Chapter 577
577fury. I just got used to it
After the alliance between the Murim Alliance and the Black Island Alliance was concluded dramatically, both sides publicly announced the fact..
The onlookers who gathered in Hubei to see Emperor Tian Wu were amazed..
“her! I never thought I would see the formation of a political and evil alliance in my lifetime.⋯⋯.”
“But the atmosphere is not too bloody to be an alliance.?”
“News from the executioner is slow. Don't you know why? The Black Blade lord defeated Cheongseong Shingeom in one move and gave him a disgrace..”
“fizzle! Please be careful with your mouth. I don't know how bright the ears of experts are.!”
The alliance was concluded, but it was not achieved in a friendly atmosphere on both sides..
A temporary alliance that merely joined hands for a moment out of necessity..
Since they would return to being enemies again after the war with the Blood Cult was over, the leaders of both sides made an official agreement and announced the fact to the public, creating a cold atmosphere..
‘Still, an alliance is an alliance.’
The Black Island lord and the Murim lord rode side by side along the main road like generals going to a military expedition. Behind them, the leaders of the Black Island Alliance and the Murim Alliance formed a procession..
The sight of the leaders of the Jeongpa and Sapa martial forests standing side by side was a spectacle that luxury lovers could enjoy as a side dish for ten years..
Wow!
The majority of the crowd cheered enthusiastically. There were quite a few people who had doubts and were dissatisfied, but they did not openly express dissatisfaction with what had already been decided..
Only after circling the city to show off their alliance, the two leaders were able to return to the Murim Alliance..
“⋯⋯I'm running out of energy..”
Murim Lord Yayulhwang got off his horse and grumbled in a tired voice..
He had the physical and mental strength to fight for dozens of days in the field, but he could never do anything like walk around the city while receiving cheers from a large crowd..
“The Murim Lord has a small wall. I had quite a bit of fun.”
On the other hand, Meng Longhui smiled leisurely and got off his black horse. As he said, Meng Longhui did not look tired at all..
Yayulwang shook his head with an expression of disgust..
“You must be young.”
Unlike Yayulhuang, who drove his horse while looking straight ahead with a stern expression, Meng Ryonghui leisurely looked around and even waved his hand..
Although his appearance did not show any dignity as a peerless expert, the Black Blade leader was a great man who did not care about other people's opinions in the first place..
The leaders of the Black Domain and the members of the Nine Fighters who followed the two also got off their horses. Most of them looked tired..
“Phew. Is it all over now??”
“I think so.⋯⋯.”
Since it was an alliance that was quickly formed before the start of the Emperor of Heavenly Wu, an agreement was reached only within the broad framework..
In addition, detailed issues necessary for the future alliance were to be coordinated from now on by the working-level staff under their command, not by the leaders..
“Total military. Can we have a meeting right now??”
“The conference room is already ready.”
In the Murim Alliance, Commander-in-Chief Zhuge So-jin held his position, and in the Heukdo Alliance, Nokuisu Master Ju-pyo took on the role of Commander-in-Chief..
It was judged that with the experience and outstanding knowledge of managing a huge organization called Nokrim Seventy-Two Houses, one could sufficiently deal with the power of the Murim Alliance..
‘Priest. I'll ask you a favor later..’
Now it was time for me to leave..
Maeng Ryong-hui, who was looking at the back of the monk in green for a moment, made a suggestion to Ya Yul-hwang..
“How about leaving the miscellaneous work to your subordinates and having a drink among the leaders to commemorate the conclusion of the alliance??”
The Murim Lord's eyes narrowed at the sudden suggestion..
Contrary to his appearance, he was a man with a quick mind. It was easy to guess that the reason why the Black Island leader suddenly suggested that the two of them drink together could not really be to commemorate the alliance..
“It's alcohol... I just happened to have a sore throat, so it was good. Go to the master's room.”
The two leaders left behind the peerless masters who were giving them suspicious looks and headed to the Murim Lord's office..
“I'll serve you some alcohol that I've been saving especially for when I'm alone..”
“Can I look forward to it? If possible, it would be better if he were a strong person..”
“Don't worry. Because he’s the guy who helps even the best in taxation get a good night’s sleep..”
