I Became an Evolving Lizard in a Martial Arts Novel-Chapter 286

“Great Hero, do we really have to tie this red cloth around?”

Soyeong expressed doubt about the ribbon tied around my tail.

“Kiong...”

Tus and Pus also gave me a puzzled look, raising one leg and tapping my tail with their paws.

They seemed to be wary of my appearance, which they had never seen before.

“Hmm.”

Only Nephila hummed a tune while tying the cloth to my tail.

Nephila understands me, but the others seem to have a hard time grasping it.

This is an important process, after all.

“...Spider Junior? Aren’t you wrapping it too tightly?”

“Hm?”

Of course, Nephila had turned me into a ceramic-like creature once, but I considered that a mistake.

Well, it could happen.

The drops of liquid that fell on my head didn’t seem like a mistake, but surely Nephila wouldn’t still be thinking like that.

This cloth holds a lot of meaning.

It’s a bit awkward to say, but in this state, I do have a certain cute quality, like small animals do.

I’m fond of my scales, but this kind of lizard is rare, after all.

Do you know what the most evil animal is?

It’s the one that knows it’s cute.

They’re the ones who know that no matter what they do, humans will forgive them and use that knowledge to their advantage.

“Gek gek gek...”

I was trying to refrain from acting like that because I have the mind and pride of a human.

I also have to consider the dignity of being a divine beast, and my true form is far from cute.

But it’s different when I’m with my master.

Even in my true form, I’m someone who would defy the laws of physics and make a scene.

So, imagine how much my master would like this little form, especially with the ribbon tied around it.

My master isn’t in the best of health (at least currently), so I might as well entertain him with a little show.

If I could, I’d take all of the Gae Gak Sect with me and introduce them one by one, but that would surely cause a commotion.

Although the Heavenly Demon Cult generally gets along with spiritual creatures, I’m sure they’d be horrified if a group of powerful beings like those from Hwagyeong showed up all at once.

So, for today’s visit to my master, I kept it to those I have some familiarity with.

When I say familiarity, of course, I mean my Tang family sisters.

“Kiong!”

Tus and Pus were preparing themselves eagerly to meet my master.

They carefully examined the ribbon on my tail, and with the remaining fabric, they began attaching similar decorations to themselves.

Even Shik-Shik was looking pretty good in her new outfit. Maybe I should make some clothes for Tus and Pus too?

...What am I thinking?

It seems like Shimma’s influence is still lingering on me.

“Chiek.”

It wasn’t just the Tang sisters who were with me.

There’s a joker in this journey, and that would be Jaekjaeki.

“Jjerolong.”

Though Jaekjaeki didn’t have any direct connection with my master, now was the perfect time to make use of its abilities.

Jaekjaeki’s ability, of course, is flying.

And how does one make use of that ability?

“Jjaeaeaeck!”

We ride Jaekjaeki.

It has grown enough to carry both the Tang sisters and me at the same time, flying with ease.

Of course, physically, it would be impossible for us to ride on Jaekjaeki, so we used a different method.

We tied the webs from Pus and Nephila to Jaekjaeki’s feet, creating a hot air balloon-like setup.

“Chiek!”

Despite the weight of the light spiritual creatures and Soyeong, who was quite light, when combined, our total weight was still significant, but Jaekjaeki flew comfortably.

Well, it’s not a small bird anymore—it’s a Great Peng.

...Looking at its size, it’s more of a Small Peng now, but that’s still enough for Jaekjaeki to handle easily.

I would have loved to fly all the way to my master’s room in this state, but that would definitely get us shot down.

Who would remain calm when an unidentified flying object is in the air?

So, sadly, Jaekjaeki’s hot air balloon had to settle for landing at the entrance.

“Jjaeck.”

Jaekjaeki flapped its wings and slowly landed.

“My goodness, flying on a sparrow. It’s almost as enjoyable as riding the Great Hero.”

You enjoy flying on me?

Well, I guess riding a giant lizard who understands you is probably one of the most romantic things you can do.

We were almost at the entrance now, so we just had to walk in confidently.

Naturally, the guards would be standing watch, so we just had to say who we were and walk in.

The only downside is that there’s no one here who can speak fluently.

Tus and Pus haven’t learned to speak yet, and Nephila isn’t able to form long sentences.

I’m the same way, really.

I’ve learned to speak a bit, but since I need to use mystical words, it feels like I’d end up using the energy I’ve stored in my tail.

“Why are you hesitating? I’m here, aren’t I?”

Soyeong tilted her head.

Right, I forgot you were here.

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I had forgotten for a moment since you seem so otherworldly, but you're definitely human.

“Hmm, is that a compliment?”

“Gek gek.”

“Hehe. The Great Hero even compliments...”

She’s simple, but it’s easy to get along with her.

While this event certainly elevated Soyeong’s status far beyond the inner energy pocket, I had to keep it hidden, as she’d surely start teasing me about it if I let it show.

Soyeong is great, but sometimes she does strange things, and that’s why I can’t always let my guard down around her.

To avoid shocking the spiritual creatures, I had them stay at a distance, while I gave Soyeong the simple task of talking to the guards.

“Catch them!”

“Wh-why?”

Of course, Soyeong couldn’t handle this simple task.

“I’m Soyeong from the Tang Clan! You’ll regret this if you keep acting like this!”

“T-Tang Soyeong?”

The guards paused for a moment at her cry.

Does the name “Tang Soyeong” carry some weight?

“Then, you’re from the Tang Clan...?”

“Yes, exactly. You know your stuff.”

For the first time in a while, Soyeong proudly displayed the might of the Great Tang Clan.

Normally, Soyeong is a bit clumsy, but at her core, she’s the flower of the Tang family.

