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A timeless genius.
But ultimately, a being succumbed to human desire.
In his early years, his wings were clipped by his family’s greed, and he ultimately could not even enter the Murim Academy.
Being the legitimate heir of one of the Five Great Clans without a Murim Academy diploma ultimately made him nothing more than a burdensome asset to both the family and the Murim Alliance.
In the end, having been ostracized by both his family and the Murim Alliance, the only place Jegal Cheon-gi could go was among the lower-ranking warriors.
As the saying goes, a needle in a haystack.
Like a pearl shining brightly even in muddy water, Zhuge Tianqi revealed his genius every time, but the genius displayed within a limited position ultimately only made the incompetent rulers uncomfortable.
His witty creativity and miraculous strategic thinking are too precious a Yeouiju to be wasted in the Sojeongdae.
The dragon of the sky, which seemed destined to soar freely through the heavens, rolled on the ground and died with its horns and claws missing. ‘Was it really just this?’ Perhaps I hadn’t properly seen the true colors of genius that died so futilely in my previous life.
“So… you changed the Great Heaven Sword Technique after seeing the Small Heaven Sword Technique?”
When Namgung San visited Taeeulmun in the past.
The children were very interested in the Socheon Sword Technique ascent ceremony that I performed.
Since I happened to know that all of Taeeulmun’s martial arts except for the Socheon Sword Technique were trash, I taught the ascending form of the Socheon Sword Technique so that the children could devote themselves to it until the Taeeul Sword Emperor’s martial arts were found.
“It was passed down and passed down until it eventually reached Jegal Cheon-gi. And this crazy genius bastard… … .’ He saw through the essence of the ascending form of the Small Heaven Sword Technique and created the ascending form of the Great Heaven Sword Technique.”
Considering that the process before the ascent is naturally the shattering method, it makes sense that the sword flew away ridiculously every time I unleashed the Great Heaven Sword Technique just now.
As the thought crossed my mind, I let out a hollow laugh. ‘Just how pathetic was the Murim Alliance in my previous life?’ Even the members of the Sojeong Corps, who were full of idiots back then, all knew that Jegal Cheon-gi was a genius.
However, there is no way that Jegal Cheon-gi would have gone unnoticed by the elites carefully selected from each sect, especially those who graduated from the Murim Academy, the school for executives. ‘It’s just… … they must have disliked it. Because of his brilliance… …’ If he had at least passed the Mantongbu’s exam, his opinions would have been respected as a scholar of the Alliance, and he would have further solidified the Murim Alliance with his genius.
At the very least, I could have helped the development of the Hundred and Eight Peaks under the Murim Alliance.
However, by that time, Zhuge Xiaoming had already been assassinated and command of the Mantong Command had passed to someone else.
Zhuge Tianqi missed the opportunity he should have had once again.
As the thought crossed my mind, I got goosebumps.
After all, it was the greed of petty humans that killed a heaven-sent genius.
Every single one of these lowly beings, incomparable to Zhuge Tianqi, used all their might to destroy Zhuge Tianqi.
For my own desire.
I looked up and stared at the guy.
“H-h
Jegal Cheon-gi fidgeting with his fingers while glancing at me.
He must have had a stiff expression because he was thinking about those idiots.
I quickly put a smile on my lips.
“no.”
Then I stroked his head.
That is not the case at all.
At my touch, Cheon-gi looks up at me with innocent eyes.
“Ho, I was worried you might be angry because I changed the Taeeul Sect’s martial arts as I pleased…….”
I suddenly felt a lump in my throat at the sight.
I don’t like how he’s so conscious of others’ reactions.
Usually, geniuses are bound to grow up with a personality that looks down on the common people after realizing they are different from others. ‘Just like that bastard Yong So-ah.’ Jegal Cheon-gi is constantly on edge and worried that the other person might misinterpret even a single word he says.
It must be because they have been instilled with the idea that their ‘difference’ is ‘wrong’.
Shouldn’t we set this right, even now?
“Cheon-gi.”
“Yes, Brother.”
So that this sparkling genius can bloom.
“Didn’t you reinterpret the sword technique because it was a better direction?”
“……
Actually, I ended up not being able to learn martial arts at my family because of this.
He opens the bolt of the cage he was trapped in wide open.
“This is not the Zhuge family’s estate.”
Jegal Cheon-gi opens his eyes in surprise, as if seeing his stage, the sky, for the first time.
“And you are currently a disciple of the Taeeulmun.”
“A disciple of the Taeeul Sect…….”
“Guard
It means upholding the teachings. It is about thoroughly refining the original study and making it your own. Do you know what comes next?
