Chapter 432: Meeting Kang Ha-yoon
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 432: Meeting Kang Ha-yoon
‘Destiny leads me to where the beauties are?’
Hearing Ok-ryeong’s words, Sun-woo fell into deep thought with a dazed expression.
It was a fact he had never once considered until now.
But she wasn't wrong.
Everywhere he went, he ended up entangled with peerless beauties.
When he first fled to escape Lee Jae-won’s pursuit, he found Ok-ryeong, who had chosen to live in seclusion while recovering from a grievous wound.
At first, he had infiltrated her home intending to use her, but he soon felt love for her as she gave him everything without reservation, and they became lovers.
Then, while infiltrating the Tang Clan to save his lover Ok-ryeong, he met Madam Tang, who was once called the Greatest Beauty of Sichuan; Tang Seo-yoon, the current Greatest Beauty of Sichuan known as the Poison Flower; and Yorang, whose beauty rivaled the Greatest Beauty Under Heaven.
Later, he became intimate with all three women.
Next, when he stormed the Heavenly Moon Palace to save Tang Seo-yoon, he became involved with Joo So-yang, called the Best Among Women and the most noble of ladies, and Lee Ye-seol, known as the Heavenly Phoenix, whose martial arts and appearance were said to be the spitting image of her mother’s. Eventually, he became intimate with both of them as well.
During his journey to the North Sea to find missing alliance members, he met Seol-hyang, a disciple of the Emei Sect Leader who possessed a refreshing beauty, as well as Neung So-hwa and Bukgung Yeon, both peerless beauties with their own distinct charms.
In Seol-hyang’s case, he received her one-sided affection, while his relationships with Neung So-hwa and Bukgung Yeon developed into romance.
And now, he was tasked with escorting the Phoenix Hall Master, Kang Ha-yoon.
And he was to do it alone.
"Ha..."
Sun-woo let out a hollow laugh.
Looking back, there had never been a place he went where women weren't present. Not only that, but he had gained the favor of most of them, eventually sharing a bed with them.
Sun-woo finally understood what Ok-ryeong meant. At this point, it really did seem like destiny.
‘...Plot Armor.’
Sun-woo thought to himself.
The identity of the power twisting his fate at will was undoubtedly Plot Armor. Otherwise, how could he encounter peerless beauties—the kind most people wouldn't see once in a lifetime—multiple times in a single year?
‘Master... was right.’
Sun-woo marveled as he thought of his master.
The hypothesis of his master, the Yin-Yang Demon, had been correct. At first, he had been skeptical of the theory, thinking that such trials couldn't possibly happen to someone like him, who wasn't even the protagonist of a novel.
But looking at the results, he now had firm conviction. He had acquired Plot Armor, just like the original protagonist, Lee Jae-won.
‘Damn, I really need to be careful.’
Sun-woo’s expression turned serious. If Plot Armor was indeed at work, Kang Ha-yoon might fall for him regardless of his own intentions.
Sun-woo began rummaging through his luggage without a word. He pulled out his fine clothes and scent pouches.
"Sun-woo, what are you doing?" Ok-ryeong asked, looking puzzled.
"I think I was being too complacent."
Sun-woo continued in a calm tone.
"If my destiny is being manipulated like you said, I might get entangled with Kang Ha-yoon. I have to prevent it in advance."
Sun-woo spoke with a firm expression.
"Hmm... will that really change anything?" Ok-ryeong asked skeptically.
"It'll help if I'm as careful as possible. Besides, she's being exiled for her crimes; would she really have such idle thoughts?"
"There's a saying that babies are born even in the middle of a war."
"........."
"Nothing is impossible if a person sets their mind to it. Besides, Kang Ha-yoon is currently in a state of great distress," Ok-ryeong added calmly. "In such situations, people tend to lean on someone."
"She's not that fragile of a woman."
