Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 21

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Chapter 21

 

 

On a small boat staying at the ferry dock where rough winds blow.

Thud. Thump.

Jung Myeong threw in two pieces of luggage.

Dark streams of blood flowed out from beneath the thrown luggage.

 

‘With this, it’s the last one.’

 

What was contained in the luggage were the corpses of Donghwa Guild scoundrels.

Therefore, Jung Myeong stared blankly at the flowing blood.

His eyes didn’t even waver. He only calculated very rationally.

 

‘This much should be enough.’

 

The fact that he climbed up to this bow of the ship and threw down two pieces of luggage.

It was intentional.

 

‘Because the identity of this boat’s owner is important.’

 

As far as he knew, the owner of this boat carrying the corpses was none other than Salt Merchants. Meaning they were vicious people who mainly dealt in salt smuggling.

These Salt Merchants, by nature, had connections in various places.

They would pay tribute to both sides between the territories of Golden Tiger Gang and Black Point, and even extend outward to Sea Horn, which was called Sea Evil Gate.

There were even rumors that they had connections with the government.

This was also a story about how profitable salt smuggling was.

In other words.

 

‘Since they have their feet in multiple boats, when something happens, it means complex calculations come into play.’

 

When they get involved, the situation inevitably becomes complicated.

Jung Myeong aimed for this.

Soon when morning comes, the blood scent emanating from these two will spread widely.

Then rumors will spread that there are two corpses lying on the Salt Merchants’ boat.

Others might not know, but the Salt Merchants can’t stop it.

Since they have their hands in many places.

There are also many eyes watching them.

Originally, two corpses wouldn’t have been a big deal.

Scoundrels dying and falling over is something that happens quite often.

 

‘But it happening on a Salt Merchants’ boat is a different story.’

 

It’s different only with the Salt Merchants.

Since interests are at stake, many will move.

He aimed for this.

Of course, Jung Myeong didn’t only touch the Salt Merchants’ boat here.

Excluding those here, he placed Chang Hwa-geom and others in various locations.

He had also complexly arranged the causes of death.

 

‘I’ve made them into sufficient bait to move various forces.’

 

Hangzhou, which operates in a complex manner.

The corpses thrown into this.

They’ll become good variables.

 

‘Even I can hardly predict what comes after this.’

 

The corpses themselves could become justification.

They could become material for playing tricks claiming Donghwa Guild invaded.

Conversely, Donghwa Guild could use them for tricks claiming they attacked their allies.

 

‘Either way, it’s fine as long as chaos occurs.’

 

When everyone becomes desperate to figure out how to use this situation.

One thing becomes certain.

 

‘In no way will things proceed as On Yang-ja wants. While controlling one person might be easy, controlling entire forces is impossible.’

 

Jung Myeong’s intuition tells him.

That this current method will be much better than throwing them into Black Point’s hands.

 

“Phew, shall I go.”

 

Having finished his work, he left the bow of the ship.

A while later.

 

“Hiiiiiik! What is this!?”

“It’s a corpse! A corpse!”

“Huk…!”

 

Screams could be heard from various places.

 

 

* * *

 

 

Jung Myeong secretly returned to the medical clinic.

Swoosh- Swish-

He busily erased the traces of battle.

It was something he had to do in advance so that Old Man Jang, who would come soon, wouldn’t be surprised.

 

[Skills: Using Decomposition.]

[Martial Art: Using Earth Movement Technique.]

 

The work proceeded quickly.

He decomposed and erased the traces of blood remaining in the medical clinic.

He covered the overturned ground again with Earth Movement Technique.

Using various abilities, the traces disappeared without a trace.

 

 

* * *

 

 

Tss tss tss-

The traces disappeared cleanly.

But contrary to the erased traces, his mind was still complicated.

Should he say the price was too great just to secure a residence?

 

‘Things are getting complicated.’

 

In truth, things happened even when he stayed still.

First it started with tribute money. Next were the intruders.

This time it was first-rate martial artists. What would come next?

Peak experts. Even transcendent masters could come.

Or perhaps Transformation Realm?

 

‘Surely it won’t go that far.’

 

Chuckle-

He laughed thinking it was an excessive thought.

But somehow the uncomfortable feeling wouldn’t completely disappear from Jung Myeong.

In any case.

Great difficulties were expected ahead.

 

“Hmm… It seems like I managed to handle this incident. But this isn’t the end.”

 

It was natural for a groan to escape between his lips.

Why had he chosen to play the role of a Gangho Physician in the first place?

There was the fact that he was lucky to meet a good Master.

Rather than using martial arts to harm people.

It was better to save people.

 

‘Because that puts my mind at ease.’

 

For the sake of good deeds.

He had chosen to play the role of a physician.

If it hadn’t been for that.

He might have thrown himself into being a Wandering Warrior long ago.

 

‘There were many ways to become strong even without the system.’

 

In truth, his memories from his previous life. If he had utilized them, he would have become strong somehow.

Even knowing this, he had played the role of a Physician.

It was one of his own choices in this short life.

And now he had come this far.

Things were happening faster than expected.

