[TS] Became a Peach Saint – Chapter 302

The huge rock blocking the cave entrance moves, blocking a handful of light.

“Grandpa, just one hit, okay?”

“No. Stay here until things calm down.”

“If we call out here, the cave might collapse. I’ll go out and show you. He’s a very polite friend.”

Grandpa Grim Sword, who had been pushing the rock, finally stops.

“Didn’t you say it was enormous? We absolutely cannot make any noticeable moves now. The royal spies are probably everywhere.”

“Well, that’s true…”

From the entrance, now only wide enough for an arm, Grandpa’s arm suddenly pops out and messes up my hair.

Warmth and a lot of worry emanate from his palm.

“Whoa!”

“You rascal.”

As if this was the last goodbye, the rock moves again.

“I won’t let a year pass.”

“Huh?”

Grgrgrk─

Wondering if I misheard, Jeon Ho’s voice comes through the thin gap.

“Han So-jeo, see you later!”

“Jeon Ho, don’t overdo it, no matter what.”

“Haha, don’t worry about me.”

“Once the rock closes, the iron gate will come down. Step back.”

Thud!

With Grandpa Grim Sword’s words, the rock completely closes, cutting off the light.

Relying on my senses, I step back a few steps and wait. Then, another noise comes.

Rrrrrr.

I imagine this is what it sounds like when a huge chain is wound.

As the long-lasting friction noise ends, a massive vibration is felt from the ground.

Boom!

Taking out a flashlight from the subspace and turning it on, the interior structure finally becomes visible.

A long, winding passage. It’s clearly designed for someone to follow.

“It’s really dark.”

“Yeah!”

“Awesome!”

Baekseol and Maple poke their heads out from the pouch.

“Wind!”

Baekseol points forward with her front leg.

“Is there wind coming from there?”

“Yeah!”

It seems not everything is sealed tight.

“At least we don’t have to worry about suffocating.”

“I’m hungry!”

Ding!

“Here, both of you eat.”

Putting their food in the pouch, I look around and see the iron gate.

Thud! Thud!

Knocking on the iron gate, the sensation is so heavy it’s hard to estimate its thickness.

According to the information from the cart, it seems to be a mechanism called ‘Gigwanjinsik.’

“If I hit this, my hand would probably break.”

“Magic!”

“Hmm, magic?”

If Baekseol excitedly uses ice magic like in the academy cave exam, we might end up frozen.

Moreover, this place is even narrower.

Since Baekseol is still young and can’t control her strength well, it’s probably impossible.

Breaking such a thick iron gate with ice doesn’t make sense anyway.

“Let’s just go that way.”

“Yeah!”

Crunch, crunch.

“Awesome!”

Maple, peeking out from the pouch, shakes a sunflower seed.

I hold out my palm, and she places it there.

“Thanks, I’ll enjoy it.”

“Awesome!”

Eating the sunflower seeds Maple cracked, we walk along the long passage, and the sound of footsteps echoes.

In an old cave, you’d expect gas or rainwater, but there’s none of that.

It seems the air is circulating, as Baekseol said.

Step, step.

Walking a bit further, a huge cavern appears.

─Click, click.

“Whew─”

The cave ceiling, easily 50 meters high, has a small hole.

Light seeping through reflects off a large pond below, illuminating the cavern.

“Is this the safe house?”

“Yeah!”

Safe house.

I thought a house might appear deep inside, but it seems the cave itself is the safe house.

Opening several jars placed along the cave wall, they’re filled with the tasteless Byeokgokdan I saw at Shaolin Temple.

Grandpa Grim Sword said it would take about a year. Maybe even longer.

No matter how much I tried to persuade him on the way, he wouldn’t listen.

With Grandpa and Grandma so worried, I can’t ignore it.

At least, it’s a relief that Grandpa Grim Sword agreed to guide Jeon Ho, so that part seems less worrisome.

“Whew─ dizzy.”

Love it.”

Rummaging through my pocket, I pull out something heavy.

Before the cart left, the main leader, Grandfather, hastily handed me a jade token, telling me to check it later.

As I touch the token with the character “正” engraved on the front, I feel a rough texture on the back.

Hyangno, life hanging by a thread

Body assimilating with natural energy

Words hastily scribbled on the back of the jade token.

Despite the urgent-looking characters, the small jade token, no bigger than a palm, is intricately crafted with uniform width and depth.

Probably carved by focusing inner energy into the fingers.

“Hyangno… Grandma Hyanghyang?”

Her life is hanging by a thread.

The cause is the assimilation of her body with natural energy.

“But she seemed fine…?”

Suddenly, I recall what Grandma had said.

She asked if I wanted to become her disciple, saying there wasn’t much time left.

Tap.

Ash from the burnt tobacco falls from the pipe I slammed onto my palm.

—Chik, chik.

I don’t even know what natural energy is, let alone how assimilation works.

The only thing I understand is that Grandma’s life is hanging by a thread.

Though our meeting was brief, I know the main leader, Grandfather, isn’t the type to play with someone else’s life.

