Doctor’s Rebirth - Chapter 408

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Chapter 408
“My benefactor, little one. You should open a pastry shop. I’m serious… no, wait… what is this…? Hehehehe…”
Gongseon Yeong drained the entire cup of Five Dragon Tea in one gulp after consuming all those pastries.
Over the years, she had accumulated considerable renown through her experiences.
At the same time, she had heard through the grapevine of Jin Cheon-hee’s rising reputation.
The benefactor I hadn’t seen in so long had certainly changed his bearing. But that wasn’t what mattered.
He was creating pastries that defied all reason.
“Let’s discuss business. Shall we?”
“No, you should open a pastry shop! A pastry shop!”
Wang Gak-yeon also struck her chest as if her heart would burst.
“Why can we only eat these here at Baekrin Medical Guild?! These delicious creations!”
Observing the two women’s reactions, I calculated coldly.
‘Hmm, the hospitality was a success.’
Once they had tasted the sweetness of capitalism, the two could never escape its pull.
After some commotion, we finally managed to shift the conversation to business matters.
As their emotional barriers dissolved, the two began speaking more freely.
“Well~ we’d like to borrow the martial power of Baekrin Medical Guild to settle the Yellow River. A small, elite force.”
“A small, elite force?”
Wang Gak-yeon nodded at my question.
“Yes. One person at the Hwagyeong level. To be precise, just you—the one called the Veiled Madman.”
“What? This is…”
That they would ask for only me, setting aside all that martial power, was something I had never anticipated.
Wang Gak-yeon continued.
“Well, those two spiritual beasts, Hwang-gu and Noeji, are optimal for tracking and reconnaissance, right? Plus, you’re not just any Hwagyeong—you completely overwhelmed one of the Ten Greatest Masters under Heaven. The Gangho is already calling you one of the Ten Greatest Masters under Heaven now, including you. So Haesa Bangju is disqualified!”
Wang Gak-yeon made a scissors gesture with both hands.
Indeed, with sugar in the mix, people become more spirited.
“I suspected as much.”
“You already knew. The Three Elites, First Immortal, First Odd, First King, First Successor, First Light! It’s as if First Successor was reduced to First King and First Light was added, right? Some call you First Dragon or First Physician, but your deeds are anything but ordinary.”
“Hahaha…”
“Why do you look embarrassed? I thought you’d accept it naturally.”
At that, I scratched my cheek slightly.
“Well… actually, my younger siblings are more talented than me. Especially the second one.”
At that, Gongseon Yeong spoke.
“Yeo Ha-ryun of the Mystical Blade Sect’s Black Sword School?”
Wang Gak-yeon picked up on that.
“Minor Sect Leader of the Demon Sect, Yeo Ha-ryun.”
‘Tsk, as expected, the Gongseon Family knows. Well, it was rather obvious in hindsight.’
We could have dug deeper into the Namgung Family too, but we stopped digging due to prior agreements and because they had already committed certain acts.
If I wanted to hint at something, I would have done so long ago.
I spoke solemnly.
“A single-lineage inheritor of the mysterious Black Sword Sect.”
Wang Gak-yeon spoke.
“I see. So he’s truly that exceptional?”
I answered without hesitation.
“Yes. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call him the future greatest martial artist under heaven.”
“Hmm?”
Gongseon Yeong’s eyes gleamed at the mention of the greatest martial artist under heaven.
And for good reason.
Solar Constitution.
No matter what martial technique she learned, she wielded absolute power.
It was only natural that she’d be intrigued hearing someone discussed as destined to become the greatest martial artist under heaven before her.
However, I knew what kind of person Yeo Ha-ryun was through the Jicheon Cheonma.
To me, Yeo Ha-ryun represented absolute strength—an existence that would never waver even in the face of any adversity.
Even at this very moment, he was growing stronger.
Gongseon Yeong spoke.
