Chapter 629: Daoist Yin-Yang Manual[R-18] (174)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 629: Daoist Yin-Yang Manual[R-18] (174)
“I am Jin Seo-yun, disciple of the Sword Empress. I offer my greetings to my seniors.”
Jang Do-gyeom of the Mount Hua Sect was the first to put down his cup and speak.
“So I finally meet the one whose name is renowned throughout the martial world… Your presence is indeed extraordinary.”
“I have heard much of your esteemed name. The honor is all mine to meet an elder of the Mount Hua Sect in person.”
Beside him, Hyeongong nodded, his voice deep and resonant.
“This monk is Hyeongong of the Vajra Hall.”
I clasped my hands together in a respectful gesture, then naturally shifted my gaze to the last remaining person, a woman. She wore a red Daoist robe, her black hair flowing and her eyes sharp. A simple introduction came from her lips, which were set in a cold, firm line.
“Oh Ha-rang, the Rakshasa Woman of the Sochumyeolsalmun Sect.”
It was a short, frigid introduction.
“So you are the famed Miss Oh of the martial world. It is a pleasure to meet you.”
However, she merely sipped her tea with a blank expression, not even offering a single word in reply. I paid it no mind and simply offered a faint smile.
Just then, Dan Ri-hyeon looked at me and asked.
“But more importantly, Young Hero Jin. May I ask what business brings you here?”
“I was wandering the martial world when I happened to hear that Miss Mo-yong was here, so I stopped by to pay my respects. However…”
At my words, the atmosphere grew strangely subdued.
“I heard that a bewitching lecher is running rampant in this area. I came hoping to lend my strength, however small it may be.”
“If Great Hero Jin, who has reached the Transformation Realm, is willing to help, we could not ask for a more reassuring ally.”
At Hyeongong’s deep words, the members of the Pursuit Squad in the tavern looked on in astonishment.
News of my realm had never been widely spread throughout the martial world. I had briefly shown my skills before the leader of the Murim Alliance, but the Alliance had no reason to publicize my level at the time. The pursuit of the Celestial Sphere assembly in Qinghai had been conducted in utmost secrecy, and the battle at the Namgung Clan’s wedding in Anhui Province was never properly reported, as they sought to cover up their own shame.
That was why. It was only natural that they all stared at me with shocked eyes, surprised that someone so young had already reached the Transformation Realm.
Dan Ri-hyeon, looking utterly stunned, turned to Hyeongong.
“What? Young Hero Jin is in the Transformation Realm… Is that true?!”
Hyeongong slowly rolled his prayer beads and nodded.
“It is. This was already known within the Alliance.”
“I, too, heard it from Sect Leader Do,” Jang Do-gyeom added with a pleased expression.
“I heard that during the Celestial Sphere assembly incident, it was Young Master Jin who went to Qinghai alone and personally uncovered the spies they had planted throughout the Orthodox Faction.”
At Jang Do-gyeom’s words, the gazes of the Pursuit Squad members filled with awe and astonishment. Even the ever-expressionless Oh Ha-rang could not hide her surprise.
“If I may ask, what is everyone doing here?”
Dan Ri-hyeon stepped forward to answer my question.
“We were formulating a plan to capture the Three Lust Demons of the Yin Wind.”
“The Three Lust Demons of the Yin Wind… May I hear some more detailed information?”
“First, Great Hero Jin, please have a seat. We will explain everything in detail.”
At some point, my title had changed from ‘Young Master’ to ‘Great Hero’. I calmly walked over and took a seat. It was next to Oh Ha-rang.
*
The meeting, which went on for quite some time, was excruciatingly boring for me. I didn’t let it show, but I had to forcefully swallow several yawns that threatened to escape.
They were passionately discussing their strategies right in front of me, completely unaware that I was the very lecher they were grinding their teeth to subjugate.
And here I am, the man himself, calmly sipping tea and listening beside them. How amusing.
Dan Ri-hyeon continued with a serious expression.
“We are certain the lecher is near Hefei. And it is also clear that he is the one who abducted Miss Bang. A portion of the Pursuit Squad is currently scouring the Hefei area, and we are narrowing the cordon with the cooperation of smaller, nearby sects. We must do everything in our power to rescue Miss Bang.”
Miss Bang… he must be talking about Bang Na-yun. He had no idea that she was currently under the thorough care of Mo-yong Yeon-ah.
“You said you are narrowing the cordon. Have you found any definitive clues about his hiding place?”
At my question, Jang Do-gyeom closed his eyes for a moment before nodding gravely.
“It is still difficult to be certain, but I’m told there is an old, abandoned temple on the outskirts of Hefei. There have been reports of suspicious individuals coming and going from there.”
Before he could even finish his sentence, the door burst open and a few members of the Pursuit Squad who had been out on patrol rushed in, panting. Urgency was written all over their sweat-drenched faces.
“We found them! We’ve just received an urgent report that individuals calling themselves the Three Lust Demons of the Yin Wind have appeared near Jangbong!”
The meeting hall was instantly in an uproar. I narrowed my eyes and muttered to myself.
Jangbong…? That place wasn’t in my plans.
It could either be false information, or someone was daring to impersonate me.
“What are your orders? Jangbong is half a day’s journey from here.”
When someone asked, Dan Ri-hyeon gritted his teeth and replied.
“If they’ve left Hefei, they are likely on the run. We must catch them before they can hide again.”
“That’s right. We have three masters of the Transformation Realm on our side. We should be able to capture them all at once this time.”
Determination spread across everyone’s faces. There was just one piece of information they didn’t know. They were under the mistaken impression that the Three Lust Demons of the Yin Wind were masters only at the very entry-level of the Transformation Realm.