“Sigh—”

Exhaling cigarette smoke, I look up and see a hole in the cave ceiling.

If I go out there, I’ll end up on the mountainside above the cave. I’ve never jumped such a high distance before, but maybe it’s possible with the Cloud Technique.

But even if it’s possible, there’s nothing I can do. The best choice here is to buy time.

“….Baekseol.”

“Yes!”

Being weighed down by gloom won’t change anything.

“Ga-eul, always make cold, rational decisions and act.”

“Coldly kill?”

“Of course.”

Didn’t Teacher Piti say the same?

Mental weakness only clouds judgment.

“Let’s go back.”

“Okay!”

Baekseol, who climbed up from my pocket to my shoulder, presses down on the air with her front paws.

At the same time, the world flips.

If you keep your eyes open at this moment, you’ll feel dizzy enough to turn your insides out.

Keeping my eyes closed, I feel Baekseol licking my cheek.

Along with the fragrant scent of grass.

“Shall we play for a bit?”

“Yes!”

“Pit!”

“Yeah, let’s play.”

The two of them run forward, stepping on the grass without a care in the world.

“Phew—”

As I walk around smoking, I see them playing separately.

Baekseol is still working on the burrow she’s been digging every time we come here, and Danpung seems to be looking around after just passing by.

“Danpung, do you like it here?”

“Pit!”

“The air’s nice.”

While looking around, Danpung seems to have found something.

Her gaze is fixed on something.

“Pee-pee-pee”

Standing on two legs, she points in one direction.

“Over there? I think I planted the flower seeds Grandma gave us there.”

“Pit?”

“Yeah, you can go check.”

Danpung quickly heads over to where the seeds were planted.

Following her, I see her wagging her tail left and right while looking at the dirt.

Seems she likes it.

“Want to grow that, Danpung?”

“Pee-pee-pit?”

“Yeah, you’re better at it than me.”

“Pit!”

Pong pong.

Danpung taps the ground with her tail.

Seems like she’s saying to leave it to her.

Ding!

───

[Gwangcheon Pond]

●A pond made with water from Gwangcheon Pond

[Owner: Han Ga-eul (Cheondo)]

───

───

[Black Flower Seed]

●Seed of the Sorrowful Heart Flower

[Owner: Han Ga-eul (Cheondo)]

───

───

[Blue Flower Seed]

●Seed of the Weeping Flower

[Owner: Han Ga-eul (Cheondo)]

───

It’s been a while since they were planted, but there’s no sign of sprouting.

“Hmm… Danpung, plant some mango and strawberry seeds too.”

“Pit?”

“Mango? It’s a yellow, sweet fruit. Strawberries are for making fruit wine. You can get seeds from eating one, right?”

Danpung tilts her head.

Guess she hasn’t tried them.

“Does it take long for mango trees to bear fruit?”

***

Kwa-rung!

As soon as I get home, thunder greets me.

“Right, I went out when it was raining.”

Turning on the air conditioner…

Sitting down on the chair, I feel like my whole body is heavy.

Beep-

Amidst the sound of rain, the booting sound rings out.

Now, I naturally turn on the computer first.

“Ugh! Ah…”

“Beep?”

“I stretched.”

After climbing onto the computer desk and observing me for a while, it soon stretches its back noisily.

“Beep-”

“Haha. Did Danpung stretch too?”

“Beep!”

Meanwhile, the computer finishes booting.

Click.

[⚔️Are you taking a break today?]

[⚔️Nah, even if I’m a bit late in the morning, I won’t take a break]

[⚔️It’s a broadcasting machine lol]

They’re already playing among themselves in the room without me.

Since the viewers’ topics always revolve around me, it often feels strange.

<Lady Han Ga-eul starts broadcasting>

[⚔️Bangjaaaaa!!!!]

[⚔️Ssyaaaaaa!!!]

“I’m up.”

[⚔️Ahaha]

[⚔️Lolololol]

[⚔️Is it genius?]

It’s already noisy.

“Good morning.”

[⚔️It’s raining]

[⚔️On days like this, you should stay home]

“You guys are always at home.”

[⚔️Sipryeon!!!!!!!]

[⚔️Lolololololol]

“Beep-”

While chatting with the viewers, I hear Danpung’s sound.

[⚔️What’s that sound?]

[⚔️???]

“Danpung.”

When I put Danpung on my palm and stream it on cam, it stretches and tilts its head.

“It seems to have learned to stretch and finds it fun.”

“Beep!”

[⚔️Lol so cute]

[⚔️Danha]

Danpung rolls around a few times on my hand and then scurries up to my shoulder.

Crunch, crunch.

“Beep!”

“Ah.”

The savory taste of the sunflower seed Danpung put in my mouth spreads.

[⚔️The room master’s life is so good]

[⚔️Lolololololol]

While eating the sunflower seed, Baekseol, who was rolling around on the bed, also climbs onto the desk.

[⚔️Baekha]

[⚔️So fluffy today too]

“Yes!”

Baekseol looks at the cam and wags its front paws.

It seems like Baekseol could handle the broadcast alone now.

“Ugh, I feel groggy.”

