Chapter 126
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 126
Chapter Title: Me? The President? Why? (2)
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In the martial world, he was known only as a lecherous demon, but Yeon Hong-un was a man with his own steadfast philosophy.
He styled himself as the Gentleman of the Lustful Dao.
At first glance, one might assume a lecher lusted after every woman, but he was cut from a different cloth than those filthy sorts.
The only women he sought were pure virgins and those whose innocence he had personally claimed.
If not for his maniacal obsession with virgins, he could have already surpassed the Harmony Realm—that was the assessment within the Blood Cult.
And the unique martial art he practiced, the Cloud-Rain Lust Art, wasn't merely for absorbing yin essence to bolster yang; it was a profound technique that achieved yin-yang union through advanced chamber arts.
If one had to describe its cultivation method differently, it was dual cultivation with a partner.
"Ah, I want to do dual cultivation!"
"Young Master Yeon, please don't shout it so loudly..."
Ignoring the remonstrations of his eighth wife, Yeon Hong-un strolled leisurely down Xi'an's streets, greedily inhaling the surrounding scents.
"Ugh... the stench of non-virgins..."
Xi'an was hell.
Non-virgins here, non-virgins there...
If only he'd arrived when the academy was swarming with disciples—that place would have been paradise.
But considering his goal, now was the perfect time.
According to the intel from the Blood Lord, the Hundred Flowers Academy was currently leaderless.
The Harmony Realm experts too formidable for him—Master Wol Song and the Green Forest Bandit King—were absent.
It was the ideal moment to seize what he wanted without significant losses.
...Of course, missing a glimpse of the Ice Flower, one of the Five Flowers of the Central Plains, was a slight regret.
At twenty-eight, she was undoubtedly no virgin.
Shaking off his faint disappointment, Yeon Hong-un took in the distant sight of the Hundred Flowers Academy.
He'd heard it was on break, but seeing the guards posted there, he began plotting his infiltration in his mind.
"So, what happened then!"
"Wh-what, happened?!"
Catching a thick whiff of floral fragrance, Yeon Hong-un suddenly looked up.
What caught his eye was a man walking side by side with two women.
They clearly resembled each other—sisters, no doubt—and both exuded the fresh, unmistakable scent of virgins.
The surprising part was the man.
Though not as handsome as himself, he still cut a fine figure, yet he carried the faint aroma of night-blooming flowers.
A virgin.
And yet he had two women with him.
"Erectile dysfunction?"
"Hong-un, again with the bad words!"
Ignoring the sensation of his elder sixth wife's hand over his mouth, Yeon Hong-un stared intently at the young man.
For a moment, their eyes met.
"Heh..."
In depths too profound to fathom, Yeon Hong-un instinctively discerned the man's nature.
"He might even inherit my title of lecherous demon."
"Pardon?"
"Nothing. Let's go."
Perhaps in five years.
Or, if the seal broke, at least within three.
Yeon Hong-un felt he'd encountered a man worthy of taking his lecherous demon moniker.
It was better to travel leisurely.
After returning to Xi'an, handling a barrage of tasks at once had left even my brilliant mind feeling overloaded.
After the Geumhyeon Sect project, I'd sunk massive sums into buying nearby wild mountains, relocating my beast friends there, battling through fierce paperwork defenses with the authorities...
The result?
[Sect Founding Registration]
[Business Registration Certificate]
[Forest Land Ledger and Sales Contract]
[Title Deed]
[...]
Piles of every conceivable document screamed from my desk.
And while I was at it, I had to properly register the paper companies I'd set up—another hassle.
Living as a law-abiding citizen was tough, whether in this primitive, barbaric ancient Central Plains or the modern world.
...Maybe because it was a pseudo-martial society, but thankfully, its administrative system felt oddly modernized for such a backward place.
Bzzz—
My smartphone, tossed carelessly on the desk, began vibrating.
Probably Luri whining again—I glanced at it unconsciously.
[(Web) Hundred Flowers Academy Student Council]
[This is Student Council President Ko Nahu. We need to discuss Geum Sihyeon-gwan's position. Please visit the academy's student council president's office at your earliest convenience.]
"...What the hell?"
Position? At my earliest convenience?
Had I done something wrong?
...I'd screwed up so many times, nothing specific came to mind.
Glancing at the clock: 2 PM.
Better to handle nagging loose ends immediately than drag them out.
I shot off a quick reply to the student council president—whose name sounded like she'd scream like a girl—saying I'd come right away.
I threw on my robe, tossed aside earlier, and grabbed my mask just in case.
"Me?"
"Yes."
"The student council president?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because you're the most suitable candidate."
Watching Geum Sihyeon's subtly dubious expression, Ko Nahu began his calm persuasion.
"Your excellent grades played a decisive role, but that's not all. You've caused the least trouble this year, and even now, talking to you confirms it—you're qualified to be student council president."
