Got You, You Bastard (3)

The battle paused briefly due to Wang Sa-pyeong’s intrusion.

The Yin Yang Twin Monster watched them with a look of interest.

“Im Cheon-ho, you bastard, come here!”

He was the powerful Prefect of Kaifeng. Most officials wouldn’t even dare meet Wang Sa-pyeong’s gaze.

The official called Im Cheon-ho, who had been singled out, hesitantly approached him.

“Father-in-law, what is the meaning of all this…?”

Without warning, a thick palm slapped his cheek.

“You! Explain what all this means!”

“We are merely surrounding the world’s scourge, the Yin Yang Twin Monster. What’s the problem?”

“What? Then what about the officials of Information Center Courtyard being dead?”

Im Cheon-ho, Wang Sa-pyeong’s son-in-law, showed not the slightest change in expression.

He only pointed at the Yin Yang Twin Monster alternately with his finger.

“Those two killed them all.”

It was utterly infuriating.

Wang Sa-pyeong glanced subtly at his bodyguard, Jeon Chung, beside him.

His head moved faintly side to side, meaning do not believe Im Cheon-ho’s words.

“I’ll ask only one thing. Are you also part of the secret martial organization called the Blue Dragon Troops?”

The moment the name Blue Dragon Troops was mentioned, Im Cheon-ho’s eyes went cold.

Noticing that, Jeon Chung secretly tightened his grip on his sword, ready to draw at any moment.

“Can’t you just tell me!?”

Wang Sa-pyeong’s hand moved again toward Im Cheon-ho’s cheek.

But this time he didn’t take it meekly.

Im Cheon-ho’s left hand casually grabbed Wang Sa-pyeong’s wrist.

“Where did you hear the name Blue Dragon Troops? Have you really allied with the Yin Yang Twin Monster?”

Wang Sa-pyeong, his wrist held by his son-in-law, scowled and shouted.

“Won’t you let go!? I’ll have all of you hunted down and put before the executioner’s blade!”

Im Cheon-ho did not blink.

Then a cold voice flowed from his mouth.

“Oh my. So you already know everything.”

Those words effectively admitted the suspicions.

Wang Sa-pyeong’s face twisted fiercely.

“I know you were involved in my daughter’s death!”

It was only a hunch; he couldn’t be certain.

He had merely tested Im Cheon-ho.

And his guess hit the mark without fail.

“That doesn’t feel great. Did you really think I’d take responsibility for your pig-like daughter for life?”

“…You, bastard!?”

Wang Sa-pyeong couldn’t continue speaking.

He was too stunned by his son-in-law’s reaction to find words.

“Father-in-law. Wouldn’t it have been better if you had just stayed ignorant till the end?”

With that, Im Cheon-ho’s sword moved.

The blade moved like lightning in an arc toward Wang Sa-pyeong’s neck.

At that rate, his neck would be cut.

At the critical moment, another sword plunged into the gap.

Kaaang-!!

It was Jeon Chung, who had been ready.

He barely deflected the attack and then targeted Im Cheon-ho’s arm, after all, he was holding Wang Sa-pyeong’s wrist.

Im Cheon-ho released the wrist and took a step back.

He looked somewhat surprised by Jeon Chung’s stronger-than-expected martial skill.

“Is that all? Indeed, worthy of being called Kaifeng Prefecture’s top expert.”

“Come, you’ll die by my hand.”

Jeon Chung and Im Cheon-ho gripped their weapons and watched for an opening.

Their fight did not seem likely to end easily.

But they couldn’t just keep watching either.

Yu Jinsan spoke toward the other Blue Dragon Troops.

“Shall we finish this up now?”

The situation had become even more favorable with Wang Sa-pyeong and Jeon Chung’s intrusion.

But Yu Seol seemed disappointed that her share had been reduced.

“What to do… now there are only four left.”

