The Second Son of the Dancheon Sword Clan Prepared for Regression-Chapter 98 : Chapter 98

Chapter 98: Brothers (1)
The conduct of the Shanxi martial arts forces, who knew that the supreme authority of the Murim Alliance, Alliance Leader Yeom Gi-ha, was here, was strict and swift.
“Everyone, just a little more effort.”
“Yes!”
When the outstanding leadership of the Shanxi Branch Chief Peng Ga-heon was added to that, the movements of the Shanxi martial artists showed a swiftness reminiscent of form-shifting.
Seeing that, I couldn't help but know.
Right now, the Unrestrained Saber Peng Ga-heon is not commanding his subordinates with the power of his title as Branch Chief.
He was literally seizing and commanding the martial arts forces of Shanxi with his own capabilities.
It would be difficult to describe the Branch Chief of a province's Murim Alliance as 'mere', but I know that Peng Ga-heon is not a vessel that will remain a mere Shanxi Branch Chief.
“That is a star-shaped ginseng. This way.”
“Yes!”
“Ginseng types to the right. Grass types to the left, fruit types this way. If by any chance a liquid type is discovered, do not touch it. The Medicine Hall members will handle it. If the classification is ambiguous, do not hesitate and bring it to me.”
“Yes!”
“What is this?”
“Oh, that's a weed. Put it back.”
“Yes!”
With the addition of Uisaeng-gae, a physician with extensive knowledge of spirit herbs and medicinal plants, the classification was also instantaneous.
His knowledge was incomparable to that of Myeong-gae, who had studied medicinal plants and spirit herbs as part of intelligence gathering, so calling the Medicine Hall Lord to the Garden of Joy was indeed an excellent choice.
“You beggars, if you don't want to starve for three whole days, move your feet faster!”
“Heeik!”
“You, your feet are slow, aren't they? Did you learn the Drunken Eight Immortals Gait for nothing?”
“Heeik!”
With the addition of Musan-gae, who relentlessly drove the beggars with his ceaselessly moving mouth, the demeanor of the Beggar's Gang beggars was not much different from that of the Shanxi martial artists.
I had lived as Myeong-gae for ten years, but this was the first time I had seen beggars move so swiftly.
True to his name as the leader of the beggars, it was right to say that Clan Leader Musan-gae's beggar-handling skills were special.
The perfect harmony, enhanced by individual efforts, increased the speed of the work exponentially, so the cleanup of the Garden of Joy, which was expected to take seven days and nights, took only two days.
It meant that the individuals gathered here were great enough to easily surpass my expectations.
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“Farewell.”
The completion of the work meant that farewells were approaching.
“I have not yet fully repaid your grace, so let us meet again soon.”
“That grace was already paid for with the Emerald Rescue Pill.”
In truth, I was in a position where I felt shameless for obtaining the Emerald Rescue Pill through Chwipung-gae.
This was because I had not yet fully repaid the grace that Myeong-gae had received from Chwipung-gae.
Regardless of my feelings, Chwipung-gae pouted his lips.
“You were the one who got the ingredients.”
“It’s not an Emerald Rescue Pill that can be obtained just by having the ingredients.”
“You brat, it is I who decides whether the grace has been repaid or not.”
Chwipung-gae was stubborn…….
“Do as you please.”
I willingly accepted his stubbornness.
This was because I also did not wish for my connection with Chwipung-gae to end like this.
Especially at the end of the conversation, for some reason, I felt good when he called me 'you brat'.
“Since it is for a brother, I will do my best to make it.”
Uisaeng-gae, who called me, who had become an honorary Five-Knot member, a brother, burned with motivation.
Brother.
The fact that I could be called that again by the beggars was also gratifying.
Unlike when Jao-gae of Shanxi had called me brother, it was because I had now truly become a brother again.
“The Emerald Rescue Pill is not something that is easily made, so it will take some time.”
Uisaeng-gae added that it would take more than a year.
I had guessed that the art of alchemy would not be sufficient with just the ingredients, but it seemed to be a more difficult process than I had thought.
“When it's done, I'll call for you, so stop by Kaifeng then.”
“I understand.”
Musan-gae interjected.
