Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

After the fight against Hands, Leo walked out of the destroyed building. The dust had settled, and the building was in ruins. However, the important thing was he was able to get rid of a strong member of the Supreme Evil followers. He massacred the remaining people, ensuring that no one could escape.

"No matter where you are hiding, I will find you."

He whispered as he walked around the village, searching for souls.

After a few minutes, he managed to eradicate the whole village. But he didn't leave yet. There was something he had to find and confirm.

"Hmm, is it in the building I was in earlier?"

Leo frowned and turned around. The building that looked like a village chief house earlier was turned into rubble from his fight against Hands. He could see a part of the wall that was not destroyed. Somehow, it stayed intact and was not affected by the destruction.

Walking toward it, he realized that the wall was a fake. The smart lenses scanned the area and found a hidden entrance.

"This is interesting."

He pushed the door, and it opened, revealing a hidden room. It was empty, and he couldn't find anything except for a book on a table. He approached the table and took the book, observing it.

From the condition alone, Leo knew this book was well-taken care of. It was clean and had no damage or wear and tear. However, the content made his eyes widened.

The book was titled "Supreme Evil Teaching."

Written on it was a history. The forgotten past that was recorded by someone. He read the first page before turning it to the second.

Usually, he would record the content and analyze it. However, he couldn't bring himself to do it now. His concentration was lost, and his mind was blank.

"What the fuck is this?"

He muttered and quickly skimmed through the pages.

The content was horrifying. The Supreme Evil followers, the Sect, the history, and the knowledge they gathered. And more importantly...

"The history written in this book is fabricated by someone."

As someone who had read the novel, which almost reached its ending, Leo knew this wasn't true. He knew that the events mentioned in the book were different from what actually happened.

It was like a fantasy story or an alternate reality.

Someone had written the novel, but this was not the original one.

The version that she told Hands was the truth. Supreme Evil was tired of his immortal life and wanted to die. He gathered people doing evil deeds and created a group to threaten the Orthodox Sect, making them feel the need to gather and form an alliance.

In the process, they became the Murim Alliance and fought against evil.

Of course, he didn't think Supreme Evil was a good guy. No, he was pure evil. A selfish, greedy, and evil guy who only cared about himself.

Still...

"The version written here only described his greatness and his power. There's no mention of his desire to die and the truth about his creation. Even the name of the group is different."

Leo couldn't help but feel weird.

When he read further, the book explained the bad deeds all martial arts practitioners had done. They were selfish and cruel, and they cared nothing for others.

No wonder the Supreme Evil cult's followers became so crazy. They were fed with strange ideas and stories.

"This is madness. How could they create a religion out of lies and delusions? The Murim world is really fucked up."

He closed the book and decided to record and burn it.

Whoever created this book was insane. Their ideas and beliefs were so distorted that it was hard to even describe them.

"If the writer of this book is still alive, I have to kill him or her. This is dangerous. No, maybe this is a plan by using the Supreme Evil followers. Hmm, no matter how I think about it, it's just a lie. And the lies are dangerous. We need to act quickly."

After destroying the strange room with his lightning Qi, Leo stepped outside. He didn't forget to put a limiter on his Qi again and returned to his disguise.

Looking around, he nodded his head.

There was no evidence left, and the building was ruined.

No one would find anything or discover anything.

It was time for him to leave.

***

In Chengdu, Astrid was sitting behind the bar and sighed. She was thinking about the battle in the cave. In that fight, she was the weakest link and almost died.

It was a humiliating experience.

"I should get stronger."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

How to do that? His Leader had given her a choice to undergo the Nanites surgery only if she agreed to it. It was a difficult decision, and she wasn't sure what she should do.

'I almost broke through 5 Stars, just a little bit more. I can already feel and use my element thanks to the new method Sherly taught me. So, if I continue training, I will reach the next level.'

However, that wasn't enough. Once she reached 5 Stars, the other would get even stronger when they awakened their Qi. She couldn't match up with them and would be left behind.

'No, I can't let that happen. I need to get stronger. I no longer want to be the little princess someone has to protect. I want to be able to protect myself.'

Astrid clenched her fists, her determination strong. She didn't know how, but she was going to do it.

"Oh, Astrid, here you are."

