Chronicles of the Mad Demon - Chapter 54

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Chapter 54. Shadow Under the Eaves (4)

 

Moyong Bi’s face was filled with nothing but refreshment as he emerged from Moyong Su Jeong’s quarters.

 

“It feels like everything is progressing smoothly.”

 

The proper way would be to continue watching over her so she could learn correctly, but her intuition was so good and her talent so outstanding that it would probably be fine to leave her alone.

 

“Her true energy has already changed, so how much more will she grow? She’ll really be a joy to teach.”

 

Moyong Bi’s face, which had been smiling with pride, gradually hardened.

 

‘If this continues…’

 

The problem regarding writing martial arts manuals came to mind.

 

‘It still feels unsettling.’

 

If he wasn’t going to leave martial arts manuals behind in preparation for enemy attacks, wouldn’t it be better to just have Su Jeong and Su Hyang memorize everything thoroughly?

 

Of course, it wasn’t that he hadn’t considered such thoughts. However, there was always that one-in-ten-thousand chance.

 

‘You never know what might happen to people.’

 

Moyong Bi was someone who had experienced war. For over twenty years at that.

 

He would never let it happen, but what if by some chance Su Jeong and Su Hyang were captured while fighting enemies?

 

He knew well how merciless people became when torturing enemy prisoners.

 

It didn’t matter if only he died, but people easily crumbled when allies and family were involved. That kind of persuasion was much more frightening than physical torture.

 

Whatever the case, he felt it wasn’t the right time yet.

 

‘Still, I should gradually start the transmission.’

 

In fact, there was one major problem with this way of handling things.

 

“…That would be me.”

 

What if the person who knew all of the Moyong Family’s key martial arts died?

 

In other words, what would happen if I died?

 

‘They would lose hope.’

 

It wasn’t because it was him. The problem was because it was him ‘who knew the Moyong Family’s martial arts.’

 

At least he felt relieved having transmitted the Honyuan Unity Qi Art to Su Jeong, but if something happened to him, the rest of the martial arts would truly be lost forever.

 

‘Well, I’m confident I can at least save my life.’

 

It wasn’t simple overconfidence.

 

The source of his confidence lay in the Brain Gate Heart Technique.

 

‘It’s definitely growing. It’s starting to harmonize with the Primordial True Energy.’

 

If he hadn’t learned it, he would have thought of slightly different methods.

 

But since he had already learned the secret arts, he couldn’t abandon them, so it was better to actively utilize them.

 

‘Even though it’s only minor growth, my five senses and qi sensitivity have noticeably developed compared to before.’

 

Moyong Bi closed his eyes and concentrated on his surroundings.

 

Chirp chirp.

 

He could hear birds chirping in the distance.

 

It was a sound coming from the wild mountain connected to the back gate rather than the main gate. He could hear the birds’ chirping that ordinary people would never be able to hear.

 

That wasn’t all.

 

Whoooosh.

 

The energy of nature carried on the subtly blowing wind.

 

The cold energy rising with the earthy scent. The heat felt from the blazing sunlight.

 

And far away, the intense fighting spirit of the Fire Sword Unit Members training while drenched in sweat.

 

‘I’m starting to sense all kinds of energy.’

 

Even with my eyes closed, I can tell what’s happening around me and what the surrounding environment is like.

 

‘Though I’m still lacking in many ways, this should be enough to sense approaching threats.’

 

Displeasure crossed Moyong Bi’s face as he opened his eyes.

 

“Damn, the biggest threat is actually the Brain Gate Heart Technique.”

 

The Brain Gate Heart Technique had been strangely quiet lately.

 

When I was young, I thought I’d really go insane from the surging madness and wildly fluctuating emotions.

 

‘It’s probably because my enlightenment and the Brain Gate Heart Technique are both at infant levels, but…’

 

This thing always lit the fuse without me knowing.

 

After my realm deepened, I managed to control it somehow, but I could never undo the foul temperament the Brain Gate Heart Technique left behind.

 

“Hmm.”

 

Worry appeared on Moyong Bi’s face as he stroked his chin.

 

“No, maybe I was overconfident in myself.”

 

It might be safer for the future to just pass down a few key martial arts.

 

“It would be best to pass them down and resolve everything before fights even break out.”

 

At minimum, I had to prevent troublesome incidents from happening around us until Su Jeong and Su Hyang grew strong enough to feel secure.

 

“Going round and round, it all comes back to me.”

