Chapter 74

However, Yang Hwa-young was not only examining Jeong Charyeon's skin.

"The Inner Force in her Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel is still blocked."

That was only natural. Opening the Governing and Conception Vessels to break through the Barrier of Life and Death was something that even the heir of a prestigious clan could usually only achieve in their thirties. And that was only with the strict guidance of a renowned master and grueling Suryeon.

Yang Hwa-young glanced at Jeok Leegeon. Her eyes asked: Can this child handle what I'm about to do? And is it okay to do it?

Jeok Leegeon nodded with an obvious expression.

A small smile formed on Yang Hwa-young's lips.

"Child."

At Yang Hwa-young's call, Jeong Charyeon respectfully lowered her head.

"Yes, Elder."

"Would you trust me?"

Not knowing what it meant, Jeong Charyeon hesitated for a moment.

There is definitely a certain feeling in human relationships.

Just like Jang In-geol, there are people who simply give you a bad feeling, while others give you a pleasant feeling for some reason.

Yang Hwa-young was exactly that kind of person. It wasn't because she drew a picture for her and taught her a new level of Martial arts. Because she was so casual about joking about the demonic cult, she guessed that she must be related to the demonic cult. But for some reason, when she looked at Yang Hwa-young, she felt good. So much so that she felt like this was what her grandmother would have been like if she were alive.

Jeong Charyeon answered politely.

"I will follow the Elder's will."

That was the moment it ended.

Pfit, pfit, pfit, pfit, pfit!

Yang Hwa-young moved her hand once and emitted five streams of finger wind. Jeong Charyeon's body froze in an instant as her major Blood Points were suppressed.

Jeong Charyeon did not refuse the touch. That was why she didn't close her eyes.

Whoosh.

Jeong Charyeon's body floated into the air.

She could see Jeok Leegeon smiling at her from below. Only then did she feel relieved.

Pak, pak pak, pak pak pak!

Finger winds flew in one after another.

How many masters in this Jianghu can float a person in the air and perform Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing? And that too, after coming out of the field after hoeing. It was known that the level of Sorim Samsin Seung who had entered the priesthood in the past was like that.

Jeong Charyeon's expression changed from moment to moment.

A tingling and languid feeling came alternately.

Whiriririk

Jeong Charyeon's body flipped in the air.

Pfit, pfit pfit pfit, pfit!

Dozens of finger winds flew into her back. It was a finger wind containing a hundred years of Inner Force. Each and every one of those energies began to govern Jeong Charyeon's entire body's Blood Vessels.

If you were a Jianghu person, it was truly a spectacular sight that would make Jeong Charyeon so envious that they would throw themselves into Yang Hwa-young's finger wind. Even if they were hit by that finger wind and died.

Hwiryuryuryuryuryu!

The movement of Inner Force swirling around Jeong Charyeon's body changed.

Jeong Charyeon simply endured the trembling excitement and entrusted her whole body to Yang Hwa-young's touch. Only after one hundred and ninety-eight finger winds had flown did Yang Hwa-young withdraw her hand.

At Yang Hwa-young's gesture, Jeong Charyeon was sucked down in front of her.

Yang Hwa-young turned to look at Naeng Isang.

"She is a child who has learned Jeonggong Martial arts, so please finish it."

"I will."

Naeng Isang stepped forward willingly.

Naeng Isang brought his hand to Jeong Charyeon's back.

Huuuuuung!

A majestic Inner Force spread from her back to her whole body.

Although it was easy for them to break through the Barrier of Life and Death, it was also a great favor that could be called a chance encounter.

Jeong Charyeon's body had already had all the groundwork done by Yang Hwa-young.

Puh-ung!

Jeong Charyeon's Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel were lightly opened. Even the demon sword, who was watching, was inwardly surprised that the Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel could be opened so painlessly.

"Now, control your Inner Force according to my instructions."

She operated her Inner Force under Naeng Isang's guidance. It was a great opportunity that the Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel were opened, but in fact, this consideration after the Barrier of Life and Death was opened was even more important.

