Tangmunjeon - Chapter 323



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Episode 323: Two days later, Tohui Kangji So came to see Dang Mujin.

“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting so long.”

“It’s okay. Isn’t it the doctor’s job to look after the patient at the best time?”

If it were any other member of the National Assembly, they would have grumbled, asking if it was right to waste time like this.

However, since the party of Dang Mu-jin felt a little bit guilty, they did not complain to Kang Ji-so at all.

Even if everything else were put aside, the problem was that Hong Geol-gae showed a sincere flying kick to Tu-hee.

The power was so extraordinary that if the opponent was a low-achievement warrior, that kick alone would have killed him.

I don’t know for sure, but I think that Tohee’s internal injuries may have gotten even worse because of that kick.

“Where is the patient?”

When Dang Mu-jin and Rep. Yeom tried to get up from their seats, Kang Ji-so stopped them.

“You’ve waited for several days, so it would be rude to make you move again. If you stay here, I will bring you out.”

Kang Ji-so got up from her seat and went outside.

And Dang Mu-jin was lost in thought.

From the time she came in to the time she left, Kang Ji-so never brought up the subject of madness.

I thought it was called madness, misdiagnosed as an internal injury, but it seems that wasn’t the case.

‘It seems like he keeps coming to his senses and then losing them again.’

Just as Dang Mu-jin was finishing his thoughts, Hong Geol-gae spoke in an anxious voice.

“You don’t remember what happened that night, do you?”

It seems that he still feels bad about the powerful kick he gave to Tohee.

Namgung Myung teased Hong Geol-gae as if he had forgotten that he was the cause of the situation.

“Can you forget those loud kicks? I’ll retaliate as soon as you come in, so brace yourself and wait.”

Of course, that was a joke. People with mania tend not to remember the things they did while they were out of their minds.

After a while, the woman we had met in the cave appeared again. Kang Ji-so was nowhere to be seen, but that wasn’t a big deal. Kang Ji-so probably had nothing to do with the treatment.

Dang Mu-jin observed the other person’s behavior.

She was probably in her mid-to-late fifties. She was almost as old as Dang Mu-jin’s parents, but her distinct and delicate facial features, characteristic of a beauty, stood out. Unlike back then, her demeanor was full of elegance, and her clothes were neat.

Also, the woman’s momentum was unusual. It was difficult to gauge exactly, but Dang Mu-jin was certain that he would not be able to defeat the woman with his sword.

‘Indeed, it is worthy of being called a fight.’

However, there was one thing that the group did not expect. As soon as Tuhee entered the room, instead of sitting down, he looked around the group. It was as if he was looking for someone.

Tuhee’s gaze lingered for a long time on the faces of Hyeon-gong and Hong-geol-gae.

Coincidentally, the person who pulled out his sword and blocked the fight is the same person who kicked the fight.

“···.”

It is clear that he still has memories of the time he was suffering from madness.

As Hyun-gong and Hong-geol-gae tried to sneak away, Tu-hee opened her mouth.

“It’s okay. I don’t hold a grudge. You guys had no choice in the situation. I don’t know why you came all the way here at this late hour, but…”

Hyun-gong’s expression became so relaxed that it seemed a little shameless.

The fact that Hyun-gong reacted like that meant that To-hee’s story wasn’t just empty words for show, but sincere.

But Hong Geol-gae was not as shameless as Hyeon-gong. Hong Geol-gae spoke hesitantly.

“You remember the whole situation, right?”

“I remember most of it. When I’m mad, my body goes wild, but my mind doesn’t get too distracted. I just sigh deeply as I watch the abomination of my body going wild.”

Tuhee paused for a moment, then apologized to the group in a serious voice.

“Anyway, I’m sorry about that.”

People in the martial arts world have high self-esteem. Even if they know they did something wrong, it’s common for them to just ignore it without saying anything.

It is rare for someone in the martial arts world to apologize like that to a junior.

Just as I was about to reply that it was okay, Toohee started to cough loudly.

There were faint drops of blood in Toohee’s cough. It was hemoptysis, one of the symptoms that often follows internal injuries. It seemed that he was suffering from both madness and internal injuries at the same time.

The party leadership sent everyone out except Rep. Yeom.

Tuhee only grumbled, but this time he didn’t stop Dangmujin’s actions.

It seems that the previous act of stopping people from leaving was purely an apology to the people.

