Episode 3
In her past life, Ryeon woke up at this time, but due to her spiritual energy, she suffered severely, and thus, she had no memory of meeting her grandfather properly. She didn’t know much about Danmok Cheongi in her past life. He had awakened at this time in her past life, but due to the intense pain caused by spiritual energy, she couldn’t properly recall meeting her grandfather.
The “Eternal Supreme Blood Treasure” was a legendary item said to be imbued with the Earth’s power over millennia, condensed into extreme positive energy. Legend had it that if you consumed it without proper control, it would burn and kill your positive energy.
It was presumed that, as part of her insect repellent medicine, an elixir to control her positive energy must have been included. To stand against such an elixir that had been preserved for a thousand years, the ingredients in her medicine had to be equally precious.
“I would have to eat everything, including the door frames in the house, if I wanted to do the insect repellent medicine once…”.
“Ryeon, when you meet Grandfather, sincerely express your gratitude. What he gave you is truly precious.”
“Yes, I understand!”
In truth, Ryeon didn’t know much about her grandfather, Danmok Cheongi. In her memories, Danmok Cheongi had always stayed secluded within the family’s residence, and not long after several years had passed, he quietly passed away.
“Perhaps he had health issues as well.”
The fact that the “Eternal Supreme Blood Treasure” was meant for Danmok Cheongi’s personal medicine bothered Ryeon. Possessing it and not yet using it must mean that it was challenging to concoct a medicine suitable for his condition. Using such a difficult medicine suggested that his condition was not well.
“I need to find out what happened to Grandfather.”
Ryeon made up her mind. Being free from accidents, injuries, and living a long life were, of course, inclusive of her family’s well-being.
“And when Grandfather passes away…”
Danmok Cheongi, known for the Unmoon Sword (Muwol Sword) Danmok Cheongi, had been an unparalleled figure in the martial world during his prime.
However, after suffering severe injuries in the battle against Hyeollagok, his influence waned rapidly. Furthermore, the sole successor, Danmok Hyeonseong, died in a confrontation with the Golden Family a few years ago, causing the Danmok Family to lose its balance.
“Unminding, Unharmed, Immortal Longevity.”
But when Danmok Cheongi died a few years later, the Danmok Family faced an embarrassing situation, and without the historical support they had relied on, they would have been known merely as the “Danmok Family.”
After Danmok Cheongi’s death, a few more years might have passed.
“I have to do something with this power!”
Before, she didn’t know why she was in pain, why it hurt, or why she couldn’t accumulate inner strength. But now, things were different.
Wi Jicheong received a white, furry scarf from Umo Jang and wrapped it around Ryeon’s neck, holding her hand. Taesanggaju Danmok Cheongi’s residence, Wol Youngjae , was the deepest place within the Three Families.
The Wol Youngjae, built with blackened logs, seemed modest at first glance, with a quaint charm accentuated by its worn appearance.
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The scent of medicinal herbs wafted subtly as they entered, and the first thing they noticed was a massive wooden gong.
“I’ve come to express Ryeon’s gratitude to Grandfather.”
Wi Jicheong gently spoke as she embraced Ryeon.
“Hmm. How’s the child’s health?”
The coarse and robust voice of an old man resonated from inside the gong. Danmok Cheongi seemed to have no intention of leaving his residence.
“Thanks to your care, she has truly improved.”
“The words of the Tang Family said it was almost miraculous.”
“If it weren’t for you and Doctor Tang, this miracle wouldn’t have happened. Ryeon, you should thank him sincerely. What he gave you is truly precious.”
“Yes, I understand!”
In truth, Ryeon didn’t know much about her grandfather, Danmok Cheongi. In her memories, Danmok Cheongi had always stayed secluded within the family’s residence, and not long after several years had passed, he quietly passed away.
“Perhaps he had health issues as well.”
The fact that the “Eternal Supreme Blood Treasure” was meant for Danmok Cheongi’s personal medicine bothered Ryeon. Possessing it and not yet using it must mean that it was challenging to concoct a medicine suitable for his condition. Using such a difficult medicine suggested that his condition was not well.
“I need to find out what happened to Grandfather.”
Ryeon made up her mind. Being free from accidents, injuries, and living a long life were, of course, inclusive of her family’s well-being.
“And when Grandfather passes away…”
Danmok Cheongi, known for the Unmoon Sword Danmok Cheongi, had been an unparalleled figure in the martial world during his prime.
However, after suffering severe injuries in the battle against Hyeollagok, his influence waned rapidly. Furthermore, the sole successor, Danmok Hyeonseong, died in a confrontation with the Golden Family a few years ago, causing the Danmok Family to lose its balance.
“Unminding, Unharmed, Immortal Longevity.”
But when Danmok Cheongi died a few years later, the Danmok Family faced an embarrassing situation, and without the historical support they had relied on, they would have been known merely as the “Danmok Family.”
Soon, from inside, a rough and twisted laughter, as if scraping iron, echoed.
