The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 8

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 8

Namgung Hyeok opened his eyes wide and observed the movements of the Black-Robed Men.

Had they practiced coordinating together beforehand?

Their movements were precise and harmonious. It was as if they moved as one body.

Clang clang clang!

But it didn’t work on Namgung Hyeok.

He swung his sword three times and deflected all the attacks coming toward him.

The Black-Robed Men hesitated.

They hadn’t expected their coordinated assault to be blocked so easily.

“Is this all you’ve got?”

Namgung Hyeok smirked and unleashed the first form of the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword.

Flame Dragon Breaking Heaven.

Terrifying Sacred Fire True Energy condensed at the tip of his sword, soon forming the shape of a fire dragon.

The Black-Robed Men instantly saw the fire dragon open its massive jaws and charge toward them.

Thud!

“Aaaaaargh!”

Unable to block the tremendous speed and power, one Black-Robed Man was struck by the attack.

Whoosh!

Flames immediately burst from the wound and engulfed the Black-Robed Man’s entire body.

The remaining two Black-Robed Men stood frozen in place, staring at the scene in disbelief.

Just one move.

Their comrade had been defeated in just one move. This meant their opponent’s skill was far from ordinary.

“Damn it! We retreat for now!”

They immediately fled in opposite directions.

Namgung Hyeok used his movement technique toward the one who was closer.

Panicked by the rapidly closing distance, the Black-Robed Man swung his sword.

Clang!

But that sword strike was blocked far too easily.

Namgung Hyeok swung his burning sword with an expressionless face, and the Black-Robed Man who barely managed to block the attack was sent flying and rolled on the ground.

“You, you monster…”

“Where did you come from?”

Namgung Hyeok asked in a cold voice.

There was no way these men who moved so systematically had no backing.

They must have been following someone’s orders.

“That’s, that’s none of your business!”

The Black-Robed Man shouted and suddenly grabbed dirt from the ground and threw it.

Namgung Hyeok didn’t panic and created a sword wind. The flying dirt was deflected right back at the Black-Robed Man.

“Urgh!”

The Black-Robed Man suffered as his eyes stung.

Namgung Hyeok slashed his right shoulder.

Slice!

“Aaaaaargh!”

With a painful scream, the arm holding the blade fell off.

He immediately clutched his shoulder and writhed on the ground in excruciating pain.

Namgung Hyeok struck the Black-Robed Man’s pressure points to secure a prisoner, then pursued the one who had escaped.

But he had already fled, leaving no trace behind.

‘The other side…’

Namgung Hyeok heightened his senses and surveyed the entire Golden Crow Trading Company.

Judging by the faint cheers he could hear, it seemed the one trying to assassinate Geum Wontae had already retreated.

From the opposite side, he could still hear the sound of clashing weapons.

It seemed the ones targeting Geum Wontae’s younger sister had clashed with So Yeon and Jeon Wook.

‘They won’t need support.’

Just as his subordinates trusted him, Namgung Hyeok also trusted his subordinates.

Moreover, the one who escaped might come to the warehouse to set it on fire at any moment.

So he couldn’t move from this position.

He silently guarded the place and waited for dawn to break.

About an hour later.

“Wh-what is this!”

The scene was belatedly discovered by the Golden Crow Trading Company’s warriors who had returned after driving off the attackers.

They looked in shock at the traces of battle that had taken place in front of the warehouse.

“What happened here?”

“There were attackers trying to set fire to the warehouse, and I stopped them. The young lady’s side probably faced the same situation, so you should check on that.”

Namgung Hyeok said this and sent the warriors away.

He could soon sense the Golden Crow Trading Company’s warriors moving busily in all directions.

It was the moment his mission ended.

* * *

The Golden Crow Trading Company’s leadership was in complete chaos.

This was because it was revealed that this attack had been a diversion.

They hadn’t simply targeted Geum Wontae, but used that as bait to target the Golden Crow Trading Company’s warehouse and the company head’s daughter, Geum Sohyang?

This was a completely unexpected situation for them. They had almost lost their company and nearly had the company head’s direct family member kidnapped.

However…

The Golden Crow Trading Company was able to safely overcome the crisis.

This was thanks to the help of Namgung Hyeok, who had been dispatched from the Namgung Family.

Because he had positioned personnel in advance to prepare for such a situation, they were able to overcome the disaster without any damage.

The Golden Crow Trading Company head’s office.

“Thank you so much, Young Master Namgung.”

Geum Taesang, the head of the Golden Crow Trading Company, bowed respectfully and expressed his gratitude.

“Without you, Young Master, something terrible would have happened. The warehouse would have burned down and my daughter would have been kidnapped. Thanks to you, Young Master, all of this could remain safe.”

“I was just preparing for any contingency.”

Namgung Hyeok said calmly.

“Is your daughter alright? I heard that their real objective was to kidnap your daughter.”

“She was a bit startled, but she’s fine now. I heard that those who came with you played a major role.”

From what he heard, three Black-Robed Men had appeared on that side as well, the same number as those who attacked the warehouse.

But So Yeon and Jeon Wook were able to kill them all.

Namgung Hyeok nodded. In the end, everything had been resolved smoothly.

“Have you identified the mastermind behind this incident?”

“We haven’t found that out yet. The prisoner you captured won’t easily open his mouth…”

“I see.”

Namgung Hyeok knew many ways to make a prisoner talk.

But right now, he didn’t feel the need to show off such skills.

After all, he was someone who had come here after receiving a guard request.

His job was only to guard the trading company, not to reveal the culprit.

