Chapter 228: Little Immortal Swordsman (2)

A no-name guy was flirting with someone’s sister?

I got a bit riled up since this involved someone of my blood. As So Wonwhi of the Justice Faction, I always tried to solve things using words, but I got so angry that my hand moved before I realized it.

-You did fine. What else could you do if not this?

I controlled myself quite a bit but couldn’t do it fully.

I certainly felt stronger as I looked at the stunned people around me.

As they returned to their senses, one of them spoke to me.

“W-what is this? How can a person called the New Second Star, a successor to the Justice Faction’s will, do this...”

“There are too many dogs barking these days. They have no idea what they did.”

They stopped speaking as someone appeared.

Sima Young.

As soon as Sima Young appeared, Yong-yong broke into a womanly blush.

“Young master.”

Ah... My head hurts.

She didn’t react like this when I came here.

“What. This guy!”

“You bastard, how dare you call us dogs!”

More than half of them reached for the weapons on their waist. Clearly, they were angry at Sima Young’s treatment of them.

Seeing this, I made my move.

“I’ve given my warning. The warning isn’t limited to that one alone.”

Their faces then turned pale.

I wanted to make them pay for trying to mess with my sister, but doing so would only get me in trouble with their families. Clearly, they were also looking for a way out.

-They will not run either.

Such was the troublesome nature of children from prestigious families.

Those of the Evil Faction and quite a few Murim people would know when to stop down when faced with a stronger opponent. These ones wouldn’t do so because of their pride and honor.

That was probably the reason why they were looking around.

Then I just needed to give them an opening.

-I will do it

Short Sword giggled and moved from her sheath.

‘...!!!’

Their eyes widened as Short Sword moved around them threateningly, filling them with fear.

This was definitely an intimidating act. Thanks to this, the inn also became noisy.

“T-the dagger is flying.”

“The rumors are true.”

“Air Sword! It is the Air Sword!”

“Little Immortal Swordsman!”

The sound of the crowd could be heard even from the outside. More people flocked in to see.

“Kuak.”

“L-let’s go.”

In response, those who had been forced to step forward due to their pride decided to take their unconscious companion, covered their faces, and left the inn.

It must have been embarrassing.

As they turned tail and ran, I smiled and went to Yong-yong.

“It’s been a while, Yong-tong...”

At that moment, one of her female companions came running to us and said.

“Oh my. Guardian Little Immortal Swordsman. You are so cool. It is such an honor to meet you. If only I had such a wonderful person as...”

-What is she saying?

Moreover...

I remembered her face.

Was she Eon Yong-in? One of the troop members?

I hadn’t judged her for someone so chatty at that time.

In the first place, I hadn’t been sure of her character since her troop members hadn’t treated me well.

“Little Immortal Swordsman?”

What did that name mean? I was puzzled, but then Sima Young chimed in.

“Ah, right, the young lord might not know. Rumors are going around these days.’

“Rumors?”

“The people think that you are the reincarnation of the immortal swordsman because of your flying sword. They also say you are now one of the Eight Great Warriors.”

Sima Young was clearly proud of this. However, this was the first time I’ve heard of it.

I have been stuck with the pirates in the river for the past five days, so no rumors had reached me. That title was something that stood out even more.

-You seem to like it, though. Look at those lips twitching.

Twitching?

It’s because the nickname is great, okay? One could only dream of having such a name in a lifetime.

Seeing Eon Yong-in being clingy toward me, Yong-yong’s face looked upset.

“What is happening?”

“What?”

Was she upset?

I couldn’t figure out what she was doing. I then saw a woman smiling at Yong-yong.

‘Ah...’

She was Namgung Gahui, the Golden Jade of the Namgung family.

Seeing the White Peach Blossom, who was reputed to captivate the heart of many men this closely, was a special feeling.

-Is this your first time seeing a girl as pretty as Sima Young?

Yes.

She was someone reputed to be one of the top three beauties of Murim. Not only was she pretty, but she was also famous for having the best sword technique among female warriors.

She wasn’t someone I had met before, but it did remind me of a memory. In that lifetime, I remembered her as being kind to me despite not being a member of the alliance.

-Seeing how you compliment her, she seems to be a good person.

She didn’t just have a pretty face, but she also had a good personality.

Namgung Gahui then said.

“It is always difficult to be a woman. Even more so if she is your sister.”

