The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 64

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“I wondered where you had gone, and here you are. What are you doing?”

 

“Just thinking.”

 

Hyeon-ya still couldn’t take his eyes off the empty space.

 

He was thinking of the enchanted water droplet that had guarded that spot for such a long time.

 

“Bi-yeon is sleeping well.”

 

Hyeon-rang was the first to report on Bi-yeon’s condition.

 

“Her breathing is stable, and her complexion has improved greatly. Just as you said, Hyeon-ya, if she rests peacefully for a few more days, she should recover completely.”

 

His expression was a mixture of overwhelming emotion and happiness. He muttered as if he still couldn’t believe it.

 

“It really feels like a dream. I’ve waited so long for this day, even now I worry this might not be real.”

 

“Should I hit you once?”

 

“I’d gladly take ten hits.”

 

“That would only hurt my hand.”

 

Hyeon-rang laughed even at the half-hearted joke.

 

He watched his younger brother, who kept staring at the empty spot where the Crystal Water Chamber had been, then spoke.

 

“Things went well with the Blue Dragon Family Head. She already knew that the power of sorcery cannot last forever, and said that having Bi-yeon wake up was enough.”

 

“I thought as much. She’s always been so generous.”

 

“Yes. I should tell Seo-yu not to worry about it either. That child is surely concerned about it.”

 

Relief was evident in Hyeon-rang’s voice.

 

“Ever since Seo-yu came, only good things have been happening. She must truly be great fortune for our family.”

 

Just bringing laughter back to the dark household was enough to be grateful for, but now Bi-yeon had awakened too.

 

Hyeon-rang somehow felt like all of it was thanks to Seo-yu.

 

“Elder Brother.”

 

“Hmm? Why do you call?”

 

“Do you remember about the abilities of the Primordial Four Spirits?”

 

It was quite a random question, but Hyeon-ya was always like that.

 

“Of course I remember.”

 

Hyeon-rang, already accustomed to his younger brother’s way of speaking, answered slowly.

 

“According to legend, each of the Four Spirits possessed their own unique abilities.”

 

The Primordial Phoenix had heaven-sent wisdom that could solve any problem.

 

The Primordial Spirit had mysterious divine power that could see through the principles of the world.

 

The Primordial Winged Dragon had overwhelming force that could shake heaven and sea.

 

The Primordial Qilin had sacred life force that could revive all things.

 

Thanks to these different outstanding abilities, the Four Spirits could rule heaven and earth in harmony.

 

“But as you know, this is a story passed down as legend from long ago. The current Four Spirits don’t enjoy the same glory as in the past.”

 

After such a long time, the weakened Four Spirits could no longer display the same abilities as before.

 

If the current Four Spirits had the same power as the Primordial Four Spirits, magical beasts wouldn’t have been able to exist on this land in the first place.

 

“But why do you suddenly ask about that?”

 

“I was thinking about what Qilin Elder said.”

 

At Hyeon-ya’s words, Hyeon-rang searched his memory.

 

“You mean that gentleman you happened to meet at the Medical Academy and got along well with because you had good conversations.”

 

“Well, we didn’t get along that well. But anyway, yes.”

 

Hyeon-ya nodded his head.

 

During his time at the Medical Academy, there was an old man called the eccentric old codger.

 

He was an elder of the Kirin Family who guarded the Heavenly Medicine Forest, but his personality was so peculiar that he had no close friends among the Medical Academy students or even within the Kirin Family.

 

However, Hyeon-ya was quite close to him. For reasons unknown, the old man had taken a liking to Hyeon-ya.

 

“That old codger once said something strange. He said the current Four Spirits are incomplete.”

 

“Incomplete?”

 

“Yeah. He said even the Qilin itself is only half complete.”

 

Since it was a difficult matter to respond to carelessly, Hyeon-rang quietly listened.

 

“Then he said something even stranger.”

 

The usually outspoken Hyeon-ya paused briefly between his words. It was surely no ordinary story.

 

“He said the original Qilin had only one horn.”

 

“Only one horn? Did he really say that?”

 

At those words, Hyeon-rang stiffened.

 

“Yes. He said that what was once one had split into two, so it couldn’t possibly be complete.”

 

One horn.

 

Hyeon-rang and Hyeon-ya simultaneously thought of one person.

 

Seo-yu.

 

Their precious child who, like the Primordial Qilin, had only one horn.

 

“Could it be…”

 

Hyeon-rang muttered.

 

Soon, the two men’s gazes met.

