The Regressed Sword Demon Changes the Future

Although Geum Hyeonah's martial arts level was such that she could not even guess Jang Baekseo's martial arts level, Geum Hyeonah, who was sensitive to qi due to the influence of her self-accumulating divine body, was always vividly feeling that Jang Baekseo was constantly changing.

"So trust this senior brother."

"I do. From the moment we first met until now, I have always…"

Just as a sweet atmosphere that could not be expressed in words was flowing between the two!

"…But, Senior Brother?"

"Huh?"

"Whose long brown hair is this?"

"Uh, uh uh? Th-that's what I said, right? I happened to meet a woman at the river…"

"Why is the hair of a woman you just happened to meet stuck on the inside of your sleeve, Senior Brother?"

"…"

It seemed that the hair that had fallen out while she was bathing had flowed to Jang Baekseo, who was in the water, and had stuck to him.

Although Jang Baekseo was about to make an excuse, he decided to just keep his mouth shut, thinking that things would get bigger if he said that he had seen the naked body of the bathing woman.

***

A month had passed.

During that time, Jang Baekseo's days were surprisingly packed. In the morning, he trained alone in the old training ground and had breakfast. After breakfast, he was formally taught the sect's secret techniques, including the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique, from Cheongmu and had lunch. After lunch, he trained in qi art and swordsmanship during his personal training time and had dinner. And after dinner, he also did personal training and the Dansim Art training, and after that, he secretly climbed over the wall and went to the river to train in the external art of the Flame-Burning Body Art.

Healthy days of only training, except for sleeping and eating!

Of course, in between, Jang Baekseo was also spending time with his junior brothers.

He would elegantly enjoy tea at the Golden Mystic Pavilion, go out to the streets of Gangjeong County to watch street performances or buy things.

But other than that, he poured all his time only into training, so Jang Baekseo's skills were achieving explosive growth.

So much so that…

"Ho ho! Take it easy. If you learn so quickly, your master will soon have nothing to teach you."

For Cheongmu, who did not joke much, to say this, Jang Baekseo's learning speed was beyond the norm.

It had been a month since Cheongmu had pointed out that the growth of his external art was not keeping up with the growth of his internal energy.

But in just one month, Jang Baekseo had achieved a balance between his internal and external arts.

Was that all? Jang Baekseo was now freely handling the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique, which he had started teaching a month ago.

Of course, since he had learned the introductory sword technique of the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique, the Gentle Flowing Sword, until now, it was not unfamiliar, but even including that, it was a truly tremendous learning speed.

Of course, the truth was that it only looked that way because he had mastered the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique before his regression.

From the perspective of someone who did not know that, he just looked like a genius who had learned a sword technique that had been taught once to a level close to mastery in a month.

"That's enough. Excellent. I never thought you would learn the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique to this extent in such a short time…"

After Jang Baekseo had reached the peak realm, Cheongmu had hardened his resolve.

When he had known that he was at the second-rate level, he had thought that no matter how fast his growth was, he should not make an exception for Jang Baekseo and teach him a high-level sword technique.

In the first place, Cheongmu had not liked the fact that Yuhan was learning a high-level sword technique other than the Gentle Flowing Sword from the first-generation disciples.

It was just that he had no way to do anything about it since the first-generation senior uncles were secretly teaching him without him knowing.

But Jang Baekseo's growth was as rapid as a wolf that had been running on the ground becoming a bird and soaring into the sky, and Cheongmu had hidden it as much as he could… of course, in the end, the rumor had spread, and the fact that Jang Baekseo had reached the second-rate level had spread widely.

That's why Cheongmu had gathered all the first-generation senior uncles this time and had driven a nail.

'I will decide when Baekseo learns a high-level sword technique.'

Although the senior uncles had resisted at first, when Cheongmu had become really serious and the Sect Leader had even backed him up, they could not say anything.

Cheongmu, who had been planning to pass on a high-level sword technique after Jang Baekseo's foundation was completely solidified, had no choice but to change his mind when Jang Baekseo reached the peak realm.

Who could say that a martial artist who had reached the peak realm did not have a solid foundation?

