Heavenly Inquisition Sword Novel - Chapter 251
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Chapter 251: You Can’t Do It Just for the Sake of Obtaining It
With an indifferent expression, Yeon Jeokha looked at the distant mountain and finally nodded.
“Alright. I don’t know how much you’ll learn, but I’ll give you a chance because you’re still from the Yeon Family.”
“Really? Thank you! I won’t forget this favor!”
Yeon Seolju, surprised by the quick and unresisting acceptance, couldn’t hide her joy.
Yeon Jeokha watched her with a complicated expression.
Seeing her so happy, clapping and jumping like a child, made him feel a touch of familial affection.
Thinking it over, Yeon Mubaek, Yeon Seungbaek, and Yeon Seolju weren’t at fault.
Of course, he could force a connection, but in reality, it was all due to his indifference.
You can’t punish someone for being indifferent to you.
As she said, his revenge was over when the three families (Waryong Manor, Baek Clan, Yang Clan) fell.
Beyond that, it was meaningless and would only bring discomfort.
Moreover, he didn’t want to keep living trapped in the past.
Perhaps, with the progress in practicing the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One, his grudges and hates had dissipated, leaving him at peace.
“So, when?”
“At nightfall. I have nothing to do, so bring them then.”
“Understood. I’ll come with the brothers tonight.”
Yeon Seolju hurried off, fearing that Yeon Jeokha might change his mind.
“Do as you wish.”
“Thanks. See you tonight.”
Yeon Seolju left without looking back, having obtained what she wanted.
Yeon Jeokha showed a bitter smile.
Although he knew what she was like, he still expected something more from her.
“……”
He felt a deep sense of emptiness, as if the heavens and earth had closed in on him.
Although he was grateful to accumulate the difficult Nine Heavens Energy, he didn’t like this feeling.
As Yeon Jeokha sat alone, lost in his thoughts, Shim Tong returned after chatting with some Nokrim bandits.
“Oh? Young Master? Did you come down early today? I was just about to go up to look for you.”
“I got hungry early today.”
“I see. I saw that girl from the Yeon Family on the way. Did you find her?”
“Yes.”
“What did she want this time?”
“She wanted me to teach them the internal technique.”
“Hah! How brazen. Did she come to be insulted? And what did you tell her?”
“I told her I would do it.”
“What? You really said yes? Why?”
“Why not? After all, they’re still my siblings.”
“Wow! You spent your time insulting them, but now you want to help them?”
“When did I insult them?”
“You said they were ungrateful and beyond saving. Isn’t that insulting them?”
“Did I say that?”
“Yes, you did at Five Peaks Mountain and also in Zhengzhou.”
“That’s not an insult, it’s an assessment. Insulting is calling them fools and such.”
“Oh, I see. You said you didn’t want to have anything to do with the Yeon, but now you’ve changed your mind. Why?”
“I said I would teach them the technique, not that I would have anything to do with them.”
“Isn’t it the same?”
“No, it’s different. I don’t want to have anything to do with them.”
“And the technique?”
“They’re also children of our father, so they have the right to learn the family martial arts. Besides, I want to know something.”
“What do you want to know?”
“Suddenly, I became curious about how many characters of the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One they can memorize.”
“Just for that you’re going to teach them something so valuable? You could teach it to anyone willing to learn.”
“Why do you hate the Yeon Family so much? Haven’t you ever crossed paths with them?”
“It’s just….”
Shim Tong hesitated.
Suddenly, he couldn’t remember why he hated them so much.
“Didn’t they bother you when you were a child?”
At his uncertain answer, Yeon Jeokha responded with an indifferent expression.
“I also bothered them when I grew up, so we’re even.”
“Oh, I see. But why are you interested in how many characters they can memorize?”
“Recently, I had tea with the Leader of the Wudang Sect. He told me that Zhuangzi said: ‘The Dao has no form, no name, no questions, no answers. It is so vast that it has no exterior and so small that it has no interior. Therefore, it cannot be known or practiced just for the sake of obtaining it.’”
“And what does that have to do with it?”
“‘It cannot be known or practiced just for the sake of obtaining it.’ Doesn’t it make sense to you?”
“No, I don’t understand.”
“I taught the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One to my sworn brothers and to you. They memorized a hundred characters, and you three hundred. Now do you understand?”
“No, it’s because my mind is better than theirs.”
“Wow! You live in a fantasy world.”
“Young Master, I was known as the Immortal Sword Demon. People who speak well aren’t fools. Look at the scammers, aren’t they smart?”
“Always comparing yourself to thieves or scammers. Anyway, don’t you find it strange that I, without a spiritual treasure, can kill demons? Even you, with your mediocre ability, killed demons.”
“Cough! Mediocre? I’m considered superior to the leaders of the Seven Great Sects. Also, I have my Vajra as my core. I killed the demons with that.”
