Light Novel: Volu 2 Chapter 3
Manhwa: Chapter 49
Fortunately, the Jade Heaven Alliance did not severely reprimand Ma Duwon. The trap chanism had not fully activated, and there was no significant damage.
Instead, they ordered Ma Duwon to make a perfect clean-up.
As a result, Ma Duwon had to spend another fortnight repairing the chanism. However, he didnt complain.
He needed to repair the traps that Lee Gwak had damaged anyway and wanted to fully fix the malfunctioning chanisms.
This part is crucial. Because its the part that gathers together the scattered power. Its only through this part can the force be evenly distributed throughout the chanism.
Look closely here. This part, see how its different from the others?
Ma Duwons attitude towards Lee Gwak had changed. He explained every little detail to him, even the smallest ones.
Lee Gwak did not refuse Ma Duwons teachings.
Until now, he had only been able to learn by stealing glances and eavesdropping, but now he didnt have to. If he had any questions, he would ask, and Ma Duwon would explain in detail.
When all the repairs to the chanisms were finally completed, Lee Gwaks knowledge about chanisms had reached an incomparably higher level of achievent.
Ma Duwon seed not content with just passing on his knowledge about chanical traps. He secretly called Lee Gwak and handed him sothing.
What is this?
A secret manual!
Pardon?
These are secret manuals kept in the Creation Pavilion.
Lee Gwak was so taken aback by Ma Duwons unexpected words that he couldnt find anything to say. Then Ma Duwon laughed.
Heh heh! No need to be so burdened. Its not so extraordinary technique.
But still
People often think the Creation Pavilion is just for organizing events and repairing broken chanisms. Sure, thats also true. But if we want to properly support the Jade Heaven Alliance, a martial arts organization, we need to have so knowledge of martial arts. I, myself, never felt the need to learn it, but many have learned martial arts. And there are those who research it. These manuals are their research results. Theyre not that remarkable, but still useful to learn.
Thank you.
Lee Gwak did not refuse this ti.
His Eight Sects Sword Art had been stagnating. He had mastered the basic forms, but couldnt break through to a higher level. So, Lee Gwak had been learning the Invisible Spider Puncture Art, looking and hoping for a breakthrough.
He was in desperate need of a breakthrough.
Lee Gwak looked at the secret manuals Ma Duwon handed to him.
Thunder Blade Arts.1
Sun Splitting Sword Art.2
Floating Cloud Stride.3
Each martial arts manual bore an extraordinary na.
In fact, these three martial arts were recognized as superior techniques even in the martial world. They were incomparable to the manuals Lee Gwak had previously acquired from the Outer Halls library.
Is it really okay for you to give these books to ?
Heh heh! Despite my appearance, my position in the Creation Pavilion is quite high. Giving these away wont be much of a problem.
Then, I gratefully accept them.
Heh heh! Thats the spirit.
Ma Duwon smiled contentedly.
This was the man who hadnt shown any sign of emotional disturbance even when the trap chanism had activated and everyone was in danger. Yet now, that very man was happily receiving three secret manuals. Just seeing his face and reaction made Ma Duwon very happy.
This guy is truly a natural-born martial fanatic. Hes truly obsessed with martial arts.
Ma Duwon was genuinely curious about how much more Lee Gwak would achieve.
Youve worked hard during this ti. You must be curious about the manuals, so go ahead and take a look.
Thank you.
Feel free to visit often when youre bored.
I will visit you often.
Good! Ill arrange for you to be assigned here, so just relax and read the manuals without any worries. No one will co looking for you for a while.
Thank you for your consideration.
After giving a formal palm and fist salute to Ma Duwon, Lee Gwak stepped outside. The martial arts manuals felt heavy in his arms.
After leaving the Outer Hall, Lee Gwak considered heading straight ho but instead turned in a different direction.
He was heading to the Yin Family Weapon House, located on the outskirts beyond the Outer Hall. It was where he had previously purchased the sword he had been using.
His sword, made of five-tal alloy, had been destroyed under the weight of an iron gate, necessitating a new one. Lee Gwak hoped to find a suitable replacent at the Yin Family Weapon House.
Welco! Oh, its you?
As soon as he entered, a neatly dressed rchant recognized him and seed pleased.
You rember ?
Didnt you buy a sword here about three or four years ago?
You have an impressive mory. Yes, thats correct.
