EP.75 In the Gap of Snow Summer (1)
In the Gap of Snow Summer (1)
When I entered the cabin, Jianhou seemed to be asleep, only breathing softly.
Seeing this, I carefully took a seat in the empty spot.
Shen Yi rummaged through the drawer, took out medicine and bandages, and began to prepare.
For a martial artist with inner energy, such injuries should heal quickly.
You’re really perceptive...
“A martial artist can’t survive just because their neck is cut or their heart is taken out.”
As Shen Yi said this, he applied the wound-healing medicine to the back of my hand.
A stinging sensation instantly came, but after wrapping it a few times with the bandage, it quickly felt better.
“I thought you would know this better.”
Shen Yi’s sudden question left me speechless.
Does he know something? But his expression was serious, so it didn’t seem likely.
How did he notice? I was careful not to get blood on me.
I considered pretending I didn’t know, but if I told Mei Huaxian, Shen Yi would find out soon anyway, so there was no point in hiding it.
In the end, I smiled slightly and spoke.
“Something happened. I saw some people targeting the cabin.”
“...Did they use assassins?”
“Yes, when I saw them, they seemed to be from the evil sects.”
Shen Yi’s expression subtly changed to one of pity.
Why is he making that face?
Is it because I look young?
‘I was actually young, though.’
“...Is this your first time?”
“Is this the first time you’ve killed someone?”
I remained silent, not knowing how to respond to Shen Yi’s words.
Why is he looking at me like that?
Is it because of this reason?
My hands were still trembling slightly from the aftereffects, and Shen Yi’s expression was not good.
The only thing I could say was:
My body was still shaken, but I wasn’t really thinking about it.
Does he blame himself for this?
He’s a surprisingly caring old man.
Maybe that’s why he chose to be a doctor.
“Eventually, you would have to experience this.”
Even if Shen Yi, as a doctor, values life and takes responsibility, he wouldn’t say that all lives are precious.
Especially for martial artists, it’s a meaningless statement.
So, Shen Yi probably just has a bitter expression.
“There were some people loitering around the cabin. If I tell Mei Huaxian, she’ll take care of it.”
I was surprised by Shen Yi’s gratitude. I didn’t expect him to say that.
Noticing my expression, Shen Yi frowned.
“What’s wrong with you, brat? Do I look like someone who wouldn’t say thank you?”
“Don’t lie. How can you be so obvious?”
[If your face is giving away the answer, just stay quiet.]
Is it really that obvious? I thought I was doing a good job of hiding it.
By now, the treatment seemed to be over, so I thanked him and tried to stand up.
“...Do physical training in moderation, and try to eat more vegetables if possible.”
I paused at Shen Yi’s sudden advice.
Looking at me, he cleared his throat and urged me to leave.
In the end, I was half-forced out of the cabin. Standing there for a moment, Shen Lao said:
[It seems he’s talking about the energy in your body.]
Even though I said I wouldn’t do anything, did he want to give me a hint?
He really is a more caring person than I expected.
[While we’re on the topic, what do you plan to do about the energy in your body?]
‘What can I do? I just have to live without it bursting out.’
[Last time, you said there was a way.]
Biting my dry lips at Shen Lao’s words, I thought.
There are some ideas, but I’m still considering them.
I don’t have much time left, so I need to make a decision soon.
When I came out and stood there, Gu Linghua spoke to me.
Gu Linghua was holding a kitchen knife, cutting something.
What is that...? A potato? It’s so chopped up, I can’t tell. I wondered if I should pick it up and eat it.
Meanwhile, Gu Linghua was intensely focused on cutting that one thing.
After a while, she suddenly spoke to me.
I tilted my head in response to Gu Linghua’s question.
I noticed her gaze was subtly directed at the back of my hand.
Gu Linghua flared up, seemingly displeased with my words.
“Who said I’m worried! If the treatment is over, just get out of my sight quickly.”
“Don’t worry, I was about to leave anyway.”
Her shouting was so loud, I just ignored it.
I naturally let Gu Linghua’s chatter slip by and immediately set off to return to Huashan Sect.
After returning directly to Huashan Sect, I explained the situation to Mei Huaxian.
I thought I would just deliver a letter and come back, but when I mentioned that I had killed someone, Mei Huaxian’s expression stiffened slightly.
The first words Mei Huaxian said with a stiff expression were an apology.
Fortunately, she didn’t mention the excessive use of force.
If I had to nitpick, it was partly my fault for using excessive force and burning everything, but since she offered something, I kept quiet.
‘If she offers it, I can’t refuse.’
With that thought, I thanked Mei Huaxian and left the room.
Since I heard that Huashan Sect would handle the remaining issues, there was no problem.
Most importantly, the only injury I had was a scratch on the back of my hand, so I felt lucky.
[The world seems to have become quite peaceful.]
Shen Lao’s words made some sense.
To be precise, it might just be Huashan, but the current world is indeed more peaceful than the one I experienced in the future.
‘But it won’t last much longer.’
The damn time is almost here.
After finishing the errand, it was a little past noon.
When I entered my room, the servants were busy with housework.
