Absolute Sword Sense Chapter 351

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'You fucking bitch!'

Baek Hye-hyang's face was distorted terribly.

Even if you sprinkle ashes on a finished meal, how can the oil and water balance appear like this?

It appears at such an exquisite moment that it is almost absurd.

Not only her, but also Jin Seong-baek, the master of the peerless castle, and his father-in-law, Ha Seong-un, were emotionally shaken.

“Second daughter-in-law?”

I was already surprised that Baek Hye-hyang, the leader of the Blood Cult, claimed to be my daughter-in-law.

However, it was embarrassing that Queen Binghan, Seolbaek, who emerged as a new power in the Inyo War and took the place of one of the Eight Great Masters, also claimed to be Unhwi's daughter-in-law.

'What the heck is this guy Yun-Hwi…..'

Even Jin Seong-baek had a hard time understanding what his son Jin Yun-hui was doing.

The snow white that appeared now had nothing to do with any ordinary woman.

If we recall the time of the Inyo War, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he possessed the best military force, to the point that he was one of the top three martial artists in the current martial arts world.

But why would a woman like this claim to be my daughter-in-law?

“Sir, sir. What on earth is going on…."

“……I don’t know either.”

While I was feeling so embarrassed, Baek Hye-hyang spoke in a nervous voice.

“Hey. Who said you’re the second daughter-in-law?”

“I would have said it was me, my little brother.”

“Little brother? Huh!”

Baek Hye-hyang's blood-red hair fluttered upward in a red haze.

The air around them became heavy with the murderous aura that engulfed them in an instant.

"omg!"

“Soo, I can’t breathe…”

“Coolook.”

It was such a mess that the cooks and musicians were vomiting and having trouble breathing due to the aftermath.

The sound of the bell rang in her ears as she was unable to control her anger.

[Cultist! Calm down. Are you going to mess things up now?]

At the words of dissuasion, her gaze turned to Jin Seong-baek and Ha Seong-un.

She quickly suppressed the murderous intent she had been exuding as she saw the two people frowning.

Only then did the faces of the people around them start to look like they were going to survive.

On the other hand, Seolbaek snorted as if to provoke her.

“Huh.”

'This is really it!'

He tried to get angry again, but Baek Hye-hyang held onto his senses.

If you get excited here, as Seogalma said, the tower you've built with great care might collapse in an instant.

In the world of competition, only the cool-headed can survive.

Baek Hye-hyang said in a sarcastic voice.

“How could you become the second daughter-in-law when your father did not approve of it, and Un-hwi, no, your husband did not approve of it either?”

Seolbaek smiled brightly and answered her question.

“Because I was acknowledged by my first daughter-in-law, Sima Young.”

“That guy…no…..”

The words “sister” would not come out of her mouth, but since Jin Seong-baek was watching, Baek Hye-hyang put aside her pride for a moment and opened her lips.

“Sima Young……..Eunniiga…."

"what?"

Seolbaek pointed it out as she spat out her older sister in a low voice.

Either way, Baek Hye-hyang finished what she wanted to say.

“…….Since when did you have the authority to decide on your second daughter-in-law? You have a father and a maternal grandfather.”

I deliberately drew their attention to me.

If she could win Yun Hui's favor by even receiving Sima Ying's recognition, she would never be able to ignore the wishes of Jin Seong-baek, who would become her father-in-law.

As expected, Seolbaek's gaze did not leave them.

Seolbaek said in a hoarse voice.

“Father. Grandfather. I have known since ancient times that the virtue of a daughter-in-law is to serve her husband well and to keep the household peaceful so that she can focus on her work outside. I have been learning the virtue of a wife for a long time.

“I am more prepared than anyone else to serve Unhwi Sanggong.”

The eyes of Jin Seong-baek and Ha Seong-woon, who had been surprised just a moment ago, turned strange as they heard her words flowing like water.

It's as if a glimmer of interest has arisen.

Then, Baek Hye-hyang also raised her voice and spoke to them.

“I’m ready too!”

“Ah. Really? That’s good. I can prove it here.”

"proof?"

Seol Baek smiled and said to Jin Seong Baek and Ha Seong Woon, looking puzzled.

“Cooking is a basic virtue of a wife. Since we have ingredients and cooking utensils here, I will treat my father and grandfather to a simple meal.”

“This is it.”

Ha Sung-woon stroked his beard at her confident words.

These two women, burning with competitive spirit, were the best masters in the current martial arts world.

When I saw these two fighting over one of their grandchildren, I was at a loss as to how to accept it.

'Should I be happy? Or…..'

Should I be concerned?

In the meantime, Seolbaek went to the place where the brazier and cooking table were.

'shit.'

Baek Hye-hyang felt slightly uneasy inside at the confident steps.

He had already ruined the dish he had mastered through his own skills, so what if Seolbaek showed a little bit of improvement here?

'Something needs to be done.'

If you watch closely, she might get some attention.

Even now, the two people's gaze was directed towards her.

The servants who had been watching approached Seolbaek and asked him.

“Do you have any necessary materials or preparations?”

“It’s okay, everything is out there.”

"yes?"

I couldn't help but be puzzled when I asked all the cooks at the outdoor cooking area to come out.

The number of cooking counters available is eight.

The servants nodded, thinking that it was unlikely that they would use all eight and that it might be annoying to have someone around, and they left the kitchen.

Once they had all stepped aside, she began to place ingredients on eight cutting boards.

“No way?”

“Are you trying to cook eight dishes at the same time?”

