Experience Is The Ability To Survive (1)

The Murim people from the Evil Faction who had gathered there couldn’t help but be shocked.

“Those filthy Justice Faction people!”

“Are they really going to pull off something underhanded like this?”

“Those damned people…”

Since Yu Jinsan had shown them the utter defeat of the Evil Faction, no one doubted his words.

As the atmosphere warmed up a bit, he got to the point.

“We, the people of the Evil Faction in Shaanxi, will gather in Ho County and fight back! Those who share our cause, come to Ho County!”

The reaction around him was much hotter than he had expected.

“Lee Jin-kwang, the Clan Leader of the Flame Cloud Clan, will join you all!”

“I’ll join my brothers too!”

“Woaah!”

There were no more than 20 warriors present. Even if all these people joined, the situation wouldn’t change. But because of these people, the rumor would spread rapidly.

There was enough time for it to be conveyed to the Evil Faction forces in the surrounding areas, if not to the entire Shaanxi region.

Although it was impossible to predict how many reinforcements would come, it was a hope worth clinging to.

Yu Jinsan looked around and gave a thumbs-up.

“Thank you! Thank you all very much!”

Yu Seol, who was watching this without much change in her expression, simply put her hands together, not knowing what was happening.

“Thank you~.”

Since their purpose was achieved, there was no reason for them to linger.

Yu Jinsan held his granddaughter’s hand and walked out of the guesthouse.

“Then I’ll see you in Ho County on the day of the decisive battle.”

Once outside, Yu Jinsan kept tilting his head as if something was amiss.

“Grandpa, who are you looking for?”

“Those guys who left earlier. They wouldn’t just disappear like that. Something’s odd.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Seol shifted her gaze to the side. She seemed to be focusing on something, and after a moment, she pointed and said,

“They are gathered there. At the entrance of the village.”

“As expected, those guys don’t disappoint my expectations.”

They planned to ambush them outside the village as they came out.

“Uh?”

There was only one way out of the village.

If they couldn’t avoid them, then they would have to fight, and Yu Jinsan was no longer weak and frail.

“I need to tell them how scary the Yin Yang Twin Monsters can be. I want us never to be underestimated again.”

Yu Seol, seemingly pleased by this, grinned and hoisted her bamboo stick onto her shoulder.

“Hehe. Let’s head there quickly.”

In a harsh Murim world, it was best to grow strong.

It was a world rife with schemes and backstabbing. Experience and strength were synonymous with survival.

Yu Jinan and Yu Seol left the village.

“Do you remember what Grandpa said?”

“What?”

“Because our Seol is strong, you have to hide half your strength all the time. A person who reveals their full strength will not last long in Kangho.”

“I know!”

Shortly after they passed the village entrance, Yu Jinsan’s expression hardened. It wasn’t what Yu Seol had anticipated at all.

A path as wide as thirty feet lay before them, and he could sense the murderous intent of dozens of people hiding in the grass on either side.

They could have run away, but there was no need. This was, in fact, a good opportunity for his granddaughter to gain experience.

Yu Jinsan sent a message to his granddaughter without delay.

- From now on, I will teach you the best way to fight. First, show weakness to the enemy and make them let their guard down. For starters, let’s pretend we don’t know about them.

Yu Seol’s acting surpassed his expectations.

She was dancing with her shoulders and humming a tune.

“Hululu~.”

She seemed likely to be caught off guard.

Yu Jinsan chuckled but restrained his expression and walked ahead. Soon, warriors emerged from the bushes on both sides, blocking the paths ahead and behind.

“Yin Yang Twin Monsters! Your adventures end today.”

There were 12 of them. These were the same individuals he had noticed in the guesthouse. Most were competent warriors.

Yu Jinsan sent another message to his granddaughter.

-Second, never be arrogant in front of the enemy. Act scared, so they become overconfident.

Yu Seol’s acting was impeccable.

She sagged against the bamboo stick, her legs appearing to buckle.

“Grandpa, I’m scared. What should we do?”

“This is terrible. Why did we have to encounter so many warriors?”

The warriors of the Justice Faction were delighted to see the two panic and worry. Their confidence surged.

“This is why I told you there’s no need to be afraid.”

“Rumors are always exaggerated.”

“As agreed, the bounty will be shared equally.”

Listening to them, Yu Jinsan had to suppress a laugh. In every group, there was always that short-tempered, ignorant fool.

“Didn’t you say the person who beheads the target gets double the share?”

A middle-aged man in a white robe showed an imposing presence as he moved.

Yu Jinsan sent yet another message to his granddaughter.

-Third, if you attack with two people, you can conserve strength and defeat the enemy more quickly and efficiently.

As the man in the white robe advanced with flashy steps and controlled movements, he seemed like the most skilled of warriors, but to the two of them, he was nothing of concern.

Yu Jinsan, one step ahead, bent his body with a casual motion just as the sword whizzed over his head.

Pang!

The bamboo stick that Yu Seol was holding sliced through the air and struck the man’s chest.

Puak!

“Kuak!”

The man in white robes staggered backward, a look of realization dawning on his face as he recognized something amiss in the situation.

At that moment, Yu Jinsan’s bamboo stick swept the back of the man’s knees.

Puak!

“Euk!”

The swordsman, his legs giving out, had a look of disbelief in his eyes, as if he were playing with them, only realizing that they were not opponents he could handle alone.

‘These evil beings…’

He was filled with regret, but it was already too late to retreat.

Yu Seol, charging forward, leaped into the air and drove her knee into his face.

