Chronicles of the Mad Demon - Chapter 146

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Chapter 146. What Takes Priority (1)

Moyong Bi, who had left his residence, moved to the forest behind the rear garden without anyone knowing.

“Phew.”

His face grew increasingly pale as he leaned against a tree.

“Damn it, I’m really burning through it.”

Honestly, he hadn’t wanted to use his Innate Qi.

But he knew Neung Hyeong’s abilities better than anyone, having fought against him.

‘That bastard, if he lived so passively, how did he manage to master martial arts to that extent.’

He tried to force himself into the lotus position to cultivate energy, but his insides were churning too much to do so.

He needed time for things to settle down.

“Phew, life really.”

Leaning his head against the tree and looking up at the sky, he saw the moon floating there.

Why was it? As he quietly gazed at the moon, he felt like he could understand why that damned bastard had shed tears while looking at the sun.

‘Even though I only used a tiny amount.’

Since his Infinite True Qi had become innate, it couldn’t even be compared to internal energy accumulated through postnatal methods.

Still, internal energy was internal energy. Though it was high-level internal energy comparable to humanity’s pure and honest life force, there was still a slight difference from natural Innate Qi as it followed the flow of postnatal energy accumulation.

That was precisely why he had used his Innate Qi.

‘This is maddening. I hope this was the right judgment?’

At first, he had really intended to kill him.

No, even now, if things went wrong, he still intended to kill him.

But there was too much he didn’t know to just kill him like this. Of course, that guy was also a fool who didn’t know much, but at least he could be used.

Fishing requires bait and groundbait.

Neung Hyeong could serve as excellent bait.

‘Though it’s hard to easily trust a demon.’

Moreover, this was Neung Hyeong, who had even been called the Demon King. He was even someone who had tried to use my soul.

If it were up to his feelings, he wanted to beat him for eons even after death, but now he needed cold judgment.

‘He definitely wants freedom.’

He didn’t know about other things, but there were a few things he was certain of.

If he had to pick just two, it would be that Neung Hyeong’s pride was real, and that his will yearning for freedom was purely without a single flaw.

True masters feel each other’s hearts without words.

This wasn’t some metaphor or elegant poetic expression, but the plain and simple truth.

The higher the master’s level, the stronger the mental intent carried in their qi. When such masters fight like they’re possessed without stray thoughts, even if they’re meeting for the first time, they can roughly deduce what kind of person their opponent is.

‘A person’s character and pride don’t change easily. His pride is real.’

He couldn’t even lie with that pride. Even if he tried, it would all be read anyway.

In the midst of all this, he was particularly obsessed with me, calling me his nemesis.

Moyong Bi understood such a Neung Hyeong. Though he was a bastard he wouldn’t want to share a table with even in empty words, it was probably the first fight in his life where he felt liberation, so it was understandable he’d feel that way.

‘I was the same way.’

Here was his biggest concern.

Was it really worth keeping him alive by using the Blood Explosion Correction Technique that even utilized Innate Qi?

“…It has to be.”

He judged it was worth it, but he might regret it later.

But he tried not to think that far ahead.

If he had already made a choice, all he had to do was work to ensure this choice wouldn’t become a regret. Whether he worked him like a dog, used him as bait, or beat him up whenever he was bored, he just needed to work so his choice would move in the right direction.

Just as he had done until now.

“Still, definitely.”

Though his primordial energy was damaged, he had only used an extremely small amount, and perhaps because his Infinite True Qi had become innate, his recovery was incredibly fast.

At this rate, just resting well for a day or two would be enough to perfectly restore his damaged primordial energy.

Feeling his insides gradually stabilizing, Moyong Bi sat in the lotus position and began energy cultivation.

Half a hour later, when he finished his cultivation and entered the rear garden, Moyong Su Hyang, who had been pacing in the distance, came running over.

“Where did you go?”

“I was troubled, so I went to organize my thoughts for a moment.”

“You look a bit tired? Is it because of that madman?”

Moyong Bi let out a bitter smile.

“I’m going to be tired for a long time to come.”

His hand unconsciously stroking Moyong Su Hyang’s round head was now quite natural.

Moyong Su Hyang frowned.

“I’ve been thinking about it.”

Her face, with her arms even crossed, looked quite serious.

