The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 328

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Chapter 82

For the past two weeks, I had frequented Yuhwa-ru constantly, but I couldn’t find any particular peculiarities about Hyang-hyang.

The only people she met were customers seeking first-class courtesans and those working at the pleasure house.

The appearance of a first-class courtesan caused quite a stir in Wuhan.

Even knowing that Yuhwa-ru was a branch of the Hao Clan, men’s footsteps never ceased from the very first day of opening.

Thanks to this, Hyang-hyang spent busy days serving customers at the pleasure house all day long, except for sleeping hours. Without a single outing.

‘That’s exactly why it’s more suspicious.’

Other courtesans, no matter how busy, would make various excuses and go out during midday when the pleasure house was closed.

But Hyang-hyang refrained from going out and stayed only at the pleasure house, even during clearly free time.

If that seemed to me like she was being cautious, would that be an exaggerated misunderstanding?

I had mobilized Bongwang Fortress to investigate even the backgrounds of customers who had contact with Hyang-hyang, but found no suspicious points.

As a result, I gradually began to doubt whether I was too fixated on her being a spy, missing something else that was actually important.

‘Nok-jon…’

Where on earth was she hiding?

What awaited at the end of this hide-and-seek game, I couldn’t guarantee anything at this point.

“Are you thinking about Bloodsky Sect again?”

Eok I-geon spoke grumpily to me as I sat with my chin propped on the table, staring blankly out the window.

Without the grandfathers’ interference, we were spending every day like we were dating.

And whenever I fell into contemplation like this, Eok I-geon would invariably express his dissatisfaction.

“I’m sorry. But I’ve told you numerous times that this is all for you and me, haven’t I?”

Each time, I would deploy gaslighting that wasn’t quite gaslighting on Eok I-geon.

To dare gaslight a psychopath, I thought I really had changed a lot.

“When Bloodsky Sect begins operating in earnest, the peace of the Martial Arts World will be shattered in an instant. When that happens, you as the son of Cheonma and I as the First Miss will naturally become busy. We probably won’t even be able to see each other’s faces. Then shouldn’t we consider our marriage as good as gone?”

“That absolutely cannot happen!”

True to Eok I-geon’s nature of having fits whenever marriage was mentioned, he strongly denied it.

“We will definitely hold our wedding within this year!”

“I feel the same way in my heart.”

“I can’t wait any longer. This testing of my limits must stop here!”

Eok I-geon’s eyes blazed fiercely.

Lately, he kept repeating words about limits at the end of every sentence, but I couldn’t understand what he meant at all.

“That’s why we must defeat Bloodsky Sect this time! Speaking of which, what do you think Tam-rang’s last words meant?”

Before dying, he had struggled to open his mouth in a situation where even breathing was difficult, trying to convey something to me.

“Geo, Eok Mun is… your, your side…”

It was definitely about Eok Mun, but no matter how much I racked my brain, I couldn’t figure it out.

“Did he say that Eok Mun seemed like a spy who had infiltrated the headquarters?”

“Yes.”

It was a fact I knew for certain from reading the original work, but since I couldn’t reveal it directly, I expressed it indirectly.

“Then wasn’t he hinting that it’s someone you know?”

“Why would Tam-rang tell me that? There’s absolutely no reason for it. Moreover, Tam-rang and Eok Mun are on the same side.”

I knew the Seven Seats didn’t get along well, but I didn’t think he would reveal important information to me.

Wouldn’t that be too absurd?

Then Eok I-geon suddenly asked.

“Do you think my brother and I are on the same side?”

“…No.”

Eok Wi-baek, Eok I-geon’s half-brother, could actually be considered an enemy. He was the one who had tried to kill me to torment Eok I-geon.

“Human relationships are like that. There are countless things that only the parties involved can know.”

“You’re right. That’s why it’s difficult.”

“Tam-rang left you words at the moment his life was ending. Humans naturally confess truths and secrets at such times.”

Truth and secrets.

What truth and secrets was Tam-rang trying to tell me?

Even in the moment his breath was fading, he kept moving his mouth.

I couldn’t hear the sound, but I roughly remember the shape of his mouth.

Would anything come out if I analyzed those mouth movements?

If only those people shouting “Cheonsin Bosal” hadn’t been there, I could have gone closer and heard properly.

I felt deeply regretful about that point now.

“You said Tam-rang knew you were the First Miss?”

