I Became the Oriental Doctor for Divine Beasts - Chapter 19

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She had become the Divine Beast doctor.
#19
Go Yeon-hee led everyone to the herbal storage room inside the clinic.
When she opened the seventh horizontal row and third compartment from the top of the medicinal cabinet, sure enough, white peony root lay neatly arranged inside.
Ra Bit let out a cry of amazement.
“Wow! Did you really memorize the location of every single drawer in this hundred-compartment cabinet?”
“Of course I did!”
“That’s incredible!”
Yeon-hee straightened her posture with a satisfied snort, while Ra Bit laughed brightly and clapped her hands.
Meanwhile, the men stood a step behind, staring at Go Yeon-hee with expressions of disbelief before eventually breaking into quiet laughter.
“So an Alcohol Evil Spirit can pinpoint herbal medicine locations in a cabinet……”
Eun-ho shook his head in bewilderment.
Yun-sang murmured softly.
“It’s still hard to believe that someone with such soft and overwhelming charisma during treatment is the same person.”
“…….”
Eun-ho glanced at Yun-sang sideways, and after a moment of silence, finally spoke.
“……Yun-sang. I’m sorry for the misunderstanding back then.”
“……!”
Yun-sang’s eyes widened in surprise, then curved into a smile.
“It’s all right. The situation warranted the misunderstanding. And thanks to Yeon-hee, my headaches have disappeared now, so nothing else matters. She truly is remarkable and impressive.”
Yun-sang, who had been watching Yeon-hee laugh alongside Ra Bit with warm eyes, suddenly set his expression with resolve.
“The Horse Tribe’s ability is Explosive Strength and Sprint. If anything ever happens to you, please call on me too. It could prove useful in combat.”
Eun-ho’s gaze wavered at those words.
His expression grew complex, though his arms remained casually folded across his chest.
“No. That shouldn’t happen in the first place. A Purifier… Go Yeon-hee will definitely be protected.”
The fluorescent light of Baek Myo-dang cast a gentle glow across the four faces.
* * *
The next morning, at the Ho Clan Main House.
Chairman Baek Ho-jung’s bedroom was a space where modern furnishings and the classical elegance unique to traditional Korean architecture blended subtly together.
Tap, tap-tap.
Before heading to work, I was placing acupuncture needles in the Chairman’s meridian points.
With each precise puncture, I could feel the tight muscles gradually loosening through my fingertips.
“Doctor Go, thank you.”
Chairman Baek, who had been lying at ease while gazing at the ceiling, suddenly opened his mouth.
His voice resonated low.
“When I receive acupuncture from you, my chest pain disappears and breathing becomes far easier. I’m truly indebted.”
“Please don’t mention it. I’m the one receiving such generous hospitality at your home.”
I answered with a gentle smile.
The Chairman closed his eyes briefly, then opened them and asked in a passing tone.
“By the way, have you used the card I gave you?”
Ah, that?
The black VIP Card I had received in place of house call fees came to mind.
“Not yet. I haven’t had the time, and I’m not particularly fond of shopping or going out anyway.”
I answered while keeping my head bent as I placed the final needle.
“There we are, Chairman. All done. I’ll do the Foot Acupuncture in about fifteen minutes.”
As I spoke, I unconsciously lifted my gaze—and was startled.
The Chairman’s face bore a distinct expression of deep disappointment.
“My goodness. You haven’t used it even once?”
“Oh, I’m terribly sorry……?”
His disappointment seemed so genuine that an apology escaped me before I could help it.
“Now that the Barrier at Baek Myo-dang has been reinforced and Eun-ho gave you that protective amulet, why don’t you try going out tomorrow?”
At his words, I unconsciously glanced down at my left wrist.
The Jade Bracelet that Baek Eun-ho had given me earlier was gleaming with a soft green light.
That’s right.
As of today, I was scheduled to conclude my stay at the Chairman’s residence and return to Baek Myo-dang. Eun-ho’s close security detail would end as well.
“Perhaps……?”
As I hesitated slightly, the Chairman presented a proposal I couldn’t refuse.
“Our group owns a department store with fine dining. Why don’t we have dinner there tomorrow evening? The food is quite good, and more importantly—you’ll meet a new Divine Beast patient there.”
