"……."A moment of silence passed.


    The expressions of the noble families who had come to visit the residence of the vagabond swordsman, Geom Un-bi, shifted in various ways.


    Some raised their eyebrows in disbelief, as if doubting their own ears. Others nodded slightly, as if acknowledging the level of martial prowess that could warrant such arrogance.


    There were even high-level warriors who openly displayed their displeasure in place of their clan leader. They saw a clear divide between the vagabond and the noble clans.


    For generations, they had lived like mountain gods among the common people, revered as the elite of the martial world.


    Regardless of their reactions, they were figures naturally accepted in the martial world of Shanxi.


    "Surely, he wasn’t speaking to the noble clan leader? Calling him dust?"


    "That would be an extreme assumption. But isn’t the real issue his attitude? Answering a noble clan leader’s words with an offhanded remark, as if talking to himself—how insolent. No matter how strong a vagabond is, what can he do alone?"


    "Let them talk as they please. I came to offer words of goodwill."


    Though there was a gap in martial prowess between different regional sects, noble clans were not ones to act blindly.


    They had not come rushing in recklessly, simply because they had witnessed an overwhelming burst of energy.


    Among them were many who carefully assessed the situation—observing positions and temperaments, determining who they were dealing with, and deciding the appropriate course of action.


    Recruitment, persuasion, friendly duels, forging connections...


    Among the crowd, the faces of the Gongya siblings took on an unusual look.


    The grand princess, Gongya Jeong, subtly adjusted her sleeves, betraying her unease, while her younger brother, Gongya Su, lowered his sharp gaze, his eyes brimming with admiration.


    "Sword Master Geom has made enemies. What should we do about this…?"


    "But just now—was that really Sword Master’s energy? How is that even possible? It’s beyond absurd. He’s strong, sure, but I never imagined he was that strong."


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    "He’s far, far superior to me. And besides, the way he speaks, the way he looks—he’s got an air of nobility about him. At a glance, he seems like he was raised with wealth, but there’s also this raw, unrefined edge to him… Are all vagabonds like that? I never thought I’d see someone acting that way in front of a noble clan leader!"


    "Be quiet. That kind of talk won’t help Sword Master Geom."


    Gongya Jeong calmly chastised her younger brother.


    Concern lingered in her gaze. The man had bestowed upon her a martial technique—she was determined to repay that grace with worthy achievements.


    Her own progress was her problem, but she had not anticipated trouble arising on Geom Un-bi’s side.


    ‘It makes sense. After hearing Gui Il-tae’s insults, how could he have any goodwill left…?’


    Many had seen it during the banquet.


    The son of the noble clan leader had spoken of Geom Un-bi’s origins to his face.


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