Chapter 265: Daoist Yin-Yang Manual[R-18] (95)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 265: Daoist Yin-Yang Manual[R-18] (95)
Returning to her room, Hong Seo-rin let her stiff, expressionless face relax and let out a long sigh.
“Haa… What is wrong with me these days…?”
After sparring with Jin Seo-yun, her body would grow strangely hot, her heart would pound, and a peculiar excitement would wash over her. Whenever she met his gaze, her heart would race uncontrollably.
She tried her best to act unfazed on the outside, but she felt it was becoming harder and harder to hide.
‘Don’t tell me… I… l-like that guy…?’
She was thirty-six years old. To become stronger, she had dedicated herself solely to martial arts training since childhood, believing that marriage and men were not her destiny. On top of that, her height, which surpassed most men, her sharp eyes, and her prickly personality had always earned her a reputation as a scary and unapproachable woman. Furthermore, her position as the Royal Guard Commander only made men distance themselves even more.
At first, she hadn’t cared. In fact, that reputation had saved her from a lot of trouble and allowed her to live comfortably. But lately, her heart had been wavering.
‘Of all people, that flippant guy… I must be crazy…’
Hong Seo-rin shook her head.
“Get a grip, Hong Seo-rin. You need to focus on protecting Her Highness.”
Muttering to herself, she downed a glass of water. The cold liquid slid down her throat, but it did little to cool the heat rising in her chest.
She slowly got up and stood before a mirror. The reflection staring back at her felt unfamiliar. She saw her red hair, her sharp, upturned eyes, and her large, cumbersome breasts.
Having focused only on martial arts her whole life, she had lived forgetting she was a woman.
“I’m already so old…”
A sigh escaped her lips. She had kept her distance from men her entire life. But Jin Seo-yun’s gaze was different from any man she had ever met.
He looked at her like a woman. A very attractive one, at that.
“Stop thinking such foolish things…!”
Steeling her resolve once more, she looked out the window. But in that moment, Jin Seo-yun’s offer of a ‘massage’ suddenly came to mind.
As she imagined what his touch would feel like, she felt her body flush with heat before she could stop it.
“…I think I’m going crazy. This isn’t right…”
Though she desperately denied it in her head, the budding excitement and anticipation in her heart refused to subside.
Just then, Ju Yeon-hwa, who had briefly gone down to the first floor, opened the door and came in. Seeing Hong Seo-rin’s flushed face, she asked with a curious look.
“Oh my? Seo-rin, why is your face so red?”
Startled by Ju Yeon-hwa’s words, Hong Seo-rin quickly turned her head away.
“Ah, it’s nothing, Your Highness. It’s just a little warm.”
But Ju Yeon-hwa approached her, her eyes full of curiosity. Her silver-white hair swayed gently as her signature noble smile spread across her face.
“Are you sure nothing happened?”
Hong Seo-rin avoided Ju Yeon-hwa’s gaze, trying her best to remain composed.
“It’s really nothing, Your Highness. You don’t need to worry.”
Ju Yeon-hwa narrowed her eyes, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.
“You’ve gotten quite close with Young Master Jin lately, haven’t you? I saw the two of you talking for quite a while just a moment ago…”
“N-No. We were just… having a simple conversation.”
“Is that so?”
A hint of playful mischief flashed across Ju Yeon-hwa’s face.
“I think it’s wonderful. Seo-rin, you shouldn’t be so lonely all the time. And besides, someone like Young Master Jin wouldn’t be so bad, would he?”
“Your Highness, that’s not what I meant…”
“Don’t think about it so seriously. It’s good to let your heart relax sometimes.”
Hong Seo-rin fell silent for a moment at Ju Yeon-hwa’s words. She had lived her entire life for the nation, never once considering her own feelings or desires. But now, she couldn’t get Jin Seo-yun’s face out of her mind. His confident smile and the occasional mischievous glint in his eyes kept knocking at her heart.
“Your Highness… My only duty is to protect you…”
“Seo-rin. You’ve sacrificed so much for the country until now. I think it’s time for you to take care of yourself for a change.”
Ju Yeon-hwa’s warm voice made Hong Seo-rin’s heart tremble slightly. She was embarrassed and flustered, feeling as if her feelings had been exposed, but at the same time, those words seemed to soothe a deep part of her soul.
“Your Highness…”
“Don’t feel sorry towards me. Sometimes, Seo-rin, you should be honest with yourself.”
After Ju Yeon-hwa left with a smile, Hong Seo-rin looked at the mirror again. Her red hair was now disheveled. She gently pressed a hand to her chest. Her heart was racing, and her skin was hot to the touch.
‘Jin Seo-yun… This is all his fault…’
But it was already too late. The desire and anticipation for him were growing steadily in her heart. It had taken root so deeply that it was now difficult to deny or ignore.
“Tomorrow… the massage…”
Just the thought of his touch sent a shiver through her entire body. She took a slow breath, trying to calm herself.
‘Is it… really okay to accept?’
She tried to soothe her chaotic heart.
*
We arrived at a village. I heard we would be resting here for about three days before departing.
I spent the entire evening meticulously preparing for the massage. I took a special massage oil from my inventory and transferred it to a small bottle. This oil wasn't just for a simple massage. It was mixed with a slight aphrodisiac, a supplement that could activate my sexual arts more effectively.
‘I’m looking forward to seeing her reaction.’
Dinner at the village inn was more awkward than usual. Hong Seo-rin kept avoiding my gaze, and when I spoke to her, she would blush and give short replies. Ju Yeon-hwa watched her with a subtle smile.
After dinner, we all returned to our respective rooms.
