Episode 263. Unconventional exit (1)
The kidnapping of Sanja Hong and Sang-gak.
There has never been a time when the world was not in chaos, but there has never been a situation this big in recent times. Beyond Hubei, the entire north of the Yangtze River was infested.
But that was just the beginning.
Rumors began to circulate that the daughter of the kidnapper was among the kidnappers, and that her escort warriors were stronger in martial arts than old-school masters.
The seat of the Northern Sea Ice Palace and Saewoisa Palace.
The appearance of a person from Ice Palace, who had never been active in the midfield before, was a great event that caused a change in perception.
However, there was nothing more surprising than this that they had kidnapped two old-school leaders.
Murim, a political faction stained with astonishment, soon poured out strong anger on the ice palace.
Kidnapping anyway? Isn’t this an act that only third-rate parakeets would do? In addition, he was not a disciple of Munnae, but the head of a well-known old faction.
At some point, public opinion soaring like wildfire began to denounce the ice palace. The radicals belittled them as barbarians and shouted that they should be driven out immediately.
However, the rumors that followed had a far greater ripple effect than that.
“The Uicheon Meng secretly joined hands with Cheonryonggung, Swordgung, and Beast Palace.
Among them, the Beast Palace kidnapped the daughter of the Ice Palace. The Ice Palace is going to retaliate against him, so those involved in this should apologize to her Ice Palace and get her Jangmun people back.”
It was a shocking rumor that was several times more shocking than the fact that Ice Palace had kidnapped two of Moorim’s giants.
It couldn’t be concluded that it was just a rumor, and the place where the information was leaked was none other than the Palace of the Beasts.
Since it was confirmed by Haomen’s Yunnan branch, the probability that this was true was more than expected.
Public opinion turned to the Uicheon League.
Uicheonmaeng immediately denied it.
“This is nonsense. It is nothing more than a malicious rumor trying to turn us into an insidious organization that colludes with outside forces.
Yashu Palace and Hao Mun will have to take responsibility for this mess.”
The opening was also nonsense, and presented evidence. The evidence of openness, which is said to be equal to Haomen in information power, has a great effect in itself.
Right then.
On the stage of chaos, where there seemed to be no more surprises, another rumor like a thunderclap broke out.
“The plum swordsmen of the Volcano faction tried to kill the concubine of the Iron Blood Castle lord.
Enraged at this, the iron-blooded masters annihilated the Maehwa swordsmen and demanded an explanation from the Uicheon League.
If this cannot be properly explained, the Iron Blood Castle is willing to go to war.”
The previous rumors were also shocking, but this was nothing compared to them.
Did the plum swordsmen of Hwasan try to kill the concubine of the iron-blooded castle lord? This was tantamount to an attack on Sangvis, and even Sapa as a whole.
The very fact that he left something else and attacked the concubine made the public stunned.
No matter how competitive they may be, as a Murim person, there is a duty to protect, but did you try to kill the concubine and not the lord of the Iron Blood Castle himself?
This rumor was more than enough to plant the perception that Uicheonmaeng was shameless. If it was such a force, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to join hands with organizations outside of the circle.
Uicheonmaeng did not give any answer to this.
Silence can be a good option in public opinion wars. But silence is also good for amplifying suspicion.
A leash that slowly tightens.
The eyes of the people watching Uicheonmaeng were slowly but surely getting colder.
* * *
“Dragon Gate Flame?”
“That’s right.”
Gong Yachi said calmly.
“It is a rumor that flowed along the Yangtze River. The rumor has already spread throughout Hubei. In ten days, the reputation of Yongmun Yeomra will shake Gangbuk.”
“Not fame, but notoriety.”
“Reputation is right. At least for the factionalist Murim people. It would be a heroic move if one of the Mukpungdae of the Iron Blood Castle and the Yangtze River Water Loaf were drowned.”
“hero? you’re laughing Have you already forgotten who was abducted by us?”
“I have secured the legitimacy.”
