[There you are, Color Demon! Are you running away?]
The third volume of The Rise of the Tang Family began with the protagonist Tang Jung’s signature technique, Poison Kill Space.
[Running away? How arrogant of a rookie from the martial world! Just because you did a number two doesn’t mean avoiding me is running away!]
“Color Demon. Just posturing.”
Hwang Seong muttered after seeing the Color Demon hastily widen the distance from Tang Jung while glaring at him.
[Ha ha. Are you afraid of the Poison Kill Space?]
[No way! One day, I’ll cut off your head!]
Despite being furious to the tips of his hair, he couldn’t approach. Tang Jung’s signature technique had reached a level where even Color Demon couldn’t carelessly engage.
In the end, the Color Demon couldn’t settle his frustration and vanished into the distance again.
“Now Tang Jung’s Poison Kill Space has become something Color Demon fears.”
The Poison Kill Space, which started as empty bravado in the first volume, was truly completed in the second volume. By the third volume, even when Tang Jung unleashed a 激將之計 (provocation strategy), Color Demon had reached the level of fleeing.
Hwang Seong felt a proud sense similar to watching a friend, who struggled in tough times, pass an important exam due to Tang Jung’s growth.
Of course, just because Tang Jung’s realm had increased didn’t mean everything was fine.
[Inside the Poison Kill Space, I can defeat the Color Demon, but I can’t catch him once he escapes!]
Tang Jung lamented as he gazed at the direction Color Demon had vanished. He was a martial artist just starting out in the world. The gap in martial arts between him and Color Demon certainly existed.
However, Tang Jung’s signature technique and the uniqueness of the Tang Family’s martial arts allowed him to disregard that disparity and put his life on the line.
“Ah, does Tang Jung lack the power to defeat Color Demon alone?”
Hwang Seong looked at Tang Jung with a sympathetic heart.
If he couldn’t catch Color Demon by himself, what should he do? Wouldn’t he need backup? Could that be why women were about to appear?
Hwang Seong continued reading The Rise of the Tang Family with anticipation.
[Older sister! I found you! It’s the Color Demon!]
[Evil villain!]
“Here they come! The two best female swordsmen from Hubei mentioned in the teaser! But it’s the Color Demon?”
Could it be that they were talking about the true hero of this era, Tang Jung?
[I am not Color Demon. I am merely someone chasing him.]
[Shut up, evil villain! Purple hair and green eyes! I heard rumors that Color Demon uses martial arts similar to the Tang Family’s, but I never thought he was a member of the Tang Family!]
[Sichuan Tang Family. So, it was your doing after all.]
[It’s a misunderstanding.]
[Typical Color Demon shamelessness! Older sister! Draw your sword!]
“Tang Jung is fighting against female swordsmen because of Color Demon?!”
The martial skills of the two beautiful swordswomen were truly impressive.
One stabbed with cold precision while the other swung wildly like fire. It was as if they were born from the same womb, complementing each other’s mistakes and growing stronger together.
“Could it be?! Is Tang Jung going to be defeated?”
It was power that seemed unbeatable by any martial artist just starting out. Hwang Seong’s eyes widened in worry for Tang Jung.
[Ah!]
[Uh!]
[Are you calm now?]
Of course, they weren’t a match for Tang Jung, who was engaged in a life-and-death struggle with Color Demon.
“Hooh! This is it!”
It only looked like Tang Jung was in danger; it was merely to subdue the two women without hurting them. Once Hwang Seong realized this, he clenched his fist and cheered.
——-
[I’m sorry. I am Im Mi-ryeong.]
[So sorry for the misunderstanding. Hehe. I’m Im Min.]
The two female swordswomen couldn’t lift their heads in apology.
Im Mi-ryeong and Im Min. The elder sister Mi-ryeong had a cold beauty, and her younger sister Min, one year her junior, had a bright and cheerful face.
Though their directions were different, it was hard to distinguish between their appearances. The two beauties, who were like cousins and disciples of the same master.
[Ah, you are the renowned Blue and Red Twin Flowers from Hubei. Ugh!]
[Are you okay? You got hurt while trying to help us. We were aiming for your life.]
[It was just a minor misunderstanding. How could I harm female swordswomen chasing Color Demon?]
Tang Jung smiled easily while stroking the injuries he sustained to show consideration for the two.
The two women stared at Tang Jung’s calm demeanor in a daze.
“Tang Jung! Being righteous is good, but you shouldn’t shake a woman’s heart with such cool words! Du Eung-hyang is waiting for you!”
Even a man could see he was handsome. Handsome, yes, but Hwang Seong sighed in complicated feelings.
The three of them joined forces to chase after Color Demon. Of course, the most exceptional among them was Tang Jung.
In a crisis, he showed no regard for himself and cried genuine tears for the injured women, not hiding his anger towards Color Demon.
“To be so sincere towards the misfortunes of others. Tang Jung’s fury resonates deep in my heart.”
As Hwang Seong read The Rise of the Tang Family, feelings of hatred for evil and support for Tang Jung surged within him.
[Tang, don’t be disheartened.]
