Chapter 34 : Chapter 34

Chapter 34. Go Quickly! You Wench! (2)

Hyun Myeong was in a state of being half a cripple.

Although his dantian wasn't completely broken, it was greatly damaged and his whole body’s qi and blood were tattered.

Just to recover to the point where daily life is possible would easily take one or two years.

‘Phew, what disgrace is this?’

It was a defeat with no room for excuses.

That young monster bastard was stronger than him, and honestly, even if he recovered his martial arts and fought again, he didn't think he could win.

However…….

‘Arrogant guy. You saw the world too easily.’

The way coming to Mount Hua carried on disciples’ backs.

He stayed still without provoking Han Cheong-un as much as possible.

Because returning obediently to the Mount Hua Sect itself was his victory.

“Keuk……. Cough……. Keuk keuk…….”

Laughter came out even in a state where his body was a mess.

If he were in Han Cheong-un’s position, he would absolutely not have returned to Mount Hua obediently.

He would have silenced everyone on the spot and made his whereabouts obscure.

But Han Cheong-un did not do so.

He returned obediently to the Mount Hua Sect with not only the disciples but also his life preserved without being cut off.

Beyond clumsiness, it is even foolish.

‘He doesn't know what a sect is like. The young guy overestimated his own talent.’

Individual martial power is important, but the power of the Jianghu is not decided by just that one thing.

Why would something called influence exist?

The giant tree of Nine Sects One Gang.

The prestigious family of Taoist Sword Sects.

The prestigious Orthodox Sect Mount Hua Sect of Murim, which once proudly occupied the World’s Best.

Han Cheong-un made an Elder of that Mount Hua Sect a cripple.

Even if the process was a fair duel, the Mount Hua Sect will not pass this over obediently.

No, even if not a giant sect, there is no place that just passes over when an Elder suffers such a thing.

Now even if he just lies still, Mount Hua will take revenge on that monster…….

Kwang!

It was then.

There was a person who entered his quarters breaking the sweet imagination in full swing.

He was…….

“Se…… Sect Leader Senior Brother?”

“Hyun Myeong!”

The Sect Leader said to drag Hyun Myeong, but hearing that he couldn't even get up, he came himself.

And glaring at him as if to kill, he spoke.

“Speak honestly. The moment you speak a lie, as the Sect Leader of Mount Hua, I will execute the traitor with capital punishment.”

“That is……. Cough……. What do you mean by that?”

In Hyun Myeong’s eyes shouting in injustice, Han Cheong-un appearing leisurely behind the Sect Leader was seen.

The moment that monster was seen, ominousness already began to rise in his heart.

Every time he got entangled with that guy, bad things happened.

But surely again…….

“Did you truly learn Qingcheng’s martial art, the Light Splitting Hand?”

“……!”

Hyun Myeong’s eyes opened wide.

And seeing him trembling, flames of anger burned in the Mount Hua Sword Immortal’s eyes.

Just looking at the current reaction, the answer was sufficient.

“You truly learned the Light Splitting Hand. Truly……. Truly committed a taboo.”

“Se…… Senior Brother. Please listen to me. This is a misunderstanding.”

“Misunderstanding? What is a misunderstanding? Are you saying you did not learn Qingcheng’s martial art?”

“That is……. That is…….”

“Probably you didn't just learn it. If you intended to learn a martial art of the level of Light Splitting Hand, you must have bestowed something too.”

“…….”

“What is it? What did you leak?”

“…….”

“Will you not speak immediately?!”

At the Mount Hua Sword Immortal’s shout ringing loudly, Hyun Myeong tasted the pain of qi and blood twisting once again.

“Cough……. Kuweeek!”

While vomiting blood violently, he thought about this worst situation in his head.

‘How……. How did he know.’

Did he learn Qingcheng’s martial arts?

Correct. It is true.

To be more exact, besides Qingcheng, he also learned Wudang and Zhongnan’s martial arts.

Inside the Murim Alliance, there are those forming a political faction like him.

Centered on Wudang’s Sect Leader True Master Cheongheo Hyun Won.

It is a political faction formed to recommend him as the next Alliance Leader.

This itself is not that surprising.

Their common point is that they are all sects of Taoist Sword Sects.

Since the current Murim Alliance Leader is Master Suwon of Shaolin, these were the ones who united asserting that the next Murim Alliance Leader should come from Taoism.

Right. Up to here is general content.

Isn't it human to take sides even if just three gather?

It might be extremely natural for factions to form in a complex and huge power like the Murim Alliance.

However…….

[How about we all exchange each other’s martial arts and make it a token of alliance?]

True Master Cheongheo made this proposal.

Actually, this is a taboo of Murim.

Among martial arts of giant sects, there are quite a few martial arts open to the general public enough to teach lay disciples.

There is nothing surprising even if such martial arts are exchanged.

But True Master Cheongheo’s proposal wasn't like that.

Martial arts strictly forbidden to be taught to outsiders by the sect.

