Chapter 78
##78fury. 10,000 nyang? There's no way
I stepped back and returned to the scene of the explosion, looking for traces of what was once a tiny creature..
“crazy…….”
At the place where the explosion occurred, nothing remained except unrecognizable flesh, bone fragments, and blood..
This is the great method of getting rid of souls..
A vicious hex that injects magical energy into a child's head and gradually awakens them into a demon as they grow up..
As if that wasn't enough, right before he died, he squeezed the last Seoncheonji and caused him to explode, so even a good expert would have no choice but to suffer if he didn't know in advance..
-Elder Lee. How do you control Talhonmine??
-Clue. Do you want to know?
The face of the devil's brain looking at me with a sly smile.
I wanted to crush that face, but at the time, I had no choice but to hide my life behind a blunt expression..
-…… Wouldn't it be too dangerous if there was no way to control it? A demon whose demonic energy has penetrated to its marrow does not discriminate between enemies and foes..
-No need to worry. Since the Supreme Lord rules over all demons, the Talhonma people will also kneel and worship before the Supreme Lord..
The supreme being spoken of by Demon Brain refers to the Blood Demon, the leader of the Blood Demon Religion..
It probably meant that the blood demon had a way to subdue the soul demon..
- But isn’t it always possible for the Most High to step forward? When war breaks out, front-line commanders will also need a means of controlling demons.…….
-Your tongue is long today. Why are you so curious about that? Trying to sell information to the Murim League?
I lowered my head as I met the eyes of the demonic brain filled with madness..
-Could that be possible?.
- Clue. It was a joke. Still, don't shorten your life just out of curiosity. All you have to do is focus on completing the Four Major Villains..
-yes.
-Now, try to pick out the kids with backbone here. Some I will teach myself as an experiment..
-…….
It was one of the most terrible memories related to the demon brain in my past life..
I gritted my teeth as I remembered Jo Mak-saeng’s face crying in pain before he died..
“The brain. Are you really alive? Or are the remnants of the blood cult carrying on the legacy you left behind and doing things like this?.”
Cho Mak-saeng was a wicked person who deserved to die..
Even if he had not turned into a demon by awakening the law of escape from soul, there was a high probability that he would have become a demon that harmed countless civilians in the future..
But is that because he was inherently evil??
That may be true, but wasn't it because they kidnapped a normal child, cut open its brain, and implanted a magic spell in it to mess it up??
-Hehehe! Kill, I will kill them all. Those who ignored me as an orphan……!
If he hadn't grown up an orphan, he might have had a very ordinary fate..
“……Even though it would be meaningless to assume now,.”
I erased as much trace of the body as possible..
They collected torn clothes and burned them, removing all traces that could identify them..
By the time I finished all the work, dawn was already breaking..
The strong smell of blood permeated the black military uniform I was wearing..
“Phew… … . When I get back, I need to change my clothes first..”
I was more mentally tired than physically..
I turned and trudged towards Baekryongjang..
I could have gone fast by holding my guard up, but I deliberately walked slowly..
My mind was complicated and I needed time to organize my thoughts..
‘The guy who gave Cheongcheon the Blood Demon Ball, the guy who made Wi Jicheon learn the fake Mugeuk Sword, the Gwangma Blood Death that took place at the Heonwon family, and even Talhon Daebeop.…….’
At this point, it would be foolish to not know that the blood religion is preparing to bring bloodshed to the martial arts world again..
They must have been gathering strength for more than several decades while hiding their true identity..
Perhaps he has already achieved considerable power..
“……I'm going crazy.”
I know more about blood religion than anyone else..
They would know better than the Murim Alliance, which is still searching for the remnants of the Blood Cult, and those who claim to be descendants of the Cult..
So, at a glance, I recognized Cheongcheon's magic skills and was able to detect Wi Ji-yeol's identity at Ronin Market..
The involvement of the blood religion in the blood history of the Heonwon family and the Talhon Daebop are things that only I can understand..
‘To spread divorced law, you need a huge amount of money and many experts. Where did you get all that??’
funds and expertise.
It's hard to get them separately, but it's times more difficult to get them both at the same time..
In terms of political faction, it would have to be at least the Old Daemun faction or the Five Generation faction to have enough power.…….
At that moment, I remembered one of the things Jo Mak-saeng said:.
- I don't know, I don't know! Blood religion. I'm an orphan to begin with... … . I learned martial arts at an orphanage and later at the Namgung family.…….
Namgung family).
The seat of the five great families and a prestigious family that is always ranked first when talking about the best swordsman in the world..
The force they possess is strong enough to compete with the other two..
‘Is it a coincidence that Cho Mak-saeng grew up in an orphanage near Namgung-se??’
It may be too much speculation.
Because the Namgung family is too big of a force to be swallowed up without anyone noticing..
But just in case my guess is even partially correct,…….
‘I guess I'll have to go to that orphanage sometime..’
It's difficult right now.
There are still entrance exams left, and there are people who would think it strange if I suddenly took a vacation and left..
For example, Namgoongsu.
‘My martial arts skills are still not enough to dig into the back of a blood religion..’
The most important thing is not to reveal my identity to them..
I am not a chivalrous thief, and I had no intention of taking unnecessary risks..
However, in this life, I just want to completely break off the evil ties of blood ties..
“The brain. if you are still alive…….”
Wow…….
Without realizing it, my hand holding the sword gained strength..
“This time, I'll put an end to it for sure..”
Fortunately, the cold early morning air cooled my heated head..
