The World of Sound - Chapter 22



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Phew!

Somewhere deep in Dongjeongho Lake.

A golden turtle entered the underwater cave located inside it. However, the only peculiar thing was that it was dragging a load much larger than its body with a rope behind it.

The entrance to the underwater cave was large enough for five men to walk side by side, but the load on the guy’s back was barely large enough to fit through it.

“Phew! Is this the right place?”

“Kkuit!”

The one who appeared next to that eternal goldfish was Cheonhwa.

Cheonhwa, who blocked the attack of the Jang Gangsu River and captured them all, then went straight to Suchae and robbed them all, tied the treasure he had collected there to Mannyeongeumgu and moved with him.

Even though he had only packed the most valuable items, his luggage had become quite large, so he had to move it to land, but before that, he still had to calculate the cost.

“If it’s nothing… … you know?”

It is the shell of the Eternal Golden Ball.

I had to obtain it, as it was a key material for making one of the treasures of the Samun, and above all, I had to confirm whether there was any reason to release the guy just for that.

What do you call the price of life?

The shell of the eternal gold ball that went into making ‘it’ was actually quite small, but that doesn’t mean it was spared.

If you get more shells, you can use them or sell them, and the bastard’s inner strength is a legend in the martial arts world that is known to have effects that satisfy even the most advanced masters.

‘Even if it’s just blood or genitals, there will be many who seek it out as an aphrodisiac.’

Moreover, the bastard’s blood, genitals, and even meat were valuable items worth selling.

Even if they weren’t martial artists, there were many who coveted it, and even though its effectiveness could not be verified, the name alone was enough to make people gather and spend a lot of money on it.

“Kkui Kkui!!”

Therefore, it is difficult to replace the price of life with something mediocre.

Cheonhwa made that point clear, and Mannyeongeumgu nodded in agreement, trembling with fear.

“This place… is… peculiar.”

But he also seemed quite confident.

I don’t know what’s in this place that looks like a natural cave, but since I sometimes use it as a nest whenever I stop by Dongjeongho Lake, I have quite a collection of things here and there.

“Kkui!”

Mannyeon Geumgu, who had escaped the water and entered the cave, confidently took the lead.

If it was a turtle, it should have walked slower than an adult on land, but as if it were a spirit, it walked inside at a speed similar to that of an adult.

“Hmm?”

As he followed the guy inside, a strange scent reached Cheonhwa’s nose.

It was like the damp smell unique to caves, but I couldn’t help but turn my head because I couldn’t help but read the strong natural spirit contained within.

“moss?”

Then, what caught my eye was the green moss growing abundantly on the walls of the cave.

“Isn’t this a snail?”

Cheonhwa also knows this guy.

This is my first time seeing it in person, but according to the knowledge I gained from working as an herbalist, this is a natural elixir that grows from a stone full of yin energy.

Its effectiveness may be said to be slightly lower than that of the Chinese juniper berry, but because it has a considerable amount and is full of yin energy, it is worth several times more to those who have mastered the yin-type qigong or who want to suppress strong fire energy.

In addition, since there would be a strong yin ore beyond the wall where this yin yang fungus grew, if it were mined, it would be possible to expect additional income.

“Khuhi!”

Mannyeongeumgu was excited, as if he was satisfied with the reaction.

As if that was just the beginning, he walked further in with an even more confident gait.

“Oh?”

Bang bang!

The next thing we arrived at was a small field.

The crops growing there were all extraordinary, just like the confidence of the eternal golden eagle that pounded the ground as if to tell people to take a look.

It is full of the spirits that spread natural energy as much as the Eumcheonggyeokgyun, or at least more than that, just from what is revealed.

Among the ying chrysanthemums, there are some that emit their fragrance with their branches and leaves like the Chinese chrysanthemum, but considering that the strongest energy is usually contained in the roots, it was clear that their value was much higher than it felt.