After a while, the Murim Lord and the Black Sword Lord sat across from each other and clinked their large drinking glasses. It was a strong drink that made my throat feel like it was burning..
“Great - that's good.”
Emperor Yayul laughed as he watched Meng Longhui gulping down that terrible strong drink..
Then Meng Longhui frowned and asked,.
“Why are you smiling so disgustingly??”
“Because I think I’m a nan bastard.”
Arrogant and rude, but an unrivaled master with incredibly strong martial arts skills..
Meng Ryonghui, the leader of the Black Island, left a stronger impression than anyone else in a short period of time..
In particular, the story of breaking Cheongseong Shingeom's sword with a single blow in front of a large crowd will be on people's lips for a long time..
“Are there any other nicknames other than the Lord of the Black Island? If you have that kind of temperament and martial arts skills, there's no way you wouldn't be there..”
“Geomma Zone. Lion fighting king. Bingwolshinma. Gwangmado.”
“⋯⋯what?”
“I was trying to choose one of the four, but I quit. If three out of four fail, it's probably an unprofitable business..”
There was a strong scent on his breath. It seemed like a drunk's nonsense, or it seemed like he was hiding his true feelings behind his natural slyness..
Murim lord Yayulhwang just laughed..
“Tsk tsk. I don't know what you're talking about, but you're a very greedy person. It's the first time I've seen someone worry about naming himself four nicknames..”
“I guess I'm a bit greedy. Some guy said the same thing not long ago..”
Meng Longhui shrugged his shoulders, held out his glass, and clinked it with Ya Yulhuang once more..
Afterwards, the two men shared a drink without saying anything else..
Then Yayulhwang blurted out.
“⋯⋯thanks. I don't know how far you intended it to be.”
“I needed a complete Murim Alliance..”
“Do you also have a grudge against your blood religion??”
At that moment, an eerie light leaked from Meng Longhui’s deeply sunken eyes..
“It's much deeper than you imagine.”
“Kkeut⋯⋯. okay. For some reason, I strangely liked it from the beginning.!”
Yayulhwang shook his shoulders and laughed. However, unlike his smiling face, his eyes were deeply sunken..
Meng Longhui asked with a frown..
“Why are you looking at me like that??”
“The more I look at it, the more there are similarities with our commander..”
It was a word that could have various meanings depending on how you listened to it. However, Meng Longhui responded with a light snort..
His ability to deceive his opponents was too great to elicit a certain reaction with a casual glance..
“Blue Dragon Credit Union? I also wanted to see that famous face, but it's a shame I couldn't see it..”
“⋯⋯Are you going? Are you planning to leave without seeing Emperor Tian Wu??”
Meng Longhui stood up, yawned long, and nodded..
“I'm not interested in fights between little ones who don't have any fluff. My business is done..”
It was completely unknown..
Saying that everything you have to do is done and you are leaving..
As Yayulwang looked at him with a puzzled expression, Meng Ryonghui grinned and continued speaking..
“Chuhonggungwi, Doma, and Monk Nokui will remain here. Those three will be able to handle all the miscellaneous work..”
“That's right, but⋯⋯.”
“Or do you want me to stay and cause trouble??”
“⋯⋯.”
Yayulhwang seemed to have difficulty answering, so he just handed me another drink..
And that day, Meng Longhui suddenly left..
When the Black Blade leader suddenly disappeared, most of the masters of the faction cursed at his rudeness, but at the same time heaved a sigh of relief. It was because he was a type of person that they could not handle..
“What are you going to do?⋯⋯.”
The news of Meng Longhui's departure was also relayed to Namgungsu..
Namgungsu frowned and sighed deeply..
Now that the Black Island leader Meng Longhui has left, it is now the turn of Baek Suryong of the Blue Dragon God Association to return..
But is there really anyone who finds that fact strange??
‘The head of Cheonmuhak is already suspicious..’
Lastly, Maeng Ryong-hui and the independent Murim lord also came to visit Namgungsu and asked, ‘Is there any news from Master Chong?’ I asked quietly.
In this situation, if Baek Soo-ryong returned to the Murim Alliance, he would be viewed with suspicion..
‘White Water Dragon. You can take care of this problem..’
But fortunately, the problem that Namgungsu was worried about did not occur..
This is because something more special and unexpected happened than the return of Blue Dragon Credit Union..
