< Episode 42: Poisonous Man (1) >
“Anyone with even the slightest interest in medicinal herbs or poisonous plants can guess this but I don’t know why you’re doing that.”
‘!?’
Anyone can do it?
“…”
Do you want to have fun with me now?
Or is this because you don’t know how to be humble?
Mrs. Jang who was staring at her neck with a somewhat puzzled expression then stuck out her tongue and said
“I didn’t know that Amjongju’s disciple was so knowledgeable about poison.”
“Even Soja was surprised.”
Baek So-gang the second son of Baek Sa-ha the king of the island also agreed with his mother.
Among the warriors unless they were very cautious in everything most of them did not even pay attention to poisonous liquor because they thought it was cowardly or unbecoming of a warrior.
However Mokgyeongun’s knowledge was difficult to understand without proper study of poisons and herbs.
‘What’s even more surprising is that ridiculous level of discrimination.’
The island poison king always said to his sons:
It is said that the most important thing that a person practicing poison cannot neglect is the training of his sense of taste and smell to distinguish poison.
Although I don’t know the sense of smell it wasn’t easy to train the sense of taste.
Poison is very dangerous to handle and if you make a mistake it can be life-threatening so try a very small amount rather than a large amount.
After doing that you will train yourself to build up your tolerance little by little.
As it took such a long time to become fully familiar with the taste of one poison it was inevitable that the training of one’s sense of taste would slow down.
‘…Is it something you’re born with?’
From Baek Sogang’s perspective it seemed like nothing else.
The fact that Mok Gyeong-un who was only 17 years old and did not primarily practice poison had such a sharp tongue could only be explained as a natural talent.
‘This is so.’
Baek Sogang suddenly felt regretful.
Now that I think about it he must have become a disciple of Amjongju through the gate of Sihyeolgok.
Doesn’t that mean that if his father had participated in the final ceremony this time he could have brought home a child with this great quality?
He was a talent that even his father would have coveted.
‘If you brought me here it’s from your original family… Ah!’
Baek Xiaogang’s eyes widened.
When I thought about it I wondered why this person was looking for his father with three senior awards but now I understand.
“Now I understand why the carpenter wanted to ask my father for guidance.”
“Ahh…..I see.”
Mrs. Jang also nodded to her second son Baek So-gang’s words.
If a person is this knowledgeable and interested in poison he would naturally want to receive teachings from the island poison king.
Now I finally understand his visit.
‘I thought it was a waste of time but it wasn’t. Even if he doesn’t become a formal disciple if he receives his husband’s teachings Amjong and our Baek family may have a good relationship.’
The only problem was whether my husband would try to teach this child.
It may be said that it was determined by the rules of the meeting but my husband was a stubborn person of his own.
Once I decided I never went back.
Then it happened.
-Shoooooo!
“ha.”
Hui Zhou’s third disciple Wei Shao-yeon seemed to have completely dispelled the poison and exhaled white steam no longer purple and immediately straightened his posture.
Baek Sogang the second son of the Baek family saw this and couldn’t help but be surprised.
He was only half-angled to dispel the poison.
‘Your skills are really deep.’
It was just like the rumor.
Soon Hoiju’s second disciple Jang Neungak also succeeded in completely eliminating the poison.
Although it was a narrow margin behind Wi So-yeon it was just as fast.
Seeing them like this Mrs. Jang folded her hands and said.
“The two of you have unusual skills. “I had no idea that the poison would be eliminated so quickly.”
In response to her praise Soyeon above waved his hand and expressed humility.
“The poison of the Baek family is truly amazing. “If I had lost my concentration just a little bit it would have been difficult.”
“It can’t be. “You must have overcome it enough.”
“…”
On the other hand Jang Nengye silently glared at Wei Shaoyan.
His reputation became meaningless.
I tried to show how to relieve the poison first but I was pushed back by Wei So-yeon’s monster-like strength and was delayed by a narrow margin.
-Wow!
Her pride was bound to be hurt.
He was pushed down in front of his henchmen.
Jang Neung-Ak who was glaring at her with his uncomfortable eyes immediately turned his gaze away from her and looked at her neck.
‘….Did this guy have this kind of talent?’
