The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 319

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Chapter 73

Returning to the inn, I lowered my gaze and sat obediently in front of Grandpa Tak.

Grandfather’s expression, who had always treated me with kind and affectionate smiles, was more serious than ever before.

Judging by how he had raised his internal energy to block out even the surrounding sounds, he was clearly prepared for something serious.

‘Grandpa Tak is scary when he’s angry too.’

It would be really nice if Eok I-geon would at least hold my hand at a time like this, but he had been keeping his mouth tightly shut and adding to the tense atmosphere.

Are you really my lover?

I barely held back from snapping at him and secretly observed Grandpa Tak.

The long silence was nothing short of torture for me.

“…Um, Grandfather.”

In the end, I surrendered first and carefully called out to Grandfather.

“Yes.”

Ugh, why is your voice so low and serious like that?

This won’t do.

I should apologize first.

“I was wrong.”

Unlike usual, I didn’t mix in even a drop of aegyo.

Acting cute at a time like this could have the opposite effect.

“What did you do wrong?”

“Well… I failed to maintain dignity as the First Miss of the headquarters, and not only did I create Cheon-sin-mun, but I kept building connections with the Martial Arts Alliance, fought against the Bloodsky Sect, and eventually even earned the title Cheonsin Bosal…”

It came out smoothly without hesitation.

I was dumbfounded realizing how many incidents I had caused.

“What about Shaolin Monastery?”

“Pardon?”

“Why are you conveniently leaving out the story about Shaolin’s Elder Buljon?”

How did he know about that too?

Was it Hyeon-wol-dang?

“Do you think this old man wouldn’t know what that old fool Elder Buljon did to your body?”

“Ah, you knew?”

“You underwent the Cleansing of Marrow and Meridians, how could I not know?”

Ah.

I was trying to cover the sky with my palm.

“If it had harmed you even slightly, I would have flown to Shaolin Monastery immediately.”

But he had his reasons for doing all that…

“How can Cheonma’s disciple frequent Shaolin Monastery so brazenly? If Shaolin finds out you’re the First Miss of the Demonic Sect, do you think they’ll leave you alone?”

I didn’t even tell him, but Elder Buljon already knew everything.

“And why are you chasing the Bloodsky Sect? If you found out about them, you should have just reported it to the Demonic Sect!”

Well, since I was assigned to inspect the secret branches, it was naturally my duty as the First Miss to do that work… I don’t think I should answer that.

I can’t have our grandfather, who’s over eighty, collapse from high blood pressure.

“Tak Ga-ju, please go easy on the scolding.”

Just as my head was about to touch my knees from bowing so low, Eok I-geon, who had been quiet until now, came to my defense.

“Though Seolha did run wild like a crazy fish, she discovered the existence of the Bloodsky Sect. Most importantly, didn’t she participate in the conference and rescue the demonic practitioners? So please don’t scold her too harshly.”

Oh, that actually seemed like a real lover just now.

Who would have thought the day would come when Eok I-geon would protect me from Grandfather’s scolding?

Indeed, you live long enough to see everything.

“Seolha.”

“Yes, Grandfather.”

Perhaps due to Eok I-geon’s intervention, Grandfather’s tone softened a little.

“What do you plan to do from now on?”

“I haven’t planned anything yet… but I need to catch the Bloodsky Sect. Since the Martial Arts Alliance and Sa Do-ryeon have decided to join forces, if we help them too, couldn’t we win easily?”

“That’s not as simple as you think.”

An alliance between the orthodox and unorthodox factions.

It was something that had never been attempted, let alone achieved, even once.

But I had to do it.

“I can’t only do easy things.”

At my words, Grandpa Tak looked at me with surprise.

“Grandmother said that in life, there are things you absolutely must do no matter how difficult they are. I know very well what you’re worried about, Grandfather. But I’d appreciate it if you didn’t treat me like a helpless child left by the water anymore.”

“Are you saying this old man is bothering you?”

“No! You know that’s not what I mean, Grandfather!”

I quickly added, worried that Grandfather might be hurt.

“You know how much I rely on you, Grandfather!”

“Are you truly confident?”

“Yes. Please trust your granddaughter this once. I will definitely bring down the Bloodsky Sect that threatens Gangho, no, our Demonic Sect.”

At my bold declaration, Grandpa Tak finally gave his consent.

“Good! Then this old man will return.”

“You mean you’re going back to the Demonic Sect?”

“How many people do you think can persuade your master?”

True, our master’s stubbornness is no joke.

“I’ll arrange to send an envoy as soon as I arrive. I’m already worried about who to send.”

“Please send someone who’s good at acting.”

It would be troublesome if they got surprised seeing me and Eok I-geon and made a slip of the tongue.

“We need to uproot the Bloodsky Sect too. There will be a bloody storm in the Demonic Sect for a while.”

