My Younger Siblings Are the Greatest Masters in the World - Chapter 31

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31.

 

For Seol Mujin, he couldn’t imagine such a large building.

 

As they descended the mountain ridge and reached the main gate, about ten people came into view.

 

One of their party had gone ahead first to announce their visit.

 

Baek Seongun dismounted from his horse and bowed his head to a man in his early fifties.

 

“I have returned, Elder.”

 

Elder Hwangbo Seonyong was the younger brother of the current family head.

 

“What about Hyeonguk?”

 

As soon as the worried question fell, the carriage door opened and Hwangbo Hyeonguk revealed himself.

 

“Uncle.”

 

“What happened? Sudden poisoning?”

 

“I didn’t expect it at all either, but fortunately he’s being treated.”

 

“I heard he has the same symptoms as Ryeoseon. Who’s doing the treatment?”

 

Hwangbo Ryeoseon, who had collapsed showing symptoms of poisoning, couldn’t be diagnosed by even the Hwangbo Family physicians renowned as famous doctors – they couldn’t figure out what poison she had been affected by.

 

“Fortunately, we met a famous physician.”

 

Hwangbo Hyeonguk’s gaze turned toward Yeon Gok.

 

Yeon Gok muttered.

 

“That kind of stare is burdensome.”

 

“Let’s finish the treatment and return quickly.”

 

The Triplets, who had plopped down from the carriage like small lumps of dung, looked at the Hwangbo Family Estate and put their hands behind their backs.

 

“This brings back old memories. We came here sixty years ago.”

 

“It seems bigger than back then?”

 

“What’s the point of just being flashy on the outside? There’s no substance.”

 

Seol Mujin came beside them as they spoke quietly.

 

“Don’t forget your promise to stay quiet and not cause trouble.”

 

“We’re not children.”

 

“That’s exactly why I’m worried.”

 

To other people, the Hwangbo Family might be impressive, but to the Triplets, it was just one of many common Murim sects.

 

Hwangbo Seonyong approached Yeon Gok and greeted him.

 

“I am called Hwangbo Seonyong. Our Hyeonguk…”

 

Before he could finish speaking, Yeon Gok passed by Hwangbo Seonyong.

 

“Let’s hurry.”

 

“So suddenly…”

 

“The fact that you came out to greet us means everyone in the Hwangbo Family knows that a physician who can cure the poisoning has arrived, doesn’t it?”

 

“That’s true, but…”

 

“The one who poisoned the Hwangbo Family’s eldest daughter and second son also knows this fact, so they might try to hurry and kill the patients.”

 

“What? That seems like too much speculation.”

 

“Whether it’s speculation or not, I just need to finish my business quickly and leave. It’s not like I came here because I wanted to.”

 

It was Yeon Gok’s true feelings that he didn’t want to get involved in troublesome matters.

 

Since Yeon Gok didn’t know the geography, Hwangbo Seonyong hurriedly took the lead.

 

The warriors they passed stepped aside and bowed their heads.

 

‘He must be a physician who came to treat the master.’ Such talk could be heard faintly.

 

Yeon Gok stealthily approached Seol Mujin’s side and whispered.

 

“The Hwangbo Family seems to be full of fools.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“It’s clear the culprit is within the household, yet they’re spreading rumors that a physician is coming.”

 

“They must be confident they can protect him.”

 

Seol Changho spoke barely audibly.

 

“Or they’re confident they can kill the physician.”

 

Yeon Gok was startled.

 

“Me… me?”

 

“Lower your voice.”

 

Hwangbo Seonyong, who was walking ahead, asked, “Is something wrong?”

 

Yeon Gok hastily answered “It’s nothing,” then whispered with an expression that looked like he was about to cry.

 

“You’ll protect me, right?”

 

When Seol Changho said, “You should take care of your own body,” Seol Mujin hurriedly reassured Yeon Gok.

 

“Nothing will happen, so don’t worry. You’re a physician who will treat the family head’s children, so they wouldn’t be careless with security.”

 

Seol Changho fueled Yeon Gok’s anxiety.

 

“Maybe they’re planning to use you as bait.”

 

Seol Changho voiced what Seol Mujin had thought but hadn’t said aloud.

 

“B-bait?”

 

“I told you not to worry.”

 

Despite Seol Mujin’s words, Yeon Gok’s face was full of worry.

 

“Ugh—! That cowardly bastard.”

 

Seol Ryeoseon clicked her tongue.

 

They walked for nearly an hour before stopping in front of a building called Yeonyun Pavilion.

 

The thick medicinal scent told them there was a patient there.

 

Yeon Gok frowned as he smelled the medicine.

