The Divine And Demonic Doctor [EN]: Chapter 57

Neng Xiaomi asked cautiously.

“But is it okay to do that during Qi [vital energy] circulation?”

As the three people’s gazes focused on her, Neng Xiaomi continued.

“You always told me to shake off distracting thoughts, saying my vital energy would be disrupted.”

“Normally, that’s true.”

Cho Ak-ryang nodded and looked at Dan Ak-seon again.

There was no way to express Dan Ak-seon’s talent with words.

Why else would they, masters of the Murim [martial arts world], have recklessly started teaching him internal energy cultivation techniques? Moreover, Dan Ak-seon had perfectly utilized the three different cultivation methods.

That alone was far beyond the realm of ordinary talent.

However, they had stopped him from cultivating because, as his internal energy accumulated, the different properties of vital energy could clash and lead to inner demon manifestation.

“Anyway, there’s no other way for now.”

At Cho Ak-ryang’s words, the others nodded silently.

They had no choice but to wait anxiously for the Qi circulation to end.

After a long time, Dan Ak-seon slowly opened his eyes.

Then, he smiled brightly.

“So, this is what it feels like.”

As Dan Ak-seon let out a soft exclamation, the three people approached him and asked eagerly.

“Doctor Dan, how was it?”

“Were there any problems?”

“Any abnormalities?”

Dan Ak-seon nodded.

“Yes, it’s very good.”

His body felt incredibly refreshed and light, as if he had just had a good nap.

Finally, the three people let out a sigh of relief.

“Then, let’s try combining it with the Weihwa Therapy.”

At Cho Ak-ryang’s words, Dan Ak-seon sat cross-legged again.

Beom Gye-wi sat opposite Dan Ak-seon, and Han Seol-hwa sat behind him on the opposite side.

As Dan Ak-seon closed his eyes and began circulating his Qi, Beom Gye-wi and Han Seol-hwa exchanged glances and slowly nodded.

Beom Gye-wi placed his palm on the Gihae blood point, where Dan Ak-seon’s dantian [energy center] was located.

At the same time, Han Seol-hwa also placed her palm on the Myeongmun blood point on Dan Ak-seon’s back.

It was a natural movement, honed through countless practices.

Nevertheless, an undeniable tension was evident on their faces.

This was the Weihwa Therapy being performed on none other than Dan Ak-seon.

No trial and error could be tolerated.

The two exchanged glances and simultaneously drew up their vital energy.

At that moment, terrifying heat and cold poured through their hands, entering Dan Ak-seon’s Gihae and Myeongmun blood points.

“……!”

Dan Ak-seon, who was sitting upright, flinched.

This was because the amount of vital energy rushing through the blood points was enormous.

However, his face soon became serene as if nothing had happened.

Completely different and heterogeneous energies clashed violently and tangled chaotically inside.

Even in the midst of that, Dan Ak-seon had unwavering faith in Beom Gye-wi and Han Seol-hwa.

So, he didn’t panic and entrusted himself to their vital energy.

How much time had passed?

At some point, the energy swirling around Dan Ak-seon began to merge gradually.

And soon, its very nature began to change.

Neng Xiaomi, who was blankly watching the scene, unknowingly approached Dan Ak-seon.

At that moment, Cho Ak-ryang, who was standing guard, opened his mouth.

“That’s far enough.”

It was a low but firm voice filled with power.

“……!”

Neng Xiaomi was startled and came to his senses.

Only then did he realize that he had been approaching Dan Ak-seon, lost in thought.

It was also then that he witnessed the brilliant spectacle of swirling mist encompassing the space within ten yards.

A boundless warmth and a feeling of comfort just by facing it. The waves of mist, shimmering and scattering like heat haze, then gathering again, were awe-inspiring in themselves.

Neng Xiaomi couldn’t close his gaping mouth.

“What kind of evil art is this?”

“It’s not some kind of evil art.”

Cho Ak-ryang drew a firm line and said with a serious look.

“It’s divine art.”

Since Cho Ak-ryang, a great master of his caliber, had confidently declared it, Neng Xiaomi had no choice but to believe it.

“Was it like that when I learned divine art?”

Cho Ak-ryang chuckled and shook his head.

