Chapter 252 – The Five Elements

It wasn’t just me who suddenly became obsessed with training these days.

Perhaps it was because we had gained considerable practical experience through the battle at the Imperial Palace. Everyone had something to gain, and we were all focused on digesting it through training.

Especially Peng Soso and Sama Mang.

Peng Soso thought I had become too strong compared to her level, and Sama Mang was training fiercely because she wanted to fix her eyesight through Hwang Gol Tal Tae like me.

With the Heavenly Emperor’s Swordsmanship and the martial arts book that came pouring out of Sama Ryeon’s downfall, our motivation was soaring.

However, unlike us, Hong Yeon Hwa was in a similar state as usual.

She would simply move her body a little, review her own martial arts through meditation, and help us with our training in her spare time.

She seemed to be spending her time as usual.

Perhaps it was because she had completed her martial arts through perfect enlightenment.

According to Hong Yeon Hwa, she didn’t realize anything new, but simply re-realized what she already had.

She said she was a Heavenly Demon from the moment she wanted to become one, after she had taken a lot of form… but honestly, I didn’t know what she meant, so I just stroked her head.

Anyway, in such a situation, everyone was putting off the promise we made when I woke up.

Except for one person.

It seemed like Hong Yeon Hwa was waiting for me to teach her, but no one else seemed to be expecting it.

To the point where she was alone in the guest room, lost in erotic thoughts.

Everyone seemed to have just remembered, and when they made a surprised expression, Hong Yeon Hwa was the one who was flustered.

“W-what’s with those faces? Did you all forget? Were you all just expecting me…?”

“Well, no, we were training, so we couldn’t help it… Sorry.”

“I’m sorry, Hong Unni! Actually, I knew, but I felt like I was going to catch something these days…”

“I also have a lot of martial arts that I’ve been curious about since before, so… I guess I should take a day off, just like the first wife said.”

“Since Yeon Hwa Unni brought it up, should we just decide now? Let’s do that! Yes!”

Although the three women other than me were in a hurry to speak, Hong Yeon Hwa blew as hard as she could into her cheeks, as if her heart had already been broken.

“Puh.”

Her cheeks swelled up like steamed buns. Her arms were firmly crossed, as if supporting her large breasts. And finally, her narrow eyes were raised.

Without saying a word, she was a perfect sultry beauty.

It was fortunate that Hong Yeon Hwa was still sitting on my lap.

I gently stroked her plump cheeks with my index finger to soothe her.

“Hey, don’t pout like that. You know how important this time is for the martial artists, right?”

“Of course, I am well aware of that. That’s why I waited.”

“Oh…really?”

“Yes, really!”

Hong Yeon Hwa let out a frustrated sigh. Although the wind that had blown into her cheeks had subsided, she began to bite my nearby finger with a somewhat fierce expression.

Ouch!

I couldn’t help but let out a small scream out of habit, but it didn’t really hurt that much.

Hong Yeon Hwa wasn’t biting my finger hard enough to pierce my eardrum.

For a moment, I found myself unconsciously focused on the sensation of her teeth nibbling on my finger and her soft tongue licking around it.

Hong Yeon Hwa began to mumble with my finger still in her mouth.

“I waited until I grasped a vague realization. Now all that’s left is to diligently practice and internalize it!”

That’s true. It had been quite some time since we made the promise, and while it wasn’t urgent enough to completely forget about it, it wasn’t something that needed to be remembered right away.

“But suddenly, the Sword Emperor came to visit! Of course, it’s a good thing to have something to learn…a good thing, but!”

After biting my finger, Hong Yeon Hwa finally continued speaking.

“If we postpone it again here, when will we decide to do it? Once again, it’s only me who was sincere! I was the only one who was looking forward to it!”

Oh my god. She’s throwing a tantrum like a spoiled child.

I didn’t know she was looking forward to it so much that she was expecting a new technique to be revealed.

I let out a bitter laugh and pressed my other hand against the back of Hong Yeon Hwa’s neck.

“Ugh…”

After easing up a bit, I gently tickled her chin.

“Phew…”

Hong Yeon Hwa naturally spat out my finger.

I then lowered my hand from her chin to her stomach, until she leaned her back against me.

Finally, I patted her soft belly.

“Nueng…”

Ta-da! She returned to her usual self.

Of course, it couldn’t end like this. I just calmed her down for a moment, but I had to solve the problem properly.

I asked the other women, who were looking at me and Hong Yeon Hwa with blank expressions, one by one.