I vaguely heard a conversation.
He seemed to have relieved the poison in a different way than himself or Soyeon above.
According to what Madam Jang said he seemed to know quite a bit about poison.
‘Then I covet it even more.’
He had already lost his left arm Yiak Wei Maeng-cheon among the five evil council’s henchmen.
If he is a guy who is as versatile as he is in many areas he seems like he could easily fill the void left by Maeng-cheon above.
This was also the case for Wei So-yeon.
‘Did you have any knowledge of poison?’
At this point she was trying to find out Mo Qingyun’s true level of internal energy but it seemed like he had detoxified the poison in some other way.
I think that’s why I saw an unexpected side.
Perhaps Mok Kyung-un’s true value lies in his diverse talents.
‘….I might have to make him mine.’
I had some reservations because he was a political faction pawn but it seemed worth bringing him in anyway if he was going to be taken away by the second brother-in-law.
It was at that time.
“Can I come in if I do? “Madam.”
Jang Nung-ak Hui Zhou’s second disciple asked Mrs. Jang directly.
Although it was only a short time ago the detoxification was slower than that of Wi So-yeon but that was not what was important right now.
The question was who would fight against King Seomdok first.
At his question Lady Jang looked at Baek Sogang her second son.
Then
“First of all the head of the house asked us to come inside together once the poison has been eliminated.”
“together?”
“yes. “I’m sorry but that was the matriarch’s intention.”
Hearing his words Wei Soyeon inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
In a situation where he had to ask for support he could have been at a bit of a disadvantage if a player was taken away.
Of course going in together wasn’t a very good thing but at least it was better than having to go in alone first.
‘Tch.’
Jang Neungak clicked his tongue.
He tried to stand alone first but this became quite annoying.
It was obvious that Wei So-yeon would try to interfere with him.
If he was going to meet King Hana Island he had no choice but to respect his wishes.
“….All right.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
In response Baek Sogang took the lead.
Standing at the entrance of the annex he gave a warning in advance.
“As I said before this place is full of poison. “I hope that by controlling your breathing using fortune telling techniques you will be able to prevent toxins from entering the body.”
“I understand.”
“yes.”
“Prince Wood you are…..”
“You don’t have to worry about me.”
“…I understand. “Unlike if you drank just one glass the poison is filling the interior of the annex so if you feel like you can’t stand it you must come out.”
“yes.”
When Mok Gyeong-un answered Jang Neung-ak raised the corner of his mouth and said.
“If you feel tired speak up. “I’m going to move you outside.”
He was the one who appeared favorably towards Mok Gyeong-un.
So-yeon above was about to say that she would also help but soon shut her mouth.
Because of this he didn’t want to get into a fight with his second brother.
“Then you three please follow me.”
-Quick!
The door opened and the three people followed Baek Sogang the second son of the Baek family inside.
As I entered the outbuilding there was another entrance inside and a light miasma hung around it like a fog.
The walls on all sides were filled with rice straw filled with charcoal.
“Rice straw contains charcoal and other medicinal herbs that have detoxifying properties. If you don’t do this the poison will leak out.”
Baek Xiaogang kindly explained this.
Then he pointed to the door leading inside.
“If you go down the hallway the head of the family will be in the central inner room. “The venom is getting thicker so please maintain your good fortune.”
-Quick!
Baek Sogang opened the door.
Then his vision was obscured by purple clouds in front of him.
When Jang Neung-ak and Wi So-yeon saw this a strange look appeared in their eyes.
‘What on earth are you doing inside?’
‘It’s an incredible poison.’
He had been warned in advance but he never expected to be in a place so full of poison.
Is this how we can have a proper conversation?
Even if you protect your body and body with luck if you breathe incorrectly while talking you might be busy dissolving the poison that enters your lungs.
“Please follow me.”
Baek Xiaogang took the lead and went inside.
Then Jang Neung-ak and Wi So-yeon followed in with somewhat nervous faces.
Mok Gyeong-un on the other hand seemed unconcerned.
-Are you okay? I think the poison is too strong.
Rather he was so worried about Cheongryeong that he asked.
Mok Gyeong-un shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal.
The poison meant nothing to him.