Sun-woo shook his head. The Kang Ha-yoon he knew was a sturdy woman, both physically and mentally. He couldn't imagine such a woman leaning on someone and pouring out her pain like an ordinary girl.
"I feel this every time, but Sun-woo, you really don't understand a woman's heart."
"Huh?"
"It's a mystery. Why do so many women flock to a fool like you?" Ok-ryeong said with a faint smile.
"You flocked to me too."
"Because you're cute." Ok-ryeong gave a beaming smile.
"Maybe it's the same for other women?"
"Hmm... I wonder. I think we should all gather together later and have a discussion about it." Ok-ryeong spoke with a mischievous look.
"Just let me know the conclusion later."
"Oh, come on. You have to attend too, Sun-woo."
"No way. I'd die of embarrassment."
Sun-woo quickly waved his hands in refusal. The mere thought of being in that situation made him feel like he might actually die of shame.
Seeing him flustered, a bright smile spread across Ok-ryeong’s lips. She found his panicked state incredibly adorable.
Whoosh.
Ok-ryeong opened her arms and suddenly pulled Sun-woo into a tight embrace, as if she would never let him go.
"Huh?"
Sun-woo looked flustered by her sudden hug, though he certainly didn't dislike it.
"Haa... what should I do, Sun-woo?" Ok-ryeong whispered softly into his ear. "I don't want to let you go like this."
Her voice was incredibly seductive and sultry, enough to make his heart race.
"I... I have to leave now..."
"With your speed, couldn't you make the trip in a single day?"
".........I suppose so."
It wasn't a lie. He had originally allowed himself three days so he could take his time and look around.
"And it's not like you have anyone going with you, right?"
".........True."
"Then wouldn't a little dalliance be alright? A dalliance for your lover. Haa."
Ok-ryeong continued, blowing hot breath into Sun-woo’s ear.
Shiver.
As her breath hit him, Sun-woo’s entire body began to tremble. A lewd sensation spread through his frame.
".....I guess it's not a bad idea.... A dalliance for my lover."
Sun-woo spoke with a dazed, enchanted expression.
"Haaa... I'm so happy, Sun-woo."
Ok-ryeong continued to stimulate Sun-woo’s ear with her excited voice. Sun-woo felt his heart thumping wildly at her provocative tone.
Slurp, suck, lick.
Suddenly, Ok-ryeong began to suck on his ear with great care.
"Haa... ah..."
Surprised by her sudden caress, Sun-woo let out a faint moan. She was touching one of his most sensitive spots.
Slide.
Ok-ryeong then moved her hand down and began to fondle Sun-woo’s dick.
Throb.
Instantly, his dick hardened, bulging noticeably through his clothes.
"Oh my, it's grown so big already."
Ok-ryeong, having pulled her lips away from his ear, spoke with a teasing smile.
"....It's your fault, Ok-ryeong," Sun-woo said accusingly.
"Then I guess I have no choice. I'll have to take responsibility."
Hearing Sun-woo’s words, Ok-ryeong gave a playful grin.
"You'll have to take responsibility all day long."
With those words, Sun-woo lifted Ok-ryeong up.
"Because I'm not going to go easy on you."
He looked at Ok-ryeong with burning eyes.
"I'm looking forward to it."
Ok-ryeong responded to his heated gaze with a radiant smile. Her eyes held a fire that matched his own.
*
In front of the main gate of the Cheonmu Alliance Hubei Branch.
Three carriages stood in a row.
In front of them stood a peerless beauty, looking noble yet clearly displeased, as if something was bothering her.
"Hall Master, the sun is quite hot. Please, step inside the carriage. It seems Young Master Jang will be a bit late."
Tang Jin, who was standing beside her, spoke up.
"You go in first. How can I, in the position of a sinner, enter the carriage?" she replied in a calm tone.
"You'll fall ill at this rate."
"I am the Phoenix Hall Master. I won't fall ill from a little sunlight."
"Are you not currently under a seal?"
"I can endure this much even without internal energy," Kang Ha-yoon replied flatly.
