The Poison King's Temptation
Cindy finally managed to free herself from the drunken Dang Ga-ryeo just as the banquet was winding down and Su-a and An Rok-san had already slipped away. After apologizing to Cindy, Seo Bong-hwa had a maid escort the inebriated Dang Ga-ryeo to her room and then excused herself as well, claiming she had other matters to attend to. With a rare moment of free time, Cindy stepped out into the rear garden behind the banquet hall to catch some fresh air. She let out a long, trembling sigh.
"Haaahhh~♥ What am I supposed to do... hngh...♥"
She looked up at the sky and exhaled a sticky, heated breath. A brilliant full moon hung high overhead. Cindy’s body had been tempered by the Hwanhi Soyogo that Su-a had once cultivated in the Changcheon Murim. On nights when the full moon shone, her physical strength, muscle power, and inner energy all surged—yet at the same time, an overwhelming wave of lust crashed over her. Normally An Rok-san would have kept her thoroughly satisfied, but tonight he had not embraced her at all. The alcohol she had drunk during the banquet only intensified the burning need growing inside her.
Her hips were already twitching, her lower lips clenching and demanding the familiar male flesh that usually filled her. Even though she had barely managed to calm herself earlier, the sight of the full moon made her body shudder again, and holding back was becoming nearly impossible. She had seen the drunken Su-a being led away and knew An Rok-san had gone with her; she could guess what was happening, and part of her desperately wanted to join them. But she could hardly ask to be included when the two of them had already left.
While she stood alone in the garden, trying to cool her overheated body with the night breeze, one of the Dang Clan’s maids spotted her and approached.
"Lady Cindy, pardon the intrusion."
"Oh my, who might you be?"
"I’m one of the maids tidying up now that the banquet is ending. I was asked to deliver this to you."
"This...?"
The maid handed Cindy several bottles of fine liquor, a small vial containing a pink liquid, and a folded note. Cindy tilted her head in confusion until the maid spoke again.
"Elder An Rok-san instructed me to give these to you, Lady Cindy."
"...Ah!"
Before coming to the Dang Clan, An Rok-san had told Cindy everything about the upcoming duel except the true “objective” he needed to accomplish. Realizing that he was finally revealing who she was supposed to entertain, Cindy felt a spark of understanding.
"Thank you. I’ve received everything. I’ll let my master know later."
"Yes. Then I’ll take my leave. There’s still much to do. Please rest well."
Once the maid departed, Cindy took a deep breath to steady herself and unfolded the note.
[Take the alcohol and go to the Poison King’s residence.]
The message was short yet powerful. Cindy understood immediately. Having already “entertained” and “served” many men on An Rok-san’s orders, she had been quietly wondering who her next target would be. Now she knew exactly who she was meant to seduce.
"Honestly...♥ He really does treat women so recklessly♥"
Any ordinary woman would have felt shame and humiliation at such a command, but Cindy felt only a surge of excitement flooding her body. She read the second note attached to the pink vial, a lewd smile spreading across her lips. Tucking the small bottle between her breasts, she turned and hurried toward Dang Baek’s residence.
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Dang Baek returned to his quarters in high spirits after drinking far more than usual. He had been thoroughly satisfied by the Geumjoncheong that An Rok-san had provided, and the festive atmosphere had made him lose control and drink heavily for the first time in a long while. Though the banquet had ended and his mind had cleared somewhat, his body still felt strangely hot and flushed as he prepared for bed.
Knock, knock.
"Supreme Patriarch, pardon the intrusion."
"What is it?"
The sudden voice of a maid at this late hour—well past the hour of the Rat—made Dang Baek frown. Outside, the maid spoke respectfully.
"Lady Cindy has come to see you, Supreme Patriarch. May I show her in?"
At the mention of Cindy’s name, Dang Baek’s body stiffened like a child caught doing something wrong. He quickly composed his expression.
"...Understood. Let her in."
