Chapter 466 – When Plum Blossoms Bloom, Guests Arrive (1)

The winter that seemed harsh as if it would never end was finally showing signs of ending. White snow piled on every mountain peak melted from wind carrying warm energy, and valleys overflowed with meltwater.

Spring came to Mount Hua too.

What announced spring first was none other than the white plum blossoms that could be called Mount Hua's symbol. Mount Hua everywhere was dyed white with plum blossoms, and subtle plum fragrance circled carried by wind.

"Haha!"

"Wooah!"

Children's laughter came from under plum blossom trees. Children appearing about six or seven years old were playing using plum blossom trees as playground.

That was when.

"You rascals! Not training the martial arts you should learn, playing here? Hurry and all return to your places!"

A middle-aged Taoist's angry roar burst out.

At his appearance, children scattered in all directions like grasshoppers shouting "Wah!" A smile appeared on the middle-aged Taoist's lips watching such children.

The middle-aged Taoist's title was Won-woong, a first-generation disciple of Mount Hua Sect. And the thoughtless children playing in plum blossom trees were novices accepted last winter.

Last year's great disaster created countless disaster victims and orphans in the Central Plains. Children who'd lost parents in the disaster and wandered streets were uncountable. Though they couldn't rescue all of them, Mount Hua Sect still accepted children within their means. Thanks to that, novices overflowed unexpectedly, and thanks to them, Mount Hua Sect also overflowed with vitality.

Most novices were children who'd lived lives unrelated to the martial world. Therefore they didn't know well about life in martial sects like Mount Hua Sect or martial arts training. Nor what great fortune it was. Because of that, they preferred slacking off playing like this whenever they had gaps.

Won-woong didn't blame such children. Life at Mount Hua was just beginning. From now on they could slowly build foundations.

A faint smile appeared on Won-woong's lips. Even if they were still uncontrolled troublemakers, watching them still improved his mood.

"Good."

Only after confirming all children had returned to the temple did Won-woong move with quick steps.

The place he headed was a small thatched hut in a remote place even on Mount Hua's central peak. Though most of Mount Hua Sect's temples were plain, the thatched hut was shabby to the point of being beyond plain. But before the thatched hut, Won-woong tidied his clothes and made the most respectful expression. And carefully opened his mouth.

"Grand-uncle master, I'm Won-woong."

After a moment, the shabby thatched hut's door opened and an elderly Taoist with a clear face walked out. Then Won-woong deeply bowed his waist.

"Grand-uncle master."

Won-woong's face looking at the elderly Taoist was full of respect. He had no choice. The elderly Taoist now standing before him was precisely Taoist Hyeon-so, Mount Hua Sect's foremost elder.

Taoist Hyeon-so raised the fallen Mount Hua Sect by returning lost absolute techniques. Though his martial arts couldn't match even young novices, he had insight to see through the world's principles and always showed reliable appearance as Mount Hua Sect's spiritual pillar.

Not only Sect Leader Woon Kyung but even Myeong-gyeong, Mount Hua's First Sword, always took utmost courtesy when facing him. So ordinary disciples needn't be mentioned.

"What's the matter, Won-woong?"

"Ah, the Sect Leader told me to bring you, grand-uncle master."

"The Sect Leader?"

"Yes! He said he has things to discuss."

"What discussion would this old one have that he calls me?"

"I don't know well either. I only heard orders to bring you, grand-uncle master."

"I understand. Let's go together."

"Yes! This disciple will guide you."

Won-woong led the way guiding Taoist Hyeon-so.

Taoist Hyeon-so followed Won-woong then suddenly looked around Mount Hua's entire scenery. Because he smelled plum fragrance carried by wind.

"It's spring."

He'd thought this year's winter was particularly long, but spring had arrived before he knew it.

"Yes?"

"Nothing. Just talking to myself. Spring arriving makes this old one feel good, so don't mind."

"Ah, yes! I understand."

"Let's go!"

"Yes!"

The two moved steps again.

They descended the central peak heading toward the west peak called Lotus Peak. Though the process of descending and ascending peaks was cumbersome and hard, Taoist Hyeon-so moved steps without showing any sign of difficulty.

New temples stood everywhere on Mount Hua. Once collapsed during the First Righteous-Demon War, and another bloodshed suffered not long ago. And last year they even suffered the tragedy of the upper palace collapsing. Because of that, hardly any old temples remained in Mount Hua Sect.

