The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 144

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 144

 

“Someone who has been waiting for me.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said, looking at the woman.

 

“I’ve never had any connection with someone like you?”

 

“Of course, I wasn’t waiting for you personally.”

 

“Then?”

 

“I’ve been waiting for someone who would defeat the Wang Pirates and liberate this island. Someone who could save the people on the island.”

 

“Ho.”

 

Namgung Hyeok twisted his lips as if finding it interesting.

 

“Why were you waiting for such a person? From what I can see, you seem to be of Wang Pirates’ bloodline.”

 

“How did you know that?”

 

“I was just probing lightly. Your surname is Wang, isn’t it?”

 

“…Yes. That’s right. I’m Wang Jeok’s only daughter.”

 

“Then why? Did you want your father to fall?”

 

“Is that wrong?”

 

“There’s no reason it should be wrong. It’s just not typical.”

 

“Wang Jeok was clearly an evil man. A villain who spent decades pirating and ruined countless people’s lives. Among them was my mother, who was violated and had no choice but to bear a child. Does that answer your question?”

 

“Indeed.”

 

It wasn’t a particularly special story.

 

Not frequent, but it happened occasionally.

 

That would explain Wang Yerin’s strange hostility toward Wang Jeok.

 

Namgung Hyeok silently grabbed the iron bars that were confining her and pulled.

 

Creeeeak!

 

With a bizarre sound, the iron bars began to bend apart.

 

Wang Yerin’s mouth fell wide open, as if she never expected him to actually bend the iron.

 

It was truly tremendous strength.

 

“Anyway, if you don’t want to stay inside, come out.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Wang Yerin readily accepted Namgung Hyeok’s offer.

 

She stretched as if feeling stiff and said.

 

“Outside is definitely better than inside.”

 

“Though outside and inside are only a few steps apart.”

 

“Hehe. Even so, being trapped inside those bars wasn’t exactly pleasant.”

 

“Was there a reason you were here?”

 

“I never liked Wang Jeok since I was young. My mother was his plaything, and I was often abused for not being a son.”

 

“I can roughly understand. So?”

 

“I tried to rescue the slaves while Wang Jeok was away. But then…”

 

Wang Yerin sighed.

 

“A traitor emerged from within. You can guess the result, can’t you?”

 

“Since she failed, she must have been imprisoned. It’s fortunate she didn’t die.”

 

“Of course, I was beaten nearly to death. If I hadn’t been Wang Jeok’s daughter, I might have been executed as an example.”

 

“I’m glad you’re alive. After that, you lived in confinement?”

 

“They said they’d use me for a political marriage. Apparently there’s someone among the other young pirate groups who desires me.”

 

“I see. So they fed you properly then.”

 

“Actually, I considered biting my tongue or banging my head against the wall to die. But I was scared of death. While I was hesitating like that… you came.”

 

“You thought well. People don’t die easily from such things. You would have only increased your suffering.”

 

Namgung Hyeok spoke calmly.

 

Wang Yerin nodded at his words and asked.

 

“Are your companions outside by any chance?”

 

“They should be rescuing the prisoners inside by now. I was checking to see if anyone else remained inside.”

 

“Then you haven’t discovered Wang Jeok’s treasure vault yet.”

 

“Treasure vault? I found several warehouses with riches.”

 

“No, those are warehouses that the pirates on this island used communally. What I’m talking about is Wang Jeok’s personal vault.”

 

“Oh.”

 

A personal treasure vault.

 

It wasn’t strange.

 

Pirates were a profession that didn’t trust others and always watched their backs.

 

As the leader of such pirates, it made sense that he would have dug holes in various places.

 

“How do you know about such things?”

 

“Even though I was born unwanted, I’m still Wang Jeok’s daughter. Before I fell out of Wang Jeok’s favor, when I was still obedient, I was put in charge of managing such vaults.”

 

“If you don’t mind, please guide me.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Wang Yerin nodded.

 

The two left the cave and headed toward the pirates’ settlement.

 

There, they first looked for Wang Jeok’s residence.

 

“This is it.”

 

“Wang Jeok’s mansion?”

 

“More precisely, there’s a hidden space beneath the mansion. Please follow me.”

