Caught In A Conspiracy (2)

Seonwoo was being dragged away naked by the martial artists of the Enforcement Hall, unable to put on his clothes.

He considered resisting, but knowing that the martial artists and Lee Ye-seol were stronger than him, he chose to be arrested without protest.

"There go the martial artists of the Enforcement Hall. Who are they taking away?"

"Who could they be taking away so early in the morning?"

The Enforcement Hall, responsible for law enforcement in the Heavenly Martial Alliance, caught the attention of many people.

"Isn't that Jangsam, the Heavenly Heavy Sword, tied up over there?"

"It seems the Heavenly Heavy Sword has done something wrong. He looks like he's been beaten up."

"Seeing him being dragged away naked without a chance to dress, it must be a serious crime."

Whispers circulated among the alliance members as they watched him being dragged away, naked and restrained by a rope.

Seonwoo lowered his face in embarrassment.

He couldn't understand how things had taken such a turn.

He remembered spending the night with Peng Ji-yoon, who had come to comfort him, but he had no idea why she lay dead beside him, nor how Lee Ye-seol and the Enforcement Hall had discovered her death and hurried to the scene. He knew nothing at all.

One thing was certain: the situation was much more serious than he had imagined.

Even though he was the great disciple of the alliance leader, the crime of raping and killing an alliance member was considered abhorrent.

Furthermore, considering that Peng Ji-yoon was from the Hebei Peng Clan, although now estranged, he had to think about the potential consequences from her family.

"Shit, I'm screwed."

Sighing inwardly, Seonwoo found himself standing before the Enforcement Hall.

A group of people was waiting for him as he arrived.

At the head of the group was a familiar face.

It was Peng Ga-ryeon, the head of the Enforcement Hall and Lee Jaewon's fourth wife in the Heavenly Martial Alliance.

"It's been a while, Jangsam."

"Has the division head been well?"

Despite his ridiculous appearance, Seonwoo tried his best to remain polite and greeted Peng Ga-ryeon.

"I never expected to meet you in such circumstances, but it seems fate has brought us together."

"You misunderstand, Division Head. I have committed no crime."

"Yoon was a niece I held dear. As the first disciple of the alliance leader, it's hard to believe you would commit such an atrocious act."

"No, you have to listen to me! This is all a set-up! I am innocent."

"I don't think you're such a villain either. The Enforcement Hall will determine the truth of the matter. Don't worry and cooperate with the investigation sincerely."

Despite Seonwoo's desperate cry, Peng Ga-ryeon responded with a benevolent smile. Seeing her smile, Seonwoo felt relieved. He was, after all, the great disciple of the Heavenly Martial Alliance leader.

His status provided him with credibility, and with a calmed heart, Seonwoo slowly entered the Enforcement Hall.

As Seonwoo descended further into the Enforcement Hall, the floors became lower. The lowest floor was reserved for those who committed serious crimes, and Seonwoo was assigned to the last room at the very end. Inside the room sat a grim-looking man named Ju Kwang, the deputy chief of the Enforcement Hall.

"Sit down, Jangsam," Ju Kwang said, and as soon as he finished speaking, everyone else left the room and the door was closed.

Bang.

The air inside the underground interrogation room felt stifling.

"Name," Ju Kwang demanded.

"Wha…?"

"Master Ju Kwang, please don't joke around. It's me," Seonwoo replied.

"Say your name, damn it!"

As soon as Seonwoo finished speaking, Ju Kwang raised his qi1 tremendously and pressured Jangsam with harsh words.

This behavior was beyond what Jangsam remembered of Ju Kwang, who was rough but not as brazen.

Having surpassed his peak and becoming a grandmaster, Ju Kwang's qi was too much for Seonwoo to handle.

Seonwoo, frightened by Ju Kwang's display of power, answered quickly. "My name is Jangsam!"

Ju Kwang continued with his interrogation. "Age."

"I turned 27 this year."

"Duty."

"I am currently serving as a team leader of the Hyeonmu Hall."

Hearing Seonwoo's responses, Ju Kwang began scribbling onto the paper, making transcriptions.

"What did you do last night?"

"Don't you know? I got smacked hard by Lee Ye-seol last night and went straight into my room!"

"That couldn't have been all, could it? What did you do once you got to your room?"

"Well… even so, personal love affairs…"

Before Seonwoo could finish his sentence, Ju Kwang grabbed his hair and slammed his head onto the table.