Four—this was the number of Blue Dragon Troops excluding Wang Sa-pyeong’s son-in-law.

Hearing the Yin Monster’s mutter, they wore looks of disbelief.

They were regarded merely as tasty prey, even with the Blue Dragon Troops’ deputy leader present.

But they couldn’t refute it.

They had sparred a few times earlier and knew well: there was no chance of winning against the Yin Monster.

“No attack works against the Yin Monster. Please make a decision.”

The deputy leader glanced at Yu Jinsan with a stiff face.

Yu Jinsan caught the meaning behind his gaze and let out a quiet chuckle.

“Why are you staring like that? You don’t mean to take this old man hostage, do you?”

The deputy leader felt a twinge at having his thoughts seen, but it wasn’t something to dwell on in this situation.

“That looks rather difficult.”

How could they break through the granddaughter standing squarely in the middle? It was nearly impossible.

Then there was only one answer.

Yu Jinsan secretly sent a telepathic message to his granddaughter.

• Child, that one looks like he’s thinking of running away right now.

The deputy leader was already backing away. Three Blue Dragon Troops members subtly blocked his path.

Farther off, Jeon Chung and Im Cheon-ho were preparing for a one-on-one duel. If a fight started here, they’d likely start together.

• Don’t worry. I’ll go and fetch him.

• Then what about Grandpa? Three is too much.

From what Yu Jinsan observed, the deputy leader and Im Cheon-ho were experts who had reached the Supreme realm, while the other three were peak-level like himself.

If Yu Seol chased the deputy leader, Jeon Chung would likely handle Im Cheon-ho.

But there was no way to handle the remaining three alone.

• Then how about two?

Even among peak-level fighters, there are definite ranks.

Having learned ascending martial arts, he had no reason to be afraid.

• Two is doable. But why are you asking?

• I’ll take out one.

Before anyone could reply, Yu Seol initiated action.

Her movement was so fast it stirred up a whirlwind.

The Blue Dragon Troops who were prepared reacted reflexively, emitting their force.

Was it the difference in internal qi? Despite their numerical advantage, the Blue Dragon Troops were overwhelmed.

And at that moment the deputy leader was already turning his back and fleeing.

There wasn’t much time.

So Yu Seol focused on a single target.

Her movements were as quick as lightning.

Her nimble feet moved dazzlingly, creating dozens of afterimages.

It was the Yu family’s whirlwind-step technique, breaking through the limits of intensity.

Only Yu Jinsan knew what she intended to do.

Because it was a technique known only to the two of them in the world.

‘Seol Seol Beatdown?’

It was a move of the Invincible Seol Spear Technique invented by Yu Seol.

It was the first time Yu Jinsan had seen his granddaughter use it in actual combat.

There was no escape from the assault pouring out in thirty-six directions.

The Dragon Flower Spears multiplied into dozens and began pummeling a Blue Dragon Troop member.

Paf! Paf-paf-paf-paf!!

The barrage of strikes fell like a torrential rain, dizzying to the ears.

The nearby Blue Dragon Troops couldn’t even bring themselves to help.

It was when the dizzying afterimages faded.

Thud-!

It was the sound of the Blue Dragon Troop member struck by Seol Seol Beatdown dropping to his knees.

His entire body was bloated and mangled; there wasn’t a single unhurt spot to be seen.

His eyes were completely vacant and drool streamed from his mouth; the fact his limbs were still intact was because Yu Seol had controlled her strength.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye.

While two Blue Dragon Troops were stunned, Yu Seol pushed off the ground and leapt to chase the deputy leader.

Yu Seol, running through the air, hummed a tune.

She seemed excited to be playing tag after a long time.

“Wait a bit~ A refreshing treatment awaits~ From the head~ from the head to the toes~ to the toes~ Cool, cool~ stick therapy awaits~”

The song, imbued with internal energy above the fifth rank, echoed through Marun Mountain.

