The Genius Youngest Disciple of the Wudang Sect

Chapter 95

Un Gwang jumped at my words.

Well, it's natural for him to be surprised since the name of a martial art from the Hebei Peng family suddenly came out of my mouth.

"How do you know that martial art, Junior Brother?"

"I just told you. I learned it from the Saber King, didn't I?"

"So how?!"

I briefly explained to him how I had caught the runaway from the Peng family and handed him over to the Peng family head.

And that I had learned the Heaven and Earth One Sword as a reward.

"So that's what happened...! But if the Saber King finds out that you taught me that sword art, won't I get a beating later?"

"Probably not. The Saber King I know... no, the Saber King is not that narrow-minded."

"Really...?"

When I said this, Un Gwang's face seemed to be filled with a subtle desire.

Un Gwang has always had a tremendous desire and curiosity for martial arts.

So there's no way he wouldn't be interested in a new and special sword art called the Heaven and Earth One Sword.

And hearing his reaction now, it's certain that he has already heard Martial Granduncle Ok-gil's words that the Taiji Sword Art would be greatly supplemented if he had the Heaven and Earth One Sword.

Well, since Un Gwang is currently receiving special treatment, learning only what each Martial Granduncle and Martial Uncle is confident in.

"Instead, there's one thing you have to promise me, Great Senior Brother."

"What is it?"

"You have to keep it a secret from the Martial Granduncles and Martial Uncles that I taught you the Heaven and Earth One Sword. At least until you complete your new sword art."

"Then you're saying I have to deceive them?"

I put my hand on my senior brother's shoulder and said, "Deceive? This is definitely not deceiving."

"Then...?"

"You're just not telling them."

"Isn't that the same thing..."

"No. It's completely different. Do you tell your Martial Granduncles every little thing, like what you ate for breakfast this morning after you woke up, or whether you went to the bathroom?"

"No... I don't."

"Then are you deceiving your Martial Granduncles and Martial Uncles every day? You're not telling them."

"That's not it...?"

"See? Not telling them and deceiving them are completely different. Ah! But there could be something like this. A Martial Granduncle suddenly asks you this. Un Gwang-ah, what did you eat for breakfast this morning? Answer me."

"Yes. This morning, I had a simple bowl of vegetables and barley tea."

I nodded my head greatly and said, "That's right. If you answer like that, it's not a lie at all."

"Ah... so not telling them until they ask is not a lie. Is that it?"

"That's right. If someone asks you, 'I heard you're learning the Heaven and Earth One Sword these days, is that true?', what would you say?"

"Yes. I learned it from Unhwi."

"Yes. You can just answer like that. There's no need to tell them when they don't even ask."

Perhaps because his head was confused, Un Gwang rolled his eyes here and there, and then finally nodded his head.

Although I feel a little sorry for luring the innocent Un Gwang, if I don't do this, I don't know what kind of pretext the Martial Granduncles or Martial Uncles will find.

In my past life, I met Un Gwang at too late an age and couldn't corrupt him, but since I've met him at such a young age this time, I won't let him remain the naive guy he was in the past.

"Now. Then answer me. The Heaven and Earth One Sword. Do you want to learn it? Or not?"

Un Gwang's face turned bright red as he agonized over it.

The morality he had learned from a young age, his innate purity, and his curiosity and desire for martial arts must be fighting fiercely inside Un Gwang.

After a short time, an answer finally came out of Un Gwang's mouth.

"I... I'll learn it!"

"Good. Listen carefully. I'll tell you the incantation."

"Right now?"

"You don't want to?"

"No! I'll memorize it diligently."

The incantation of the Heaven and Earth One Sword began to flow from my mouth right away.

I focused, and Un Gwang also focused.

The reason I'm teaching Un Gwang the Heaven and Earth One Sword is nothing special.

I know the Taiji Sword Art, and I also know the Heaven and Earth One Sword well, but I have no idea what the new sword art that Un Gwang mentioned in his past life, which combines the two sword arts to supplement each other's weaknesses, is.

