Chapter 100: Cheongho, Cheong Seo-ho (2)
The Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho.
Although Golden Needle Phantom had explained it, Yi-gang had actually looked up the records earlier.
She was a martial master who was active roughly 40-50 years ago. She died 41 years ago due to a joint purge by the Murim Alliance and the Unorthodox Union. In other words, she was a person from the olden days who had died long before Yi-gang was born.
However, Yi-gang, who had been with the Immortal Divine Sword, a person from an even older era, did not feel the gap of years so acutely.
The youthful appearance of the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon might have influenced this perception.
She was about the same age when she died, probably twenty-nine. At that young age, she had risen to a position of the strong.
With agility beyond the imagination of ordinary people, the flash of her short sword, only the length of a forearm, would sever someones neck.
An interesting record was that Cheong Seo-ho was a blind swordswoman. Her title included the phrase blue eyes, yet she was blind.
But since there were quite a few such records, Yi-gang made his own conjecture.
Cataracts?
Its a disease where the lens became cloudy, eventually leading to loss of vision. Perhaps Cheong Seo-ho had cataracts, and the pale lenses looked like blue eyes.
So, the testimony of her being a blind swordswoman was probably recorded based on this plausible inference.
Of course, that was not the truth.
Her eyes, murmuring in anger, clearly emitted a distinct blue light to anyone who saw them.
They made me, who did nothing, into a public enemy of the martial world. Its obvious who is behind this
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The Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, showing her sharp fangs, glanced at Yi-gang while making a grinding noise.
Isnt it surprising? Not just the Murim Alliance but even the Unorthodox Union was moved to action. Both the orthodox and unorthodox factions gathered to kill me.
Thats right.
The ones who orchestrated all these events must be powerful. Thats why it was possible.
But Yi-gangs calm demeanor seemed to displease her.
Arent you curious? Who exactly could manipulate both the Murim Alliance and the Unorthodox Union?
Well, I dont know.
And who wanted me dead so badly?
Im not particularly curious about that.
Yi-gang spoke as if he was troubled. While there might be something shady going on, he wasnt particularly interested.
To the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, this seemed unbelievable.
Fine! I didnt plan on telling you anyway!
Okay.
The Forest Lord quietly observed Yi-gang conversing with her. Though he couldnt hear the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, he seemed to grasp the conversation and spoke.
Theres a tragic story behind Seo-ho. It seems she has secrets that she hasnt told anyone.
The reason you introduced her to me is
Yi-gang had many questions for the Forest Lord, more than for the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon. He wondered why the Forest Lord had introduced her to him.
It seems that you and Seo-ho can help each other.
Help, you say
He had some guesses.
Yi-gang looked at the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon. She stood proudly, her chest puffed out.
Youve only connected one of the major meridians. You need to connect at least four more of the nine major meridians to avoid premature death.
He had inherited the immense spiritual energy of the Immortal Divine Sword and connected one major meridian. He was at a loss on how to connect the remaining meridians.
Are you saying she can help me connect the meridians?
Yi-gangs tone was hesitant. It was hard for him to believe.
Yes.
The only reason I could connect a major meridian was because I was extremely lucky, wasnt it?
Certainly, you were lucky.
Thats because my ancestor had tremendous spiritual energy, a special case.
Yi-gang said so, glancing at the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon.
He would not have known before. But after enlightening the Immortal Divine Sword, his sense of spiritual energy had sharpened, and he could tell.
She seems incomparable, doesnt she?
Impudent brat!
Cheong Seo-ho grumbled, but Yi-gang paid no attention.
It was true. At a glance, the Immortal Divine Sword and Cheong Seo-ho were incomparable. The Immortal Divine Sword was an absolute master on the verge of reaching the stage of Ascension.
No matter how skilled Cheong Seo-ho was, there was a gap. Moreover, she didnt seem to possess abundant spiritual energy.
Yi-gang nodded and asked Cheong Seo-ho, Do I just need to visit Mount Kunlun with this gemstone?
Its simple, right? Ah, but theres one thing you need to bring with you.
What is that?
Theres another one of these gems. They come in pairs.
Yi-gang carefully examined the gemstone in his hand. The Blue Eye Gem, was it an object imbued with Cheong Seo-hos affection, like the Immortal Divine Swords Shooting Star Fang?
It used to be in my eye. This one was in my left eye. You also need to take the Blue Eye Gem from my right eye. Its like a symbol containing the yokai energy of my kin.
Yi-gang almost carelessly threw the Blue Eye Gem away.
A gemstone was in your eye?
Its a crystallization of yokai energy. Its important.
If its so important, why did you lose it?
If it was that important, she should have taken proper care of it.
Even if its far away, I can find it
It seemed like she was laying the groundwork for something.
I couldnt help it. Before I even escaped to Mount Kunlun, some guy stabbed my right eye. When he pulled out the blade, my eyeball popped out, you know?
Indeed, the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho, was no ordinary person. She described the incident of her eye being gouged out as casually as someone might talk about scraping their knee.
That guy must have been the Squad Leader of the Murim Alliances Extinction Pursuit Squad. He was so thrilled, saying hed treasure it as a valuable object.
Just get to the point.
Yi-gang felt a sense of foreboding.
As expected, what came out of Cheong Seo-hos mouth was outrageous.
That other Blue Eye Gem must be somewhere within the Murim Alliance. You need to get it.
Yi-gang turned his gaze towards the Forest Lord, looking thoughtful.
Murim Alliance, Blue Eye Gem
Haha.
The Forest Lord seemed to know about it too, judging by his laughter.
Would they give it to me if I just asked?
Haha.
It seemed unlikely that they would simply hand it over.
Yi-gang pondered, feeling that this task might be even more difficult than enlightening the Immortal Divine Sword. Mount Kunlun was far, and the idea of finding and stealing the Blue Eye Gem from the Murim Alliance seemed absurd.
Seeing Yi-gang deep in thought, the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho, looked anxious.
The Forest Lord quietly interjected, Dont worry too much. Its not like you have to leave right away. You should start your training as a disciple of the Azure Forest.
He was right.
Yi-gang had now officially become a second-generation disciple of the Azure Forest. Having joined not as an Un line disciple but a Jin line disciple, Yi-gang needed to earn his place.
He could use his internal energy to some extent, so it was time to learn the martial arts of the Azure Forest as well.
Its a matter for at least a few years later. Think about leaving only after reaching the second-flower level.
Jin Ri-yeon had just become a third-flower disciple. It would take that much time to become a second-flower disciple.
Even if Cheong Seo-ho was unknown, the Forest Lord was a trustworthy person. No matter where he went, the Azure Forest would be the only place to heal Yi-gangs body.
And Seo-ho will be a great help too.
Help?
Of course, if you help me with my deep-seated wish,Cheong Seo-ho said with a broad smile.Shall I teach you the secret sword techniques? Or do you need flashy movement skills? Just say it!
Yi-gang felt somewhat uneasy.
What would grandfather have said?
What would the Immortal Divine Sword have advised?
As Yi-gang remained silent, the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho, looked anxious.
As expected, Yi-gang shook his head.
Im not sure.
What do you mean youre not sure? Learning my martial arts is a tremendous opportunity. I am Cheong Seo-ho!
However, Yi-gang didnt need any martial arts from Cheong Seo-ho or anyone else.
He had enough on his plate digesting the martial arts left by the Immortal Divine Sword.
Im fine without learning martial arts.
Then
If the Immortal Divine Sword had been there, it might have suggested teasing her a bit first.
I have one question.
Cheong Seo-ho swallowed nervously, waiting for Yi-gang to speak.