“Suyeongcho, Oryongcho, Heeryeongcho… … Is this Hasuo? Hundred-year-old Hasuo grows in clusters like this?”

Cheonhwa looked at them one by one with a smile on her face.

All kinds of rare spirit herbs were planted here and there, and among them, there was a considerable number of Hasuo, which was widely known even to those who were not in the martial arts world.

“There are some that are at least a hundred years old, maybe four or five hundred years old.”

To this extent, it was quite satisfactory.

They are also the kind of people that martial artists who are obsessed with improving their internal energy would try to obtain with great effort, and some spirits like Hasuo are also sought after by wealthy people and high-ranking officials.

Even if you only drink water, it is known to be good for your stamina and, above all, it is also good for hair loss.

“Kkui!”

But it doesn’t end there.

Mannyeongeumgu, who had been watching Cheonhwa combing the field, took him to the next location as if he was not finished yet.

“Pond?”

Then, a small pond appeared in the deepest part of the cave.

Could this also be a special one with a flowing iceberg?

It was a flower that I looked at with curiosity, but it wasn’t that.

If it had been true, I could have made a lot of money just by selling the water here, but it was a shame, but the things playing around in there were enough to make me forget that regret.

“Hwari?”

Hwari (carp) filled with the properly balanced yin and yang energy.

These guys were also spirits.

“Is this enough to last a thousand years?”

These are called Cheonnyeonhwari or Mannyeonhwari depending on the number of years they have been alive, like the Eternal Gold Ball. It looks like they could easily be called Cheonnyeonhwari.

“Did you grow all of this?”

There wasn’t just one of those, but several of them were swimming around in the water. It didn’t seem like they had been here from the beginning, so I thought they might have been brought here by the Eternal Golden Gu and raised there.

The field of chrysanthemums examined earlier also did not appear to have formed naturally, but rather appeared to have been transplanted there by the guy.

That’s the kind of guy that is Mannyeongeumgu.

Since he was known to chew on spirits like snacks, his ability to find spirits and things must have been outstanding, and he was so intelligent that he could even have a conversation with himself.

Perhaps it would have been difficult to find them every time, so they were dug up, caught, and brought here.

However, since these are all creatures that grow by eating abundant natural resources, if they are not careful, the surrounding land power can dry up and the natural resources can become weak, and they can die out, but this creature seems to have solved that problem as well.

Every time I stop by here, I give my energy to the fullest.

Nod nod

As expected, Mannyeon Geumgu shook his head vigorously as if asking for praise, and Cheonhwa also wiped his chin and his eyes sparkled because the internal energy they had could be sold for quite a high price as an elixir.

“Hmm. Not bad. And what’s next?”

“Kkuit?”

But even if you put them all together, it is nothing compared to the eternal goldfish who lived for ten thousand years.

Because Cheonhwa was interested and asked again, Mannyeon Geumgu took a step back in surprise as if he had not expected it.

“You’re not saying that this is all you’re worth, are you? Well, this is… well, it’s enough to extend my life for a little while.”

“Kkui kui kui!!”

Although Mannyeon Geumgu shouted in protest at Cheonhwa’s words that the price was far too low, it was of no avail.

Of course, he had no intention of accepting these and releasing the guy, and he approached him step by step, clanking the jade flute against his palm as if he was going to catch him at any moment. Sensing a sense of danger, Mannyeon Geumgu hesitated for a while, took a step back, and then disappeared into his shell.

Even though he was underwater, he was not confident that he would be able to escape, but since he was on the vulnerable ground, he gave up on running away.

“Do you think you can live like that? Where are you going to beat me up so vigorously… … Huh?”

Looking at that guy, Cheonhwa lifted the jade flute.

I could have used the Cheonumshinkong to strike its insides and make it come out of its shell, but I was going to break it anyway since I needed a piece of its shell.

“Kkuu!!”

At that moment, the guy who had gone inside the shell popped his head out again.

