[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-myst-might-mayhem":3,"chapter-myst-might-mayhem-myst-might-mayhem-chapter-14":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Myst, Might, Mayhem",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},555353,804,"Chapter 14","myst-might-mayhem-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>Chapter 14\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘!?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words that came out of Mok Gyeong-un’s mouth, Guard Go Chan’s expression stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Manor Master was safe, so there was no need to hide it, but Go Chan never expected Mok Gyeong-un to directly mention it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No, how did he…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he really want to provoke the First Madam, Lady Seok, that badly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was practically her secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revealing that he knew about it could easily lead to his death in this very place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘shit!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go Chan, tensed up, glanced at Lady Seok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, Lady Seok’s expression had turned even more venomous than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, anger didn’t immediately pour out of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was because,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This bastard…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the beginning, she had come here because she suspected that Mok Gyeong-un might have seen or found out something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Mok Gyeong-un’s attitude was completely unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admitting that he knew her secret was no different from asking to be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is his intention?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this wretched fellow think he had the upper hand because he held her weakness, making him act boldly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that was the case, he had made a grave mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, this fellow was also someone who needed to be dealt with if Mok Yeong-ho became the Manor Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grab!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok’s hand swiftly grabbed Mok Gyeong-un’s neck like a snake targeting its prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her movement, Guard Go Chan could be certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She, hailing from the martial arts family of Jinhwa[1] Seok Clan, was definitely a first-rate expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No one but Master Gam could match her.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That also meant that Mok Gyeong-un couldn’t handle her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mok Gyeong-un’s eyes flickered with interest as his neck was grabbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was inwardly surprised by her unexpectedly strong force and unique hand technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is this woman strong?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information file stated that she would have considerable martial arts skills as she was from the Jinhua Seokga Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if she was this strong, she was much more powerful than Go Chan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Interesting.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok’s wrist was extremely slender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no different from any other woman’s, yet it possessed such strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the power of martial arts was mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Mok Gyeong-un’s reaction, Lady Seok’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This fellow…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had grabbed his neck to intimidate him, implying that she could take his life at any moment, but far from being afraid, he didn’t even show a hint of perplexity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t seen him often because he wasn’t her own child, but did this child have this much guts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather, she knew him to be the most timid among his half-siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That single word that came out of Lady Seok’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing it, Guard Go Chan swallowed his saliva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that they were exposed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, wouldn’t a first-rate expert be able to discern whether the other person had learned martial arts or not just by grabbing their neck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Were you hiding your true colors?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘!?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words that came out of Lady Seok’s mouth, Go Chan was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he consider this fortunate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or should he see it as having aroused even more suspicion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t seem to doubt him, but it appeared that Lady Seok had perceived it negatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this was your true self…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Mok Gyeong-un spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s… not… important… right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If… the Manor Master… were to… pass away… it would be… difficult for… the eldest young master… to become the Manor Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Squeeze!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok’s grip tightened even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impudent fellow. Do you think I can’t kill you right here? Who do you think you are, trying to negotiate with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… is a bit painful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Mok Gyeong-un’s words, she furrowed her brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this much force on his neck, it should be difficult for him to breathe, but his expression didn’t change much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he not in pain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she was puzzled, Mok Gyeong-un said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see… Negotiation… requires… a certain level… of caution… towards the other party.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Caution? Do you think I would feel that towards the likes of you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the four sons of the Mok family, Mok Gyeong-un had the most insignificant martial arts skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his mother had passed away, and his maternal family was practically ruined, so what could make her feel cautious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Demonic Monk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as those words were uttered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Flinch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a chilling sensation that made her spine shiver seized Lady Seok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Lady Seok was suddenly pushed back as if she had collided with something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok’s eyes trembled as she was pushed back about four steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What was that just now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something had touched her, but it was invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, she raised her energy to create a reactive force as she was pushed, but the sensation was not just unpleasant; it even gave her goosebumps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Mok Gyeong-un, who had raised his upper body, twisted his neck to loosen it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Crack! Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Having someone grab your neck isn’t a pleasant experience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his relaxed tone, Lady Seok glared fiercely and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… What did you just do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did I do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just now, clearly…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was difficult to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mok Gyeong-un hadn’t directly done anything to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what was that bizarre sensation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she struggled to understand, Mok Gyeong-un sat cross-legged on the bed and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you now inclined to negotiate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Negotiate? Don’t make me laugh. It seems you had a hidden trick up your sleeve, but do you think that kind of luck will continue like it did just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it still not enough? Then shall we try with a maid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The left one seems good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you talking about, the left one…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment she was about to question him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s gaze turned towards the direction of the scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘!?