Chronicles of the Demon Faction - Chapter 911



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Side story 261. Devouring desire (5)

There was no change in Lee Cheon-sang’s life after meeting Dong-jun.

When summoned by the White Bone God, he enters the residence to discuss the military affairs and process documents. After work is done, he returns to Jamiru for personal training, and after that, he spends time with Seopil.

Although training is training, the conversation with Seopil was truly a great learning experience for Lee Cheon-sang.

Seopil was well-versed in the history of ancient empires and martial arts. The rise and fall of countless nations and groups, including the decisions people made at the time, how they sought to survive, and how they fell, were all stored in his head.

Lee Cheon-sang thought that Seo-pil’s knowledge was, in some ways, more valuable than Jinma-gong or Mu-myeong-mu-gong.

He went out into the world himself and met people and got to know them, but he didn’t have the same knowledge as Seo-pil.

Predictions based on experience and examples are of great help in living life. That is why experience is important, and why books are as important as experience.

Furthermore, Seopil also learned a lot from giving lectures to Lee Cheon-sang.

Although Lee Cheon-sang was not a genius who could learn ten things by hearing one thing, he was a genius who could teach four or five things by teaching one thing. In some areas, he really showed himself to be more than a genius.

Seeing his insight, Seopil was also able to practically incorporate the knowledge he had only memorized into his head. It was an eternal truth that one learns while teaching.

How many days passed like that?

Lee Cheon-sang, who was going to the Blood Soul Pavilion to check on Baek So-dam’s condition, suddenly overheard the conversation between the members of each council.

“Huh, so that’s what happened?”

“Oh, that’s right.”

“I can’t believe it. You know how great a person Baekgol Elder is. I can’t believe that someone like that would suddenly change his mind… .”

“Who doesn’t know that? I also know that Baekgol Elder is a good person. We just talk among ourselves, but how many people would work hard for the school in this day and age? If it weren’t for Baekgol Elder, Gwanghyeol Elder might have gone berserk.”

“That’s true.”

The lightest and fastest thing in the world is human speech. Naturally, rumors, which are formed by the words coming together and becoming one content, are as fast as speech.

In particular, the Hyeolhon-gak, where many patients come, is the place where there is a lot of talk about the school’s leaders, but since they know that lives are precious, the members of the council do not speak carelessly.

But the fact that they are whispering like this means that it is something that happened recently or is so serious that they are forgetting that their lives are being threatened.

Even the members of the National Assembly were well over forty years old. When I saw people who had seen the change of generations having such conversations, I felt like there was something there.

Lee Cheon-sang, who was hiding in the shadows next to the building, opened his hearing.

“But how can a person’s heart remain as straight as bamboo throughout his life? Even the elder Baekgol, being a human, may have thought of overturning the teachings on a momentary impulse.”

For a moment, Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes lit up.

“Don’t talk nonsense. I don’t know where you heard that, but I have no doubt that it’s just a rumor.”

“Oh, man. I’m not saying I completely believe this. I’m just letting you know that there are rumors going around.”

“Hmm.”

“And, you know, it’s not a bad thing to look at the world with a neutral perspective, right? Regardless of whether you believe in the White Bone Elder, it’s true that such rumors have spread, and there are no groundless rumors in the world. For now, we should keep an eye on the situation.”

“That’s funny. What would change if you watched it?”

“That’s what they say, that’s what they say. Anyway, I understand that even though Baekgol Elder is really like that. How long has he been hiding? He was loyal to the religion his whole life… … After ‘that incident’, seeing him act as if he’s dead really broke my heart.”

“I was like that too. You and I both have children, so I know, but if I thought my older and younger children would leave before me… … Oh my, I don’t even want to imagine it. I wonder if they’d be able to live a normal life.”

“That’s right. Since he’s a bone-dwelling old man, he must have endured ten years.”

“Anyway, don’t go around saying things like that. If you’re not careful, you might get in trouble.”

“Kekeke, I said it in front of you, so just be careful with your words… .”

That was when.

“Can you tell me exactly what’s going on?”

“Ugh!”

The two congressmen fell to the ground with a small, strange scream.

One was tall and the other was short. Judging from their attire, they were clearly blood doctor officials, middle managers of the Blood Soul Pavilion.

Lee Cheon-sang asked calmly.

“What rumors are going around about Elder Baekgol?”

The tall, bloodthirsty doctor suddenly nodded his head.

“Lord, please kill us! We just… …!”

“I’m just curious about the content, I don’t intend to cause any harm to you.”

Lee Cheon-sang knocked on the wall of the building.

“I used to come to see patient Baek So-dam often, don’t you know my face?”

If it weren’t for my studies with Seopil, I would have thought that these words had no meaning. I would have thought that knowing my face had no correlation with their anxiety being relieved.

But now I know. If you see someone’s face often and even say hello to them, you can reduce their anxiety. If you make them aware of this fact, you will see faster and more certain results.

Indeed, Lee Cheon-sang’s method was effective.

“That is… … .”

