MB Ch 7 part 1

PR by lavenderblues

“Hong-yo.”

Hong-yo glared at the man frowning in the middle of the Red Forest. This punk must have been having a grand old time lately because the sound of him pounding away rang loud and clear throughout the night. So why was he visiting the Magenta Forest?

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“What is it now?”

Hong-yo grumbled as he let go of a red tree branch. Because of the black rain, the forest was a mess. The rain melted the branches and burrowed into the ground, rotting the roots from below. And in the midst of all this chaos, Mujang came looking for him, so Hong-yo grew even more angry.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Hong-yo.”

Alright, I’m coming!

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“What is it now? Can’t you see I’m busy?”

Hong-yo yelled out with a scary face, but Mujang didn’t even flinch.

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“How did Bari end up on Mount Dongdae?”

The old man’s red eyes looked surprised. His lips stretched into a smirk.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Don’t tell me you’re wondering about something like that now.”

“Just answer the question. How did a living human, not a dead ghost, come to this mountain? And a girl, no less.”

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

The boundaries of Mount Dongdae were so thick that even if someone were to enter inside, they’d probably end up wandering the forest forever. So how did a human, not even a mythical beast, manage to enter it?

Hong-yo grinned and scratched his ear. This damn man had a habit of picking his ears whenever he heard something he didn’t like, even from a young age.

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

“You foolish punk. I can’t believe you’re asking me this after nine years have passed…”

“Just answer the question.”

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Mujang released a murderous aura as he drew nearer to Hong-yo. The air immediately dropped in temperature and became colder than ice, but Hong-yo wasn’t the type of being that would be helpless in such a situation. There was no need for him to be afraid of a punk whose abilities were sealed and trapped inside the underworld. Although it was annoying whenever this guy shook Mount Dongdae to try and get his abilities back, this was still the underworld. It was not a place that would crumble under the hands of some young god.

“Get lost. Just go back and have fun with that kid.”

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

Before Hong-yo’s mocking words had even finished leaving his mouth, Mujang’s hand stretched out to grab him. However, the old man quickly faded away into mist. He promptly appeared behind Mujang on top of a tree branch and smirked.

“You’re still going on this wild goose chase.”

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Why don’t you tell me the answer before I burn all these trees to the ground?”

“Do as you please. My forest grows stronger when it’s on fire.”

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

A murderous blue gleam flashed across Mujang’s eyes. Hong-yo clicked his tongue. Ever since that damned punk had been thrown into Mount Dongdae, there hadn’t been a peaceful day. The Red Forest had existed for hundreds of thousands of years, but because of all this guy’s shaking, it had already been uprooted twenty-eight times. And on top of that, black rain had begun to fall more recently, causing Mount Dongdae to become more and more twisted.

Hong-yo grit his teeth and continued.

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

“That brat was definitely strange.”

“What do you mean?”

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“Because she wasn’t dead or alive.”

Hong-yo grinned.

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

“What?”

Mujang glared at Hong-yo in disbelief. What nonsense was he saying? How could she be neither dead nor alive?

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“I’m talking about that child. She was tangled up in a spell along with the dead.”

“What did you say?”

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

“It was quite strong. What kind of scary being could have cast such a terrifying spell? The process of actually casting that spell would have been incredibly torturous as well…”

“Be clear. What spell?!”

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Seeing Mujang ask with a pale face, Hong-yo clicked his tongue.

Foolish rascal. Had he become bewitched by that insignificant brat? It wasn’t a surprise. He had been locked up in a place like this for hundreds of thousands of years, so he probably wasn’t in his right mind. However, he was a god, and that brat was human. How long would a relationship like that last? And not only that…

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“That girl is tied to the evil spirits that have died. The spirits died a cruel death, and they were crushed underneath an incredibly deep grudge. Since she has become one with these spirits, of course she was able to come to the underworld like them. And they were the ones who moved that girl according to their needs.”

“How can that be possible…”

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“That’s right! It was supposed to be impossible, but it happened. Because a spell that ties the living to the dead is strictly forbidden. I don’t know who was crazy enough to do something like this, but they probably had to give up their own life to do it. Either way, the evil spirits and that girl are neither dead nor alive. They cannot die or live in their current state.”

“What are you talking about? Are you saying those evil spirits cannot be destroyed?”

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

“They can’t. Because they are still tied to Bari’s life, even if they are in the underworld, they will not be visible to the god of the underworld. That is why they cannot be seen by your eyes or mine even though they have entered the underworld.”

