Rebirth of the Thunder God

"Heul, heul! We may not be able to bring our granddaughter, but she is staying not far away."

"That's right, that's right. We're not telling just anyone, just in case, but we're telling you two specially."

Namgung Hui, hearing the words of the Black and White Twin Elders, stroked his chin.

Although he had dealt them a blow with the Two Principles Heart Art, there was no way a master of the Transformation Realm would be seriously injured by a mere scratch.

If anything, the fact that their weapons were destroyed was a boon, but at the Transformation Realm, the presence or absence of such a weapon could be replaced by picking up anything.

Although it would be inferior to a unique weapon.

'And they are still hiding their true power. Is the reason they're not attacking with all their might because they genuinely want to treat their granddaughter?'

The Black and White Twin Elders were masters of the previous generation who had been active since the Thunder God's era.

It was an age where it would not have been strange at all for them to have retired and become old men in the back room.

In an era where reaching sixty was considered to have lived a long life, for the Black and White Twin Elders who had reached a hundred, blocking Namgung Hui's party like this was a sufficiently troublesome matter.

In other words, it meant that their granddaughter was really sick, and they had to take the troublesome step of bringing the Divine Physician Sect Leader.

The claim that their granddaughter was sick seemed to be true, and it showed that the Black and White Twin Elders were just as desperate.

'It's not like I've shown everything either, but considering my future schedule, there's no need to overdo it.'

Namgung Hui, having finished his thoughts, took his hand off his chin and opened his mouth.

"Hey. Twin Elders. If we treat your granddaughter, you won't harm us again, right?"

The White Elder clicked his tongue and said.

"Tsk, tsk. You brat. No matter how much we are people of the unorthodox faction, we are not so shameless as to not know gratitude. You must have known well enough that we were going easy on you, right? It's surprising that you're in the Transformation Realm at that age. But you're excessively wary."

"You don't seem very surprised that I'm in the Transformation Realm."

"Heul, heul. Besides you, I have seen at least two people who reached the Transformation Realm at that age. First, the previous Heavenly Demon was like that, and the Azure Sky Martial God also reached the Transformation Realm at an age similar to yours. And although we haven't seen them in person, I know that Bodhidharma of the Shaolin Temple and Zhang Sanfeng of the Wudang Sect also reached the Transformation Realm at an earlier age than you. Of course, I am quite surprised inwardly."

Currently, Namgung Hui was disguised as a ronin, and his appearance was that of someone between his thirties and forties.

It was somewhat understandable that the Black and White Twin Elders, who were masters of the previous generation, were not so surprised.

Because among the masters who had graced an era, as the White Elder had said, there were those who had reached the Transformation Realm even in their youth.

"Hmm... Then again, given the straightforward personality of the Black and White Twin Elders, they wouldn't flatter me. Alright. Then I'll go and discuss it with the Divine Physician Sect Leader for a moment."

"Yes, yes. Go on."

The White Elder looked at Namgung Hui with a rather relaxed expression and gave a small nod.

Should he say that a belief that Namgung Hui would not run away could be glimpsed?

Namgung Hui, feeling a somehow burdensome gaze, approached the Divine Physician Sect Leader and asked.

"They say the Twin Elders' granddaughter is not far away. How about we take a look before we go?"

"As for me, it's my job to take care of patients, so if you're alright with it, I'd like to see her. Hearing their words, it seems like Severed Meridians Syndrome, and there probably won't be any other physician who can treat it besides me."

Namgung Hui also calculated that it would be fine to have the Black and White Twin Elders owe him a debt.

Of course, his compassion for the dying granddaughter was great, but to be honest, it was also true that he was hesitant because she was a young lady who could become an enemy in the future.

No matter how important a person's life was, he could not help but calculate the lives of the orthodox faction members she might take in the future.

Especially since people who overcame Severed Meridians Syndrome all came to possess extraordinary talents.

'Still, if she's a normal person, she wouldn't harm others with the life we saved.'

The fact that she was the granddaughter of the Black and White Twin Elders was untrustworthy.

But since she was also the granddaughter of the Wudang Sword Immortal, it seemed he didn't have to worry too much.

However, the fact that the Wudang Sword Immortal was neglecting her like this meant that the granddaughter was not favored by him.

Well, since it wasn't a permitted marriage, it might be a matter of course.

