The Youngest Prince of the Zhou Family - Chapter 51

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Youngest Master of the Zhu Family (51)

 

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The White Dragon Squad was turned completely upside down.

 

The antidote that Yak Seon had prepared for them demonstrated its effectiveness thoroughly.

 

A total of five members of the White Dragon Squad had fallen victim to the dark schemes deployed by the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord.

 

Without even knowing how they had been affected.

 

They moved according to the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord’s will, gradually falling into his hands bit by bit.

 

‘So this was it.’

 

Now I finally understand.

 

Why the Zhu Family collapsed so helplessly in my previous life.

 

Since the White Dragon Squad had already fallen into that bastard’s hands, they wouldn’t have been able to receive any important information.

 

“Of all people, it had to be that bastard.”

 

He’s not an ordinary opponent to deal with.

 

I know the Twelve Demon Emperors.

 

But that doesn’t mean I know all twelve of them completely.

 

Especially if I were to name the most difficult opponent from my previous life, the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord’s name would come to mind.

 

He’s such a vicious bastard who brought me so much humiliation and disgrace.

 

‘This time I’ll definitely catch him.’

 

Slowly and surely.

 

After tightening all of his escape routes, I’ll hunt him properly.

 

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“An interesting fellow.”

 

A man with snake-like vertically slit eyes.

 

It was the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord.

 

His martial arts was the Soul-Destroying Emotion Art, a type of spirit manipulation technique, or what’s called Soul Absorption Technique – an extremely evil demonic art.

 

It’s a martial art that exploits gaps in the opponent’s emotions, slipping through those gaps to dominate their mind, leaving the opponent helplessly neutralized without even knowing when they were affected.

 

“I never would have thought it possible.”

 

The Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord picked up the teacup in front of him and lightly moistened his throat.

 

An opponent who had detected his Soul-Destroying Emotion Art.

 

When he realized that it was a boy who hadn’t even reached adulthood yet, the shock was beyond measure.

 

“It’s not the Sword Master, not the Sword Dragon either. And it’s not the Blood Venerable either.”

 

He had prepared thoroughly.

 

He was confident that he would never be detected by them.

 

But where did it go wrong?

 

His scheme had been properly seen through by such a young brat.

 

The White Dragon Squad is the eyes of the Zhu Family.

 

He had planned to blind those eyes and slowly devour the entire Zhu Family.

 

But that plan was completely ruined.

 

He had put considerable effort into the White Dragon Squad, but that tiny brat had completely exposed it all.

 

“Let’s see then, whether you win or I win.”

 

He felt intense interest in Woo Jin.

 

Until now, there had never been anyone who made him feel this excited.

 

His plan to target the Zhu Family was just beginning from now.

 

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Yak Seon’s speed in making antidotes improved dramatically day by day.

 

Except for some physicians in Insu Hall, everyone was concentrating on producing antidotes.

 

Seeing this, Yak Seon asked.

 

“Do we really need this many?”

 

I naturally nodded my head.

 

If I was only going to use it once, why would I have bothered bringing Yak Seon here?

 

‘The antidote will demonstrate sufficient resistance against the Demonic Cult’s demonic arts in the future as well.’

 

That was my judgment from having experienced the Demonic Cult’s dominance over All Under Heaven in my previous life.

 

Once the Demonic Cult rises to power, this nameless antidote of Yak Seon’s will demonstrate tremendous effectiveness.

 

It means that a single pill would have power comparable to the Anti-Demon Arts that exist in Shaolin.

 

So in other words, Yak Seon is exactly the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord’s greatest weakness and natural enemy.

 

“That’s one thing.”

 

The important thing is how to draw that bastard out…

 

“First… that bastard Yang Gon.”

 

It’s the name that White Dragon Captain Ju Tae-san mentioned before he died.

 

If Yang Gon really is a spy sent by the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord as Ju Tae-san said, I planned to use him to catch the big fish.

 

After finishing my thoughts, I immediately moved into action.

 

I headed north to the Inner Compound where the White Dragon Squad was located.

 

The atmosphere of the White Dragon Squad was somewhat quiet.

 

The five who had received antidotes from me were excluded from duties and were confined to their quarters in self-reflection.

 

And monitoring their movements was entrusted to Mu Ying.

