Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 72

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Chapter 72

 

 

“You’ve worked hard to get here.”

“Hard work should be paid with money.”

“I’ll take care of you separately once the job is finished.”

“Hehe. You won’t forget those words?”

“Of course not. Heave-ho.”

 

Jung Myeong and Yeo Eun-so disembarked from the ship.

 

“Now, which way should we go?”

“I’ll lead the way.”

 

Yeo Eun-so read the energy inside and moved forward.

It was clearly the Quanzhen Sect’s unique method of reading directions.

 

“Whew. They’re going well.”

 

Blood Hand Dog Wang Chil, who had emerged from Black Point, watched the two from a distance.

At first glance, he simultaneously assessed them.

 

“Seol Mae-geom seems completely smitten with the Poison Demon Physician? The martial arts he’s learned also seem stronger than known, and when did he enhance his poison smoke?”

 

There was much to report to Gyeom Gwang-ja.

The Poison Demon Physician’s poison orb.

This was something special. He was definitely using what he had taken from Jangwol Gate of the Assassin Sect before.

Its poison power had been further enhanced.

And what about his martial arts?

His use of lightness skill looked much more natural than before.

Jung Myeong was known to have excellent martial power from killing the Donghwa Guild Leader, but his lightness skill and footwork techniques were relatively known to be weak.

That it looked natural meant it was proof he had become stronger than before.

 

‘The speed at which he’s getting stronger is too fast. I don’t even know how to finish this report.’

 

Since it was right to report even the smallest details.

Swoosh- Scratch-

He was already looking for paper, brush and ink, which was unlike him, to organize this information.

 

“This is annoying since there’s so much to report… Gack…!”

 

It was at that moment.

Something grabbed his neck.

 

 

* * *

 

 

“Keurgh…! Gack…!”

 

What is this?

Whatever had grabbed his neck was pulling him.

While being dragged along the ground.

Scrrrrratch-

Though he struggled desperately and his clothes tore, the speed at which he was being dragged increased.

With his face turning red, Blood Hand Dog hurriedly checked what was pulling at his neck.

 

‘Fishing line…!?’

 

Blood Hand Dog’s eyes filled with despair upon confirming it.

Near the Jusan Archipelago, he remembered who would grab his neck with a fishing line.

Thud-

The endless pulling suddenly stopped.

 

“Huff… Gasp…”

 

Blood Hand Dog finally felt the pressure that had been choking his neck disappear.

He hurriedly raised his hands to untangle the fishing line.

Swoosh-

But the owner of the fishing line was faster.

The fishing line that had been choking his neck was instantly retrieved like a living snake.

 

‘This crazy…!’

 

Blood Hand Dog felt certain of his guess and hurriedly got up.

Only then did he see a new figure enter his vision.

 

“Have you been well?”

 

An old man with a dignified appearance and a neatly grown white beard.

Seeing the fishing line hanging from his shoulder, Blood Hand Dog screamed inwardly.

 

‘Ju Tae-gong!’

 

Ju Tae-gong.

A super peak level master called Ju Tae-gong after Jiang Taigong of the Jusan Archipelago.

Despite being seventy years old this year, he was a martial artist who had been actively operating in the coastal waters until a few years ago.

The place led by his son was also among the top of the many sects in the archipelago.

He was powerful both individually and as a force.

For some reason, he had been secluded for the past few years, so they hadn’t paid attention to him.

 

‘Of all times… why now…!?’

 

To suddenly reveal himself here.

Blood Hand Dog found it hard to collect himself.

The old man before his eyes was an even greater madman than himself, who proudly bore the nickname Blood Hand Dog!

 

“Hehe. Your eyes are rolling around quickly? They must hurt, shall I pluck them out?”

“N-no. I’m sorry for causing you concern.”

“Good. I’ll accept that apology.”

“Hehe. Thank you.”

 

Contrary to his surprised heart, Blood Hand Dog acted extremely servile.

He had never seen anyone survive after holding their head stiffly in front of Ju Tae-gong.

 

“Yes, we’ve been separated for a while. Have you been well?”

“Th, thanks to Ju Tae-gong, I’ve been well.”

“Huhum. How is that my doing? You must have lived well on your own. Or is that not so?”

“No, no. That’s not it.”

 

He even waved his hands greatly, continuously showing caution.

 

‘If I had known this damn old man would show up… I would never have come here! Damn! Damn!’

 

While continuously cursing inwardly, he bowed his head.

 

“Without Ju Tae-gong’s permission, how could I dare venture so far out for a boat trip?”

“Hmm… did I give permission for a boat trip?”

‘…Damn old man. Did he forget all about the previous deals with Black Point?’

 

He endured even that unreasonableness.

 

‘This is a test. If I can’t get past this…’

 

He didn’t want his neck cut by that Fishing Line right away.

Ju Tae-gong pretended to act benevolently as if he knew nothing.

Over a hundred people had died on his Fishing Line!

There were even stories that in his youth, he had strung up dozens of Martial Artists who came to capture him on his Fishing Line with one hand and cut their necks.

While grinding his teeth inwardly at the sight of him, Blood Hand Dog smiled brightly.

 

“The boat trip was agreed upon with our Elder…”

 

Still, the atmosphere was good.

He thought it would pass smoothly like this.

Swish-!

 

“Kugh…”

 

The Fishing Line bound Blood Hand Dog’s upper body again.

The enormous pressure he felt.

It seemed like his whole body would be crushed by the Fishing Line and cut into pieces!

