Chapter 79 – Martial Arts (2)

“I can see that both you and Soso have improved noticeably. Did you take some elixir or something? I’ve been curious since earlier.”

“Ah.”

Well, if it’s an elixir, then it’s an elixir.

After three days of practicing the Sun and Moon Divine Circulation Technique non-stop, day and night, there should have been a significant effect.

…Of course, no matter how great the level is, the art of hypnotism is still the art of hypnotism. I awkwardly nodded my head and brought up a different topic.

“It’s roughly similar. By the way, what happened to the Yongbongji Society?”

“Hmm? Didn’t you hear from the prince himself while you were there? We plan to continue as planned.”

“So, the participants will come out as they are?”

“Ah, that’s what it was about. No problem. Although the audience may decrease, there will be almost no change in the participants.”

Is that possible? It’s like a terrorist attack happening during the Olympics.

As I was shaking my head, Hong Yeon-hwa, who had been quietly listening, smiled and stroked my head.

“Think about it. Where are most of the remaining participants from?”

“Huh? As always, the Five Greats and the Nine Schools… Ah.”

“You finally realized it. As symbols of the orthodox sects, they will not be able to back down easily.”

If someone dies, no one knows, but if they do that now, they will be ridiculed for being scared and running away.

As I was nodding my head inwardly, Paeng O-jin lightly tapped the table as if he had remembered something.

“Oh, by the way, the prince will contact us soon. He seems to want to give us a reward for stopping the attack, so think about what you want in advance.”

Paeng O-jin added that he would listen to almost anything, as he didn’t want to show off against the new master of the current situation.

Unlike the flustered Hong Yeon-hwa, Paeng Soso smiled broadly and was pleased.

“That’s great! I was worried about what to do after Hong Unni was disqualified, but now I think we can make it work somehow!”

The original plan was for Hong Yeon-hwa to pretend to be a post-game contestant and win the Yongbongji Society with the help of the martial arts prince.

Even though it’s a world without magic, it doesn’t mean that the perception of magic is good, so it was an unavoidable task to avoid unnecessary friction, but…

After Hong Yeon-hwa was disqualified, there was no way to contact Mosanpa or find a way to get help, but now it’s all resolved.

Of course, there may be ways to use Paeng’s name or for Hong Yeon-hwa to stage a protest at the foot of Mosan, but…

Either way, it’s not a very good choice for us, who need the cooperation of the Mosanpa masters.

Chapter 79 – Martial Arts (2)

“I know that the Mosanpa is a closed sect, but they are still part of the Wulin Alliance.”

“So, if you’re the Wulin Alliance leader, there must be a way to contact them.”

Getting permission and visiting them officially would be the cleanest way.

***

A few days later.

After receiving a letter that flew to the mansion, we all headed to the Wulin Alliance.

The Wulin Alliance leader, Hyun Heo-jin, listened to our request and nodded his head.

“Hehe… Mosanpa, huh? They are already a closed place, and they don’t even send out their monks these days, so it’s almost like a sealed gate… But there is a way.”

“A sealed gate? What does that mean?”

I knew that the Mosanpa was wary of outsiders. That’s why we were planning to bring some kind of introduction letter that couldn’t be ignored, instead of just going there directly.

But a sealed gate? What’s that all about?

“Um? Weren’t you here to find out? Since it’s not officially declared, it’s possible that you didn’t know.”

According to Hyun Heo-jin, about 20 years ago, from the elders to the disciples, they all ran away and wandered around here and there, but after they returned, they began to reduce their external activities.

And recently, it has reached the point where the entire sect has locked the door tightly.

Many people asked about the unusual move of the strong sect that was listed in the Gupa Ilbang, but they couldn’t get an answer.

“However, if you have this, you can visit the Mosanpa without any problems.”

Hyun Heo-jin briefly stood up and opened a small drawer, showing us the contents of a wooden box.

Inside was a green jade ball that was large enough to hold in one hand, and even at a glance, it felt like it was not an ordinary object.

“What is this that makes you say that?”

Hong Yeon-hwa asked, tilting her head, and Hyun Heo-jin opened his mouth, holding out the wooden box.

“It’s a kind of protective talisman that you can use to contact us in case of an emergency. If you climb Mosan with this green jade ball, they will recognize that it was sent by the Wulin Alliance and come out to greet you first.”

“…It’s not an emergency, and I’m not even a member of the Wulin Alliance. Is it okay to give this to me?”

When she asked that question, Hyun Heo-jin laughed and nodded his head.

“If you didn’t come to deliver urgent news, we wouldn’t even open the door.”

“Hmph. Then I’ll take it without any hesitation.”

Hong Yeon-hwa accepted the wooden box and was about to put it between her breasts out of habit, but then handed it to me.