Now, I habitually look for Weixuea when I come back. Was it as I had predicted this morning?
Weixuea was diligently doing housework among the servants.
She seemed to have noticed me and waved with a smile.
I wondered if Jian Zun was also here since Weixuea was here, but I didn’t see him.
It’s unlikely she came alone.
It’s not appropriate for me to worry about Jian Zun, so I just thought he must be busy and went into the room.
I thought Nangong Bia was still sleeping, but the room was empty.
The bed was neatly made, so she must have been gone for a while.
Where could she go in Huashan?
While I was wondering, a passing servant told me:
“Nangong Miss went up to the back mountain.”
“...I saw her take a wooden sword. She might have gone to practice.”
The servant shuddered at my thanks.
I thought they had improved recently, but maybe they’re still awkward.
[If a servant shudders at a thank you, how badly did you treat them?]
‘...Hmm, I guess I was a bit harsh.’
I’m trying to consistently reflect on my actions.
Fortunately, I came to this era early enough to avoid bigger problems.
‘If I had come 1-2 years later...’
What would have happened then?
I don’t want to imagine it.
After seeing Weixuea diligently hanging laundry, I headed to the back mountain where Nangong Bia had gone.
I was more curious about why that clumsy person went there than anything else.
Climbing the mountain, which made me want to vomit just by looking at it, was a bit tiring due to the battle this morning and the use of inner energy.
While climbing, a tingling sensation gradually spread throughout my body.
Nangong Bia, who has a slightly faint presence except for her appearance, had a particularly distinct aura in this life.
When she held a sword, Nangong Bia was a completely different person.
Her usual dull gaze disappeared, and she stood there like a single famous sword.
Finding Nangong Bia wasn’t difficult.
I found a small clearing, and in the center, Nangong Bia was practicing with her sword.
It seemed I wasn’t the only one who had come to watch, as there were several Huashan Sect disciples around.
There were more than I expected...
There were quite a few people gathered to watch Nangong Bia’s movements.
Despite the many eyes on her, Nangong Bia continued her practice without any hesitation.
The tingling aura that pressed down on the surroundings.
Holding a sword, Nangong Bia exuded an atmosphere as if walking on a needle.
The secret technique of the Nangong family, which I saw briefly during our first meeting after the regression.
Imperial Sword Form (帝王劍形).
The flexible movements she displayed were incomparable to her younger brother.
The aura of the emperor that flowed with her flexible movements pressed down on the surroundings.
Shen Lao’s voice of admiration, similar to when he saw Lingfeng.
To be honest, in my eyes, Nangong Bia’s level seemed higher than Lingfeng.
Unlike the Nangong family’s sword, which focuses on speed and sharpness.
Nangong Bia’s movements were flexible and beautiful.
If I had to describe it, it was closer to a sword dance.
I knew the enlightenment she felt at the tip of her sword and the sword path she achieved as a result.
The flapping of her wings to reach the result seemed even more arduous.
I couldn’t believe that Nangong Bia could maintain the form of the Imperial Sword while making such movements.
This made me think about her talent again.
Lingfeng, Nangong Bia, and most of the geniuses praised now.
They were already shining on their own.
‘Unlike me at this time.’
[This era is no different from the Dragon Nest.]
I nodded in agreement with Shen Lao’s observation.
Although I had seen her sword path for so long and so many times, there was a different atmosphere in the sword movements of the current Nangong Bia.
There was no cruelty like the Demon Sword Master, but rather a sense of cleanliness and beauty.
There was no other word to describe it.
Her sword path was truly beautiful.
Nangong Bia stopped her sword dance with a faint sound after swinging her sword continuously.
A sigh of admiration escaped from the onlookers.
Nangong Bia’s gaze turned towards the direction of the sound.
‘...Damn, I stepped on a branch.’
I tried to be careful, but I must have stepped on a branch without realizing it.
Among the vague scolding gazes of the onlookers, Nangong Bia was only looking at me.
Sweat was beading on her forehead from the intense movements.
She wiped the sweat that was about to drip down her chin with her sleeve.
Nangong Bia, who had been maintaining eye contact, suddenly widened her eyes in surprise.
Then she threw her wooden sword and ran towards me.
Nangong Bia grabbed my shirt with both hands and pulled me close, then sniffed my face.
“...What! Why are you doing this!?”
I tried to push her away, but she was persistent.
For some reason, her expression showed confusion and despair.
‘Why does she look so urgent?’
Her trembling eyes made her seem even more desperate as she clung to me.
After a while, she seemed to calm down a bit and took a step back.
Then she suddenly lost her strength and sat down.
“What’s wrong with you? Are you hurt somewhere?”
After sniffing for a while, she seemed relieved.
The cold sweat she was now sweating seemed more than the sweat from her practice.
It was so much that I wiped it off with my clothes.
Then Nangong Bia, with trembling hands, grabbed my hand.
She gently pulled my wrist and brought her nose to it.
I wondered why she was doing this.
Is it the smell of sweat? Although something happened earlier, I didn’t move that intensely.
Nangong Bia shook her head quickly in response to my question.