The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 146

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Chapter 146

Fortunately or unfortunately, just as I was about to throw my hidden weapon, another carriage arrived.

And some neat-looking scholar got out.

‘Jegal Mu-geuk came alone.’

I was a bit surprised since I expected him to come with his sister Jegal So-hee.

I heard she was quite a beauty, so I wanted to see her at least once.

“You arrived first, I see.”

Jegal Mu-geuk spotted Mo Yong-hu’s group and politely cupped his hands in greeting.

“Young Master Jegal, it’s been a while.”

“I heard you weren’t feeling well, but you seem to have recovered.”

Jegal Mu-geuk had a constitutionally weak body from birth.

In contrast, his mind was exceptional, making him someone who would later serve as a strategist for the Martial Arts Alliance.

“Thanks to everyone’s concern, I’ve improved greatly.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet Young Master Jegal.”

Those who had been acting arrogantly just moments ago suddenly started putting on airs.

So they do maintain some dignity in front of fellow members of the Five Great Families?

They were textbook examples of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

‘Bastards who deserve to be fried in sewage.’

“But why aren’t you going inside and just standing here?”

“Ah, well, we told that child to announce us, but she won’t listen. I heard the Dang Family is having difficulties these days, so I suppose there’s trouble everywhere.”

“…Hm?”

At Mo Yong-hu’s comment, a gleam appeared in Jegal Mu-geuk’s eyes as he looked at me.

“By any chance… are you the adopted granddaughter of the Cheonsu Dokhwa Tang who came from Cheon-sin-mun?”

Jegal Mu-geuk’s attitude as he carefully approached and asked was flawlessly perfect.

The kid has really good manners.

Having just seen those four scoundrels made the comparison even more striking.

“I greet Young Master Jegal Mu-geuk. My name is Seolha.”

I greeted him very courteously, matching his level.

“It’s an honor to meet Shaolin’s benefactor.”

“You’re too kind.”

I was really feeling lately just how tremendous Shaolin’s power was in the martial arts world.

Even those who weren’t monks who believed in Buddha treated me differently.

“What? Shaolin?”

Look at that.

As soon as Jegal Mu-geuk mentioned Shaolin, the four scoundrels reacted dramatically.

Though it was because of Grandmother, I felt anew that bringing the original Neunggakyeong to Shaolin had been the right choice.

“I’m quite curious about Cheon-sin-mun. Could we talk as we go inside?”

“Of course. I’d be happy to.”

Actually, I didn’t have much to say about that, but I answered as if for those scoundrels to hear.

“I’ll escort you inside.”

Anyway, I was in the host’s position today, so I guided Jegal Mu-geuk with a kind smile plastered across my face.

“Shall we go in together?”

At Jegal Mu-geuk’s invitation, I could see Mo Yong-hu forcing a smile.

He had hoped Dang I-seong or Dang Hye-un would come out to give him the treatment of an honored guest, but instead he was about to follow some nobody like me, which irritated him.

Moreover, I only conversed with Jegal Mu-geuk and paid no attention to them.

Unless they were idiots, they couldn’t help but notice I was treating them like trash.

‘Yeah, keep getting worked up like that. That’s my strategy.’

With those personalities, they definitely wouldn’t be able to hold back and would start causing trouble.

I didn’t know which of the four would explode first, but I was gladly waiting for that outburst.

“The manor is very beautiful. I’m embarrassed to say this is my first time in Sichuan, so I’m only now truly appreciating the Dang Family’s magnificence. The landscaping and each pavilion looks like a work of art.”

Of course it does. Do you know how much money went into it?

A friend with good manners who also gives great reactions – I really like him.

“Thank you for the compliment.”

How about that, you little shits?

Too shocked to speak?

The four scoundrels’ eyes grew as wide as bowls when they saw the manor.

They must have expected to see something old and shabby, but everywhere they looked was sparkling clean, leaving them visibly flustered.

“Brother, wasn’t the Dang Family supposed to be ruined?”

“Be quiet!”

Yang Ha-rin thought she was whispering, but to me it sounded as clear as if she were speaking right next to me.

Fortunately, Yang Ja-seong had more sense than his sister and quickly covered Yang Ha-rin’s mouth.

“Everyone should be waiting over there.”

Sightseeing could be done slowly later. I led Jegal Mu-geuk and the others to the banquet hall.

Inside, delicacies made from precious ingredients rarely seen even in high-class establishments were laid out.

It was a waste to feed those bastards such food, but for the Dang Family’s dignity, I endured and persevered.

“Oh my, who is that young master?”

“Was there such a handsome man among the great families?”

As soon as we entered the banquet hall, what caught people’s attention was Eok I-geon’s appearance.

Eok I-geon, dressed in well-pressed blue formal wear, looked particularly handsome today.

