Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 91

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Chapter 91

 

 

“Physician!”

“You’re back?”

“Yes. I’ve returned.”

 

Yeo Eun-so and Ju In-hye, who had become close like sisters, came into view.

Ju In-hye had recently been receiving teachings of Jeon Jin from Yeo Eun-so.

She hadn’t officially joined yet.

In fact, even if she did join, she was planning to learn at the level of a lay disciple.

Even so, as if it was a welcome matter, Yeo Eun-so was teaching her quite earnestly.

 

‘Young Lady Yeo probably needs warmth too.’

 

From what he could see, she seemed to be giving affection in place of Sa Jeo and Sa Mae, whose whereabouts she still hadn’t found, but that wasn’t a bad thing either.

 

“You’re planning to spend all your time on martial arts training today, aren’t you?”

“Yes. I feel like martial arts requires more time than alchemy methods for me.”

 

By the way, Ju In-hye wasn’t just learning martial arts.

She was also learning alchemy methods using divine power.

 

“Well, you are learning alchemy methods quite quickly.”

“I think it’s thanks to divine power.”

“I certainly didn’t know divine power would suit you this well.”

“You’re talking as if you didn’t know from the beginning?”

“Haha. Did it seem that way? I have divine power too, so how could that be?”

“That’s right!”

 

By the way, that speed was fast enough to be called strange.

 

‘They say Jeon Jin’s alchemists started with those who possessed divine power. That seems to be right.’

 

It hadn’t even been a few days since she entered this medical clinic.

A speed that was frightening to think about!

Even for Jung Myeong, who had inwardly thought he might be the best, it became an opportunity to tighten the reins of tension.

 

‘Well, anyway, it’s good. Having a new alchemist means we can produce several times more spirit medicine.’

 

Thanks to this, Jung Myeong completely withdrew his existing plans related to spirit medicine.

That Ju In-hye before his eyes.

With her(?), he could expand faster than before!

He hadn’t asked Ju In-hye about this yet.

 

‘She probably won’t refuse.’

 

Jung Myeong had already incorporated her into his plans.

 

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Hmm? Is there something wrong with my gaze…?”

“That something… it’s hard to express, but it’s like a farmer looking at a full-grown cow…”

“Haha. How could that be!”

“Right? I must be mistaken?”

“Of course!”

 

Ju In-hye seemed to instinctively sense something.

But having already entrusted herself to the medical clinic, there was no corner for her to escape!

 

‘Oh my. Sister will have a hard time too.’

 

Gal Eun-gyeol, watching him from right beside.

She seemed to understand the situation and pouted her lips demurely.

But she didn’t seem to have any intention of revealing the hidden truth(?) either.

If Ju In-hye was caught by training.

Eun Gyeol had already been caught by medical arts long ago!

Anyway, Gal Eun-gyeol liked how things were now.

 

‘The medical clinic is running well too. And the physician looks comfortable for the first time in a while.’

 

Whether the outside was noisy or not, as long as this medical clinic was peaceful, she didn’t care.

Eun Gyeol had chosen to remain in this medical clinic of her own will.

Well, if there was a little mischief.

 

“Physician. Shouldn’t you go quickly?”

“Hmm?”

“Medical treatment!”

“Ah! Right! Let’s go quickly!”

 

There was an obsession, not quite an obsession, to stay attached to Jung Myeong’s side.

This was like mischief that could occasionally be seen at a young age. A childlike appearance, you could say.

 

“Now, let’s see. Eun Gyeol, watch carefully from the side and learn.”

“Yes!”

 

Jung Myeong looked at even this with a pleased expression.

Because Eun Gyeol showed enthusiasm along with learning.

Thus, medical treatment began.

 

‘Now, shall I do this properly today too.’

 

He checked the acupuncture needles prepared in advance.

He treated several patients.

And it was the moment he called the next patient.

 

“Now, next!”

“Groooan…!”

 

For some reason, the patient who entered was not ordinary.

 

 

* * *

 

 

Swoooosh-!

As soon as they entered, hands moved to attack. It was the Claw Technique.

The unfolding technique was fierce.

 

‘What are they aiming for?’

 

Jung Myeong immediately reacted to this.

With one hand he grabbed an acupuncture needle, and with his eyes he observed the direction the Claw Technique was unfolding.

The direction he then noticed was.

 

‘Eun Gyeol!’

 

It was directly toward Eun Gyeol.

Eun Gyeol, whose eyes were wide with surprise.

The intention of the one using the Claw Technique toward her was clearly visible.

They were trying to grab her throat.

Whether they intended to kill or capture didn’t matter.

What mattered was that they were moving!

Swoosh! Thud!

Jung Myeong instantly moved both hands.

In a flash he threw the needle to subdue the attacker so they couldn’t move further.

‘Block it!’

The hand already launched by momentum was immediately caught by his moving hand.

It was a grip that caught faster than the hand the opponent had used.

Crack-!

That hand finally succeeded in blocking.

Right in front of Gal Eun-gyeol’s throat.

 

“….”

“….”

 

Right there, the hand of the one who had disguised himself as a patient stopped.

All this happened in an instant.

It was a split-second event that occurred in no time at all.

 

“!!!!”

 

The most surprised by this was Gal Eun-gyeol.

The child who belatedly grasped the situation moved her eyes in shock.

Seeing the hand that had stopped right in front of her, her surprise grew.

Then seeing Jung Myeong’s hand that had caught it, she felt relieved.

Looking at the owner of that arm, questions formed.

Then she asked a question unbefitting a child.