Jeok Leegeon, who was watching the scene, pouted.

"Was it this easy? I really suffered a lot."

Yang Hwa-young grabbed Jeok Leegeon's ear, who was complaining.

"You rascal, even if I were your parents, I wouldn't let you do it for free. You troublemaker!"

"Aaaah! It hurts!"

"Hehet! You rascal, you've made such a big deal out of this, what are you going to do now?"

At Yang Hwa-young's question, Jeok Leegeon's expression became serious.

"What else? I'm going to eat this Jianghu!"

"You rascal! Do you think Supreme Domination of the Jianghu is that easy?"

"It won't be easy."

"What about the Nine Sects and One Gang, not to mention the Four Great Hegemons, and what about the Four Great Clans? And..."

Yang Hwa-young's expression became more serious than ever.

"What are you going to do about the demonic cult?"

Jeok Leegeon's expression hardened slightly when the demonic cult was mentioned.

But soon, a playful look returned to his face.

"Grandmother, please stop them."

"No way. Forget it. I'm an old woman who can barely take care of myself."

"Anyway, I don't worry about things that haven't happened yet."

"It will somehow work out?"

"I'm challenging it. Isn't that what it means to be young? Challenging the old people who tell you it can't be done. That's how the world develops."

"Old people? Are you saying that for me to hear?!"

Jeok Leegeon quickly ran away as she tried to grab his ear again.

Standing far away, Jeok Leegeon said.

"A new history will begin here."

"Don't expect any help from us."

"I've already prepared positions for the three of you."

"Positions? What are they?"

"Grandmother is the Supreme Elder of the Great Changcheon Sect, and the two of you are Guardian Elders."

Naeng Isang, who was helping Jeong Charyeon with her mind technique, snorted.

"Who decided that I'm a Guardian Elder? I don't like that kind of thing. I've been your father's Guardian my whole life. I don't even want to hear the word Guardian anymore."

"Then I'll give you a different name. How about Thunderclap Elder? Umhahaha!"

The three old men's eyes met secretly. Naeng Isang and Cheon Mu-ak asked Yang Hwa-young with their eyes if they would really participate in Jeok Leegeon's work.

If the three of them sincerely helped, Jeok Leegeon's goal of Supreme Domination would change from the most absurd goal in the world to a very difficult goal. That's how great the three people's Martial arts were.

Yang Hwa-young simply wore a deeply wrinkled smile. She must have been thinking about something.

Soon, Jeong Charyeon, who had finished her mind technique, opened her eyes. Her eyes, which had completed the Small Circulation, were deeper than before.

"Hu-ahp!"

She unknowingly let out a long sigh at the cool Inner Force swirling around her body. The movement of her Inner Force was clearly different from before. It felt like she had been carrying a heavy load and had finally put it down.

Could it be?

Jeong Charyeon looked at Jeok Leegeon, hoping for confirmation.

"That's right, your Barrier of Life and Death has been opened."

Ahhhh!

Jeong Charyeon was so moved that she was speechless.

With tears in her eyes, Jeong Charyeon bowed to the two old men.

"Thank you, thank you."

Yang Hwa-young and Naeng Isang simply looked down at her with pleased expressions.

"Child, come here."

"Yes."

Yang Hwa-young took Jeong Charyeon, whose eyes were red, to the side.

And she began to teach her the mysteries of mind technique operation. It was truly a chance encounter falling like snowflakes on a winter day.

Jeong Charyeon knows. That all of this is because of Jeok Leegeon.

What is his true identity?

Who is he to maintain such a deep friendship with such great masters? And why are they being so kind to me?

Why to you...

Muyeong, who was standing behind Jeok Leegeon, said quietly.

"Congratulations."

"Why are you congratulating me?"

"Hahaha!"

"Don't laugh so meaningfully."

Yang Hwa-young's teaching on mind technique operation was over.

It wasn't that she taught her a new mind technique, but it was a kind of advice to maximize the effectiveness of the mind technique that Jeong Charyeon had learned. With the Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel opened and Yang Hwa-young's teachings, Jeong Charyeon's Inner Force improvement will now be incomparable to what it has been. Crimson Snake Sword Art mastery was fast approaching.

