Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 29

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Chapter 29

 

 

He would definitely cure her completely.

This was nothing short of a challenge for him as well.

 

‘It’s not without benefit for me either.’

 

Why did he charge so little at the Medical Clinic in the first place?

It was for his growth.

More patients, more treatments.

Through them, he grows.

Along with the satisfaction he gains in his heart.

This was the reason he could continue to have motivation instead of getting tired despite countless medical procedures.

In the midst of this, a new patient.

The appearance of an unprecedented trauma patient.

It’s not that he welcomes others being in pain.

But it had already happened, hadn’t it?

As a physician.

 

‘Such challenges are always welcome. It’s something I must accomplish.’

 

In the end, it was something he had to accomplish.

That’s why he had made up his mind.

 

‘As much as I’ve grown, it’s about time this Medical Clinic had some changes, both internally and externally. In such a situation, treating this child.’

 

The long and distant path as a physician.

Wouldn’t this be sufficient to serve as one milestone along that journey?

That’s why he had invited the child.

 

“Let’s end today’s treatment here. Come again tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow again? Isn’t today the end?”

“Your right arm just got loosened up. More precisely, only your forearm got loosened. There’s still a long way to go.”

“…Hmm.”

 

For some reason.

The child seemed to hesitate a little.

 

“Don’t worry about the treatment fee.”

“Still….”

“If it really bothers you, ten copper coins will be enough.”

“Ten coins? Does that make sense?”

“It does. That’s what I charge. I’m making money from other things anyway.”

“Hmm….”

 

He thought it might be about money.

But that didn’t seem to be it either.

There seemed to be something else bothering her.

 

“Why? Is there something that’s bothering you?”

“…No.”

“How bland.”

 

However, she didn’t seem to have any intention of talking.

Jung Myeong wasn’t unaware of this.

 

‘Forcing her to open up wouldn’t be good either.’

 

In times like this, rather than pressing hard.

Waiting was the best strategy.

Jung Myeong knew this well from experience.

So he simply smiled without saying much.

It was to reduce her burden, even if just a little.

 

“See you tomorrow.”

“Should I come at this time?”

“You don’t seem to sleep in much?”

“Just.”

“If this time is convenient for you, do so.”

“Yes!”

 

And so the appointment was set.

 

 

* * *

 

 

“Physician, I’m here!”

 

Unlike the initial hesitation she had shown, the child was diligent.

She came as soon as he finished his training.

Considering that he finished his training quite early.

It was really early for a child, diligent enough to be impressive.

The child didn’t just come with her body alone.

 

“What’s that in your hand?”

“Apricots! They’re well ripened!”

“Oh my. Where did you get those?”

“There are such things around. Won’t you eat them?”

“Of course I will. You come and have one too.”

“Yes!”

 

She came carrying an armful of something.

Today it was apricots. Yesterday it was pancakes. The day before it was sweet confections.

Though insufficient for a full meal.

They were enough as snacks.

The child brought such things quite well.

 

‘Seeing that she brings food, her home situation doesn’t seem completely difficult. Should I consider that fortunate in the midst of this?’

 

From what he could deduce, the child’s situation didn’t look too bad.

In his view, it was rather fortunate.

Rather than having a struggling household.

Having some means was better after all.

Meanwhile.

Jung Myeong did have something he was curious about.

 

‘If the household isn’t in dire straits… that means there are adults at home. So why don’t they ever come along?’

 

It had already been seven weeks since the child started coming and going to this place.

A week had passed, in other words.

Over the past week, starting with the right forearm.

He had succeeded in healing the entire arm.

The completely paralyzed shoulder.

From today, he had decided to heal that.

Just the arm alone was great progress.

The adults in the household couldn’t possibly be unaware of this.

And yet, for some reason.

The child had never once brought a guardian along.

 

‘She’s a smart child. Hmm…’

 

There was definitely some story behind this.

