Know Your Place (2)
Gu Sunmoon.
It was the place that was often called the Sword of the Gu Clan.
Gu Sunmoon was also referred to as Guardian of Shanxi and it was the biggest pillar of the Gu Clan, serving as the primary support for their ranking as a noble clan.
They raised armies of swordsn to fend off demons.
They played a pivotal role in maintaining peace, earning them the revered title of the Sword of Gu Clan, as well as the Guardians of Shanxi.
Of course, there were tis when they picked swordsn from outside the clan like the Nine Dragons Day, but in the end, most of the military was raised within Gu Sunmoon.
The First Elder was one of the representative mbers of Gu Sunmoon.
Muyeon, who reached Peak Realm at only slightly over the age of twenty was there.
And lastly, Gu Jeolyub, who showed genius talent was there as well.
Considering that most swordsn in Gu Clan, with the exception of Gu Huibi, hailed from Gu Sunmoon, Gu Sunmoon could be seen as one of the biggest roots of the Gu Clan.
This realization led to believe that Father allowed the First Elders ambitious actions to persist due to his significant role in the clans roots.
Or maybe it was because I was too incompetent to inherit the Young Lord position of the clan and there were many people who wanted Gu Jeolyub to get that spot just like the First Elder.
Honestly, whichever it was, both reasons seed understandable.
I could understand it now as well.
Thanks to ti passing, I could understand a little about Father.
But even so
Even back then, I just couldnt understand why Father tolerated the First Elders troubleso behavior.
At a certain point, later than the present mont, I recalled Father summoning flas when the First Elder finally crossed the line.
And the flas he showed definitely held anger.
Giant flas that engulfed the whole of Gu Clan.
I still had a clear mory of that overpowering appearance.
After all, whether he was called an old tiger, or the man who wasnt in his pri anymore, I was able to know that those were all false rumors after seeing him like that.
However, I did feel it was a bit strange that Father finally decided to take action only after that certain point.
Despite understanding the First Elders influential position within the clan, I struggled to fathom why Father refrained from cutting off the blatantly rotting line that connected itself to the clan.
How could he give him so many chances even with all the troubles he caused?
I wouldve overturned him right away.
So I couldnt have done what Father did.
I recalled the Water Dragon advising to enduring three tis.
That was my limit.
I greet the Young Master.
Gu Sunmoon was located a fair bit away from the Gu Clan.
But it wasnt an arduously long journey.
It just exceeded typical branch clan proximity.
When I arrived in front of the Gu Sunmoons gate, the martial artist, who was guarding the gate, greeted .
He seed to be a martial artist of Gu Sunmoon.
You know , huh?
How could I not recognize the Young Master?
I was wondering what I should do if he didnt know .
But thankfully, thanks to my fa, it seed like there wont be any cases where they wouldnt recognize .
[Fair, I an who else would have a face as fierce as yours?]
I was a bit bothered by Elder Shins sudden insult toward my face, but I didnt bother to argue back this ti.
I ca here to see the First Elder,
Oh, the Head is not seeing any guests right now.
Guest, huh?
It was a strange feeling.
I could have sworn you said you knew who I was.
Thats correct, you are the Young Mas-
Do I look like a guest to you then?
I saw the guards lips quiver a little after hearing my response.
He seed like he was facing an annoying situation, rather than feeling afraid.
Its not that but the ti isnt-
What about the ti?
Its too late for today, so I think you should co after making an appointnt
Listening to the guard, I scratched my neck.
A sudden itchiness had crept up, uninvited.
How should I describe this feeling?
Oh.
I didnt have to think much about it.
It was just annoyance. Despite my efforts to conjure a asured response, only one retort surfaced.
How dare you treat your master like that?
Pardon?
I was already bad at holding back my emotions today.
How could I control it well when the first thing I saw when I ca back from the trip, was the ss that happened to my clan?
To exaggerate, my house was being destroyed into pieces right now.
Do I look like a person who needs to do that?
T-Thats not it, but-
Stop trying to work your brain and make the right choices. Who is it that you are seeing right now?
