Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 191

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 191】

191. Persuasion (1)

Kwon Han-ul headed toward the location where the entrance to the Treasure Vault had been discovered, accompanied by his party.
On a plateau far from the city, a jagged rocky mountain jutted out like a molar tooth.
One side of the rocky mountain had completely collapsed, exposing the hollow interior within. Numerous Hunters gathered before it.
The Hunters failed to notice Kwon Han-ul’s arrival. The landscape visible within the rocky mountain was far too mesmerizing for them to pay attention to anything else.
Darkness swirled within the hollow. Even at a glance, it was an ominous sight.
“Why isn’t anyone coming back out!”
“We’re going in next! Everyone move aside!”
The Hunters bickered before the Dungeon entrance, their eyes blinded by greed for the treasures rumored to be hidden within the Treasure Vault.
“I can’t believe the Mei Family Vault actually exists.”
Kwon Myung-woo gazed at the vault with suspicious eyes. Unlike the other Hunters, he showed little interest in the vault itself.
“Kwon So-ri. How was the entrance to the vault discovered?”
“Ah, yes! A recent earthquake caused the rocky mountain to collapse, which exposed the vault’s location. A passing Hunter discovered it!”
“Is that so?”
Kwon Myung-woo stroked his chin. The suspicion in his eyes deepened further.
“Excuse me, Captain.”
Mei Hong suddenly tapped Kwon Han-ul’s shoulder. He turned to face her.
“What is it?”
“That doesn’t make sense. The vault’s location could never be exposed by a natural disaster.”
“Is that really the vault?”
When Kwon Han-ul asked in surprise, Mei Hong nodded.
“Without a doubt.”
“What do you mean it couldn’t be exposed?”
“When the vault was constructed, extensive reinforcements were made to the rocky mountain itself. Even if you unleashed a barrage of missiles, that mountain wouldn’t crumble.”
“So something this fortified has been sitting here all this time, and no one ever found it?”
Mei Hong paused briefly before continuing.
“That’s what’s suspicious. Originally, that rocky mountain was concealed by a barrier. It was designed so no one could ever find it. That’s why I was certain no one would ever discover the vault… but now…”
The vault, hidden by a barrier, had been exposed. Not only that, but the heavily reinforced outer defenses had been destroyed as well. There were far too many suspicious circumstances.
“I need to inform Grandfather.”
This was no longer a situation that could be kept hidden. Kwon Han-ul approached Kwon Myung-woo alongside Mei Hong.
“Grandfather, there’s something I must tell you.”
“What is it?”
Kwon Han-ul revealed everything about the Mei Family Vault to Kwon Myung-woo.
After hearing the full explanation, Kwon Myung-woo’s expression turned grave.
“If what you’ve just told me is true…”
“That is correct.”
Kwon Myung-woo regarded Kwon Han-ul in silence.
Kwon Han-ul sensed the meaning behind that gaze. He had kept something as significant as the Treasure Vault from the Kwon Family—no wonder his uncle was displeased.
“Han-ul, you brat….”
“I accept your rebuke.”
“To think you’d swallow something this valuable all by yourself. Next time, be sure to call me along.”
“…I beg your pardon?”
This wasn’t the response I had anticipated.
“You’re… not angry, Uncle?”
“Angry? Why would I be angry with you?”
“I thought I’d be scolded for hiding the Treasure Vault from you….”
“Ahahaha.”
Kwon Myung-woo suddenly burst into laughter.
“Everyone does it. Truth be told, there are quite a few places I’ve kept to myself without informing the Kwon Family.”
Kwon Han-ul’s mouth slowly fell open. Kwon Myung-woo cleared his throat awkwardly.
“In any case, if everything you’ve said is true, we cannot simply overlook this.”
Kwon Myung-woo summoned Gu Eon and Kwon So-ri from the Gangtaedae. He then shared the story and sought their opinions.
“What do the two of you make of this?”
“It is certainly suspicious.”
Gu Eon spoke in a measured tone.
“None of these phenomena feel natural. Someone must have intervened.”
Who had intervened was painfully obvious.
The remnants of the Mei Family.
Mei Xiao, the Blood Slayer, was surely waiting inside.
“Hmm… If I had my way, I’d simply obliterate that Treasure Vault or whatever it is.”
Kwon Myung-woo clenched and unclenched his fists as he spoke. At his words, Mei Hong cried out urgently.
“If I may be so bold, that is impossible.”
“Impossible?”
