Chapter 475
475fury. Maybe I should give up
Even after Wang Sun returned with the letter, Baek Su-ryong's mind was still complicated..
‘The Murim Lord and Yongdu Ark take the threat of blood religion seriously, and they are not people with rigid personalities. If I guarantee it, I will also positively consider a political alliance..’
The problem was how to persuade the Old Daemun faction and the Five Great Families..
To the charlatans of the political factions who have been shouting for the destruction of evil spirits for the past hundreds of years, the blood religion and the Four factions alliance are all the same..
But for the current White Water Dragon, that wasn't the most important issue..
“…….”
Baek Soo-ryong sat in the room and looked out the window..
It was late afternoon.
It was late at night when Mae Geuk-ryeom returned to the Cheongryong Hall, and Baek Moo-heun also vacated Baekryongjang, saying he would go out for a while. The fallen leaves that were swept here and there by the wind passing through the yard were colored with the color of the setting sun..
[My body is resting, but my mind cannot rest at all. Are you very worried that the blood cult might find out your identity??]
As he looked at the scenery silently, as if lost in deep contemplation, Changryong Shingeom spoke quietly..
Baek Soo-ryong answered in a calmer tone than expected..
“……Because it was too big a variable.”
Meeting the apostles at Heongsan Mountain was completely unexpected..
Although Baek Soo-ryong had planned to meet his former students at some point, he didn't think he was ready yet..
But the fickle fate brought him into a sudden encounter with his former disciples..
……I had no choice but to fight.
It wasn't a situation where one could have a calm conversation or at least hide the reverse heavenly attack. In the past, the former student he personally taught was a warrior so strong that he could not predict victory even if he tried his best..
“Soon the other apostles will know my identity. It's only a matter of time. No, you probably already know it all by now.…….”
Baek Soo-ryong was speechless as he remembered Saho’s last look in his eyes..
When I was with my family and students, I could force myself to put it aside, but when I was alone like this, Saho's final expression kept lingering in my mind..
[There is no law that says the apostle will necessarily reveal your identity to the blood cult. In particular, if the blood demon's technique was released, you would be very confused.…….]
Changryong Shingeom talked about positive possibilities, but Baek Soo-ryong shook his head..
“That doesn't make the hate go away.”
The voice he spoke indifferently was so firm that it was thought to be cold..
Baek Soo-ryong tried to judge the current situation as calmly as possible..
Now was the time to understand the situation rationally. Holding on to a glimmer of hope was not the way he lived..
“…… That would be a strategic retreat. Now that they have realized my identity, they must have decided that they can come back to me at any time. And then I will definitely come with a stronger force..”
[If there is more power…….]
“In the worst case, all the apostles will come..”
The apostles may have already set off for the Blue Dragon Academy with the elites of the blood religion..
Since I asked Opening and Haomun to do so, I would be contacted immediately if there was any suspicious activity, but that did not solve the fundamental problem..
“I have to re-make all my plans.”
On the assumption that his former disciples found out about his reincarnation, Baek Soo-ryong thought:.
Reverse heavenly magic and masters’ complete spiritual magic.
These were things that could never be given up in the blood religion..
Putting aside the apostles' feelings toward their old master, they had reason enough to move on their own..
‘Not only me but everyone around me will be caught up..’
Baek Soo-ryong narrowed his eyes and thought desperately..
He squeezed out all his knowledge and information to find a way to overcome this crisis..
‘Conversely, should we dig a trap and wait? If you ask for help from the Murim Alliance and the Gu File Room,…….’
Baek Soo-ryong immediately shook his head. Time was too short for that. In addition, there was a high probability that various problems that could not be controlled would occur..
‘Should we evacuate everyone first? If I close the Cheongryong Academic Center, tell all students to go home, and then start a guerrilla war as a decoy.…….’
Baek Soo-ryong shook his head again..
Even if it were other apostles, Ilho would not hesitate to take Baeksuryong's disciples hostage..
The student who most resembled the past twenty-seventh number was number one. I will do whatever it takes to achieve my goal..
‘rather… … Should I attack the blood religion alone??’
[nonsense!]
The Changryong Godgeom roared and trembled while emitting divine energy. As if reacting to that, Red Moon on the other side let out a low cry..
Baek Soo-ryong smiled bitterly as he swept the blade of the Changryong God Sword..
