The Barbarian Writer of a Martial Arts Visual Novel Chapter 114

EP.114

Tteokhyeopji.

Or a genre called Saekhyeopji. Broadly speaking, this is a sexy martial arts story with a lot of sexual scenes, and narrowly speaking, it refers to a sexy martial arts story that appeared decades ago during the dark age of Korean martial arts novels.

Since the Tteokhyeopjis that appeared in the dark ages of martial arts were in fact pornography, they were also called Norupyo martial arts, which was slightly modified from Norpo, which is the backwards word for pornography.

Martial arts fans sometimes do not even treat them as martial arts because they are closer to pornographic stories than martial arts. However, the influence of this Noru-pyo martial arts practice cannot be completely ignored.

Tteokhyeopji served as a dividing line between old and new martial arts, and the clichés that came out of Tteokhyeopji still remain in countless martial arts cliches, knowingly or unknowingly.

In addition, it is a fact that cannot be ignored that during the dark ages of martial arts, commercialism drove the genre forward.

The reason I paid attention to Tteokhyeopji is precisely because of its commercial potential.

Even when the popularity of martial arts was falling, only Norupyo martial arts was popular.

‘Starting with Tteokhyeopji, we are making martial arts magazine popular.’

Starting with Tteokhyeopji, readers are made to feel the fun of martial arts.

If I write an interesting story about rice cake, there will be readers who find the martial arts part fun, not just the sexy parts.

At that time, I will use martial arts techniques like Pungunhyeopgaekjeon again.

‘I will become the founder of martial arts.’

Kang Yun-ho, a pioneer of the martial arts genre. Starting with Tteokhyeopji, he created numerous martial arts magazines and touched the hearts of all Central Plains people.

When it comes to martial arts, it’s Kang Yun-ho. When it comes to Kang Yun-ho, it’s martial arts.

When talking about martial arts of today, it reminds me of Kang Yun-ho, a writer of martial arts, rather than the old style of fighting.

A dream that seems absurd, like saying you will ride a dragon and fly.

In order for a barbarian writer to make a name for himself in this martial arts world, wouldn’t he have to dream of something like this?

‘I’m drawing a dragon.’

If you try to draw a dragon, you might mess up and end up with a snake or an earthworm. However, only by drawing a dragon can you draw a snake or an earthworm.

I started writing down the basic plot of the rice cake that would become the dragon.

‘You just have to use the clichés.’

In this world, I will be the pioneer of the rice cake genre. The routine but guaranteed fun will feel like novel and innovative fun in this world.

“The problem is how to make readers see it.”

I sighed a little and said to myself as I looked at the list of clichés from Rice Cake.

Even if you use it as a cliche for fun, it is still a problem.

If someone had read the Tale of the Pungunhyeopgaekkeok seriously, they would have enjoyed the cliches, but no one read it.

Of course, if it fails, you can just print another novel with a printing press. But isn’t it human nature to want to succeed at once?

“Let’s at least try to aggro the title.”

Should I title it as Martial Arts Reincarnation ~ It’s a story about martial arts, but I do my best to include sexy scenes as well. Of course, title aggro is the best aggro that a novice writer can attract.

“Are you going to keep doing that?”

“Didn’t you sleep? Because I’m growing up.”

Did I wake up because I was talking to myself? When I turned my head, I saw Dang Hwa-rin lying on the bed, looking at me.

“…I’m anxious because I’m going to sleep alone.”

She said, avoiding my gaze as if she was embarrassed about something.

“There’s something like that about the attic. So, I grew up in my grandfather’s house.”

The bookstore building is large, so the attic is spacious, but the ceiling is not high. Although I cleaned it roughly, sleeping in a cluttered environment, on a low floor, and unfamiliar with it, wouldn’t be psychologically good.

“The governor told me to sleep here because he didn’t know when the mansion would be taken over!”

I was just giving advice, so what are you saying? Dang Hwa-rin pointed out what I was saying, raising the tone of her voice as to what she was dissatisfied with.

“no. “But I’m not going to let it go right away, so I’d rather sleep at home…”

“That’s it. “Quickly lie down next to me.”

