Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 133

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Chapter 133

 

“Now that we’re all together, we can’t keep treating you as guests forever.”

 

“You speak truly.”

 

He had accepted them as his subordinates.

 

Whatever the reason might have been, it didn’t matter now.

 

‘If someone wants money, I’ll give them money. If someone wants fame, I’ll give them that. And martial arts go without saying.’

 

He just needed to fulfill their desires.

 

By now, Jung Myeong fully knew that he had grown his vessel large enough to provide such things.

 

So the most important thing was one thing.

 

That he had accepted these people.

 

“Then will we also go to where the Defense Leader is?”

 

“No. The Defense Leader handles the Medical Clinic’s defense, so you must do other work.”

 

As soon as he accepted them, Jung Myeong immediately outlined what they would do.

 

‘The Guards handle the Medical Clinic’s defense. I’ll promote Song Bang-su to Defense Captain and create several teams under him.’

 

The name Defense Corps had an unpleasant ring to it, so it would become something else later.

 

But the fact that they would handle the defense itself wouldn’t change.

 

Then what would the newly accepted people be responsible for?

 

The answer to that was already prepared.

 

“Please come this way.”

 

To show them that answer, Jung Myeong led them outside the Medical Clinic.

 

* * *

 

A group led by Jung Myeong left the Medical Clinic.

 

As soon as he stepped out, someone followed after him.

 

“Song Bang-su?”

 

“I could tell where you were going. So I came.”

 

“Haha. Good.”

 

Song In. The one responsible for the Medical Clinic’s defense had followed along.

 

‘He was waiting for me to come out.’

 

It seemed Song In had been waiting to see Jung Myeong, who had come to the Medical Clinic after a long time.

 

It was his characteristic way of showing consideration without burdening the other person.

 

He guided Jung Myeong toward his destination without being told and asked calmly.

 

“Did you gain much from your trip?”

 

“I gained more than enough.”

 

“Oh. That’s good. Congratulations.”

 

He expressed curiosity about Jung Myeong’s trip to Gosan Sect.

 

And sincerely rejoiced in what he had gained as if it were his own.

 

‘This is why I like Guild Leader Song.’

 

Those who could sincerely rejoice in others’ gains rather than their own were rare.

 

The probability that such a person could be one of his people was even rarer.

 

Therefore, Jung Myeong decided to willingly give back.

 

“I gained more than expected, so I think I can share something with Defense Leader as well.”

 

“With me?”

 

“Yes. Starting tomorrow, please bring the Guards to the Training Ground every morning at the hour of the rabbit.”

 

“That means…”

 

“We should resume the sparring we used to do, shouldn’t we? Ah, though now it would be training rather than sparring. I’ll be the one teaching.”

 

“…Thank you.”

 

“Haha. It’s something I should naturally do.”

 

Super Peak Level followed by Bone Transformation. In between, he had gained countless insights through actual combat.

 

He intended to generously share the profound understanding he had gained from that experience.

 

‘Because that’s how I take care of my people.’

 

It could be called Jung Myeong’s way.

 

Song In’s expression, understanding this, was colored with emotion.

 

“I’ll say it again, but this world is full of people who don’t know how to do what’s natural.”

 

“As long as it’s not me or Song Bang-su, that’s fine, isn’t it?”

 

“…As long as it’s not us. I see. You’re right.”

 

“Yes. What matters in the end is us who are together.”

 

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

 

Thus, Jung Myeong solidified his relationship with Song In during their brief reunion.

 

Though it was a short time, this was sufficient.

 

The martial artists who had accepted him this time were quietly following behind.

 

Outwardly quiet, but inwardly bustling.

 

‘As expected of the physician I chose.’

 

‘Such a person is worth following.’

 

‘A pleasant sight.’

 

It wasn’t bad commotion.

 

All of them were gaining renewed and firm conviction about their choice.

 

How long had they walked after leaving the medical clinic?

 

Not too far from the medical clinic, but at what could be called the outskirts of Hangzhou city center.

 

There, a large manor that appeared to be in the midst of expansion came into view.

 

“We’ve arrived. This is it.”

 

“It seems almost completed in that short time.”

 

“Only the exterior is completed. It’s still an empty shell inside. Actually, if this manor hadn’t been built from the beginning, even the exterior wouldn’t have been finished.”

 

“Still, it’s impressive.”

 

“Haha. It belongs to you, Physician, so is there really a need for such admiration?”

 

“It’s my first time actually seeing it. Haha.”

 

That’s right. The owner of this manor was none other than Jung Myeong.

 

He had made various arrangements before departing for the Gosan Sect.

 

One of those arrangements was the manor before his eyes.

 

And at the same time.

 

“Now, this is the space where you will all stay.”

 

Those who had followed Jung Myeong. This was where the new martial artists, including Wave Blade, would reside.

 

Then surprise and curiosity filled everyone’s eyes.

 

“Here, you mean?”

 

“Yes. Though it wasn’t made with you all in mind from the beginning, you should find it quite satisfactory. Shall we go in and take a look right away?”

