Chapter 7

One

"…Martial arts?"

Wang San repeated his master's words with a worried expression.

"Yes, martial arts."

Youshin Yun answered briefly and firmly.

Unlike Wang San, his master's face was filled with an inexplicable sense of anticipation.

'Ha, why is he suddenly acting like this again?'

Wang San sighed deeply at Youshin Yun's unexpected behavior.

Since returning from the brink of death, his master's actions had become completely unpredictable.

Suddenly talking about martial arts?

A man who had lived his entire life avoiding anything to do with blades.

'There's no need to do hard, sweat-inducing work. If you need to fight, you can just order the subordinates to do it.'

Youshin Yun's words when his father, You Hoyeol, had suggested he learn self-defense martial arts still rang clearly in his ears.

But then Wang San shook his head.

'Well, maybe he's looking for it to recover his health.'

He guessed that Youshin Yun was looking for martial arts to help him lose weight.

Although Youshin Yun seemed to be getting better recently, he was still quite overweight.

Wang San still didn't think Youshin Yun truly needed martial arts.

He asked Youshin Yun casually.

"Hmm, what kind of martial arts do you want to learn?"

In Wang San's mind, physical training-focused martial arts like external qigong or widely known Tai Chi, which was popular among commoners, came to mind.

But Youshin Yun's next words were completely different from his expectations.

"Well, is there any martial art that can absorb the internal energy of others?"

"Wh-what?"

Wang San's face turned pale instantly.

A martial art that absorbs others' internal energy?

There was only one such art in the world.

"Ah, the Absorption Technique?"

"Ah! There is one. Yes, that's it."

Wang San's words made Youshin Yun clap his hands in joy.

Wang San, however, shivered as if struck by a chill and scolded Youshin Yun.

"Oh, don't say such things. The Absorption Technique is a demonic art, a demonic art! You must be careful, young master!"

'Demonic art?'

Wang San, seeing Youshin Yun tilting his head in confusion, explained the martial arts he knew.

Martial arts are broadly divided into orthodox, unorthodox, and demonic arts.

Orthodox arts are good, unorthodox arts are slightly bad, and demonic arts are really, really bad.

Wang San, being just a servant and not a martial artist, couldn't explain the differences accurately.

But he repeatedly warned that those who learned demonic arts were classified as demons and would be taken to the underground prison of the Martial Arts Alliance.

"Thirty years ago, just mentioning the word 'demonic' in martial arts could get you arrested as a nun from the Heavenly Mountain. You must be very careful."

Youshin Yun nodded quietly.

After hearing Wang San's words, he had a good idea of what the two remaining energies he hadn't absorbed last night were.

The violent, wind-like energy was unorthodox.

The destructive energy like a fire demon was demonic.

'Fortunately, the Yuyun Heart Method was clearly orthodox.'

He felt a sense of relief internally.

If the internal energy he had absorbed was demonic, he might have faced a significant setback.

But he couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed.

'Absorption Technique. I'll remember it.'

If he ever had the chance, he wouldn't let it slip by.

After that, Youshin Yun continued speaking to Wang San, who had calmed down somewhat.

"Alright, stop nagging. Tell me where the White Cloud Escort Agency's guards learn martial arts."

Although Youshin Yun's casual attitude was concerning, Wang San answered with a resigned expression.

"There is a repository where generations of weapons are stored. It's not far from the warehouse."

"Hmm, then let's go there. Come on."

As soon as Wang San finished speaking, Youshin Yun wiped his bottom and stood up.

'Hmm?'

But strangely, Wang San didn't lead the way and just stood there fidgeting.

"Why are you doing that? Is there a problem?"

"That, I don't have access to the repository."

'Ah!'

An unexpected problem arose.

Wang San was Youshin Yun's direct servant, but that was all.

He was just a servant with no special privileges.

At that moment, Youshin Yun smiled and said to Wang San.

"Just wait a bit. Once I become the master here, I'll solve that problem quickly."

"Y-Young master."

