Chapter 51 – Nakyang (3)
Moyonghwi’s tent was surprisingly spacious, with enough money to cover all expenses during their stay in Nakyang and still have some left over.
Thanks to this, they were able to rent the top floor, which was not just the second floor but the third floor, without any worries. Hong Yeonhwa had earned (?) this, so she wanted to make sure they were as satisfied as possible.
“Hmm…if you think that way, why don’t you give the leftover money to me?”
“Huh? It’s not like we’re short on money even without that…is there something you want to buy?”
“That’s a secret! Soso, after dinner, let’s go to the night market together.”
“What? Me too?”
Whispering something inaudible to Pangsoso’s bewildered ears, Hong Yeonhwa smiled slyly. It seemed like a pretty good story, judging by the strange heat in Pangsoso’s expression.
Laughing and joking, they climbed up to the third floor. If the difference between the first and second floors was the difference between high-end and regular food, the difference between the second and third floors was that meals could be served in a private room instead of an open space.
It didn’t seem like a big deal, but because Hong Yeonhwa and Pangsoso were so beautiful, just the fact that their gazes were gone made them feel much more comfortable.
Anyway, they finally ordered the chef’s special dish. At first, they thought it was just 24 soup dishes, but it turned out to be a much more sophisticated dish than they thought.
According to Jeomsoui, it was a dish that had been passed down since the Tang Dynasty and was enjoyed by the Emperor.
It was originally a palace dish, so it was incredibly expensive….
Still, the taste was really excellent. Even Hong Yeonhwa, who usually ate like a pig, savored each dish one by one.
I was constantly moving my chopsticks, admiring Hong Yeonhwa’s sparkling eyes and sighing in admiration. Only Pangsoso had a slightly complicated expression on her face.
“Um…don’t you ask about what happened earlier?”
Ah, that’s what was bothering her?
Hong Yeonhwa tilted her head, chopsticks in her mouth.
“We didn’t even draw our swords, so there’s nothing to worry about.”
“Yeah, that’s right. We won, so it’s okay, right? …Oh, by the way, is Sojeo, who might be Jegalyeong, a bit of a sore loser? Or is it because we took Moyonghwi’s tent?”
“That’s okay. Yeongyeong can be a bit annoying, but he won’t do anything too extreme. As for Moyonghwi Sohyeop, he’s a person with no backstabbing tendencies.”
Even if they knew that they had taken Moyonghwi’s tent, they would just let it go because they had done something wrong.
Chapter 51 – Nakyang (3)
Moyonghwi had fallen head over heels for Jegalyeong, even after knowing that he was in the wrong.
“Yes. I don’t understand it either, but that’s what Jin Ga said.”
I don’t know what happened, but one day Moyonghwi fell for Jegalyeong completely. They even got engaged, and he was willing to do anything for her.
“It’s not brainwashing or anything like that…Moyongse-ga may not be good with alcohol, but he’s not stupid. In fact, he’s quite smart. Of course, we checked him out a long time ago.”
The investigation found no problems, and it was concluded that Moyonghwi was just completely smitten with Jegalyeong, leading to their engagement.
“The problem is Jegalyeong’s personality…”
Pangsoso sighed, saying that she didn’t use to be like this, but she didn’t know why she had become this way. She was particularly annoying to Pangsoso, always picking on her.
“This time, too, you two had an unpleasant experience because of me.”
Pangsoso’s gloomy words made Hong Yeonhwa slam her chopsticks on the table with a loud noise.
“Don’t say that. Now, your business is our business too. I don’t care at all.”
“I think the same way. If there’s anything regrettable, it’s that Yeonhwa took care of the problem before I could even step in…”
“Oh, ah…”
Pangsoso’s expression finally relaxed as she watched Hong Yeonhwa trembling and tickling her cheeks with her fingers.
“Don’t be too disappointed, Jin Ga. I heard that those two will also participate in the Yongbongji Society here. Maybe Jegalyeong, who lives on Seomseo Island, came here to greet Moyonghwi.”
Pangsoso laughed and kicked her feet, saying that maybe they would meet at the Yongbongji Society and show off their cool sides.
“Look forward to it!”
To Pangsoso’s encouragement, I confidently replied, even though I knew I would probably lose to her in a duel.
Of course, Pangsoso was incredibly talented, but in today’s world, I could at least compete with her at the top level.
Of course, it would be difficult to win if someone as talented as Pangsoso received strong support. In the end, the victory would probably go to Hong Yeonhwa, but I could still show off my cool side in the middle.
…Wait, isn’t this similar to what Moyonghwi was trying to do to impress Jegalyeong?