Finally, Tuhee stopped coughing. Then he took a deep breath to catch his breath, took out a small piece of cloth, and wiped the blood off the floor.

Dang Mu-jin spoke only after all the blood had disappeared.

“Let’s get started.”

“Okay then.”

Tuhee took a deep breath, and Dang Mujin and Assemblyman Yeom grabbed each of Tuhee’s wrists.

The energy that Dang Mujin had poured in seeped into Tuhee’s wrist. However, Yeom’s energy only lingered around Tuhee’s wrist before bouncing off. Yeom had become somewhat accustomed to using his internal energy, but his internal energy was still very limited.

Congressman Yeom let go of Tuhee’s wrist with a regretful expression and stepped back.

Dang Mu-jin thought while examining Too-hee’s internal injuries.

‘It’s not a very old injury. I think it can be treated somehow. The problem is the madness.’

Kang Ji-so didn’t say anything about Too-hee’s madness. However, Dang Mu-jin moved his tilt and headed towards Too-hee’s head.

When Tang Mujin’s internal energy was directed at his head, Tuhee flinched slightly, but soon calmed his breathing and let Tang Mujin examine it as he wished.

If Dang Mu-jin harbored even a little malice, Tu-hee would die. However, Tu-hee seemed to be extremely relaxed, not just relaxed. It is hard to tell whether he is being generous or detached.

Dang Mu-jin carefully examined Too-hee’s head for a while before withdrawing his inner energy. Too-hee, on the contrary, looked disappointed.

Toohee asked.

“How was it?”

“It seems like the internal injuries can be treated. The problem is the madness… The turbid energy has seeped deep into my head. Besides, it seems like it’s been a very long time since things got this way. It’s out of my hands.”

Although Dang Mu-jin is the best doctor in the world, he cannot cure all diseases.

And, as far as Dang Mu-jin knew, no one could cure this level of madness.

Tuhee made a bitter expression. Dang Mujin spoke with the intention of comforting Tuhee.

“Elder Tohee.”

Toohee frowned.

“Did Kang Ji-so teach you that nickname?”

“yes.”

“I told you not to talk about it outside… Anyway, please don’t call me that. The nickname ‘Tohee’ doesn’t go well with the title of ‘elder’, and it’s been over twenty years since I abandoned that nickname.”

“Is that so?”

Tuhee took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

And instead, he comforted Dang Mu-jin.

“Anyway, don’t be too disappointed about the madness. It’s a madness that even the doctors, the magicians, and the great monks of Shaolin Temple couldn’t cure. It was like that in the past when the symptoms were mild, so it’ll be even harder to treat now. It’s not because you lack achievements.”

A familiar nickname was mentioned, but the mood was not one to talk about the monster.

Dang Mu-jin scratched his head.

“How did you get this injury?”

“It’s nothing. An old friend came to visit, and we had a fight after a long time, and I got punched in the face.”

Dang Mu-jin nodded. The reason was not much different from what he had expected.

“Then, what about the cloud that has settled on your head?”

“That’s nonsense.”

“Is this a lie?”

When Dang Mu-jin asked again, Tu-hee burst into laughter.

“It’s embarrassing to say now, but when I was young, it felt like the world was mine. There wasn’t a man who didn’t fall in love with me after meeting me, and it was rare for someone my age to be able to surpass me in martial arts. In the Jeongpa martial arts world, the only one who was better at martial arts than me was Jincheon.”

If it’s Jincheon, it must be Namgung Jincheon.

But another story reached Dang Mu-jin’s ears.

“···Is this the Jeongpa Murim?”

“Oh, you didn’t know? I’m a member of the Jeongpa clan. I’m from the Weizhi clan in Habuk.”

Of course, he spoke as if Dang Mu-jin would know about Wiji Se-ga, but the name Wiji Se-ga was unfamiliar to Dang Mu-jin. Tu-hee couldn’t hide his regret at seeing his reaction.

“It seems you don’t know the Wei family. When I was young, it was the best family in Habuk.”

“That’s because my knowledge is limited.”

“No. It’s natural that you don’t know since I’m the one who brought down the Wijise family.”

Since Dang Mu-jin was somewhat perceptive, he didn’t ask what had happened.

The same was true for Rep. Yeom. Rep. Yeom had been listening to the conversation between Tuhee and Dangmujin without even making a sound.

