## Chapter 783 – 783. The Ascent To Light
783. The Ascent to Light
“Welcome to Anhui Province. I am Namgung Danmo, the First Elder of the Namgung Clan.”
From the Black Dragon Castle side, a man with a massive build, over 2 meters tall, stepped forward. He had two spears strapped to his back.
“I am Oh Bihwan, the Commander of the Furious Horse Unit of the Black Dragon Castle. Thank you for the welcome. I have come with gifts to apologize for the discourtesy the Black Dragon Castle has shown the Namgung Clan.”
Oh Bihwan’s eyes were sharp. Of course, Namgung Danmo didn’t even bat an eye.
“Are those the gifts in the wagons behind you?”
“I have brought precious items. The Namgung Clan will surely be pleased.”
“Hmm. Are they really gifts? Can we check them here before taking them to the main house?”
Oh Bihwan narrowed his brow.
“…Check them as much as you like.”
The atmosphere between the Namgung Clan and the Black Dragon Castle was tense from the start.
Even a dog gets a 30% advantage in its own home. Well, for the Namgung Clan, it wasn’t just that. This was Anhui Province, the territory ruled by the Namgung Clan. With so many eyes watching, would they bow down to the Black Dragon Castle? The Namgung Clan’s prestige would be shaken, and the operation of Anhui Province could be disrupted. So, the Namgung Clan would deliberately treat the Black Dragon Castle harshly.
“Check the wagons to see if there are any dangerous items.”
Namgung Danmo said. The warriors of the Namgung Clan walked with measured steps among the Black Dragon Castle members to check the wagons. I was among them. Although I was Namgung Seol’s fiancé, I couldn’t ignore the First Elder Namgung Danmo’s gaze.
I approached the nearest wagon and checked the cargo. Most of it was luxury goods. Leather made from animals rarely seen near Anhui Province, expensive-looking furniture, and so on. There were also ornate wooden boxes. When I opened them, there were elixirs and pills. And they were quite high-level elixirs.
As the Namgung Clan warriors, including myself, admired the elixirs, Oh Bihwan said proudly,
“I heard that the Namgung Clan has been looking for elixirs with strong yang energy recently, so I prepared these.”
“…I didn’t expect you to care so much about the Namgung Clan.”
Namgung Danmo said, hiding his dismay. He never imagined that the Black Dragon Castle would bring such precious elixirs as gifts.
“Please know that our Black Dragon Castle has no intention of antagonizing the Namgung Clan.”
“Hmm. I understand the Black Dragon Castle’s intentions. However, I do not have the authority to represent the Namgung Clan. I am merely here to greet you. Please discuss the details with the Clan Head.”
“Understood.”
“…I warn you. Follow quietly. If you cause trouble in Anhui Province, I will not forgive you.”
“Rumors have spread that our Black Dragon Castle is cruel and ruthless. But I assure you, those are just exaggerated rumors. Our Black Dragon Castle is cruel to its enemies but gladly shares a drink with its friends.”
“Hmph. Is that so? It’s a pity that the Namgung Clan isn’t a friend of the Black Dragon Castle.”
“There’s no need to be so regretful. We can become friends at any time.”
Namgung Danmo and Oh Bihwan engaged in a subtle war of nerves as they headed towards the Namgung Clan.
***
After entering the Namgung Clan, I moved to Namgung Seol’s detached residence.
I had no specific duties in the Namgung Clan. This time, I was just helping out as ordered. My position was ambiguous. I wasn’t married to Namgung Seol yet, and my martial prowess wasn’t low either. Since there were no specific orders from the Namgung Clan Head, I mostly spent my time relaxing and eating.
“Gaga!”
Namgung Seol ran and hugged me. I opened my arms and embraced her. She was light. Behind her, Namgung Guha stood. When our eyes met, she blushed slightly and lowered her head.
Namgung Seol stood on her tiptoes, gave me a peck on the lips, and smiled brightly.
“Have you eaten?”
“I ate with Guha. How were the Black Dragon Castle warriors? Were they as scary as you heard?”
I thought about the Black Dragon Castle warriors. Among them, only about 3 or 4, including Oh Bihwan, were worth noting. The rest were just average.
“Not really. Shall we go inside and talk?”
I grabbed Namgung Seol’s small buttocks. Namgung Seol slowly nodded.
“Okay.”
