The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 288

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Chapter 42

“Seolha, are you ready?”

Uncle Wang’s voice came from outside the door.

“Yes, let’s go.”

I looked in the mirror and adjusted my clothes once more before opening the door and stepping outside.

Today’s OOTD concept was neatness.

For accessories, I only wore the butterfly pin Master gave me and the red pill Eok I-geon bought for me.

Why?

Because today was the day I would enter the Martial Arts Alliance with Uncle Wang to report on the Bloodsky Sect and Tam-rang.

There, I was scheduled to meet with Cheon-gi Susa Jegal Mun-gi.

In social life, first impressions are more important than anything.

It’s good to dress modestly and quietly without being excessive.

‘In that sense, Uncle Wang is…’

“What? Do I look strange?”

No, where did the clean clothes you were wearing until yesterday go, and why are you back to looking like a beggar?

Did you disband the White Clothes Unit already?

“Comfortable clothes are the best after all.”

Uncle Wang spun around in front of me as if putting on a fashion show.

‘This is driving me crazy, really.’

“It’s been so long since I felt this comfortable. Uhahahaha!”

Fine.

Personal preferences vary, after all.

I decided to understand Uncle Wang with a broad mind.

“Shall we depart then?”

“Yes.”

Let’s go catch Tam-rang!

I became Seolha of Cheon Shin-mun once again and followed Uncle Wang toward the Martial Arts Alliance Headquarters.

Without a Martial Arts Alliance entry pass, I couldn’t freely enter and exit the headquarters.

But Uncle Wang was different.

When Uncle showed some kind of token, the attitude of the martial artists guarding the main gate changed instantly.

As expected of Uncle Wang, he has influence.

“Seolha, how is it? Do you smell anything?”

Uncle Wang, who had finished vouching for my identity, approached and asked quietly.

“Yes, I do.”

The scent of the fragrant powder I had sprinkled was faintly lingering at the Martial Arts Alliance main gate.

This meant Tam-rang had entered through the main gate.

“Really? Honestly, I was hoping it wouldn’t be the case.”

Uncle Wang still couldn’t contain his sense of betrayal and anger at the fact that there was a spy in the Martial Arts Alliance.

“Think positively. Now we just need to find him.”

“That’s true. Tam-rang, that bastard, just wait a little longer. I’ll beat him to a pulp.”

Uncle Wang cracked his fingers with determination.

“Let’s go, Seolha.”

My and Uncle Wang’s destination was set. We immediately headed to the Military Department where General Strategist Jegal Mun-gi was staying.

“Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.”

As soon as I saw Jegal Mun-gi, I put my palms together and bowed.

“A novice in the martial arts world, Seolha of Cheon Shin-mun, pays respects to Cheon-gi Susa, Great Hero Jegal.”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Jegal Mun-gi, serving as General Strategist in this alliance.”

Jegal Mun-gi not only spoke but actually stood up from his seat to show his pleasure.

When I previously lived in the Martial Arts Alliance Chim-neok Hall with Grandmother, I had only seen his silhouette vaguely from afar a few times.

Even then I felt it, but he truly had the bearing of a scholar.

“I am Wang Dang of Gaebang.”

Huh?

Was this Uncle Wang’s first time meeting him too?

“So you’re Gwang-gae!”

It’s Gwang-gwon, not Gwang-gae.

Not knowing that the rumor had spread all the way to the Martial Arts Alliance as Gwang-gae, Uncle Wang’s lips curved up awkwardly.

“We’ve only exchanged greetings through letters, so it’s nice to meet you in person like this. I’ve heard much about you from the Sect Leader. The praise for you is quite widespread.”

Of course.

Uncle Wang is a very capable and righteous person who would later rise to become a Seven-Pouch Elder.

The Sect Leader was Nine-Pouch, and his successor was Eight-Pouch, so Seven-Pouch was really impressive.

“Come, please sit.”

Jegal Mun-gi guided Uncle and me to the reception table and personally prepared tea.

“By the way, how is Lady Dang doing?”

“Yes, she’s doing well and comfortably.”

“Following Lady Dang, now her granddaughter too. You’re providing great assistance to the alliance, and I’m truly grateful.”

“Since I happened to get involved in this matter by chance, there’s no need to be so grateful.”

I answered humbly.

My reputation could also affect Grandmother and Am-jon Grandfather.

In times like this, it was beneficial to just act modest and virtuous.

“I’m just glad my meager strength could be of some help.”

“Ah, I heard roughly through the letter. You had some business with Jinheung Trading Company?”

Jegal Mun-gi had a thorough personality.

No matter how much I was Grandmother’s granddaughter, he couldn’t just trust me immediately when I suddenly appeared in Luoyang.

