The Max Level Hero Has Returned!

Chapter 579

Chapter 579

"Do you know the way to the east?"

"Its the first time I am going out into the world," Han Ja-Seong responded with a hint of uncertainty.

"I suppose I should recalibrate my expectations," Davey said indifferently, his gaze fixed on Cheon Ji-Hee, who tightly clutched Perserque's hand.

One person smoldered with the flames of vengeance, while the other seemed to have lost all sense of reason. It was a bitterly sardonic tableau.

My apologies for the wait, said a graceful woman in a pristine white martial outfit as she bowed slightly to Davey.

She was Kwak Mi-Young, the eldest granddaughter of Kwak Do-Young. Behind her was the second disciple of the Gongdong Sect, Kwak Joon-Seong, who looked sullen.

"Damn. Why did Grandpa have to involve me in this excursion?" Joon-Seong grumbled under his breath.

"Shut up. What you did wasnt wrong, but you really should know when to speak and when to stay quiet," Mi-Young snapped at Joon-Seong before turning to the others to present the horse she had prepared.

I will be your guide as we head to the east. Lets go, she continued.

"I didn't expect you to go so far as to accompany me on the task I was requested to complete," Davey replied to Mi-Young.

I have to report to the alliance too, and traveling together won't be an inconvenience," she replied.

Davey nodded in feigned interest.

The procession maintained a solemn atmosphere. Mi-Young, who was not one for idle chatter, led the way as the pathfinder. Joon-Seong grumbled, but with one stern gaze from Mi-Young, he quickly joined the heavy silence shared by Ja-Seong and Ji-Hee.. Ji-Hee, having closed off her emotional side due to the shock of losing her family, had a lifeless look in her eyes, while Ja-Seong was consumed by a silent desire for revenge.

It was only Davey and Perserque who enjoyed the journey, engaging in casual banter and leisurely appreciating the sights around them. It was a serene entouragea feeling that could bring a spontaneous smile. But the leisurely trip didnt feel as such to Ja-Seong.

"Should be enough for today, right? But if you dont like it, tell me. I'll catch some high-quality beasts for you," Davey offered.

"This kind of trip calls for a vintage flavor, Davey." Perserque chuckled at the rabbit Davey had caught, clearly enjoying their journey. "But I'm worried about that child."

"Which one?"

"That Ji-Hee. She's shutting off her emotional side more and more. If we're not careful, she could lose her mind completely."

"She's quite weak in willpower," Davey remarked.

Cheon Ji-Hee had learned almost no martial arts, despite being the daughter of a sect leader. She seemed no different from an ordinary person.

"Davey, can you cure her?" Perserque inquired.

"I could.

"You can?"

"Yes. By erasing her memories of that particular time."

The answer silenced Perserque. It was a decidedly weighty choice. While drastic measures could be considered in urgent situations, it was not a decision that could be made lightly.

"I'm just worried about leaving her be."

Ji-Hee was a young girl, still in her mid-teens. Unlike the rapid maturation seen on the continent of Tionis, mid-teens here were still considered a very young age.

"Damn. That guy's doomed, sister," Joon-Seong remarked.

Davey and Perserque returned to where the others were setting up camp and overheard Joon-Seongs remark.

"Joon-Seong," Mi-Young responded.

"Im not trying to boast about being way more talented than him, but that guy is a lost cause. By Grandpa's words, Heavenrend Sect is said to be a grand sect. So I simply can't comprehend why they would take in such an idiot," Joon-Seong complained. It seemed he had been trying to teach Ja-Seong in recent days to no avail.

"He appeared to have a solid physical foundation."

"What good is a strong physical foundation if he can't effectively control his qi? His accumulation of qi is less than half of an average person's. It's a serious problem."

Mi-Young let out a sigh.

"To be brutally honest, at this rate, he's destined to die a brutal death, whether he seeks vengeance or not. Even though hes been training for three whole years, even a third-rate rogue can manage their qi "RêAd lateSt chapters at novelhall.com Only

"What seems to be the trouble?" Davey and Perserque asked as they approached Mi-Young and Joon-Seong, who were sighing deeply.

