Chapter 327
Chapter 327
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 327
Chapter Title: Defense
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“Kuh...”
Ryu Ja-young's body twitched. Even after she admitted defeat and twenty seconds had passed, she still couldn't move easily. It was the effect of the Thunderclap that had electrocuted her.
'Ryu Ja-young is quite skilled. Yet even after several dozen seconds, she can't shake off the Thunderclap's effects? Was it really this powerful?'
The Thunderclap was a ability usable only when generating lightning through the Crimson Lotus Flying Sword. I knew it was stronger than my regular lightning, but I hadn't expected it to be this potent.
“Ryu Ja-young. You okay?”
“...I'm fine. Just wait a moment.”
Ryu Ja-young closed her eyes and began circulating her mana. I waited quietly. About thirty seconds passed before she opened her eyes again and flexed her arms this way and that.
“So that's the Eternal Heaven Style's lightning. More destructive than I imagined.”
“......”
The Thunderclap could be attributed to the Crimson Lotus Flying Sword's effect, but I didn't bother explaining. It was too much hassle, and since the sword was mine, the Thunderclap was essentially my ability too.
And right now, the important thing was the winner's reward.
“Ryu Ja-young. I won the spar. You haven't forgotten what you wagered, have you?”
“I know. Helping with your training three times, as requested. I'll do it. What kind of training are we talking about?”
I grinned.
I had no intention of postponing this opportunity. There's a saying that hoarding turns things to shit, and people's hearts are fickle—things could change over time. She was cooperative now, but that might not hold later.
“We need a training spot...”
“Can't we do it here?”
“This is too open. Someone could show up and interrupt. Besides, training's supposed to be done in secret.”
“You're right. I was shortsighted. Spying on someone's training is practically taboo. But is that okay? Helping with your training means I'd be seeing Eternal Heaven Style techniques.”
“No. The training I'll be doing isn't Eternal Heaven Style.”
“...Then what kind of training is it?”
“Let's find a spot first. I'll explain later.”
I couldn't take Ryu Ja-young to where I was staying. The room was too small, and Han Ha-rin was right next door. If she butted in, it'd get awkward and ruin the mood.
“If you're looking for somewhere undisturbed... my place would be ideal. It's spacious, and no one's nearby.”
“Huh? You sure?”
“It's provided by the villagers here, but if we break anything during training, we can just compensate them.”
“Thanks. Now I can actually do the training.”
Ryu Ja-young took the lead toward her lodging.
I followed behind, sizing up her figure. Her martial arts uniform hid her curves well, but it couldn't fool my eyes.
'Wide hips and a perky ass. She'd be great for bearing kids. Slim waist... The only iffy part is her chest.'
I couldn't see her chest from behind. But earlier, when we'd faced each other, I'd sneaked a peek.
Ryu Ja-young's breasts looked like a B~C cup from the outside.
'There was something off during the fight.'
Even with her rough movements, her chest hadn't jiggled at all. That's impossible for that size unless it's firmly secured.
'A bra alone wouldn't cut it... She's probably binding them with bandages underneath.'
I wanted to strip her right then, but I held back. Everything has its steps, and blatant sexual harassment wouldn't fly yet.
No matter how much softer her demeanor had become since we first met.
I kept pace behind Ryu Ja-young, tossing her various questions. She answered most without hesitation.
Some of the info was pretty shocking.
“The third daughter of the Heavenly Central Overlord?!”
“Yeah. I thought you'd figured it out, but apparently not.”
The Heavenly Central Overlord, China's S-rank hunter.
I only knew the name, but this blew my mind. The Overlord Sword Sect was his guild?
“My father forced me to come to this village. I know why. Because I'm weak.”
Ryu Ja-young spoke irritably. She clearly resented the evacuation mission.
I nodded along vaguely.
We soon arrived at her lodging. It was at least ten times bigger than my room. The luxurious furniture and appliances inside made it feel like a five-star hotel. There was even a huge bathroom.
'Perks for the Heavenly Central Overlord's kid.'
Discrimination pissed me off, but I got it. He was basically China's hero.
Ryu Ja-young served me green tea. It wasn't great.
I don't drink tea unless Yuria brews it. Anything else tastes off.
Ryu Ja-young, on the other hand, seemed to love it—she downed three cups before asking me,
“Time to explain, right? Indoor training... not sparring, I guess. What kind needs my help?”
“Acupoint training.”
“Acupoint...? You know how to do that?!”
Unlike in wuxia worlds, acupoint strikes were rare in reality. Only a handful of martial artists could do it.
In my case, I knew the Heavenly Demon Divine Art's Sealing Heaven acupoint technique. It required Heavenly Demon Qi for full effect, but the basics worked without it.
“Not to combat level yet. But I know the method. That's why I need training. With someone around your skill level helping, I can improve a lot.”
