Bachelor Swordsmanship Remastered [EN]: Chapter 368

368. The Night of Kaifeng

Kaifeng, Henan Province, its streets bustling with life.

The Movie Pavilion was a well-known tavern, even in the metropolis of Kaifeng.

The view from the third floor was famous, and its splendid yet subtle atmosphere was popular with many young people.

Located in the heart of the bustling streets of Kaifeng, the Movie Pavilion was overflowing with people seeking entertainment this night as well.

“Hahaha. That’s why you can’t do it.”

“Can’t do it! I’m doing better than you, you know?”

Four young men chattered as they entered the Movie Pavilion.

All of them were dressed splendidly, and their appearances were quite handsome.

“Welcome, young masters.”

The tavern manager greeted the young men with a bright smile.

“Oh, Manager Jang. So, how’s the atmosphere tonight?”

The young man, So So-eop, addressed the manager casually.

Although there was quite an age difference, So So-eop’s tone was impolite.

“Hahaha, we always offer the best.”

Manager Jang said with a smile.

However, So So-eop frowned.

“The best, my foot! Last time you said it was the best, it was a complete disaster!”

Although the young So So-eop spoke as if scolding, Manager Jang couldn’t even frown.

So So-eop’s family was wealthy and close to other influential families in Kaifeng.

Even the sturdy young man next to him was a descendant of the Wang family, known for their martial arts prowess, and the other two were children of fairly well-known families.

“Oh, that was because of the trouble that arose at that time, wasn’t it? Because of a fight with other guests…….”

In fact, So So-eop was the one who started the fight.

He flirted with a woman who came with a man, so it was natural that trouble would arise.

“So, is that our fault?”

Wang Gyeong, the second son of the Wang family, glared at Manager Jang with fierce eyes.

Wang Gyeong, who had trained in martial arts, was large and had intense eyes, intimidating almost anyone.

In fact, his martial arts skills were quite strong.

“Of course not. It’s just that the situation was like that, so I’m asking for your understanding…….”

“Enough with the excuses, just show us to our seats.”

So So-eop cut off Manager Jang’s words.

Manager Jang bowed his head.

“Yes, this way, please.”

So So-eop and the other three young men followed the manager to their seats.

Unlike before when they were talking noisily, the four young men were now too busy looking at the female guests to even speak.

So So-eop and the three young men, having ascended to the second floor of the tavern, raised their glasses.

They laughed exaggeratedly while sharing lewd jokes or silly stories.

Even in the midst of that, they didn’t forget to occasionally glance at the guests on the lower floor, especially the women.

“Tsk. It’s not good today either.”

So So-eop said with a frown.

“This place is losing its touch. Isn’t there a hotter place?”

The young man sitting in front of him chuckled and said.

“Then you have to go to Soju or Hangzhou. I heard there are so many beautiful women there.”

“Tch. The old man has to send me, right?”

So So-eop, who was annoyed, couldn’t let go of his lingering feelings and scanned the lower floor.

“Hey, hey!”

Another young man said urgently.

“Why?”

So So-eop frowned and looked back.

However, the young man who spoke was looking at a completely different place.

“Look over there! Quickly!”

“What is it?”

So So-eop frowned and turned his head.

And in an instant, his eyes widened.

‘Heok!’

On the third floor of the Movie Pavilion, where ordinary people couldn’t even dare to go, sat an incredibly beautiful woman.

Even So So-eop, who had seen almost all the beautiful women in Kaifeng, was surprised.

Sarak.

However, the woman’s figure disappeared immediately.

Perhaps sensing their gaze, a woman who appeared to be a maid closed the curtain at the entrance of the third floor.

He didn’t know why the curtain, which had always been covered, was lifted, but it was fortunate for So So-eop.

Thud.

So So-eop got up from his seat.

He was convinced that there was no such beauty in Kaifeng, or even in the world.

So how could he just sit still?

“Hey, what’s wrong?”

One of the young men asked, but So So-eop didn’t hear it.

So So-eop’s steps were heading towards the stairs leading to the third floor.

“Keuheuhe. That’s good.”

There was another person who got up.

It was Wang Gyeong, the second son of the Wang family.