 

Wang Yerin went to Wang Jeok’s private bedroom and began manipulating several mechanisms.

 

After changing the arrangement of the decorative objects in the room in a specific way, amazingly a door opened in the floor.

 

It seemed to be a type that detected the weight on the floor and opened the door.

 

“Thank you. I might have missed it and passed by.”

 

“You’re the benefactor who saved me when I was about to be sold off. This much repayment is only natural.”

 

“Are there any traps inside?”

 

“As far as I know, there aren’t any. Precious items are stored there, so he wouldn’t have installed traps.”

 

“That makes sense too.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded and went down below.

 

After descending for some distance, cool air and the scenery inside welcomed him.

 

“This is definitely a treasure vault.”

 

Of course, gold and treasures that ordinary people would find difficult to see even once in their lifetime were visible, and various treasures caught the eye.

 

However, what truly had value was not the gold and treasures, but rather the various spiritual medicines and artifacts that were well-maintained in cool condition.

 

Namgung Hyeok’s eyes widened as he looked at one of them.

 

‘I don’t know what it is, but it’s a spiritual medicine containing quite strong energy. Moreover, this refreshing feeling…’

 

Perhaps he would believe it if someone said it was a Small Return Pill made by Shaolin Temple.

 

At least it didn’t seem to be a demonic path spiritual medicine made through evil methods.

 

‘If it were something like that, my Sacred Fire would react immediately.’

 

But there were several such items. The reason he hadn’t taken them immediately was perhaps to break through barriers all at once when gaining enlightenment and raising his realm?

 

‘Perhaps they were left behind for tribute.’

 

One might wonder to whom a great pirate like Wang Jeok would pay tribute, but he probably had backing too.

 

Otherwise, it might have been difficult to become a great pirate ruling the seas around this area.

 

‘You never know.’

 

Of course, it was none of his concern now.

 

Namgung Hyeok put one spiritual medicine in his mouth and then strongly drew up his Sacred Fire.

 

Whoosh!

 

The medicinal energy of the spiritual medicine he swallowed melted in the flames of Sacred Fire and circulated throughout his body.

 

The energy that circulated like this was gradually absorbed into his Fire Core and dantian, transforming into purer energy.

 

‘I’ll take care of the rest.’

 

There were several more spiritual medicines, but Namgung Hyeok didn’t take them immediately and carefully stored them separately.

 

What he was interested in next were the other treasures.

 

Namgung Hyeok picked up something.

 

‘This is…’

 

It was clothing made of thread like spider webs.

 

It seemed to be something worn secretly under outer clothes.

 

‘Incredibly tough.’

 

However, that item had such strong durability that even his grip strength, which could bend iron bars with both hands, couldn’t do anything to it.

 

The name of one item came to mind in Namgung Hyeok’s head.

 

‘Could this be Heavenly Silkworm Thread?’

 

Heavenly Silkworm Thread was the thread of a legendary silkworm spirit passed down through legend, an item that boasted durability that even famous swords couldn’t easily cut.

 

It was also the first time Namgung Hyeok had seen such an item, but…

 

‘There couldn’t be anything other than Heavenly Silkworm Thread with this kind of durability.’

 

Honestly, he was surprised.

 

Who would have thought that a mere pirate leader would possess such a rare treasure?

 

If that fact had been known, other guys would have already formed a subjugation force and conquered him long ago.

 

So probably even if he obtained treasures, he couldn’t use them.

 

‘And this is…’

 

Finally, Namgung Hyeok picked up a small dagger that could fit in one hand.

 

‘A dagger made by carving obsidian? It’s quite sharp and well-maintained.’

 

This much could be useful in situations where he needed to make a surprise attack after keeping it in his sleeve.

 

In other words, it was quite a good secondary weapon.

 

Namgung Hyeok took that as well and tucked it into his robes.

 

What remained were probably secret manuals that Wang Jeok had been studying while alive, medicinal herbs, and various other treasures, but it seemed he had gathered everything worth taking in haste.

 

“This should be enough.”

 

“I’m not sure if I was of any help.”

 

“You were more than enough help, so don’t worry.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said this sincerely, then came back up through the secret passage.

