The Divine And Demonic Doctor [EN]: Chapter 197

Bum Gye-wi shouted, bewildered.

“Why is that bastard’s name coming up here?”

Jin Young-san sighed and continued his explanation.

“From the beginning, we heard that the reason he betrayed the Demonic Sect and became a lackey of the Murim Alliance was because of the Demonic Sect’s secret manuals. So, it seems that Commander Ak-ho suspected me.”

The timing was so coincidental that the suspicion was understandable.

The spoils obtained from the war with the Demonic Sect…

Rumors had circulated for some time that the Murim Alliance was keeping some of the Demonic Sect’s martial arts techniques in particular.

“No matter how much I told the truth, I didn’t think they would believe me. If they had, they wouldn’t have sent the Blood Wolf Squad from the start.”

The reason he risked his life to shake off the Blood Wolf Squad’s pursuit was because of that.

In the process, he used his martial arts excessively, which resulted in his current state.

Eventually, he came all the way to Muwi.

Even Ak-ho-goon [Ak-ho’s group/faction] judged that he could not arbitrarily use force in Muwi, where Cho Ak-ryang, Bum Gye-wi, and Han Seol-hwa were holding out.

“You must have known about the abnormality in your body for a long time.”

At Dan Ak-seon’s question, Jin Young-san looked miserable.

“There was no other way to survive.”

After listening to Jin Young-san’s story, Cho Ak-ryang was lost in thought for a moment.

“The Demonic Sect’s secret manuals…”

Cho Ak-ryang, starting with that, stared at Jin Young-san with a serious expression.

“Are you sure that Chiljeol Majun [Seven Severing Demon Lord] joined hands with the Murim Alliance because of the Demonic Sect’s secret manuals?”

Jin Young-san nodded.

“During his time in the Murim Alliance, a member of the Pasadae [group under Chiljeol Majun] under his command defected to the Green Forest. He said that he had reported it that way. He claimed to be No Dan-yang’s right-hand man, and I heard that it was confirmed to be true through cross-validation with external information.”

“Then there are already two guys who have obtained the Demonic Sect’s secret manuals. No, is it three? Including Namgung Baek, the former Murim Alliance Leader?”

It was strange that things were so quiet even though the Demonic Sect’s supreme arts had appeared in Gangho [Martial Arts World].

That was because it was a situation where a bloodbath in Murim would not be strange.

“If this guy had been caught by Ak-ho-goon, there would have been four guys who knew. There’s no way Ak-ho-goon would have just left the secret manuals alone.”

At Bum Gye-wi’s words, Cho Ak-ryang nodded.

“From the beginning, that might be why he was designated as a spy. When it comes to greed, that guy is second to none to Chiljeol Majun.”

Cho Ak-ryang stared at Jin Young-san.

“Do you still have the Blood Jade Hand’s secret manuals?”

Jin Young-san shook his head.

“I burned them just in case. That way, even if I get caught by Ak-ho-goon, I can at least save my life.”

“You’re quite clever.”

Suddenly, Cho Ak-ryang’s eyes turned cold.

“But you still haven’t revealed anything about the Yuma Mind Skill (由魔心功) until the end.”

“Yes? Yuma what?”

Jin Young-san asked back, embarrassed.

“What is that?”

At those words, a thick murderous aura flickered in Cho Ak-ryang’s eyes.

“Are you daring to deceive me?”

Jin Young-san’s complexion rapidly turned pale as he faced Cho Ak-ryang’s formidable murderous aura up close.

“You expect me to believe that someone who has mastered the Blood Jade Hand doesn’t know the underlying internal energy cultivation method? Do you think that makes sense?”

Belatedly recalling something, Jin Young-san hurriedly replied.

“Are you perhaps talking about the internal energy cultivation method written on the back of the secret manual?”

Sensing the crisis, Jin Young-san began to recite the internal energy incantation he had memorized.

At the same time, bewilderment arose in the eyes of Cho Ak-ryang, Bum Gye-wi, and Han Seol-hwa.

“It’s a half-baked incantation?”

Cho Ak-ryang and Han Seol-hwa agreed with Bum Gye-wi’s words.

They were experts of their caliber, so there was no way they wouldn’t notice that there were gaps in the middle of the incantation.

