Childhood Friend of the Zenith - Chapter 185

Chapter 185: Heavenly Eye (3)

Heavenly Eye (3)

[Its too risky.]

Elder Shin cautioned against my plan.

But the Chief Abbot of Shaolin had extended an invitation for me to join and the Blood Demon also urged me to visit him.

Ill get to learn everything once I go there.

[So, youre stepping into enemy territory? You understand how dangerous that is better than I do.]

The Blood Demon was already aware of my existence and showed interest in me.

Im not saying Ill do it immediately. Im just considering it as an option.

As Elder Shin pointed out, I acknowledged the danger of such an act.

However, Elder Shin most likely recognized it as a viable option as well.

Its hard to seek only easy paths when faced with formidable obstacles.

During our conversation, one point of agreement with the Chief Abbot was that we had to prepare for the upcoming disaster.

I wasnt sure if the Chief Abbot was referring to the disaster involving the Heavenly Demon, but whatever it was, I couldnt overcome it alone.

Especially if there were more unknowns than knowns.

Dont worry, I do value my body more than anyone elses.

[Ah, is that why you roll around everywhere so recklessly?]

I am pretty gentle with my body, Id say

Maybe not?

[Tsk]

Elder Shin clicked his tongue at my words. This meant that he was just not going to bother talking anymore.

Despite my casual remark, I seriously had to weigh the decision to join Meteor.

Ill decide after researching more about them.

I wasnt certain if I could uncover more answers just by delving deeper into the matter.

Moreover, it would likely be challenging if Shaolin and the Beggars Sect were under the control of the Murim Alliance.

He mentioned that Father knows, right?

Thats what the Chief Abbot said, so I had to ask Father.

As such, the first thing I needed to do was leave Shaolin.

I was already planning on going back anyway, and since Im done here

Oh.

As I was walking to leave Shaolin, I couldnt help but exclaim.

Namgung Bi-ah, accompanying me, glanced my way, wondering what was up.

I then grabbed Namgung Bi-ahs hands and infused heat into them.

?

Namgung Bi-ah looked at me, wondering what I was doing, but I hastily addressed her.

Wait for a bit, you wont be cold with this much heat.

Hmm?

Ill be back in no time, so stay right here, okay?

Namgung Bi-ah nodded lightly to my words.

She was probably dumbfounded by this, but she chose not to question me.

[Where are you going?]

I just had something that came up.

[In Shaolin? Now of all times?]

Yeah.

I kicked the ground and jumped up high in the air, leaving Namgung Bi-ah standing there in surprise.

All while doing my best to conceal my presence.

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In the room now occupied by only two men, the Mighty Staff finally broke his silence.

Chief Abbot.

It was addressed to the Chief Abbot who had been quietly sipping tea.

Could I ask why you disclosed so much to that child?

A reason. huh?

Hehe-

The old man chuckled dryly.

Only a tiny amount of people in the Murim Alliance and Shaolin knew about the upcoming disaster.

It was also something that only the Chief Abbot could share with others.

Because there was nothing good about the whole world knowing about this.

After a moment of silence, the Chief Abbot finally responded to the Mighty Staff.

I just felt that it was necessary.

Chief Abbot

Did you see that childs reaction as well?

The Mighty Staff started to think about the True Dragon after the Chief Abbots words.

Despite the negative rumors surrounding him, the boy displayed respect and appropriate behavior.

When he reacted in a questioning way?

Im talking about when he heard about the disaster.

The Mighty Staffs beard trembled slightly after hearing the Chief Abbot.

He wondered what his Chief Abbot was talking about.

However, he couldnt help but gasp after hearing what his Chief Abbot said afterward.

He was calm about it. In fact, he seemed more shocked when he heard about Meteor.

Yes.

!

It felt as if he already knew about the upcoming disaster.

Ssss-

Light smoke started to emanate from the Heavenly Eyes mouth.

This smoke was formed with Qi, and this showed that the Chief Abbots life was gradually diminishing.

Didnt you find the light in his eyes special? Despite being a young child?

He was different compared to the beautiful girl sitting next to him.

That girl seemed like she had no interest in the world to begin with.

Unlike her relatives with the surname of Namgung

She resembled a pristine white pearl.

Her attention was solely directed at the boy beside her, and even the Mighty Staff, who spent his life as a monk, noticed this.

