The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 127

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Chapter 127

The next day at noon.

Getting drenched by the drizzling rain, we finally entered Hang-seong Hyeon.

Pitter-patter. Pitter-patter.

The sound of thin raindrops pleasantly moistened the surroundings.

‘Where could Uncle Cheon-yeong be?’

He said he would come out to greet us once we arrived at Hang-seong Hyeon… Though I’m not sure exactly how, our news must have been conveyed through Hyeon-wol-dang.

“Have you arrived?”

How long had I been looking around?

A man wearing a yellow oiled bamboo umbrella suddenly spoke to me.

Since most of our conversations had been through telepathy, his appearance was quite striking to me.

“Is it okay for you to show yourself like this?”

My joy was brief as I approached him and whispered my question.

“First Miss acting like this would be more suspicious.”

Ah, is that so?

“Hehe.”

As I tried to cover my embarrassment with laughter.

“It’s thanks to this umbrella.”

Cheon-yeong spoke in a calm voice.

“It’s like a brief moment of pleasure hidden under the umbrella with the sound of rain. That’s why I like rainy days.”

“Then I should hope it rains often.”

At my response, Cheon-yeong smiled as if grateful.

“I found the fruit shop you mentioned. Its name is Yugu-won.”

Since the surname is Yu, it must be Yugu-won.

“The father’s name is Yu Joong-gi, and the son’s name is Yu-un as you said.”

Yes, Yu Joong-gi!

I think that was the name.

How fortunate that he’s still alive at this time!

“Hyeon-wol-dang really is the best!”

As I cheerfully gave a thumbs up, Cheon-yeong hesitated before speaking.

“But the Changcheon Squad from the Namgung Family is monitoring the area around the shop.”

I knew this would happen.

The group Namgung San mentioned must have been the Changcheon Squad.

‘Namgung Cheon, that cunning old fox!’

He must have already figured out Hwangbo Un’s whereabouts. Unlike other witnesses, the reason he’s been kept alive until now must be because of the Hwangbo Family.

Anyway, this made it even more certain that Yu Joong-gi was Hwangbo Un.

“Would you like to confirm it?”

I couldn’t recognize someone I only knew from novels by seeing them directly, but I nodded.

“Yes.”

The decisive evidence that made Grandmother a public enemy of the martial arts world.

But also the only person who could prove Grandmother’s innocence.

Hwangbo Un was right before my eyes.

“This way.”

We immediately followed Cheon-yeong through the rainy streets.

Perhaps feeling awkward using the umbrella alone, Cheon-yeong subtly pushed it toward me.

After walking for a short while, we reached a street corner.

Cheon-yeong silently raised his hand and pointed to a spot.

“Is that person him?”

“Yes.”

I could see a middle-aged man organizing fruits displayed under a rain-soaked tent.

With his vague features and small build, it was hard to believe he had once been a deputy leader of the Dark Four.

“Thank you, Cheon-yeong.”

“Not at all. Then I’ll take my leave.”

After Cheon-yeong completed his mission and disappeared, I walked toward Hwangbo Un again.

“Wait.”

Suddenly, Eok I-geon grabbed my shoulder and pointed across from the fruit shop.

‘Dagwan?’

It was like a tea house in our language. Just then, two men in blue martial robes came out and headed straight for Yugu-won.

Those were undoubtedly martial artists from the Changcheon Squad.

But they said they were only monitoring – had the operation changed?

Could it be because Namgung San was late?

As I fell into such rational thinking, the older of the two men approached Hwangbo Un and said something.

Hwangbo Un’s face turned pale.

As if mocking that sight, the young man chuckled and pushed Hwangbo Un into the shop.

“Two inside the fruit shop, eighteen in the tea house across – twenty total.”

Eok I-geon muttered quietly, having somehow counted all those numbers.

“Eight people are attached to Yu-un who went to the academy.”

Cheon-yeong’s telepathic message came next. He must still be nearby.

Come to think of it, Yu-un was preparing for the military examination at this time, wasn’t he?

What an intensely lived life it was.

Yu-un couldn’t rest peacefully for a single day – as a child for his parents’ revenge, as a young man to catch Eok I-geon’s eye.

I hope he can finally rest this time.

But anyway.

Even if it’s a small rural county, aren’t you Changcheon Squad being too careless?

Though my qi sensing is quite exceptional, I could feel their unrestrained energy far too clearly.

“I’ll take the tea house.”

Eok I-geon personally volunteered for the place with the most concentrated personnel.

“Then we two will take the academy.”

It was Cheon-gang.

“Alright.”

Seo-ryeon nodded without objection.

Oh yes, that’s how you go as a couple!

“I’ll guide you.”

While I was secretly chattering to myself, Cheon-gang and Seo-ryeon rushed out into the rain.

What’s left is the fruit shop?

