Chapter 80

Cheol-sin finally spoke after they arrived at Divine Wind Stronghold.

"Why did you buy me?"

Cheol-sin's attitude had become respectful.

"Because I needed you."

Cheol-sin didn't understand.

His martial arts were by no means lacking compared to others his age, but they weren't so exceptional that someone would deliberately take him.

Moreover, considering Jeok Leegeon at the third checkpoint, he was undoubtedly much stronger than himself.

'Why does he need me?'

That wasn't the only thing he was curious about, but Cheol-sin tried to calm his mind. His fate had already changed. Now, he just needed to faithfully follow this new destiny.

"There's someone I want to introduce you to."

"Who is it?"

"You'll meet him soon."

The ones who greeted them at Divine Wind Stronghold were the Cheonghae Chilgaek (Seven Guests of Qinghai).

"Summon Hwa Manor Lord."

"Understood."

The two didn't enter the building but waited in the manor.

Cheol-sin looked around. It was a truly beautifully decorated place. The manor, harmonized with the moonlight, was like looking at a painting.

"Where is this?"

"My home."

Cheol-sin then looked at Jeok Leegeon with a puzzled expression. He hadn't imagined that Jeok Leegeon would have a home in the Infinite. In a way, Jeok Leegeon, as seen by Cheol-sin, was a wanderer with a penchant for traveling around the Jianghu.

This time, Jeok Leegeon asked, "I saw you knew a lot about Mechanical Devices on the island that day?"

"I've been interested in them since I was young."

"Quite a hobby. Is that hobby still valid?"

Cheol-sin nodded.

In fact, Cheol-sin was more interested in Mechanical Devices than Martial arts. His father's influence was significant.

His father was a blacksmith in his hometown. With great dexterity, his father made not only farming tools but also weapons and all kinds of iron products. Having lost his mother at a young age, Cheol-sin relied on his father and learned blacksmithing skills.

He firmly believed that he would also become a blacksmith, but his fate was not so smooth.

A dispute arose among Rogues over a seven-nyang sword his father had made, and his father was killed in the process. Afterwards, Im Sang-gwon took him in when he became a beggar wandering the Jianghu.

And now, his life was facing a new change once again.

After a while, Hwa Mucheol appeared there.

"You've arrived?"

"Welcome, Hwa Manor Lord."

Hwa Mucheol glanced at Cheol-sin.

Jeok Leegeon said to Cheol-sin, "Say hello."

Cheol-sin then greeted him politely.

"I am Cheol-sin."

Hwa Mucheol looked at Jeok Leegeon with a questioning look.

"He seemed to be struggling alone. If you don't like him, I'll take him back. Decide as you please."

Hwa Mucheol knew that the reason he hadn't been taken to the Changcheon Sect inside the secret gate and was waiting here was because Jeok Leegeon would take him back if he refused. It was consideration that respected him.

In fact, although he hadn't said it, he was getting old and the work was becoming too much. He was desperate to have a reliable disciple.

Hwa Mucheol slowly examined Cheol-sin. Cheol-sin frowned as if he was being tested, but he was also nervous inside.

After staring into Cheol-sin's eyes for a long time, Hwa Mucheol said bluntly, "I am Hwa Mucheol."

Hwa Mucheol hadn't exchanged many words with Cheol-sin, but he could guess the other person's personality.

There are such people in life. Opponents you get a feeling about even without talking. He would have to experience it to know for sure, but he realized that Cheol-sin was in the same category as him. A type that reveals itself through actions rather than words.

Besides, if Jeok Leegeon recommended him, there was no need to hesitate any further.

"Do you know what you'll be doing in the future?"

"I don't."

Hwa Mucheol chuckled. He thought it was typical of Jeok Leegeon's way of handling things.

Hwa Mucheol said calmly, as if talking to himself, "The connection between people is truly bizarre."

"........"

"It would be nice to have such a connection."

Hwa Mucheol turned to Jeok Leegeon and said, "Thank you."

"Tell me after you've used him. That friend might run away with Hwa Manor Lord's treasures."

He now knew that Jeok Leegeon always spoke like this.

At that moment, Muyeong rushed in with a desperate look on his face.

"Something has happened."