Ten days of confinement.
That was the punishment Seong Godan had given me. The reason for his punishment was the Baneun Merchant Guild.
The guild I had borrowed money from was the Baneun Merchant Guild. Since the amount I had borrowed was substantial, they must have concluded that I wouldn't be able to repay it. So, they went to my father, Seong Godan, to demand the money.
They don't seem to care much about me spending the night with a courtesan at the Courtesan House.
Not only Seong Godan, the Sect Leader, but also the Elders shared this sentiment. The reason they were scolding me was for recklessly borrowing money without the means to repay it. Going to the Courtesan House? That's just something a man might do, was the general reaction.
This world was surprisingly open-minded about matters of the flesh.
It's not hard to understand. In this world, there's no China with a martial arts background. It's best to think of it as a similar, yet different, world.
If I overthink this, I'll lose. The author probably didn't put much thought into writing this anyway.
Confined to my quarters, I asked Seong Jigun to teach me the Silver Star Sword technique. It seemed wise to at least learn the basics, just in case. Besides, I was genuinely curious about the sword techniques of this world.
"You... you've really forgotten the Silver Star Sword? Not joking, but for real?" Seong Jigun stared at me with wide-eyed disbelief.
"I reached the fifth level of the Entry Stage this time, right? I think I might have felt a slight Demonic Qi Deviation during that breakthrough."
"You forgot the Silver Star Sword because of Demonic Qi Deviation? That's serious! Did you tell the adults?"
I hadn't.
In truth, this was just an excuse I'd come up with on the spot. Demonic Qi Deviation was the perfect cover story. In this world, tales of martial artists driven mad by it were all too common.
"I got checked by a physician, and he said there's nothing wrong. Just teach me the Silver Star Sword."
"Haa... Fine. I'm only at the Entry Stage, Second Rank... Teaching someone stronger than me..."
Seong Jigun taught me the Silver Star Sword with earnest dedication. Though not a prodigy, he possessed talent far exceeding that of ordinary mortals.
What? This is easier than I thought.
I had expected it would take at least three days to master the Silver Star Sword. But I was able to use it without Seong Jigun's help in just half a day.
Compared to the Yeongcheon Style, this is ridiculously easy... Could I actually be a sword genius after all?
That wasn't the case.
The Silver Star Sword is a sword technique designed to build a solid foundation. It's relatively simple. Moreover, having already mastered the Yeongcheon Style, I found it easy to pick up this comparatively crude technique. It wasn't talent, but my improved skill level that made the difference.
"You said you'd completely forgotten it... but you're doing so well! Was the Demonic Qi Deviation a lie all along? Huh?"
"I didn't expect to be this good either."
Perhaps the growth buff had accelerated my mastery of the Silver Star Sword.
The first day of my confinement passed as I continued to practice the Silver Star Sword.
I clicked my tongue at Seong Jigun.
Seong Jigun was so diligent it was nauseating. Morning practice. Afternoon practice. Evening practice. The guy did nothing but practice, endlessly.
"Why do you keep practicing all the time?"
"Because practice is fun."
I couldn't believe my ears.
"...Practice is fun?"
I occasionally found practice enjoyable myself, especially on days when my training went exceptionally well. But those days were rare maybe once a month?
Yet Seong Jigun practiced the same routine almost every day.
"Besides, there's nothing else to do but practice."
"Games... Ah."
"Games? What are those?"
"It's nothing."
In this world, there are no games. In fact, there's hardly any leisure activity at all. At best, people might take walks or go fishing.
Adult men could visit Courtesan Houses for entertainment, but Sects are highly structured and isolated. Being located deep in the mountains, they have little opportunity to experience the pleasures of the city.
"Do you even know what sex is?"
"...Sex?"
"Intercourse. You know, intercourse."
"Th-that..."
Seong Jigun's face flushed crimson at my blunt words. It seemed he knew what intercourse was.
"You taught me the Silver Star Sword, so I should repay you. Come with me. I'll show you a whole new world."
"Wait! Where are you going again?! Brother Seongnyeon told me to keep a close eye on you so you don't cause any trouble!"