To think that he had been training and using such a dangerous martial art with an incomplete mental cultivation method.

It was no wonder he had reached the state of being possessed by inner demons.

‘Did someone intend this? Or…….’

After a long time, Cho Ak-ryang, who had been organizing his thoughts in a serious atmosphere, opened his mouth.

“It seems that something absurd is happening without us realizing it.”

Dan Ak-seon also finally felt the strange aspects related to the Blood Jade Hand.

“The more you use the martial arts, the deeper the inner demons become… Is it just my imagination, or does it feel like someone intended this?”

The great evil lurking beyond that.

It wasn’t just Dan Ak-seon who felt this.

A heavy silence fell in the room for a moment.

After a while.

Breaking the silence, Dan Ak-seon opened her mouth.

“Let’s put the rest of the story aside for now and continue with the treatment.”

Dan Ak-seon warned Jin Young-san with a serious look.

“It’s forbidden to learn the Blood Jade Hand any further. You must never use it again, at least until the possession by inner demons is completely cured and you find a way to supplement the deficient internal energy cultivation method.”

“…I understand.”

After hesitating for a moment, Jin Young-san reluctantly nodded.

However, the three people except for Dan Ak-seon could not believe those words.

The three people came out again so that Dan Ak-seon could concentrate on the treatment.

“I’d rather a dog stop eating poop.”

Cho Ak-ryang chuckled at Bum Gye-wi’s words.

His thoughts were not much different from Bum Gye-wi’s.

There was a reason why demonic arts were called demonic arts.

The real scary thing about demonic arts was that it was hard to resist the temptation to practice them.

Moreover, since he had crossed the line of death several times relying on the Blood Jade Hand, his desire for it must have been even more deeply rooted in the base of his consciousness.

It was then that a sense of doubt arose in Bum Gye-wi’s eyes.

“By the way, why do you have that expression?”

At Bum Gye-wi’s question, Cho Ak-ryang let out a groan.

“I have a feeling that Doctor Dan will get more deeply involved in this matter.”

“What are you talking about?”

Cho Ak-ryang cast his gaze towards the door with a heavy sigh.

“I don’t believe that the secret manuals were passed on to that person as a result of mere coincidence. I think someone orchestrated a series of events for a purpose.”

“Are you saying that there is someone behind this?”

Cho Ak-ryang nodded with a serious expression.

“More than anything, I’m concerned that the current situation is far from the goal of the person who intended this.”

At least the person in the dark clearly did not take into account that Jin Young-san would meet Dan Ak-seon and receive treatment.

What that meant was clear.

“In the end, Doctor Dan’s existence is an obstacle to their plans.”

Bum Gye-wi and Han Seol-hwa’s expressions hardened.

It was then that they realized the seriousness of the situation.

It was also then that Neung So-mil, who had been listening to the conversation silently from the side, carefully stepped forward.

“If the Demonic Sect’s secret manuals were used to plot a conspiracy, it is by no means a light matter.”

The expressions of the three people became even more serious at Neung So-mil’s words that followed.

“If I were the one who led the conspiracy, I would definitely attach a watcher.”

“Watcher?”

Neung So-mil replied as if convinced by Cho Ak-ryang’s question.

“Wouldn’t you? Even to check how the situation is progressing.”

Silence fell around them for a moment.

That was because Neung So-mil’s opinion was reasonable enough.

After a little time passed and Cho Ak-ryang finished organizing his thoughts, he looked around the group and opened his mouth.

“First, I’m going to meet Namgung Baek.”

Now that the fact that Chiljeol Majun and the Demonic Sect’s secret manuals were intertwined had been revealed, more clear information was needed to get closer to the truth.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Cho Ak-ryang flew away.

Bum Gye-wi grumbled softly as he watched Cho Ak-ryang’s back, which had turned into a small dot and disappeared in an instant.

“He’s flying around so much since his martial arts have recovered.”

But that was only for a moment.

Bum Gye-wi asked Neung So-mil.

“Chief Neung, what should we do now?”

As if he had thought about it to some extent in advance, Neung So-mil answered immediately.

“We need to build a surveillance network.”

“Surveillance network?”