Bang!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

As if once was not enough, only after repeating the action several times did he let go of Seonwoo's hair.

"Look here, Jangsam. Do I look like I'm joking to you now? Right now, I'm not the martial arts instructor who was guiding you, nor am I the guard who was protecting you. I'm Ju Kwang, the deputy chief of the Enforcement Hall and the one in charge of this interrogation. If you don't answer my questions properly, be prepared to lose an arm or a leg," Ju Kwang growled, raising his qi and threatening Seonwoo.

"Last night, Peng Ji-yoon came to see me. We shared our love and then we fell asleep. I never killed her," Seonwoo earnestly answered Ju Kwang's question.

"No, it's not true. That wasn't it," Ju Kwang grimaced and shook his head.

"You were viciously beaten by someone seven years younger than you, which must have left you feeling defeated and inferior, right?"

"......…"

"......…"

"You were probably seeking someone younger and weaker than you, like Lee Ye-seol, to take out your feelings of defeat and inferiority on. That person ended up being Peng Ji-yoon, didn't they?"

"No, that's not true!"

"No, even though Peng Ji-yoon comes from the prestigious Peng family, she is from a lesser branch. So you've always looked down on her and have been waiting for an opportunity to take advantage of her, haven't you? And last night, claiming you were lonely, you forced yourself upon her."

"That's not true. We were both attracted to each other! She approached me first."

"In situations like these, most suspects respond just as you did: 'We were in love. We were both attracted. She seduced me.' But eventually, they all confess their guilt and face the consequences."

Ju Kwang seemed to have no intention of believing. He interrupted whatever Seonwoo said and continued to make his own remarks.

"Regardless of what you say, that's the truth! Isn't the fact that she came to my room proof?"

"A letter written in your handwriting was found in Peng Ji-yoon's room."

"What!?"

"There was a message telling her to come to your room by midnight."

"That can't be true!"

Upon hearing Ju Kwang's words, Seonwoo felt dizzy. He searched through Jangsam's memories, but he couldn't recall sending a letter to Peng Ji-yoon.

"This is all a conspiracy. How did they find out that Peng Ji-yoon and I spent the night together, and why did the Enforcement Hall get involved? The person who killed Peng Ji-yoon is surely trying to frame me. The person who reported me to the Enforcement Hall is the main suspect!"

Seonwoo hurriedly expressed his thoughts.

How did anyone know that he had spent the night with Peng Ji-yoon and also discovered her dead body?

The sudden appearance of the members from the Enforcement Hall was suspicious, and the presence of Lee Ye-seol with them was also questionable.

"The one who reported you was the Division Head, Peng Ga-ryeon."

"What!?"

"Late at night, she was worried about the girl who hadn't returned and searched the room, finding your letter."

"How is that possible?!"

"After confirming the letter, the head of the house instructed the Enforcement members to search your room."

Seonwoo felt a pounding headache.

How was it possible that the one accusing him was Peng Ga-ryeon, the head of the Enforcement Hall?!

Not long ago, the woman who had been looking at him with pity and warmth was the same person who accused him and ordered the Enforcement members to take action?

Seonwoo struggled to accept this shocking truth.

"Don't tell me you suspect the department head, Peng Ga-ryeon?"

Seonwoo couldn't answer Ju Kwang's question.

He blamed her in his mind for betraying him, but if he voiced his thoughts now, he would make numerous enemies.

Even though he was the great disciple, she was Lee Jaewon's fourth wife, the leader of the Heavenly Martial Alliance, and the head of the Enforcement Hall, carrying a heavy responsibility.

The difference in their public authority was immense.

If he went against her, it would be his downfall.

"No, it's not like that. There must be a misunderstanding. I didn't kill Peng Ji-yoon!"

"No, no, that's not the answer I want."

Ju Kwang repeated the same words like a broken wind-up doll.

"Overwhelmed by a sense of defeat and inferiority, you always looked down on her because she was from a subordinate family despite being a part of the Peng clan. You were constantly seeking an opportunity to take advantage of her, and last night, upset, you called her out and forced yourself on her. Isn't that what happened?"

"No! No, it's not!!!"

"That's not the answer I was expecting. Let me explain why you killed Peng Ji-yoon."

Seonwoo's words went unnoticed by Ju Kwang.

He kept repeating the same phrases, as if trying to brainwash him.

Ju Kwang's attitude conveyed the message, "The answer is already decided, just give the response you're expected to."