“I'll call for you even before that if I have business, will you come?”
“Since I have become a member of the Beggar's Gang, it would be right to follow the Clan Leader's command.”
“A proper beggar, I see.”
“I am not a beggar, though.”
“It was concluded that you are beggar-like, so you are a beggar.”
Saying so, Musan-gae grinned. It was a look that said he would not accept any counterarguments.
“See you next time.”
Whoosh-
Musan-gae left those words and disappeared into the distance with his lightness art.
Since the life of a Beggar's Gang member was to fully understand and practice the principle of 'those who meet must part, those who part must return,' perhaps they resembled the high monks of Buddhism.
Chwipung-gae and Uisaeng-gae, who met my gaze and nodded, immediately followed Musan-gae.
There was no regret, as we would meet again.
“Thank you.”
Yeom Gi-ha, who had been standing by my side, said bluntly.
For some reason, it seemed like the words 'for not letting me get killed by Singija' were omitted before that, but I pretended not to know.
“Am I not the Alliance Leader's successor?”
“Kwahahaha.”
When I said this, the Alliance Leader Yeom Gi-ha just laughed heartily.
“Thank you for your help.”
I did not forget to express my gratitude to the Shanxi Branch Chief Peng Ga-heon.
This was because I knew that it was the martial artists of the Shanxi Murim Alliance who had resolved most of the difficult tasks.
“It seems I no longer need to nag you.”
A softness was added to Peng Ga-heon’s upright and firm gaze.
“I am still of an age where I need the guidance of a senior.”
“I am just grateful that you call me a senior.”
Unlike when I first saw him regarding the matter of the Heuksu Mun, Peng Ga-heon seemed to be looking at me as a complete martial artist.
“Stop by the Alliance sometime.”
“I will do so.”
Yeom Gi-ha left the same words as before and disappeared.
“Ah come on, don't go alone!”
Peng Ga-heon followed after the Alliance Leader.
Just like the first time, Chun-baek and I were left alone.
“That was a whirlwind.”
“You’ve worked hard.”
“It seems a lot happens when I'm with you.”
“I'm sorry about that.”
“Don't think of it that way. Thanks to you, I had a rare experience.”
Chun-baek hyung seemed to genuinely think so.
He is a constant person.
So, I am constantly grateful.
The journey of a Ginseng Digger with him was enjoyable. I know it is an emotion I could never have felt alone.
“Will that be enough?”
I asked, referring to the spirit herb Chun-baek hyung was holding.
It was a spirit herb called the Five-Leaf Immortal Orchid, which I had chosen for him.
It was clearly a precious object worthy of the name spirit herb, but it was also a little lacking to be called the best in this Garden of Joy.
-What is good for an old person?
-In what sense?
-Anything is fine. It would be impossible to achieve immortality with just one spirit herb, and it would be enough if it slows down aging or replenishes the energy of an old person. Hmm…… I hope it doesn't go as far as rejuvenation.
-The Vermilion Fruit is not here, so an Immortal Orchid type would be good.
However, it had become so because Chun-baek hyung had requested it.
If there was any silver lining, it was the fact that an Immortal Orchid, which is usually difficult to find even with three leaves, had five leaves. This too was the majesty of the Garden of Joy.
“There's nothing better than this to give to my master as a gift.”
“I'm glad you like it.”
Chun-baek hyung was right.
In truth, for a martial artist who has awakened their Spirit, an ordinary spirit herb does not show much effect.
It means that to a master at or above the State of Harmony who has awakened their Spirit, a spirit herb is no different from a medicinal herb that can be obtained from a medicinal herb shop.
This is because they have reached the Three Flowers Realm, so they do not lack internal energy, and they have already awakened their Spirit.
It would be a little different for a spirit herb like the Immaculate Pomegranate or the Vermilion Fruit, which have gathered all the surrounding earth energy and heavenly blessings, but such unique spirit herbs do not grow in the Garden of Joy. This is because it is a colony.
“Do you think my master will like it?”
“Wouldn't he like anything given by his disciple?”
“I hope so.”
Chun-baek hyung's master, as befitting a successor of the Mysterious Sect, did not make his existence known, but I know he is a martial artist who has achieved a level comparable to the Ten Great Masters of the World.
