The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 143

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Chapter 143

The inner sanctum of Sichuan Dang Family, King Dang Cheol-woo’s exclusive training grounds located in the most secluded area.

Two absolute masters stood facing each other there.

The new powerhouse threatening the position of the Ten Supremes, King Dang Cheol-woo.

And Demon Sword Master Tak Joong-hak.

“I will not use my poison.”

Dang Cheol-woo’s voice resonated low.

Whoooosh—

Green energy burst forth from his body.

Along with internal energy that surged up like a dragon ascending, Dang Cheol-woo’s body rose into the air.

The tangible strong energies swirling around him gathered together and transformed into sharp needles.

Hidden weapons crafted from materialized strong energy numbered in the hundreds, all of them baring their fangs under Dang Cheol-woo’s will.

“Then I will not use my sword.”

Tak Joong-hak lowered his right arm.

Whooooom!

Internal energy flowed from his palm, from the center of his hand.

The strong energy gathered in his palm grew long and thin, becoming sharp. Finally, the strong energy completed like a sword blade was grasped in his hand.

Swooooosh—

The energies of the two absolute masters collided, creating fierce winds.

But that was only momentary, as the wind stopped as if it were a lie.

Sound completely disappeared and silence came to the training grounds as if even time had stopped.

It was the calm before a momentary storm.

Kwaaaaang!

The two tremendous energies rushed toward each other in an instant.

A massive explosion shook the Sichuan Dang Family.

“Hmm.”

I sat on a stepping stone, resting my chin on my hand as I looked at the training grounds.

They say men become friends through fighting, but I didn’t know if that applied to grandfathers too.

They completely destroyed the training grounds.

Shouldn’t people of their stature not be doing this here?

“Seolha!”

Just then, I heard Grandpa Tak calling.

I dusted off my bottom and stood up from my seat.

“Let’s go quickly. We’re ready.”

Next to Grandpa Tak was also Grandpa Am-wang.

Are these really people who fought all night?

I glanced back at the completely ruined training grounds.

‘Well, it’s being remodeled anyway.’

The conclusion was that the relationship between the two grandfathers had improved.

That was enough.

The place the grandfathers led me to was somewhere like a bathhouse.

Upon entering, a coffin-like bathtub in the center caught my eye.

“Is this it?”

“Yes.”

As I approached the bathtub, a thick herbal scent wafted from the steaming medicinal water.

It was medicinal water in which the Wind Soul Pill had been dissolved using the Dang Family’s secret method.

Perhaps that’s why.

It was more refreshing than ordinary herbal scents, and I felt my whole body cooling the moment I smelled it.

“When we leave, undress and completely submerge your body in the bathtub. You can breathe through this.”

Grandpa Am-wang held out a bamboo tube made of bamboo.

“When you submerge your body in the medicinal water, you’ll naturally feel the energy of the Wind Soul Pill. At that time, use the breathing method to guide the spirit pill’s energy to the Gyeong-oe Gi-hyeol. Do you understand?”

“Yes.”

At my answer, both of them nodded in unison.

“Let’s go out.”

“Let’s do that.”

The two left and the door closed.

I looked down at the bathtub and let out a big breath.

Grandpa Tak had given me the precious Wind Soul Pill, and I heard that Grandpa Am-wang had worked hard for half a day to dissolve it into medicinal water.

I felt gratitude that couldn’t be expressed in words for both of their devotion.

I shouldn’t disappoint them.

Since Gyeong-oe Gi-hyeol was such a peculiar thing, I unconsciously felt a bit anxious.

‘Still, let me trust Grandfather’s words.’

I took off my clothes and neatly folded them on the floor. Then I calmly stepped into the bathtub.

As the warm medicinal water touched my skin, my tension gradually eased.

‘First, put the bamboo tube in my mouth.’

I gradually laid my body in the bathtub as if lying on a bed.

Finally, when even my face was submerged in the medicinal water, I felt the energy of the Wind Soul Pill. That energy repeatedly seeped into my skin and then flowed out again.

‘Ah, that’s why…’

I finally understood why Grandfather told me to use the breathing method.

I exhaled long through the bamboo tube in my mouth, then slowly inhaled again.

“Whoo.”

I could feel the energy of the Wind Soul Pill dissolved in the medicinal water seeping into my body with my breathing and then flowing out again.

The deeper and longer my breathing became, the stronger and deeper the energy seeped into my body.

Thump— Thump thump thump—

The Gyeong-oe Gi-hyeol awakened one by one due to the Wind Soul Pill.

Like doors that had been sleeping opening, the Gyeong-oe Gi-hyeol opened their acupoints themselves and continuously sucked in the energy of the spirit pill.

That feeling was surprisingly intense.