 

The same thought had occurred to both brothers as they looked at each other.

 

* * *

 

Back at the household.

 

Seo-yu peered into the jade-colored flower pot placed on her desk.

 

Inside the pot, there was now one more new family member.

 

The Dragon Spirit Herb.

 

A new friend brought from the Dragon Palace, boasting golden round berries.

 

[I knew Seo-yu could do it!]

 

As the excited Snow Scale Flower fluttered its leaves, the Dragon Spirit Herb beside it let out a deep sigh.

 

[I stayed in that sea to avoid seeing this chaotic scene. So much for living quietly.]

 

[Really, Dragon Spirit. Shouldn’t you be happy to see us after so long?]

 

[Jeongdam, you’ve always been too soft on that one since the old days.]

 

The three spirit herbs chattered away among themselves without anyone starting the conversation.

 

Seo-yu sat with her chin propped on both hands, watching the spirit herbs with curious eyes before asking.

 

“Hey, have you three known each other since long ago?”

 

[Of course we have. Though we look like this now, we’re actually the primordial Four…]

 

[It’s a spirit!]

 

Snow Scale Flower interrupted in the middle of Dragon Spirit Herb’s explanation.

 

‘Dragon Spirit Herb seemed like it was going to say something else…’

 

Seo-yu was slightly puzzled but didn’t find it particularly strange.

 

“A spirit?”

 

[Yes. That’s why we can sense where each other are.]

 

“So that’s how you knew Dragon Spirit Herb’s location!”

 

[That’s right! I couldn’t tell you the exact location, but I’m glad you found it, Seo-yu.]

 

If they were spirits, then the herbs’ mysterious abilities and their ability to communicate all made sense.

 

Nodding her head in understanding, Seo-yu cautiously spoke up.

 

“Um, Seollin. Actually, I told Master about you and your friends.”

 

Seo-yu quickly added an apology.

 

“I’m sorry I didn’t discuss it with you first.”

 

She had told the truth because she didn’t want to keep secrets from Hwang Hyeon-ya, but she felt sorry for not consulting with the herbs beforehand.

 

Fortunately, Seollin’s reaction wasn’t bad.

 

[It’s okay. He doesn’t harbor any evil intentions.]

 

“Evil intentions?”

 

[Yes. Evil intentions are just like demonic beast poison. When they’re nearby, they spread bad toxins that make us unhealthy. Then we wither and become sick.]

 

Snow Scale Flower quickly added.

 

[But Hwang Hyeon-ya is a good person, so it doesn’t matter at all.]

 

“That’s right! Our Master is a good person. Lord Hwang Hyeon-rang and Lord Li-han too!”

 

[Yes, yes. So it’s fine to tell the people in this place.]

 

Seo-yu felt inexplicably proud as if she had received approval.

 

Then, Snow Scale Flower spoke in a somewhat serious voice.

 

[But Seo-yu, you mustn’t carelessly talk about us outside.]

 

“Huh? Why?”

 

[There are many bad people in the world. If they find out we have special abilities, they might try to use us for their own purposes.]

 

“Ah, I understand. I’ll never tell other people. I’ll make sure to tell Master it’s a secret too!”

 

When she made a gesture of sealing her lips, Snow Scale Flower seemed pleased and fluttered its leaves again.

 

And so the chatter between the three spirits and one child continued, losing track of time.

 

* * *

 

A few days later, the Golden Dragon Family became bustling with excitement. It was because of the news that Bi-yeon was returning.

 

The entire household was swept up in a festive atmosphere. After more than five years of silence, vitality had returned to the Golden Dragon Family.

 

“Madam is coming back!”

 

“Is it really true that she’s recovered?”

 

“Lord Hwang Hyeon-ya personally delivered the news, so how could it be wrong?”

 

“My goodness, it’s truly a miracle!”

 

The Golden Dragon Family decided to hold a feast to welcome Bi-yeon’s return.

 

“Since Madam loved lotus flowers, let’s hang lanterns shaped like lotus flowers everywhere!”

 

“How about calling musicians? We could have them play the melodies that Madam enjoyed.”

 

The household servants moved busily with joyful hearts.

 

They thoroughly cleaned every corner of the manor that had been dormant for so long, and carefully decorated the room that Madam used to occupy.

 

The family members were no exception.

 

Yi-ryeong, who had rushed to Seo-yu’s room as soon as training ended, spoke excitedly.

 

“Youngest! Let’s prepare a gift for Mother too!”

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