Namgung Hui shook off his thoughts and returned to the Black and White Twin Elders.

"Alright. We will treat your granddaughter. Lead the way."

"Tsk, tsk. A good thought. We will reward you handsomely, so follow us right away."

The Black and White Twin Elders flew off at a speed that was both slow and fast, and Namgung Hui carried the Divine Physician Sect Leader on his back and quickly followed him.

Although they weren't running with determination, the lightness skill performed by a master of the Transformation Realm was easy to follow only for a supreme master.

Although the Divine Physician Sect Leader was not completely ignorant of martial arts, he could not keep up at his level.

Although Namgung Hui had suddenly carried the Divine Physician Sect Leader, he was not very flustered.

Rather, a subtle trust could be glimpsed, and he seemed to trust Namgung Hui quite a bit.

"Sect Leader. Even if it's uncomfortable, please bear with it for a moment."

"Hoho. If it's your back, I must bear with it as much as possible. By the way. According to the rumors I've heard, you were traveling with my daughter. How come you came alone? And without the Young Palace Mistress accompanying you."

"It's not something to talk about here. May I speak to you privately and quietly? I'm concerned the Twin Elders might overhear."

"I see. With those old men, they would be able to hear even from this distance. I understand. Then, please tell me when the time is right."

"Thank you, Sect Leader. I also came to see you regarding this matter, so it won't take long."

The Divine Physician Sect Leader nodded his head, adjusting his fluttering beard.

And so, while Namgung Hui and the Divine Physician Sect Leader exchanged a few words, they had arrived at their destination before they knew it, and the Black and White Twin Elders stopped in front of a shabby manor and turned around.

"This is where our granddaughter is staying. She's probably asleep, so just the two of you follow us quietly. The bodyguards will guard the outside of the manor."

The bodyguards who had followed late caught their breath and glanced at the Divine Physician Sect Leader.

They seemed reluctant to let only the Divine Physician Sect Leader and Namgung Hui go inside.

Although the Divine Physician Sect Leader had met Namgung Hui before, they hadn't, so it was a natural reaction.

"It's fine. They say their granddaughter is sick, so would they really do anything? And you can trust the young man in front of you more than you think."

"If the Sect Leader says so, then we will wait here quietly."

"Yes. Please do."

The Divine Physician Sect Leader patted the bodyguards' shoulders and then followed the Black and White Twin Elders into the manor.

As if he wasn't afraid of the Black and White Twin Elders, his steps were rather hurried.

Was this what it meant to be a physician?

Hearing that there was a patient inside, he even put on a very solemn expression.

"Even if it's Severed Meridians Syndrome, isn't it possible for the Sect Leader to treat it in one go with his skills?"

"Not necessarily. Just as there are various types of Severed Meridians Syndrome, even with the same disease, the difficulty can rise considerably depending on the patient's condition. For example, if more than seven places are blocked, even I would not be able to avoid a tough fight."

"Oho. I thought the Divine Physician Sect had conquered not only the Seven Yin Severed Meridians but also the Nine Yin Severed Meridians. It seems that's not necessarily the case."

"That's right. And the longer the patient is left unattended, the weaker the body becomes, so I can't use strong medicine. Even if Hua Tuo or Bian Que came, they wouldn't be able to save her."

"To me, the Divine Physician Sect Leader looks like a great immortal."

"Hoho! That's enough of the flattery. Let's go inside."

Perhaps because Namgung Hui's words were not entirely unpleasant, the Divine Physician Sect Leader opened the door with a rather relaxed expression.

Hwaaak.

A pungent smell pierced the tip of his nose.

It was normal for a faint medicinal scent to linger where a patient was staying, but the cause of this pungent smell seemed to be the wine bottles scattered around.

Seeing that, the Divine Physician Sect Leader's face turned red, and he glared at the Black and White Twin Elders.

But since there was a patient, he couldn't shout or scold them.

The Divine Physician Sect Leader, who was trembling for a moment, said to Namgung Hui in a small voice.

"You, please clear away the wine bottles scattered over there. I need to get some ventilation."

"Yes."

Namgung Hui also gave a small nod and gathered the wine bottles with the Art of Grasping Emptiness and placed them outside the manor.

There was no way such a foul smell would be good for a patient.

Although to the Black and White Twin Elders, the smell of this stale wine might feel fragrant.

