Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 128

Meanwhile, I caught a glimpse of Yoonhwa moving across the beautiful garden of the traditional Korean house, accidentally stepping on flowers along the way.

Grandfather’s gaze sharpened for a moment.

It seemed like he had made up his mind as he leaned on his cane and quickly moved to Yoonhwa’s side.

His movement was far faster and more determined than what he’d shown in the previous duel.

Like the wind, he approached Yoonhwa, skillfully using his cane to lightly tap her ankle.

Yoonhwa was taken aback by her grandfather’s swift action, losing her balance from the gentle strike of the cane.

She stumbled and slid long across the yard.

Her nine tails fluttered in the air, following the motion of her sliding fall.

As Yoonhwa stood up from where she had fallen, Grandfather immediately inspected the trampled flowers.

His touch was careful and warm as he cradled each petal.

Regret and sorrow lingered in Grandfather’s eyes.

He looked at Yoonhwa and said softly, “You need to be more mindful, my little fox.”

“You shouldn’t forget the precious things around you in the heat of battle.”

“Only then can you truly protect what is dear to you.”

Grandfather’s voice held both sternness and warmth.

Yoonhwa listened to his words and nodded thoughtfully.

She took a moment for regret and reflection.

“I’m so, so sorry…!”

Apologizing for stepping on the flowers, she promised to be more careful in the future.

Grandfather accepted Yoonhwa’s apology and soon smiled.

His smile was filled with kindness and understanding, and he spoke in a teasing tone.

“Then you’d better avenge these flowers. Are you ready, little fox?”

His words were mixed with light-hearted humor, but there was something different in his gaze.

Yoonhwa was experiencing her grandfather coming at her with a direct attack for the first time.

Amidst surprise and tension, she resolved to fight back.

Grandfather stepped lightly, leaning on his cane as he approached Yoonhwa.

His movements were still leisurely, yet filled with steadfast determination.

Using the cane, he made a light strike towards Yoonhwa.

The attack was unexpectedly strong, causing Yoonhwa to focus on her defenses in surprise.

As she attempted to counter his strike, she found it much more powerful than she had anticipated.

Yoonhwa fell to the ground, sliding across the yard with a long sigh.

After catching her breath for a moment, she gathered herself, pressing against the ground and hurriedly getting up.

Her gaze ignited with resolve again, and she concentrated to make up for her brief slip-up.

With a moment’s pause, Yoonhwa made a decision.

She dashed toward her grandfather with explosive speed, unleashing a powerful kick aimed at his midsection.

The kick landed unexpectedly, sending Grandfather stumbling backward as he lost his balance.

For a moment, his body seemed to float in the air.

Yoonhwa realized her attack had been too strong, momentarily surprised.

While wrapped up in the heat of competition, she had no intention of hurting her grandfather.

She rushed towards him with worry in her voice, asking if he was alright.

“Grandfather, are you okay?”

Grandfather quietly observed Yoonhwa coming closer.

As she expressed her concern, he shook his head and replied, “In battle, there’s no room to worry about the enemy.”

“You’re quite the warm-hearted little fox.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Grandfather lightly swung his cane. At that moment, a strong wind surged, wrapping around Yoonhwa.

The wind was the magical force emanating from his cane.

Yoonhwa suddenly felt her body lift off the ground.

Her eyes widened as her nine tails flailed in the air.

Though momentarily bewildered by the sensation of flying, she quickly returned to reality.

After soaring high into the air thanks to her grandfather’s magic, she suddenly dropped down to the ground.

Even as she was falling through the air, Yoonhwa remained focused, preparing for a gentle landing.

Her body landed softly, like a feather, and she instantly took a battle stance.

In response to her grandfather’s magic, Yoonhwa decided to use just a bit of Qi, but effectively.

Taking a deep breath, she began to gather a small orb of light at her fingertips.

The orb grew larger, beginning to shine brightly.

Yoonhwa’s eyes were filled with focus as she swung her hand, sending the orb flying towards her grandfather.

The orb shot through the air like a shooting star, its trajectory reminiscent of a star streaking across the night sky.

Grandfather quickly recognized Yoonhwa’s attack, agilely dodging while swinging his cane to send a wave of light energy towards her.

Yoonhwa reacted quickly to his counterattack.

She lowered her body to evade, then readied for her own attack.

‘Here I go…’

With a deep breath, the monster instincts within her began to awaken slightly.

Her pupils sparkled with a sharper light, and long, sharp claws began to sprout from her fingertips.

Yoonhwa’s transformation signified a new turning point in the battle, and she resolved to bring her monster instincts to the forefront.

Energy surged beneath her feet, filling her entire body with explosive power.

Lowering herself like an animal, she fixed her keen gaze on her grandfather.

In an instant, Yoonhwa’s nine tails spread menacingly, wrapping her in a fierce aura.

Grandfather carefully observed Yoonhwa’s transformation, preparing to meet her new challenge.

His cane remained firmly in hand, ready as he anticipated Yoonhwa’s attack.

Yoonhwa hesitated no more, charging toward her grandfather at breakneck speed.

Her movements were lightning-fast, and a sharp energy surged in her wake.

