Chapter 178: Pieces (4)

Chapter 178: Pieces (4)

Pieces (4)

Crack-! Rustle!

The cracks in the sky broke into pieces, landing on the ground.

Young Master Gu?

As I turned towards the direction of the voice, I saw Moyong Hi-ah staring at me with a confused expression.

I shook my head to break out of my dizziness.

I could feel the breeze.

I could hear the sound of grass moving due to wind.

The time that had stopped, was flowing once again.

Did time really stop?

It might not have been necessarily that.

Judging by how my mind was faltering and I felt spaced out, it would be best to assume that I was brought into a different kind of space.

I looked away from Moyong Hi-ahs sky-blue eyes and checked the lake.

And in the middle of it, there was the White Fish of Purity, staring at me.

The color returned back to normal.

The fishs scales that had lost its colors in the space where time had stopped were back to its original lustrous white again.

The white fish stared at me for a moment, but shortly after, swam to a different spot of the lake.

Sir, is there something wrong?

I shook my head at Heeyoungs concern.

Its nothing. I was just feeling lightheaded for a secon

Stopping in the middle of my words I stared at Heeyoung.

Heeyoung looked confused, most probably wondering why I was staring at him that way, but as I observed Heeyoung for a moment.

Whats this?

Something felt strange.

It was as if I had entered a different world.

[Whats wrong.]

I heard Elder Shins voice.

Thankfully, this told me that what I had just seen wasnt an illusion.

Young Master?

I fixed my expression to Heeyoungs call.

Its nothing really Anyway, where shall we go next?

The thing I had just seen

It felt like I had gone through a change

Because I could now see things that I couldnt before.

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Heeyoungs tour around the place continued.

All the houses and beautiful buildings that came after the lake and the breathtaking scenery serving as a backdrop was as if paintings had come to life.

One could truly get a glimpse at the bright history of Shaolin.

As we walked through that path, Moyong Hi-ah suddenly spoke up.

Its really beautiful, isnt it?

This was our first proper conversation since we entered Shaolin.

I responded as I turned towards Moyong Hi-ah.

Is this your first time in Shaolin?

No, I have previously visited a few times for business.

That made sense, itd actually be weirder for a blood relative of a noble clan to not visit Shaolin at least once.

What about you?

What about it?

Isnt this place beautiful?

Sure it is, I do have eyes too after all.

An environment that had been decorated was bound to look beautiful, after all.

But my clan didnt really care too much about how it looked.

Well, it was pretty clean though.

But Im not really a fan of things like this.

I glanced at Moyong Hi-ah when she spoke.

I already knew that she didnt like these things.

She wasnt really fond of beautiful scenery.

Especially so, if it was in the middle of the cold, chilling winter.

Is that so?

Yes, I know that its beautiful, but its not something I can sympathize with.

She came slightly closer to me, while saying such words.

I let her be, but couldnt really understand why she was doing this, even with all the memories of my past life.

I remember her shuddering in disgust, if we were to become the tiniest bit close.

Right as I was about to ask her reason for walking closer to me,

[You got another woman huh.]

I had to shut my mouth when I heard Elder Shin.

I was very used to those words, but it had been a while since I had heard it from him.

I was wondering when you were going to say that.

[Well if you know already, then why do you keep trying to get more?]

When did I ever try

[HAH. Right, its not that you tried to, it just happened. Right? Right?!]

Elder Shin was technically correct, so I couldnt really argue against him.

How about you tell me why you were asleep for so long, instead?

I ignored Elder Shins first question and asked about something actually important.

Time wise, he was asleep for around a week and it didnt really make sense for him to be asleep for that long because the shock that led him to fall asleep wasnt even that big.

Did something happen?

Elder Shin responded with an apathetic tone.

[Dont even ask. I had to go through all kinds of hassles.]

Hassle?

I wonder what kind of hassle he was talking about.

Wasnt he just asleep?

He explained what happened, reading my thoughts.

[The beast inside your body, you have no idea how much it rampaged.]

A rampage?

[Yes, it was so wild. It finally calmed down not too long ago, and hasnt come out ever since.]

If it was not too long ago, then was it because I had absorbed energy from either that Pissing Dragon or Jang Seonyeon?

The beast huh

During my last fight of the tournament, I remember Dok Gojun saying that the beast inside me was the owner of the void.

The fact that there was a beast inside my body, I wonder why he knew that.

Because even I hadnt known about the beast inside me.

And more than anything,

Dok Gojun.

According to the Light of Might, the Blood Demons name was Dok Gojun.

Which meant that the unknown energy lingering around inside my body belonged to the Blood Demon.

It also seemed like Dok Gojun had some relations with the Murim Alliance.

Was he really the Blood Demon?

Elder Shin.

[Well, no need to worry too much about me, I held myself rather wel- ]

I have something to ask about Dok Gojun.

[What?]

When I brought up Dok Gojun, Elder Shins tone of voice changed instantly.

I calmly explained to Elder Shin about the incident on that day.

The suspicious energy in Namgung Cheonjun, my fight against Jang Seonyeon, and the appearance of Dok Gojun.

Elder Shin didnt mutter a word as I told him about all of these things.

Only when I was finished telling him everything,

[Sigh]

He let out a light sigh.

Elder Shin whispered quietly.

Was he mad that this was the first thing he had to see after waking up?

Oh wait, Moyong

I suddenly remembered Cheolyoungs words.

He had said that Elder Shin used to chase after the Moyong Clans Young Lady, but she was instead taken by the Thunderous Swo-

Ugh!

I let out a grunt due to the twisting pain I felt in my dantian.

This old man I swear!

