Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 66

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Chapter 66

 

 

Swish swish swish—

True Energy Circulation began to absorb the Spirit Medicine.

The Provincial Commander who watched him swallowed his breath.

 

“Hooh… The energy I’m feeling is extraordinary.”

 

It was something he instinctively read from the energy.

That the energy contained within that Spirit Medicine was not ordinary.

After a while.

 

“Phew…”

 

The person who had taken the Spirit Medicine for testing opened his eyes.

 

“How was it?”

“Th-this… Half a year, no. A full year of Internal Energy has increased.”

“!!!!”

 

A year’s worth of Internal Energy? The True Origin Pill only increases Internal Energy by less than three months. But this is a full year.

Performance that exceeds more than twice what Jung Myeong had mentioned!

 

“Are you not mistaken?”

“I’m checking again right now…”

“It doesn’t seem like it?”

“Yes. If anything, it’s more than a year. It’s definitely not less than that.”

“Huh…”

 

An increase in Internal Energy measured in years.

It was astonishing.

Considering that the price of the Original True Origin Pill wasn’t that high compared to other Spirit Medicines.

 

‘This is more amazing than I thought!’

 

With this alone, this commission could be considered a success.

 

“Let’s test one more time while we’re at it.”

 

Then Jung Myeong interjected.

 

“Right now?”

“Yes. The Original True Origin Pill and True Energy Pill have good compatibility. It would be better if absorbed immediately.”

 

He confidently recommended the next test right away.

 

‘Good compatibility… Yes. That could be possible.’

 

The Provincial Commander secretly suspected that Jung Myeong had inherited the True Transmission of the Quanzhen Sect.

The True Origin Pills he had released to the market were similar to those known to be from the Quanzhen Sect.

He heard that he had inherited the True Transmission from a single book obtained from a bookshelf.

The Provincial Commander found it hard to believe that part.

 

‘Learning alchemy from a book is nonsense. But if he has Divine Power… that’s a different story.’

 

He only believed it because of the Divine Power.

Honestly, he had made the commission with half-belief and half-doubt.

Looking at the abilities he had shown so far, it would be good to obtain new Spirit Medicine.

And also to test whether he had truly obtained the True Transmission.

 

‘But no matter how I look at it, it seems right?’

 

Before he could suppress his amazement.

Swish swish swish—

The warrior who had just finished the next experiment got up.

The Provincial Commander looked at the warrior with expectant eyes and asked.

 

“How is it?”

 

His expectations were not betrayed.

 

“Th-this… Two years’ worth of Internal Energy has increased.”

“Ha! Two years!”

“Then doesn’t that mean a full three years of Internal Energy rose at once?”

“That’s correct!”

“Huh…”

 

Three years of Internal Energy with two Spirit Medicines.

If you add the True Origin Pill he was originally selling, you could gain over three years of Internal Energy.

Considering that those with 10 years of Internal Energy are treated as second-rate.

It means you could easily fill more than thirty percent of that with this!

 

‘If I utilize the existing Spirit Medicines as well, I could mass-produce second-rate warriors…’

 

He could mass-produce quite a lot of Martial Artists!

Of course, Internal Energy isn’t everything in Martial Arts.

But the Military Command didn’t mind this.

It didn’t matter if they weren’t proper second-rate warriors.

The lacking parts could be filled with the Military Command’s methods.

The insufficient enlightenment could be handled by using the Military Command’s unique formations.

 

“Isn’t this good enough?”

“It’s more than just good enough!”

“Then I suppose the commission has passed.”

“Passing isn’t the issue.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“How much can you produce from now on?”

 

From here on, there was no need to consider inventory.

He had to entrust the commission immediately.

As much as he could manage!

 

“How much have you looked into it?”

“…Hehe.”

 

The response that came back was like that of a merchant.

The Provincial Commander was momentarily dazed by this unusual behavior.

 

 

* * *

 

 

The Provincial Commander left Jeongjin Medical Clinic.

 

“””Sir!”””

 

Not long after he left the medical clinic, a group joined him.

Their number was in the dozens.

Since they were all wearing military uniforms, no one picked a fight with them.

Before long, he respectfully bowed to someone who had taken position beside him and stepped back.

 

“An interesting fellow, wasn’t he?”

 

The young man who naturally received him looked at the Provincial Commander and asked.

An interesting fellow.

There was no mistaking who he was referring to.

 

“Indeed. Aren’t those types of people originally like that?”

“Those who possess divine power, you mean.”

“Yes. They are people who burn themselves out briefly but intensely.”

“Hmm…”

“Is there something that concerns you?”

“It bothers me that the one who inherited Jeonjin’s legacy possesses divine power.”

“Will it be a problem?”

“No, it shouldn’t be for now.”

 

Briefly but intensely. Sometimes like meaningless insects rushing toward the sun.

Those who possessed divine power would burn themselves out and disappear like that. They were the ones who lost their own lives before they could even change the world.

 

‘Because their given life is short.’

 

Pitiful yet burning brighter than anyone else.

The Provincial Commander cast sympathy toward them.

But the young man before him was thinking of something entirely different.

