Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 83

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Chapter 83

 

 

‘I must acknowledge that one of the essences of my power is being an Alchemist.’

 

As an alchemist, and as an Alchemist of this world, that essence is also precious.

Because that is the trace and proof of the path he has walked.

From his previous life to his current life.

 

‘Hmm….’

 

A Physician and a Martial Artist. Additionally, an Alchemist and an alchemist.

None of these are things that can be neglected.

Let’s bundle all of that together and see.

 

‘…In the end, does it all circle back to Jeon Jin?’

 

However, he also knew that a choice had to be made here.

Whether he should place part of his allegiance with Jeon Jin.

It might seem strange to make such a choice now when he was learning the most martial arts from Jeon Jin.

But consciously acknowledging this or not is quite an important matter.

 

‘Because it will determine how I treat the people of Jeon Jin going forward.’

 

That’s why Jung Myeong pondered.

To avoid making a careless decision.

Then suddenly Jung Myeong became aware of himself.

 

‘I’m not the type to swallow what’s sweet and spit out what’s bitter, am I?’

 

It was an awareness of his own character.

During his wandering days as a Gangho Physician, he had moved thoroughly to avoid crises.

However, he had lived keeping compassion in one corner of his heart.

His track record of wandering as a Physician rather than for martial arts was proof of that.

It was the same even now.

Even though he had awakened and become stronger, his essence hadn’t changed.

 

‘Even on difficult paths, I acted according to my heart’s direction. The direction my heart went was at least not an evil path.’

 

Jung Myeong had no intention of bringing up difficult concepts like compromise or human righteousness at this point.

The standard was whether he himself was upright or not.

By that standard, he had quite a deep connection with something called Jeon Jin.

 

‘It was a connection that began by chance at the bookshelf… but this too is a connection if it’s a connection. Thanks to it, I was also able to open the path as an Alchemist.’

 

It’s too coincidental to call it just chance.

Getting entangled with Snow Plum Sword Yeo Eun-so.

Seeing how he immediately got involved with the Branch Office after this.

This connection couldn’t end here.

If we consider the standards of each time.

 

‘I should acknowledge it now.’

 

He has a deep connection with Jeon Jin.

For whatever reason, it has already become so.

He has already placed his allegiance with Jeon Jin.

 

‘I won’t think about newly founding Jeon Jin or completely inheriting the True Transmission at this point.’

 

He had no intention of shouldering that duty.

But he also had no intention of avoiding everything.

 

‘This is just the beginning, and I’ll encounter many more connections going forward.’

 

He intends to embrace the many connections with Jeon Jin that he’ll encounter in the future.

Whatever the result may be, that’s the proper way with those he’s connected to.

It’s also Jung Myeong’s way of pursuing Diligent Cultivation after his Awakening.

 

‘I’ll continue Jeon Jin’s connections and protect those I’m connected to, but I won’t think about Sect Founding. I should settle on this much for now.’

 

After establishing his standards, Jung Myeong felt relieved.

He exhaled deeply as if refreshed, then immediately turned his head to act on what had been decided.

And he looked for Yeo Eun-so.

 

“Young Lady, would you speak with me for a moment?”

“What is it about?”

 

She approached quickly as if she had been waiting.

Anxiety was clearly visible on one side of Yeo Eun-so’s face.

At this, Jung Myeong went straight to the main point.

 

“You said there should have originally been a Jeonjin Branch in this Hangzhou as well, didn’t you?”

“Yes. Originally my Sa Jeo and Sa Mae should have been here.”

“Shall we discuss that matter for a moment?”

“Would that be alright? Having a discussion together means….”

 

Even while anxious, she tried to be considerate of him until the end.

 

“This would mean I’m officially placing my allegiance with Jeon Jin.”

“…That’s right.”

“If that’s the answer to that, then it’s fine. I’m not talking about something grand like a new Sect Founding or anything. At least I intend to protect those I’m connected to.”

“!!!”

 

Receiving that consideration, Jung Myeong thought he had made a good decision.

 

‘If she’s someone who shows consideration even in this situation… that’s not bad.’

 

It was good goodwill.

Thinking he had received compensation for his good decision in less than half a moment, he immediately brought out his thoughts.

 

“So, I think we need to organize things related to this. When we disembark from the ship deck, there will probably be various matters to deal with.”

“What kind of matters do you mean?”

“With such a commotion having occurred, it won’t be quiet.”

“Ah! That’s true. What should we do?”

“In preparation for that, we need to split up and move separately. I have an idea – would you like to hear it?”

“I’ll listen carefully.”

“Good. First of all…”

 

Yeo Eun-so accepted his opinion without reservation.

Inside the ship deck returning to Hangzhou.

It was a moment when one person’s decision foretold many changes to come.

 

 

* * *

 

 

‘He’s quite perceptive.’

 

Blood Hand Dog turned the ship deck’s direction on his own.

The place they arrived at wasn’t where they had first turned the bow of the ship.

It was a completely different place.

Jung Myeong stepped toward the ship deck and asked.

 

“You’ve been busily sending messenger pigeons since earlier – was it for this moment?”

“Haha. Did I get caught?”

 

Blood Hand Dog laughed good-naturedly.

 

“Didn’t you send them knowing you’d get caught?”

“Don’t I have to earn my keep? Since I’ve accommodated you so quietly, you’ll reduce the price for my life I mentioned before, right?”

