The Owner Of The Thousand Gold Coins Is A Military Official - Chapter 49

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Chapter 49

 

Cheongsoso’s original position was at the very front of these people.

 

To an exceptional degree, Cheongsoso had given Cheongun freedom.

 

Since she knew he was a person from the Righteous Sect, the scope of his movement within the Demonic Sect would probably be determined based on the results from this procession.

 

Before long, other members who had left for missions elsewhere began returning one by one.

 

If they had simply returned, it wouldn’t have mattered, but behind them, orphans and children who had newly become orphans this time were following in a long line.

 

It wasn’t a pleasant sight to see.

 

And Cheongsoso was very openly watching what kind of look he had when viewing them.

 

Not showing emotions in one’s expression was easier than twisting a child’s wrist, but Cheongun’s position right now was fixed.

 

Therefore, Cheongun didn’t hide his displeased expression.

 

He wasn’t sure if this was right, but still, wasn’t Cheongun a person of the Righteous Sect?

 

He simply didn’t feel much belonging to anywhere – Righteous Sect, Unorthodox Sect, Demonic Sect, or anywhere else – but right now he was a person of the Righteous Sect.

 

One who valued righteousness and chivalry.

 

Soon Cheongsoso said something to a guard beside her, and that guard approached Cheongun.

 

“If it’s not inconvenient, my lord says to come walk together by her side.”

 

“Let’s do that.”

 

It felt very much like she had called him on purpose.

 

To make him pass by the side of the procession where the children were walking.

 

Following that intention, he passed by the side and arrived next to Cheongsoso.

 

“Are you uncomfortable?”

 

“Then would I be comfortable?”

 

“Hehe… your words have become quite sharp, haven’t they?”

 

“Just because I’m going to the Demonic Sect with you, don’t expect recognition.”

 

“Of course. I don’t expect it either. But if you mention the word ‘Demonic Sect’ once you enter inside the sect, your body won’t remain intact, you know?”

 

“Go ahead then.”

 

Wasn’t it surprising?

 

He wasn’t sure if this man properly understood his situation, but this confidence alone was far ahead of most others.

 

If it had been others, he would have said it was courage born from ignorance of knowing nothing, but the man before his eyes felt quite different.

 

“Are there more places to stop by on the way?”

 

“Not anymore. We’ve been to them all.”

 

“…I see.”

 

After that, a silent procession continued.

 

From this place to the Demonic Sect.

 

Though it was a long journey taking nearly a month, Cheongun never spoke first during that time.

 

While Cheongun was heading toward the Demonic Sect.

 

Cheongeumjang was a bit more bustling than usual.

 

“Huh, so that’s how it is.”

 

“That’s right.”

 

The Patriarch of the Tang Clan and Gomujin.

 

And even Cheongin, the former patriarch of Cheongeumjang, were having conversations every day, losing track of time.

 

“That fellow, he was a bit different from when he was young.”

 

“What was so different about him?”

 

“There was something you could feel just by looking at him. His eyes.”

 

The main content of their conversation was naturally about Cheongun.

 

Since he was also the person Cheongun had brought.

 

Moreover, they were people who had temporarily stepped back in the current martial world.

 

Cheongin had also passed the patriarch position to his son and stepped back.

 

Somehow, it had become a matter of Cheongun gifting his grandfather with conversation partners.

 

“It was when this fellow first went out following a merchant caravan.”

 

Starting from that time, up to recently.

 

From thoroughly educating a Taoist of his age from Kunlun, to everything that remained memorable, one by one.

 

Conversely, Gomujin and Dokje were similar.

 

From when they first saw Cheongun up to recently.

 

Especially Gomujin and Dokje had directly crossed hands with Cheongun, hadn’t they?

 

“What…? He blocked the Manceonhwau unleashed by Dokje, called the Patriarch of the Tang Clan…”

 

It was the first time in Cheongin’s entire life.

