< Episode 86: Half Man, Half Monster (4) >
“….I don’t know what you want but if it’s a person of your level or rather a talent of great talent rather than that traitorous old man he will want to bring you in even at a high price.”
Hearing the words of Scar’s middle-aged man Li Guang the expression of Gu Yang Xiao the head of the Gu Yang family hardened.
This was a situation he had never imagined.
In order to save his immediate life he gave in without worrying about the consequences of the organization or his reputation and that monster-like guy said he would join the organization.
He was going crazy.
It would have been better if no one had been there but since it happened in front of the organization’s executive Lee Gwang who was from a different world I couldn’t capture the words he said.
‘What should I do about this?’
If Lee Kwang attacked him with that guy he had no time to do anything.
No that monster alone could have killed him in the first place.
Ouyang Xiao’s mind became complicated.
The injury that broke his arm also damaged his vital energy making it difficult for him to run away.
‘Damn it.’
It was a situation where I really didn’t know what to do.
Then Lee Gwang’s eyes met.
The guy who couldn’t move his lower body yet looked at himself raised the corner of his mouth meaningfully and said to Mo Kyung-un:
“Humble. He said he would join the organization so can he do one thing for the organization?”
“You haven’t received what you want yet but you’re asking for it.”
“It won’t be that difficult for you. And if you become a member of our organization this is something you must do.”
“What is that?”
“It’s about punishing traitors.”
“betrayer? iced coffee.”
Lee Gwang stared at Gu Yang-so and showed his will.
Then Ouyang So who was racking his brain as to what to do hurriedly shouted to Mok Gyeong-un.
“Look. No matter how much I surrendered to you I did so at the risk of repercussions for the organization. But wouldn’t it be too much to target Nobu now?”
As soon as he finished speaking Lee Kwang urged.
“Too much treatment? You old fox! “How can you say something like that if your face is so thick?”
“What what?”
“I invited you and treated you well but then you betrayed the organization and then you proudly boast about it. “Tsk tsk all of this is because of you.”
“treatment? under!”
Ouyangso reacted as if he was shocked by his sarcasm.
He wanted to say something but then he closed his mouth.
Now the problem was more about how that monster would come out.
That said
“Are you asking me to kill you because of this? “I haven’t officially joined yet but it’s a lot of work.”
“Please understand. “Strictly speaking aren’t you responsible for that person’s betrayal of the organization?”
“Well does that happen?”
“I will make sure to let him know of your merits. So right now…”
It was before I even finished speaking.
-Pot!
As if he thought he had no more choice Gu Yang Xiao kicked off the ground and launched a light attack towards the opposite direction from where they were.
Yi Gwang shouted as Ouyang Xiao suddenly ran away.
“We have to catch that traitorous old man!”
At his loud shout two of the few remaining masked men hurriedly launched a new weapon in the direction of Guyangso.
‘no. ‘These guys?’
I wasn’t saying anything to them but I was embarrassed to chase after them.
No matter how much Guyangso betrayed him he was not someone who could be caught even if they chased after him.
‘no way?’
At that moment Lee Gwang clicked his tongue.
When I thought about it it seemed like I wasn’t really chasing Gu Yang Xiao to catch him.
Many of the masked people have lost their lives and if anyone sees themselves lying on the ground covered in blood or Gu Yang So running away the situation is unfavorable.
They naturally attempted to escape using the excuse of chasing Gu Yang Xiao.
In response Lee Gwang shouted at Mok Gyeong-un who was taking his time.
“Humble. If you miss that old man the existence of the organization will be revealed. If you do that you may not get what you want.”
“really. “It’s annoying in many ways.”
-Sureuk!
As a result Mok Gyeong-un finally moved.
As his new form disappeared Lee Gwang gritted his teeth.
If only his lower body had been intact he would have chased after that traitor and cut off his head.
But inside I became anxious.
It would be good if that bastard caught the old man Guyang So but he didn’t know that if he deliberately let him go he might punish him with death.
‘We’ll have to catch him by all means.’
Otherwise you’ll be in real trouble.
* * *
-Papa papa pot!
Although his arm was twisted and his bones were injured to the point of popping out as a master of fireworks whose name and colors can overcome walls Paldok boss Guyang So was performing a light attack by crossing the bushes at incredible speeds.
His speed was much faster than his horse could run at full speed.
Ouyang So ran with all his might until he could barely see his surroundings as he passed by.
He had never run so desperately not even when he was young but he had no choice but to somehow survive.
‘Anyway Lee Gwang can’t even walk right now so if he can just beat that monster…’
A slight possibility arises.