 

In other words, I needed to become stronger.

 

‘Right now, eating a lot, moving a lot, and resting well is the best approach.’

 

Thanks to the Honyuan Heart Method, I can reduce rest time, but even that feels insufficient.

 

‘…The Brain Gate Heart Technique’s Yin Yang Dual Method would be perfect.’

 

The essence of the Yin Yang Dual Method lies in Mind Division.

 

True to its meaning of dividing the mind, it allows active Energy Accumulation even during sleep and can relieve fatigue.

 

This was why I could cultivate two distinctly different Supreme Arts. Completing the Yin Yang Dual Method allows simultaneous operation of two legendary Divine Arts, enabling rapid growth.

 

I had talent, but the reason I could quickly surpass Elder Brother, who was called a genius, and make a name as a Master under heaven lay precisely there.

 

“Thinking about it, that Demon Immortal bastard was really strong. Damn, how much suffering did I endure…”

 

That’s when it happened.

 

“What suffering?”

 

What a shock!

 

When I turned my head, Moyong Su Hyang was already walking over. Her characteristically grumpy face was familiar by now.

 

Moyong Bi gave a bitter smile.

 

‘As expected, it’s unreliable.’

 

Though the Brain Gate Heart Technique amplifies the five senses and Qi Sensitivity, it also enhances concentration, so sometimes I don’t notice what’s happening around me.

 

Seeing this, it seemed better to hurry with the transmission.

 

“Just talking to myself.”

 

“Who did you fight? Who was strong?”

 

“Your hearing is sharp, isn’t it?”

 

“If you can’t hear from this distance, you’d be deaf, wouldn’t you?”

 

“….”

 

“Whatever, how is Elder Sister doing?”

 

“Good. She’ll keep getting better.”

 

“Really?”

 

Relief appeared on Moyong Su Hyang’s face.

 

“That’s a relief.”

 

Though she grumbled on the outside, she had strong family bonds.

 

Especially her affection for her elder sister Moyong Su Jeong was tremendous. In Moyong Bi’s eyes, that looked quite endearing.

 

“Su Hyang.”

 

“Ugh, don’t call me by my name.”

 

“You’re most confident in Blade and Sword Arts, right?”

 

Moyong Su Hyang was startled.

 

“Huh? How do you know that?”

 

As expected.

 

‘Her gait and center of gravity are more developed in that direction.’

 

It was also good for deploying Fist and Foot Arts in the midst of combat. It was a state created by adding effort to her natural physique.

 

‘Fortunately, she has a good foundation.’

 

After pondering for a moment, Moyong Bi spoke up.

 

“Let’s have a meeting this evening.”

 

“A meeting? What kind of meeting?”

 

“Just know that’s what it is.”

 

With those words, Moyong Bi started walking.

 

Moyong Su Hyang followed behind, chattering away.

 

“What kind of meeting? What business do you have meeting with me? Don’t tell me it’s something like ‘let’s discuss your attitude,’ right?”

 

“At least you know there’s a problem with your attitude?”

 

“Well, you’re not much better.”

 

“You leave me speechless.”

 

“So what is it? What?”

 

This girl has quite a persistent side to her.

 

“Save it as a future pleasure.”

 

“Bullshit. What’s so pleasurable about meeting with you?”

 

Though she said that, she seemed a little expectant.

 

“By the way, where are you going?”

 

“To the fish that’s been caught.”

 

“What are you talking about?”

 

“I need to see if it’s aged nice and chewy.”

 

Moyong Su Hyang, who was about to ask who that was, soon realized where Moyong Bi was heading.

 

Her expression immediately turned fierce.

 

“The assassin bastard?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“Come with me.”

 

“If you’re going to interfere and get in the way, don’t come.”

 

“You’re not planning to ask for permission, are you?”

 

And so the two of them arrived at the warehouse.

 

Creeak.

 

As the door opened, the stench of blood clinging to the humid air inside hit them.

 

Dark Shadow, who had been sitting in the corner tied up with rope, slowly raised his head.

 

“Hey there.”

 

Moyong Bi waved his hand with a smile and crouched down in front of Dark Shadow.

 

“How was your meditation?”

 

“….”

 

“Your eyes are all red? You should have gotten some sleep while doing it.”

 

Dark Shadow silently stared at Moyong Bi.

 

His expression looked complicated, his eyes filled with confusion.

 

“Food aside, you’ve managed to hold out this long without even a sip of water. As expected, someone with an assassin background is different. Right?”