“Isn’t that person somehow dangerous?”

“Dangerous?”

“It’s partly because of his madness… but even aside from that, the person himself gives off a strong feeling of being dangerous, you know?”

“Does he seem that way?”

“Should I say his eyes are somehow strange? When I made eye contact with him once, something sharp made my legs go weak.”

He honestly admitted it. In the past, she would never have said such things in front of her elder brother.

The hand stroking Moyong Su Hyang’s head gradually moved faster.

Though Moyong Su Hyang’s dissatisfaction slowly raised its head as fast as her hair was getting disheveled, she didn’t bother to stop him.

“Su Hyang’s intuition is very good.”

“Was my intuition right? Is he really a dangerous person?”

“About The Madman, just remember one thing.”

Moyong Bi’s face became serious.

“No matter what happens, never trust him.”

When her elder brother showed such a serious expression, it meant this was really no joke.

Moyong Su Hyang, who had been quietly looking up at him, let out deep sighs.

“The fact that you deliberately brought such a dangerous element means you need him, right?”

“Somehow.”

“Well… you brought him because you can handle him well somehow.”

“Of course.”

“Ugh, stop stroking already.”

Moyong Bi laughed heartily and withdrew his hand.

“By the way, our Su Hyang, your Twin Dragon Energy achievement has grown quite a bit? You’ve been training hard.”

Moyong Su Hyang’s face immediately brightened.

“You can feel it?”

“Of course I can feel it. Both Elder Sister and you seem to be training quite intensively.”

“Physical training is just about working up a good sweat, but internal energy isn’t like that, right? I felt like I needed to pay more attention to it than physical training.”

Usually at this level, physical training takes priority.

But in Moyong Su Hyang’s case, she was naturally gifted physically and her learning speed was overwhelming. Though she could raise her Twin Dragon Energy achievement through movement training, she definitely needed time to quietly focus only on energy accumulation.

Moyong Su Hyang was following well the advice that composure was as important as competitive spirit.

“Since we’re talking about it, shall we look at our youngest’s martial arts?”

“That’s fine with me…”

Moyong Su Hyang glanced at the main building.

“Everyone’s waiting though? We agreed to drink today.”

“Drinking isn’t more important than helping our youngest study, is it? Come on, let’s start with your movement forms.”

Moyong Su Hyang’s face clearly brightened.

“I actually had something frustrating about the footwork.”

After watching one demonstration, Moyong Bi stroked his chin.

“What part is frustrating?”

“This part here. In terms of the incantation, it’s the Exhale Heat Sharp Advance section.”

Moyong Bi tilted his head.

“It doesn’t look frustrating to me?”

“Ah, really? Is it just the frustration I’m feeling?”

“Probably so. Your movements right now are nothing short of ideal. There’s no reason to feel frustrated about that…”

Suddenly, Moyong Bi’s eyes widened.

“…Actually, there is one reason?”

“What? Is it something serious?”

“It’s serious.”

Anxiety cast over Moyong Su Hyang’s face.

“Is it an internal energy problem?”

“It’s a problem with your level.”

“Huh?”

Moyong Bi’s expression became strange.

“Your Twin Dragon Energy has broken through the sixth stage.”

Moyong Su Hyang was shocked.

“But it was only at the fourth stage not long ago?!”

“That’s why I found it strange too. If you had grown just one stage, I would have noticed immediately, but you suddenly skipped two stages, so I didn’t realize it.”

Worry appeared on Moyong Su Hyang’s face, which had been colored with joy.

“I heard that orthodox cultivation shouldn’t achieve progress too quickly without reason. Could there be some other problem?”

“Why wouldn’t there be a reason?”

“Huh?”

“Talent perfectly suited for Twin Dragon Energy, plus effort that forgets sleep at night, and…”

My teachings were added to that.

I had eliminated all the miscellaneous errors and presented the fastest path for growth, and Moyong Su Hyang had absorbed it without any hesitation.

‘Though I thought there would be various parts to contemplate.’

It wasn’t that there were no concerns, but rather she realized that path was correct without needing to worry and advanced boldly.

It was a fortuitous opportunity gained when various factors aligned well.

“Heaven helped.”

Only then did Moyong Su Hyang feel relieved.

“What? Then it’s a good thing?”

“How could it not be good?”

