Warrior Grandpa and Supreme Granddaughter

Episode 152: Youngest Participant (1)

Upon closer inspection, I saw Dong-gu looking around with a puzzled look on his face.

They even had bracelets on their wrists that they shared as a token of friendship.

I couldn’t help but be happy.

“The world is such a small place. “That fierce guy is here.”

“I think Mr. Dong-gu is also going to enter the spear competition.”

It is not unusual for Hanam’s village heads to participate in spear competitions. Because it was a golden opportunity to enhance the family’s honor. Of course, as long as you can get good grades.

It was a good thing. If you get Dong-gu’s help, you will be able to reduce the attention of those around you.

“It seems so. “Hurry up and call me here.”

“Yes! Hi-Hi.”

Eugene San leisurely watched his granddaughter call Dong-gu.

As soon as Dong-gu and his granddaughter met, they held hands and ran away.

It seemed like they were very happy to be reunited after such a long time.

‘He may look different on the outside, but his heart is the same.’

At a glance, Dong-gu’s martial arts level has grown significantly.

Deep sunken eyes and a disciplined gait. It felt different than before.

At least in terms of internal strength, it felt like the beginning of the climax. There was definitely a connection.

‘I guess I inherited my skills from the old man.’

Dong Woon-geol, the matriarch of the Dong family. He was a person whose situation was similar to his own, and even pretended to be his grandchild to help him.

He once said that he would pass on his skills to Dong-gu. To pass it on to your grandchildren in the future.

Internal energy transfer involves tremendous pain and more than half of the energy is lost in the process, so it is not a commonly used method. Nevertheless, he must have made the decision to build his family.

“Hello, old man!”

Dong-gu was holding his granddaughter’s hand and running towards her, smiling brightly.

Yu Jin-san nodded with his back turned.

“So, is your father well?”

“He is mostly in bed these days, but he is not in immediate danger.”

It had to be that way since I lost all my strength. The matriarch would die within a few years at the most.

“But what’s going on here? “Are you going to enter the spear competition too?”

“Yes… I think my father would be happy if I win.”

“That guy. He is just as filial as our Seol. But it won’t be easy, right?”

Not everyone who has high internal strength is called an expert. Even though the head of the family was a martial artist, he did not have proper martial arts skills.

It wouldn’t be easy to even be in the top five, let alone win.

Dong-gu scratched his head sheepishly, wondering if he knew either.

“So, first of all, I plan to hide the name of the head of the family. “If my grades are good, I’ll reveal it then.”

“I guess that would be good. “If it ends in shame, it can only bring trouble to the family.”

Unless you were fairly confident in your abilities, there was no reason to reveal the secret question. Because there were no restrictions on participation.

“yes. Anyway, I have to do my best. “By the way, old man, what brought you here?”

“I came here to participate, you idiot. Would you have come all the way to see it?”

“Ah….”

“What is that expression? “You don’t think that the old man is planning to go to the competition, do you?”

“haha. Is that possible? “Everyone will know you as the youngest participant.”

Jinsan Yu smiled and looked at the reception desk. At that moment, the place was empty.

If you don’t want to attract attention from those around you, now would be a good opportunity.

Although it was possible that someone would recognize him in the future, it was advantageous to keep his identity hidden as much as possible.

“Let’s go and register together and then go have a meal.”

“Yes, old man. “I will take the lead.”

You cannot participate in a spear competition immediately after completing registration.

Because there are so many applicants, regardless of age or gender, you must take a simple test to see if you are eligible.

Since there was still plenty of time, the three sat across from each other at a street restaurant in a nearby village.

The food I ordered was three bowls of somen.

Dong-gu seemed happy to be reunited and chatted non-stop while moving his chopsticks.

“How have you been Seol? “I think you’ve gotten prettier since I haven’t seen you.”

It wasn’t just lip service. Yu Seol, who went through another complete transformation, had flawless beauty even though she was a child.

“Hi-Hi. Thank you, Mr. Dong-gu. “I’m teaching martial arts to my grandpa these days.”

Jinsan Yu was shocked and cleared his throat.

“Hmm. You don’t have to worry about what he says. Are you just playing with your granddaughter? By the way, how have you been, Dong-gu?”

“I also practiced martial arts all day. “This is my first time going out like this.”

Judging by the calluses on his hands, it was clear that he had been training hard.

However, the purpose is not limited to spear fighting competitions.

“Well, it looks like you worked very hard. “What is the purpose?”

“I will visit the Murim Alliance as soon as the competition ends.”

“Murimmaeng? “Why are you there?”

“I want to join. I don’t know if they will accept it, but if our head of the group also becomes a member of the Murim Alliance…”

Jin-san Yu put down his chopsticks and cut off the conversation.

“No Murim Alliance!”

He looked more serious than ever.

How can we just watch when the future is so clearly visible?

It wasn’t a matter for him to decide, but it was something he couldn’t ignore.

“yes? Why…”

“You foolish guy. “If you want to become a strongman, the first thing you need to do is find out about the situation. How can you crawl into a place where you will die?”

“I know very well that the powerful people of the time are world-renowned for their political factions.”

Jinsan Yu sighed as if he was frustrated.

How would Dong-gu know? The power of the political faction, which was as strong as an iron wall, has recently been shaken.

If the civil war intensified, the village head would be wiped out in one fell swoop.

“Even though Kwon Hwang was recently attacked?”

“Yes?”

“There is no one in Shaanxi who doesn’t know. “It looks like the rumor hasn’t spread here yet, but everyone in the know will know.”