As the night deepened, I waited for Hong Seo-rin to arrive.
Knock, knock!
“Um… Seo-yun… It’s me.”
Hong Seo-rin’s voice seemed to be trembling slightly more than usual.
“Come in.”
The door opened cautiously, and Hong Seo-rin stepped inside. She closed the door with a stiff, nervous motion.
“Why are you so tense?”
“I-I’m not tense at all!”
It was obvious she was extremely tense. I decided to pretend I didn’t notice and spoke to her.
“Would you mind lying face down here?”
She hesitated for a moment before slowly lying down on the bed. I could see her tense back. Her red hair flowed over her shoulders, and the smooth curve of her waist was visible through her slightly form-fitting clothes.
“Don’t be so nervous. I’ll make you comfortable.”
I smiled and poured some of the prepared oil into my palm. As I rubbed my hands together, a faint, alluring scent filled the room. Hong Seo-rin caught the fragrance and took a deep breath.
I placed my hands on her shoulders. Her body tensed for a moment, then gradually relaxed, surrendering to my touch.
“How about it, Elder Sister? Are you okay?”
“Yes… It feels a little strange, but not bad.”
I began the massage slowly, gently pressing on her shoulders and the nape of her neck. I traced the line of her neck with my fingertips, stimulating the area.
“Hah…!”
A small moan escaped her lips.
I observed her body more closely. The distinct line of her waist and her full hips, accentuated by her clothes, were incredibly alluring.
‘The hips are probably off-limits for now, right?’
I needed to break down her guard a little more. For now, I would focus on her shoulders and thighs, taking my time.
“Haat… Ughn…”
“Relax and let me take care of you.”
As I slowly began to massage her waist again, Hong Seo-rin’s breathing grew heavier.
“Hoo… Seo-yun… A-A massage feels this goo… Ahng…♡”
When I gently pressed her calves and the soles of her feet, a sweet cry of pleasure escaped her. I smiled in satisfaction.
“Let’s end it here for today. You’ll feel even better after a few more sessions.”
Hong Seo-rin nodded and slowly sat up. Her flushed face and disheveled clothes clearly revealed her state of mind.
“Alright… I’ll be counting on you tomorrow, too.”
For the next few days, the nightly massages continued.
At first, I only touched her shoulders and back, but I slowly broke down her defenses.
When I entered her room today, she was already lying face down on the bed. She was lightly dressed, her firm back and waistline fully exposed.
“…I’m counting on you again today.”
Her usual sharp tone was gone, replaced by a soft, almost moist voice.
“Elder Sister, I’m going to give you a slightly different massage today.”
I sat on the edge of the bed and poured the fragrant oil into my hands. With each passing day, I had been using oil with a stronger aphrodisiac component, but she hadn’t noticed at all.
“A different… massage?”
“Yes. I think it’s better for you to feel it directly than for me to explain.”
As I rubbed my hands together, a gentle heat rose between them. Then, I slowly placed them on her shoulders.
Sliide…
“Hngh…”
The moment my hands touched her, her body began to tremble faintly. It seemed she now had a vague idea of the massage’s purpose, yet she didn’t resist.
“Hngh… Seo-yun…”
First, I started simply with her shoulders.
“Your shoulders are very tense. I’ll loosen them up one by one.”
They weren’t tense at all. I just needed an excuse. She knew it, yet she accepted my touch.
With my oiled fingertips, I slowly traced a line from the nape of her neck downwards. I moved down her back, pressing lightly and massaging in circles.
“Haa… Nnh… Ughn…”
A delicate moan escaped Hong Seo-rin’s lips. As my hands reached the small of her back, her body trembled even more.
“This spot seems particularly tight.”
“Ah… Nngh… There…”
I massaged her waist more meticulously with my fingers, gradually moving toward the line of her underwear. Her breathing grew increasingly ragged.
“Elder Sister, may I lower your underwear just a bit? It’s to properly loosen the muscles.”
After a moment’s hesitation, Hong Seo-rin gave a small nod. Then, she herself lifted her hips slightly, allowing her underwear to slide down to her thighs.
Sliide…
Her perfectly curved buttocks were revealed.
“Haa… It’s a little embarrassing… but please continue.”
I poured more oil into my hands and spread it widely from her buttocks down to her thighs. As I kneaded her bare flesh, she buried her face in the pillow as if she couldn’t bear it.
“Hnngh… Aahng…”
“Your muscles are quite firm. Would it be alright if I worked on them a bit more strongly?”
“Nngh… It’s fine… You can do it… harder…”
I gripped her buttocks with both hands and kneaded them firmly. The firm yet soft flesh yielded between my hands.
Squeeze, squeeze…
“Haang… Ughn… Ah…♡”
I channeled the energy of my sexual arts into my fingertips, making every place I touched a source of pleasure for her. She unconsciously arched her back, moving in rhythm with my hands.
Then, I stopped the massage.
“Shall we stop here for today?”
“Why…?”
“A lot of time has passed. We need to sleep early if we’re to depart first thing in the morning.”
Her lips parted as if she had many things she wanted to say. Her eyes were still fixed on me, and her thighs and chest were trembling faintly. But in the end, she said nothing and quietly rose from the bed.
With her clothes in disarray and her face flushed with heat, Hong Seo-rin quietly got up, offered a short farewell, and left the room.
“…Thank you, for today too.”
Biting her lip as she spoke, she lingered longer than usual that day. She hesitated at the door several times before finally turning and disappearing.
I smiled as I watched her leave. The energy of my sexual arts had thoroughly shaken her body and mind, and now, a single stimulation was no longer enough.