Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 79



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Episode 79

The door opened with a bang.

Jegal So-hye, whose face was red, was hiding behind Umochi as if she couldn’t bear to look at the scene in the room, and Yelul-hwan’s hand on the sword hilt was already covered in a white, cool energy.

And Dam-myeong and Seol-seo-rin were looking at them with surprised eyes.

“What is this? My Lord, I told you clearly that I did not want to be disturbed.”

Seol Seol-rin was holding Dam-myeong’s huge sword, Rock Salt, in her hand and looking around.

Dam-myeong was looking out the window alone.

“Oh, no, that’s… … .”

Yal Yuhwan quickly took his hand off the sword and continued speaking.

“You haven’t come out for so long, so I was wondering if something was wrong… … .”

Dam-myeong slowly turned his head and asked Umochi.

“Did you just say ‘You crazy bastard!’? Oh, it was ‘you bastard’? Anyway, is that what you said to me?”

“Huh? What are you talking about? I never said anything like that. Young Lady Zhuge, tell me. Did I say anything like that?”

Only then did Jegal So-jeo, who had peeked her head out from behind Umochi, answer.

“Oh, no? I don’t think you would say something so vulgar.”

“Oh, Dam-myeong, you seem to be weak from all the recent battles. I will soon make you a good tonic that will replenish your energy. There is a secret recipe that is only available in our Dokgok. It is especially good for men. Hehe.”

At that moment, Jegal So-hye’s eyes grew wide.

“Are you from Dokgok, not Beast Palace? The poisonous valley of Namman that is said to be comparable to Sacheondangga in terms of poison?”

Umochi’s face hardened as he suddenly revealed his identity, and he carefully opened his mouth.

“Oh, no, what’s the problem with the poison… … .”

“What could be the problem? You’re just blaming me for not realizing that I was a valuable guest.”

“Ah! Honored guest… … .”

Umochi returned to his original form after seeing Jegal So-hye’s unexpected reaction.

“Ha. It just so happens that my identity has been revealed. That’s right. I, Umochi, am the sixth son of the Dokgokju Wooryang, who leads Dokgok, the best in the world, no, the best in the world. Actually, there is a reason why I visited the Murim Alliance in secret this time… … Instead of this, why don’t we talk about the details outside? Let’s have a cup of tea.”

“That’s a good idea. I’ll buy you some tea.”

Jegal So-hye and Umochi had a natural conversation and then quietly went outside.

Now, the only one left in this awkward situation is the Great Lord of the North Sea Ice Palace, Yelühwan.

“By the way, Miss. Something has changed.”

He had been watching Seol Seol-rin closely for half his life, so there was no way he wouldn’t notice the changes in her.

There is no trace of the cold air that would freeze the surroundings.

The exposed hand even has a red glow.

“My Lord… … . I finally feel alive.”

Yal Yuhwan’s gaze turned to Dam Myeong.

It’s clear that the big savage has relieved the symptoms of the vein rupture.

“Oh, what happened?”

He looked at Dammyung and asked in a trembling voice.

“It’s nothing. I just gave you some energy to suppress the negative energy.”

It’s nothing?

How many tears I shed as I watched her suffer from the cold air that rose up her whole body.

There was nothing that was not tried to slow down the progression of the syllable disorder.

If he could give her even a little bit of warmth, he would have smiled and brought out his innate talent.

But no method, no elixir worked.

But a young warrior from the Beast Palace did this?

What on earth did you do?

“Suppressing the negative energy only alleviated the symptoms a little. But it would only be for a short while.”

Who in this world can suppress this child’s yin?

The princess Baekcheonhanjon couldn’t even play the Seol Gwanak.

Even the princess who should be called the best in the world when it comes to handling yin energy.

The same goes for those who are called famous doctors who searched the world.

At that moment, I remembered a story I had heard before.

It is said that flames rise from the fist of the Beast King who rules over the distant South.

The source of that power is the red dragon imprint carved into his shoulder.

And now, the warrior of the Beast Palace stands before his eyes.

“Hey, you, have you received the dragon’s mark?”

“… … That’s right.”

Tears welled up in the eyes of the old man with white hair.

Yul-Hwan nodded and muttered as if he finally understood the situation.

“Ah, that was possible. That was… … .”

Why haven’t you tried to suppress your negative energy in the past?

