SWDnovel Chapter 9: Friend (6)
Chapter 9: Friend (6)
Chapter 9: Friend (6)
Friend (6)
Unwarranted rumors must not hinder a friends marriage prospects.
A-Qing took active measures to prevent potential problems.
Ooooh, is that from personal experience? You seem to have a lot of experience with the opposite sex, huh?
Uh. It is something I heard from my uncle.
Itd be fine to just laugh it off if things go as you say, but what if my friend has someone else in mind?
Uh, uh?
Once words are spoken, they cant be taken back. So, rumors obviously spread. If thats the case, wouldnt my friend be unable to meet his destined partner then?
That.
What if my friend ends up growing old alone, regretfully reminiscing about the past, thinking, If only Senior Brother hadnt blabbered nonsense, I wouldnt be so lonely without a family, eating meals all by my lonesome? How would you take responsibility then?
Oh no! I apologize!
Hwangbo Uncheok was utterly demolished by A-Qings verbal attack.
Little Brother! I apologize to you too! It is all my foolishness that almost led you to being old and lonely!
Peng Daesan cocked his head.
Why do I feel offended even though Im receiving an apology? And it also feels like weve been in this situation before.
Brother Peng, that is called dj vu. It is similar to when the upper dantian foresees brief moments of possibilities. It aligns with the Clairvoyance mentioned in Buddhist scriptures. By knowing the future and understanding past lives through Prvanivsnusmti, one transcends it through sravakaya and enters the gates of the Three Types of Suffering, thus freely manipulating dj v
I am going to lose my mind. Seriously.
Hearing a familiar topic, Jegal Ihyeon joined the conversation, speaking at superhuman speeds.
Yeah, that was just like him.
At that moment, A-Qing stood up abruptly.
Where are you going?
Imma go take a dump.
Peng Daesan rubbed his forehead.
Was she actually a crazy bitch?
Oh my, she is quite the outspoken Young Lady!
Can you really consider that as just being outspoken?
I am not quite sure!
After A-Qing hopped away, Hwangbo Uncheok switched to a different topic.
At any rate, this is a good thing! Little Brother Peng, you are on your way to Mount Hua, yes? Then we should move together from now on!
Are you also headed to Mount Hua, Brother Hwangbo?
Of course! Why else would I be here!
The Hwangbo Clan, though not part of the Five Noble Clans, was still among the Ten Noble Clans of the Central Plains.
This meant the opening of the Absolute Sword Wall was intended for the Ten Noble Clans, instead of the Five.
For what reason would they seek the help of the Ten Noble Clans, though?
Perhaps something unusual was unfolding in Jianghu.
But putting aside that uncertainty, there was indeed something unusual happening behind the teahouse, at least..
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One thing A-Qing could not tolerate in the Murim Central Plains was the outhouse.
However, A-Qing was powerless to do anything about it.
So what if it was intolerable?
It wasnt like she could fight with an outhouse.
But she would not endure it forever!
Once she became a fucking munchkin Master and held Murim in her hands
She would follow the legacy of the late Shim Jae-deok, the former mayor of Suwon, founder of the Korea Toilet Associaiotion, and founder of the World Toilet Association, thus modernizing the outhouses of the Central Plains.
Her ambition was grand, but it did not solve the immediate crisis.
A matter concerning a humans dignity, which was-
Please be clean. Please, please
After all, a dirty outhouse could kill a persons soul. Truly.
A-Qing firmly grabbed the outhouse door, strengthening her resolve.
That was when it happened.
You.
A-Qing turned around at the chilly voice.
A beauty who looked like a bitch was pointing a finger at her, flanked by two men with a nasty impression.
Clearly, she was a bitch backed by thugs.
However, one should not judge people by their appearance.
It was because perhaps they suffered because of their fierce looks despite being kind-hearted.
Oh well, even if she was a bit sad from being left out, she just had to endure it.
Instead, A-Qing proudly showed off the moneybag.
She even opened it up to show what was inside.
When Peng Daesan peeked inside, he saw it wasnt much.
For an heir of one of the Five Noble Clans, it wasnt even a days allowance.