“Yes, all of Bloodsky Sect’s Seven Seats probably know my face. He said he saw my portrait. Eok Mun must have written it.”

That damned bastard.

Clang!

While Eok I-geon and I were in the middle of our conversation, the wind chime at the inn entrance rang, announcing a customer’s arrival.

Huh?

Why is he here?

Seeing Jegal Mun-gi entering the inn, I tilted my head in puzzlement.

There was no reason for him to come when even the grandfathers weren’t here.

“Miss Tak, have you been well?”

“Yes, have you been well too, Chief Strategist? Guanyin Bodhisattva.”

Eok I-geon and I naturally put our palms together toward him.

“But what brings Cheon-gi Susa all the way here? Perhaps you have something to tell the grandfathers…?”

“No. I came because I have a favor to ask of Cheonsin Bosal.”

“…Of me?”

I led him to the table with puzzlement.

“Don’t be surprised.”

Jegal Mun-gi gave a warning before speaking.

‘What is he going to talk about?’

“A conference between the orthodox, unorthodox, and demonic factions has been decided.”

“A conference between orthodox, unorthodox, and demonic factions means… the Demonic Sect will also participate?”

“That’s right.”

Oh! It seems Grandpa Tak succeeded in persuading Master.

The alliance between orthodox, unorthodox, and demonic factions that I, his granddaughter, had so desperately wanted!

As expected, my maternal grandfather didn’t disappoint me.

“Cheonma Sect sent a letter directly through Gaebang. Doesn’t this mean the Demonic Sect is also taking Bloodsky Sect’s existence seriously?”

“Since they’re descendants of the Blood Sect, that’s probably why? They also suffered damage this time.”

“So where is the conference location?”

“Luoyang.”

Jegal Mun-gi gave an unexpected answer to Eok I-geon’s question.

“Luoyang?”

Isn’t that too neutral?

Shaolin Monastery is nearby too.

‘Ah, that’s why they chose Luoyang!’

I immediately guessed the reason.

The Martial Arts Alliance intended to borrow the power of Shaolin, called the pillar of the orthodox faction, in preparation for any possible emergency.

Master probably wouldn’t come to the conference directly, but the very existence of the Demonic Sect must have been burdensome.

I’m curious what Elder Buljon will say.

“Didn’t all the unfortunate incidents start in Luoyang? They chose it for symbolic meaning.”

What a nice excuse.

“However, the Demonic Sect requested Cheon-sin-mun as mediator. That’s why I came. Cheonsin Bosal, could you also attend the orthodox-unorthodox-demonic conference?”

Eh? What is this…!

Me, the First Miss of the Demonic Sect, mediating at a Righteous Faction meeting?

From our perspective, this was complete comedy.

If Hyeolcheon-hoe found out about this, they wouldn’t just sit still.

“I fully understand your surprise.”

When I couldn’t readily answer, Jegal Mun-gi nodded his head.

“It’s not just the righteous path but the Righteous Faction, so it would be difficult to make a decision easily.”

“…Yes, it is quite bewildering.”

“I don’t want to force you, but once again I’ll shamelessly plead with you. Please, won’t Cheon-sin-mun take on the mediation of this meeting!”

“But… Cheon-sin-mun is just a small sect on the outskirts. How could we possibly…”

I thought it would be enough just for the Righteous Faction to meet and discuss Hyeolcheon-hoe.

I figured I could just receive reports through Grandfather Gong, but suddenly a participation request?

Should I revise my plans?

“I know well what Miss Tak is worried about. It must be quite uncomfortable. Then how about thinking of me comfortably as an uncle? Wouldn’t that make it less uncomfortable?”

Suddenly calling you uncle?

I already have more than enough uncles.

“Since I get along comfortably with Wang Dang, I wanted to convey that I could do the same with you.”

When I just stared blankly without responding, Jegal Mun-gi hastily added.

This man… really wants to become uncle and niece with me?

“Ah, Elder Seon-jon from Wudan will be observing the meeting. Elder Buljon is also nearby, so there’s no need to worry about safety.”

Huh.

Why are you only mentioning such important information now!

Elder Buljon is on my side so that’s reassuring, but Seon-jon felt ominous.

Seon-jon, called the pride of Wudan, Tae-won Jin-in.

What if he realizes I’m from the Demon Faction?

At this unexpected news, my previously fine head began to throb with pain.

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