However, it was something that was impossible even with the strongest elixir of fire and the experience of a master who had mastered the martial arts of the Yanggang lineage.

If possible, I would like to bring back the legendary Mannyeonhwari.

“But it was possible with the power of the Red Dragon… … . Why didn’t I know about this method? In the North Sea Ice Palace, which still remembers the essence of the Black Dragon… … .”

At that moment, Dam-myeong’s ears perked up.

“What did you just say?”

“Hmm, hm? What do you mean?”

“It is clearly the essence of the black dragon now… … .”

Dam-myeong’s expression, which had been indifferent throughout, was filled with curiosity.

At that sight, Yal Yuhwan’s eyes sparkled.

As Dam-myeong said, Seol-seo-rin’s current improved condition is a temporary phenomenon.

As time goes by, the yin energy will rise again.

Maybe even faster than that.

Because the old syllable is still in progress.

“That’s right. The essence of the Black Dragon! It’s a secret that only a few people in the North Sea Ice Palace, including the princess and me, know.”

“Can you elaborate?”

Yul-Hwan’s gaze turned to Seol-Seol-Rin.

My breathing became more stable, and the cold air that had been freezing the surroundings disappeared.

‘There is only one way… … .’

Taking the famous author to the North Sea Ice Palace.

It’s a shame for Dam-myeong to share the power of the Red Dragon without expecting anything in return, but that’s the only way for that child to survive.

Do you know?

Will the North Sea Ice Palace be the first to accept a son-in-law?

It will be a joyous occasion for both the Beast Palace and the North Sea Ice Palace.

But all this is possible only if you win that guy’s heart.

“Hmm. The essence of the black dragon… … .”

I don’t know why the guy from Nanman is suddenly interested in the essence of the black dragon, but for now, it’s important to use this to create a connection.

I can tell you as much information as you want about the essence of that black dragon.

After all, it’s something that no one in the world can obtain.

After pretending to be in thought for a while, Yul-Hwan opened his mouth to Dam-Myeong.

“Hmm, the essence of the black dragon… … Are you curious?”

* * *

According to Yelühwan’s explanation, the essence of the black dragon was left behind by someone who visited the North Sea Ice Palace hundreds of years ago.

“There is a place called Heukungok (黑雲谷) behind the palace where the princesses of the past are buried. If you go there, there is a small cave.”

This is where past princesses are buried.

Isn’t it just like the forest where the power of the dark dragon was imbued in me?

“Are you saying that there is something called the essence of the black dragon in that cave?”

“I know that. But no one has ever seen it.”

“How do you know it’s there if no one has seen it?”

“From the innermost part, an energy that could freeze everything in the world seeps out. But even the princess who mastered the Ice White Shingong could not reach the end of the cave.”

“Then the name Black Dragon is… … .”

“Ah, the princess said that there was a painting at the entrance to the cave. It was a mural of a giant black dragon that looked like it would come to life at any moment. That’s why it was called the Essence of the Black Dragon.”

“I guess you haven’t seen it in person.”

“Of course. Heukungok is the sacred place of Bukhae Ice Palace, which only the direct descendants of the princess can enter.”

“If it’s direct descendant… … ?”

“Who could it be? Only the princess and the young lady.”

This is clearly the power of the black dragon I was looking for.

It is certain that the one who left the essence in the North Sea Ice Palace hundreds of years ago was the Dark Dragon Emperor.

Perhaps he divided his power into four parts and left them in the outside world.

Then the remaining places are the prologue and the descent.

First, let’s get the power of the black dragon.

But even if the cold air is difficult for even a princess to endure, entering Heukungok is problematic.

“I didn’t suppress the cold air that had built up around the princess’s daughter. Could I possibly enter Heukungok in return?”

“I will never forget your help. Although you are not here now, if the princess finds out about this, she will probably open the secret door of the North Sea Ice Palace and give you anything. However… … .”

“but?”

“Entering Heukungok is a different story. It’s not something the princess can do as she pleases.”

What a disaster.

You can’t sneak into the sacred grounds of the North Sea Ice Palace.

“Ah! There is one way.”

My eyes lit up.

“What is that?”

“It’s simple. Wouldn’t it be okay if you became a direct descendant of the Northern Sea Ice Palace? For example, a son-in-law… … .”

Yal Yuhwan turned his head and answered.

