Chapter 123

Episode 123

I finally regained my previous life.

I lifted myself up from my seat, curling the corners of my lips.

The clothes were damp from the sweat that flowed out.

The entire room was filled with a musty smell.

‘I need some ventilation.’

I opened the window to get some fresh air, then turned my head when I felt the presence of people behind me.

Unable to bear it any longer, she opened the door and saw the sight of the evil girl.

“What happened to the disciple...?”

“The treatment went well.”

“Thank goodness.”

“It is still too early to feel relieved. This is not a one-time treatment. “It will take at least two months to get out of bed.”

“I have something I want to ask.”

“Are you curious about what happened in the separate room just now?”

“.......”

Ak Yeo-ryeong nodded with a heavy expression.

It wasn’t a question I was asking because I didn’t know anything.

There was no way she, an absolute expert, would not have noticed what was happening here.

Since this is something that cannot be easily believed, I just wanted to confirm it by asking the person involved directly.

‘There’s no need to hide it.’

I said with a soft smile on my face.

“I came to a small realization.”

“...!”

“Why do you look at me like that?”

The evil girl looked at me like she was looking at a monster.

It was a natural reaction.

It is surprising enough that a young man with a weak appearance has stepped into the realm of transcendence, but now he has surpassed it and become a flower girl.

Is there anyone else in the history of martial arts who has achieved progress as quickly as me?

I can guarantee you that there won’t be any.

“That’s amazing.”

“Thank you for protecting the law.”

“It is natural for a teacher to endure hardships for his students.”

I left the separate room, leaving behind the evil girl who remained in the room to take care of the patient.

Damun, who had quietly followed behind, opened his mouth.

“Congratulations.”

“Thank you for your hard work. “It must not have been easy to stand guard in front of the door for five hours.”

“I was worried that something was wrong because he didn’t show up so much.”

“I’m sorry for causing you concern. “I had an unexpected moment of enlightenment.”

“Have you now completely recovered from your previous life?”

“Strictly speaking, it’s a bit lacking. “The total amount of internal energy was insufficient and I could not fully control the state.”

I concentrated my energy on the tip of my raised index finger.

The energy that had been shaking like a haze suddenly rose up and took the form of a small sword.

Damun, who was watching, let out a quiet exclamation.

“Well, it’s only a matter of time.”

* * *

Looking at it objectively, my current state was slightly lower than my previous life.

However, there were some things that were better than my previous life.

First, excellent durability and resilience.

The body strengthened by the White Lightning Divine Art boasted outstanding performance that was incomparable to that of his previous life.

After obtaining the tough and strong blood vessels and organs, I no longer suffered internal injuries from most shocks.

Even if I was injured, I was able to recover quickly.

Second, the usefulness of high-density internal strength.

The consumption efficiency of internal energy has increased incomparably compared to before.

The internal power accumulated by using the White Thunder Godkong was especially good for the Phantom Sword.

The internal energy required to create an illusion decreased and the real hand became heavier, so even if the same initial move was used, the power was incomparable to before.

After that, Dokgo Woojin and I talked for a while.

Until Seo Moon-hye, who had been locked in the kitchen, brought out the food she had prepared.

“bout! bout!”

The sound of Dokgo-seong’s spirit penetrated my ears.

Currently, he was concentrating on his martial arts training alone in the yard.

As I was quietly gazing at the sight of Dokgo Fortress outside the window, I said as if throwing something out.

“You’ve achieved quite a bit without even seeing each other.”

“There is still a long way to go.”

“My stamina has increased a lot, my posture has become more realistic, and I seem to have become somewhat accustomed to using my energy. “I think it might be the right time.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Actually, I know the recipe for the long-acting elixir.”

“...!”

I’ve been thinking about it for quite some time.

Whether I should reveal that I know the recipe for Demon God Dan (魔神丹) or not.

Since the recipe came from the Magic Church, it was not easy to talk about it.

However, after seeing Dokgo-seong grow up, my thoughts changed.

Just three years ago, Dok-go-seong had been having a hard time keeping up with basic training, but now he was skillfully practicing his basic skills with the utmost power.

It was an amazing growth rate.

An outstanding teacher, brilliant talent, and constant effort were added.

I thought that in the not too distant future, I would enter the realm of the first class.

With a little more support, we may be able to aim for even greater heights.

‘Anyway, I was thinking of feeding Seo Ho-seon some demonic spirits sooner or later. While we’re at it, we can make something for Dok-go-seong to take.’

If Dokgo Woo-jin asked where he learned how to make the elixir, things would be a bit troublesome, but I thought that possibility was low.

A conversation I had with Dokgo Woojin in the back alleys of Seongdo came to mind.

[Aren’t you asking?]

[What do you mean?]

[What is my relationship with the Demon Cult leader? You must have heard what they said.]

[I said something. I believe in Yeon-woon, a person I have personally seen, heard, and felt.] I

don’t often give my heart to others, but once I give my heart to someone, I trust and support them until the end.

That was a man named Dokgo Woojin.

[I will tell you everything someday. Starting with my birth, what the past I am hiding, and what I want to achieve in the future.] [I

will wait.]

That honest man would just wait until I revealed the past myself.

Even if I have a question, I keep it buried deep inside.

I looked back in the direction of Dok Go-seong and asked slyly.

“It seems to me that now is the time when the effect of the elixir can be maximized. What do you think, Master?”

* * *

Another 15 days passed.

Peace has finally come to the Sacheon branch of the Murim League, which had been experiencing bad weather.

After continuing to work all night long, most of the backlog of paperwork was completed and the group was finally able to return to their daily lives.

“Deputy manager.”

The branch manager’s private room.

Damwoon entered the room and handed me a letter and said.

“A response came from the headquarters. They say they will soon send people to replace the expelled bandits. “I ask for your understanding as we cannot send a large number of people due to the timing.”

“As I said before, the number of people doesn’t really matter. Because there isn’t much to do anyway. However, it would be good if those newly assigned were those who are good at administrative work rather than martial arts.”

“I will tell you that.”

“Is there anything else to report?”

“I have nothing special to report, but I have something I want to ask.”

“What do you want to ask?”

“Shouldn’t we find the last victim who fell into a state of evil due to the demonic cult leader?”

“Why are you suddenly concerned about that?”

“Now, Deputy Director is also a celebrity. If he found out that Ye Jiaju had personally visited the Sichuan branch with his disciples, Ma Jiaju would also be alarmed. There is also the matter of the assassination army...”

“I know what you are worried about, but it is okay. The fifth victim is in Sacheon.”

“yes?”

“To be more precise, it would have flowed into Sacheon by now.”