Call Of The Spear [EN]: Chapter 116

Three years later.

At the entrance of Guishan [Turtle Mountain], two men with sturdy builds were pacing back and forth.

“Are you sure this is the place?”

“Yes, the Chuchim Plate [a type of geomantic compass] points here.”

The two were Jangcheon and Chuk Mun-gyeong, who had parted ways with San-gun.

“It’s been too long. I worry that Great Six might have destroyed the Great Master’s Hwaryeong [a type of magical artifact or spiritual dwelling].”

“That can’t be. If that were the case, he wouldn’t be here.”

He would have headed to Geomryeongdo [Sword Spirit Island] long ago.

“Well, I heard he piled up mountains with the corpses of sea monsters he caught and killed while shaking off the pursuit of the East Sea. Six must not be in perfect condition either.”

“Yes, that’s why our journey here wasn’t so smooth. The Three Kings of the East Sea are causing a ruckus trying to find Six, so we had to take a detour.”

Jangcheon took out a talisman from his pocket.

It was because unknown illusionary formations and prohibitions were placed throughout Guishan.

“If this is Six’s residence, he will respond to my Jeoneumbu [a type of magical communication talisman].”

It was Jangcheon who held his Gongjeonggang [a powerful artifact]. He has no choice but to respond, even if it’s just to get it back.

After Jangcheon and Chuk Mun-gyeong sent the Jeoneumbu and waited for an hour, a woman with a graceful figure appeared from the fog.

It was a mysterious woman with the ends of her hair dyed a deep green. Jangcheon and Chuk Mun-gyeong were startled and about to open their mouths when…

“Where have you been, taking so long? You slowpokes. Tsk, tsk.”

They were dumbfounded by the blunt, accusatory tone.

Then, just as Chuk Mun-gyeong glared and was about to say something.

“Are you perhaps, Great Master Chukman?”

“Oh, the Deputy Chief of Tal-ui [a secret organization]. Your sense is extraordinary.”

Chuk Mun-gyeong was taken aback.

“Are you really the Great Master?”

“Yes, it’s me, you rascal.”

“Huh, then how did you become a woman….”

“Ahem, there are circumstances. Ahem! How long are you going to stand there? Come in.”

Chukman Daein [Great Master Chukman] led the two into Guishan. As the illusionary formation split and they entered, abundant spiritual energy swirled around.

Soon, a pavilion of moderate size appeared, and next to it, the rough sound of metal clashing echoed, as if a sword fight had broken out.

When they looked, two girls who appeared to be around six or seven years old were in the middle of a fierce fight.

One was Gwiyul, whom they knew well for her fierce eyes, and the other was a cute child with a gentle face.

What was strange was that Gwiyul was holding the Guhwan Sword, but the other child was empty-handed. Without knowing the details, the other child must be a Gangchesa (Tough Body Warrior) of great skill.

“Who is that child?”

“Well…. Actually, I ended up having a child with Great Six.”

“Yes!?”

In an instant, Chuk Mun-gyeong’s hair turned white, and he opened his mouth as if his jaw would fall off in surprise.

It was surprising that she had become a woman, but even more so that she had given birth in that body!

However, Jangcheon smiled faintly.

“Your jokes are harsh.”

“Huh?”

Come to think of it, a Taoist body cannot conceive.

It didn’t make sense in the first place.

“That one, he’s easily fooled.”

Chukman Daein laughed and teased him, causing Chuk Mun-gyeong to blush.

“That child is called Tamhwa. You know, the Bokchung [a type of spiritual familiar] that the guy used to control.”

The child sparring with Gwiyul was San-gun’s Bokchung, Tamhwa Ogong.

“How can a Yeongchung [a high-level spiritual familiar] transform into a human? He shouldn’t have achieved Talhyeong [a state of spiritual transformation]….”

If it was a Yeongchung that had achieved Talhyeong, it would possess power comparable to the final stage of Taeseon [a high level of martial arts cultivation].

Would Tamhwa Ogong, who had just completed his second transformation, have achieved Talhyeong!

“Listen to the details from him. I don’t know the details either.”

I have a guess, but.

After saying that, Daein entered the pavilion, and Jangcheon and Chuk Mun-gyeong followed, looking at the child that Tamhwa had transformed into.

As they entered the pavilion, an old man who appeared to be a Biseon [a type of immortal attendant] bowed politely.

“Where is he?”

“He’s been waiting for you.”

The old man greeted them quietly and led them to where San-gun was.

San-gun was enjoying tea with a blonde woman, and when he saw them, he smiled and greeted them happily.