 

For a moment, Dark Shadow’s eyes wavered.

 

He had said assassin ‘background,’ not assassin.

 

‘Does this guy know about me?’

 

Moyong Bi’s smile deepened.

 

“You tried to hide it, but I could feel the faint sword energy. It seems you’ve given up the assassin life and turned to the sword, but with that level, where could you go to make a name for yourself?”

 

“…What exactly are you?”

 

“Your voice is all hoarse. Very thirsty?”

 

Moyong Bi turned his head and asked.

 

“Su Hyang, do you have any water?”

 

Moyong Su Hyang, who had been glaring at Dark Shadow, pursed her lips tightly and pushed them forward.

 

Drip.

 

A thick strand of saliva slowly fell to the ground.

 

Moyong Bi turned his head back.

 

“Want to drink that instead?”

 

“What are you going to do with me?”

 

“Why are you curious about that? Whether you’re an assassin or former assassin, how to deal with someone who came to kill people is up to us, isn’t it?”

 

Even as he spoke, Moyong Bi felt uneasy.

 

Damn, the martial arts transmission should be fine, right?

 

“Let me ask just one thing.”

 

“I never gave you permission to ask questions.”

 

“What’s your relationship with the Death King?”

 

“Do you want to marry that bastard or something? Why do you keep singing about Death King, Death King?”

 

“…As I thought.”

 

Was it because his mind had been severely damaged by the killing intent?

 

Dark Shadow couldn’t display his assassin instincts in front of Moyong Bi.

 

“You definitely know the Death King.”

 

“Why do you think that?”

 

“Because very few people know that person is a woman.”

 

Moyong Su Hyang muttered quietly.

 

“Wasn’t it a hint to marry a man?”

 

Moyong Bi chuckled and pointed at her with his thumb.

 

“As expected of blood relatives, you catch on right away.”

 

“….”

 

“So the Death King was a woman.”

 

Of course I knew. I had gone directly to destroy her, so there was no way I wouldn’t know.

 

Perhaps she might still be alive even now. For an assassin, she seemed strangely tenacious with life.

 

“You don’t know that person?”

 

“I’d like to see her once. So I can slap her cheek for suffering to produce a bastard like you.”

 

“But how do you know how to use the Blood Control Pill?”

 

“Is that something you can only know by inheriting the Death King’s true transmission? Do you know it because you’re the Death King’s direct disciple?”

 

“….”

 

“I’ve allowed enough questions, right? Now I’ll ask the questions.”

 

“….”

 

“Do you have any Blood Control Pills left?”

 

Dark Shadow’s cheek trembled.

 

“…I don’t.”

 

“You do.”

 

“….”

 

“Where are they?”

 

“Didn’t I say I don’t have any?”

 

“Not at Ten Swords Gate, right?”

 

“….”

 

“Right. Your own secret residence? Something like an assassin’s safe house.”

 

“….”

 

“That doesn’t seem right either? Your eyes look exactly like that.”

 

Dark Shadow unconsciously swallowed dry saliva.

 

What is this person? How does he know all that just by asking?

 

Of course, Moyong Bi hadn’t learned mind reading techniques.

 

He fundamentally knew assassins well. During the war, he had faced countless assassination attempts and had directly interrogated many of them.

 

Getting answers from just his knowledge of assassins and Dark Shadow’s subtle facial expressions, whose mind had been shaken, wasn’t difficult.

 

At least not for Moyong Bi.

 

“It’s not hidden somewhere but it’s not that you don’t have any either… Oh my, don’t tell me?”

 

“….”

 

“You know how to make Blood Control Pills?”

 

In that moment, Dark Shadow’s eyes shook greatly.

 

Moyong Bi broke into a broad smile.

 

‘What a lucky find this is!’

 

He had been thinking of gathering up any remaining Blood Control Pills to explosively raise his Heart Method level in a short period.

 

But here was someone who could actually manufacture the Blood Control Pills themselves?

 

“Friend.”

 

“…?”

 

“Someone of your caliber couldn’t have held a low position at Ten Sword Gate. You must have been at least a close guard to the sect leader or some kind of problem solver, right?”

 

To be precise, he had been both.

 

Dark Shadow gasped inwardly. Was this scrawny monster some kind of divination master?

 

Moyong Bi rubbed his hands together eagerly as he spoke.

 

“By any chance, would you be interested in changing your affiliation?”

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