Somehow Uncle Hwangbo Un became my responsibility.

‘The day of my first real battle finally comes.’

Though it was only two people, for me it was my first life-or-death combat.

“Whew.”

I closed my eyes and calmly settled my mind.

Under heaven, Cheonsan surveys the world and reigns supreme.

Like Cheonsan under heaven looking down upon the world, reign supreme.

Nothing was better for controlling a turbulent mind and body.

I recited my favorite martial arts incantation from Mahu and steeled my fighting spirit.

I inherited Mahu’s legacy.

The only woman in Maegyo history whose status rivaled that of Cheonma.

I am her successor!

As if hypnotizing myself, I soothed my nerves and opened my eyes that had been closed. Then, as if by magic, I no longer trembled.

I looked at Eok I-geon and signaled with my eyes that I was ready.

As if finding me admirable, Eok I-geon gently patted my head.

“Let’s go.”

Not some grandiose words laden with flowery language, but a simple phrase delivered calmly – that was so like Eok I-geon.

“Yes.”

I answered energetically in my own way.

Before we knew it, we stood with the fruit shop and tea house on either side of us.

One.

Two.

Facing each other, we counted silently. The moment we reached three, we would burst forth.

‘Finally, three…’

“Don’t forget your sword.”

What, what did you say!

To bring up someone’s dark history at such a crucial moment.

Even as anger flared up, I was concerned enough that my hand automatically went down to my waist.

Fortunately, the sword was properly attached there.

“Tch.”

I glared at Eok I-geon sideways, then counted to three on my own and rushed into the fruit shop.

Though I couldn’t see it, I could feel Eok I-geon’s movement toward the tea house behind me.

“…!”

Hwangbo Un had his head down, fallen into despair.

Beside him, a young man was calmly peeling and eating fruit with a short sword, while in the corner a middle-aged man sat with his sword propped up like a walking stick.

“Who are you!”

Seeing me suddenly burst in, the young man shouted. Without a moment’s hesitation, he threw the short sword he was holding at me.

Swoosh!

Seeing the short sword flying toward me with a strong cutting sound, I deployed White Jade Hand Technique.

Clang!

The weight hitting my sleeve was considerable. Even a hastily thrown short sword had proper internal energy infused in it – truly befitting a Changcheon Squad member.

‘Praise ends here!’

I channeled the momentum from my charge and wildly swung Mahu’s sword, the Mahu Phoenix Sword, infused with strong energy.

Slash!

Crack—

Crash!

As strong energy swept through the narrow shop, rafters and walls, fruits displayed on shelves and decorations were all cut and shattered, scattering in all directions.

“Hah!”

The young man panicked and raised his sword in a defensive stance.

Clang clang clang clang!

While his hands, feet, and sword were busy, I circled behind Hwangbo Un and grabbed his collar.

“What are you doing?”

We need to escape right now!

How can someone be so clueless!

Seeing Hwangbo Un just staring blankly with wide eyes, I hesitated briefly then threw him out of the shop.

Crash bang!

Hwangbo Un rolled over the stall and dropped to the ground with a thud.

‘Good! Witness uncle rescue complete!’

Now all that’s left are you two from Changcheon Squad!

Shing—

The middle-aged man who had remained silent even as the interior became a mess drew his sword and slowly rose to his feet.

“A demon came to rescue Hwangbo Un? And a young girl at that?”

He looked at me with interested eyes and smirked.

“This situation is getting more and more interesting.”

The man tossed aside his scabbard. As he slowly drew a circle and raised his sword in a ready stance, the distinctive majestic aura of the Namgung Family leaked out.

“Girl, do you dare think you can handle me?”

“Why ask something so obvious?”

His condescending gaze made me feel instantly irritated.

And he called me ‘girl’ twice, didn’t he?

Fine, I’ll show you clearly.

Whoooosh!

I opened my danjeon wide and exploded all my internal energy.

I had never opened it this much even at headquarters.

My clothes fluttered as if they might tear, my hair whipped around, and tremendous energy enveloped me.

Swoosh—

I gracefully lifted my left foot slightly as if performing ballet.

Then I folded my toes, lightly turned my body as if sweeping the floor, and raised my sword high above my head.

The internal energy concentrated at the sword tip surged explosively.

Thump!

As I stepped with true force, I powerfully drove the sword downward.

Prostrate yourself in worship.

No one can stand against where Mahu stands.

Mahu Sovereign Sword, Mahu Sits Alone.

The energy that had surged upward instantly settled down and pressed down on the entire shop.

Crack— crack crack crack!

As the compressed demonic energy spread along the floor, the floor stones cracked and broke, unable to withstand the force.

Fierce demonic energy completely dominated the space.

The man who had been arrogantly confident now had a pale face and trembled slightly.

This place was now my world.

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