Chapter 220
Chapter 220
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 220
Chapter Title: Taiji Yin-Yang Physique (23)
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"I have a favor to ask, brother-in-law."
"A favor?"
"Yes, you'll grant it, right?"
As usual, after finishing my training and heading back to my room, Wi Ji-eun called out to me with a scheming look on her face. She spoke in a tiny voice, barely above a whisper.
She looked so adorable that I readily agreed to her request.
"Of course. So, what is it?"
"With the training method you taught me... if it bears fruit, I might even start dating... So, to prepare for that, shouldn't I get a little more used to men? You know, holding hands and such... It'd be awkward if I acted all stiff when that happens."
"Hmm, I see. That's what's worrying you."
So, she wants to practice with me? Talk about a pumpkin rolling right into my lap on the vine. Even if I left her alone, she'd start noticing me eventually—but like this, it's a sure thing.
There was no reason for me to refuse.
And when she's the one initiating skinship, how could any man with a pulse turn her down? It was only natural to help Wi Ji-eun, unless I was Siwoo.
"Yes, so to prepare for that, I'd like your help, brother-in-law... Is that okay?"
"I'm sorry. I understand where you're coming from, but I have Hye-mae... It's hard for me to help any other woman—especially her little sister."
But I refused.
No, these things require a bit of push and pull. I couldn't just agree right away and look too easy. I'm her brother-in-law and an elder, after all. Here, I needed to show a firm, upright demeanor.
"Wha...?"
"I'd be grateful if you understood."
"......"
"...Little sister-in-law?"
"...I'll tell her everything."
"Pardon?"
"If you don't help, I'll tell her that day—you know, about that 'perverted' training method you taught me! Got it?!"
But Wi Ji-eun's reaction was beyond my expectations.
I'd planned to pretend to relent after a bit more pleading, but blackmail? Come to think of it, she was never the quiet type, even when we first met. Wi Ji-eun glared at me, her eyes glistening with tears.
Did she muster her courage to ask, only for me to shut her down flat, and now she's sulking?
Her puffed cheeks screaming "I'm mad!" were so cute I thought I'd lose it. It was a serious moment, but her cuteness kept making me want to laugh.
"Alright, I get it. No choice then. I'll help you."
So, I reluctantly decided to grant her request right away.
"So, what exactly do you want to do?"
"...I don't know."
"Pardon?"
"I've never dated a guy, so how should I know? Hmph, you figure it out and help me."
Silver girl, how am I supposed to help if you snap at me like that? She was still mad, answering curtly. So, I had no choice but to hold her hand, just like she'd mentioned at first.
"Like this?"
"Eek... Hnng, n-not like that."
"Ah, like this then. Like lovers, interlocking fingers, right?"
"Hah... Y-yes..."
Wi Ji-eun's face turned redder than a sunset.
"No, my mistake. Not facing each other, but side by side, fingers interlocked? Shoulder to shoulder, feeling each other's warmth."
"Ha, haht..."
"Is that not it?"
"I-it is... You know it well. Hmph... Eek?!"
"And rubbing hands like this, sending secret signals just between us. Like sneaking a kiss around that corner, or wanting to spend the night together until morning—things like that."
"...Do you do that with Hye-mae sis too?"
"With Hye-mae... I whisper in her ear like this."
"Hah?!"
So cute. When I whispered, she jumped in surprise and scurried away from me. What a fun girl to tease. Wi Ji-eun was so lovable, reacting just as expected.
"Hah... Haah..."
But... did I go too far? Seeing her panting and on guard, I felt I'd started too strong. I was about to apologize when...
"I get the idea... So that's what lovers do... Then, I'll ask you to help until I'm used to it. For today, up to the whispering."
Wi Ji-eun approached me again.
The blood of the Wi Ji-se family is something else. Touched by her bold attitude, I did my best to help her.
"Little sister-in-law?"
"Sigh..."
"Hey, little sister-in-law?"
"Haah..."
"Are you listening?"
Our lessons continued after that. I thought it'd be just one day, but she blackmailed me every day. I should've caught on when she said "today," but who knew?
"Sigh... Ha, yes?"
"Time's up. Let's stop here for today."
It wasn't bad, though. Spending fun time with my cute sister-in-law. It'd be trouble if Hye-mae found out, but luckily she didn't, so I enjoyed our lover play again today.
"B-but... I'm still not used to hugging."
"After nearly an hour in my arms today?"
After nearly two weeks of this not-conquest conquest, Wi Ji-eun was basically done. I could relax until taking her as my second wife.
No way she'd fall for another guy now.
"B-but... What can I do if I'm not used to it! ...Can you feel it? My heart's still pounding like crazy. I'm trying, but it's not easy."
"Still, let's stop for today. It's late."
"Then... one last lover's whisper. ...I need to review."
"Got it. 'Good night' then?"
"No... I'm heading to the city today... Say 'I love you.' Like you do with sis—super tenderly, full of affection..."
Wi Ji-eun begging like this and leaving me? No chance. I'm not Siwoo to release a caught fish. At this point, she was fully conquered.
"I love you, little sister-in-law."
"Heh, hehe... I love you too..."
"That enough?"
"......Hmph! Put in your best effort till the end! What was that, so curt! Be lover-like until I leave!"
-Grab
"Sorry, little sister-in-law. Did I upset you?"
"Hah... A little."
"You know I love you, right?"
"Yes... Nng..."
"It's cold out—take care. Think of me when you sleep. Got it?"
"Yes... Heh, hehe... Hehehe."
Easy.
Ever since getting the Heavenly Martial Body from that random stroke of fortune, everything's gone smoothly. ...Maybe that's part of it too? Seems plausible. With days this peaceful.
"Urgh... Family Head, forgive us... The Bi Yeon Corps alone wasn't enough."
-Spurt
-Thud
"Kekeke, heard your clan has a walking spirit pill. Better hand it over quick. Kihehehehehe!"
...What a fool I was to think that. Wuxia protagonists get dragged into trouble despite Heavenly Martial Bodies. Seeing the sudden savage faction mob barge in, I sensed something was finally starting.