The World’s Greatest Martial Arts Instructor - Chapter 115

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Chapter 115. Huh? Elder Brother?

 

 

“Excuse me, I’d like to pass through. I’m sorry.”

Dan Mok Un-hye pushed through the crowd of people, slowly making her way forward.

She thought that if she could get as close as possible, she might be able to receive the dragon’s energy.

Of course, there were no people at the entrance where you paid admission to enter.

However, that place was guarded by martial artists, so she couldn’t go there. She tried to get as close to the rope barrier as possible to see the Ascension Site, but it wasn’t easy for the young and weak Dan Mok Un-hye.

Blocked by large adult men, she couldn’t move forward at all.

At least there was a small gap near the passage where people who had paid admission passed through, so she was squeezing in there, but even that wasn’t easy.

“Tch. What’s this now? How annoying. I’m already irritated because there are so many people.”

Jang Han, who had a fierce expression and was in front of the gap Dan Mok Un-hye was trying to squeeze through, twisted his body in annoyance and swung his arm to push Dan Mok Un-hye away.

“Ahhh.”

Dan Mok Un-hye was pushed back helplessly.

She tumbled under the rope barrier, falling on her bottom and sitting down in the passage.

“Huh?”

That position was exactly where Beom Il-so’s group was about to pass through.

A young girl who suddenly popped out and sat down.

The martial artists guarding the area rushed over urgently. They were trying to drag Dan Mok Un-hye away.

“Ah, wait a moment.”

Beom Il-so raised his hand to stop the martial artists.

Then he carefully examined Dan Mok Un-hye.

Old clothes and a shabby appearance.

At least her face was clean, and she had put on a little weight.

However, from her still weak-looking arms and legs, he could guess what this child’s circumstances were like.

They had already passed through many places with annoying people, and now this child was blocking their way.

“What are you?”

Beom Il-so looked down at Dan Mok Un-hye and asked.

His aura was quite sharp.

“Th-that is…”

Dan Mok Un-hye was startled and hesitated to speak.

 

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“Hmm.”

Ha Mu-baek sat alone on the rock in the now-empty Training Ground in a Half Lotus Position with his arms crossed.

Then he raised his right hand and injected Gang Qi into it.

White Water Gang formed in his hand.

This time he raised his left hand and released Gang Qi.

Dark Colored Gang Qi.

Two completely different types of Gang Qi formed simultaneously in both hands.

“This actually works?”

Ha Mu-baek muttered as if finding it fascinating.

Originally, Ha Mu-baek had handled two different types of Gang Qi.

But he couldn’t use both simultaneously.

However, after breaking through the wall this time, it became possible.

Heavy and domineering Dark Colored Gang Qi.

Solid and fast white Gang Qi.

Especially against jiangshi, the white Gang Qi demonstrated stronger power.

Depending on the situation, Ha Mu-baek would make a judgment and use the appropriate Gang Qi.

But now there was no need for that.

He could use Dark Colored Gang Qi, and if necessary, add white Gang Qi to it.

Previously, he would have had to withdraw the Dark Colored Gang Qi and then use white Gang Qi.

In a relaxed situation it might be fine, but in urgent situations, that momentary gap could be fatal.

His Blood Meridians had become wider and stronger.

His Dantian had become much more solid.

He spread his Ki Sense while maintaining his Gang Qi.

He steadily expanded the range.

Beyond Muchang Castle to even more distant places.

Even so, there was no sensation in his Dantian.

Previously, at this level, he would have felt pain in his Dantian.

“I’ve definitely gotten stronger.”

Ha Mu-baek smiled with satisfaction and withdrew his Gang Qi.

“However, the problem is…”

Even Ha Mu-baek couldn’t know exactly how much stronger he had become.

Only rough guesses were possible.

The conclusion he reached from those guesses was that he could withstand attacks from four Ten Thousand Heaven Golden Chain Explosive Thunder.

He needed to completely correct the margin of error in his senses and accurately recognize where his current limits were.

Although the war had ended, the energy flowing through Gangho now was not ordinary.

The Family Head of the Peng Family, the Young Family Head of the Yeon Family, the state of Sanwol Demon Forest, and the Demon Cult involved in Manmulryeon’s rebellion this time.

