Chapter 290: Won't You Give Me Your Seed?
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 290: Won't You Give Me Your Seed?
Thump, thump.
Bukgung Yeon felt her heart pounding.
It was a sensation she had never experienced in her life.
Soon, a wave of heat began to wash over her, slowly enveloping her entire body in a flush of excitement.
Bukgung Yeon wondered.
When was the last time I felt this exhilarated?
Was it the day she was first initiated into the Heavenly Yin Ice Soul Divine Art?
Or was it when she ascended to the Profound Realm and reached the stage of a Half-Immortal?
Bukgung Yeon shook her head slightly.
This was entirely different from the fluttering of a new beginning or the thrill of achievement.
This was romantic yearning.
A feeling she hadn't felt once in twenty-eight years had finally blossomed.
"I was wondering... would you ever consider moving here?"
Bukgung Yeon’s seductive voice rang in Sun-woo’s ear.
Her tone was completely different from before.
The voice that had been cold and indifferent just moments ago had transformed into something sultry, alluring, and thick with desire.
"..."
Hearing her voice, Sun-woo felt a wave of bewilderment.
She had been throwing a fit like she was ready to kill him just a second ago, so why was she suddenly acting like this?
He couldn't understand it.
"Hmm? I’ll treat you well."
When Sun-woo didn't answer, Bukgung Yeon pressed him with an even more suggestive tone.
That sultriness was more than enough to make Sun-woo’s head spin.
To reiterate, Bukgung Yeon was a woman of such peerless beauty that her equal could hardly be found in the mortal realm.
With hair as white as snow, matching eyebrows, large eyes with crystal-clear blue pupils, a sharp nose that looked as if it were sculpted by a god, and a slender, delicate face—all topped off with flushed, red lips—she possessed an absolute beauty, like a goddess descended to earth.
Sun-woo had met many women since falling into this Murim world, but the only one who could truly compare to Bukgung Yeon was Neung So-hwa.
That was how absolute her beauty was.
And now, such a woman was pleading with him in a voice dripping with seduction, even letting out soft, nasal whimpers.
How could his heart not race?
Gulp.
Sun-woo unconsciously swallowed hard.
The stern, tightly set line of his mouth began to soften.
Sun-woo could feel it. At this rate, his composure was going to crumble completely.
"I agree with what you said. Right now, the Ice Palace needs money more than Ice Essence. And we need people. Just as you suggested, I plan to implement an aggressive migration policy to bring in young couples. And I intend to encourage them to have children."
Step, step.
Having descended from her throne at some point, Bukgung Yeon began to approach Sun-woo, her hips swaying provocatively.
"But you see..."
Step, step.
"To encourage childbirth, shouldn't I, the Palace Master, set an example?"
Bukgung Yeon drew even closer.
Step, step.
"Unfortunately, I’m a virgin."
Step, step.
"And I don't know any men."
Step, step.
"It’s proving quite difficult to set that example."
Stop.
Bukgung Yeon’s footsteps halted right in front of Sun-woo’s nose.
"So, I was thinking."
Bukgung Yeon slowly raised a hand so beautiful it could only be described as 'slender and jade-like.'
Stroke, stroke.
She began to gently caress Sun-woo’s cheek.
"Won't you give me your seed?"
She continued, staring at Sun-woo with a face flushed with heat.
"Seed... My seed?"
Startled by her question, Sun-woo quickly asked back.
Seed? What on earth was she talking about all of a sudden?
Seed? What kind of seed? Cabbage seeds? Watermelon seeds? Apple seeds? Melon seeds?
Sun-woo’s brain stalled at the sudden, nonsensical situation.
All sorts of wild thoughts began to race through his mind.
Sun-woo told himself he must have misheard her.
Or perhaps she really did need plant seeds for some reason.
Otherwise, why would she make such a proposal out of the blue?
That had to be it.
Suddenly, Bukgung Yeon leaned her face in.
What?!
Startled, Sun-woo panicked. What was she doing?
Fortunately, her face passed his and stopped near his ear.
"Yes, your seed. Your incredibly healthy seed. I want to bear your child."
Bukgung Yeon whispered into Sun-woo’s ear in a voice that was nothing short of intoxicating.
Thump, thump, thump, thump.
As she whispered with that thick, sultry voice and hot breath, Sun-woo felt his heart beating like crazy.