Almost all were newly built recently. They could have built splendidly, but Sect Leader Woon Kyung ordered them built as plainly as possible. Therefore newly built temples appeared shabby to the point of being beyond plain. But none among Mount Hua Sect's Taoists thought Mount Hua Sect's temples shameful.

What was important wasn't external appearance like temples or halls. The people living inside were most important.

Currently Mount Hua Sect devoted full effort to raising new disciples, and results were actually gradually appearing.

Taoist Hyeon-so also saw those results. Young Taoists and young novices harmonized together overflowing with vitality. Taoist Hyeon-so saw Mount Hua's bright future in their appearance.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly his gaze went toward a corner of the wall. Because a small child was crouching there.

A boy appearing far too small compared to other children his age. His appearance embracing his knees looked particularly lonely.

Taoist Hyeon-so changed direction approaching the boy. Then Won-woong made an embarrassed expression hurriedly following behind.

Taoist Hyeon-so knelt matching eye level with the boy.

"Why are you alone here like this? Won't other children play with you?"

"N-no."

The boy was startled raising his head. His eyes appearing bright and sparkling.

The boy was surprised seeing Taoist Hyeon-so, unable to continue words well. Then Won-woong hurriedly said.

"What are you doing? Hurry and show respect to our sect's highest elder."

"No. What's important about formality?"

Taoist Hyeon-so stopped Won-woong smiling. At his warm smile, the shadow heavily cast on the boy's face somewhat disappeared.

"What's your name?"

"I-I'm Nam Seo-il."

"A good name. Why is our Seo-il feeling so unhappy?"

"Well…"

Instantly Nam Seo-il's face turned bright red at a loss. Then Taoist Hyeon-so gently stroked Nam Seo-il's head.

Nam Seo-il gathered courage speaking.

"I'm just scared of learning martial arts."

"Why scared?"

"If I learn martial arts, I have to hit people, right?"

"Who says that? That if you learn martial arts you have to hit people?"

"Everyone says so. That I must learn martial arts to fight that place called the Demon Cult."

"Does our Seo-il dislike fighting with others?"

"Yes!"

Nam Seo-il nodded his head hard. Taoist Hyeon-so tilted his head.

"Then just don't fight. Who said anything?"

"B-but if I don't fight, I might get expelled from Mount Hua Sect."

"Expelled? Why?"

"B-because I'd be useless."

Nam Seo-il deeply lowered his head. On such a face, chicken-droppings-like tears already flowed down dripping.

Taoist Hyeon-so tightly embraced Nam Seo-il's small body.

"Why cry?"

"If I get expelled from Mount Hua Sect, I have nowhere to go. Mom died too, and Dad… sob!"

Eventually Nam Seo-il wailed loudly embraced in Taoist Hyeon-so's arms. Taoist Hyeon-so patted tightly embraced Nam Seo-il's back.

"Uh, uh?"

Watching Taoist Hyeon-so's chest get wet with Nam Seo-il's tears, Won-woong didn't know what to do. From his position, Nam Seo-il appeared to be committing irreverence. But seeing Taoist Hyeon-so's face, he realized he was thinking wrongly. Because he truly appeared to empathize with Nam Seo-il's concerns.

Mount Hua Sect was a Taoist sect but also a martial sect. Taoists also had to basically learn martial arts, and Taoists who didn't learn martial arts were useless according to common perception. Especially in the current war era, Taoists who didn't learn martial arts weren't greatly needed by the sect.

Because of that, rumors circulated among novices that they might get expelled from Mount Hua Sect if they didn't learn martial arts.

Taoist Hyeon-so who'd heard the whole story smiled faintly.

"It's okay. Even without learning martial arts, Seo-il can stay here."

"R-really? I can continue staying here?"

"Of course!"

"Ah!"

Only then did Nam Seo-il let out a sigh of relief. Perhaps finding that appearance cute, Taoist Hyeon-so couldn't take his eyes away.

"If you dislike hitting people, what does Seo-il like?"

"I like reading books."

"Books?"

"Yes!"

"Really? That worked out well. I was just looking for a child who likes books too."

"Really?"

Nam Seo-il opened his eyes wide.

"Really indeed. Seo-il, follow this grandfather."

