Murim Login - Chapter 338
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That night, consumed by worries and thoughts, I ended up watching the dawn break without getting any sleep.
‘My body isn’t tired, but my mind is exhausted.’
Looking back, the past few months had been filled with all sorts of troubles. If I hadn’t regularly practiced meditation to keep my mind and body clear, I might have suffered from stress-induced hair loss by now.
I considered taking a break in reality for a moment, but over there, a mad skeleton wizard was wreaking havoc.
‘Come to think of it, Sichuan is also chaotic over there.’
What bad luck. No wonder Shu Han was the first to fall in the Three Kingdoms.
Feeling uneasy, I slung my backpack over my shoulder and stepped out of the pavilion. The Bermuda Triangle was already there, waiting for me.
“Oh? The booger is gone. Did you really eat it as a midnight snack?”
“Stop it! Just stop!”
“Commander! Commander! Gung said he ate the booger last night!”
“No, I didn’t!”
Oh, how I just want to beat them to death.
If this situation were a novel and I were the author, I’d find a way to kill those guys off.
But things never go as planned in life. I was shaking my head in frustration when a familiar voice called out.
“Huff, huff. Sorry, I’m late!”
Right, I almost forgot about him.
Mun Kyung came running, gasping for breath.
“I stayed up late reading the prescription notes last night and overslept…”
It’s obvious he overworked himself out of enthusiasm for studying. I waved off his apologies.
“It’s fine. I just got here too. By the way, it looks like your luggage has increased quite a bit overnight?”
“Oh, this?” Mun Kyung said with a bright smile, patting his now-bulging bag.
“They gave me copies of precious prescriptions and plenty of medicinal herbs. They gave me so much…!”
“Good for you.”
“Hehe.”
The kid was in high spirits.
For a novice physician like Mun Kyung, all these experiences were fortuitous opportunities. The Sichuan Tang Clan didn’t just open their doors to anyone, nor did they freely share their medical knowledge. Being both a martial family and a renowned medical family, the knowledge and resources he obtained here would be a significant asset for Mun Kyung’s future.
“At least someone got something out of this.”
“Huh?”
“Nothing. Just saying.”
“Did things not go well for you?”
“Yeah. There’s someone I need to treat urgently, but things aren’t going smoothly.”
As we chatted, the middle-aged man we met the day before approached with his subordinates.
“Everyone is here. Follow me.”
We followed him. The atmosphere and actions of the people we passed were even more tense than yesterday, but there were noticeably fewer warriors around.
‘It’s begun.’
The warriors must have set out to hunt down the culprit. They probably started even before we arrived. Tang Sado wouldn’t have wasted days in mourning.
Lost in thought, we quickly reached the iron gate. As it slowly opened, the middle-aged man spoke up suddenly.
“The patriarch, or rather my uncle, asked me to convey a message.”
“What is it?”
“Once the revenge is complete, the main house will assist with all its might.”
Mun Kyung looked puzzled, but the rest of us understood and bowed.
“May you achieve your goal.”
“You too.”
A faint smile crossed the previously stern man’s face. Although we didn’t receive tangible support, it was a reasonably good farewell. And now, it was time to say goodbye to another person.
“It’s been a pleasure.”
Mun Kyung nodded in understanding at my words.
“You’re leaving again.”
“Yes, I have many places to visit.”
“May I ask where you’re headed?”
“Qingcheng and Emei.”
Mun Kyung’s eyes widened at my answer.
“Oh! Qingcheng Mountain and Emei Mountain, the famous mountains! Are they the sacred places of Taoism and Buddhism with all kinds of rare herbs?”
“Uh, I think so.”
“Wow! Going to such wonderful places!”
Why did this feel like déjà vu? I’d seen this scene often lately. Just as I was feeling a sense of foreboding, Mun Kyung sighed softly.
“It’s a shame I can’t go with you this time. I have to return to my master.”
“Thank your master!”
“Huh?”
“I mean, it’s unfortunate.”
“Yes.”
“I’m serious.”
With a dubious look, Mun Kyung bowed deeply.
“Thank you for everything. Because of you, I survived and had many valuable experiences.”
“No need to thank me. Just focus on becoming a great physician.”
Mun Kyung’s eyes sparkled as he asked.
“Like the Divine Healer?”
“Yes, like the Divine Healer.”
“I’ll never forget your words!”
His enthusiastic reply made me chuckle.
“Take care.”
“Goodbye! I hope we meet again!”
If fate allows, we’ll meet again someday.
I waved goodbye to Mun Kyung and turned westward.
“Let’s go. To Qingcheng.”
Just as I was about to stride forward with determination, someone called out.
“Jin Taekyung?”
“Hmm?”
