Chapter 598: You Bitch! You Could've Just Let Me Hit It Once!
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 598: You Bitch! You Could've Just Let Me Hit It Once!
"I don't want to see my women getting hurt."
Sun-woo continued, his expression infinitely serious.
"Sun-woo, I told you earlier... Even if Lee Jae-won holds a grudge, he wouldn't put the mistresses of the Cheonmu Alliance in danger."
Joo So-yang spoke in a soothing tone, as if trying to put Sun-woo's mind at ease.
"How can you be so sure?" Sun-woo asked, looking at her with curiosity.
"Pardon?"
"Can you be absolutely certain that he won't put you in danger?" Sun-woo pressed, his eyes narrowing with suspicion.
"......Well... I can't be certain, but..."
Joo So-yang began to trail off, shrinking back. She could make an educated guess, but she couldn't be sure. Lee Jae-won was an utterly unpredictable man.
"I don't want to expose you to a situation where even that certainty is lacking," Sun-woo said firmly.
"But it's not like we can just not show up, right?"
"............"
"..........."
"..........."
At Sun-woo's question, the three women fell into a heavy silence. He wasn't wrong. In their hearts, they wanted to stay behind just as Sun-woo suggested.
However, they couldn't bring themselves to make that choice. If they declared their absence now, it was obvious they would lose not only their personal honor but also the honor of their sects and clans.
Because of them, hundreds of their kin would be mocked by the entire Murim. Furthermore, refusing to attend would be a betrayal of the trust of the alliance members who had supported them for decades. For someone who understood duty and propriety, it was simply not an option.
So, how could they possibly declare they wouldn't go? It was unthinkable.
"See?" Sun-woo said, a playful glint in his eyes as he watched their reaction. "You can't even answer."
".........I'm sorry."
".........I'm so sorry."
"........Forgive us."
The three women looked at Sun-woo and apologized. A surge of guilt washed over them for not being able to give him the answer he wanted.
"Why are you apologizing for that? Forget it."
Sun-woo waved his hand dismissively. He understood their positions perfectly. These women had enjoyed countless privileges within the Cheonmu Alliance for decades. If they turned a blind eye when the alliance was in crisis, people would surely condemn them. That criticism would spread to the families and sects they belonged to.
He understood. They weren't the kind of women who would abandon the honor of their clans for their own selfish desires.
"But still....."
Joo So-yang spoke, her voice trembling as if she were about to cry. Her eyes shook uncontrollably. She was consumed by self-reproach for being unable to stay behind and guilt for ultimately becoming a burden to the man she loved.
"Stop."
Sun-woo spoke firmly as he looked at her.
"This is my choice. You don't need to feel guilty."
He continued in a calm tone.
"But... it's too dangerous. We don't know what kind of schemes Lee Jae-won might have cooked up..." Joo So-yang said, her face still clouded with anxiety.
"That's why I'm borrowing the Poison King's identity. No matter what scheme he's planned, he'll think the Poison King is on his side."
Sun-woo continued calmly, "And I think this whole thing is an opportunity."
"An opportunity?" Joo So-yang asked, looking puzzled.
An opportunity? What kind of opportunity could he possibly mean?
"An opportunity to kill Lee Jae-won once and for all."
Sun-woo's cold eyes glittered as he spoke.
"Whaaaat!?"
Joo So-yang gasped in shock. It was a statement she hadn't expected at all.
"I plan to kill Lee Jae-won at Mount Tianshan."
"......Why Mount Tianshan of all places!?"
"It'll be easier to kill him there," Sun-woo replied nonchalantly. "And if necessary, I can pin it on the Heavenly Demon."
Having failed to end Lee Jae-won's life during the succession competition, Sun-woo had been biding his time, waiting for the perfect chance to finish him off. While he could overwhelm him with martial force at any time, he couldn't act recklessly. He knew that if he killed him without a perfect justification, he would be the one facing the world's wrath.