"Uh... I beat Moyong Wicheon black and blue, nearly twisted Nangong Sang's wrist off, and... I've done plenty wrong..."
Geum Sihyeon hemmed and hawed, but Ko Nahu let the excuses flow past one ear.
From the start, speaking out against the injustices of great clans was incredibly hard for mid-to-small sect disciples.
Even Ko Nahu himself hadn't managed it.
"And purely in terms of martial prowess, as the youngest ever to reach the Peak Realm, you can serve as an example to others. I've been inspired myself."
It was plain fact, no exaggeration.
Ko Nahu had some talent himself, but the man before him was a dazzling bundle of genius.
"Hmm... May I speak frankly?"
"Of course."
"It sounds like a hassle, so no thanks."
"...Isn't that too frank?"
Well.
He wasn't wrong.
The student council president role was undeniably tedious.
No telling who next year's student supervisor would be, but you'd live like their slave, meddling in every academy affair big and small.
"I've quietly admired your dedication to steering the academy right. I'm not up to such immense responsibility. What about Unhak-gwan?"
"I considered Unhak, but his Beggars' Sect deputy leader position is a concern. You'd understand why the Nine Great Sects hesitate to pick their talent for president."
"Tch. I get the gist..."
Geum Sihyeon looked genuinely regretful.
At that, Ko Nahu inwardly admired him once more.
Truth be told, the student council president wasn't just any seat.
Having served as Hundred Flowers Academy's president opened wide networks, and it was a huge plus for future employment in the Martial Alliance.
Ko Nahu himself had a deal to join right after graduation.
For a mid-to-small sect disciple to pass up a fast track to the martial world's center and yield it to a friend...
Geum Sihyeon.
How magnanimous this man was...!
With his fondness for Geum Sihyeon rising further, Ko Nahu decided to share deeper info with this kind, talented junior.
"Ahem. I planned to explain after acceptance, but... as president, you'd wield considerable authority."
"Like what?"
"Well, post-graduation, direct entry to the Martial Alliance. I got a recommendation too."
"Hmm..."
Not interested in that either...?
Damn it, Geum Sihyeon! I like you!
"But that's not all! You select council members freely, so you can team with like-minded friends, plus activity funds—ah, you wouldn't care. You can assign demerits to delinquents for guidance, and for council duties, even class absences count as excused—"
"Is that true?"
Geum Sihyeon's eyes sharpened as he leaned toward Ko Nahu.
"Hm? What?"
"The excused absence thing. Can I see the rules on that?"
"Ah, it's in the student council bylaws. Here."
Geum Sihyeon snatched the bylaws from Ko Nahu's hand and pored over them.
And then.
A faintly sinister smile crept across his lips.
Of course, in Ko Nahu's eyes—already besotted with his 'upstanding, righteous junior'—it went unnoticed.
"I'll do it. Student council president."
"Wise choice! Looking forward to working with you!"
Student council president.
What a stirring title.
Legally skipping classes...!
After that, I listened attentively to Ko Nahu—no, President Ko Nahu—grinning as he secured his successor.
Then.
A group entered the main building housing the council office. Most at Peak Realm or higher.
Faculty on some retreat?
"Any academy event today?"
Ko Nahu tilted his head, puzzled by my words.
Right then.
Bang—
The council office door flew open without warning.
And.
"Lustful Dao Conquers All!"
With the woman's clear shout.
Psssh!
A poison bomb hit the floor, spewing thick smoke.
Sip—
Haah—
Aphrodisiac gas.
Judging by the mix, it'd induce some lewd, dreamy haze.
"Oh, ooh?"
Ko Nahu's eyes glazed over instantly, and soon his head thunked onto the desk.
Not lethal.
No health risks, so let him dream sweetly.
I turned to face the culprit who'd lobbed an aphrodisiac bomb into the office in broad daylight.
"Eh? N-no, how? And why's it so big?"
Evidently shocked it hadn't worked on me, her panic showed through the veil.
Pretty enough to call a beauty.
Her gaze lingered on my crotch, a bit uncomfortable, but whatever. Blame the aphrodisiac.
Where've I seen her before?
On the street, definitely...
"Ugh! Lustful Dao— Ack."
I lightly tapped the back of her neck as she reloaded another bomb, knocking her out, then expanded my Soul Moon Divine Eyes to max range.
A similar aura to this subdued woman bustled through the main building.
Probably scattering aphrodisiac wherever she detected presences.
Extending further.
One super Peak Realm aura loitering near the Heavenly Martial Archives—familiar from somewhere.
Targeting the Heavenly Martial Archives?
Daring to eye this academy while this body serves as president?
Outrageous scum.
The Apostle of Justice, Student Council President Geum Sihyeon, is coming for you!