The Youngest Daughter of the Hebei Peng Clan Is a Truly a Very Famous Little Heavenly Demon - Chapter 33

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33.

 

Dangsoso, who had become my companion jiangshi, sat obediently. When she stuck out her chin, I scratched it a few times and she purred.

 

Cute.

 

“But it’s fascinating. I’m a masterpiece of the Cheonryun Sinmago, so most people wouldn’t be able to tame me. I thought it would be difficult unless you were at the level of Cheonma or a Mad Demon.”

 

“Actually, I’m the Lesser Heavenly Demon.”

 

I confessed shyly.

 

It was a fact I had desperately hidden, but it was fine to tell my companion jiangshi. Since she belonged to me, I could place a seal of silence on her lips, and besides, no one would believe the words of a blood jiangshi anyway.

 

“I had a feeling that might be the case. You seemed experienced in handling demonic creatures.”

 

“Does it show that much?”

 

“Orthodox masters probably wouldn’t be able to tell, right? Though the Jinzhu Eon Family, masters of jiangshi arts, might be different.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Come to think of it, I had heard during lessons at the Peng Family that the Jinzhu Eon Family was skilled in jiangshi and sorcery.

 

“The paper that the Sword Emperor gave you was also made by an elder of the Jinzhu Eon Family. Originally, ownerless jiangshi don’t have such self-destruct mediums.”

 

“Ah, it wasn’t there originally?”

 

“No. But now that you’ve become my master, that medium won’t work anymore.”

 

“I understand.”

 

In the game, blood jiangshi bound to players could be killed or revived at any time.

 

I opened my status window and rummaged through my martial arts collection. I was sure I had it somewhere here.

 

[Jiangshi Blood Soul Refinement Art ]

 

“Found it!”

 

A single character could learn a total of ten martial arts slots.

 

Until now, I had left this secret manual unlearned since I had no need to handle blood jiangshi, but since it was obtained from Makyō’s library, its condition should be fine.

 

I registered the Jiangshi Blood Soul Refinement Art alongside Northern Enlightenment Skill, Heavenly Horse Trusted Skill, and Moon Sea Sword Technique.

 

“Inhale, haaa.”

 

Then I sat cross-legged and began circulating my qi.

 

[Jiangshi Blood Soul Refinement Art does not conflict with Northern Enlightenment Skill. Learning new martial art.]

 

Fortunately, Northern Enlightenment Skill did not reject the Jiangshi Blood Soul Refinement Art.

 

‘I guess it’s fine since it’s not a heart method.’

 

Unlike the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, which loses more than half its power without the special circulation of the Heavenly Demon Heart Method, the Jiangshi Blood Soul Refinement Art seemed largely unaffected by the nature of one’s internal energy.

 

Even so, it was too sinister to operate with Taoist heart methods.

 

‘Northern Enlightenment Skill has high versatility.’

 

Like a cold, dark sea, it embraces all kinds of martial arts.

 

This insane versatility was Northern Enlightenment Skill’s greatest advantage. Unlike other martial arts that include footwork and swordsmanship, it was called a divine art with just the heart method alone.

 

[Learning complete!]

 

Flash.

 

When I opened my eyes, the connection between Dangsoso and me, which had been vague before, became much stronger. I could now share her thoughts and sensations whenever I wanted.

 

‘At this rate, I could even make jiangshi?’

 

I could feel it was quite a high-level martial art, even if not quite a divine art.

 

I clenched and unclenched my fist, then gathered the evil qi of the Jiangshi Blood Soul Refinement Art into my dantian.

 

After doing so, a thought suddenly occurred to me.

 

“…Do I need to hide this too?”

 

It was an ambiguous question.

 

Are jiangshi considered evil arts?

 

Or are they just barely safe?

 

In fantasy terms, they’re undead, but there were quite a few works where necromancers appeared on the side of justice…

 

The Jinzhu Eon Family, one of the Five Great Families, was also famous for jiangshi arts. At least it didn’t seem to be treated purely as evil arts.

 

‘I’m not sure about the acceptable range.’

 

While I was pondering, I sensed Ju Sohui’s presence. Along with something else large and familiar.

 

It seemed they deliberately made their presence known out of consideration for me.

 

“Child, were you resting well?”

 

Sure enough, Ju Sohui entered the room first shortly after.

 

Since I had read their presence and tidied my appearance in advance, there was no worry of looking strange. Ju Sohui looked back and forth between Dangsoso and me, then called to the man behind her.

 

“Please come in for a moment.”

 

“Very well.”

 

He was a tall young man who appeared to be in his thirties. He looked somewhat familiar, and after thinking carefully, I realized he was identical to Young Master Eon I had met at the inn in Shanxi last time.

 

“Ahem. I am Eon Yeonhyeok. I played with you a little when you were young, Dori, and I’m pleased to see you grown up like this.”

 

“Hello.”

 

“Even though I look like this, I’m nearly one hundred fifty years old, so don’t worry too much about it.”

 

“Tsk, and here I was trying to act young.”

 

Ju Sohui, standing beside him with her arms crossed, kindly explained his identity.