Though his reputation had slipped recently, Lee Jae-won was still the Alliance Leader of the Cheonmu Alliance. Moreover, his fame as the great hero who saved the Murim from the Heavenly Demon in the past remained intact. His followers were still scattered all across the Central Plains.
Killing him under those circumstances would make things complicated. In the worst-case scenario, Sun-woo might even have to leave the Central Plains.
That was why he was being cautious, waiting to seize the perfect moment. Then, the Great War of Righteousness and Demons broke out.
Sun-woo realized that this war was the perfect opportunity to kill Lee Jae-won. Lee Jae-won was a Transcendent with power far beyond that of ordinary humans. Being who he was, he would almost certainly act alone, as regular martial artists would only be a hindrance to him.
That was the opening Sun-woo needed—a chance to kill him perfectly without any risk. If things went south, he could just blame everything on the Heavenly Demon.
"So don't feel guilty for no reason. I'm not overextending myself just to protect you."
Sun-woo began to reassure them, trying to dispel even the slightest bit of guilt.
".............."
Despite his consideration, the expressions on their faces showed no sign of improving. Their worry for him still took precedence.
"Sigh... You really are a bunch of middle-aged women... Why so many worries?"
Sun-woo cracked a joke as he looked at them.
"M-Middle-aged...?"
"That's mean!"
The women began to protest. Even in such a serious situation, they seemed sensitive about their age.
"If you don't want to be called middle-aged, stop worrying and take your clothes off."
Sun-woo spoke to them, intending to clear the gloomy and awkward atmosphere with sex.
"........"
However, none of them moved to undress. Given the heavy mood, they didn't seem to be in the right headspace.
"I'll fuck whoever strips first."
Sun-woo laid down the condition.
Rustle.
Rustle.
As soon as he finished speaking, the three women began to undress simultaneously, shedding their clothes like snakes shedding their skin.
"Unbelievable."
Sun-woo watched them with an amused expression. They had been hesitating just a moment ago, but the moment his dick was on the line, they moved with lightning speed.
I really can't hate them.
Sun-woo shook his head with a small smile playing on his lips.
"Then, Joo So-yang, get on the bed first."
He spoke to Joo So-yang, who had been the fastest to strip.
"......Yes."
Joo So-yang replied, her face flushing slightly. Though she was bold enough to compete with Yorang in terms of shamelessness, she seemed a bit embarrassed about how quickly she had shifted gears in such a serious atmosphere.
Cute.
Sun-woo gave her a warm smile. Even though she was over forty, her reactions were no different from a young girl's. He couldn't help but find her adorable.
"Spread your legs, So-yang."
Sun-woo commanded as he looked at the lovely woman.
Spread.
Joo So-yang covered her reddened face with both hands and spread her legs wide. Her slightly damp, red labia were revealed for all to see.
"You're already excited, aren't you, So-yang?"
A mischievous smile formed on Sun-woo's lips.
"Ooh... ugh..."
Joo So-yang let out a faint, embarrassed moan. Normally, she wouldn't have felt any shame, but the situation was different now. She was mortified by the fact that she had gotten wet in such a grave situation.
"Hehehehe."
Sun-woo let out a lewd chuckle as he looked at her, her ears turning bright red.
Step. Step.
He slowly walked toward the bed where she lay with her legs spread. Soon, the room was filled with Joo So-yang's heavy moans.
Pour.
"You've worked so hard, Alliance Leader."
Tang Jin-seol spoke with a seductive smile as she filled Lee Jae-won's cup to the brim.
"Hehe... Hard work? It's all thanks to your brilliant strategy, Tang Jin-seol."
Lee Jae-won replied with a goofy grin. He was in high spirits, feeling that everything was going his way.
"What did I even do? It's all thanks to your charisma and the way you dominated the room."
"Hehehe, is that so? Well, I suppose those old fogies wouldn't have listened if it weren't for me."
Lee Jae-won nodded in agreement.
"You're wonderful, Alliance Leader," Tang Jin-seol said with a captivating smile.