Jegal Cheon-gi nodded, as if he already knew.
Break
It is the stage of creating original application technologies based on one’s own individuality.
How is this child so clever?
Yes, and the final stage is Li.
It exists. Entering a new world of divine powers without being bound by anything. No matter what path you walk, you will eventually walk this one. So, if you faithfully go through this stage.”
You will be able to flap your wings to your heart’s content and fly freely to wherever you desire.
“No matter where you walk or what path you take, you don’t need to worry about what anyone thinks. Do you understand?”
Jegal Cheon-gi’s eyes sparkle brightly.
Eyes that look truly alive.
Anyway, an amazing and cute girl… … .
“Brother! I’ve made up my mind!”
“Huh? What?”
What are you talking about all of a sudden…
“I’ve promised never to leave your side for the rest of my life! Is that okay?”
I unlocked the bolt so it could fly to its heart’s content, and it says it will stay by my side.
Are you asking if that’s okay?
of course.
The Jegal family might just sit idly by, but what can be done when he wants to stay? After all, he was an outcast from the start.
Do as you please.
“Waaah!”
Zhuge Tianqi let out a cheer as if he had finally obtained what he had longed for his entire life.
But why do they like it so much?
“Anyway, pick up your sword again.”
“yes?”
“I still have more to teach you.”
Jegal Sam-sik’s third.
Demon-controlling ritual
I was very worried about how to incorporate Jegal Sam-sik into the Taeeul Sect’s martial arts that we regained. But with this, is it like swimming with your feet on the ground?
“Our Cheongi will take care of everything.” After handing over Jegal Cheongi, who had collapsed from exhaustion while practicing the Demon Extermination Ritual, to Yeongyeong, he headed straight to the guest quarters of the Taeeul Sect.
There was the Demon Lord, who was once one of the absolute masters of the Black Dao—no, now just a jobless slacker who is neither here nor there.
“Have you come?”
Baek Haegwang was waiting.
You seem to have a good life.
Ugh. Being a gourmet seems more inconvenient than I thought.
What do you mean? Are you not getting proper meals three times a day?
It means it came out so well that it’s inconvenient.
Anyway, I told you, he’s someone who isn’t used to receiving.
“What is there to be inconvenienced by when it works well?”
“The Daecheon Merchant Guild established a sect for us, and the Taeeul Sect provided us with a residence; how could we not feel uncomfortable?”
“Isn’t it because Master just eats and plays around?”
Who is your master?
“Anyway, the point is that even *The Gourmet* isn’t a place to just sit around and do nothing.”
Baek Haegwang, who had been frowning, glances around cautiously.
“Then…… what should a Gourmet do?”
Phew, as expected of someone with the will to earn their keep and common sense.
I shrugged my shoulders.
“I’ll just do what I can. Originally, I was supposed to crush those who picked fights with the Taeeul Sect or act as a fixer… but well, since the sect is sealed, there isn’t really a need for that. Please just watch my training.”
“You want me to interfere with the kids’ training?”… …
How did this person become a Dark Sage with such a cautious personality?
It’s not just the kids, but the adults too. Since it hasn’t been that long since they regained their martial arts skills, everyone is struggling to climb up.
“Is that really okay?”
“What is there to stop you from doing? Didn’t you become the Demon Lord by doing whatever you wanted anyway, Master?”
“That damn bastard called himself the Demon King again…….”
“Anyway, just do it. Nobody will really have any complaints.”
He is a man who became a master of the Black Dao after engaging in life-or-death battles with the leaders of massive martial arts sects.
No one would dare refuse Baek Haegwang’s teachings.
Baek Haegwang listened to my story and nodded his head for a long time.
“By the way, how far have you mastered the Baekwol Jecheon Samsik?”
I have mastered all the Extreme Quick techniques.
“already?”
I have something urgent to attend to.
“No… even so, it has barely been half a year. You’re not Yong So-ah, so how on earth did you master that?”
“…….”
Good grief, why are you suddenly bringing up Yongsoah to compare?
I briefly explained how I mastered the extreme speed.
“You crazy bastard…….”
“Still, calling a crazy bastard to his disciple is a bit much…….”
A heated reaction returned.
“Who would take a lunatic like you as a disciple!”
“Geol-i-seo, you’re really making your disciple feel hurt by listening…”
“Hmph… to piece a body together with memories. Do you have two lives or something? How could you have known what would happen!”
“And don’t I have a good memory?”
Fortunately, I also have experience dealing with Jegeumhak later on. So, there are no major problems for now.
However, Master sighed and stared intently at my face.
“The one in a hurry right now isn’t Taeeulmun, it’s you.”
