Chapter 543
Chapter Title: Dark Heaven Village
I sat with Dokgo Seong, sipping tea. Until now, I had only occasionally come to this temple to catch some sleep or to wash myself at the nearby waterfall—I had rarely ever properly rested here. The tea that Dokgo Seong had brewed was of excellent quality, its fragrant aroma clearing my mind.
Dokgo Seong spoke.
“In truth, I had anticipated that you would reach the Sword Thunder Realm. Your martial prowess is by no means low, so I figured you would master it. It simply took a bit longer than expected…”
“Still, I’ve attained it, so I’m satisfied.”
“Hmm. First, savor the tea. This is a renowned tea made from gama grass that only grows in Dragon King Valley.”
The tea was indeed delicious. It had a slight astringency, but tea is meant to be enjoyed for its inherent flavor, so I could drink it quite contentedly. A silent incense stick’s worth of time passed as we savored the tea, and then Dokgo Seong opened his mouth.
“I said I would tell you the story of Ha Taek Shinhoe once you reached the Sword Thunder Realm.”
“Yes, you did.”