Each one grated on Ha Mu-baek’s nerves.

All of this had happened within less than a year.

“Right. I need to be certain. I should prepare for any possible situation.”

Ha Mu-baek rose from the rock.

“Ugh-cha.”

After stretching to his heart’s content, he suddenly disappeared.

 

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“So you’re saying your body is too weak and your mother is worried, so you came here thinking that if you went to the Fire Dragon Ascension Site and received the dragon’s energy, you might become a little healthier. You don’t have money for admission, so you were trying to get as close to the Ascension Site as possible when you were pushed and fell, ending up here?”

Beom Il-so summarized what Dan Mok Un-hye had explained while slightly frightened and speaking intermittently.

Dan Mok Un-hye nodded her head.

“Even so, you came here alone? What about your father?”

At Beom Il-so’s question, Dan Mok Un-hye slightly lowered her head.

“He passed away.”

Her voice was gloomy.

“Ah.”

Beom Il-so let out a short exclamation.

The four companions who had been quietly watching glared at Beom Il-so.

To make such young child say such words.

“Ahem. I’m sorry.”

Beom Il-so quickly apologized, acknowledging his mistake.

His gaze turned toward the crowd of people gathered by the rope barrier of the passage.

Not only Beom Il-so’s gaze, but the others’ gazes were also focused there.

More precisely, on one person.

They were looking at Jang Han, who had pushed Dan Mok Un-hye.

People around were tense and quiet due to Beom Il-so’s unusual atmosphere.

Since he was wearing the official uniform of Gyoryong Hall’s Waryong Corps, they recognized him as a disciple of a prestigious Murim sect.

The official uniforms of Jamryong Corps and Waryong Corps were familiar sights to the people of Muchang.

Thanks to this quietness, quite a few people were able to hear Dan Mok Un-hye’s small voice.

It was natural that sharp gazes from those who heard everything turned toward Jang Han.

“Th-that…”

Receiving fierce stares from many people, Jang Han panicked and tried to say something but couldn’t speak properly.

One of those fierce gazes belonged to Beom Il-so.

“Aaaah!”

Jang Han screamed and ran away.

At that sight, Beom Il-so frowned and muttered quietly.

“You. I’ve memorized your face for now.”

“Th-thank you.”

Dan Mok Un-hye bowed her waist to Beom Il-so in greeting.

“Huh? For what?”

Beom Il-so asked with a face that showed he didn’t understand.

“That, that man…”

Dan Mok Un-hye’s gaze turned toward The Man running away in the distance.

“That bastard didn’t even apologize to you, he just got scared and ran away by himself. There’s nothing for you to thank me for.”

Sharp.

The gazes of Beom Il-so’s group turned sharply toward him again.

“So. You still haven’t properly seen the Ascension Site?”

“Yes? Yes.”

Dan Mok Un-hye answered Beom Il-so’s question.

“Then let’s go together.”

“Yes?”

Dan Mok Un-hye asked in surprise at the unexpected words.

“I said I was sorry. Since I said something rude to you, I’ll take you to the Ascension Site as an apology.”

“Th-that…”

At the surprising proposal, Dan Mok Un-hye couldn’t answer properly.

The reason was that she also knew how much the admission fee was.

One silver coin.

It was an enormous amount.

Elder Brother’s monthly salary was twenty silver coins. But the price for briefly seeing where the Fire Dragon ascended was one silver coin.

For Dan Mok Un-hye, it was an amount she couldn’t even dare to think about, and even if someone offered kindness, it was an amount she couldn’t easily accept.

“Wow. As expected of Beom Il-so. You’re really generous!”

Another student from Waryong Corps First Group patted Beom Il-so’s shoulder and said.

Twenty silver coins was enough for a family of four to live quite comfortably for a month.

One silver coin was that significant an amount.

For them, it wasn’t a big burden, but it also wasn’t an amount to spend carelessly on a girl they were meeting for the first time.

Dan Mok Un-hye was currently fighting a difficult battle.

Should she rely on the other’s kindness to see Fire Dragon Ascension Site, or should she refuse the excessive kindness according to human propriety?