"Ah, Sir Davey and Lady Perserque." Mi-Young, who had initially addressed Davey as 'young hero,' seemed to have grown accustomed to the more formal address over the days.

"What's the matter?" Davey asked.

Joon-Seong shot him a brief glare.

"Why so curt?"

"I would show respect if there was anything worthy of it."

Joon-Seong sighed.

"Youre fighting with your life on the line and youre announcing your technique before attacking? Whered you pick up that habit? You think this is some kind of honorable duel?"

"Ugh"

"Come at me again."

Staggering, Ja-Seong stood up.

Mi-Young and Joon-Seong were drawn by the commotion, so they subtly sneaked a peek at Davey and Ja-Seong.

"Here I go!"

Ja-Seong charged forward once more, propelling himself from the ground with full force.

"That's not it, you fool!"

Thud!

A blunt force that was devoid of any refined qi struck Ja-Seong again, sending him airborne with his blood splattering. Davey tossed the wooden sword aside and stretched out his arms, silently reflecting.

The issue isn't his talent or determination. It's the misalignment of spirit and body. Efforts are in vain if the body is not suited to accumulating qi

As Ja-Seong tumbled on the ground and attempted to stand up again, Davey swiftly closed the distance and decisively restrained him. "Your primary issue isn't your martial arts talent or will. It's your body.

Someone had deliberately obstructed Ja-Seongs meridians; even attempting to accumulate qi was futile with a body manipulated like this.

"Whoever did this to you had some purpose for it. Anyway, since Ive taken you under my wing, I'd rather not see you die on the street. I'll at least make you look presentable," Davey spat out from between clenched teeth, then powerfully twisted Ja-Seongs fingers.

Though he was a distance away, Joon-Seong noticed that something was off. He called out to Davey, "Hey Hey! What are you doing?!"

Crack! Crack!

However, Davey continued to twist, crack, and generally brutalize every bit of Ja-Seongs body.

"It's going to hurt a lot."

"Aaahh!"

Crack! Crack!

The bone-chilling sound of Ja-Seongs screams echoed in the surroundings. They were so loud that they resonated endlessly. Joon-Seong could only watch with a look of complete panic.

Even Mi-Young appeared shocked as she asked, "Lady Perserque, what is Sir Davey doing..."

"It appears he's giving him some sort of beneficial massage," Perserque answered with a slight giggle, while the Kwak siblings could only conceal their unease as they stood by and watched.

***

The air was chilly, and in the distant, dark forest, a man grimaced as he listened to the agonizing screams echoing from afar. "Those are some tenacious individuals."

They had thought that everyone in the sect perished, but somehow, two people had survived..

Ji Woo, once Ja-Seongs senior brother and now the traitor of the Heavenrend Sect, harbored undisguised enmity for these two people.

"How much longer do we have to wait, elder?" Ji Woo asked quietly, his gaze fixed in the direction Ja-Seong's screams came from.

The old man he was talking to slowly approached him.

"Hehe, filled with rage, aren't you? Do you hate them that much?"

"As much as the master who deceived me. Those two monopolized Master's love, and theyre absolutely unforgivable."

"Why didnt you kill them and run away then? Why did you just flee?" asked the elder.

Ji Woos face soured. "I did not have the luxury at that time."

It had taken all his strength just to survive a clash against his master. However, now his master was dead, and Ji Woo had come to possess strength incomparable to the past.

"Right. The other elders might plan to make use of that young man, but I agree with you. Leaving problems like that unchecked is asking for trouble."

"There are others to deal with. I'll cut off Ja-Seong's lifeline myself."

"Hmm. The Peach Blossom Fairy and that greenhorn from the Gongdong Faction..."

"Will it be okay?"

"It's fine. But that girl from the Western lands... She's quite the catch. I want her. She makes me feel all giddy."

"Then let's go."

"Yes, let's go. Lets go have some lively fun."

Ji Woo and the old man walked away, and behind them, the ground shook. As if on cue, a giant hand burst out from the ground.

"Lets go, Heavenly Jiangshi."