Chapter 223 Descent (5)
Seeing Jo Hoon weep bitterly, Gu Yangjeok could no longer maintain a stern expression.
Past life.
He recalled his younger self, feeling powerless on Huashan before transforming into a Blood Demon.
How tormented he had been by the thought that no matter how much he trained, he would never be of use to the sect.
That emotion had darkened, turning him envious of his senior brother, and he had even secretly descended the mountain under the pretext of becoming a master.
That was how deeply Gu Yangjie was consumed by inferiority.
Having endured that period, Gu Yangji could not leave Zhao Hun be.
“Hoon.”
“Yes, Senior Brother.”
Zhao Hun looked up at Gu Yangji, sniffling.
But that gaze held self-reproach and apology for showing his weak side.
Seeing this, Gu Yangjeok led Jo Hoon to a nearby rock and sat down beside him.
“Do you think you’re too young and weak?”
“It’s true I’m useless.”
Jo Hoon looked down gloomily. He didn’t need to glance sideways to see the wound still piercing Gu Yangjeok’s instep.
The wound he’d gotten saving the magic-tainted Young Mo-yeon, Jo Hun forced himself to look away from it.
The thought of himself becoming corrupted like her and wounding Gu Yangjeok tormented Jo Hoon.
“The Dharma Protectors and Master say it’s a problem that will naturally disappear once I grow up, but what about now?”
“……”
Gu Yangjeok listened quietly until Jo Hoon had poured out everything.
