Regressor Takes Everything

n that he thought was almost finished ended up getting disrupted like this.
The aide cautiously opened his mouth to see him looking uncomfortable.
“Isn’t there a possibility that it was the work of the White Lotus Guild?” 

 

“…No.
There will be no chance of that.”

 

He didn’t know about the master of the White Lotus Gate, but Chen Tien, who held the real power, was afraid of them.
He couldn’t have acted like this unless he had a new mastermind, and there was no way they wouldn’t know if there was such a contact. 

 

‘If it’s a possibility… … I will give you the first White Lotus burner.’

 

 Except for the fact that he acquired the vacuum incense burner and sealed it, not much was known, but according to his words, he was an existence that could never be caught off guard.
There was also a possibility that he had read this situation in advance and put a powerful curse on his secret. 

 

‘It’s a scary thing….’ 

 

However, the curse would be lifted someday, and one could call in a new researcher if they were serious about it.
In a sense, it proved that the secret was genuine, so if you look into the distant future, you can say that you have definitely obtained a clue to immortality. 

 

Geom Hu, who briefly summarized the situation, looked at his aide.
“I can’t help but hold you accountable.
He should send the appropriate person in charge to come and get a reward.” 

 

“All right.”

 

The aide bowed his head and went outside, and the other individual leisurely tilted the glass he had poured.
‘I can use this incident as an excuse to expand my influence on the White Lotus Guild, so it might not be that bad.’ 

 

If he could put a leash on Li Mei, the owner of the White Lotus Gate, and Lao Chang, the owner of Ilhwa Dan, it would be the best scenario.
Geom Hu found himself smiling with satisfaction at the thought that they were going in the direction they wanted, even though they have slowed down a bit. 

 

“Heh, Mr.
Geom Hu!” The aide who had left came back in, and Geom Hu’s eyes narrowed at the urgent appearance.
“What is going on?”

 

 “It is said that there is a fire in the White Lotus building!” 

 

“What?” In response to the question, the aide immediately manipulated the panel and raised the screen in front of him.
Roaring! 

 

“Evacuate the residents! Quickly!”

 

 “Move calmly!” 

 

The White Lotus building, which was built across the mountain range, was swallowed up by fire and emitted black smoke.
The burning of the White Lotus Gate, which was the symbol of the White Lotus Guild, was a huge event, but there was something else that caught his attention in the video.
“That….” 

 

The summit of White Lotus Gate.
Black mist was flowing from a place called Musangwon, where the vacuum incense burner was said to have been sealed.
And the black flame rising from there was engulfing the White Lotus Gate. 

 

‘No way… That, too, is the first White Lotus owner?’ 

 

It was unbelievable considering his mentality known to the public, but considering the curse engraved on the top of the vacuum incense burner, it’s something else.
In a situation that went differently than expected, Geom Hu moaned and looked at his aide.
“What is the condition of the executives of the White Lotus Guild?” 

 

“Baekryon Moon-Ju and Ihwa Danju tried to catch the fire but failed, so they are concentrating on evacuating… Some sophomores, including Chen Tien, are said to be complaining of abnormal symptoms.” 

 

“What do we have in common?” 

 

“They said they were all involved in this transaction.” 

 

“A curse….”

 

 No matter how much the later generations disobeyed their will, they left behind such a terrible curse.
The aid then asked cautiously.
“Anyway, the order you said earlier….” 

 

“Stop it.
In a situation like that, if you ask for responsibility, there will be a fierce backlash.” 

 

Perhaps, with this incident as an opportunity, the Guild side may try to distance themselves from them.
Didn’t disaster come as soon as he went against the will of the first White Lotus master? 

 

‘It’s a little disappointing, but I think it’s better to take some time.’ 

 

Anyway, the top priority was the low salary, which has already been secured.
If the Guild were to get out of China after forcibly trying to put on a leash, they would suffer astronomical losses.
Having made a decision, Geom Hu looked at his aide.
“After things are sorted out, approach them and offer grants.
If you accept it, use that as an excuse to expand your influence again, and if they reject it, resign without regret.” 