We entered Namgung Seol’s room. I left the guard, Namgung Guha, in front of the detached residence. Inside the room, it was just Namgung Seol and me.
As soon as we entered the room, Namgung Seol clung to me. I gently stroked her cheek with my hand. Then, as we always did, we familiarly took off our clothes and became naked.
I cupped Namgung Seol’s breasts in my hands. They were small, but the feeling of touching them was bouncy and nice. Her nipples were small and pretty, a light pink color.
“Gaga. My breasts are too small compared to my sister’s.”
“Even if they’re small, your breasts are delicious.”
“Really?”
“I wouldn’t lie about something like this. Really.”
I stood Namgung Seol up and kissed her neck. Her skin was so white that it was easy to leave kiss marks. My lips moved lower and lower. I left a few more kiss marks on her small breasts, sucked on her nipples once, and then moved down towards her navel.
Perhaps because her body temperature was low, Namgung Seol’s scent was somewhat cool. I teased her navel with my tongue, then licked her lower abdomen, heading towards her secret place. There was a tightly closed pussy with no hair. The top of her pussy was indented, and the white, thick labia hid her inner lips.
I knelt in front of Namgung Seol, held her buttocks with both hands to secure her, opened my mouth, and stuck out my tongue to lick her pussy from bottom to top.
“Haa, ahh…”
Namgung Seol trembled, pressing down on my head with her slender hands and arms. Of course, I didn’t stop and continued to lick her pussy with my tongue. Namgung Seol’s pussy had a faint smell of urine and a sweet taste.
The more I licked, the more her thighs opened. It became easier to lick her pussy. After licking for a while, I spread her pussy with my fingers. A pink pussy appeared. Clitoris, inner lips, vaginal opening. All of it was small.
Even if it was small, there was no problem with its function. Hot, transparent fluids were dripping from her vaginal opening.
“Hiss… Gaga… Put Gaga’s cock in me. I want to have sex with Gaga like my sister.”
Namgung Seol said in a seductive voice. I had taught her the word “sex.” Indeed, the word “sex” was more catchy than the word “intercourse.”
I rolled her small clitoris with my tongue a few times, then stood up.
“Seol, we can’t have sex.”
“Why? Gaga did it with my sister.”
“I made a promise with your sister.”
“A promise…?”
I held back a laugh that was about to come out. It was probably the first time Namgung Seol had heard of it.
“Your sister promised that she would have sex with me while following my orders, but she wouldn’t have sex with you.”
“…Why?”
Namgung Seol’s red eyes became vacant. I kissed her on the lips. A peck. A peck. After mixing our tongues a few times, I said,
“Your sister did it for you. Actually, we shouldn’t even be doing this, but… Seol is so cute that it’s hard to resist.”
I laid her on the bed and rubbed my cock against her pussy. The fluids on her pussy made a sticky sound as they rubbed together.
“Hiss… Gaga… I want to have sex too. Put your cock in my pussy.”
“No. I can’t break my promise. If we get officially married later, we can have sex without worrying about your sister.”
“I don’t want to… I want to do it now.”
“It’s no use being stubborn. Seol, suck my cock.”
I climbed onto Namgung Seol’s upper body and presented my erect cock.
“…Okay, Gaga.”
She opened her small mouth and took my cock into it. She barely managed to get the head of my cock in her mouth, but the feeling of her sucking desperately was quite nice.
***
The Namgung Clan Head, Namgung Hocheon, called for me. He was also known by the nickname “Azure Sky Sword” in the world.
Namgung Hocheon’s office was as neat and modest as his personality.
“It’s been a while since we’ve had a conversation like this. Is there any discomfort in living in the main house?”
His voice was steady and calm. Namgung Hocheon had a good reputation within the Namgung Clan. It wasn’t just because he was the Clan Head. His innate character led people.
“I’m living comfortably as if it were my own home. Did you call me because of my marriage with Seol?”
“I apologize for the postponement of the marriage.”
The marriage was postponed because of the recent Black Dragon Castle incident. I didn’t really care either way.
“It’s alright. I know how important the Black Dragon Castle matter is.”
“Thank you for understanding. I heard that you haven’t been going to the Flower Moon Pavilion recently. Is it perhaps because of our clan?”
“I am also a member of the Namgung Clan. I am refraining myself for the sake of our public reputation. …Although, I do wonder if it even matters now.”
