Survival Guide for the Reincarnated - Chapter 189

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Chapter 189

He briefly bent his waist and whispered into Seol Woon-hae’s ear.

“It seems quite empty, so I think we need to fill it up a bit more. Brother.”

“What…?”

The answer to his question came through jeonum.

-I need the names from Seol-ryeong-gak.

Looking at Woon-hwi’s chilling eyes, Seol Woon-hae wrote down the names of Seol-ryeong-gak’s head and vice head as if possessed by something.

Setting aside Baek-ryeon-gak, which had clearly betrayed them, he didn’t know why he had to write down Seol-ryeong-gak as well, but he didn’t think any further.

Because he wanted to live.

“…Woon-hwi… I’ve written everything… I wrote it… I’m sorry, really… Could you please spare my life…”

He swung his foot just like that.

Crack-!

As it struck Seol Woon-hae’s face, his body went limp.

He had fainted.

Woon-hwi, who had been staring down at Seol Woon-hae, turned his head.

There was a man with impressive long hair.

“This… I unintentionally overheard the conversation…”

A middle-aged man in white robes, Yang Seol-jin, the Vice Palace Lord of the Ten Thousand Year Snow Palace, was awkwardly smiling while scratching his head.

“This is troublesome. Well…”

Yang Seol-jin hid his slightly trembling hands inside his sleeves.

The scene that unfolded before his eyes was something that even he, a seasoned expert, couldn’t easily remain calm about.

The fifth among the Polar Descendants of the Ten Thousand Year Snow Palace had cut off the fourth’s arm. And very decisively at that.

And.

How could that bastard still be alive?

Inside the Secret Realm… did they fail?

He couldn’t understand it.

There were experts from the Heaven-Human Realm, Divine Transformation Realm, and Body Establishment Boundary, yet they failed.

Tsk.

Yang Seol-jin clicked his tongue inwardly, composed his expression, and smiled at Woon-hwi.

“Hyeon Seol-rin, if you have time, how about having a cup of tea?”

There wasn’t a trace of disturbance in Woon-hwi’s expression.

“Let’s do that.”

Afterward, the two moved to a quiet garden where they could drink tea.

It was a place with snow-covered trees and a small pond decorated with stones.

As soon as they sat down, a servant approached and poured fragrant tea.

Yang Seol-jin slowly took a sip of tea.

“What I just witnessed was truly… shocking.”

Woon-hwi only drank his tea without saying anything, and Yang Seol-jin shook his head lightly as if still in shock.

“To think Sam Seol-rin would do such a thing… I never could have imagined it. Colluding with Baek-ryeon-gak of all places. I’m worried about the future of the Ten Thousand Year Snow Palace.”

Woon-hwi slowly set down his teacup.

“Vice Palace Lord, didn’t you notice these things beforehand?”

Yang Seol-jin’s eyes trembled slightly.

Wasn’t this tone somewhat reproachful?

“Shamefully, I didn’t notice at all.”

“I see.”

“…More than that, it seems something happened inside Shaolin Temple’s Secret Realm as well, and that right arm must be the result. Hyeon Seol-rin.”

“Yes.”

“Are you alright?”

“I’m fine.”

“Then Dae Seol-rin is…”

“He’s even better.”

Yang Seol-jin smiled slightly.

“That’s truly fortunate.”

Woon-hwi stared at Yang Seol-jin who spoke thus.

He had seen this man in his previous life, but this was the first time in this life, especially alone like this.

But now that he looked, wasn’t he more cold-hearted and less composed than before?

However, unfortunately, Yang Seol-jin’s fate was already decided.

“What do you think about the fact that Sam Seol-rin collaborated with Baek-ryeon-gak, Vice Palace Lord?”

“It’s very regrettable. Baek-ryeon-gak holds a unique position within Snow Mountain. Seol-gung Samgak is like a branch of the Ten Thousand Year Snow Palace… This can only be explained as betrayal. Above all, targeting Dae Seol-rin means putting Cha Seol-rin in the position of Young Palace Lord… It’s only right to investigate thoroughly.”

“Do you suspect second brother?”

“My judgment is that there’s nothing wrong with being certain.”

“If we can divide internal division into beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages, I think it would be foolish to end something that could finish at the beginner level at the advanced level.”

Yang Seol-jin’s brow twitched at Woon-hwi’s words spoken with a smile.

“Something that could end at the beginner level…”

“There’s a saying that one with weak will is weak even holding a strong sword, while one with strong will is strong even holding a broken sword. Second brother is definitely a strong person. He’s not someone who would make such a foolish choice.”

“Huh…”

“Above all, Sam Seol-rin doesn’t have the brains to connect this incident with second brother. If that were possible, he wouldn’t have been caught either.”

“…I see. Indeed… your insight is extraordinary. But Sam Seol-rin was writing something else at the end, is there someone other than Baek-ryeon-gak?”

Unfortunately, Yang Seol-jin hadn’t seen the few names that Seol Woon-hae had written at the end of the list.

“For now, Baek-ryeon-gak is everything.”

