## Chapter 968 – 968. Ascent To The Light
The door of the old house opened, and a woman emerged.
“You’ve arrived. I’ve been waiting. But there are more guests than I expected.”
She was a woman dressed in white martial attire. There wasn’t a single wrinkle in her clothes, and except for her hands and face, no skin was exposed. She was neatly dressed.
However, the undeniable curves of her figure could be felt beneath her clothing. Just as Namgung Seol had said, her chest was larger than Namgung Rin’s, and her hair was long enough to reach her thighs. Her face was also well-defined and beautiful. It was immediately clear that her beauty was on par with Namgung Rin and Miryeong.
Frankly, just by looking at her, I didn’t think she was stronger than me. She looked like an ordinary beauty. That’s why I was on edge. It meant I couldn’t properly gauge her abilities.
“I greet the Fallen Moon Goddess! I am Namgung Rin!”
“It’s been a while!”
Namgung Rin made a formal bow, and Namgung Seol waved her hand with a bright smile.
Miryeong sighed. She also made a formal bow, showing her respect.
“I’m Miryeong. It’s an honor to meet such a great person here!”
And then, she muttered in a small voice.
“…To think there’d be another person who could rival my mother.”
Everyone was greeting her, so I couldn’t just stand idly by.
“I’m Seong Yujin, Namgung Seol’s husband.”
The Fallen Moon Goddess looked at us once and then nodded.
“I am Wei Yu. People call me the Fallen Moon Goddess. Come inside for some tea.”
The Fallen Moon Goddess, Wei Yu.
Her voice was calm. It didn’t contain any irritation or anger, nor any welcome or annoyance. Her reaction was unexpected.
I don’t know. I thought she would be more solemn or hot-tempered. If not that, I thought she would give off a strong eccentric vibe. It was obvious that someone living alone in these mountains would be eccentric.
‘But seeing her in person, she seems more reasonable than most people.’
We followed her into the house. Her house was neatly organized. It felt a bit empty, but that was to be expected in a place like this. She brought out a kettle and teacups.
Wei Yu held the bottom of the kettle and moved her inner energy. I felt a rush of hot air, and soon the water in the kettle was boiling. She had boiled the water with her inner energy.
“These are tea leaves I grew myself. They might not be as good as White Silver Needle or Dragon Well tea, but they’re not bad to drink.”
We drank the green tea. It wasn’t bad. If it was good enough for me, with my picky taste, it was definitely good for everyone else.
Wei Yu took a sip of the hot green tea and then said,
“First, let’s make something clear. I set three conditions for the Namgung Clan, and the Namgung Clan accepted them.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Namgung Seol answered. Unlike her usual dazed expression, she now had a determined look. Her eyes were shining brightly.
“The first condition is that you become my disciple.”
There are several common traits among people born with severed meridians. They are exceptionally beautiful and have an incredible talent for martial arts. However, their talent for martial arts is only relevant if their severed meridians can be healed.
Namgung Seol stood up abruptly. She bowed deeply to Wei Yu. Her small body completed nine full bows.
“Master, I look forward to your guidance.”
“I, too, look forward to it. The second condition is the Namgung Clan’s support. We need elixirs to train more efficiently. That’s something the Namgung Clan will take care of. The third condition is that your husband stays here until you reach a certain level. This isn’t so much my demand as it is necessary for your treatment. Even with the Yin-Yang Illumination Great Art, you won’t be cured in one go.”
Wei Yu’s gaze turned to me.
“Your name is Seong Yujin, right? May I examine your body for a moment? The Namgung Clan has probably already done so, but I’d like to check myself.”
“Yes. What should I do?”
“Give me your hand.”
I gave her my hand. She sent her inner energy into me.
“You’re the right one. I can feel a massive amount of yang energy. And you were born with the energy of the stars.”
Wei Yu released my hand without hesitation. Her eyes sparkled with interest as she looked at me.
