Chapter 528 – King Yan’s Disciple 5 (21)

After having a fight with the old dark king, I asked him one question as I returned to my residence, the blacksmith shop.

“Elder Dark King, the dragon that appeared at the end. Does having that form make it a strong skill?”

“If you have a concrete image, it becomes easier to complete the technique. Whether it is something taken from nature or a fairy tale, hitting with a fist wrapped around a dragon seems more painful than hitting with a vague fist.”

Even if it had the same power, it seemed like it would hurt more to wrap around a dragon than to hit it with bare hands.

If you focus too much on appearance, it can be considered pretentious, but if you have outstanding power, wouldn’t it be better to follow suit?

“Master Yeomwang doesn’t really care about appearances like that.”

“What do you mean? Wasn’t he drawing a circle where he and you should die?”

I realized that I was thinking wrong after hearing the old man’s words.

The circle has become a very important shape for me, including the Yeonyeom Shingung (連炎神功) and even the black and white double wheel (black and white double wheel).

Wouldn’t it be more helpful to resonate with each other if we slightly modify it to create a cogwheel shape? But in the end it was won.

When making a weapon, the circle is transformed, but the most efficient use is in the form of a wheel or chakram.

“I was really well received as a student. If you just throw a completed new skill at me and tell me to learn it, who on earth can learn it completely?”

“This achievement was possible because my teacher continued to stick by my side and help me a lot.”

In particular, I was able to grow incredibly quickly in terms of internal strength.

Because it was not normal to warm up a cave for several hours in order to develop a disciple’s inner strength.

I learned the techniques a little quickly through calmness, insight, and the status window, but I really couldn’t ignore the teacher’s virtue in terms of internal skills.

“Really? That’s right. That damn disciple. What do you think will happen at the faction exchange meeting?”

“Yes. I think it will happen. It is quite attractive that not only the entire martial arts group but also half of the martial arts group gathers.”

Kaena may have already gone to the clan and made a move, and she may be up to something when she gets to Seongdo.

It would be nice if nothing happened, but my intuition, which had grown frighteningly, was telling me that that was unlikely.

‘It becomes clear when the quest appears.’

After possessing Han Xian’s body this time, I grew quite a bit, but I never received any quests.

Even if I only have a little bit of understanding, I feel like I’m slowly running out of possible growth, and then a quest will appear.

“In that case, it would be better to go back and deal with them quickly. Even if you are in my residence, it is not possible to stay completely hidden.”

“Do you think it would be a good idea to send the anti-youkai and them to the Shaolin Temple in advance?”

“Okay. If a half-youkai had learned to speak, it would be said that its skin turned green as a side effect of the poison, but it can’t speak yet. Tsk.”

“It is said that the loss of hair also happened as a side effect.”

“Oh, I am from the Tang family. I don’t want to say that our poison is that dangerous.”

She laughed a little because it seemed like the poison that made one’s hair fall off was stronger than the one that turned the skin green.

After chatting with the old man, we arrived at the blacksmith shop.

For some reason, it felt similar to when I was walking down the street at night with Master, so my heart warmed up a little.

*

“Are you saying it’s a good idea to avoid people who will come to the faction exchange meeting?”

As expected of the five representatives, Sacheon Ilho quickly understood the meaning of the words.

“When that time comes, the Dark King senior will also leave this place, so it is not safe. Also, there is a high possibility that the young martial artists gathered at the exchange meeting will point their swords at you because they are blinded by performance.”

I don’t think they’ll let the half-orcs live when they have nothing to gain like us.

I thought that if I went a little too far, I might end up trying to kill the woman who gave birth to the half-yokai.

“Yes, I understand. But Black Spirit, can you make one thing clear?”

“What is it?”

“I have not received a confirmation that the three of us will be accepted as subordinates.”

I thought that if I was going to accept him as my perfect subordinate, it would be right to accept him as a subordinate of the White Flame, not a subordinate of the Black Spirit.

Still, I don’t think they are completely unusable.

“I will accept you temporarily. I will make a decision when this matter is over. Even if you are disqualified and cannot be accepted under my wing, your organization will protect you.”

“For now, just saying that much is enough for us to follow.”

[I guess I’ll have to go home and sleep for the first time in a while. Take good care of your things.]

The old female king left the blacksmith shop, leaving a message to me.

As the number of people decreased, the atmosphere became slightly awkward, and I, who had the strongest say in the room, spoke.

“I want to hear about the organization you were part of. I don’t think I’ve ever really heard about it.”

“It’s not such a grand organization. It’s an organization called Nocturnal.”

If it means that people wandering around at night gathered together, then it seems perfect.