 

“Kkeuk…”

“I don’t think there were any outsiders in that agreement?”

“Th, that’s…”

‘Damn it! When did he see me bringing those two along? I didn’t sense any presence at all!’

 

He was already caught.

He had to speak well.

Blood Hand Dog rolled his eyes, agonizing over how to get out of this.

 

“Well, anyway, it’s fine. Fine.”

 

Ju Tae-gong strangely tilted his head, looked at Blood Hand Dog, and asked.

 

“Hehehe. What is it?”

“Yes!? Kugh…!”

“Don’t pretend not to know. Why do masters beat around the bush like this?”

“So what exactly… Heup…!”

“Confess what brought you here. Hmm? It would be better to speak before I catch not just time but your life too, don’t you think?”

“Hiiik…! That’s…”

 

Under the enormous pressure, Blood Hand Dog’s tongue loosened.

 

 

* * *

 

 

A Giant Rock Cliff that didn’t suit the Small Island.

Even approaching it, nothing changed.

 

“Is this the right place?”

“Yes. The energy is definitely leading here.”

“What if you’re mistaken about that energy?”

“When I met you, Young Master… I did make a mistake. But there’s no way that’s the case now. I’ve already confirmed it several times, and this Precious Treasure is responding too.”

 

Sssss- Ssss-

She was right. This Crystal-shaped object was glowing. As if it had arrived where it wanted to be.

 

“Then this place itself is correct. The problem is there’s no reaction.”

“Right. I wonder if there’s some other method?”

“A method…”

 

What should they do right now?

 

‘There’s something here. But I can’t figure out what it is.’

 

At this moment, Jung Myeong came up with a plan.

 

“Could you hand over the Precious Treasure for a moment?”

“…Yes.”

 

He received the Precious Treasure from her.

 

[You have obtained ??? Stone.]

[You have obtained traces of the Quanzhen Sect.]

 

‘It does have a name.’

 

Whoosh-

As soon as he received it, the crystal joyfully drew up its light.

 

“Oh.”

“Yes. This is quite different from when I observed it from the side.”

 

The energy that emanated from that light.

The energy that emanated from that light.

There was something to be gained from that energy.

‘So this is what Seolmaegum calls energy?’

The energy she said she was tracking. He had clearly realized what that energy truly was. It was also an energy familiar to Jeongmyeong.

‘The energy is similar to what comes out when using alchemy?’

It was similar to the energy that came out when practicing alchemy using the secret techniques obtained from it.

[Alchemy: Energy]

It resembles the energy that emerges during cultivation using the secret techniques obtained from him.

The question is how to harness this energy.

‘I’ll go right away.’

So Jeongmyeong immediately put his plan into action.

He immediately analyzed the enhanced energy.

 

[Using Analysis.]

He immediately analyzed the enhanced energy.

[Using analysis.]

[Analysis successful.]

As soon as the analysis succeeded, he immediately devised the next trick.

‘That’s right!’

When you have greater energy than smaller energy, it’s natural that analysis becomes easier.

As soon as that analysis succeeded, he immediately came up with the next scheme.

That was to capture the energy felt through enhanced Ki Sensing.

[Enhances your sixth sense.]

Hiss-

It’s about catching the energy felt through enhanced ki sense.

Maximizing and visualizing this!

[Gaining a small enlightenment.]

[Ki Sensing ability slightly increases.]

 

Setting aside the things he had gained for now.

 

Swish— Swoosh—

What he reached was a wall of a different form.

[Your control over internal energy increases.]

[Your intuition ability increases slightly.]

“Not at all.”

 

Just as Seol Mae-geom’s worry was growing, he immediately moved his hand.

Hiss- Hiss-

He moved toward the place where the precious object was leading him.

And so what he reached was a wall of a different form.

In that place where only rocks exist,

It wasn’t that she couldn’t use energy either.

Not knowing what was inside, she was afraid that carelessly moving her hand might cause problems.

However, there was more to be surprised about.

 

Thud—

His hand, filled with fierce energy, struck the wall with brutal force.

Soon, large cracks spread from where he had extended his hand.

At that, Seolmaegum was startled.

It wasn’t that she couldn’t use her energy.

I was simply being cautious in case things went wrong.

The moment Jung Myeong stepped into that space filled with darkness and ominousness.

It’s only natural that she would be surprised, since Jeongmyeong shattered that course of action.

But there was more to be surprised about.

Puff-

Seol Mae-geom also followed behind him.

Zzzzz-

Soon, a large crack spread out from where he had reached out his hand.

Soon, with a thunderous roar, a massive interior was revealed.

After going quite far in, the two were able to find a huge cavern.

At its end.

 

Inside the long, winding cave.

It was the moment Jeongmyeong stepped into that ominous space filled with darkness.

As if they had been waiting, the luminous pearls revealed themselves and brightly illuminated the interior.

‘Hah… Just those luminous pearls alone must be worth a fortune. I’ll have to collect them later.’

He stepped inside, muttering words that would make Seolmaegeum gasp in shock if she heard them.

Seolmaegum followed behind and entered as well.

And so, how many times did they navigate through the complex, maze-like paths that followed?

‘It gradually goes downward. So that’s how it could be hidden on this small island?’

Down. Further down.

After walking for quite some time, the two were able to find a massive cavern.

A cavity that looks like a circle cut horizontally.

At the end of it.

“Look, don’t you see a hole that perfectly matches this Precious Treasure?”

“…You’re right.”

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