However, she wasn’t telling him right away.

 

‘She’ll tell me someday. It would be foolish to burden her with this now.’

 

Jung Myeong decided to let this pass for now.

There could be circumstances, couldn’t there.

Some reason why the adults couldn’t come.

If it were his younger self, he wouldn’t have understood.

 

‘Sometimes waiting is the answer.’

 

His current self could understand this well enough.

It was wisdom gained from his previous life and wandering as a Gangho Physician.

So now was the time to focus on what needed to be done.

 

“Let’s go further with today’s treatment.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Your arm is all better now, so we can gradually move on to the next step. I’ll make it so you can move your shoulder too.”

“Wow…!”

“Lie down first.”

 

[Performing Ki Healing.]

[Performing Acupuncture.]

 

Jung Myeong attempted the healing.

 

 

* * *

 

 

Just as he was making new attempts.

Those living in the same time period were also making new attempts.

The protagonist of that attempt was the Donghwa Guild, which was waging war against the Salt Merchants.

 

“How far have they come?”

“They’re moving right outside our gates, Guild Leader.”

“They’re not going to charge in immediately, so they’re doing that. They’re demonstrating. Leave them be.”

“That is correct, but…”

“Is something bothering you?”

“The lower-ranking Guild Members are greatly agitated.”

“Ha, those kinds of people can be recruited anytime, can’t they.”

“Isn’t that difficult right now? Taking in new Guild Members immediately would be pushing it.”

“Hmm…”

“Considering our defenses, letting them become more agitated here isn’t good.”

“But going out would also be a loss, wouldn’t it.”

“That’s correct.”

 

The Donghwa Guild’s momentum was good in the beginning.

They had driven back the Salt Merchants.

They captured three of their ships and sank four others.

Considering that each Salt Merchant ship generated enormous profits.

It was a tremendous achievement.

At this time.

The Donghwa Guild Leader was planning to ride this momentum to secure the complete surrender of the Salt Merchants.

Just as he was about to press this advantage.

 

“Stop the Donghwa Guild Members!”

“Protect the Salt Merchants!”

“What are those bastards again! Attack!”

“Die… Gaahhh…!”

 

New Martial Artists appeared one after another.

Under the guise of Salt Merchants!

He knew that the Salt Merchants used their power through Wandering Warriors rather than their own martial force.

But there were limits to everything.

The emergence of new forces strong enough to push back the high-spirited Donghwa Guild Members.

Wasn’t the timing too coincidental.

 

“Haven’t we figured out where they came from yet?”

“Neither Hao Gate nor Black Point will take our requests.”

“That’s an answer in itself.”

 

He tried to obtain some information about this.

But nothing could be obtained.

Both Black Point and Hao Gate, their information networks, refused to take requests.

This was because both Heukjeom and Haomun, their information networks, refused to take on the request.

The Guild Leader’s words were indeed the answer.

 

“There’s no way Hao Gate suddenly gained martial power from nowhere. Aren’t they busy with affairs in Hubei? Then it’s obvious.”

“So you think the same way, Guild Leader.”

 

He hoped this wasn’t the first time.

Excluding Hao Gate as well.

Only one remained. In the end, it was Black Point.

 

“It’s clear that Black Point provided support as rumored. Tsk…”

“But why would they? We avoided sinking the Salt Merchant ships that had connections to Black Point. Wouldn’t that be beneficial for them too?”

“They must want more than that.”

 

The Guild Leader had a bitter taste in his mouth.

It was like having someone stick their nose into cooked rice.

 

‘Damn Black Point bastards.’

 

The first time, they were caught off guard.

But now their purpose was clear.

 

“They clearly want to keep our guild in check. Furthermore, the Geumho Guild.”

“Would they really go that far?”

“Why wouldn’t you think so?”

“But wouldn’t that be tantamount to all-out war? It’s been years since the Great Hangzhou War ended…”

“Hasn’t it been six years?”