She’s the precious heir of the Great Tang Clan, one who doesn’t bow to anyone.

“How dare a spy from the Tang Clan enter our domain! Seize them!”

Of course, it’s a problem that the cult members of the Heavenly Demon Cult don’t like the Great Tang Clan.

“AAAH!”

Soyeong, with her dumpling-like head spinning, quickly ran away, but she was caught almost immediately since she’s not great at running.

“I’m Tang Soyeong! The Great Hero’s most cherished!”

“What’s a Great Hero to you? Just surrender quietly!”

What? If you’re going to run away, why didn’t you run toward where Tus and Pus are?

Were you trying to nobly sacrifice yourself without bringing harm to the others?

“There are other suspicious spiritual creatures around here! You should catch them first...”

You just took the wrong path, huh?

“What are you talking about! Put your weapons down and surrender quickly!”

“AAAH! Alright, alright!”

Soyeong spilled all the things she had hidden in her sleeves onto the ground.

Crash.

"Really, you seem to be someone from the Tang Clan? What’s with all this memorizing...?"

Soyeong’s clothes, well, the ones my master had given her aside, the original green ones she was wearing had sleeves that were incredibly wide.

I wondered why they were so wide, and it turns out she’s been hiding things there.

"...Dragon scales! How could you bring something so suspicious?"

Aren’t those my scales?

Why does she have them?

When did she pull them off?

"Indeed... To boldly declare this from the Tang Clan!"

"It’s not a declaration of war..."

"Shut your mouth! Drop all your weapons and surrender immediately!"

"Ah! I already dropped everything!"

Soyeong was trembling, her body shaking.

She was shaking so rapidly that the glass bottles she’d hidden around her fell and crashed to the ground.

"What is this?"

"Ah, don’t open it! It’s poison!"

"Ugh! The Tang Clan has sent an assassin!"

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Do assassins usually helpfully tell you that their stuff is poisonous?

"This idiot still hasn’t dropped all his weapons?"

"What do you mean?! I already took everything out!"

Soyeong yelled out, as if protesting her innocence.

"What do you mean, ‘took it all out’! Then what’s that lizard on your shoulder?"

"A lizard?"

"Yes, is it the lizard you’re keeping?"

"Keeping a lizard? What... Aah!"

Soyeong looked at her shoulder and was startled.

"Gek gek."

I had been stuck to her shoulder since earlier, but why is she only noticing now?

I know Soyeong well, and I wondered if she sent me off alone by mistake.

I secretly followed her, knowing something like this might happen.

Soyeong is out of the picture now.

Now it’s my turn.

"Oh, it may be small, but still a spiritual creature, huh? Good, my collection..."

"Wait, wait a minute!"

A guard from the side hurried over.

That face looks kind of familiar, doesn’t it?

"It’s small, but... isn’t that the divine beast we saw before?"

Ah, I remember now.

I recall the three top martial artists struggling against the Horror Bird.

The woman stood out because of her awkwardness.

Their names were Michael and Hoikle, right?

"It’s Joam!"

Right, Joam.

"Gek gek."

Nice to meet you.

"Why are you acting like this all of a sudden? Do you know that lizard?"

"That lizard? That’s the divine beast!"

"The divine beast?"

"Yes, it’s the divine beast that saved my life when I almost got eaten by a grotesque creature!"

"That little lizard defeated the grotesque creature?"

The guard looked back and forth between me and Joam.

"Ugh... Even if you say that, you know we can’t let you in, right? Just the other day, someone attacked the guards, and we were ordered to reinforce security."

"But the divine beast is different! It surely came here for our school!"

It seems some unidentified monster dared to attack the Heavenly Demon Cult.

It makes sense that the security is more intense now.

"What’s all this ruckus!"

A voice was heard from behind.

"Captain!"

Since they’re calling him Captain, he must be someone higher-ranked than Joam.

I figured it would be more effective to speak to someone in management than try talking to the lower ranks.

"It’s just that someone from the Tang Clan... no, some spiritual creature insists on entering our school..."

"Not just some spiritual creature! It’s the divine beast!"

Joam and the guard explained the situation to the Captain, and I couldn’t do anything but wait.

I waited, gently running my fingers through Soyeong’s hair.

"Hmph, divine beast, what nonsense! After that last attack, how much trouble have we had...!"

The Captain turned his gaze away while speaking, but his pupils grew wide.

"You... You are...!"

Does he know me too?

Come to think of it, he looks familiar.

"Ah! P-Please... come in!"

The Captain, startled, hurried to let me in.

"Great Hero? What on earth have you done?"

I didn’t do much.

I had visited the Heavenly Demon Cult recently.

It had to do with the Black Cloud Sect.

I had informed them that Bihui and Qiongqi had attacked.

To avoid asking for my master’s help, I only told Seolhwa. If I lost, the next target would likely be the Heavenly Demon Cult, so I had to prepare in advance.

To do that, I had to go to the Heavenly Demon Cult myself, and I simply scolded the guards who tried to stop me.

And this Captain was included in that.

"...So, you’re the one who was the intruder?"

"Gek gek gek."

Look at that expression. He’s clearly happy to see me.

"Captain... Isn’t the security supposed to be strengthened...?"

"Shut up! This isn’t what you think...!"

Wham.

"Ugh! Please...! Not the head...!"

After lightly knocking out the guard who was blocking me, I entered through the main gate with the spiders.

Doing good things really does get you rewarded.

I just knocked out the Horror Bird, and now I get to enter easily.

"Isn’t it because the Great Hero threatened them with his bite, not because of that divine beast?"

What is she saying?

Where else would you find such a good lizard doing good deeds like me?