Mujang grew pale. Hong-yo was correct. It was only because he had slept with Bari’s hand in his that he had been able to discover Bari’s dreams and her current state. In actuality, he hadn’t noticed those evil spirits’ existence at all. How could the god of the underworld not see these spirits? It made no sense.

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“And the two existences have merged together, so if you want to get rid of the evil spirits, Bari must die.”

Mujang didn’t say a word and merely stared at Hong-yo. Because it almost seemed as if he didn’t believe him, Hong-yo began to grow irritated.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“I have lived in the underworld for thirty-thousand years. Although such a thing is not common, it occasionally happens. If the Heavenly Emperor finds out about this, things will start to get chaotic.”

Mujang continued to keep his silence.

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

“Listen here.”

Has this punk lost his mind? Why isn’t he saying anything?

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

Hong-yo scowled as he stared at Mujang. Mujang finally opened his lips.

“So unless the one who cast the spell lifts it, Bari will have to continue to live in that state?”

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“Why? Now that you’ve embraced her, are you worried about her?”

“Watch your mouth.”

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

“What can you possibly do to me?”

Hong-yo asked sarcastically.

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Most of your powers have been sealed away. Even if you make a fuss and say you’ll uproot Mount Dongdae, you saw what happened, right? That black rain! That probably happened because of all the shaking you did.”

Suddenly, there was a loud boom. A red tree burst into blue flames in front of Mujang.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Damn it! What are you throwing a tantrum for?!”

Hong-yo’s head swelled like a balloon as he yelled out. His red eyes bulged and gleamed with fury as they glared at Mujang.

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

However, Mujang’s hand continued to hold onto Hong-yo’s neck. Hong-yo let out a strained scream as parts of his body turned into mist. The red tree branches shook, and the leaves rustled. Hong-yo’s face and eyes continued to swell and turn red.

“Do you think this will fix anything? You damn bastard!”

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

When Hong-yo yelled, Mujang glared at him and let him go. He was correct. How would this fix anything? Mujang closed his eyes and held his head in his hands. Last night, he couldn’t control himself and ended up embracing her. On top of that, he had discovered her current condition, and it made his head feel dizzy.

“Stop fooling around. Just make a child and give Mago what she wants.”

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“What?”

Mujuang raised his head when he heard Hong-yo’s words.

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“Hmph. A goddess comes down to Mount Dongdae, and you don’t think I’d know? I said to just make a child and give it to Mago. She said she’d give you the yaksu! That’s what everyone wants!”

“Shut your mouth.”

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“You shut your mouth, Mujang. Everyone knows that your little sister has been taken to the Heavenly Emperor to receive your punishment in your stead. That pitiful Bari has been cursed and is in pain, neither dead nor alive. If the yaksu returns, I also won’t be tied to this godforsaken place! It’s only one child. What’s the problem? Make it and give it to Mago, Mujang!”

A child. Just one child.

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

Then everything will be solved?

Really?

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

Mujang looked at Hong-yo with pained eyes.

“You can always make another child.”

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Hong-yo stood in front of him and whispered.

“You can just give birth to another one. Understand?”

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

Mujang did not say a word.

* * *

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Where did you go?”

When Mujang returned late at night, Bari ran to him with worry on her face.

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“I was worried.”

Her voice was quite affectionate. However, Mujang could not meet her eyes.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“What’s the matter? Is something wrong?”

When he heard this, Mujang finally lifted his head. And for a moment, he forgot what to say.

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

Bari would always have her long hair in a braid like an unmarried maiden, but right now, her hair was pulled up. It was the hairstyle of a married woman. Even after having a wedding and sharing their first night, she hadn’t put up her hair. But now, it was pinned up with a hairpin.

“Ah…”

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Conscious of his stare, Bari bashfully rubbed the back of her neck.

“I was making rice, and it was too hot…”

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Her cheeks flushed as she gave her excuse.

Yeah. It was just one child.

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Mujang thought as he gazed at her.

Once he offered one child to Mago, all of this pain and suffering would end. For him, for Bari, and even that tyrannical Hong-yo. It would help them all. If he just gave in to this, all of them would earn their freedom.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“There was something I needed to think about.”

“What was it?”

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

She asked and then smiled bashfully at him again.

“Ah, I’ve crossed the line, haven’t I?”

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

She fidgeted with her waistband.