[You better forget about the lie that old fucker said.]

Why do I need to forget if its a lie? Elder Shin, did you really chase after Moyo-

[Wont you shut your mouth?!]

I couldnt see Elder Shins face, but I could clearly picture that his face was red for some reason.

It was definitely red.

Young Master Gu? Are you feeling okay?

No, I think the food I ate earlier wasnt too good.

I straightened my bent back, and went back to our previous conversation.

Anyway, I dont think that Lady Moyong has any interest in me.

Why do you think so?

Those eyes arent the eyes of someone being interested in another.

Moyong Hi-ahs eyes widened slightly at my response.

It might have seemed a bit much for me to come to that conclusion just by looking at her eyes, but I knew Moyong Hi-ah quite well.

I dont know what it is that you want from me, but if you do have something you want, youd be better off just telling me straight. Im not really a fan of dragging things.

Knowing her real personality, the fake persona of hers made me feel rather uncomfortable.

When I responded by setting a clear boundary between us, Moyong Hi-ah didnt say anything afterwards.

Huh.

But it did seem like she had shrunk a little bit.

If I had to compare, she looked like a kitten drenched in the rain.

However, even that could be an act of hers.

I didnt wait for her response and instead started to move.

After a few steps, I could feel Moyong Hi-ahs presence behind me.

After following Heeyoung for a while, I found myself back at the entrance that I had come from.

Heeyoung then put his hands together to give us a farewell.

I hope that your visit here was satisfactory.

Thank you for your work.

You may continue walking around, if you wish to look around more. I shall be taking my leave now.

With those parting words, Heeyoung left.

Looking at the young monk walk away, I started to walk down the stairs as well.

Moyong Hi-ah too walked down the stairs slowly, following me.

I asked her a question.

Is there a servant waiting down there?

Whether it was because I had suddenly spoken to her or something else, Moyong Hi-ah was late with her response.

Oh, yes. A servant should be waiting.

Looking back I could see that Moyong Hi-ahs ears had turned slightly red.

She didnt like the cold, so why did she even decide to follow me I wonder.

Shes not even giving me a reason.

I didnt know what she wanted, but if she wasnt going to tell me, then I had no intention to dig any further to figure it out.

Still staring at her with hesitant eyes, I decided to ask.

Could you give me your hand for a second?

Huh?

At my words, Moyong Hi-ah reached her hand out with a confused expression.

I remembered how Namgung Bi-ah also reddened up whether it was her hands, ears, or whatever.

Ugh.

I grabbed her hand and circulated some heat into her.

I dont know why you went out of your way to do this especially when you are weak to the cold, but do refrain from doing things that would make you exhausted. Its more work for others around you as well.

I knew little of her condition, but I knew that a Flame Arts heat wouldnt do much to help her.

-When you are by my side, the cold doesnt affect me as much.

But I did it anyway due to that pointless memory that just popped up in my head.

Feeling the heat in her hand, Moyong Hi-ah flinched.

Still, I knew that she wouldnt feel warm on the inside.

I didnt know how many seconds it had been of me holding her hand, but after feeling that I had given her enough heat, I let go of Moyong Hi-ahs hands right away.

You may leave first. I need to go back to Shaolin, I seem to have left something there.

Ah! Wait!

Moyong Hi-ah tried to say something to me, but I ignored her and ran back up to Shaolin.

Because of that

I knew it

I couldnt hear what Moyong Hi-ah had whispered.

******************

Heeyoung was a child monk.

Ever since his birth, he had been picked up by Shaolins martial artists and lived his life as a monk.

He had a good nature, while also having a good amount of talent for martial arts. So he was a child that received a lot of love in Shaolin.

He was also quite good at giving people a tour, and Heeyoung liked meeting people as well, so he worked hard at the job.

He was so good in fact, that some people even visited Shaolin just for Heeyoung.

After Heeyoung was done, he picked up a small broom and made his way.

He had to sweep the ground and go train his martial arts after.

Tap.

While moving with a broom in his hand, Heeyoung turned around feeling a presence from behind him.

Oh? Young Master Gu.

Behind him, stood Gu Yangcheon, to whom he had just given a tour.

Heeyoung thought that he had gone down as he had given him a farewell, but it seemed like the Young Master had something left to do, as he was back.

Heeyoung, after looking at Gu Yangcheon for a while, spoke with a small smile.

Perhaps, you have something you have lef-

Hey.

Heeyoung flinched hearing Gu Yangcheons voice that had cut him midway.

It was fair, because to young Heeyoung, Gu Yangcheons voice was way too scary.

And more so the hostility held inside his words made Heeyoungs legs shiver.

Y-Young Master Gu?

Where is it?

What are you even sayin-, Ugh!

As Heeyoung asked with a shaky voice, Gu Yangcheon ran towards him at lightning speed and grabbed his neck.

Cough Cough cough!

Heeyoung coughed being choked with such great pressure, but Gu Yangcheon only glared at Heeyoung with fiery eyes.

Youn ghhh Mast Help

Heeyoung begged for his life, feeling immense fear.

Weve met before, right?

Heeyoung stopped shivering and ceased his screaming, hearing the words that had come out of Gu Yangcheons mouth.

You, you have seen me before, isnt that right?

A few months ago in the Gu Clan that was.

Hearing Gu Yangcheon speak with certainty, Heeyoungs scared expression instantly changed into an emotionless one.

And all of a sudden Heeyoungs face started to change shape, as well.

It was a sickening display.

What used to be Heeyoung, spoke to Gu Yangcheon.

How did you know?

Crack-!

At those words, Gu Yangcheon twisted the bastards neck without hesitation.

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