Bachelor Swordsmanship Remastered [EN]: Chapter 437

437. The One Who Sees the Path

The moment Geum Hye-rin’s body tilted, Unhyun immediately reached out.

Rustle.

Geum Hye-rin collapsed weakly into Unhyun’s arms.

Her complexion was deathly pale.

Unhyun held Geum Hye-rin and rose, his expression firm.

“Elder.”

“Yes.”

Guest Elder stood and began to walk.

Holding Geum Hye-rin, Unhyun went outside.

Nangwhayoung, Yeonghojun, and Irahyoung followed close behind.

Thump.

They rose and trailed Unhyun.

“What’s going on?”

“What’s wrong?”

People buzzed, some frowning in concern.

But then, something surprising happened.

Rustle.

The Moonju [Leader] of Bukhae Ilmun rose.

Without a backward glance, she turned towards Unhyun’s group.

Thump.

Moyongmi of the Moyong Family did the same.

Rising, she followed Unhyun’s group without hesitation.

The Three Palace Lords of Bukhae, Bingseol and Binghon, rose as well. Moyongjin of the Moyong Family, Namgung Biyoen of the Namgung Family, and Jegal Giho of the Jegal Family also jumped up.

Moyong Sanga even hopped down from her chair.

“Uh…”

Lee Hak-bung, who was giving a speech, looked bewildered.

Suddenly, the VIPs in the upper seats were leaving en masse.

It was an embarrassing moment, but Lee Hak-bung recovered quickly.

“Then, shall we take a short break?”

Lee Hak-bung said with a smile, subtly urging Moonsa, a staff member, with a frown.

Moonsa was momentarily flustered but soon signaled the waiting servants and musicians to enter.

Leaving the noisy banquet hall, Lee Hak-bung headed out at a brisk pace.

While the other VIPs were a concern, he needed to know why the Supreme Commander of the Changryong Alliance had suddenly left.

Unhyun emerged from the banquet hall, still holding Geum Hye-rin.

“…Gong, Gongja-nim [Young Master].”

At the strained voice, Unhyun lowered his head.

Geum Hye-rin, pale and weak, was trying to speak.

“It’s alright, Geum Sojeo [Young Miss Geum]. The Elder will be here soon…”

“…Be, be careful of Lee Yu-geol.”

Unhyun’s expression hardened.

Geum Hye-rin took shallow breaths, speaking with visible pain.

“He harbors malice towards Gongja…”

“…Why did you use your ability?”

Unhyun asked, struggling to keep his voice level.

His eyes betrayed his anger.

Geum Hye-rin smiled faintly.

She hadn’t intended to use her ability.

But Lee Yu-geol’s gaze towards Unhyun’s group had been filled with more blatant malice than she had ever witnessed.

“This is all I can do…”

She couldn’t finish her sentence before losing consciousness.

Unhyun gritted his teeth.

Swish.

Guest Elder, who had approached unnoticed, checked Geum Hye-rin’s pulse.

“Her emotions were heightened, and she used her ability, causing a severe shock to her Giheol [energy channels]. We need to act immediately.”

“Let’s go to our carriage.”

Unhyun turned to the voice of the Great Palace Lord.

“At least you can lay her down properly.”

The Great Palace Lord said firmly.

Moyongmi, Namgung Biyoen, Jegal Giho, and the Bukhae Ilmun and Moyong Family groups were also approaching, their faces etched with worry.

“A carriage isn’t ideal. Rather…”

Unhyun began to speak when.

“W-What’s going on?”

Lee Hak-bung, breathless from running, arrived.

Swish.

Yeonghojun stepped forward, blocking his path.

“Geum Sojeo seems unwell. Is there a place where she can rest for a while?”

Lee Hak-bung looked momentarily embarrassed but quickly nodded.

“There are accommodations for VIPs available. You are welcome to use them.”

He turned to Irahyoung.

“Please guide them. I would like to go myself, but I am in the middle of the General Assembly…”

“Yes, I will.”

Irahyoung nodded and addressed Unhyun.

“This way.”

“Th, there, I…”

Ignoring Nangwhayoung’s plea, Unhyun moved with Geum Hye-rin in his arms.

Guest Elder followed with a stern expression, and the Great Palace Lord and Moyongmi were about to follow when.