“Isn’t that too short?”

“Hah. Six years in this Hangzhou. The great wars that should have happened several times were delayed too long. Interest has accumulated during that time.”

“Then…”

“If it comes to this, let’s make this matter big.”

“Should I report to the higher-ups?”

“Officially request reinforcements.”

“Guild Leader! If we do that, the Geumho Guild will try to completely devour us.”

“Let them try. If we get devoured like this, would they be fine either?”

“Hmm…”

“They would have no choice but to miss us if we weren’t here. Don’t worry.”

 

The Guild Leader was speaking of the principle of mutual dependence.

The Guild Members were convinced by him.

They waited for the night to deepen.

Then broke through the encirclement of Wandering Warriors outside.

They succeeded in secretly reaching the Geumho Guild.

Perhaps the Geumho Guild was also anxious.

 

“Guild Leader! Guild Leader!”

“Why are you making such a fuss again?”

“They’ve come! Martial Artists from the Geumho Guild have come!”

“Oh…! Tell them to come in quickly.”

 

And so, after a while.

A group of Martial Artists visited the Donghwa Guild.

They were Martial Artists from the Geumho Guild.

 

“Guild Leader, it’s been a while.”

“Great Hero! I never thought the Great Hero would come all the way here!”

“How could I just stand by and watch when my Guild Leader is in danger! I came running as soon as I heard!”

“Thank you, Great Hero Soemyeol-gun!”

“Hehe.”

 

At their head was Soemyeol-gun.

This man was called Soemyeol-ma when he wasn’t present.

His main weapon was an iron club. His specialty was crushing opponents’ heads. This man notorious for his cruel nature had come to this place.

 

‘Of all people, this guy had to come.’

 

Though he welcomed him outwardly.

The Donghwa Guild Leader was burning inside.

No matter how much the Evil Sects were gaining power in Hangzhou.

When one becomes a master, they usually don’t get the title ‘ma’ (demon) attached.

Apart from saving face, it was out of respect for masters.

Yet this man still had ‘ma’ attached to his alias.

Even after reaching the pinnacle like the Donghwa Guild Leader!

It meant his temperament was no less than that of an actual demon.

To think the higher-ups would send such a person as support.

 

‘Tsk. The Geumho Guild is quite intent on devouring us. This is why I wasn’t starting trouble. That stupid Vice Guild Master bastard.’

 

This was the Geumho Guild revealing their intention to dominate the Donghwa Guild.

Look behind Soemyeol-ma.

Led by Soemyeol-ma, twenty people occupied positions. They were all his disciples.

It might seem like too many disciples.

But that number was typical for an established Evil Sect master.

They were called disciples in name.

But they were people he used like his own subordinates.

That didn’t mean he didn’t teach them the True Divine Technique.

Even Soemyeol-ma would teach them.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have disciples.

However, if things went wrong, he’d crack their heads open.

Anyway. They also gained something from Soemyeol-ma, so they offered their loyalty.

In other words.

 

‘If we’re not careful, things will go completely wrong.’

 

It also meant that twenty of Soemyeol-ma’s people had come to devour the Donghwa Guild.

Otherwise.

There was no way they would provide such excessive forces to support the Donghwa Guild!

 

‘Damn bastards! Calling such people allies! Hah…’

 

The Donghwa Guild Leader felt his body heating up.

 

‘No matter how much it’s the natural order for Evil Sect martial artists to devour the weak, isn’t this going too far?’

 

Above him was the Golden Tiger Gang, supposedly his ally.

Behind him were the Salt Merchants, his enemies.

He had become surrounded by those targeting him from all sides.

What could he possibly do in this state?

 

‘If it comes to this… sigh…’

 

Even a cornered rat will bite a cat.

For someone like the Donghwa Guild Leader who had surpassed the peak realm.

 

‘In the end, is that the only option left?’

 

It was time to make a desperate gamble.

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