episode_0103

Ten-year-old wild ginseng, Jeokseokcheong, and Howantang.

First of all, I heard about wild ginseng.

“Sayun. Eat well.”

“Yes!”

I chewed the wild ginseng that Sayun discovered and Ryuhyun quenched.

When she saw him chewing it thoroughly without leaving a single particle behind, she smiled brightly.

“Thank you. I feel like my strength is rising after eating this.”

Perhaps because it was wild ginseng, I felt a surge of strength in my slightly weak body.

Anyway, when I was about to get up after eating it, a bowl came in front of me.

It was red honey, Jeokseongcheong.

Hongryeon, holding it out, was smiling brightly.

“Eat this right away too.”

“…Thank you.”

I ate the entire bowl of honey while looking at Hongryeon.

Jeokseongcheong itself is a medicine used to support physical strength, so although it was sweet, it wasn’t that difficult to empty a bowl.

“It was a good meal. It seems like I always feel indebted to you.”

“Because it’s not like that at all. Don’t say that. From now on, you should move while thinking about your body. I gave it to Yohwan, so make sure to eat it regularly.”

“Haha. I understand. Thank you always.”

“What.”

Only after seeing the empty bowl did Hongryeon feel satisfied.

“Take this too.”

Geomseong saw this and held out a bowl of hot wonton soup.

The meat of the pork soup was well-cooked, as it is said that Geomseong used all his internal energy to cook it. So much so that you can eat it with a spoon.

There was no odor at all, proving that it was made by Yohwan. The moment it touches your mouth, you can feel the softness and rich flavor that melts.

I, who had been eating quietly, looked up. The swordsman was staring at me intently.

“Why do you look at it that way?”

“Uh. No.”

Surprised, she quickly turns her head. Meanwhile, I ate all of the ho wonton soup without leaving a single drop of soup behind.

From wild ginseng, red stone herb, and horseradish soup.

He is literally showing off all sorts of extravagant things.

Even in the Heavenly Moon, if you get these, you don’t often just sell them and eat them.

“It was a good meal. Sword Saint. It really seems like the energy of a tiger is rising.”

“Please think about your own health.”

Geomseong spoke calmly and stepped back. And after a while.

“I will make you something better when I go to Cheongho!”

“Haha. There’s no need to do that.”

“No! You can’t not give it to me, right? This is a matter of Moon Woljeong’s pride!”

“No, you already decided to give me some medicine.”

“That is that and this is this.”

I just nodded at Chaejin’s strong tone. If you say it’s okay, it seems like he’ll give it to you, so just accept it calmly without losing your strength.

“My body has improved a lot and my stamina has increased, so now I can start working…”

“…Mr. Guest… Can you take a break today?”

Sayoon was in tears.

My heart hurts.

“Okay. Take some rest today. No matter how good the medicine you took, you should not move like that.”

Hongryeon said, lightly pressing my shoulder. The strength contained in these thin arms was so great that it was impossible to get up.

“No, there is still work to be done.”

“Think about what is important.”

Geomseong stared at me and said. Although he was staring with a grave expression, I couldn’t help but smile awkwardly at the power in that gaze.

“If you’re bored just lying down, how about going for a quick walk?”

Chaejin smiled brightly and said, and I tried to shake my head.

“It’s not boring.”

“Yes! Get some rest!”

“You always worked hard!”

I could hear noises even outside the door. I looked over and saw Hong Seong-moon’s disciples standing with worried expressions, holding what looked like fruits or herbs.

I don’t think it’s the right thing to do if you worry so much about me and keep working.

Let us accept the favor purely.

“I will rest today.”

“Wow! Well thought out!”

After hearing Sayoon shout out brightly, I decided to just get some rest today.

I decided to take a break, but I don’t know what to do.

Is it because I’m always moving to complete the scenario?

When I try to rest, all I can think of is just idling around and smoking cigarettes.

After thinking deeply, I headed to the backyard.

“Where are you going?”

It’s a surprise.

A voice was heard from above. I looked over and saw Chaejin leaning on the window frame, looking down at me.

“I’m taking a break from training today. No matter how much you say that if you rest for one day in martial arts, you have to suffer for three days, it is actually worse to overdo it.”

“I think so. I just came down for a moment because I had something to think about.”

I asked the question. The cold was almost gone, and the fatigue caused by overwork was relieved by sleeping well for a day and taking some tonics, so I thought I could slowly get better.

“Why on earth are you working so hard?”

Chaejin jumped down from above and approached. I thought about her question for a moment and then smiled.

What should I say when asked why I am passionate?

“I don’t like looking at other things while looking at things that need to be done.”

“Hmm… it’s difficult.”

“Haha. If there are 100 people, there are 100 tastes.”

“Oh. It’s not that it’s bad.”

“Thank you for thinking so.”

I sucked on the tobacco again. As the hazy smoke was flowing out again, a voice was heard from the entrance to the backyard.

“Are you okay?”

It was Sayun and Hongryeon. I was puzzled that the people I saw earlier were back, and then I snapped my fingers.