 

‘Ah! He’s a Shigui!’

 

Among masters over a hundred years old in the Jinzhu Eon Family, the only one I could think of was the Grand Patriarch Eon Yeonhyeok. I recalled the Eon Family’s genealogy I had seen before and bowed my head once more.

 

Anyway, you really can’t tell with martial arts masters by their appearance.

 

“I’ve already informed the Alliance that we found you, but I heard you encountered the Blood Sect? I’d like to hear that story in a bit more detail.”

 

“Ah, that is…”

 

I elaborated on the story I had briefly told Ju Sohui.

 

After listening to the story with a serious expression, he stroked his rough chin.

 

“Hmm, indeed. I’ve heard a little about it, but… we’ll need to track down this Patriarch fellow starting from the Yangtze River.”

 

“More importantly, what should we do about Dangsoso’s situation?”

 

“Well, we can’t just leave an ownerless blood jiangshi roaming free… Hm? Wait a moment.”

 

Eon Yeonhyeok, who had been pondering Ju Sohui’s question, suddenly approached Dangsoso. Before she could resist, he placed his hand on the back of her neck.

 

“Sword Emperor, this child has gained a master? How did this happen?”

 

“…What do you mean?”

 

“Ah.”

 

I didn’t expect to be caught so quickly.

 

‘If I’m going to tell anyway, it’s better in front of Ju Sohui, right?’

 

I hadn’t expected to confess with another supreme master present.

 

Still, he was a great elder of the Jinzhu Eon Family, specialists in jiangshi. I believed it wouldn’t be a problem and explained the connection between Dangsoso and me.

 

“Earlier, Miss Dang said she was hungry, so I gave her a little blood, and suddenly I felt like Miss Dang and I became one. What could have happened?”

 

I added a slightly innocent act, just in case.

 

Receiving my ‘I don’t know anything’ puppy eyes, Eon Yeonhyeok sighed deeply.

 

“You became the master of a blood jiangshi just by giving blood? No, even our Muhyeok can’t do that…”

 

“…Wait, Shigui. I don’t understand well. Can blood jiangshi originally be possessed so easily?”

 

“Of course not! This requires considerable talent!”

 

Upon Ju Sohui’s question, Eon Yeonhyeok suddenly jumped up and began beating his chest. Then he even grabbed at his protruding hair.

 

“Does this make sense? Even if she’s the Sword Emperor’s daughter, reaching Chojejung at seventeen? And talent in jiangshi arts too?”

 

He muttered something.

 

After banging his head against the wall and gloomily repeating to himself, Eon Yeonhyeok suddenly raised his head and coughed politely.

 

Meanwhile, Ju Sohui had pulled me into her arms and was glaring at Eon Yeonhyeok.

 

“Absolutely not.”

 

“What do you mean not! That child is perfect for our Eon Family! Just give me one year, no, six months!”

 

“You’re planning to match her with Young Master Eon, aren’t you? Over my dead body.”

 

“What’s wrong with our Muhyeok! Tae Hyeok, well, he’s a bit… but Muhyeok is quite decent, isn’t he?”

 

“Absolutely not!”

 

Eon Yeonhyeok flinched at Ju Sohui’s threat. However, he didn’t back down from her momentum and argued back.

 

“Anyway, to handle a blood jiangshi of Miss Dang’s caliber, it’s better to learn properly from our Eon Family! Sword Emperor, you don’t want your daughter to fall down a bad path by mishandling jiangshi, do you? You should know that handling demonic creatures is very delicate, and even a small mistake can lead to evil arts!”

 

“That’s… ugh.”

 

Unable to refute, this time Ju Sohui took a step back.

 

I carefully slipped away as the grip on me loosened. Having overcome Ju Sohui, Eon Yeonhyeok observed Dangsoso and me very carefully.

 

“You’re definitely connected. Child, have you ever learned anything related to jiangshi arts before?”

 

“Well, there is one…”

 

“What is it?”

 

The River Blood Soul Absorption Art was a martial technique I brought from Makyō. I decided to hide the name of the technique for now.

 

“I’m not sure of the name. I encountered it quite by chance through a fortuitous encounter some time ago, but I’d never used it until I possessed Young Lady Dang.”

 

“Then it would be good to examine that carefully as well. Though the origin of this Dang Family child is concerning…”

 

Eon Yeonhyeok clicked his tongue once after looking at Dangsoso, then spoke to me in a gentle tone.

 

“Jiangshi techniques aren’t necessarily all wicked arts. It depends on the mindset of the one using them.”

 

“Like a sword?”

 

“Exactly! No matter how fine a sword may be, it becomes an evil demonic blade in the hands of Makyō scoundrels, but conversely, when it goes to a chivalrous hero with a strong sense of justice, it becomes the greatest famous sword under heaven.”

 

“Y-yes, that’s right.”

 

The Makyō scoundrel listening felt a pang of guilt.

 

When I nodded, Eon Yeonhyeok seemed pleased. The handsome peerless master with a grandfatherly smile spread across his face crouched down in front of me and made a suggestion.

 

“So how about it, child? Would you like to learn jiangshi techniques from this old man?”

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