Episode 7. Herbal Encyclopedia
Song Myeong-cheon had an expression that he did not dislike.
I think I quite liked it.
Song Myeong-cheon suddenly began to break the rock-hard bread into small pieces.
Han Ibi didn’t understand the English sentence, but she imitated it. When you don’t know anything, it’s best to follow along.
‘Ugh?’
Song Myeong-cheon ruthlessly pushed the torn pieces of bread into the soup. Han Ibi suddenly did the same thing.
I could see the savory lamb broth seeping through the cracks in the dry bread structure.
He was waiting for Song Myeong-cheon to take the first drink and then quickly took a bite.
I feel like crying.
Despite the unfamiliar smell of various spices, the taste is truly…
“This is really amazing!”
Han Ibi shouted in excitement. Then, a faint smile appeared on Song Myeong-cheon’s lips.
‘I finally smiled. For the first time, that old man like a stone!
Just then, Jeomsoy brought me a bottle of alcohol. From what I heard earlier, it seemed like they were busy or something.
But no matter how much you drink… it’s all there.
Only one taste.
‘A burning taste in the throat.’
Song Myeong-cheon’s eyes, looking at the bottle of liquor, seemed to be alive with some kind of life.
This old man… It’s clearly a weekly thing.
Didn’t you say that each share is to be recognized by each share?
Han Ibi was also a drinker who never missed eating somaek even when she ate alone.
As he stared at the white liquor, drooling, Song Myeong-cheon poured a glass for Han Yi-bi as well.
Gulp.
“Kya~!”
It’s not as good as soju, but it’s still somewhere! I feel like my head is spinning already.
Song Myeong-cheon drank down the bottle at the speed of light and ordered another bottle.
Han Ibi also took the cup and drank it.
At that time, Song Myeong-cheon spoke.
“You drink expensive alcohol well. “But you’d better not drink too much.”
As she left the guesthouse, Han Ibi realized exactly what those words meant.
‘Damn you old man…’
Han Ibi felt like death.
On his shoulder was what was no longer a water jug, but had now turned into a drinking jug.
He spent all the money left over on food to buy liquor.
‘You old man is a drunkard who is crazy about alcohol.’
Cursing continued to rise from deep in my throat. Jeomsoy filled the drinking bowl with white liquor.
“Oh!”
Han Ibi lost her footing for a moment and stumbled. Then, Song Myeong-cheon’s shouting immediately caught my ear.
“If you spill even a little bit, consider yourself dead! “I gave you a clear warning.”
There was a lid at the end of the drinking vessel, but it was in poor condition, roughly made of wood.
This means that if it is shaken too much, it can pour as much as it wants.
‘I shouldn’t drink alcohol… this is really killing me.’
The stinging sensation of alcohol hit me, and as I tried to balance the enormous weight, it was like a living hell.
However, thinking that he would die turned out to be a big mistake.
Flat land was no problem.
Han Ibi felt like the sky was falling when she thought about carrying the liquor all the way deep into the mountains.
* * *
It was not the sky that collapsed, but Han Ibi.
Anyway….
‘I did it!’ ‘I did it!’
After going through several crises, Han Ibi eventually succeeded in moving the liquor bar to the cabin.
Then he collapsed on the floor.
It was then.
A clanging sound was heard.
[The player’s level has increased from 8 → 9.]
[Level Up Bonus 1: Strength +10, Strength +15, Agility +5, Wisdom +1, Charisma +2, Reputation +3]
[Level Up Bonus 2: Herbal Encyclopedia DB has been created. . You can use this DB when discovering medicinal herbs.]
Han Ibi realized something.
It was true that climbing a mountain to death like this had the effect of ‘training’.
I could say that I was fortunate that it was not a wasted effort.
‘But what on earth is this herbal encyclopedia used for?’
* * *
After exercising extremely hard, the aftermath hits you the next day.
Han Ibi’s current state was exactly like that.
It felt like my whole body was covered in eggs.
But today again, Song Myeong-cheon woke up early in the morning and got ready to go to work.
‘Ugh. It’s not like I’m going to work… to this extent…’
Still, I couldn’t help it.
You have to do it if you want to live.
Han Ibi followed Song Myeong-cheon and went for a hike carrying a sack. Today I went a little further and started exploring medicinal herbs.
Now, it looks like Song Myeong-cheon is looking for ‘something’ by dividing the mountain areas according to his own standards.
I really have to ask you today.
“I… old man.”
“why?”
“If there is any medicine you need, please let me know. “I will search diligently.”
Song Myeong-cheon frowned and seemed to think for a moment before opening his mouth.
“joy. good night. “I don’t know if you’ll really be of help, but since you keep asking so annoyingly, I’ll tell you.”
“thank you.”
“The herb I am looking for is called ‘Geummyeongcho (錦明草).’”
“aha. okay. “It appears to be a very expensive medicine.”
I see you trying so hard to find it.
How good of a drink can you buy….
Song Myeong-cheon said.
“It’s precious. “Because you can’t put a price on it.”
“What on earth does that goldenrod thing look like?”
“Geummyeongcho resembles ginseng in appearance, but it also has a unique flower shape. “The reason the name contains the word silk (錦) is because this flower is bright and beautiful like silk dyed purple.”
I heard explanations here and there, but… how can you learn shapes in words?
Anyway, Han Yi-bi thought that it was a great achievement just to know what Song Myeong-cheon was looking for.
If he finds it, he will completely open his heart to me.
It was then.
A familiar sound pierced my ears.
A system appears.
[Main Quest Occurs: Find Geummyeongcho.]
[There is an unknown reward.]
Huh. What is this again?
Find Geummyeongcho as the main quest?
Are you asking me to find the herbs that the professional herbalist couldn’t find?
You’re out of your mind.
Tiring.
