Chapter 74
At those words, the Divine Physician looked at Mok Wigun's face for a moment and then chuckled.
"Well, well. So you had a scheme after all."
After saying that, he leaned back and said.
"Is everything you've said so far true? About the government office attacking and the child ginseng."
It seemed the Divine Physician had started to have other thoughts at the word 'proposal'. That Mok Wigun was lying to deceive him. That he was trying to use him. Such thoughts.
"You. You've taken the Divine Physician Valley too lightly. A way for us to live? How would you know that? Are you the master of this place? Or do you think you're some kind of immortal or heavenly demon?"
He was making a big mistake. He was thinking that he was trying to deceive him by lying. How foolish.
"Oh? Well, if you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do."
Mok Wigun said as he stood up from his seat.
"I was going to tell you what was written in the medical book, but I guess I'll have to stop. I'm sorry. Old man Yutak."
At the name Yutak, the Divine Physician's body suddenly trembled.
"Wait!"
He hurriedly called out to Mok Wigun, who was about to go out.
"That name. Where did you hear the name Yutak?"
"I wonder."
Is there a need to answer? Mok Wigun snorted and was about to go out. At that, the Divine Physician hurriedly approached Mok Wigun and grabbed his sleeve. He had no choice but to do so after hearing the name Yutak. Because Yutak was the name of the first Divine Physician.
"I'm sorry. I made a mistake. So let's talk a little more."
The Divine Physician was urgent. Mok Wigun had clearly said it. That he was going to tell him what was written in Yutak's medical book. All the records of the first Divine Physician until he disappeared remained in the Divine Physician Valley. So if there was another medical book of Yutak, it would be a record after he had disappeared.
"I have no intention of talking more with someone I can't trust."
Mok Wigun shook off his sleeve with a 'thud'. But the Divine Physician did not give up and grabbed Mok Wigun's sleeve again.
"I believe you. I believe you. So please sit down for a moment."
Mok Wigun sat down as if he couldn't win. The Divine Physician was anxious that Mok Wigun might leave again. But Mok Wigun had already made up his mind to convey the contents of the medical book.
'It was written to pass it on if there were those who carried on the will.'
It was a medical book that was among the countless materials that the dragon had collected. It was a medical book by a person named Yutak, and Mok Wigun had benefited greatly from it. At the end of the book, there was a request to pass it on. So he had promised to do so if he could.
Of course, he had thought it would be impossible. But looking at it, it seemed the Divine Physician Valley was related. He was convinced after seeing the treatment method for the magistrate's mother and the treatment for this poison.
"Since you don't seem to believe me, I'll have to show you one thing. I saw you treating the poison at Seomun Daecheol's manor, and there were many useless parts."
If it were the usual Divine Physician, he would have burst into anger, but he listened to Mok Wigun's words with an attentive attitude. The name Yutak was that important to the Divine Physician. Mok Wigun told him the improved treatment method.
"Oh. It certainly makes sense. It would be easier that way."
"You're pressing the central point to suppress two things at once."
The Divine Physician listened, admiring continuously. And he acknowledged that Mok Wigun had learned Yutak's medical book. Because otherwise, he couldn't have known the details of this treatment method.
He had had a hunch when he had treated the magistrate's mother. That he might be related to the first Divine Physician. But now it was completely certain.
"When can I see that medical book?"
The Divine Physician's voice trembled as he spoke. For the Divine Physician Valley, there is no greater treasure than this. The secret of the first Divine Physician, left in his later years. If he could just get that, he could do anything.
"Do you want us to withdraw from Lady Seol's treatment? If that's what you think, I will do so."
Lady Seol is the mother of the Chang'an magistrate. The Divine Physician thought so. But Mok Wigun shook his head.
"What are you talking about? Go and treat her now."
"Treat her? And right now?"
The Divine Physician asked, as if he was puzzled. That was what the Divine Physician Valley also wanted. Because it would be a great benefit to the Divine Physician Valley.
"Then what is it that you want?"
"Do not cooperate with any power in this vicinity!"
Mok Wigun said that individual illnesses were fine, but they should not get involved in injuries from armed conflicts. The Divine Physician was troubled by the unexpected condition.
"Hmm... If that's the case, our relationship with the Baek family will become a bit difficult..."
They had already agreed to cooperate. He was at a loss because he had to suddenly change his words.
"The Baek family and Yutak's medical book. I don't think it's something to worry about."
If he had to choose one of the two, it was of course the medical book containing the secret of the first Divine Physician. On top of that, it was right for the Divine Physician to choose to go down.
"It will be a good thing for you anyway. It seems everyone is not strongly opposed yet, but there will be many complaints."
The people of the Divine Physician Valley had never experienced such a harsh situation. They had only been treated well and had only treated people. Even though there were escort warriors, it was obvious that they would die if they stayed here any longer. So if he said he was going down now, everyone would welcome it.
On top of that, if he said he would also treat the magistrate's mother, they would like it even more. But perhaps his casual way of speaking had offended the Divine Physician.
"Aren't you speaking too harshly? Our ages are several times different. You shouldn't do that."
The Divine Physician said in a lecturing tone. Without even grasping the subject. There are always people like this. Those who particularly emphasize their age. People who emphasize their age do so because they have nothing else to show for themselves. Besides, I've lived in the world longer than you have. You human.