“Yes?”
I lifted my head sharply.
The Chairman’s lips curved upward as his eyes gleamed with meaning.
“You said you wanted to treat many Divine Beasts and grow stronger. Since then, I’ve been searching for Divine Beast patients to introduce to you.”
“I see…… But why meet at a restaurant? They could come to the clinic.”
“This person is quite busy and occupies a high-profile position, so they prefer a private consultation,” the Chairman said, narrowing his eyes.
“I imagine you’ll be quite surprised when you meet them.”
My heart began to race inexplicably.
Who could they be for him to speak so mysteriously?
I was desperately curious, but it felt awkward to press for details.
There was a glint of mischief in the Chairman’s eyes—he clearly wanted to surprise me.
‘Well, I’ll find out tomorrow when we meet anyway.’
I eventually smiled and conceded.
Only then did the Chairman nod with satisfaction.
“Excellent. Then I’ll have my secretary coordinate the schedule. They’ll inform you of the time and location once it’s arranged.”
What kind of connection awaited me this time?
And what help could I possibly offer to this Divine Beast?
A strange sense of anticipation began to bloom slowly in my chest.
* * *
Lunchtime at Baek Myo-dang clinic.
“Phew.”
I hung my white coat on the coat rack beside the desk in my office and exhaled deeply.
Today had been hectic from morning to afternoon.
The clinic normally ran smoothly enough with just me, but lately it was different.
The number of patients had noticeably increased—some even came from far away deliberately.
‘It must be because the Yun-sang incident spread far and wide.’
Sometimes watching the line stretch all the way to the courtyard made me sigh, yet at the same time, I felt proud.
If this pace continued, I might need to hire a nurse.
With such thoughts, I was heading upstairs as usual to prepare lunch when a familiar voice called out from beyond the office door.
“Hey, Yeon-hee~ Are you busy?”
“Oh! Sun-mi! You came?”
The one who entered was Sun-mi, my mother’s closest friend and a warm presence in my life—she’s also the owner of a traditional Korean café at the foot of Bukhansan.
“You haven’t eaten lunch yet, right? I brought something for you to try.”
Sun-mi pulled out a plastic container holding Kimchi Jeon and set it on my clinic desk.
“Wow! Your Kimchi Jeon is the best in the world! Thank you!”
I opened the lid with delight, and the spicy aroma instantly filled the room.
I was swallowing eagerly when a thought suddenly occurred to me.
“I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t been able to visit your café at all.”
But the response was unexpected.
“Oh, don’t come. What’s the point of coming? It’s always the same.”
“……?”
I tilted my head at that remark.
Ordinarily, she would be pestering me, saying “Why haven’t I seen your face lately? Come by more often.” But this was strange.
And her sideways glance seemed quite off.
“Sun-mi…… Are you really doing all right?”
I asked carefully, and Sun-mi quickly waved her hand and laughed it off.
“Of course, of course. I’m doing fine as always. Oh, by the way! Remember when was filmed near my café?”
My eyes lit up in an instant.
—that historical drama depicting a poignant palace romance under the moonlight!
It was a popular period drama I watched religiously on my days off.
“Oh yes! The lead actor is Yang Si-heon, right? The hottest up-and-coming male actor these days.”
“Exactly, exactly. I actually saw the actors in person, and my goodness~ they were so handsome and beautiful! The lead actors’ performances are incredible too.”
After that, Sun-mi spent quite a while talking only about the drama.
Of course, seeing the filming must have been genuinely exciting, but it felt as though she were deliberately steering the conversation away.
‘Hmm, she’s definitely hiding something.’
Though suspicious, I played along as if I noticed nothing.
“Really? You must have been thrilled to see famous actors in person~”
“By the way, our Yeon-hee became famous on the internet too, you know? Hehe, you wouldn’t lose to any of those actresses.”
“What are you saying all of a sudden?”
“Sigh, being here reminds me of your mother. That inconsiderate woman. Why did she have to leave so suddenly when you’re so beautiful?”
“……!”
My laughter froze solid.
At her sudden words, my chest sank sharply.
The word “mother” flowing from Sun-mi’s lips pierced my heart like a blade, leaving an ache.

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