The sect’s core martial arts where one must bury one’s bones in the sect once learned.

It was to share that.

An action that would result not only in expulsion but also Severing Muscles and Cutting Meridians if caught.

But that’s why it had value.

The strong bond formed by sharing the sin made their alliance even more solid.

Moreover, due to that, one could also learn high-level martial arts of other sects.

He became greedy.

Isn't it too sweet a temptation to refuse?

Eventually, Hyun Myeong accepted the proposal.

Actually, he learned martial arts of several sects, but among them, Qingcheng Sect’s Light Splitting Hand suited him very well.

Since it was a martial art only blocking the enemy’s vision, no trace remained, and it fit well with Mount Hua’s sword too.

Actually, as a result of using it in actual combat several times, the effect was outstanding.

No one thought that an Elder of Mount Hua would use a secret martial art of the Qingcheng Sect.

The blind spot of that thought brought an effect beyond the original.

Han Cheong-un could respond easily because he prepared under the assumption that Hyun Myeong had a life-saving ultimate move.

Power obtained in exchange for breaking the sect’s rules.

But as long as it is caught…….

“Se…… Senior Brother.”

“…….”

“I was wrong……. I was wrong. I will explain everything so Cough……. Please forgiveness…….”

Grind.

The Mount Hua Sword Immortal ground his teeth.

Then…….

“Hyun Cheon, Hyun Gang!”

“Yes. Sect Leader.”

“Yes. Sect Leader.”

Two Elders of Mount Hua waiting outside appeared.

These two are figures in charge of the First Elder and Second Elder of Mount Hua respectively, and can be called the closest aides of the Mount Hua Sword Immortal.

“Hyun Myeong broke the sect’s rules. Now, from this moment, with the authority of the Sect Leader, I expel Hyun Myeong from the Elders of Mount Hua.”

“Sect Leader Senior Brother!”

Hyun Myeong opened his eyes wide and shouted, but the Mount Hua Sword Immortal’s anger was much greater.

“I will interrogate directly. Keep in mind that depending on the result, there may also be expulsion.”

Even in a giant sect like Mount Hua, expelling an Elder is rare enough to count on one hand.

Because expelling an Elder is practically no different from saying one will take that Elder’s life.

“Senior Brother! Cough……. Sect Leader Senior Brother, please listen to me. If Senior Brother also hears my words……. Cough…….”

Hyun Myeong shouted anxiously even while being dragged away, but the Mount Hua Sword Immortal turned away with a stiffly hardened expression.

Whatever reason there is, mercy cannot be bestowed on a figure who betrayed the sect.

That is the role he must do as the Sect Leader of Mount Hua.

Han Cheong-un, who watched such handling of the Mount Hua Sword Immortal, thought.

‘Is there minimum hope?’

Revealing the truth about Hyun Myeong and how the Mount Hua Sword Immortal handles that matter?

This was a test Han Cheong-un presented to Mount Hua.

The qualification to judge whether Mount Hua is qualified to go with him in the future indeed.

Others might call it arrogant if they heard, but Han Cheong-un was serious.

And the Mount Hua Sword Immortal’s handling was quite fair even to the third party Han Cheong-un.

‘He could have hidden the truth and passed over slightly or tried to shut my mouth…….’

But he didn't do so.

To the Mount Hua Sword Immortal, Hyun Myeong’s sin of breaking Mount Hua’s rules was not at a level that could be tolerated at all.

“Phew…….”

The Mount Hua Sword Immortal sighed deeply.

Having spat out anger along with the breath like that, he spoke towards Han Cheong-un.

“You may have all the items of the Secret Cave.”

“I understand.”

It was supposed to be so from the start.

“Instead, I will ask just one favor.”

“Speak.”

“Please keep silent about Hyun Myeong’s matter. I am not saying to keep silent forever. Just…….”

“I know. We cannot commit the folly of beating the grass and startling the snake.”

“Thank you for understanding.”

The Mount Hua Sword Immortal answered weakly with a face immersed in deep worry.

Just how far did his Junior Brother leak the sect’s martial arts? Who are the humans who learned those leaked martial arts?

Above all, how to reveal, prove, and settle that?

Every single thing was a headache-inducing matter enough to split the head just thinking about it.

But if Han Cheong-un blabbers all about what happened here, there really becomes no way to settle it.

‘It is a relief that words get through.’

Mount Hua is fine even without obtaining the treasures of the Secret Cave.

But if they cannot settle the martial arts Hyun Myeong leaked, Mount Hua might really lose something big.

Someone unrelated to Mount Hua might learn Mount Hua’s martial arts, or a method to break Mount Hua’s martial arts might appear.

That was truly irreversible damage.

The Mount Hua Sword Immortal was a person who knew at least what was important.

* * *

As soon as Han Cheong-un returned, Dang Jin asked.

“How did it go?”

“Everything went well.”

“Everything? Surely…….”

“Ev·ery·thing went well.”

“……Wow, this scammer.”