Taoist Hyeon-so extended his hand, and Nam Seo-il grasped that hand without hesitation. Seeing that, Won-woong's body flinched. Because he knew well the meaning of Taoist Hyeon-so extending his hand.

"Grand-uncle master has taken Seo-il as true successor."

Because Taoist Hyeon-so was Mount Hua Sect's highest elder and the fact he was Mount Hua Fist Demon Dam Ho's master, people were forgetting one fact. That was precisely that Taoist Hyeon-so was Mount Hua Sect's Scholar Taoist.

The Scholar Taoist had the grave mission of learning, remembering, researching everything of Mount Hua Sect and transmitting all that to future generations. That Mount Hua Sect could rapidly recover its former prosperity was actually thanks to knowledge Taoist Hyeon-so had as Scholar Taoist.

Until now, Taoist Hyeon-so had no leisure to raise successors while raising the fallen Mount Hua Sect again. But since everything entered a stable period, he absolutely had to raise a future Scholar Taoist.

Taoist Hyeon-so chose Nam Seo-il as his future Scholar Taoist successor. And Won-woong was the only person who witnessed that. Won-woong thought it an honor.

The sight of Taoist Hyeon-so and Nam Seo-il moving steps with shoulders together even appeared heartwarming.

After a while they arrived at the new upper palace built on Lotus Peak's summit. Before the upper palace, Mount Hua Sect's disciples were gathered chatting. Upon discovering Taoist Hyeon-so, they variously bowed their waists.

"Grand-uncle master, have you come?"

"Great-uncle!"

Light of doubt appeared on their faces. Because of Nam Seo-il following beside Taoist Hyeon-so. They couldn't understand with their heads why a mere novice was following Taoist Hyeon-so.

Won-woong whispered to them what had just happened.

"Then?"

"New Scholar Taoist?"

Instantly light of envy appeared on their faces.

Previously, Scholar Taoist was an object of alienation. But due to Taoist Hyeon-so, perception of Scholar Taoist changed greatly, now rather becoming an object of awe. The perception arose that Mount Hua Sect's wisest one becomes Scholar Taoist.

Taoist Hyeon-so acknowledged them then entered the upper palace together with Nam Seo-il.

Inside the upper palace were familiar faces.

Sect Leader Woon Kyung now exuding mature authority, and Myeong-gyeong emanating sharp atmosphere like a well-honed blade, plus others who'd newly become elders.

"Please come in, grand-uncle."

First, Sect Leader Woon Kyung and Mount Hua's First Sword Myeong-gyeong stood greeting. Then other elders variously greeted too.

"Greetings are done. What's between us. Everyone sit."

Taoist Hyeon-so declined their greetings sitting down.

Woon Kyung's gaze went toward Nam Seo-il beside Taoist Hyeon-so.

"That child?"

"Says he likes books, so I'm thinking of teaching him that direction."

"Ah!"

Woon Kyung instantly grasped the meaning in Taoist Hyeon-so's words.

"Congratulations on receiving a disciple to transmit insight and knowledge, grand-uncle."

"Congratulations, grand-uncle."

Myeong-gyeong and elders consecutively offered congratulations. Taoist Hyeon-so just smiled calmly, but Nam Seo-il who'd followed unexpectedly made a dumbfounded expression.

Thanks to that, the hall's atmosphere became much softer.

Then an unfamiliar voice was heard.

"That Taoist Hyeon-so, whose prestige under heaven is lofty, has newly received a disciple is great fortune not only for Mount Hua but for the martial world. I offer congratulations, Taoist Hyeon-so."

Only then did Taoist Hyeon-so's gaze go toward the unfamiliar person.

An elder appearing to be in early sixties sat opposite. An elder with a stubborn impression and sharp eyes standing out. On the elder's left and right, middle-aged martial artists emanating similar atmosphere were together.

Woon Kyung belatedly introduced them to Taoist Hyeon-so.

"These are Zhongnan Sect's new Sect Leader Great Hero Go Il-won and his disciples."

Taoist Hyeon-so made a surprised expression saluting Go Il-won.

"Pleased to meet you, Sect Leader Go. My greetings are late."

"Not at all. It's an honor to finally meet Taoist Hyeon-so."

"I heard you suffered much during that time."

"Thank you for worrying. Thanks to that, I could manage well."

"Fortunate."

