Chapter 421: The Bum Extorts (1)

Most people are like this.

When faced with something they can handle, they seek solutions and put in the effort. They know that it helps improve the situation.

But what happens when they are faced with something they cannot handle?

They give up on it.

When someone can’t escape or change anything by themselves, they give up on resisting and go with the flow.

Uil was in that situation.

‘I’m crazy.’

Reflecting on it, she wonders what gave her the courage.

When she read the information about Wei Yanho, there was one phrase that was constantly repeated:

‘He is incurable.’

‘A natural disaster.’

‘It’s best not to get involved.’

She should have thought about it.

What those words meant.

Wei Yanho, when dealing with her, seemed like a kind-hearted fool. She should have realized what that meant from the opposite perspective.

He is someone who captures a spy and releases them because he is lazy, then captures them again and says he will rescue the hostages, and then breaks into the Jegal family.

‘Why can’t people be objective?’

If she had seen it from a third-party perspective, Uil would have shouted:

Don’t get involved! That guy’s way of thinking is incomprehensible. But unfortunately, Uil was an involved party, and she let herself be blinded by the possibility of saving her brother.

This is the result.

Wei Yanho, who destroyed the Jie Jie Huan Hon Jin formation in an instant, ran inside. Uil had no choice but to follow him. Before her blank mind could recover, Wei Yanho was surrounded by countless Jegal family warriors.

And a dreamlike scene filled her vision.

One by one.

The Jegal family.

The warriors of the Jegal family, who were always among the five great clans of the martial world, fell like leaves in the wind. They were defeated so easily that reality seemed to fade away.

And now this.

Seeing Jegal U, Uil regained her senses.

‘Jegal U!’

An elder of the Jegal family.

Although he wasn’t the highest-ranking, as the higher elders were retired, Jegal U was the one with the most power in the Jegal family.

But…

“That’s over the top.”

Wei Yanho pointed out with displeasure:

“I could have asked. The world has become so cruel that I get called crazy for asking.”

He could ask.

But not in this situation.

Uil’s eyes trembled:

‘What is going on?’

The “infiltration” she thought of was not as she had imagined. No infiltration involves yelling at the leader.

‘I should have taken a tranquilizer pill.’

Then she wouldn’t have to try so hard not to faint.

“What is this crazy guy saying?”

Uil glared at Jegal U angrily.

More! More!

Insult him more!

That was her feeling. She had forgotten that she was no longer on the side of the Jegal family and was supporting Jegal U.

“Grandfather, that’s a bit much.”

«Grandfather?»

«Elder?»

“No, what…”

Jegal U felt a pain in the back of his neck.

Who is this crazy guy? How crazy must he be to break into the Jegal family and cause this chaos?

‘Crazy?’

Jegal U opened his eyes.

He remembered someone. Recently, there was a young man in the Central Plains who claimed to be the craziest.

Could it be…?

«Are you Wei Yanho?»

«Huh?»

The intruder stepped back.

‘It’s him.’

There was no need to verify.

If it’s not Wei Yanho, then Wei Yanho doesn’t exist.

“Crazy! What grudge do you have against the Jegal family to cause this chaos?”

“I’m not Wei Yanho!”

“You are!”

“I’m telling you, I’m not! Can’t you see the mask? The mask?”

“What kind of idiot…”

Jegal U grabbed the back of his neck.

‘Something seemed strange.’

There are many injured, but no one has died. There are many fallen around the intruder, but none have died.

There are no serious injuries. They are just unconscious.

If there had been serious injuries, the situation would have been ten times worse.

Jegal U’s mind began to spin.

‘I was a fool.’

That was the wrong question. Asking a crazy person why they did something crazy is foolish. Like asking a dog why it pees on the street instead of in the bathroom.

He had another question:

«W… what do you want?»

«Huh?»

“What do you want? You must have a reason for coming here.”

“…I’m telling you, I’m not Wei Yanho.”

“Okay, you’re not. I believe you. You’re not Wei Yanho.”

As he said that, Jegal U had to swallow hard.

‘I mustn’t confront him.’

He didn’t want to admit it, but if that guy is Wei Yanho, they can’t face him with just these people. They need at least the leader.

Why?

Because Wei Yanho is a great master.

