Chapter 174 – King Yan’s Disciple 2 (1)

I woke up in my room at the Han clan manor in Jeokgye.

I was thinking that I was bored because it had been more than two weeks since I had been training alone.

First, I checked the newly changed status window.

【3】

【Han Sian-(50%)】

【Level: 3】

【Combat Power: 677】

【Holding skill: Smoke Flame Magic (5 stars)】

【Awaiting Quest (4/4)】

Just like when I was possessed before, the assimilation rate was at 50%, but my combat power jumped up to 677.

I’m not sure if it’s the result of the skill link I learned through Isian or the result of my training with Professor Jeon Yeon-nam before I was possessed.

‘For the quest, you must first achieve a 100% assimilation rate.’

The assimilation rate of Hansian was slowly raised.

And I knew I couldn’t reach 100% right now.

95%, 5% higher than Xian Raven, but it seems there is something I didn’t fully understand about Han Xian.

What do we need to do to find that 5%? In the case of Han Sian, I have complete memories of the past, so how do I upload them?

When I think about Lee Sian’s case, it feels like he broke through his limit by experiencing something big…

‘Do I have to risk my life in a real battle?’

That being said, Cian Raven lived as an assassin? It wasn’t enough when you fought that demon at the end, right?

I thought I had risked my life enough and managed to fight back with the shaded sword.

I’m still not sure, but I think that if Han Xian does what he wants to do, the assimilation rate will rise.

‘Let’s go to Giru first.’

Han Xian, who had reached 95%, found it difficult to control his desires without Master Yan Wang.

***

The Sword King Namgung Se-myeong met a good friend after a long time.

“King Yeom, where have you been? She was going to invite you to her grandchild’s birthday party, but you weren’t available, so she called her student instead.”

“Is that so? I guess we met?”

King Yeom Bae Doo-il showed interest when the story about his disciple came up.

Although that wasn’t the reason she came in the first place, she couldn’t help but become interested in the story of a student she didn’t know.

“The period of learning martial arts was short, but he was skilled and seemed to have quite a bit of talent.”

“So, I taught martial arts to the guy who was stuck in the base.”

It wasn’t just that he chose it because he had no aversion to using gisaeng to relieve his energy.

I grew up in a decent family and ate good food, so my body itself was useful.

“I had a match with Hyun, but if you had taught me the techniques properly, Hyun would have probably lost.”

“It’s amazing that he won even one game. He probably doesn’t have that level of skill. Even when he was dealing with my older brother, he showed the ability to control his strength. He’s strangely skilled.”

“Isn’t there a person like that? A guy who is thought to be destroying talent. It would be okay to say that such a guy met a good teacher and blossomed.”

King Yeom Bae Doo-il nodded in praise of his disciple.

“King Yeom, there must be a reason why you came to visit me first, rather than you going to see your disciple, right?”

“Even the Namgung family has great information power.”

“It’s just that it’s so big that people hear about it.”

“If you look at this, you’ll be able to understand roughly.”

King Bae Doo-il took out two pairs of white gloves with one finger exposed from his large pocket.

Namgung Semyeong, the King of Swords, received gloves that seemed to be made of white animal scales and examined them closely.

“I’ve lived over 70 years, but I don’t know any beast with scales like this. Are these the scales of a recently appeared youkai?”

“Yes. If my Flame Ring Fist is about 10 wheels long, it can withstand the heat of the Flame Shin Technique.”

“From what you say, it seems like youkai is not an ordinary monster. This is the first time I’ve seen a creature that can withstand the heat of a flame magic attack… Can it be called a living thing?”

“Because it bleeds and moves, it can be considered a living thing. So, my student asked me in passing whether we had any items that were sacred to the sect, so it took some time to make it.”

“I heard you can’t withstand the Ten Wheels of Yan Lun Fist?”

“The armor itself can’t withstand eight wheels. However, by injecting and manipulating the inner power of the Flame Demon God, it can withstand ten wheels. Isn’t this enough to make us the gods of the sect?”

“Well, it’s not that special that something is new. As time goes by, things become crumbly.”

Even a famous sword made by a skilled craftsman, no matter how good the material, becomes worse than a wooden sword if it is not managed properly.

Namgung Se-myeong thought that it was more important to pass on the Namgung family’s sword to future generations than a new item.

“It’s just superficial. So there are no more stories about my student?”

“I heard you’ve been going to Giru every day again recently?”

The Sword King spoke playfully, but the Flame King’s face was completely distorted.

“I guess once every three days wasn’t enough… I guess I’ll just have to go. It’s been almost a month since I last saw you.”

“Come often. You’re the only one around here who wants to play with me.”

“That’s an old man whose name is Sword King.”

Bae Doo-il, the king of flames, quickly disappeared, leaving behind a trail of heat.

“I left before you said I was lying.”