“It’s been a while.”

They were all surprised.

Six’s realm, which was clearly early Yeongmyeong [a stage of martial arts cultivation], had already entered the middle stage.

“Congratulations! You’ve already reached the middle stage! To reach the middle stage in just three years…. Six’s talent is now terrifying!”

Chuk Mun-gyeong’s praise burst out, but San-gun humbly dismissed it as nothing.

“It’s not nothing. How many Hwanseon [a stage of martial arts cultivation] die before they can even climb that one step. That alone is enough to be congratulated.”

Jangcheon said, clasping his hands.

When he said that, San-gun scratched the back of his head, feeling awkward.

“By the way, who is this….”

“Ah, I’m late to introduce her. This is Geumma Seonja [a female immortal], who I’ve had a close relationship with for a long time. You can simply call her Miss Geum. Everyone, please greet her.”

“Nice to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you. Gongja [a respectful title], you have excellent connections. The Deputy Chief of Tal-ui and a Taoist from Chuksan.”

As Geummae smiled and greeted them, Jangcheon and Chuk Mun-gyeong’s cheeks turned red.

“I am Jangcheon, the Deputy Chief of Tal-ui.”

“I am Chuk Mun-gyeong from Chuksan. Haha. I didn’t know Six had such an acquaintance.”

“Such an acquaintance?”

“Ah, it’s a rude thing to say, but it’s just that Seonja’s beauty is truly unparalleled. I hope you don’t misunderstand!”

What woman wouldn’t feel good about being called beautiful? Geummae covered her mouth with her sleeve and let out a beautiful laugh.

“Let’s take a seat first.”

Everyone took a seat around the round table and sat down.

As soon as he sat down, Chuk Mun-gyeong asked about the whole story as if he was dying of curiosity.

“Let’s hear the story! How did you reach the middle stage…. Is that child really Six’s Bokchung who transformed?”

It was the impatient Chuk Mun-gyeong.

It was a rude question, but San-gun raised the corners of his mouth as if he didn’t care.

He caressed the teacup that Geummae had poured for him, took a sip of the tea, and replied.

“I reached the middle stage by gaining enlightenment at the end of a battle with the Hae tribe [a sea-dwelling race]. I almost died from a serious internal injury.”

It was something that even San-gun was surprised by.

While treating his internal injuries, he suddenly had an epiphany while reviewing the battles he had fought, which elevated his realm.

“I, I see. Well….”

Chuk Mun-gyeong became a little ashamed of himself.

When you think about it, San-gun volunteered to be bait to avoid harming them.

He almost died, but he only asked about cultivation, so how could he not be ashamed as a human being?

As he coughed awkwardly, San-gun waved his hand as if it was okay.

“It’s okay. Tamhwa is the result of using a special secret technique with the Yongnoe [Dragon’s Brain Marrow] I had. Intelligence was created with Yongnoe, and after teaching him a few things, he transformed like that.”

“Yongnoe!!”

Who wouldn’t know that name?

Not only Chuk Mun-gyeong but also Jangcheon was surprised.

To use that amazing treasure on a Yeongchung!

Chuk Mun-gyeong frowned, feeling sorry for the Yongnoe even though it wasn’t his.

If it were him, he would have used it to awaken the spiritual nature of Bonseonbeoppae [a type of spiritual weapon] or combined it with other Seondan [elixir pills] to surpass the realm of Taeseon.

As he sighed, feeling sorry even though it wasn’t his, Jangcheon and San-gun smiled bitterly.

“You’ve been through a lot.”

Jangcheon pushed Gongjeonggang onto the table and greeted him.

It was the Gongjeonggang that San-gun had.

It was more transparent and clearer amber than the ones they had.

The corners of San-gun’s mouth twitched as he examined Gongjeonggang with a new look.

“Is it called Chongmaru?”

“Ah, that child.”

It was the name of the child, Honahyeolin, of the Hojupryangchung [a type of spiritual creature] they had met before.

“He put the Sindansu [divine elixir] that his family managed. He said he had nothing to give you and asked you to please accept it.”

“This is…. He made a big decision.”

It is the Sindansu that her husband and father built by throwing their bodies into it. There is no way he would not know what it means to give it away.

“I can’t use it carelessly.”

Only after putting it carefully in his arms did San-gun and Jangcheon’s group have a good time.

Because of Chuk Mun-gyeong, who made a fuss saying that alcohol could not be left out of the men’s story, an innocent drinking party broke out.

When Chukman Daein also joined the party, it became a lively and pleasant drinking party.