At Taoist Hyeon-so's sincere expression, Go Il-won smiled.

Zhongnan Sect had long been at odds with Mount Hua Sect since they were in the same Shaanxi Province. But when Mount Hua Sect suffered bloodshed, Zhongnan Sect also suffered damage close to annihilation by the Demon Cult, so now they had feelings of sympathy for each other.

Zhongnan Sect had lost not only Sect Leader Seol Mun-cheon and elders but even Zhongnan's First Sword, True Sword of Zhongnan Yeom Jung-hwa. Go Il-won was precisely the one who'd managed Zhongnan Sect after losing leadership and countless disciples, falling into the abyss overnight.

Go Il-won said.

"Now that Taoist Hyeon-so has also arrived, let's proceed with the meeting. Our Zhongnan Sect is ready to fight the Demon Cult anytime."

A chilling coldness circulated in Go Il-won's voice.

Golden Pearl is Taoist Haewol’s unique insight that distinguishes truth from falsehood. It even sees through opponents’ hidden intentions.

Previously, he had even uncovered through Golden Pearl that Mang Ryo was trying to assassinate him.

Tang Qing focused on Jin Ja-gang’s words even more than before.

“How is that related?”

“You must have met Taoist Haewol.”

“That’s right.”

Tang Qing’s forehead wrinkled.

Taoist Haewol had come to find Tang Qing. Tang Qing held a banquet and welcomed him warmly, but Taoist Haewol saw through Tang Qing’s intentions. Instead, he knelt and begged for help for the martial world.

Tang Qing was so shocked that his mind had been read that he threw sewage water on Taoist Haewol and chased him out. It was such an embarrassing past that he couldn’t forget it and occasionally grumbled about it to his sister Tang Gwi-ok.

The moment he recalled that time.

“Hm?”

Tang Qing realized the meaning of Golden Pearl that Jin Ja-gang threw out.

“…!”

Tang Qing was so shocked that even the down hair that had turned completely white stood on end. It felt like cold ice was placed on his spine and shoulders.

“That’s it!”

Tang Qing opened his eyes wide and looked at Jin Ja-gang.

His mouth naturally fell open.

How could he think of such a thing?

Jin Ja-gang’s thoughts were so remarkable that he felt shabby in comparison. No, rather than feeling shabby and intimidated, it felt natural that he had been fooled.

“Truly remarkable. I can’t help but admire it.”

Tang Qing stretched his mouth long and wore a broad smile.

“I wondered what made you certain I’m not the Hungry Ghost King, so that was it. You cunning bastard.”

“That’s right.”

If the Hungry Ghost King had been King of Hell Tang Qing, Taoist Haewol would have realized it then, at that time, in that place.

“Damn…”

Though he spat curses, Tang Qing’s mouth was smiling.

Jin Ja-gang said.

“So it’s the same for others. If they had different thoughts inside, they couldn’t avoid Taoist Haewol’s Golden Pearl.”

“You’re right.”

“Taoist Haewol said he traveled the martial world even before becoming Alliance Leader. I was somewhat curious why he would travel the martial world even embracing his disciples’ sacrifices, but now I have the answer.”

Jin Ja-gang immediately continued.

“Taoist Haewol was searching for the Hungry Ghost King with Golden Pearl.”

Tang Qing slowly nodded.

“Taoist Haewol didn’t want to become Alliance Leader, he needed to become one. The Alliance Leader can obtain most information depending on their will, and can meet anyone they want. To find the Hungry Ghost King, he absolutely had to become Alliance Leader.”

Tang Qing finally understood Taoist Haewol.

However, after understanding, an even more chilling truth followed.

“Taoist Haewol searched for the Hungry Ghost King his whole life. Yet the fact that the Hungry Ghost King didn’t get caught by Taoist Haewol’s Golden Pearl means…”

“It’s one of two things.”

Jin Ja-gang answered.

“Either someone the Taoist hasn’t met yet.”

Tang Qing continued with a serious face.

“Or someone more excellent than Taoist Haewol, whom even the Taoist’s Golden Pearl cannot discern.”

Strength entered Tang Qing’s eyes.

Taoist Haewol was wise enough to know of the Hungry Ghost King’s existence and act before others. He had the strong will and bold action to become Alliance Leader. Above all, his martial arts were counted as the very best in contemporary martial world.

Yet someone more excellent than such a Taoist Haewol.

