Chapter 29: Remnants of the Past (1)
As the golden light of the sunset spread its peaceful tranquility over the city, Baek Yisoo sat in the carriage and looked at Minji, who was dozing on the seat next to him, with a sweet smile. The sun had already set and the streets were lit up as they slowly made their way to Minji's house.
Baek Yisoo looked at Minji for a while longer and then muttered 'Inventory'.
In the window that opened in front of him, there were three boxes with small icons and two boxes that looked empty. Two of the three boxes with small icons contained Baek Yisoo's mission reward, Koo Mihyun's Clothing Set, and the Image Stone containing Baek Iseul's images.
Baek Yisoo gave one of the Image Stones to Iseul, but kept the other one just in case. However, contrary to her expectations, Iseul had acted honorably and decided to walk away quietly instead of harming her.
Baek Yisoo looked at the mission reward he had won today.
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Item Name: Stormruler (Replica)
Description: The Stormruler is a spear known for its balanced and sturdy construction. It is specially forged by a master blacksmith and is a light and maneuverable weapon. With its cold iron tip and sturdy oak handle, it is ideal for both offense and defense.
The Stormruler is known as the symbol of an ancient warrior clan. It has been passed down through generations of their most skilled warriors and used in countless battles. Each owner has added their own story to the spear's history, making the Stormruler not just a weapon, but a symbol of heritage and honor.
Level Rare
Features:
-Lightning Call: (Level Insufficient)
-Thunder Call (Level Insufficient)
-Storm Call: (Level Insufficient)
-Lightning Speed: (Level Insufficient)
-Wrath of the Heavens: (Level Unsatisfactory)
[Explore the Secret Lands of the Thunder Sect for the Call of Thunder Quest!]
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Baek Yisoo looked at the spear in amazement. The oak handle, obviously specially treated, felt soft in his hand. The tip of the spear looked so sharp that Baek Yisoo swallowed involuntarily.
Stormruler Spear.
Even the replica looked this beautiful, and who knows how beautiful the original was... Baek Yisoo tried to suppress his excitement.
"The Secret Lands of the Thunder Sect... I don't know where that place is, but it reeks of danger."
He rubbed his chin. He didn't know when the next mission would come, he had already completed all the missions.
"After I save some more money, I'll go on a journey. It would be best for me to join a sect. How much do I have in my bank account?"
He had used almost all of the Seduction Points he had earned from Minji to buy and sell clothes. The average women's outfit cost 30 Points at the Market, while the average men's outfit cost 10 Points.
If he sold it in Yulin city, it was worth between 1-3 gold nyang per garment. Baek Yisoo spent all the money he made from his first Gwanbok in a very short time and from that day on he decided never to sell Gwanbok again.
Because of his inexperience, he had sold a hard-to-find item of clothing and it had caught the attention of the Sacred Deer.
From that day on, he sold more easy-to-find clothes and accumulated 9 gold nyang in just one month.
"If I want to continue with Seduction, I have to have some money on hand. Because it costs a lot of money," he muttered as he looked at Minji.
A man's worth was measured by what he could provide. If Baek Yisoo had nothing, Minji wouldn't have gotten attached to him, wouldn't have acted like he was a man of value in any way. But he had money, and it was enough for Minji's mother to get well and for them to live a good life.
In Minji's eyes, he was more powerful than other men of the same level. As much as Baek Yisoo didn't want it, it was the law of nature. Women liked the strong one. And Baek Yisoo had to be strong.
When Baek Yisoo looked out the window again, he realized that Minji was approaching. He nudged Minji, who was dozing lightly, and picked her up.
"Did we arrive" Minji said in a low tone. She yawned while rubbing her eyes. Then Baek Yisoo gave her a furtive look.
"Yes."
As if waiting for Baek Yisoo's word, the carriage suddenly paused. Baek Yisoo opened the door and got out, then helped Minji down. Minji's body was so soft from pleasure, she couldn't muster the strength in her legs. So Baek Yisoo helped her home.
"Thank you for what you did, my love," Minji said and kissed Baek Yisoo on the lips. Then she closed the door.
Baek Yisoo stared blankly for a while, then came to himself and smiled slightly.
"I think I'll walk..."
He raised his head and looked up at the stars in the sky. The weather was beautiful, he had energy to release and what he and Minji had done was not enough.
He walked down one of the busiest streets in the city. The lights of the shops were bright, the street performers were blaring their melodies and people were crowding the street to unwind from the day. Baek Yisoo blended in as another face in the crowd.
To the right, in front of a food shop, a bald man began juggling fire to attract the attention of the crowd. The flames added a new color to the night. People walking down the street stopped just for this spectacle.
Baek Yisoo couldn't stay indifferent either.
He stopped and started watching.
"He's quite talented..."
As Baek Yisoo was caught up in the man's movements, he felt a sharp, cold pain in his neck, like a fly bite. Baek Yisoo's eyes suddenly blurred and the strength in his legs vanished. Before he blacked out and lost consciousness, he saw a man, seemingly ordinary in every way, holding him before he fell, dragging him away.
The door of a passing car opened and the man threw Baek Yisoo's body into the car. Then he himself got into the car and they disappeared. Because everything happened so quickly and calmly, the crowd, distracted by the street performer, didn't notice anything.
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