*
They were all first-rate masters at a minimum, so we reached Jangbong in no time. During the journey, I briefly informed Bi-yeon of the change in plans.
With Bi-yeon there, they would be able to move quickly.
Upon arriving near Jangbong, we met with those who had gathered in advance at the rendezvous point. The person who came to deliver the news was the leader of a sect based in this area.
“A few days ago, three masked lechers appeared, indiscriminately violated women, and then vanished. A short while ago, they caused another disturbance around Jangbong before we witnessed them fleeing to the east.”
Dan Ri-hyeon quickly unfolded a map and pointed to the surrounding terrain.
“If they headed east from Jangbong, they are likely headed toward Jeongwon.”
“Let’s head to Jeongwon for now. If we delay, there will be more victims.”
We set off immediately. The Pursuit Squad took the lead, with the masters of the Orthodox Faction and myself following behind. As we raced along the mountain path, cutting through the wind, I noticed chaotically indented footprints on the scattered fallen leaves.
“Commander! These are tracks of the scoundrels dragging women with them. Look here. They stopped intermittently… there are signs of them violating the women!”
Patches of bodily fluids stained the dirt, and broken branches and scattered pieces of clothing evoked a brutal scene.
Dan Ri-hyeon gritted his teeth as he examined the terrain.
“The tracks are still fresh. They must be close.”
At that moment, a familiar voice seeped into my mind.
‘Honey~ We’ve arrived at Jeongwon. And funnily enough, we caught the guys who were impersonating us.’
I glanced down and asked back.
‘Who are they to be impersonating us?’
‘They said they stumbled upon some sexual arts. They’ve been using our recent fame to brutally assault women. What should I do with them?’
‘Kill them. And even though the location has changed, proceed with the original plan.’
‘Got it. I’ll start right away.’
I closed my eyes and opened them again. The sinister energy swirling at my feet was growing thicker. It was Ha-myo’s energy; this was undoubtedly a spell she had cast.
So Ha-myo has started.
-Kyaaaaaaaaaak!!
A sharp scream echoed through the mountain range, seeming to split it in two. It sounded like both the cry of a beast and the shriek of a woman, and a chilling silence fell over the forest. The wind reversed its course, pulling up a sinister energy.
Hyeongong narrowed his eyes and rolled his prayer beads.
“Be careful… Demonic qi, tangled with resentment, is gathering from all directions.”
Jang Do-gyeom had already drawn his sword and shouted resolutely.
“The lechers have undoubtedly planned something. Everyone, be ready!”
Tension spread through the Pursuit Squad in an instant. With an indifferent face, I drew my sword, feigning ignorance.
And then—
-Woooooooo…!
The ground rumbled as a black mist surged up, and faint figures began to crawl out from within it. They were shadows whose hands and feet were indistinguishable, spirits spewing their grudges from torn lips… It was a scene of unjustly killed souls crawling forth.
“Gh-ghosts?!”
The spirits wailed and scattered in all directions. Their fingertips transformed into sharp claws, slashing at the members of the Pursuit Squad. One member failed to block properly and was wounded on the arm. The flesh turned black and began to rot, spreading in an instant.
“Aaargh! My arm…!”
The arm of the man struck by the spirit began to decay into blackness.
“Namu Daebi Gwanseeum Bosal…”
Hyeongong’s chant resonated with his internal energy. For a moment, the spirits began to falter.
Jang Do-gyeom stepped forward, unleashing the Mount Hua Sect’s signature Plum Blossom Sword Art, a whirlwind that sliced through several spirits.
“Use your sword qi!”
I fought back moderately, waiting for the situation to worsen. Just then, Mo-yong Yeon-ah, who was brandishing her sword beside me, leaned in slightly and whispered.
‘Is this situation part of your plan, my love?’
I cut down a spirit with the tip of my sword and smirked. Then, I gave a very slight nod.
And then, three presences approached. Silhouetted against the moonlight, the figures of three women slowly revealed themselves.
The first to step forward was Seo Ryeo-hwa. Her body was wrapped in black latex, revealing every sleek curve.
As I thought… it suits her perfectly.
It was the outfit I had given the three women before we left. An excellent choice.
Her eyes were hidden behind sunglasses, but the cold smile on her lips was enough to freeze the air around her. She slowly drew her sword and murmured in a low voice.
“To chase after us so fearlessly… It seems you don’t value your lives.”
Next, Bi-yeon smiled seductively and swept her hair back.
“Huhu, I just don’t understand why weaklings act so cocky when they don’t know their place.”
Finally, Ha-myo took a somewhat awkward step forward. But her voluptuous body was wrapped in latex.
“Hello. I am the Voluptuous Enchantress… who has recently become my husband’s new wife. You foolish members of the Orthodox Faction, I will be your opponent today.”
As the three beauties in latex stood together under the moonlight—
“Don’t be deceived by those lechers!”
Jang Do-gyeom charged forward and immediately swung his sword.
Swoosh—!
The unique plum blossom aura of the Mount Hua Sect scattered densely, its red afterimages blooming in the air like dozens of plum blossoms.
Seo Ryeo-hwa smiled coldly and raised her sword.
“Jang Do-gyeom of the Mount Hua Sect’s Plum Blossom Sword… A decent opponent.”
The two swords clashed, and beside them, Bi-yeon let out a seductive laugh and flicked her fingertips.
“Huhu… where are you looking?”
In an instant, in time with her gesture, an invisible, blade-like wind whipped up, sending the nearby Pursuit Squad members flying.
Finally, Ha-myo took out a talisman and shouted.
“As my husband’s wife… I’ll play a small part too!”
Bonus