“It's just an idea, so calm down. I don’t even know the location of the main branch of the blood cult anyway..”
[……If you think like that one more time, I will tie you up so you can't move.!]
Baek Soo-ryong chuckled at Changryong Shingeom’s worried threat..
But that smile didn't last long. The only person who could know the location of the Blood Cult's headquarters came to mind..
“Will the old man be okay??”
I was also worried about the safety of Wi Ji-yeol, who committed himself to the religious cult. Some time has passed since I last heard from him..
“ha. There's no good news.”
Baek Soo-ryong let out a frustrated sigh and left the room. While I was thinking like that, it was already getting dark. Soon it was time for everyone to return.
“teacher!”
“I'm feeling okay?”
“It's already okay to walk around like this.?”
As soon as class ended, Blue Dragon Omang ran out of breath and surrounded White Water Dragon and made a fuss..
“Do I have a fatal disease? They say you'll feel better if you rest for a few days..”
Baek Soo-ryong smiled and said it was okay..
In fact, internal injuries and trauma were recovering quickly. It was just so complicated that my mind felt like it was going to explode..
‘Emperor Cheonmu…….’
The more I thought about it, the more the conclusion flowed in one direction..
‘I might have to give up.’
Baek Soo-ryong could not bear to say those words out loud to his disciples who were looking at him with bright eyes..
* * *
next day.
After hearing the news through Maegeukryeom, Noh Gunsang secretly visited Baekryongjang at dawn..
“I thought Geomchi was making a fuss because he was too worried about his grandson... … Huh. In reality, it's a lot worse than I thought..”
As soon as Noh Gun-sang opened the door and came in, his expression hardened when he saw Baek Soo-ryong, and then he sighed deeply..
Baek Soo-ryong smiled awkwardly..
“sorry. I had to go see you.…….”
“you.”
Although his wounds were well covered by his well-covered long gun, Noh Gun-sang, an experienced expert, could easily see through Baek Soo-ryong's physical condition. Of course, it was also because Baek Su-ryong didn't really try to hide it..
“I just can't do it..”
“yes?”
The old man's white eyebrows rose with anger. To Baek Soo-ryong, who asked with a puzzled expression, Noh Gun-sang spoke firmly..
“You are fired as of today..”
“……yes?”
Baek Soo-ryong's eyes widened and his mouth dropped open at the sudden notice of dismissal..
I was suddenly fired.?
Is it true that I came back with a little injury??
Baek Soo-ryong protested with an expression of absurdity..
“Are you saying you're fired? I walked around so much that my feet got sweaty for the Blue Dragon Museum.…….”
“I appreciate your hard work so far. Even though I'm not eligible, I'll tell you to give me plenty of severance pay..”
At this point, you could almost say it was a joke, but it didn't seem like a joke. Baek Soo-ryong, who was in a sad mood for a moment, without realizing it, pointed a point at the highest authority in the Cheongryong Academy..
“Well, there are all these references.!”
In response to Baek Soo-ryong’s reaction, which seemed unfair as if the world had collapsed, Noh Gun-sang snorted. A mischievous smile appeared on his lips..
“I feel like I want to force him to take a break, even if it means getting him fired, but this time, I'll just suspend him for 10 days..”
“……For a moment, I thought it was really cut..”
“If you get hurt one more time, I could really get you fired, so you know that..”
Although he was originally an old man with a snobbish side, he became even more sly in the time I had not seen him..
Is it because he will soon be stepping down from his position as head of the Blue Dragon School??
The current Noh seemed very light both in body and mind..
Baek Soo-ryong said with a grin..
“You are wielding power properly at the end of your term..”
“Heh heh. Shouldn’t we do this so that even a toothless tiger won’t be ignored?.”
Noh Gun-sang also smiled brightly and sat across from Baek Soo-ryong..
Baek Soo-ryong sensed a strange change in his appearance..
‘The mood has changed..’
After deciding to relinquish his position as head of the Cheongryong Academy, it was clear that there had been a change in Roh Gun-sang's state of mind..
And the change in state of mind was bound to affect the overall martial arts skills learned by the warrior..
“……Have you crossed the wall??”
“well. I don't know either.”
Noh just smiled..
Even after being stagnant for decades, it was Mu-in who was able to reach a new level overnight through sudden enlightenment..
Of course, this is a fortune that only those who are prepared can obtain, but Baek Soo-ryong knew that Noh Gun-sang was a well-prepared person..
