Chapter 694: What's With Your Face?

TL: FoodieMonster007

"Are you making another heart?"

At the sound of Bi Sayin's voice from behind him, a smile spread across Geom Mugeuk's lips. He must have seen him speaking with Cha Yiran.

"Unfortunately, the new heart you saw is one that doesn't beat in my body."

Geom Mugeuk turned around.

Normally, there wasn't a sliver of room for even a faint smile on Bi Sayin's fearsome face. Now, however, a space had been made for a rather large measure of gladness.

He had arrived on high alert, knowing there was a plan to assassinate the Master. Still, he couldn't hide the joy he felt upon meeting Geom Mugeuk.

"When did you arrive?"

"Just now."

"That's just like you."

He wondered what Geom Mugeuk was about to say.

"The finals of the world's number one beauty pageant are about to begin. I can only imagine how overworked your horses must have been, thanks to your determination to see the beauties."

It wasn't just the horses that were dragged into his teasing of Bi Sayin. He even brought up Han Seol, who had returned to the North Sea Ice Palace.

"What do you think Young Lady Han would say if she knew you arrived just in time for the finals?"

Bi Sayin was dumbfounded.

He was the one who sent a messenger pigeon telling Geom Mugeuk to come early since he was coming anyway!

Seeing Geom Mugeuk start teasing him the moment they met, it finally felt like he had truly met him.

It was at that very moment that someone walking up from behind spoke.

"Didn't I say I'd rip your mouth if you opened it?"

In that instant, Bi Sayin saw a flash of mischief in Geom Mugeuk's eyes. It was just as he expected.

"I really didn't want to, but this person forced me."

Geom Mugeuk was truly incorrigible.

But still, not the eyes or the nose, but the mouth? He was going to rip Geom Mugeuk's mouth? That mouth, which even the Chairmen couldn't handle!

Who was this poor, pitiful sacrifice, making such an arrogant threat without even knowing who his opponent was?

Ahn Hupyeong's voice came from behind him.

"Hey, is that true?"

If striking up a conversation with a friend out of gladness was considered being forced to speak.

Bi Sayin nodded obediently, like a man who had emptied his mind. He was going to play along with Geom Mugeuk's little game.

At that, Ahn Hupyeong's brow furrowed.

He asked a question, but the man just nodded without answering? Right, anyone who hangs out with this annoying bodyguard is all the same. He was already displeased from the start.

"Hey, turn around."

Bi Sayin slowly turned.

The moment he saw the man's face, a curse burst from Ahn Hupyeong's lips.

"Aigoo, shit!"

It wasn't an intentional curse, but one that flew out in sheer shock.

He had never in his life seen someone with such a terrifying appearance.

Bi Sayin's face was covered in scars. Slashed and distorted, the mere sight of it sent a chill down one's spine.

Just then, some beauties who were entering the waiting room happened to see the scene. In the haughty Ahn Hupyeong's life, showing any sign of being intimidated in front of women was unacceptable.

"What's with your face? Did you fight all the world's battles by yourself?"

Unfortunately for him, he didn't recognize who he was talking to.

Perfect, he doesn't recognize him!

Geom Mugeuk spoke, feigning injustice. "How could I not speak when such a frightening person addresses me?"

The corner of Bi Sayin's mouth twitched upward slightly.

He was now used to Geom Mugeuk playing pranks using his face.

He also knew that this was Geom Mugeuk's way of showing consideration. When others made fun of his face, Geom Mugeuk would join in, as if to say…

Don't worry about it, friend. Just enjoy it too!

"Young Sect Leader, if that scary face started talking to you, could you refuse to answer?"

Yes, he would probably feel disappointed if Geom Mugeuk didn't pull these kinds of pranks.

Ahn Hupyeong nodded at Geom Mugeuk's words. Hating the bodyguard was one thing, but he had to admit the man had a point. He would have answered too.

"You, do you know that guy?"

At Ahn Hupyeong's question, Bi Sayin glanced at Geom Mugeuk. The way he referred to Geom Mugeuk as 'that guy' meant he was supposed to pretend he didn't know him.

Bi Sayin shook his head as if to say he didn't know him.

It still bothered Ahn Hupyeong that the man wouldn't answer with words, but it was hard to get angry while looking at that face.

"If you don't know each other, why did you talk to him?"

At that, Geom Mugeuk stepped in for Bi Sayin.

"He approached me and asked if many beautiful women had arrived. He said he rushed here with all his might because of this competition."

Ahn Hupyeong couldn't help but scoff.

"With that face, he's into women?"

Ahn Hupyeong's words made the corner of Bi Sayin's eye twitch. Feeling an inexplicable chill, Ahn Hupyeong took out a shield.

"I'm the Young Sect Leader of the Mythical Sect. I'm the host of this competition."

Then he asked Geom Mugeuk again.

"You were smiling while you talked?"