She’s holding back in front of others….

Anyway, we received what we needed, exchanged some greetings, and left the Wulin Alliance.

Chapter 80 – Martial Arts (3)

As soon as we left the Wulin Alliance, Pung So-so let out a sigh of relief, as if a huge burden had been lifted off her shoulders.

“Wow… we somehow managed to do it!”

“Yeah.”

Although our plans had taken a completely different turn, everything had worked out well in the end.

I smiled at Pung So-so’s words and put my hand on her waist, enjoying the feeling of her body leaning into mine.

She snuggled into my embrace, as if claiming her rightful place there, and I absentmindedly pulled her closer, feeling the warmth of her body against mine.

“Oh, me too! Me too!”

Hong Yeon-hwa saw us and tried to join in, but unfortunately, the height difference between us was too great for her to wrap her arms around my waist.

Instead, she reached up and gently stroked my forehead.

“Neueeng…”

Hong Yeon-hwa made a unique nasal sound when she was feeling good.

Maybe it was because we were walking with two women who wouldn’t let go of me no matter what. I could feel the sharp glares of the people around us since a while ago.

Usually, when this happens, some third-rate thugs would start a fight, telling us to let go of the girl…

I had beaten them all up before.

But these days, I don’t see those kinds of guys anymore. Even in a fairly large city like this.

Maybe it’s because of the expensive clothes we received from Pung O-jin, which made us look like people of high status, but the fact that our martial arts leader was becoming famous through the Wulin Alliance was probably a bigger reason.

…Wulin Alliance.

Although we received the Nokokgu, we couldn’t just rush to Mosan like this.

The Wulin Alliance hasn’t ended yet.

First of all, Pung So-so is a member of the Ha-buk Pung-ga, so it would be difficult for her to withdraw from the competition in the current situation.

If she were to abstain alone while all the other Odaese and Gupa Ilbang members participated, rumors would spread that she had given up, or that the Ha-buk Pung-ga had lost its teeth.

It’s not good to make my woman suffer unnecessary insults, right?

Secondly, the reason why Pung So-so and I participated in the Wulin Alliance in the first place had nothing to do with the Mosanpa.

I was there to gain experience, and Pung So-so was there to prove herself.

If our only goal was to win and receive the help of the martial arts leader, Hong Yeon-hwa would have participated alone, and we would have just watched.

We’ve come this far, so let’s do everything we can.

***

As soon as we returned to the mansion, we started training as usual, preparing for the upcoming Wulin Alliance.

As always, Pung So-so and I were covered in sweat, and Hong Yeon-hwa had finished reading a book by the time we were done.

After taking a refreshing shower, we enjoyed the cool breeze that dried our sweat and returned to our room.

Thunk.

Chapter 81 – Martial Arts (4)

“Finally, you’re here!”

Hong Yeon-hwa, who was waiting confidently in my room without any hesitation, greeted me in the dark room with no light.

“What’s going on? Why is it so dark in here? Are we just going to sleep today?”

Although the training itself ended at the same time, it took Pung So-so longer to shower.

So, while waiting for her, I chatted with Hong Yeon-hwa, who was already there, and then the three of us mixed our bodies together, which had become a pattern for the past few days… what’s going on?

Instead of answering, Hong Yeon-hwa spoke in a voice mixed with laughter, as if something was expected and anticipated.

“Hehehe… my love, my love. Come here.”

“No, what is it? Can’t you just tell me?”

“Never mind, just come here quickly!”

Hong Yeon-hwa grabbed my wrist and led me to the bed.

What is this? Is it a new play? At least it’s not a bad thing judging by her reaction, but I can’t figure out what she’s trying to do.

Hong Yeon-hwa’s slender fingers let go of my wrist only when we arrived in front of the bed.

As I watched her move away, feeling the warmth and touch of her body receding, I felt a slight regret.

Crackle, crackle.

Hong Yeon-hwa crouched down and seemed to be putting her head under the blanket, not covering herself with it.

With her plump buttocks sticking out like the tail of a duck-billed platypus, which the indigenous people of Australia enjoyed eating because of its high fat content, Hong Yeon-hwa shouted.

“My love! Come in and see! Quickly!”

Perhaps because she was speaking from under the blanket, her voice sounded slightly muffled, but I followed her instructions and put my head under the blanket.

The slightly warm and tepid air due to body temperature, the unique scent of Hong Yeon-hwa, which became even stronger when trapped inside the blanket, and the softness felt from the inevitable closeness of the narrow space.

In this strange and exciting situation, Hong Yeon-hwa whispered cautiously and proudly, as if showing me a hidden treasure.

“It’s a glow-in-the-dark bead…!”

…So this is made of Nokokgu, a type of medicinal herb.