Two hours later.

Chuk Mun-gyeong, who was heavily drunk, passed out from the alcohol, and Jangcheon, who carried him on his back, left to relieve his fatigue.

San-gun went up to the roof of the pavilion to get rid of his drunkenness and feel the night breeze.

After a while, Chukman Daein appeared quietly and brought up the topic.

“Are you going to Geomryeongdo?”

“I have to. But before that, I’m going to see Miss Eun.”

“That wouldn’t be bad either.”

Geummae has been working hard for San-gun even though her twin sister’s condition is like that.

If they parted like this, it would not be right to repay her kindness.

“If I can help, giving it is my way of repaying her, and it’s the right thing to do.”

“Yes. By the way, when are you going to give me my Gagagyeong [a powerful artifact]? It’s already contaminated with evil energy and has become cloudy.”

It was better to drive out the evil energy and quickly return it to its original state.

It had to be cultivated in the body, so the sooner the better.

“Do you have anything to give me in return?”

“You rascal! Didn’t I teach you all kinds of secret techniques to use Yongnoe!”

“Let’s get the words right. Didn’t Daein say that he would tell me the whereabouts of Gwisusan [a mythical mountain] and the secret techniques to use Yongnoe if I found his body first? I’m sorry to say this, but I know that Gagagyeong has never been included in our deal.”

As he smiled, Chukman Daein scratched his scalp and frowned.

“Damn it.”

But there was no way he would have anything to trade. It hasn’t been long since he obtained his body, and Gongjeonggang is completely empty.

Besides, his realm is still stuck in Hwanseon’s realm.

So, what treasure would be suitable for the mysterious Gagagyeong?

“I’m also wasting it, so if you grant me one condition, I might not be able to do it.”

“Hmm? What is it?”

“I caught Sanyeo [a mythical beast] a few years ago, and I’m thinking of making a Dunbo [a type of magical artifact] with it.”

It is a spirit beast with six wings.

If you make a Dunbo with it, it will be of great help when using Dunseul [a type of stealth technique], so it is good to make it if you can.

“Sanyeo, I know him well. He’s one of the fastest among the Yosu [aquatic creatures], so if you make a Dunbo with his wings, it couldn’t be better! Okay, this old man will help you make Dunbo!”

But San-gun shook his head.

There is no way he would give Gagagyeong just to help make Dunbo.

“I’m thinking of making Dunbo with Chuksan’s Manikpyeon [a powerful artifact] and Sanyeo’s wings.”

“!!”

Chuksan’s Manikpyeon.

It is a powerful Bopae [a type of magical treasure] that Chuksan boasts, to the extent that Chuk Mun-gyeong will use it as Bonseonbeoppae.

If you refine Sanyeo’s wings using it as a model, it will become a very powerful Bopae.

It will be at least a Bogu [a high-grade treasure], and if it goes according to San-gun’s plan, it could become a Bo that is comparable to Jibo [the highest-grade treasure].

“That’s ridiculous! Even though I’m ruined, would I hand over Bonmun’s Manikpyeon [a clan’s sacred treasure] to you! In a long history, Chuksan’s Manipyeon has never fallen into anyone’s hands and is the pride of Chuksan! Get lost if you’re talking nonsense!”

As expected, the backlash is strong.

But San-gun wouldn’t be San-gun if he hadn’t expected this.

He took out Gagagyeong from his arms, spread his hands, and released Bongak Cheonghwa [a type of powerful flame].

“Then I don’t need this, so I’ll just use it as firewood. I had to find out how strong the blue flames had become since I reached the middle stage, so it would be perfect.”

“Oh, oh! This, this guy!! Are you threatening me now!? D, dare you to me!?”

“Threatening? I’m just trying to burn something I don’t need.”

As he said, Chukman Daein stomped his feet and fluttered.

“Ah, no! Don’t do this, please!”

Ahem.

If it were before, he wouldn’t have known, but the voice and body are those of a woman, so there was no place to look.

Every time she jumped, her hair or something shook violently, and the hem of her clothes flowed down along her shoulder line.

“Th, then! Y, you become my disciple! If you do, I can tell you how to make Manipyeon!”

“I don’t need it. What disciple.”

“Th, then how about a guest elder of Chuksan! Even if you can’t do that, there’s nothing I can do!”

Guest Elder.

That wouldn’t be bad.

“Okay. You must help me wholeheartedly until I make Manikpyeon’s manufacturing technique, as well as Dunbo. That’s because I’m only giving you Bonseonbeoppae for that much!”