 

He didn’t close the passage and called over a nearby Sacred Fire Sect disciple.

 

“Bring more people and gather all the treasures inside as well.”

 

“Yes.”

 

The Sacred Fire Sect disciple nodded obediently and went down below with a few colleagues.

 

Satisfied with this, Namgung Hyeok went outside and rejoined the other members of his party.

 

“Lord. You’ve returned.”

 

“Who is the woman beside you?”

 

“This is Young Lady Wang Yerin. Wang Jeok’s daughter.”

 

“Wang Jeok’s daughter?”

 

“That’s right. But don’t worry. She’s on our side.”

 

“I see.”

 

So Geomlip, who was commanding the scene, nodded after hearing Namgung Hyeok’s words.

 

The one surprised by this reaction was actually Wang Yerin.

 

“He really just accepts it that easily?”

 

“There’s no reason not to accept it. Besides, we’ve built that kind of trust with each other.”

 

“Enough to accept it with just a few words and no explanation?”

 

“Lengthy explanations on the battlefield are only necessary when explaining tactics. If you explain everything in detail on site, it’s just bothersome and tiring.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said this and joined in managing the war spoils and prisoners.

 

Soon, an enormous number of people boarded over thirty ships, including the captured pirate vessels.

 

They were all subjugation troops, prisoners, and liberated people.

 

‘And we obtained quite a lot of war spoils too…’

 

Even after giving some to the Jiangsu Salt Association and Cheonghae Sect, enormous profits remained.

 

It was money worth dozens of times what was spent on this expedition.

 

‘Of course, I don’t know the exact amount yet.’

 

Namgung Hyeok smiled contentedly as he looked at the chests that had been moved onto the ships.

 

‘Well, I’ll calculate that gradually.’

 

Now it was time to return.

 

Namgung Hyeok and the fleet he led thus completed the subjugation of the great pirate Wang Jeok and returned home.

 

Naturally, the Cheonghae Sect and other coastal regions of the Yangtze River downstream were turned upside down.

 

This was because news of an overwhelmingly decisive victory that surprised everyone had been delivered.

 

And…

 

“Wang Jeok is dead?”

 

There was a group that received this news with serious expressions.

 

* * *

 

Their identity was none other than the Four Directions Divine Cult, specifically Suzaku Jin Sohye and her group.

 

Jin Sohye listened to the report from the Southern Island Alliance Leader and openly displayed a displeased expression.

 

“The Seonghwa Gate Master. That insolent bastard dared to intercept the tribute goods meant for me?”

 

In fact, just as Namgung Hyeok had suspected, Wang Jeok was indeed paying tribute to a certain force.

 

At the top of that force’s hierarchy was Suzaku, one of the highest executives of the Four Directions Divine Cult.

 

She ground her teeth in irritation.

 

The money Wang Jeok had offered until now was substantial and had greatly helped solidify her position, but now such support had become impossible.

 

“Arrogant bastard. It seems he’s determined to shorten his own life.”

 

“What shall we do? Should I order the underlings to attack the Seonghwa Gate?”

 

“Hmph. As much as I’d love to do that, remember that we’re not directly facing them on the front lines. To strike at them, we’d first have to deal with the North Sado Alliance.”

 

“Then…”

 

“For now, leave them be and work to ensure maximum conflict between the North Sado Alliance—no, the Blood Heaven Cult—and them. It would be perfect if both forces wear each other down to mutual destruction.”

 

“Yes. I shall follow your orders.”

 

The Southern Island Alliance Leader said this and respectfully withdrew.

 

Left alone, Jin Sohye looked at the map of the Central Plains with blazing eyes.

 

“That bastard Namgung Hyeok surely couldn’t have gotten his hands on the Heavenly Silkworm Thread, could he?”

 

The Small Return Pills and Heavenly Silkworm Thread that Wang Jeok was supposed to offer her were hidden in Wang Jeok’s secret warehouse.

 

Even someone like Namgung Hyeok couldn’t have possibly ransacked that warehouse.

 

‘Surely not…’

 

Her eyes trembled slightly as if she felt somewhat anxious.

 

It seemed she would need to visit the Pirate Island as quickly as possible.

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