Episode 442
“It’s shocking. “To bring down a pirate group of this size in just half an hour.”
“In reality, it doesn’t seem like they were even sentenced to death, let alone banished…”
The disciples of the Haenam faction let out exclamations of admiration as they restrained the pirates who were kneeling in a row on the deck.
Jeolhaegeom, who was watching the pirates being dragged into the cabin one by one, asked .
“What are you planning to do with them?”
“Originally, I was going to exterminate everyone, but I changed my mind. “If they all die, who will drive these many ships?”
“Are you planning on handing it over to the governnt?”
“yes.”
“What about the rescued residents?”
“Similarly, I plan to lead you to the governnt office. “So that we can return to our daily lives safely.”
“I don’t think that would be such a good idea.”
“Why?”
“Because none of the county officials who govern the nearby waters are proper.”
“…….”
“As a representative of the sect, I have t with them once. “If it’s about the punishnt of pirates, I doubt they will even care about the residents they rescued.”
“Then what should I do?”
“It wouldn’t be right to place more of a burden on guests coming from far away. Leave the rest to Haenampa. “I will handle it in an appropriate manner.”
“All right.”
I nodded obediently.
I had no reason to refuse when they said they would solve the inconvenient work for .
‘I guess it’s not just consideration.’
Suppressing pirates was a fateful task for the Haenam faction.
Due to the nature of the factions settled on the island, rchants trading with the Haenam faction had to use ships to transport supplies.
The sa was true for not only the Haenam faction but also rchants who did business with the residents of Haenam Island.
It goes without saying, but for pirates, they were desirable prey.
Since you can obtain so much wealth that it is incomparable to ordinary robberies, you have no choice but to rush in with your mouth watering.
[Don’t worry. The Haenam gurus are skilled at dealing with such things.]
What Jeolhaegeom said before Ban Shijin was by no ans an empty remark.
No matter how much they were subdued, the pirates that kept reappearing like cockroaches would be a nuisance to the Haenam faction.
Because if we don’t subdue them consistently, the existence of the sect will be in jeopardy.
The history of chasing and being chased by the Haenam faction and pirates has continued for a very long ti.
That’s probably why Jeolhaegeom volunteered to take over the cleanup.
It is important to periodically inform custors that nearby waters are being managed by Haenampa to reassure business partners.
‘For , it’s good because I can pass on the troubleso work, and for Haenampa, it’s good because I can naturally get a spoon.’
It could be said that it was mutually beneficial.
The plan was to attack the pirate base that I found out about through the vice captain after completing the treatnt with the Fla Soul Sword.
There were probably so kidnapped people there too, but priorities had to be clear.
No matter how much of a master he was, he couldn’t handle multiple things at the sa ti.
Unless you can use self-immolation like King Mihu in the folktale.
‘Actually, it would be easier to leave the task of subduing the pirates’ stronghold to the Haenam faction.’
Nevertheless, the reason I wanted to co forward in person was because there was sothing troubling about what the vice-captain said.
[A lot of things happen in life. I t the top martial arts expert twice in five days.]
[What does that an?]
[Five days ago, an old man appeared on the island we use as a base.]
[Old man?]
[Because he was wearing a mask. I couldn’t figure out his identity, but I could tell at a glance that he was a great expert.]
He said that the old man arrived at the pirates’ stronghold alone without a boat.
It seems that the pirates did not dare to touch the old man, so they left him alone for two days and watched him from afar.
‘Who on earth could it be?’
At first, I thought the embattled vice captain was trying to get my attention by making up an absurd story.
However, after capturing other pirates one by one and cross-checking them, I had no choice but to think differently.
A person who can cross the sea with his bare body.
Even if it were a sea turtle capable of flying over water, it was impossible to travel such a long distance.
If what the pirates said was true, the old man was, to say the least, an expert who had reached absolute heights.
‘Of course, he possesses the sa internal strength as the Great Sea.’
I couldn’t help but beco interested.
For what reason did such a skilled expert visit Haenam alone?
‘Is it an unknown mysterious master, or is it soone I know who is moving while hiding his identity?’
Although it is unlikely, the target could have been a mber of a demonic cult.
Either way, there would be no harm in being cautious.
‘I don’t know if we will encounter each other, but if possible, I hope there will be no hostility.’
* * *
We finally arrived at Haenam Island.
‘I knew it because I heard stories, but seeing it in person gave a different feeling.’
It was an island that boasted a vast area.
It was also a much more prosperous place than I had vaguely imagined.
Of course, that’s despite the fact that it’s an island.
This was the first ti I set foot in Haenam Island in my past and present lives.
The unique environnt and culture that cannot be found on land delighted the eyes and ears.
I heard that many wealthy people who donate huge amounts of money to Haenampa use this place as a resort, and I thought that might be the case.
There is a threat from pirates, but there is no need to worry as you can move around while being protected by the disciples of the Haenam faction.
“This is the place.”
It took a while for us to get on the carriage that was waiting in advance and move on.