Should I consider the feelings of my sister as a woman?

-You know nothing about women.

I might not know them.

But if you put it that way, women won’t understand a man’s feelings either. Hearing my thoughts, Iron Sword said.

-My previous owner always said that even if he knew everything else, he would not be able to understand a woman’s heart despite living a long life.

... right.

I think it would have been a bit much if she hadn’t been there. Yong-yong then spoke to me harshly.

“No matter how much you hated Father, you should have at least introduced her to me when you decided to get engaged, right?”

Was she angry that I didn’t introduce her to my fiance?

Or was she mad that I didn’t consult with my only family member?

I wasn’t sure, but it seemed to almost be the same thing. Seeing her speak like this for no reason was cute.

I stroked Yong-yong’s hair.

“Why are you messing with someone’s hair when they’re talking!”

“It is because my sister is cute.”

“C-cute!”

Her face turned red, making me realize we weren’t different from other siblings.

Her eyes shifted to me as she said,

“Who is it?”

“Who?”

“Who are you promised to?”

Phew.

I feel like I should reveal everything to her now. This child, too, deserved to know the secret of our blood.

I knew that this moment would inevitably come. However, now that it had, my mouth instantly dried up because I was confused.

“What is with that expression?”

“Yong-yong. Are you sure you won’t be surprised with what I have to say?”

“Surprised? What do you want to talk about?”

“I am afraid that this will shock you.”

“What surprise would shock me after finding out that you’re engaged?”

Yong-yong spoke indifferently before her eyes widened suddenly.

“Is it a princess of the imperial family?”

I shook my head with a frown.

“What are you saying? Princess of the imperial family?”

Hearing this, Yong-yong sighed and relaxed as if the pressure in her body had leaked out.

“If it isn’t that, then there is nothing I would be shocked about, so tell me.”

Was she saying she wouldn’t be shocked unless the person was a member of the imperial family?

I wasn’t sure if I could even get more surprised now. I took a deep breath and spoke to Yong-yong.

“Actually, you’ve met them too.”

“What?”

“You’ve met them quite often.”

“Who is it? Is it one of the girls from the Lower District? How much were you ignored to get trapped by a foxy one?”

“... what are you talking about?”

I couldn’t even understand what she was saying.

“Then who are you talking about?”

Should I give her the fake name that she knew?

Yong-yong would know Sima Young as Ma Young.

It was half her actual family name and her full second name.

“You know as well. Ma Young returned to the guest house...”

“Insane!”

Before I could finish, Yong-yong covered her mouth in shock.

I was about to go insane.

This was likely because she didn’t know Sima Young was a woman.

“Is that why you didn’t tell me? Because you like men...”

“What are you even saying? It isn’t like that....”

“Does Brother Ma Young also like brother? Are you two the same?”

Yong-yong had tears in her eyes. She seemed to have a big crush on Sima Young in her male disguise.

Her lips twitched, and her face flushed as if she was about to break into tears.

I needed to say it before she started crying.

“...Yong-yong, she is a woman.”

‘...!?’

Her eyes widened now.

“... woman? What do you mean?”

“She has a human skin mask on.”

“W-what do you mean? So she has been dressing up like a man?”

Yong-yong asked me this stiffly. Well, she was probably confused because the man she had a crush on ended up being a woman.

“.... A lie, right? You are trying to make fun of me, right?”

She was now denying reality.

“She is a woman.”

“H-How can she?”

“We had a situation. Her identity and appearance drew a lot of attention.”

“Identity?”

Yong-yong tilted her head and took a deep breath as she asked,

“What is her identity that she had to wear a mask? Tell me clearly. Do not lie!”

She seemed quite upset at the thought that I might be lying or that I had taken Sima Young.

But since I had brought it up, I told her clearly.

“Ma Young’s real name is Sima Young. She is the daughter of Wicked Moon Sword, Sima Chak.”

“Wicke...d Moon Sword? Wicked Moon.... Wicked MOONN SWORDDDD!”

Yong-yong’s face twitched.

As her voice began to get louder, I reduced the sound leaking out using my internal qi.

Yong-yong looked at me in shock and spoke in a low voice.

“The Wicked Moon Sword that I know about?”

“That’s right.”

“Four Great Evils?”

“Right.”

“... you are insane.”

Her reaction was quite violent.

-This is just the start, though. She would be more upset once she heard about the other things.

I know.