“How many days did you say your break was?”
“one…….”
“No, it doesn’t matter how many days it takes. Rather than watch you go insane trying to learn my swordsmanship, I’d rather put you through intensive training.”
“What is that…….”
“Don’t worry. This will be much better than the crazy thing you did.”
No, why are they suddenly acting so scary… … .#“……
“Laboni?”
what?
“Brother! Why are you sleeping here?”
Wow, did I faint again?
So this guy abandoned me again?
“Ugh… I thought I had improved a little over the past six months….”
Wang So-so tilts her head.
“Huh? What?”
“No. There is such a thing. But what is that?”
Wang So-so was holding several booklets in her bosom.
“Ah, this? It’s a document. The Daecheon Merchant Group’s accounting ledger.”
“Do you do that?”
“Yes. Since the Wang Family Mansion and the Daecheon Merchant Group work together so often, I am the only one who knows the accounting for both sides.”
The task of analyzing both sets of accounting and matching them into one is so complex that even a bachelor’s degree holder would be left speechless.
But to think he’s doing that all by himself…
Who on earth did I save?
I’m heading to Daecheon Merchant Guild right now. Would you like to come along?
Master Jang Do-won told me to stop by the blacksmith shop… Well, it shouldn’t matter if I go tomorrow.
“Shall we?”
“Wow! How exciting! Let’s go, big brother!”
In that moment, a mysterious aura emanated from Wang So-so’s footsteps, and the fellow pressed himself tightly against my side.
I was being dragged away by Wang So-so with my arms crossed, before I could even react.
“Let’s go! Brother!”… …
Wow, seriously, what is this?
What on earth is going on at Taeeulmun? #The road to Daecheon Merchant Guild.
The sun that had been hanging over the western mountains finally set, and darkness descended upon the surroundings.
Suddenly realizing that only Wang Xiaosuo was out on the street, I felt a strange sensation.
“Do you go to the top at this time every day?”
“It’s not every day, but usually it is. Time is tight if I have to train, work, and then head to the trading post.”
alone?”
“I’m going with my older brother today.”
“No, I mean, usually.”
Clearly, after the kidnapping incident, King Jang-ju had escorts accompany him even when sending him to Taeeulmun.
Ah, well, I told them I wanted to go alone.
“why?”
“When I’m at Taeeulmun, I feel like I’m the only one floating on top.”
Most of the children in Taeeulmun come from poor family backgrounds.
Among such children, Wang So-so, the only daughter of the Wang family, was naturally bound to be an outlier.
Just like Gye Cheol-yeong did in the past.
Still, I was grateful just for the fact that he wasn’t acting like Gye Cheol-yeong, using sponsorship money as an excuse to abuse his power.
Remarkably, Wang So-so cast off her outward appearances to infiltrate the Taeeul Sect.
“Still, I don’t think Master Jang would have easily granted permission.”
“Yes! So I defeated the bodyguard.”
“huh?”
Did I hear that wrong?
When I looked at him in confusion, he smiled sweetly.
“You told me that if I defeated the bodyguard, I wouldn’t have to travel with him anymore.”… …
Is that even possible? If they are bodyguards assigned to Wang So-so, their skills must be considerable.
“Ah, of course, I mean my ability to run away. It turns out I have a talent for running!”
To think he shook off the guards with the Taeeul Palman Shinbo, which isn’t even a proper lightness technique…
What is this again?
While chatting about this and that, we soon arrived at the Daecheon Merchant Guild.
“Father! We’re here…….”
Wang So-so entered the courtyard and ran forward as if radiating her presence, then stopped abruptly.
Then, he emitted cold air with his whole body.
Why are you here?
The girlish appearance from just moments ago was nowhere to be seen, and she wore an expression filled only with hostility.
Who on earth is it that’s acting like that?
At the end of Wang So-so’s gaze, a woman in a red palace uniform adorned with gold was wearing a captivating smile.
“I clearly told you I would refuse. Besides, you haven’t even signed the contract yet.”
Wang So-so spoke with a look full of hostility, but the woman was not looking at Wang So-so.
At the end of the woman’s gaze.
I was wondering if they might think so too. Did you ask them?
I was there.
Wang So-so bit her lip tightly at the woman’s question.
The woman curled the corners of her mouth slightly as if she had expected it.
As expected, you didn’t ask.
A servant standing next to the woman shone a lamp to illuminate the woman’s feet.
She took a couple of steps closer with light steps.
A sweet scent spread rapidly, following him.
“You are Young Master Jin So-un of the Taeeul Sect, aren’t you?”
A woman I had never seen before was acting like she knew me.