“Half-legitimacy. Hwasan and Jongnam’s reputation is shaking the world. It can’t be said that it’s excessive.”
“Of course it is.”
“And another one. This is the worst, but… … .”
“The Uicheon League and Iron Blood Castle may train and try to catch the young master.”
“That’s right.”
He kidnapped the concubine of the iron-blooded castle lord, and later kidnapped Hwasan and Jongnam’s long-term daughter one after another.
The fundamental reason for this confusion was Xi Liang. Once we catch the culprit and come to the conclusion that we should settle our affairs, it becomes very troublesome.
“Here we propose.”
“What suggestions.”
“Please reveal the identity of the Little Teacher.”
Seo Liang looked at Gong Yachi as if he was dumbfounded.
“Are you crazy?”
“It can’t be.”
“If you weren’t crazy, there wouldn’t be a sound like that, right? Have you forgotten why I came all this way while hiding my true identity?”
“You misunderstood. I don’t mean to let everyone know.”
“then?”
“Only tell the Iron Blooded Lord.”
In an instant, Xu Liang’s eyes lit up.
“Only for the Iron Blooded Lord?”
“The Heavenly Demon Goddess and the Uicheon League are all enemies of the Iron Blood Castle. However, the Heavenly Demon Church has been banned from external activities for over 30 years.
It’s always an enemy to keep an eye on, but there’s no choice but to pay more attention to the Cunning Blind.”
“yes?”
“There have been many occasions when we have actually collided. There were several times when war almost broke out. Of course, the world doesn’t know.”
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“Hmm.”
Seo Liang stroked his chin.
“It’s an interesting idea, though.”
“Currently, the young schoolmaster has severe restrictions on his actions.
Isn’t there a threat to encounter enemies every moment, if it’s a simple political fight? So, the leader may be safe, but his companions may be harmed.”
“… … hmm.”
“Now that we’ve come this far, I think we can spread our wings confidently.”
Seo Liang frowned.
“all good. But isn’t there a possibility that the Sangvis Castle might strike the back?”
“You won’t be able to.”
“why?”
Gong Yachi’s eyes lit up.
“Do you know which group has the largest share of the information Haomun has? It is iron-blooded.”
“Eh?”
“Of course, it is difficult to dispatch an informant to the Heavenly Demon Church.
Uicheon Alliance is easy, but there is an information group that rolls itself in the open and alliance. Their checks are really tough.”
“… … Is iron-bloodedness different?”
“That’s right. It’s tough, but it’s nothing compared to the two groups. There are some important secrets that the Sangvis Castle is hiding on our side.”
“… … .”
“You can use that information.”
Xu Liang crossed his arms with a strange expression.
“It’s something I’ve been wanting to ask for a long time.”
“Tell me.”
“Why do you hate the Uicheon Meng so much?”
“… … .”
“To reveal such a secret means that Hao-wen will risk his life and death on this matter. It means that you will become enemies with the Iron Blood Castle.”
“Didn’t you join hands with the Heavenly Demons Church instead?”
“Isn’t it possible that Haowen has been able to grow up to this point because he has walked a tightrope between the three generations?”
Gong Yachi shook his head.
“I can’t do that forever.”
There are obviously other reasons. However, Xi Liang did not inquire further.
“Let’s think about that part.”
“I don’t have much time.”
“I can’t help it. It’s not something I can decide on my own. At the very least, it’s an issue that needs to be discussed with the general military.
If we wait for an answer from Protestantism, it will take at least a month.”
“All right. Then come back tomorrow morning.”
“okay.”
“Oh, can I ask you one question?”
“What?”
“You seem to be aiming for something I don’t know… … Why did you bother kidnapping Hwasan and Jongnam Jang Moon-in?”
“If we kill them, we become Moorim’s public enemies. A matter of course.”
“Is that all?”
Seo Liang smiled.
“Of course not.”
“It seems difficult to say.”
