Chapter 591: Return of the Martial Arts Master

The sunlight was warm and inviting.

Deungbu-hyung walked steadily, letting the gentle breeze brush against him. Ever since he embarked on this journey, a sense of peace had settled over him.

Walking alone like this gave him the chance to reflect more clearly on himself.

Looking back, he realized he had always used the reputation of Yongcheon Hall as a shield to commit all sorts of misdeeds. Accepting bribes was routine, and he shamelessly demanded to be entertained by courtesans at every opportunity.

At the time, he felt no shame in his actions. If he had known they were disgraceful, he might never have acted that way in the first place.

He would criticize others for the same behavior, yet convinced himself that his own circumstances were somehow different—unavoidable or justified by special reasons.

In hindsight, it was like trying to cover the sky with his palm.

As he traveled, Deungbu-hyung began to objectively examine himself, piece by piece.

The journey taught him many things. Meeting strangers in unfamiliar places allowed him to see himself through the eyes of others, as if he were a completely different person.

He discovered parts of himself he had never known before.