 

“What brings you here, Young Master?”

 

At that moment, Yang Gon greeted me with a good-natured smile.

 

“I was bored.”

 

“Haha, I heard you’ve stopped visiting the Extreme Pleasure House recently. Since you have less to do, perhaps you should find another hobby…”

 

I listened to his words half-heartedly as I entered inside.

 

Vice Squad Leader Yang Gon’s office.

 

Nothing special about it.

 

There are two Vice Squad Leaders in the White Dragon Squad, including Yang Gon.

 

The other one was currently performing external duties.

 

“I heard the news about the White Dragon Captain.”

 

“Ah, you heard about it too, Young Master. We’re also currently sending warriors in all directions, sparing no effort in searching for the Fierce Beast. Whoever did this…”

 

“I see. Any results?”

 

“Not yet. Haha, but I didn’t expect Young Master to take interest in such matters.”

 

“Of course I would. I’m the one who imprisoned the White Dragon Captain in Thunder Prison.”

 

At those words, Yang Gon stopped speaking for a moment.

 

Then he tilted his head and asked again.

 

“What do you mean by that?”

 

“Exactly what I just said. I said I imprisoned the White Dragon Captain in Thunder Prison. Is there a problem?”

 

“No, but why…”

 

“Exactly.”

 

I smiled coldly and looked straight into Yang Gon’s eyes.

 

Two pupils without a trace of trembling.

 

At first glance, they seemed to have no hidden thoughts whatsoever.

 

‘Not yet.’

 

I slowly opened my mouth.

 

“Didn’t he attack me at the Heavenly Martial Festival? In collaboration with Second Madam.”

 

“That may be true, but… I understand that the Family Head personally issued a confinement punishment for that incident.”

 

Yang Gon reacted as if he couldn’t understand at all.

 

That’s understandable since he knew well that I didn’t have the authority to arbitrarily imprison a captain-level person in Thunder Prison.

 

In other words, Yang Gon was now suspecting that it wasn’t me but someone behind me who had given the order.

 

“If it had stopped there, I would have been willing to comply with the Family Head’s punishment.”</Human: Continue

I observed Yang Gon’s reaction even more carefully.

 

He instantly hardened his expression and asked cautiously.

 

“By any chance, is there something else?”

 

“Well, I’m looking into it.”

 

“….”

 

A meaningful statement.

 

With those words, I slowly left that place.

 

Yang Gon seemed to have much on his mind.

 

‘Indeed.’

 

Could he really be Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord’s person as Ju Tae-san said?

 

Or did Ju Tae-san lie to me to cause confusion?

 

I had cast the bait, so whether a big fish would bite or not remained to be seen.

 

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I watched Yang Gon’s movements.

 

Along with that, I watched the White Dragon Corps’ movements themselves.

 

Of course, I couldn’t do it alone, so I decided to get some help from Red Dragon Squad Leader Yu Ran.

 

“There’s no particular movement. But why exactly did you ask me to watch the White Dragon Corps’ movements?”

 

Yu Ran doesn’t know the reason.

 

Because I didn’t tell her.

 

Moreover, I didn’t have high expectations for the Red Dragon Corps from the start.

 

‘The Red Dragon Corps can’t grasp the White Dragon Corps’ actions in the first place.’

 

Their natures are fundamentally different.

 

There was no way the White Dragon Corps would leave traces for the Red Dragon Corps to catch.

 

‘However, they would at least know that I’m unleashing the Red Dragon Corps to pursue them.’

 

Yang Gon would have surely noticed.

 

I deliberately let the Red Dragon Corps run wild for that purpose.

 

Whether That Bastard becomes cautious or ignores it.

 

Either way, I planned to slip through the gaps created in between.

 

“Oh, did you hear about that?”

 

Yu Ran sat beside me and spoke with a mischievous expression.

 

“The incident where Foster Mother’s noble family was attacked while returning a few days ago.”

 

“Broken-Face Asura?”

 

“Yes. It’s about that Broken-Face Asura.”

 

Originally….

 

‘He first attacked Elder Sister who was returning to the academy after the Heavenly Martial Festival ended.’

 

Broken-Face Asura was nothing more than a perverted murderer who only targeted women.

 

But another situation strangely different from my previous life was created.

