The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 61

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 61

“H-how did you know that…?”

Perhaps too flustered, the woman couldn’t even deny it.

Namgung Hyeok looked at the woman calmly as if he had expected this and raised three fingers.

“First is because of the Northern Sea Ice Palace’s attitude.”

“Pardon?”

“Logically speaking, the Northern Sea Ice Palace that mainly uses Ice Arts would have no reason to want the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core. Even at this auction, there was the Hundred Year Snow Ginseng, a spiritual medicine containing powerful Yin Energy. But you showed no interest in that. Instead, you’re pleading with us to hand over the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core.”

“…!”

“So I simply imagined what situation would make the Northern Sea Ice Palace need the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core. That’s when I thought of the Nine Yin Severed Meridians.”

Namgung Hyeok paused for a moment before continuing.

“The Nine Yin Severed Meridians is a cursed constitution where powerful Yin Energy blocks the body’s meridians, causing them to freeze. If you had the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core, you could use its Yang Energy to try blocking the Nine Yin Severed Meridians’ Yin Energy. That’s why I made such a guess.”

“How could you…!”

“The second evidence is the strong Yin Energy I feel from you.”

Namgung Hyeok produced flames from his hand.

“As you can see, I’m someone who handles Extreme Yang martial arts. Because of that, I’m much more sensitive to Yin Energy than others. So when someone uses martial arts that employ Yin Energy, I can tell immediately.”

“But I didn’t fight this time…”

“That’s exactly the point. You haven’t used any martial arts, yet your entire body is emitting a coldness that makes one feel chilled. This is the second reason I thought you had the Nine Yin Severed Meridians.”

“Then what’s the third reason?”

This time it was Han Yeoun who stepped forward.

He was looking at Namgung Hyeok with quite a stern expression, as if bewildered that their secret had been discovered.

“The third is you, Hero Han. You yourself.”

“Me?”

“That’s right. Logically, a strong person like you would be in a position to receive respect wherever you go. But you’re presenting yourself as a mere Guard Captain. That means the status of the person you’re guarding is extremely high.”

“…!”

“The Young Lady’s true identity is probably the daughter of the Northern Sea Ice Palace Lord or someone of equivalent status. Otherwise, there’s no way you would serve as her guard. And if that’s the case, it makes sense that she would think of spending two thousand nyang for the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core. Without such a precious status, one couldn’t casually promise to pay such a large sum of two thousand nyang. If someone of such status wants a spiritual medicine full of Yang Energy? There’s only one reason. Because she absolutely needs it herself. And that need is explained by all the reasons I’ve mentioned so far.”

“You are… truly sharp.”

Han Yeoun spoke with a slightly amazed expression.

The same seemed true for the other members of the Northern Sea Ice Palace party, as they were all staring at Namgung Hyeok with their mouths agape.

A moment of silence.

But that silence didn’t last long, as the woman soon removed her face veil.

“Ooh!”

Exclamations burst out from those who had been secretly eavesdropping on the conversation nearby.

The woman’s appearance that was revealed was extremely exotic and beautiful.

She bowed to Namgung Hyeok once more and said.

“Come to think of it, my introduction was late. I’m Bing Seolhye, the Young Palace Lord of the Northern Sea Ice Palace.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Namgung Hyeok from the Namgung Family.”

“I heard extensively about Flame Dragon Young Hero’s reputation on the way here. Indeed, seeing you in person, those rumors weren’t exaggerated. No, rather the rumors were insufficient.”

“Thank you for the praise.”

After exchanging greetings, Bing Seolhye asked with a serious expression.

“But there’s something I want to ask. What did you mean earlier when you said that even with the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core, I wouldn’t be able to overcome my natural affliction?”

“Exactly what I said.”

Namgung Hyeok explained calmly.

“The Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core certainly possesses powerful Yang Energy. But even if you take this as is, you won’t be able to open any of the nine blocked meridians. Because you have no experience handling such Yang Energy.”

“…!”

“Rather, if you forcibly try to melt the Yin Energy with that energy, a backlash is likely to occur and damage your body. That means your condition could become even worse than it is now.”

“Ah… I understand what you’re saying.”

Bing Seolhye nodded heavily.

“So you’re saying that even if we take the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core, it would be useless.”

“It could even make things worse. You don’t want that either, do you?”

“Then what should I do…?”

Bing Seolhye showed a confused expression.

Resentful emotions were clearly revealed in her eyes. It was a face full of venom, filled with resentment toward this world.

“Even at this moment, my body is gradually freezing. If even the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core, which I thought was my last hope, is denied, are you saying I should just accept this? This fate of death?”

The voice saying this was like a lament. Namgung Hyeok quietly looked at her and then spoke resolutely.

“That’s not the case.”

“…!”

Bing Seolhye’s eyes widened.

To her ears, Namgung Hyeok’s words sounded like there might be some method.

“Saying the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core would be useless only applies to your case. You of the Northern Sea Ice Palace cannot handle Yang Energy well.”

“What do you mean…?”

“Conversely, if there’s an expert who can delicately handle Yang Energy, they could use the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core to open your severed meridians. And right now before your eyes, isn’t there one person who uses Extreme Yang martial arts?”

“Don’t tell me…”

Namgung Hyeok smiled slightly and said.

“That’s right. It’s me.”