 

“It seems the Hwangbo Family only has quack doctors. Using medicines like Hwangyeongi, Baeguncho, Bangseon Leaf, and Sangyeon Joint for Seven Dark Poison.”

 

Since he didn’t lower his voice, everyone around could hear.

 

Hwangbo Hyeonguk asked in surprise.

 

“Can you tell all that just from the smell?”

 

“How could a physician not know? Ahem!”

 

The Triplets shot him disgusted looks.

 

As they were about to go up to the Main Hall of Yeonyun Pavilion, a group of people appeared from around the building.

 

Everyone except Seol Mujin’s group bowed their heads upon seeing the man in his mid-fifties standing at the front.

 

“We greet the Family Head.”

 

That man with large eyes and a particularly angular jaw was Hwangbo Hunyong, the current head of the Hwangbo Family.

 

The people following Hwangbo Hunyong were the heads of four divisions among the sixteen divisions of the Hwangbo Family Estate.

 

Hwangbo Hunyong asked Hwangbo Hyeonguk.

 

“How is your body?”

 

“Thanks to Physician Yeon here, I’ve gotten much better.”

 

Hwangbo Hunyong’s gaze turned to Yeon Gok.

 

“Thank you for saving our Hyeonguk.”

 

Seol Mujin felt the aura emanating from a person for the first time.

 

Even without harboring killing intent, Hwangbo Hunyong exuded an energy that made one’s shoulders naturally shrink.

 

However, Yeon Gok spoke nonchalantly as if he couldn’t feel such an aura.

 

“I’m just treating patients for money.”

 

The Demonic Sect had too many people who possessed an aura like Hwangbo Hunyong’s.

 

There were even countless people who directed killing intent toward Yeon Gok, so he wasn’t one to be intimidated by such pressure.

 

Hwangbo Hunyong’s gaze naturally shifted to Seol Mujin.

 

“And you are…?”

 

The Triplets clenched their fists.

 

‘Where does that bastard get off speaking informally as soon as he sees him!’

 

‘What a rude bastard!’

 

‘Should we smash his head in?’

 

The only person who could notice such changes in the Triplets was Seol Mujin.

 

So he moved his steps to the left and stood between the Triplets and Hwangbo Hunyong.

 

“My name is Seol Mujin. I came along thinking Physician Yeon might be lonely.”

 

Hwangbo Hyeonguk provided additional explanation.

 

“He serves as a captain at the Government Office and came along to escort Physician Yeon.”

 

‘Big brother is the escort for someone like Yeon Gok! This bastard is ridiculous too!’

 

No matter what anyone said, the Triplets were displeased.

 

If Seol Mujin hadn’t warned them in advance, one of the three would have exploded.

 

Hwangbo Hyeonguk said.

 

“It would be best for Physician Yeon to examine my sister quickly.”

 

“Indeed. Let’s go in quickly.”

 

As they passed through the Main Hall and entered the left corridor, a door located about halfway down the corridor opened and a physician came out.

 

The physician in his mid-fifties with a goatee saw them and bowed his waist.

 

“I greet the Family Head.”

 

“Physician Seon. Did you receive the message?”

 

Physician Seon’s face clearly showed displeasure as he looked at Seol Mujin’s group.

 

It was a natural reaction since another physician had come to cure a disease he couldn’t treat.

 

“Are you really going to entrust the Young Lady’s treatment to someone whose identity we don’t even know?”

 

Hwangbo Hyeonguk stepped forward.

 

“He already cured my poisoning.”

 

“Not only is it uncertain whether the Second Young Master’s symptoms were actually poisoning, but even if it was poisoning, how can you guarantee it’s the same poison?”

 

“Because the externally manifested symptoms were exactly the same.”

 

“Poisons may show similar symptoms originally, but their treatments can be completely different…”

 

Yeon Gok interrupted Physician Seon’s words.

 

“So you’re a physician who wants to kill the patient because you’re afraid your lack of skill will be exposed. Tsk, tsk, tsk…”

 

“What did you just say?”

 

“A quack and deaf too? What a complete disaster.”

 

No wonder he was hated by the Demonic Sect, talking like that.

 

“This… this insolence…!”

 

Yeon Gok walked past the trembling Physician Seon and entered the room.

 

When Seol Mujin tried to follow, a woman inside the room blocked his way.

 

The woman who appeared to be in her early twenties had an atmosphere as cold as if she were holding ice.

 

“Outsiders cannot enter.”

 

Yeon Gok said.

 

“He’s my companion.”

 

But the woman didn’t step aside and only repeated the same words: “Outsiders cannot enter.”

 

Looking at Hwangbo Ryeoseon lying on the bed, Yeon Gok could understand the reason.

 

With acupuncture needles inserted all over her body, she was wearing only undergarments.