 

That he had shown such a dumbfounded expression.

 

“It’s an embarrassing story, but… I can tell you since you’re that boy’s grandfather.”

 

“No. Wasn’t it just good luck?”

 

“Hehe… luck. Yes, that might be it.”

 

After all, didn’t everyone know?

 

That the realm possible through luck had already been far surpassed.

 

“What surprised me was something else. The fact that he directly treated me.”

 

“Right. I was quite curious about that. Your disappearance wasn’t entirely by your own will, was it?”

 

This was Gomujin’s story that everyone was curious about.

 

Since they were all people who had dominated an era, they knew the reason for his disappearance.

 

However, that same Gomujin.

 

For decades after that, he had never shown himself even once.

 

There should have been at least some news, but no one knew.

 

How Cheongun had known about such a Gomujin, and how he had brought him.

 

“One day he suddenly came to find me. Then, right away…”

 

Every single thing he said brought endless surprise.

 

“His martial prowess was beyond words. Ah, treatment was possible with the help of Senior Geou, who was the Dragon Head of Gaebang.”

 

“Hmph, that fellow may look frivolous but he does have miscellaneous skills.”

 

“Hehe, what’s amazing is that my condition became better than before that incident.”

 

“Is that possible? Unless time was turned back…”

 

“That’s how it feels. At least my body accepts it that way.”

 

At this point, one might think of rejuvenation, but having that grandfather right before his eyes, it didn’t add up.

 

“Anyway, my body had improved that much. It was martial prowess that could be said to have surpassed my prime.”

 

“And he properly received it. Your fist.”

 

“The sensation from that time still lingers at these fingertips.”

 

At those words, Dokje showed a faint smile and said.

 

“How about I help remove some of what remains at those fingertips?”

 

“…”

 

At the sudden development, even Cheongin could only watch without being able to speak.

 

Weren’t both of them people who had dominated an era?

 

Even now, there was no one who didn’t know their names when mentioned.

 

“It might sound somewhat presumptuous, but I wonder if it will be erased.”

 

“Haha! I thought only your body had become young, but it seems you’ve returned to that old self completely.”

 

“There’s a good place. I’ll guide you.”

 

He couldn’t miss such a good spectacle.

 

Cheongin was thoroughly benefiting from his grandson’s merit in his later years.

 

No time to be bored, and Cheongeumjang’s safety was more secure than ever.

 

Cheongun, who had gifted his grandfather with many things, was now approaching his destination.

 

The remaining distance wasn’t far.

 

Since he had never directly set foot in this place called Sipmandaesan before, it was a freshness he was feeling after a very long time.

 

“Oh right. I did report it.”

 

“To the Demonic Sect Leader?”

 

“…I’m saying this out of genuine concern, but please exercise restraint in front of Father. I don’t want that anger to reach me.”

 

Cheongun didn’t answer.

 

Usually silence means agreement, but Cheongsoso wasn’t sure yet whether the man before her was someone such common sense would work on.

 

Just then, she sensed someone approaching from far away.

 

There would be reports about this light outing, as well as reports about the person called Cheongun, and so on.

 

The presence she had sensed from afar was suddenly felt right in front of her, and the black-robed man who revealed himself soon after bowed to Cheongsoso.

 

“Have you returned, Young Lady?”

 

“Yes. Where is Father?”

 

“He is in the sect leader’s hall.”

 

“I should go see him.”

 

“Is this man that person?”

 

“That’s right. Give him a simple introduction for now. Until I return.”

 

“I obey.”

 

The man’s gaze fell on Cheongun, and Cheongun likewise did not take his eyes off the man.

 

Cheongsoso passed by the two as if telling them to handle it themselves and headed inside.

 

“…I don’t know how you persuaded the Young Lady, but…”

 

“Ridiculous.”

 

Cheongun cut off the man’s words, having no need to hear the rest.

 

“What did you…?”

 

“This is something the person you call Young Lady saw with her own eyes and decided.”