He was flustered by Bukgung Yeon’s sudden behavior, but strangely, he didn't dislike it.
How could he dislike it when a peerless beauty, one of the top two in the world, was pressing against him with such heated breath?
He liked it.
He liked it like crazy.
Sun-woo thought to himself that if he hadn't reached the Upper Stage of the Profound Realm, his Immovable Mind would have shattered instantly, and his cock would be throbbing uncontrollably.
"Ah... well... that is..."
His heart was trembling so much he couldn't even speak properly.
"Will you let me have your child?"
Boom.
Then came Bukgung Yeon’s follow-up strike.
The impact of her words was incredibly intense. It felt as if Hwangbo Gang, clad in full Fist Force, had punched a hole straight through his heart.
Sun-woo’s expression began to melt away.
The scandalous thought that maybe he should let her have a child even crossed his mind.
Grab.
Just then, a hand appeared out of nowhere and seized Bukgung Yeon’s arm, which had been caressing Sun-woo’s cheek.
"That is enough."
The voice of the person holding her arm rang out.
It was a voice full of elegance and dignity.
Sun-woo knew immediately. The person who had grabbed her arm was Neung So-hwa.
"What do you think you're doing?"
Bukgung Yeon, her arm caught, turned a cold gaze toward Neung So-hwa.
"Can you not see that he is uncomfortable?"
Neung So-hwa glared back at Bukgung Yeon with a look of feigned anger.
"And what business is that of yours?" Bukgung Yeon asked, her voice turning icy. "Are you family?"
"I am not!"
"Then, his wife?"
"Not that either!"
"A lover, then?"
"Neither is that!"
"Then why are you interfering when you're nothing to him?"
"I am his friend!"
Neung So-hwa snapped back at Bukgung Yeon’s words.
It was true that she was neither family, nor wife, nor lover.
However, she felt she had every right to intervene.
Because she was Sun-woo’s friend.
Neung So-hwa couldn't stand the sight of it.
This woman, who was like a block of ice, approaching Sun-woo.
Whispering in his ear with that sticky, disgusting voice.
She hated all of it.
"If you're a friend, shouldn't you wish for your friend's happiness?"
"He does not look happy at all!"
"How would you know?"
Bukgung Yeon frowned, seemingly annoyed by Neung So-hwa’s reaction.
"One does not need to touch ice to know that it is cold!"
Neung So-hwa raised her voice in response to Bukgung Yeon’s irritated question.
The only thought in her head was that she had to separate this viper-like woman from Sun-woo at all costs.
"Did you know? When ice is too cold, it actually feels hot."
"I am not interested! Get away from Sun-woo this instant!"
Neung So-hwa’s face was bright red as she spoke.
"How rude."
"You are the one being rude! How can you behave so shamelessly!"
Bukgung Yeon glared at Neung So-hwa with eyes as cold as the arctic.
Neung So-hwa glared back with eyes as hot as fire, refusing to back down.
The two women continued their silent standoff, locked in a fierce gaze.
After some time had passed...
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
Bukgung Yeon, who had been staring coldly at Neung So-hwa, finally spoke.
"What do you mean by that!" Neung So-hwa demanded.
"I mean, are you sure it's okay for you to defy me like this?"
"Hmph. Is there any reason why I should not defy you?" Neung So-hwa snorted in response.
"You want the Ice Essence, don't you? But your attitude is quite poor."
Bukgung Yeon looked at Neung So-hwa with a chilling smile.
"..."
Neung So-hwa fell silent.
She realized that her behavior was indeed inappropriate for someone trying to obtain the Ice Essence.
"Try crawling a bit more pathetically. Maybe then I'll feel like giving it to you."
Bukgung Yeon spoke to Neung So-hwa with a malicious grin.
Grit.
Neung So-hwa ground her teeth.
She was furious. That arrogant attitude was unbearable.
She needed the Ice Essence.
It was the only clue to eliminating the side effects of the Extreme Yang Flame Emperor Demonic Art—the original version of the Blazing Sun Divine Art—which was known as the primordial fire art.
For that sake, she was willing to set aside her status as a Commandery Princess and flatter anyone.
Since her future depended on it, how could she not do at least that much?
She could endure it. Any amount of shame or insult.