Seonwoo had no choice but to listen to Ju Kwang's speech continuously.

At the office of the Enforcement Hall Leader.

Knock, knock.

"Come in."

As the door opened, Ju Kwang, who was interrogating Jangsam, walked in.

"How did it go? Did he admit to the accusations?"

"He stubbornly resisted. I wasn't able to get the response I wanted."

"Tsk, that's the problem with those lower classes, they fail to understand the situation."

Peng Ga-ryeon, the leader of the Enforcement Hall, chuckled and mocked Jangsam.

This scene created an unsettling feeling. Even when they met Jangsam at the Enforcement Hall, she wore a fake smile and claimed to trust him. But there was no way it could be true. The kind and compassionate wife who used to comfort him had vanished, replaced by the stern-faced Enforcement Hall Leader.

"Division Leader, do we really have to kill him? Can't we just cripple his martial arts abilities by severing his meridians2 and expel him from the Heavenly Martial Alliance?" Ju Kwang summoned the courage to voice his concerns. Although he was implicated in this matter, Jangsam was like a nephew and disciple to him, especially since Ju Kwang had no children of his own. He didn't want Jangsam to die just like that.

When she saw Ju Kwang's expression, Peng Ga-ryeon shook her head. "Ju Kwang, you need to make a wise decision. Jangsam, the great disciple, is a hurdle that our Gi-yeon must overcome to become the next leader of the alliance. But expelling and severing his meridians? What if the fact that he was falsely accused later comes to light?"

As she sat in her chair, legs crossed, Peng Ga-ryeon began to speak. Although Ju Kwang couldn't help but feel excited upon her slender legs, he quickly composed himself.

Lee Gi-yeon, the daughter of Lee Jaewon and Peng Ga-ryeon, was 19 years old this year and a martial arts prodigy like Lee Ye-seol. She was a prodigy whose martial arts skills were already at the pinnacle. Peng Ga-ryeon was willing to eliminate Jangsam, a potential leader of the alliance, for the sake of her daughter's future, even if it meant sacrificing her own niece.

"Ju Kwang, I want our Yeon to become the clan leader and ensure that the Peng family remains at the center of power for eternity. You understand, right?"

Noticing Ju Kwang's gaze on her legs, Peng Ga-ryeon subtly spread them, adjusting her posture to give him a good view.

Between the gently parted thighs, there seemed to be a glimpse of a dense black bush, her skin reminding him of a tightly closed shell, like a virgin.

Ju Kwang felt a stirring in his lower body at the sight.

For 20 years, he had adored Peng Ga-ryeon's private area, and now, he felt an uncontrollable excitement surging within him.

"Come here. I'll treat the deputy chief to something special today."

"Madam… I can't."

It was problematic to continue this kind of relationship with the fourth wife of Lord Lee Jaewon, the Absolute Martial God, but she was too alluring to refuse.

Despite having a child, her skin was smooth, without a single wrinkle or blemish. Her beauty, which once boasted the title of the most beautiful woman in Hebei, had only grown richer.

Furthermore, her breasts and buttocks which had become even larger after giving birth were now swaying seductively in front of him, tempting him even more.

"Lick it."

Peng Ga-ryeon spread her legs, exposing her secret place wide open.

Soon after, her juicy clam was revealed.

Ju Kwang approached slowly, his tongue ready to start licking her private parts.

"Ah… Ah… Ugh… Aah…"

Peng Ga-ryeon's moans echoed through the house.

"More… more… faster…"

Ju Kwang's tongue movements grew more intense, causing Peng Ga-ryeon to feel it deeply.

Starting with gentle licks around her entrance, he eventually focused on her clit, providing pleasurable bites.

"Aahhh… Ahh…"

Strained cries filled the air.

Under Ju Kwang's tongue teasing, Peng Ga-ryeon screamed powerfully, releasing her love juices.

It was the fulfillment of Ju Kwang's long-awaited desire.

Drunk with happiness, he greedily consumed all of her love juice.

"Ma… dam… I can't hold back any longer."

Filled with lust, Ju Kwang pointed to his manhood and spoke.

"I won't deny you, Ju Kwang… but… if… you finish this matter well, I'll allow you to put it in."

Peng Ga-ryeon's arousal was still apparent as she spoke.

Observing her state, he felt his guilt towards Jangsam, who was like both his nephew and student, fading away.

It was a night immersed in conspiracy.

It is a kind of energy a martial artist has. ↩️