Wang San's eyes widened in surprise at Youshin Yun's words.

After meeting his master's eyes and confirming there was no hint of deceit, Wang San spoke with a deeply moved expression.

"…Then I'll wait."

"Alright."

Just as Youshin Yun was about to leave the room.

A sudden curiosity struck him, and he turned around.

"By the way, who was the strongest person in the White Cloud Escort Agency so far?"

Without hesitation, Wang San answered.

"Of course, it was the first founder, You Ilrang, 200 years ago. After reaching the peak of the highest level, he was known as the Cloud-Breaking Sword Hero."

Wang San's words were filled with great pride.

Seeing Wang San puff out his chest as if he were You Ilrang himself, Youshin Yun smiled and fell into thought.

'Hmm, the peak of the highest level.'

He couldn't quite grasp the level of You Ilrang's martial arts.

The skeleton he had created last time was clearly third-rate.

From what he knew, the classification of martial arts was third-rate, second-rate, first-rate, peak, and super-peak.

Clearly, You Ilrang was a martial artist with a gap that couldn't be compared to a third-rate martial artist.

'There's one more thing I need to find out.'

He thought this to himself and opened his door wide.

Two

As Youshin Yun walked down the corridor leading to the repository, he felt an unexpected fatigue.

The reason was none other than:

"Hmm, you seem to have lost a bit of weight?"

"…Where exactly? I don't see it."

"Tsk! Don't even look at me. What if you still have alcohol in your system!"

"I don't seem to have a hangover."

"Well, lately, you haven't been visiting brothels or drinking at all, right?"

"Tsk, they say old habits die hard. Just wait, you'll definitely be back in the brothel in a few days."

He heard whispers about himself as he walked.

They were whispering to each other, but with his enhanced senses after creating the Second Mana Library, it was a torment.

Youshin Yun sighed softly.

'Well, I'm quite the celebrity.'

He stopped in his tracks.

Then he turned his head and glared at the people who were talking about him.

"Ah!"

"Ah!"

Just by meeting his gaze, the gossips and servants scattered in fear.

His reputation was at rock bottom.

'Should I start paying attention to this?'

The thought crossed his mind, but he shook his head.

He knew from his past life that the most effective way to turn around a bad reputation was to become strong.

'After all, subordinates naturally follow the strong.'

Moreover, not having a reputation to maintain could be a good thing.

It meant he could do anything without worrying about his reputation.

He had no intention of becoming a benevolent ruler.

Just as he was finishing his thoughts.

Thud.

He had reached the end of the corridor.

'There it is.'

A large hall came into view.

The sign above the main gate read "Congyun Repository."

Unlike the secret passage in the warehouse, the Congyun Repository was well-maintained.

Since it was a place where all the guards of the escort agency could enter, it was given special attention.

He walked confidently toward the main gate.

The gazes of the escort agency's members all focused on him.

"Hey?"

"Isn't that Young Master Youshin?"

"Why is he coming here?"

Unexpected visits by unexpected people led to more whispers.

Youshin Yun ignored them and stood in front of the guards at the repository.

One leader and two guards.

A total of three people.

The leader, who seemed to be in charge, stepped forward and spoke to Youshin Yun.

"Um, what brings you here, young master?"

A man with creepy caterpillar-like eyebrows spoke with a sneer.

His tone was openly mocking Youshin Yun.

'Wasn't his name Gang?'

The information Wang San had given him flashed through his mind.

Weak to the strong, strong to the weak.

Despicable and cowardly.

A typical opportunist.

And this guy was under You Jinxiang.

Youshin Yun's eyes turned cold.

He spoke in a curt tone.

"Why would I come to the repository? To read books, of course."

"Hmm, but there are no books here that you're looking for."

"How do you know what books I'm looking for?"

Youshin Yun narrowed his eyes and spoke irritably, making Gang look flustered.

But then he curled the corner of his mouth.

'After coming back from the dead, he's lost his fear.'

Gang sneered and spoke.