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok’s eyes trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, not just her eyes, but the eyes of everyone in the infirmary widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because one of the maids that Lady Seok had brought with her had floated up to a height of about one jang (approx. 3.3 meters).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like she was trying to scream in surprise, but the maid’s mouth was blocked as if something was covering it, making her mumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this sight, everyone was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is happened was happening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was a perfectly fine maid floating up there by herself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This… This is impossible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok’s mind became complicated by this bizarre phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had heard that among profound internal martial artists, there were those who could manipulate objects with their internal energy, or true qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was highly unlikely that this young fellow was such a profound internal martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, if he had exerted such profound true qi to lift the maid, she would have sensed some energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What… What is this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guard Go Chan was equally surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the meaning of this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this fake Mok Gyeong-un hiding such a strange ability?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Mok Gyeong-un casually raised a hand and made a gesture of slitting his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if being grabbed by something, the maid floating in midair had her facial veins bulging grotesquely, and her eyes rolled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like she would take her last breath at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This… This is?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image of the dead diviner’s corpse flashed in Lady Seok’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled by the sight, Lady Seok shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-Stop!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you saying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s obvious that you’re doing this! I don’t know what kind of sorcery this is, but stop it right now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since I’m trying to prove that I’m qualified to negotiate with the First Madam, wouldn’t it be okay to take the life of one person?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mok Gyeong-un smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Lady Seok’s expression hardened even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid, who seemed like she would take her last breath at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she were an ordinary maid, it would be one thing, but this girl had been serving Lady Seok since her main family, the Seokga Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Clench!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biting her lip tightly, she shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough! Stop it! I’ll listen to what you have to say about negotiation or whatever, so stop it right now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her words, Mok Gyeong-un lightly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid, who was on the verge of taking her last breath, collapsed on the floor, unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sohwa! Sohwa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other maid hurriedly checked on the condition of the unconscious girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she let out a sigh of relief, indicating that her life wasn’t in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok was also relieved, but more than that, she became suspicious of Mok Gyeong-un’s bizarre ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is happened was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a power unrelated to qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was closer to sorcery or a mysterious force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did he learn such an eerie power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…This bastard.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind was filled with doubts, but she couldn’t figure out what this power was at the moment, so it was too risky to confront him recklessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To do that, she should have brought only escort warriors who knew martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok, who had been glaring at Mok Gyeong-un, opened her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What do you want to negotiate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since the Manor Master will pass away today or tomorrow, don’t you need the Manor Master’s seal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t answer, but she didn’t deny it either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first place, there was no reason to deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the only way to ensure the succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, something didn’t make sense to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you knew that, you could have kept it hidden, so why are you telling me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why am I telling you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. You’re also from the Mok family, so you should want to become the Manor Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was where she became suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t understand why he was bringing up something that he could have kept hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he used the Manor Master’s seal, he could gain the support of the retainers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t particularly want to become the Manor Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words that came out of Mok Gyeong-un’s mouth, Lady Seok was momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to become the Manor Master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could become the head of a prestigious martial arts family that wielded power in the northern part of Anhui Province, yet he didn’t desire that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Are you expecting me to believe that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t believe me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would you believe it if you were in my position?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I wouldn’t. You might think I’m lying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If there’s no convincing reason…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Firstly, as I said earlier, I have no interest in it, and secondly, I don’t want to get involved in the succession battle and fight. How about that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t want to fight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. To be precise, I have no interest, and I don’t want to waste time on unnecessary things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Mok Gyeong-un’s words, she frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this fellow now considering the matter of determining the head of the great Yeon Mok Sword Manor a waste of time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much effort had she put in to make her own son, Mok Yeong-ho, become the Manor Master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was absurd in a different sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Seok stared intently at Mok Gyeong-un and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…If you truly don’t want anything, tell me the location of the Manor Master’s seal and the secret manual. Then I’ll believe that you’ve really given up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her words, Mok Gyeong-un scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t do that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I can’t fully believe your words…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t believe me then. In that case, I’ll make the same offer to the second young master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Lady Seok’s composure wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you saying…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s exactly as you heard. Since the First Madam seems to have trouble understanding, let me explain kindly. I may not need it, but are you and the eldest young master, Mok Yeong-ho, the only ones who want the Manor Master’s seal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘!!!!!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression completely hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Mok Gyeong-un smiled brightly and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems you now realize who holds the hilt of the sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1A city in Hebei province\u003C\u002Fp>",2023,"2026-05-30T14:58:18.131Z","2026-06-01T04:31:31.827Z",1,"novelbin.me","96f57e9739de0e8cf3ca66bf57325dda9e1256ed562b1ede6204e404f35305db","myst-might-mayhem-chapter-15","myst-might-mayhem-chapter-13",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmyst-might-mayhem-cover.jpg"]