Staring at Jeong Charyeon, Yang Hwa-young said calmly.

"Living in the Jianghu as a woman, you are likely to be ignored because you are a woman. There are more than one or two things that are terrible. I have found a solution after living for over a hundred years. There was only one."

Yang Hwa-young stroked Jeong Charyeon's cheek.

"Become stronger. That is the only way for a woman to live her life in this Jianghu."

"I will keep that in mind."

Jeong Charyeon bowed respectfully once again with deep respect in her heart.

When she raised her head, Yang Hwa-young and the two old men had already left the place.

"Elder? Elder?"

"They've already left."

"I haven't even said goodbye properly yet."

Tears flowed from Jeong Charyeon's eyes.

Jeok Leegeon wiped away Jeong Charyeon's tears.

"This is enough."

Still, Jeong Charyeon only felt regret. It was something that she could keep saying thank you for all night, no, for months.

"Did you learn well?"

Jeong Charyeon nodded silently.

"How can I repay this kindness?"

"By becoming stronger."

Yes, that's all I can do now, right?

At that time, one of the Cheonghae Chilgaek from earlier entered the place. The man whispered something to Muyeong and returned.

Muyeong reported quietly.

"A few guys from Pungsanchae are causing trouble. It seems they're trying to extort some money in the name of protection fees."

Pungsanchae was the Green Forest Bandits who were camped near here. Thanks to them, the land price here was cheap.

Jeok Leegeon looked at Muyeong and said.

"I was going to take care of them anyway, but they came on their own."

"Should I just give them some money and send them away?"

"It's something we have to deal with anyway, right? We have to deal with it properly."

"Pungsanchae is not affiliated with the unorthodox faction. Nevertheless, judging from the fact that they have been in place for quite some time, there must be a backer among Infinite's forces."

"Well, it's probably Palm Heart Clan or Northern Sky Hegemon Clan. Let's go."

Jeong Charyeon, who was walking behind Jeok Leegeon, suddenly recalled that terrifying look in the tent. She felt scared. It was also a side of Jeok Leegeon that she never wanted to see again.

"Not all Green Forest Bandits are bad, right? There may be people who became Green Forest Bandits because they were hungry."

"The term 'good thief' doesn't exist in the first place. A good Assassin? A good enemy? It doesn't make sense, right? Good people are always good."

"But that's setting too strict a standard."

"It can't be helped if you want to do great things."

"That great thing..."

Jeong Charyeon paused for a moment.

"Are you sure? That it's the right thing to do?"

Don't be offended. I'm not asking with that intention.

Fortunately, Jeok Leegeon's expression did not change. Jeok Leegeon nodded firmly.

"I'm sure."

Jeong Charyeon let out a long sigh.

"Even so, killing them all is... Ah!"

Jeok Leegeon grabbed Jeong Charyeon's cheek.

"Are you a murderer? What do you mean kill?"

"What?"

"You can just beat them up a little and chase them away."

"Ah, that's right."

That's a relief.

"Do you want to handle this one?"

"What? Me?"

"To gain some practical experience. That would be good."

Reject it right away!

But unlike her heart, Jeong Charyeon couldn't refuse. Inner Force was raging and overflowing inside her body. Anyway, she could just suppress them appropriately and send them back.

"Okay, but once you've entrusted it to me, don't interfere!"

"Of course. You know my personality."

"I'll handle it gently. In my own way. I don't even need to draw my sword."

"Hehe, do as you please."

The three passed through a secret passage and arrived back at Divine Wind Stronghold.

Six or seven men wearing weapons were standing with their arms crossed in the front yard of the manor.

From afar, a man with a fierce impression suddenly shouted.

"You bitch! Crawl over here quickly before I rip your crotch apart!"

Jeok Leegeon smiled slyly from behind and whispered.

"There he is. The good thief."

Chaang!

Jeong Charyeon drew her sword without saying a word.