The Owner Of The Thousand Gold Coins Is A Military Official - Chapter 45

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Chapter 45

 

Following the guide, they entered the interior of Cheongnunpa.

 

Perhaps because it was a sect with one-on-one succession, it was as small inside as it had appeared from the outside, with nothing particularly different.

 

“It’s a bit humble, but… this way.”

 

Cheongun looked at Sowun for a moment, then remained motionless where he stood.

 

“Benefactor…?”

 

“You may think it’s humble, but…”

 

The gaze looking at him was excessively emotionless.

 

So much so that he wished there was at least some emotion contained within it.

 

Sometimes excessive stillness is more frightening than fierce winds, and now was such a situation.

 

“Please do not feel ashamed about that fact.”

 

“…Ah.”

 

“Is this not your sect?”

 

“I have… committed a discourtesy.”

 

“Let us continue.”

 

Sowun guided Cheongun with his head deeply bowed.

 

Even this small place had its own secret room, where Sowun’s master, who had fallen into qi deviation, was barely clinging to life.

 

It was a familiar face.

 

For Cheongun, it was also one of the few welcome faces.

 

‘Yes… now I remember.’

 

When he had been injured and lost consciousness before.

 

Someone had saved Cheongun’s life.

 

And the protagonist of that incident was someone from this Cheongnunpa.

 

At that time, all he knew was that the person had just entered a small sect and was slowly cultivating.

 

‘This is why fate is so mysterious.’

 

Events that hadn’t even occurred in the future remained as threads of the past for Cheongun alone.

 

Cheongun’s current actions were also due to these threads from the past.

 

Originally, he wasn’t the type to give much to others without compensation.

 

However, he wasn’t arrogant enough to ignore what he had received.

 

“Would you step back for a moment?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Just for a moment.”

 

“Ah… yes, benefactor.”

 

Leaving behind only his critically injured master felt repulsive, but if it hadn’t been for Cheongun, everything would have ended just moments ago.

 

Therefore, Sowun also lightly paid his respects and soon left the room.

 

Cheongun set up a qi barrier so no sound would leak outside.

 

“Seeing you like this feels strangely welcome.”

 

A completely opposite situation.

 

Today was also the day to settle one of the debts from the past and future.

 

Cheongun’s internal energy began to gather at his fingertips.

 

Pure internal energy that felt noble enough to be called pristine gathered to the size of a droplet, and Cheongun immediately placed his other hand on Sowun’s master’s chest.

 

‘All his qi and blood are twisted.’

 

To think he had healed himself with this body.

 

Even Cheongun found it surprising.

 

What strong determination he must have possessed.

 

It wasn’t that he couldn’t understand.

 

Hadn’t Cheongun himself experienced the same situation?

 

“You seem to be quite fortunate.”

 

If not for Cheongun, only someone like Sinui would be capable of this.

 

To reach Cheongun’s level, qi deviation was something that absolutely must not be experienced along the way.

 

Though Cheongun hadn’t experienced qi deviation in this life, the experience and bodily sensations from before remained completely intact.

 

“It will be quite painful, so I hope you continue to remain unconscious.”

 

With one hand, he corrected the twisted qi and blood, while with the hand that had already channeled internal energy, he blocked the torn and damaged meridians from worsening further.

 

If Sinui had helped, he could have proceeded with the recovery of these meridians as well.

 

With a gurgling sound, dark red blood gushed from his mouth.

 

However, his uncomfortable complexion became peaceful at the same time.

 

Just a brief moment was sufficient.

 

Since this was much easier than what he had done for Gomujin before, there wasn’t much burden.

 

“Please come in.”

 

At those words, Sowun entered as if he had been waiting and first checked his master’s condition.

 

‘Huh…?’

 

His condition was good.

 

Too good, in fact.

 

Could this person be a divine physician?

 

His condition had changed so much that it seemed he had used medical arts beyond common sense.

 

From a state where he could have lost his life with the slightest mistake, he was now in a condition of someone who had overexerted himself and needed deep rest.

 

“How did you…”

 

“If he awakens, please tell him not to overexert himself.”

 

With that, Cheongun left the room first, and soon Sowun followed.

 

“B-benefactor!”

 

“What is it?”

 

“Perhaps… where are you going…”

 

At those words, Cheongun turned around again and answered.

 

“You need not know, nor should you be curious.”

 

There wasn’t a single thing about Cheongun’s actions that would be helpful to know.

 

Rather, it would be harmful if anything.

 

“I under… stand. I hope you obtain what you desire.”

 

“I understand. Well then.”

 

He had only briefly bowed and raised his head, but Cheongun had already disappeared to a level where not even a trace could be found.

 

“…”

 

Sowun stared at the place where Cheongun had departed for a long time.

 

“He said his name was Wun.”

 

True to his name, he was like a cloud.

 

Someone who exists in those high skies, untouchable.

 

Though Sowun had not neglected his training, he had lacked a clear goal until now.

 

Becoming strong.

 

In one way, it was the most solid goal of all, but in another way, it was also the most vague goal of all.

 

In such a situation, it seemed that today Sowun had finally met someone closest to the perfect strength he envisioned.

 

To someone, the gift of life to live anew.

 

To someone else, a clear life goal.

 

And lastly, judgment for those who couldn’t even dream of such life goals.

 

Having bestowed different things upon everyone, Cheongun was once again departing on his path.

 

It could be counted on one hand.

 

Finding uncontaminated parts in the threads of the past.

