I'm A Minor Villain In A Martial Arts Novel - Chapter 59

Time passed and passed.

Ji Cheon Wu, who had no respect for the Heavenly Demon at all, began to change gradually.

[The Heavenly Demon is certainly an amazing person. He is surprisingly strong.
Everyone here is truly serious about getting stronger.]

‘The Heavenly Demon is indeed great. Not as much as my grandfather though.’

[You’ll be surprised when you see me? I can now fight on par with Ak Wi Cheon.]

Time continued to flow.

The handwriting in Ji Cheon Wu’s letters became more mature over time.

It felt like the once carefree one had become more serious after going to the demonic sect.

‘He gives off a more taciturn impression than the Ji Cheon Wu of the Heavenly Demon Venerable that I knew.’

Ji Cheon Wu felt unfamiliar after the years of not seeing him.

[Coming here made me realize how tremendous your favor was. How did you even think to give such an elixir?
Martial artists are more cold-blooded than I thought.
There have been some conflicts. Sometimes I miss you so much.]

I knew that Ji Cheon Wu was going through trials in the demonic sect.

‘It must be very difficult.’

Ji Cheon Wu must be experiencing betrayals from some companions and getting hurt.

‘Was I wrong to send Ji Cheon Wu away?’

As if sensing my thoughts, Ji Cheon Wu sent a letter like this:

[I don’t regret coming here. It feels like I’ve seen a new world, away from your shadow and ‘that person’ in the dagger.]

Indeed, Ji Cheon Wu was a strong person. I too couldn’t remain stagnant.

Someday in the future, I would join forces with Ji Cheon Wu to defeat the Blood Sect.

[I miss you, Lin. I want to get stronger quickly.]

I did not go to the Celestial Academy.

Instead, I chose closed-door training.

My aunt tried to stop me.

But grandfather approved my decision.

It was to prepare for the events that would unfold in the near future.

The real start of the Heavenly Demon Venerable is when Ji Cheon Wu gains recognition from the Demonic Sect Leader and sets out on his martial journey.

And the starting point is the harmony of the Five Great Families taking place in Sichuan.

‘At that time, Ji Cheon Wu will be 19 years old.’

It would happen when I turned 18. I sent my last reply to Ji Cheon Wu’s letter.

[I miss you too.] [This is the timeline separator]

Nam Gung Yu Cheong was waiting for Nam Gung Lin with an anxious face.

Nam Gung Lin, who entered the family’s training hall, really started her closed-door training.

Nam Gung Yu Cheong also hadn’t seen Nam Gung Lin for several years.

‘Grandfather agreed but he’s extremely worried.’

Nam Gung Yu Cheong sighed. He hoped Lin would finish her closed-door training, but on the other hand, he also wished for her to stay in that safe place.

It was because the Blood Sect had recently started activities again. Many martial artists lost their lives in the shadows.

Nam Gung Yu Cheong learned about this after he graduated from the Celestial Academy and worked at the Martial Alliance.

While working at the Martial Alliance, he often met people from the demonic sect.

Because of that, he was able to meet Ji Cheon Wu a few months ago.

‘He had changed completely.’

Ji Cheon Wu had changed surprisingly.

It was hard to believe he was that little boy from 6 years ago. Even he got goosebumps from the pressure Ji Cheon Wu exuded.

‘I heard he’s threatening enough to challenge Ak Wi Cheon.’

Perhaps Ji Cheon Wu might even be stronger than Ak Wi Cheon now.

It was common in the martial world to hide one’s strength.

Everyone at the Martial Alliance except him trembled at the eerie energy emanating from Ji Cheon Wu.

There were times when Ji Cheon Wu’s aura changed. It was when talking about Nam Gung Lin.

When talking about Nam Gung Lin, Ji Cheon Wu’s face relaxed to the point where it was hard to believe he had just worn such a chilling expression.

Nam Gung Yu Cheong still couldn’t help but laugh when he recalled that moment.

It was because the expressions of the demonic sect members around Ji Cheon Wu were a sight to behold.

The demonic sect members looked at Ji Cheon Wu, who was speaking in a gentle tone and smiling, as if he were a monster.

‘Lin will be surprised when she sees that guy too. He’s grown so much.’

Thinking that, Nam Gung Yu Cheong waited for Nam Gung Lin. It was to tell her about the Ji Cheon Wu he had seen.

“Elder brother Yu Cheong.”

Nam Gung Yu Cheong turned around with a start.

Nam Gung Lin was standing behind him. Her appearance had changed unrecognizably in 3 years, not to mention that he couldn’t sense her presence at all.

“L-Lin?”

“Yes.”

“Just how much stronger have you become?”