 

‘Somehow it seems those from Jeonjin have many connections to divine power.’

 

One of Jeonjin’s hidden secrets.

The strange connection that naturally linked those with divine power to Jeonjin.

 

‘Should I call it coincidence, or not.’

 

Worried that speaking carelessly might bring trouble, the young man kept his mouth shut.

Perhaps misinterpreting this.

The Provincial Commander asked instead.

 

“Do you desire him?”

“Desire…”

 

His desire for talent.

It was a question of whether Jung Myeong stimulated that desire.

He couldn’t answer immediately.

 

“His abilities are outstanding. His character is upright too. He would certainly be a great asset if he joined our grand plan.”

 

Jung Myeong’s abilities that he had witnessed were excellent enough to greatly stir his desire.

 

“Shall I summon him then?”

 

However, the young man shook his head.

 

“No, leave him be. Don’t those with divine power die quickly?”

“…It is a regrettable matter.”

“Wouldn’t it be too cruel to ask someone who must live a short life to join our grand plan?”

 

A decision made because he didn’t feel urgent enough to forcibly drag him in.

 

‘As expected, this person is…’

 

Knowing the restraint contained within him, the Provincial Commander nodded, feeling that his choice had not been wrong.

Now the important thing was the conclusion.

Wasn’t the decision of the one the Provincial Commander followed about to be made?

A good military officer and subordinate should be able to anticipate their leader’s decisions in advance.

 

“Then are you thinking of withdrawing at this point?”

“Is there really a need to do so?”

“Then…”

“I’m thinking of neither withdrawing further nor drawing him closer.”

“You mean to continue the relationship at the current level.”

“That’s right.”

 

The decision was made simultaneously with the assessment.

Exactly the current state.

Where Hangzhou’s military department and Jung Myeong were moderately connected.

But on a very ambiguous line that didn’t become complicated.

 

‘It would be just the right distance for someone who uses divine power.’

 

The Provincial Commander thought this decision was right.

He bowed deeply and spoke.

 

“I will prepare accordingly.”

“I’m counting on you.”

 

That he would follow the words of the one he served.

Had all decisions been made?

The Young Man looked much more relieved.

 

“And I obtained some good Wild Ginseng on my way here.”

“Hmm…?”

“Bring him one root. It… wouldn’t it be better to live even a little longer?”

 

Then, with a somewhat embarrassed expression, he instructed the Provincial Commander.

To bring one precious Wild Ginseng root.

Then, watching him hurry his steps for no particular reason.

 

“Hehe. Understood.”

 

The Provincial Commander smiled brightly.

 

 

* * *

 

 

Some time later. Personnel from the Military Department visited Jung Myeong’s Medical Clinic.

Along with the Commission Fee, an Order Form for newly ordered Spirit Medicine, and Wild Ginseng included with it.

Seeing it, Jung Myeong’s eyes widened.

 

“You’re giving this to me?”

“The Provincial Commander instructed us to do so.”

“Huh…”

 

Even someone who didn’t know much about Wild Ginseng would recognize this massive root as precious.

Jung Myeong, being both a Physician and Martial Artist, knew even better.

 

‘Isn’t this at least a hundred-year-old Wild Ginseng?’

 

Jung Myeong sensed an aura from it.

The expression of Wild Ginseng having an aura might not fit well.

But the energy contained within it was so tremendous that it couldn’t be helped.

 

“Please convey my gratitude. And also that I won’t accept payment for True Origin Pills for the time being.”

“Ah, that won’t do.”

“Pardon?”

“The Provincial Commander anticipated you would say that and instructed us beforehand. He said he would pay properly, so don’t say such things.”

“Huh. Even so, receiving something this large…”

“If it weighs on your mind, he said you could repay him later if the opportunity arises. However, you don’t necessarily have to repay it.”

“Ahem… That makes it weigh on my mind even more.”

“Haha. Either way, it doesn’t matter to me. Now then, when should we come to collect the Medicine again?”

“Let’s meet in seven days.”

“Seven days! Understood.”

 

The Military Officer bowed and withdrew.

 

‘I’ve received something precious. Where should I use this?’

 

The Provincial Commander’s goodwill didn’t end there.

From some time later, Military Department personnel came and went from the Medical Clinic under the pretext of transporting Spirit Medicine.

The stated reason was for Spirit Medicine delivery.

But this was a signal.

A signal that the Military Command was protecting him.

The Provincial Commander had received no compensation for this protection.

 

‘It’s large to call simple goodwill… but it’s not bad. I’m also building goodwill by providing Spirit Medicine.’

 

Jung Myeong had been mentally occupied with Government affairs in various ways.

For him, this protection without compensation wasn’t bad.

Now it would be difficult for the Government to immediately lay hands on him.

The Medical Clinics that had been troubling him were also busy dealing with the Emergency Medicine distributed from his Medical Clinic and the Physicians who had joined him.

 

‘Is it peaceful now?’

 

Around that time.

Jung Myeong thought he might finally have some leisure again.

It seemed like it would definitely be so.

If only the Murim of Hangzhou had remained quiet.

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