Chapter 208 – Erotic Battle (12)

Everyone was surprised at how quickly Hong Yeon-hwa recovered, but it wasn’t a problem.

After all, what good would it do to give time to the guy who uses commoners as sacrifices to quickly produce gangshi?

In preparation for the upcoming battle, they spared no support for the wounded to increase their strength.

So far, the only ones who haven’t recovered are those who suffered serious injuries.

The day after Hong Yeon-hwa informed the Wulin Prince of her recovery, we immediately set off for Guangdong City.

And about three days later.

The city where the Guangdong City Lord, who had made his base, lived. Countless gangshi and sapas greeted us.

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Paeng O-jin’s already fierce face twisted even more menacingly.

“I don’t know whether to be grateful or worried that we’re fighting outside the city.”

“Isn’t it good that the commoners can fight without worrying about being caught up?”

“I heard that the Lord of Guangdong City headed straight here after the previous battle. I wonder how many unharmed commoners are in there?”

“Ah.”

Un-ga-ju lost many gangshi and gained many dead bodies of superlative-level muin.

He was stuck in his base with nothing to do.

No matter how many people there were, he would turn them all into gangshi as quickly as possible.

“No matter how much we search, we can’t feel any energy. They’re either all dead or in a weak state before they die.”

Paeng O-jin sighed deeply and spoke.

“The fact that they’re coming out to fight outside means that they’re already prepared. As much as we rushed, they must have rushed too…”

Paeng O-jin sighed deeply and then patted my back with his usual carefree attitude.

“Well! Since it’s come to this, son-in-law, you’ll have to work harder. You must have heard the rough plan from Cheonma, right?”

“Yes. Well.”

It got a little bigger, but it was similar to the previous battle. Hong Yeon-hwa and other Hwakyung masters aimed for Un-ga-ju, while the rest faced Samaren and gangshi.

It was a natural plan since if they killed Un-ga-ju, all the gangshi would be unable to fight.

The problem was that, thanks to the destruction of the Thousand-Year Gangshi, our Hwakyung-level power was ahead of theirs, but in turn, we lacked muin below the Superlative level.

If several Hwakyung masters, including Hong Yeon-hwa, went out as a separate unit, the muin below them would be at a disadvantage.

“Only Dangga-ju and Jegalga-ju will stay behind…but it will still be a tough fight.”

The hand pressing down on my shoulder was heavy and the tone carried a slight hint of unease.

That was all Paeng O-jin could do for me.

“Don’t you want to join the other elders and the Hwadae? You can risk your life to protect Soso, don’t worry, elder.”

“Can I trust you?”

“Didn’t you hear what Soso said before? It was a fantasy, but she died more than 100 times in my place. It shouldn’t be that hard to do it once more.”

Paeng O-jin brought up a story from a movie about trials and tribulations, and only then did he chuckle.

“It would be troublesome if you really died. There are many people who need to be responsible, not just Soso. So don’t get hurt and just hold on. There’s no need to try anything. That’s what we have to do.”

If Hong Yeon-hwa and Paeng O-jin’s special forces could take down Un-ga-ju, we would win.

So just hold on and trust Hong Yeon-hwa, that’s what Paeng O-jin said.

I smiled and nodded.

“Okay. Then I’ll trust Yeon-hwa and hold on.”

“What about me?”

“Isn’t Yeon-hwa stronger than you, elder? You should be careful not to get hurt and come back safely.”

“What did you say? This son-in-law is disrespecting his elder!”

Paeng O-jin patted my shoulder while saying that and laughed.

After a brief chat, I parted ways with Paeng O-jin.

As I watched his back heading towards the front, I met eyes with Hong Yeon-hwa, who was already at the forefront.

There was no need for separate messages or conversations. We had already talked about what we needed to.

I just nodded at Hong Yeon-hwa, smiling confidently, as if telling her to trust only herself, and returned to my original position.

“Jin Gaga, are you here? What did you talk about with Father?”

“Just…a conversation about being careful with each other.”

As I shrugged my shoulders, the Daeyoungban took a few steps forward.

A standoff, with both sides at a distance. All eyes were on Daeyoungban, who suddenly burst out.

“Listen, rebels!”

How much inner strength did he put into his voice? Even though he was quite far away, his voice was booming as if he was speaking right in front of us.

“You all die after being tortured in every possible way, and your remains become food for beasts. And your family members are also guilty!”