"Khehehe, I am pretty impressive, aren't I?"
Lee Jae-won's face relaxed completely at her praise. It had been a long time since he'd heard such compliments from a woman.
"That's right. It's because of that side of you that I decided to marry you."
Tang Jin-seol played along, her every word designed to inflate the man's ego to no end.
"My, my... I'm a sinful man... stealing the heart of such a beautiful woman."
Lee Jae-won began to smile incessantly, lost in self-admiration.
"You're right. You are a sinful man. So hurry up and drink this penalty cup... You need to be punished."
Tang Jin-seol spoke in a soft, melodic voice.
"Hehehe... Right... I should drink... If it's a penalty, I must drink..."
Lee Jae-won raised the full cup.
"Oh, shall we have a toast?" he asked, looking at her.
"I'm not very good with alcohol," Tang Jin-seol replied, shaking her head.
"Well, nothing to be done about that then."
Gulp.
Lee Jae-won drained the cup in one go.
"Kaaa... It's sweet... so sweet..."
After drinking, he spoke with a dazed expression. The sweetness of the liquor filled his mouth and began to warm his body in a pleasant way.
"This is trouble... If the wine is this sweet already, I'll be drunk in no time."
Lee Jae-won spoke with mock concern.
"Today is a happy day. It's okay to get a little drunk."
Pour.
Seeing this, Tang Jin-seol began to fill his cup once more.
"Well, I suppose it's fine for today."
Lee Jae-won happily accepted the drink, clearly in a great mood. After several more rounds...
"Heeheehee... I'm s-so drunk..."
Lee Jae-won finally spoke, his words slurring heavily. He was clearly wasted.
"Would you like more?" Tang Jin-seol asked calmly.
"Noooo... I'm done..."
He shook his head vigorously. He didn't feel like drinking anymore.
"Then shall we call it a night?"
"Night? What night? Knight? Like a knight in shining armor? Hehehehe!"
Lee Jae-won began to giggle to himself, spouting nonsense. After giggling for a while...
"Jin-seol..."
He finally spoke, looking at Tang Jin-seol as she watched him.
"Yes, go ahead, Alliance Leader."
"........Wanna fuck?"
Lee Jae-won asked, his eyes filled with lust. The alcohol had stirred his carnal desires. Normally, he wouldn't even glance at someone with Tang Jin-seol's physique, but since he was starved for a woman, even someone like her looked like a goddess.
He wanted to take her. He wanted to ram his cock all the way into her womb.
"I'll pass," Tang Jin-seol replied, shaking her head.
"Whyyyyy..."
Lee Jae-won asked, his face full of disappointment. He couldn't understand why she wouldn't have sex with him.
"It's that time of the month... Unfortunately, I can't do it with you today."
"I... I don't care..."
"Well, I do. I'm sorry."
"...........Jin-seol... Just once... Just for a bit... I'll just put it in... and take it out..."
Lee Jae-won began to cling to her, pleading. He begged her to just let him put it in for a moment.
"No."
Tang Jin-seol firmly rejected his proposal and slowly stood up.
"Where are you gooooing..."
"It seems you've had too much to drink, so I'll be taking my leave now."
"Nooo... I haven't had too much at all... Don't gooo..."
"No, you're very drunk. You need to get some sleep."
Tang Jin-seol smiled brightly at him.
"I don't want to... Don't gooo..."
"Goodnight, then."
Smooch.
Tang Jin-seol leaned down and kissed Lee Jae-won on the forehead. Then she immediately straightened up and walked out without looking back.
Blank.
Lee Jae-won watched her retreating back with longing. He was utterly frustrated that he didn't get to have sex.
Grab.
He reached into his pants and grabbed his dick.
Stroke. Stroke. Stroke.
"You bitch! You could've just let me hit it once!"
He began to masturbate with his remaining hand. It was a pathetic and miserable sight for a man hailed as the great hero of the Murim, respected by all.