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Taejonbirok Volume 16, Episode 15
Chapter 90: Lazy Man Annoyed (5)
“Is this Cheon Iryeon?”
Wi Jeong-han could not help but fall into serious trouble.
Since ancient times, the Central Plains has valued Confucianism.
What is the basis of studying abroad?
Isn't it loyalty and filial piety?
He, too, has emphasized loyalty and filial piety to his three children since childhood. He said that all human endeavor begins with upholding benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and wisdom, and that they should always uphold these principles and live with loyalty and filial piety in their hearts.
however…….
'How did this guy end up like this?'
That guy who was lying on the bed, nodding his head and making a face like, 'Why are you bothering me by asking such nonsense, Dad?'
Where did it go wrong?
His mind tried to make excuses, saying that the five years since Wei Yanhu's disappearance were the cause of all this. But Wei Zhenghan knew full well that wasn't the case.
'This guy has been like that since the beginning.'
Did he go astray because he couldn't take proper care of his son during that long absence?
'Then what is coral?'
Rather, it was Sanho who was separated from him at a time when he needed his parents the most. Yet, didn't Wi Sanho grow up properly? Ultimately, at this point, I couldn't help but blame my birth.
“Hey, when your father speaks, you have to stand up and listen.”
“Then why don’t we talk about it tomorrow? It’s late at night?”
“…….”
“Even if he’s your father, I don’t think it’s right to wake up a sleeping person and start talking to them out of the blue.”
“Of course. But there’s something I’d like to ask you….”
"yes?"
“So how much time do you stay up all night?”
“…….”
“It’s not like I don’t know you, and I know that you sleep for ten hours a day, even covering yourself with a blanket. So are you telling me to find the remaining two hours and come talk to you?”
“So to speak.”
“Oh, I see.”
As Wi Jeong-han grabbed the handle of the sword, Wi Yeon-ho slowly got up.
“Now that I hear it, it seems like what you’re saying is right.”
“……That rotten bastard.”
Wei Yanho frowned as he sat down.
“So you’re saying I have to go to Cheon Iryeon?”
“Yes.”
“Who said that?”
“Of course, a military adult.”
“I have a question. Can I ask it?”
“I’d like to ask.”
Wei Yanho said with a face full of discontent.
"Did you ever have any untold troubles with your military grandfather in your youth? Or maybe he exploited your weaknesses, or borrowed a lot of money from you?"
“……What are you talking about?”
"Otherwise, I don't understand why you keep getting so frustrated when I can't do your job for you. Do you get a salary from the political alliance?"
“No.”
“But.”
“Well, that’s the political alliance…….”
Wi Jeong-han stopped speaking and closed his mouth. He wasn't the type of person who would be persuaded to talk about justice and compromise. He'd only received mocking glances for speaking out.
I didn't want my child to look at me like that.
“It’s noisy. Stop talking and get ready.”
"father."
Wi Yeon-ho sighed deeply.
“My brother is currently being held captive by the Demonic Cult, so how can it be said that he will go to Cheon Iryeon for good fortune?”
"That's a good excuse. But it's a bit weak."
“I’m not joking.”
“…….”
Wi Jeong-han quietly gazed at Wi Yeon-ho. Wi Yeon-ho's face was more annoyed than annoyed. Wi Jeong-han, upon confirming this, sighed.
“Yeonho.”
"yes."
“I am more anxious than you.”
“I guess so.”
"But this isn't a problem that can be solved by rushing in blindly. That's what I think."
“But I can’t just wait around.”
“So, aren’t you saying we should go to Cheon Iryeon?”
"yes?"
Wi Jeong-han said with a stern face.
"Now that things have gotten this far, a war between the Central Plains and the Demonic Cult has become an unavoidable reality. The best way to save Coral from the Demonic Cult is to destroy it."
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“…….”
"The military leaders and the leader seem to be considering other options before going that far, but I don't believe them. It's not that I don't trust their intentions, it's that I don't believe we can do anything about the Demonic Cult. The Demonic Cult is that formidable."
Wi Yeon-ho nodded.
Certainly, the Demonic Cult was a fearsome entity.
Thanks to the Gwanghyeolmaje, Wi Yeonho was able to know that fact for sure.
'It was scary.'
There was pride.
His teacher is the best of all time.
So, isn't the martial arts he learned the greatest martial arts of all time? Having learned the greatest martial arts of all time from the greatest teacher of all time, I believed he wouldn't easily lose to anyone.
Even though Wei Yanhu was young and had only recently mastered martial arts, he had already mingled with the Kwon Geuk. Furthermore, he had fought on equal footing with Guang Wu Liang. He was confident that, if only a little more time passed, he would be able to face anyone in the world, even if he couldn't match his master.
But that pride was shattered by the mad demon.
'You're not going to wait.'
As time passes and he grows stronger, it's certainly possible. The problem is, they have no reason to give Wei Yanho any time.
If the Demonic Cult invades tomorrow, will Wei Yanho be able to stop them?
It's impossible.
In that case, there was only one way to deal with the Demonic Cult. Either buy Wei Yanho more time to grow, or gather those willing to fight alongside him.