Without realizing it, I tilted my head.
“I’ll look forward to it, too.”
“Um! I feel the same way!”
Chapter 52 – Nakyang (4)
As their hands gently stroked my thighs in the empty room where no one could see, any doubts I had vanished into thin air.
Who cares!
***
After the meal, we rented a suitable room in an inn, and Hong Yeonhwa ran towards me without saying a word.
“….”
Then, without a word, she placed her hands on her chest and made a cute pose, blinking her eyes.
Is she a hamster?
I couldn’t bear to leave her hanging, so I placed my hand on top of hers.
“Hmm?”
She was a little surprised, but then she started playing with my hand, touching it here and there.
She wiped the back of my hand, lifted my fingers, traced my palm, and then rubbed her cheek against my palm, giggling.
Pangsoso also approached and started kissing the opposite hand or lightly nibbling on my fingers, or putting her fingertips in her mouth and flicking her tongue.
Suddenly, the atmosphere became strange. As our hands naturally moved towards Hong Yeonhwa’s chest and Pangsoso’s buttocks,
Smack!
“Ugh!”
Hong Yeonhwa belatedly came to her senses and slapped my hand away. That was too much.
“I won’t be seduced!”
“Did I seduce you?”
I couldn’t help but think that Hong Yeonhwa had started it first.
But Pangsoso also nodded seriously, thinking the same way as Hong Yeonhwa.
“Jin Ga is at fault here. You’re walking around with such a big and strong hand…it’s too vulgar.”
“…Are we talking about our hands? Not something else?”
After a brief clash of perceptions, I handed over the fan to Hong Yeonhwa.
“Do you need anything? Since we’re going out, I can buy something for you too.”
“Um…can’t I come along?”
After hearing that Hong Yeonhwa had received discounts or freebies from local merchants when she went shopping alone, I felt a slight sense of monopolistic desire or jealousy.
So I asked if I could come along, but Hong Yeonhwa firmly shook her head.
“No, you can’t. Didn’t I tell you? I have a secret thing to buy for you this time.”
“Oh, right. Absolutely not. You can’t come!”
What could it be…?
I felt a strong urge to tickle Hong Yeonhwa and ask her, leaving Pangsoso on the side.
Maybe Hong Yeonhwa would laugh so hard she’d vomit, or Pangsoso would ask for the same treatment. Maybe one of the two?
Of course, I wouldn’t actually act on these thoughts, but I couldn’t help but think about it.
“Okay, got it. Then, we don’t need to buy anything, just come back quickly.”
With a rough nod, Hong Yeonhwa smirked and tapped her foot, while Pangsoso giggled and stood next to me.
“Now that I think about it, it wasn’t Lady Bon who was begging like a child, it was you.”
“Yes. Hong Unni, we should hurry back, right?”
Hong Yeonhwa stroked my hair and Pangsoso patted my butt.
It’s not bad to have this kind of thing.
After seeing them off, I finished today’s training alone, swinging my sword in the air. It was tough when I was doing it, but now that I’m not, it feels a bit empty.
In martial arts novels, there are scenes where they imagine a virtual enemy and train, but I couldn’t do that, whether it was because of the difference between fiction and reality or my own lack of talent.
After finishing my training with just enough sweat, I returned to the room and focused on my breathing exercises.
I still haven’t fully digested the enlightenment I gained earlier, so there’s a lot to gain from this, unlike the physical training.
According to Hong Yeonhwa, when I fully make this enlightenment my own, I’ll be able to create a sword energy without the help of the Muryeong Divine Art.
I’m reaching the peak.
With a pounding heart, I focused on controlling my inner energy, trying to concentrate despite my shaking concentration.
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How long has it been?
As if announcing that today’s training is over, my mind, which was lost in meditation, naturally surfaced.
“Phew….”
I slowly opened my eyes, feeling a slight but noticeable growth.
“Oh?”
“Hehe, you finally opened your eyes, Jin Ga.”
“Your concentration has improved a lot lately, Jin Ga.”
Hong Yeonhwa and Pangsoso, who had returned without me noticing, appeared before me.
Until I saw them off, I was dying to know what they were going to buy, but now I don’t need to ask.
“How is it? This is a surprise gift from Lady Bon and Soso for all the hard work you’ve done.”
“Um…I thought you might like this kind of thing, judging by the way you find Hong Unni and me cute.”
Hong Yeonhwa, with fox ears and tail, let out a playful howl, while Pangsoso wagged her tail and opened her mouth.
“Today, Lady Bon will eat you up!”
“I think I’d like to be hunted….”