“Are you out on patrol?”

“Yes! Because you have to do what you have to do.”

“That’s great. By the way, Hongryeon. Didn’t you come visit us yesterday?”

“Yes. Actually, I had something to ask you.”

“What?”

“I was planning to order some medicinal herbs. But you fell.”

“I’m sorry about that.”

“Don’t say things like that. Making elixirs is important, but not as important as you.”

“Yes! How much the housekeeper has done for our Hongseongmun!”

Honestly, it didn’t feel bad.

Their reaction was nothing short of proof that what I and we had done up until now was not wrong.

“Let’s get some rest today and find out tomorrow. If you need any supplies, please give them.”

“You’re not going to do it today, right?”

“I can’t do it.”

I pointed to Chaejin next to me. If I try to enter the office, she will catch me right away.

Hongryeon smiled when she saw Chaejin’s triumphant face.

“I have to trust you this time.”

“Hehe. Don’t worry.”

“Chaejin unni. Please take care of me!”

“Don’t worry! Don’t worry!”

I won’t be able to go into the office today.

I laughed bitterly at their reaction, and only then did Hongryun give me the order.

Let’s see. There are quite a few items in the warehouse, and they are not that rare, so you should be able to receive them as soon as you request them.

“If it’s like this, you’ll just have to wait a few days.”

“Thank goodness. Still, I have a good rest today. Even if it’s a little late, there’s no problem.”

I nodded at Hongryeon’s words.

The next day there was a commotion where I collapsed.

After fully recovering, I placed an order with Cheonghoe Sangdan through the post office, and a few days later, Noya Kino personally came to me with the goods.

“I didn’t know you would come in person.”

“Hahaha. What is it like?”

While you’re here, you probably want to have a drink with some medicinal herb dishes, right? I smiled and called Yohwan.

Kinoya said he didn’t have to do that, but he didn’t decline, and that was enough to make me laugh.

“Gi Noya. I have to go to Cheongho in the winter. It may take some time…”

“Are you asking me to come over for a moment?”

“Can you do that?”

Of course, there is a sword saint in Hongseongmun, so even if something big happens, there won’t be any problem.

Still, wouldn’t it be a blessing if one expert could stay at the guest house?

“Well, let me ask you a question. I think you can get permission if there is nothing special going on.”

“Thank you.”

After saying hello to him, I gathered the ingredients Kinoya brought and the ingredients I had in storage.

It’s cold outside. As I put on my thick clothes and was about to leave, Chaejin came up next to me.

“Where are you going?”

“I want to go to Hongseongmun Gate. Since the item they requested has arrived, shouldn’t you give it to them?”

“Can’t you just send it to the patrolling personnel?”

“Haha. Because I’ll be waiting. And I have some free time now. I’m thinking of going for a walk. Would you like to go with me?”

“Good!”

So I walked with Chaejin. The cold wind blows across my cheeks so much that I can feel that winter is really approaching.

“It was warm when I first came here.”

“Now that I think about it, Sojeo Chae also stayed here for a long time.”

Because not long after I came to this world, Chaejin stayed at my guesthouse.

If it is definitely old, it can be considered old.

“Hehe. Yes? How has the guest been?”

How has it been so far…

It was a question that could be answered simply.

“Everything was good.”

It was hard, though.

At my answer, Chaejin looked at me blankly and then grinned.

“Of course, my presence is included in that good thing, right?”

“Such an obvious statement.”

“….Ahahaha!!”

I smiled at Chaejin, who burst out laughing cheerfully.

While talking like that, we climbed Mt. Hongseong, and when we arrived near the mountain gate, we found a disciple guarding the mountain gate.

“Delivery has arrived.”

“We can go get it! Please wait a moment!”

Hongseongmun Gate, which was said to be the area of Geumnam, was now naturally accessible.

Of course, I couldn’t go in right away because I had to spread a protective formation inside the mountain gate.

How long did he wait after his disciple left?

The ones who came down to where we were were none other than Geomseong, Hongryeon, Yuhee, and Sayoon.

“It’s just a delivery, is there a need for the Sword Saint to come down like this?”

“I brought you something you really need, so you don’t have to come in person.”

Geomsung smiled and accepted the box I gave him. Then, after opening it and checking it, he nodded seriously.

“Thank you always.”

“Special words.”

I say it loud and clear, but I am more grateful.

I nodded to the Sword Saint and then looked at Hongryeon.

“When do you plan to go to Cheongho?”

“Okay. I’ll probably be there in a few days. Since winter is quickly approaching, we need to prepare at Hongseongmun as well.”

Things like firewood and clothes. And we need to prepare food and things like that.

“Still, I think this winter will be warm.”

When Sayun said something, Yuhee nodded and agreed.

“Thanks to the guest.”

I smiled at her words.

“Oh.”

At that time, a single piece of snow began to fall slowly from the sky.

It was the first snow that fell naturally, not unnaturally caused by mountain lions that I had seen before.

It was a signal telling us that it was time for us to go to the Murim League.