Now the resolution of the remaining problems depended entirely on the Golden Crow Trading Company.

‘Though I suppose I could give them a little help.’

“Think about which force would gain the most if your daughter were kidnapped and all the goods in the warehouse burned down. They’re probably the most likely culprits.”

“…!”

Geum Taesang’s eyes flashed sharply for a moment.

As someone who operated such a massive trading company, he would have fully understood what that meant.

“Hearing what you say, young hero, I can roughly guess what kind of bastards were behind this. Thank you.”

“Not at all. You would have figured this out quickly yourself, Company Master.”

“More than that, we should discuss compensation. Considering the merit you’ve established, young hero, I felt the originally proposed reward was insufficient. I’d like to give you this in addition – what do you think?”

Geum Taesang said this and had his subordinate bring a small box.

Namgung Hyeok’s eyes lit up when he saw the contents inside.

“Spiritual medicine.”

“That’s right. It’s a spiritual medicine called Small Azure Pill. Taking one can grant roughly three years’ worth of cultivation.”

“Is it really alright to give me so many of these?”

The number of Small Azure Pills was equal to the number of Namgung Family people who had participated in this mission.

Even though they only had the effect of improving internal energy by three years, spiritual medicine was still spiritual medicine.

Each one was certainly quite expensive.

Yet gifting this many spiritual medicines would surely be a considerable burden even for the trading company.

At those words, Geum Taesang shook his head and answered.

“It’s fine. After all, if it weren’t for you, young hero, they would have all burned up and been lost anyway.”

“So the things in the warehouse were spiritual medicines.”

“We’re a trading company that primarily deals in medicinal herbs and medicines. Moreover…”

Geum Taesang’s eyes sparkled.

“If I can form a connection with a young hero like yourself, this much is a bargain.”

“I’m grateful that you think so highly of me.”

“No, I’m sincere. I sense in you the spirit of a hero that I don’t feel in today’s young people. I may look like just a merchant, but isn’t this level of investment natural for someone who will become great in the future?”

Geum Taesang said this and laughed heartily.

Namgung Hyeok also showed a gentle smile as if to respond in kind.

‘He means to maintain good relations not just with me but with the Namgung Family as well.’

Without the backing of the Namgung Family, no matter how much merit he had established, he wouldn’t have received such compensation.

That was how this world worked.

Namgung Hyeok noticed that he intended to form even deeper ties with the Namgung Family through him. But that was fine anyway.

‘It’s ultimately good for me.’

In any case, if he could obtain more compensation, it was a good thing.

Namgung Hyeok readily accepted the box.

“I’ll gratefully accept the gift. However, since the danger may not be completely gone yet, let me stay here a few more days and continue the escort. That would be better.”

“Oh, you’ll do that? I’d be grateful.”

“Then please take care of us for the next few days as well.”

Namgung Hyeok greeted him thus and rose from his seat.

There was still something he needed to do before returning.

* * *

He called together all the personnel who had participated in this operation.

Including himself, Ho Young and So Yeon, Jeon Wook, Namgung Pyo and the warriors of the Changcheon Unit.

They faced Namgung Hyeok with pleased expressions.

Everyone recognized that the strategy he had devised had worked properly.

“Captain. What did you call us all for? Is there some matter?”

At Ho Young’s words, everyone showed curious expressions.

They didn’t know what reason there could be for calling everyone together like this.

“It’s nothing major. I called you because I have something to give you all.”

“Something to give us?”

“Look at this.”

Click.

When Namgung Hyeok opened the box, the Small Azure Pills he had received earlier revealed themselves.

The eyes of those gathered there visibly widened.

Everyone had recognized they were spiritual medicines just from their form and scent.

“These are spiritual medicines called Small Azure Pills. Taking one is said to improve one’s cultivation by three years.”

“Y-you received such things as compensation?”

“That’s right. And I intend to distribute these to everyone here, one each.”

“…!”

Shock appeared on the faces of Namgung Pyo and the Changcheon Unit members.

Distribute them?

These precious spiritual medicines?

They would have understood if he had kept them all without sharing.

Since Namgung Hyeok and they were in politically opposing positions.

But they were surprised that he would distribute them even to them.

Namgung Pyo asked with a flustered expression.

“H-how could you give such things even to us?”

“Is it strange to share compensation with people who worked together on the same mission?”

“…!”

The expressions of Namgung Pyo and the Changcheon Unit members became blank.

Certainly, Namgung Hyeok’s words were sound logic.

He spoke particularly to the bewildered Changcheon Unit members.

“If you take these back to the family, there’s a high chance you’ll end uping the compensation directly to the family. You’ll get just a few coins as reward and have them taken away without even being able to consume the spiritual medicines you worked hard to earn. I don’t want that. If compensation doesn’t go directly to those who worked hard in the field, who would work earnestly?”

“Th-those words are…”

“We’ll extend this mission for a few more days to continue escorting our charges, so take turns consuming the spiritual medicines. Don’t worry about the family’s reproach. I’ll take all responsibility.”

Namgung Hyeok said this, took his share of Small Azure Pills, and turned around briskly.

The same went for the subordinates who had followed Namgung Hyeok.

They grinned as if they had expected this and each took their share.

And Namgung Pyo and the Changcheon Unit members stared blankly at this scene.

Though they had originally come to keep Namgung Hyeok in check, now they couldn’t bring themselves to think that way at all.

They saw the true appearance of a leader in Namgung Hyeok more than in Namgung Jangcheon, who had given them orders.

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