The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 240
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Chapter 240
A party was held at Grandmother’s shop.
Actually, almost every day had been a party since returning to the Demonic Sect, but today was a meaningful day when Uncle Gong Pae-cheon received permission for marriage from Grandfather Am-wang.
‘Good! Great!’
I looked around the bustling interior with a satisfied smile.
It was a space where everyone I loved had gathered.
In the center of the restaurant, the three grandfathers, Uncle Gong Pae-cheon, and Elder Pyo Jin-yang were sharing drinks, and at the table next to them, Eok I-geon sat with Cheon-gang, Seo-ryeon, and Yang Ha-rin eating noodles and dumplings.
How long had it been since such peace came… Huh?
One person is missing, isn’t he?
“Seo-ryeon, I don’t see Yu-un.”
“Oh, don’t even mention it. He’s stuck in the training grounds and won’t come out.”
“Is he eating his meals on time?”
“Of course. Sook takes good care of him at every meal.”
“Sister, that Yu-un guy seems completely crazy, doesn’t he?”
Yang Ha-rin put a large dumpling in her mouth and shook her head while chewing.
“Even when people talk to him, he doesn’t respond. That handsome head of his only thinks about martial arts training.”
“Handsome?”
“…Yeah. His face is quite something, isn’t it? He’s not inferior even to Prince Lee’s beauty.”
But Ha-rin, why are you avoiding my gaze while answering?
Don’t tell me you’ve already fallen for Yu-un?
Your sister is warning you – if that’s the case, give it up.
Yu-un is a fool who only thinks about Eok I-geon day and night.
“Should I go bring him?”
“Just leave him be. He’s hungry for training right now.”
Yang Ha-rin clasped her hands together and spoke dreamily.
“His eyes are so moist, like he has some kind of story.”
Of course he has a story.
The fact that he was the sole survivor of Sword Cry Manor was still a secret known only to those who knew.
Having lost even Hwangbo Un, the adoptive father who raised him, how could such wounds heal easily?
At least it seemed fortunate that he was forgetting his pain through training.
Since only Eok I-geon was in charge of his guidance, I couldn’t even remember when I last saw Yu-un’s face.
‘I should check on him soon.’
Just as I was making up my mind about that.
“So what’s happening with the Blood Flame Orchid?”
The topic of the problematic Blood Flame Orchid came up from the grandfathers’ table.
Overshadowed by the marriage permission, it had ended up being left unresolved and glossed over.
…Maybe it was deliberately glossed over?
“Ahem!”
Grandfather Am-wang coughed awkwardly, avoiding Elder Ma’s piercing gaze.
From that, it seemed the Blood Flame Orchid was still in grandfather’s hands.
But he clearly had no intention of returning it.
I could see Grandfather Am-wang’s foot under the table pressing down on Uncle Gong Pae-cheon’s foot.
“Listen here. Let’s talk about that separately later.”
Uncle Gong Pae-cheon, who lacked the courage to refuse his future father-in-law’s wishes, cast pitiful eyes toward his friend.
But Elder Ma seemed to have no intention of giving up the Blood Flame Orchid.
“Separately, my foot! How many times have I told you that’s theft? I don’t care about other things, but not the Blood Flame Orchid!”
“Oh my, why is it so noisy?”
Just then, Grandmother came out of the kitchen carrying food.
“Grandmother.”
“Yes, my child. Did you finish your noodles?”
“I already gulped down a whole bowl long ago.”
Grandmother’s noodles were like a nutritional supplement to me.
“And I think Grandmother needs to sort this out now.”
“Sort out?”
“Yeah, here’s what happened…”
I briefly and simply summarized the current situation for Grandmother.
“I really can’t live like this, I can’t!”
After hearing my explanation, Grandmother sighed and walked toward where the grandfathers were.
“Elder Ma.”
“Lady Dang.”
“I’ll apologize on their behalf. I’m sorry.”
After apologizing to Elder Ma, Grandmother turned her head sharply to glare at Grandfather Am-wang and Uncle Gong Pae-cheon.
Perhaps feeling guilty, both men were busy looking elsewhere.
“Father.”
“…Yes.”
“Master Gong.”
“…Yes.”
They couldn’t ignore Grandmother’s call, so they responded well enough.
“Return it.”
Uncle Gong Pae-cheon, who usually followed anything Grandmother said, hesitated. Obviously because of Grandfather Am-wang.
“Father, how can you covet Elder Ma’s belongings? That’s not like you.”
It’s not like Grandfather Am-wang wanted to do this either.
It’s just that the Blood Flame Orchid is that difficult to obtain.
Isn’t there any other good solution?
I couldn’t forget how Grandfather Am-wang looked when he excitedly explained to me what kind of poisonous herb the Blood Flame Orchid was.
He was so delighted like a child, saying it was his first time seeing a live specimen.
‘Ah!’
Then something suddenly flashed through my mind.
The Demon King Grass that Bandit Grandfather said he’d give me!
A heavenly elixir for demons, but useless to others!
The Demon King Grass imbued with demonic energy was the rarest herb among spiritual herbs.
Wouldn’t that work as a trade with Elder Ma?
I quietly went over to Bandit Grandfather and called him in a sweet voice.
“Grandfatherrr.”