“If you don’t have a master, would you like to become my disciple?”
“…I’ve heard that the Fallen Moon Goddess doesn’t easily take on disciples.”
“That used to be the case. But recently, I’ve had a change of heart.”
“What kind of change of heart?”
“I don’t want to say.”
“Are you perhaps accepting any disciple now?”
Wei Yu laughed as if she found it absurd.
“Of course not. I tend to be very particular about talent when choosing a disciple.”
“But I don’t have any talent.”
“Don’t even joke about that. If you were born with the energy of the stars and say such ridiculous things, it wouldn’t be strange if you got stabbed.”
The energy of the stars.
She must be talking about the Heavenly Star System.
“Do you need more time to think?”
I stared at Wei Yu. Did I need more time to think? No, I didn’t. I already had my answer. The stunning beauty in front of me was a powerhouse rarely seen in this world. It would be foolish to pass up this opportunity.
I stood up and bowed deeply to her.
“Disciple Seong Yujin greets his master!”
Wei Yu, having received my bow, nodded with satisfaction and took a sip of her green tea.
“Hmm. I’ve taken on two disciples, so today is a good day.”
Wei Yu’s gaze turned to the side. Namgung Rin was sparkling with anticipation.
“You’re the daughter of the Namgung Clan. I can guess why you’re here. I’ll give you some guidance.”
“Thank you!”
Namgung Rin replied. However, her anticipation faded, replaced by a slight disappointment. She had hoped she might be invited to become the Fallen Moon Goddess’s disciple as well.
“I’m sorry, but two disciples are enough. I don’t plan on taking on any more.”
“Ah, okay…”
“Still, you’re my disciple’s sister, and you have the name of the Namgung Clan, so I’ll teach you properly.”
“I’ll do my best!”
Even if she wasn’t a disciple, receiving proper guidance from a master of unimaginable skill was a great opportunity in itself.
Next, Wei Yu’s gaze turned to Miryeong.
“…I didn’t expect to meet a fox here.”
“I can’t be separated from my husband, can I?”
“Husband?”
Wei Yu looked at me, and then, as if she had realized something, she scanned all of us once. Namgung Rin’s face turned slightly red, and Namgung Seol was grinning.
“Surely, you’re not going to kick me out, are you?”
“I’d like to kick you out because you’re bothersome… but if you’re my disciple’s wife, I can’t do that.”
Wei Yu looked at me and said,
“You’re promiscuous. Well, it’s too late for me to interfere, and I don’t have a reason to….”
Even so, her expression was full of disapproval.
“Fox. If you want to stay here, you’ll have to earn your keep.”
“Ugh. Please don’t make me do anything weird.”
“Having an excellent sorceress around makes things easier in many ways. In a way, it’s a good thing. However, there’s a problem.”
“A problem?”
Namgung Seol asked.
“The problem of lodging. The house I built was meant for a couple, so it’s big enough for two. It’s too cramped for three, and it would be uncomfortable for four. So, you two will have to build your own house.”
She pointed at Namgung Rin and Miryeong. Namgung Rin nodded without complaint, but Miryeong frowned.
“Why don’t we just live together? We’ll be living close anyway. There’s no need to build a new house.”
“If you want to stay here, follow my instructions. If you don’t like it, leave immediately.”
Miryeong looked at me and pouted.
“…We’ll do it. We’ll do it.”
Then, Wei Yu said to me,
“Yujin, you will prepare dinner.”
“…I’m not good at cooking.”
“It doesn’t matter. You can learn gradually. Today… just grill some meat. Preparing meals is also a disciple’s duty. It reminds me of the old days. Back then, we couldn’t even dare to step on our master’s shadow.”
“……”
I smiled subtly. I felt like I understood Wei Yu. Wei Yu was a boomer.
“Namgung Seol, you will do the laundry.”
“Master, when will we start the Yin-Yang Illumination Great Art?”