She retreated to one end of the bed and pounded there, deliberately making room for me.

“How can two people sleep in a small bed? Just put down the blanket. “I’ll sleep on the floor.”

After clearing out the luggage in the attic, we found a bed for sleeping and eating, but it seemed cramped for two people to sleep in.

“I have a lot to do starting tomorrow, taking inventory and organizing books, so how can I sleep on the floor? “Don’t be damned, lie down quickly.”

Dang Hwa-rin kept tapping my seat with his fingertips with a fresh expression on his face.

Is this the woman who first asked how men and women can sleep in the same bed?

It’s late at night, so I should sleep.

Although Tteokhyeopjido can be done one step at a time, bookstore management also needs to start. Starting tomorrow, I will have to take inventory, organize books, and promote the reopening of the bookstore soon.

‘A little PR?’

At that moment, a good thought passed through my head. I stood up energetically and walked towards Dang Hwa-rin with great strides.

“Hwarin.”

“Huh? what’s the matter?”

Dang Hwa-rin seemed to find my expression unusual, so she grabbed the blanket covering me with one hand and pulled it up to my collarbone.

“The bookstore construction. “Can I try it on my own?”

“as you please? “What are you going to do?”

“I’ll tell you tomorrow.”

I looked at Dang Hwa-rin’s incomprehensible face, smiled, and lay down on the bed.

“Because it’s you… I guess that’s another good way, right?”

She looked at me smiling for a while, then came to terms with it and closed her eyes with a satisfied expression.

that’s right. Believe me. If I do what I think, I can manage the bookstore and not worry about the rice cake cooperative. Sleep in peace.

“I’m sorry Hwarin, but could you please pull my back a little closer? “I think I’ll reach you while I’m sleeping.”

“Is this the maximum?”

“…I feel anxious.”

The next morning. As anxious as I expected, I woke up like the protagonist of a romantic comedy that doesn’t suit me.

——–

“Hwarin. “I want to go to the place the governor told me about last time.”

I made a tacit agreement not to mention the weather conditions this morning, put everything aside, bought another bed, and left.

“….”

When I looked at Dang Hwa-rin, she immediately turned her head away.

Are you still upset? sorry. But is that my fault? Growing up next to you The soft and elastic feel still lingers in my fingertips, so I have nothing to say.

“Hwarin?”

“…Follow me.”

Dang Hwa-rin walked ahead without looking at my face.

“I heard what you said. Are you working on a bookstore project? I am indebted to Lord Baek for my entire life. “We will do it for almost the cost.”

The place we stopped by was a business in Uichang that was carrying out construction on the interior of a building.

Whether it is Hyundai or here, interior construction is a project that causes many problems and is expensive. I think I came to a trustworthy business thanks to the general manager.

“yes. “You may have heard of this in advance, but we plan to do it on a larger scale than that.”

I told the contractor specifically about my thoughts.

“haha. When construction is completed, it looks like it will become a bookstore you’ve never heard of before. However, if you do that, it seems like it will cost a bit more, no matter how expensive it is.”

The contractor told me the approximate price estimate.

“Hey… Yunho. “Where do we get this amount of money?”

Are you going to talk now? Dang Hwa-rin heard the cost from behind and was embarrassed and grabbed my sleeve.

“I will pay the start-up fee now and pay it in full in installments at each stage of construction.”

“hey. Yunho.”

“are you okay. “I’ll pay for everything.”

I paid the deposit while reassuring her as she looked at me anxiously.

“Are you really okay?”

When Dang Hwa-rin left the business, he said with a worried face.

“don’t worry. “If you empty your pockets, the construction costs will come out.”

I have another money bag as an emergency fund. It’s unfortunate that he had to use up all of the party leader’s severance pay, but there’s no reason to refuse when he says he’ll do his best at a low price.

I have to carry out the construction according to my plan for the novel to be successful and make money.

It’s all an investment for my future.

“All your possessions for me….”

Dang Hwa-rin looked at me with trembling eyes, as if speechless due to emotion.

“haha. I told you. “I will continue to help you in the future.”

There is no need to correct the misunderstanding. Hwarin, if you’re impressed, give me a larger share of the bookstore later.