“I’d really like to meet him later. A single-lineage inheritor of the mysterious Black Sword Sect. I’m curious whether he could overcome the sword techniques of our Gongseon Family.”
‘Well, it’s the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, after all.’
The strong environment that Yeo Ha-ryun created still lingered vividly in my memory.
He must be far stronger now, and he’d likely mastered power control by now.
“Your expression shows you have absolute faith that Yeo Ha-ryun will win, doesn’t it?”
“Ah, is it that obvious?”
“Yes. When you speak of that fellow, your expression changes. Doesn’t it?”
Wang Gak-yeon nodded in agreement at those words.
“That’s right. Your voice gets stronger. For now.”
Ugh, is this the fan’s heart of a martial arts novel reader?
I can’t help it.
To me, Yeo Ha-ryun is the ultimate protagonist, and when that ultimate protagonist throws his ultimate punch, mountains split and seas tear asunder, don’t they?
He hasn’t reached that level yet, but…
‘No, wait. He can already send mountains flying with his strong environment now.’
That’s what Yeo Ha-ryun is.
That’s a protagonist.
Thinking that far, the gazes of the two people became incredibly burdensome.
I scratched my cheek and changed the subject.
“Um… getting back to what you said earlier. You want to recruit me, right?”
Gongseon Yeong nodded at those words.
“Only until we clean up the Yellow River. It’s difficult to find the bandits’ hideout.”
‘Well, that makes sense. In this crazy world where banditry is passed down through generations, their expertise in hiding their base wouldn’t be ordinary.’
I wouldn’t be surprised if they’d kidnapped some feng shui master and set up a formation of absolute concealment.
“But really, is just me enough?”
“Yes. On water, winged spiritual creatures are absolute. In the Gangho, you’re the only one known to freely command such a creature.”
“Hmm… I see.”
Wang Gak-yeon was even more surprised by my unexpected response.
“You’re from that insufferable Jegallim Family, acting like you know everything in the world, yet you lack even basic common sense like this.”
“Ah… Is that so? Wait, are you subtly mocking the Jegallim Family right now?”
Wang Gak-yeon continued as if she hadn’t heard.
“There are creatures like the Snow Cat or the Black Silk Spider, but a flying beast with such unique properties as Cheonryeong exists only with you.”
The Snow Cat is a feline spirit beast, and the Black Silk Spider is a spider, isn’t it?
So there are martial artists who command spiders too.
At least the Tang Family and Oh Dok-mun don’t have such things.
Wang Gak-yeon spoke.
“It’s strange—you’re meticulous about administration, yet you pay so little attention to the martial reputations among warriors.”
“Ah… I’m busy. I’d memorize them if they were directly related to Medical Guild affairs.”
At my words, Wang Gak-yeon sighed.
“You’re still the same.”
Gongseon Yeong burst into laughter as well.
“It’s the opposite of typical martial artists. Completely opposite.”
“Sister, he’d rather memorize the names of famous doctors instead.”
“Of course I memorize those. I recently discovered a decent doctor in Sichuan, and I went through so much trouble to exchange information with the Baekrin Medical Guild…”
“…Let’s stop this.”
The two of them looked at me with exhausted expressions.
I continued speaking.
“Anyway, if I help the Gongseon Family like this, what do I get in return?”
“Hmm! The details will need to be coordinated by my sister… but first, we’ll arrange for the Baekrin Medical Guild to expand its branch into Shandong Province. And we’re planning to use the Unryongpyoguk, which came under our control, to sell Baekrin Medical Guild medicines.”
“Of course, you’ll take a cut of the profits, right?”
At my words, Gongseon Yeong scratched his head.
“Talk to my sister about that.”
Why would Gongseon Hyeon trust her younger brother Gongseon Yeong enough to send him to such an important practical negotiation?
Could she still harbor lingering affection for that “Gaju Gongseon Yeong”?
Instead, Wang Gak-yeon continued speaking.