 

“With that cunning tongue of yours…”

 

“It shows. That your own beliefs take priority over the orders of the one you serve as lord.”

 

“…Shut up!”

 

This was exactly when he needed an example.

 

Wasn’t this a place where those who pursued strength gathered?

 

He didn’t know what position this man held within the Demonic Sect, but if he came out personally to meet Cheongsoso, he must have some standing.

 

Right now, Cheongun wasn’t in a situation where he could do something directly.

 

So he had to create such a situation.

 

Just like now.

 

The man couldn’t accept Cheongun’s words, but he couldn’t do anything more either.

 

Wasn’t he a guest of the one he himself had called Young Lady?

 

Cheongun looked emotionlessly at the man who could neither do this nor that, and spoke.

 

“Just show me around.”

 

“…”

 

His gait was leisurely.

 

Yet without losing dignity, and not appearing relaxed.

 

Without the slightest opening, in a state of complete readiness.

 

So that anyone who saw him would think he was someone from the Righteous Sect.

 

There were gazes watching him.

 

Cheongun was clearly an unwelcome guest to the Demonic Sect.

 

It felt like an uninvited guest arriving through the privilege held by the host of a banquet.

 

In this place where not a single person welcomed him, Cheongun didn’t just need to survive.

 

‘Master of Righteousness…’

 

The one now called a demon.

 

He had to find him and bring him out.

 

Finding the demon’s location immediately was impossible.

 

The Demonic Sect itself was too vast, and there were too many unfamiliar energies to pinpoint any specific one.

 

That meant he would ultimately have to search through the entire Demonic Sect.

 

He had expected this, but it might take even longer than his expectations.

 

‘If it’s to save Sinui… I could do even worse things.’

 

First, Cheongun followed the guide deeper inside.

 

He was shown where he would stay during his time at the Demonic Sect.

 

“This is where you’ll be staying.”

 

“Not bad.”

 

“Don’t act rashly. As you said, while I cannot be responsible for my words and actions, there are countless others here in Singyeo who are not like that.”

 

“I suppose so.”

 

At Cheongun’s ordinary response, the man showed a displeased expression for a moment before leaving.

 

The place where he would stay wasn’t as bad as he had thought.

 

Since Cheongsoso had brought him personally, this was probably the best he could get.

 

“More importantly… they definitely won’t leave me alone.”

 

There might be other cases, but Cheongun was a person from the Righteous Sect that Cheongsoso had brought.

 

And she had done so after finding his weakness.

 

She said she would meet her father, the sect leader, so there would definitely be talk about Cheongun.

 

Until then.

 

Cheongun familiarized himself with the internal structure of the Demonic Sect as much as possible.

 

It would have been nice if there was a map or something, but there was no way such a thing would exist.

 

Leaving this room before Cheongsoso returned would be a foolish action.

 

Therefore, Cheongun began to assess only what he could from within this room.

 

At least there was a window.

 

“A place filled with dizzyingly sinister energy.”

 

There was a place where that energy felt most concentrated.

 

The Heavenly Demon was probably there.

 

Places with slightly weaker energy were scattered here and there, probably where those called the Seven Great Demons resided.

 

The place where the Heavenly Demon was located was particularly strong, and it seemed the Cheonmahyeolyeongdae, the Heavenly Demon’s direct elite unit, was also there.

 

The Cheonmahyeolyeongdae were also the ones he should be most wary of within this Demonic Sect.

 

They had first revealed themselves in the war against the Righteous Sect.

 

The number of masters who had lost their lives at their hands exceeded a hundred.

 

Cheongun was not an arrogant person.

 

And he was also someone who was relatively good at being objective about himself.

 

Among the things he had to do, clearly distinguishing what he could actually do.

 

This too could be called a talent if it was one.

 

And Cheongun was quite outstanding in that talent.

 

This was Cheongun’s well-objectified evaluation of himself.

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