Chapter 81
Chapter 81
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 81
Chapter Title: Something on My Mind (1)
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Yang Yi-ju, who had led Dang Yu-wol inside, made no effort to hide his excitement.
"Show me right now!!"
"What...?"
"Didn't your disciple mention it?!"
"Ah. That."
At Ye-ui's request, Dang Yu-wol pulled out a few medicines and poisons and offered them.
His expression turned ecstatic as he put small amounts into his mouth.
"Heavens... to think such things exist...!!"
-Is that guy okay?
"This golden sore ointment is truly the perfect golden sore remedy...!!"
It wasn't just the golden sore ointment.
He tasted the other medicines as well and marveled once more.
"This one... excels at stabilizing internal energy...!! No, this one strengthens bones...!!"
Now he was even trying to taste the poisons.
Dang Yu-wol hurriedly stopped him.
-See that? That's the power of me.
Ye-ui was immensely proud.
It was well-deserved.
After all, he had created something that could completely captivate even a healer from the Healer Sect.
"How on earth did you make these?!"
"Family secret."
"Ooooo...!! Truly, truly the reincarnation of Shennong...!!"
Shennong.
The divine being who taught humanity about medicines and poisons.
He was excited enough to compare him to that figure.
"Do you want something? If you share more of these medicines... I would even become your servant..."
-Eugh.
'I'd rather not.'
He had no intention of tending to the old man's needs.
"More importantly..."
Dang Yu-wol said seriously.
"How about doing business with me?"
Of course, Yang Yi-ju, Yang Hee-seok's master, undoubtedly possessed profound medical knowledge.
-But what matters to us isn't medical knowledge.
'Of course.'
What was important was smashing the Blood Cult to pieces and erasing it completely.
And elevating the Sacheon Tang Clan to the greatest clan under heaven.
Everything else could wait.
"Business? What kind...?"
"I'll supply you with poisons and medicines steadily."
"R-Really?!"
"Analyze them yourself. In exchange, give me some medicines from the Healer Sect."
"Not sharing knowledge, but researching together? Hmm. This could be fun."
Martial artists compete with their martial arts.
This was like proposing a contest of medical and poison knowledge.
"Very well."
"Thank you. Shall we start right away?"
Yang Yi-ju's face lit up as Dang Yu-wol offered the medicines and poisons he had taken out earlier.
"Analyze these first. And in return, give me Spirit Replenishing Pills, Rhythm Command Pills, and Strengthening Needle Powder."
The Spirit Replenishing Pills and Rhythm Command Pills were used by the Healer Sect for treating internal injuries.
Strengthening Needle Powder was an acupuncture medicine.
It was particularly effective for recovering damaged muscles.
"Understood."
All three were medicines that other clinics and apothecaries had tried desperately to analyze.
Yet none had succeeded so far.
"Here you go."
As if he already had them on hand, he pulled them from his luggage.
-Hm. The Spirit Replenishing Pill is based on Yang Wei Qiang Cao.
'Can you analyze it too?'
-This is child's play.
Ye-ui, who had finished analyzing the medicine just by looking at it, spoke leisurely.
'Impressive as always.'
-I didn't waste thousands of years doing nothing.
'Right. Right.'
-What, curious about who I am again?
'No thanks. You're just Ye-ui.'
-Huhu. Talking with you puts my mind at ease.
'Does it?'
-Yes. Everyone I worked with was always dying to know who I was.
And they pried endlessly.
Enough to enrage me.
'Fools who don't even know what's important.'
Dang Yu-wol was curious too, it was true.
But with their goals aligned, he had no intention of prying further.
-Hahat. Exactly.
While listening to Ye-ui's laughter, Dang Yu-wol examined the medicines.
"Young Master Dang. Why did you take those?"
"I need them."
The medicinal properties in the Spirit Replenishing Pills and Rhythm Command Pills were the same as those needed to suppress the Lone Poison Worm.
The Strengthening Needle Powder also had properties useful for extracting the Lone Poison Worm.
In other words, no need to hunt down herbs to make medicines.
"When do you plan for the next trade?"
"How about every six months?"
"Very well. And the medicines...?"
"Send them to the Sacheon Tang Clan. I'll send poisons and medicines to the Healer Sect."
"Sacheon, huh. Escort agencies that go all the way to Sacheon..."
"If it's too much trouble, you can use our escort agency."
The escort agency would be moving to deliver poisons and medicines anyway.
They could exchange then.
"If anything comes up during your analysis?"
"You don't expect me to spoon-feed you, do you?"
"Hahaha!! Of course not!"
He brimmed with confidence.
"I meant something you might be curious about!!"
Yang Yi-ju enjoyed the young genius's boldness.
Of course, Ye-ui and Dang Yu-wol just smirked.