Even as he ran like this he memorized and even poisoned everything he had on each route in order to hinder the chase even a little.
‘!?’
However Gu Yang-so’s expression who was running like that soon hardened.
He was the only one who cared about the back.
However a figure appeared in the direction where he was performing a light attack.
‘Damn it!’
Ouyangshao was instinctively convinced that it was Mu Qingyun.
Guyangso thinking that this would not be possible fired a strong energy containing poisonous energy towards the seal.
-Chaaaa!
Then he turned his direction again to the east.
He was only a temporary measure but he had to do anything.
Still since it was a powerful 10-star attack weapon loaded with eight poisons I thought he might have gained some time.
-Park!
At that moment a blurry shadow appeared five steps in front of him.
And the shadow immediately became darker.
‘this!’
“You’re doing something useless.”
It was Mokgyeongun.
Ouyang So with a distorted expression stuck out his tongue.
No matter how much he had overcome the wall he had no idea that the gap would be this wide.
In the end no matter what you do you’re in the palm of Buddha’s hand.
In the end Gu Yang Xiao couldn’t help but feel helpless and stopped.
Mok Kyung-un said looking at his face as if he had given up.
“Aren’t you planning on rebelling a little more?”
“How can you resist? Are you playing with Nobu?”
“That can’t be right.”
Mok Kyung-yun shrugged his shoulders.
Then Guyangso looked fed up but then Mei spoke in a loud voice.
“Look. Nobu still had a lot of regrets about life so he surrendered despite the repercussions of the organization. But it’s really too much. “Do you think I have to kill Nobu to get rid of my anger?”
“It’s a pity that you have regrets about life. “I didn’t really have any intention of killing him.”
“…..”
okay. It was Lee Gwang’s request.
Ouyang Xiao spoke in a pleading voice.
“Can’t you please let Nobu go instead? No matter how much Lee Gwang asked for it for the sake of the organization isn’t it worth a lot of money? “How can you speak two words with one mouth?”
“well. Depending on the situation that may be the case.”
“If you are a gentleman you don’t know….”
“I am not a gentleman and I have never considered my words to be like gold.”
“…”
When the seeds didn’t work Guyangso became speechless out of frustration and despair.
He seemed to have no words for this guy.
He thought that if he had at least some duty he would let him go or show him even the slightest mercy but it seemed difficult to expect that.
‘Is this where it ends?’
He put aside his pride and begged for his life but he never thought it would happen like this.
Even if he couldn’t reach the end with poison he still wanted to achieve one thing somehow.
But in this life it seemed impossible.
Gu Yang Xiao who had given up on this flopped down on the floor closed his eyes and muttered.
“Ahh. “I just can’t see the fight.”
“Win? “What do you mean?”
“It’s not like I’ll save your life if I tell you so what can I do?”
Ouyang Xiao didn’t want to be miserable anymore.
He has already thrown away his pride and doesn’t even bother to save his life so why is there any need to look good?
Mok Gyeong-un smiled and said to him.
“You never know. “Who knows if your heart will be moved when you don’t even have eyes to see?”
“…. He’s already trying to break the agreement he made once so how can Nobu trust you?”
“If you look at it that way it’s as if you broke your trust with the organization in order to survive. How can I trust you?”
“that….”
Ouyang So was about to say something but soon shut his mouth.
Even if there was a reason it was meaningless if the other person could not understand it.
“No. You’re right. “No matter how dangerous his life was he gave in easily and leaked information so this old man is even more untrustworthy.”
“I’m glad I didn’t.”
“…..”
This guy subtly hits me to the bone with his words.
I was displeased inside but I couldn’t help it so I held it in and Mok Gyeong-un said.
“But I’m curious. “Why did you follow that organization when you could easily betray it without worrying about the consequences for your life?”
“What are you trying to do with that?”
Mok Kyung-un smiled and answered that question.
“I’m trying to decide whether to kill you or not.”
“Deciding whether to kill or not? Anyway isn’t that taking Nobu’s life too lightly?”
Ouyang Xiao frowned and expressed his resistance.
Then Mok Gyeong-un crossed his arms and spoke with indifferent eyes.
“Do you think we are just discussing the weight of life? Rather I think it would be better to keep in mind who has the power over life and death.”
-Shudder!
It was truly strange.
It didn’t really show any energy.
But a razor-blue feeling was wrapping around his neck.
Shocked by this Ouyang Xiao swallowed dry saliva without realizing it.
He’s clearly a guy who hasn’t even lived half or even a third of his life so why does he have this level of weight and intimidation?