Mo Yong-cheong-a suddenly swept her hair back, and Yang Ha-rin stared blankly at Eok I-geon as if she’d lost consciousness.

‘The girl has completely lost it.’

Well, at your age, looks are everything.

Yang Ha-rin, who was a year younger than me, was among the youngest at this gathering.

“You’re finally here. Please sit over here.”

Dang I-seong, who had been busy entertaining guests, approached with a bright smile and greeted Jegal Mu-geuk and the scoundrels.

Yeon U-seong and the Peng Brothers, who had arrived earlier and were chatting, cupped their hands in greeting.

“First, I’d like to offer a toast to all of you who have come to visit the Dang Family.”

Dang I-seong had the ability to create a good atmosphere. He went around the table pouring drinks for everyone one by one.

“Now, let’s toast to the peace and tranquility of Gangho!”

What’s with these young kids being so cheesy?

Unlike me secretly frowning, their atmosphere was quite serious.

Was it because they were raised as martial artists from birth?

No one laughed at Dang I-seong’s words and they all emptied their cups.

Of course, Eok I-geon was an exception.

He sat indifferently, only looking at me.

‘Why?’

I asked with my eyes, but got no response, so I couldn’t understand his meaning.

This wasn’t the first or second time this happened, so I just let it pass as usual.

Honestly, I’d be grateful if Eok I-geon just didn’t cause trouble at the Cheongyeon Assembly.

I had asked him repeatedly before the gathering.

I had plans, so please just stay quiet.

Eok I-geon was currently performing that mission reasonably well.

Drinks were exchanged rapidly and the atmosphere soon became mellow.

I had drunk quite a bit too, so I was getting tipsy.

“Miss Seolha, how did you feel then? If it were me, I might have fainted from shock the moment I realized it was the original!”

“Hey, brother, wouldn’t it be a nuisance if you collapsed there? If I were around it might be different, but who would carry someone your size?”

“You fool, is that what’s important right now? The original Neunggakyeong came from that shabby bookstore!”

‘Ugh, so noisy.’

How long do we have to keep talking about this?

It was mainly the Peng Brothers who kept pouring me drinks.

Especially the older brother Peng Gi-jun, who had said he’d wait at the main gate as promised, stuck to me like a leech and kept pouring alcohol.

I didn’t even need to think about how to make my stories more interesting.

They asked so many questions that I just had to answer accordingly.

What I learned in the process was that the Peng Brothers had quite deep Buddhist faith.

Under the influence of their grandmother and mother, they had visited many famous temples since childhood, and they were completely captivated by me.

They praised and admired even trivial things, which often made me feel embarrassed.

It was fortunate I was drinking, otherwise I would have run away long ago.

Was that the problem?

As the already loud-voiced Peng Brothers kept talking only about me, I naturally became the main character of today’s gathering.

When Jegal Mu-geuk, who had shown interest in me from the start, and Yeon U-seong, whom I had met before, joined forces to focus on me, Yang Ha-rin became consumed with jealousy.

The Shinchang Yang Clan was a family that had grown rapidly in power when Yang Gun-cheol, who had been the family head, rose to become the leader of the Martial Arts World.

Although they weren’t called one of the Five Great Families, they had achieved comparable wealth and fame, and had ambitions to somehow bring down the Dang Family and take that position.

Yang Ha-rin was born into such a family and had spent her entire life monopolizing their affection.

From her perspective, I probably looked like some insignificant girl who had lived in the countryside.

That’s why she was carelessly spouting such nonsense.

“But even if she’s Yang’s granddaughter, still. Is it okay to butt into a Sega meeting like this? I feel a bit upset because it seems to lower the dignity of the Cheong-yeon Assembly.”

“Rin-ah, we should understand. She must have been so curious about the Cheong-yeon Assembly.”

“I’ll let the attendance slide. But shouldn’t someone from a nameless sect be grateful and stay quiet? She’s being too pushy.”

Her casually spat words had crossed the line.

When everyone’s eyes turned to Yang Ha-rin, I spoke up.

“…Are you talking about me right now?”

Yang Ha-rin, you have no idea how much I was hoping you’d step forward.

Thinking this was my chance, I set the trap.

“Oh my, did my words reach all the way there?”

How perfectly she fell for it without deviating from my expectations at all.

How grateful.

“Weren’t you saying it for me to hear?”

“You’re not lacking in awareness.”

“I hear that a lot.”

“…Why are you speaking informally?”

“You did it first.”

This was exactly the development I had imagined.

I covered my mouth with my drink cup, pretending to drink to hide my laughter.

“Hah! I really tried to hold back, but I can’t anymore!”

Finally, Yang Ha-rin couldn’t control her temper and shot up.

“Hey! You, come out!”

“Are you suggesting a duel?”

“Why, are you scared?”

“Not at all.”

An opportunity to legally beat you up has presented itself, so why would I be scared?

I’m so excited I could go crazy!

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