At Ahn Hupyeong's interrogation, Geom Mugeuk asked back as if wronged.

"Well, I have to smile when I see that face. How could I possibly frown?"

Ahn Hupyeong laughed out loud. Right, that was also true. It wasn't easy to frown while looking at this face.

"Hey, Merciless Face."

Not only did he call him by a name he shouldn't have, but he also offered him a job.

"I don't know who you work for, but have you thought about working for me?"

A fierce-looking martial artist talking with Geom Mugeuk in front of the contestant waiting room. Ahn Hupyeong naturally assumed he was a bodyguard who had accompanied a contestant.

"I'll even pay you double."

There was a reason he wanted to hire him.

He felt like if he had a scary guy like this with him, he wouldn't have a single fear in the world.

And one more thing.

Ahn Hupyeong turned his head to look at Sa Chu, who was behind him.

"My bodyguard has been pretty useless lately."

It was the same right now. When he spoke, the man should have shown some reaction, but he was just staring blankly, his mind elsewhere again.

Sa Chu was trying to recall where he had seen Bi Sayin's face before. It felt familiar. There was no way he could forget a face like that.

The scariest face he had ever seen belonged to the heir of the Evil Alliance. He had seen him from a distance, but that intense face was unforgettable.

However, the possibility of the Evil Alliance's heir chatting with this bodyguard in front of a waiting room never even entered his mind. He didn't think for a second that the man could be Bi Sayin. This was despite hearing just a little while ago that the Young Alliance Chairman had arrived today.

Ah, that was another reason it couldn't be the Young Alliance Chairman. He would be busy greeting the Chief right now, not having a conversation with some bodyguard in a place like this.

"What are you doing now!"

Sa Chu snapped to his senses at Ahn Hupyeong's rebuke.

"I'm sorry."

"How many times has this been! You've been a real problem lately!"

As Ahn Hupyeong glared at him with an angry face, Sa Chu hung his head low.

Why does this keep happening lately?

Just then, a martial artist ran toward them.

"The Chief is looking for you urgently."

Before leaving, Ahn Hupyeong said to Bi Sayin, "If it's difficult for you to say, I'll speak to the person you serve directly."

As Ahn Hupyeong turned and walked away, Sa Chu followed behind him.

"You stay here and rip that guy's mouth open!"

Ahn Hupyeong strode away, taking his other subordinates with him.

Sa Chu knew he didn't mean it literally.

The opponent was a demon, and Lee Ahn's bodyguard at that. If he actually ripped his mouth, all hell would break loose. If he took the order at face value, he would obviously have to take all the blame.

Sa Chu looked at Geom Mugeuk and warned him coldly.

"Watch that mouth of yours from now on! It'll really get ripped!"

Geom Mugeuk feigned a look of surprise and covered his mouth with his hands, while Bi Sayin felt a genuine sense of disappointment, wishing someone would actually rip that mouth open.

Watching Sa Chu walk into the distance, Geom Mugeuk remarked, "Trying to rip my mouth! To a man who makes a living with his mouth!"

Bi Sayin laughed. He didn't know how many times he had laughed already since arriving. This was why seeing Geom Mugeuk was so enjoyable.

Just then, First Wolf walked over, greeted Geom Mugeuk, and then reported to Bi Sayin.

"The Chairman is looking for you."

He had come to see Geom Mugeuk as soon as he arrived, but now it was time to go and greet the Mythical Sect Leader.

"See you later."

"I'll have to greet the Chairman later."

It meant he intended to stay as close to Lee Ahn as possible for now. It also implied that the situation was not easy.

"I'll explain it to him."

"Thank you."

After walking a few steps, Bi Sayin turned back and said, "Thanks for letting me know about this."

"We agreed, didn't we?"

That they would always let each other know if anything happened.

Geom Mugeuk and Bi Sayin faced each other and nodded.

Meanwhile, Sa Chu, who was walking away dejectedly, looked back.

No matter how much I think about it, he looks so familiar.

Just then, a new person caught Sa Chu's eye.

There was one more person with the two of them. And this new person was someone Sa Chu knew.

First Wolf?

Sa Chu recognized First Wolf. There was a time when his dream had been to become one of the Thirteen Evil Wolves. He eventually gave up because he lacked the skill.

He had admired them so much that he once stood guard at the main gate of the Evil Alliance just to see their faces. How could he not recognize First Wolf, of all people? But why was First Wolf here?

"……"

Sa Chu let out a scream.

Ahn Hupyeong, who was walking far ahead, turned to look at him. He saw Sa Chu standing alone in the distance and screaming.

"That guy has really lost his mind lately, completely lost it."

Ahn Hupyeong shook his head and started walking again.

Bi Sayin and First Wolf walked toward where Sa Chu was standing.

Sa Chu saw it.

Martial artists who had been hiding somewhere began to emerge one by one, falling in behind Bi Sayin.

