Chapter 222
Chapter 222
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 222
Chapter Title: Taiji Yin-Yang Physique (25)
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A familiar ceiling.
Have I returned? Seeing joyful Hye-mae, the proud father-in-law, and Han Elder makes it clear that yes, I've properly come back. Phew, at least the urgent crisis is averted. As I listened to the three of them congratulating me, I let out a quiet sigh of relief in my heart.
"Ahh, this is what they call the Heavenly Martial Physique. Even the Moonlit Sword Art I'm learning for the first time feels utterly familiar."
"Ooooh...! As expected of the Heavenly Martial Physique!"
"And this too is thanks to the Heavenly Martial Physique. I can replicate the Moon Seal Palm I'm seeing for the first time so effortlessly."
"Heh heh heh! You're truly the hope of the Wi Clan!"
This is what regression feels like...
The sheer cheat-like utility of regression sent chills down my spine. It felt like I'd become a total genius. As I naturally employed the insights I'd gained before regressing, the father-in-law and Han Elder marveled and rejoiced greatly.
"Elder, at this level, shouldn't we call it the Myriad Martial Physique? Hahaha!"
"You rascal! We should call it the Trillion Martial Physique! Heh heh heh!"
"......"
Eh, come on, that's a bit much.
I pretended not to hear their lame jokes and focused on my training. After all, to avoid repeating that incident from before, I needed to get stronger, right? This loop's goal was to save Wi Ji-eun, so I resolved to prepare as best I could for the looming crisis.
"Do men dislike women with small breasts...?"
"If you truly desire it, Junior Sister, I'm willing to teach you."
...Of course, that didn't mean I'd ignore Wi Ji-eun entirely just to train. I had to plant the seeds early like this to dream of having flowers in both hands. Recalling the favorable atmosphere from before my regression, I taught her the "breast enlargement method" just as before.
"Yes, so to prepare for that time, I'd like your help, Senior Brother... Is that okay?"
"I'm sorry. I understand your feelings, Junior Sister, but I have Hye-mae... Well, I do, but... Ugh."
"Don't worry. If Sis finds out, I'll say I blackmailed you. Come on? Don't be like that—help me out. You're not that heartless, are you, Senior Brother?"
However... I couldn't treat her exactly the same as before.
I'd planned to play hard to get just enough, gradually winning Eun-ah's heart bit by bit, but every time I saw her smiling face, memories of that time resurfaced... so I ended up pampering her a little more than before.
"Haaa... So this is a lover's embrace?"
"Junior Sister, didn't we agree to just hold hands...?"
"Come on, hug me tighter just a bit? Yeah... like that."
"Junior Sister..."
"...I want to stay like this forever. Don't you like it, Senior Brother? I love it..."
And because of that, the seed I'd planted in Eun-ah's heart sprouted a little earlier than planned. And I hadn't even married Hye-mae yet.
"Haa, Brother... Whisper even sweeter things to me..."
"Sweeter than this?"
"If possible... Say you love me more than Sis... It's our little secret anyway. Hmm? Brother... Haa, whisper it in my ear quick..."
"I love you, Junior Sister..."
"Tch... Fine. I'll let it slide for today."
Still, no big problem, right?
In any case, since I'd achieved far better results in every aspect after regressing, I was confident. I'd already reached the Peak Realm. But I couldn't let my guard down until the end, so that night too, I prepared for the coming crisis.
"Haa, ahhn! White Wolf's cock! Haa... It feels so good!"
"Hye-mae, ugh, Hye-mae!"
"Aaah, cum like this! Haa, fill me up full again today!"
But then, a problem arose.
Was the world line glitched or something? The evil faction thugs invaded a full week earlier than before my regression. And they brought far more underlings with them.
"Keehehehe, how could I pass up a chance like this when I've got balls between my legs? Lads! Let's rampage today! Keehehehe!"
The father-in-law had been bragging about me whenever he got the chance, apparently—was this the result? Cold sweat dripped at the sight of nearly a hundred foes prepared to take us on.
"White Wolf... Wh-what do we do..."
"Don't worry, Hye-mae. They're nothing special."
But they weren't opponents we couldn't handle. In a world like this, numbers didn't mean that much anyway. Terms like one-against-a-hundred or one-against-a-thousand weren't coined for nothing.
-Swaaaah
"Kaaaaah!"
"Kweeeek!"
Just one sword qi blast, and the mob fodder dropped in a single hit.
"Keehehehe... Impressive, just as the rumors say!"
When I demonstrated the Moonlit Sword Art at its peak, the leader-looking "Keehehehe" bastard charged at me. But I casually deflected his attack and stepped back.
"You bastard! How dare you target my son-in-law!"
-Chaaeng!
"Heh heh heh! Today, you'll witness the end of the Hwadu Twin Ghosts!"
"Keehihihi... Bro, this is bad news."
No need for me to step up when I had those two to help.
My realm had advanced too, so I probably wouldn't lose even solo, but I didn't want to reveal skills like telekinesis here. Fine for one-on-one like before, but with so many eyes around, I wasn't about to expose my trump cards.
-Ta-at
And besides, Hye-mae wasn't the only one I had to protect.
"Hye-mae! Over here. Let's move so we don't get in their way!"
"Got it!"
"Good thinking, White son-in-law!"
I made a convenient excuse and took Hye-mae to find Wi Ji-eun. By fateful coincidence—or prank—the day she was away from her post was today, just like before. One slip-up, and she could fall to the Hwadu Twin Ghosts' hidden youngest like last time. I'd regressed precisely to prevent that.
"Ugh, Eun-ah! Why! White Wolf! Th-there, Eun-ah!"
"Moonlit Sword Art, Second Form! Crescent Moon Sword!"
But... thankfully, it seemed I wasn't too late.
-Shiiik
"Keehohoho! No matter how much you struggle, wench... Wh-what? Kweeeek!"
I swung my sword, sending a beautiful sword qi gleaming like moonlight straight at the evil thug targeting Eun-ah. He didn't even mount a proper defense before dropping dead on the spot.
As expected... this is the Crescent Moon Sword. First time using it in real combat, but its power—combining glittering stone, mica, iron powder, and shards—was like a real sword. Extremely satisfying.
"...Eun-ah! You okay? You scared me... Uh, uhh...? Eun-ah!"
"Ugh, urgh... Uwaaaah, ack, aaaah!"
"Junior Sister! Pull yourself together, Junior Sister!"
No, this wasn't the time to be satisfied.
I thought we'd cleared the crisis safely, but Wi Ji-eun's condition looked off. No visible wounds, yet she writhed in agony, letting out bizarre cries. Just like I had back then...
...Which meant, don't tell me...
"Aaah, it's qi deviation! Eun-ah, snap out of it!"
Damn! Was I a step too late again? Panicking, I took the two back to the clan and sought help from Han Elder, the Flame Realm expert. I believed someone at his level could cure qi deviation.
"This... It's too late. Damn it... All her meridians are already twisted."
"What are you saying, Elder! Eun-ah... Eun-ah can't be too late!"
"Senior Brother... Aaah, Senior Brother..."
But... my hopes crumbled, and once again, I lost Eun-ah.
...However, I still had one chance left.
I'd have to go back quite far, but no choice. Vowing not to lose Eun-ah this time, I decided to return to the save point stored in my first slot.
"It's not too late! With White Wolf and me here... we can save Eun-ah!"
"Wh-what?"
"Father, have you forgotten? I have the Taiji Yin-Yang Physique! With White Wolf's help, curing Eun-ah's qi deviation will be a breeze!"
But then, it seemed there was no need to go that far.
