The Genius Youngest Disciple of the Wudang Sect

Chapter 307

When I returned to the inn, as expected, my master was waiting for me, worried.

"Hwi-ya. Did something happen? I thought you were taking too long, so I even went to the Martial Alliance, but they said you had already left a few shichen ago."

"I'm sorry, master. There were some circumstances..."

"Circumstances? What circumstances?"

"So..."

I explained the matter of taking the Hwari's inner core, and the matter of running to the Seo Mun family's residence because I couldn't control its energy.

And I told him what had happened there.

Although it was in front of my master, I kept my promise with the Seo Mun Family Head.

I only told him that there was a small incident with Seo Mun-wang-ryang, but that we had talked it out and he would no longer bother me.

My master, after hearing all my stories, looked at me with a slightly suspicious eye, but eventually nodded his head.

"Yes. You've been through a lot."

"I didn't go through much. Thanks to the Alliance Leader giving me the Hwari's inner core, I'm full of energy even now."

In fact, when I was at the Seo Mun family, I had consumed almost all my energy, but now that I have run while performing a movement technique, my internal energy has recovered quite a lot.

Of course, how fast I run is the key, but now, unless I run at a considerable speed, the speed of recovery is faster than the amount of internal energy I consume.

It means that in theory, if my stamina can support it, I can run forever.

"May I take a look?"

"Of course."

My master came up next to me and quietly examined my body.

My master, who had examined my body meticulously for quite a long time... finally smiled broadly.

"You've changed a lot in an instant. In my opinion... it seems you've even absorbed the energy of the Heavenly Transformation Pill that you couldn't absorb before."

"You're as accurate as ever, master."

"Good. The Alliance Leader must have really taken a liking to you."

"I think so too. And I also took a liking to the Alliance Leader."

"What? Hahaha!"

My master laughed loudly at my bold words.

But my words were not just empty words.

The Alliance Leader I knew in my previous life had literally lived a life without himself.

Like stagnant water, he always stayed within the Martial Alliance, always worrying about the martial world, and only thinking about the martial world.

But I have a feeling that he might be able to change a little with this meeting with me.

A person's life must change for their martial arts to change.

Although the Alliance Leader in my previous life could not overcome the final wall, I hope that in this life, he will overcome that wall and perhaps have a power similar to that of the Demonic Cult Leader.

"Let's go see the Alliance Leader tomorrow."

"To thank him?"

"That too, but we have to tell him that we're going back home now. We can't stay here forever, can we?"

"Ah...! That's right. We should be heading back home soon."

My master looked at me with even warmer eyes.

It seemed that my very natural way of calling the Wudang Sect 'home' had touched my master's heart.

"Then rest. You seem to be fine."

"Yes, master."

"No matter how much energy you've gained, you should rest when you need to. Especially on a day like today when you've overexerted yourself. The act of drawing out a large amount of energy at once is something that requires a brief rest, no matter how much internal energy you have."

"Ah..."

My master, after saying that, left me alone in the room and went outside.

It seems my master knew to some extent even if I didn't say it.

Well, considering my physical condition and my personality, it's something he could have easily predicted.

"Yes. Let's rest well today."

I just lay down on the bed.

A lot of things happened today.

Perhaps because of that, I thought I wasn't that tired, but I feel sleepy.

I just let go of my consciousness.

***

"Go back safely. I'll contact you again if I need you."

"Yes. I understand, Alliance Leader. Please stay healthy."

"Health is my basic attribute, isn't it? You should also always take care of yourself."

My master and I went to the Martial Alliance early in the morning and met the Alliance Leader.

It was to tell him that we were going back home.

The Alliance Leader told us to go back, as if he had no immediate tasks for us.

My master thanked him for giving me the Hwari's inner core, but the Alliance Leader replied, "No. Perhaps I have gained something greater than what I gave."

I thought he was referring to the fact that his life had changed thanks to me.

And as if to confirm that, he looked at me and nodded slightly.

"Ah! I have something to talk about before you leave. Do you have a moment now?"

"Yes. I'm fine."

"I see. But Unhwi."

"Yes, Alliance Leader."

"Could you step aside for a moment? It's something I need to talk about with your master alone."

"I understand."

I immediately got up from my seat and left the Alliance Leader's quarters.

Although I was very curious about what they were talking about, I didn't linger or show any sign of wanting to stay.

If it's something he can teach me, my master will tell me, and if not, he won't.

"Oops. I came out without even saying where I was going, trying to act cool."

Realizing my mistake, I chuckled and just went to any tree shade near the fifth gate and sat down.

Although I know there is a reception room outside the fifth gate, if I go there, my master will have to look for me when he comes out, so I was just trying to kill time here.

And so, how much time had passed as I closed my eyes and felt the swaying wind?

"Huh?"

A faint scent of powder carried on the wind tickled my nose, and I slightly opened my eyes.

Then, a person approaching me from a little distance.

It was Jeong Ha-rin.

She is slowly walking towards me with slow, petal-like steps.

Although it doesn't evoke any particular emotion, if we're just talking about looks, it's truly a beautiful figure.

In fact, in my past life, I had fallen for Jeong Ha-rin's looks and had been completely smitten by her.

"Taoist Unhwi? What are you doing here?"