 

Since she would be showing her nearly naked body to men other than physicians, they had no choice but to block entry.

 

Guessing the reason, Seol Mujin took a step back.

 

“I understand.”

 

But Yeon Gok also turned around.

 

“If you won’t let Captain Seol in, then I won’t go in either.”

 

Hwangbo Hyeonguk said in surprise.

 

“Physician Yeon, why are you doing this?”

 

“You want me to be alone when the culprit who caused the poisoning might be nearby? Absolutely not.”

 

“Guard Sang is someone we can trust.”

 

“The only person I trust is Captain Seol.”

 

Since they couldn’t waste time here indefinitely, Hwangbo Hyeonguk spoke.

 

“Father, please let him in.”

 

With Yeon Gok being so unreasonable, Hwangbo Hunyong had no choice.

 

“Let him in.”

 

When the family head’s order was given, Guard Sang hesitated for a moment before stepping aside.

 

The one in a difficult position was Seol Mujin.

 

“Physician Yeon, I’ll stay here.”

 

But Yeon Gok was adamant.

 

“The killer could come through those windows, drop from the roof, or break through the walls. Please stay by my side.”

 

The people of the Hwangbo Family couldn’t understand such behavior from Yeon Gok.

 

He spoke casually to Hwangbo Hyeonguk, who was a son of the Hwangbo Family, yet was respectful to Seol Mujin.

 

Moreover, a mere captain’s martial prowess would be questionable at best, so how could he trust him so much?

 

Since they couldn’t waste time trying to persuade Yeon Gok, Seol Mujin entered the room.

 

Seol Mantong quickly followed behind him.

 

Seol Mantong wasn’t one to miss an opportunity to see an almost naked woman.

 

But Seol Ryeoseon wouldn’t just stand by and watch Seol Mantong harbor such dark intentions.

 

Seol Ryeoseon grabbed Seol Mantong by the back of his neck and dragged him away.

 

“Where do you think you’re going?”

 

“We… we should stay with hyung too.”

 

“Stop talking nonsense and come here. Let’s just look around the Hwangbo Family estate.”

 

“What’s there to see in this damn house… There’s real sightseeing material in that room. Damn it!”

 

Seol Mantong grumbled as he was dragged away by Seol Ryeoseon.

 

When Seol Mujin and Yeon Gok entered the room, Guard Sang closed the door.

 

As soon as Seol Mujin saw the woman’s lower body beyond Yeon Gok, he averted his gaze.

 

“Tsk tsk tsk… They’ve turned her into a complete porcupine.”

 

Yeon Gok removed all the acupuncture needles that Physician Seon had inserted.

 

At least he wasn’t a complete quack, as he had managed to slow the Seven Dark Poison from reaching her heart.

 

Before performing the acupuncture treatment, Yeon Gok first wrote a prescription and handed it to Guard Sang.

 

“Have them prepare medicine according to this.”

 

“I cannot leave Young Lady’s side.”

 

“Even when she’s taking a dump?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

Seol Mujin extended his hand.

 

“Give it to me.”

 

“No, Captain Seol should stay by my side…”

 

“Physician Yeon.”

 

At the low call, Yeon Gok had no choice but to hand the prescription to Seol Mujin.

 

Seol Mujin passed the prescription to Hwangbo Hyeonguk, who was waiting in front of the room.

 

“Brother Hwangbo, your health isn’t good either, so why don’t you go inside and rest?”

 

Hwangbo Hyeonguk shook his head at Seol Mujin’s words.

 

“I’m fine, so please take care of my sister.”

 

He thought they were truly close siblings.

 

‘But where did those guys go?’

 

“I’m not interested in catching criminals. What do I care if all the Hwangbo Family servants die or not?”

 

This was Seol Mantong’s answer to Seol Ryeoseon’s question of ‘Should we catch the culprit?’

 

“It’s better than doing nothing and breaking pickle jars. What do you want to do while Yeon Gok is treating her?”

 

“That’s why I said I’d just stay in the treatment room, why did you drag me out…”

 

Seol Ryeoseon smacked him on the back.

 

“You bastard! Act your age!”

 

“Ugh! This age is my enemy! Until I was five it was great, but when I turned seven, you wouldn’t bathe with me anymore, and Hyeonwol wouldn’t hug me either. Time is so cruel.”

 

“You… you… What complete nonsense.”

 

Seol Changho shuffled off in another direction.

 

When Seol Ryeoseon asked ‘Where are you going?’ he answered ‘Just looking around’ and disappeared around the corner of the hall.

 

“Then I’ll watch too.”

 

Why do I feel uneasy watching Seol Mantong scurrying off somewhere?

 

“Those bastards, they’re not up to something, are they?”

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