She was honestly delighted.

Moyong Bi’s face, which had been smiling and pleased together with her, gradually became serious.

‘At this rate, it seems like I could just start teaching Flame Blood from now on.’

Not because Twin Dragon Energy had reached the sixth stage, but thanks to Moyong Su Hyang’s talent and effort.

‘Su Hyang now trusts me completely.’

It wasn’t that she didn’t trust him before, but there had been slight anxiety. A vague uneasiness about whether this was really okay.

But Su Hyang didn’t have that now.

Frankly speaking, even if he told her to hold a sword in her mouth and fall forward, she would follow with that kind of determination. It was because the misunderstandings about past events had been resolved and the distrust had been cleared.

Deep joy and anticipation appeared on Moyong Bi’s face, which had been colored with caution.

“Hey, since it’s come to this, let’s learn one more thing.”

“Huh? What?”

“Blade techniques.”

“Bl, blade techniques?”

Soul-Burning Flame Dragon Blade.

It was a secret blade technique of the Moyong Family Estate, a super first-rate blade technique that didn’t fall behind the secret techniques of the Hebei Peng Family, which was called the ancestor of blade techniques.

“It’s quite difficult, but let’s learn just the sword forms for now. At first, you can aim to properly absorb it.”

“Re, really?”

Moyong Su Hyang’s face was full of excitement.

Though it was called basic training, Twin Dragon Energy was also an incredible internal energy cultivation method she had never seen before. But the blade technique she was about to learn now was something even her elder brother said was difficult.

Naturally, it meant the level was even higher. For her, who thirsted for martial arts, complex martial arts instead ignited her will.

“Great! Wait just a moment! I’ll go get a wooden sword!”

The sight of Moyong Su Hyang excitedly rushing into the residence was similar to a child going to see a welcome friend.

Moyong Bi smiled.

‘This is how you build up one thing at a time.’

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The next day.

“Oho.”

Neung Hyeong, standing in the duel stage waiting corridor, stroked his chin while looking around.

“What tremendous energy. A sparring tournament, you say?”

“That’s right.”

“But why did you participate in the tournament?”

“The prize money is one hundred thousand nyang.”

“…Huh?”

“…”

“You entered to win one hundred thousand nyang?”

“Also to raise my reputation while I’m at it.”

Neung Hyeong tilted his head.

“Did I mishear something? One hundred thousand nyang, right? Not one million nyang?”

“One hundred thousand nyang.”

“…?”

“…”

“Are you serious? You entered the tournament just to earn a mere one hundred thousand nyang?”

“Didn’t I say it was also for other reasons? And don’t look down on one hundred thousand nyang. Someone who’s never properly earned money once, how would you know the value of one hundred thousand nyang?”

Neung Hyeong got angry.

“Why haven’t I earned money? Back in my youth, I sent out kids and did all kinds of business…”

Thwack!

“Gah! Y, you crazy bastard! Why are you hitting me?!”

Moyong Bi glanced around.

Only then recognizing that the Moyong Sisters, Namgung Siblings, and even the Jegal Siblings were nearby, Neung Hyeong groaned.

“Damn it, I can’t say anything.”

“Don’t talk, don’t cause trouble, just stay quietly beside me.”

“If it’s going to be like this, just press my paralysis points and put me to sleep, you crazy bastard!”

“Ah, should I do that?”

I brought him along so he could get acquainted since I’d be taking him around for a while, but if he keeps acting like this, I’ll have to put him in a coffin and carry him around.

When Moyong Bi showed signs of actually applying pressure points, Neung Hyeong stepped back.

“Hey, your opponent has come up.”

“How long does applying pressure points take?”

“Damn it! I get it! I just need to keep my eyes open and mouth shut, right?!”

“Do it properly, you.”

Neung Hyeong ground his teeth inwardly.

In the life of Seongheolgung’s master, Demon Immortal Neung Hyeong, there had never been such humiliation.

Moyong Bi slung his long sword with its sheath over his shoulder and walked forward.

“Su Hyang, watch this sparring match well.”

“Is it that thing from yesterday?”

“No, but it will be helpful.”

“Alright.”

With that, Moyong Bi stepped up onto the duel stage.

It was the finals of the Hubei Martial Arts Tournament, which had been full of incidents and troubles.

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