**Chapter 423: The Bum Blackmails (3)**

«Sir, that…»

Jegal U couldn’t continue.

‘What is this guy after?’

An answer is only possible if you know the opponent’s objective. How can you respond if you don’t know what they’re after?

«It doesn’t seem difficult.»

Jegal U grimaced.

The problem was that Wei Yanho was right.

Even if the Jegal family withdraws now, the Jegal family won’t suffer much. In fact, it won’t suffer at all. Their relationship with the elders of the Tang family might worsen, but that was acceptable.

The problem is that they can’t calculate what Wei Yanho will gain from their withdrawal. This decision might have negative consequences for them.

«Sir, I can’t decide that.»

«Then who can decide?»

«The leader should decide…»

«Then tell it to the leader.»

Jegal U looked at Wei Yanho with dazed eyes.

‘Why doesn’t this guy understand?’

Talking to him changed Jegal U’s idea of «conversation.» They are words, but they don’t seem like words.

Jegal U had to change his way of speaking. Circling around the subject wouldn’t work. He had to be direct.

«Can I ask you a question?»

«You can ask two.»

«What do you intend to do in the Tang family?»

«I don’t intend to do anything.»

«…Then, why do you want us to withdraw? Aren’t you planning something?»

«No, it’s not that…»

Wei Yanho scratched his head:

«If the Jegal family is involved, it will be troublesome. I’m not afraid of brute force, but smart people are difficult to handle.»

Jegal U didn’t know how much he should believe Wei Yanho.

‘I can’t understand him.’

He had met many people. Even the Master of Divine Abilities. But he had never met someone so incomprehensible.

He seems foolish but intelligent, intelligent but reckless.

The truth is that Wei Yanho knows how to use his power. His proposal contained a subtle threat: «If you stay involved, I won’t be responsible for what happens.»

Wei Yanho was saying things that others wouldn’t say out of pride.

«I know I’m asking for a lot.»

Wei Yanho said something unusual.

«But…»

Wei Yanho’s expression also hardened. Although it couldn’t be seen because of the mask.

«You heard…»

«Huh? What?»

«What’s happening in the Tang family is unusual.»

Jegal U nodded.

Even though the Righteous Martial Alliance was involved, what was happening in the Tang family was not something that could be ignored. It would have been a big problem in normal times.

«Is that why?»

«It’s for several reasons. If I’m doing something, I can do other things at the same time. Since I hate moving around, I prefer to do many things at once.»

«…….»

«I understand the concerns of the Sichuan martial community. I don’t like to get involved, but I’ll find a solution. The officer is not a closed-minded person. If you withdraw for that reason, I’ll find a solution.»

«Master of Divine Abilities is not like that.»

«Then, we’ll make him someone like that.»

Wei Yanho’s voice was firm.

Jegal U showed interest upon seeing that:

«I must discard all the information about you, sir. The you from the report and the you that I see are different.»

«I’m telling you, I’m not that person!»

Wei Yanho waved his hand dismissively and continued:

«I don’t like to get involved, but I won’t be passive in this matter of the Demon Cult.»

«Hmm…»

«If I have to fight, I can’t stand idly by. I must prepare.»

«You are right.»

Jegal U looked at Wei Yanho:

‘Could he be a solution?’

The relationship between the Righteous Martial Alliance and the Righteous Heavenly Alliance is already irreparable. They can’t solve it by talking. Peace lasted a long time, and during that time, they accumulated conflicts instead of friendship.

Although there is a real threat from the Demon Cult, it is difficult to resolve their conflicts and unite only with that threat.

Then Wei Yanho appeared.

If Wei Yanho can change this situation, the situation might change.

«I understand what you’re saying. But it won’t be easy.»

«It seems you’re willing to help.»

«I’m an elder.»

Jegal U smiled slightly:

«I can give my opinion, but I don’t have power. I can help you, but the leader and the young master must make the decision. And the biggest obstacle is the young master.»

