The Lazy Young Master of the Jin Clan

Honggang, the largest entertainment city in Shanxi Province.

If one were to pick the best in this city, where brothels and taverns were so densely packed that it wouldn't be strange to call the entire city a red-light district, everyone would say in unison.

“The Cheonhwagak is the best brothel in Honggang!”

As befitting its name, which meant ‘Heavenly Flower Pavilion,’ even the lowest-ranking courtesans at the Cheonhwagak were so beautiful that one’s eyes would go wide.

Moreover, their talents and knowledge were so outstanding that any customer’s eyes and ears were bound to be pleased.

The Cheonhwagak was a place where even wealthy men with great financial power or renowned martial artists could not easily set foot.

“How do you feel about entering the Cheonhwagak?”

The Cheonhwagak Master asked, waiting for the usual, obvious answer.

And Jin Sohyun, in his plain commoner’s clothes, answered briefly.

“It’s chaotic.”

“Haha! It seems you have no experience with brothels, Young Master.”

“That’s right. This is my first time in a place like this.”

“You’ll have to keep your wits about you. Otherwise…”

The Cheonhwagak Master’s eyes narrowed.

“The Cheonhwagak is a place where even your soul is taken away.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

At Jin Sohyun’s appearance, the courtesans of the Cheonhwagak leaned against the railings of each floor and offered smiles and seductive voices.

Even at their blatant seduction, Jin Sohyun’s gaze was unwavering.

In the first place, this lazybones had no particular thoughts even while being with Cheon Yerang, who had been famous since she was young for being the most beautiful in the Central Plains.

The beautiful flowers of the Cheonhwagak were no different.

Rather, the piercing gazes he felt from here and there felt uncomfortable.

‘I want to get out of here quickly.’

Jin Sohyun thought as he followed the master up to the top floor of the Cheonhwagak.

‘Let’s finish this as quickly as possible and get out.’

If he could just solve this one thing well, he would go straight home without looking back.

Whether he knew Jin Sohyun’s thoughts or not.

The Cheonhwagak Master guided Jin Sohyun to the top floor of the Cheonhwagak.

“This is the top floor of the Cheonhwagak. The Cheonru.”

Jin Sohyun, who had arrived at the Cheonru, looked around with twinkling eyes, unlike his usual self.

Surprisingly, the Cheonru was open on all sides, allowing one to enjoy the scenery of Honggang.

A night more beautiful than the day.

As Jin Sohyun was taking in the night of Honggang, which shone like a cluster of stars, four women approached, their silk skirts fluttering.

“He is a noble guest, so serve him well.”

“Yes.”

The four women surrounded Jin Sohyun, exuding a floral scent.

“From now on, we will serve you. Young Master.”

“Yes?”

While Jin Sohyun was flustered, the Cheonhwagak Master covered his mouth with his fan and smiled secretly.

‘The Cheonyusahwa. The best courtesans of the Cheonhwagak, who can even seduce the emperor. He’s been hiding his true feelings, pretending to be indifferent until now, but can he hold out this time?’

The Cheonhwagak Master had no doubt that Jin Sohyun would be conquered before long.

That’s how much the Cheonyusahwa of the Cheonhwagak were truly the best courtesans.

Not only their singing, but also their outstanding musical skills and dancing.

Their academic knowledge was also excellent, so there was no man that the Cheonyusahwa could not entice.

Moreover, a fragrance mixed with an aphrodisiac was always flowing in the Cheonru, so no matter how strong-willed a person was, they could not hold out for long.

“Then please enjoy yourself to your heart’s content.”

“Um… I just want to say what I have to say and go down.”

“For now, just accept my kindness.”

As the Cheonhwagak Master quietly left the place, the Cheonyusahwa moved busily for their mission.

“I’ll give you a massage.”

“This girl will offer you a drink.”

“How can you be so beautiful, Young Master? This girl’s heart is pounding so much.”

The Cheonyusahwa made Jin Sohyun dizzy with their honey-coated words.

“Oh my! The muscles… were you a martial artist?”

“I just learned some self-defense, that’s all.”

“Hohoho! You’re so cool.”

The Cheonyusahwa, who had come to serve Jin Sohyun, did their best.