Chak!

It was a decisive and clean finish.

The falling man in white robes rolled his eyes back, showing only the whites, having lost consciousness.

Coincidentally, this man was a swordsman with the title of Chasing Dragon Sword and was considered the strongest among them.

The warriors of the Justice Faction, witnessing the scene, recoiled in shock at how easily he was subdued.

“How dare these cowards act like this?!”

“What tricks did they use?!”

Yu Seol, feigning ignorance, widened her eyes and shrugged.

“We did nothing, though?”

Was her demeanor perceived as provocation?

The eleven remaining warriors glared with fury etched on their faces.

From their stance, it was evident they were ready to launch an attack at any moment.

Yu Jinsan, observing this, advised his granddaughter.

-Fourth. The best defense is a good offense. Grandpa will lead the charge. You handle the six in the rear.

-Okay!

Having confirmed her agreement, Yu Jinsan launched his attack.

He glided forward with their family’s signature footwork, reminiscent of a swirling wind.

Shhh!

Everyone was taken aback by Yu Jinsan’s sudden aerial movement, as he positioned himself at the center of their group.

He grabbed the bamboo stick and spun it like a top, right in the center of the enemy group.

Wheik!

The panicked warriors quickly stepped back, but two couldn’t dodge and were hit in the legs.

Puak!!

“Kuak!”

“Ack!”

His movements were on an entirely different level than before. Moreover, he could destroy their formation in one move. The warriors were now visibly flustered.

Even before the two fell, Yu Jinsan was already attacking another opponent.

The panicked warriors quickly retreated, but the two who couldn’t dodge were hit on the legs.

Pupuak!!

“Kuak!”

“Ack!”

Two more warriors fell, and the lone survivor chose to flee.

But it wasn’t like Yu Jinsan to let him escape. After spinning twice in place, he threw the bamboo stick with all his might.

It was a flying spear technique that wasn’t commonly used.

Wheeik!

The bamboo stick, rotating in the air, moved ahead and struck the fleeing warrior.

Chuk!

“Kuaak!”

After the warrior fell, there was no one left standing. Yu Jinsan turned his head with a triumphant look. It was to support his granddaughter.

So it had ended quickly. Yu Jinsan thought Yu Seol would need him, but it didn’t take long for him to realize that he was merely delusional.

“…?”

All six warriors she was dealing with were rolling on the ground.

Among them, Yu Seol was squatting and resting her chin.

“Done?”

He was shocked to see his granddaughter closing her eyes with an innocent look.

Yu Jinsan let out an empty chuckle and went to retrieve his bamboo stick.

“You did well. Let’s finish this now.”

“Uh? What do you mean finish?”

“This is the fifth and final one. In the world of Kangho, mercy is a luxury. A fallen opponent must die… No, be unconscious.”

If he had been alone, he would have killed them, but he couldn’t do it in front of his granddaughter.

Yu Jinsan and Yu Seol began to press the blood points of the fallen warriors.

After a while, only one person remained.

“Yin Yang Twin Monster… Do you think you can get away with this?”

Yu Jinsan and Yu Seol were lying down and squatting next to the man’s shaking head.

“This is absurd. Weren’t you the ones who attacked us first?”

Yu Seol stood next to her grandfather and listened.

“Right. They tried to hit us first!”

“This fuck…”

The man tried to speak back, but what could he say?

“I have no desire to survive in this humiliating situation. Don’t play around and kill me quickly.”

Shock registered on Yu Jinsan’s face.

“It has been a while since I’ve seen someone with such stubbornness. No, should I call it foolishness? What good is honor after death? It is all pointless, you see. I will spare your life just this once, so if you meet me in the future, just avoid it.”

His eyes were red as if he had been treated unfairly, and his teeth clattered in anger.

“Just kill me, you wench…”

Did she no longer want to hear that? Before he could continue his curse, Yu Seol moved.

For a split second, her small fist crashed into his face, sending out a wave of force.

Chak!

And with that single hit, he fell limp.

“Don’t curse!”

He was a little worried about her aggressive nature, but this was all just normal in Murim.

It was a world where the strong were revered, based on the law of the fittest. It was a place where one couldn’t survive without strength.

Yu Jinsan patted her on the head and stood up.

“Good job. Now, let’s go.”

“Are we already heading home?”

It seemed like a shame that the long-awaited outing ended like this.

Yu Jinsan, after a moment’s thought, grabbed his granddaughter’s hand.

“Instead, Grandpa will buy you a gift.”

Yu Seol’s face lit up as if nothing had happened.

“Hehe. Really?”

“Ugh. Let’s stop by the market in the next town.”

Did the word ‘gift’ make her feel better? Yu Seol began to hum a tune on the way back.

The two quickly arrived at the next town with light steps and headed straight for the market.

A street vendor was selling trinkets.

Various items were scattered around, including rings and pendants.

“Wow.”

“Go ahead. Choose something you like.”

The item chosen by his granddaughter, who was concerned, was odd.

She took out a blush-colored silk handkerchief with a plum blossom on it.

“A handkerchief? Why would you want that?”

“…Just. I like this.”

Was it because she had seen something like this being used by Baek Gyu’s wife? Or by the women there? It seemed like she wanted one too.

It was an unexpected item, but there was nothing wrong with it.

However, he couldn’t help but feel there was something lacking about this gift.

“Should we also buy Seol some snacks?”

Yu Seol, in a good mood, hugged her grandpa.

“Yes~ that sounds nice! Hihihi.”