 

“…What on earth is this situation?!”

 

Situation.

It would have been more childlike if she had just screamed.

Jung Myeong felt inwardly bitter about this, while also expressing his own confusion.

 

“I’ll have to find that out now too.”

 

He didn’t know the circumstances either.

 

‘Though I do have some inner suspicions.’

 

To turn suspicion into certainty, there was something necessary.

Interrogation.

He tried to make a request to carry this out.

 

“Could you step away for a moment?”

“Since this involves me, shouldn’t I watch together?”

 

For some reason, Gal Eun-gyeol made the request with firm eyes.

Even though she must know what would happen next, she demanded to stay.

Just showing such resolve while shocked revealed Gal Eun-gyeol’s firm spirit.

 

‘That can’t happen.’

 

However, Jung Myeong shook his head sideways.

It was a sign of refusal.

 

‘Her spirited appearance is good. In this harsh world, having backbone is better than being weak.’

 

He was pleased.

However, a child should be childlike.

In this place called the Central Plains, she was old enough to be treated as an adult.

But if possible, he wanted to show her only good things.

Therefore Jung Myeong spoke firmly.

 

“This time I can’t listen to what you say.”

“Because I’m young?”

“Yes. For now.”

“So it’s ‘for now.'”

“Yes. But time is fair, so I’ll be able to show you soon.”

“Soon… Physician, haven’t you seen things like this at my age?”

“I have. I’ve seen it countless times. Cruel, and more cruel things.”

 

That’s why wherever he went, he engaged in battles of spirit and calculation.

Rather than receiving kindness gracefully, perhaps calculation was the foundation.

Even at this very moment.

But he didn’t want to show this child such a world yet.

Though it seemed she already knew.

Jung Myeong somehow didn’t feel like showing her any more.

 

“Then why can’t I see it?”

 

Gal Eun-gyeol’s question.

Jung Myeong didn’t hide this contradictory feeling from her.

 

“That’s probably because I care about you.”

“…I see.”

 

Did his sincerity reach her deeply?

Only after quietly murmuring the word “care” did the child get up.

 

“Next time, I’ll join you too.”

“If that’s possible.”

“I understand. I’ll step back for today.”

 

The child withdrew after a brief argument.

 

“Thank you for understanding.”

“I’m always grateful to you, Physician.”

“Ha, this is really….”

 

Gal Eun-gyeol left words that didn’t suit the situation and went outside.

She slammed the door shut and went far away.

Only then did Jung Myeong let out a deep sigh.

 

‘I don’t know whether I should be happy that young child is growing so quickly, or blame this environment that forces her to grow that way.’

 

Everything was good. It was definitely a good situation.

Through Hao Gate, rumors about the Jangbo Map were spreading larger day by day.

The next move had been prepared long ago.

The board was being set according to his plan.

 

Not only that. Internally, things were circulating rapidly in an even better direction than externally.

The martial arts of those composed of guards were improving by leaps and bounds.

The formation that surrounded him like a wall for protection was being strengthened thanks to Gal Tae-gyeong.

With Ju In-hye’s arrival, the production of spirit pills would become even faster.

Based on that, his own growth was also gradually accelerating.

 

‘My level is already super peak level. It’s insane that even after reaching such a level, my growth speed isn’t slowing down.’

 

The super peak level itself was originally a rare realm.

This place called Hangzhou Martial World had the characteristic of large money circulation, so there were many powerful masters accordingly.

But considering that the super peak level itself wasn’t something to be taken lightly originally.

The fact that his growth momentum hadn’t broken even at this level was an incomprehensible, insane thing.

Everything was turning according to his wishes.

Yet the reason worries accumulated was.

 

“From now on, you’ll have to tell me everything in detail. From one to ten. About you.”

“….”

 

It was probably because of such people who were now rolling their eyes filled with fear.

What could he do?

If the backlash of this good situation was merely these kinds of people.

And if the necessary evil to protect all of that was these kinds of things.

 

‘…It’s probably still a profitable business.’

 

He had to pay such a price.

Jung Myeong moved his hands decisively while wearing a bitter smile.

Crack-crack-crack-

The sound of breaking bones filled the interior.

 

 

* * *

 

 

“Grrrraaahhhhh….”

 

The one who broke the peace of the medical clinic had to pay an enormous price.

His dantian was completely destroyed. His muscles and bones were damaged, making him unable to learn external arts.

He thoroughly and decisively ruined him.

If the price was increased because he targeted Gal Eun-gyeol.

That was the right thing to say.

 

“Aiming for a Jangbo Map that doesn’t even exist, pretending to be a patient and entering the medical clinic to target a child….”

“!!!!”

“Why? You don’t feel guilt, but your heart trembles at the words that there’s no Jangbo Map? Because you did something pointless?”

“….”

 

The conclusion he reached was simple.

This bastard came after hearing rumors from outside.

 

‘He managed to succeed in infiltration.’

 

Unlike other naive(?) guys who entered the formation, this bastard was thorough.

He actually inflicted internal injuries on his own body and pretended to be a patient.

To think he would go this far to obtain that thing called the Jangbo Map.

He didn’t know whether to call it impressive or stupid.

Anyway, after giving perfect punishment.

 

‘I’ll have to strengthen the medical clinic’s defenses even more.’

 

Jung Myeong decided to tighten the reins of the medical clinic much more.

Separate from his thoroughness.

Outwardly, the medical clinic appeared peaceful.

As always.

 

 

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In the midst of all this, Hao Gate moved on to the very next stage.

They opened a new act called the battle of truth.

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