The Sword King returned to his residence, thinking that it was his grandfather’s heart to want to punish him as he was the one who defeated his grandson.

***

After having fun with the courtesans, I left Giru and was seen off by the courtesans.

‘I feel at ease because the birth control problem has been resolved.’

Like Xian Raven, Han Xian never thought of violating courtesans in order to leave behind children.

Because I just enjoyed spending a hot night with courtesans and getting involved with them just to see their bodies in disarray because of me.

Should I say that the lower part was made fun of like a lower part?

Instead of having little greed for wealth and power, I liked enjoying the moment like this.

And since it was already a known fact, it did not affect the assimilation rate.

Normally, Master Yeomwang would wait for me while I was drinking, and then we would go back to the manor together, but it had been a while since I went alone.

I continued to come to Giru once every three days, so has it already been more than 10 times?

I’m usually training in Yeonyeom Shingong, but my growth has been slow because there are no training methods or quests that receive the heat from Master Yeomwang.

I bowed my head slightly to the warriors guarding the entrance and entered the manor, where I ran into Baek Mo-ran’s sister-in-law who was out in the yard.

A woman who is quite recognized in the Han family, having promised to marry her eldest brother, Han Si-hyuk.

She also had an elegant appearance with black hair.

“Youngest master, have you been to Giru today?”

Since returning from her last trip, she has been staying at the manor and being educated by her mother.

She is said to be her sister-in-law and youngest master since her marriage is virtually confirmed.

“Yes. I have been there. Sister-in-law, why are you out at this time of night?”

When she proudly said she had gone, Baek Mo-ran’s sister-in-law let out a little sigh.

Since I am currently the strongest person in the Han family by force, an atmosphere of respect for me has been created.

“I couldn’t sleep, so I stayed out for a while.”

“I see. Haven’t you been having trouble sleeping lately? If it continues, you might have problems with your body.”

“It’s not like I’m going to have any physical problems. There’s a lot I have to learn, so my bedtime was a little late, and I was going for a walk with the intention of getting my body in shape a little.”

There is a way to put me to sleep right away.

Of course, I expected certain results from using the sleep magic circle, but I thought I wanted to relieve the fatigue accumulated in my sister-in-law’s body with heat.

But since I’m about to get married to my eldest brother and I can’t touch him carelessly, should I ask him?

“Sister-in-law, how about receiving my advice?”

“What about my skills?”

Baek Mo-ran’s sister-in-law seemed to be interested, but shook her head.

“I haven’t learned any martial arts, so I don’t think it will be of any help.”

“It’s surprisingly helpful. Why do courtesans like me when I go to Giru?”

I decided to continue talking before I added a useless word and got tackled.

“I use my inner energy to help with beauty treatments, so they actually welcome my visit.”

“Is it beauty…?”

“At least they say I’m getting healthier.”

When Baek Moran’s sister-in-law heard those words, she felt worried.

Surely beauty is more important than fatigue to a bride about to get married?

“Okay. Can I put a condition on it that you have to stay with a maid instead?”

It gave off a hint that it was difficult to completely trust me, the youngest master.

Just a moment ago, I brought a courtesan from Giru, and it would be a mistake to think that her desire is still boiling over.

“Yes. It will be over soon.”

Because now I am a person close to a wise man.

I followed Baek Moran’s sister-in-law to the guest room that her sister-in-law was using.

There, her maid, who was waiting for her sister-in-law to return, was puzzled when she saw me following her.

“Don’t think it’s strange because I’m planning to receive some health benefits. And wouldn’t it be okay if you came in with me?”

“Yes, Miss Peony.”

The three of us entered the guest room and there was a lot of paper on the desk, as if it wasn’t a lie to say that we were studying.

Rather than calling it a bride’s class, it seems to be about becoming the matriarch of a family.

My mother must be learning all of this.

“Then what should I do?”

“Would you like to lie down on the bed?”

“I will.”

My sister-in-law lay straight on the bed.

I think it would be easier for me to touch it if you showed your back, right?

Still, as my sister-in-law lay down on the bed like this, I could see her slightly lacking breasts.

Because Baekmo’s sister-in-law has a normal, thin body.

I put my hand on the shoulder that seemed safe to touch.

Then, I used Yeonyeomshingong to create heat and slowly let my inner energy seep into my body.

As the warm heat circulated around Baekmoran’s sister-in-law’s body and boosted her energy, a magic circle of sleep was created under her right hand.

And when the negative mana was injected into the skin, the sister-in-law fell completely asleep.

I took my hand off my shoulder and stood up.

“Please cover me with a blanket. I’ll sleep well today.”

“Yes. The youngest master.”

As I left the guest room, I looked at my right hand.

I thought about it today while carving birth control magic circles for courtesans, and I think I’m pretty good at secret work.