The Second Eunuch Regains His Manhood

108th Episode: You Are My Woman

‘Is it because I haven’t relieved my desires lately? Strange fantasies keep popping up.’

Kiss, kiss.

The Geumhu wouldn’t say that. She’s someone who embodies the concept of orthodoxy, being particularly prim and proper, faithful to Confucian logic that governs the medieval Ming Dynasty.

So it’s just my imagination, right?

Well, even if it’s a fantasy, it’s not bad.

One day, I’ll surely share a long and deep kiss with Geumhu.

I’m not just practicing tying cherry blossom stems with my tongue morning and night for nothing.

A kiss is the prelude to cloud and rain pleasure with one’s partner.

A perfect first kiss leads directly to perfect cloud and rain pleasure. It was all preparatory work for the future. Just like martial training has no end, so does the practice of the color spectrum.

Fidget.

I naturally sat down across from Geumhu while casually doing my Kegel exercises, almost a part of my daily routine now.

There were already snacks laid out on the table.

The door had been closed since the disciple who guided me earlier left, so it was just Geumhu and me in the office.

“How is your health?”

“I’ve completely recovered. Master mentioned that Geumhu-senpai provided me with the Supreme Spirit Elixir. I’m grateful for the grace of Geumhu for gifting me such a miraculous medicine.”

“Not at all. This is just a token of gratitude for solving the sect’s issues. If Eungong could recover, I would have given you an even more precious elixir than the Supreme Spirit Elixir.”

Geumhu lightly blushed at my words.

“Thank you, Geumhu-senpai.”

“Not at all.”

Pour, pour.

While talking, she poured tea into the cups.

The luxurious aroma of the tea brushed against my nose.

As I sipped the tea, I grabbed a snack.

“How does it taste?”

“It pairs well, and it’s delicious.”

I replied honestly to Geumhu’s question.

The tea seemed quite high quality, and the snacks were tasty. Geumhu smiled gently upon hearing my comment.

“I’m relieved. I made the snacks myself, and I worried they might not suit your taste.”

“It seems even more delicious because it’s made with your sincerity.”

“Thank you.”

Geumhu smiled lightly at my words.

Surely, my heartfelt compliments must have hit the mark.

It was rewarding to have been running around in the secret cave like a fool.

“We will soon hold the memorial service for the former Geumhu. After that, we will declare the end of the exchange competition.”

Geumhu spoke to me in a calm voice.

“……I owe you a lot. I appreciate your consideration, Geumhu-senpai. Next year, there will be the Yongbong Society. We should meet again soon.”

I said as I looked at Geumhu.

The Yongbong Society is one of the major events in the Orthodox Faction Martial World.

Of course, key figures from the Martial World, including Geumhu, will participate.

I was planning to rise to prominence as the most popular man in the Martial World, an Alpha Male.

Using the Mount Hua Sect’s Sword Dragon as my stepping stone.

Hearing my words, Geumhu laughed.

She said, “Understood. I look forward to that day. Once again, I sincerely thank you for solving the sect’s difficulties, Eungong. Really, thank you.”

“I’m just grateful for the generous hospitality of the Hangshan Sect.”

I exchanged polite greetings with Geumhu.

Just then—

Creek.

The door opened.

“Master! Eungong! The memorial service is about to begin!”

So Geomhu announced the start of the memorial service.

Hearing this, Geumhu gently grabbed my hand and lifted me from my seat.

“Then, Eungong, let’s head over.”

Tap, tap.

The body of the former Geumhu, Baek Chuseol, which had been moved from the secret cave to the main base of the Hangshan Sect, was now engulfed in flames after the coffin viewing and funeral rites were completed.

The bright crimson flames rising from the stacked firewood and charcoal danced toward the blue sky.

Nearby stood Geumhu, So Geomhu, and our group from the Gongdong Sect.

Well, even though the Gongdong Sect is Daoist by strict definition, it really doesn’t matter since the overall martial sect has absorbed the philosophies of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism since the founding of the True Religion by Wang Junyang.

There was no reason not to participate in the Buddhist funeral rites, especially as guests.

Tap, tap.

From within the flames, the Shaolin monks, along with Geumhu and So Geomhu, performed the ritual of gathering the bones of the burning Baek Chuseol.

As the flames began to subside, they conducted the ritual of collecting the remaining bones, followed by grinding them down and finally scattering the ashes, marking the end of the memorial service.

“May you attain bliss in the Western Paradise.”

Geumhu’s softly muttered voice reached my ears.

The Hangshan Sect had treated the remains of the former Geumhu Baek Chuseol with respect in the previous life as well.

However, the atmosphere wasn’t solemn. The secret cave had been a site of foul ambitions resulting in countless casualties. Numerous martial artists had perished from the ugly desires present within the cave, and the internal conflicts within the Orthodox Faction and disputes with the demonic factions had been rampant.

The memorial service, conducted amidst such chaos, felt gloomy.

But things were different now.

‘Has fate changed?’

I changed it.

The fate of the Hangshan Sect.

I would also change all future fates with my own hands.

With that determination, I concluded the memorial service and wrapped up all competitions with the evening banquet.

The next morning arrived.

It was the morning of the day I would leave the Hangshan Sect.

Myself, Sahyeong, Same, and Seomun Cheong-ha, along with Master.