“The Mei Family Vault was constructed using a Spatial Transfer artifact. The entrance you see is essentially without substance, so it cannot be destroyed from the outside.”
“…A Spatial Transfer artifact, you say?”
Everyone present was astonished. Kwon Han-ul was no exception.
A Spatial Transfer.
Simply put, it was easier to think of it as a vastly enlarged version of a pocket dimension.
Unlike pocket dimensions, living creatures could freely enter and exit, and the interior was so expansive that buildings could be constructed and other objects installed within.
“I’ve heard they’ve only been discovered three times. So one of them belonged to the Mei Family.”
“That the Mei Family possessed something even Heukcheon lacks… They truly are not to be underestimated.”
“Well, the Mei Family certainly had the wealth for it.”
Kwon Myung-woo and Gu Eon each muttered a comment.
“Then, Mei Hong, I have no choice but to ask you. What is happening inside that vault right now?”
If all of this was indeed the machinations of the Mei Family, then danger surely lurked within the Treasure Vault.
“If my assumption is correct, Mei Xiao is likely waiting inside with all of the Treasure Vault’s security systems activated.”
“Security systems?”
“Originally, the Treasure Vault was being prepared to serve as a refuge for the Mei Family. Midway through, they changed its purpose to storing treasures instead.”
If they were using it as a refuge, it meant the family had been driven to the brink of annihilation.
There was no way the defenses prepared to protect such a place would be trivial.
“That place is a home ground prepared for the Mei Family’s bloodline. If you enter recklessly, you could face serious consequences.”
Kwon Myung-woo was present here. To speak of serious consequences to him, whose name was renowned as the greatest of Heukcheon, was audacious.
It would have warranted caution, yet Kwon Myung-woo listened to these words with a thoughtful expression.
Having already pursued the Mei Family alongside Gangtaedae, he had come to understand that they possessed formidable hidden strength.
Moreover, their leader, Mei Xiao, was a master who had succeeded in creating sword force.
Even Kwon Myung-woo had no choice but to act with caution.
“…How intriguing.”
Yet the thoughtfulness that had appeared on Kwon Myung-woo’s face quickly vanished.
In its place came a fierce smile brimming with exhilaration.
“So these dust-like remnants, already ruined and wandering after losing their family, have laid traps and are waiting for Heukcheon?”
The arrogance inherent to the Heukcheon Bloodline stirred Kwon Myung-woo. He spoke toward Gu Eon.
“Tell Gangtaedae to prepare for entry inside.”
“Understood.”
Gu Eon asked nothing unnecessary and immediately bowed his head in acknowledgment.
“Kwon So-ri.”
“Your command.”
“We need to control this area. Can you summon some of the Heukmi Unit?”
“Yes, I will issue the order immediately.”
Next, Kwon Myung-woo turned his gaze toward Kwon Han-ul.
“Han-ul. What do you intend to do? Will you enter with me?”
“That’s an odd question to ask.”
Kwon Han-ul answered without hesitation. Kwon Myung-woo’s expression grew satisfied.
“Good. Then let us enter to nip the Mei Family in the bud….”
In that moment, Kwon Myung-woo clamped his mouth shut. A cold sweat trickled down as he looked toward Mei Hong.
“Ah, that remark wasn’t directed at you.”
“…Pardon?”
“Though you are of the Mei Family bloodline, you have come to Heukcheon, so you are one of us. So pay no mind to my words. It was a thoughtless slip of the tongue….”
Unusually, Kwon Myung-woo seemed flustered. Mei Hong let out a soft laugh and replied.
“Don’t worry. I want to kill those trash as well.”
“Hehehehe! I like that.”
Only after hearing Mei Hong’s response did Kwon Myung-woo laugh with satisfaction.
“But Grandfather.”
“What is it?”
“You said you would control this area. Do you think those Hunters will obey us so readily?”
Kwon Han-ul pointed toward the Hunters gathered at the entrance of the Treasure Vault.
They were not comparable to Heukcheon, yet each possessed an aura that could not be dismissed. These were not people who would obediently follow Heukcheon’s commands.
“You were worried about such trivial matters?”
Kwon Myung-woo chuckled and spoke.
“There’s always a trick to these things. Learn well from this opportunity.”
Kwon Myung-woo spoke with confidence and walked toward where the hunters were gathered.
“Excuse me, young people. I’d like to pass through ahead. Would you mind stepping aside for a moment?”
Kwon Myung-woo addressed the hunter at the very back of the line. The hunters were packed so densely that he could not advance any further.