Namgung Seol asked expectantly. She wanted to get rid of her cursed Yin Meridian as soon as possible.
“Don’t be impatient. We’ll start the Yin-Yang Illumination Great Art when the time is right.”
“When the time is right?”
“Your body is too weak. Before the Great Art, you need to have basic physical strength and knowledge.”
Wei Yu then said to all of us,
“Now, let’s all get to work.”
***
After leaving Wei Yu’s house, I headed to the kitchen. I crossed my arms and looked around the kitchen. I saw the ingredients and the stove on one side. There were no seasonings. Telling me to grill meat probably meant I had to catch an animal and grill it.
‘How annoying. And I can’t even eat it anyway.’
I decided to take the easy way out. When the time came, I would just take out food from my inventory.
I came out of the kitchen and looked at Miryeong and Namgung Rin. They were looking at the ground next to the house where Namgung Seol and I would be staying, talking to each other.
“Miryeong Unni, can’t you make a house with sorcery?”
“Do you think making a house is easy? It’s impossible to just snap your fingers and make a house with sorcery. Well, something like this is simple, but…”
Miryeong waved her hand. The soil on the ground rose up and formed a house. It was just a house made by raising and fixing the soil with sorcery.
“Rin, do you want to live in a place like this?”
“This is… a bit much. It’s damp and smells weird, so it feels bad. I think a cave would be better. Should I go cut down some trees?”
“Even if you cut down trees, it’s the same. Neither of us has any knowledge of architecture. It’s impossible for us to solve this on our own.”
“…We’ll have to ask the Fallen Moon Goddess for help.”
“That woman won’t help us directly. She’s the type to teach us how to fish, not give us the fish.”
“I guess so… but we can’t keep causing trouble.”
“Rin, in times like this, our husband is the answer.”
“Gaga?”
“Yeah. Husband!”
Miryeong, who already knew I was watching, called out to me and ran to hug me.
“Husband! Please help us! We might have to sleep outside like this.”
Miryeong clung to my neck, pressing her ample chest against my body. The soft and plush sensation made me smile involuntarily.
“Should I give you a tent?”
I squeezed Miryeong’s butt. It was always firm and amazing.
“If we sleep in a tent in this weather, our mouths will twist!”
It was hard to argue with that. The weather was getting colder as the sun set, probably because of the high altitude of the mountain.
“Wait a moment.”
I could bring things from other worlds. With a little effort, I could solve this problem.
‘I can’t let my women’s mouths twist. Since it’s come to this, let’s bring a great house.’
What I had in mind was a container house. With a few modifications, a container could be used as a house. But while searching, I found something even better.
A prefabricated house.
As the name suggests, you just had to bring the materials and assemble them. Of course, assembly would take time, but that could be covered by Miryeong’s sorcery.
‘Instead of going to the real world to buy one… I should just harass the dwarf slaves in the Baekhwan World. That’s more reliable.’
I harassed and harassed the dwarves in the Baekhwan World. In a week, they made something decent. As expected, dwarves were the best slave race.
I returned to the Ascent to the Light world and took out the materials in a suitable place.
“So, first, we need to dig a little and lay the foundation.”
“The ground… will digging like this work?”
Miryeong used her sorcery. As expected, her sorcery was convenient. I watched the video of the dwarf slaves assembling the house and instructed Miryeong. There was no need to make the materials too detailed.
“Put this wall there… ah, wait. It’s better to fit the rebar and pour concrete. Can you solidify it right away with sorcery?”
“I can do that much!”
“Rin, hold that tight.”
“Yes, Gaga.”
In about three hours, we had built a two-story house. It was a modern house big enough for five people.
‘As expected, I’m most comfortable in a modern house.’
I smiled contentedly as I looked at the house. The interior of the house was empty, but it had essential furniture like beds, a dining table, and wardrobes. Things like air conditioners weren’t needed right away, so I could install them later.