"Well, you prefer books with more pictures, don't you?"

"…"

"Books with lots of drawings of those women's insides."

"Pfft."

He was talking about pornographic books.

The two guards standing on either side covered their mouths and burst into laughter.

Discipline had completely fallen apart.

Other members of the escort agency tsked at the scene.

'Even if he is the eldest son of the family, how can a gatekeeper speak to him like that?'

But no one tried to stop or scold them.

They knew who was behind Gang and who the White Cloud Escort Agency was actually under.

-If the eldest son comes to the repository, humiliate him and make him a laughingstock. I'll take care of the aftermath, so don't worry.

Gang recalled the instructions from his superior, Guo Zhushan of the Red Cloud Pavilion.

'This is an opportunity. If I humiliate and drive away this pig, I'll definitely leave a strong impression on Young Master Jinxiang.'

He thought this as he looked at Youshin Yun.

He expected Youshin Yun to turn red and run back to his room as usual.

But.

The next moment, a completely different scenario unfolded.

"Ha! No matter where I go, these pests who don't know their place are a problem."

"…!"

Youshin Yun didn't step back or run away.

Instead, he stepped forward and hurled insults at Gang.

Everyone's eyes widened in shock.

Gang, stammering and at a loss for words, finally regained his composure and continued.

"W-What did you just say? P-Pests?"

"Yes! Get out of my way, you pest!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Youshin Yun ignored them and walked into the repository without hesitation.

"Stop…!"

Gang, in a panic, grabbed Youshin Yun's shoulder to stop him.

At that moment.

Youshin Yun turned his head and glared at him.

His hollow eyes were filled with a terrifying aura. Even the ordinary servants watching from a distance were breaking out in cold sweat.

Thud!

Youshin Yun then brushed off Gang's hand as if it were something dirty.

Squeak, thud!

He then walked into the repository with confidence.

Sss-.

A cold silence fell over the scene.

The two guards, realizing the situation, approached Gang and whispered to him.

"Mr. Gang, what do we do now?"

"What will Mr. Guo do?"

"Say something, will you?"

"Mr. Gang, Mr. Gang?"

But despite the urging of his subordinates, Gang remained frozen in place, like a statue.

Or rather, he couldn't speak.

'P-Please, save me.'

He was overwhelmed by intense fear, his mind collapsing.

The instinctive fear he felt when facing a tiger on his first escort mission was now controlling his entire body.

Shiver, shiver.

His body trembled uncontrollably from extreme fear.

This all started when.

'Ah! T-That's not a human's eyes.'

The moment he met Youshin Yun's eyes, Youshin Yun had used a new skill he had obtained.

[Fear Gaze]

Level: D

Proficiency: 0.0%

Those who glimpse the abyss cannot help but be consumed by fear.

Causes instinctive fear in others who meet the user's eyes. As the skill level increases, it can cause mental breakdowns in the target.

'Fear Gaze' was a skill that made those who met the user's eyes feel an overwhelming fear.

Although it was only a D-level skill, it had a significant effect on the people of this world, who were vulnerable to mental skills.

"What, what is this!"

"Ah!"

At that moment, the two guards, who had been looking at the trembling Gang strangely, screamed.

Drip.

A yellow stream of urine flowed from under Gang's pants and pooled on the ground.

Witnessing this shocking scene, the members of the escort agency forgot their fear of You Jinxiang and spoke up.

"Oh, how disgusting. What's going on?"

"Did he wet his pants out of fear of the young master?"

"Man, if you look twice, you might wet your pants too."

"Ha ha ha ha."

They burst into loud laughter.

The two guards, their faces red, dragged Gang to the doctor's office.

As they disappeared, the laughter gradually faded.

The eyes of the escort agency members were filled with curiosity.

Their gazes all focused on one place: the door of the repository where Youshin Yun had entered.

'Hmm, how…?'

'Did the young master have such a side?'

'Seems like his mindset has changed after coming back from the dead.'

'Well, the young master…'

'…is the son of a tiger.'

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