The Genius Youngest Disciple of the Wudang Sect

Chapter 368

Nothing happened on the way back to the Wudang Sect.

Since we had played to our heart's content in Kaifeng for a few days, my senior brothers and I decided to go straight back to Mount Wudang, and as a result of running hard, we were able to almost arrive in a few days.

"Senior brothers. Before we go up the mountain, shouldn't we go and meet Manager Wang? I think we should at least tell him that the matter has been resolved."

"Let's do that. It's my job, but you're taking care of everything. Thank you, Unhwi-ya."

"No. Senior brother, this is actually your first time out in the martial world, isn't it? It's amazing that you've followed along this well."

What I just said was not just empty words, but my true feelings.

To be honest, for those who are new to the martial world, just coming out to the martial world, fighting, meeting someone, and experiencing various things would be overwhelming.

On the contrary, I want to praise them for doing well.

"Then if nothing else, I'll go to the Eungnam Merchant Guild. You guys rest a little in front of it."

"Would you do that?"

"Yes. If I can't even do this much, I'm not qualified to be a senior brother. Am I right?"

"Thank you. Then we'll go to the inn behind there and eat. Come back quickly."

"Alright. I'll be back."

He grinned and walked alone in the direction of the Eungnam Merchant Guild.

I've always played that role, so it's a little unfamiliar that Un Gwang is doing it for me, but that's why it's also better.

It's natural that my work has been reduced, and besides, I felt that he would be able to do it skillfully even in a mission where I am not present.

Although I am the center of the mission and carrying it out now, I will become busier and busier in the future.

Now that I have decided to actively seek out the Demonic Cult bastards, I will be even busier.

At times like this, it's good if there are more people who can be entrusted with a mission even if I'm not there.

If the moment comes when not only the Five Swords of Wudang senior brothers and my room's senior brothers, but also every single one of the other senior brothers become elite, I might be able to almost not care about the Wudang Sect's affairs.

"Have you been well?"

"Ah! Dojang-nim. You've come? Please sit over there."

As we entered the inn, the innkeeper, who knew my face well, guided us to a large table.

The reason he guided us himself without ordering a waiter was because I always gave him a little extra on top of the food price every time I came here.

Of course, it was also a bribe to not tell anyone that I always order meat dishes, but more importantly, it was to build a relationship with him in normal times.

Because there is nothing better than money that does not expect a reward in gaining a person's favor.

"How about it, will you have your usual food?"

"Yes. There are four of us, and one more person will be coming soon. So please give us plenty."

"Don't worry. Isn't our shop famous for being a shop with large portions and delicious food?"

"Of course. I know it well. So I'll be looking forward to it."

"Haha! Please wait a moment!"

The innkeeper went to the kitchen himself to place the order and then came out again soon.

He stealthily approached me and started talking to me.

"By the way, Dojang-nim. Have you heard the rumors that are going around these days?"

"Rumors?"

"They say that all the mountain bandits have disappeared from the mountains these days. Until about a couple of months ago, the mountain bandits were suddenly so rampant that the merchants couldn't even trade properly, but as if that time was a lie, the mountain bandits have disappeared, and now the supply of goods has become smooth again."

"That's very good news."

One might ask what's so good about gaining the innkeeper's favor, but just like before, there are atmospheres and news of the Central Plains that can only be heard through the mouths of people who live ordinary lives.

The Beggars' Sect has so many beggars to get this information, and the members of the Hao Mun work in various dangerous places such as gambling houses and brothels to get information.

Not only those two, but most sects spend astronomical amounts of money and manpower to preempt this information even a little.

But I have many people who will tell me on their own if I just show them a little favor.

In a way, it could be said to be the most cost-effective thing.

"So the prices of the various ingredients that come into our inn have also become much cheaper. So please eat to your heart's content today. I will serve you at a greatly discounted price."

"Really? Then I'll have to eat until my stomach bursts today. Then shall we order something more? Our senior brothers won't be able to eat properly for a while when they go back to the Wudang Sect, so let's have our last fill here."

It was when my senior brothers were thinking about the food they wanted with expectant eyes.

"Innkeeper. There's no need to cut the price. You can just charge the full price. No matter how much it costs or what food we eat, I'll pay for everything today."

Two people were seen behind the innkeeper.

One was Un Gwang, and the other was the manager of the Eungnam Merchant Guild. Wang Hyeon-seong.

"Manager-nim!"

"I'm disappointed, Dojang Unhwi."

"Yes?"

"How could you try to go up to Mount Wudang without even seeing me? I was even preparing to hold a big banquet when you returned to the merchant guild."

To be honest, I had a feeling that he would hold a banquet, so I deliberately avoided him, but it seems he was really thinking that.

"I thought it would be a bother, and we also had to go back to the Wudang Sect quickly. I was planning to see you separately later, Manager-nim."

"Since you're busy, I can't help it. Since we've seen each other today, since it's come to this, please enjoy everything you want to eat and drink here to your heart's content before you go up."

"Yes. Thank you for your kindness. I will not refuse."

Wang Hyeon-seong nodded his head with a proud face.

"Manager-nim. How about just having a meal together? Since you've come all this way, are you going to go back right away?"

