Episode 811
A tiger that does not live in a den (5)
Yeon Ho-jeong’s words were like a thunderbolt to them.
Yangcheon spoke to those surprised people.
“It’s definitely different.”
Yang Chen stretched out his hand to the side.
Then, the Great Lord of the Ink Dragon, who had been there for some time, came out of hiding and handed him several documents.
Yang Chen waved the document.
“Do you know what these are?”
“…?”
“These are documents written down after investigating your various evil deeds without anyone knowing.”
“…!!”
The faces of the leaders turned pale.
“The reason why I called this an evil deed and not a criminal act is because there is no reasonable law or system in the world, and furthermore, even from the eyes of the dark side, it seems like it is too much, so I called it an evil deed.”
The black road is rough and barbaric.
That kind of view was common, and there were actually many people like that.
However, the black path pursued by Yangcheon was never like that. I have dreamed of a world that is sometimes cruel and barbaric, but also dignified and generous, weak to the weak and strong to the strong.
Of course, we had to sacrifice a lot to get there. In other words, it could be said that I felt like putting blood on my hands for a new world.
“These were my treasures. And I was waiting for the right time to use this treasure. But I think right now is not the time. Because you guys had a lot to rip off.”
Yang Chen smiled bitterly.
“But my successor didn’t think so. The situation has changed, but the way we look at each other is different. And I liked the successor’s plan.”
Yang Chen opened his hand holding the document.
Ugh.
With a strange resonance, the floating documents flew towards Yeon Ho-jeong.
Yeon Ho-jeong grabbed the documents and took out one of them.
“Light Ark Stone Plate.”
The headless body, still bleeding outside the carpet, seemed to be twitching.
“You placed Yeomwangchae (閻王債) on local civilians without the Mukryongbu’s knowledge. By monopolizing the distribution of rice and silk entering the region, it not only collapsed the market economic system but also shook the lives of civilians to their roots. As a result, he accumulated enormous wealth and lived a life worthy of an emperor.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes became cold.
“This is why you can’t do this. No organization can maintain its system without small citizens. “Even if it is not the spirit of love for the people, if you want to create a solid and long-lasting organization, it is necessary to develop along with the livelihood of the local people.”
“….”
“If you are caught up in only the greed in front of you and overindulge in a tyranny that cannot withstand even one generation, the result will only be the destruction of everyone. “If you are greedy, you should have at least some ability, but you learned only bad things and are eating away at your own skin.”
The faces of the leaders turned red.
Even though they were filled with fear, they felt shame. No matter how small the owner, it was a terrible feeling to be scolded by a young man under the age of 30, saying that he had learned only bad things and that he was only greedy.
Yeon Ho-jeong heard the following document.
“Jeonryong Sangdan (錢龍商團).”
At that moment, Hoeun, the leader of the Jeonryong Sangdan, flinched.
“The main source of income is importing rare herbs from the South and trading medicinal herbs and poisonous plants throughout the central plains. However, behind the scenes, he created a den where only authorized people could enter and obtained thousands of gold in return for gratifying the desires of officials and wealthy people through drugs and prostitution.”
Hoeun’s body trembled.
“Well, I can’t criticize the Three Churches. “You can understand that these guys have the will to do whatever it takes to bring us down, but you not only kidnapped innocent people to make some money, but you also brought down the politicians who were supposed to rule the region.”
“That’s not it…!”
“Do you want to say that my guys came first and threatened me?”
“…!!”
“Don’t make a fuss. Those who saw that this place was operated on a membership system and flatly rejected it either died or went into ruin without anyone noticing it. “These things happened through collaboration between Jeonryong Trading Company and its members.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes turned to Ho-eun.
Hoeun’s body, which was shaking like an aspen tree, suddenly stopped. Yeon Ho-jeong’s life was suffocating.
“You don’t have to prove your worth.”
Whoa whoa!
Ho-eun’s body, with his head missing, collapsed.
The leaders were shocked. Unlike the stone plaque, a colleague who was kneeling right next to him died without a trace. The blood and brain fluid that splattered filled their faces and jackets.
But none of them dared to get up and escape. My whole body froze with fear.
And one more thing.
“We will continue.”
“Let it be so.”
Yeon Ho-jeong killed Ho-eun without the permission of Yang Cheon, his vice-lord and teacher.
This act had tremendous significance. This is no different from Yang Cheon, the king of the Black Island, giving his successor, Yeon Ho-jeong, the right to summary disposition.
A completely different situation from when I killed Seok-pae. The leaders could not understand the past of the two people, who had developed a strong bond without their knowledge.
“Well, it’s not just this guy’s problem. “They’re all similar.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s hands looked particularly rough as he flipped through the documents. Even though he pretended not to, he was angry at their atrocities.
“The direction is different, but they are all petty and cruel… hmm?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s hands stopped flipping through the documents.
His eyes shone brightly.
“Wolinmunju (moonblade gate lord) Byeokunho.”
“…yes.”
Byeok Un-ho, a middle-aged man, raised his head.
His face looked somewhat tired and haggard. It had a thin and sharp look, but it didn’t feel poisonous.
Yeon Ho-jeong cast his gaze towards Byeok Un-ho.
“Is there anything else you can say?”
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“doesn’t exist.”
