Bangsik Yang

**Bangsik Yang** (양 방식, *Yang Bang-sik*) is a warrior of the Dang Clan and the Deputy Head of the Bodyguards.

## Appearance

Bangsik seems to be in his early 30's with a firm and muscular build. He has brown eyes, thick eyebrows that thin out towards his hairline and a barely noticeable mustache and stubble. His brown hair is pulled back into a bun at the top of his head and is covered by a pale cloth. Bangsik wears the standard uniform of a warrior of the Dang Clan consisting of a teal *shanku* with a white *zongyi* underneath and black trousers.

## Synopsis

* Introduction Arc
* Black Market Arc

He is one of the warriors who joins Haewon Dang on her journey to the Eon Clan. During the journey, he informs her when they will be leaving Dang territory, before light heartedly poking fun at her disheveled appearance. Haewon is not offended by his words. As the sun sets, the cries of a baby echo throughout the forest. Bangsik takes some men to investigate only to return and find Haewon missing. The men search for her and he finds her under a waterfall where she excitedly tells him that she found the source of the cries, describing a ginseng like herb and informing him that she ate it.

Uneasy, Bangsik starts asking about the ginseng when she is suddenly hit by a pang of dizziness and falls to her knees. He reveals that she consumed a Thousand-Year-Old Ginseng. Such a herb is poisonous to a novice martial artist with no training, he tells her that if they do not treat her in time she will die. He explains that as they speak, Haewon's qi has already begun to twist in her body and that she must control it. Haewon despairs and he works to reassure her of her ability to control her energy seeing as she is still a member of the Dang Clan. Haewon she believes she cannot do it. Bangsik relentlessly tries to convince her to try, demonstrating his belief in her ability by telling her how strong he knew she was. His words give her the courage to try.

Bangshik and the rest of the warriors feel the moment the energy has subsided. When Haewon returns, he checks her vitals and is shocked when he learns she was able to control the vast amount of energy and turn it into her own chi. Confused, he asked her how he did it and she explains that she had opened up all the pressure points in her body. Bangshik again is bewildered as he thinks how even an experienced martial arts master would find it difficult to open pressure points. Asking for her forgiveness, he attacks her without warning, aiming an energy ball at her direction. Haewon is alarmed but manages to dodge his attack and demands to know what he is doing. Bangshik continues his attacks and shoots another energy ball, only for Haewon to fire her own to counter his. The both of them are at a loss for words and the men celebrate Haewon's ability to use chi.

That night, Bangshik announces that they must keep Haewon's abilities a secret until she is able to control it. He tells her that it would be best for her to learn the fundamentals of martial arts before they reach the Eon Clan. Haewon agrees and is enthusiastic about learning. Later, he follows Haewon and catches Sina in the midst of sending a message to Bi Moyong. Haewon retrieves the message and reads it aloud, learning Sina had reported her new abilities and the need for the selection of the Dang Clan heir to happen soon. Sina begs for forgiveness, insisting that she had only been following Bi Moyong's orders. The two restrain her and Haewon states that she will take care of Sina herself. She advises Bangsik Yang to not involve himself in the clan's mess any longer and to find another way to survive.

He abruptly kneels before her, humbly declaring that he too, is a member of the Dang Clan. He asks her to listen to what he has to say. He points out that he has been her younger brother, Haejun Dang's martial arts instructor for quite a while, but the clan head has not allowed him to practice the clan's secret techniques. Haewon says it is because her brother has no talent. Bangsik confirms her suspicions, but discloses that it is also because it is apparent that Haejun's loyalty lies with the Moyong Clan and him succeeding the clan will give the Moyong Clan the opportunity to control the Dang Clan. Bangsik passionately declares that there is now hope for the clan - Haewon.

They arrive at Hebei a month later and Bangsik releases Sina. Entering the nearest town, he suggests staying at an inn for the night when they hear the desperate pleas of help of a young girl. Haewon intervenes and confronts the abductors. Out of the corner of his eye, he spies one of Bi Moyong's men watching them. He informs her of a spy and she instructs them to follow him. In an alleyway, he along with the other warriors block the spy's escape and Haewon attacks from above, pushing the man's face to the ground to restrain him. She demands to know if he was sent by the Moyong Clan, but he uses a smoke bomb to run off. Not wanting to lose him, Haewon fires an energy bomb at what she thinks is in the direction he is running from. As the smoke clears following the path of her attack, she is horrified as Sina walks right into the line of fire.
That night at an inn, Bangsik informs Haewon that they had buried Sina as well as quietly taken care of the spy. She tells him that they will leave for the Eon Clan in the morning and he leaves the room to let her rest.

He enters Haewon's room the next day, presenting a handful of clothes she had asked him to prepare. She gives them to Soye who quickly becomes emotional, prompting Haewon to to comfort and calm Soye before noticing the sniffles and teary eyes of Bangsik and her other subordinates. He tearfully states that Lord Mujin would have wanted to witness his daughter's display of maturity and kindness but Haewon embarrassedly shouts for them to be silent.