A short while later, guided by the maid, Cindy entered Dang Baek’s residence and offered a polite greeting. Even at night, the sight of her dazzling golden hair made the entire room seem to brighten. She was simply that radiant and beautiful. Though Dang Baek had lived over a century and encountered countless foreigners and other races, he had never seen a woman as stunning as Cindy in all his long life. Even the Poison King could not help but feel his lust stir.
Strangely, the moment she stepped inside, both his body and the room itself seemed to grow hotter. Still, he forced himself to remain calm.
"Cindy Macglen, disciple of Fist King An Rok-san, greets the Poison King, Dang Baek, Senior."
"Lady Cindy, there’s no need for such formality. This is a private setting. So, what brings you here?"
"My master sent me with orders. He asked me to deliver this to you."
"This is...?"
"It’s Huaju from Panthera Mountain and Geumjoncheong. They’re made entirely from natural ingredients harvested from Panthera’s monsters and animals—pure, natural liquor~"
"What? Panthera Mountain Huaju and Geumjoncheong??"
The moment he heard the names, the liquor-loving Dang Baek felt a surge of excitement. Forgetting his interest in the beautiful woman before him, his attention instantly shifted to the rare wines. Cindy naturally produced cups from her inventory along with side dishes she had obtained from the maid and offered them to him.
"Senior, my master commanded me to ‘take good care’ of you. Hoho~ Allow me to pour you a drink. You’ll taste the Huaju best if you drink it first."
Though he was a renowned martial artist, the temptation of the legendary Huaju being poured by such a beauty made Dang Baek’s reason and instincts clash. As the Supreme Patriarch of the Dang Clan, receiving a woman alone at this late hour could spark unsavory rumors, yet the fine liquor and Cindy’s presence made rational thought difficult. Already tipsy and strangely heated, he could no longer think clearly.
In the end, his instincts won.
"Ahem... Then, just one cup, if you please. I’ll gratefully accept."
Pretending he was only yielding to the alcohol, Dang Baek sat down and lifted his cup. He did not notice the extremely seductive, almost demonic expression Cindy wore as she gazed at him. Bathed in the light of the full moon, she looked both terrifying and irresistibly alluring.
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"And that’s how we defeated the Yoma Cultists. When that fellow Jang Jung-woo charged in alone like a madman, I was so frustrated! ...Gulp, gulp! Khaha~!"
One cup became two, two became three, and before long Dang Baek had drunk far more with Cindy than he had at the banquet. He made no effort to circulate his inner energy to dispel the intoxication. His face was flushed a deep red that made Cindy’s own complexion seem pale by comparison.
Even though he was over a hundred years old, his drinking capacity astonished Cindy. She laughed and drank with him, chatting pleasantly while slowly releasing the pink mist of Hwanhi Soyogo into the air around them.
"Haa... It’s hot. Strangely so. Summer is still a long way off..."
"Hoho~ Hearing you say that, Senior... I feel the same. I’ll just take off a layer."
Before Dang Baek could protest, Cindy removed her outer robe, leaving her in a single thinner layer. Now wearing only her cheongsam after discarding the pifeng shawl, her massive breasts—forming two enormous mountains—swayed heavily, barely contained. Dang Baek’s eyes were drawn to them without his realizing it.
Cindy gave him a bewitching smile and slowly approached, speaking in a suggestive tone.
"You should take something off too, Senior. Aren’t you feeling warm?"
"Ahem... Perhaps I should."
Whether from the alcohol or from Cindy herself, Dang Baek was sweating from the inexplicable heat and accepted her suggestion. When he removed his own outer layer, his solid, muscular physique was revealed. Seeing a body that reminded her of An Rok-san despite his age, Cindy felt her own excitement spike. She carefully moved closer.
"Senior, would you like to try a very special drink?"
"A special drink?"
"Hufuf♥"
Sway! Glug, glug~
Suddenly, Cindy undid the front of her cheongsam and presented her deep cleavage right before Dang Baek’s eyes. She pressed her breasts together and began pouring liquor directly into the valley between them. Dang Baek’s eyes widened like saucers. Of course, the reaction below his waist was no different....