“Just a moment.”

Yeonghojun interjected.

“The Elder won’t appreciate too many people being present.”

At his words, the Great Palace Lord paused.

Moyongmi and Namgung Biyoen also stopped.

Jegal Giho even took a step back.

Yeonghojun said politely.

“I will be sure to inform you of the situation later. Wouldn’t it be better to return to the banquet hall now?”

The Great Palace Lord frowned but remained silent.

Moyongmi sighed softly.

“That’s right. I was surprised by the sudden event… Then, please take care of everything.”

Moyongmi bowed politely to Yeonghojun.

Then, taking her younger sister Moyong Sanga’s hand, she smiled.

“Shall we go back?”

“Yes.”

Moyong Sanga nodded.

Moyongmi, who had been staring at the direction Unhyun had disappeared, turned and headed back to the banquet hall with Moyong Sanga.

Moyongjin also gave Yeonghojun a nod and followed his younger siblings.

Jegal Giho and Namgung Biyoen also bowed to Yeonghojun.

“Then I will return as well.”

“Me too.”

As they headed back to the banquet hall, Yeonghojun turned to Lee Hak-bung.

“Thank you for your help.”

Yeonghojun bowed politely, and Lee Hak-bung waved his hand dismissively.

“Ah, no. I am the one who is sorry that this happened at the Hoam Merchant Group…”

“Just in case, is it possible to obtain medicinal ingredients? Of course, I will pay the full cost.”

“As for medicinal ingredients, we happen to have a large reserve. Please don’t hesitate to ask for anything you need.”

Yeonghojun smiled.

“Thank you again. You are in the middle of the General Assembly, so please return.”

“Ah, yes.”

Lee Hak-bung bowed to Yeonghojun and returned to the Grand Banquet Hall.

It was an unexpected event, but Lee Hak-bung’s expression was bright.

He had received thanks from the Supreme Commander of the Changryong Alliance twice.

Swish.

Yeonghojun turned his head.

The Great Palace Lord was still staring in the direction Unhyun had disappeared.

But she turned around as well.

Sigh.

“Moonju-nim [Sect Leader].”

Yeonghojun’s voice stopped the Great Palace Lord.

The Great Palace Lord, who had paused, did not hide her displeasure towards Yeonghojun.

Yeonghojun said with a smile.

“I’m sorry, but could I ask for Moonju-nim’s help?”

A strange light flickered in the Great Palace Lord’s eyes.

“What kind of help are you talking about?”

“It’s not difficult for Moonju-nim, but it is very important to the Alliance Lord. It concerns the person who caused this mess.”

Yeonghojun had clearly heard what Geum Hye-rin had said to Unhyun.

“Hmph.”

The Great Palace Lord, who had been looking at Yeonghojun, let out a soft laugh.

It sounded like a sneer, but Yeonghojun knew it was acceptance.

“Okay. What is it?”

The Great Palace Lord’s eyes were already filled with a chilling coldness.

***

“Here it is.”

Thump.

Irahyoung, who was walking ahead, opened the door of a classic-looking building.

Unhyun stepped inside with Geum Hye-rin in his arms.

The accommodation that Lee Hak-bung had mentioned was larger than expected.

There were three rooms and even a place to have tea or a simple meal.

Considering the VIPs attending the General Assembly, it was strange that it was empty.

“Come this way.”

Irahyoung opened the door to the largest room and went inside.

Unhyun entered the room and laid Geum Hye-rin on the large bed.

Rustle.

Guest Elder and Nangwhayoung followed.

Irahyoung asked Guest Elder.

“Is there anything else you need?”

“Bring hot water and a clean cloth.”

“Yes.”

Irahyoung nodded and immediately went outside.

“I, isn’t there anything I can do?”

Nangwhayoung asked, fidgeting.

“You.”

Swish.

Guest Elder pointed to a chair in the corner.

“Sit there quietly.”

“Y-Yes. I understand.”

Nangwhayoung hurried to the corner.

She sat on the chair, straightened her posture, and placed her hands neatly on her knees.

She looked like a young child attending Seodang [traditional village school] for the first time, but she didn’t have time to worry about that.

Rustle.

Guest Elder loosened Geum Hye-rin’s clothes.

He lightly tapped a few Hyeoldo [blood points].