The Five-Leaf Immortal Orchid is just Chun-baek hyung's warm heart thinking of his master.
It would be right to think of it as the commendable heart of a disciple wishing for his master's health.
Since he does not pursue unnecessary material desires, a person like Chun-baek hyung should be called a true gentleman's vessel.
“Take this as well.”
I handed another gift to Chun-baek hyung, who was satisfied with just a Five-Leaf Snow Orchid.
“What is this?”
“It's a Thousand Spirit Fungus.
“Is it a gift?”
“It’s a bribe.”
“Thank you.”
In truth, I know that neither Chun-baek hyung nor his master needs the Thousand Spirit Fungus.
But Chun-baek hyung obediently stored the Thousand Spirit Fungus in his bosom.
He must have accepted my sincerity and heart.
After returning to the Dancheon Clan, time flew by like an arrow, and before I knew it, the season had reached the Summer Solstice.
A little over three months had passed.
-Chun-baek hyung, how about staying at the Dancheon Clan?
-The life of a wanderer has its charms, but since you recommend it, that wouldn't be so bad either.
At my request, Chun-baek hyung came to reside at the Dancheon Sword Clan as an honored guest.
Since he had become an official honored guest, he was provided with a pavilion exclusively for guests, equipped with a personal training ground, not my quarters as before.
For reference, the fact that it was equipped with a personal training ground means it was the highest class among the guest houses provided by the Dancheon Sword Clan.
-Is it alright to give me such a fine place? A small place is fine with me.
-The Clan Head requested that you please not refuse, as you are a benefactor of the clan.
This was because the Clan Head remembered the fact that Chun-baek hyung had drawn his sword for the clan during the last turmoil.
In truth, even if it weren't for the grace Chun-baek hyung had bestowed upon the Dancheon Clan, he would have been provided with a high-class guest house.
This is because the prestige of a prestigious family is influenced by its relationships with its honored guests as much as its internal strength.
A master of the State of Harmony is a great person that even the Five Great Clans of the world would want to host as an honored guest with utmost courtesy, so where would be the reason for the Dancheon Clan to treat such a person poorly?
It is said that stagnant water rots.
Therefore, continuous exchange with external martial artists for steady development can be said to be one of the homeworks of prestigious families.
Therefore, the families invite external martial artists as honored guests.
It often does not end with a simple exchange.
An honored guest becoming an exclusive martial artist, and an exclusive martial artist settling in with time and entering the council of elders, is not a rare occurrence in the Jianghu Murim.
Of course, Chun-baek hyung, with his background as a successor of the Mysterious Sect, could not be embraced by the Dancheon Clan, but nevertheless, the fact that a master of the State of Harmony had become an honored guest of the Dancheon Clan is sufficiently encouraging.
This is because it means that he has volunteered to become a friendly force of our clan.
This is even more so if he is a martial artist who will in the future obtain the alias of King of Wanderers, that is, King.
In any case, for me as well, having a suitable sparring partner and conversation companion residing in the clan, nothing could be better.
“Young Master Lee, it is time.”
While spending time with Chun-baek hyung as on any other day, a servant came looking for me.
His name was Jangsan, a fellow who had followed my older brother Dancheon Hak's orders and had a history of drawing his sword against me.
As he spoke to me with an extremely polite attitude, I once again realized my changed position.
“I'll be there soon.”
“Yes.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
“Not at all.”
Jangsan bowed respectfully and disappeared.
My gaze returned to Chun-baek hyung.
“Will you go with me?”
“On a day like today, it is better for a guest not to intrude.”
“Hmm.”
Chun-baek hyung was right, so I did not ask again.
However, as I got up, I did not forget to remind Chun-baek hyung.
“Don't starve.”
“I am also a person who has aged enough.”
“Don't just age, take care of your meals too.”
“I told you I would.”
It was something I hadn't realized before, but it seems that as affection deepens, nagging increases.
Perhaps that's why Chwipung-gae had nagged me so much.
“I'll take care of myself, so you should get going.”
Chun-baek hyung waved his hand as if to hurry me along.