Turning around, I saw the Bermuda Triangle standing with two unfamiliar men—the guides assigned by the Tang Clan.
“What is it?”
“Um, just… that’s not the right direction. That way is blocked.”
* * *
The guides assigned by Tang Sado were a godsend. Unlike typical members of the Tang Clan, they specialized in gathering and cultivating herbs, which meant they knew the Sichuan region like the back of their hands.
“From here, we should go this way, right?”
“No, that way is faster.”
“But according to the map, this way is correct?”
“Maps aren’t always accurate, especially old ones.”
“This map was given by the Tang Clan.”
“I made that map twenty years ago.”
“Let’s go.”
Well, if the mapmaker says no, then no it is.
After that, I just followed their directions. Of course, I didn’t just sit back and do nothing.
“Wait, can’t we just jump over here?”
“Excuse me? But that’s a cliff.”
“If we jump across to the other cliff, we’ll save time.”
“And it’ll also be a quick death. The gap is nearly twenty yards.”
“So, let’s give it a try.”
Boom! Whoosh! Thud!
“It worked?”
“…It really worked.”
“Okay, one by one, jump over!”
“Are you serious right now?”
“Uh…”
“Could you come back and carry us over?”
“Sure. No problem.”
I would do anything to save time.
With the Sichuan GPS and my monstrous physical abilities far surpassing human limits, my path became the road.
“…Unbelievable. It only took half a day to get from Chengdu to Qingcheng Mountain. It’s usually a three-day journey.”
“Impossible is nothing.”
Quoting a line I’d heard on TV, we entered Qingcheng Mountain.
After revealing our identities to the Qingcheng Sect disciples, we were led to the Shangqing Palace, where important matters of the sect were decided, and met another supreme master, the sect leader, Qingfeng Gaogeom.
“I am Jin Taekyung of the Taewon Family.”
“Wow, hello! I’m Cheongpung! It’s nice to meet someone with a similar name!”
“Please, shut up… Qingfeng Gaogeom is a title, not a name.”
The elders of the Qingcheng Sect looked at us as if we were crazy, but the sect leader, Qingfeng Gaogeom, was surprisingly simple and straightforward.
After reading the letter I handed him, he laughed like a village elder.
“We must help each other. Especially since Ma Jeonghak personally requested this.”
That evening, the residents at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain were astonished. It was rare to see the Taoist priests of Qingcheng Sect descend the mountain, but now, hundreds of them were descending in a line.
Among them were the Qingcheng Seventy-two Swordsmen, composed of top-tier martial artists, and two elders.
“The sect leader has ordered us to do our utmost to help Jin find the Divine Healer.”
“My junior and I have been out of action for a long time, but we are happy to assist in such a matter.”
Thank you, truly thank you!
Honestly, I was moved to tears. Even though we were from the same righteous faction, an entire sect mobilizing to save Jeok Cheon-Gang was overwhelming.
“I will definitely repay the Qingcheng Sect for this kindness.”
“Let’s discuss repayment after we find the Divine Healer.”
“This isn’t all. We’ve also sent messenger pigeons to our lay disciples. We should hear good news soon.”
Although Qingcheng Sect’s influence didn’t match that of Huashan or Shaolin, they were still a prestigious sect known as one of the Nine Great Sects.
Their extensive network of lay disciples would be a tremendous help.
“Thank you. Really, thank you.”
“Don’t bend your waist so easily. It’s only right to help.”
“Yes, don’t overdo it. Now, tell us where to start looking.”
Rubbing my eyes, which had become slightly red, I answered.
“Everywhere.”
“What?”
“Huh?”
“All of Sichuan.”
“…”
After a brief silence, two immortal-like elders muttered under their breath.
“Damn it…”
“How are we supposed to find that…”
Without even a moment’s rest after descending the mountain, the two elders, who were already feeling the weight of the world, had to set off again.
“Commander! Are we heading to Mount Emei now?”
“No. Gung and Moojin will handle Emei.”
With two guides and plenty of people, there was no need for everyone to move together.
Cheongpung was unpredictable, so I would keep him with me while
Gungibang and Hyeok Moojin should already be heading towards Emei.
At that moment, the guide asked curiously.
“Then where are we going?”
“The government office.”
“The government? You’re going to the magistrate?”
“Yes.”
“Commander, I don’t know what connections you have with the government, but this isn’t something a few constables can handle.”
“That’s true.”
“Then why…?”
The guide shook his head, utterly confused.
“But wouldn’t the story change if it involved hundreds, thousands of people?”
“Thousands? Do you have a connection with the governor?”
“No.”
I smiled.
“I’m close with the king.”
“What?”
Prince Jupyung.
The younger brother of the emperor who rules the world and a noble royal prince is a huge fan of mine.