Chapter 311: The Blue House (6)
The jog that began under the moonlight soon turned into a full-out sprint, then gradually stretched into a marathon.
Yang Nodae and I kept silent, not exchanging a single word as we ran.
We arrived at the wild mountain just as the moon set and the sun rose.
Considering the direction and distance, it was certain this was Hyeongmun Mountain, the last place Cheonggyeosa had visited before his death.
It was almost certain he intended to tell me about Cheonggyuseo’s death.
Otherwise, there’d be no reason to drag someone here at dawn.
‘At last….’
In the world of Confucianism, where Confucius lives and breathes, the relentless scientific investigation that dug up the graves of the dead had finally reached its limit.
“From here on, follow only my footsteps as you climb up.”
Thud, thud.
Following Yang Nodae’s instructions, I began walking behind him. The surrounding natural energy stirred, and the landscape transformed.
The ordinary mountain path became a well-maintained road.
Thump-thump.
The realization that I was drawing closer to the traces of another reincarnated soul made my heart pound as if it would burst.
After walking like that for about ten minutes.
“This is the place.”
“Th-this place is…?”
As I stopped walking, an enormous estate came into view before my eyes.
The sheer size of the main gate alone was extraordinary, comparable to those of major sects.
“Come in.”
Squeak.
“……”