“There’s nothing to worry about, but… … I’ll tell you later.”
“All right. then.”
When Gong Yachi went out, Xu Liang lay down on the bed.
‘It’s hard.’
There are too many things to measure. It’s fortunate that Gong Yachi helped me, otherwise my stomach would have been turned upside down.
‘I wonder if I can just go out like this.’
Having these thoughts when it is not enough to move forward without looking back must mean that you are psychologically exhausted.
He had risen to the rank of minor leader after going through numerous fights, but going wild in the middle of the Central Plains was on a different level from running amok in the Shinto religion.
‘Looking back, I’m a very funny guy too.’
It’s okay to go comfortably, but I’ll definitely go ahead with a big incident.
As a result, everything went well, but it is difficult to say that the best method was chosen. I did what I felt like doing, and then I tried to make it work to my advantage.
If you look at it that way, the best way might be just a pun.
‘Maybe I want to be compensated for my suppressed past life. While making an accident in a cool way.’
Seo Liang closed her eyes.
‘it’s okay. In the end, things were done, and now I have to think about how to rectify this.’
Anyway, Hong Sanja and Sang-gak came into my hands. As long as you find out the ‘secret’ from them, it will somehow work out.
Seo Liang took a deep breath and stood up.
For a moment he was startled.
“What?! When did you come?”
Yeo Sang-rin narrowed her eyes.
“I just came. You didn’t answer when I called.”
“Ah, did you?”
“You look tired?”
“What is it about being tired? are you okay.”
Even if I tried to say it while rubbing the back of my neck, I couldn’t feel any sincerity.
Yeo Sang-rin pouted.
“Please talk to me.”
“hmm? Do you have something to say?”
“There are too many of them.”
“What?”
Sitting on a chair, Yeo Sang-rin, legs crossed as if showing off, glared at Seo-ryang.
It’s a really embarrassing look. Xu Liang’s face immediately turned pale.
“what’s the matter?”
“You made the position of Ice Palace very difficult?”
“huh? What do you mean by that?”
“Didn’t you use me to create a shield against criticism and spears?”
“Oh, did you?”
I’m so proud of myself that I have nothing to say.
Yeo Sang-rin said as if it was absurd.
“No, are you doing this without saying anything in advance? Of course I have to help the young master, but you still have to talk! You were surprised!”
Seo Liang scratched his head.
“Have you already told me?”
“when!”
“Didn’t we talk about starting from the Protestant Church? I will borrow the name of Ice Palace. You screamed out loud, but how did you agree?”
“… … ?”
“Even though I’m a bit out of the way, I’m not that rare. I thought it was over, wasn’t it?”
“… … Did you?”
“Oh, of course I was going to tell you one more time before I did it, but I forgot. I was so distracted.”
Seo Liang ate his appetite.
“sorry. Don’t do that next time.”
Yeo Sang-rin pursed her lips.
“What… … That’s it.”
Are you boring?
It’s true that I came here to ask, but I think I came for a different reason. Her words of love looked at her with her eyes mixed with her doubts.
Yeo Sang-rin hesitantly said.
“Did you tell my older brother?”
“of course. Gong Yachi handled it well. I also sent a letter in advance.”
“That’s all right.”
“… … .”
“… … .”
“So, why are you here?”
“I have a favor to ask you.”
“Doesn’t that request sound pretty embarrassing? To the point where I have to talk about the name of Icegung and make me go into debt.”
“You are a complete ghost.”
“It’s not that I have good eyesight, it’s because it shows up all over your face. So, what is your request?”
Yeo Sang-rin started twisting her body.
Seo Liang frowned. She had an expression that made her want to do this again.
“hey… … .”
“what.”
“It’s a difficult request, but I hope you’ll listen… … .”
“So what is it, man?”
“I want to be a disciple of that little schoolmaster.”
“… … what?”
Yeo Sang-rin bowed.
“I look forward to sending you many maps in the future.”
Seo Liang opened his mouth wide.
