The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 157

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Chapter 157

 

Creak.

 

I carefully opened the door to the Detoxification Hall and stepped inside.

 

The familiar scent of medicinal herbs that I used to smell from Grandmother somehow made me feel at ease.

 

“Greetings, Maknae Miss.”

 

“Yes, hello.”

 

I cheerfully greeted the Hae-dok Hall Disciple who was politely bowing to me.

 

“Where is Small Great-Grandfather?”

 

“He’s in the sick room over there.”

 

“That’s where Yang Ha-rin is, right?”

 

“Yes.”

 

The Hae-dok Hall Disciple nodded in confirmation.

 

“Thank you.”

 

I immediately headed toward the sick room where Yang Ha-rin was staying.

 

“Urgh! Blech!”

 

What kind of sound is that?

 

Just hearing it makes me feel like I might get nauseous too.

 

As I frowned at the sound, the Hae-dok Hall Disciple approached and whispered.

 

“It would be better if you went in a little later. It will take quite some time just to drink the medicine.”

 

“…Excuse me?”

 

I didn’t have time to understand what the disciple meant.

 

“Urp— Blech!”

 

It seemed Yang Ha-rin ended up vomiting while taking her medicine.

 

I’ve heard that bitter medicine is good for the body, but this seems really serious.

 

‘I’m starting to feel a little sorry for her.’

 

The sound seemed to have died down a bit, so I opened the door and peered inside.

 

There, Small Great-Grandfather was patting Yang Ha-rin’s back while giving her medicine.

 

“It’s okay to vomit. I’ve prepared plenty of medicine, so don’t worry.”

 

“Th-thank you.”

 

“It’s too early to thank me. You should be thankful when your body gets better. Now, drink again.”

 

“Yes, Elder. Urgh!”

 

“Drink it all. Yes, you’re drinking well. Good! Not a single drop…”

 

“Blech!”

 

“Will you give up if it’s too hard?”

 

“No! I-I’ll drink it! That’s how my face will heal quickly!”

 

“That’s right! Then here, take this. There’s plenty of medicine, so drink slowly.”

 

“Urp! Urp urp!”

 

I stepped back from the door and shuddered.

 

“Small Great-Grandfather is having a hard time. Making a child take medicine.”

 

“Not just anyone can drink that medicine.”

 

“Huh?”

 

What do you mean by that?

 

The Hae-dok Hall Disciple looked around to see if anyone was nearby, then whispered.

 

“It’s so bitter and astringent that just one drop would make you vomit everything in your stomach.”

 

“Gasp! Is the medicine originally that bitter?”

 

“Not at all. It’s actually sweet.”

 

The way the Hae-dok Hall Disciple grinned seemed like a smile I’d seen many times before.

 

“Wait, then this is…”

 

“Maknae Miss, who are we?”

 

“…The Sichuan Dang Family.”

 

“Exactly!”

 

The Hae-dok Hall Disciple’s face was overflowing with so much pride that I almost got in trouble for laughing.

 

A moment later.

 

The sick room door opened and Hae-dok Hall Master Dang-ho came out holding a medicine bowl.

 

Wait, is that really a medicine bowl?

 

To me, it looks almost like a cooking pot.

 

“You’re here?”

 

I thought he’d be struggling from outside, but somehow his face looks quite refreshed.

 

Still, I said politely.

 

“You’re working so hard.”

 

“Hard work? I’m doing this because I enjoy it.”

 

“Exactly.”

 

When I squinted my eyes as if I knew everything, Small Great-Grandfather chuckled heartily.

 

There were things we understood without even exchanging words.

 

“May I go in and see her?”

 

“Go ahead.”

 

I bowed my head slightly in greeting, then entered the sick room where Yang Ha-rin was.

 

‘Wow!’

 

The room was bigger than I thought.

 

I’ve never been to one, but isn’t this what a hospital VIP room would look like?