Heeyoungs eyes widened when he looked at the contents inside the book, then looked around to see if someone had accidentally left the book behind.

However, there was no one in sight.

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Around 30 minutes after Gu Yangcheon told Namgung Bi-ah to wait, right as the heat he had given her was about to disappear, Gu Yangcheon returned.

Why are you like that?

Gu Yangcheon asked Namgung Bi-ah.

Which was understandable because Namgung Bi-ah was sitting on the ground, curled up.

There was no way that her legs hurt just because she stood for 30 minutes.

Where did you go?

Namgung Bi-ah slowly stood up and questioned Gu Yangcheon upon his return.

I just had something come up.

He spoke casually, though a hint of fatigue was detectable in his tone.

It was only 30 minutes. And given Gu Yangcheons martial capabilities, making him tired wasnt an easy feat.

This meant that he moved around recklessly, expending a lot of his Qi, or that he moved cautiously due to excessive Qi usage.

Namgung Bi-ah wondered what he had to do in Shaolin that warranted such activity.

However, she refrained from vocalizing her thoughts.

Instead, she carefully approached Gu Yangcheon and reached out to his hair.

Amidst his black hair with a faint red aura, she picked out something.

Leaf

Oh, it mustve caught onto my hair on my way back.

Gu Yangcheon quickly stole the leaf from Namgung Bi-ahs hand and threw it aside.

As he did so, he murmured, When did this thing get on me? No one else saw it, right?

Im hungry. Lets go.

Having said that, Gu Yangcheon grabbed Namgung Bi-ahs hand.

Since others were likely back at the guesthouse by now, they had a reason to rush.

Pull-

Hmm?

Attempting to move swiftly, Gu Yangcheon found Namgung Bi-ah frozen in place, unmoving like a rock.

Whats wrong?

Slowly.

What?

Go Slowly.

Gu Yangcheon furrowed his brow, perplexed by Namgung Bi-ahs unusual behavior.

In response, Namgung Bi-ah delicately wrapped her arm around his.

Go slowly since its just us two

Gu Yangcheon fell silent, taken aback by Namgung Bi-ahs careful and somewhat shy words.

At that moment, Namgung Bi-ah noticed a slight reddening of Gu Yangcheons ears.

After seeing that, Namgung Bi-ah smiled slightly.

She wanted to walk even slower than this, but she knew that Gu Yangcheon, with his personality, wouldnt permit it.

Namgung Bi-ah knew that she wasnt the only person who he cared about.

But even so, she wanted to be a little greedy.

After all, this also felt like a good time to do so.

Are you okay?

When Namgung Bi-ah gazed into his eyes and inquired, Gu Yangcheon let out a sigh.

You, where did you learn this?

Namgung Bi-ah paused for a moment after hearing Gu Yangcheon.

Then she responded with a hushed voice.

Soyeol

It seemed like she couldnt lie in the end.

Gu Yangcheon smiled at her reaction.

You keep learning weird things from her. What are you, a child?

Lets go.

After finishing his sentence, he began to move.

However, Namgung Bi-ah noticed that Gu Yangcheon didnt say no to her request.

Not only did he not let go of her arm that was hugging his, but his walking pace was also notably slower than usual.

Namgung Bi-ah felt something tingle inside her every time she saw him like that.

Even though the heat that Gu Yangcheon had provided must have dissipated by now.

Oh, I think we are gonna leave tomorrow. You dont have anything left here to do, right?

Namgung Bi-ah nodded to Gu Yangcheons words.

Hanam held no particular interest for her.

She had only come because it was Gu Yangcheons destination.

Cheonjun

Suddenly, thoughts of her younger brother crossed Namgung Bi-ahs mind.

She hadnt seen him since the tournament, so she wondered what happened to him.

After his fight against Gu Yangcheon and being transferred to a medical room, she had observed him from far away.

It was her younger brother after all.

But she quickly dismissed those thoughts.

He should be fine.

Her concern for her brother ended there.

As her mind was already occupied with thoughts of a sword and a certain someones face.

And that certain someone spoke.

Can we go a little bit faster? Im hungry.

Alright, dont glare at me like that

Since he spoke tactlessly, Namgung Bi-ah hugged his arm tighter as punishment.

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