The Qingcheng sect was in a dilemma.
They were afraid of Jianghu’s criticism if they were to seek revenge, and they were also afraid of Jianghu’s ridicule if they left Pyo-wol alone.
It was difficult for them to send a large force because they had already suffered so much damage. Plus, there is no guarantee that they would be able to deal with Pyo-wol.
As shown in previous fights, Pyo-wol did not consider it a shame to run away.
Pyo-wol’s fighting style, in which he would run away when the situation was unfavorable to him, and reversed the unfavorable war situation through sneak attack, was the opposite of that of the Qingcheng sect.
Due to this situation, it was impossible to even dream of moving in with the warriors of the Qingcheng sect. In the end, Go Yeopjin came forward.
Until he came here, Go Yeopjin only thought of Pyo-wol as an unforgivable man. So he tried to cut him off in one go.
However, Pyo-wol, whom he finally saw in person, was not such an easy opponent. While he had a strange atmosphere around him, he could not be regarded as simply evil.
The aura coming from Pyo-Wol was somewhat sneaky and sharp. However, it wasn’t evil.
He neither has reason to fight, nor desire to fight.
It was the first time something like this had happened, Go Yeopjin was a bit bewildered.
“Don’t listen with your ears, but listen with your heart.”1
It has been an old saying in the Taoist that when you hear, you should not listen with your ears, but listen with your heart.
Go Yeopjin blamed himself for moving only after hearing the complaints of the Qingcheng warriors. He should have looked at the situation with his heart and with a broader mindset.
In the end, all of this happened because the Qingcheng sect did not maintain the purity of the Dao.
Because he didn’t listen with his heart, but with his ears, he heard nonsense that was not the truth.
“Hoo! I’m embarrassed. I showed my ugly side.”
“…….”
“The reason why the Qingcheng sect became like this is also the will of Heaven, so please forgive me for trying to blame you. But I’m also a human being, so I can’t help but feel resentment against you. But just give me this one thing. Please refrain from killing for no reason in the future. Then the Qingcheng sect won’t stand in your way.”
“I can’t make such a promise.”
“The Qingcheng sect and I have conceded this much, and yet you’re saying you can’t make such a promise?”
“There is a reason for a person to kill another person, but I have seen many people who kill people without any reason at all. The place where I have lived in Jianghu, is not a place like the Qingcheng sect, nor is it the kind of place where people are broad-minded enough to forgive and forget. Sometimes you’ll have to kill people for no reason. That’s the kind of place I lived in. So if you can’t understand me, you can go ahead and try to kill me.”
“Hoo…!”
At Pyo-wol’s resolute words, Go Yeopjin gently closed his eyes.
Thousands of thoughts flooded in like a tidal wave in an instant.
Would it be better to stand down like this?
Would it be better to deal with Pyo-wol right now, no matter what sacrifices it takes?
Numerous other thoughts filled his head.
‘Why did the heavens send such a person down here?’
He suddenly had a thought.
Go Yeopjin looked at Pyo-wol with his eyes closed. He tried to see Pyo-wol with his heart, and not with his eyes. Then I felt something strong.
As hard as rock, as dark as pitch black, and as strong as a thunderbolt.
Three energies that did not seem to go together at all were combined to form a figure called Pyo-wol.
Go Yeopjin thought that what he was seeing was the essence of Pyo-wol.
No wickedness was seen anywhere in Pyo-wol’s nature.
He knew all too well that dark does not equate to evil, and that light is not always so righteous.
‘Just as there is no useless thing, there must have been a place where he is needed, so the sky must have sent him. Okay. Let’s just stop here.’
Go Yeopjin opened his eyes.
For a moment, his eyes deepened.
“This old man was very nosy. I apologize!”
“……….”
I just want to tell you one thing. Heaven has the attribute to maintain balance. It’s the same in Sichuan. However, since the two major factions of Sichuan Province, the Qingcheng and Emei sect, stopped their activities at the same time, others will try to take their place. If those who seek justice take their place, peace will be maintained. But if those who seek injustice take their place, a great disaster will occur not only in Sichuan but also in the whole world. If you have any sense of compassion, please prevent such a situation from happening.”
“……….”
“I’m sorry to interrupt your good time. If we meet again, see you then.”
The old man got up from his seat.
He disappeared as suddenly as he appeared.
Pyo-wol looked at the spot where the old man had disappeared.
“Euhmm!”
It was then that Cho Hyang regained consciousness. Cho Hyang, who had been looking around for a moment, muttered blankly.
“Oh my! How did this happen? This is a big deal. To think I dozed off during the day.”
She thought it was because she had just fallen asleep, but never imagined that someone else had visited. Pyo-wol reached out and wrapped his hand around Cho Hyang’s waist.
“Ah!”
When Pyo-wol touched her, Cho Hyang let out a moan without knowing it. Her body was now perfectly tamed by Pyo-wol. Pyo-wol placed his lips to the white nape of Cho Hyang and thought.
‘I don’t have anything such as a compassionate heart.’
Cho Hyang’s body trembled at his deep breath.
* * *
“Hu…!”
Tang Sochu sighed and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. His whole body was soaked with sweat from the long work.
Since he was working near a furnace that always spews out intense flames, there was never a moment when he was not sweating. At first, it was hard to breathe because of the heat, but now he’s pretty used to it.
Even though his whole body is drenched with sweat, the fact that he can do what he loves to his heart’s content made him forget even the fatigue.
Tang Sochu suddenly looked back. Then he saw a boy squatting in the corner of the studio and looking at him.
It was the boy who suddenly came to visit him a few days ago.
There was still a distance between the two. Still, it was a lot closer than the first time.
The boy’s condition improved unlike in the beginning. His bones are still visible through his skin, but now his weight has increased to some extent.
It was thanks to Tang Sochu who gave him food.
They haven’t talked to each other yet, but the distance didn’t feel as far away as it used to be.
Tang Sochu said to the boy.
“Let’s go get dinner. Since I bought chicken, we’ll be able to eat dinner until we have a full stomach.”
Tang Sochu made a big decision and bought chicken. Although the meat was tough, it would still be enough for two people. The boy reacted for the first time to the word.
“Chicken?”
“Yeah, chicken! Do you know how to eat?”
The boy nodded.
Tang Sochu headed to the kitchen. In the kitchen, there was already prepared chicken. Tang Sochu skillfully dismantled the chicken and began to cook it.
It’s been a long time since he started living alone, so he was able to cook just about anything skillfully.
The sweet smell of fire permeated the kitchen. The chicken stir-fry dish was completed in no time. It was full of spices and very spicy.
Tang Sochu served fried chicken and rice together.
“Let’s eat!”
At the words of Tang Sochu, the boy approached and sat down as if possessed by something.
After sniffing for a moment, the boy began to eat in haste. Tang Sochu looked at the boy and then began to play with his chopsticks.
The boy ate the food made by Tang Sochu as if he was possessed.
In an instant, the bowl was bottomed out.
A smile appeared on the corner of Tang Sochu’s lips. Although he didn’t eat much because of the boy, he was still quite satisfied.
The strange cohabitation with a boy whose name he did not know has been going on for several days already. During that time, Tang Sochu did not ask about the boy’s personal history, nor did the boy talk about himself.
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