 

Yang Ha-rin, despite having vomited so much just moments ago, was sitting in front of a vanity table looking in a mirror while grooming herself.

 

“Hello.”

 

I raised my hand and greeted her brightly.

 

“…What brings you here?”

 

Yang Ha-rin flinched and leaned her upper body back, as if she hadn’t expected me to visit.

 

“Why else would I come? I came to check on my sparring opponent’s condition. How do you feel? Are you doing okay?”

 

“Of course I don’t feel good. Did you come here to mock me?”

 

“I told you I came to visit you while you’re sick. When are you going to stop being so prickly? Shouldn’t we be getting along by now?”

 

“Are you crazy? What nonsense are you spouting after suddenly showing up?”

 

“I didn’t think so, but you’re quite narrow-minded, aren’t you?”

 

“What?”

 

“Since you’re the granddaughter of the Shinchang Yang Clan, I thought you’d be somewhat impressive.”

 

When I brought up her family, Yang Ha-rin finally calmed down her excitement a little.

 

“By the way, do you know that the Moyong Family siblings ran away?”

 

“What?”

 

“Oh, you’ve been here so you probably don’t know that Mo Yong-cheong-a and your brother were caught sleeping together!”

 

“What! Is that really true? Did they actually sleep together?”

 

Yang Ha-rin gasped in surprise and covered both her cheeks with her hands.

 

If it weren’t for the heat rash, I would have thought she was pretty.

 

“A mouse came out of that room and they got caught red-handed. They must have been embarrassed because they disappeared right away. Your brother seems to have feelings for Miss Moyong.”

 

“Ha! So what? Sister Cheong-a isn’t even interested!”

 

Yang Ha-rin frowned, seeming inwardly upset about it.

 

“Anyway, I’m glad you look okay. Our Dang Family’s skills are amazing, right?”

 

“The medicine is too bitter! Can’t you do something about that?”

 

“Well. Should I ask the Hall Master about it?”

 

“Really? Would you do that?”

 

If it meant she wouldn’t have to drink that bitter medicine again, Yang Ha-rin was ready to do anything.

 

“Before that, don’t we have something to settle between us?”

 

“…!”

 

Yang Ha-rin glared at me, her anger flaring up.

 

“What do you want? Money? Weapons? Jewels? Just say it. I’ll have whatever it is brought right before your eyes.”

 

Acting tough, are we?

 

Your voice is trembling right now, you know?

 

I crossed my arms and looked down at Yang Ha-rin intently.

 

After doing this for a while, sweat began to form on Yang Ha-rin’s forehead.

 

She seemed terrified that I might make her run around the Training Grounds naked or something.

 

This sister here isn’t that childish, though.

 

“My wish is….”

 

“What’s your wish!”

 

“To visit your house!”

 

“…O, our house?”

 

“That’s right, your house. The Shinchang Yang Clan! Since you’re inviting me, show me around the manor and throw a big feast too. Make it so grand that anyone who sees it will go ‘wow’ in admiration.”

 

“…Why?”

 

Why, you ask?

 

It’s because I need something from your house.

 

“Because I want to become friends with you?”

 

“You really want to become friends with me?”

 

“I don’t have any friends my age. How about it? I’m not bad, am I?”

 

Yang Ha-rin looked me up and down with disapproving eyes.

 

“You’re a bit unsophisticated… Well, I did lose the bet.”

 

Look at this brat calling me unsophisticated to my face.

 

But I smiled brightly and extended my hand to Yang Ha-rin.

 

“What are you doing? Aren’t you going to take it?”

 

Yang Ha-rin hesitated, then slowly extended her hand.

 

Thank you, friend.

 

For giving me a legitimate excuse to visit your house.

 

“We’ll go once your face heals.”

 

“Got it.”

 

Yang Ha-rin answered curtly, then hesitated before asking.

 

“But you’ll really ask the Clan Leader about my medicine, right? You’ll really use it!”