What brings you here? Has the sword you bought last ti already broken?
Im sorry.
Hmm! What do you have to be sorry about? Even if its made of the best quality steel, theres a limit to its durability, and its natural for it to eventually break. Please, take a look and choose sothing that catches your eye.
Thank you.
Lee Gwak thanked the rchant and began examining the items on display.
There was a variety of weapons, including swords, blades, sabers, spears, and axes. However, Lee Gwak only focused on the swords.
There were seven swords on the shelf. Lee Gwak picked them up one by one and examined them carefully. He checked the weight and balance, the strength of the sword, the sharpness, and the fit of the handle.
Lee Gwak paid particular attention to the sixth sword he picked up.
Firstly, he liked the handle. Although he didnt know what kind of leather it was made from, it felt comfortably snug in his hand, and most importantly, the weight distribution and balance were just right.
The blade was slightly coarse, but that was no concern, as Lee Gwak could sharpen it himself.
As he lightly swung the sword to test it
Thats a fine sword.
A clear voice suddenly ca from behind him.
Turning around, Lee Gwak saw a woman dressed in light clothing. But despite her plain attire, her appearance was nothing out of the ordinary.
She had a dainty face, eyes as cold as the moon in the autumn sky, and a stoic posture that made her look like a plum blossom blooming alone in the midst of winter.
Lee Gwak recognized the womans identity at a glance.
Muk Seon-wol.
She was indeed Muk Seon-wol, the Dark Moon Fairy.
Given the significant ti that had passed, Lee Gwak thought Muk Seon-wol might have left the Jade Heaven Alliance. However, contrary to his expectations, she was still here.
Lee Gwak respectfully greeted Muk Seon-wol with a formal palm and fist salute.
Lady Muk.
You still rember ?
How could I forget Lady Muk?
Its good to see you, Squad Leader Lee. I truly didnt expect to et you here.
But what brings Lady Muk to this place?
Im here on business, too.
Muk Seon-wol replied with a faint smile. Her smile, added to her already beautiful face, seed to brighten the entire Yin Family Weapon House.
The rchant then greeted Muk Seon-wol.
Oh, Lady Muk, youre here.
Its been a long ti. Almost five years, I believe.
Four years and eight months to be exact.
You havent changed. How is Master Yin?
I heard from him the other day, and hes fortunately doing well.
I would like to et Master Yin soti.
Ill include your regards in the letter I would send to the family.
Thank you.
Muk Seon-wol nodded in response to the rchants words.
Lee Gwak quietly observed the two of them. From their exchange, it was clear they had known each other for a long ti.
The rchant cautiously asked,
But what brings you here, Lady Muk?
Ah! Ive co to ask you for a favor.
Muk Seon-wol suddenly unbuckled her belt.
A clear tallic sound rang out. Only then did Lee Gwak realize that her belt was not made of fabric but was an unusual artifact made of thin tal pieces joined together.
Muk Seon-wol handed the tal belt to the rchant.
The joints have beco loose. Would it be possible for you to repair it?
Hmm!
The rchants eyes grew serious as he held the belt.
The belt he was holding was by no ans ordinary. It was a Serpentine Waist Sword,4 made of thin tal plates intricately woven together.
Inside the thin plates were threads like silver threads or whips, allowing it to move like a snake and be used as a belt under normal circumstances. However, when infused with internal energy, the tal plates could be joined together to form a complete sword.
Its utility was limitless, but it was equally challenging to use and master. Moreover, without strong internal energy backing it, it couldnt be utilized as a sword.
The fact that Muk Seon-wol used a Serpentine Waist Sword as a weapon was proof that she possessed strong enough internal energy and formidable martial arts skills.
The rchant inspected the Serpentine Waist Sword carefully.
This was no ordinary item but Muk Seon-wols beloved weapon. There was no room for even the slightest error.
After ticulously examining it for a while, the rchant spoke.
I think we can repair it here in our workshop, however, to do it perfectly, we would need about two days. Would that be alright?
Thats fine. Just make sure its perfectly cared for.
Ill do my best.
The rchant bowed slightly in response to Muk Seon-wols request.
His attentive manner indicated the significant influence Muk Seon-wol held in the martial world.
When their conversation ended, Lee Gwak spoke to the rchant.
I would like to purchase this sword.
Oh, sorry! I forgot you were here.
Im sorry, Squad Leader Lee. You were here first.