“Shall we make a bet? Let’s lend your Vajra to the Boss of Daebyeol Stronghold. I bet he won’t be able to kill the demons.”
“Why do you think that?”
“Remember what happened with the Vermilion Bird Division at that time. Yang Gwanchul couldn’t do anything with his Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword.”
“Ugh!”
Shim Tong groaned.
Yang Gwanchul couldn’t kill the demons despite having a spiritual treasure.
“I think the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One and the Nine Heavens Supreme Swordsmanship have something special.”
“What is it? The Dao?”
“If it cannot be known or practiced just for the sake of obtaining it, it makes sense. The Dao is the spiritual treasure of spiritual treasures, isn’t it? Since the Nine Heavens Supreme Swordsmanship is so valuable, I can only test with the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One.”
“Listening to you, I’m starting to feel curious too. It would be good if it were the Dao. They say one becomes an Immortal by understanding the Dao.”
“Hehe. Sorry, but not everyone who understands the Dao becomes an Immortal.”
“What do you mean?”
“I heard from the Sage of Heaven and Earth that there are different types of Immortals.”
“Types? Aren’t all Immortals the same?”
“There are five levels of immortals: Ghost Immortal, Human Immortal, Earth Immortal, Divine Immortal, and Celestial Immortal. Ghost Immortal is the lowest and Celestial Immortal the highest.”
“Why so many? Aren’t all Immortals the same?”
“Don’t complain. Shouldn’t you be grateful? Without understanding the Dao, you’d be a Ghost Immortal. With effort, you could be a Human Immortal.”
“Is Human Immortal the second lowest?”
“Yes. You should be grateful. You would end up in hell if you hadn’t met me. Be thankful you’re not a Ghost Immortal.”
“Is Ghost Immortal so bad?”
“Have you seen anything good with the word ‘ghost’? They are like wandering ghosts. They cannot go to the Celestial Realm, so they just roam around.”
“A bit better than a ghost?”
“Something like that.”
“What level do you think you’ll reach?”
“At least, I will be an Earth Immortal.”
“What is an Earth Immortal?”
“If you don’t fully understand the great Dao but continue training, you don’t age or die.”
Yeon Jeokha lifted his chin with pride.
Shim Tong looked at him enviously and asked.
“And what about the Human Immortal I’ll reach?”
“A Human Immortal is not affected by evil or diseases.”
Shim Tong nodded in satisfaction.
For someone with his past, that was more than enough.
“I hope the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One is the Dao, as you say.”
“Why? You said it was a matter of intelligence. Are you afraid of hell?”
“Is there anyone who isn’t afraid of hell?”
“If you’re so scared, why don’t you join the Yoomyung Cult? Maybe you’ll become friends with King Yama.”
“No, thanks! Are you suggesting I become a demon? Let’s skip the jokes and go eat.”
“Let’s go.”
After chatting with Shim Tong, Yeon Jeokha felt lighter and stood up with energy.
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Searching for a good restaurant, Yeon Jeokha and Shim Tong stopped in front of one called ‘Baekrihyang.’
Although they didn’t know if the aroma reached a hundred li, the smell was delicious.
Yeon Jeokha nodded, and Shim Tong went inside.
The restaurant was full of experts from the orthodox sects.
With the increased patrol activity, the atmosphere was more like a normal restaurant.
While they looked for a place, two women called out to Yeon Jeokha.
“Young Master Yeon!”
“Grand Inspector!”
Almost simultaneously, two women called out to Yeon Jeokha.
Lee Somin, who was with the young talents of the Blue Dragon Division, turned her head.
From the side of the Evil Faction warriors, a young woman approached Yeon Jeokha.
Dressed in black, she was an exceptional beauty.
With a beautiful face and voluptuous figure, she attracted all eyes.
Cheongcheon of the Peng Family, also known as Paeng Gakmyeong, murmured.
“Wow! It’s Seok Ryeoshi, the Lady of the Black Lotus. How did I not see her before?”
Taeeul Sword of the Quanzhen Sect, also known as Gong San, responded.
“Haha. She arrived before us, so we didn’t see her. I thought she was someone important when I saw the Evil Faction warriors surrounding her. Do you know Yeon Jeokha?”
“Yes.”
Lee Somin didn’t take her eyes off Yeon Jeokha.
As she walked with Seok Ryeoshi, Yeon Jeokha finally made a gesture with his hand.
Peng Gakmyeong, annoyed, asked.
“How do you know that thief?”
“Thief?”
Lee Somin frowned.
Seeing that she was defending Yeon Jeokha, Peng Gakmyeong became angry.
“Do you call that man a hero? Even though he’s with the Heaven and Earth Alliance now, he’s still a thief. His true intentions haven’t changed. Am I wrong?”
Paeng Gakmyeong asked the gathered young talents.
They nodded vigorously.
Envy also played a role in seeing Yeon Jeokha with the Lady of the Black Lotus.
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