Warriors admire great masters, but they don’t know how terrifying they are. Because they have great masters on their own side.

Ironically, that creates balance.

In the martial world, it is rare for a great master to be defeated by a group. There are several reasons.

First, great masters are fast.

If they don’t care about their pride, they can fight a little, defeat a few, and escape when they are tired. Those with less internal energy will not be able to catch the great master, and they will only be hunted by the experts who have recovered their energy. If this is repeated a couple of times, there will be no one left.

And second…

They are «absolute».

Although it’s just a different level, that difference is huge. Bees and wasps are slightly different to humans, but a wasp can kill hundreds of bees.

The difference between a great master and a common master is even greater. If they mobilize the Jegal family, they might catch Wei Yanho. But the Jegal family would collapse. The hungry clans would not leave the destroyed Jegal family alone.

Risk the fate of the clan to eliminate Wei Yanho?

That is unacceptable.

That’s why everyone in the martial world wants power and fame. Great masters are beyond laws, norms, and perception.

“……W… what do you want?”

That’s why Jegal U had to swallow hard and say:

“I’m… I’m not Wei Yanho…”

“I know! I know! You’re not Wei Yanho! I admit it! Even if you leave here, I won’t say that Wei Yanho broke into the Jegal family, nor will I go to Guangdong to complain. I never saw Wei Yanho here, nor did I hear that you came, so tell me what you want.”

Damn it!

If he had known, he would have joined a Buddhist temple from birth.

Then he might have fought with that guy.

But Heaven doesn’t give everything to people. The Jegal family had intelligence, but not bodies suitable for practicing martial arts. Even if he had gone to a Buddhist temple, he couldn’t have defeated Wei Yanho.

Jegal U had never complained about the lack of martial strength of the Jegal family, but now he felt sad.

“He he, if you say so…”

When Wei Yanho scratched his head, Uil lowered her head.

It’s better for him to sing that he is Wei Yanho, what difference does it make?

“…Then what do you need?”

Jegal U wanted to finish this as soon as possible.

‘It will be cheap.’

It feels like he was slapped while he was sleeping, but if he can finish this, it’s a gain. Even if he hasn’t won anything, he must be satisfied with not having lost more.

“E… then… hmm…”

Wei Yanho hesitated and looked at Uil:

«What’s your brother’s name?»

“…Are you crazy?”

“Well, what does it matter? Anyway, I wasn’t planning on coming back after rescuing him. I’ll give this up.”

Uil wanted to cry.

No, she was already crying. Although it can’t be seen because of the mask. She was paying the price for trusting Wei Yanho.

“What if you get taken hostage?!”

“It won’t happen.”

Wei Yanho shrugged:

“They won’t want to die.”

There are many threats in the world, but none are as ridiculous and terrifying as that.

“…Brother…”

At that moment, Jegal U’s expression changed:

“You! You’re Yong-u!”

“Huk!”

Uil covered her mouth.

A mistake.

If she said that in front of him, she would reveal her identity. What a mistake! She was deceived by Wei Yanho.

“You! How dare you do this while receiving support from the Jegal family! I will torture you…”

«No.»

«Huh?»

Wei Yanho said calmly:

“It’s not her.”

“W… what?”

-It’s not her, I’m telling you.

Wei Yanho glared at Jegal U furiously. Jegal U opened and closed his mouth, and lowered his head:

“…I must have been mistaken.”

“He he. Elder, you’re quick.”

He should have gone to the Wudang Sect, not the Buddhist temple. Or join the Demon Cult. He couldn’t calm his anger by hitting him. He needs to stab him so he can die in peace.

“E… then… your brother’s name?”

“…….”

Uil, who had given up on everything, said in a daze:

“So Ryeo-gun.”

«Did you hear that?»

Wei Yanho shrugged and said:

“I don’t like causing trouble. So bring So… So… what? So?”

“So Ryeo-gun.”

«Yes. Bring So Ryeo-gun. Or…”

Wei Yanho turned his neck:

“I’ll have to look for him myself, but that won’t be good for you… what do you think?”

Jegal U closed his eyes when he saw Wei Yanho raise his fist. Jegal U, who understood the feelings of his ancestors, thought that even Jegal Kongming (Zhuge Liang) could not control Zhang Fei’s stupidity.