“It’s okay for you to go to the Flower Moon Pavilion.”
“…Excuse me?”
“Not too often, but it’s not bad to go to the Flower Moon Pavilion to take a breather once in a while. My sons also go to the Flower Moon Pavilion from time to time, so there’s no need to feel burdened.”
“Ah. Yes. Thank you.”
I nodded awkwardly. This world was indeed lenient towards men. I never imagined that he would tell his son-in-law that it was okay to go to a brothel occasionally.
Of course, I knew Namgung Hocheon’s intention. He was telling me not to neglect my external activities. The Flower Moon Pavilion was a place where the famous people of Anhui Province gathered. It was a suitable place to build connections.
“Clan Head. What is the real reason you called me?”
“Are you aware that the Black Dragon Castle warriors are currently staying within the clan?”
Namgung Hocheon remained calm. He sat upright with his back straight, and his expression was so composed that it was difficult to gauge his intentions.
“Yes. Yesterday, I helped the First Elder bring them into the clan. Did the Black Dragon Castle warriors cause any trouble?”
“This is the Namgung Clan. Even if they are warriors of the Black Dragon Castle, they cannot do as they please here. They are behaving themselves.”
“I suppose so. But if that’s not it, then why did you call me?”
“The Commander of the Furious Horse Unit of the Black Dragon Castle, Oh Bihwan, has made a proposal to the Namgung Clan. A martial arts contest proposal.”
“…It doesn’t seem to be related to me.”
The Black Dragon Castle’s intention was obvious. They were planning to break the Namgung Clan’s nose under the guise of a martial arts contest. In addition, rumors would spread that the Black Dragon Castle had defeated the Namgung Clan.
It had nothing to do with me. There were many experts in the Namgung Clan. It was a bit much for the Clan Head to step forward directly. Elders or warriors from the combat unit would step up.
‘No. Wait. If that was the reason, there would be no reason to call me.’
“There is a condition for the martial arts contest. Only martial artists under 100 years old, young martial artists who will lead the next generation, are allowed to participate.”
I scratched my cheek. In this world, the higher the cultivation level, the longer the lifespan, so those under 50 were considered young martial artists.
“So, I have to participate in the martial arts contest.”
“Go as the representative of the Namgung Clan. This is a matter of pride. You must not lose.”
“Understood.”
“…You answer immediately. Are you not worried or burdened about the martial arts contest?”
“I am confident.”
I smiled. Martial artists under 100 years old? Most of them were at the Entry Stage, and even those called geniuses were at the Will Manifestation level. It was strange that I, who was not even thirty, had reached the Origin Stage.
“If it’s your skill, it’s natural…”
“Does the Clan Head know my cultivation level?”
“We just haven’t said it, but the elders and I know. You don’t intend to hide it either. It seems you’ve recently obtained a fortuitous encounter.”
“Yes. It was a fortuitous encounter. But is it really okay for me to go? If the Black Dragon Castle side suspects…”
“There is a sorcerer on the Black Dragon Castle side. He will check your age with sorcery, so there is no problem. And you are insurance. You won’t participate unless it’s the very last resort.”
“Last…? How will the martial arts contest proceed?”
Namgung Hocheon explained the martial arts contest.
In this martial arts contest, there would be 5 from the Namgung Clan and 5 from the Black Dragon Castle, for a total of 10 participants.
The martial arts contest would be a winner-stays-on format. In other words, the winner would continue the martial arts contest. Until they defeated all 5 opponents. It was possible for one person to defeat all 5 opponents.
I would be the last, the 5th, of the Namgung Clan.
“Did the Black Dragon Castle propose the martial arts contest format as well?”
“Yes. They seem quite confident. They are probably relying on the Black Dragon Castle Lord’s grandson.”
“Is there anything at stake in the martial arts contest?”
“There is nothing at stake. However, the reputation of the Namgung Clan is at stake in this martial arts contest. We absolutely cannot lose to the Black Dragon Castle.”
“Of course. We can’t lose to the likes of the Black Dragon Castle.”
As long as I participated in the martial arts contest, the Namgung Clan’s victory was certain.
“By the way, Clan Head. When will the Paradise Maiden come to Anhui Province?”
“As early as next month. At the latest, she will come the month after next. Prepare yourself in advance.”
“Yes, Clan Head.”