“I’ll show you on this occasion. Who’s better, you know. Hahaha.”

Wang Gyeong laughed heartily and followed So So-eop.

The remaining two young men shrugged their shoulders.

However, their eyes were also sparkling with anticipation for the result.

***

Yun-hyeon was out in Kaifeng with Guest Elder [a respected elder or advisor, often with significant influence].

The streets of Kaifeng, adorned with colorful lanterns, were completely different from their daytime appearance.

The people passing by were all smiling as if they were having fun.

“What is that?”

Suddenly, Guest Elder asked.

Yun-hyeon turned his head.

“Ah, that’s Tangguo [candied fruit skewers].”

“Was Tangguo like that?”

In that store where people were gathered, Tangguo with unique colors and shapes, quite different from the usual ones, were on display.

“It’s a specialty that can only be seen here.”

Yun-hyeon wouldn’t have known if he hadn’t been to Kaifeng before.

“I heard that everyone likes it because it has a unique taste as well as shape. I’ve tried it and it was good.”

As Yun-hyeon said, many people were gathered at the Tangguo store.

“Would you like to take a look?”

Guest Elder nodded.

Colorful Tangguo were placed in the Tangguo store.

There were many different flavors, from sweet to very sour.

Guest Elder put his hands behind his back and looked down at the Tangguo.

“Let’s buy them all.”

“Yes?”

Yun-hyeon, surprised by the sudden words, asked back.

However, Guest Elder answered indifferently.

“I don’t know what the little one likes, so let’s buy them all.”

“No, well…….”

Yun-hyeon had an awkward smile on his face.

There are so many Tangguo on display right now.

If the little one, Mo Yong-sang-ah, eats it, she will be able to eat it for more than a year.

Of course, he wouldn’t be able to store it properly until then.

“How about buying a few little by little? Mo Yongmi also likes Tangguo, and I think the Family Head will be happy too.”

In fact, there would be no one among the Mo Yong family who would refuse.

Not only the Great Disciple Mo Yong-jin, but also the young disciples would want to eat sweets as well.

But Guest Elder didn’t seem to understand.

“Isn’t it easier to just buy them all?”

“It is said that excess is worse than deficiency. And don’t you leave the roots when you pluck the leaves of medicinal herbs?”

“There are also those who use the roots, so your example is not correct.”

Guest Elder said calmly.

“But still, you leave the young sprouts. Let’s do as you say.”

“Yes.”

Yun-hyeon thought it was a good thing.

After all, he hadn’t prepared any proper gifts since coming to the Mo Yong family.

Of course, Tangguo wouldn’t be a gift.

When he thought about it, he couldn’t keep his promise to Mo Yong-sang-ah that he would buy her a gift at the Murim Alliance [a gathering of martial arts clans and sects].

“Which one do you think is better, Elder?”

“Hmm. First of all, this.”

Guest Elder pointed to one type of Tangguo.

The two had a good time choosing Tangguo here and there.

As the weight of the Tangguo gradually increased, the expressions of Guest Elder and Yun-hyeon were also brightening.

Guest Elder and Yun-hyeon walked leisurely through the bustling streets.

Yun-hyeon and Guest Elder, who were looking at the shops with colorful lanterns hanging, each had a Tangguo they had bought earlier.

The large bundle containing the Tangguo to be given as a gift was held by Yun-hyeon.

“This has a slight Snow Lotus flavor.”

Yun-hyeon smiled awkwardly at Guest Elder’s words.

He didn’t know what the taste of Snow Lotus was like, so he had nothing to say.

He didn’t even know what Snow Lotus was.

If he had known that it was a very rare medicinal herb, his reaction might have been a little different.

“Is this a tavern?”

Suddenly, Guest Elder asked.

Yun-hyeon turned his head.

“Yes. I think so. It’s very fancy, isn’t it?”

The tavern, located in the heart of the bustling streets, had a sign that said ‘Movie Pavilion’.

It was a three-story pavilion, and it seemed to be quite famous in the neighborhood, as it was full of people even at a glance.

“Shall we go in?”

“No need.”

Guest Elder shook his head.

“I don’t drink alcohol.”