One, two, three…

The number grew to a total of thirteen. They were the very ones he had wanted to become, even in his dreams.

Bi Sayin and the Thirteen Evil Wolves passed by him as he stood completely frozen. Bi Sayin walked past without giving him a single glance.

He had a suspicion when he saw First Wolf, but now he was certain.

He's really the Evil Alliance Young Alliance Chairman!

Sa Chu stood on the spot, his body trembling. His master, who did nothing but cause trouble, had finally caused some Big Bro trouble. It was a wonder he had survived that encounter.

Ah, there was a reason he survived.

Bi Sayin hadn't said a single word, but there was someone who had done all the talking for him.

His gaze shifted to Geom Mugeuk in the distance. He was still standing in front of the waiting room.

What are you?

Why were you talking with the Evil Alliance Young Alliance Chairman? Did you really meet him by chance? Or did you know something?

What in the world are you!

Just then, his eyes met Geom Mugeuk's.

Geom Mugeuk grinned at him, then made a gesture of stretching his mouth wide with both hands.

In that moment, Sa Chu could feel it. It was a warning to just stay quiet. A warning that if he said anything unnecessary, his mouth would be ripped.

Sa Chu spun around and walked away.

Just then, he saw a group heading for the main gate in the distance. It was the Thousand Flower Palace Chairwoman, followed by the Extremely Evil Smiling Demon and the Faceless Warriors.

Sa Chu spun around again and walked in a different direction.

Why is everyone doing this to me?

A dozen or so carriages entered the inner court of the Mythical Sect.

It was the Evil Alliance Chairman's personal carriage, made to be impervious to ordinary swords and resistant to fire.

The doors of the carriages, which had stopped in a line, opened simultaneously, and the Chairman's Hall bodyguards stepped out. As befitting the top bodyguards of the Evil Alliance, their gazes were deep and sharp.

Only after they disembarked and lined up in front of the carriages did the one unopened carriage door finally open.

The person who stepped out of the carriage was the Evil Alliance Chairman, Baek Jagang.

Dressed in a plain martial arts uniform rather than ornate clothes, he stood out even more. His presence was something no one could imitate.

The Mythical Sect Leader, Ahn Cheongwang, rushed forward and bowed deeply.

"Greetings to the Chairman."

He truly had not known that Baek Jagang would arrive today. Cha Yiran had not informed him that Baek Jagang would be arriving early, telling him to show a naturally surprised and flustered reaction.

Unaware of such machinations, Ahn Cheongwang remained bowed, tense.

Why did he come early? Could he have figured something out?

There was no reason for the busy Evil Alliance Chairman to arrive several days early.

"I did not expect you to arrive so soon."

At that, Baek Jagang slowly approached him.

Ahn Cheongwang's heart pounded like crazy. If the Evil Alliance Chairman had come knowing something, he was a dead man. It was the first time in his life he had ever been this nervous.

Baek Jagang straightened up the bowing man.

Then, after staring intently at Ahn Cheongwang, he asked abruptly, "Are you planning to kill me with this competition?"

"!"

Too shocked by the direct question, Ahn Cheongwang's eyes flew wide open.

"No, sir. What are you talking about?"

His voice trembled. Ahn Cheongwang protested again, as if wronged.

"Absolutely not!"

In that instant, goosebumps rose on Baek Jagang's skin.

Although he knew Ahn Cheongwang was lying, Baek Jagang laughed loudly and said, "I meant that my heart feels like it's going to explode from all the peerless beauties."

Ahn Cheongwang, whose heart had just plummeted, finally realized that Baek Jagang was joking.

"My own heart almost exploded first."

Ahn Cheongwang smiled in relief. He was still terrified, unsure if it was a joke or if he had asked knowing something, but he couldn't discern the true meaning from Baek Jagang's expression.

"The final competition happens to be held today, so please enjoy it at your leisure. Now, let's go inside."

They walked toward the main hall together, making conversation.

"That fellow Sayin will probably enjoy it more than I will."

"Has the Young Alliance Chairman come with you as well?"

When Baek Jagang nodded, Ahn Cheongwang looked around.

"Where is the Young Alliance Chairman?"

"He said he'd just take a quick look and went off to see the competition first. The boy didn't even pay his respects."

In truth, it wasn't really disrespectful. Not only Bi Sayin, but also Geom Mugeuk, whom he went to meet, were of a much higher station than the Chief.

"Isn't he still in his prime? My son is the same."

Ahn Cheongwang had a subordinate following him go find his son.

"Go at once and inform the Young Sect Leader that the Chairman has arrived, and bring him here."

Then he said to Baek Jagang, "My son has always admired the Young Alliance Chairman. He was always saying he wanted to be just like the Young Alliance Chairman."

At that, Baek Jagang also spoke to a bodyguard.

"Go and find Sayin. We should let the young ones greet each other."

Ahn Cheongwang smiled pleasantly and said, "My son will be absolutely delighted."