By Zephyria Sixth Young Master (1)
……I didn’t want to recall what happened after that.
It was a nightmarish time filled with unheard-of harsh curses and violence.
Fortunately, not long after, someone came and told me that the Sect leader was calling for me, so I was able to escape as if running away.
Seong Mu-yeon and Baek Ryeo-il faced the Sect leader.
“I’ve received information that Sixth Young Master was last seen at a Luzhu in Hubei. I sent people in a hurry, but he had already left. We’ll have to start from there since his whereabouts haven’t been confirmed since.”
The Sect leader handed over a piece of paper. It contained detailed information such as the location of the Luzhu and the date he was seen.
“You must be especially careful not to attract attention this time. If another Demonic Cult Young master appears in a place where the Wudang Sect and the Jegal Clan have established themselves, it will surely cause a stir.”
“Yes, I understand.”
The Sect leader gave a few more instructions and then gave permission to leave. Seong Mu-yeon hesitated for a moment and said to the Sect leader.
“…I haven’t thanked you yet. If the Sect leader hadn’t called Yakseon Daein, I wouldn’t be here. Thank you.”
He bowed deeply. But before he could even raise his head, the Sect leader made an unexpected sound.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t deserve to be thanked.”
“Yes?”
“I just wanted Master So to fulfill his wish, I didn’t do it for you.”
“…….”
Rustle, rustle.
The Sect leader looked at the scroll and spoke calmly as always. Seong Mu-yeon watched him grind ink for a moment.
Still.
“In the end, that wish will save me. I think you deserve at least a thank you.”
The Sect leader smiled faintly. Seong Mu-yeon bowed once more and left the Sect Leader’s Hall. Baek Ryeo-il was already far away, so he hurried to catch up with him.
Step, step.
As he walked down the long corridor, the smile disappeared from Seong Mu-yeon’s face and was replaced by a stern expression.
‘Sixth Young Master…….’
It won’t be an easy journey.
First, he had to find him, who had disappeared, and confirm the location of the ‘thing’. According to the document given by the Sect leader, Sixth Young Master was confirmed to be moving with only a few followers, about three or four, after sending away his usual subordinates. Even that was not the latest information, so it was uncertain. He couldn’t rule out the possibility that he was with stronger and more numerous subordinates.
Finding him, and even after finding him, it was almost impossible for Seong Mu-yeon to do this alone.
Seong Mu-yeon hurried to catch up with Baek Ryeo-il, who had gone ahead.
‘Master Baek……. Will he help?’
He desperately needed him, who was skilled in tracking.
Seong Mu-yeon had a strange conviction that Baek Ryeo-il would not refuse his request, but on the other hand, he was also anxious.
Unlike the Seomun Clan incident, this was a personal matter that would not benefit Baek Ryeo-il. That was possible because the Seomun Clan had formally requested it from Hwasan…….
“What took you so long?”
Baek Ryeo-il was waiting for him at the gate.
“Let’s go. Did you hear what the Sect leader said? It’s important not to attract attention, but we can’t delay too much. We have to catch him before he runs away further.”
Baek Ryeo-il nodded and started walking quickly.
“What are you doing? Aren’t you going?”
“I, I’m going!”
He stopped for a moment, and when Seong Mu-yeon caught up, he walked side by side with him.
“Even if we somehow find my brother, the next problem is bigger. I don’t think my brother will come willingly. If he really killed Fourth Brother, he won’t be happy to see me.”
“It doesn’t matter. Do we need to consider the circumstances of a Demonic Cult Young master? We can just beat him up and drag him back.”
Baek Ryeo-il clenched his fist.
Are you the one who’s helping the Seventh Young Master of the Demonic Cult right now?
Seong Mu-yeon let out a hollow laugh. Surprisingly, even the faint anxiety that remained in his heart disappeared.
If he could finish this safely, Seong Mu-yeon would finally be able to get the cure.
They went straight back to Emerald Pavilion and started packing. Gang Woong looked tearful.
“Are you two……. going somewhere again?”
He whined like a puppy and fidgeted.
“Gang Woong, pack your bags too.”
“Yes?”
“It’s your first external training.”
Gang Woong’s eyes widened, and then his face brightened.
“Yes!”
He rushed to his room. Then there was a loud noise.
“Are you taking Master Gang too?”
Seong Mu-yeon was a little worried. He couldn’t help himself, but something might happen, and young Gang Woong was going with them.
As if reading his worries, Baek Ryeo-il said indifferently.
“That kid is also a martial artist. You can’t make a big vessel by just protecting him. It’s good to gain experience whenever you have the chance.”
“That’s true, but…….”
‘It’s better not to get involved with the Demonic Cult if possible……. Oh, I’m also from the Demonic Cult.’
Seeing the boy’s cheeks flushed and twitching with excitement, not knowing his feelings, Seong Mu-yeon couldn’t help but smile.