That’s what he said, but Guest Elder kept looking inside the Movie Pavilion.

He didn’t drink alcohol, but he was definitely curious.

“Let’s go in for a moment.”

“Why?”

“I was wondering if we should buy some alcohol as a gift for the Family Head of the Mo Yong family.”

In fact, if you look for it, there are places that specialize in selling alcohol, but it didn’t matter because it was an excuse for Guest Elder anyway.

In fact, the alcohol of a famous tavern can be a high-end gift in itself.

“Hmm.”

Guest Elder nodded obediently.

And he moved his steps to the tavern.

Yun-hyeon smiled and quickly followed Guest Elder.

Thud.

It was when Yun-hyeon was about to enter the Movie Pavilion.

Yun-hyeon raised his head at the strange sound coming from among the noises of the people.

Boo Woong.

A young man was flying through the air.

No, to be exact, he was flying and crashing.

It was such an unexpected sight that not only Yun-hyeon but also Guest Elder had no choice but to look.

Kwajangchang.

“Kyaak!”

A table was broken and dishes were smashed.

Along with the screams of the surprised people, others turned their heads only then.

“What is it?”

“What’s going on?”

The place where the young man flew from was above.

While people were looking up, those who seemed to be his party hurriedly jumped down from the second floor and supported the fallen young man.

“What is that?”

Guest Elder asked.

“It seems like a fight broke out.”

Yun-hyeon answered and turned his head.

No, he was about to turn it.

If he hadn’t caught sight of the appearance of the third floor where the curtain was lifted, or rather, the back of one person there.

‘Uh!’

Yun-hyeon’s eyes widened.

There was no way she would be here.

All he could see was the back, and even that was only the upper body, so it wasn’t accurate.

But the moment he saw that figure, Yun-hyeon’s heart was pounding.

Jeok.

Without even realizing it, Yun-hyeon was heading to the stairs leading to the second floor.

Tak, tak, tak.

Yun-hyeon quickly climbed the stairs.

Guest Elder followed behind him with his hands behind his back, seemingly indifferent.

Yun-hyeon, who went up to the second floor, went straight to the stairs leading to the third floor.

At that moment, the appearance of the third floor came into Yun-hyeon’s eyes.

“You’re a descendant of the Wang family?”

A warrior wearing white martial clothes, Bing-hon, said in a cold tone.

“Y, yes!”

The sturdy young man kneeling on one knee shouted.

Blood was not flowing, but it was clear that he was injured, as he was holding his side with his hand.

“I also have a relationship with the Mo Yong family! If you touch me…….”

“Really?”

Bing-hon smirked.

That smile was by no means a good sign.

“The wickedness of a man with power is even more serious.”

Bing-hon said, looking down at the young man with cold eyes.

“You insulted a precious person, believing in your petty power.”

Seureuk.

Bing-hon raised his sword diagonally.

Yun-hyeon could immediately tell what was going to happen.

“Repay that sin with your life.”

“Stop it! Bing-hon!”

At the same time as Yun-hyeon shouted, a small sound rang out.

Tak.

It was a low sound, but the result was immediate.

“Keok!”

The young man who was kneeling on one knee opened his mouth and fell to the side.

Kung.

He lost consciousness without even closing his eyes.

And Bing-hon was frozen in the position of raising his sword.

If it weren’t for his trembling eyes, one would have mistaken that time had stopped.

Sarak.

A woman who looked like a maid, Bing-seol, stood as if protecting the Great Palace Lord, taking her hand to the sword.

Yun-hyeon, who was in the middle of the stairs, turned around.

“Thank you.”

“It’s nothing.”

Seuk.

Guest Elder said, lowering his hand.

“Shall I take care of the first floor too?”

Yun-hyeon smiled bitterly at Guest Elder’s words.

“No. It’s okay.”

Yun-hyeon said that and turned his head.

Behind Bing-seol, the eyes of a woman shining like snowflakes were staring straight at Yun-hyeon.

She was so beautiful that it felt like the surroundings were brightening, but her eyes were as cold as ice. She was none other than the Great Palace Lord of the Bukhae Ice Palace [North Sea Ice Palace, a powerful and influential group or individual in the martial arts world].