“There are members with assigned numbers in each region, and they are made up of members, executives, and regional leaders. Unless you go together like us, you don’t really know who is who, and you can just think of them as people receiving work.”

“I think four thousand one and two three is a high number, right?”

“People change when they die or fail a mission, but we tend to survive for a long time. If it’s a difficult mission or a mission that requires success, the mission is assigned to a high-ranking person.”

Sacheon Il-ho’s skills were quite excellent, but I felt that Lee-ho and Sam-ho were a little lacking.

I think they increased their survival rate and mission success rate by going together, and I think it’s good team play.

“Then do you have enough money for the travel expenses you received from the last request?”

“I was a bit impulsive and didn’t bring everything, but even now, if I save, I have enough money to last me for a few months.”

What? Aren’t these guys richer than you think?

I thought that, unlike me, who brings a small amount so that it is not noticeable at home at night, he must be really rich.

Since I haven’t made any money since I joined martial arts, I might be a more proper member of society.

‘For a moment… ? I’ve never really made any money?’

I lived at the Global Academy by receiving student subsidies, and even when I possessed other classes, I often ended up fighting rather than making money.

The one who had the least experience was Choi Si-an, who possessed a limited number of people and made money through sidekick activities and villain gambling.

I was wondering if I should help the Han family with their business, but I wonder what Zhuge Xian will do about it. Then the money is no different from my own.

After coming to my own conclusion, I looked at the three people and spoke.

“I think it would be a good idea to bring everything I have. How long does it take to get to the original base?”

“It took me four days to get here. I have physical problems, so it will take more time to come back.”

It was said that it was impossible to return within seven days and nights when the faction exchange meeting began.

I took a little more than a day and a half, but is it normal for it to take twice that time?

To be honest, if you leave at night when you can use Yeonyeong Shinkong, you can get there in half a day.

“If you explain to me in as much detail as possible where the money is hidden, I will return by tomorrow night.”

“Iho, you can draw right away, right?”

“I will draw it in as much detail as possible.”

Is it a symbol of military power or a symbol of spatial perception? I wondered what abilities Samho had, and decided to find out later.

“Then it is important to educate that guy so that he can say even one word. Is it possible?”

“Uh… I’ll do my best!”

Samho, who had not done anything until now, bowed his head and said.

I’m trying to save my life like this, but I hope I can repay you properly when I grow up.

*

“Thank you… Thank you…”

The half-orc, who was given the name Chobaek while I was away, spoke in a slurred tone.

Short words including mom, thank you, sorry. Since we are clearly aware of the same words, I think the minimum level of communication has been resolved.

“Then I will go to Hubei first.”

The four people who left first were Lee-ho, Sam-ho, Cho-baek, and his mother Hye-ah.

Il-ho, who is capable of using force and is rich in experience, will remain by my side.

“The words written by the King of Darkness are your lifeline, so don’t lose them.”

“Yes. I’ll see you alive, Iho.”

“You guys are more of a problem. Sam-ho, please protect the two of them well.”

“Don’t worry, just make a good eye stamp.”

Lee-ho and Sam-ho exchanged greetings with Il-ho, and Hye-ah came to me and bowed her head.

“Eun-gong, I hope to see you again.”

“I can meet you when I’m done with my work here.”

After the four men and women wrapped up tightly to hide themselves left, I told Il-ho what we were going to do here at the Dark King’s blacksmith shop, where human warmth had diminished significantly.

“The people planning to participate in the clan exchange meeting will soon be arriving.”

“Yes, Black Spirit.”

“When we arrive, before the congregation becomes noisy, let’s take a look at Go Seon-hwa’s face and find out what’s strange about the other sects.”

After hearing what I said, Ilho asked me very carefully.

“Is there any other meaning to Go Seon-hwa besides Sacheon Best Rice?”

“Hmm. Not really. Isn’t the place where men most likely to have accidents be near Go Seon-hwa, who is Amipa’s lay disciple and is known as the best beauty in Sacheon?”

“I’m sure there are many people who will use her bravery to win over her.”

“You just need to check whether the act was done by someone else or by your own will.”

After hearing what I said, Ilho thought for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“In your opinion, Dark Spirit, are you saying that there is a possibility that someone who uses hexes to control people’s will participate in this exchange meeting?”

“Okay. Why is that?”

“The man I killed… I think I felt a bit of a cloudy energy coming from the man’s body. At the time, I thought it was just a symptom similar to a demonic spell, but if the entity Black Spirit mentioned was involved…”

This distance would be nothing to Kaena, who can jump through her space.

“I’m sure this place will become a battlefield.”