 

“All right.” The aide went out again, and he was soon left alone to look at the horrors that appeared on the screen.
He muttered calmly as he tilted his glass.
“The first White Lotus master… He was a great man.”

   * * * 

The fire that broke out in White Lotus Gate burned for a whole day despite the numerous hunters rushing at it, and then finally calmed down.
Not a single pillar was left in the unlit clearing, and Li Mei, who had been messed up from commanding the evacuation, looked up quietly at the sight that was revealed under the moonlight. 

 

“I felt so determined… It hurts a little to see this.” 

 

Considering the wealth of the White Lotus Guild, this amount of loss could be quickly recovered, but that didn’t save the memories.
For Li Mei, who has been living in since her childhood, her hometown had been burned down. 

 

“I’m sorry.
There might have been another way….”

 

Li Mei shook her head at her Kang Yoo-sik’s apology.
“Nope.
Perhaps this was the only way.
That’s why they are persistent.” 

 

Li Mei, who heard about her situation through Chen Tien, looked up at her with a calm expression.
Her sadness quickly sank to the bottom, and the vacancy was filled with hostility towards someone.
For a long time, the heavenly army, aiming for the secret level of the vacuum incense burner, drove them slowly.
It was the first time he recognized them as enemies.
“As I said before, you shouldn’t move hastily.
Because the other party is no different from the country itself.” 

 

“Do not worry.
Rather… Is Ihwa Danju okay?” 

 

“Yes.
There is no need to worry too much, as there are no restrictions on your life.” 

 

Thinking of Chen Tien, who was probably lying in bed by now, Kang Yoo-sik looked at the ruined White Lotus Gate.
‘I thought I’d try to fly only near Musangwon… I never thought I would try to blow up the whole White Lotus Guild.’ 

 

Probably, he judged that it was necessary to completely shake off the plague called the Heavenly Army.

 

‘Well, there are still a few left.’ The poor-quality ganja had been dealt with by giving them a ‘special’ curse, but if one were to include the minor ones, there are quite a few. 

 

Since Chen Tien promised to deal with it and said that he would deal with it together with Li Mei, it probably won’t be a big deal.
‘Because Li Mei is amazing when she moves properly… It’s because they have a kind heart and use it gently, but there are few people who can survive if they decide to use White Lotus Guild for interrogation purposes.
I can assure you that this time the Guild will not be fooled like before the return.’ 

 

‘I have no intention of leaving it like that.’ 

 

This incident made Chen Tien his subordinate, and Li Mei also made her debt known.
He had no intention of becoming the owner of the White Lotus Moon, but he could use it whenever he needed strength in the future.
‘At first, I was going to pick just a few people before they went bankrupt… It’s something the world really doesn’t know.’ 

 

Kang Yoo-sik was deep in thought.
Li Mei, who was looking at her ruined clearing, turned her head.
“Cadet Kang Yoo-sik.” 

 

“Ah, yes.” 

 

“There is one thing… … May I ask you a favor?” Her voice trembled slightly even though she hid her emotions. 

 

Li Mei, who suppressed many complex emotions, looked at Kang Yoo-sik with strong desire.
“I know it’s a shameless request, but… Please hold on to the tail of the Heavenly Army.
As the owner of the White Lotus Gate… And as a teacher, I must ask this of you.” 

 

To Li Mei’s earnest request, Kang Yoo-sik answered calmly, with the most trustworthy expression on his face.
“Sure.
Who are you asking?”

 

 A little unpretentious, but reliable answer.
Li Mei looked at Kang Yoo-sik with a slightly surprised expression, then smiled.
“Thank you… Kang Yoo-sik.” 

 

Did omitting the expression cadet mean that he had been acknowledged? Kang Yoo-sik satisfactorily responded to Li Mei’s call, who seemed to have gotten closer and softer.
“Then I will go.” 

 

Kang Yoo-sik, who left those words, left Li Mei behind and came down to the ruins of her, looking at Ihwa Danju and Lao Chang, who was waiting in front of his car. 

 

“Is the conversation over?” 

 

“Yes.” 

 

At this, Kang Yoo-sik nodded and looked across the mountain.
“Let’s go to Cheonmu Palace.”