 

“Were there still dirty things remaining in Kunlun?”

 

Since he had planned to stop by anyway, this worked out well.

 

Though Cheongun had once weeded out the grass before, they weren’t called weeds for nothing.

 

Since Kunlun wasn’t far away, Cheongun increased his speed further.

 

As he drew closer to Kunlun, he could feel that characteristic powerful energy.

 

Those called prodigies…

 

“What was the name again.”

 

Let’s think about it once we arrive at Kunlun.

 

Thanks to that brief incident, we arrived at Kunlun territory just as the sun was almost completely setting.

 

Since it was getting a bit late today to visit, it seemed we’d need to spend the night at a nearby inn and go tomorrow.

 

Cheongun headed to the inn he had visited before.

 

Perhaps because it’s a place where Taoists reside, nothing had changed even after several years had passed.

 

“Welcome!”

 

“I’d like a room.”

 

“What would you like to do about meals?”

 

“Bring it to my room.”

 

“Yes, understood. Please come this way.”

 

The innkeeper seemed to be welcoming him a bit too enthusiastically.

 

He had come all the way outside even before Cheongun had entered the inn.

 

He wondered if something was going on, but once he entered the inn, he could understand.

 

‘There are no people.’

 

While it doesn’t necessarily have to be crowded, inns are usually places that are always bustling with people.

 

Especially an inn in Kunlun territory, no less?

 

Come to think of it, there weren’t many people on the streets either, so it seemed something had happened in Kunlun itself.

 

“By the way, I don’t see many people around.”

 

“Ah, yes… haha, it’s late so they must have returned home.”

 

“Would I have asked if I wanted such an answer anyone could give?”

 

“Th-that is…”

 

“Never mind.”

 

Expecting more answers would just be bullying the weak.

 

After tossing him some silver coins appropriately, Cheongun followed the guide toward his room.

 

However, he began to sense a rather alien aura from upstairs.

 

It was so faint that he might have missed it if Cheongun hadn’t paid attention.

 

“Who’s upstairs?”

 

“Ah, there are some new guests.”

 

“So there’s no one else besides that group?”

 

“Yes. As you can see, there aren’t many people on the streets either.”

 

“I see.”

 

He couldn’t just let this pass.

 

Though it was an alien aura, it was the kind Cheongun was quite familiar with.

 

‘I wonder how I’m sensing a Madu’s aura at the heart of Kunlun…’

 

With this level of subtlety, it was secretive enough that even most Taoists wouldn’t notice.

 

“I’ll have my meal upstairs.”

 

“Yes, understood.”

 

The room was quite spacious.

 

Since he had generously thrown silver coins, they seemed to have given him a fairly good room.

 

Upon entering the room, Cheongun first straightened his disheveled clothes.

 

Though it was embarrassing to call it combat, he had swung his sword and traveled quite a distance quickly, so they were somewhat disheveled.

 

“The aura of the Demonic Sect…”

 

There was no way Kunlun could have fallen to the Demonic Sect.

 

Unless the Demonic Sect had attacked with full force, that is.

 

And if that had happened, the Martial Arts Alliance couldn’t have been unaware of it.

 

“I’ll have to see for myself to know.”

 

Today was already the second time in one day he was encountering figures from the Demonic Sect.

 

If the first time was with unimpressive pups, this time was different.

 

The fact that they could enter the heart of Kunlun so boldly also meant they were confident they could easily escape even if things went wrong.

 

What should he do about these ones?

 

His fingers, filled with contemplation, were rhythmically tapping the table when he soon sensed movement outside the door.

 

“Ex-excuse me, young hero. The meal is ready.”

 

“Let’s go.”

 

Would he be able to finish this meal quietly?

 

With his expression still unchanged, Cheongun followed the innkeeper upstairs.

 

The first thing that caught Cheongun’s eye was a woman sitting alone at a large central table and five bodyguards standing around her as if protecting her.

 

While their clothing was ordinary, they couldn’t hide the aura they emanated.

 

Her face was covered with a veil, so he couldn’t see it properly.

 

However, if she was a woman from the Demonic Sect important enough to have such an escort, it narrowed down to a few people.

 

Since he hadn’t properly seen her face yet, it seemed a bit difficult to determine who she was.

 

“…”

 

However, if anyone tries to observe another, they must be prepared to be observed in return.

 

Sensing Cheongun’s gaze, the woman also turned her attention toward him.

 

And naturally, the surrounding guards were also looking at Cheongun.

 

“How dare you look at our lord…”

 

“When you didn’t even notice before our lord looked…”

 

“…My apologies, my lord.”

 

“More importantly… who could it be?”

 

It was a voice filled with deep interest.

 

Since the end that usually awaited the object of such interest wasn’t particularly good, everyone seemed to be mourning for Cheongun instead.

 

“Have I ever met a man while out?”

 

“No, you have not.”

 

“Right? But…”

 

The faint smile that had been on her lips, hidden behind the veil.

 

That smile disappeared in an instant.

 

“Why am I only seeing him now, I wonder?”

 

Where did such a man appear from?

 

And in this land of Kunlun, no less.

 

The woman remembered one of the reports she had heard before, and thought he might have clues about that incident.

 

For having sensed each other’s gazes and presence, a quiet time continued.

 

Cheongun simply enjoyed his prepared meal, then left his seat as if he had no further interest.

 

“A more cautious man than expected?”

 

Even if not today, she had a feeling they would meet soon.

 

Both this woman and Cheongun, who had left his seat.

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