“…!”

Bing Seolhye’s eyes widened considerably.

* * *

Namgung Hyeok had presented an alternative, but the Northern Sea Ice Palace party didn’t immediately ask for treatment.

It was natural.

Even from their perspective, trusting Namgung Hyeok was something that required great caution.

It was even more so since the Young Palace Lord’s life was at stake.

‘Well, they’ll have no choice but to come eventually.’

Namgung Hyeok thought this and finished preparing to take the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core.

With Jeon Wook and So Geomlip standing guard as protectors, he sat cross-legged and chewed and swallowed the inner core in one go.

Simultaneously, he felt a burning heat from his throat.

‘Hmm.’

But Namgung Hyeok wasn’t flustered.

This level of heat was nothing compared to the Sacred Fire.

He operated the Sacred Fire Divine Art and began slowly guiding the Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp’s energy into his body.

The places where the energy accumulated were two locations.

The Lower Dantian and Middle Dantian.

The Sacred Fire Divine Art was a martial art that used two dantians simultaneously.

‘And the energy that accumulates in the Middle Dantian affects the innate True Energy, granting even more powerful vitality.’

He concentrated his mind and circulated the energy several times.

It was difficult to settle all the energy in just one attempt.

But after repeating Energy Circulation countless times, most of the energy that had been dormant in the inner core melted into his body.

Namgung Hyeok could feel his body becoming much lighter.

‘This should be enough.’

He tried producing Sacred Fire from within his body.

Sacred Fire that emitted much more intense energy than before burst out throughout his entire body.

He savored the sensation of that energy burning away the impurities in his body, then stood up from his position.

Creak.

Namgung Hyeok opened the door and came outside.

Outside the door, Jeon Wook and So Geomlip were guarding all directions while carrying their respective weapons.

Then, realizing that Namgung Hyeok’s energy had changed dramatically, they congratulated him.

“You have achieved great accomplishment, Lord.”

“As expected of something expensive, the effects are quite good. You should now be able to exert much stronger power than before.”

“Congratulations. And this… the Northern Sea Ice Palace left this behind.”

Jeon Wook handed Namgung Hyeok a letter.

Namgung Hyeok silently tore open the seal and read through the contents of the letter.

“Ho.”

“What does it say?”

“Just as we expected. They want to entrust me with treatment.”

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and looked somewhere.

“If they want it that much, I should do it.”

* * *

Namgung Hyeok went straight to find the residence where the Northern Sea Ice Palace people were staying.

Han Yeoun came out to welcome him.

Namgung Hyeok looked at him and asked about Bing Seolhye’s whereabouts.

“Where is the Young Palace Master?”

“She’s resting inside for a moment.”

“Could I meet with her?”

“Of course.”

The one who answered was Bing Seolhye, who had come outside at some point. She offered Namgung Hyeok a seat and personally poured tea for him.

“Can you really cure my heavenly affliction, Young Hero?”

“To be precise, complete recovery would be difficult. The Nine Yin Severed Meridians are such that the deeper passages are harder to touch due to their nature. However, I can melt a few meridians to alleviate your condition more than it is now.”

“That would be enough. Just that alone would extend my lifespan by more than ten years.”

“But if something goes wrong, you could suffer severe internal injuries from the backlash. Do you still want to entrust this work to me?”

“Since I’ll die waiting anyway, it’s better to try something.”

Bing Seolhye said this and brought out five heavy money pouches.

“What’s this?”

“Each pouch contains two hundred silver coins. That’s a total of one thousand silver. Actually, I was going to use this to buy a Ten Thousand Year Fire Carp Inner Core.”

“But now you’re trying to give it to me as treatment fees.”

“I can’t ask you to take on such work empty-handed, can I?”

“That’s true. You’re someone who calculates things clearly.”

“Actually, this is also somewhat meant to pressure you, Young Hero. Since you’re receiving a thousand silver, please do well.”

“Haha. Of course. I’ll do my absolute best.”

“Then can you proceed with the treatment right now?”

“If you want, I can.”

“Good. Then please follow me.”

She invited Namgung Hyeok to her room prepared in the inner part of the lodging.

As she smoothly removed her outer garment, the thin undergarment was revealed.

“Even if I die during the treatment, I won’t resent you. I’ve told Guard Han as well, so there won’t be any disadvantages for you, Young Hero.”

“Well, I don’t think the Northern Sea Ice Palace would leave me alone just because of that. But don’t worry. Since I’ve decided to take this on, I have no intention of letting you die.”

Namgung Hyeok said this and handed her something.

“What’s this?”

“It might be painful, so bite down on this. If the pain becomes truly unbearable, raise your right hand to let me know.”

“You seem quite professional, which puts my mind at ease.”

“I may not look it, but I’ve learned medical arts to some extent. There was a fairly famous physician among my comrades, and whenever I had time, I pestered him to learn medical arts.”

Of course, since it was knowledge learned on the battlefield, what he mainly learned was how to treat external injuries…

Still, Namgung Hyeok was well-versed in human anatomy and acupuncture points.

He placed his hand on Bing Seolhye’s abdomen as she looked tense.

“Now, let’s begin.”

Whoosh!

Flames rose from Namgung Hyeok’s hand.

The warm energy of the Sacred Fire enveloped her entire body.

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