A total of five members from the Gongdong Sect were being escorted by Geumhu and So Geomhu, as well as disciples of the Hangshan Sect, to the entrance beyond the mountain gate.

“Eungong! Be ready for the Yongbong Society next year; I’ll make sure to convey my feelings! Hmph!”

So Geomhu’s farewell, unable to maintain her composure.

“Please take care on your journey. Contact me if anything happens, Eungong. I will wait until next year.”

Geumhu’s calm farewell followed.

Everyone’s farewells rang in my ears.

I smiled and waved at the silver-haired beauty, Geumhu.

“Then I’ll see you next year, Geumhu-senpai. No challengers should come except for me. After all, you’re like my woman.”

The moment I said that—

So Geomhu and the other disciples of the Hangshan Sect froze in shock.

“S-Sahyeong…”

I heard Sahyeong’s bewildered voice from beside me.

All gazes turned to me, but I remained unapologetically bold as if I had a steel plate on my face.

Of course, there hadn’t been any man who had dared to challenge Geumhu so far, but there’s always a chance, isn’t there?

What if someone else challenges Geumhu while I’m away?

I won’t allow that.

Geumhu is my future woman.

I can’t let her be taken by another man.

Geumhu’s eyes trembled at my words.

Her face flushed slightly.

After a brief silence, Geumhu nodded and said, “……Understood. I won’t accept any challengers except for Eungong. Your challenge is… still ongoing.”

Great.

I knew that running around in the secret cave had its rewards.

If I hadn’t become a benefactor of the Hangshan Sect, Geumhu wouldn’t have said that.

With a satisfied smile building up inside me over the steadily growing buildup of the Samcheosacheop, I responded, “Understood. Until we meet again, everyone, take care.”

“Thank you for your hospitality, Geumhu.”

As soon as my words ended, Jeonyeong made a goodbye on behalf of the Gongdong Sect to Geumhu.

After exchanging several formal farewells, we left the Hangshan Sect.

Not long after we departed the Hangshan Sect,

“……Then Master, Sahyeong, Same, and Lady Seomun… take care. I will now begin my journey to the Martial World.”

Yujinhwi bowed his head with a composed expression and bid us farewell.

Though it wasn’t a complete goodbye, it felt empty and bittersweet, knowing that Sahyeong, who used to be by my side every day, wouldn’t be around.

Yujinhwi, having bowed to Master, hugged me tightly.

For now, I didn’t reject Yujinhwi’s hug.

“Sahyeong, you have to do well without me. Don’t skip your training. I’ll return stronger… so wait for me until next year’s Yongbong Society.”

“Understood, Sahyeong.”

I nodded to Sahyeong’s words and pulled out a letter as I transmitted a message.

[This is an introduction letter I wrote myself. If you bring this to Hao Mun, they won’t treat you coldly.]

[Thank you! Sahyeong.]

Sahyeong replied through the transmission and carefully tucked the introduction letter into her robe.

“Good. I feel reassured hearing that from you. You’re not one to say frivolous things.”

Smiling brightly, Yujinhwi pulled away from my embrace.

“Then I’ll see you next year at the Yongbong Society. Sahyeong, stay healthy and safe during your journey in the Martial World.”

“Yeah! Take care! Sahyeong! Everyone!”

Waving her hand just like I did earlier, Yujinhwi smiled.

With that, we parted ways with Yujinhwi at the Shanxi Province and returned to the Gongdong Sect Main Base.

The major events of the year had now concluded.

All that remained was… my grueling efforts to reclaim the name of the Sword Dragon at next year’s Yongbong Society.

*

At the Hangshan Sect Main Base.

After Lee Cheol-soo returned to the main base, Geumhu was left alone in her quarters, her face flushed as she buried it into the pillow.

“Kyaaaaa!”

A silent scream echoed in her mind.

Thoughts of the short days spent with him at the Hangshan Sect flooded endlessly through Geumhu’s mind.

Thump.

Geumhu’s heart continued to race.

She had kissed him. Just the fact made her heart feel like it might explode.

It was happiness far beyond what she deserved.

At least, that’s what she thought.

‘Another challenger, huh… heh. I never had any intention of accepting anyone other than him from the beginning.’

He had confessed to her passionately right before departing.

Not to accept any other challengers. That he would definitely make her his own woman. He once again confirmed that to her.

How could she not love him?

Moreover, they had promised to meet again at next year’s Yongbong Society.

‘If I don’t keep my behavior in check until then…’

Imagining the dignified figure he would become in a year, Geumhu shuddered.

In a year, he would be a young man at fifteen. How handsome would he be at sixteen?

Even thinking about it made her heart race.

She had long discarded the label of the post-stimulation indicator from twenty-five years ago. Yet, she felt fluttery. For the first time in 47 years, she looked forward to the Yongbong Society. Even in her days as So Geomhu thirty years ago, she had never anticipated the Yongbong Society like this.

As Geumhu envisioned the coming year, her face turned red.

Memories of the kiss they shared continued to linger in her mind. Remembering their time together in the cave, Geumhu buried her face into the pillow.

Thump.

Her heart raced frantically as if it had malfunctioned.

At that very moment,

So Geomhu was clenching her teeth while grinding them in her quarters, completely the opposite of Geumhu.

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