This had been an ongoing puzzle for .
Gu Sunmoon was a branch household of the Gu Clan.
But even so, Father had gone to great lengths to ensure fair treatnt, discreetly restricting access to visitors.
Was it because Gu Sunmoon was the Sword of the Gu Clan?
Or, was it just an adherence to ancestral virtues?
I, too, refused to differentiate based on their branch status.
Because Id rather eat another bowl during alti, rather than doing such a pointless thing.
However, it was bound to beco a problem if we were too lenient toward them.
Just as I was witnessing now.
Because a dog is not being treated like a dog, it tries to climb up without knowing its place.
What do you
Before he could finish his sentence, the guard crumpled to the ground.
I threw aside the fallen guard and opened the gate.
Creaak-
Alongside the gates opening, I sensed the martial artists within approaching .
Young Master?
Why is he?
Their bewildered gazes greeted , perplexed by my sudden appearance.
So I gave them an answer with a kind tone.
Where is the First Elder? I ca to see him.
It was a repetition of my initial inquiry.
The martial artists started to look around after hearing my question.
They also began to fidget, not knowing how to handle this situation.
The looks they exchanged with conveyed more than words ever could.
If you arent going to answer, Ill just find him on my own.
With that statent, I began to move.
I honestly didnt have to try to look for him.
After all, Id been here before.
The First Elder was living in a mansion located at the highest point of Gu Sunmoon.
So all I had to do was just go there.
However
Young Master.
Soone blocked my path as I expected.
It was a man who seed to be in his thirties and judging by the Qi I felt from him, he seed to be a First-Rate martial artist.
The First Elder currently
He has to rest at this late night, so you want to go back?
But judging by how hes doing a bunch of things here and there, he still seems to be full of energy.
A subtle frown creased the mans features as I addressed him with a smile.
It seed he didnt like what I said.
Please watch your words. He is the Head of the branch clan.
And I am the son of the clan. What, did I say sothing wrong?
Even if you are the blood relative of the main clan, you shouldnt talk badly about the hea-
Haha!
I couldnt hold in my laughter when I heard the man speak with a harsh and offended tone.
Nor did I have to listen to him any further.
Stop there. Im not really in a situation where I could play around with anyone right now.
I tried going past him after tapping his shoulders a couple of tis
But the man tried to grab and stop .
I told you that you cant!
Pow-!
When the man grabbed my shoulder to stop , he was sent flying away with a brutal sound.
Thud!
His big physique flew up in the air and fell to the ground, only stopping after rolling on the ground a few tis.
Ugh!
As soon as the mans body stopped, he began to vomit blood onto the ground.
The man shivered with his hand placed on his stomach, while vomiting out blood.
It seed like the impact hadnt fully subsided yet.
But for , I went very easy on him.
If that crazy fucker from Wudang saw this, he wouldve been shocked by saying that I beca an understanding person, which also ant that he didnt have to watch over anymore.
I slowly walked toward the man.
Step.
Simultaneously, my body filled with Qi, concentrating in my dantian.
Blaze.
As I moved closer, flas erged from my body.
The flas that burned passionately in a light red color spun around my body to form a ring.
Then, it began to rotate at a crazy speed.
Even a dog raised in a house recognizes its own owner.
With each step, the fire ring expanded gradually.
The ring that consud my Qi at a rapid rate, grew with a roaring intensity, radiating heat in every direction.
But you retards keep showing your fangs without knowing your place.
The heat that surrounded the nearby area began to fill up the large space.
And if thats not the case, it seems like you guys dont know who is standing in front of you.
I knew that the household was a festering ss of dogshit, but I didnt expect to be faced with actual dogs.
If you really dont like the fact that Im going,
Ugh
As you wish, I wont go directly to where the old man is located.
As the light red flas, mixed with my Qi, rose, it began to fill the sky.
Then, the night of Gu Sunmoon was no longer.
If Im not the one going, all I have to do is just make him co.
A single gesture from my hand set the red sky into motion.