Not only have I never created a new sword art, but such a complicated thing doesn't suit my temperament.

Instead, I'm confident that if Un Gwang creates such a martial art, I can learn it well and make it my own.

Everyone has their own field of expertise, and since we're just doing what we're good at, it's a kind of division of labor.

"Have you memorized it all? I'll say it one more time."

"Yes. Thank you."

I began to recite the incantation one more time.

'Un Gwang. If I learn the martial art you created, I'll be fulfilling one of your long-cherished wishes, right?'

Un Gwang has always wanted to teach me martial arts.

He is one of the few people who have specially regarded and cherished my aptitude for being quick to learn and not lazy in my training.

Of course, the current Un Gwang doesn't know any of that.

Finally, when the second recitation of the incantation was over, Un Gwang smiled brightly.

"I've memorized it all."

"Next, I'll show you the moves right away. Wait a moment."

I hurriedly picked up a long branch that had fallen nearby and, wrapping my hand with internal energy, cut off the small branches to make a makeshift wooden sword.

When I made a wooden sword, Un Gwang also sensibly picked one up and quickly made a wooden sword.

"You can just follow me. Since the Saber King taught me, it probably won't be wrong."

"I understand!"

He answered with his eyes shining, and I showed him the moves of the Heaven and Earth One Sword.

And so, I taught him martial arts for a long time, and Un Gwang quickly absorbed my teachings.

'Although I'm teaching you today, soon Un Gwang will be teaching me a new sword art, right?'

I can clearly see our roles being reversed.

Around the time today's training was coming to an end.

I promised him that if he created a new martial art, he must teach it to me, and then I ended today's teaching.

When the sun had completely set and it was time to go for roll call, we scattered to our respective rooms.

Leaving a secret of our own by the stream.

***

Time flew by quickly, and the day we had to leave for the Nangong family was almost upon us.

During that time, my room's senior brothers and I had made a lot of progress.

First, we took the Micheongdan that the Sect Leader had bestowed upon us, and although I was worried about what would happen if I digested it all again this time, it was quite effective.

I have no idea if it was because I had taken two in such a short period of time when I took the Small Rebirth Pill last time, or if it was effective because it was made with a different method of elixir.

And thanks to the constant training, everyone's body has become much stronger than a few months ago, and they seem to have grown a little taller. I have also grown a little taller in the meantime.

In fact, it was a growth rate that surprised even me a little, to the point where my senior brothers said it was like a bamboo shoot growing.

"Tomorrow, we finally leave for the Zhuge family. Go and pay your respects to the family head. And you must also get along well with his children."

Now, all the members of our room have come to see the Sect Leader.

Before leaving for the Nangong family, we decided to stop by the Zhuge family first to meet Zhuge Ling and her older brother and go to the Nangong family together.

'Zhuge Ling's older brother... was it Zhuge Yun?'

I remember the name, but I don't remember exactly what kind of person he was.

Still, since he is the child of a prestigious family, there are two cases where I don't remember him.

First, he was a weak guy to the point where I couldn't remember him.

Second, he had a nasty personality, so I didn't even associate with him.

Since both cases are not positive, I'm a little worried.

"Yes. We will make sure that the honor of Wudang is never tarnished."

"Yes. I'm reassured because you're here, Uncheol. This time, just like when you went down to the Eungnam Merchant Guild safely last time, take good care of your junior brothers."

"Yes. I will look after my junior brothers as if they were my own body."

Now, Senior Brother Uncheol's words sound quite reliable.

In fact, the person who has developed the most during this time is Senior Brother Uncheol.

My senior brother devoted himself to training to the point where I had to tell him to go in and rest a little.

Thanks to that, Senior Brother Unjihak also trained to the point of exhaustion every day.

Perhaps because he ran around so much in the scorching sun, his face is all tanned, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he looks like a member of the Beggars' Sect.

"And Hwi-ya."