 

‘Now he met his death while first attacking Mother who had become healthy.’

 

I looked at Yu Ran with doubt.

 

“It seems Broken-Face Asura was a master of Black Pavilion. This time, Black Horn Master sent a letter of protest.”

 

“Black Horn Master? How dare he, after attacking our Family Head’s Foster Mother?”

 

“Yes. So Blood Venerable seems extremely angry right now too. Probably as soon as the Family Head returns….”

 

“Hmm, he’ll send a separate envoy.”

 

The process was slightly different, but the subsequent procedures were similar.

 

Father wanted to be wary of Black Pavilion’s movements and finish by sending an envoy to merely exchange positions.

 

And that’s how it went.

 

‘The problem is what comes next.’

 

The point that this incident would make Inside the Ju Family boil over.

 

The hardliners including Blood Venerable and Ju Tae-hwi strongly opposed, saying they must completely uproot Black Pavilion’s arrogant and insolent behavior, while the moderates including the Grand Elder were on the side of not bothering to provoke Black Pavilion’s temper.

 

‘Actually, Youngest Uncle’s words were correct.’

 

That said, I could understand the moderate faction’s position too.

 

Although the Zhu Family was certainly a great prestigious family comparable to or surpassing the Five Great Noble Families, it was still just one family.

 

On the other hand, Black Pavilion was a massive alliance of countless Dark Path branches, sects, and families united together.

 

For instance….

 

‘It’s like the Martial Alliance that would emerge when the Demonic Cult rises.’

 

Its size was so massive it couldn’t even be compared to the Zhu Family.

 

Black Horn Master likely knew this fact and deliberately provoked us.

 

But why was that?

 

‘Was Black Horn Master that reckless?’

 

He’s the leader of a massive alliance.

 

His martial arts level is high enough to occupy one seat among the Ten Great Masters of the Martial World.

 

However, no matter how strong Black Pavilion was, the moment they clashed with us, they too would have to be prepared to sacrifice two of their limbs.

 

That was the power of the Zhu Family, which possessed two of the Ten Great Masters of the Martial World.

 

‘Demonic Cult.’

 

Those bastards are moving Black Pavilion too.

 

No, the interior is probably already being manipulated by the Demon People.

 

Anyway, this incident would cause both the Zhu Family and Black Pavilion to suffer from internal problems.

 

Black Pavilion also had hardliners who insisted on punishing the Zhu Family and moderates with opposing positions starting to antagonize each other.

 

If those two are shaken, who would benefit the most?

 

Demonic Cult.

 

Only those bastards.

 

“Right, they’ll send an envoy. But….”

 

“You’re worried, right? Since Youngest Uncle is properly angry.”

 

“Yes. Really, how do you understand my heart so perfectly?”

 

Yu Ran looked at me as if finding it interesting.

 

From her perspective, it was quite amazing how Woo Jin would understand and even reach conclusions no matter what she brought up.

 

‘Is this really that stupid young master I knew?’

 

Such thoughts occurred dozens of times a day.

 

That’s how much interest Yu Ran had in Woo Jin.

 

“This won’t do.”

 

I jumped up from my seat.

 

‘Scheming to properly shake the family. So this was what felt unsettling.’

 

Once I made the judgment, my head cleared.

 

“What? What won’t do?”

 

“Dae Ju, for now, just watch the White Dragon Corps’ movements. It’s fine if you’re discovered. No, it would actually be better for me if you just pretend to monitor them clumsily.”

 

“You’re absolutely not going to tell me what this is about again, are you?”

 

“I’ll tell you when it’s over. Perhaps this….”

 

That far.

 

Because it might not just be the White Dragon Corps’ problem.

 

“First, I need to go.”

 

“What? Where?”

 

“Where else. Black Pavilion.”

 

It was a saying from a small but strong country somewhere in the East.

 

Strike while the iron is hot, wasn’t it?

 

Before Father returns, before the Elder council convenes.

 

‘I move first.’

 

I had to go to Black Pavilion.

 

Pacify Black Pavilion’s interior and manage the Zhu Family’s discontent.

 

Thus, I would annihilate the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord’s cowardly conspiracy itself.

 

Then I headed straight to the Sword Soul Hall.

 

I needed to see my eternal ally, Youngest Uncle.

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