Episode 39. Half water, half meat
“Then I guess I can be of some help. “I will also look for the medicinal herbs you are looking for together.”
Bok Yeon-hwa didn’t say anything.
Judging by the atmosphere, it could be said that this was permission.
‘it’s okay. ‘I’ve relaxed my guard to some extent.’
At that time, I saw Bok Yeon-hwa get up and leave.
So Eun-ri and Han I-bi quickly followed suit and got up.
* * *
Han Ibi said.
“Although silkworm is easy to obtain, it is not as good a medicine for hemostasis as ginseng.”
Yeonhwa Bok said with a shocked expression.
“Samchil? “Samchil must be a very precious medicine…”
Han Ibi said, smiling leisurely.
“you’re right. Since ancient times, the best medicinal material has been called Northern Ginseng and Namsamchil (北人蔘南三七).
But in reality… Han Ibi was just reading the explanations of the ‘Encyclopedia of Medicinal Herbs’ in front of her.
Bok Yeon-hwa and So Eun-ri, who did not know the circumstances, could only open their mouths in admiration.
“If it is mixed into Geumchang medicine, the hemostatic effect is exceptional. Therefore, it is possible to produce a much higher quality Geumchang herb than using silk grass or something like that. Of course, it’s great if you take it separately.”
Bok Yeon-hwa and So Eun-ri said nothing.
However, looking at So Eun-ri’s expression, I felt like she was a little impressed.
Han Ibi said with a slightly arrogant expression.
“The original main habitat is Yunnan, but it also grows in Sichuan, so if you look carefully, it is not completely absent.”
‘Actually, the ‘Herbal Encyclopedia’ alarm system found it…’
Han Ibi said to Bok Yeon Hwa.
“Are there any other medicinal herbs you are looking for?”
Yeonhwa Bok shook her head.
“It’s too late. “The sun sets quickly on the mountain, so I have to hurry down.”
It’s not that it wasn’t, the cloth that Bok Yeon-hwa wore around her waist was bulging.
Half water and half meat.
Han Yi-bi excitedly handed over various medicinal herbs to Bok Yeon-hwa.
It also contained many products that were too expensive to be used as first aid medicine.
Since I didn’t have the insight to recognize it, I just remained calm…
The three of them now started descending the mountain.
Fu Yeon-hwa began to advance by stepping on Biryubo, which can be said to be the basic light attack of Qingseong.
So Eun-ri followed.
The two people were embroidering the rough mountain path with an elegant appearance like a jumping stone.
‘Kya~!’
Han Ibi could not help but be impressed.
Even though Bok Yeon-hwa had been training for a long time, So Eun-ri’s Gyeong-gong was also very agile and beautiful.
Han Ibi thought.
‘That woman named So Eun-ri boasts excellent martial arts skills, as expected from a female protagonist. To be at that level at that age… If it weren’t for the fact that she seemed to have a bit of a personality breakdown, I think she could have just been the main character instead of the female lead.’
At that time, I heard Yeonhwa Bok shouting in front of me.
“If you can’t follow quickly, we’ll go first.”
It’s already here.
‘Ugh. If it were an ability to not have patience, it would be an ability.’
Han Ibi shouted.
“no! I’ll follow along soon.”
Han Yi-bi strengthened her inner strength and activated the ‘Jong-li Pyo-pyo-haeng’.
When it comes to ‘mountain canter’, I am confident that I will not be outdone even when compared to anyone in the midfield.
Like a swallow filled with water, Han Ibi’s lower body bounced off the dirt floor and rocks.
I felt the trees passing by my ears.
‘Isn’t this all thanks to so-and-so…’
Suddenly, Song Myeong-cheon came to mind.
‘Ah, Master… The Bokyeonhwa you have missed so much is right there. ‘I wish we could have met once.’
what. It was a sad love that never came to fruition.
Since he passed away anyway, it’s probably okay to think about it.
At that time, I felt So Eun-ri glance at Han Ibi.
Was I just a little bit more impressed?
Han Ibi said, quickly catching up behind the two women.
“Elder Bok and Lord So Sojeya are truly wonderful. “It’s like looking at a painting album.”
Bok Yeon-hwa said with an expression that seemed to criticize her frivolity.
“Your mouth is even sharper than Gyeonggongju. Did you learn light techniques separately?”
“yes. “This is called ‘Zhongli Pyoyohaeng,’ which is one of the visions of the Zhongli family.”
“It’s a fairly plausible credulity technique.”
“ha ha ha. thank you However, this is the result of my hard work running around trying to find medicinal ingredients. Talent can never overcome hard work…”
At that time, Yeonhwa Bok spoke again.
“good. It looks like your tongue is the result of your hard work teasing me to death. “Let’s put aside this wild nonsense and hurry.”
yes yes. Mana…
I haven’t felt this feeling in a long time… That’s right. This harshness was very similar to Song Myeong-cheon’s.
‘Aha… Now I understand why the two of you made eye contact. You said that people are attracted to each other if they resemble each other. Whew. If they were alive, they would have been a fantastic couple…’
The three started running down the mountain path in silence.
Only the sound of brushing against the bushes was quietly vibrating the peaceful and quiet mountain.