".........Sigh."
Hearing her, Tang Jin let out a long sigh. It was because of her stubbornness.
Currently, the White Tiger Hall Master and the escort personnel were on standby, waiting for the Divine Dragon who would lead them to the Tang Clan.
However, no matter how long they waited, there was no sign of him. They had received a letter saying he would arrive around noon, but it was now well past that hour.
The escort guards, who had been waiting since noon, were miserable. It was the beginning of summer, and the sun was incredibly intense.
The same went for the Phoenix Hall Master, Kang Ha-yoon. She had been branded a sinner for bribery, embezzlement, and causing grievous injury to the White Tiger Hall Master. As such, she wasn't permitted to use the carriage and was forced to wait under the scorching sun with the guards.
Her situation was dire. Unlike the guards, who could use their internal energy to periodically vent the heat, her energy was sealed, making the sun's impact far more severe.
Her face was flushed red, and sweat was pouring down her skin. Anyone could see she was suffering from the heat. Yet, she remained stubborn, refusing to enter the carriage.
It was enough to make anyone sigh.
‘I knew she was rigid, but I didn't think it was to this extent.’
Tang Jin shook his head as he looked at her. He found her behavior pathetic.
In this world, wouldn't it be better for a woman to act a bit fragile and let things slide? Why persist with such unappreciated stubbornness? It was an entirely inefficient way to live.
‘Hurry up and get here, Jang Sun-woo.’
He prayed inwardly for Sun-woo’s quick arrival. If there was any more delay, Kang Ha-yoon would surely collapse.
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.
"Haa... haa... haa..."
Waiting under the blazing sun, Kang Ha-yoon breathed heavily. The oppressive heat made even breathing difficult.
Her lips were parched, and her face was burning. It was hard. Not just hard, but excruciatingly so.
‘If only I had reached the stage of Immunity to Heat and Cold...’
She felt a pang of regret. If she had attained that level before being demoted to the Tang Clan, she wouldn't be in this predicament.
"Haa... haa... haa..."
Her breathing grew even more ragged. It seemed the prolonged exposure to the sun was taking its toll.
‘Should I just go into the carriage?’
She felt a small temptation rise within her. Even if she went inside now to escape the sun, no one would blame her. In fact, they might even praise her for holding out this long. She had been left in the sun for four hours without any internal energy.
Shake, shake.
But she soon shook her head. She didn't want to compromise by justifying her actions.
Her current status was that of a sinner. And as a sinner, she was forbidden from boarding the carriage. How could she violate the Alliance Leader’s solemn command just because it was hot?
It was absurd. Someone watching her might laugh at her for being a fool—asking how she could live without even that much flexibility, calling her hopelessly rigid.
But she believed that no thought was more dangerous than "What's the harm if it's just me?"
Laws only have meaning when they are followed. If they are changed for convenience, they lose their efficacy as laws.
She waited for Jang Sun-woo to arrive.
After some time had passed, she felt her consciousness fading. Her vision began to blur.
She knew she had reached her limit.
With trembling hands, she slowly gripped her water pouch. She lifted it to her lips.
Drip, drip.
But only a few hot droplets fell from the pouch. She had already drunk it all.
‘....This is the end.’
She closed her eyes and slowly began to fall forward. The realization that there was no water left drained the last of her strength.
She expected to hit the hard, unforgiving ground momentarily.
Thump.
However, contrary to her expectations, the ground wasn't as hard as she thought. It felt firm, yet soft at the same time.
‘What is this?’
A moment of confusion washed over her. This wasn't a sandy floor, so why did it feel so soft?
She slowly opened her closed eyes and looked at what her face was pressed against. What met her eyes was a green martial arts uniform.
‘Green clothes?’
Puzzled, she squeezed out her remaining strength to slowly lift her head.
And then, she saw him. A young man looking down at her with a worried expression.
"Are you alright?"
The man asked in a concerned tone.