Chapter 189
Chapter 189
[A Buknung Mountain bandit has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[A Buknung Mountain bandit has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[A Buknung Mountain bandit has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[A Buknung Mountain bandit has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
‘It is definitely a scam . ’
Hyeonu felt it the more he hunted . This battle was pleasant compared to the time when he didn’t have the Mysterious Sky skill .
Clap clap clap .
Hyeonu was thinking about the Mysterious Sky skill when someone clapped . The person who appeared was a Daoist in a white robe . If there was a distinctive feature about him, it was the plum blossoms on his sleeves and sheath .
“Amazing . I don’t know what martial arts sect you are from, but you have great strength . ” The Daoist sincerely admired Hyeonu .
Hyeonu pointed his sword at this Daoist . “I just learned the martial arts of an unknown sect—an up-and-coming talent . . . ”
There was a reason why Hyeonu said it like that . It was because of the plum blossoms drawn on the Daoist’s sleeves . Hyeonu knew what they meant .
‘Plum flower . . . Huanshan Sect!’ [1]
Asia was the backdrop of the East Continent . Among them, China’s nine sects had a concept similar to an earl-grade or higher nobility title in the West Continent . It meant they were a huge force . In other words, if the scenario provided was carried out against the backdrop of the East Continent, then there was a high probability of the nine sects being involved . This was why Hyeonu started his image management like this .
“Excessive humility isn’t good . I am Qing Feng, the master of the Chonghua Sect . What is your name?” The Daoist responded . However, Qing Feng’s response was a bit strange . The Chonghua Sect . . . ?
‘It isn’t the Huanshan Sect?’
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It turned out that the sect was Chonghua, not Huanshan . Just then, something passed through Hyeonu’s mind . ‘Don’t tell me . . . It is actually a mix of Asia . It isn’t China but the whole of Asia . . . ’ Hyeonu smiled at Qing Feng while concealing his bewilderment . In the meantime, he had already removed Crasul’s Curse . It was because the appearance and aura of Crasul’s Curse were too conspicuous .
“I am Gang Hyeonu . I’m on the way to Shuiyang . ”
“Shuiyang . . . Fortunately, we are going to the same place . I have some business to attend to there . ”
Hyeonu still had no knowledge of the East Continent, so he questioned Qing Feng . “Is the Chonghua Sect in Shuiyang?”
“It isn’t Shuiyang but Manhua Mountain near Shuiyang . Did you come down after training in the mountains?”
For Qing Feng, Hyeonu’s question was absurd . This man who learned martial arts didn’t even know the location of the Chonghua Sect . Based on Hyeonu’s tone of speaking, he didn’t know the position of other sects, not just the Chonghua Sect . No, it seemed he didn’t know the overall geography of the land .
‘I guess he didn’t learn anything other than martial arts . I don’t know who his master is, but he taught rather awkwardly . . . ’ Qing Feng remarked inwardly . Then he said, “You are lucky to have met me . We will arrive in Shuiyang in a day . I’ll teach you a lot on the way . ”
Hyeonu wondered how to react to Qing Feng’s words . Should he accept the offer favorably? Or should he refuse?
His worries didn’t last long though . After all, Hyeonu didn’t know anything to be worried about .
‘Yes, I don’t know anything . I will appreciate anything he teaches me . ’
“I will be grateful for your teachings . ”
***
“Little brother, do you now roughly understand how great I am? You should know that you are lucky . Think of me as an older brother,” Qing Feng said as he wrapped an arm around Hyeonu’s shoulder .
Qing Feng felt more like a friendly neighborhood brother than a Daoist .
“I think so as well . I am very lucky,” Hyeonu replied with a smile, but inwardly, he was thinking differently . He was thinking about someone else—a man who had saved him by chance . An image of the man who treated Hyeonu well enough to be burdensome was drawn up in Hyeonu’s mind .
‘Isn’t this totally just a classy version of Brother Seokjung?’
Qing Feng was exactly the same as Kim Seokjung . If Kim Seokjung’s appearance and tone of speaking were to change, then it would be enough to believe they were the same people . Perhaps this was why Hyeonu and Qing Feng got along quickly . Hyeonu felt a sense of familiarity the moment he thought of the NPC as Kim Seokjung .
“Little brother, why are you going to Shuiyang? Are you following your master’s will? That’s something that would’ve been done 500 years ago . ”
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Hyeonu heard Qing Feng’s joke and really felt that he was similar to Kim Seokjung . “It isn’t like that . It is a personal thing . ”
“Really? Then go and do your business . If you have time, come to Manhua Mountain to find me . Or you can find me if you need help . ”
“I understand . I’ll definitely visit you . ”
“Why do you think I said this?”
“How can I know that? Brother, I can’t read your thoughts . ”
Qing Feng laughed because Hyeonu’s answer was funny . “Yes, of course . I have to part with you here . Once again, if you need help, come to the Chonghua Sect and find this Qing Feng . ”
After saying these words, Qing Feng left .
He disappeared in a flash . Perhaps he used the qinggong in martial arts novels . . . (A technique in Chinese martial arts that is visually reminiscent of parkour, despite having different training methods . The use of qinggong has been exaggerated in wuxia fiction, in which martial artists have the ability to move swiftly and lightly at superhuman speed, and perform gravity-defying moves such as gliding on water surfaces, scaling high walls, and mounting trees . )
Anyway, Hyeonu was left alone, and he moved quickly toward Shuiyang . It was at a different speed than when he was moving with Qing Feng .