Nothing in the world ever went exactly as planned.
Even though she was born into a noble status, she believed she could bow and compromise whenever necessary.
Because she was human.
However, one thing had become non-negotiable.
"First, why don't you let go of that insolent hand?"
It was the sight of the woman in front of her touching and seducing Sun-woo as she pleased.
That was the one thing she simply could not tolerate.
Her heart was racing, and a fire was rising from deep within her soul that she couldn't suppress.
How could a woman be so vulgar in her speech and actions while seducing a man?
And why did that man have to be Sun-woo?
She couldn't understand it. No, she refused to understand it.
"I refuse," Neung So-hwa said, staring at Bukgung Yeon.
"What? Can you handle the consequences? You'll lose the Ice Essence."
Bukgung Yeon looked at Neung So-hwa as if she found her amusing.
"I do not need the Ice Essence! So do not even think about laying a hand on my friend!"
Neung So-hwa raised her voice, glaring at Bukgung Yeon with a fierce gaze.
"Are you sure you won't regret this?"
Bukgung Yeon spoke calmly despite Neung So-hwa’s outburst.
"I will surely regret it! I will probably regret it so much I'll want to beat the ground in despair! But for now, I intend to be true to my feelings. I do not wish to just stand by and watch you do as you please with Sun-woo!"
"Who are you to interfere?"
"I am his friend! A precious friend above all else!"
"If you're just a friend, why are you overstepping your bounds and meddling in a romantic affair?"
"That is not affection! You are merely using your pretty face to seduce him!"
"Seduction only happens when there's affection. I'm not some tavern girl; do you think I'd do this to just any man?"
Bukgung Yeon glared at Neung So-hwa, clearly offended.
"If you are so confident, then at least finish your business first! The seduction you are performing now looks like nothing more than pressuring Sun-woo by using your relative advantage as leverage!"
Neung So-hwa frowned, her beautiful brows furrowing.
"Fine. Let's finish it then. There is no Ice Essence. So you, get lost!"
Perhaps angered by Neung So-hwa’s words, Bukgung Yeon snapped back with a furious face.
"Fine. Sun-woo, let us go. This woman is completely unreasonable."
Grab.
Having finished speaking, Neung So-hwa quickly grabbed Sun-woo’s arm and pulled.
"Uh... wait..."
Sun-woo’s body was pulled helplessly toward her.
Grab.
"Not on my watch! Leave Sun-woo here!"
As Sun-woo was being pulled away, Bukgung Yeon grabbed his other arm.
Sun-woo, who had been being dragged along, came to a dead stop.
It was because both women were pulling his arms in opposite directions.
"Let go!"
"You let go!"
"Why are you being so stubborn! Were you not the one who issued the Expulsion Order?"
"The only one I told to get lost was you!"
"There is no reason for him to stay if our business is concluded!"
Neung So-hwa shouted at her in frustration.
"I'm staying to seduce him!"
"How can you speak of seduction as if it were something to be proud of!"
"What's wrong with it?"
"Do you have no sense of shame?"
"Why should seduction be shameful? It's an extension of affection."
"How can a lady do something so vulgar!"
"Then what, should I just stupidly wait for a man to figure it out on his own?"
"That is not what I meant!! Affection is about sharing one's heart..."
"You."
Bukgung Yeon cut Neung So-hwa off.
"You've never been in a relationship, have you?"
"..."
Neung So-hwa had no choice but to shut her mouth.
Because those words were the truth.
"It's always the ones who've never dated who talk about 'hearts' and 'love' like they're in some dream."
"..."
"From where I'm standing, that's exactly your situation... What do you think?"
Bukgung Yeon continued, looking at Neung So-hwa with a malicious smile.
"...It is only natural to preserve one's purity before marriage."
Neung So-hwa spoke as if making an excuse.
"Wow, you really are a vulgar woman, aren't you?"
Bukgung Yeon spoke to her as if she were impressed.
"What!?"
"Your thoughts are vulgar. Speaking as if dating is some act that defiles one's purity."
"..."
"I also agree with preserving purity before marriage, but don't you think it's a bit too old-fashioned to forbid even the beautiful act of sharing romantic feelings with someone?"
Bukgung Yeon continued with a spiteful smile.
Grit.
Seeing that smile, Neung So-hwa ground her teeth.