“My granddaughter, you must have something to ask this old man?”
As expected, he’s quick to catch on.
“Yes, hehe.”
I nodded while making the cutest expression possible.
“You said you’d give me that Demon King Grass back in Chaohu.”
“I did. Actually, this old man brought it with him.”
“Really?”
“If you bring something up, you have to take responsibility. I was originally going to give it to you before we parted in Sichuan, but since I came here, I planned to give it here. I already had my subordinate bring it.”
“Wow! Bandit Grandfather, your preparedness is the best!”
I gave grandfather two thumbs up with both hands.
“Of course. Grandfather, that thing…”
When I couldn’t speak clearly, Bandit Grandfather’s eyes narrowed as if he understood.
His gaze toward Grandfather Am-wang and Elder Ma also turned cold.
“Grandfather, I’m going to eat that anyway.”
I hung on Bandit Grandfather’s arm and acted cute.
“And Elder Ma would be the best at cultivating Demon King Grass, right? Since you have two of them. Let’s agree to give me just one. Okay?”
It wasn’t like I was going to just pluck and eat the Demon King Grass raw anyway.
Spiritual herbs needed to go through the refinement process to draw out their maximum medicinal effects.
If I ate one of the two and gave the remaining one to Elder Ma to cultivate like the Blood Fire Orchid, the deal would surely be made.
“Grandfatherrr.”
When I grabbed his arm and shook it, Bandit Grandfather finally reluctantly gave his permission.
“Alright.”
“Grandfather, thank you!”
I was so happy that I unconsciously planted a kiss on Bandit Grandfather’s cheek.
I could feel Eok I-geon at the next table flinch, but this was more urgent right now.
“Eok Grandfather! Elder Ma!”
Even when I called them, the two were still in the middle of an energy battle disguised as a staring contest.
“I’m going to ask you one question!”
“A question?”
“Yes.”
“Please answer at the same time, both of you.”
“Alright.”
Well, the answer was obvious anyway.
“There’s Blood Fire Orchid and Demon King Grass. If you two had to choose only one of them, which would you pick?”
“Blood Fire Orchid and Demon King Grass?”
Perhaps it was an unexpected question, as both of them frowned in unison.
“Seolha, how can those even be compared?”
“Exactly.”
“Just answer, you two.”
“Obviously Blood Fire Orchid!”
“Obviously it would be Demon King Grass, wouldn’t it?”
As expected, their answers didn’t deviate even an inch from my predictions.
“…Ah!”
Eok Grandfather, who belatedly remembered that Bandit Grandfather had Demon King Grass, opened his eyes wide and looked at me.
I winked at Grandfather and asked Elder Ma.
“Elder Ma, I have Demon King Grass. Would you like to trade it for the Blood Fire Orchid?”
“You have Demon King Grass? Is that true?”
“It’s in the same living state as the Blood Fire Orchid. How about it?”
“Gasp!”
Elder Ma seemed very surprised and couldn’t answer immediately, swallowing hard.
“I, I’ll trade! I’ve never even seen Demon King Grass in my lifetime, where did it come from!”
“I have a lot of luck, Grandfather. Hahaha.”
No matter how amazing Blood Fire Orchid was, Pyo Jin-yang was a demon.
I realized once again that Demon King Grass was the best for demons.
“Then Eok Grandfather can have the Blood Fire Orchid, right?”
“Of course! Elder, please take it! Demon King Grass is enough for me!”
Watching Elder Ma hand over the Blood Fire Orchid like he was discarding old shoes made me laugh.
“It’s late today, so I’ll bring it tomorrow morning. One root needs to be fed to our granddaughter, so it must be properly brewed.”
“Y, you have two, two Demon King Grass?”
“Don’t you know that I’m the head of all eighteen sects of Nokrim Sibpalchae? The main sect’s biggest source of income is medicinal herbs. Spiritual herbs are everywhere.”
“Wow! Amazing!”
“Since it’s come to this, if more Demon King Grass is discovered, I’ll contact you.”
“I, is that really true?”
“It’s all thanks to our granddaughter.”
Oh my, our grandfather.
He’s praising me again like this.
“Seolha, if Mahu’s Residence needs anything in the future, just say anything! Got it?”
“Yes, Elder. Thank you.”
“Thanks to Seolha, I got Blood Fire Orchid. I’m so blessed in my old age!”
Eok Grandfather was also moved and kept patting my head.
This solves everything, right?
I was feeling secretly proud and thought I could finally catch my breath.
Crash!
Suddenly the noodle shop door burst open and Yang So-baek came in.
“Seolha!”
But why does he look like that?
Could he be sulking because I didn’t visit him after returning?
I was planning to go tomorrow anyway.
“Oh, Yang So-baek! Have you been well?”
I deliberately greeted him brightly and waved at him.
“You!”
“…Hm?”
“Is it true that you’re getting engaged?”
Did that rumor spread already?
“How could you do that, leaving me behind? Isn’t that really too much?”
…What is he saying, coming here suddenly.
The mood was good, but now this is some kind of love triangle drama out of nowhere?
Even though I did nothing wrong, I glanced at Eok I-geon, reading the room.
Sure enough.
He was emanating killing intent as if he would kill Yang So-baek right now.
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