"I knew it. Well, whatever. I won't cause any trouble, so don't worry."
"Aish! Seriously!"
Seong Jigun and I headed toward the stream within the Sect grounds, specifically the lower reaches. The upper reaches were used for drinking water, while the lower reaches were used for laundry and other tasks.
"Why are we here? Are we going for a swim or something?"
"Just wait, you demon."
We hid behind a tree. Seong Jigun glared at me, then gripped his wooden sword and began practicing the Silver Star Sword technique.
I watched him with a pitying gaze.
Poor guy. In this world, talent and Spirit Medicine account for 80%, while effort only makes up 20%...
As I pitied Seong Jigun, a woman soon appeared by the stream. She was a servant carrying laundry. In her mid-twenties, she was slightly more attractive than the average woman.
I glanced at her and said to Seong Jigun, "Her name is Bi Jeo. She's 25 years old. Her husband is Ji Gangju, a second-rate martial artist affiliated with the Turtle Sword Squad. Ji Gangju is currently on guard duty in Houduan City. Their son is seven years old and probably in school right now."
This information had come to me while gathering intelligence within the Sect.
"W-what are you planning?" Seong Jigun asked, his eyes filled with apprehension.
"Something good. I'll go first, then you can have a turn. To be honest, she's not really my type, but..."
She's worth taking at least once. Of course, I have no intention of making it a habit. I'd rather spend my time taking high-grade courtesans from the Flying Fragrance Pavilion they're much prettier anyway.
I was about to step toward Bi Jeo when Seong Jigun blocked my path.
"What's this?"
"N-no, this isn't right!!"
"I'll have a taste first, then let you have your turn. Move aside."
"Yujin-ah, what's gotten into you lately?! You weren't like this before!"
"I've always been like this. You just didn't know it."
"...You've changed because of the Demonic Qi Deviation."
"I said move aside."
"I can't. This violates our agreement."
"You're probably the only one in this world who talks about agreements. Move aside. This is your final warning."
"I can't... gasp!"
I plunged my fist into Seong Jigun's abdomen. His body doubled over, and his knees hit the ground.
Having only recently begun to sense Qi and accumulate Internal Energy, Seong Jigun was completely helpless against my Mana-enhanced attack.
"I understand. You haven't experienced this yet."
I grabbed Seong Jigun by the nape of his neck as he trembled in pain and began running, concealing our presence.
Bi Jeo, who was doing laundry, noticed me as soon as I approached. She was an ordinary woman who knew nothing of Martial Arts, but there was no confusion in her eyes.
Thud.
I dropped Seong Jigun onto the gravel and crouched down, reaching out to touch Bi Jeo's shoulder.
"Young Master Yujin?"
"Yeah, it's me."
"What brings you here? Another question?"
"Yeah."
"What is it?"
"I want to taste your pussy. If you're willing."
"Huh? Gasp..."
I pulled Bi Jeo closer after she gave a small, nervous nod, kissing her as I began stripping her with my right hand. I untied her robe, revealing her full breasts, then slowly pulled down her skirt and removed the inner garment covering her pussy.
"Hnn... mmph..."
Bi Jeo trembled hard. I steadied her by the waist until her breathing slowed, and after another faint nod from her, she stopped shrinking back.
A flush spread across Bi Jeo's cheeks.
"Y-Yujin-ah... stop!" Seong Jigun pleaded, his voice trembling with pain. Instead, I guided her forward, making sure he had a clear view.
"This is a woman's breast. The nipples are brown. Did you know they darken after childbirth? Ah, maybe you wouldn't."
I massaged Bi Jeo's breasts with my right hand.
"Not bad size and texture."
My hand moved downward, parting the thick black bush to reveal her vivid pink pussy. I pulled Seong Jigun closer, making sure he had a clear view.
"This is a pussy. A pussy."
"Hnn... hng..."
She was probably trying not to let the others hear.
I kept going, and she did not pull away.
Seong Jigun stared at the pussy, his mouth slightly agape, his eyes fixed on the sight. His nose twitched as he inhaled its scent.