The short doctor who had been telling the rumor to the tall doctor stuttered.

“It’s not a very good story… … I don’t know if I should… … .”

“Don’t worry. At least with my skills, I can detect any movement within a ten-character radius.”

“ah…….”

“I’m just curious. If it’s okay whether we don’t know or not, wouldn’t it be better to know?”

It was a great speech, especially since it was directed at someone who liked to talk.

The short, bloodthirsty doctor rolled his eyes and said.

“I’m not sure, but I heard this story from a friend of mine from the Geumbokdan.”

Geumbokdan was one of the countless organizations under the Hwanheewon and was in charge of the clothing of high-ranking civil war leaders, servants, and maids.

“I heard that… … Elder Baekgol received the authority to investigate from the leader this time.”

“exactly.”

“Yes, but Elder Baekgol is using his position to clear up the civil war… … .”

Lee Cheon-sang tilted his head.

“I don’t think it’s wrong to track down and purge those who have committed crimes together with the military.”

“Oh, of course. What I mean is… … .”

The doctor, who had been looking around furtively, coughed in vain and spoke.

“Rumor has it that the White Bone Elder has declared that he will use this opportunity to solidify his power by weeding out all his rivals.”

Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes sank deeply.

The doctor lowered his head in shock as his gaze, which was already extremely indifferent, began to sink.

“I, I just heard it. It’s just a rumor, so you don’t need to keep it in mind… .”

“And have you heard anything else?”

“Huh? Oh, that’s… … They’re saying they’re going to start by taking care of the intelligence group within the military… … .”

Information organization.

At those words, Lee Cheon-sang felt the smell of blood rising hotly.

“What else?”

“Oh, no! This is really the end!”

“Okay.”

Lee Cheon-sang nodded and said.

“I just heard the rumor, but if someone with a vested interest in that side hears it, they could be in trouble. It would be best to refrain from talking about this from this time today.”

“Yes, I don’t care! I will never set foot on you!”

After reassuring the two people, Lee Cheon-sang entered Baek So-dam’s residence.

Baek So-dam’s recovery was extremely fast. In particular, her internal energy was almost completely restored, and her self-healing speed was incredibly fast. In fact, it would not be a big problem if she returned to active duty immediately.

“You don’t have to come here so often.”

“It’s natural to worry about money.”

Baek So-dam smiled faintly.

“Why? Are you afraid that the silk pouch will tear?”

“Shouldn’t the bird know whether the gold is mine or not?”

Now, even jokes like this are easily accepted. A clear laugh burst out of Baek So-dam’s mouth.

But for a moment, she kept her mouth shut and stared blankly at Lee Cheon-sang. Since she was so perceptive and saw him often, she could read whether something was going on or not even from his face, which barely showed any expression.

“Do you have any concerns?”

Lee Cheon-sang crossed his arms without saying a word.

It was only after half an hour had passed that he opened his mouth, lost in thought while looking at the bed.

“I heard a strange rumor.”

“A rumor?”

Lee Cheon-sang told Baek So-dam about the conversation the Unhyeol doctors had had.

Baek So-dam smiled faintly.

“The power of internal inspection is truly a great power. Since the elders received it, it is natural that such rumors would arise. You know? Countless rumors of this kind arise and then disappear.”

“Of course I know.”

“If you get caught up in every rumor, you won’t be able to accomplish anything great. I understand that you are concerned about the elders, but I think it would be better for you to focus on cultivating yourself for now.”

“I thought so too.”

Lee Cheon-sang was cautious.

“I keep getting irritated when people say they’re touching information organizations.”

“Why? Is there something wrong with that?”

“Because the elder is actually planning to start an audit of the military intelligence community soon.”

A flash of color flashed in Baek So-dam’s eyes.

“then?”

“Of course. The power of the General Staff comes from the authority he received from the Demon Palace, but what actually solidified his power was the information power. The elder and I thought that we had to start by getting rid of the information unit, and we also thought that was the right way to do it.”

“… … !”

“In a way, the word ‘orthodox’ means easy to predict.”

“… … .”

“If someone spread this rumor maliciously, and if this rumor starts to strangle the elder… … .”

Baek So-dam’s face also became serious.

“Given your personality, Elder, you are not the type of person to be swayed by such rumors.”

“I know.”

“But… … what if that rumor becomes true and public opinion worsens to the point where even the elder’s mental strength cannot withstand it?”

Lee Cheon-sang closed his eyes.

“Given the elder’s personality, there is a possibility that he will step down from his position or take his own life.”

He is a man who has devoted his entire life to the new religion. If public opinion believes that such a man will run wild in his later years, then such a thing can really happen.

“If this is really someone’s doing, then this is a very dangerous thing. Not only the elders, but also the person who spread the rumor will face irreversible backlash.”

“In other words, if there is someone who started this rumor, they are confident that they will not face a backlash, or if they do, they have a way to recover.”

Baek So-dam’s eyes deepened.

“Did you hear it from Geumbokdan?”

“Yes.”

“Call Sohong. Right now.”