“A disaster.”

“The martial world is already in the middle of disaster. If we don’t stop it, next is hell. And the last fifth clue is…”

Jin Ja-gang said.

“The An Family of Physicians.”

Tang Qing squinted his eyes.

“Not Shaolin Temple?”

“That’s right.”

“Shaolin Temple has produced the most lay disciples in the martial world. It’s commonly said that the government’s thousand martial instructors, hundred escort agencies, and three hundred thousand lay disciples are all Shaolin Temple’s eyes, ears, hands and feet. They’ve been looking at the bottom of the martial world for a period dozens of times longer than the years Taoist Haewol gathered information. So if Shaolin Temple is the clue, maybe.”

“Shaolin Temple may or may not have the necessary information. But the An Family of Physicians has it.”

“How are you so certain?”

“The flag written with Shaanxi I mentioned earlier was originally split in half. But the An Family of Physicians’ Young Phoenix An Ling recognized the flag’s meaning at a glance.”

“Hmm.”

“The Divine Doctor of Langzhong seems to have at least noticed that trading companies were related to the poison sect and medicine sect’s bloodshed. And the An Family of Physicians also knew that.”

“The An Family of Physicians is a family that has survived until now by obtaining information necessary for survival faster than others. They learned it from palace power struggles. They measure this way and that and attach to the advantageous side, so they don’t have great reputation in the martial world, but…”

“As soon as the Divine Doctor heard that dehydration was severe despite drinking enough water during the plague, he immediately left the Tang Family Main Estate.”

“Hah. Quick bastard. He realized the route of the Five Fatal Pill was salt.”

“I can’t guarantee how much they know about the Hungry Ghost King, but there’s a high possibility they hold the next clue.”

“Then…”

Waaah! Waaah!

Poison Heaven began crying at the heavy atmosphere.

Tang Qing soothed Poison Heaven while feeding her poison.

“Oh my, this one. I’m your grandfather. You’re as skilled at sucking others’ bone marrow as your father.”

“Isn’t she pretty?”

“She’s pretty. How could she not be pretty? So I scrape my bone marrow to feed her poison.”

Looking down at Poison Heaven, Tang Qing said.

“I believed that for the family’s sake, even blood relations must be sacrificed. But in the end, my sister’s words were right. A family is made of individual people; it’s not the object itself to be protected.”

Tang Qing looked at Jin Ja-gang.

“If the Hungry Ghost King is more excellent than Taoist Haewol, even using all my capabilities it would be difficult to face him. However, Heaven sent the Poison Dragon along with the Hungry Ghost King.”

When Poison Heaven whined without eating more poison, Tang Qing returned Poison Heaven to Jin Ja-gang.

“I thought I could do anything after leaving the Tang Family. But no matter what I did, I couldn’t find a clue about the Hungry Ghost King. I thought he was so thorough that he left nothing. But it turns out he didn’t leave no clues, I just couldn’t find them.”

“More people suspected the Hungry Ghost King than expected. Even without knowing the entity, everyone unknowingly felt there was someone behind what was happening in the martial world. Emei Sect, the Divine Doctor of Langzhong, Northern Heaven, the Zoroastrian Cult, the An Family of Physicians… and Grandfather also knew of the Hungry Ghost King’s existence from long ago.”

“Right, I didn’t think of a great being called the Hungry Ghost King, but simply someone trying to use me.”

Jin Ja-gang said forcefully.

“It’s not that you didn’t know, you didn’t recognize it. The clues they suspected are scattered everywhere. If we gather those clues in one place, we can definitely find the Hungry Ghost King.”

“So you mean.”

Tang Qing frowned.

“You’re telling me not to interfere by stepping forward unnecessarily and just stay still? I’m someone who’s lived doing as I please my whole life. This time will be the same.”

“No, the opposite. Do as you please. That’s why I told you.”

“Huh?”

After all, Jin Ja-gang wouldn’t specifically tell him knowing Tang Qing would run wild.

“Can I really run wild as I please?”

Jin Ja-gang smiled.

Tang Qing frowned even more.

“This bastard, look at him smiling like he knows something alone? Don’t do that and hurry up and tell me. Our kids are all dying.”

Uuuuuu!

The scholars were still making noise. Though their voices weren’t hoarse from containing internal energy, the warriors in front were gripping their swords tight, creating an atmosphere like bloodshed could happen any moment.