The blood itself was extremely poisonous in the first place.
-Jump jump jump!
As we entered the long hallway a place called the central inner room soon appeared.
However the place was blocked with stones that appeared to be made of a special material rather than wooden boards.
Jang Neungak saw this and looked at Baek Sogang with puzzled eyes.
Then Baek Sogang answered.
“This is a special training room created to withstand the main family’s poisonous attacks.”
“Practice room?”
“yes. “When you reach the sixth layer or higher of the Pamadok Sutra which is the main body’s true spirit it can even melt things around you with its miasma so you need a stone of the same material as the tin here to withstand it.”
That means that ordinary materials such as stone or wood dissolve easily in poison.
Clearly Baekga’s poisonous attack went beyond the normal scope.
‘That’s amazing.’
I felt like I once again understood how my teacher the Lord of the Heaven and Earth Association said that Baek Sa-ha the king of the island poisons was more dangerous than the two five kings who received the title of Eight Stars.
The island poison king Baek Sa-ha’s poison had the power to annihilate hundreds of warriors in a short period of time.
No it could have been more than that.
At that time Baek Sogang knocked on the wall that looked like a door and said.
“Father no let’s go. “I brought Prince Jang Neung-ak Lady Wi So-yeon and a disciple of Am Jong-ju.”
Hearing his words Jang Neung-ak and Wi So-yeon stared at the door.
Here you have to persuade him to support you somehow.
This was their common thought.
As I was doing that I heard a voice from inside.
“All three of you came in?”
Although he was begging the energy in his voice was amazing.
Indeed it was worthy of the Five Kings who are said to be the highest experts in the Heaven and Earth Council.
At that time Jang Neungak controlled his breathing with luck and opened his mouth.
“Seomdog King adult. This is Jang Neungak the second disciple of Hoiju. “I wanted to congratulate my grandchild on his first birthday and send my greetings…”
“Aren’t you more interested in ashes rather than quick greetings?”
“yes?”
“Isn’t it because you need Nobu’s support in the fight over the successor?”
‘!?’
Jang Neungak was momentarily speechless at the voice that suddenly pointed out the exact point.
Unlike the other five kings he had never had a conversation before but I had not expected him to have such a direct speaking style.
However Jang Neungak was not greatly embarrassed by this.
“Hehehe. After all you are an old man. What else would you do by talking nonsense? you’re right.”
“It’s nice to be honest.”
Wi Soyeon hurriedly opened her mouth at the voice coming from inside.
“Elder Baek Saha. This is Wi So-yeon. “Do you remember?”
“Do you remember?”
“I really wanted to meet you.”
“Well you probably came for the same reason of course.”
“I won’t deny it.”
She also answered honestly.
Looking at the way Baek Sa-ha was talking now it seemed like saying something foolish would only arouse animosity.
“Elder…”
It was when Wei So-yeon was about to say something.
Jang Neungak cut her off and spoke first.
“Elder. I will tell you this honestly. Please help me.”
‘As expected it comes out like this.’
Wei So-yeon bit her lower lip and then she raised her voice and tried to intervene.
“Elder!”
“stop!”
A brief chatter broke out inside the door.
The two people immediately fell silent as the sound rang in their ears.
Soon Baek Sa-ha’s voice was heard again.
“Wanting to be a successor is something that comes before words come before actions.”
“What is that?”
“Do you want to receive support from Nobu?”
Doesn’t that sound obvious?
So they came here under the pretext of a first birthday party.
The two people nodded and answered.
“We need support from seniors.”
“Yes.”
“If you really want to receive Nobu’s approval show your actions before your words.”
“…What do you mean by that?”
“It is pointless to tell the old lady the detailed story. If you are a warrior you prove yourself with strength. “If you want to become the owner of a hoe come inside and try to get Nobu out of his seat.”
Jang Neung-ak and Wi So-yeon’s expressions hardened at Baek Sa-ha’s words.
Since I had already met the conditions for entering I thought it would be up to me to persuade them through conversation from now on.
But I had no idea that another test was waiting for me.
I knew that Baek Sa-ha had an eccentric and stubborn personality but this was unexpected.
‘Are you trying to test inaction?’
However it seemed like they were ignoring themselves more than I thought.