To his serious question, Nam Gung Lin also answered seriously.

“Tremendously stronger.”

Nam Gung Yu Cheong patted Nam Gung Lin’s back with a bright smile.

It wasn’t a look of envy at her strength. His face was filled only with pride for his younger sister who had shown greater achievement than himself.

“I thought it would be troublesome to wait for you in this cramped place, so I came out alone.”

Nam Gung Yu Cheong said that as he led Nam Gung Lin.

“Grandfather and mother are waiting.”

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It was a delicious meal after a long time.

‘The fasting pills were really terrible.’

My aunt kept putting meat side dishes on my spoon.

“Our Lin, eat a lot. You really worked hard.”

My aunt’s chopsticks moved without rest.

“Somehow your face seems to have deteriorated a lot. I should have stopped the closed-door training after all.”

That couldn’t be.

Since my body had become stronger than before the closed-door training, my aunt’s words about my face deteriorating must be entirely a misunderstanding.

Grandfather asked me.

“What do you plan to do now?”

“I’m going to do the things I need to do.”

“Things you need to do?”

Grandfather tilted his head at my question. It was something I couldn’t tell grandfather.

‘The Dang family’s sealed gate is over now too.’

It was because the event where Ji Cheon Wu and Dang Hwa Ryeong meet was about to happen soon.

This was now the proper start of the original work.

The Blood Sect might be moving slowly now, but from now on they would start to reveal their ambitions.

‘The Blood Demon is a cruel one.’

He doesn’t let those who don’t serve him live. He was someone who would use any means necessary to achieve Blood Sect dominion.

“Yes, I want to go out into the martial world. I want to gain experience. Since I had almost no interaction with others during the closed-door training.”

Of course, my destination was already decided.

It was Sichuan, where the Dang family was located. At my words, Shin So Kyung, who was eating together, raised her head.

“May I go together with young lady Nam Gung? I want to use the medical skills I’ve learned.”

I looked at Shin So Kyung. Her eyes were full of excitement.

Before I left for closed-door training, I had asked grandfather to educate her. And grandfather had granted my request.

“I want to repay the kindness by traveling with young lady Nam Gung.”

I heard that Shin So Kyung now possessed excellent medical skills.

Was that all?

She had also learned martial arts from my aunt and gained a high level of martial arts skills as well. She had become an outstanding talent comparable to the alias ‘Snow Flower Divine Woman’ that Shin So Kyung was called in the Heavenly Demon Venerable.

‘Indeed, the world of martial arts is a world of talent…’

Thinking that, I opened my mouth towards Nam Gung Yu Cheong.

“Elder brother, I heard you went on a mission to Sichuan.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Why did you go?”

“I heard the Blood Sect had appeared there.”

Nam Gung Yu Cheong’s face was dark as he said that.

“A village of fire field farmers was completely burned down. It was a horrific sight to see.”

“…”

“And then they appeared.”

I could guess who the ‘they’ Nam Gung Yu Cheong was talking about were.

“Those monsters.”

There were those among the Blood Sect warriors who had abnormal martial arts skills.

Those like jiangshi who couldn’t feel pain. I heard they all had strong martial arts skills too. It was what Nam Gung Yu Cheong had told me before coming to the dining table.

‘To think the Sichuan tragedy has already happened…’

I shook my head.

I didn’t want to act guilty over something I couldn’t prevent.

“I’m thinking of going to Sichuan.”

At my words, Nam Gung Yu Cheong and Nam Gung So So looked at her with surprised faces.

Grandfather asked me.

“Do you have a reason? You must know how dangerous Sichuan is right now. Many martial artists of the Martial Alliance lost their lives recently.”

It wasn’t just Sichuan.

Because of the Blood Sect, there was no safe place in the martial world.

‘No, there is one.’

It was right next to my grandfather. That’s why I couldn’t stay here.

“Grandfather, you know. That I’ve become much stronger.”

“So you’re being arrogant?”

“No. As always, I’m not doing this because of my arrogance.”

“Then why do you want to go to Sichuan?”

“Because help is needed there. And I want to broaden my horizons. I heard that young talents of my age are gathering in Sichuan this time for harmony.”

“…”

“I know that it’s to show that the righteous martial world won’t bow to the threat of the Blood Sect.”

I said that while scratching my cheek. At my words, grandfather remained silent.

Aunt and Nam Gung Yu Cheong also stopped their chopsticks.

“I didn’t gain strength to cower in the safe Nam Gung family.”

“…”

“It’s the same reason I did closed-door training. It’s to use my power. I think there’s no meaning in preserving myself in this safe place.”

Grandfather opened his mouth.

“Hyun was the same.”

This time I was at a loss for words.