Both the rchant and Muk Seon-wol apologized simultaneously, to which Lee Gwak shook his head.
Its fine. How much should I pay?
The rchant furrowed his brows for a mont before replying,
Normally, Id ask for five silver coins, but since Ive kept you waiting, I can give it to you for four.
Alright.
Lee Gwak didnt hesitate and paid imdiately.
That was how much he liked the sword.
It might not compare to the renowned swords in Jianghu, but it suited his hand well. Lee Gwak believed that a weapon fitting ones hand was a good weapon.
Its a fine piece, use it well.
At the rchants words, Lee Gwak nodded in agreent. He then said,
Then, I will be on my way.
Safe travels.
Lets go together, Squad Leader Lee.
Muk Seon-wol followed Lee Gwak out. Though Lee Gwak found her presence sowhat burdenso, he tried not to pay much attention to it.
After all, she belonged to a different world than his. Their paths might cross occasionally, but there was no intertwining of their lives.
Lee Gwak was more curious about the true nature of the Yin Family Weapon House and the rchant. Considering their close relationship with Muk Seon-wol, a successor of the Dragon Sky Valley, one of the Ten Supres, they seed to be more than ordinary.
Really, the martial world is full of surprises. I wonder how many masters and sects are lurking everywhere?
Muk Seon-wols voice soon broke through Lee Gwaks thoughts.
By the way Squad Leader Lee, how did you happen to co to the Yin Family Weapon House?
I just happened to stop by.
Just by chance?
Yes!
If thats really the case, then Squad Leader Lee, you are quite the lucky one.
Lucky?
Yes! Even though the Yin Family Weapon House is not widely known, the quality of the weapons they produce is exceptionally high. There are probably hardly any workshops that can match the ones produced by the Yin Family Weapon House.
Lee Gwak nodded at Muk Seon-wols explanation.
He had already used their weapons before, so he knew better than anyone the quality of the weapons produced by the Yin Family Weapon House.
Lee Gwak quietly caressed the sword, while Muk Seon-wol silently observed him.
What an interesting man.
When people see her for the first ti, they would normally be drawn to her beautiful appearance. Everyone she had encountered so far was like that.
They would either be drawn to her captivating looks or her extraordinary background rather than her martial arts skills. Therefore, they would approach her, desperately hoping to make a good impression on her. Unfortunately, there were no exceptions. But Lee Gwak was different.
He only glanced at her face for a mont, then shifted his entire attention to the sword in her hand.
It was clear from a glance that he had no interest in her.
Muk Seon-wol watched Lee Gwak closely.
She had heard that he was an ordinary squad leader from the Outer Hall, but there was extraordinary about him that caught her attention. It was especially evident in his deep and profound eyes. Looking into his eyes, it was hard to believe he was rely a warrior of the Outer Hall.
They soon ca to a fork in the road.
One path led to the northern street where Lee Gwak lived, and the other led to the outer city of the Jade Heaven Alliance.
Lee Gwak said to Muk Seon-wol,
I must go this way. Please be careful on your way back, Lady Muk.
See you next ti, Squad Leader Lee.
Goodbye!
Lee Gwak bowed in goodbye to Muk Seon-wol before proceeding to walk toward his own house. Muk Seon-wol watched his retreating figure for a mont before returning to the Jade Heaven Alliance.
Dan Li-yeon, also known as the Black Martial Empress, greeted her.
What are you doing here? I told you to leave your weapon at a workshop in the Inner Court.
Im more comfortable dealing with the place Ive always traded with.
Anyway, will they be able to fix it properly?
Yes!
Why are you so late then?
I just t soone interesting.
What?
Dan Li-yeon blinked in surprise.
SoundlessWind21s Notes:
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Thunder Blade Arts. Raws: (). li thunder yn sound / noise do knife / blade / single-edged sword / cutlass ju to decide / to determine / to execute (sb) / (of a dam etc) to breach or burst / definitely / certainlySun Splitting Sword Art. Raws: (). dun to break / to snap yng positive (electric.) / sun / male principle (Taoism) / Yang, jin double-edged sword p chart / list / table / register / score (music) / spectrum (physics) / to set to musicFloating Cloud Stride. Raws: (). fyn floating clouds / fleeting bf footworkSerpentine Waist Sword. Raws: (). sh snake / serpent abdon / stomach / belly jin double-edged sword
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