Even though Baek Sa-ha the king of island poisons had a different style of poison than others they were disciples of Hoi-ju who could be said to be the supreme leader of the Heaven and Earth Association.
He was confident that even the executives could not ignore such inaction.
‘If it’s just to get him up.’
It wasn’t that difficult.
In response Jang Neungak took the initiative and spoke.
“If you do I will do it first. “Elderly.”
“It doesn’t matter who does it first. “As long as he can come in here and help Nobu stand up I will support him as much as I can.”
Hearing that he didn’t care Jang Neung Ak raised the corner of his mouth slyly.
First of all this place is full of poison so the longer you stay the more your internal power is consumed.
Therefore if you were to step forward it would be advantageous to do so first.
‘You’d think… right?’
Wei Shao-yeon laughed inwardly.
Her thoughts were different.
Since she was confident in her internal strength anyway she was confident that she could last longer in this than Jangneungak and if she came forward as a latecomer she thought it would be more advantageous because she would be able to figure out how the island poison king would respond.
“If you do I will go in. “Elderly.”
“Cluck. “Try it.”
Jang Neung-Ak placed her palm against the door made of stone wall and pushed it.
The door was thicker than I expected so I had to use some force.
-Drurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
The door opened and the inside slowly began to appear.
It was that moment.
-Whaaaaaaaa!
The moment the door is half open
-thud!
“Sigh.”
Jang Neung-ak who was pushing the door knelt on one knee on the floor and clutched his chest.
‘What is this?’
My stomach hurts and I feel blood in my mouth.
Even so the poison that filled her villa was extremely strong and it was so intense that it was difficult to breathe.
“Cough.”
Black blood flowed from Jang Neungak’s mouth.
However he was not the only one exposed to this poison.
-Park!
The above So-yeon also entered her fortune lying cross-legged as a result of the terrible miasma that suddenly surged outward.
It was difficult to compare this to the miasma that filled the hallway of her annex.
The poison was so strong that her hands and feet were shaking.
‘Ahh. Geez…’
Baek Sa-ha’s second son Baek So-gang who was watching this clicked his tongue inwardly.
His father had no intention of supporting any of these people in the first place.
Therefore they presented a challenge that could never be overcome.
‘Seven layers of Pamadoggyeong.’
The venom spewing out from within was a mist of poison that could only be expelled by reaching the seventh level of the Permanent Poison Sutra.
This was not the type of poison that even a supreme expert could withstand.
The only way to protect against this was to learn the same Pamadok Sutra as he did and adapt to the poison.
however
“It’s fun. It releases poison from its body in the form of mist. “Are you saying this is a poison attack?”
‘!?’
Baek Sogang’s eyes widened at the voice he heard.
There was one person who had forgotten about watching these two.
He was none other than Mok Gyeong-un a disciple of Amjongju.
‘No how?’
Baek Sogang couldn’t believe his eyes for a moment.
He thought that no matter how well-versed he was in poison he would not have been able to endure this time.
But Mok Gyeong-un was standing there looking completely fine.
“A woodworker? How…”
At that time Baek Sa-ha’s voice was heard in a room filled with dark purple fog.
“…What on earth are you?”
“What are you talking about?”
“How can you withstand this poison?”
-Ssssss!
Eventually the fog that was blocking the view dispersed and the purple face of an old man was seen sitting cross-legged on the floor with sharp nails sticking out.
He was the king of Seomdok and died.
Baek Saha had a look in his eyes that he could not understand.
It was completely unexpected that even the two disciples of Hoiju looked so fine in the midst of a miasma that they could not withstand.
even
‘That kid…isn’t he even crying right now?’
If he had used Qi he would have felt it from the beginning.
But you’re holding on in this place full of poison without protecting yourself with luck?
That means it has resistance to poison…
“…..You really learned poison?”
To his question Mok Kyung-un shook his head and answered.
“iced coffee. “It’s not like that.”
“No? But how can you withstand this terrible poison?”
In response to Baek Sa-ha’s question Mok Kyung-un tilted his head with an expression of incomprehension.
Then
“Seriously? “This?”
‘!?’
< Episode 42: Poisonous Man (1) > end
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