Sensual Amplification activated. Qi consumption is continuous.
To prepare for fucking her, I decided to let Seong Jigun have his turn first.
"This is the clitoris... no, the clitoris. She really likes it when you touch it gently. It looks like this when you pull back the foreskin."
"Hnn... gasp..."
"These are the labia minora. They've gotten a bit bigger since she gave birth. And this small hole here is the urethra. That's where pee comes out. Below that is the vaginal opening. That's where you put your dick. It's good to get her pussy wet before you start fucking. Like this."
I began caressing her pussy, putting all my accumulated techniques to full use.
In less than three minutes, Bi Jeo's pussy was dripping with vaginal fluid.
"Uhyo~! Just a little touching and my hand is already soaked? Seriously?!"
I checked Seong Jigun's condition.
"You little bitch. You're really turned on, aren't you?"
Seong Jigun stared mindlessly at my pussy, his face flushed. The man who had been talking about "negotiations" earlier was nowhere to be seen. His crotch bulged noticeably.
"And this... this is sex! No, copulation!"
I pulled out my hard cock. Boasting its impressive size and girth, I brushed the tip along her slit, waited for her answering nod, then slowly began to slide it into her pussy.
"Hngh! Hngh... hngh!"
"It's a little loose, but... this is good enough."
I started thrusting in earnest, switching between various positions to show Seong Jigun exactly what sex was all about.
"Ugh... hngh. Hngh... ugh..."
Bi Jeo took my cock with shaky breaths, her face flushed as she clutched the cloth beneath her.
She kept biting back her moans. Even if she got louder, the distance was too great for anyone else in the sect to hear.
I won't even be able to tell anyone about this later.
In this era, human rights were nonexistent, and women were treated far worse than men. Commoner women received virtually no respect. The only exceptions were women of noble birth or those who had mastered martial arts and achieved exceptional skill.
If this gets out, I'll just face some punishment, but this woman's entire life will be ruined. Her husband will abandon her, and everyone else will point fingers...
In reality, I'd be finished, but this wasn't reality it was a work of fiction.
"Cum! You fucking bitch! Get pregnant!"
"Ah, so deep...!"
I withdrew my hips, pulling my limp cock from her pussy. I wiped the cock, slick with vaginal fluid and semen, with a cloth and turned to Seong Jigun.
"Your turn. You'll feel great."
"I... I don't know..."
"Just ignore the semen I left inside her. Or scrape it out if you want. Either way, I'm satisfied."
I pulled up my pants.
Bi Jeo lay trembling on the flat floor, catching her breath, while Seong Jigun stared at her, utterly helpless.
This bastard clearly wants to fuck her.
Seong Jigun's indecisiveness was proof enough. If he were truly concerned about the agreement, he would have attacked as soon as he regained some strength.
"Hey, if you don't fuck her, the chance will pass you by."
"...What?"
"You and that woman both know what happened today. If you want her, ask properly instead of standing there frozen. The stream down there is secluded enough that nobody will notice."
"Y-Yujin-ah, wait a minute..."
I ignored Seong Jigun and kept walking toward Bi Jeo.
"Y-Young Master Jigun! G-Give me your affection! Hurry!" Bi Jeo said, spreading her legs toward Seong Jigun. She sounded flustered and impatient. I stopped and looked at Seong Jigun.
"She's asking you to fuck her. Go give her a good pounding. Or are you just going to keep her waiting?"
"I can't just leave her like this...!"
"Isn't satisfying her what matters right now? Then do it properly."
"Y-yeah, you're right. If she's asking for it, I shouldn't keep hesitating."
Seong Jigun walked toward Bi Jeo as if hypnotized. I watched him pull down his pants and thrust his cock into her pussy, then looked up at the sky.
Tonight, I'll go get the Bright Ascension Chart. And Seong Jigun's sister is supposed to be the most beautiful woman in the Meteor Sword Sect, right? Fuck, I was just going to take the chart, but... I guess I'll fuck her too.
I had gathered enough information and even used a drone to roughly pinpoint the location.