Because the temptation of Fire Dragon Ascension Site was strong, Dan Mok Un-hye couldn’t choose even though she knew the right answer.

“What are you worrying about?”

At that sight, Beom Il-so looked at Dan Mok Un-hye with sharp eyes and said.

Then he took out one silver coin from his pocket and flicked it to a nearby warrior.

“That child’s portion.”

Since they had already paid the admission fee and were entering, he only paid additionally for Dan Mok Un-hye’s.

“Huh? Huh huh!?!”

“I paid the money. Now whether you come in or not is up to you.”

Saying that, Beom Il-so walked away with big strides.

 

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“Where did this child go?”

Yeo Hwa looked around in front of the house.

She was worried because Dan Mok Un-hye hadn’t returned yet even though quite some time had passed since she left home.

The sky was already turning red with sunset.

“She probably went toward Fire Dragon Ascension Site.”

Then an aged voice was heard from nearby.

It was Byeokryeokgae.

“Ah, sir.”

Yeo Hwa bowed her waist politely.

“Why would that child go there?”

“She seems to have been drawn by the false rumors spread by that greedy Inn Owner.”

“Ah…”

At Byeokryeokgae’s words, Yeo Hwa let out a pitiful sound. She had also heard those rumors at the market.

One silver coin to see ruins.

She had said it was crazy.

Of course, Yeo Hwa’s household now had some comfort.

Dan Mok Un-rae was sending monthly salary every month, and the elder staying in the room here was helping a lot in taking care of Un-hye’s health.

She was able to save an amount that would have been unimaginable before.

But she absolutely couldn’t spend that money.

Since it was money Un-rae had earned through hardship, she only used the minimum amount unless it was for taking care of Un-hye’s health.

Because she had to return it to Un-rae someday.

“Why would she go to such a place.”

“Heh heh. She wants to get healthy quickly. Don’t worry too much. She’s become quite healthy. I’ll go take a look too.”

“Thank you, sir.”

Yeo Hwa bowed her waist toward Byeokryeokgae once more.

 

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“How can I…”

Beom Il-so had already gone inside the Ascension Site.

Dan Mok Un-hye and four students were left behind.

“Young miss. That’s his way of doing things, so go in and see. The money has already been paid.”

The man who had patted Beom Il-so’s shoulder earlier said.

“Still…”

“Please understand that guy’s feelings too. He seems very sorry about what he said earlier. He seems to want to apologize this way. He’s clumsy at expressing himself.”

Eventually, Dan Mok Un-hye walked into Fire Dragon Ascension Site together with those four people.

Beom Il-so, who had arrived first in front of the ruins of the inn annex, glanced at his group who came late.

Confirming that Dan Mok Un-hye was among them, he smiled slightly.

“How is it?”

At his group’s question, Beom Il-so shrugged his shoulders and gestured with his eyes.

“See for yourself.”

Foundation stones and a few remaining burned pillars.

And debris from the collapsed roof.

That was all there was.

It was nothing more than that.

To call such a thing Fire Dragon Ascension Site and charge a whole silver coin.

The inn owner really seemed like a proper businessman, he thought.

Dan Mok Un-hye carefully approached the remains, clasped her hands together, and closed her eyes.

Her earnest wish that the fire dragon’s qi energy would settle within her as well.

Beom Il-so quietly watched her.

It reminded him of his own childhood that barely came to mind anymore, or rather, that he didn’t want to remember.

Before he caught the attention of Cheongeom Sect.

When he was a wandering beggar child.

“Come on, let’s see what we have here!”

Just then, a spirited voice came from the distance.

But it was a familiar voice he seemed to have heard somewhere.

Probably heard here and there around Gyoryong Hall.

Since one person came to mind for such a character, Beom Il-so turned his head.

As expected, it was Dang Jin-san.

He was entering noisily with his companions.

Where Beom Il-so’s gaze stopped, those bastards were there.

The three people who had created painful memories from the last Ha-tuje.

And among them, the bastard who had eliminated him.

“Huh? Elder Brother?”

Just then, the surprised voice of the little kid in front of him reached Beom Il-so’s ears.

 

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