Episode 127
“Are you going to visit them again? Why all of a sudden?”
“I want to change the tactic a little bit.”
I hadn’t thought about it before because I was in a hurry to get out, but I’m sure there are doubts about the actions of Chung Woon-cheol and the others.
As in the original story, the Cheong Ki-beom clan had a strong tendency to move independently without paying attention to the family.
I can’t be sure, but at least it was clear that they weren’t on the side of Qingdao Yul and following his will.
If there was a way out, that was the part.
“If I’m right, it’s probably possible.”
So, from now on, I will negotiate with Chung Woon-cheol and join hands with none other than the Cheong Ki-beom clique.
If you wanted to definitely check and block the Qingdao Yul faction, that was the best way.
And in fact, someone to help him was already on his way here.
Immediately after, I opened my mouth to Cheongju-hwa, who took out the amulet while feeling someone’s presence, meaning that I have nothing to worry about.
“It’s okay if you don’t have boundaries. It’s on our side this time.”
As soon as those words were finished, a woman who appeared to have run through the trees appeared. It was Cheong Ji-yeon.
She exhaled for a moment and opened her mouth with a hint of absurdity.
“… He’s still a brash guy. What would have happened if the exorcist of the Qingdao Yul clan had seen your shikigami instead of me?”
“it’s okay. Because I had the confidence to run away anyway.”
“Ts. well done If it were you, you would have known Don’t be too confident though. There are a few people within the family with monster-like abilities.”
Although Chung Woon-cheol had a sense of being pushed back, if she gave her strength, the minimum safety device was provided.
It was then that he nodded as if realizing that cheongju was a plan worth trying more than he thought.
So, we met Chung Woon-cheol and the others again near the place where the previous collision occurred.
“Hey, that’s great. You desperately escaped a little while ago, but you are looking for me again.”
“Of course, I have no intention of fighting. I would like to have a conversation with Unchul Chung.”
“Well, there’s nothing I can’t respond to if that’s the case.”
Cheong Woon-cheol glanced at Cheong Ji-yeon who was next to me, and opened his mouth again.
“Yeah, what kind of story did you come here to tell? Even with a nice escort.”
“First of all, I wonder why Elder Cheong Ki-beom’s power is trying to arrest us.”
“It will not be difficult. Because it is an effective bargaining card against Qingdaoyul.”
“… If so, may I ask what you are trying to achieve by handing us over to him?”
It was a central question. Depending on the answer, you will be able to find a way to attract the Blue Ki-bums to this place.
Chung Woon-cheol, who pondered for a while on my question, answered.
“I cannot fully understand the will of the Elder. However, it seems that there is something you want to get from Qingdaoyul.”
“What do you mean by that thing?”
“I don’t know there. In the first place, Qingdao-Yul possesses not one or two treasures.”
Chung Woon-cheol seemed to really know nothing else. However, it didn’t matter. In fact, I already had some guesswork.
After gaining broad confidence, I began to offer suggestions to Chung Woon-cheol, revealing my feelings in earnest.
“I would like to get the cooperation of Ki-beom Cheong in this situation.”
“That would be natural. If the elders help, the Chung-ha clan will be able to gain a complete advantage over Qingdao-Yul. But, why should we do that?”
“Because I can give you what you want.”
“Hey. You are afraid to say things that will never end as a joke.”
Chung Woon-cheol showed a subtle momentum, while on the other hand, he asked me questions with his eyes full of interest.
“Do you know what the elder wants to achieve and say that?”
“Yes. I know.”
“Then tell me where.”
At Cheong Woon-cheol’s words, I recalled the answer that I had pondered and concluded in my head.
Actually, it wasn’t that difficult at all. It wasn’t mentioned much, but there was one precious object that Cheong Ki-beom coveted in the original work.
‘Proposal (靑魂鏡).’
It is one of the three major heirlooms of the blue family that connects the blue and white sword and the blue pearl, and is a special jewel that reflects the soul of a being cast in a mirror.
The thing that Cheong Ki-beom wanted to get was the Proposal Sutra.
“You may want to contact the elder. If you can get me the Proposal Sutra, I’m sure there will be a response.”
“… I don’t think he’s just talking about the clouds. I’ll figure it out for now.”
Cheong Woon-cheol nodded, instructed Su-ha to do something, and then spoke to me again.
“By the way, I am also interested in the amulet you used. If you tell me how to make it, I might be able to help you persuade the Elder. Assuming, of course, that everything you say is true.”
“… … .”
It was not something I could decide. He didn’t even know how to make it, and the original owner was different.
As I was contemplating about it, Cheongjuhwa, who came to me, whispered a whisper to me.
“I don’t care if you accept it if you want. I can’t do it anyway.”
Then there is no reason to give up. I nodded my head and accepted Unchul Chung’s offer.
And, maybe that’s when the answer came, Chung Woon-cheol also heard something secretly from Soo-ha.