He probably sent someone to Luoyang to separately verify Uncle Wang’s report.

Being the Martial Arts Alliance General Strategist isn’t a position just anyone can hold.

So I deliberately mentioned Elder Buljon.

“I entrusted a gift for Elder Buljon to Jinheung Trading Company, but they lost it.”

“E-Elder Buljon?”

Uncle Wang was extremely surprised beside me.

Jegal Mun-gi also blinked his eyes wide as if his thoughts had momentarily stopped.

Who is Elder Buljon?

He was the greatest elder in the current Jeongpa martial arts world.

“Ah! I’m sorry!”

I quickly apologized first.

“Master Gak-yeon. No, Great Monk? No! Um… Elder Buljon?”

I even slightly mixed up the titles.

“Elder Buljon said he wanted to take me as his granddaughter… I guess it’s become a habit.”

“Wow!”

Uncle Wang exclaimed in admiration.

‘Uncle, do more. More!’

“Elder Buljon said that directly? That person is so strict that even our Sect Leader would defer to him. But he must have taken a liking to Seolha. He must have recognized Seolha’s kind heart!”

Uncle Wang’s interjections were particularly pleasing today.

“This time too, while visiting him, I rested for a few days at Elder Buljon’s hermitage. The Dharma Hall there is cozy and nice. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.”

With this level of connections in the Martial Arts Alliance, it’s definitely a free pass.

He absolutely won’t have any more suspicions about me.

“Ah! I received a report about what happened at Geumhwa Tower yesterday. It was truly wicked beyond measure.”

Listen here.

Changing the subject right away.

Now that confirmation was done, was it time for a swift resolution?

“To spread such terrible hallucinogenic drugs without distinguishing between martial artists and common people, this cannot be left alone!”

“Of course. He’s a very dangerous fellow who even uses soul-stealing techniques and illusion arts.”

“Did you see his face?”

“Yes.”

I took out the portrait I had prepared in advance.

“Niece Seolha, you even prepared something like this? Being so thorough, you really resemble Lady Dang.”

“I’m not Grandmother’s granddaughter for nothing. Hehe.”

Jegal Mun-gi leaned his body forward and examined the portrait I gave him closely.

“Hmm.”

His expression gradually hardened.

“What’s wrong?”

“This is someone I’ve never seen before.”

“It might not be his real face. There’s also the possibility he used a human skin mask or transformation techniques.”

Since his subordinate had done so, there was no guarantee Tam-rang wouldn’t do the same.

“That’s true, it’s possible. I don’t know all the faces of the Martial Arts Alliance warriors either. Can I take this? Just in case, I’ll look into it personally.”

“Yes, please do.”

“Don’t worry too much. Whether it’s transformation techniques or human skin masks, none of it will matter.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Niece Seolha can track that person using the Dang Family’s Scent Tracking Soul Technique.”

“Scent Tracking Soul Technique?”

Jegal Mun-gi’s eyes sparkled as if he knew about the Scent Tracking Soul Technique.

“I scattered plenty of scent powder on him. I already detected that scent at the main gate.”

“Oh! To display such talent at such a young age, how remarkable!”

Cheon-gi Susa’s gaze toward me changed strangely.

“As expected of Cheon Su-dok-hwa Dang Yeong-ryeong’s granddaughter. Following in Lady Dang’s footsteps, you could take on the position of Dark Four leader right away!”

Excuse me?

That’s a bit…

I couldn’t reveal it, but I was supposedly the First Miss of the Cheonma Sect.

Following in Grandmother’s footsteps would have its own meaning, but if I did that, who knows how this world would unfold.

I just smiled quietly as if grateful and subtly avoided his gaze.

“I’ll make a formal proposal. Cheon-sin Geom-hwa, won’t you join the Alliance?”

Uh, excuse me?

You weren’t just joking?

This kind of sudden scouting is quite troublesome.

“I’m saying this because I don’t want to miss such talent. The Alliance needs someone like you!”

“…I’ve never thought about something like this before…”

Though I desperately wanted to refuse outright, I deliberately took an ambiguous stance.

I didn’t want to hurt Jegal Mun-gi’s feelings, and more importantly, there was something I wanted to obtain.

Sure enough.

“Then stay in Wuhan and think about it seriously. This is an access pass for entering and leaving headquarters. Having it will allow you to come and go conveniently.”

Yes, General.

This was exactly what I wanted to get my hands on.

To track Tam-rang who had infiltrated the Martial Arts Alliance, I needed the authority to enter and leave headquarters at any time.

“Thank you.”

I’ll catch Tam-rang and repay this favor for sure.

After discussing a few more things, I left the Military Department with Uncle Wang to track Tam-rang.

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