Gu Yang Xiao who was puzzled soon seemed to understand the reason.
‘…Is it the leader’s vessel?’
Now I see that this guy was born with the qualities of a ruler.
Regardless of age the ruler’s vessel embraces others as a leader or a loser and guides all people along the path they have created.
Ouyang Xiao let out an inward sigh.
He seemed to be intimidated by this guy not just because of his strength.
While I was inwardly amazed Mok Gyeong-un spoke.
“Does not saying anything mean you are choosing death?”
At those words Ouyang So hesitated for a moment and then opened his mouth.
“If I say this now it may sound like an excuse but it was to repay a debt.”
“debt?”
“I see.”
“What kind of debt is it?”
“Nobu’s granddaughter has a near-incurable disease. “She was barely able to survive thanks to the herb called Geumjangcho (錦帳草) that they rescued.”
“Geumjangcho? “Isn’t that a rare grass that grows in extremely cold snowy areas?”
‘This guy?’
Ouyang Shao was surprised by Mo Qingyun’s knowledge of medicinal herbs.
Geumjangcho was a special medicinal herb that was not only known in the western region where the Guyang family’s manor was located but also in the central plains where herbalists and doctors knew little about it.
He had just figured it out in order to cure his granddaughter’s illness.
However knowing about Geumjangcho (geumjangcho) meant that the knowledge about medicinal herbs was also unusual.
What on earth is this guy?
Then Mok Gyeong-un stroked his chin and said.
“Well anyway because of the hard-to-find goldenrod I decided to join them at the cost of my granddaughter’s life.”
“…That’s right. I couldn’t help it. Geumjangcho was a herb that was difficult to grow wild in the West or the Central Plains and Nobu also looked for it for a long time but could not find it so their help was desperate.”
“You would say that because it is the life of one’s flesh and blood. But then shouldn’t we betray even more?”
“okay. What you said is correct. Nobu Hana sufficiently repaid their debt. “I worked for them for almost ten years and I was dragged around too many times holding Geumjangcho as a hostage.”
Mokgyeongun looked puzzled at those words and asked.
“Didn’t you only use Geumjangcho once?”
“You had to take it regularly and consistently not just once. “I don’t know where they get the goldenrod but they always supplied it in a certain quantity and because of that Nobu had no choice but to help pay the price.”
There was a strange sense of skepticism in Gu Yang Shao’s voice as she said those words.
Because his granddaughter’s life was on the line he had no choice but to join the organization but most of the things they did were undesirable.
As many civilians who were not even martial arts people lost their lives due to the poison he created his desire to cut ties with them grew even more.
Looking at him like this Mok Kyung-un twitched his lips and said.
“As a result she chose her own life over that of her granddaughter.”
At those words Ouyangso became angry and raised his voice.
“What do you think of Nobu? No matter how much Nobu was dragged around by them I am confident that when it comes to medicinal materials they are among the top three in the central and western regions.”
“Hoo. “Have you found a solution to replace Geumjangcho?”
“….You are really perceptive.”
Ouyang Xiao stuck out his tongue and nodded his head.
“It is as you said. For ten years Nobu analyzed the remaining Geumjangcho and created a medicine that could replace it.”
“You were preparing step by step to sever ties with them.”
“I see. “Actually things went astray because of you but I was going to take this as my final decision and settle down with that guy and go into hiding with Gasol.”
“….Conclusion refers to the fate of the eagle eagle.”
“I’ve been competing with this guy for a long time but he’s never been able to come to a conclusion. “That was something he always regretted so he wanted to compete one last time.”
Guyangso the head of the Paldoksa who was said to have reached the highest level of poison and Dan Inhae the Cheondoksu were rivals recognized by everyone in the central plains.
And they too have always been aware of and competed with each other.
Mok Gyeong-un’s eyes looking at Gu Yang-so’s pure foolishness became strange.
-Why don’t you understand?
Cheongryeong asked Mo Gyeong-un.
Mok Gyeong-un shrugged his shoulders and answered.
-well.
-You may not understand it but having a rival that you can compete with for the rest of your life is an enviable thing.
– Is that so?
-of course. Even to me this is not true… no. What are you going to do? Other than saving lives is your mind but you must calculate the impact it will have later on.
-That’s right.
Then Ouyangso opened his mouth with a more refreshed face as if he felt refreshed inside by revealing a secret.
“So what are you going to do with Nobu?”
Mok Gyeong-un answered his question by stroking his chin.
“Hmm. “It’s definitely a waste to just kill him.”