Not only was he a noble guest brought by the Cheonhwagak Master himself, but they felt like they were flying, having to deal with a man so handsome that their mouths fell open, after only dealing with men who were like toads or pigs.

The Cheonyusahwa vied to show off their skills to Jin Sohyun.

The first of the Cheonyusahwa sang a song.

The second and third danced to it.

The fourth poured alcohol so that Jin Sohyun’s cup would not be empty. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Of course, Jin Sohyun offered his alcohol to the fourth, saying that it didn't taste good.

‘I can’t refuse the alcohol given by a guest…’

She had brought a particularly strong liquor.

No matter how strong the Cheonyusahwa were with alcohol, they would not be able to keep their senses if they drank it repeatedly.

Even knowing that she shouldn't drink it, the fourth had to accept the cup without realizing it.

‘How can I refuse that face!’

The problem was that he was too handsome.

Even his half-dead, fish-like eyes looked charming.

“Here, have another drink.”

“Oh my…”

‘That wench!?’

‘What are you doing! Why are you drinking that!’

‘I’m so jealous…’

The first, second, and third glared fiercely at the fourth, who was gulping down the alcohol.

‘I have no choice this time!’

Ignoring their piercing gazes, the fourth drank the alcohol and acted coquettishly.

But Jin Sohyun rather found all of this boring.

He was just watching the song and dance while picking at the side dishes that came with the alcohol.

At this, it was rather the Cheonyusahwa who were getting tired.

‘Heok… heok…! What’s going on?’

By now, he should have been completely captivated by the Cheonyusahwa and dazed.

But what was with that gaze?

The eyes that were interesting at first were now filled with boredom.

‘He wasn’t an easy one!’

His innocent and handsome face seemed to have no connection with the red-light district at all.

But this was wrong.

‘He’s a master…!’

The Cheonyusahwa mistakenly thought that Jin Sohyun was a master of entertainment.

And why not? This level of song and dance could not be easily seen anywhere.

Nevertheless, they judged that the reason he could make a bored face was that he was already accustomed to such stimuli.

The first sent a look to the second and third.

Soon, the three who had finished exchanging glances nodded their heads at the same time.

“From now on, we will show you the true value of our Cheonyusahwa.”

The three women, excluding the fourth who was staggering from being drunk, stood in front of Jin Sohyun and began to sing and dance in unison.

The beauty was so outstanding that it could not be compared to before.

The song and dance, which even felt ecstatic, pleased the eyes and ears.

Jin Sohyun enjoyed the dance while eating fruit.

But on the other hand, he was worried.

‘Am I going to end up working as a host in a brothel again?’

He had already worked as a waiter, which was not in his fate, because of Beomgang’s incident.

He refused any more labor.

Jin Sohyun cleared his throat and fumbled for the Black Snow Flute from his waist.

The fourth, who had discovered this, was startled.

“Oh my… Young Master… can you also play the daegeum?”

“I’ll provide the accompaniment.”

Jin Sohyun put the Black Snow Flute to his mouth.

‘I should be able to pay for some of it with this, right?’

As the Cheonyusahwa’s eyes sparkled with anticipation in the light of the lanterns, Jin Sohyun began to play.

***

“By now, he probably can’t even keep his senses straight, right?”

The Cheonhwagak Master roughly estimated the time and stood up.

By now, that courtesan-looking man was surely wrapped in the skirts of the Cheonyusahwa and unable to come to his senses.

The Cheonhwagak Master went up the stairs with a light heart and stood in front of the door of the Cheonru.

“Are you enjoying yourself?”

The Cheonhwagak Master, who had opened the door and entered the Cheonru, could not help but doubt his eyes.

Because before his eyes, he could see the three Cheonyusahwa who had collapsed, foaming at the mouth, and the fourth who had passed out from being drunk.

“Wh-what is this…?”

In the meantime, Jin Sohyun, who was picking at the fruit, gave an awkward smile.

“Haha… it seems they were all tired. More importantly, I can finally talk to you, Master.”

The Cheonhwagak Master faced Jin Sohyun without showing his bewilderment.

“Please speak. Young Master.”

“There’s someone named Yuha. She was almost in danger because she was marked by Young Lady Baek because of me. Can you make sure she’s safe?”

“I can grant such a request anytime.”

“That’s a relief. Then, I’ll be on my way.”