Mok Wigun let out a hollow laugh and said.
"What if I say I'm Yutak's disciple? Then in terms of seniority, aren't I the senior?"
Looking at it that way, Mok Wigun is much older. Because the Divine Physician is several generations down from Yutak.
"That's... not an official disciple..."
Although the Divine Physician tried to say something, he seemed to know himself that it was a poor excuse. Mok Wigun stood up from his seat and said firmly.
"It won't do you any good to argue. So don't worry about useless things and go down right away and treat the magistrate's mother. I'll deliver the contents of the medical book soon."
The Divine Physician thought for a moment and then nodded his head.
"I will. I'll go down right away."
"Good thinking. The other physicians will also be happy."
If the Divine Physician pushed strongly, the Huashan Sect or the Baek family wouldn't be able to stop him. Since they are physicians, what can they do if they say they are going down because they are worried about their safety?
'And there's a reason why the Divine Physician Valley has to withdraw.'
That's how the board is properly set. It seems there will be many things to detoxify in the future, and it would be a headache if there was a Divine Physician Valley that could detoxify. Detoxification. That's very important. Because there was a guy with a deadly poison in the gorge.
Mok Wigun, thinking that the matter with the Divine Physician Valley had gone well, stood up from his seat.
Pyon Juksu and Dan Bulseok were waiting outside. Mok Wigun called Pyon Juksu separately and spoke.
"You'll have to move. There are two things to do."
"What is it?"
"First, find out where the government office guys are."
Pyon Juksu nodded lightly. In fact, if he just put his mind to it, finding those guys was no big deal.
"That will be over soon. What's the other thing?"
"Go and see the White Butterfly Fairy. She's probably inside the barrier."
Even if she's not there, there will be a way to contact or meet her if he goes inside the barrier.
"She seems to hate people, but she'll meet you if you go."
"Oh. Good. I had a lot of questions anyway."
Pyon Juksu said he wanted to take a closer look at the butterflies if he went.
"Do that after you've finished all your work, and when you meet her, first find out what the White Butterfly Fairy wants. The plan may change depending on that."
Pyon Juksu said with a smile.
"Are you setting the board this time? Not just beating them up as they come?"
"The situation is too complicated, so doing it recklessly is more of a headache. Because I don't know what variables will arise. So it's more convenient to weave it well and deal with it in one go."
"Well, it's also fun to create it this way."
Pyon Juksu chuckled and then left.
"I'll have to move again too, right?"
Mok Wigun walked to where the Mok family was.
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Mok Sonkwang seemed to be even stronger than before. Perhaps because of that, he was putting strong pressure on him. It seemed he would never be able to get rid of the habit of trying to crush people with force. But Mok Wigun was also not the Mok Wigun of the past.
In the end, they couldn't narrow their differences. Mok Sonkwang, as if he believed in his own strength, shouted at Mok Wigun, who was going out.
"Just you wait. We will take the thousand-year-old fire carp. What are you going to do with just about ten people?"
Mok Wigun did not answer. Let him think as he pleases.
'Foolish human.'
If you are blinded by greed, you cannot avoid disaster. Mok Wigun predicted that the Mok family would suffer great damage this time.
"Are you going back now?"
"No. I have someone to meet."
"Pardon? Who are you going to meet again?"
Dan Bulseok asked with a confused expression. Mok Wigun moved his feet instead of answering. To the place where Mok Wipyong's barracks were.
"What are you doing here?"
Mok Wipyong said with a start.
"I was just curious how you were doing."
"Nonsense."
Mok Wigun sat down in a chair, not caring about the opponent's reaction. Mok Wipyong's face looked a little gloomy. Well, he was in a position of being constantly pushed by his older brother. On top of that, since things weren't going well for him, there was no way his face would be good.
"Why did you really come?"
"Because I might not be able to see you if not this time."
At Mok Wigun's words, Mok Wipyong's expression became even darker. Because he was also regretting having followed him here. He had thought that many people had died, and he didn't know what would happen in the future. It would be a lie if Mok Wipyong, who was experiencing this for the first time, was not scared.
"Do you know something?"
He asked Mok Wigun, as if he was anxious.
"That it will get more and more dangerous in the future?"
"Hmm..."
A face full of fear. He bit his nails.
"What should I do?"
"You can just go down now."
Mok Wipyong looked at his brother as if he was absurd.
"You also know what kind of person father is. If I say I'm going down now, do you think he'll say that?"
Mok Wipyong grabbed his head and muttered.
"Even if I go, he'll tell me to leave the Red Tiger Squad and go alone. And the position of successor will be over with that."
It seems he still hasn't given up on the position of successor. What is greed? But that was better for Mok Wigun. Because a person with strong desires is also good to use.
Mok Wigun waited for a moment and then asked.
"Shall I tell you a way to go back? With the Red Tiger Squad?"
"Is there such a way?"
Mok Wipyong had an expectant expression. He had thought that if it was Mok Wigun, he might have a good plan.
"First, I need to know a little more about the current situation..."
"What is it? Just tell me. I'll tell you everything."
He became active when he said there was a way to go down safely. Mok Wigun paused for a moment and then asked.
"What's in there?"
Mok Wigun pointed to the gorge. It was the very place where many people had died when they had sent scouts from both sides.
(End of Chapter)