A voice spoke, and Astrid raised her head. It was Chiaki. She walked toward the bar in her usual white lab coat, a clipboard in her hands.

"Oh."

Chiaki being here only meant one thing.

"The preparation is complete. Do you want to do it or not?"

The Nanites' surgery was ready. This was time to make a decision, something that could change her life forever.

Astrid closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She could feel her heart beating faster and her palms sweating. She was nervous and afraid.

But, she was also excited.

A chance was given to her.

Dangerous? Yes. Unknown? Not exactly, as the other members told her that they also followed this procedure in the past.

The success rate for her was above 70%, which was higher than average. She was lucky, and this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Let's do it."

Astrid finally made a decision. She nodded her head, and Chiaki gestured for her to follow closely.

Together, they went to the infirmary. The door was shut not long after they entered, and the sign 'Do not enter' appeared.

***

In a street of Chengdu, Sherly was strolling together with another girl, a tall and bulky girl whose arms were literally made from muscle.

"Where the fuck are we going?"

This girl was the one Leo called the Crazy Bitch, Lee Hae-In. As a barbarian, she usually wore fur for clothes. But because she was in Chengdu now, and in Hallowed Insect's care, the other made him to at least dress modestly.

Jessica gave her clothes that covered her skin, along with a long coat that was made with slash-proof material for extra defense.

She was uncomfortable in them, and she couldn't move properly. It was frustrating, and she didn't like it. But when she got used to it, her complaint died down, although she still muttered that she preferred her fur every now and then.

"Just calm down. I will take you to a fun place. You will like it here for sure."

Sherly smiled as she dragged her toward a building. It looked rundown and almost collapsed, but the inside was actually decorated nicely. There was a stage, and a man was standing on it.

"Welcome to my bar, ladies. Please sit down and enjoy the show."

The man spoke, and Sherly smiled.

"Old man, is the ring open tonight? I am ready to bet."

Upon hearing that, the barkeeper smirked.

"Oh, so you come for that? Go to that door and follow the corridor. You will find the ring."

"Thanks. Come on, Hae-In. You will love this place."

Sherly grinned and pulled her into the hallway. There was a door at the end, and when they opened it, the barbarian girl was shocked.

"Ooooh! Knock him out! Punch him in the face! Beat him until he bleeds!"

"Kick his head! Crush his skull!"

Screams filled the area that was as big as a hall. At the center, an elevated ring made from metal was created, and two people were fighting on top of it. Bloodied and bruised, they exchanged blows without using Qi, following the rule of the house.

Hae-In watched with fascination and couldn't help but grin. The atmosphere in this place reminded her of home where violence reigns supreme. No one should be underestimated and no one should be trifled with.

It was a good place, and the fights were exciting.

"Come on, fight! Fight! Punch him! Break his ribs!"

Before long, she joined the crowd and screamed her lungs out.

In the background, Sherly smiled.

'Yes, this will keep her busy for a while. And I can make some money from this.'

She didn't know why the Leader wanted her to distract Lee Hae-In for a few days, to the point where he introduced this illegal underground arena. But, she didn't ask questions.

After all, this was a perfect opportunity for her. A way for her to make a little profit and watch how a barbarian fights. Who knew that she might be able to think of a new story idea or a martial while she was at it?

And just as expected...

"Hey, girl. How do I join the duel?"

Lee Hae-In was caught in the atmosphere and her eyes sparkled with excitement. She was already ready to beat the crap out of anyone who dared to stand in her way.

Sherly smirked.

'Perfect.'

This was a good plan, and her Leader was a genius. He knew what the other party wanted and their habits before creating a plan. The other party would follow his step no matter what, and the distraction would work.

It was just a simple scheme, but it worked perfectly.

The reason for it was not for her to know.

'Well, let's make some profit and enjoy the show.'

"It's over there. Let's register you right away, Hae-In."

Hearing Sherly's answer, Lee Hae-In grinned widely.

"You know what? I like you! Hahaha, you take me to a good place! I will buy you a drink and let's have a feast tonight!"

The barbarian laughed loudly, and the people around them cheered.

'Yeah, this is going to be an interesting story.'

Sherly nodded her head. She was not a fighter, but she was a fan of stories. She also loved when a character moved in her direction.

'She's so easy to control. Such a simpleton.' She thought as she guided Lee Hae-In to the registration table.