Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 127

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Chapter 127

 

That task. It was going down underground.

 

‘There’s a mechanism formation here too.’

 

Click.

 

He dismantled the simple formation and several traps beneath it.

 

‘The formation itself is simple, but the traps hidden beneath are meticulous.’

 

If the traps had been dismantled even slightly wrong, everything inside would have been burned to ashes.

 

The dead Ghost Killer clearly possessed extensive knowledge of mechanism formation methods.

 

So when he entered inside, what he saw were several small books.

 

Strange Madman’s eyes filled with surprise upon seeing them.

 

“This is…!!”

 

“As you can see, it’s Dokgak’s secret manual.”

 

Ten Thousand Poisons Heart Sutra, Blood Shadow Needle Technique, Dripping Slow Poison Art…

 

It was impossible not to notice that they were all related to poison.

 

“Huh… So what everyone fought a blood temple to the death for was here?”

 

“That’s about right.”

 

“Then that means… Ghost Killer was a survivor of Dokgak?”

 

Strange Madman even deduced Ghost Killer’s identity.

 

He quickly figured it out just by looking at the secret manuals.

 

“Elder, you didn’t know that Ghost Killer was related to Dokgak either?”

 

“If I had known, I would have come looking here first! Isn’t this the cause of that blood temple!”

 

“You’re right.”

 

If it were Strange Madman, he definitely would have searched here first.

 

This meant that even he had never heard of Ghost Killer being related to Dokgak.

 

Come to think of it, if his life hadn’t been hanging by a thread, he wouldn’t have used such Poison Steel Energy.

 

Also, if Jung Myeong hadn’t obtained at least part of Dokgak’s secret manual from this incident, he wouldn’t have noticed either.

 

‘Coincidence upon coincidence overlapped. Otherwise, I would never have known. I wouldn’t have had a chance to obtain this either.’

 

Then it’s back to the fundamental question.

 

The problem is who first spread this Dokgak secret manual.

 

That had a surprisingly easy clue.

 

“I believe the one who first created this Blood Temple has some connection to Dokgak. What do you think?”

 

“If what you say is true about the Poison Horn Secret Manual being partially written there, then there must have been a connection.”

 

“However, the one who could be called a descendant of that Dokgak is actually Ghost Killer, isn’t it?”

 

“You must have a reason for saying that?”

 

“I think even Ghost Killer was being used.”

 

“!!!!”

 

“He tried to hide the fact that he was a descendant of Dokgak until the very end. If his life hadn’t been hanging by a thread, he wouldn’t have revealed it at all.”

 

Strange Madman seemed to notice that there was something Jung Myeong wasn’t saying.

 

However, he didn’t show such signs.

 

He seemed to understand that Jung Myeong had his reasons for doing so.

 

He simply asked back.

 

“So? What are you trying to say?”

 

“Either someone held the secret that Ghost Killer wanted to hide his descendant status and manipulated him, or another descendant used this situation. It must be one of the two, don’t you think?”

 

“…I think the latter seems more likely. Someone of Ghost Killer’s caliber wouldn’t be manipulated so easily.”

 

Though he was endlessly manipulated by his disciple.

 

That much should be kept secret.

 

‘Since I didn’t mention it from the beginning, I should protect it until the end.’

 

Jung Myeong thought this and nodded his head.

 

“That’s right. It seems Ghost Killer isn’t the only descendant of Dokgak.”

 

“Well, Dokgak was once a place that rivaled the Sichuan Tang Family. Considering the power they gained through acts that abandoned human morality… it wouldn’t be strange if there were more.”

 

“And they would be connected to the Blood Temple.”

 

This Blood Temple. Upon hearing this, Strange Madman’s expression became even more serious.

 

“If we search for those traces, we should be able to catch the tail of those who committed the Blood Temple massacre.”

 

“Exactly!”

 

“Hmm… so we’ve obtained a clue to find those who committed this Blood Temple massacre.”

 

“That’s right. We might not know if there were no clues at all. But if we have even a clue, the Beggar’s Sect can find them no matter what, can’t they?”

 

“Right. As long as we have the right direction, I’m confident we can find them!”

 

In the midst of that serious situation, a small smile appeared.

 

It was probably because they had obtained something that could be called a clue.

 

At the same time, Strange Madman let out a small laugh.

 

“By the way, you’re naturally passing the work to me? Since you’ve given me this clue, I have no choice but to move, don’t I.”

 

“I’m a Physician, not an intelligence agent, am I not? Haha.”

 

“Damn, shit. Getting all old and having to run around like crazy.”

 

The sudden burst of profanity contained Strange Madman’s sorrows within it.

 

How could Jung Myeong not know this about him.

 

“I’ll be counting on you.”

 

“What do you have to count on me for. If it’s the Beggar Sect Way, it’s something that should naturally be done… This is going to keep me busy for a while.”

 

“Should I give you more Spirit Medicine? Tonic Medicine if you want?”

 

“A beggar can’t receive Tonic Medicine. But I’ll gratefully accept Spirit Medicine.”

 

“Haha. What’s the difference?”

 

“The difference between eating it openly or not being able to eat it. Hehe.”

 

“This time I’d also like some…”

 

“I’ll prepare some separately for both of you.”

 

“Hahahaha. As expected, Physician has the bearing of a great hero… Cough…!”

 

Hu Gae-do also butted in and managed to get Spirit Medicine.

 

‘This guy has the qualifications.’

 

This time he intended to give it, so he gave it.

 

He should have just stayed still. He insists on getting hit.