No, before that, just from the appearances that Jang Baekseo had shown so far, there was no doubt that his foundation was solid.

Cheongmu, who had acknowledged Jang Baekseo's growth and was teaching him the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique, a high-level sword technique of the Mysterious Profound Sect, had another thought.

'Just in case…'

Cheongmu did not really welcome the fact that Jang Baekseo was going on this escort mission.

Although he could not refuse outright since his master had recommended it, he still thought it was too early.

Of course, since he knew that such a feeling was also a kind of greed, he did not change his words now, but he still wanted to do what he could to prepare for a 'what if' situation.

And that 'what he could do' was the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique.

But seeing him master the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique in just one month, Cheongmu's worries were also considerably dispelled.

"Now, get ready. You'll have to go to the Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency soon."

"Yes."

Today was the day that Jang Baekseo was accompanying the Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency on their escort mission.

"And take this."

The thing that Cheongmu handed him as he said that was a sword.

"This is…"

Jang Baekseo's sword had been broken in half while fighting with Myeonggwang, and the remaining hilt was also cracked as if it would break at any moment.

Of course, it had no more value as a sword, and so Jang Baekseo's sword had been discarded.

But since he could not send Jang Baekseo, who was going on this escort mission, empty-handed, he had hurriedly commissioned a blacksmith to make a sword. But when making this sword, Jang Baekseo had made a rather strange request.

The width of the sword was much wider than the swords usually used in the Central Plains, the hilt was of an ambiguous length that could be used with one hand or both hands, and what was more peculiar was that the sword hilt protruded a little in the middle, so the hilt was divided into an upper and lower part.

In fact, even leaving aside all those points, since the sword blade was wide and heavy, it felt more like a saber than a sword.

Although the blacksmith had been anxious about the style of the sword he was making for the first time in his life, the result was quite excellent.

"It's excellent…!"

Sreung!

Jang Baekseo, who had drawn the sword from its scabbard, looked at the brand-new, warm sword with a satisfied expression.

"But with a completely different sword from what you've been using so far, you can't possibly unfold the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique satisfactorily right away…"

Hwiiing!

Sreung!

Before Cheongmu could finish his words, Jang Baekseo unfolded the Mysterious Heaven Sword Technique with the new sword.

"…I see. It's wonderful."

Cheongmu, who had once again reconfirmed his disciple's ability, nodded his head.

"Then this unworthy disciple will be back soon."

Jang Baekseo, who had packed his things and had come to join the second-generation disciples who were going on this escort mission at the mountain gate, contorted his face for a moment.

"…Why is the Senior Aunt coming out from here?"

"Aww~ you're being too harsh! This senior aunt is very, very happy to be going on a trip with our Baekseo again."

Although he was not cursing, Jang Baekseo's temples twitched at Cheong Yeonah's words and actions, which were scratching his nerves for some reason.

"We're going together again. Please take care of me."

The one who said that was Cheongdo, who had participated in the Qingcheng branch meeting together last time.

"Please take care of me, Senior Uncle."

Jang Baekseo was relieved that at least one person was normal.

The moment the three who had gathered were about to leave.

"Senior Brother!"

Geum Hyeonah was seen running hurriedly to the mountain gate.

"Junior Sister…"

As he went to meet the hurriedly running Geum Hyeonah, Geum Hyeonah caught her breath for a moment and then handed him something.

"This is…"

"It's a lucky pouch. I made it as a charm to wish for your safety, Senior Brother."

On the hands of Geum Hyeonah, who was saying that, bandages were wrapped here and there.

Geum Hyeonah had been lying in bed until recently. Even before she had gotten sick, as the daughter of the best merchant in Sichuan, she would have never done something like sewing.

For such a Geum Hyeonah to have made a lucky pouch for him with her own hands, Jang Baekseo's heart was touched.

"Thank you, Junior Sister. I'll be back soon."

"And if something dangerous happens to you, Senior Brother…"

"If…?"

"Check the inside of the pouch."

"?"

Although Jang Baekseo was about to ask what that meant, he could not ask and had to leave the mountain gate due to the urging of Cheong Yeonah and Cheongdo.