As Jin Sohyun stood up, dusting off his bottom without any lingering attachment, the flustered Cheonhwagak Master asked.

“Is there nothing more you want?”

“No. There’s nothing more.”

‘What’s his scheme?’

The reason the Cheonhwagak Master had brought Jin Sohyun here and attached the Cheonyusahwa to him was because he wanted him.

His handsome appearance and his martial arts skills, which could handle Neung Gap, the leader of the Heungno Gang and a master of the early peak realm, like a toy.

If he could just have Jin Sohyun, the Cheonhwagak could become the most outstanding brothel not only in Shanxi but also north of the Central Plains.

That’s why he had planned to hold onto Jin Sohyun and entice him.

‘Those foolish wenches!’

Far from enticing him, his chest was about to burst, seeing the Cheonyusahwa who had collapsed, foaming at the mouth.

The Cheonhwagak Master, who could not let Jin Sohyun leave like this, said urgently.

“Young Master! Do you have any intention of partnering with us?”

“No.”

“I will give you as much money as you want. Also, if there is a courtesan you want at the Cheonhwagak…”

“I don’t need it. I’m really going now.”

As Jin Sohyun was about to leave the Cheonru, the Cheonhwagak Master flicked his finger.

Click—!

But.

Even after quite some time had passed, nothing happened.

‘What!?’

The Cheonhwagak Master, who was sweating on his forehead, flicked his finger again.

Nevertheless, the men in black who were supposed to appear did not appear.

At that, Jin Sohyun said.

“They’re probably sleeping upstairs. They’ll wake up after a little while, so don’t worry.”

“…”

The Cheonhwagak Master could no longer hide his surprised expression.

‘He already knew!?’

In the Cheonru, specially trained assassins were always hiding, suppressing their presence.

It was to monitor those who might try to harm the Cheonyusahwa, the treasures of the Cheonhwagak, and also to assassinate them if necessary.

But Jin Sohyun already knew of their existence and had even subdued them.

“What is your identity, Young Master? No one has ever noticed the assassins of the Cheonru until now.”

At this point, the Cheonhwagak Master’s voice became stiff.

“I’m just an ordinary person passing by. More importantly, were you the one who was watching me from before?”

‘He knew that too?’

Not only the assassins of the Cheonru, but also the assassins he had attached for surveillance had been discovered.

As the situation had come to this, the Cheonhwagak Master quietly folded his fan.

“How about you reveal your identity obediently? I know your martial arts skills are outstanding, but you won’t be able to face the entire Cheonhwagak alone.”

As he said, numerous presences from within the Cheonhwagak began to blatantly scatter their ki.

The number was by no means small.

“Sigh. I just want to go. Aren’t you going to let me go?”

“If you tell me your identity, I will let you go.”

“I told you I’m just an ordinary person.”

“If you keep being like that, then I have no choice.”

At the Cheonhwagak Master’s stubborn attitude, Jin Sohyun was getting annoyed.

It was the Cheonhwagak Master who had invited him here, and it was also the Cheonhwagak Master who had been watching him without permission.

But now he was shamelessly threatening him.

Jin Sohyun also did not hold back anymore.

“You started it.”

As he clenched his fist and raised his internal energy, a powerful energy surged.

The power was so strong that it seemed as if the entire Cheonhwagak was shaking.

‘My goodness!’

The Cheonhwagak Master, without realizing it, stepped back from Jin Sohyun.

But soon, someone touched his back.

“Ah!”

The Cheonhwagak Master was startled and bent his waist.

“Y-you’ve come.”

What appeared behind him was a man with a huge build.

And the next moment.

Another person revealed himself from behind the huge man.

Unusually, it was a man who had covered his face with a red mask.

He appeared with his hands behind his back and smiled lightly at Jin Sohyun.

“Pleased to meet you. I am the Red-Faced Lord. Feel free to call me Jeokmyeon.”

“I am…”

Jeokmyeon raised his hand, cut off Jin Sohyun’s words, and then said with a smile.

“I know.”

From between the mask, Jeokmyeon’s eyes emitted a brilliant light.

“The eldest son of the Jin Clan and the one and only disciple of the Ten-Armed Blood Ghost… Jin Sohyun.”

(End of Chapter)