"Ultimately, we have no choice but to fight them and win. Otherwise, they will never give up the coral. Even if you infiltrate and bring it back, it won't make a difference."
“Why?”
“Because they will advance into the Central Plains to reclaim the coral.”
“……Why are they so obsessed with you, hyung?”
“Because it’s demon blood.”
“Magic blood?”
"I can't explain it. To be honest, I don't really know what that demon blood means. But I do know their obsession with it. I guarantee it, they won't give up unless Coral dies."
Wi Yeon-ho shook his head as if he didn't understand at all.
It didn't seem like Wi Jeong-han was hiding anything. So what exactly did that "demon blood" mean?
“……So, you’re saying that the military grandfather can speak so calmly because he doesn’t know what that demon blood is?”
"yes."
“Then why don’t you tell me that?”
"Because there's no point in trying. Since I've met that bastard's father in person, I'm trying to understand him somehow."
“What the heck is that…….”
"Being the bloodline of the Great Hemp Emperor means nothing. But being the bloodline of the Great Hemp Emperor is of paramount importance."
Wi Yeon-ho's eyebrows twitched.
"You didn't take him with you for symbolic meaning or loyalty. There was something only you could do."
"Yes, I think so too. There must be something important enough to warrant sending a bishop, arguably their most powerful force, to the heart of the Central Plains."
"Then, you might be in danger! Shouldn't we hurry?"
"no."
Wi Jeong-han shook his head firmly.
"Even the shepherd boy survived in the Demonic Cult without any problems. He must have achieved at least a certain standard, or else it would take a very long time."
“Just with that premonition…….”
“Yeonho!”
Wi Jeong-han said firmly.
“As your father, I have something to ask of you.”
"yes?"
“Wake up.”
“…….”
Wi Jeong-han said it as if spitting out something.
"Saying to save your brother is essentially the same as saying you're going to destroy the Demonic Cult. Even the Great Demon Emperor, Red Eyed Demon, had to risk his life to break free from the demonic cult's grip. Your brother is in the same situation. This isn't a problem that can be solved simply by getting angry and impatient."
“…….”
"If you truly intend to rescue your brother, you must be more determined than anyone else. You must use everything you can, and involve everyone you can, to bring down the Demonic Cult. Do you have what it takes?"
“You are talking nonsense.”
Wi Yeon-ho said calmly.
"Whatever happens in the world, whatever happens in the world, that's none of my business. I just want my family and my friends to live happily. So, I have to do whatever it takes to save my brother."
“……Even though you say the same thing, you act like a petty person.”
"What's wrong with being a petty person? Not everyone in this world can be a great person. There have to be petty people who can light up the nobles. I'll leave the nobles to their own devices, like grand causes or warm hearts. I'll just take what I need."
Maybe that's something I should be scolding you for.
It was especially inappropriate for a child to speak to his father. But Wi Jeong-han simply laughed.
'That's enough.'
Consultation, justice.
A life of integrity alone was enough to protect such things. His son could live a little more freely.
'It won't be comfortable, though.'
In the end, those with power are bound to get involved in similar things.
“So get ready.”
"yes?"
"We should go to Cheon Ui-ryeon. Didn't you say that we need to increase Jeongmu-maeng's influence in Cheon Ui-ryeon so we can use it later?"
“That is that, and this is this.”
“……What have you been listening to me for so far?”
“Hey, Dad, you’re saying some really annoying things.”
“Huh?”
Wi Yeon-ho looked at Wi Jeong-han with a pitiful look and said.
"Well, if you go and experience the hardships, then things will change when the time comes. Your life is on the line, so what does it matter if you're asked, 'Did you receive a favor?' or 'Are you close to me?'"
“…….”
"If you go and help now, they'll be so grateful they'll weep profusely. But when the time comes, they'll say they're truly grateful, but the circumstances are such that they can't help. And if they pretend to be heartbroken and shed a single tear, they'll be considered a scapegoat."
Wi Jeong-han could only open his mouth.
“You, where on earth did you hear all that?”
“Master.”
“……That, that old man?”
"Master said, 'Grace is the driving force that moves the world, but when it really matters, it's useless.' He said that when it really matters, what's needed is strength. If I were stronger, they'd naturally gravitate toward me. Why bother building rapport in advance? It'd be better to spend that time cultivating."
Wi Jeong-han smiled happily at Wi Yeon-ho's logical words.
"Yes, you said it well. Cultivation is better. Then, instead of going to Cheon Il-ryeon, let's start practicing with me tomorrow."
“……Training?”
"Why? Didn't you just say that it's better to cultivate?"
“That’s what I mean, that’s what I mean.”
“No need to say more. Either go to Cheon Iryeon, or come with me tomorrow and train for ten hours each… Choose one of the two.”
“Ten o’clock?”
"okay."
“Can a person live after cultivating like that?”
“I don’t know, I’ve never tried it. I’ll find out once I try it this time.”
“…….”
Wi Yeon-ho, who seemed to be thinking for a while, raised his head.
“What is Cheon Iryeon?”
In this way, Wei Yanhu's plan to carry out a thousand-year campaign was decided.