“The warriors of the North Sea Ice Palace have arrived!”
Accompanied by the pure white wind of the North Sea, a group of people entered Hubei land. They were all warriors with white skin and silver hair and a cool look..
At the head, Eunhwiryeong, Lord of the North Sea Ice Palace, walked proudly..
Thick clothes and tall stature reminiscent of the general's armor. Her short hair at the nape of her neck fluttered lightly in the wind, and the crowd gaped at her mysterious appearance..
“The North Sea Ice Palace has received an invitation from the Murim Alliance..”
As soon as the Murim Lord heard the news, he went out in person to welcome the guest..
But isn't there a familiar man sitting next to the North Sea Ice Palace Lord??
Among the group at the North Sea Ice Palace, the only man who does not have silver hair but seems to blend in strangely well is⋯⋯.
“⋯⋯Commander-in-Chief?”
“It's Blue Dragon Credit Union.!”
“Beihai Ice Palace came with Blue Dragon Credit Union!”
With the crowd chanting for the Blue Dragon Credit Union, North Sea Ice Palace lord Eun Hwi-ryeong bowed lightly to Baek Su-ryong..
“I was able to find it easily thanks to the benefactor of the North Sea who came to meet me..”
“Not much to say. Of course it's what I have to do..”
It was clearly a small conversation, but there was no one within a radius of ten feet who could not hear their voices..
Including the Murim Lord, the unrivaled masters of Cheonmuhak, Buddha, and Geomseong, who came out later, widened their eyes when they heard those words..
“⋯⋯The benefactor of the North Sea?”
“Does this mean that Blue Dragon Credit Union has a connection with Binggung??”
“Huh! That's amazing.”
While only the Murim Lord, who knew the general situation, nodded, the Lord Cheonmuhak, who was suspicious of Meng Ryonghui's identity, asked Namgungsu next to him with a puzzled expression..
“Did you know? I don't think I was that surprised.⋯⋯.”
Namgungsu, who was silent for a moment, answered with a somewhat detached expression..
“⋯⋯I'm just used to it now.”
Arriving at the North Sea Ice Palace, all the important guests invited by the Murim Alliance have arrived..
It was a night with two days left until the opening of the Cheonmu Festival..
✻ ✻ ✻
Crowds in the bustling city celebrating the festival. There was a group of people moving around with a particularly frowning expression..
“⋯⋯.”
“⋯⋯.”
“⋯⋯.”
The noise of the city, with people laughing, talking, shouting, and shouting everywhere, was enough to hurt my ears if I didn't intentionally kill my senses..
In particular, the area around the Murim Alliance and Cheonmuhakgwan was quiet even late at night..
“⋯⋯Should I go this far??”
“Kill your mood as much as possible.”
“Don't show your life. I want to get caught?”
They had difficulty adapting to unfamiliar surroundings..
Most humans couldn't open their mouths in front of them. All they did was kneel down and bow their heads, or hold their breath and wait for orders..
Therefore, it was almost their first time experiencing such a noisy environment..
Wearing a bastard, killing most of my energy, I walked around in the bustling crowd and got hit here and there repeatedly..
puck!
“hey! Where do you leave your eyes?⋯⋯!”
“⋯⋯what?”
“sorry, sorry!”
Occasionally, he would bump into people who were drunk and careless, or even step on something like sugar left on the floor..
The sweet and savory smell irritated my nose so much that it was painful..
“That's terrible.”
At the words of the man who seemed the most kind-hearted among the group, the woman and man standing to his left and right nodded as if they sympathized..
But one person was an exception..
The man who brought them to the festival smiled and led the group, wondering what was so fun about it..
I watched the comical clown performance on the street, listened with sparkling eyes to the activities of the Blue Dragon Credit Union through the jokes of a jokester, and looked curiously at the goods being sold at the stalls..
The other three glared at the large figure ahead and said one thing at a time..
“I wasn't following that guy..”
“Going back now?”
“It is impossible until the doubts are resolved..”
The three of us had different opinions, but in the end, we sighed and followed the man who went ahead..
At that time, the man who had walked ahead alone came back with something wrapped in cotton cloth. He grinned and held it out to his friends..
“Try it. it's good.”
It was four steaming dumplings..
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