“I wonder?”

“What!? No, if we had gone to that boat dock from before, all sorts of commotion would have erupted. I prevented that, didn’t I?”

 

Earning his keep, he said. If he had shown such perceptiveness for his sake, it would be worth reducing the price.

As Blood Hand Dog said, if they had gone there as planned, there would have been a commotion.

However, now wasn’t the time.

At a glance, he noticed that Blood Hand Dog’s own interests were also at stake.

 

“When I can clearly see it’s for your own benefit, is there any need to give you credit?”

“Oh my…”

“Let’s go down. I think I know who’s waiting.”

“Anyway, Physician, your perceptiveness is too good – it’s troublesome. Making money isn’t easy!”

“I’ll take that as a compliment.”

 

Since he knew well that denying it now wouldn’t work anyway.

Blood Hand Dog clicked his tongue but didn’t deny it.

He was just doing the finishing work to secure the ship.

 

“Aren’t you coming with us?”

“I have to take care of the ship. Go ahead first.”

“You’ve worked hard. Well then, let’s go. Come on, everyone get off.”

 

Leaving behind the grumbling Blood Hand Dog, the moment they stepped down at the bow of the ship.

Hwaaaaaak!

A tremendous energy wave struck the faces of the three who had just disembarked from the bow.

 

 

* * *

 

 

It was killing intent.

Gooooo-!

It was a massive wave of energy.

It was at a level that would make ordinary martial artists collapse on the spot.

A properly prepared wave of energy struck the three of them.

 

[You have been exposed to intense killing intent.]

[A massive energy is ‘searching’ for you.]

[A massive energy is trying to ‘overwhelm’ you.]

[You have successfully resisted.]

 

“Mmm…”

“Ugh…”

 

For Jung Myeong and Yeo Eun-so, who had reached a certain level, it was easy to endure.

But for Ju In-hye, who was a patient beside them, it was too much.

There was a need to protect her.

As for how he chose to protect her.

Jung Myeong’s answer was simple.

 

‘I’ll have to tear it apart.’

 

Puhwaaaak-!

He didn’t yield and drew up massive energy.

Then, he infused his will into the energy emanating from his body.

 

‘Tear it to shreds.’

 

The energy imbued with his will immediately carried out his command.

Kwajjeujjeujjeuk- Kwajjeuk-

It tore apart the killing intent and energy that would have been more than enough to crush the surroundings.

It relentlessly seized the scattering energies, shredding them to pieces and displaying a fierce momentum.

Having completely annihilated the surrounding killing intent and energy.

Jung Myeong quietly requested.

 

“Come out.”

 

Enough with the games.

 

 

* * *

 

 

“Hehe….”

 

The one who appeared with laughter was Gyeom Gwang-ja, carrying a halberd on his shoulder.

 

‘Where did he put the halberd he was carrying before?’

 

Though his mouth was smiling, his eyes were sharp as he stood holding an ash-colored halberd different from before.

He was looking at Jung Myeong as if he would kill him at any moment.

The reason was obvious.

 

‘He must be curious about my level.’

 

Jung Myeong’s level. He must be trying to gauge it.

However, since reaching the super peak level, his level wouldn’t be easily visible.

Even for Gyeom Gwang-ja, accurately measuring him would be difficult.

The problem was that even this would become information for that person.

 

“It seems I couldn’t give you a welcoming greeting befitting your status.”

“There’s no need to consider my status.”

 

As expected. He mentioned status.

The fact that Jung Myeong’s level couldn’t be read.

That itself would be proof that he had entered the super peak level.

He seemed satisfied just from obtaining such information.

Gyeom Gwang-ja’s expression smoothed out pleasantly.

 

“Hmm… Then did you not like the welcoming greeting?”

“Is there anyone who would call this kind of thing a welcome? They’d have to be a madman.”

 

His nerve-grating jokes remained the same as always.

 

“Fortunately, there is one.”

“A madman, I suppose.”

“Hmm… If he heard those words, he’d be quite angry.”

“He’d be angry even when I’m acknowledging what he likes. Must be a close friend?”

“Hmph… Such sarcasm. He is a close friend.”

“Birds of a feather, shall we say?”

“Hmm. Not bad.”

 

There was no way Jung Myeong would back down here.

He didn’t retreat even from the psychological warfare Gyeom Gwang-ja was waging.

Straight to the main point.

 

“By the way, you came in quite a hurry.”

“When such a commotion breaks out, how could I not come out?”

“Then your business is with me?”

“Correct.”

“Then I’ll send those two away.”

“Do that.”

 

Gyeom Gwang-ja also seemed to want to get to the main point, as he readily nodded to sending the two away.

He gave Yeo Eun-so a meaningful look.

 

[Just move according to our plan.]

“….”

 

Instead of answering, she nodded and took care of Ju In-hye.

It was to escort her, who still had medicine left, to the medical clinic.

And so the two departed.

 

[Take care of yourself.]

[You too, Young Lady.]

[Yes!]

 

Up to this point, there seemed to be no problems whatsoever.

 

‘Good grief. Until the very end.’

 

Swish-

However, even in this situation, Jung Myeong’s senses told him.

That he was playing tricks until the very end!

This couldn’t be ignored, could it.

Jung Myeong immediately moved his hands.

Whoooosh-!

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