Dong-gu had an expression of disbelief.

Who is Kwon Hwang? As one of the top ten martial arts masters, he was like heaven to those in the political faction.

“What kind of person would dare to defeat Emperor Kwon?”

Jinsan Yu gestured to the seat next to Donggu.

“That certain guy is eating somen next to you right now.”

Yu Seol smiled brightly while holding his chopsticks.

Dong-gu was speechless for a moment with an expression of bewilderment.

I was oblivious to his soft and cute appearance, but I also knew him well. The true identity of the rumor is a terrifying conspiracy.

“Seol Seol is Gwon Hwang…?”

“that’s right. “Anyway, if you join the Murim Alliance, you could become our enemy.”

“So then you have decided to stand on the side of Sapa?”

“hmm. The Wulin people in Shaanxi think we are Sapa, but that wasn’t our intention. In any case, you and Sapa have a common enemy.”

Dong-gu nodded and answered as if he understood.

“Then I will give up joining the Murim Alliance. “When it comes to loyalty, isn’t this Dong-gu?”

“You don’t want to be hit by a monster?”

Dong-gu burst out laughing at Yu Jin-san’s joke as if he couldn’t bear it.

“haha! I got caught. “It’s scary to even imagine.”

Yuseol also laughed at the sight and raised his left arm to show it.

The colorful friendship bracelet Dong-gu bought me in the past.

“Puh hee. Don’t worry. “If you wear this token, you will always be my friend.”

“Thank you, Seol-ah. Really? “I will never lose this in my life.”

The three stayed together in a guesthouse for a day and then went to the place where the qualification exam was being held.

The host of the spear competition was the local government office.

In the past, when the war was at its peak, it was started to encourage people to train physically and help protect their homeland, but now it has become established as a local culture.

From retired officials to trainees from local martial arts schools. And even the martial arts people, regardless of political status.

Many challengers flocked to win the honor.

“leaving out!”

A middle-aged man with slumped shoulders took a weak step.

Five judges were testing the contestants’ qualifications.

The rule is to hold the sparring wooden spear and hold on to the triple hit.

Of course, there was no chance that Eugene San would fail the qualification test.

‘There are a lot.’

Eugene San, who was waiting in line for his turn, glanced around.

Hundreds of participants. And officials were also seen stationed here and there to maintain order.

Although there was a fight with the government forces in Dunhuang, there was no connection.

There is no way that news from a remote area beyond the distant desert would have spread all the way here.

It was a time of waiting for a long time.

– Next is Grandpa’s turn. cheer up!

It was the sound of a rumor coming from afar.

My shoulders felt reassured by the support of my granddaughter, who was probably watching from somewhere.

Jin-san Yu gently raised one hand behind his back and stepped forward.

“This is Taesan, participant number 136.”

The judge spoke softly with a pitiful expression.

“Kid. Even though there is no limit to the qualifications for participation, it cannot be overlooked because the screening must be conducted fairly. “It’s not the first time I’ve seen kids like you.”

It meant that if you don’t want to get hurt, just give up and go back.

Rather, it was Yu Jin-san who felt the other person was ridiculous. I just can’t show it.

He urged, pointing the wooden spear in his hand at the judge.

“Please begin.”

“Huh… I clearly warned you, so don’t regret it.”

The judge, who was sighing, began to attack.

The tip of the spear that was approaching quickly was not at the vital point, but near the shoulder. Even if he said that, he would be looking after himself.

Jinsan Yu let go of his spear by simply twisting his upper body.

‘…You avoided this like this?’

For a split second, the judge’s expression hardened.

From just one movement, he realized that his opponent was not normal.

He pulled out the wooden spear and quickly deployed his next attack.

From the second merger, there was no recognition.

The wooden spear, which rushed like a thunderbolt in a semicircle, was aimed precisely at the waist.

He could have counterattacked, but Yu Jin-san just gently brought the spear towards the approaching wooden spear.

bang-!

Although the impact of the wooden spear hitting was not small, there was no slight shaking in Yu Jin-san’s posture.

I could see the judge’s face flustered.

I was confident that if I launched a counterattack, I would defeat him in one hit. But why is there any need to humiliate them?

I didn’t want to do that, considering his mentality of trying to please me.

“This is the last time.”

The final triad. As long as I blocked this attack, I would qualify.

No sooner had Jinsan Yu finished speaking than the judge’s final blow came.

The tip of the spear, split in two, was aimed at both the shoulder and the leg.

Any decent opponent would have been embarrassed.

However, for Yu Jin-san, the head of a famous spearman, it was just laughable.

His movements to defend against herbivores were full of leisure.

Kwakwang-!!

Two brief clashes were heard. That was it.

Afterwards, the two took a step back from each other and retrieved their wooden spears.

“I can’t believe it. How on earth can you move like this at your age…”

Yu Jin-san was only defending himself. Nevertheless, the judge seemed to have noticed something and was very surprised.

“Did I pass?”

“Of course. “Maybe we will see the youngest winner in the history of the spear competition.”

“Thank you.”

Yu Jin-san quietly put down his wooden spear and turned his back.

At that time, the judge’s last words were heard softly.

“It appears that he is the child of the Murim family. May I ask where the recluse is?”

The name Chief Yu filled my throat, but I couldn’t get it out.

“Please understand. “I can’t tell you now.”

With those words, he walked away from the screening room.

Eventually, his eyes turned somewhere in the distance.

There, Dong-gu and his granddaughter were seen jumping up and down in joy.

‘Ugh. I told you to just stay quiet, so you’ll embarrass Grandpa….’