Chapter 40: Blade (2)
Before his coronation as Emerald Serpent's Clan Leader he still needs to take over the Blade Clan. Fortunately for him and unfortunately for Cheon Yu-chan, he got out of the academy at the perfect timing.
Cheon Mujin, deep in the night did what he was the most proficient with. Breaking into people's rooms and demanding things from them.
Blade Clan: Blade Palace, Cheon Yuchan's Pavilion.
Mujin infiltrated the Blade Palace without anyone even catching a glimpse of his shadow. Then he arrived at Cheon Yuchan's residence. In the room he saw Cheon Yuchan with only one arm remaining.
It's probably because of Cheon Yeowun. The two clashed against each other at the third test which cost Cheon Yuchan an arm and an expulsion.
Due to that, his chances of getting the throne have gone from 60% all the way down to 5%. If that was not enough, due to him having only one arm he won't be able to perform his Clan's technique Demonic Phantom Blade meaning he won't be able to even inherit Blade Clan which is rightfully his to inherit.
Cheon Mujin saw Cheon Yuchan and chuckled with ridicule. What was once a young man brimming with arrogance and youth now looks nothing but an empty, crippled man, with one arm and dead fish eyes.
Instead of working on it he was wallowing in despair. Silent sobs can be heard from him which made Cheon Mujin look at him and snorted in disgust.
Then Cheon Yuchan was woken up from his stupor by a sudden ridiculing voice.
"So weak. So pathetic. Is this what the heir of Blade Clan supposed to look like?" Cheon Mujin emerged from the darkness which surprised Cheon Yuchan.
He deployed Force qi over his arm and created blade qi but his blade qi was so much weaker than he saw it last time. If back then Cheon Mujin was looking at a struggling cockroach then now he is looking at a pathetic ant.
"Do you think that flimsy… thing will work against me? Or anyone for that matter." Cheon Mujin ridiculed.
"I made a deal with you that you will hand over the Blade Clan if I were to spare you but looking at you now you won't even inherit even a small clan let alone Blade Clan."
"What do you expect from me huh? I was crippled by that damn bastard Cheon Yeowun! He took off my arm! My pride! How do you think I will deal with this crippled body!?" For the first time Cheon Yuchan retaliated and shouted. He had enough, after coming back he was riddled with a scrutinizing gaze, his uncle, the Clan Leader looked at him in disappointment, his mother who was his only hope abandoned him, he felt betrayed and broken and now this guy comes rolling in and asking him to fulfill his deal which is impossible for the current him. How is he supposed to bear all that?
"Then get up. Work. You damn fucking piece of lazy shit. Don't wallow in despair. Do you think I will let myself lose in a deal? I spared you because you have use and I will not let you go away without gaining back my investment." Cheon Mujin said in a thuglike manner as he lifted him off the ground with his telekinesis.
Cheon Mujin is a businessman to the core. He spared Cheon Yuchan so that he could gain a profit but if this guy continues to wallow in despair then sparing him would be a loss to him when he could've just killed him back then.
From Cheon Mujin's eyes, sparing Cheon Yuchan was an investment that he gets to reap the harvest later but this guy is crying and whining then what's the point of sparing him.
"H-How?" Cheon Yuchan asked. Finally seeing a semblance of determination in the latter's eyes Cheon Mujin decided to finally strike.
He pulled out a book from his sleeves and handed it over to him.
"True Demon Sword (One Arm Version)?" Cheon Yuchan read the title of the book and muttered.
"Yup. You may not know but that is the sword technique used by the Sword Demon hundred of years ago." Cheon Mujin answered.
Cheon Yuchan almost choked in shock. He can't believe that what he is holding right now is the sword technique of the legendary Sword Demon.
Sword Demon is one of the most legendary figure in the entire Sky Demon Order, known to be one of the most powerful at his era. A legendary sword expert of the Demonic Cult and one of the Five Strongest Masters 500 years ago.
"I-Is this real!?"
Asked Cheon Yuchan in disbelief.
"Then why don't you give it a look." Mujin said.
Then Cheon Yuchan opened the book and his eyes widened from shock. This technique, it's more powerful than his Blade Technique, the Demonic Phantom Blade and if that was not enough it was made for those with one arm. From the looks of it and from the still wet ink this was recently written down meaning Cheon Mujin modified it to suit his current status.
"I'll hand that over to you. And in return you give me the Blade Clan. Is that a deal?" Mujin asked then suddenly Cheon Yuchan kneeled down with his knees and shouted with all of his might and vigor. Seeing that Cheon Yuchan was about to shout, Cheon Mujin erected a sound barrier to prevent anyone from hearing.
"I, Cheon Yuchan! Will promise to uphold my deal and pledge my eternal allegiance to you Elder Cheon Mujin! You have my eternal gratitude!" Cheon Yuchan shouted.
It seems that he got so excited that he forgot that Cheon Mujin came here deep in the night to prevent anyone from interfering.
"Don't worry I will pave the way for you. Starting with those that betrayed you."
This was Cheon Mujin's plan all along. He could've prevented Cheon Yuchan being crippled by Cheon Yeowun but he didn't because he needs him to be crippled. He needs him to be broken, destroyed, only to come in and help him and make him loyal and grateful to hin from the grace he have given.
Making someone deliberately fall into despair then coming in like a savior to get their eternal gratefulness and loyalness when in fact it was Mujin who orchestrated his down fall
It's akin to a puppeteer deliberately tangling the strings of a marionette, only to later step in as the hero who untangles the mess, fostering the marionette's dependence and loyalty while remaining the unseen force behind its manipulated movements.
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