At those words Ouyang Xiao’s face lit up.
“If I do that will you let Nobu go as promised?”
“It’s not difficult but if you let them go it will be difficult to achieve the conclusion you want because you have to run away and even Gasol will be in danger. Do you mind?”
At this question Ouyang Xiao’s expression hardened for a moment.
Sure he can save his life right now but the organization will try to get rid of him somehow and will target Gasol who hasn’t escaped yet to find him.
If everything had gone according to the original plan it could have disappeared quietly but it went wrong.
How should I do this?
Ouyangso sighed in frustration at the complicated situation.
“ha…”
Mok Gyeong-un said to him.
“But it doesn’t mean there isn’t a way.”
“Is there a way?”
“yes. “It will be resolved if I just die.”
“what?”
Ouyangso was dumbfounded by Mo Kyung-un’s answer.
He talks like there’s a solution but what does it mean that he just has to die?
Mok Gyeong-un raised the corner of his mouth and said to him who was embarrassed.
“It hurts quite a bit but you can handle the pain of having your skin peel off right?”
‘!?’
* * *
-Shoot!
Although the rain had weakened a little the rain was still pouring down.
Yi Guang of the Second Realm looked somewhat nervously in the direction where Ouyang Xiao the head of the Ouyang family had fled.
No matter how much I think about it I don’t understand it.
It would be difficult for that old man to betray the organization because his granddaughter is practically being held hostage.
Of course he believes that he can give in because it is a matter of his life but the Guyang cow he has been watching is not such a small vessel.
Why on earth did he go to such lengths to survive?
Didn’t he even run away?
It was a moment when I was thinking.
Someone appeared through the bushes.
-with a splash! with a splash!
The man walking through the stagnant rainwater was none other than Mok Gyeong-un.
When Mok Gyeong-un appeared Lee Gwang’s eyes naturally turned somewhere and that was to something he was holding in his right hand.
When he saw that the corners of Lee Gwang’s mouth went up.
‘indeed! indeed! indeed!’
The reason he reacted this way was simple.
This was because what was held in Mo Qingyun’s hand was none other than Ouyang Xiao’s severed head.
The sight of him dead even with his tongue hanging out was truly horrific.
‘This guy really is a thing.’
He was the one who assumed the situation of missing out or letting go.
But he cut off his head very cleanly and brought it back.
Although he was relaxed because he had reached the rank of Grand Master he easily caught up and punished the traitor.
‘it’s okay.’
If this is the case he will be satisfied even though he lost Guyangso.
He got a talent that was even better than him.
“Is this enough?”
-thud! with a splash!
Mok Gyeong-un threw Gu Yang-so’s head close to Lee Gwang.
He was sticking out his tongue but Lee Gwang couldn’t help but admire his expressionless appearance as if he didn’t know he was dead.
I still don’t understand the speed of this development but it’s truly amazing.
Even the master of Hwagyeong was treated like this.
“You worked hard. “The leader of the organization will also praise your work.”
“I don’t need to praise you I just want you to give me what I want.”
“Don’t worry. As you say if it doesn’t cause any questions about him or interfere with the organization’s work he will definitely listen to you.”
“I would appreciate it if you could.”
“Cancer is natural.”
“Then I guess I don’t need this anymore.”
With those words Mok Gyeong-un walked over and
-Kwasik!
“What are you doing now…..”
Without any time to stop him Mo Qingyun stepped on Ouyang Xiao’s head and crushed it.
Lee Gwang was speechless at this sight.
Of course he confirmed it with his own eyes but he was the one who took his supplies and tried to confirm them.
But he crushed it and it became impossible to do that.
Lee Gwang-i who was dumbfounded by Mok Gyeong-un’s hasty actions clicked his tongue inwardly.
‘under!’
If he were just like a subordinate it would have all been over but this guy had monstrous potential reaching the level of a great master even though he wasn’t even young.
He was sure that He would be moderate.
It already started on bad terms but there was no benefit in having our faces turn red because we were reprimanding each other for something like this.
“Is there something wrong?”
“…No.”
Mok Kyung-un twitched his lips at the sight of him giving up without saying anything.
He had somewhat predicted that he would come out like this.
As a result Ouyang So became a dead person to them and there was no way to confirm whether he was a corpse or anything.
An image of Ouyang Xiao being frightened appeared in Mo Qingyun’s mind.
* * *
Ouyang Xiao asked in surprise.
[You want to skin Nobu’s face?]
[yes.]
[Are you serious?]
[yes. It may be a little painful but if you can’t break up with them by sacrificing one of your faces isn’t it a cheap price to pay?]