Now the buildings of the Qingcheng faction began to appear not far away.
I could see small disciples walking back and forth like ants among the buildings stacked together.
Han Eibi turned her head without thinking.
But…
“Gasp!”
Han Ibi was startled and stopped walking.
Because I felt a momentary sense of déjà vu.
And I quickly understood why.
A large oak tree that appears to be at least 200 years old.
This is the place where Bok Yeon-hwa, Song Myeong-cheon, and Tak Buyong formed a relationship as siblings.
Han Ibi felt a new emotion.
‘This was here….’
That was then.
Bok Yeon-hwa’s voice was heard.
“What are you procrastinating on?”
The two women, who had gone a few steps ahead, turned around and were running back towards Han Ibi.
‘Achacha! I stopped without even thinking… What excuse can I make?’
Bok Yeon-hwa, who ran first, said.
“What’s going on?”
‘Eh, I don’t know.’
“and! Look at this. This beautiful oak tree. Isn’t it a really nice view? Ahaha. “There is a beautiful view below and such a beautiful oak tree on top of the hill.”
Han Ibi braced herself, predicting that if the current pattern continued, there would be a barrage of complaints.
But… huh?
Han Ibi caught sight of Bok Yeon-hwa, who was looking at the oak tree with a sad expression.
Han Ibi spoke again as if trying to justify it.
“Isn’t it a really nice view?”
Bok Yeon-hwa nodded with soulless eyes.
‘You… are you admitting it now?’
Han Ibi seemed excited and drank another drink.
“This isn’t actually a peach tree, but I think it’s enough to form a ‘brother’s bond.’ It has charm. “It’s charming.”
Then her expression suddenly hardened.
A face that seems to have come to its senses!
Yeonhwa Bok said.
“You… what did you just say?”
Oops. Han Ibi was momentarily embarrassed and stuttered.
“In this wonderful place… I mean. If we were to become brothers… ahaha, don’t you think it would be really cool? Elder, you haven’t even read Romance of the Three Kingdoms, have you?”
A shadow of regret appeared in Bok Yeon-hwa’s eyes.
Slurp!
Suddenly, Bok Yeon-hwa’s sword was pulled out with a sharp sound.
The sharp blade was pointing an inch in front of Han Ibi’s neck.
Han Ibi was quite scared, but she pretended to be resolute and smiled.
Yeonhwa Bok said.
“Are you mocking me now?
‘Wow… this isn’t it.’
Then Han Ibi flinched and said.
“no. no. How dare I make fun of the elder? Although Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a famous novel, not everyone should read it. “It’s okay.”
Bok Yeon-hwa glared at Han Yi-bi.
That standoff continued for a while.
Han Ibi swallowed hard and tried to look as calm as possible.
Slowly her sword lowered.
Bok Yeon-hwa looked back at So Eun-ri and said calmly.
“Eunri. “Let’s go down.”
So Eun-li had no choice but to answer.
“yes. “Master.”
The two started running down the dark mountain path first.
Han Ibi, who looked behind them silently for a moment, also followed them and showed signs of behavior.
* * *
Even after that incident, nothing special happened.
I guess I was the only one worried.
No one asked Han Ibi where she had been.
‘Well… I’m an outcast… people don’t even care… I drank kimchi soup alone. Tsk.’
After that day, Bok Yeon-hwa did not know where she went, but So Eun-ri occasionally met her at the restaurant.
So Eun-ri’s position was truly ambiguous.
A disciple of Cheongseong who grew up as a shaman.
It was because Bok Yeon-hwa did not move the enemy to a shaman.
Although Bok Yeon-hwa was a member of the Shaman faction, he used Cheongseong martial arts and trained Cheongseong disciples.
That’s So Eun-ri.
However, it was far from possible for So Eun-ri, who joined late, to easily settle down in Cheongseong.
Hanibi gathered what she observed over the past few days and came to a conclusion.
‘I am an outcast and So Eun-ri is an outcast.’
Yes.
There were no disciples who treated her rudely, but there were also none who treated her warmly.
In particular, the jealousy of the female disciples was evident even to Han Ibi.
‘They say a woman’s enemy is a woman… Regardless of the era, the places where people live are all similar.’
Normally, I might not be that conscious of bullying.
But meal time.
There was no way to avoid mealtimes, when everyone had to be in contact together.
‘Anyway, whatever. ‘Because I can’t starve.’
It was the same for lunch today.
At one table, a few women were eating together, with Yeo Nan-ju, the ‘opinion leader’ of the female disciples of the Qingcheng sect, in the middle.
It felt like something big would happen if I fell away from her even for a moment…
By the way, I couldn’t find So Eun-ri holding the rice bowl.
Now that I think about it, Han Ibi has never seen So Eun Ri eat.
Tiring!
[The eye technique has been activated.]
Han Ibi chose ‘tracking technique’ among several techniques.
floating!
[Tracking is selected. Scanning the target.]
Angansul includes a low-level ‘tracking’ function.
My vision changed to dark green. He was looking for a target with his eyes wide open.
It was then.
Thump!
[Target confirmed.]
There it was!
I could see So Eun-ri’s back there. She was seen carrying a bowl of rice and sneaking out the back door of the restaurant.
(Continued in the next part)