“I see. You’re truly remarkable.”

“You’re too kind. More than that, Vice Palace Lord, you seem quite well-versed in the internal situation of our Snow Palace.”

“It’s my duty.”

Woon-hwi read ‘tranquility’ in Yang Seol-jin’s appearance.

Yang Seol-jin in his previous life was a brutal yet confident man.

But his current appearance seemed excessively relaxed, yet showed far too many openings.

Was this all.

Was he only this level of person?

Or was it because he was still at Limitless Divine Manifestation that his development was lacking?

Sighing inwardly, he asked.

“I have one more thing I’m curious about.”

“What is it?”

“There was once a time when spies from the Origin Blood Sect were exposed. I don’t think this incident is unrelated to them.”

Yang Seol-jin’s eyes trembled slightly. It was such a minute movement that ordinary people would never notice. But Woon-hwi noticed.

“It’s still just speculation, but I don’t think we’ve rooted out all of them. So I’m asking you this question – do you know about forces connected to the Origin Blood Sect, Vice Palace Lord?”

“The Origin Blood Sect…”

A smile appeared on Yang Seol-jin’s lips as if it was very difficult and cautious.

“They are long-time enemies of the Snow Palace, but I don’t know for certain if there are connected forces. Above all, if it’s the Origin Blood Sect, shouldn’t they be waiting for the right time?”

A smile also appeared on Woon-hwi’s lips.

“That’s right. They should wait for the right time.”

A moment of silence flowed. Cold wind swept through the garden.

“You seem to have grown greatly lately. That appearance is truly impressive.”

“Thank you.”

Slowly drinking a cup of tea, Yang Seol-jin opened his mouth again.

“Actually, I often think it would be good if someone as outstanding as Hyeon Seol-rin led the Snow Palace.”

Woon-hwi’s eyes sharpened.

“What are you trying to say right now, Vice Palace Lord?”

Yang Seol-jin smiled.

“I think Hyeon Seol-rin’s talent can make the Snow Palace great. So I have a proposal.”

“What kind of proposal is it?”

“Would you like to work with me? To make the Snow Palace stronger.”

“The Polar Descendants working under the Vice Palace Lord… Isn’t that a bit strange?”

Yang Seol-jin raised his hand and waved it gently.

“Not under me. Together.”

“Together, you say.”

“Yes. If Hyeon Seol-rin’s talent combines with my experience, the future of the Snow Palace will become even brighter.”

Woon-hwi seemed lost in thought for a moment. Nothing could be read from his expression.

“An interesting proposal.”

“Then can I hear your answer today?”

“You seem to be rushing too much. You know well, don’t you? That if you’re impatient, even things that could work won’t work.”

“…Hmm.”

“I’ll consider it.”

Woon-hwi slowly rose from his seat.

“Vice Palace Lord, thank you for the tea and conversation. I think I should be going now.”

Yang Seol-jin also stood up.

“Of course. Since you haven’t been out of the Secret Realm for long, rest comes first. I’ll be looking forward to having another conversation anytime.”

Woon-hwi nodded and prepared to leave. Then he turned toward Yang Seol-jin and asked.

“What kind of Snow Palace does the Vice Palace Lord want to create?”

Yang Seol-jin seemed to think for a moment. However, the answer was already decided.

“A stronger, greater Snow Palace as a true powerhouse that no one in the world would dare to covet.”

Woon-hwi smiled slightly.

“Interesting. I’m dreaming the same dream.”

“Then we’re kindred spirits.”

Woon-hwi didn’t answer.

He just smiled silently, and Yang Seol-jin couldn’t clearly tell whether that was positive or negative.

‘This brat… his schemes run too deep.’

The conversation ended there.

Woon-hwi left the garden, and Yang Seol-jin’s eyes changed as he gazed at his retreating figure. There was no longer any leisure or elegance. Only cold calculation and sharp desire filled his eyes.

‘He’s too excellent to eliminate right away.’

Through this brief conversation, Yang Seol-jin realized Woon-hwi’s true value. This was an evaluation on a completely different level from what Kang Cheon-u of the Sichuan Sect or Gun Mu-gyeol of the Martial Alliance had felt.

‘Let’s nurture him a bit more.’

If he nurtured him to make him stronger, gave him power and opportunities, he would become a sharper blade than anyone else.

The most important thing in rebuilding the Thousand Year Demon Cult was removing obstacles, and Woon-hwi would be able to eliminate more than half of them.

And if he eventually cast Woon-hwi aside, wouldn’t that be a perfect plan?

Yang Seol-jin smiled slightly and began composing a letter to send to his ‘Master.’ At this moment, his mind was already moving toward the next stage.

Meanwhile, cold determination dwelt in Woon-hwi’s eyes as he left the garden.

The seemingly insignificant conversation with Yang Seol-jin had been truly beneficial for Woon-hwi.

‘The time has come.’

Soon, Yang Seol-jin would die.

Even retracing the conversation and going through all memories of his past life, there was no reason to keep Yang Seol-jin alive any longer.

Thus, the two men were each drawing the other’s death within their respective plans.

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