episode_0077

“Hmm.”

Akbulbeom closed his eyes and focused on his breathing while assessing his physical condition.

“…It seems to be improving.”

Akbulbeom muttered to himself.

His body was still far from being considered good by any stretch of the imagination.

However, the most important thing was the consistent progress he was making every day.

The fact that the mysterious medicine had a steady effect.

It meant that there was hope for improvement through consistent medication.

“Has heaven not forsaken me?”

Akbulbeom muttered to himself as he opened his eyes.

Thud.

Yang Yeonhwi entered the room.

“Master, the pharmacist has brought the medicine again today.”

“Thank you.”

“You’re too kind.”

Yang Yeonhwi smiled as he carefully took out the medicine from his bosom and handed it over.

At first glance, it looked like the usual healing potion.

Without any hesitation, Akbulbeom accepted the medicine and swallowed it.

Gulp.

At that moment, Akbulbeom did not notice the subtle tremor in Yang Yeonhwi’s expression.

Perhaps even if he had seen it, he would not have guessed the meaning behind that tremor.

“Did the pharmacist ask you to continue drawing the picture in the future?”

“He said that once the picture is completed for the scroll, there will be no need to draw anymore.”

“I see. That’s good news.”

Akbulbeom’s expression, which had been concerned about his wife’s suffering, relaxed.

“Oh, but Master.”

Yang Yeonhwi had a look on his face as if he had something to say.

“Go ahead.”

“Master Goeui said he wants to see how your condition has changed.”

“When did he say that?”

“He said right now, but…”

“What a rude summons without any notice. Well, if the doctor asks for me as a patient, I must go.”

Akbulbeom chuckled and got up from his seat.

“Let’s go. I’m curious to see what Goeui will say about my condition.”

***

Unjoongak.

The deepest place there as well.

There, Goeui’s residence was located.

And there were three people there now.

Goeui, Bang Sooun, and Jang Il.

“The effect is certain, isn’t it?”

“Of course, Master.”

In response to Bang Sooun’s question, Unjoongseon answered confidently.

The Master said that to cure all diseases, one must also know about all poisons.

Following that teaching, she studied and studied all kinds of poisons in the world to the point where she could never forget.

That’s why she could confidently say that the Mountain Poison had a definite effect.

“You are reliable, my disciple.”

“W-what are you talking about… I just learned what you taught me…”

Unjoongseon blushed at Bang Sooun’s praise.

She was just a young disciple who couldn’t help but feel embarrassed in front of her Master.

“Haha, you’re too humble.”

Bang Sooun laughed and continued, “I just asked out of curiosity. There is no doubt about your skills. So just follow the plan.”

“But what if the poison doesn’t spread as quickly as we thought?”

Jang Il said with a slightly worried expression.

“Oh, are you doubting your sisters’ abilities now? That’s absurd.”

“…”

Jang Il’s face turned sheepish at Bang Sooun’s playful act.

On the other hand, Unjoongseon looked moved.

“Come on, let’s prepare as planned. You two, come out as well.”

As soon as Bang Sooun finished speaking, the three figures appeared.

Yeon Surin, Lee Yeon, and Ju Okyeong.

They were the three female disciples Bang Sooun had brought as escorts.

As soon as they appeared, they bowed respectfully in front of Bang Sooun without hesitation.

Unjoongseon, who was not used to seeing such a sight, looked at them with curious eyes.

He knew that his Master’s current status was the Golden Dragon Master.

However, even if they were considered masters, they still had to serve like servants…?

It was not easy to understand.

But.

‘If they are at the level of a master, it could be possible.’

Un Jung-sun recalled the greatness of the master and accepted it.

For her, the greatest person was always the master.

“You all hide around the house secretly. And when I clap my hands, rush into the house and subdue the intruders.”

“We obey the master’s command.”

The high school students immediately scattered.

They had carefully examined the best hiding places.

They would have gone straight into hiding.

Of course, usually hiding in front of the intruders had no meaning.

But the current intruders were different.

Un Jung-sun was certain.

If one became addicted to the Mountain Spirit Poison, even a top master would not be able to use their skills, and their senses would be destroyed.

That was the power of the poison.

Her medical skills were nothing short of miraculous.