It was a voice without trembling. There was something different from the other leaders who came to Daejeon together but were trembling with fear.
Yeon Ho-jeong tilted his head.
“I think you have something to say?”
“….”
“I’m different from these guys. I’m qualified to be the owner of the house, right?”
Byeokunho closed his eyes.
“What can I say, having lived a life no different from theirs? Lord Sobu, please don’t make fun of me.”
The corners of Yeon Ho-jeong’s mouth rose.
“You lived a pretty rough life until five years ago.”
“….”
“I killed a lot of innocent people. “You destroyed several other factions that did not need to be suppressed in order to expand your power.”
“That’s right.”
It was a calm admission.
“That’s impressive.”
Yeon Ho-jeong waved the document.
“After ascending to Munju, I conquered the surrounding area for nearly seven years. “Originally, Wolinmun was considered one of the prestigious Black Island clans, but was one of the weakest among them. In your generation, it boasted a power that could be counted among the hands.”
“….”
“But five years ago, he suddenly stopped conquering the surrounding clans and worked hard to stabilize the people’s livelihood, such as establishing a group for orphans without anyone knowing and supporting those who suffered from floods.”
The leaders looked at Byeokunho in surprise.
Even under their gaze, Byeok Un-ho’s expression did not change.
“No matter how many times you soak a bloody knife in water, the smell of blood does not go away.”
“is it.”
“That’s right.”
“Why did you come to Daejeon?”
Byeok Un-ho shook his head.
“I have no other intentions. I think Lord Sobu’s actions were excessive. “So I came here.”
“My treatment was excessive?”
“That’s right.”
“Do you think we have caught the innocent traitors?”
“It’s not like that.”
That’s not true.
The heads’ eyes were bloodshot. I had no idea that Byeok Un-ho, who had always shared the same goal, would say something like this out loud.
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled. Only he himself will know what meaning the smile contains.
“Is it because they sentenced him to an insulting death unbecoming of his position without a proper ruling?”
“Not even that….”
“Or is it because he killed his son in front of his father?”
For a moment, Byeokunho flinched.
His eyes were bloodshot as he looked at Yeon Ho-jeong.
Surprisingly, his eyes showed a mixture of shock, sadness, and a hint of anger. And that anger was directed at Yeonhojeong.
Yeon Ho-jeong waved the document again.
“There was a master within the school who was like a brother.”
“….”
“The master’s illegitimate son was the best disciple of the sect you conquered.”
“Please stop.”
“I heard that the master who did not reveal that he was an illegitimate child for the greater good committed suicide because he could not overcome the pain. And did you find out about that situation, even if it was too late?”
“Stop it!”
Byeokunho screamed without realizing it.
All the leaders were surprised, and among them, Byeok Un-ho himself, who shouted, seemed to be the most surprised.
“….”
Byeokunho gritted his teeth. No one knows how he feels right now.
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“I don’t know why the master put his illegitimate son there. No, maybe you didn’t even know that fact. But I don’t want to talk about the circumstances of people who are not here right now. “I don’t even know much.”
“….”
“What I know is that because of that incident, your life has become completely different from before.”
“….”
“Frustration, regret, sadness, sympathy, self-destruction… I don’t know what emotions I lived with. However, looking at the contents of the document, if it were your personality, you should have stepped down from the post of Munju long ago. “He seemed like a person with that level of responsibility.”
“….”
“Are you afraid that the clan will go crazy?”
Byeokunho’s eyes wavered.
“It is inevitable that the closest officials will feel betrayed by the conquering monarch’s sudden policy of appeasement. Are you still staying there to prevent their rampage?”
“…It’s not like that.”
“You’re not good at lying. Although you may have been impulsive and burning with ambition, at least you were not blinded by greed like these people and did something petty. “At least there was one goal that could be excused as a cause.”
“I’m not a very good person.”
“Who said you were a good person? The people who died innocently because of your ambition are at the peak of their spirit. “Some of them were children who were not yet ten years old.”
“….”
“Anyway, I had enough conscience to look back on myself, even if it was too late. That’s the difference between you and the idiots gathered here.”
Byeokunho closed his eyes.
“And it was surprisingly.”
Grumble!
Yeon Ho-jeong’s hand caught fire and the information document about Wolinmun disappeared.
“He is similar to my master and vice-master.”
There was astonishment on the faces of the leaders.
Even Byeok Unho looked at Yeonhojeong and Yangcheon alternately with surprised eyes.
And Yeon Ho-jeong seemed calm even after saying such scary words. Even Yang Cheon, who was sitting at the Taesa Temple, was just licking his lips with his chin resting on his face, not being angry or embarrassed.
“There are many people whose lives have been ruined because of you. Dead people don’t even get an apology. Go to all their surviving family members and apologize. If they want your life, die on the spot.”
“….”
“But if you are forgiven by all of them, then you will be with us.”
“Sobuju, I…”
“As long as I live as a martial artist in difficult times, it is my fate to have blood on my hands. But you went too far. “Now, my life won’t be a waste.”
“….”
“Will you accept it?”
Byeokunho lowered his head without saying a word.
Yeon Ho-jeong turned his gaze to Yang Cheon and said.
“I think it’s done.”
“I see.”
“What should we do with the rest?”
“What should I do? What should I do?”
Yang Chen’s eyes became cold.
“Kill everyone here.”
