I Became the Oriental Doctor for Divine Beasts - Chapter 67

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She had become a doctor of Eastern medicine for the Divine Beings.
#67
“Ah. That thing?”
I nodded slightly.
“Licorice-Black Bean Decoction.”
“Licorice-Black Bean Decoction?”
“Licorice and black beans simmered together.”
Yun-sang’s eyes widened a little.
“That’s enough to be an antidote?”
“It is. It’s the most basic method we use to reduce Aconite toxicity.”
Though a simple combination, it was a classic prescription used as an antidote since ancient times.
‘There’s even a saying that it neutralizes the poison of a hundred different substances.’
Beyond that, the Licorice-Black Bean Decoction was known to help with waste elimination, soothe skin troubles, and support vessel health.
I smiled and continued my explanation.
“Aconite itself is highly toxic, so we never use it raw as a medicinal material.”
“Then what do we do?”
“Aconite has to go through Herbal Processing. Simply put, it’s a pre-treatment process to enhance the therapeutic effect of a medicinal material or reduce its toxicity.”
“Pre-treatment… I see.”
Yun-sang echoed my words, sounding interested.
“When we process Aconite, we use Licorice and Black Bean together too. They suppress the Aconite’s toxicity and help the body accept it safely.”
“Ah.”
Yun-sang nodded.
“So that’s why you had me drink the Licorice-Black Bean Decoction beforehand.”
“Right. I anticipated they’d use another substance on you before the test.”
I answered briefly and closed my eyes again.
The sensation of using Domination moments ago returned to my mind.
The feeling of pressing down on an opponent with an invisible hand.
‘It’s really an absurd ability.’
Now I understood a little why Baek Eun-ho always seemed so composed.
With an ability like that, there would be almost no situation he couldn’t control from the start.
‘No wonder the Baek Clan plays the leader among the Divine Beings.’
Besides, it was a godsend that I’d used the ability on Kim Beom-hee, not Son Byeong-su.
Given the limits of my Spiritual Energy, I’d had only one chance.
According to Eun-ho, if you gave vague or incorrect orders, you’d only waste Spiritual Energy; the Domination ability wouldn’t manifest at all.
‘Of course Son Byeong-su was the mastermind, but Kim Beom-hee was the one who carried it out. If I’d told him to confess that Son Byeong-su mixed Aconite into the drink, it wouldn’t have worked.’
I exhaled slowly.
Resting in bed, I could feel my Spiritual Energy gradually replenishing.
I opened my eyes and looked to the side. Yun-sang was still keeping watch beside me.
“?”
But his expression was… strange.
His eyes looked so sorrowful, as if he were looking at someone he’d never see again.
“What is it, Yun-sang? Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Oh, no. Nothing.”
He turned his head slightly away.
Then, after a pause, he murmured as if to himself.
“…Thank you so much.”
Hmm?
I blinked for a moment, then chuckled softly.
‘He doesn’t look it, but he’s got a tender heart underneath.’
Perhaps Yun-sang’s feelings were complicated by what had happened.
Relief at catching the culprit, gratitude toward me, and betrayal by someone he trusted—it all blended together.
With that in mind, I reached out and tousled his hair.
“You did well, Yun-sang. I’m looking forward to your performance as a regular player.”
Yun-sang flinched.
Then, instead of answering, he rose from his chair.
“Then rest, please. I should get going.”
“Hm? All right.”
I heard the door close.
I burrowed back under the blanket and closed my eyes.
The corner of my mouth lifted slightly.
‘I’m glad Yun-sang kept his starting position.’
For now, that was enough.
* * *
I recovered my strength somewhat and left the Medical Office.
In the corridor outside the Locker Room.
The moment I stepped out, the Director and coaching staff surrounded me.
“Director Go, thank you so much.”
The Director kept bowing deeply.
His face was still mixed with shock and relief.
“That something like this was happening within the team… It’s entirely my fault for failing to supervise properly.”
The Director’s voice was heavy and subdued.
I waved my hand lightly.
“No. At least we found out now. That’s what matters.”
The Coach nodded vigorously beside me.
“Really, without Director Go, who knows what would’ve happened. We would’ve made Byeong-su the regular instead of Yun-sang, goodness.”