He had a very resentful and pitiful expression on his face, and he was holding something in his mouth.

“Huh? This is… … ?”

It was at that moment that Cheonhwa’s expression changed.

After seeing the thing the guy had given him, his fierce expression began to melt away like snow.

“If there was something like this, I would have said something sooner!”

***

Swaaaah-

Those who escaped the attack of the Jang River Surochae quickly headed to Akyang. Fortunately, they had skilled sailors, so they were able to skillfully steer the ships they had taken from the pirates, even though they were different from their original ships.

I thought about waiting for Cheonhwa, who had left, to return, but the other passengers were so anxious and Cheonhwa had said she would go first, so I drove the boat so fast that I didn’t know if she would be able to catch up.

It’s because I’m afraid that the remnants of the remaining water channels might chase after me.

However, even when the sunset became so low that it was difficult to tell whether the distant object was a dog, a wolf, a rocky island, or a pirate ship, Cheonhwa did not appear again, contrary to his confidence.

“I hope Brother Cheonhwa is okay. Did he get attacked by others and cause any trouble…?”

“I wish that were possible.”

“yes?”

“No. Don’t worry. I’m not the type of person that can be defeated by the likes of the enemy.”

Because of this, the evil spirits and the non-responsive countries’ representatives were worried, but Margin dismissed their worries.

Because he knew the true nature of that monster that seemed like it wouldn’t die even if he killed it.

“Besides, there’s still a bounty on these guys here… … You?”

“So. How much are these guys worth?”

The moment he shook his head and turned his gaze towards the subdued enemies on the deck, Margin blinked as if he was hallucinating.

The Cheonhwa that had disappeared suddenly appeared and was crouching down in front of them.

“Your Majesty!”

“older brother!”

The evil spirits and the demons who discovered him late expressed their joy, but Cheonhwa urged Chae Pyo-du as if that wasn’t important right now.

“The bounty given by the government is a bit low, but if we negotiate with the higher-ups, wouldn’t we be able to get a little more?”

“Mom, are you talking about ransom negotiations?”

If the bounty is small, they will negotiate directly with the Jang Gangsu River to collect the ransom.

The very idea of ​​negotiating a ransom with a number of people in reverse seems crazy, but considering that he was a powerful man who was at the peak of his power and had a reputation as a debt collector, it wasn’t an impossible story.

Also, if it is properly priced, it could be priced much higher than handing it over to the government.

However, if I had to go there with him, I would absolutely decline.

If someone comes out to guide a person of this level, there is a possibility that they are at least a top creditor or a total creditor, but such a person would not readily pay the money.

“What happened to the Eternal Gold Ball?”

But Margin was more interested in something else.

When Cheonhwa reappeared, he appeared in a simple form, without the Eternal Golden Orb, unlike when he left.

Moreover, there was no other luggage.

At least he should have brought the corpse, but I furrowed my brow at the sight of him showing up empty-handed.

“Oh, that guy? He was faster than I thought.”

However, Cheonhwa simply responded lightly as if it was nothing serious. He said that the Mannyeon Geumgu was so fast that he missed it.

Should I believe this? That such a formidable master as Cheonhwa lost the Eternal Golden Ball?

But, leaving everything else aside, how can that money devil be so calm after losing something more expensive than that gold nugget?

Of course, it was unbelievable.

But since he said that and showed up with nothing in his hand, there was nothing more to say.

Maybe he had hidden it somewhere in that lake, but whatever it was, if it became known that he had disappeared with the Mannyeon Geumgu, there would be a great uproar in the martial arts world.

Just as I don’t believe it myself, there will be many who won’t believe it until they see it with their own eyes.

However, it was not easy for him to predict whether the blood of Cheonhwa would be mixed in.

“Well, let’s go for now. It’s not too late to decide what to do after comparing the prices!”

Cheonhwa was still acting calm and relaxed, not knowing whether he was entangled in that great storm or not.