[⚔️Did you dream? Why groggy?]

[⚔️Were you doing yoga in your sleep?]

“I don’t think my sleeping habits are particularly bad. The dream was um…”

Since it came up, I tell the viewers a dramatized version of what happened, and they react in various ways.

[⚔️Lol what a dream]

[⚔️Of course, you got the elixir, right?]

“Elixir? Do I look like I have something that good?”

[⚔️Lol you should’ve brought the Cheonma Divine Sword]

“Are you crazy? Grandfather Cheonma is super strong.”

[⚔️You’re stronger]

[⚔️For real lol]

I thought brainstorming with the viewers might lead to some answers, but it seems like they just see it as part of the chat.

Not being able to communicate makes my whole body feel itchy.

“Baekseol, scratch my back.”

“Yes!”

As I lie down on the desk, Baekseol climbs onto my back.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

“Um. Scratch five times.”

“Yes!”

Tap. Tap. Tap.

[⚔️Lololololol]

[⚔️Baekseol punch!]

[⚔️It was a soft hammer]

[⚔️Lol how does it understand to scratch five times?]

[⚔️It’s a druid]

“Danpung, scratch my back.”

“Beep!”

Danpung also climbs onto my back.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

“Wow. Feels better than a back scratcher. Are all my kids fire attributes?”

[⚔️Whoosh]

[⚔️Lolololololol]

[⚔️Danpung Hellfire!”

“Huh? Hellfire? I’m going to learn it right now.”

As I jump up from my seat, the two startled creatures bounce up.

“Excited!”

“Beep!”

[⚔️Caw caw]

[⚔️I’ll go to the inner room and learn some Hellfire too whoosh]

“You’ve already mastered it.”

[⚔️Sipryeon!!!!]

[⚔️Be careful of splash damage lol]

[⚔️Wow! This house burns well whoosh]

[⚔️I came to see the fire, but it was our house]

Due to the Poison King’s interference, I haven’t been able to level up yet.

I was also worried about what to use in the academy competition, but it seems like it turned out well.

“Baekseol, Danpung.”

“Yes!”

“Beep!”

At my call, the two climb onto the desk and look at me.

As I lower the cam angle, they start to be streamed.

“Me…”

“I’ll just pop over to the convenience store for a bit. You two keep the broadcast going, okay?”

“Sure!”

“It’s great!”

[⚔️Finally, the country is standing tall!]

[⚔️Room Master! You’re back!]

[Ding!]

[User Tarrururung sponsored 10,000 won]

[Danpung’s seaweed snack money]

[Ding!]

[User Jangchungdong Walking Machine sponsored 10,000 won]

[Show us Baekseol’s dance]

“You’re better at earning than I am.”

***

“Master.”

“You’re here?”

“Yeah.”

He’s still munching on snacks and reading comics, with no intention of building a house.

“Master, what’s natural energy?”

“What energy?”

“Natural energy.”

Son Goku shrugs his shoulders.

“You really don’t know?”

“Nope?”

“Hmm, got it.”

“What’s so boring about that?”

***

*Bang!*

“Heya, Bitna!”

As I carefully open the door, Yu Bitna greets me with a deep sigh.

She’s still buried under a pile of documents.

“What’s up?”

“Can you get me a helicopter?”

“Out of nowhere, a helicopter? Never mind, don’t tell me. I don’t want to understand. So, what kind of helicopter? If you need one, use our guild’s.”

“A helicopter with Hellfire Missiles.”

Yu Bitna points her finger outside the office.

“Get out.”

This isn’t easy.

“Ugh, why do you suddenly need something like that?”

“I need to power up before the academy competition. I’m a supporter, after all. I need to learn some magic.”

Yu Bitna rubs her temples.

“I really don’t want to understand.”

“No?”

“How are you going to get military weapons? You know defense items aren’t something you can just buy with money.”

“Fine. I’m leaving.”

I reach into the storage space and pull out a book.

“Here, I found it on the way.”

Yu Bitna catches the thrown book.

“What’s this?”

“A unique martial arts book.”

“Whaaat?! U, u, unique?”

“I’m really leaving.”

“Wait! Where are you going?”

As I turn to leave, Yu Bitna, who was examining the martial arts book, quickly grabs me.

“To act cute.”

“…Was that really necessary to say so dramatically?”

“It’s not easy.”

***

*Bang!*

“Grandpa!!”

“Child.”

“Grandpa, grandpa!”

“I’m listening.”

Despite my sudden visit, Grandfather Herman smiles warmly and pats my head.

“Ugh…! I want that helicopter!”

“A helicopter? You’ll need to get certified first.”

“Wow, I’m excited!”

“Hehe, but what kind of helicopter do you want?”

“A combat helicopter! One with Hellfire Missiles!”

***

“Guys, hey? I’m lonely….”

[⚔️You just got here, why are you acting like this?]

[⚔️Threw a tantrum wanting a combat helicopter and got scolded lol]

Even with a full pocket, I guess I should finish the assembly I couldn’t complete before.

“The floor pattern looks like Danpung.”