 

“This is getting exciting.”

 

“Good. Let’s go.”

 

Seeing is believing.

 

Instead of words, Jung Myeong led them through actions, entering the manor.

 

* * *

 

As soon as they stepped inside, a tremendous noise could be heard.

 

“Hyaaaah!”

 

“One more!”

 

The agonized screams of people, the sounds of exertion, the sounds of bodies moving.

 

All of these filled their ears.

 

To think sounds that couldn’t be heard from outside would emerge as soon as they entered.

 

‘A formation was installed!’

 

As Wave Blade thought, this place had a formation installed that prevented noise from escaping outside.

 

It was surprising that a formation was installed in this vast manor.

 

But what was even more surprising were those training inside it.

 

Each one wielding their sword was fierce without exception.

 

The muscles of their bodies, trained to wield those swords, were solid as if they had undergone rigorous training for years.

 

The spirit in their eyes was intense, as if representing an iron-blooded will.

 

“Who are those people?”

 

“They’re people I’ve never seen before…”

 

It was the appearance of an unexpected group.

 

Their number exceeded a hundred.

 

“They’re all learning the same swordsmanship… If they’ve learned swordsmanship of this level and formed a group, it would be strange not to know about them.”

 

“Looking at them individually, they’re second-rate at best… but their momentum already surpasses first-rate.”

 

“They’re even trained, aren’t they? If they gather, they could devour any decent sect.”

 

“Even more so in Hangzhou! There are few who train properly like that here. It’s every man for himself, they don’t know how to unite. Even when they gather, they can’t combine their strength.”

 

“Hmm… where did such people suddenly come from?”

 

“Aren’t there people here from Hangzhou Martial Artists? Don’t you know?”

 

“I have no idea at all.”

 

Where on earth did such people spring from?

 

“Hmm… their faces do seem somewhat familiar though.”

 

“If their faces are familiar, doesn’t that mean you know them?”

 

“I don’t know. They weren’t among the Martial Artists I knew.”

 

It was a situation they couldn’t understand at all.

 

There was only one person who could explain this.

 

Now that Song Bang-su had left, only Jung Myeong remained.

 

“I thought at least Wave Blade would recognize this.”

 

“You mean me?”

 

“You must have seen them coming and going. Even if not, I thought you would know since you’ve been at Hoehwa Gate and had access to various information.”

 

“Hmm….”

 

Jung Myeong had certainly given him a clue.

 

However, Wave Blade couldn’t think of anything at all.

 

‘Their faces do look familiar… but there weren’t any like them among the Martial Artists. Wait, could it be…?’

 

There were some people who came to mind, but they weren’t from the Murim.

 

“Ar-aren’t they Scoundrels?!”

 

“Oh… you’re half right.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“They quit that kind of work a few months ago, so they’re no longer Scoundrels.”

 

“Huh….”

 

Just as he was about to say what kind of wordplay that was.

 

Jung Myeong’s words that followed.

 

“And where would you find Scoundrels who train their martial arts so diligently?”

 

Everyone had no choice but to nod their heads at that.

 

* * *

 

‘Everyone treated them well.’

 

Jung Myeong was right.

 

They were no longer Scoundrels.

 

It had been a long time since they settled in his Medical Clinic and quit their Scoundrel lifestyle, half by force.

 

In the meantime, he had brought them over before the Street Vendor Old Man even spoke.

 

It was to bring them in as Martial Artists of the Medical Clinic.

 

As soon as Jung Myeong called, Han Jeong and several other people came looking.

 

Their number reached several hundred.

 

It was a possible number because Hangzhou Martial World was a place with so many Scoundrels.

 

‘But that didn’t mean I could immediately use them as Martial Artists.’

 

He wasn’t talking about character.

 

The moment they came under him, he would make it so they couldn’t commit crimes even if they wanted to.

 

He intended to make it impossible for them to ever return to their scoundrel lifestyle.

 

The problem was their skill level.

 

They were numerous but not of good quality.

 

He told Song In and the other Martial Artists of the Medical Clinic about his plan to remedy this.

 

‘The three-part method I’ve laid out should do the trick.’

 

The three-part method was simple.

 

Rapid recovery through Physicians.

 

Compressed growth through Formation.

 

Internal Energy enhancement through Spirit Medicine.

 

By combining acupuncture with medicine preparation to reduce fatigue, accelerating physical training growth speed through Formation while supplementing Internal Energy with Spirit Medicine.

 

Up to this point, other Sects could also achieve this if they threw enough money at it.

 

‘Actually, why are the Martial Artists of the Nine Sects and One School so strong? Because they don’t do anything else – they just eat and practice Martial Arts, so they can’t help but become strong.’

 

The so-called Prestigious Great Sects practiced this kind of training.

 

That’s why even their members overwhelmed the Martial Artists of ordinary Small and Medium Sects.

 

This was a proven method.

 

‘In reality, they can’t do this due to lack of money. But I can.’

 

There was one more thing.

 

He had a Secret Weapon that only he could possess!

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