The Patriarch of the Northern Heavens - Chapter 13

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Master of the Bukcheon Sword Family – Chapter 13

I had come to find Sa Gong-rin myself for a simple reason.
Entrusting her to Sa Gong-cheon left me with a nagging sense of unease.
This stemmed from the unique nature of this treatment.
No matter how precious the Moonlit Yin Herb was, consuming it recklessly risked scattering its essence or causing it to collide with the yang energy within her body, potentially harming the child.
Therefore, someone needed to guide the true qi through her meridians.
Sa Gong-rin had learned the fundamentals of the Three Realms Heart Method in her childhood under Sa Gong-cheon’s guidance, so she understood how to manipulate qi.
Simply guiding the flow would allow her to harness the essence of the Moonlit Yin Herb.
“Are you a friend of Father’s?”
Sa Gong-rin spoke with her large eyes shining brightly.
At this, Ye Ha-eun, Sa Gong-rin’s mother, gasped in alarm.
Her reaction came from not knowing my identity.
“I-I apologize, Young Master. Rin. This is Jin Muyeol, the Young Master of the Bukcheon Sword Family….”
“No, he is indeed your father’s friend. Someone to whom I owe a great debt.”
I cut off Ye Ha-eun’s words with a gentle smile.
It was hardly an inaccurate statement.
If Sa Gong-cheon and I were not close friends, then who were?
“That is why I have come here at your father’s request. To correct your constitution, Rin.”
“Correct my constitution?”
“Yes. You have suffered from frequent fevers until now, have you not? After today, such troubles will trouble you no more.”
“Is that truly so?”
“Yes. I promise you this.”
I smiled warmly at the delighted Sa Gong-rin.
From what I remembered of my past life, that child had not lived long.
Unable to overcome her constitution, she had died before reaching twenty years of age.
But this time would be different.
I genuinely wished for Sa Gong-rin, my dear friend’s daughter, to live happily until old age.
“Lady Ye. I shall now correct Rin’s constitution. Please ensure that no one disturbs us.”
“Y-Young Master. Can this truly heal Rin’s body?”
“Of course. Trust me and leave her in my care.”
I spoke with confidence.
I had always been skilled at manipulating qi, and if necessary, I could even protect the child’s body with the Vajra Asura Technique.
Ye Ha-eun eventually nodded with a resolute expression.
“I will trust you, Young Master.”
Her trust likely stemmed from Sa Gong-cheon.
Since he believed in me so strongly, Ye Ha-eun believed in me as well.
I had Sa Gong-rin sit in the room and spoke to the child.
“Rin. From now on, move your qi as I guide you. Can you do that?”
“Yes. I’ll do my best.”
Sa Gong-rin nodded, her expression growing slightly more serious as she recognized the importance of the task.
A deep hum resonated through the air.
The Vajra Yaksha Qi pulsed with power.
A warm, golden energy seeped into Sa Gong-rin’s body.
The energy settled within her, positioning itself to protect her meridians.
‘Fortunately, there’s almost no resistance.’
This was only natural, given that it was pure Buddhist martial arts.
I had Sa Gong-rin consume the Moonlit Sorrow Herb that I had prepared beforehand.
Soon after, a cold sensation began to emanate from within her body.
I carefully manipulated the Vajra Yaksha Qi to ensure it wouldn’t harm the child’s body.
Sa Gong-rin truly possessed talent. She properly controlled the herb’s energy by following my true qi guidance.
One circulation. Two circulations. Then three circulations again….
As I cycled my inner strength, the Moonlit Sorrow Herb’s energy became completely integrated within the child’s body.
“Huff, huff, huff.”
Sa Gong-rin exhaled heavily, clearly exhausted from the ordeal.
I asked her gently.
“Are you alright?”
“Y-yes, I’m fine. But I’m a little sleepy….”
“Then rest. While you sleep, the energies within your body will achieve perfect harmony.”
“Yes….”
Unable to resist any longer, Sa Gong-rin’s eyes slowly closed.
I prepared a bed for the child and laid her upon it.
Afterward, I called for Ye Ha-eun, who had been waiting anxiously outside.
“Lady Ye. The treatment is complete. Rin’s constitution should be fully corrected now.”
“Ah, Master, I don’t know how to ever repay such a debt of gratitude…!”
Ye Ha-eun’s eyes filled with tears.
I offered her a gentle smile.
“As I said, I’ve received considerable help from Guard Captain Sa Gong-cheon. What I’ve done here is trivial compared to what he’s done for me.”
Of course, the current Sa Gong-cheon hasn’t done that much for me yet.
We haven’t known each other for very long.
But the Sa Gong-cheon of the past was someone who helped me greatly. So I’m repaying that debt now.
“Master, I still cannot simply let this pass. Please wait a moment.”
Ye Ha-eun left with a determined expression.
Shortly after, she returned with a wooden token inscribed with the characters for Ye Ha-eun.
“Lady, what is this?”
“It’s my token. Of course, since I’m not a martial artist, it would be worthless on its own….”
Ye Ha-eun spoke with a serious expression.
“If you show it to my younger sister and explain the situation, she will surely become a great asset to you.”
“Your sister is a martial artist?”
This was information I had not known before.
In the past, Sa Gong-cheon rarely spoke about his wife’s family.
Ye Ha-eun nodded.
“Yes. Have you heard of Ye So-ha, the Gentle Smile Swordmaster?”
“She was his older sister?”
I asked with a surprised expression.
Ye So-ha, the Gentle Smile Swordmaster.
She was a supreme master of exceptional renown throughout the Hebei region.
