Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time

Among the world’s greatest martial masters, there were some known as the Living Buddhas.

Great Master Wonjeok was undoubtedly one of them—a revered leader of one of the Nine Orthodox Sects.

Her cultivation had reached the very limits of human potential.

This meant she had no reason to burn away food into pure Qi using her internal energy.

At her age, she should have been taking care of her body.

"Is she even listening?"

Jeong Yeon-shin, who had been speaking with rare passion, suddenly hesitated.

Great Master Wonjeok was smiling.

It was a faint smile—so subtle it resembled the Buddha’s enigmatic "Flower Sermon" smile.

Because her face had always been rigid and still, the slight shift in expression stood out all the more.

Is this rare?

The monks seated beside her reacted almost immediately.

Their expressions changed—some parted their lips slightly, others raised their brows in silent surprise.

It was as if their vow of silent meditation had been shattered.

Even though they had previously exchanged transmitted whispers, they had outwardly remained composed.

Now, however, their reactions were clearly visible.

It was then that Great Master Wonjeok spoke, her voice slow and deliberate.

“You, Jeong Yeon-shin, are a master of Observational Insight.”

Her voice, tinged with a faint smile, was remarkably gentle and kind.

Yeon-shin almost found himself smiling as well—
but instead, he merely parted his lips and replied calmly.

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“That means you see things differently.

"There are many masters of Observational Insight in this world,
yet your perspective deviates from the norm.”

“…Excuse me?”

“The way you observe people’s bodies is unique.

"You see them as a parent watching over a child…

"As a grandchild worrying over a grandparent…