Nothing will happen with Baek Ryeo-il around.
Ma Jin-cheon and Wang Ho-jun were worried about the news that they were leaving for external training, so they came to give them various instructions and left.
That’s how the three of them were about to leave. Baek Ryeo-il had already finished preparing and was waiting in the yard.
Seomun Yuha rushed in and shouted.
“Please take me with you!”
“What are you going to do if Young Master Seomun follows?”
“What’s the fun of staying here without Young master? Hwasan is too boring! Please take me with you, okay? I’ll listen to you.”
Seomun Yuha couldn’t bring himself to pester Baek Ryeo-il, so he grabbed Seong Mu-yeon’s sleeve and clung to him.
“You’re taking that kid with you, why can’t I go?! I’ll be more helpful than him! I have a lot of money!”
He even brought up Gang Woong, who was just standing there. Gang Woong snorted fiercely.
“I’m officially accompanying you as Master’s disciple. But Young Master Seomun is…….”
Gang Woong scanned him up and down with an arrogant expression and continued.
“What are you? Please wait quietly.”
Then he walked proudly and stood next to Baek Ryeo-il. Gang Woong puffed out his nose as if he was very proud to be accompanying them on this external training.
“Eek!”
Seomun Yuha, who had been properly hit, trembled. Seong Mu-yeon patted him on the shoulder and offered his condolences.
“Don’t cause any trouble while I’m gone.”
“Young master……!”
That’s how they left Hwasan and headed for Hubei.
“Wow, there are so many people.”
Wuhan, Hubei, which they arrived at after several hours of travel, was bustling and lively, as befitting a large city. Gang Woong’s eyes widened and he was busy looking around.
Unfortunately, there was no time to look around slowly, so he could only glance at it as he passed by.
Seong Mu-yeon recalled the information the Sect leader had given him.
“The last place Seong Mu-jae was seen……. is a Luzhu called Immortal Moon Tower.”
The Luzhu of Immortal Moon Tower was quite a famous person. He had a lot of money and a lot of greed, and he had a neutral tendency between black and white. It wouldn’t be strange if he was involved with a Demonic Cult Young master.
“First, meet the Luzhu…….”
He stopped talking and scanned Baek Ryeo-il and Gang Woong’s clothes.
“……First of all, we need to change our clothes. With those clothes, we won’t be able to meet the Luzhu, and he’ll run away as soon as he sees us.”
Baek Ryeo-il and Gang Woong were wearing martial uniforms with the Hwasan Sect emblem on them. From the Luzhu’s point of view, who made money by going back and forth between illegal and legal activities, orthodox sect martial artists would be the most unwanted group.
Baek Ryeo-il nodded.
“There’s a secular family belonging to Hwasan near here. I’ve told them in advance, so we can stay there.”
A secular family meant a small Sect that a Hwasan Sect Disciple had set up after leaving the mountain. Gang Woong, who was looking around, called Baek Ryeo-il.
“Master, Master. What Sect’s martial uniform are those people wearing?”
There were many different kinds of people on the street, and it wasn’t difficult to see martial artists with weapons. Among them, Gang Woong pointed to a group wearing noticeable white martial uniforms.
“It’s a Wudang Sect martial uniform.”
“Wow, it’s my first time seeing the Wudang Sect. Oh……. They’re coming this way?”
As he said, three or four people wearing white martial uniforms seemed to have recognized the Hwasan Sect martial uniforms and came to greet them.
“I am Je Cheon-deuk of Wudang. I didn’t expect to meet the Hwasan Sect in a place like this.”
As Je Cheon-deuk clasped his hands, Baek Ryeo-il also paid his respects and nodded slightly.
“I am Baek Ryeo-il of Hwasan.”
“Oh, you’re Heartless Sword So-hyeop! It’s nice to meet you.”
While they were exchanging greetings, Seong Mu-yeon slipped behind Baek Ryeo-il.
Wudang was a more strict Taoist family sword Sect than Hwasan, so if they knew his identity, they might react sensitively. It was better to pass by as quietly as possible.
“Heartless Sword has taken a disciple, and it seems that Little Master is the protagonist of the rumors.”
Je Cheon-deuk’s gaze reached Gang Woong. The boy was unfamiliar with this situation, so he said in a very nervous voice.
“N, nice to meet you. My name is Gang Woong.”
“If you’ve been selected as Heartless Sword’s disciple, you must have excellent qualities. I have high expectations.”
“Yes, well.”
Baek Ryeo-il, who answered like that, looked very annoyed. Je Cheon-deuk didn’t care about the insincere answer.
“And this person is……?”
Je Cheon-deuk’s gaze left Gang Woong and moved to Seong Mu-yeon, who was hiding diagonally behind Baek Ryeo-il.