The rhythm, played at a rapid tempo, was full of glee.

But the Blue Dragon Troops wore expressions of horror.

“…Singing in this situation?”

“That’s not a human. Heaven has sent a yaksha to the world.”

At that moment Yu Jinsan narrowed his brow and shouted.

“How dare you slander someone!”

To defame his granddaughter right before his eyes, he could not forgive that.

As Yu Jinsan drew the Dragon Slaying Spear, the two Blue Dragon Troops lowered their stances.

“We were about to start anyway.”

“Before the Yin Monster kills you, I’ll take you.”

The three formed a square-like formation, facing each other as they slowly turned to the right.

They had to keep moving to avoid being encircled.

The sound of clashing could be heard a dozen yards away.

Jeon Chung and Im Cheon-ho’s fight must have begun. But there was no time to be concerned about their battle.

All of Yu Jinsan’s focus was on the enemies before him.

“This won’t be easy. After all, you once won the World’s Greatest Spear Technique tournament.”

Smirks appeared on the Blue Dragon Troops’ faces.

They knew all too well: despite the grand name, it was a provincial tournament with little prestige.

“Shall we see?”

Time was not on their side. If the Yin Monster returned, everything would be over.

Two Blue Dragon Troops launched their attack simultaneously.

Two blades came rushing in from left and right like arrows.

But Yu Jinsan had no intention of fighting both at once.

Already prepared, he swiftly sprang backward.

Then his body twisted at a strange angle and began to circle to the side.

It was the Great Body-Shift Technique of Shaolin, taught to him by the renegade monk Jeong Hye.

Soon the tip of the Dragon Slaying Spear, brimming with a red force, shot out like a spear flash.

One-Light Extreme Flash. It was the fastest move among the Yu Family Wind Slaying Spear techniques.

The decisive strike was blocked, but it wasn’t fruitless—the opponent’s stance was badly shaken.

Just as Yu Jinsan was about to press the attack.

Suddenly he felt intense killing intent above his head.

Another guy had rushed in.

The Dragon Slaying Spear, filled with Yu Jinsan’s full internal power, kicked off the ground and leaped up.

It was the ninth technique of the Yu Family Wind Slaying Spear: Fierce Dragon Ascends to Heaven.

Above his head, spear and sword collided with a roar.

Was it the difference in internal power? The Blue Dragon Troop who had attempted the surprise attack was flung back several paces by the impact.

Yu Jinsan felt elated, but it wasn’t a time to relax.

This time, the fellow in front of him was launching an attack.

“Where do you think—!!”

With a loud, clear shout, his body pivoted on his left foot.

It was the Wind Slaying Spear technique called Rotating Dragon Killing Slash.

A blue sword aura surged from the Blue Dragon Troop’s blade, emitting mighty force.

Kwaaang-!!

Yu Jinsan took one step back, but the opponent retreated three.

He had gained the upper hand again.

At that moment Yu Jinsan felt his skill had grown significantly.

It was the techniques and experience realized from sparring with his granddaughter and his deep, steady internal qi.

Now he felt confident he could face anyone short of an absolute master who had reached the Supreme realm.

“These guys aren’t as much as I thought they’d be.”

Faced with the Yin Monster’s unexpected might, the two Blue Dragon Troops were flustered.

It might have worked to brawl, but Yu Jinsan’s evasiveness was the problem.

He was intent on dueling strictly one-on-one, employing wondrous footwork.

At this rate there’d be no conclusion. The hot-tempered Blue Dragon Troop ground his teeth.

“…That annoying old brat.”

The unexpected insult made Yu Jinsan’s eyebrow twitch.

Being insulted by some green youth naturally upset him.

But his verbal retort was no pushover either.

“Hey, rude brats. Do you insult your own fathers like that!?”

Just as the Blue Dragon Troop was about to retort.

Suddenly, a terrible scream echoed from about a dozen yards away.

“Kraaaah!!”