Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 93

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Chapter 93

 

 

“Please come inside.”

 

Jung Myeong welcomed her with a bright smile.

Namgung Yeon followed behind Jung Myeong while looking around her surroundings.

 

‘They say the mulberry fields have become the blue sea.’

 

What filled her eyes was the transformation of the medical clinic.

There were hardly any traces left of the medical clinic she had seen since before it took on the name Jeongjin.

This was no longer just a medical clinic.

It had expanded to a size befitting a manor.

It had undergone repeated expansions, and construction could still be seen in various places. Even formations were hidden throughout.

 

‘So that Formation Master has truly settled in here…’

 

Gal Tae-gyeong was a Formation Master that even Baekyang Escort Agency had tried to recruit.

His skills were no joke.

If this was what she could see with her eyes, the hidden things would be even more impressive.

This alone was an amazing transformation.

 

“I will escort you from here.”

“Please do.”

 

Song In stepped forward to guide her.

The aura of the man who had once been her subordinate was also different from before.

 

‘Has he developed in the meantime? So fast.’

 

She already knew he had recently reached the peak realm.

She could see that he was entering the stage of embodiment, beyond mere mastery.

At this rate, he might someday be able to match her.

Considering the age difference between them, she would ultimately be the stronger one.

Song In wasn’t the only warrior visible.

There were quite a few martial artists who had increased in number.

 

‘Huh… Their eyes contain loyalty.’

 

If they also grew stronger.

Before long, this place would become like the Demon Subduing Hall before it was a medical clinic.

It was tremendous prosperity.

 

‘I thought I could stand beside him a little now…’

 

Namgung Yeon’s own growth had been frighteningly fast.

For her, who thought she could now stand beside him even a little, her heart couldn’t help but feel heavy without her knowing.

Well, this wasn’t the first time she felt this crushing weight on her chest.

She had already felt it several times.

Especially, the greatest weight had pressed down on her just recently.

 

‘It was that night.’

 

 

* * *

 

 

Just a few days ago.

Jung Myeong often went on outings even though Hangzhou was in turmoil due to rumors about the Jang Bo Map.

Baekyang Escort Agency was also included in his outing routes.

Jung Myeong had now become a big shot.

The Escort Agency Leader tried to welcome such a person.

 

“I’m grateful for the hospitality, but I came to see the Deputy Agency Head.”

 

He declined this.

 

“These days, there are more people looking for my daughter than me. Hehe.”

“Since the Deputy Agency Head is the one I have connections with, I have no choice.”

“If you put it that way, I have no choice. Still, I’ll guide you personally.”

“Then I’ll accept without declining. It’s an honor.”

 

Even while receiving the Escort Agency Leader’s guidance, he kept his mouth shut and followed behind.

 

“Yeon. A precious guest has come to see you.”

“Father?”

“It’s been a long time, Deputy Agency Head.”

“Huh…!”

 

Jung Myeong had come with the Agency Leader’s guidance.

Seeing him, she felt that she had already been defeated just by that.

 

‘To think Father would personally escort him here.’

 

She newly felt the weight he carried in her mind.

Meanwhile, she also felt grateful.

Even after directly meeting the Agency Leader, seeking her out was a signal that he would give her strength.

Since she couldn’t fail to read such a clear signal.

 

“The Deputy Agency Head of Baekyang Escort Agency pays respects to the great hero Poison Demon Physician.”

 

She showed courtesy to an excessive degree.

 

“Haha. Is there really a need for us to go this far between ourselves?”

“Shouldn’t I give you treatment befitting that reputation? I merely observed proper courtesy.”

“If you put it that way, I’ll accept it.”

 

This was surprising even to Jung Myeong.

The Agency Leader seemed pleased with this and nodded deeply before withdrawing.

Thus, a private meeting with the Deputy Agency Head was arranged.

The first thing she heard was words of gratitude.

 

“About when you urgently visited the medical clinic last time. I heard that you came as soon as you heard the rumors about the Jangbo Map. Though it’s late, I thank you.”

“When an ally is in crisis, shouldn’t I naturally come to help?”

“An ally… Haha. That’s right. An ally.”

 

They confirmed each other’s positions. And solidified them.

She wasn’t foolish enough to deny that Jung Myeong now deserved the title of equal ally.

 

“Yes. Unfortunately, anything beyond this would be difficult, but now even the word ‘ally’ has balanced the scales.”

“Do you think that’s where it ends?”

 

Jung Myeong agreed with that, then took one step further.

 

“Pardon?”

“Even though my medical clinic and the escort agency seem balanced now, time will benefit you, Deputy Agency Head.”

 

The soaring momentum of the medical clinic.

He mentioned it directly.

It was a statement that while they were equal now, the medical clinic would soar even higher in the future.

It was blatantly gilding himself.

But she had no choice but to nod readily in agreement.

 

“…I acknowledge it. No, I have no choice but to acknowledge it.”

“Oh. You acknowledge it faster than I expected?”

“There’s no reason not to at this point. I’m not foolish enough to deny reality.”