«Huh? Really?»

«Yes. Because he is young.»

Wei Yanho understood that as «young people are impulsive and don’t give up easily.» But Jegal U had a different intention.

‘Ambition is not bad…’

The appearance of Wei Yanho impacted the martial world.

A young master who defeats the powerful with his ability is the romance of all warriors, but when it happens, there are more people who hate him than admire him.

Especially, the frustration of the young masters of the same age as Wei Yanho is unimaginable.

Some, like Peng Dogeuk and Jangil, consider Wei Yanho a different being. But most of the young masters believe that they are as good as Wei Yanho, or that the rumors about him are exaggerated.

Jegal Munin was neither.

As a strategist rather than a warrior, Jegal Munin believed that he could manipulate Wei Yanho while recognizing him.

He admitted his opponent but did not give up his ambition.

Jegal Munin must be planning how to subdue Wei Yanho. Will he withdraw simply after listening to Wei Yanho?

That is impossible.

«The young master won’t give up.»

«Then, we just have to get rid of him.»

«…That’s right.»

Wei Yanho smiled:

«Yes, I will. Resolve other problems.»

«What makes you say that?»

«I don’t trust you.»

Wei Yanho said calmly:

«It seems you’re mistaken. I’m making you a good offer. If you don’t accept it, I’ll have to reconsider. And you’ll regret it.»

«…….»

«My master said that the best negotiation tools are fists and swords.»

Jegal U hardened his expression.

«No matter how much you argue, in the end, you’ll follow the powerful. I’m stubborn. If my master says something, I want to do the opposite. I want to solve it by talking… but in the end, my master is right.»

That was a threat.

If the negotiations fail, he will use force. An individual cannot threaten a clan, but that was happening.

That’s how great masters are.

They are called «absolute» because they are beyond the ordinary. And Wei Yanho was an undeniable great master.

Jegal U was worried:

‘This could be an opportunity.’

He also believed that the Righteous Heavenly Alliance and the Righteous Martial Alliance should unite against the Demon Cult. But the reality was difficult.

In the Righteous Heavenly Alliance, some said that it was better to join the Demon Cult than the corrupt Righteous Martial Alliance. Although that would change if the Demon Cult attacks.

The truth is that if they don’t cooperate with the Righteous Martial Alliance when the Demon Cult attacks, Sichuan will be the shield again.

«Sir.»

«Yes?»

«I have a request.»

«A request?»

«Yes. I want to cooperate with you. But not everyone in the Jegal family will think the same.»

«…Really?»

«Yes. Peace lasted too long. So, I have a request.»

«Tell me.»

Jegal U took a deep breath.

It might be crazy. But he needed to raise awareness.

Jegal U, who had made a decision, spoke:

«I need a reason.»

«A reason?»

«Yes. The clan members need to understand the reality. So, they will be faster. Sir…»

«Ah, wait.»

Wei Yanho waved his hand:

«We’ve already talked enough. The sun will rise soon. I want to go home and sleep before dawn, so let’s get to the point. If there are too many words, I can’t find the meaning.»

Jegal U was speechless.

That was no longer surprising.

«Then, I’ll get to the point.»

«Yes.»

«Please, defeat those guys.»

«Huh?»

Jegal U pointed downward:

«Those guys.»

Looking down, he saw people dressed in white looking at them.

Then…

«You want me to defeat those guys?»

«Yes.»

«Now?»

«Yes.»

Wei Yanho opened his mouth:

«Wow, you’re amazing. I’ve seen many crazy people, but you’re the best. Can you live a normal life?»

It was a situation where it was unclear who was criticizing whom.

«Will you do it or not?»

«Hmm…»

Wei Yanho shrugged:

«I don’t know what you’re after, but my best skill is laziness, and my second best skill is hitting people.»

A smile appeared on Wei Yanho’s face:

«Today is the day to use my second skill.»