Doctor’s Rebirth - Chapter 848

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Chapter 848
I told everyone to enjoy their tteokbokki and headed straight to the reception room.
“Master, I heard you called for me and came at once.”
“Come in.”
Upon entering, I found my Master waiting for me.
Across from my Master stood people from the Jin Ju-eonga family.
A man wearing a black Taoist robe with an extremely pale complexion.
By appearance alone, he seemed like a Swordsman, but he was not actually one.
‘A martial artist of the Jin Ju-eonga family.’
The Jin Ju-eonga family was an ancient clan that had existed since the Spring and Autumn period of the Warring States era, and was said to have once presided over funerals in the distant past.
When the Jin Ju-eonga family was troubled with how to transfer the corpses of those dying on the battlefield to their bereaved families, a certain immortal appeared and taught them a technique.
This became what is known as the Jin Ju-eonga’s Corpse Animation Technique, or so the legend goes.
‘That sorcery has the power to raise the dead and make them walk of their own accord.’
However, the Corpse Animation Technique was not exclusively the Jin Ju-eonga family’s monopoly.
If it were, there would be no one besides the Jin Ju-eonga family creating Kang Si-gong in the world.
It was merely a legend tied to the Jin Ju-eonga’s Gae Pa Josa.
In any case, the Jin Ju-eonga family, which preserved such legends, still conducted funeral services and operated a significant business in the alcohol production that accompanied those ceremonies.
Wasn’t alcohol important for ancestral rites?
Even the poorest households could not simply offer plain water.
And even now, the Jin Ju-eonga family were specialists in Kang Si-gong.
The Corpse Animation Technique, developed over long periods, could create powerful Kang Si-gong, and despite the revulsion it inspired, they belonged to the Righteous Faction and were a family within the Martial Arts Alliance.
Perhaps because of this?
Even their martial arts were unique, practicing a technique called Kang Si-gong martial art.
By transforming their bodies into a state similar to Kang Si-gong, it appeared grotesque, but was still classified as a Righteous Faction technique and was powerful at that.
It was no accident that the Jin Ju-eonga family belonged to the Eight Great Families.
However, if one asked whether I was close to the Jin Ju-eonga family, it was somewhat ambiguous.
It was not because the Jin Ju-eonga family rose to become one of the Eight Great Families after the Jegallim Family fell into calamity.
Of course, I myself was slightly sulky about it, but my Master paid it no mind.
‘In the past at the Dragon Phoenix Gathering, I had humiliated Eon Jeong-mu.’
I had not taken revenge out of personal feelings.
‘Right, me? I’m not the type to vent my anger on some Jin Ju-eonga brat who rose to the Eight Great Families while my Master’s family fell. I was cold! Absolutely cold! That guy started the confrontation first, and I coldly gave him what he deserved.’
It was purely self-defense.
I stopped at contusions.
I even prevented his Heavenly Demon Possession.
I tried to save him. I really did try to save him.
After that, I had also clashed with the Jin Ju-eonga Patriarch and other martial artists using the Heavenly Demon Boundless Divine Art.
That too was resolved quite peacefully (?) in its own way.
Moreover.
In the Jicheon Cheonma worldview, the Jin Ju-eonga family was a family whose internal structure was completely taken over by the Hyeolseonggyo’s spy, and later became a Kang Si-gong shuttle for the Hyeolseonggyo.
In other words, it was a family controlled by the Hyeolseonggyo, was it not?
‘I’ve heard that the Hyeolseonggyo’s Sip Cheon-gun were utterly destroyed and that Jin Ju-eonga didn’t suffer any major blood disasters or incidents, so I’ve been attributing it to a change in fate like the other families… but…’
Many noble families’ destinies had been altered by my actions.
Jin Ju-eonga was no exception.
In such circumstances, I never expected them to suddenly visit.
“I am Eon Baek-hwa from Jin Ju-eonga.”
“I am Jin Cheon-hee, Soggakju of the Medical Guild.”
The two exchanged courtesies with clasped fists.
Once my disciple was seated, my Master finally snapped open his fan.
“Now then, with my disciple present, let us discuss this properly. Is it correct that Jin Ju-eonga wishes to have my disciple verify a newly created Kang Si-gong?”
“That is correct, Patriarch.”
The explanation from the family was as follows.
They had recently created a new Kang Si-gong.
They wished to test it, and required someone who was both an exceptional warrior and a skilled doctor.
The Hwaju Medical Institute excels as physicians but lacks martial prowess.
The Heukjeon Medical Guild has such a person, but…
That person is Hyeolsaeng Nogoe.
