Will One Time Be Enough?
Yin surging! Yang surging!
"It's over now."
That's what utterly exhausted Paeng Soso said.
To cut to the chase, her hunch had been spot on. After his engagement to Paeng Soso fell through because his tastes got exposed, Eon Ju-won started crossing lines. He didn't stop at just screwing his existing gangsi. Whenever he took a liking to some woman, he'd kill her and use the corpse to satisfy his lust. Of course, he couldn't turn them all into gangsi, so he'd use them until decomposition set in, then dump them in remote spots disguised as wild animal attacks. The few he turned into unauthorized gangsi he kept close by normally, but hid them in safe places whenever crowds were around or fights broke out.
This time, he'd left them in a cave a short distance away—and apparently prepared everything there to turn us into gangsi too. All we had to do was find the cave. No need to wander all over.
"That's how it went down."
"...You've been through a lot, Lady Paeng. For now, we'll need to check that cave to verify the facts. If you're worn out, why not rest here?"
"I'm fine. I'll come along. I want to see it with my own eyes."
"If that's your call."
Couldn't argue with her resolve. Hong Yeonhwa seemed to agree, silently nodding her approval.
...With dumpling crumbs still stuck to her lips.
I wiped them away with my sleeve, rubbing across her mouth.
"Pbuuu... ubu..."
I savored the sight of her soft cheeks squishing around for a moment before standing up.
"Up we go."
Mobile or not, we couldn't just leave Eon Ju-won here. I hoisted his unconscious ass like a sack of rice. Hong Yeonhwa, still clutching his cheek, and Paeng Soso—who looked oddly relieved—smartly slung the gangsi over their shoulders.
Hong Yeonhwa was so short the gangsi's feet dragged on the ground... but hey, gangsi are tough. Should be fine.
Following Paeng Soso's lead, we scoured the area and soon found the target cave. Stepping inside, the first thing we saw was a clearing littered with unidentified diagrams and tools. Probably for making gangsi.
A bit deeper in, there was a crudely carved stone bed—and around it, four unauthorized gangsi laid out neatly. Each one had features vaguely resembling Paeng Soso's, with hairstyles mimicking hers. Dressed in skimpy outfits, use marks still fresh and uncleaned... looking at them was...
"Don't look!"
Hong Yeonhwa stood on tiptoe to cover my eyes.
"What the hell?"
"Even if they're corpses, this is too much. I'm just scared you'll go astray. Keep 'em shut for a bit."
"...That's a totally unnecessary worry."
All I thought was it kinda looked like peeking at Paeng Soso in something sexy. The idea of getting turned on by corpses never crossed my mind.
While Hong Yeonhwa and I bickered, Paeng Soso—who'd gotten an eyeful—slowly rubbed her dry face.
"This is..."
Her voice trembled as she groped for words, but she couldn't find any. Instead, she just let out deep, icy sighs. Her eyes screamed any lingering fondness was gone.
"We've confirmed it. Let's head back. Leave the gangsi we brought here."
"Y-yeah."
Paeng Soso always acted polite around me and Hong Yeonhwa, so the shift hit hard.
After that, things wrapped up smoothly. Instead of heading to the next village as planned, we went back to Bojeong. Being a major city near the capital, it had a permanent Geumuiwi station.
Even though she'd run away, Paeng Soso hadn't been disowned by the Hebei Paeng Family. She threw the family name around—something she'd never done before—and we easily met the Geumuiwi commander overseeing Bojeong.
We handed over Eon Ju-won, and they verified the cave too. Once it was all squared away, a wave of relief hit me.
Finally, some rest—
That's when Paeng Soso glanced our way slyly and spoke up.
"Um, benefactor? We've got some time left. Head to the next village now? Or early tomorrow?"
"Huh? Won't the Eon family come chasing anymore? I'd like to stick around and see how it wraps up, if possible..."
"My husband's right. No need to rush like that."
With Hong Yeonhwa chiming in, Paeng Soso shook her head anxiously.
"I handled this as the daughter of the Hebei Paeng Family. Word'll reach my dad for sure."
Her old man was so overprotective she'd run away in the first place. The second he heard she was here—and nearly in danger—he'd come charging. Paeng Family head was Fire / Flower Realm. A master like that running flat out? He'd catch us quick.
"So let's cross into Henan Province first. Once we're past Hebei, our family's influence drops off. Harder to track us then."
Solid reasoning. But did we have to?
The main reason I'd agreed to travel with her was to connect with the Hebei Paeng Family. Win over the family head for favors and such. But Hong Yeonhwa and I had already saved her ass twice. Wasn't that enough? No need to keep aiding her runaway anymore.
Getting caught by the Paeng head later might save time—and score better points.
Did that show on my face? Paeng Soso's expression darkened fast.
"Sorry. I owe you my life again today, but instead of repaying, I'm asking more favors... Forget I said anything."
As I hemmed and hawed over the best move, Hong Yeonhwa—who'd been munching Geumuiwi snacks—answered for me.
"Enough. We've committed to helping once; seeing it through is the proper way. But after today's deathmatch, we're beat. Rest up fully and leave at dawn tomorrow. ...What say you?"
"Huh? If that's what you want, Yeonhwa, I'm good."
I scrapped all my calculations. What she wanted mattered more.
I nodded readily, and Hong Yeonhwa—grateful—split her half-eaten snack and popped it in my mouth.
Her half-eaten one... even split...
Chewing with mixed feelings, I caught Paeng Soso's deeply touched gaze.
...Kinda guilty now.
I barely talked her down from her nonstop bowing and thanks, then headed to our old inn.
We rested a day, then at dawn the next, dropped off a letter entrusting the aftermath to the Geumuiwi and hit the road.
To arrive ASAP, we took the shortest route—full sprint for a week. Straight shot meant no villages, so mostly wild camping.
Even after hitting Henan Province, we pushed a few more days. Figured it was safe enough, so we stopped at a nearby village.
Finally washing the grime off, eating real food instead of rations, about to crash on a proper bed...
"My love, my love. Already asleep?"
Hong Yeonhwa shook my shoulder with her tiny hand.
"Ugh... what?"
Half-asleep, eyes open but brain foggy. She stared at my face, then blushed and...
"Hmph!"
...tossed off her top.
Sloosh.
Too rough—her huge tits jiggled every which way.
My eyes snapped wide, locking on her nipples. She grabbed my head and pulled me into her chest.
Squish.
"Ah..."
Soft flesh enveloped my face, warm body heat radiating. I nuzzled instinctively, her unique fleshy scent filling my nose.
This alone melted away the week's fatigue. But she didn't stop.
Her slender fingers gently stroked my nape as she murmured,
"It's been a whole week since this lady and you... y'know. Pretty backed up, right?"
"Well, yeah..."
Last week was all camping—no proper romps with Hong Yeonhwa. Couldn't exactly go at it with Paeng Soso right there. And it'd get loud, bound to wake her.
She was right; I was pent up. But apparently, I wasn't the only one.
"Perfect timing too. I've refined the dual cultivation technique, and your yang energy and this lady's yin have both ripened..."
She leaned in close, whispering hot in my ear.
"Shall we... test it out?"
Once? Yeah, right.