“Go ahead and stir things up everywhere. That’s what I want.”

“Even if the Hungry Ghost King erases traces so he can’t be tracked?”

Jin Ja-gang didn’t hide his confidence and smiled even more deeply.

Then answered.

“From now on, erasing it becomes evidence.”

“…”

Tang Qing ended up with an expression like he’d been hit.

But simultaneously he felt an indescribable exhilaration.

“This bastard is trying to use me outright as a stone to catch the Hungry Ghost King!”

Jin Ja-gang didn’t deny it.

“Are you displeased?”

“No!”

A vicious smile also hung on Tang Qing’s lips.

“I welcome it. Use me as a horse all you want! Ehihihihi hihihi!”

This is the first counterattack against the Hungry Ghost King. After continuously chasing the Hungry Ghost King’s tail, it’s like throwing a counterattack move for the first time.

How could Tang Qing refuse that!

Tang Qing got goosebumps at Jin Ja-gang’s calculation.

“The Hungry Ghost King…”

Tang Qing smiled, stretching his mouth without hiding his goosebumps.

“Should regret meeting you of all people in this era.”

Jin Ja-gang said with eerie eyes.

“Since he touched me, he’ll have to pay the price.”

Ehihihihihi!

Tang Qing also laughed.

“Like me!”

***

The scholars who had been enduring while getting hit and making noise suddenly closed their mouths. Then they immediately turned around and began flying away with lightness skill. They crossed three to four zhang at a time with each leap.

The warriors were shocked and froze, realizing the scholars who had been enduring while getting hit were actually tremendous experts.

“Ex-experts!”

“Th-they really were suspicious people!”

“B-but why did they just stay still despite being hit until now?”

Countless people breathed sighs of relief that they were glad they didn’t swing their swords.

But…

A handsome young man stood where the scholars had disappeared.

The warriors came to their senses and raised their swords straight again. However, having just seen the experts, their words got tangled in confusion.

“Who… are you?”

Jin Ja-gang looked back at the warriors and answered.

“I was having a conversation.”

“A conversation with suspicious people?”

“You’re suspicious too. What kind of talk could you have with such weird bastards while holding a baby…”

Jin Ja-gang glared at the warrior who just spoke, then tossed Poison Heaven into the air and waved his hand in between.

Ping!

The warrior who just cursed shouted “Ah, it stings!” and waved his hand making a fuss.

Jin Ja-gang caught Poison Heaven and said coldly.

“You’ll wake the child.”

The warrior apologized bewilderedly.

“Ah… I’m sorry.”

The warriors finally realized Jin Ja-gang’s appearance was strange. They’d heard that the Poison Dragon himself came from the Tang Family to mediate between two sects recently fighting. While holding a baby at that.

Wasn’t the current appearance exactly the Poison Dragon!

“By any chance… are you Poison Dragon Hero?”

“That’s right.”

The warriors were shocked.

“We’re, we’re sorry! We didn’t recognize you!”

“You’ll wake the child.”

“What? Y-yes…”

The warriors’ voices shrank to mosquito sounds.

“We came because we heard there were suspicious people, and those people earlier were…”

“Friends.”

“Ah, yes…”

Though they felt something didn’t make sense, there was no one who could question it. Even if they wanted to ask more, how could they when he was glaring while saying they’d wake the child?

If they went further, he might actually kill them to make them quiet.

“Well, if Poison Dragon Hero is here, nothing much could… We’ll be going then.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Yes…”

The warriors bowed repeatedly in greeting and quietly withdrew.

Jin Ja-gang let out a low sigh once the warriors disappeared.

Could it be that Tang Ha-ran knew he’d meet Tang Qing and sent Poison Heaven along?

She had surprisingly deep thoughts, so that might be possible.

And thanks to that, the conversation with Tang Qing became smoother.

Whether directly or indirectly, Tang Qing was the sect’s enemy. Without Poison Heaven, much harsher words would have been exchanged than now, and in the worst case, they might have even resorted to violence. Moreover, Jin Ja-gang probably wouldn’t have reached his current conclusions about the Hungry Ghost King.

In any case, it could only be seen as thanks to Poison Heaven playing a buffer role in between.

A smile appeared on Jin Ja-gang’s face as he looked at Poison Heaven sleeping soundly.