"Wow~ our junior brother is very capable, isn't he?"

"…What are you talking about?"

"Huh huh? What am I talking about? Hmmm? I think I know?"

"Senior Uncle Cheongdo, can't you please shut Senior Aunt Cheong Yeonah's mouth?"

"I want to, but… do you think she'll listen to me?"

"…"

Jang Baekseo's party, who had moved their feet while enduring Cheong Yeonah's teasing, soon arrived at an escort agency.

Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency.

"…Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency."

Jang Baekseo recalled his memories before his regression.

It was not a special memory. It was just a common memory that around this time, the Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency had almost collapsed due to continuous failures in their escort missions.

'But the problem is that I'm here as a Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency escort warrior now…!'

Thinking that it would be troublesome for some reason, Jang Baekseo followed Cheong Yeonah and Cheongdo into the manor of the Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency.

"Welcome! We've been waiting for you!"

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Great Hero Jang Muyeon."

The name of the head of the Pohyeon Escort Agency here was Ju Taehyeon, but the reason his younger brother's name was Jang Muyeon was because Ju Taehyeon's original surname was also Jang, that is, Jang Taehyeon. But when he had entered the Mysterious Profound Sect, he had started using the same surname, Ju, as the other disciples of the first generation. And even after leaving the sect, he had continued to use the surname Ju, meaning that his heart still remained in the sect, and as a result, the surnames of the brothers had become different.

After Cheongdo and Cheong Yeonah had exchanged greetings with Jang Muyeon, Jang Baekseo also greeted Jang Muyeon.

"No, if you're a Jang, aren't you a disciple of the current third generation?"

As Jang Muyeon was surprised, Cheongdo explained the situation.

"Haha, he's the senior brother of the current third generation. His achievements are outstanding, and although he is not even of age yet, he has reached the second-rate level."

"Ho ho!? To have reached the second-rate level at an age where he is not even of age yet… he is a talent whose future is to be expected!"

Jang Muyeon, who was surprised at Jang Baekseo's level, glanced at the door of the reception room.

"What's wrong, Great Hero Jang Muyeon? Are you perhaps waiting for someone…?"

"Ah, well, actually, my nephew should have been here too, but that child…"

Jang Muyeon, who was speaking, paused for a moment as if it were awkward to say the next words.

Haa.

"My nephew does not understand the relationship between the Mysterious Profound Sect and the Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency. To be precise, he thinks that the Mysterious Tiger Escort Agency should stand on its own without the help of the Mysterious Profound Sect."

Just by hearing that much, one could roughly guess the words that would follow.

"Hoo, but since the great heroes have come to help our escort agency, I can't let him not even show his face. I'll go and bring him."

"Ah, no, you don't have to go that far…"

Whether he had not heard Cheongdo's words or had ignored them even if he had heard them, Jang Muyeon, who had stood up abruptly from his seat, left the reception room. After a while, the sound of a quarrel was heard from outside.

"…Stop being stubborn and go say hello…"

"Ah! I don't want to, Uncle!! Why should I…"

At the sound of the quarrel between Jang Muyeon and his nephew, Cheongdo and Jang Baekseo in the reception room cowered, even though they had done nothing wrong.

It was literally a bed of thorns.

Of course, there were also people who did not feel the bed of thorns or anything.

"Wow~ that brat's personality is really~ like a bamboo."

Unlike Jang Baekseo and Cheongdo, who were at a loss on the bed of thorns, Cheong Yeonah was excitedly talking about what Jang Muyeon's nephew, who was still arguing and not wanting to enter the reception room, would look like.

After a long argument, Jang Baekseo could not help but stand up abruptly from his seat when he saw Jang Muyeon's nephew who had entered the reception room.

"I'm sorry for being late. My nephew and the daughter of my brother, the head of the escort agency…"

"Ah!!!"

"Huh!?"

"You're that… from that time."

"You're that… from that time."

"Peeping tom!?"

"Muscle-insulting criminal!?"

""…""

At the reaction of the two, whose whole story could not be understood at all, a silence fell in the reception room.

(End of Chapter)