[Tang Jung, older brother.]
The two women chased after Color Demon to exterminate their common enemy. In the midst, they found a hero genuinely sorrowful for the misfortunes of women.
As a result, the pink worries in their hearts deepened due to Tang Jung’s sincere sorrow and anger.
[Tang Jung, older brother, is your shoulder injury okay?]
[It’s just a minor one. I’m fine.]
[I brought medicine. How about taking a short break from chasing Color Demon to treat your injuries?]
[Evil does not wait for the righteous to recuperate. If I rest, who knows where innocent tears from women will flow!]
“Exactly. This is Tang Jung!”
Even with injuries, he won’t back down. He won’t retreat in front of great evil. Foolishly stubborn righteousness.
If Tang Jung were someone who could be swayed by injuries, he would already be happily living with the most beautiful of the Sichuan family or the most renowned courtesan from Hubei.
Who is Tang Jung’s main partner? Even in the bustling Tea and Book Club, his uprightness was always recognized as someone needed in today’s Central Plains.
Hwang Seong smiled with satisfaction at Tang Jung’s words.
Tang Jung’s words didn’t only ignite a fire in Hwang Seong’s heart.
While watching Tang Jung reminiscing about the two women left behind, Im Mi-ryeong and Im Min were also drawn deeper into the irresistible charm of Tang Jung.
“Tang Jung! Do you want to take both of their hearts again after already having them?”
Put up iron walls! The Great Wall level!
Though they felt it was strange, Hwang Seong sighed as he found himself more alarmed if the two women didn’t fall for him.
—-
Im Mi-ryeong and Im Min, captivated by Tang Jung’s charm, began subtly approaching to win his heart.
[Tang, older brother. Ah. Do it.]
[Im Min, this isn’t right.]
[You got hurt because of me. Use your hands for battling Color Demon.]
“Im Min, you truly are like a spring flower.”
Im Min’s affectionate nature gently washed over the heart like spring flowers. Her radiant smile could captivate the hearts of men except Tang Jung in an instant.
[Im Mi-ryeong, right?]
[It’s a medicinal herb that grows on the cliffs of despair. Eat it and recover.]
[How did you find it in this rural village?]
“Covering your shameful muddy hands with your waist! Hooh! Cold, but wow, so warm! It’s amazing that the affectionate expressions between two women, who are also cousins and disciples, can differ this much! Such kind-hearted girls… Heok! No!”
If Tang Jung wasn’t already enchanted by the two women, how could he even think of being swayed? Hwang Seong barely managed to catch himself thinking of Du Eung-hyang amidst falling for their charms.
A conflict between two female swordswomen over a man.
Even if they were cousins and as close as sisters, their conflict began to deepen.
[Older sister, from now on, I’ll apply the healing ointment to Tang Jung’s shoulder wound.]
[You’re too clumsy to do it.]
[Older sister! What skill do you need to apply the healing ointment? Don’t be sneaky yourself!]
[What do you mean by that?]
[You pretend to apply it to his shoulder wound while secretly fondling Tang Jung’s strong muscles, don’t you?]
[I… I…]
“Hehe. Two women fighting over Tang Jung. Why is it so amusing watching these girls compete over a man?”
The battle for Tang Jung’s heart. Hwang Seong couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of two women he recognized fighting over.
[Older sister, who was that man you praised last time?]
The competition over a single man caused cracks even between sisters.
As Im Min saw the attention Mi-ryeong received from Tang Jung, she pulled out the forbidden tactic.
[Im Min. You.]
[So, Mi-ryeong, is there a man you like?]
[There’s a hero I admire. What was his name? Un-hyeon, I think?]
[Un-hyeon?]
[It’s not a crush, but rather admiration. I once received help from a hero. His swordplay was gorgeous yet smooth with enigmatic skills. He must surely be from an esteemed sect.]
[For you to praise him endlessly, he must be quite a remarkable hero.]
[Yes. The best hero I’ve ever seen… Ah!]
As Im Mi-ryeong looked at Im Min covering her lips, she couldn’t hide her rare embarrassment.
[Im Mi-ryeong?]
[Hehee.]
[Ah!]
Caught off guard. Praising another man in front of the one she had feelings for. Realizing she had been played, Im Mi-ryeong squinted at laughing Im Min.
“How terrifying! A woman’s battle with words is scarier than swords and fists!”
The cheerful Im Min would resort to such schemes in love. Im Mi-ryeong never anticipated her cold demeanor would crack at the sight of love.
Although Hwang Seong sensed the danger, he found the dynamics between the three incredibly riveting.
[I’ll step out.]
[Im Mi-ryeong!]
Tang Jung’s misunderstanding about having feelings for another man had only stirred trouble. However, this misunderstanding seemed to backfire.
In this scenario, Tang Jung would certainly misunderstand that he secretly liked another man. Unable to hold back her sense of injustice and anger, Im Mi-ryeong stormed out of the inn.
At that moment, Color Demon was watching the scene from a distance.
“No way!!! Could it be?!”
With a heart racing in alarm, Hwang Seong eagerly turned to the next chapter.