“It’s only possible because it’s Doctor Dan. Aside from physical conditions, it’s a method that no one would dare to attempt without absolute trust in the other person.”

Neng Xiaomi readily nodded in agreement.

To accept the internal energy of Beom Gye-wi and Han Seol-hwa at the same time.

Just thinking about it made him feel scared and break out in a cold sweat.

“Anyway, this is… amazing.”

Even at this moment, Neng Xiaomi was fighting with himself.

The energy surrounding Dan Ak-seon had such a strong pull on people.

He was barely maintaining his sanity thanks to Cho Ak-ryang, but he felt like he would be seduced by the energy in front of him if he let his guard down for even a moment.

Plum Blossom Swordplay, the supreme martial art of the Mount Hua Sect.

There is a rumor that using the technique called Falling Plum Blossom Rain fills the surrounding ten miles with a subtle plum blossom fragrance.

At that time, he thought it was just the exaggeration of gossips, but after seeing such an unrealistic situation, he even thought that it might be possible.

Cho Ak-ryang nodded.

“It seems you’re not the only one feeling that.”

“Yes?”

Cho Ak-ryang gestured with his eyes towards Neng Xiaomi’s back.

Neng Xiaomi’s face turned pale as he turned his head.

“Good heavens!”

Birds that had flown in from somewhere were surrounding them from a distance.

Moreover, all kinds of birds were still flying in from all directions.

The problem was that it wasn’t just the birds that were captivated by the energy emanating from Dan Ak-seon.

Even four-legged beasts, intoxicated by the mysterious energy that subtly enveloped the entire valley, were entering the valley entrance.

Neng Xiaomi was dumbfounded even though he was seeing it with his own eyes.

Small animals such as rabbits and squirrels were not afraid of ferocious beasts such as tigers and bears, but were approaching together, strolling in groups.

The sight was so strange that it felt bizarre.

“You’re going to have a hard time for a while.”

“Me?”

Neng Xiaomi was briefly puzzled, but he smiled bitterly at Cho Ak-ryang’s subsequent words.

“I have to stay here in case of an emergency, so someone has to block their approach, right?”

Neng Xiaomi sighed and stood in front of the approaching beasts.

Facing all kinds of beasts that were too numerous to count, the burden was greater than he had expected.

It was not comparable to the Myriad Beasts Grand Formation, the secret art of the Myriad Beasts Manor in Yunnan, but the sense of oppression was no less than that.

Cho Ak-ryang’s voice flew from behind his tense back.

“The hardship won’t be long. If it’s Doctor Dan, he’ll quickly become accustomed to handling vital energy. Then, this troublesome task will also decrease.”

It was not comforting at the moment, but Neng Xiaomi had no other choice.

Because the words of Cho Ak-ryang, a distant senior and absolute master, were no different from the orders of the Jade Emperor.

Neng Xiaomi gritted his teeth and threw himself into the huge wave of beasts.

After a while.

“Hah, hah…”

Neng Xiaomi, who had desperately driven the beasts out of the Divine Demon Valley, guarded the entrance and gasped for breath.

Fortunately, the beasts that had been taught a lesson once were not daring to enter the valley again.

Only the tigers, who reigned as the lords of the mountains, were growling while keeping their distance.

But even that didn’t last long.

Suddenly, the beasts seemed to come to their senses and hurriedly began to leave.

Neng Xiaomi could guess the reason as he turned his head towards the inside of the valley.

The mist of vital energy spewed from Dan Ak-seon’s entire body pulsed greatly once, and then, at one moment, it began to be absorbed as if sucked into his nose and crown.

And before long, Dan Ak-seon opened his eyes.

Following that, Beom Gye-wi and Han Seol-hwa also slowly rose from their seats.

Cho Ak-ryang smiled and said.

“You’ve worked hard.”

The training of divine art combined with Weihwa Therapy.

The success or failure could be known without having to hear it.

Because Dan Ak-seon’s appearance of examining his body and surprising himself, and the expressions of the two people who had a satisfied smile despite being exhausted, were telling everything.

* * *

It had been ten days since Dan Ak-seon began training his internal energy.

“Amazing.”

Cho Ak-ryang admired with sincerity as he examined Dan Ak-seon’s condition.