From what I’d heard, she was a figure of terror—always wearing a gentle smile while slaying her enemies.
Yet I was astonished to learn that such a person was connected to Ye Ha-eun’s family.
“That girl has been wandering the Central Plains searching for a way to heal my niece Rin’s condition. When she learns that the Family Master has helped us, she will surely express her gratitude.”
“Thanks to this, I’ve gained the opportunity to forge a good connection. Thank you, madam.”
“Thank you? I’m far more grateful. Honestly, I’m at a loss for how to repay such kindness.”
“Repayment is unnecessary. Caring for my people is only natural. Should any other problems arise, please do not hesitate to tell me.”
I rose from my seat as I spoke.
Ye Ha-eun urged me to stay for a meal, but I declined.
It wasn’t for any other reason—I had simply spent too much time. With pending duties piling up, I had no time to spare.
“Then I shall visit again next time.”
“Please take care on your way.”
Ye Ha-eun bowed her head respectfully.
I bid her farewell and returned to my Administrative Office.
Some time later, Sa Gong-cheon returned from reporting to Elder Won-ju.
“Family Master.”
His eyes were red, as if tears had been shed.
The moment Sa Gong-cheon saw me, he dropped to his knees and prostrated himself.
I was startled and helped him to his feet.
“What’s gotten into you all of a sudden?”
“I examined Rin’s condition. The yin and yang energies are truly harmonized and balanced.”
“Of course they are. I made it so.”
“Family Master, you are nothing short of a benefactor to our entire clan. I simply wished to express my gratitude in this way.”
“Don’t do that again. One shouldn’t kneel so carelessly.”
I smiled warmly and patted his shoulder.
“Understood. I shall never kneel before anyone but you, Family Master.”
“I said don’t kneel before me either. More importantly, did your visit with Elder Won-ju go well?”
“Yes. I have something to report regarding that matter.”
“Hmm. Go ahead.”
“It appears Elder Won-ju has a plan to poison you, Family Master.”
“Is that so?”
Perhaps he was taken aback by my overly calm tone?
Sa Gong-cheon hesitated before speaking.
“Shouldn’t we devise some countermeasure? We could purchase food from outside, or perhaps I could bring meals I’ve prepared myself….”
“Do you cook well? I’d be curious to taste something you’ve made.”
“When I’m at home, I often help my wife in the kitchen.”
“Is that so? I’ll have to try your cooking sometime. But there’s no need to devise separate countermeasures.”
“Why is that?”
“Because I have my own methods.”
The power of the Vajra Yaksha Divine Art strengthens the user’s spirit and body.
Not only does it fortify bones and muscles, but it also increases resistance to poison and malevolent energy.
Ordinary toxins would have little effect on someone like me.
‘Besides, I have the Purification Seal.’
Any poison that slipped past the Vajra Yaksha Divine Art could be expelled through it.
In fact, I purified my body every night as a matter of practice.
When I explained this, Sa Gong-cheon’s jaw dropped.
“So, so the Family Master had a plan all along.”
“I didn’t want to live being tossed about by circumstances, only to die that way. I can’t live like that anymore.”
“I see?”
“Never mind that. Is there anything else you need to report?”
“Ah, there is one thing.”
I tilted my head curiously and asked.
“What is it?”
“The moment I learned that the Family Master had healed my daughter, something that had been blocking my mind suddenly cleared away. You could say my inner demon vanished.”
“And?”
“After that, I suddenly became capable of this.”
Sa Gong-cheon stepped back and drew his sword.
A luminous aura enveloped the blade.
“Hm.”
I let out a low chuckle. Judging by its density, this was far more than mere sword energy.
“Sword Essence….”
“Of course, I can only maintain it briefly for now. It dissipates after just a few blinks.”
“That alone is extraordinary. The ability to manifest Sword Essence means you’ve stepped into the threshold of the supreme realm.”
I’d always known Sa Gong-cheon was talented, but I never expected him to reach the supreme realm years ahead of his original timeline.
Was this the effect of my intervention?
Either way, it was a blessing for me.
My most loyal protector had grown stronger.
“I can’t fall behind either.”
“The Family Master will surely surpass my level in no time at all.”
I smiled warmly at Sa Gong-cheon’s words, knowing they weren’t mere flattery.
‘At my current rate of growth, I’ll become far stronger than I was in my first life.’
Perhaps I could reach the heights I’d achieved back then within a year.
The real problem lay beyond that.
But I was confident.
‘Right now, I’m in a superior position in every way compared to my first life. With just the right opportunity, I should be able to reach the next realm before long.’
Of course, that would require training so intense it would feel like carving away at bone.
But I had already resolved myself to that the moment I returned to the past.
It posed no problem whatsoever.
In any case.
‘Now that the matter of Sa Gong-cheon’s protection is resolved, shall I move on to the next phase?’
I pondered briefly before speaking.
“Sa Gong-cheon. Would you be willing to venture out for a short while?”
“Yes. I shall prepare at once. But where do you intend to go?”
“Somewhere quite distant—it will take several days. I plan to meet someone.”
“Meet someone, you say?”
“You’ve likely heard of him before.”
I smiled, my lips curling upward.
“Moyong Hyun-rak, the Blue-Eyed Sword Demon.”
…!
“We shall go to meet him.”

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