[Advice: Level up through active activities and obey ‘missions’. If the ‘mission’ is successful, an appropriate ‘reward’ will be given.]
Ahaha. Is the system… threatening?
It is questionable whether it is indeed artificial intelligence.
Anyway, it’s a no-brainer. I told you to find it, so you have to find it.
The system I have experienced so far is like that.
From then on, Han Ibi started looking for medicinal herbs with her eyes open.
The ‘Encyclopedia of Medicinal Herbs’ was more helpful than I expected.
Every time I received the medicinal herbs handed out by Song Myeong-cheon, the DB of the ‘Encyclopedia of Medicinal Herbs’ was activated, providing useful information along with images.
For example, something like this.
[This is a check from the Medicinal Herb Encyclopedia DB.]
Name: Yeoranghwa (女郞花)
Characteristics: It has a large stem of 100-180cm, has several branches at each node, and has small, yellow flowers that look like an umbrella. It is also nicknamed ‘Paejang (敗醬)’ due to the foul smell emitted from the roots.
Medicinal effect: The roots of the Chinese herbal medicine can be used as medicine. It has the effect of reducing fever and driving out pus and poison. It shows excellent efficacy in inflammatory diseases such as boils, edema, and appendicitis.
Although there was no search function, detailed information was provided for the herbs once discovered.
So, the process of following Song Myeong-cheon and collecting medicinal herbs was a great learning experience for Han Ibi.
‘Oh… But… I don’t even need to become an Oriental medicine doctor, so what can I use this knowledge for… This novel is not a doctor’s novel, but a martial arts novel, so I need to learn martial arts quickly… Anyway, I’ll quickly find out whether it’s Geummyeongcho or Nabalin. ‘Let’s find Gina and make progress.’
From then on, Han Ibi began to aggressively search for medicinal herbs with confidence.
At first, as I was touching all the grass, I got so sick that I couldn’t sleep due to the itchiness.
However, since I was able to use the ‘Herbal Encyclopedia’, if I gained new information, it would soon become my own.
It was fun at the same time.
‘aha. When I return, I think I’ll at least try Simmani. Rather than rolling on the ground while receiving that crappy salary and receiving orders from the bastards…’
Another month or so passed.
In addition, Han Ibi’s knowledge and experience with medicinal herbs also increased.
* * *
I lay down on the floor to sleep, but I couldn’t sleep well.
Seeing Song Myeong-cheon’s breathing was deep and even, it seemed like he was already sleeping.
Perhaps thanks to my hard work climbing, my level had already reached level 10.
Han Ibi raised her upper body and opened the status window for the first time in a while.
[Specifies the player’s current status.]
[Player Information]
Name: Han Yi-bi (Zhong Li-mae)
Level: 10
Grade: Lesser Warrior
Star name: Zhong Li Murai
Occupation: None
Strength: 46
Strength: 47
Dexterity: 33
Wisdom: 10
Charisma: 13
Reputation: -29
[Inner Attack]
– Zhongli Mingjeongsimbeop (明正心法) Level 2
[External Attack]
None
[Herbik]
– Zhongli Mingjeonggeombeop (明正劍法) Level 4
All other abilities are gradually increasing… This internal attack and What on earth should I do to improve my external practice?…
Although it was very poor, Zhongrimai’s memory contained information about internal practice.
Han Ibi carefully took a half-lotus position and closed her eyes.
‘Is this how it is done? It seems similar to meditation or something like that.’
It was then.
Suddenly, a system appeared with a ‘tiring’ sound.
[Sudden mission occurs (difficulty ☆☆): Defeat Dantian’s basic true energy.]
[Reward 1: Increases internal strength by 20, increases strength by 5, increases wisdom by 3, increases experience.]
[Reward 2: There is an unknown random reward.]
[Mission In case of failure: You will fall into the initial stage of ignition and it will take about 30 days to recover.]
Tteuk. What is this again?
Why another surprise mission?
Besides… I have to lie down for 430 days?
Do you put coins in there?
I’ve watched less martial arts than fantasy, but that’s still not the case.
What kind of coin flipping game are these kids talking about? If that happens, it’s over.
Even a master who can fly in the sky and destroy mountains is said to vomit blood and die, like spitting water on a fool’s sword, if he falls into the magic of the sword.
Or become a ruiner…
What is this endless quest!
[Advice 1: You can proceed with the mission more easily by using the Qi and Blood Map.]
[Advice 2: If you fall into the recovery phase after falling into a state of intoxication, your strength and agility will decrease by the corresponding number of days.]
Oh my. Is that so?
Please be kind too.
Anyway… what should I do from here?
‘Let’s just sit still… You said the system is a Qi and Blood map, right?’
Upon closer inspection, I found that, fortunately or unfortunately, there was a ‘energy and blood map’ function.
Han Ibi activated it.
With a rather dull ‘dung-dung’ sound, a relatively simple green drawing of a human body model appeared in 3D.
‘Oh this is a bit different.’
I opened my eyes slightly. Although it was interrupted by the background, the 3D model drawing was still there.
‘amazing. Interesting.’
Han Ibi didn’t know what this was, but she thought it was fun, so she spent some time zooming in and moving away from it.
‘Oh my, my legs are numb.’
As I was sitting cross-legged, which is essential for studying meditation, my legs became very numb.
However, this posture cannot be relaxed carelessly.
But the numb pain became even worse.
Now I couldn’t help but feel completely paralyzed.
When Han Ibi reached a point where she couldn’t bear even if she was ruined, she started shaking her legs.
Then I was surprised.
This is because the human body model was fidgeting with its feet.
‘What!’
Han Ibi was really surprised.
He tugged his right big toe again as a test.
At that
time!
Ouch! Han Ibi screamed and wriggled in her heart.
(Continued in the next part)