“Yes.”

Neung So-mil continued his explanation.

“If there is a mastermind behind this, the meeting between Jin Young-san and the Valley Lord will be an unexpected variable for them as well. Now that their plan has gone awry, they will surely plant spies here.”

At least, it was necessary to find out more about the backgrounds of those who entered Muwi, starting with last night when Jin Young-san entered Muwi.

“Really? Then do that.”

Bum Gye-wi nodded in agreement.

Then he suddenly made a puzzled expression.

That was because Neung So-mil’s expression, which was still stiff, was somehow serious.

“Why? What’s wrong again?”

“Didn’t you say that there were people who were interfering in the process of receiving the joint signatures before?”

“Oh? That’s right. That’s right.”

Bum Gye-wi nodded, recalling what had happened in Kunlun Mountain and Qingcheng Sect.

“I’m concerned that the person who led that incident wouldn’t like the Valley Lord.”

Even if it wasn’t the same mastermind as this incident, there might already be eyes watching Dan Ak-seon and the Three Venerables in this Muwi.

It was only a guess, but in the current situation, even the slightest possibility could not be overlooked.

“If those guys have planted people here, we need to expand the surveillance area even further, including existing personnel. Not only martial artists but also ordinary people.”

Han Seol-hwa frowned.

“There will be limitations with that kind of method, right?”

Neung So-mil’s words meant that they had to monitor everyone who came and went in Muwi, including the past and present.

It was practically impossible.

That’s why Neung So-mil felt frustrated.

“First of all, I will try to respond as much as possible.”

After much deliberation, Neung So-mil suggested an alternative.

“I want to focus all surveillance on the Valley Lord to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.”

“How about evacuating Doctor Dan to Shinma Valley?”

It was easy to check who was coming and going because no one could enter or leave there.

In addition, it was also a safe place because they could activate the formation if necessary.

“Will she willingly agree?”

Bum Gye-wi clicked his tongue at Neung So-mil’s question.

Dan Ak-seon was not the type to leave the patient in front of her alone.

“First of all, I will conduct my own investigation until Senior Cho returns.”

At those words, Bum Gye-wi and Han Seol-hwa nodded silently.

“Hoo.”

Dan Ak-seon let out a sigh of relief.

Through the treatment that lasted for half an hour, she barely managed to prevent the possession by inner demons from progressing.

Looking down at Jin Young-san lying down, Dan Ak-seon smiled quietly.

“With this, we’re on the same boat.”

“Yes?”

Jin Young-san, who was asking back with a puzzled face, had a heavy look in his eyes at Dan Ak-seon’s words that followed.

“The Green Forest people will soon know that I’m the one who treated you, sir. There are no eternal secrets in the world.”

“……”

“As a result, whether I like it or not, I’ve become an enemy of the Green Forest.”

“I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. It’s the path I chose.”

Removing the needles that were stuck in Jin Young-san’s body, Dan Ak-seon asked.

“Is there anything you haven’t told me?”

Jin Young-san suddenly had a name come to mind.

“Kang Myung.”

“Kang Myung? Is it a place name?”

Jin Young-san shook his head.

“No. It’s a person’s name.”

Jin Young-san continued his explanation.

“It’s the person that a colleague who gave me the Blood Jade Hand’s secret manuals mentioned in passing.”

After that, he tried to inquire about the whereabouts of the former colleague, but he couldn’t find out anything properly.

The same was true for the person named Kang Myung.

So, he had forgotten about it for a long time, buried beyond his memory.

Dan Ak-seon nodded.

“Okay. It’s safe here, so rest comfortably. You’ll have to focus on treatment for a while, so take it easy.”

“Thank you.”

“Don’t forget that you shouldn’t train or use the Blood Jade Hand.”

“Yes……”

At the somewhat unsatisfactory answer, Dan Ak-seon warned with a serious look.

“Fortunately, we overcame the crisis this time, but I can’t guarantee that it will be the same next time.”

Dan Ak-seon intentionally held up the recovered Mukryongah [a type of needle] in front of Jin Young-san’s eyes.

The effect was indeed great.

“I, I will keep that in mind.”

Jin Young-san, whose face had turned pale in an instant, nodded with all his might.