“But if you surrender obediently, I can persuade the Emperor to spare your family members’ lives! Those who want to surrender, come forward!”

…

A moment of silence. And then…

“Hahahaha!! Family? He didn’t even spare his own family, and now he’s offering to save ours?”

“This bastard killed his own family with his own hands, didn’t he?”

“What, are you any different? You orphaned brat!”

The Samaryeon’s minions laughed and jeered at Daeyoungban’s words.

Sigh. There are a lot of people with messed up family histories in this world where rebels are executed without mercy. Even if he offered to spare them, they probably wouldn’t believe it.

But still, offering to save their families is a reasonable proposal…why is the reaction so strange?

As I was scratching my head, one of them suddenly shouted out.

“Ji-wawa, can I ask the Doorkeeper of the Mad Dog Gate something? Is that okay with Daeyoungban?”

Despite the polite language, the voice sounded like it was being sarcastic.

Ji-wawa?

“How come his nickname is Chiwawa?”

“Huh? Oh, Mad Dog Gate doesn’t operate outside of Gwangdong Province, so Jinrang might not know.”

The Samaryeon nodded at my muttering.

“He’s a top-notch expert who uses the law as his main weapon. His fingers move like a whirlwind, and his opponents always end up on the ground, according to Ji-wawa.”

“What a dog-like nickname.”

“Yeah. He’s apparently a pain in the ass to deal with.”

It was just a comment that his name sounded like a dog’s, but it strangely fit with the names of the other martial arts schools.

As I watched with a suppressed smile, Ji-wawa, who had received permission from Daeyoungban, spoke up.

“You said you would spare their families…but what if all their families are rebels? Can you still save them?”

“It’s impossible.”

“What?! You said it was a direct order! You don’t even listen to someone who’s almost a Daeyoungban…the Emperor himself is more reasonable than you think!”

“What did you say…? This insolent bastard!”

Probably afraid of being part of the royal guard, Daeyoungban was furious when his emperor was insulted.

Ji-wawa giggled and raised his arms towards the side where the gangsters were gathered, as if praising them.

Exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous.

“I’d rather serve a new emperor than someone like you. Your Majesty! What will happen if I follow you? It’s better than being told that you’ll kill me and my family!”

It wasn’t clear if he was expecting an answer, but Ji-wawa was laughing and talking to himself.

– Give him some land.

“What?”

Surprisingly, Ungaju responded.

– If he’s a top-notch expert, one big city and a few small villages around it should be enough. He can do whatever he wants within that area. As long as he pays his taxes properly.

“Um…can I really do whatever I want? What about the law and stuff?”

– It doesn’t matter who you kill or what you do. As long as you don’t go against me and pay your taxes properly.

“Ooh…!”

“Others are the same. Depending on your merit and achievements, you will receive a suitable reward. So prove your usefulness.”

“Wow!”

A scream echoed from the Samaryeon’s side. Hong Yeon-hwa looked at Daeyoungban with a pitiful expression.

“What did I say? Didn’t I say there’s no way to deal with someone who’s gone crazy like that?”

“Well…in the north, it worked if you threatened their families….”

Daeyoungban scratched the back of his head, looking confused.

Just in case, it’s worth poking him a little.

If I’m lucky, I might be able to lower the morale of the Samaryeon or provoke infighting.

Although it seems like Ungaju’s intervention has had the opposite effect.

“Sigh…it’s done. Thanks to that answer, I found Ungaju’s location, so I’ve achieved my goal.”

Hong Yeon-hwa raised the corners of her mouth fiercely and aimed at a certain point in front of her.

She had a plan all along.

Of course. Even if we’re a bunch of rebels, we can’t just charge in without even deciding on a direction.

I looked around at Pungsoso and the Samaryeon mother and daughter, feeling the rising tension from both sides.

We’ve had many fights before. We’ve faced dangerous enemies and easily won battles.

This fight is just one of many.

In the end, we will win and return to our sweet and slightly lascivious daily lives.

When that happens, there will be no more threats targeting us.

Then, let’s go back to my home after a long time and introduce everyone to my master.

“Hoo…”

I took a deep breath.

A pillar of determination that pierced through my spine. My inner energy surged through my body.

As always, the Muryeong Shin Gong led me to a higher place.

As always, I’ll find a way to get through this.