The guards got into their battle stance after seeing the heat and flas in the sky
But it was far too late for them.
I then slowly lowered my hand
And the sky cascaded down upon them.
******************
Slam!
Clatter-
Hmm?
The teacup, once brimming, started to shake.
The tranquil air bore traces of a breeze and vibrations, unmistakably signaling the utilization of Qi.
What is this?
The First Elder of the Gu Clan, the Blazing Rain Sword, Gu Changjun, stood up imdiately.
The Qi he felt from outside his room was so threatening that it was shocking.
Is it perhaps-
Clang-!
Vibrations from outside caused the teacup to tumble from his table, shattering into pieces.
Cold water spilled across the tiles.
But without being able to care about such a thing, Gu Changjun imdiately opened the door and stepped outside.
!
As soon as he ca outside, he was t with searing heat that made it hard for him to breathe, and the storm of flas outside.
Despite the light red hue, he recognized the fla arts of the Gu Clan.
And it was especially familiar to Gu Changjun, so there was no way that he couldnt have noticed.
Who the hell is!
Although he began to ask, his thoughts swiftly honed in on the person responsible.
Only one individual in the Gu Clan could summon such huge flas while exerting pressure through Combat Qi.
I couldve sworn I heard that he wasnt in the clan right now.
The Tiger Warrior, Gu Cheolun.
He was one of the Hundred Masters of the World.
The Lord of the Gu Clan.
The only one capable of making such flas was only the Tiger Warrior.
That was what Gu Changjun thought.
The flas did seem a bit weaker compared to the past, but that was the only answer he was able to co up with.
But why all of a sudden?
Gu Changjun pondered why Gu Cheolun had suddenly barged into the branch clan, wreaking havoc.
Was I caught?
Various possibilities crossed his mind, but none seed significant enough for Gu Cheolun himself to take direct action.
Besides the fact that I gave Gu Huibis information out.
After finishing his thoughts, Gu Changjun walked down the stairs and went toward the center of the flas.
Upon arrival, he was t with a scene reminiscent of hell.
Martial artists of Gu Sunmoon lay scattered on the ground.
And those barely conscious were quivering as if in the aftermath of sothing deeply frightening.
Witnessing the havoc, Gu Changjun couldnt help but clench his teeth.
Was he looking for an opportunity when our main army was absent?
The clans lord and high-level martial artists from Gu Clan were currently away.
And the one who gave that order was none other than Gu Cheolun himself.
While Gu Changjun had stationed so martial artists here, it seed like they werent able to fight back against Gu Cheolun, which was to be expected.
Lord!
Anticipating that Gu Cheolun would not fabricate his actions, given the involvent of his own daughter, Gu Changjun was taken aback by the unexpected coldness emanating from Gu Cheolun.
After clenching his teeth, Gu Changjun pulled out his sword.
He couldnt understand why the Tiger Warrior chose to attack the place, but he couldnt afford to just sit there and watch.
My Lord! What are you doing right n-
Gu Changjun, who was about to slash through the flas by charging his Qi, halted his words.
After all, at the sa ti of Gu Changjun showing himself, the flas engulfing the area began to retract towards the center.
When the flas were being absorbed, he was able to see the silhouette of a person from the flas origin.
And when all the flas were retrieved
On top of the ground that had turned black
Gu Changjun, checking the figure standing at the center, found himself unable to close his gaping mouth.
Night returned once again after the flas disappeared.
And the boy with eyes glowing red beneath the darkness of the night addressed Gu Changjun.
I kept hearing that I resemble Father. So for you to make such a mistake, I dont know if I should be happy or not.
He seed similar to the Tiger Warrior, but it wasnt him.
You!
No, Gu Changjun would have preferred it to be the Tiger Warrior.
Because such an incompetent child shouldnt have been able to stand at that spot in such an appearance.
Its been a while, First Elder.
The boy, whose black hair had transford into a fiery red, grinned at Gu Changjun.
What do you think of the gift?
Contrary to his expression, his voice resonated with an unnerving coldness.
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