It means he took all the treasures in the Shadowless Divine Thief’s Secret Cave eventually.

Dang Jin spoke as if dumbfounded.

“Is there really a scam like this? No, how did you run your mouth that you eventually received such a concession from the Mount Hua Sect?”

“Run my mouth? I persuaded the opponent with elegant and refined speech.”

“Most scammers speak in that way.”

“This Vice Sect Leader seriously…….”

“What and how did you rob them? Did you perhaps catch a weakness of the Mount Hua Sword Immortal and do some despicable blackmail? Does he have a hidden daughter somewhere?”

“Wow, you’re really going all out.”

“Would I be as bad as the Sect Leader? Actually, now that it’s mentioned, really what kind of human scams this confidently? Thinking personally, I think there is a serious problem with your character…….”

“Among the treasures taken from the Secret Cave, there was a Great Pure Pill.”

“……There isn't, right? I don't do that. Who would dare doubt the Sect Leader’s character? I always respect the Ultimate Path Gate’s Sect Leader.”

“…….”

“Give me the Great Pure Pill.”

This human also became very shameless.

Well, if it is the Great Pure Pill, it is understandable to go crazy.

Isn't it Wudang’s secret medicine, one of the spiritual medicines comparable to Shaolin’s Great Cycle Pill?

‘Actually, it is a bigger problem if I keep it and get caught by the Wudang Sect for nothing.’

It is better to appropriately dispose of items with potential for trouble among those discovered in the Secret Cave.

Among them, eating and eliminating spiritual medicine is the surest way.

‘Since I still have the energy of the Human-shaped Heavenly Ginseng remaining……. It would be right for the Vice Sect Leader to eat the Great Pure Pill.’

Han Cheong-un gave the spiritual medicine while sighing.

“Eat secretly.”

“Of course.”

Dang Jin laughed gleefully.

These days, he regretted the lack of internal energy all the more.

Since when?

The form he wants to unfold using the unique weapon Silver Flowing Fly shimmers in his head.

He gets a feel for how to do it.

But the problem is that internal energy is insufficient.

So he thinks he can do it by feel, but when he actually unfolds it, it didn't turn out satisfactorily.

So he was worrying about what to do, but just in time, the Sect Leader held out the Great Pure Pill.

A spiritual pill of the highest level among spiritual pills.

If it is the Great Pure Pill, it will sufficiently fill his insufficient internal energy. And only then…….

‘I have to eat at least this to assist that monster-like Sect Leader.’

Dang Jin put the Great Pure Pill in his bosom preciously.

And asked as if slightly regretful.

“Do you perhaps have anything stronger? Like Primary Origin Divine Pill? Or the inner core of a Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp?”

“No conscience?”

“None.”

“…….”

He really became shameless.

Even though the Shadowless Divine Thief wandered the Jianghu and stole various treasures, there was only one thing among spiritual medicines more precious than the Great Pure Pill.

And that one thing is not Dang Jin’s.

Han Cheong-un went to find Baek Sua right away.

Baek Sua facing Han Cheong-un…….

“Why did you come?”

She greeted Han Cheong-un with an extremely cold attitude.

However, there was a slight trembling in her voice, and her gaze could not look straight at Han Cheong-un.

Possessing the Dragon Eye, she had a habit of conversing while looking at the opponent’s eyes if possible.

Since that way, she can grasp the opponent’s essence more easily.

However…….

“If you have no business, please just leave.”

Right now, she couldn't look at Han Cheong-un’s eyes.

Like a sinner with no face to do so.

Han Cheong-un smirked towards such her and spoke.

“I came because I have something to give separately to Young Mistress Baek.”

“I don't need it so just go. I do not want to get entangled with you.”

“Still, you will need this.”

“I said I don't need it!”

Eventually, Baek Sua shouted loudly.

‘With what face……. would I receive something from this person? With what face to this person who suffered living hell living locked in prison for over ten years after himself died…….’

To her looking like she would cry, Han Cheong-un took something out from his bosom and held it out.

It was a medicine bottle smaller than a palm.

Han Cheong-un opened the lid of the sealed medicine bottle silently.

Then…….

“Ah…….”

She exclaimed momentarily.

She can know just by smelling the scent.

What is in that medicine bottle Han Cheong-un opened right now is truly an ancient spiritual medicine.

This spiritual medicine that clears the mind and makes the dantian wiggle just with the scent is surely…….

“It is called Empty Clear Stone Milk.”

“…….”

Baek Sua’s eyes shook.

That is an ancient spiritual medicine. Among spiritual medicines gatherable in the natural world, it can be called an item reaching the highest peak. Above all…….

The most important thing above all is the utility it possesses.

Unlike other spiritual medicines that simply increase internal energy, the efficacy of that Empty Clear Stone Milk is definitely…….

“It is a spiritual medicine capable of curing all diseases.”

“…….”

“It will be most needed for you right now. Isn't it?”

“……Heueuk…….”

Baek Sua eventually broke down and cried.

This person knew everything eventually.

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