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Chapter 20
“Huh?”
After learning that Woonyeong had created a dantian, Seol Wonpyeong simply let out a short sigh. Seol Jadan could understand the speechless state of Seol Wonpyeong. He too had witnessed the moment Woonyeong created a dantian and had the same expression on his face. “W, was that true? Not a single lie?” “Yes. I confirmed it myself, and Escort Commander Geum Cheongsan saw the same thing.” “Something like this. Yeah, that might make sense. Her body was weak because she had a lot of energy.” “I thought the same as well.” “Hahahaha.” Seol Wonpyeong suddenly burst into hearty laughter. Seol Jadan was startled at first, but soon lifted the corners of his mouth in a smile. How could it not be so? She had been born weak and was a child who had been suffering from a fever until recently. But now, hope blossomed that Woonyeong had found a way to become healthy. “Have you made sure to keep this quiet?” Seol Wonpyeong, having stopped laughing, asked in a low voice. “Yes. There were few witnesses, but they are trustworthy people. We told them to keep it quiet.” “Yeah, well done. But it won’t be enough.” “What should I do?” “Hmm. People say trying to cover up only makes it more obvious. The more you try to cover it up, the more it will be revealed, so spread the word about it in moderation.” “Yes.” It was also the way the Seol family head maintained his family for a long time. Minimizing what is revealed to the outside world and hiding more. “If you are simply known as an outstanding martial arts talent in the eyes of merchants, wouldn’t you be able to avoid excessive attention?” “I guess so..” Seol Jadan answered politely. “Are you disappointed?” “What do you mean?” “You’re being unexpectedly angry.” “No, it’s not like that. I don’t know if Yeong decides later, but for now, I know this is the best option.” Seol Wonpyeong’s gaze as he looked at his son was filled with pity. How could a father not know that his son wanted to live freely? “But I can’t just let it go. Where… What should I give?” Seol Wonpyeong, who continued speaking, fumbled for the elixir that the family possessed. “Let’s see… We have Thousand-Year Ginseng that came last year, Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng has too strong of an energy flow, so it’s not good now, and… oh my, there’s nothing that’s been eaten for ten thousands of years. We should have prepared in advance.” “I have a Small Return Elixir in my possession. I think I’ll use that first. There’s nothing better to lay the foundation for.” “Is that so? It would have been better if it was the Great Return Elixir.” “Her body hasn’t fully recovered yet, so one Small Return Elixir should suffice for now. I’ll take my time to find anything else.” “No, no. This Grandfather should handle it. I must order the Head of the Household to gather the elixir first.” “I will prepare it.” “Hng, I’ll try to find something better.” Seol Wonpyeong’s face, resembling that of a playful child, was lit up with a big smile. Seol Jadan also smiled and continued speaking. “We are also planning to build a new training ground for Yeong-ah to use at the Red Mist quarter.” “Hmm. Doesn’t the Red Mist Quarter also have a training ground in the underground?” There was a training ground connected to the Red Mist quarter. It was where Dang Joyeong, Woonyeong’s birth mother, used to practice. “That place… needs to be cleaned up.” It wasn’t entirely wrong to say that the place where she had practiced martial arts for more than ten years had been left unused and needed to be cleaned up. “Yeah. It would be good to build a new training ground.” Pretending not to notice Seol Jadan’s hesitation, Seol Wonpyeong readily responded. “Check if there is anything else Yeong-ah needs and let me know at any time.” “If there is such a thing, I will take care of it. I am Yeong-ah’s father.” “Oh, I am Yeong-ah’s grandfather. And am I not the Head of the Family?” The rivalry between the father and son to elevate Woonyeong to the status of a master had begun. Without Woonyeong knowing. *** The secluded shrine of Old Man Teng in Mount Hua was a mystical place. Beyond the illusion barrier, the entrance to the cave appeared. Following the path, there was a place that could be called a sacred realm. The cave extended to a cliff at the end, through which sunlight entered. Inside the cave, there flowed a stream and a forest. In the midst of the forest, on a flat piece of land, there was a house. It was unbelievably well-built. – This is the place created by the ancestors of my sect. You will not lack for anything while you are here. I will allow you to stay until you are ready to stand on your own. Safety was ensured for Woonyeong and Sogyo, who were desperate for it. – Take a look around the warehouse and study. There should be useful items. Feel free to use whatever resonates with you. It might also be good to explore methods to cure your condition. – Why do you give me such kindness, Elder? – I don’t know. Let’s just say it’s an old man’s whim. Even though Old Man Teng called it a whim, it was a favor that Woonyeong could never repay. – How should I pay back this grace? – Tsk. The