 

‘His movements are different again?’

 

Still, seeing how he managed to dodge skillfully, Geol Gae had definitely grown a little in the meantime.

 

Well, he may look foolish, but this guy is also one of the Successor Candidates.

 

That means he’s a proper capable person.

 

Since he’s sticking well with Strange Madman who has a rough personality, he’ll surely find very good clues about this Blood Temple.

 

‘Just by giving the clue first from my side, I’ve repaid part of the debt.’

 

Of course, I haven’t repaid all of it.

 

“Well, shall we leave it at this for now?”

 

“Good. I already have a headache from all the homework you’ve given me.”

 

“I only gave you one though?”

 

This time Strange Madman personally told him how to settle the remaining debt first.

 

“Hmph. You call that just one? I’ll be going to Hangzhou in a little while.”

 

“You mean the Elder?”

 

“That’s right! I can’t stand hearing that the Beggar Sect Way is being looked down upon in my Hangzhou. What else can I do? I’ll have to go and lend some strength.”

 

“Huh… the Beggar’s Sect in Hangzhou.”

 

It seemed like he was planning to establish a Beggar Sect branch in Hangzhou.

 

And on top of that, he was even making a request.

 

“You’ll help me, won’t you?”

 

“My, you’re quite the fox. Coming to Hangzhou and expecting my protection as well, isn’t that right?”

 

“Don’t you like it?”

 

“It is rather burdensome.”

 

The old man’s thinking was truly frightening.

 

He was asking for help using the debt Jung Myeong owed from this incident.

 

“I feel like the scales are tipped a bit unfavorably on my side?”

 

Jung Myeong wasn’t someone who would be easily taken advantage of.

 

“Hmph… Once the Beggar Sect branch is established, I’ll help you too.”

 

“I’ll have to provide protection until you establish yourselves, won’t I? Is that also a debt?”

 

“My, my. This isn’t easy. Then how about this? Take it.”

 

“!!!!”

 

Strange Madman took out one of the knots he had been carrying.

 

“This is…”

 

“If you need me and call, I’ll help you anytime. As long as it doesn’t go against the principles of Jianghu!”

 

This was an insignia. An insignia that he would help anytime.

 

Something given by a Beggar’s Sect Elder was precious.

 

“This old man’s arm is getting tired. Hurry and take it.”

 

“Are you sure about this?”

 

“If it’s you and not someone else, of course I’m sure!”

 

“Phew… I feel like I’ve received something too heavy.”

 

“Hehe. Don’t take it if you don’t want it. By the way, I’m counting this as given.”

 

“I’ll take it quickly before you change your mind.”

 

Jung Myeong quickly took the knots he offered.

 

Strange Madman clicked his tongue regretfully as he watched him.

 

“The smell is there, so I’ll have to wash it.”

 

“Then how did you know it was mine?”

 

“Surely you wouldn’t insist otherwise? A physician can’t be carrying dirty items, can he?”

 

“Hmph…!”

 

He tried to ease the great burden he had acquired by making jokes.

 

Quite a lot of things were sorted out in an instant.

 

The clue to Blood Temple.

 

The matter of Hangzhou Beggar Sect Branch.

 

In addition to that, even the insignia regarding grudges.

 

Amidst the big and small things exchanged during simple conversation, one main topic still remained.

 

“Right. There’s still the reason you brought me all the way here, isn’t there?”

 

“Of course, it’s to show you this.”

 

It was the Poison Horn Secret Manual right before their eyes.

 

Several of the secret manuals were clearly extraordinary ones at first glance.

 

Especially the one about mechanism formations was quite remarkable even to him.

 

Jung Myeong held all of them in his hands.

 

“I trust that Elder will serve as a witness for me.”

 

“A witness? A witness to testify to what?”

 

“Yes. A witness that I completely destroyed the Poison Horn Secret Manual.”

 

“You! Don’t tell me you’re going to… all of them…!”

 

Before Strange Madman could answer.

 

Whoooosh-

 

He burned them with Samadhi True Fire.

 

Strange Madman’s eyes widened remarkably upon seeing this.

 

* * *

 

Blood Temple was finished, but there was much to do afterward.

 

Strange Madman didn’t seem to have any intention of wasting time here.

 

“I need to find clues to Blood Temple. And I’ll be busy coming to establish the branch office. What kind of work fortune is this in my old age?”

 

Contrary to his words, he prepared quickly.

 

“Haha. But at least you won’t be lonely with me around, right?”

 

“Hey, you rascal. If you had done well, I wouldn’t have needed to move!”

 

Geol Gae, who was beside him, also finished preparing in an instant.

 

“Ah, why do you always scold only me?”

 

“Because you need to grow up quickly!”

 

“Sniff… I’m already grown up, but it’s so unfair…”

 

“Enough, you fool. Just follow me well.”

 

“How could I refuse? Hehe.”

 

“You sure talk well!”

 

Strange Madman immediately spoke of parting.

 

It was a farewell even faster than their sudden meeting.

 

However, there was no way to hold them back.

 

“Well then, it would be best for us to part ways now.”

 

“I understand.”

 

“I should have gotten a hearty meal from you, but this is disappointing.”

 

“Haha. What you can get isn’t limited to just meals, is it?”

 

“Hmm?”

 

Everyone put their regrets aside for now.

 

In the meantime, it was enough to give what needed to be given.

 

Jung Myeong happened to have that one thing in his possession.

 

He quickly took it out.

 

“Here, this is what I promised you.”

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