“But… if we talk to each other, we can gain advice and feel more relaxed, don’t you think? If there’s something that’s worrying you, I hope you can share it with me.”

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Her voice gradually grew smaller towards the end but not the intent behind it. Mujang’s lips formed a faint smile. He grabbed Bari’s hand. It was said that between men and women, one night could have lasting consequences. Showing someone else one’s nakedness that was never shown to anyone else. Letting them witness the deep pit of ruthless desire inside… In truth, it did make them feel very close.

“You too.”

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Mujang opened his mouth with great difficulty.

“You should also tell me what troubles you.”

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

He’d never said something like this to anyone before…

Holding her hand in his, Mujang ultimately said these words out loud. Bari raised her head and grinned. It was as bright as fireworks. A pure smile.

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

“For me…”

She began to whisper.

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

“Mm… Once I get the yaksu, I’m going to return to the world of the living for a bit. And then I’ll come back here.”

She held both of Mujang’s hands and continued speaking.

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

“O-Once I cure my father’s illness, I’ll come back here. And then I want to raise our child here.”

For the whole day, Bari had thought about these words over and over again.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

She wanted to stay by Mujang’s side. She wanted to raise her child by his side. Even if she returned to the living world, there was no place for her to return to. Although the underworld was desolate and dark, she’d already lived here for nine years. Although it was scary and lonely here, this place was where her husband was. This was where her child would grow up. Whether it was the underworld or hell, it didn’t matter. A place where the man she loved lived. The man she relied on. Wasn’t that her home?

Her face grew red.

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

Love? She was surprised that this thought had entered her head.

Mujang did not say anything. He merely held on tight to her hand. Because he was the god of the underworld, it was difficult for him to have the same heart as her. However, these two had gotten married. Bari had been buried in his embrace all night.

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

This was why she suddenly wanted to put her hair up this morning. She felt that she was no longer a child. She had come to know a man, and she would soon become a mother. Wasn’t she an adult now?

Hey, stop thinking such thoughts. Bari quickly shook her head. Mujang remained silent for a moment before chuckling as he gazed at her. Then he quietly stroked her hair and spoke.

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“It suits you.”

For some reason, Bari’s heart felt numb.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

* * *

Even though it was the same place and the same time, her thoughts were completely different.

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

In the past, she had wanted to escape Mount Dongdae, but now it all felt like a dream come true. Like the blooming flowers in the garden, she didn’t mind if this was all an illusion.

“Bari!”

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

When she heard Mujang’s angry voice, she burst into laughter. She couldn’t help but want to brag to him.

“I really did memorize it all.”

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

She had gathered all the words she’d memorized and written them on small pieces of paper. She then sprayed them over his head like flower petals. She wanted him to turn these words into fun illusions like last time.

“Once was enough, but you keep asking me to do it again. Are you a child?”

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“But they’re so much fun. Can’t you make a puppy like last time?”

She recalled the cute puppy he had created after she had written the character for ‘puppy’ (狗). She brought her hands together and begged him again.

For the best reading experience, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“No. Last time, you wrote that character sixty-five times.”

Thinking about how he had made those puppies until he was sick and tired of them, Mujang firmly shook his head. Bari was thrilled to see such young animals roaming around the silent house. Once a child joined them, would the liveliness multiply a hundred-fold? Bari grinned and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text

“Aah, seobang-nim¹.”

When Mujang heard her say ‘seobang-nim’, he turned as still as a stone statue. Whenever she called him this, he would turn oddly stiff, but he never told her to stop. Bari decided not to use this term often, but whenever she acted cute towards him, she’d frequently call out to him like this in a soft voice.

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

“I’ll do it just one more time.”

It looked like she’d succeeded this time as well.

Support us by visiting our official site at lilyonthevalley.com

Bari flashed him a bright smile.

Mujang had really changed. He no longer wore his black and gloomy clothes. Instead, he would wear the silver silk robes that Bari had made him. He also neatly styled his hair. The times when the two of them would do the household chores and study characters increased. Bari also studied about the evil spirits and often performed rituals with the food she’d made for them. 

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

She wanted to try and console the evil spirits’ hearts, even just a little bit. But she also did it so that they wouldn’t act so violently around her.

The only thing that bothered her now was Ran.

Visit Lily on the Valley to read full chapter without gibberish

She hadn’t seen Ran for two months now.

Read the complete chapter at Lily on the Valley without random text