young people have so much to ponder. Old Man Teng, who had been clicking his tongue, simply turned his back and walked away. Woonyeong deeply bowed her head behind him, hoping someday to repay this favor. Woonyeong, looking around with Sogyo, couldn’t help but be amazed. The warehouse that Old Man Teng mentioned was a treasure trove, and the study was so full of books that it could be called a library. Even though Woonyeong had only lived in the Red Mist Quarter, she was the daughter of a merchant named the Seol Family. She had an eye for valuable things. Inside the shabby warehouse, there were plenty of weapons, each worthy of being called divine weapons. It is a precious item that would cause bloodshed even if just one was released to Kangho. The study consisted of three spacious rooms, all filled with books. As Woonyeong examined every page of the books, she began to understand Old Man Teng’s words about finding a way to survive. There were books of various kinds covering all fields. There were books recording the words of ancient sages, military strategy books, medical texts, miscellaneous writings, encyclopedias… and countless martial arts manuals. From martial arts manuals that can be found on the streets to the highly coveted and dangerous martial arts techniques of the Five Great Clan and the Ten Most Prestigious Factions. Additionally, it was filled with divine martial arts techniques that were believed to have been lost long ago. It didn’t matter how a space like this could exist or how it was possible to collect so many valuables. The important thing is. – Survive. These are the words of Seol Jadan, who helped the lone survivor Woonyeong rise. – You were born with the Heavenly Martial Physique. Through the books that filled the library, Woonyeong found the way to survive as instructed by Old Man Teng. Woonyeong started by reading the widely known martial arts manuals one by one. Soon, she became deeply engrossed in martial arts. Reading martial arts books, commonly called martial arts secrets, was very difficult. Martial arts began with surpassing the limits of human physicality, mentality, and strength. The records left behind by those who first attained enlightenment to pass down to future generations are known as the ‘Secret Techniques’. Describing the movements of internal energy and the body is already difficult, and explaining what the mind must grasp feels as elusive as catching clouds. Therefore, the transmission of martial arts is usually done directly. Passing down martial arts to family members, becoming a respected figure in the martial arts world, and taking special individuals as disciples to establish a martial arts sect. However, Woonyeong didn’t need a teacher. Simply reading books allowed her to fully understand the contents of martial arts manuals. – It’s strange. It’s easier than the Thousand Character Classic. The education received in the Seol Family wasn’t lacking. Moreover, Woonyeong enjoyed reading books. However, when reading the scriptures, she didn’t grasp the content so easily. She had to think about it a few times to understand it, but that wasn’t the case with martial arts books. Just by reading it, she easily understood what was being said. And once she read the martial arts techniques, she could never erase it from Woonyeong’s mind. – Then, can I also learn martial arts? It meant that what was understood in the mind could be expressed through the body. – So this is ‘Qi’. I think it was called ‘external energy’. Sogyo, who learned that Woonyeong was sensing energy, tried to help her. – Then, all I have to do is bring energy into my body like this and turn it into internal energy. – Young Miss, making a dantian is a dangerous thing. I can help as a Taoist… But Sogyo’s words didn’t continue. – Sogyo, this is the dantian, right? The beginning of martial arts manuals is almost the same, isn’t it? – Did you just extract the secret technique from different martial arts techniques? – Hmm, that seems different from that, but the meaning is similar even though the expression is different. After hearing about Woonyeong’s achievements, Old Man Teng gave a mysterious look and simply said, “Do what you want.” Afterward, Woonyeong’s daily routine consisted of reading martial arts manuals and practicing. Among various martial arts, the focus was on foundational techniques for training. It was extremely dangerous for the martial arts techniques in the study to leak out. Finding only what Woonyeong needed among them was important. – What is this? One old scripture found in the study. There was a picture inside it. A picture with nothing special—It was a landscape painting depicting mountains, rivers, sky, and sun. A common painting without a title or even a sign indicating the artist. However, for some reason, Woonyeong couldn’t take her eyes off the painting. – Something is strangely strange. Spending a long time looking at the painting became an additional part of Woonyeong’s daily routine. Then one day, Woonyeong learned the title of the painting. – Harmonic nerve She just knew. And she instinctively knew how pictures could help.
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