The bitter taste in his mouth was something he couldn’t help.

 

‘But I have no intention of stopping.’

 

If trouble arose again next time.

He would make the same choice then too.

Struggle desperately to survive. Kill.

After winning.

He would arrange things like now if possible.

To prepare a way for himself to survive next time.

He would do that.

He knew this, but even he couldn’t help the fatigue felt in his body.

Combat. Followed by cleanup and scheming.

And still not enough, hadn’t he come all the way here to handle the aftermath?

So the rising regret.

Even he couldn’t help it.

 

“It would have been convenient if I had my own people.”

 

He was short-handed.

People who could fill these hands.

Medical Clinic people like Old Man Jang were good too.

But it would have been convenient to have more people to protect this Medical Clinic.

In any case.

Regardless of his worries, people came looking for him as soon as he finished his work.

They were patients.

 

‘Well, I still have to provide treatment.’

 

 

* * *

 

 

Was it to erase the fatigue in his head?

Jung Myeong devoted himself even more to Medical Clinic work.

Old Man Jang, who came early in the morning, sold Clear Intestine Decoction.

Jung Myeong treated the patients who flocked to him.

How much time had passed?

A day had flown by in an instant.

Finishing treatment of the last Patient.

He brought out the worries he had briefly set aside.

 

‘No matter how I think about it, it seems difficult alone. I think I need to find people to protect the Medical Clinic. But how do I find people?’

 

That was.

How to find trustworthy people.

That worry.

He needed to find companions, not simple employees.

That worry never seemed to end.

Had he fallen too deeply into his thoughts?

 

“Physician.”

“Yes, Elder. Do you have something to say?”

“Not particularly that… Rather, is there something troubling you, Physician?”

 

Old Man Jang had finished his work and come by.

He was looking at Jung Myeong with concern.

One emotion was deeply reflected in his eyes.

That look in his eyes—it was worry.

The source of his worry was clear.

He was definitely concerned after seeing Jung Myeong looking so serious.

 

‘Did it show that much? I’ve caused him trouble.’

 

The fact that he was trying to recruit people.

There was no need to hide this while causing Old Man Jang to worry.

 

‘I don’t need to tell him everything. But it should be fine to mention it casually.’

 

If only to lighten the mood.

He casually brought up the topic with Old Man Jang.

 

“I do have something on my mind.”

“I knew it! You do have some concern. What is it?”

“I’m thinking about recruiting some people soon.”

“Oh my. Am I not enough for you, this old man?”

“Honestly, that’s right, isn’t it?”

“Hmph. Even if it’s a joke, that hurts my feelings.”

“It’s not a joke—aren’t you working too hard?”

“Hard work? I do it all because I enjoy it, don’t I?”

“No. Elder, you have too much to do. The Clear Intestine Decoction, the medicinal herbs. And that’s not all, is it? You’re also dealing with the herb gatherers coming and going, aren’t you?”

“Hehe…”

 

Before he knew it, Old Man Jang had become an indispensable presence in this medical clinic.

 

“As I told you before, Physician, I do this work because I enjoy it. Hehe.”

“I know. That’s exactly why I’m more concerned.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. I’d like to share the workload a bit. It’s too much for you to handle alone. The medical clinic is quite large too.”

“Hmm… There really is no one like you, Physician. I could find people to help with the work, couldn’t I?”

“You would, Old Man Jang?”

“There are plenty of young men loafing around at the market entrance. They’d be delighted if you offered them work here.”

“Haha. Really?”

“Yes. Whether it’s physical labor or work requiring dexterity, there are plenty of suitable young men. If we push a bit, there are even those who studied at the bookshelf.”

“Oh, you mean those who can read and write?”

“Yes. They call themselves scholars, but honestly there are plenty of idle scholars. If you teach those fellows a bit more, they’ll become well-versed in medicinal herbs too.”

“Hooo…”

“Who knows? If you say you’ll teach them, Physician, even more valuable people might come.”

“I’ll have to think about that.”

 

Teaching medical work to others was still on hold.

 

‘It would be too much before my skills improve further.’

 

However, bringing in people to work alongside Old Man Jang was good.

It wasn’t just martial strength that would be useful, was it?

Bringing in people in any capacity would make things easier.

 

‘Finding people to lend a hand is a good thing.’

 

This was definitely good.

The initial purpose was to protect the medical clinic.

Though this was an unexpected aspect.

Recruiting people this way was still good.

Just as he was about to wrap up the conversation with Old Man Jang.

 

“Hehe. Teaching involves building master-disciple relationships, so it’s natural for you to think about it. But you know.”

“Hmm?”

“You’re not just concerned about finding people for odd jobs, are you, Physician?”

“!!!”

“The people you really need—you’re still worried about how to find them, right?”

“…I can’t get anything past you.”

 

Old Man Jang hit right at the core.

Indeed, he shouldn’t underestimate someone just because they’re old.

 

‘I tried not to say anything on purpose, worried about causing him concern. Well, this is…’

 

Even though he had mixed truth with misdirection to obscure the essence.

Old Man Jang seemed to have already sensed something.

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