

Face-to-face with Do Hye Satae, ¹ she had no blemishes and was dignified; she held a haughty charm.

However, how could one not know the nature of a corrupt bhikkhuni?

“I was keeping my eyes on you during the training. Let’s check those muscles?”

Could it be that she discovered his identity? No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t guess her intentions.

“…Uh?”

Muttering something indecipherable, she abruptly began feeling Yu Jinsan’s body.

And so, Yu Jinsan grew anxious. There was no way that her thorough touch couldn’t recognize his changed body.

“I thought there might be at least one among the outstanding talents gathered from various places.”

“…What?”

“You thought I wouldn’t notice? Perhaps because being born with a physical disability, your skin is fair and firm, which makes you different from other kids.”

Heavenly Child’s Body. One born without bones, as if he had been born with a defect. Fortunately, she misunderstood in a good way.

Yu Jinsan lost his cool and kept his eyes shut.

“…?”

Do Hye Satae laid down on the bed and turned her back.

“Start working on my shoulders. They have been a bit sore these days.”

Strangely enough, he found himself ordered to give a massage. What kind of absurd situation was this?

It was insane.

‘What does this old woman want?’

Who would have thought that a woman from the Emei Sect would be like this?

At that moment, Yu Jinsan was confident. The monks who walked the true path of Buddhism had long vanished from Murim.

Nowadays, wherever he went, it was all monks around him.

Despite cursing inwardly, his hands moved unceasingly.

The skillful pressure points he applied, borne from a lifetime of experience, made Do Hye Satae murmur in satisfaction.

“Ahh… Nice. Right, continue with that.”

Do Hye had let her guard down completely.

Her thin, slender neck looked like it would break with a hit. But a warrior of her level couldn’t be easily taken down by surprise.

Even if it was possible for Yu Jinsan, this wasn’t the time; he wasn’t ready yet.

And there was one more thing he was worried about.

‘If the warden sees this, I would be killed. Would this old woman protect me?’

Yu Jinsan felt like he was sitting on a torn cushion.

He wasn’t sure if the warden in red robes was in a romantic relationship with this woman, and if he would be fine seeing a kid with her.

And yet, the current situation couldn’t be seen as bad.

Since Hwa Ryeong, the sect leader of the Emei Sect, was at the Murim Alliance, this woman had the most power here.

If he could do something, then maybe he could create a chance.

As he was lost in thought, she spoke softly, feeling the relief from his massage.

“Young one, you have great skills. Where did you learn this from?”

“After training, I sometimes help my colleagues to warm up and relax.”

“Hmm. I like you. I’ll talk to the instructor, so come to see me at this time starting tomorrow.”

“…Yes.”