"Ah... shall I? It's just before my mealtime, but I wonder if it's okay for me to join in on a meal where the senior and junior brothers are having a cozy meal together..."

"Of course. It's fine. It's fine with all the senior brothers, right?"

The senior brothers nodded their heads at the same time.

In the first place, they are all senior brothers with good personalities.

He is not just anyone, but our Wudang Sect's main sponsor, so there is no need or reason to refuse him.

"I'm glad you welcome me. Then I'll join you for a little while without being tactless."

The expression of Wang Hyeon-seong, who naturally sat down at the table and talked, was very different from when I saw him last time.

Come to think of it, since a big worry had disappeared in an instant thanks to us, it's understandable that he would be happy.

"When I'm alone, I sometimes think of the day I first met Dojang Unhwi. You saved me when I was trapped on Mount Wudang and couldn't find my way."

"When you say you saved me, it sounds like I did something great."

"If you hadn't saved me then, I might have gotten lost in the mountains and become a guest who never returned, and if that had happened, I wouldn't be here now."

"It's not because of me, but because you were born with good fortune, Manager-nim, isn't it?"

"Haha! As expected, Dojang Unhwi is also good with words."

After that, he also exchanged various stories with our senior brothers and seemed to be genuinely enjoying this meal.

He smiled really brightly.

Not only that, but the innkeeper, who is making unexpected sales today, also smiles.

And looking at those smiles, I felt anew that the things I am doing.

All the things I do to punish evil and protect good people are being done well.

"I will continue to pray for the endless development of the Wudang Sect!"

Originally, we were planning to just have a simple lunch and go straight up to the Wudang Sect, but the meal that day continued until late in the evening, and we had no choice but to spend one more day at the inn and go up to the Wudang Sect.

Although it was a little off from the plan, I didn't mind.

Even if things don't go as planned, in the end, you take one step at a time towards your goal.

Isn't that what living is all about?

***

Returning to the Wudang Sect, we reported our return to the Sect Leader and then scattered to our respective quarters.

The Sect Leader 'ordered' us to just rest for the next three days without even training.

It seems he did that because he knew very well that if he didn't go that far, we would start training from the afternoon.

"Senior brother! Have you been well?"

"Unhwi-ya. Was there nothing wrong?"

"Senior brother! How can there be nothing wrong when Unhwi went out to the martial world? Tell me what happened. I'm curious."

When we returned to our room, the senior brothers who were in the room at the time all welcomed us.

The senior brothers I saw after a long time... I felt that they had improved a lot compared to before they left the Wudang Sect.

Not only did their bodies get better, but the faint internal energy I felt had also grown a lot.

"Senior brother. Tell me. What happened?"

I was about to tell them first, but Un Shik, my senior brother, pestered Un Cheol, my senior brother, and Un Cheol, my senior brother, began to speak in a low voice.

"There wasn't much of a big deal this time. Just... we beat up a mountain bandit leader, went to the Martial Alliance, and went into the secret vault and came out."

"The s-secret vault?"

"The very secret vault that is said to be full of all kinds of treasures, secret manuals, and elixirs?!"

The senior brothers exclaimed in a fuss.

Come to think of it, for those who don't know, just entering the Martial Alliance's secret vault is something that would feel amazing.

"And we saw the Alliance Leader in person, and we were encouraged by the Alliance Leader."

At Un Cheol's words, the other senior brothers' mouths dropped open.

In fact, for martial artists like us, the Martial Alliance Leader is no different from an idol.

It's enviable to have seen such a being in person, but to have even been encouraged by him, what more is there to say?

"Tell me in detail! What on earth did you do to be encouraged by the Alliance Leader himself?"

"Ahem. What happened was..."

Un Cheol, my senior brother, began to tell the senior brothers about what we had experienced in a voice that sounded calm.

Just by looking at his face, you would never think so, but Un Cheol, my senior brother, seemed to enjoy boasting subtly.

I found that amusing, so I let Un Cheol, my senior brother, continue to talk.

The senior brother's story continued for a long time.

"And... this is the very Heavenly Transformation Pill."

"Heavenly Transformation Pill!"

The senior brother took out the Heavenly Transformation Pill from his bundle and even showed it to the senior brothers.

Un Cheol, my senior brother, who doesn't usually boast like that, I was looking at him strangely, thinking that he must be really excited this time... Un Cheol, my senior brother, suddenly handed the Heavenly Transformation Pill to Un Mi, my senior brother, who was listening to the story excitedly across from him.

"Un Mi. Take it. This is yours."

"Yes... yes...?!"

"I know well that you've been worried about your lack of internal energy. So I thought of you. Eat this and become stronger. If only your internal energy increases, you will be able to become much stronger."

For a moment, I, and the other senior brothers, couldn't say anything and just looked at Un Cheol, my senior brother.

How precious an elixir is the Heavenly Transformation Pill, and to give it away so easily.

Come to think of it, Un Cheol, my senior brother, wasn't boasting just now, but it seems he was just calmly talking about the process through which he had obtained this.

"Hurry up and take it. My arm hurts."

A smile bloomed on my face without me realizing it.

As expected, I am from the Wudang Sect. And among them, I like our room's senior brothers so much.

(End of Chapter)