 

I can try asking, but I’m not sure if it’ll go my way.

 

Our Small Great-Grandfather is someone who really keeps track of debts and favors precisely.

 

The bustling streets of Chengdu were filled with Sichuan’s unique charm.

 

Colorful lanterns lined the streets, and the sounds of merchants haggling overflowed from every corner.

 

“Sweet candies here! Buy three and get one free! Buy five and get two for nothing!”

 

“Speaking of this jade hairpin, it came all the way from Tibet over there….”

 

“Hey, you! This price is highway robbery! Come on, can’t you lower it by just five more coins?”

 

I liked this vibrant scene so much that I temporarily put aside my business and was busy sightseeing.

 

Then Eok I-geon bought me a candy.

 

Crunch!

 

When I bit into the freshly made candy, the sweetness was indescribable.

 

When I shivered from the candy’s sweetness, Eok I-geon chuckled softly.

 

“You’re finally buying me one.”

 

“I gave you some after the competition. Did you forget?”

 

“That wasn’t something I bought, but something I asked Jamigwan to provide.”

 

“Oh my, really?”

 

I didn’t know there was such a backstory.

 

“Why aren’t you finishing it and putting it down?”

 

“It’s delicious, but it’s too sweet and there’s too much.”

 

“Really?”

 

Eok I-geon took the candy I was holding and popped it all in his mouth at once.

 

“Huh? Um… that’s what I was eating!”

 

Isn’t that gross?

 

Eok I-geon, you’re someone who’s extremely particular about cleanliness! Why are you acting like this?

 

Eok I-geon stared intently at my face as I stood there dumbfounded in surprise.

 

…Why, why are you looking at me like that? It’s scary.

 

But that was just the beginning.

 

Eok I-geon took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped the corner of my mouth.

 

My heart suddenly started pounding and my face felt hot.

 

“It looks good.”

 

Just then, I heard a familiar voice and turned to see Cheon-yeong approaching quietly.

 

I hadn’t even noticed his presence until he got this close.

 

Uncle Cheon-yeong’s stealth technique really is the best.

 

“I have a favor to ask. Please spread some rumors.”

 

“Rumors, you say?”

 

Interest sparked in Cheon-yeong’s eyes.

 

“Rumors about the Ten Masters.”

 

“The Ten Masters…. Are you perhaps referring to Elder Am-wang?”

 

“I need to preserve Great-Grandfather’s dignity too, but.”

 

“It’s Namgung Cheon.”

 

When I grinned, Cheon-yeong answered as if he had been prepared.

 

“As expected, you’re so quick-witted.”

 

I cleared my throat briefly and opened my mouth. I lost some sleep thinking up this script.

 

“Am-wang Dang Cheol-woo has emerged from long seclusion and reached the Transcendent Realm. Am-wang Dang Cheol-woo competed in martial prowess with Righteous Sword Master Namgung Cheon at the Martial Arts Alliance. The result was Am-wang’s victory.”

 

“That’s good.”

 

“Additionally, there are two Sword Masters among the Ten Masters. Is that really necessary? One person is enough to represent the sword.”

 

“Ooh!”

 

Cheon-yeong let out a light exclamation of admiration.

 

Encouraged by his praise, I shrugged my shoulders and added.

 

“Since Am-wang defeated the Righteous Sword Master, he should rightfully become a new Ten Master. So Namgung Cheon should step down from the Ten Masters, and Am-wang should be elevated as a new Ten Master in his place.”

 

“Excellent!”

 

Cheon-yeong clapped as if he were moved.

 

I also bowed dramatically like an actor finishing a performance.

 

“Please spread these rumors simultaneously through Haomun.”

 

“The martial arts world will become very interesting indeed.”

 

That’s exactly why I’m doing this.

 

To give Namgung Cheon, who’s probably bursting with rage right about now, another slap in the face.

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