Then, with a slightly surprised expression, he said to me.
“The elder wants to meet you. However, for him, you must come to our dwelling. What are you going to do?”
In this case, the first step could be called a success. However, it was definitely not a decision to be made in a hurry. It was like stepping into the middle of an enemy camp on your own.
‘There is no guarantee that the blue flag will come out favorably.’
From his point of view, in fact, it is enough to just grab me and hand over me who came to their residence.
Of course, if you do that, you won’t get what you want. In the first place, Ki-beom Cheong was firmly mistaken about the most important fact about the marriage proposal.
However, given the circumstances, it was evident that he was probably unaware of that fact. In the setting, he has a very honest personality, so if he makes a mistake, he may be sold out without a hitch.
‘I still have to go.’
If Cheong Ki-beom started to use his strength by sticking to the side of Qingdao-Yul in earnest, that would be more of a problem.
After a brief deliberation, I accepted Chung Woon-cheol’s proposal.
“Then follow me. Until I reach the elder, I will protect you from the hands of other factions.”
Cheong Woon-cheol took the lead and started guiding us, and Cheong Ji-yeon, who followed me, opened his mouth with a tongue-in-cheek.
“Are you really okay? I think the risk is too great. As I said in advance, I’m not going to be of much help against the elders.”
“I wouldn’t say there’s no risk, but it’s probably fine.”
“Whoa, I wonder where the bottomless confidence comes from.”
Cheong Ji-yeon seemed somewhat dissatisfied with my judgment.
That would be natural. She must be well aware of how dangerous the elders of the family are.
However, it seemed that he decided to accompany him in the end, whether he was interested in Cheongju-hwa, the daughter of Cheongsaun.
“I give you one piece of advice, never turn your back on him or pretend to be in front of him.”
I also knew very well what Cheong Ji-yeon was trying to say.
Recalling the appearance of Ki-beom Cheong, who appeared heavily in the original work several times, I continued to think and move forward.
***
Cheongga’s 4th elder and exorcist, Cheong Ki-beom, was full of doubts about the news that came from Cheong Un-cheol out of the blue.
‘… How the hell is that kid?’
I don’t know what kind of flow led to that conclusion, but it seems that the academy student who was next to the girl who was the target of Qingdao Yul knew my purpose.
It was, of course, questionable.
‘You’re going to give me a wedding ring?’
It’s not even weird to laugh at it. What is it that you want to take away the Proposal Sutra from Cheongdo-yul, the elder of the Cheongga?
It was impossible for the same elder, Cheong Ki-beom.
When I asked him to come here if he wanted to have a real conversation with him, he said that he would really walk in front of Cheong Ki-beom.
I don’t know what kind of guts he is, but he thought he was a pretty interesting guy.
And seeing the appearance of Kang-yoon Han, whom he soon met, Ki-beom Cheong was momentarily admiring.
‘… It’s quiet.’
It was the flow of spiritual power that I felt inside and outside my body, and so was the look in my eyes.
Few people have such deep eyes in this day and age. Cheong Ki-beom changed his sitting attitude slightly and focused on Han Kang-yoon. He even opened his mouth.
“okay. You said you’d see me.”
“… … .”
“I’m here, so I’ll tell you first. As you said, what I am aiming for is the Proposal.”
At those words, the expressions of those who accompanied Han Kang-yoon, including Chung Woon-cheol, changed as if they were a little surprised.
However, Ki-beom Cheong continued talking without hesitation.
“But I just wish, and I haven’t been able to get it. I am the elder of the family. Do you know what that means?”
At the same time, Ki-beom Cheong radiated intense spiritual power in all directions and began to press the opponent.
It was like an unspoken warning not to even think about bringing out such a silly thing.
Han Kang-yoon, who frowned for a moment in the heavy air, received the momentum and opened his mouth again.
“It will take time and effort, but if you put your mind to it, you can get the Proposal.”
“Then tell me how.”
“It is difficult to say. Can’t I just give up my only means of trading?”
Cheong Ki-beom’s brow twitched at him. Of course, it wasn’t wrong, but if you go that way, you’ll end up with a bent over.
Cheong Ki-beom clicked his tongue, turned his head, and waved his hand.
“be not interested in. He was also a no-nonsense guy. I’d rather hand over the daughter of Cheongsaun and negotiate with Mr. Cheongdo-yul.”
It was partly imagining Han Kang-yoon, and partly sincere. If nothing happened, Ki-beom Cheong really wanted to do that.
However, the words of Han Kang-yoon that were uttered next had no choice but to be interested in Cheong Ki-beom as well.
“If you do that, you won’t get what you want. In fact, the Proposal is not in the arms of Cheongdo-yul right now.”
“what?”
“What Qingdao Yul has is a deteriorated replica. The real Proposal is hidden somewhere else.”
In fact, it was a moment when their positions were completely reversed.