“…How is she?”

Unhyun asked quietly.

Nangwhayoung’s gaze, with her ears perked up, felt piercing.

“I think I have to start now.”

“Wouldn’t it be better to wait until she regains consciousness?”

“It’s the same either way. It seems she has been taking medicine regularly.”

Nangwhayoung, sitting in the corner, quickly spoke up.

“Geum Agassi [Young Miss Geum] has been taking Tangyak [herbal medicine] continuously. The doctor is very skilled…”

Guest Elder turned and frowned.

Nangwhayoung quickly shut her mouth.

Guest Elder said to Unhyun.

“Do you remember when you treated Ahryeong?”

There was no way Unhyun didn’t know Jin Ahryeong, the daughter of Sugundo Dok Jinrim, who suffered from Jeolmaekjeung [severed meridian disease].

“Yes.”

“And what I told you to observe?”

At that time, Guest Elder had clearly told him to watch the changes happening to Jin Ahryeong.

“I remember.”

“Good.”

Guest Elder nodded.

“This child’s Jeolmaek [severed meridians] is in a more serious condition. Not only are the major Daemaek [main meridians] blocked, but some are completely severed. Treating this is like forcibly creating a path, which requires enormous Gongryeok [internal energy] and is followed by a great shock.”

With a firm expression, Guest Elder continued.

“Even masters cannot overcome the shock of뚫neun [piercing] Daemaek and fall into Juhwa 입ma [cultivation deviation], let alone this child.”

“What? Then…!”

Nangwhayoung jumped up.

Guest Elder’s words meant that Geum Hye-rin would surely die.

But Nangwhayoung quickly sat back down.

Guest Elder glared at her with scary eyes.

Swish.

As Nangwhayoung sat down quietly, Guest Elder turned to Unhyun.

“I will guide you. But you have to 뚫neun [pierce] the 막hin [blocked] path and 잇neun [connect] the 끊어진 [severed] path.”

When treating those addicted to Gihondan [energy pills], Unhyun pierced through the center of the poison and scattered it.

But he had never 잇neun [connected] a 끊어진 [severed] path.

In addition, if he made a mistake, the weakened Geum Hye-rin would not be able to withstand the shock.

“Don’t worry.”

Guest Elder said.

He looked straight at Unhyun.

“Aren’t you the owner of Siman [spiritual eyes] who saw the path of my Cheonhyangjeop [Heavenly Fragrance Butterfly]? You can definitely do it.”

Unhyun would be able to know the path that Geum Hye-rin’s Gimaek [energy meridians] should follow.

Guest Elder’s eyes did not waver.

“…I see.”

Unhyun replied quietly.

There was no more worry or hesitation in his eyes.

“I understand.”

“Yes. That’s you.”

Just then.

“I brought it!”

A voice was heard, and Irahyoung returned with hot water and a clean cloth.

Nangwhayoung quickly got up to help but sat back down.

Irahyoung asked Guest Elder.

“Is there anything else you need?”

“I will start treatment now.”

Guest Elder said firmly.

“No one should interfere. Do you understand?”

“Yes, I understand, Elder.”

Irahyoung nodded.

Swish.

Guest Elder turned to Nangwhayoung.

“Go out and guard this place. Don’t let anyone approach, and never let your guard down until I say it’s over. Do you understand?”

“I understand.”

Nangwhayoung nodded firmly.

She immediately got up and left the room with Irahyoung.

“Th, there…”

Nangwhayoung, who was leaving, stopped.

She spoke to Unhyun without making eye contact.

“Thank you. It’s really fortunate that you’re here.”

“You’re welcome.”

Unhyun said quietly.

Nangwhayoung bowed her head and went outside.

Clack.

The door closed.

Guest Elder gathered two fingers and took a Geomgyeolji [sword finger gesture].

Hoo-oong.

A pale reddish light of Giun [energy] rose from his fingertips.

Having a form like a flame, it was the materialized Dokgigon [unique energy].

Watching Guest Elder’s Dokgigon, which had become more mature, Unhyun quietly took a breath.

Or maybe there was no need to do that.

Hoo-oook.

A huge flow embraced Unhyun as if waiting for him.

Numerous flows of light flashed and flowed before his eyes.

Unhyun smiled without realizing it.