You Come Here (2)

The White Bone Witch looked back in surprise.

There, Yu Seol had already approached, striking her with the Twin Dragon Spears in both hands.

So much force was applied that the hilt of the spear being swung bent as if it would break.

Kuak!!

She tried to defend herself with both hands, but it was impossible to completely block it.

Her dark, bare feet, not even wearing footwear, dragged along the ground and glided endlessly.

Slash!

Having knocked her down, Yu Seol quickly checked on her fallen grandfather.

His lips were swollen, and his body was bloodied and bruised from the beating.

The sight of how much he had been hit left no part of his body unharmed.

“…Child.”

Hearing her dying grandfather’s voice, tears poured out of the child’s eyes.

And soon, the sorrow turned into an unbearable rage.

Her tear-filled eyes glared at the staggering witch.

At that moment, her cherry-like lips quivered as a cry of rage burst forth.

“Die!!!”

What more talks were needed?

Yu Seol raised the Twin Dragon Spears and began to rush towards her.

The child’s brows furrowed in rage, drawing a deep crease.

A whirlwind followed the shooting rays of light.

Pang!

Surprised by the force, the white-haired witch flinched and quickly pulled out the red tree trunk and wrapped it back.

Crack!

The tree trunk, used like a whip, was as fast as lightning and powerful enough to crush rocks with a single hit.

Yu Jinsan, who had already experienced this once, tried to warn his granddaughter.

But was there time for it?

Before he knew it, the tree trunk stretched out like a snake and was about to wrap itself around the child.

Yet, Yu Seol did not blink at the incoming attack, simply stepping aside.

Her small form fluttered like the wind, bending at strange angles.

Shhh!

The method of using wind. That too was at a Peak level. The child’s form glided like a heron playing in the wind.

In a split second, the sharply curved whip struck the air.

Pang!

Before the witch could retract her arm, Yu Seol was already darting towards her waist.

She rushed in to kill her. This was the fastest and most ferocious charging technique among the secret martial arts of the Yu family, known as the Whirlwind Spear.

Moreover, the technique’s power was doubled when performed with the twin spears.

The tips of the two spears vibrated, creating countless illusions of themselves. It appeared as though hundreds of spears were being thrust forward simultaneously.

Spear Ghost, the ancestor of the Yu family and the greatest spearman in the history of martial arts, had his technique flawlessly demonstrated.

The White Bone Witch grew impatient and dropped her whip to counterattack with both hands thrust forward.

The tip of the spear, charged with enhanced qi, struck her hands, emitting a roar like a torrential downpour.

Kwakang! Kwakang! Kwakang!

In the blink of an eye, the number of clashes exceeded a dozen.

It seemed neither could gain an inch, but that did not last.

The witch’s hands began to twist awkwardly.

Seizing the moment, Yu Seol executed the next move.

Yu family Whirlwind Spear, ninth form, Dragon Ascending to the Sky.

The Dragon Spear, filled with tremendous qi, kicked off the ground and soared upwards.

Faced with its formidable momentum, the witch hastily defended with her hands.

But this attack was so powerful, filled with all of Yu Seol’s internal qi.

Kwang!!

“Ahhh!”

The witch’s hands flew above her head as the Dragon Spear soared high into the sky.

At that moment, Yu Seol’s gaze fixated on the witch’s now-defenseless waist.

Her weakness was exposed.

And the spear struck as if it had been waiting for this moment.

Kuaak!!

“Ugh!”

The strike landed perfectly.

Lifted off the ground, the witch flew three feet before collapsing gracelessly.

The reason her waist wasn’t cut was that Yu Seol had concentrated the qi inside the blunt spear blade.

Though it seemed she avoided external injury, the reality was not so kind.

Crushed ribs and twisted organs.

The White Bone Witch was unable to come to her senses as her stomach turned upside down.

Puak!

Yu Seol planted the spear into the ground and held it with both hands. The sins of this witch were too great to be forgiven.

“Come here. Why did you hit my grandpa?”

As the child approached step by step, the witch’s bloodshot eyes trembled.

Unable to control her body due to the pain of the recent strike, what followed was a wrathful punishment.

Chak!

As the blunt spear blade struck her back, her upper body flopped over.

That was just the beginning.

Puak! Puak!!

“Ack! Aaackk!”

She was defenseless and began to get beaten like a dog.

Yu Jinsan, who was lying on the ground, stared at the figure in silence, his mouth open.

The situation before him overlapped with his own previous plight at the hands of the White Bone Witch. Actually, what he had endured seemed like mere child’s play in comparison.

Then, from somewhere, someone’s loud laughter could be heard.

“Haha! Hahaha!”

The one-armed, legless old man who had been trapped with him until just moments ago.

He was approaching from the collapsed cabin, propping himself up with one hand. Although his lips were smiling, the tears from his eyes wouldn’t stop falling.

The pent-up sorrow and resentment from years of being subjugated by her had erupted all at once.

As he reached Yu Jinsan’s side, he asked with an emotional face.

“Could that girl be the granddaughter you mentioned earlier?”

“Yes. That is right—my one and only granddaughter, who is like a golden child. That child will definitely become the most esteemed warrior in the future.”