“Of course we’ll take our share of the profits. But wouldn’t it be beneficial for the Baekrin Medical Guild too? It would be far easier than pioneering new markets from scratch.”
‘…So she sent him because she trusts him.’
My sister still trusts her younger brother…
But it seems Gak-yeon also trusts him and sent him along.
Wang Gak-yeon continued.
“If that happens, the Baekrin Medical Guild would gain a certain share of the profits from the Yellow River, wouldn’t it?”
‘Ho, this matches my predictions so far.’
As a strategist, having my predictions come true is quite satisfying.
I nodded.
“That works.”
Gongseon Yeong spoke without backing down.
“Well… and in case of emergency, we could also project military force as allies.”
“So… if there were external enemies, you’re saying you’d fight together as allies?”
“That’s right.”
“Hmm~ That’s quite favorable. For just me acting alone, you’d offer such terms.”
It was more than generous—it was excessively favorable.
“For us, it’s not an unreasonable condition either. When you’re not around, we’d need personnel and funds for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. My sister said this arrangement actually saves us money.”
Wang Gak-yeon said this while taking a sip of tea.
The natural way she referred to Gongseon Hyeon as her sister suggested she was halfway to achieving her goal.
“Understood. Then I’ll discuss this matter carefully with my Master and the others at the Medical Guild.”
“I do hope you’ll give us a positive answer.”
I gave a gentle nod and rose from my seat.
“Then I’ll take my leave as I have matters to attend to. Please rest and take your time before you go.”
After I left,
in the empty tea room, Wang Gak-yeon and Gongseon Yeong ate the remaining tea snacks and spoke.
“He’s quite handsome. He was good-looking back then too.”
“Right? If it weren’t for the rumors that he’s obsessed with gathering people, the various families would be sending matchmakers in droves.”
“…That’s true. There’s not a single family that doesn’t know about that incident he caused in Yunnan. Who would send a matchmaker to that guy?”
From his appearance to his conduct, his culinary skills to his medical expertise.
And on top of that, his background as the Minor Sect Leader of Baekrin Medical Guild.
He could truly be called a perfect son-in-law sent from heaven.
However, rumors of his madness and the eccentric behavior that proved it made families hesitant to send matchmakers.
Especially the rumor that he’d sworn brotherhood with the Minor Sect Leader of the Demon Sect.
Moreover, his track record of destroying the Demon Sect’s spy network in Oh Dok-mun and also destroying Oh Dok-mun itself for inviting him was problematic.
Any sensible person would naturally think: wouldn’t getting close to this bastard result in disaster?
“Still, he’s handsome.”
“The atmosphere around him felt brighter.”
The two burst into foolish laughter and savored their reunion with Cheon-hee.
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I returned and told my Master about the proposal just made.
“…”
Jegalling opened his fan and fell into deep thought for a while before calling for Muyue.
The Four Great Sect Leaders were focused on the medical aspects of the Medical Guild and didn’t attend such political meetings.
Yoo Ho didn’t attend because he was assisting the Four Great Sect Leaders.
‘Still, I’m grateful Muyue is here.’
The reason Yoo Ho could avoid being dragged into such meetings was because Muyue was handling part of his duties.
After hearing the Gongseon Family’s proposal, Muyue chose his words carefully.
He knew the temperament of the Minor Sect Leader, but Baek Rin-ui-seon, the Patriarch, was different.
He constantly tested Muyue, and the moment he failed those tests, the man would crush him thoroughly.
‘It’s actually remarkable that the Minor Sect Leader can stay close to that person.’
The Four Great Sect Leaders were each masters in their own fields, so they wouldn’t be looked down upon by Baek Rin-ui-seon.
Yoo Ho was the Chief Manager who had served faithfully since Baek Rin-ui-seon fell ill.
But I was different.
Jegalling was a man sharp as a blade.
An ordinary person would easily collapse from nervous exhaustion under such pressure.
My master asked.
“What are your thoughts on this matter?”
Muyue straightened his posture.

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