Daoist Yin-Yang Manual

As Jin Sohee passed by and I moved my steps, I coincidentally ran into her birth mother.

'Is this a revelation to screw both the mother and daughter?'

I couldn't quite recall her birth mother's name. It was because her name wasn't often mentioned in the novel.

"Mother-nim."

I greeted her with a slight bow. A middle-aged beauty stood there. Her voluptuous body, revealed through the folds of her silk dress, defied her age.

Her features resembled Jin Sohee's, who had just passed, but she exuded a more mature and alluring aura. Her black silk skirt further accentuated her ripe figure. In particular, her breasts, visible between her cleavage, appeared to be at least a G-cup.

"......"

She passed by me coldly without a reply. But the moment she brushed past, a peculiar scent wafted from her. It was a mix of a subtle body odor and the fragrance of a sachet.

'As expected, the mother and daughter are alike.'

Even that haughty expression and cold gaze were similar. However, she possessed a different kind of mature beauty than her daughter. Her ample breasts and the curve of her waist were noticeable even through her clothes.

As I inhaled the lingering scent where she had passed, I fell into thought. Someday, I wanted to shove my dick between those large tits. Furthermore, it would be even better to see the cold expressions of both the mother and daughter crumble at once.

I licked my lips, gazing at her retreating back.

***

I organized the information I had learned about the Jin Family. The data collected over a month was more extensive than I expected.

The Jin Family's status had significantly changed after their marriage with the Jangbaek Sect. Jang Seoyeong, the Jin Family's second wife, was the Jangbaek Sect's youngest daughter and Jin Sohee's birth mother. And the protagonist of Daoist Yin-Yang Manual was also Jang Seoyeong's son.

'Perhaps that's why Jang Seoyeong's influence within the Jin Family is greater than I thought.'

Even Jang Seoyeong's husband, the Jin Family Head, was wary of her.

'Well, even so. It's just a small family.'

This was only true within the Jilin region. Compared to the famous sects of the Central Plains, the power gap was vast. Geographically, they were far from the Central Plains, which gave them a bit more freedom as they were outside their sphere of influence.

'Their position is ambiguous.'

Jilin was caught between two massive powers. To the north, the Black Dragon Gate, a major demonic sect of Heilongjiang, and to the south, in Liaoning, the prestigious righteous sect, the Moyong Clan, were established.

The Jin Family had to walk a tightrope between these two major powers to survive. Their position was ambiguous, neither righteous nor demonic.

This was all the information I had gathered on my own so far. The biggest problem was the whereabouts of the Daoist Yin-Yang Manual.

'Where on earth is the Daoist Yin-Yang Manual...?'

I searched all the locations hinted at in the novel, but I couldn't even find a clue.

'Well... there's no need to rush yet.'

There was still time until the protagonist discovered the secret manual in the original work. During that time, I could make other preparations.

First, I decided to devote myself to training. I checked Advanced Swordsmanship in the trait list.

[Advanced Swordsmanship Trait Details]

- Possesses Advanced Swordsmanship skill and technique

- Perfectly executes all basic sword arts

- 30% increase in sword-related learning speed

- 30% increase in sword damage

- Increased chance of acquiring sword-related skills

'This much is quite useful.'

As I gripped the rusty sword, my body reacted naturally. Smooth movements flowed out as if I had wielded a sword for decades.

The sword arts of Cheolwon Gigong from the avatar's memories and the Advanced Swordsmanship trait achieved perfect harmony. My basic sword skill had already reached an advanced level.

Thanks to the Advanced Swordsmanship trait, my technique was perfect, but I lacked practical experience. In Dungeon Conquest, I had only overwhelmed opponents with sheer power and had never engaged in a proper sword duel.

'If I meet an opponent of similar skill, it could be dangerous.'

Having technique but lacking practical sense was a fatal weakness. The masters of this world were individuals forged through decades of real combat.

'I need to gain practical experience first.'

As I swung the rusty sword, lost in thought, I heard footsteps from the training ground.

"Huh? Brother-nim...?"

Turning around, I saw Jin Myeongwoo, the protagonist of Daoist Yin-Yang Manual, standing there. A look of bewilderment was clear on his face. It was a natural reaction, as he probably couldn't have imagined me training in the practice hall.

I ignored him and continued to focus on my training. Our relationship wasn't good anyway.

Moreover, our relationship was even worse due to the unresolved succession issue. No, it was the avatar's one-sided jealousy. So, we barely spoke to each other.

'Even if I don't have retainers who support me, the Young Family Head hasn't been appointed yet.'

Although my reputation was at rock bottom now, the situation could be overturned at any time. This world was ultimately all about power.

As I was engrossed in training in the spacious family practice hall, Jin Myeongwoo approached and spoke to me.

"Hmm, Brother-nim, may I observe your swordsmanship?"

"No need. Focus on your own training."

I replied curtly to Jin Myeongwoo's words. Although sincerity was embedded in his words, to me, it was just an annoying interruption.