"Yes."

"The head of the Zhuge family said that he really wants to have a private meeting with you when he meets you this time, so be polite."

"I will keep that in mind."

Although I can't see the Sect Leader's expression because I'm bowing my head, it's probably an anxious face.

Because they say that a leaky bucket inside will also leak outside.

But fortunately, I'm a leaky bucket only on the inside. I can act as if I'm a completely normal person on the outside.

"Then go back to your rooms and prepare to depart. There's no need to come all the way here to greet me tomorrow morning."

"Thank you for your consideration."

We bowed our heads to the Sect Leader and then returned to our rooms.

Smiles are prevalent on the faces of my senior brothers who are packing their luggage.

In fact, although we had received entry passes as a reward last time, we had not once gone out of Wudang.

No, it would be more accurate to say that we didn't go out.

Because my senior brothers were engrossed in their training every day, as if time were precious.

"Are you all so happy to be leaving Wudang?"

"Well. It's not that great, but there are many good things about going out."

"That's right. In fact, I've been debating whether to go out or not several times."

"Really? What was so good about it?"

"Well, of course..."

The rest of my senior brothers, except for Senior Brother Uncheol, hesitated for a moment, and then said in unison, "Meat!"

"Pardon?"

"It's been a long time since I've had meat, so I don't even remember what it tastes like!"

"That's right. Since our schedule to the Nangong family is leisurely, shall we camp out for a day on the middle of the mountain once we leave the mountain gate?"

"I think I can catch a wild boar by myself now!"

My senior brothers said with their eyes shining.

They are all burning with passion at the thought of hunting and eating meat.

"Um... I... no."

I was about to tell my senior brothers that they could just buy food at an inn, but I stopped.

This is why early education is important, but since I have already taught my senior brothers that meat is obtained by hunting, they are all so naturally thinking of hunting first.

A Taoist who hunts animals.

Although I taught them, it really doesn't suit them.

Knock, knock—

While everyone was excited about eating meat, someone knocked on our door.

I wondered who it was and went out, and it was Senior Brother Unjo from room number ten.

"Senior Brother Unjo? What's up?"

"It's my turn for the mail today. I brought a letter that came for you."

"For me?"

"Yes. You're leaving Wudang tomorrow, right? Be careful on your trip."

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Senior Brother Unjo handed me the letter and then turned his steps to give letters to the other rooms.

He's a senior brother I've been putting a lot of effort into raising lately, and since his basics are solid and his comprehension is fast, he's a person who will probably become strong soon.

"Who is it from?"

I sat on the edge of my bed and tore open the letter that was sealed with glue.

Then, a familiar handwriting came into view.

[To Unhwi.]

A style of writing that shows the writer's personality, with a powerful line and a sharp end.

It was a letter from my Master.

[I heard you're leaving on a long journey. Be careful on your trip, and let's meet again when you get back.]

That was all the content.

But, for some reason, I feel like I can feel my Master's heart in it.

'Master, please stay healthy in the meantime.'

Although he can't hear me, I said it in my heart and then put the letter in my luggage.

I thought he had completely forgotten about me, but it seems that's not the case, so I feel good for no reason.

I looked back at my senior brothers who were still talking about meat and said cheerfully, "Senior brothers! Have you ever eaten a bear? A bear?"

"What? A bear?"

"I'll catch one for you, do you want to try it?"

"Ooh...! A bear."

"It's a celebration. I'll even cook it all for you."

"Really?! Wait a minute. I'll go to the dining hall and steal... no, get some salt!"

"I need to get more flint and tinder!"

"Wait a minute. What else do we need? I'll have to go out and see!"

At my words, my senior brothers got all excited and left the room, scattering in all directions.

I looked at them and burst out laughing cheerfully.

My Master, my senior brothers. In this life, there are people who can make me laugh with just such small actions.

Just that alone makes me feel that I'm on a more righteous path than in my past life, with a small conviction taking root in a corner of my heart.

(End of Chapter)