Just before reaching Grandfather, her claws shone brightly as she launched her full attack.

Grandfather’s eyes widened at Yoonhwa’s assault, using all his experience and wisdom to respond.

Skillfully wielding his cane, he blocked her sharp claws and sometimes moved fluidly to dodge her attacks.

Yet Yoonhwa’s assault was fierce and relentless, forcing him to focus on defense against her merciless onslaught.

Her attacks came rapidly, pressing him nonstop.

With each strike, her claws sparked like lightning, attempting to break through his defenses, moving faster and sharper than ever.

Though Grandfather deftly defended against her continuous attacks, the intensity of Yoonhwa’s strikes only grew stronger.

Eventually, signs of fatigue appeared on Grandfather, and in a final moment, he struck his cane hard against the ground.

In that instant, dirt from the yard swirled like a storm, enveloping his figure.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished into the dust, leaving Yoonhwa searching for his presence.

Yoonhwa felt her instincts as a monster fully awaken, causing her temperament to heat up.

Her eyes burned like flames as she quickly scanned her surroundings.

Listening intently, she pricked her ears for any sign of her grandfather.

“Where are you..??”

Grandfather had quietly moved to the other side of the traditional house, positioning himself next to Tori.

He watched with interest as Yoonhwa searched for him, confused and flustered.

Her face was a mix of bewilderment and panic as she struggled to locate her grandfather’s position.

Grandfather turned his gaze to Tori and quietly asked, “Are you… enjoying the show, Tori?”

Tori, slightly scared, timidly replied, “The fox… is a bit scary…”

Grandfather smiled warmly at Tori’s response and gently patted his little head.

“Don’t worry. That fox will never harm you.”

While Grandfather and Tori conversed, Yoonhwa finally spotted him and charged towards him with fierce determination.

Her eyes burned with the heat of battle, and her nine tails swirled vigorously.

Yoonhwa’s charge was terrifyingly fast.

Seeing Yoonhwa racing toward him, Grandfather realized that if she crashed into the traditional house, the damage could be catastrophic.

He resolved to respond quickly.

Grandfather waited until Yoonhwa was almost upon him, gripping his cane tightly before swinging it fiercely towards her.

The energy released from his cane suddenly transported them both toward the yard of the traditional house.

In an instant, as if passing through a magical portal, they appeared in the other side of the yard.

Grandfather and Yoonhwa paused for a moment, staring at each other after their astonishingly swift movement.

Yoonhwa’s eyes were filled with surprise and confusion, yet her fighting instincts remained razor-sharp.

Though she felt awe for her grandfather’s magic, her resolve remained unshaken.

Seeing the astonished look on Yoonhwa’s face, Grandfather smiled softly.

His eyes showed both cunning and playfulness.

“Come on then, give me your best shot.”

Grandfather’s gentle smile brushed across the yard toward Yoonhwa.

Within his eyes, warrior confidence and mischief entwined.

Yoonhwa, responding to his words, took her battle stance anew.

Stoked by her grandfather’s taunting words, Yoonhwa felt her fighting spirit ignite even more.

The heat of battle burned like flames in her eyes, and her nine tails whipped violently in excitement.

Grandfather sensed a faint ‘killing intent’ surging from Yoonhwa’s body.

From his experience, he knew that longer engagements could lead to unpredictable outcomes for them both.

So, he made a resolution. He would decide the battle with this attack.

Grandfather tightened his grip on his cane.

The power coursing through his hand vibrated through the cane, causing the entire object to tremble slightly.

This vibration created a wave of invisible force, shaking the air around him.

At that moment, everything nearby seemed to fall into an illusion of calm.

Grandfather collected himself with a moment of focus, gathering energy that welled up from within.

His eyes sharpened as he watched Yoonhwa, and his heart remained steady and calm.

‘All at once..!!’

Just then, Grandfather saw Yoonhwa rushing toward him with all her might.

His gaze remained composed, yet it felt heavy with determination.

He decided to end their duel right there.

Grandfather’s cane moved silently yet resolutely in his hand.

A soft light began to shine from the tip of the cane as his magical energy started to concentrate.

Yoonhwa’s speed was dazzling, and all her energy focused on this single attack.

She had wagered everything on one strike directed at her grandfather.

Yet his movements were subtle and precise.

He waited until she was close enough before extending the cane and lightly poking her in the stomach.

In that moment, the magical force released from the cane enveloped Yoonhwa, intending to make her faint.

Feeling the cane jab into her belly, Yoonhwa found herself momentarily frozen.

Grandfather confirmed his magic had accurately landed on Yoonhwa, letting out a sigh of relief.

“That was close…”

“I’m sorry, my little fox.”

This moment was supposed to be the decisive ending to their battle.

The power released from his cane was usually sufficient to render an opponent unconscious, but something unexpected occurred.

Yoonhwa stood still for a moment, gazing down at the cane pressed against her belly.

In that instant, explosive energy surged from her body, and she violently yanked the cane out from her stomach.

Then she threw the cane aside as if it were nothing.

A clear sense of killing intent flowed from Yoonhwa now.

Her gaze was entirely different from before, something wild and ancient awakening inside of her.

“What the heck is this..?”