“What am I like in the morning… no. Yunho. I’ll buy you lunch. let’s go.”

Dang Hwa-rin looked like he was pricked with guilt for a moment and grabbed my sleeve.

“hey. “You don’t have any money.”

“I have some pocket money that I received from the governor. Follow me!”

I returned to the bookstore, enjoying the food that Dang Hwa-rin had bought me with all of my small pocket money.

Next time, I’ll be honest and buy it myself.

———–

Originally, Danghwarin’s maternal grandfather’s bookstore had been in operation for over 50 years.

After my grandfather accumulated wealth through other businesses, it was a bookstore that was fine just maintaining the status quo, so it was definitely an old and outdated looking bookstore.

Old books were packed in a disorderly manner on the bookshelf, and the bookshelf was bent due to age, unable to withstand the weight of the books.

When a customer arrived, the book they wanted was sold by having a clerk bring out the book they wanted, and the bookstore served as a huge book warehouse with 50 years of inventory.

No matter how old the modern bookstore was, it seemed like a newer bookstore than this one.

“Let’s move it over there!”

“There are so many books!”

“The owner over there! “Where should I move this book?”

“Move it here!”

The construction progressed smoothly enough to be considered a good investment.

“Are you really sure that business will go well if you do this?”

Dang Hwa-rin asked me as she looked at the bookstore, which had completely changed after construction.

“of course! “This is how they do it in Joseon.”

I said, looking at the changed bookstore with satisfaction.

Even if it operates as an existing bookstore, Danghwarin’s debt can be repaid in 20 years.

However, if there is a way to solve my concerns while prospering my business with a better sales strategy and organizing the inventory that has become a wasteland, shouldn’t I boldly implement it?

Especially if it is a guaranteed method.

The bookstore that completed construction was transformed into a modern large bookstore.

Near the entrance to the bookstore, there were tables with books on them, not bookshelves. In the middle of the table is a sign saying ‘Book of the Month’. It contains information such as ‘Bookstore Recommendations’ and ‘Annual Most Popular Books’.

‘As expected, we should follow the guaranteed bookstore sales method.’

There is no need to keep all your books in one place.

Increase sales by placing well-selling books or practical books in places with good accessibility. Inside, there is a bookshelf and valuable academic books that are often sought after.

With its dull atmosphere and the smell of musty paper and ink, it was changed from a place you only visit when you need something, to a store you can stop by once in a while to see if you need anything.

The new method will definitely increase sales compared to the existing method.

‘You can also promote Tteokhyeopji there.’

Book of the month. Bookstore recommendation. In terms of web novels, it is like a main banner promotion. Even in modern times, publishers work hard to get bookstores to place their books on these tables.

I now have the power to do this as I wish.

If I use Tteokhyeopji, I have to post my book.

“A lot has changed.”

The general manager visited the bookstore with a surprised face, as if he had heard the news of the reopening.

“welcome!”

We greeted the general manager with happy faces.

“It’s almost like it’s the same old bookstore.”

“Me and Hwarin worked hard to make it.”

99% of it was done by workers. In the first place, the idea of the 1st professional is important.

“haha. I understand why she won’t come even if I invite her to come into the mansion. I never thought you worked so hard to make it. Just by looking at it, you made it look like business would go well.”

The general manager looked around with a satisfied face and said with a satisfied face. But what did you just say?

“yes? Hwarin grew up in the bookstore of Mr. Chonggwan….”

“Ahh! hey! You just had a guest on the second floor, so go check it out quickly! “I’ll take a look here!”

Dang Hwa-rin suddenly pushed my body to the second floor with a puzzled look on his face.

“okay! okay! “I’ll go up!”

As a martial artist, you need to control your strength. What should I do if a guest comes and pushes me recklessly?

I was pushed out of Danghwarin and up the stairs to the second floor where the guests had climbed.

I am the first customer on the second floor.

I stood on the landing, dusted myself for a moment and looked at the second floor.

‘Because the second floor has also been renovated.’

Renovation was not only done on the first floor. The second floor was also ready for a new life.

This is the preparation to make this bookstore the best bookstore in Uichang.