And so, as the Divine Physician Sect Leader opened the window wide, the Black and White Twin Elders opened their mouths with expressions full of dissatisfaction.

"No. Our granddaughter's body is as cold as ice, so what do you mean by opening the window?"

At the Black Elder's words, as the Divine Physician Sect Leader glared at him with a murderous expression, even he, a master of the Transformation Realm, couldn't help but flinch.

"Hey. Twin Elders. For a patient, such stuffy air and foul smells will only worsen the illness."

"Foul smell? It's just fragrant..."

"Shh. For now, please go outside. From now on, the diagnosis will be conducted by me and this young man here."

The Black and White Twin Elders made a displeased expression for a moment, but after exchanging glances, they obediently nodded their heads.

Namgung Hui, who knew their stubbornness well, felt a slight sense of unease at their meekly retreating attitude.

But that doubt was shattered as the Divine Physician Sect Leader immediately spoke in a serious tone.

"The patient's condition is more serious than I thought. If I had come alone, I really wouldn't have been able to treat her."

The Divine Physician Sect Leader's gaze was directed at the pale face of the woman, who was like a corpse, no, a corpse that had frozen solid.

Namgung Hui also examined the patient's complexion, and at that sight, he was reminded of when Eun Seolrin had been afflicted by the Ice Soul Poison.

But the fundamental energy he felt was quite different.

This time, as the Divine Physician Sect Leader had said, he hardly felt any life force at all.

It was definitely serious.

"Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Of course, there is. That's why I left you here. We need to unblock her blocked meridians with your Thunder Ki."

Although Namgung Hui knew the principle well, Thunder Ki was an energy that vied for the lead in being explosive among all the energies of creation.

No matter how well Namgung Hui controlled it, if he were to inject Thunder Ki into the body of a patient who was now like a corpse, it might even take her life.

Of course, since the Divine Physician Sect Leader would not be ignorant of that, Namgung Hui approached the patient with a sense of doubt.

"Sect Leader. Even if I inject a very small amount of Thunder Ki, this patient seems like her breath will be cut off right away. Do you have a way?"

The Divine Physician Sect Leader took out a small gourd from his bosom and continued.

"You remember the decoction for clearing meridians and the decoction for nourishing the body that I gave you before, right?"

He had received medicines to protect the blood vessels from the Divine Physician Sect Leader before to treat Eun Seolrin's body.

However, with the patient's current condition, such medicinal energy was far from enough.

"Although the Sect Leader's medicine is amazing, with the patient's current condition, even that seems to be insufficient."

"If it were the one I gave you, that would be the case, but this is a different medicine. It has an effect worthy of being called a spirit medicine. Because it was made from the root of a ten-thousand-year-old ginseng king."

"Ten-thousand-year-old ginseng king...!"

Namgung Hui almost shouted out loud, forgetting that the patient was in front of him.

The ten-thousand-year-old ginseng king, which was called the best among ginsengs.

Since it was a whopping ten thousand years old, it was extremely precious.

There would be few who had seen a ten-thousand-year-old ginseng king since ancient times.

Should he say it was a vague spirit herb that was only passed down in legends?

It seemed he had made a medicine with such an absurd spirit herb.

"If it's the energy of a ten-thousand-year-old ginseng king, it will certainly be effective. But rather, can a weakened patient accept such a powerful energy?"

"That's why I need your help. Since you've become a master of the Transformation Realm, you should be able to control this much energy in detail, right?"

"Don't I have to inject Thunder Ki?"

"I saw it when you were fighting the Twin Elders earlier. You used two martial arts at the same time. That must be the Two Principles Heart Art that was lost from the Wudang Sect a while ago. With that martial art, you should be able to control the energy of the ten-thousand-year-old ginseng king and your own energy at the same time. If you just help with this, I will match my story with yours for the rest of my life."

Perhaps because Namgung Hui showed a hesitant look, the Divine Physician Sect Leader was driving a firm nail.

If the Divine Physician Sect Leader not only turned a blind eye to him having learned the Two Principles Heart Art, but even matched his story, there was no longer a reason to hesitate.

Namgung Hui rolled up his sleeves and nodded his head.

"Now, give me your orders."

The Divine Physician Sect Leader grinned and opened his mouth.

"First, take off the patient's clothes."

(End of Chapter)