Grandpa Tak was the person who knew best about the viciousness of the Blood Sect.

I was proud that my grandfather was the one who had achieved great merit in the war against the Blood Sect decades ago.

“In-law, were you here?”

“You’ve been monopolizing our granddaughter.”

The moment Grandpa Tak decided to return, for some reason Bandit Grandfather and Am-jon Grandfather entered the inn together.

“Seolha.”

“Yes, Am-jon Grandfather.”

“It seems this old man needs to return to Sichuan.”

“…You’re leaving too, Grandfather?”

“Who else is going?”

“I’m going.”

When Grandpa Tak, who had only been in Wuhan for a few days, said he was leaving immediately, Am-jon Grandfather and Bandit Grandfather’s eyes widened.

“It seems like busy times are coming. But Am-jon, why are you going?”

“It’s because of that son-in-law!”

“Why Gong Grandfather?”

“With the situation turning out like this, can he keep staying in Sichuan?”

Ah, does it work that way?

If Gong Grandfather, who is the Demonic Sect’s Grand Military Strategist, were absent at a time like this, strange rumors might start circulating.

“If I want to see my daughter’s face even one more day, I need to hurry back. Please understand, Seolha.”

“Of course, Grandfather! I’m really fine!”

More than just fine?

Now I was practically free.

“Bandit Grandfather is going back to the mountain villa too, right?”

“Yes. That damn Bloodsky Sect is causing complete chaos.”

Because Tam-rang had torn through the Martial Arts Alliance, Sa Do-ryeon was also in emergency mode.

‘The Bloodsky Sect is helping me too?’

Being able to finally escape from the grandfathers’ surveillance network, I was a little, no, very excited.

“Young Master Eok.”

“Yes, Ho-jon Elder.”

“I won’t speak at length. Keep in mind that you’re not married yet.”

“….”

“Hey! When an elder speaks, you should answer!”

When Eok I-geon remained silent, Am-jon Grandfather shouted at him.

Beside him, Grandpa Tak and Bandit Grandfather glared at Eok I-geon with fire in their eyes.

It was truly characteristic of our grandfathers until the very end.

“As I mentioned before, I will ensure there are no babies. This is all I can promise you.”

That’s Eok I-geon for you.

He never backs down.

“Grrrr!”

“I should just beat this guy!”

“Father and son alike, neither of them are to my liking!”

No matter how harsh words poured out, Eok I-geon didn’t even frown once and held his ground.

The next day, morning.

After all the grandfathers had left, a proclamation was posted at the main gate of the Martial Arts Alliance Headquarters.

Recently, taking advantage of the conflict between the righteous, evil, and demonic factions, there has been a group secretly plotting conspiracies. They call themselves the Bloodsky Sect, but in reality, they are remnants and descendants of the Blood Sect.

You will remember the recent incident where Maegyo’s secret branch was discovered.

This was the work of the Bloodsky Sect, and investigations have revealed it was a sinister plot to deliberately provoke conflict between the righteous and demonic factions to start a great war.

Their evil deeds were not limited to the Martial Arts Alliance alone.

Now their evil claws are trying to cause conflict between the righteous and evil factions as well, and the depth of their infiltration and threat has reached a level far more serious than imagined.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Martial Arts Alliance and Sado-ryeon have agreed to form a joint response front as a priority, and have held official talks to confirm each other’s positions and forge an agreement.

The results are hereby proclaimed to the world as follows.

First.

We have rooted out numerous spies who had infiltrated the Martial Arts Alliance, and their leader has been identified as Tam-rang, the head of the Big Dipper Seven Stars.

Tam-rang was a central figure in the Heavenly Net incident that unfolded in Wuhan and has already been eliminated by Cheonsin Bosal.

Second.

The ultimate goal of the Bloodsky Sect was to induce a direct confrontation between the righteous, evil, and demonic factions, plunging the entire martial arts world into great chaos and dyeing the world in blood—truly a wicked and ruthless scheme befitting descendants of the Blood Sect.

Third.

The Martial Arts Alliance and Sado-ryeon have agreed to unite in purpose, and as the first step, we announce the establishment of an official branch of Hao Clan, under Sado-ryeon, in Wuhan.

Fourth.

From now on, the Hao Clan branch will begin official activities with the approval of the Martial Arts Alliance, so no one should act rashly or commit any wrongdoing against the Hao Clan Wuhan branch.

Those who violate this will be punished without mercy by the Martial Arts Alliance.

Fifth.

The darkness that was fomenting conflict between the righteous and evil factions has been clearly revealed.

From now on, regardless of righteous or evil alignment, we will unite our will to eradicate the root of evil called the Bloodsky Sect and protect the peace and security of Gangho, which we hereby proclaim.

This proclamation is issued in the name of the Martial Arts Alliance, and we hope that each sect, clan, and masters from the outskirts will also keep this deeply in mind and cooperate.

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