Summoning him would be unmanageable.
-Excellent! Your Kang Si-gong and mine! Let us test them against each other! Kahahaha!
What they wanted was a Kang Si-gong experiment, not a death match Pokémon battle where they fought until only one remained.
Moreover, the Heukjeon Medical Guild was also close to the Demonic Sect.
So after filtering through candidates, they arrived at me, the blue-eyed physician.
My eyes sparkled slightly.
‘Kang Si-gong? A Kang Si-gong?! Am I visiting the renowned Jin Ju-eonga, the masters of Kang Si-gong?!’
I had already written numerous papers—no, secret manuals—on Kang Si-gong.
The Kang Si-gong countermeasure manual I authored had saved countless warriors, making me well-suited for this.
My Master, Jegalling, spoke.
“But what compensation will this Medical Guild receive for such cooperation?”
At those words, my relaxed eyes became stern, solemn, and serious once more.
‘Right, right. I cannot work without compensation. No matter how much I crave the papers… no, the secret manuals.’
Kang Si-gong.
The most terrifying monster of my generation.
Kang Si-gong!
I tried to steel my gaze. That was how proper negotiation should be conducted.
Soon, the envoy from Jin Ju-eonga opened his mouth.
“We shall transfer a portion of our Kang Si-gong manufacturing secrets.”
That statement essentially meant they would also transfer the countermeasure methods!
It was an extraordinary condition. Yet Jegalling remained unmoved.
“Hmm… Kang Si-gong manufacturing secrets, you say. That alone is far too meager. My Hope is a child who can perform the Gajeong Great Method. Do you know how much is earned from a single Gajeong Great Method procedure? The financial loss would be too great at this rate.”
One Gajeong Great Method procedure per day.
One jangwon per day.
The Hwa Empire’s population is disgustingly vast, and wealth abounds within it.
With such riches, I could generously support the Baek Hwan-hu Children.
Of course, not every day brings patients willing to undergo the Gae Jeong Dae-beop due to its astronomical costs, but it remains one of our major revenue streams.
When I broached the matter of finances, Eon Baek-hwa sighed.
“The Soggakju’s market value has risen considerably. I am aware of this. In that case, I shall cede a portion of the medicinal herb rights. How do you wish to proceed?”
My Master sent a transmission of inner energy.
[Hope, what are your thoughts on this?]
[By medicinal herb rights, you mean establishing connections with pharmacies capable of purchasing medicinal herbs, correct?]
[Indeed. Jin Ju-eonga possesses not only preservatives but also vast quantities of herbs related to sleep remedies. What I know amounts to that much, so there are surely many hidden herbs they possess that I am unaware of.]
I fell into contemplation before speaking.
[Honestly… I wish to go, Master.]
[I knew you would say as much.]
With my Master’s permission granted, matters proceeded with remarkable swiftness.
After the envoys departed, Jegalling opened his mouth.
“You’re considering the possibility this could be a trap, yes?”
“Yes. The terms are far too favorable for us. Medicinal herb rights—that also means Jin Ju-eonga would be relinquishing a portion of their future profits.”
I spoke after deliberating.
“However, if I go and disappear or die, it would be an open declaration of war, making a trap less likely.”
“…That’s only if you actually die.”
Given this one’s unique ability, isn’t it more probable he’d lose his limbs and crawl back to the Medical Guild? Jegalling mused.
“What if the Hyeolseonggyo is involved? You must have considered that possibility as well…”
“If so, I’ll crush them.”
“Hahaha! Still fearless as ever.”
A creature who charges headlong at flames without knowing their terror.
“But considering your special ability, rather than remaining idle in the Medical Guild, it would be better to probe various angles and gather intelligence.”
“Pardon?”
“Hope, what would you do if you encountered a situation where no answer emerged no matter how many times you died?”
“…”
I fell silent.
Jegalling spoke.
“If I were to confine you to a place completely severed from the outside world, that could indeed happen in the future. If you remained ignorant and unable to grow, facing crisis without answers, meeting calamity in a state of helplessness.”
“…My own life is precious to me as well.”
“But if the lives of those dear to you hung in the balance, you would strive to save them by any means. And if you then discovered there was no answer. When you had melted away to nothing but a single point. That would be the worst.”
A master must protect the snowman that is his disciple.
And that snowman must remain in winter, in the frozen tundra.
For this child, the worst is not death.
Death itself is merely a ‘game of moves’ for this child.
“I shall do my utmost to live, and my utmost to die.”
The binding curse a master once placed upon his disciple.
Jegalling caressed the gate of hell.