“Our hiding is meaningless, so let’s just stay together.”

Bang So-woon and Jang-il.

Since their martial arts levels were low, it was certain that the addicted intruders’ senses would not be able to detect them.

That’s why Bang So-woon said that.

“Yes, in front of the master, we will never make a mistake.”

Un Jung-sun said.

Her task was not just pretending to check their condition.

She had also prepared another poison just in case.

To subtly induce them to ingest the paralysis poison.

That was her important role.

“I trust you, my disciple.”

Bang So-woon smiled wryly.

***

“Come in.”

A voice was heard from outside.

Thud.

Soon the door opened, and a man and a woman entered.

The intruder Akbulbeom and Hwaseon Yang Yeon-hwi.

“We won’t exactly welcome you. We didn’t want you to come in, but we had to check your condition.”

Un Jung-sun, with a twisted posture, spoke arrogantly.

It was truly a monstrous attitude.

Akbulbeom just chuckled.

He already knew what kind of person she was.

“Whatever. Just check my condition properly.”

Akbulbeom approached and sat down in front of Un Jung-sun.

Hwaseon followed behind him, standing modestly.

“But why are you here?”

Akbulbeom looked straight at Bang So-woon sitting next to the monster.

“Haha, it’s a bit disappointing. I put so much effort into being a fellow martial artist.”

Bang So-woon replied with a smile.

“Of course, I appreciate that, but does that have anything to do with you being here?”

“Of course. The monster said it was uncomfortable to face you alone. I’m here at the monster’s request.”

Un Jung-sun nodded as if it were a fact.

Only then did Akbulbeom let out a sigh.

“So that’s what it was.”

“I don’t want to waste time, so let’s get straight to checking the condition.”

“Hmm, let’s do that.”

At Un Jung-sun’s words, Akbulbeom reached out his hand.

Un Jung-sun held his hand.

For a very short time.

Even a moment was enough.

After that moment passed, Un Jung-sun let go of his hand.

She seemed to have already assessed the condition.

Indeed, it was an amazing medical skill.

“The Danjeon’s Oh Poon has recovered, and the Gimaek’s Chil Poon has been revived.”

Un Jung-sun said bluntly.

Upon hearing those words, Yang Yeon-hwi’s expression turned pale.

“Oh… Thank you, doctor! Thank you!”

“Save your thanks until you are completely recovered.”

Un Jung-sun remained cold.

But her coldness was actually a reassuring aspect as a doctor.

“I also felt it, but it seems that the condition has improved. Thank you.”

Akbulbeom said.

“No need for that. Just add one more dose of medicine.”

Un Jung-sun said coldly, tearing up the paper next to her to write something.

And then, he struck the gong to call for the servant.

A swift response from the servant.

The servant handed a piece of paper to the doctor.

“Prepare the medicine for three days as it is. As quickly as possible.”

“Yes, Doctor.”

The servant hurriedly left.

In the meantime, an awkward silence filled the room.

Dr. Unjoongsun closed his eyes as if he didn’t want to engage in conversation.

It was natural that there was no atmosphere for a conversation when the host of the house showed such an attitude.

How much time had passed?

The servant returned.

“I have prepared the medicine as you requested, Doctor.”

“Good, well done.”

Dr. Unjoongsun took the medicine.

The servant left again.

“For now, try one immediately. Let’s confirm if it works.”

Dr. Unjoongsun flicked the pill with his finger.

Without hesitation, Akbulbeom swallowed it down.

There was no sign of doubt.

It was a medicine given by a stranger, so it was expected.

However.

“Ugh?!”

Black blood flowed from his mouth.

His muscles stiffened.

Akbulbeom, with eyes wide in shock.

“What is this…?!”

“What’s wrong, you’ve been fooled.”

Banso-un let out a sly laugh.

Only then did Akbulbeom realize the situation.

“These damn bastards!”

In a fit of rage, he unleashed his fury like a wild beast.

“Oh, scary.”

Clap!

Banso-un clapped his hands.

And in that moment.

Three high school girls charged in like a storm.

“Don’t kill him.”

Banso-un smirked.

“Ahhhh! You son of a biiiiitch!”

Crash!

The collision was imminent.