Seeing her being so proud of such a small sum was a bit adora-
Suddenly, a chill ran down Peng Daesans spine.
What was that just now?
While Peng Daesan was facing some cosmic horror, A-Qing stated proudly.
Look at this. I just earned some money.
Wait, Elder Sister.
Elder Sister?
If you are Brother Pengs friend, wouldnt that make you an Elder Sister to me?
The title Elder Sister felt strangely unfamiliar.
But it definitely seemed better than being called a Young Lady.
Ooooh. Then Im gonna speak comfortably, okay?
Of course. How is it that you managed to earn such an amount in the lavatory?
Because someone just gave it to me? They were in such a hurry to use the outhouse, so they asked me to yield it to them. I mean, they said they would give money for it, so how could I possibly refuse? Ill go back there later.
Oh my, oh my. How desperate were they to do such a thing.
Jegal Ihyeon trailed off.
Even to him, a precious child of the Jegal Clan, it was a meager amount, barely enough for a days allowance.
But still, it was a lot for just one use of the lavatory.
Oh well, income and an understanding of the economy were different things, after all.
Right then, the little Hwangbo Uncheok joined the conversation.
Young Lady, taking advantage of someones desperate circumstances for your gain is not right.
But it was a noble lady from a very wealthy family, wasnt it? The one who has desperate circumstances is me. This very body. I dont have money, so Im purely relying on my friends kindness to eat and live.
Regardless of their wealth, taking unfair advantage is still not right, is it not?
Pffff, how can we possibly separate wealth from this matter? Well then, Little Supreme Justice? Why dont I pose a question for you? What if, hypothetically, you were about to shit your pants? How would it feel then?
Well, that.
What if, Little Supreme Justice? How would the world see you after you shit in your pants? Of course, they wouldnt say anything to your face, wouldnt they laugh behind your backs? Regardless of whether it is about the Little Supreme Justice? Even other righteous people could be targeted as well because of you, you know?
Uh, that.
Social status is one thing, but shitting your pants is a serious, irreversible damage. A stain that might never be erased in a lifetime, dont you think?
That does seem to be the c-
I see it as a social death sentence. Havent you heard the saying that a person doesnt die when their life ends but when their name is forgotten? Wouldnt being remembered as Pooper or Shitter be a humiliating, disgraceful fate worse than death?
That is obviously t-
So, in essence, I protected something more precious than life for that person. The value of their life. And the token of gratitude for that, from them to me, is just one gold piece? If thats the case, couldnt it mean Im the one who has been slighted instead?
One gold piece certainly seems a b-
But in a moment of life-threatening urgency, mistakes can happen. And since they gave the entire moneybag, they must have given all they had, right? So, it wouldnt be right for me to complain about How dare they only give this meager amount, would it?
A-Qing fired off her words rapidly.
And Hwangbo Uncheok responded with a serious expression.
Truly! Your generosity is as vast as the sea, Young Lady! I have made a great mistake once again!
Jegal Ihyeon, sitting next to him, also expressed his admiration.
Remarkable! Elder Sister! You elevate bullshit to the level of obvious principle so naturally with your leaps in logic! And yet, you raise your own status so naturally at the same time through this bizarre narrative! It is utterly unpredictable and endlessly changing! It was a marvelous debate that has reached the realm of Flowered Tree Grafting1It is used to mean secretly swapping something with cunning methods without others knowing.!
A-Qing was renowned for her ability to read others, even before her military service.
She was adept at probing and poking just enough to gauge where the line was and whether she could tease them, truly standing at the very pinnacle of these studies.
She was a giant among men. Even though she was a mere private, she was able to casually joke and laugh with Corporal Kim, the disciplinarian of their squad who was known for his temper and son of a bitch personality.
And now, that very same giant stood tall in the room.
Elder Sister? Why are you standing sudde-
What do you mean why? Obviously, I have unfinished business to attend to.
Ah.
Jegal Ihyeons face turned bright red.
A-Qing then left through the back door of the tea house.
The timing couldnt have been more perfect as she bumped into the very person she was grateful to.
But the woman pointed a finger, her entire body trembling.
You, you bitch! You dare to ridicule me?
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