“Hmm. Bold and lively. Come inside.”
As soon as permission was granted, Ryeon quickly stepped into the inner room of the Wol Youngjae, beads made of small bamboo hanging from her hand.
“…!”
Inside, Ryeon witnessed a terrifying and rough facial scar that seemed to be scraped with iron, covering half of Danmok Cheongi’s wrinkled face. His left hand, laid on the handle of the Taoist’s staff, was also marked with gruesome burn scars, as if smeared with red mud.
It was a familiar face to Ryeon. Before she received the moth cleansing, he occasionally observed her quietly lying down and then left unnoticed.
But…
“Oh my goodness. The face is not clearly visible due to the light.”
She swallowed nervously.
Because a loud notification flashed before her eyes.
– Achieved Siman 3 Stars (1 Star▲) –
You can view the details of your abilities and achievements in the Siman and Oseong categories.
You can view detailed achievements based on your own accomplishments.
Facing Danmok Cheongi and seeing his face raised Ryeon’s Siman by one level.
In the golden glow surrounding him, facial features appeared blurry. Only his flickering pupils stood out vividly even in that light.
The moment Ryeon regained her composure was when she saw a somewhat murky reddish light emanating from Danmok Cheongi’s waist.
“Does it become visible when Siman reaches 3 stars? Is that also a lingering injury from breaking the Blood Valley long ago?”
Ryeon quickly pretended to adjust her sleeve and lifted the Sage Mirror above it.
– Danmok Ryeon –
Harmony: 7 Stars – Can be inconspicuous.
Siman: 3 Stars – Can see more.
Purification: 2 Stars – Can purify vitality.
Health: 5 / 100
Inner Strength: Not Acquired
Outer Strength: Not Acquired
Spirit: 70 / 100
The descriptions for Harmony, Siman, and Purification, abilities she had not seen in her previous experiences, appeared one by one. It seemed that Siman 3 Stars provided the ability to ‘see even more.’
**Danmok Cheongi**
Characteristics: Guardian of the Martial World / Collector of Tendons / Filled with Regret / Avoidance of Malice
Fallen Twelve Sword: 11 Stars (12 Stars)
Endless Wave Palm: 12 Stars
Meteor Strike Seal: 10 Stars
Talent and Oseong: Upper – Middle
Concerns: Danmok Ryeon’s health, talent, leaning succession, eradication of Blood Valley, achievements of Danmok Hyunyo and Danmok Hyunwoo
She also saw the talent and Oseong that had not been visible before. The Fallen Twelve Sword had originally reached 12 stars, but due to injuries, it seemed that its power could not be fully utilized.
Ryeon quickly organized her confusion and gave her greetings.
“Ah! Grandfather… Thank you for the medicine.”
Danmok Cheongi raised his eyebrows at Ryeon’s greeting, then stroked his own chin and spoke.
“Even if I kept it, you wouldn’t have been able to use it. But that doesn’t mean the herbs are not valuable. Do you understand? As much as you have received expectations from the family, you must strive to meet them!”
Danmok Cheongi’s voice echoed in the room like a deep growl.
Ryeon swallowed a sigh. How could such a shining figure have quietly left the world after just a few years?
But now was not the time to dwell on regrets.
“Yes, Grandfather! I will do my best!”
If she could resolve Danmok Cheongi’s injuries, she might be able to extend the remaining years of his life. And with her own power, it was definitely possible.
Most elixirs or herbs in the natural world tended to have extreme properties. They were designed to adapt and survive in harsh natural environments.
For example, Man-nyeon Sulsam had extreme cold properties, and Man-nyeon Jigukhwa was extreme heat. To consume such substances, complementary measures were needed to balance their nature. If taken without caution, these substances could freeze or burn one’s blood vessels.
Moreover, even refined elixirs, created by complementing and purifying, couldn’t be consumed recklessly. Excessive and perilous power could become poison in itself.
Danmok Cheongi having only Man-nyeon Jigukhwa was likely because various elixirs in his prescription didn’t complement each other.
“Originally, absorbing a large amount of spiritual energy at once would turn it into poison, but if absorbed little by little…”
But her power was different. It was a harmonious spiritual energy that leaned neither towards yin nor yang.
When absorbed, it supported the weaker aspects and complemented the stronger ones, naturally blending and enveloping them.
As a container for spiritual energy, Ryeon could withstand and carefully handle the energy, which needed to be treated with caution, flowing like waves.
However, gradually, over an extended period, if she refined this spiritual energy and transmitted it to her grandfather…
If her grandfather could benefit from this, gaining heavenly longevity…
Then, she could use the spiritual energy before it accumulated too much, preventing turmoil within the family and repaying the debt owed for the Man-nyeon Jigukhwa.
“A one-stone-three-birds move! Ah, no. Killing three birds with one stone!”
i wonder when the ml will be introduced… thank you for the chapter! ❤️❤️❤️