***
In an inn on one side of Shuiyang City, there was a man with distinct features and a golden-haired boy with outstanding cuteness . The unusual thing was that the boy’s pupils were of different colors .
“Tang-E, is it delicious?” Hyeonu asked with a smile as he watched Tang-E inhale the food on the table .
“This is delicious . This one seems a bit salty,” Tang-E answered . The dumplings were what Tang-E said was delicious . To be exact, they were shrimp dumplings . In the game, the dumpling ingredients were plentiful, and the shrimp had a rich aroma . On the other hand, Tang-E was calling the stir-fried noodles and vegetables salty . The dish was suitable for Hyeonu’s taste buds, but it was salty for Tang-E, who rarely ate food with seasonings .
“Yes, tell me if there isn’t enough . I’ll order more . ”
“Thank you, Master . ”
Hyeonu saw Tang-E’s happy expression and felt his hands move on their own . At this moment, he received a whisper from someone .
-From Mason: Brother, what’s going on? Why send me a whisper?
‘He’s only replying now . . . I was wondering when it would come . ’
Mason was the last person Hyeonu was inviting to the party that Nike was hosting .
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-To Mason: It’s been a while . I have something to say . By the way, why can’t we call each other in reality? Isn’t that the fastest way?
-From Mason: That is true . But Brother, it is because you didn’t want to give me your phone number . So what did you want to say? Mason grumbled after hearing Hyeonu’s question .
It was Hyeonu who always answered his notes with short sentences . He would also refuse to meet using the excuse that he was busy .
‘I did? I don’t remember . . . ’ Hyeonu had no memories of such things . It was the side effect of training constantly over the past few months . He had ignored everything that didn’t have a direct impact on him . No, he had tried to do so .
-To Mason: Nike is going to hold a party this weekend . I’d like to see you there . At that time, I will have a proposal for you .
‘This weekend? Three days later? A proposal? What is it?’ As Mason thought this, his expression changed several times . He looked embarrassed, questioning, and then curious . In the end, he had a very complicated expression .
-From Mason: I understand . I have to go to New York? I’ll see you then .
-To Mason: You aren’t going to ask what the proposal is?
-From Mason: I want to leave it until then so I can have fun imagining it .
What proposal would his brother make? Mason was looking forward to it . After all, this was a proposal being made by Alley Leader . Mason’s voice revealed that he was already excited . Even Hyeonu sensed it .
‘Why is he so excited?’
Hyeonu didn’t understand, but he didn’t make the mistake of expressing his confusion . He wouldn’t make the mistake of expressing his position before he met Mason directly and heard the answer to his proposal .
-To Mason: Then let’s meet in New York .
***
Mason finished his whispers with Hyeonu and exited the Cube with a look of excitement . Then he pressed his phone’s buttons and started to speak . “John, please prepare the car . I’ll wash up and come out . ”
John was the name of Mason’s secretary and butler . Mason’s full name was Mason Rockefeller . Mason was a member of one of the United States’ three largest conglomerates and had a direct lineage of the family that owned the US’ top conglomerate .
“I understand, Young Master . I will make the arrangements . ”
Upon hearing John’s words, Mason turned on the shower .
‘I need clothes to go to the party . ’
Unlike the name Rockefeller of America’s top conglomerate, Mason was quite frugal . Of course, he couldn’t be called frugal by normal standards, but he was frugal when one took into consideration his vast assets . Mason barely used his money . He only bought items in Arena and spent a bit of money on his favorite hobbies . His hobbies didn’t include clothes . He always wore what John would bring . Therefore, there was no specific piece of clothing that Mason liked .
Just then, a cold stream of water fell from the showerhead .
“Uwah, it’s cold!” Mason hurriedly turned the lever to control the temperature of the ice-cold water . Then lukewarm water poured out, and Mason leaned pleasantly into it .
‘What is he going to suggest?’
“I should’ve just asked Hyeonu . Did I refuse for no reason?”
He thought about it and became even more curious . Alley Leader was currently the best in Arena . What proposal would he make to Mason?
‘Is he creating a guild? Or is it a proposal to form a party?’
This was currently the limit of Mason’s thoughts . Hyeonu was currently in the East Continent . No matter how much Mason thought, there was nothing Hyeonu could ask him about regarding Arena . Moreover, Hyeonu didn’t know that Mason was rich . Therefore, the proposal certainly wouldn’t be related to this .
‘Shall I give him a fright?’
What if Mason already knew what Hyeonu would suggest? What if he made the suggestion first? Hyeonu would obviously be surprised . It would also be a pretty big surprise .
Just then, Mason suddenly pressed back against the wall of the shower . He was surprised because he heard John’s voice .
“Young Master, the car is ready . Is there anything else you want me to do?”
Mason heard John’s words and ordered, “John, Nike— Please do some research on Nike’s trends related to Alley Leader . ”
John had no doubts about Mason’s sudden instructions . He only asked for the investigation deadline . “When do you want to see it?”
“By Friday . ”
Friday was the latest that Mason could wait until . The information was only meaningful if he got it before the weekend party . It would be completely useless after receiving the offer from Hyeonu . It would only be meaningful if the timing was right .
‘Please let John discover it . ’
Mason wanted to see Hyeonu look embarrassed .
[1] Famous fictional martial arts sect in several wuxia novels .