“That's it for my greetings..”
Noh Gun-sang lowered his voice. After trying to keep the conversation from leaking out, he asked with a serious expression:.
“Even if you searched all over the world, there would be only a few people who would make you like this. Is it a blood religion??”
Noh Kang-ho's experience and experience immediately guessed the reason why Baek Soo-ryong was injured. But the answer he received was enough to surprise even him..
“I met the apostle of the blood religion.”
“apostle……!”
A sound of astonishment echoed in the room where the miracle unfolded..
Baek Soo-ryong relayed the same story he had told Wang Son. Noh's expression changed moment by moment, and he let out a sigh several times..
Although Nogunsang did not know about the relationship between Baeksu-ryong and the apostles, he knew that Baeksu-ryong had learned the Reverse Heavenly Art..
“There is a high possibility that the blood religion will target me with all their might. If that happens, the preparations for Emperor Cheonmu... … Maybe I should give up.”
After looking at Baek Soo-ryong’s face in silence for a moment, Noh Gun-sang sighed deeply and said:.
“All I can do is think about my students without even giving up on myself. Is the Emperor Cheonmu important now??”
“……Because I promised everyone.”
“Heh heh. How can someone who is so smart normally be so foolish at times like this?.”
[That's what I said!]
Unfortunately, Nogunsang could not hear Changryongshingeom’s words. I just paid attention for a moment to the elegant sound of the sword..
“First of all, I will mobilize all of my connections and ask for support. Maybe it will help a little.”
Even Noh Gun-sang knew how strong the apostle of the blood religion was, to the point where he shuddered. Because I have fought in the past myself..
However, Lao Jun-sang neither agreed nor opposed Baek Soo-ryong's words that the Emperor of Heavenly Emperor should be abandoned. I thought it was too early to make that decision..
Noh Gun-sang looked at the white water dragon full of water and blurted out..
“The Blue Dragon Academy is strong. Probably a lot more than you or I think..”
Not only Baek Soo-ryong, who was renowned as one of the ten martial arts masters, but most of the instructors, including Nam Gung-su, Mae Geuk-ryeom, Noh Gun-sang, and Kwak Cheol-woo, had martial arts skills..
In addition, the level of students has also improved over time..
It was no exaggeration to say that the current Cheongryonghakwan had the power of a huge Bangpa, one of the most powerful in the world..
“……I know too.”
“well. I don't know if you really know. Anyway, this is not a decision to be made hastily, so please think about it a little more..”
Noh Gun-sang stood up with a strange smile..
It was because I realized that I didn't have time to leisurely drink tea and chat..
“You should get some rest. I'll find out things on my own... … . Oh right.”
Mr. Noh said he had forgotten and handed over the bundle he had brought late. There were two, not one..
“Take this. One is a magic medicine I give you, and the other is a medicine given by Namgoongsu..”
“Namgoongsu song?”
Noh Gunsang nodded..
“They say it was a tonic that was prepared and sent by the Namgung family. And he asked me to tell you this too. Don't even dream of going to work until you're all better..”
“……Please tell me I will eat well..”
If you're going to give it to me, come and give it to me in person. I have a lot to say about work..
Baek Su-ryong grumbled slightly and accepted the bundle..
“Then I guess I'll just go. Be careful.”
Baek Soo-ryong caught Noh Gun-sang, who was about to turn around and leave the room..
“I… … Mr. Gwanju. Can I ask you one favor??”
The tone of his speech was very cautious, uncharacteristic of Baek Su-ryong, so Noh Gun-sang burst into laughter..
“Tell me. If it's possible in my power, I'll listen. I'll show you what omnipotent power is..”
Noh Gun-sang's expression, who had joked to lighten the heavy atmosphere, immediately distorted upon hearing Baek Soo-ryong's request..
“That is, suspension for ten days. Oh, can you just cut down on the work??”
“……This guy is real! I still can't come to my senses!”
Baek Soo-ryong shrugged his shoulders at the governor's disapproval, but it was still too much to rest for ten days..
“Then just three days... … Or, working from home is fine.…….”
“Don't say anything that doesn't make sense.!”
Baek Mu-heun and Mae Geuk-ryeom were startled and came running because the shouting was made after disarming the subterfuge, and Baek Soo-ryong had to suffer from nagging for a long time from the two people who soon found out the reason for Noh Gun-sang's shouting..
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