A high wall ca into view of the group.
As I moved along the wall, I arrived in front of a huge door.
Haenampa (海南派).
The na of the clan written on the plaque in a handwriting comparable to that of a warrior created a strange sense of intimidation.
Surprisingly, Jang Mun-in himself ca out to the mountain gate and was waiting to welco and my group.
“Welco, Cheonan Inspector General.”
“eting Jang Mun-in.”
“I am grateful that the disciples at the temple must have been embarrassed by the stampede, but they readily accepted my request.”
“I will say thank you after the treatnt is completed. “I will tell you in advance, but there is no guarantee that Elder Fla Soul Sword will recover when I co.”
“…….”
“We haven’t even been able to check the patient’s physical condition yet. “It’s already burdenso to see you with such expectant eyes.”
“I understand.”
“I’m going to take a pulse right away.”
“Right now? “I guess the travel fatigue hasn’t gone away yet.”
“it’s okay.”
“I heard they cleared out a group of pirates on the way…”
“I’m not tired of dealing with such a horde.”
“Hagiya. “You said sothing pointless in front of , an absolute expert.”
Haenam Munju nodded and personally guided to the dical room.
Other mbers followed Jeolhaegeom to be assigned a place to stay for a while.
‘her.’
As I entered the private room in my room, I sighed in my heart.
Even at first glance, the condition of the Fla Soul Sword lying on the bed was serious.
I couldn’t possibly think of it as the body of a martial arts person who had trained for a long ti.
“Elder, how much ti has passed since you fell into sima?”
“It’s been about a month.”
“I can’t believe it. In just one month, a person has co this far….”
It would not have been easy for a master of the flower world to be damaged so badly.
Limbs that have lost muscle and beco soft.
Veins protruding from the skin.
Hair falling out sparsely.
He had such a terrible appearance that it would not be strange for soone unfamiliar with him to think he had an infectious disease.
“I guess so. “It was hard for to accept the reality as I watched what was going on, but you must be embarrassed.”
“It was a ntal illness accompanied by mania, so it is not unreasonable for it to end up like this.”
It was to the point where I felt like Jang Mun-in, a mber of the Jeomchang faction who had previously treated , was funny.
Still, one thing beca clear.
I knew the story from Jeolhaegeom, but I felt relieved after verifying it myself.
At least the Fla Soul Sword did not fall into a ntal state due to magic.
The proof was that they had symptoms that were clearly different from those of the five people who fell into a state of despair due to the martial law written by Master Ma.
“You must have been through a lot.”
“…A lot has happened. “Should we say that it is a blessing in disguise that there were no deaths?”
Those who fell into mania were often unable to distinguish between enemy and enemy and went on a rampage driven by destructive impulses.
It was obvious how hard the disciples of the Haenam Sect must have worked to subdue the Samun elder without killing him.
The fact that Fla Soul Sword’s body was greatly damaged in a short period of ti must have had a significant impact on the mania.
He must have been violent and overworked his body until he collapsed, even though he was resting.
“Could you please leave for a while?”
“However much.”
“Please make sure no one cos here until I say it’s okay.”
“I will do that.”
After Jang Moon-in left the private room.
After checking the pulse of the Fla Soul Sword and examining its internal organs, I let out a long sigh.
I felt at a loss for a different reason than when I started working on improving Namgung Geum’s constitution.
‘If you touch this wrongly, you could incur the resentnt of the Haenam believers.’
* * *
The body of the Fla Soul Sword was like a demon cave.
When I was working on improving Namgunggeum’s constitution, I didn’t feel it was dangerous.
However, the Fla Soul Sword was different.
His body was in such disarray that he wondered how he was still alive.
I now understand why the Haenam faction hastily sent a letter to Cheonan Gambu, risking the risk of revealing the clan’s secrets.
‘If you make even the slightest mistake, the reflux of internal energy that was barely stopped may proceed again.’
Instead of raising the Fla Soul Sword, I put my hands under my back.
Although the posture was awkward, the patient’s stability was the top priority, so so discomfort had to be endured.
The mont to check the results of my training ca faster than I thought.
If it were before, I wouldn’t have dared to treat him no matter what price the Haenam faction offered.
Now that I had beco familiar with the operation of the brain machine and was able to operate it more precisely, I could at least give it a try.
‘Whoa.’
The situation was different from when we treated those who had suffered from ntal illness due to demonic cults.
The situation was different from when I treated Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang faction.
To use a taphor, it was the task of unraveling a tangled skein of thread.
The problem is that the line must not break in the anti.
As it was a difficult task, there was a need to be cautious.
Even if it was slow, we had to solve it step by step.
‘First, start with the head, which is the most dangerous.’
Even if Yeomsoungeom received treatnt and regained consciousness, it was aningless as the madness returned.
So the area that had to be worked on first was none other than the head.
The needle of brain energy penetrated into the body of the Fla Soul Sword through the Myeongmun acupoint and soared toward the Baihuai acupoint.
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