“What the hell are you talking about! Respect the order!”
“Has this old man lost his mind! Do you know how long we’ve been waiting here?”
But the hunters hurled crude words at him without even properly looking at Kwon Myung-woo’s face.
“Heheheh, I see.”
Kwon Myung-woo stopped trying to persuade the hunters. Instead, he grabbed two hunters by the scruff of their necks.
“What, what is this!”
“Has this old man gone insane!”
Kwon Myung-woo hurled the hunters backward. Their bodies were yanked away.
“Aaaahhh!”
“Aaaaaahhh!”
The two hunters screamed as they flew through the air.
Kwon Myung-woo wasted no time in seizing other hunters and hurling them as well.
“Who… aaahhh!”
“What crazy… gaaahhh!”
Not a single hunter possessed the strength to resist Kwon Myung-woo’s power.
They all soared high into the sky, screaming.
As the screams continued, the hunters in front realized something extraordinary was happening.
“What is that bastard doing!”
“What kind of crazy old man… w-wait, what?”
Naturally, some of them recognized Kwon Myung-woo’s face.
“…H-h-hehehehe, hehehehe, Heukcheon! It’s Heukcheon’s First Master!”
“K-k-kk, Kwon Myung-woo! Kwon Myung-woo has arrived!”
Like the parting of the Red Sea, the hunters split left and right. Kwon Myung-woo smiled contentedly and spoke.
“What well-mannered young people, showing respect to an elder.”
Kwon Myung-woo arrived comfortably at the entrance of the Treasure Vault. Then he turned to face the hunters and called out.
“Everyone, please pay attention. I have a difficult request to make of you all.”
Kwon Myung-woo’s voice resonated low. Though not particularly loud, everyone heard him.
“Inside that Treasure Vault are enemies that our Kwon Family has been pursuing. Therefore, I intend to enter and eliminate them.”
After saying this, Kwon Myung-woo scanned the hunters one by one. Those who met his gaze shrank back.
“So for now, our Kwon Family will control access to the Treasure Vault.”
At those words, the hunters began to murmur. All wore expressions of discontent.
“Wait, does that even make sense? What right does Heukcheon have?”
“Isn’t Heukcheon trying to monopolize the treasures inside the Vault?”
“I never knew Heukcheon was such a petty place!”
There was a peculiar power in collective action.
Hunters who would never have dared challenge Kwon Myung-woo in ordinary circumstances were now voicing their grievances in unison.
“Any complaints?”
Kwon Myung-woo uttered a single phrase, unleashing his overwhelming presence.
A tremendous aura crashed down upon the hunters like a tidal wave. The searing heat scraped against their skin as if they had plummeted into a lava field.
The hunters’ faces hardened like stone. They all froze in place.
“If anyone has complaints, step forward. Then I’ll persuade you again.”
“Then why don’t you try persuading me?”
At that moment, someone shouted.
It was a young man with bronzed skin, adorned with piercings dangling across his body.
“I’m curious how the First Master of Heukcheon persuades people.”
The young man walked forward with a cocky swagger.
The hunters’ gazes converged on him. One of them cried out.
“…Master the Executioner?”
The words spoken by one hunter rippled through the others like waves.
“Master the Executioner? Isn’t he a member of Pandemonium?”
“The one favored by the Grand Delegate…?”
“Don’t call him that! Be careful! Master is so brutal that he kills even other villains of Pandemonium without hesitation if they displease him!”
The hunters erupted in commotion. Pleased by their reaction, Master’s body trembled with excitement.
“First Master of Heukcheon. Why are you silent? Now try to persuade me….”
In that instant, Kwon Myung-woo stomped the ground.
Kwon Myung-woo appeared before Master’s face and seized his head with his hand.
He drove Master’s head straight into the earth. The ground in the entire area shattered completely.
“Ugh, uaaaagh!”
“It’s, it’s an earthquake!”
The earth trembled violently. The hunters lost their footing and staggered.
When the tremor finally subsided, Kwon Myung-woo had already straightened his posture, brushing dust from his hands.
“His name was Master, wasn’t it?”
No response came. The situation made it impossible. Master’s head was buried deep in the ground.
Whether unconscious or dead, Master merely trembled intermittently, offering no reply.
“Well… judging by his silence, my persuasion seems to have worked quite effectively.”
Kwon Myung-woo fixed the other hunters with a murderous glare.
“So, does anyone else have complaints? Come forward. I’ll personally ‘persuade’ you.”

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