"Also, I'd like to purchase some Healer Sect medicines."
"Hm? Need something? I'll just give you whatever you want."
"I need Healer Divine Pills."
"......"
Healer Divine Pill.
The Healer Sect's supreme spiritual medicine.
Consuming it could heal all but the most severe illnesses and injuries within days.
"Do you know? You can't buy Healer Divine Pills with money."
"Yes. They're only given to those who render great service to the Healer Sect or provide immense aid."
"Indeed. Even I can't break sect rules."
-Why not just wipe them out and say, 'Aren't you grateful I spared you?'
'Perfect way to get marked as a public enemy of murim.'
-Just kidding. Making enemies of the Healer Sect would complicate fighting the Blood Cult.
"Is there anything I can help with?"
"One thing. I've heard not only are you skilled in poisons and medicines, but your martial prowess is extraordinary too."
"Yes. Modestly, I have a few moves."
"Then, could you take down the Azure Light Sect?"
"Isn't the Azure Light Sect one of the pillars of the Black Alliance?"
"Correct."
"I hear their sect leader and elders are transcendent experts. What's the grudge?"
"Half a year ago, the Azure Light Sect kidnapped Healer Sect physicians."
"Do I need to rescue them?"
"If possible. But we don't even think they're alive."
"I see. How did the Azure Light Sect kidnap Healer Sect physicians in the first place?"
Healer Sect physicians always traveled with escorts.
Kidnapping them wasn't easy.
"...They killed them all."
"What."
"Murim Alliance experts were with them."
Yet the Azure Light Sect killed them all.
And kidnapped the physicians.
"Can't you just ask them to hand them over?"
The Healer Sect rarely tangled with the Black Alliance.
A request should suffice.
"We've protested to the Black Alliance multiple times."
But they ignored even the alliance leader's orders.
"Really?"
"They even killed the Black Alliance warriors we sent as envoys..."
"I see..."
Why kidnap the physicians?
Did something like this happen in his previous life?
'Doesn't seem related to the Blood Cult...'
-What'll you do?
'It's a hassle.'
But finding substitutes for the Healer Divine Pill's properties would be more hassle.
"Can I get one upfront as advance payment?"
"...You want me to trust you?"
"Yes."
Dang Yu-wol was resolute.
Considering his ties to the Healer Sect, swindling them would be insane.
"I'll do it for one Healer Divine Pill upfront."
Dang Yu-wol was calm.
Yang Yi-ju stared at him intently before sighing deeply.
"Wait a moment."
When he returned shortly after, his answer was acceptance.
Dang Yu-wol had taken down several transcendent experts.
But he was still young, only at the peak realm.
"Even so, we trust you because you can create poisons and medicines even we can't analyze."
"Thank you for your trust."
"You know where the Azure Light Sect is, right?"
"Yes. In Cheonghae."
"If you need manpower..."
"No need. I'll handle it with the Tang Clan's strength alone."
"Then I entrust it to you."
Yang Yi-ju handed over a small box.
Opening it released a pleasant aroma that tickled the nose.
-Genuine. It has properties on par with the Marrow Cleansing Pill.
'This should neutralize the Lone Poison Worm's toxin sufficiently.'
"I'll take good care of it. I'll complete the mission."
"Don't take too long."
"Haha. Yes."
"Now, I suppose I should attend to your business."
Seol Ryu-a stepped forward.
She flashed her military insignia and requested medicinal herbs.
"What do you need so many herbs for?"
"We need them."
What could he do if they needed them?
Yang Yi-ju sighed and led them to the warehouse.
The warehouse held quite a stock of herbs and medicines.
"Young Master Dang."
"Yes."
Dang Yu-wol easily obtained a substantial amount of herbs.
"Thank you."
Yang Yi-ju sighed deeply at his gratitude.
"You're taking only the rarest and finest ones."
"Thank you."
"The Tang Clan's eye for quality is as sharp as ever. Safe travels."
Accepting his farewell, Dang Yu-wol and Seol Ryu-a left the manor.
-Halfway there. Now to make the medicines and acupuncture doses...
'Gonna be busy.'
As Dang Yu-wol walked on with a smile, Seol Ryu-a, following behind, cautiously offered.
"About the Azure Light Sect. If you need support, we can provide it."
"It's fine."
'I know Young Master Dang is remarkable, but...'
Seol Ryu-a couldn't help worrying.
Cheonghae was near the border; borrowing local troops would help greatly.
But he seemed utterly relaxed.
"Do you have some plan in mind?"
"Yes. A few ideas come to mind."
"Like what..."
Just as she asked out of curiosity.
"Young Master Dang!!"
A desperate shout came from behind.
It was Mo Yong-chu.
His eyes were filled with desperation.
As if.
He had found his last hope.