The Coach’s face twisted at just the thought of it.
Then the Director lifted his head.
His eyes held a resolve different from before—firm and determined.
“To be honest, today made me see Director Go Yeon-hee in a new light.”
“Oh, yes?”
“It wasn’t just about assessing physical condition. You read the situation itself.”
His gaze grew more serious.
“That goes beyond what we expected, frankly.”
The Coach beside him agreed wholeheartedly.
“Absolutely! Your ability to grasp the situation was truly impressive. And not just Yun-sang—the other regular players say their condition improved so much after Director Go’s treatment.”
The Director stepped closer.
“So here’s what I wanted to ask, Director Go. Would it be possible for you to continue caring for our players from time to time?”
“Yes? Are you asking me to be the team doctor?”
“Not necessarily as an official team doctor, but we’d like to be able to ask for your help during important matches or when a player has an issue!”
The Director’s eyes gleamed.
It felt like more than mere politeness—a heartfelt proposal.
“After what happened today, we realized someone of your caliber is exactly what we need. We won’t let you feel underappreciated.”
The Coach added with a smile from beside him.
“This is a bit funny to say while we’re asking for a favor, but we don’t make such offers lightly. You should know how picky we are when recruiting a team doctor.”
“Exactly. The position of National Soccer Team doctor gets intense competition when it’s posted.”
“Yun-sang mentioned you even received an Appointment Certificate as a cooperating Eastern medicine doctor at Baek Ho Hospital. We’re moving quickly because we’re worried another sports team might snatch you up first.”
I laughed lightly and waved my hand.
“Come on, you’re overestimating me.”
“Not at all!”
The Director countered firmly.
“This wasn’t just lucky timing. We were genuinely impressed. To maximize our team’s performance, we need someone like you.”
Wait, Director.
You really mean this?
I was flustered—I’d never imagined such an offer.
I thought for a moment and then spoke.
“If you need me, please reach out. I’ll consider it based on the situation at that time.”
Team doctor for the National Soccer Team.
Of course, it was an incredibly prestigious position for an Eastern medicine doctor.
It was the kind of position that could go on the very first line of a doctor’s profile.
‘But I have more important things to handle.’
I had my clinic to run and Divine Being matters to resolve.
So, leaving room for flexibility in my response, the Director’s expression eased a little.
“That alone is deeply appreciated.”
He bowed once more.
“Director Go, I won’t forget what you did today. You saved not just Yun-sang but our entire team.”
Soon the Director and coaching staff scattered hastily. They all looked rushed because of the incident to handle.
The corridor quickly became quiet.
I rolled my shoulders and stretched.
‘I should get back to the clinic.’
My body wasn’t completely light yet.
There were lingering aftereffects from burning through my Spiritual Energy at once.
I walked slowly toward the exit at the back of the stadium.
The back of the Training Ground with its lights off was quite dark and quiet.
Then it happened.
“Yeon-hee!”
I stopped and turned at the voice calling from behind.
Ma Yun-sang stood there in casual clothes.
His chest heaved noticeably, as if he’d hurried after me.
“Oh, Yun-sang.”
I smiled naturally.
“You haven’t left yet?”
But—
Yun-sang’s expression was different from usual.
“…….”
His face was tense and rigid, his eyes flickering with unease.
“You know…”
Yun-sang averted his gaze.
Then, in a quiet, low voice, he spoke.
“Soccer is important to me, but… family matters too. I’ve always envied other people having families like I do now.”
He paused as if choosing his words carefully, then continued.
“But you and your mother treated me sincerely, and I was so grateful. Thinking about it, that might have been my first time ever. Getting that close to someone…”
Somewhat taken aback, I laughed deliberately to lighten the mood.
“What is this? Why are you saying such things all of a sudden? It sounds like a goodbye.”
But Yun-sang didn’t smile.
“Later, when you find out, you might get angry or be disappointed in me.”
“Hey, Yun-sang?”
“But I had no choice.”
He squeezed his eyes shut, then opened them.
“……?”
I rubbed the goosebumps on my arms.
Something felt wrong about the atmosphere.
A bad premonition washed over me.
And then.
“Yeon-hee.”
He stepped closer.
“Would you trust me and come somewhere with me for a bit?”

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