Chapter 540: I Knew It Would End Up Like This (5)

Chapter 540: I Knew It Would End Up Like This (5)

Ah, oh! Why wont this move, damn it!

Baek Cheon screamed while tightly grabbing Chung Myungs arm and pulling him.

This cant damn it! Gul! Try pulling harder!

But that arm is broken, sasuk?

Whos fine here? Whos even fine in this group?

Seeing Baek Cheon glare at him with red eyes, Jo Gul looked up at the distant sky.

I thought things were going well for a moment.

Sasuk. Dont push too far. He got scared sometimes.

Ughhhh!

Puak!

Finally, Chung Myungs body was pulled out of the ground.

Thud!

Baek Cheon fell to the ground and groaned, unable to overcome his reaction.

I dont understand, how on earth did he get caught in what is with this bastard?

Shocked, Baek Cheon saw the massive bundle that was pulled out with Chung Myung. It was not easy to pull him out because of that thing!

What!

Chung Myung giggled, completely ignoring Baek Cheon, who wanted to grab him by the throat and unwrapped the bag.

Those bastards packed a lot of nice things? If we leave it as it is, it will get crushed by the mountain and vanish. I brought it to use for something good. Kuak, look at me being all wise.

Baek Cheon stared blankly at him.

Did this guy just say he held onto this when the cave collapsed on him?

What is even going through this guys head?

Actually, there was nothing to say now. Wrapped inside the bloodstained cloth, there should surely be something within.

What is all oh?

Baek Cheon, checking the item, screamed in fear.

Oh my, arent they all ice crystals? How many of these are there, really?

Hehehehe.

Chung Myung chuckled and pushed his stomach out. Every time he moved, they could hear the bones crunching.

Even though they were well balanced, they wont be moving to the North Sea for a while, so I guess I need to handle things now.

W-what is this alcohol bottle thing?

When I smelled it, it was something like Clear Stone milk.

Clear Stone Milk for real?

Baek Cheons mouth was wide open.

Is that thing really there?

He heard and saw the supposed Clear Stone Milk.

Elixirs, such as Snow Ginseng, unheard of in human hands, had materialized in their hands.

Yet, this potent elixir never decayed; it merely liquefied and flowed.

If cultivated in a forest teeming with fertile soil, the liquid would seep through the earth and return to nature. But elixirs cultivated in rocky terrain occasionally gathered and aged in unique lands.

In this way, the essence of an elixir absorbed more of the qi of nature, and the liquid produced through aging an elixir for hundreds of years was called Clear Stone Milk.

It was an elixir among elixirs, known for its amazing effects with just one drop.

And the entire thing is the milk? All of it?

No these crazy Demonic Sect people?

Clear Stone Milk was the elixir of heaven and land, rumored to be difficult to obtain even a single drop of. Its value was incomparable to gold or jewels.

They carried such a large bottle of elixir, lived in this remote area, and even resorted to digging and eating dirt?

They must have gathered these elixirs to feed the young Heavenly Demon upon his resurrection. Normally, someone like Heavenly Demon wouldnt require such elixirs, but what do these people even know?

Baek Cheon stared at Chung Myung, his eyes filled with disbelief. His head was so overwhelmed with confusion that it felt like it was about to explode.

However, before he had time to ponder, peculiar items materialized in the pouch, things they had never seen before. The high priest responsible for collecting these objects and Chung Myung, who procured them, were both remarkably thrifty individuals.

Oh my

Truthfully, upon further reflection, it wasnt entirely surprising. Despite their recent relocation to the North Sea, the high bishop revealed that they had long been scheming to resurrect the Heavenly Demon ever since his demise.

It could be said that it was a small amount, considering that even those who were shunned by the sects of the Central Plains had accumulated a great deal of wealth over time.

I thought I was doing too much, but at the last minute, I managed to get something useful.

Chung Myung rejoiced, retied the bundle, and placed it on his shoulder. Finnd new chapters at novelhall.com

It was at that moment.

Taoist Chung Myung! Taoist!

Seol So-Baek climbed onto the mountain of rubble and hurried towards Chung Myung.

Oh? Youre alive

And he leaped towards Chung Myung, embracing him tightly.

Han Yi-Myung squeezed his eyes shut.

The North Sea will remember Mount Hua.

That was enough.

Mount Huas disciples smiled. Of course, their faces were covered in wounds, scars, and blood, so their faces werent the best ones to see now, but the eyes of Seol So-baek were truly amazing to watch.

Before that

Yes, Taoist!

Chung Myung opened his mouth. Seol So-Baek stared at him with a bright face.

Let us get the corpses.

It is an incredible blessing to survive a grueling war. However, as the lord, you are responsible for honoring those who perished. We can attend to other matters later.

Seol So-Baek nodded in agreement at Chung Myungs words.

Yes, Taoist.

Excellent.

Chung Myung gave the young child a pat on the back, acknowledging the good decision, before shaking his head.

Ugh. When you finish, let me know. I have no energy left to even stand. Ugh, I might as well keel over and die right now. Uhhh.

Then, not caring about the others at all, he sat down on the ground and reclined.

No one, including Baek Cheon, halted Chung Myung.

then me too.

My legs are giving out.

Amitabha

die. I might truly die.

S-sago, the clothes lie on them

Rather than ceasing, they settled on the ground one by one, following Chung Myung.

Seol So-Baek felt slightly startled when he witnessed the disciples of Mount Hua abruptly collapse. At that moment, Chung Myung inquired with wide eyes and while lying down.

Whats happening?

Huh? Oh, yes!

Taken aback, Seol So-Baek promptly commanded the Ice Palace warriors. Without uttering a word, they swiftly moved their bodies. Though it was difficult for everyone, as they could collapse at any moment, they could not refuse the task of collecting their fallen comrades.

Everyone was occupied with organizing the area.

I dont think the body in the caves can be recovered.

but thats beyond our control.

Han Yi-Myung wore a sorrowful expression.

Elder Yo Sa-Heon.

Certainly, it was not ideal, but he fought and died for the North Sea until the very end.

There were many shortcomings, but couldnt this suffice?

Do not worry now.

The North Sea would undergo a transformation because each one of them had learned from their sacrifices.

We are nearly finished, my lord.

We must find a cart to transport the body.

Hurry up.

Yes!

When Seol So-Baek and Han Yi-Myung took the lead and gave the orders, the troops moved quickly.

There was a great deal of work to be done, but the resources available here were insufficient.

After completing the tasks roughly, Seol So-Baek gave final instructions to the others and turned around.

Taoist! Then, the Ice Palace

However, when he turned to Chung Myung, he fell silent. Chung Myung and the disciples were already fast asleep.

It would be more accurate to say they fainted instead of slept, but their expressions appeared calm.

Taoist.

Please, leave them be.

Han Yi-Myung held onto Seol So-Baeks shoulder to prevent him from moving.

Arent they the heroes who saved the North Sea? Let them rest until we retrieve the sled.

Upon hearing those words, Seol So-Baek silently nodded. Peace could be seen on the faces of the disciples of Mount Hua.

these faces are pleasant to look upon.

I agree.

A gentle smile graced Seol So-Baeks lips as he listened to the soft, rhythmic breathing of the disciples from Mount Hua.

Rest well, then.

The North Sea would not forget this kindness.

These brave warriors had traveled from the distant Central Plains, risked their lives, and asked for nothing in return.

Kiii!

Baek Ah, perched on Chung Myungs shoulders, arched her back, and gazed up at the sky. Her black eyes gleamed as if they were reflecting the allure of plum blossoms drifting on the gentle, warm breeze.

In the distance, so far away, it felt like an eternity.