He had already heard explanations from Beom Gye-wi and Han Seol-hwa, but he still wanted to check it himself just in case.

The internal energy that had taken root was truly amazing.

The pure and magnificent vital energy, which was hard to believe was the result of ten days of training, was comparable to that of disciples who had trained for several years in prestigious Taoist sects.

‘No.’

Rather, the purity of the refined internal energy was incomparable.

He had expected it to some extent because he was aware of Dan Ak-seon’s talent, but Cho Ak-ryang was stunned by the results that far exceeded his expectations.

“I told you so.”

Beom Gye-wi shrugged his shoulders and looked at Dan Ak-seon with a proud face.

“I guess this is why everyone is so eager to take in disciples.”

Cho Ak-ryang chuckled.

In reality, the opposite was often the case.

How many masters were frustrated by their disciples’ slow progress?

In that sense, they had encountered a rare opportunity.

At this time, Dan Ak-seon got up and smiled brightly.

“Then, I’ll go tidy up.”

“Are you planning to continue writing a journal in the future?”

Dan Ak-seon nodded at Cho Ak-ryang’s question.

“It’s unlikely, but we should still prepare for the off chance that a problem occurs. If I record the training process and what I felt every day, it will definitely be helpful.”

As Dan Ak-seon headed to the building, Cho Ak-ryang said to Beom Gye-wi and Han Seol-hwa.

“We’re going to be busy now.”

“What’s going to be busy? Doctor Dan is doing well on his own.”

“Do you think internal energy is all it takes to make martial arts?”

At Cho Ak-ryang’s rebuke, Beom Gye-wi finally realized the meaning.

Weihwa Divine Art is, after all, an internal energy cultivation technique.

In order to properly unfold it, external skills are needed to fully contain its power.

“Then, do we have to put our heads together again and study external skills?”

At Beom Gye-wi’s words filled with concern, Cho Ak-ryang shook his head.

“There’s no need to do that.”

Cho Ak-ryang continued to explain to Beom Gye-wi, who was puzzled.

“Even if we create new moves now, the level of understanding and proficiency will not exceed the existing martial arts, right? The martial arts we have learned are also worthy of being called divine art. So, you can each pass on the martial arts that you are most confident in to Doctor Dan.”

“What are you planning to teach, Brother Cho?”

“Isn’t the only thing I’m good at the Golden Capture Technique?”

Beom Gye-wi readily nodded in agreement.

“Then I’ll have to teach him how to use weapons.”

Han Seol-hwa, who had been listening to the conversation quietly from the side, frowned.

She felt uncomfortable imagining Dan Ak-seon wielding a hideous iron flail.

Noticing this, Beom Gye-wi glared at Han Seol-hwa.

“That’s not it.”

Beom Gye-wi lifted the Daecho Jagwon [a type of flail].

Then, he grabbed the chain part connected to the body and turned it with force.

Clang.

Then, the spiky head part was separated along with the chain.

It was a weapon that was originally made to be combined and separated like that.

“This is exactly the length of a Jemi Staff, right?”

“…….”

“The staff is the beginning of all weapons in the world.”

Especially since it doesn’t have any blades, there was no better weapon for Dan Ak-seon, who was a doctor.

It’s not for nothing that the monks of Shaolin are obsessed with staffs.

It is a weapon with significantly less murderous intent compared to other weapons such as swords or blades.

“I didn’t say anything?”

Beom Gye-wi’s eyebrows twitched at Han Seol-hwa’s words.

“You said it with your eyes!”

Han Seol-hwa looked at Beom Gye-wi, feeling inwardly dumbfounded.

Then, Beom Gye-wi growled.

“Who are you calling an idiot!”

At that moment, Han Seol-hwa paused.

Her expression clearly showed that she had been hit in the bullseye. Cho Ak-ryang smiled bitterly and asked Han Seol-hwa.

“What are you planning to teach, Sister Han?”

Han Seol-hwa raised her hand without a word.

Then, the surrounding air seemed to freeze coldly, and a transparent ice spear appeared in the air.

Cho Ak-ryang and Beom Gye-wi nodded as they saw this.

Who could follow her in martial arts that handle strong energy using psychokinesis?

Thus, the martial arts that Dan Ak-seon would learn were decided by the agreement of the three.