* * *
“Phew…….”
After finishing his fortune-telling breakfast, Gongsunsu slowly opened his eyes..
The time was just before dawn..
No one has woken up in Baekryongjang yet..
“Elderly. Wouldn't it be better to sleep a little more??”
Except for yourself and Heukyoung..
“Heh heh. Maybe it's because I'm old, but I can't sleep. You are having a hard time this morning because of me..”
“it's okay. It's not just a day or two..”
Gongsunsu grinned at her slightly grumpy tone..
In just a few days, Heukyeong has become more and more honest about his feelings..
‘This is also thanks to Teacher Baek..’
I knew that on the day I was forced to take a vacation, Baek Soo-ryong met Heuk Yeong and consulted about his concerns..
‘He is truly a grateful man..’
Because he told me what I couldn't say with my own mouth..
Gongsun Su stood up and said:.
“It's an important day, so I need to take a clean bath today..”
“I thought that would be the case, so I got some warm water in advance..”
“Heh heh. I will be really sad if you get married..”
“yes? Suddenly it's a poetry book…….”
“Did you really mean not to go?.”
“……I've never even thought about it.”
Gongsun Su looked at her with a mischievous smile..
“Start looking for it in advance from now on. It's not that you're lacking in character, or that you're lacking in ability. If you put your mind to it, good men will line up. Why should I even be a matchmaker??”
“Okay, now go wash up quickly.!”
slap!
Gongsunsu, who was hit on the back, went into the bathtub..
While he was taking a clean bath, Black Spirit stood guard outside..
Gongsunsu slowly washed his body and spoke to Heukyeong outside the door..
“Time really flies. A month has already passed as promised..”
“……That's right.”
Today, Gongsunsu takes the entrance exam to the Blue Dragon Academy..
At first, I thought it was an absurd challenge, but now I have confidence that it is worth it..
It was all thanks to the teachings of one man..
“Didn’t Mr. Baek come back??”
“I went out last night and am still there..”
“Hmm. He's obviously a great guy, but he's got a sneaky side to him. What were you doing out that late at night and still not coming back?……?”
“……Let's take a look?”
“It has been done. Is it okay to invade the privacy of a grown man? or not… … Are you curious??”
“……yes?”
“Oh my?”
He was a Gongsunsu who had experienced numerous underhanded tactics and intrigues in the imperial palace for over several decades..
There was no way I couldn't notice the subtle change in Heukyoung's tone of voice..
“You can't believe it…….”
“no.”
“Hehehe…….”
“……no.”
“Hehehehe!”
“Because it's not!”
I was glad I was in the bathtub. If he had been next to me, he would have been hit on the back a few more times by the black spirit..
“ha… … . Think however you want. No matter what I say, they're going to make fun of me anyway..”
“Puhahaha. It's youth. You are young..”
Gongsunsu, who was washing his body with a chuckle, suddenly said with a bitter smile:.
“A letter has arrived..”
“……have you read?”
“I saw it. Fortunately, I think I can pass the test and leave..”
“……I'll make preparations.”
After a while, Gongsunsu finished his bath and changed into clean clothes..
Just today, instead of the dirty gray training uniform, I wore a pure white uniform, and my hero's gun was tied tightly to my forehead..
Lastly, when I looked in the mirror with the sword on my belt, it looked pretty good..
“Hmm-. Grandpa. I woke up early too.”
“good morning…….”
Around that time, Heonwon River and Wijicheon also arose. Both of them went straight to wash without even taking their eyes off..
Gongsunsu sat alone on the floor and looked at the gate..
After a while, Baek Soo-ryong, who had gone out at night, opened the front door and came in..
“Teacher Baek. Is it coming now??”
“……Elderly. You woke up early..”
Gongsunsu looked at Baeksuryong, who looked particularly tired today..
The smell of blood emanated from his body. But I didn't pretend to know that.
“You don't look good. Do you have any worries??”
“……Does it show a lot??”
“The average person wouldn't recognize it.”
But Gongsunsu was not an ordinary person..
Although he did not properly learn martial arts, his intuition and insight were no less than that of a martial arts master..
“If you have any concerns, let me know..”
“It's not something I can tell anyone..”
Baek Soo-ryong also knew this fact, so he didn't bother to hide it. I just shrugged my shoulders and grinned..
“If you don't want to talk, I won't ask any more questions. instead…….”
Gongsun Su got up from his seat and walked to Bai Sulong..
He was surprised and glad that this snobbish young man also had serious concerns..
It was because I finally had a chance to repay the favor I received from this young man..
‘It's not even possible with just 10,000 nyang.’
Before Gongsun Su left Bailongjang, he said that he was truly fortunate to have had this opportunity..
“If it were your request, I would unconditionally grant it at least once. This is a promise that will remain in effect until I die..”
“yes?”
“Elderly!”
Baek Su-ryong blinked in surprise. Heukyoung, who was listening next to him, was also surprised, but then sighed and shook his head..
“Hey there, old man. Why do you make such a promise if I ask you something very difficult??”
“I guess you don't know, but there aren't many favors that would get me into trouble..”
Gongsunsu chuckled and said, “Then you will know,” and patted Baeksuryong on the shoulder before turning around..
And he smiled and said to Heon Won-gang and Wi Ji-cheon who were just coming out from the shower..
“Let’s all have breakfast together. I woke up very early in the morning and my stomach was sticking to my back. Hehehe!”
After the five people gathered and had breakfast, they all left Baekryongjang together..
That was their last breakfast together..
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