The old man looked at Yu Jinsan with a bit of envy in his eyes and then nodded his head.

It was then.

During the brief moment that Yu Seol’s attention was diverted by the old man’s arrival, the witch, who was down, got up.

Barefoot, her hair cascading down to her hips fluttered as she fled with all her might.

Tatata!

A voice filled with fear echoed through the silent forest.

“Oh! I-It hurts! Do not get closer!”

But Yu Seol wouldn’t be deterred. This time, she kept quiet and pursued her target, determined not to let her escape.

“Stop right there!”

It was an odd sight, indeed—a child in a rabbit hat chasing the witch with a spear held diagonally.

The unidentified old man watching this scene began to laugh.

“Hahaha! To think I’d live to see such a spectacle. Now, I can die without any regrets.”

“Who’s dying? It’s all over now, let’s get out of here together. My child will soon catch that mad woman.”

The old man stopped laughing and shook his head.

“Where can I go in this state? I have no desire to show myself to any disciples.”

“What does appearance matter? No one in the world will judge you. Get ready to leave.”

Yu Jinsan tried to persuade the old man, but his eyes remained resolute.

“I was known as Cheong-heo in the Kunlun Sect. I’d be grateful if you could remember my name.“

“What do you mean…?”

Yu Jinsan continued speaking but stopped mid-sentence. This was because the old man, who called himself Cheong-heo, swiftly reached out with his remaining hand.

With no way to avoid it due to his condition, Yu Jinsan was caught off guard.

Pak!

Yu Jinsan, suddenly finding his blood point sealed, was powerless.

“I have enjoyed one last spectacle thanks to you. So, as a parting gift, before I embark on a long journey, I wanted to give you something.”

Was it their brief connection that had formed? Cheong-heo’s eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions.

Immediately, he placed his palm on Yu Jinsan’s back.

“…?”

“In truth, I have longed to depart from this tiresome world as soon as possible.”

Yu Jinsan could easily guess what he intended as a strong surge of qi began to flood into him.

‘To transfer his qi to me, a stranger, when his life is at stake…’

His worry for Cheong-heo outweighed the joy.

More than half of one’s internal qi would be lost during the transfer process, and the caster might die, making it a method rarely used.

Moreover, the probability that he would be able to completely finish the task, given his lack of physical fitness, wasn’t high.

But even if he wanted to stop, he couldn’t because he was already in a situation where he couldn’t even speak.

“Hurry and direct the qi into your dantian so that you can receive even a bit more than this.”

Yu Jinsan had no choice but to focus on directing the qi.

Perhaps because he had lived for so long, Cheong-heo’s strength was immense.

It felt as if his internal qi, suddenly exceeding expectations, was shaking within his body. About half of it gradually accumulated in his dantian.

As time seemed to stop, the process continued.

How much time had passed? Cheong-heo’s voice broke the silence.

“Even though my name is not known, thanks to you, my final journey will not be a lonely one. Please live well…”

For some reason, his heart sank at those words.

‘How much pain did he have to endure alone? Now that his chains were finally broken, to think he would leave like this…’

He couldn’t even begin to imagine how horrible those days were.

Although it was a brief encounter, it felt like he was sending off an old friend.

At that moment, Yu Jinsan realized that the pressure he had been feeling in his body had eased. This might be due to the phenomenon that occurred as an enormous amount of miraculous qi circulated throughout his entire body.

When he looked back, he saw Cheong-heo with a pale face, head lowered.

The sight of him, out of breath, with only his left arm hanging limply, was even more pitiful.

“My name is Yu Jinsan. I am glad to have met you.”

“…”

Yu Jinsan saw the faint smile on Cheong-heo’s face.

And that was the end.

Bowing his head, Cheong-heo bid his final farewell to the world.

“After enduring such a tough life, how can you leave so easily…?”

Contrary to what he said, he couldn’t help but respect his choice.

Yu Jinsan gave him a moment of silence with a devoted heart.

And when he looked up again, his eyes were filled with true innate qi, something he had never achieved before.

The strength he received from Cheong-heo had turned his body into a clear 100%.

Now, he was at a level where he could join the esteemed warriors.

His goal was to become a Supreme warrior. However, his state, which hadn’t reached enlightenment yet, was far from it.

The case was different from his granddaughter, who was born with enhanced five senses and had talent.

‘I need to repay you for what I received.’

He carefully searched Cheong-heo’s body for any belongings, intending to gather his relics.

However, what could someone who had survived so long with just one arm possibly possess?

All that came from Cheong-heo’s arms was this small wooden doll.

The doll, stained with years of handling, seemed to have been his support throughout his ordeal.

Flipping it over, the owner’s name was inscribed on it.

“Jinho?”

Yu Jinsan, who had experience in Kangho, vaguely remembered the classes in Kunlun.

The Jin disciples were next to this man.

‘A disciple? That young man is truly fortunate to have had such a caring master.’

Yu Jinsan kept the wooden doll in his arms.

He planned to return it to the original owner if he had the chance.

Although Kunlun was also one of the Murim Alliance sects, he had no bad ties with them.

At that time, he heard the voice of his granddaughter from somewhere.

“Grandpa! I caught that goblin!”