[No how on earth can you fool Lee Gwang with just the skin on his face? I will never believe you unless you cut off my head.]
[Even if not there is one thing worth writing about.]
Mok Gyeong-un who said that brought something that was far away.
It was the severed head of a dead masked man.
While chasing Gu Yang So he found the two masked people running away and cut off their heads in one fell swoop.
[What on earth is that?]
[I want to put an old man’s face on this head.]
‘!!!!!’
Gu Yang Xiao heard this and couldn’t help but be surprised.
[no. Do you know how to make human skin masks?]
[yes. Well it’s not that difficult. Especially if you peel off the face of a living person.]
At these words Ouyangshao was speechless as he held his tongue.
What exactly is this guy’s abilities?
* * *
Although he was appalled by the idea of skinning his face Ouyang So thought that this was the only way to be free from them so he eventually accepted Mok Gyeong-un’s offer.
Of course this proposal also came with some costs.
As a result the plan could be said to have been completed successfully because Lee Gwang was fooled.
However Lee Gwang cautiously opened his mouth.
“More than that we are now part of a family. Can you relieve the energy in the lower body as well?”
Lee Gwang pointed to his lower body with a glance.
While Mo Kyung-un went to catch Gu Yang-so he was trying to relieve the energy that continued to invade his lower body.
However although he was able to release some of the energy he was unable to completely relieve it so his muscles still could not recover.
“Is there anything difficult? But before that can you first give me information about the person I want?”
Lee Gwang frowned at Mok Gyeong-un’s words.
What’s the point of saying you want to join the organization and then trying to bargain with your lower body?
Lee Gwang who had some doubts said.
“Don’t you trust me?”
“Not yet.”
Lee Gwang’s eyes narrowed when he heard those words.
I was excited by the thought that such a great guy could come in as a talented person and praise him for his achievements so I put aside his doubts for a moment.
But the current conversation raised my suspicions a little more.
If he was just pretending to join to get information the worst could have happened.
At this Lee Gwang cautiously opened his mouth.
“I see. But it’s the same here too. “If you only get the information you want wouldn’t you be able to kill me?”
“You said you were going to be flexible.”
“How can I believe that?”
“I even killed an old man who used poison attacks as I wanted but he came out pretty tired. “If this happens we’ll be in quite a bit of trouble.”
With those words Mok Kyung-un expressed his slight intimidation.
Then Lee Gwang spoke with a slightly pale face due to the pressure.
“If you do it prove it one more thing.”
“What do you want me to prove?”
“Allow me to send the Holy Spirit Pearl through your subordinates first. Instead since I need your help anyway I will stay here with you for five days.”
Mok Kyung-un snorted inwardly at his suggestion.
His head was rolling even more than I thought.
You can see that they are preparing for an emergency and trying to achieve what they want.
Lee Gwang stared at Mok Gyeong-un.
If they don’t gladly accept this offer the statement about him joining their organization is a complete lie.
‘How are you going to get out?’
And I look at the reaction.
“Well if you can prove it then do it.”
Mo Kyung-un shrugged his shoulders and willingly accepted it without any hesitation.
Then Lee Gwang couldn’t help but feel doubtful.
‘…Was it rain?’
Did he doubt himself too much?
The guy continued to listen to his requests without saying anything.
furthermore
“Can I send it right now?”
Mok Gyeong-un withdrew his Jinki from around him and shouted while gesturing with his hands.
“Please bring the old man here.”
The subordinates who were waiting and guarding the area around the lodgings were puzzled by Mok Gyeong-un’s order but soon Seop-chun came closer bringing the Seonghwa Spirit Pill.
But something happened here that caught Mok Gyeong-un’s interest.
When the Holy Spirit discovered Lee Gwang his complexion darkened with a stern face as if he knew him.
Likewise does Lee Kwang also know her?
“Seonghwa Spirit Spell. “It’s been a while.”
“…..”
Seonghwa Ryeongju avoided her gaze and shut her mouth.
Lee Gwang chuckled at that sight and then called out to the surviving masked people with a wave of his hand.
Lee Gwang spoke to her as they approached her.
“Where is the thing of prophecy?”
“…..”
At that question Seonghwa Ryeongju pursed her lips even more.
Then Lee Gwang shook his head and spoke in a low voice.
“Do you think we couldn’t find that old man Jang Hobeop or Munno?”
‘!?’
As soon as he finished saying those words Mok Kyung-un’s eyes became sharp.
‘Moon…no?’
That was his grandfather’s name.