“That’s right. That’s how it should be. Whenever I’m with you, I feel my capabilities as a master are constantly being tested.”
Just as Jin Cheon-hee had made his choice, so too had Jegalling made his.
“So what I’m saying is…”
“Yes, Master.”
“Go together with your sworn brothers. You have two of them with you now, don’t you?”
Lately, my two younger brothers had naturally been accompanying me.
I understood why Sama Hyeon was keeping a low profile after causing trouble, but I hadn’t expected Cheonwoo to come along as well.
“I welcome it, of course.”
Could this also be Master’s arrangement?
I wasn’t certain.
What was clear was that having those two with me would be the best way to avoid the worst-case scenario Master had described.
Jegalling smiled faintly.
“Good then. Go and return safely.”
“Yes, Master!”
And so Jin Cheon-hee received his orders and departed.
Click—
Not long after the door closed, Yoo Ho appeared from the empty air.
“Will you send him out like this?”
“Isn’t this precisely when he should be sent? Of course, I don’t intend to send him unprepared. I have measures in place.”
Jegalling laughed coldly.
* * *
Three warriors and one dog were running at tremendous speed.
All three were employing different lightness techniques.
Noeji sat atop Hwang-gu’s head, enjoying the rushing wind without a care.
Yet Hwang-gu paid no mind and continued racing forward.
Hwang-gu loved running more than anything.
Especially running all the way to the horizon!
Woof, woof, woof!
“Alright, alright. Just a bit more.”
Woof!
“Goodness, I said alright.”
Urged on by Hwang-gu’s insistence, I finally climbed onto his back.
Sure enough, the distant howl of wolves echoed across the land.
Awooooo!
The sun was setting. Night was approaching.
Wolf packs were troublesome.
Whether they feared warriors or Hwang-gu himself, they never attacked first, but once they began circling around us, sleep became restless.
“Let’s rest for now.”
Then I spoke honestly in praise of my brothers.
“You two have been consistently training your lightness techniques?”
“Working with the Hyeolseon taught me it was necessary. And lower body training was something Hyeong kept emphasizing.”
Sama Hyeon responded to Cheonwoo’s words.
“The enemy of the Heterodox Faction is the Heterodox Faction itself~ I had no choice but to survive. But it’s surprising that Hyeong’s speed increased even more there.”
For someone without exceptional talent to surpass those who possess it requires bone-grinding effort.
Moreover, both Sama Hyeon and Cheonwoo possessed outstanding aptitude.
They had never heard anyone say their talents were lacking.
It was almost strange that the gap between them hadn’t narrowed in the slightest.
“Working at the Medical Guild, there’s surprisingly a lot of running around. When it’s urgent, I help transport patients too. The golden hour is important, after all.”
Cheonwoo tilted his head.
“Golden… what?”
Sama Hyeon spoke up.
“Right, it’s important. The golden hour~ You don’t know about it, Third Hyeong? It refers to the minimum time needed to save a patient’s life~”
While the two brothers conversed, I rapidly leaped up into the tree.
The movement made no sound at all, causing both of them to click their tongues in admiration.
After surveying the surroundings for a while, I descended like a flying squirrel.
“I don’t see a suitable spot. Should we camp here for the night?”
“Understood.”
Cheonwoo immediately retrieved tools from Hwang-gu’s back and began setting up a tent.
Cheonwoo was experienced at camping.
“Whew~ Look at Cheonwoo Hyeong’s survival skills. I’m curious who’ll end up taking him later.”
“Hyeon-a, I’m a hermit. I have no intention of marrying.”
“The person who said that was the first to break their vows~?”
Joking like this, I gathered nearby branches and started a fire.
Crack!
It wasn’t something like Samadhi True Fire.
Not the Five Elements Divine Art I used either.
What Sama Hyeon did was merely friction heat from his fingers. Just that alone ignited the flames.
It wasn’t something that could be achieved simply by having strong and fast fingers.
Skin and muscles approaching Adamantine Indestructibility.
He displayed it effortlessly and placed the pot on top.
I retrieved cooking ingredients and quickly sliced the marinated meat with a blade.
Cheonwoo spoke.
“We must be the only ones who cook this well while camping.”
“Right~ I’m grateful to have a Hyeong who cooks well.”
Woof woof woof!
Squeak squeak!
Noeji agreed as well.
‘No matter how I look at it, these spiritual creatures—they’re not following me out of loyalty, but because of the food, aren’t they?’
They had grown ten times larger than when I first saw them.
‘Why do they seem increasingly obsessed with food the bigger they get?’

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