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Training 2
Day Four: The Beginning of the Black Mist SwordThat morning, the mist in the valley was thicker than usual, as if the mountain were hiding its secrets. Ho Chen stood with his body covered in bruises and scratches. His breath was still heavy, but his eyes no longer wavered as they had in the past few days.Yung San stood a few steps ahead of him, holding a black sword. Its length was modest, but its aura weighed down the very air around them.“This is the Black Mist Sword,” Yung San said softly, yet sharply. “It is not merely a technique—it is a way of life. Mist conceals, mist envelops, mist deceives the eyes of the enemy. But mist also misleads its wielder, should your heart falter.”He raised the sword high, then lowered it with a gentle motion—too gentle to be called an attack, yet the wind born from the blade tore through the mist around them, creating a rift as though the world had split in two.Ho Chen swallowed hard.“The first movement is called the Silent Step. You must vani
Training
That morning, the air in the mountain valley was still veiled in a thin mist. Small birds chirped in the distance, but the beauty of nature could not calm Ho Chen’s restless heart. His chest had been pounding since last night, when Yung San told him that the true training would begin today.“Prepare yourself,” said Yung San early that morning. His voice was cold, leaving no room for refusal.Ho Chen only nodded. He tried to hide the anxiety within him, but cold sweat had already begun to dampen his temples despite the chill in the air.Yung San stood firm upon a large rock, his hands clasped behind his back. His gaze pierced through the mist, as though he could see far beyond the clouded valley. Ho Chen swallowed hard. He realized this training was not merely about honing the body, but also sharpening the soul.“Ho Chen,” Yung San’s voice resounded, calm yet heavy. “Do you wish to become a sword sharp enough to cut through the world’s fog, or just a dull blade that snaps along the way
Explanation
Yung San smiled, then drew the blade he had just taken from his chamber.“Because I once fought the very same being you will face one day—using this sword, Ho Chen. That is why it rightfully belongs to you.”“But I already have my own sword,” Ho Chen refused.A faint smile returned to Yung San’s lips. “Are you certain your sword will be able to stand against the blade of the Demon King?”Ho Chen raised his eyebrows, confusion and curiosity written all over his face.“The Demon King’s sword as well? What do you mean?”Yung San let out a long breath and closed his eyes for a moment before speaking.“Your burden will be heavier than mine ever was, Ho Chen. The foe I faced was not as powerful as the one you must confront. And as for the Demon King’s sword … somehow, that cursed blade will return with him in his attempt to conquer the world.”“Wait …” Ho Chen scratched his head, baffled.“What I don’t understand is—why is the Demon King’s sword on earth?”“Long ago, in the heavenly war, th
Meeting the Sword Deity
The old man straightened his back. “Sit down, don’t just stand there as if you’ve come to collect a debt.”Ho Chen and Yue Qi obeyed his words and sat before him.“My name is Saka,” the old man introduced himself. “You two are still too green, so it is only natural that you underestimate a blind man like me.”Thud!Both Ho Chen and Yue Qi were startled. This Saka could read their thoughts.“Forgive me, Grandfather. I was wrong to think that way about you,” Ho Chen said sincerely.“It is fine. I already said—you are still young and inexperienced. But you must learn this: seeing is not limited to the eyes alone. There are people who see with their inner vision.”Ho Chen lowered his head. Once again, he realized how much of the world he still did not understand.“Enough. Don’t dwell on it,” Saka said. He picked up his wooden staff and planted it in the ground. “As for the Sword Deity—he now resides in a hidden place, a place only I know.”“Forgive us for troubling you, Grandfather,” Ho C
The Blind Guide
Without wasting words, Ho Chen and Yue Qi quickly finished their meals, even though the food was still hot. Their eagerness to meet the man who would lead them to the Sword Deity made them ignore everything else.“Are you done?” Ho Chen asked.Yue Qi nodded.“Wait. Let me pay first.” Ho Chen rose and walked to the counter.There, a slightly gaudy woman with a rather plump figure was counting the coins she had earned that day.“How much is it, Ma’am?”The tavern mistress lifted her head. “You’re the one sitting at the corner table?”“Yes,” Ho Chen replied briefly.“That will be four bronze coins,” she said.Ho Chen reached into his pouch. His sigh was heavy, knowing that his coins were almost gone.“Here you go.” The handsome young man handed over the exact amount.But just as the coins changed hands, loud laughter erupted nearby.The tavern mistress turned her gaze toward the source of the laughter, which was far from pleasant.“It seems your lady friend is in trouble,” she said softl
A Servant’s Clue
“Stop at once!” said Ho Chen.The executioner, still shaken, could only nod slowly before pulling back his sword.Ho Chen removed the hood covering Duke Li Hong’s wife. Her eyes were swollen and red from endless weeping. “You will not be executed,” he said.“Truly?” the woman looked at Ho Chen with disbelief.“Yes. But you will still be imprisoned so that you may reflect on your sins,” Ho Chen replied.“But what about my husband and daughter? Will they ever forgive me?”“As for that, I cannot answer.” Ho Chen let out a deep sigh. After a long discussion with Yue Qi, both agreed that the death penalty for Duke Li Hong’s wife was too severe. They believed she had merely fallen victim to Qiang Mo’s deceit and could still be given a chance for redemption.“If they cannot forgive me, then what is the point of living? Better you kill me here than leave me to wander this world alone,” the woman said.“Reflect on your mistakes first. A week from now, your husband will return here. Ask his for
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