The servants were in an uproar at the sight.

Baek Hye-hyang also had a feeling that it couldn't be true.

'That girl. Aren't you being too greedy?'

Even though she had never cooked before, she learned something from her masters while learning this skill.

The idea was to focus on just one dish.

He said that since there are so many ways to cook and so many times it takes to taste everything, if you cook everything at the same time you could end up ruining all the dishes.

Even if there were only two, it would be like that, but if there were eight, there was no doubt that concentration would be greatly divided.

'You're digging a grave.'

I thought so, but something unbelievable happened.

-Slurp! Shushu shu shu!

The snow-white shadows dispersed like smoke and moved across the eight cooking stations at incredible speeds, preparing food ingredients, making my mouth drop open.

Exclamations came from all over.

"oh my god!"

“Mom, my body is divided.”

“What the heck is going on?”

To the eyes of ordinary people, it would appear as if Seolbaek had used the magic of doppelganger.

But it was moving fast enough to cause afterimages.

'under!'

Baek Hye-hyang snorted in shock.

He even used the advanced cooking technique of Lee Hyeong-hwan-wi (transformation of shape and position).

It was like using a slaughter knife to kill a chicken.

'You're using a lot of courage.'

But the reactions of the inmates were quite extraordinary.

At first, they seemed surprised by Lee Hyeong-hwan's appearance, but then they all opened their eyes wide and couldn't help but be astonished.

“This can’t be happening……”

“How can there be such a recipe?”

“Even if he were the royal secretary, he wouldn’t be able to handle those kinds of ingredients.”

“In my fifty years of experience as a master, this is the first time I have seen such amazing skill.”

Baek Hye-hyang felt like she was breaking out in a cold sweat as she heard their voices.

Seolbaek had cooking skills that were almost miraculous, to the point where it didn't seem like he had lived for a long time.

“Wow, son-in-law.”

Jin Sung-baek and Ha Sung-woon couldn't take their eyes off of him.

Anyone will be captivated by his simultaneous display of martial arts and splendid cooking skills.

'Your Majesty, come up with some plan.'

Baek Hye-hyang turned her head and looked at where Seo Gal-ma was.

But Seogalma was also watching this with a blank stare.

'……..'

I was starting to feel annoyed.

Soon, Seol Baek, who had finished cooking with splendid skills, came in with the food.

The only things I knew about were the five-spice pork, yurin-gi, stir-fried crab meat, and dongpa pork, but the other half were dishes I had never heard of or seen before and they looked so delicious that they made my mouth water.

I just couldn't help but admit it.

“Eat it before it gets cold.”

“Ugh.”

The two people who had been exclaiming quickly took their chopsticks to the food.

As they tasted each one, Jinseongbaek's eyes grew wide, and Ha Seongwoon nodded his head repeatedly while letting out exclamations.

It was so satisfying that I was almost ecstatic.

“Hehehe. This is delicious.”

Even Jin Seong-baek, who had doubted her sincerity just a moment ago, suddenly became envious of her son, Un-hui, at her amazing cooking skills.

“Haha.”

Seolbaek smiled with a look of satisfaction as if he had won.

The veins on Baek Hye-hyang's forehead stood out as she took a deep breath.

Seol-baek spoke in a hushed voice, as if he would not miss the opportunity.

“Father, what do you think? I wonder if you’ll like it.”

Her appearance was truly that of an ideal daughter-in-law.

Which father-in-law wouldn't fall for such cooking skills and friendly demeanor?

'hmm.'

If anyone was to be given priority as a daughter-in-law, it would inevitably be Jin Seong-baek who would be chosen over Seol-baek.

“…….It tastes good. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt that food can make people happy.”

“Oh my. I’m so happy.”

Seolbaek is elated at the best compliment coming from Jinseongbaek's mouth.

Everything seemed to be turning in her favor.

At that moment, Baek Hye-hyang raised the corners of her lips and spoke in a meaningful voice.

“A three hundred year old woman is trying so hard to get a young husband.”

'!?'

At her revelation, Jin Seong-baek and Ha Seong-woon's expressions hardened at once.

Seol Baek's smiling face also became distorted as if it had cracked.

She had guessed that maybe she knew about the years she had lived through Yunhwi, but she had never expected that she would reveal it here.

"you!"

The daughter-in-law who had been clingy just a moment ago had changed into something as scary as Asura.

But soon, perhaps realizing Jinseongbaek and Ha Seongwoon, his expression softened and he quickly explained himself.

“Father, first of all, listen to what I have to say…”

“Three hundred years old? Is what the Blood Cult Leader said true?”

She was speechless at Jin Seong-baek's serious question.

In fact, she didn't care about her own age.

But the current situation was a separate matter.

'…….'

Even when he knew that Yun-Hwi was older than him, he never considered this situation, but now that he knows the whole truth, he is truly in an awkward position.

That is, she fell in love with someone hundreds of years younger than her.

“Is that true?”

It's already been revealed, so what can you do about lying?

She bit her lips tightly but soon stopped denying it.

“……It’s true. But seriously, he…..”

“Oh my.”

Ha Sung-woon staggered for a moment because he was so shocked.

Jin Seong-baek urgently supported him.

“Master!”

“S, son-in-law….. Unhwi….. Unhwi, what the heck is this guy…..”

Perhaps because it was in front of the person involved, Ha Sung-woon couldn't bring himself to continue talking.

If I were a little older, I wouldn't have cared at all.

But isn't this not the case?

'……He's not an older brother, he's an ancestor.'

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