“What do you think of what Yeon Hwa just said? Does anyone need more time?”

“No way! Um…I think I’m okay, Jin Gaga. As Hong Unni said, all that’s left is to work hard and internalize it.”

“I feel the same way, Sanggong. It won’t disappear if we read it a little later.”

“Well, it’s not urgent to learn the Sangcheongbigyeol, so it’s okay. Um…I’m still a little embarrassed, but…Jinrang will assist me, right?”

“Ah! I also agreed to help!”

“What about Soso Unni?”

“Yeah. We made a promise with Jin Gaga last time. Don’t worry! I have everything planned out!”

Pang Soso confidently tapped her chest, and Samayeryeong smiled slightly as if relieved.

Hong Yeonhwa nodded satisfactorily.

“Good. Then how about today?”

“Today…?”

“Today.”

Hong Yeonhwa answered firmly.

It’s good for me, but…

When I looked around, everyone seemed to have a similar feeling as me and nodded their heads hesitantly.

“Okay, then let’s all gather in the big room without separating into separate rooms from tonight.”

“….”

“….”

“….”

As soon as I spoke, a strange atmosphere began to flow in the room.

Is it only me who is showing a disheveled appearance to Samamaeng and showing a completely different appearance to other women, as Samamaeng said?

Samayeryeong was her daughter, so it was somewhat okay.

Anyway, the awkward atmosphere where everyone was blushing and imagining something seemed to last for a while.

Tap-tap-

“Your food is ready.”

With Jonsoi’s voice coming from outside the door, a delicious smell began to waft in.

“Oh! Come on in!”

Hong Yeonhwa wagged her arms and legs like a puppy.

Fortunately, she seemed to be feeling better now.

***

The food at this inn was quite delicious. It was worth running to the next town.

If I had to point out one thing, it was that Hong Yeonhwa, who never compromises on food, kept passing me meat dishes today?

I could clearly read her intention to eat and gain strength….

Anyway, we finished our meal and returned home.

I still have a lot of work to do, even though I just had lunch.

Even if it’s training, I have to do the housework myself since there’s no one to argue with.

…To be honest, I thought everyone would find this difficult except for me, who grew up doing this.

Hong Yeonhwa has shown an incredible talent since she was young, so she was treated specially even within the Maekyo.

As for Pang Soso…she’s the youngest daughter of the Habuk Pangga, so that’s all I need to say. I’ve actually seen her being loved by the people in the house.

What about Samamaeng and Samayeryeong?

“It’s true that our household has fallen, but it wasn’t because of a lack of money.”

We were pushed to the brink of collapse due to the pressure from our surroundings, losing our business and talent.

We hired ordinary workers instead of talented ones. We even had people like Sibi and Sooksu, who were swindled and suffered losses.

Anyway, with that kind of background, I was worried about how uncomfortable it would be for everyone to live without anyone to help…but thankfully, they all found it fun, saying it was something new for them to try.

Is cleaning even enjoyable when you first start living on your own?

In my past life, I was sick of it after just a week.

Well, this life is also temporary. When the carpenter comes to Pangga later, I’ll give him instructions on how to do the work, and then I’ll go back to Guangdong Province.

As promised with Samamaeng, we’ll start a new Samaryeon in the name of Samasega and raise her together.

It’s a job that even has the support of the Wulin League and the royal family.

I’ll probably have a similar or even better life than when I stayed in a place to heal my body after the Jeongsadaejeon or when I stayed in Pangga.

…But I still miss this place, so I should come and visit often.

I was thinking that to myself when I grabbed the doorknob.

“Wait a minute!”

“Huh?”

Hong Yeonhwa came running towards me and hugged me tightly, wrapping her arms around my chest.

“Why?”

“Don’t you want me to ask why? Are you planning on going in there and just laying down on the bed and taking off your clothes like usual?”

“Can’t I?”

“Of course not! It’s a special day! We have to prepare something quickly, so you…yes! Go take a bath and come back later during Ban Sijin!”

“Ban Sijin…?”

That’s an hour. What am I supposed to do outside the house during that time?

I looked around and saw everyone nodding in agreement with Hong Yeonhwa’s words.

Sigh.

“Okay. Ban Sijin, right? I’ll just take a quick bath or something.”

When I reluctantly agreed, Pang Soso suddenly opened her eyes wide and started pointing her finger.

“What?! Don’t do that, Jin Gaga! Instead, practice your martial arts! And come back sweating! That’s a reward for us!”

“….”

Uh, well, okay…