Chapter 140: Gamble 1
“My inner strength has definitely increased.”
He had sprinted at full speed to aid the Seonghwa Palace. He thought he would never be able to run that fast again. Yet, surprisingly, his speed returning to Nanjul was even faster.
Yet, while racing fiercely, Baek Moo-jin gradually slowed down as he passed through Gohap and crossed the Myeongcheon River. The return journey was somewhat more leisurely.
If the Demon Cult’s forces had appeared at the Holy Fire Palace, they might have established a base along the route to Nanju. He planned to deliberately inspect any suspicious locations or areas densely populated by black-clad forces that he had noticed during his travels.
Therefore, Baek Moo-jin sped through deserted areas in a single breath, but when entering commercial districts, he deliberately strolled leisurely, keeping his ears open.
Baek Moo-jin bought an outer robe to wear over his martial arts attire, concealing the white flame tattooed on his back. He deliberately wrapped his White Lotus Sword in cloth and slung it over his shoulder. While walking through the bustling area, he purchased a folding fan and idly fanned himself as he looked around.
It wasn’t a perfect disguise, but even this much was enough that no one immediately recognized Baek Moo-jin.
Alone for the first time in ages, Baek Moo-jin kept his mouth shut as he wandered, savoring the quiet atmosphere. When he detected no suspicious words or movements, he set off again, closing the distance to Nanju at an incredible speed.