"I'm meditating."

"Meditating? Taoists often meditate like this, is there any special meaning?"

"It's to find the path to enlightenment by controlling the mind."

I answered roughly because I didn't want to deal with her much.

Just as my home is the Wudang Sect, Jeong Ha-rin's home is here.

Come to think of it, since I was sitting in her yard, it was natural for her to talk to me, but I had no desire to have a long conversation with her.

"Th-That... Taoist Unhwi."

"Yes."

"I have something to say."

"What is it?"

"I-I'm sorry."

"Yes?"

Although I had been answering perfunctorily until now, I, without realizing it, opened my eyes wide and asked back.

Because it was a word I had never expected to hear from her mouth.

"This incident... it was all my doing to make a fool of you, Taoist Unhwi. I did it even though I knew I shouldn't have."

"......"

I couldn't answer and just stared at her.

To be honest, I don't even know if those words are sincere.

I'm confused as to whether she is sincerely thinking that and apologizing to me, or if she is doing that because she wants to make a fool of me again.

So, it means that one's usual impression is this important.

If Zhuge Ling had done something wrong to me and had to apologize, would I have had this reaction?

No. Zhuge Ling is a person who would not do anything to apologize to me in the first place.

Oh? But I've thought of Zhuge Ling again without realizing it.

"I'm sincerely apologizing. Please forgive me."

"I wasn't holding it in my heart, so there's nothing to forgive. I'll accept your apology."

"Ah..."

She, with a more disappointed face than before, nodded her head.

She's making a fuss even though I said I would accept her apology.

"Taoist Unhwi. Can we meet again?"

I looked at her with slightly suspicious eyes.

I can't guess why on earth she wants to see me.

Although I did think that maybe she had come to like me through the series of events, I know well that the Jeong Ha-rin I know is not that kind of person.

Because I have never seen her sincerely like someone.

"Perhaps we can meet once in a while when I come to the Martial Alliance. But other than that, I don't think we'll have much chance to meet, right? As I've been active in the martial world, I've found that my connections with people who are not martial artists don't go that deep."

"Then... what if I learn martial arts sincerely?"

"Even so, we probably won't see each other that much."

"Why?"

"You've seen my martial arts skills, right? You've just passed the beginning stage, so it will be difficult for you to reach a similar level to me with just ordinary effort. But as you know well, martial artists also often see and get close to martial artists who are similar to their own skill level, and also do missions together."

"Ah, ah..."

Although I had just stated the facts calmly, Jeong Ha-rin's expression is gradually becoming tearful.

Her expression, which had changed ten times in a fleeting moment, suddenly sharpened, and she looked at me.

The gentle her from a little while ago was gone, and the eyes of a woman full of venom glared at me.

"Taoist Unhwi. I'm going to surprise you soon."

"How?"

"I am the granddaughter of the Martial Alliance Leader. And I've also heard a lot that I was born with a natural talent for martial arts since I was young."

"That's a relief."

"Eek... so when we meet next time, I'll have improved my skills so much that I'll put your nose out of joint."

"I really hope so. I'll be cheering for you from afar."

The words I just said are sincere.

Because it is a great blessing for the orthodox faction to have even one more outstanding next-generation talent.

"When that time comes... will you let me stand by your side, Taoist Unhwi?"

Jeong Ha-rin said in a much softer voice, and I readily nodded my head.

"Yes. If that happens, we will be able to look at the same place. I will be looking forward to that time."

"...... I understand."

If she also improves her skills, she can look at the same place as me.

To stop the invasion of the Demonic Cult, and furthermore, to annihilate them.

If her martial arts grow to a considerable level, it is quite possible.

"Then see you next time. Today... I should go and pester my grandfather to teach me martial arts."

Jeong Ha-rin, after saying that, disappeared from my sight with light steps.

I, looking at her receding back, unknowingly let out a wistful word.

"...... I'm envious..."

I'm sincerely envious.

Of course, it doesn't mean that my master is lacking, but the person she can pester to teach her martial arts is the Martial Alliance Leader.

Both at the Seo Mun family yesterday, and today's incident.

As expected, it seems one has to be born with blood ties.

I swallowed my envy and closed my eyes again and felt the wind.

The wind I felt on the last day in the Martial Alliance was very soft and cozy.

***

'Let's look at the same place...?'

Meanwhile, Jeong Ha-rin, who had hurriedly returned to her quarters, tried to calm her pounding heart, which was not listening to her.

Until now, there have been many men who have approached her.

There were people who wanted to get a line to the Martial Alliance Leader through her, and there were even many who had fallen for her just for her looks.

But among them all, there was not a single person who had made her heart pound like Unhwi had just said.

'Although my heart sank when he said there was nothing to forgive...'

Because the words that he wasn't holding the previous incident in his heart sounded like she was not even in his consideration.

But now she knew that was not the case.

She was thinking happily to herself that he wouldn't have said 'Let's look at the same place' to a woman he wasn't interested in.

'I should go and pester my grandfather to teach me martial arts properly right away. I'll train hard too... and I'll pester him for elixirs.'

Whatever the reason, due to this incident, one more martial artist who would be active in the orthodox martial world in the future has been added.

(End of Chapter)