“Seolha, in your case, it would be better to absorb it through our family’s secret method rather than swallowing it orally.”

I think I understood why Grandpa Am-wang was confident.

When I took the Daehwandan before, I couldn’t fully concentrate on the Gyeong-oe Gi-hyeol because I was busy pulling in energy that was trying to scatter and disappear outside.

But now it was different.

Thanks to dissolving the Wind Soul Pill with the Dang Family’s secret method, I could focus solely on the Gyeong-oe Gi-hyeol.

As a result, I could accumulate energy much more delicately and precisely.

Efficiency is this important.

“Accumulate more energy in Taiyang and Yintang. And also in Baxie, Sifeng, and Shixuan.”

“Why, Great-Grandfather?”

“Our Seolha should also learn the hidden weapon techniques that Ryeong-i mastered, shouldn’t she? For that, your eyesight and hand sensitivity need to be sharp.”

Following Grandpa Am-wang’s request, I paid more attention to accumulating energy in the Taiyang and Yintang acupoints around my eyes, and the Baxie, Sifeng, and Shixuan acupoints concentrated in my hands.

How much time had passed?

The medicinal water that had been pitch black had now become transparent like clear water.

Feeling that there was no more energy left to absorb, I finally raised my body and got out of the bathtub.

“Ah!”

An exclamation naturally escaped from my mouth at the abundant energy I felt in my body.

“The medicinal water is really good.”

Not only the internal energy accumulated in my Gyeong-oe Gi-hyeol, but most of all, I was delighted with my much clearer skin.

“Grandfather also added some herbs that are good for the skin. Hehehe!”

I finally realized why Grandmother’s skin was so good.

When I came out neatly dressed, Grandpa Tak and Eok Grandfather were waiting for me.

“How is it?”

I spread my arms wide and spun around in a circle.

Thanks to the medicinal water, even my hair had improved, so I flicked my hair with my fingertips and smiled brightly.

“The energy of the elixir has settled much better than expected.”

Grandpa Tak didn’t hide his satisfaction.

The Punghon Dan had cleanly dissolved even the remaining energy of the Daehwandan in me.

Thanks to this, the Buddhist energy had surpassed its peak and reached the transcendent level.

At this rate, am I going to become a monk?

I don’t want to shave my head though.

“Our Seolha’s beauty has become even more lovely.”

“Indeed. The Dang Family’s medicinal water is truly miraculous.”

The grandfathers’ eyes were full of affection as they looked at me with emotion.

Just a few months ago, this was a scene I couldn’t have even imagined.

“Grandfatherrrr!”

Overwhelmed with emotion, I hugged both grandfathers and acted spoiled.

We were already family, but something even more intimate pulled at me pleasantly.

“Seolha, the hidden weapon techniques you’ll learn are Il-tu Sam-hwa, Yeon-hwan Sib-i-hwa, and Cheon-nyeo San-hwa.”

“…Sam-hwa, Sib-i-hwa, and Cheon-nyeo San-hwa!”

“Are you that pleased?”

Eok Grandfather asked with a smile at my excited tone.

“Of course! Naturally. Actually, I’ve learned various martial arts, and some of them are incredible, you know? They’re called legendary martial arts.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. But I really wanted to learn what Grandmother mastered. I’m a copycat when it comes to Grandmother.”

“Do you like Ryeong-i that much?”

“I like Great-Grandfather too.”

Eok Grandfather’s smile deepened at my answer.

“And this is a secret technique, right? I know that only those with the Dang surname can learn it.”

“Seolha.”

“Yes, Great-Grandfather.”

“Although I couldn’t pass down my surname to you, you are a daughter of the Dang Family. From the day Ryeong-i took you in, you became this grandfather’s great-granddaughter. Do you understand?”

“Yes.”

“Here, take this.”

Eok Grandfather handed me a small wooden box.

“What is this?”

“A gift.”

“A gift?”

When I widened my eyes at the unexpected gift, Eok Grandfather urged me to open it quickly.

Click.

When I opened the wooden box, there was a pair of arm guards made of black silk with green thread embroidered exquisitely.

I thought they were just wrist guards, but…

“Huh?”

Looking closer, the arm guards were densely packed with peacock feather needles.

“I prepared the same ones as Ryeong-i’s.”

W-wow!

Seeing the peacock feather needles in person made my heart swell with emotion.

“Thank you! I’ll really work hard!”

From that day on, I holed up in the training grounds as if in seclusion, learning the Dang Family’s hidden weapon techniques.

“It’s meal time.”

“Yes, Young Master!”

Three times a day, Eok I-geon would come find me without fail when it was time to eat.

Sometimes he’d bring a cool drink or a wet towel, and I didn’t know how nice that could be.

‘He’s surprisingly thoughtful.’

Most of all, the meals after training were truly delicious.

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