"But, Brother-nim, you don't have a proper master, do you? Since I am stronger than you, I will observe you."

At his words, I stopped the hand that was swinging the sword. If others had heard it, they would have thought it was a dismissive remark. However, I knew the protagonist didn't mean it that way.

'Still, his tone is annoying. He needs some education.'

I didn't know Jin Myeongwoo's current realm well. It was a year before the original story.

'At the time of the original story, was he a Second-rate level?'

Unlike Jin Myeongwoo, I was merely Third-rate. However, I thought it was worth a try.

I slowly turned towards him.

"You'll observe my swordsmanship? Fine, let's spar."

Jin Myeongwoo's eyes sparkled.

"Yes, Brother-nim. Instead, I will face you without using internal energy."

Jin Myeongwoo drew his sword. Traces of training were evident in his hand movements.

"Brother-nim. I will give you the first move."

Those were incredibly arrogant words.

A pure swordsmanship duel, without the use of internal energy, began.

Jin Myeongwoo lightly raised his sword and bowed, as if showing courtesy.

I also raised my sword. Thanks to the Advanced Swordsmanship trait, my stance was naturally perfect.

Jin Myeongwoo's eyes widened slightly. He seemed surprised to see a sword stance that his good-for-nothing brother had never shown before.

"Let's begin."

I attacked lightly. It was to see how Jin Myeongwoo would react.

Jin Myeongwoo attacked with a stance faithful to the basics. His sword blade arced, aiming for my midsection. Starting with basic skills without showing his full ability from the beginning made him seem even more arrogant.

'He's being careless.'

I parried Jin Myeongwoo's sword. Thanks to the effect of the Advanced Swordsmanship trait, every movement was perfect.

Jin Myeongwoo's gaze changed. He seemed to realize then that the situation was unusual. The spar, which had started playfully, instantly turned into a serious duel.

His sword sped up. Attacks came from various angles, deviating from the basics. But everything was visible to my eyes.

In a fleeting moment, his sword sliced through the air. A sharp sword energy tore through the surrounding air, letting out a wailing sound. But I was no longer in that spot.

'Now it's my turn.'

I switched to offense. The synergy between Cheolwon Gigong's sword arts and Advanced Swordsmanship exploded. The rusty sword began to dance as if alive.

A look of bewilderment flashed across Jin Myeongwoo's face. He realized that my skill was on a completely different level than before.

Jin Myeongwoo's breathing became erratic under the continuous attacks. No matter how much of a genius he was, he couldn't help but be flustered by the sudden change in my swordsmanship.

-Thwack!

The final blow. Jin Myeongwoo's sword flew into the air. His face was filled with an expression of disbelief.

"Brother-nim... since when..."

"Nothing more to do, right?"

I said, sheathing my sword. It was my first real combat, but I could easily win with the power of the Advanced Swordsmanship trait.

Silence descended upon the training ground. The one called a genius had been utterly defeated by his brother. His face was still filled with confusion.

'He's still an insufficient opponent to gain practical experience from.'

I left the training ground, leaving him behind. I needed a stronger opponent.

I ignored Jin Myeongwoo, who was looking up in a daze, and left the spot.

Time passed, and I was still engrossed in training. After a long time, I checked my status window.

[Status Window]

Name: Jin Seoyun

Level: 1

- Strength: 25 (+2)

- Stamina: 19

- Agility: 26 (+2)

- Virility: 10 (+1)

Through consistent training, my basic stats had significantly increased. In a corner of the training ground, the protagonist fellow was still engrossed in his sword training.

'If I had the Dungeon Conquest system, I could compare stats with Jin Myeongwoo.'

Swallowing my regret, I turned my gaze and noticed a white-haired woman watching Jin Myeongwoo's training.

Her slender figure, especially her plump buttocks, caught my eye. Her ample breasts, slender waist, skin that glowed faintly like moonlight, and long, pure white straight hair reaching her waist. She was a sub-heroine in the early parts of the original story but rarely appeared in the later parts.

'Seolhui... was that her name?'

Recalling her name, my gaze naturally swept over her figure.

She was too good for someone like Jin Myeongwoo. Her slender waist, ample breasts, and plump buttocks were far too precious just to play the role of the protagonist's heroine.

'Slowly... I want to have sex too...'

I couldn't even touch Jin Sohee or Jang Seoyoung. Both women were stronger than me. Especially in Jang Seoyoung's case, as the Jangbaek Sect's youngest daughter, her martial arts were quite formidable.

I greedily scanned Seolhui's figure, licking my lips. After all, she was just a common servant in this world. Even if I touched her, it wouldn't cause any problems.

'Or maybe... would it cause problems if I touched her?'

My dilemma wasn't deep. With my libido soaring day by day, it was hard to even focus on training. I needed a woman to release my sexual desires right away. I considered going to a Giru like the avatar, but...

'It'd be a waste to lose my virginity to the prostitutes in the novel.'

If possible, I wanted to lose my virginity with a beauty like Seolhui's pussy. As I imagined her white skin being stained by my touch, heat rushed to my lower body.

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