“...Acupoint techniques are secret arts. You're okay sharing that?”
“I'm aware of the risks. And acupoints aren't Eternal Heaven Style. It's my personal skill, unrelated. Even if you steal it, no issue.”
“......”
Ryu Ja-young's face grew more serious. Her eyes sparkled. She knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Help me with my acupoint training.”
“...I promised. An Overlord Sword Sect disciple keeps her word.”
I suppressed a laugh.
Acupoint training?
Pure excuse, of course. The real goal was skinship. Nothing brings people closer than physical contact.
'I've got Sensitivity Boost too. Heh heh heh.'
Maybe I'd bed her even easier than expected.
Of course, I knew it wouldn't happen today. I had to make good use of the remaining two sessions. Or find a way to get more.
“What do I do?”
“Nothing. Just stand there. I'll avoid dangerous points and go light. Tell me immediately if it hurts. Got it?”
“Got it. But how does acupoint striking work?”
“Not hard. Circulate qi, then press the point with your finger. I'll also teach you release methods. When I strike, you try releasing.”
“Even the release technique...? I lost the spar, but it feels like I'm gaining more. Start now?”
“Now's good. It'll take hours, so. I'm ready— you?”
“Fine by me.”
“Then the living room.”
We moved to the center of the spacious living room. We'd cleared obstacles, making it seem even bigger.
“Stand here.”
“Okay.”
Ryu Ja-young stood straight. I scanned her body from head to toe with a professional expression.
“Hm...”
“What's up?”
“Hard to pinpoint acupoints through the clothes...”
“You aren't saying I should take them off, are you?”
I waved my hands frantically as her face hardened. That was the plan, but the vibe said no way yet.
“I said hard, not impossible. Might mess up a bit...”
“It's fine.”
“Alright. Spread into a big X first.”
“Like this?”
“Yes.”
I approached Ryu Ja-young with arms and legs spread. Couldn't touch sensitive spots like chest, abs, or thighs right away. I hadn't earned her trust yet.
'Same as with Han Ha-rin's massages. Gotta build trust first.'
Building trust fast was easy. Prove results.
I grabbed her right hand first.
“Ryu Ja-young. Know much about acupoints?”
“Pressing points to control the body. Death points kill, mute points silence. Not easy—requires point knowledge and qi control. Even my father can't do it.”
“Right. Press points to trigger effects. But meanings vary by technique. That's why releases differ too.”
I pressed the acupoint between her palm center and wrist, and the one near her thumb, channeling qi.
Being Heavenly Demon style, it might not work, but luckily it did.
“Hup!”
Ryu Ja-young sharply inhaled. She stared at her hand and me in bewilderment.
“Right hand won't move, right? Hand Numbness Point.”
“This is acupoint striking. Scarier than I thought... How to release?”
“Move qi as I say.”
I explained the release to Ryu Ja-young.
I knew the details from getting the Heavenly Demon Divine Art in God's Atlantis. It carried over to reality—thinking of acupoints brought the methods to mind naturally.
'Can't do advanced ones needing Heavenly Demon Qi, though...'
After over thirty tries, Ryu Ja-young succeeded in releasing. Sweat trickled down her forehead. Qi control for release was tricky.
I gripped her right hand with both of mine and kneaded it.
“......What are you doing?”
“Massage?”
“Why suddenly massage?”
“After acupoint strike. Just in case, stimulating the meridians to loosen up.”
“......I see.”
Ryu Ja-young nodded.
Total bullshit, of course. Just wanted skinship, so I made it up. But with no acupoint knowledge, she bought it—especially after the successful strike.
She didn't realize it consciously, but subconsciously saw me as an expert. That's why she didn't react much to the massage.
“Eut...”
“Huh? What's wrong?”
“N-nothing. You're good at this.”
“Love massages. Give and get them often.”
Han Ha-rin always demanded them from me. I never refused—kneading her body, making her moan like my instrument.
And I got them from Yuria often. Her magic book knowledge made her massages astounding—pure heaven.
'Learning from Yuria. Plus Sensitivity Boost.'
We continued acupoint training. Mostly I paralyzed her; she released. Looked way harder for her.
“Armpits next... Could you take off your top? Too thick—won't strike properly.”
I asked Ryu Ja-young. She agreed without hesitation. Meant she was hooked.
Under her uniform was a thin white T-shirt, soaked with sweat. Bandages wrapping her chest were visible beneath.
'Knew it—binding her tits. Unwrap those... F-cup maybe...!'
I lifted her hand. The T-shirt shoulder slid down, exposing pristine, perfectly shaved armpit. I touched the smooth skin with my finger.
“Here...? No, here? Hmm...”
“What're you...”
“Here!”
“Eek!”
Poke!
I jabbed her armpit. Her arm wouldn't lower.