At the end of his gaze, he could still see Seol Seol-rin playing with the tofu.

* * *

The guests of the North Sea Ice Palace returned to their quarters.

After a noisy afternoon, we sat down among ourselves.

Me, Nok Seung-seo, and Umochi.

And tofu.

In front of us is a splendid table of drinks sent separately from Maeng.

When I asked the hostess in charge of us if I wanted a quick drink, she brought it out so full it was almost like my legs were going to break.

Emphasizing that Jegal So-hye personally instructed and prepared each and every one of them.

“Ugh. This is better than the one I had at the last Yongbongjihoe banquet. Of course, I couldn’t drink much at that time because of the chaos you caused.”

As Umochi said, the highest quality Shaoxing wine was on the table.

More than enough alcohol for a quick drink.

The leader must have given the order.

Suddenly, I feel like everyone in the world is being kind to me.

“By the way, did you see it?”

Umochi asked in a secretive voice.

Squinting both eyes.

“What are you talking about?”

“I’m talking about Seol Seol-rin’s face. You must have seen her face while you were talking alone. What was it like? Was she really as beautiful as the rumors said?”

“I’m not sure if she’s pretty because she keeps wearing cotton.”

“Ah… … . What a pity. Opportunities like this don’t come often. By the way, her hands seem to have regained their color. Did she drive away the cold air with the power of the Red Dragon?”

“Rather than driving them out, I’d rather suppress them. How long do you think they’ll last, Umochi?”

The sixth son of Dokgok is also well-versed in medicine.

The problem is that he’s using that great talent to make stimulants.

“Hmm. To be exact, I would have to feel the pulse and observe the movement of energy, but it would probably take at most a year. Next time, it will be shorter. The Red Dragon’s power is great, but the yin energy of the Nine Yin Vessels accumulates quickly.”

It means that in a year my strength will be needed again.

It may be a matter of life and death for them, but that doesn’t mean I’ll be dragged around to the Bukhae Ice Palace.

If they need anything, they should come to me.

“Huh. But you’re saying he’s my son-in-law… … .”

Umochi, who has sharp ears, heard me mumbling without realizing it.

“What? Did you just say son-in-law? Son-in-law of the Bukhae Ice Palace?”

“Well, he said something similar.”

“Ah, ah! For the first time since we met, I’m jealous of you. To have the beautiful flower of the North Sea as your wife, and to inherit the position of the Lord of the North Sea Ice Palace in the future. All I have to do is occasionally infuse her with the power of the Red Dragon… … .”

It’s just the power of a red dragon.

He doesn’t know much about it because he hasn’t experienced the Mansu ceremony.

They say that not everyone can receive the dragon’s imprint.

“So what did you say? Did you say you would do it?”

Nok Seung-seo, who was quietly pouring his drink, asked.

“No way. I am the eternal warrior of the Namman Beast Palace.”

Nok Seung-seo filled his glass with a relieved expression.

I could hear Umochi, sitting across from me, muttering something about a ‘crazy guy who kicks away fortune.’

“Umochi, what kind of conversation did you have with Zhuge Liang?”

“Oh, I thought you were interested in the Dokgok, but you only asked me about Damyeong. You kept asking about the Beast Palace’s seal, so I gave it to this guy at Nokseungseo.”

Nok Seung-seo opened his mouth.

“He kept asking if it was the Black Dragon’s seal. He asked if I had received multiple seals of different colors. Of course, I told him that a seal is only given to someone once.”

You’re trying to find traces of the Dark Dragon Emperor in me.

She is a smart woman.

“By the way, isn’t it time to go back now? To Namman, I mean.”

At Nok Seung-seo’s words, Umochi jumped and opened his mouth.

“No, what are you talking about? We should go to the North Sea Ice Palace first. I even received an offer to take you as my son-in-law. First, I should visit there and take a good look around the North Sea Ice Palace, and also meet the princess who might become my father-in-law. Besides, doesn’t a woman as beautiful as a flower need your help?”

Hmm. What should I do?

While you’re at it, it would be a good idea to stop by the Bukhae Ice Palace and get the Black Dragon’s Essence.

Because it’s a place I have to visit someday.

But my gut told me I should go back to Namman.

And this kind of premonition rarely goes wrong.

An ominous feeling that something big is about to happen to Namman.