 

At such acknowledgment, Jung Myeong clapped his hands together as if satisfied.

Meanwhile, she completely gathered her composure.

 

‘For now… Yes. For now I have no choice but to acknowledge it. However, once this escort agency becomes mine, I too will someday…!’

 

That didn’t mean she had given up.

The ambition to rise higher!

That was her very foundation.

 

“You’ve grown.”

“Thanks to you.”

“And you still don’t know how to give up.”

“Should I give up?”

“No. I would have disliked it if you had.”

“I thought so.”

 

Even if defeated, broken, and crushed, she didn’t know how to give up, so she still hadn’t given up.

That’s why her gaze was so fierce.

Perhaps reading that provocative look in her eyes.

 

‘I like it.’

 

Jung Myeong felt even greater satisfaction at her gaze.

He always liked seeing such an attitude from someone who could be called his ally, or even his comrade.

However,

 

‘That’s enough for now.’

 

He had no intention of just leaving it at that.

Her growth and ambition were good. All good attitudes. But.

 

‘I don’t like the pace.’

 

He wanted to accelerate her pace while he had the chance.

Rather than the medical clinic soaring up and leading her along.

He knew the benefits would be greater if he helped her grow so they could walk together.

 

‘That’s how I gain power.’

 

Leading alone, yet cooperating.

Jung Myeong had this rather peculiar way of life, so he happened to bring a proposal that could nurture her.

 

‘Whether she can accept this or not.’

 

Depending on what choice she made, her future treatment would differ.

Having decided this inwardly.

He intended to create ripples once again in Namgung Yeon’s calm heart, which had managed to compose itself despite the deep sense of defeat.

 

“I’m satisfied. So how about we try to increase your weight as an ally while we’re at it?”

“Pardon? What do you mean?”

“I’d like to make a request.”

“A request? Any ordinary request won’t be able to elevate my position within this escort agency. To be precise, it won’t increase my weight the way you want, Physician.”

“Normally, that would be true.”

“Then this request isn’t ordinary?”

“Yes.”

“What is it?”

“Wouldn’t you like to establish a direct connection with the Namgung Family?”

“!!!!!”

 

 

* * *

 

 

The ripples were quite fierce.

The Namgung Family!

Though she bore the surname Namgung, she had only been to Namgung once.

In her very early childhood, which she couldn’t even remember. Even that was not permitted afterward.

Therefore, the place called Namgung, despite sharing the same surname, had no choice but to become the most distant place to her.

She couldn’t understand it when she was young.

 

-Why are we here when we’re Namgungs?

-I can’t tell you yet. When you grow up, the day will come when you understand.

-Really?

-Of course. Our Yeon is so clever, she’ll surely understand!

 

This remained the same even as she grew up.

That Namgung family expected great sacrifices from them simply because they shared the same surname.

To expand Namgung’s influence in this Hangzhou.

And further, to expand the Orthodox Sect’s influence by giving them the title of vanguard!

Thanks to those days of sacrifice, they were able to establish themselves in Hangzhou under the name Baekyang.

 

‘But that was as far as it went….’

 

They could not advance beyond that point.

Support from the family home no longer existed.

Instead, they cut off even the existing support, telling them to become self-sufficient.

Later, she learned this was due to pressure from the Hangzhou Martial World and furthermore the Four Blood Alliance. That only made her suspicions grow stronger.

 

‘Isn’t that when support becomes more important? That’s exactly when they should provide more help!’

 

In her view, that family home had lost sight of the essence.

The essence of being a great family, of taking care of their own blood relatives.

Even if by blood relations they were practically strangers now, it didn’t matter. As long as they bore the name of a great family, counting blood relations was meaningless.

Because she knew that the main house was actually taking care of those who couldn’t even bear the Namgung name.

Namgung Yeon’s resentment grew deeper as they cared for those connected through maternal lines and even their retainers below them, while not caring for her family.

And at the same time, she yearned.

 

‘Someday I will reach them. When that time comes….’

 

To connect with that Namgung family, who were closest yet farthest away.

When that connection was made, she would make sure they couldn’t easily cut it off!

Who would have thought someone would appear who could perceive her resentment.

 

“Let’s go together. We’re going under the name of a commission, but in the end, we just need to make contact, don’t we?”

 

Someone who could see through her feelings.

At the same time, she had to acknowledge that he had brought the most practical method.

Now, even if his gains from this method were somewhat greater, it didn’t matter.

What mattered was the result after the binary choice of whether she could make contact or not.

In this situation, there was only one choice she could make.

 

“…Fine. I’ll serve you with all my strength.”

“Haha. Thank you.”

 

To fully accept his commission!

And so she, who had rushed here in one breath, could only remain silent, gazing endlessly at him as he explained what lay ahead.

And that silence was broken again in Jung Myeong’s medical clinic.

 

“Well then, shall we go?”

 

By his question.

She answered as if she had been waiting.

 

“Yes. Let’s go. To Anhui Province.”

 

Toward Anhui, where the family home was located.

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