“Anyway, when I was young, I was full of confidence. There was nothing I didn’t have. I thought that if I just went a little further, I could aim for the best in the world. I don’t know if I could become the best in the world, but I think I could become the best in the Jeongpa. After Yeongbo Jinin and Shin Seung step down, it would be me and Jincheon competing next.”

I wondered what kind of reaction they would have if I told them that Hwayeon Shinni was still alive and well. I’m sure they wouldn’t be very disappointed.

‘No, it might not matter. Lady Hwayeonshinni is not a member of the Jeongpa clan…’

Tuhee continued the story.

“It wasn’t just me who thought that way. Everyone in the family thought the same thing. That’s why the people of the Wiji family emptied the family’s fortune and brought all kinds of elixirs and martial arts secrets to me. During that time, I discovered something incredible.”

“What is it?”

“It was a secret recipe containing the martial arts called Daejong Yeoha (岱宗如何).”

Dang Mu-jin touched his chin. It was a martial art he had never heard of before.

“It was a martial art that was as difficult to master as it was powerful. It was the first martial art that was beyond my capabilities, but I couldn’t give up. If I could just master the Great Belly, I would be the best in the world. No, I never even thought about failing. I’ve never been frustrated, so I thought that this time too, I would be able to overcome the difficulties and master the martial art.”

Dang Mu-jin’s eyebrows twitched.

Learning magic is dangerous, but learning martial arts that are not suitable for your level is equally dangerous. This is especially true if you do not have a teacher who can detect and stop the danger first.

Toohee smiled brightly.

“I knew I was in trouble, but I couldn’t back down. My pride was too strong, and I was arrogant. As a result, I became mad. Yes, the wind caused the madness.”

“So, what did you do?”

“How could a martial artist who was looked up to by everyone in the world show himself so shamefully in front of others? I ran away from the Jungpa martial arts world and wandered in a place where there were few people. And finally, I arrived here.”

However, it seemed like Toohee had been staying in this village for a very long time. What could have caused him to stay here?

Tuhee asked Dangmujin.

“Are you a member of the Jeongpa faction?”

“Yes.”

No one ever told Dang Mu-jin, ‘You are a traitor to the party!’

However, Dang Mu-jin secretly thought of himself as a member of the Jeong faction. Among those close to him, there were many members of the Jeong faction, and he had fought on the Jeong faction’s side in the previous Jeongsa War.

“I have a question.”

“Please speak.”

“Are there still people who remember the nickname ‘Tuhee’?”

“Many people know your nickname. But no one knows what you’ve been up to lately.”

For the first time, Toohee showed a satisfied expression.

“Good. It turned out just as I hoped.”

“Just as you wished?”

“In people’s memories, Tohui Wijinanhyang will remain as she was at her most beautiful. Not as a crazy monster locked in a cave, but as a young and proud woman who ruled the world. Isn’t that right?”

That was true.

People didn’t know what was going on with Toohui, but when they talked about Toohui, they would always use that nickname with admiration and longing.

“I’ve been pushed to the bottom. But Touhee Wijinanhyang will forever remain the most beautiful name. In a way, it may be that I was able to become like this because I ran away after gaining madness. Yes, I’m immortal.”

It was a strange obsession. Was it always like this, or was it just the passage of time that changed Tohee?

Dang Mu-jin smiled awkwardly, then carefully unpacked his backpack and took out the medicinal herbs.

I planned to make a powdered medicine to treat the internal injuries, observe the progress, and then make an appropriate herbal medicine to finish the treatment.

However, Tuhee Wijinanhyang turned her head and looked at Dangmujin.

“Hey, you said it was a dragon, right?”

“Yes.”

“I have a favor to ask.”

“Don’t worry. The madness has left my hands, but my wounds will heal before long.”

Then, Tuhee Wijinanhyang shook her head.

“No, that’s not what I’m asking.”

Dang Mu-jin’s expression hardened a little.

In my experience, whenever I ask for something unexpected, it’s always followed by an unpleasant story.

What those requirements were would vary from situation to situation.

And as expected, Wi Jinanxiang made a request that Dang Mujin could not easily understand.

“I hope that people will continue to remember the nickname ‘Toohee’ just like they do now.”

Dang Mu-jin did not immediately understand the story.

But for some reason, my heart felt heavy. Because I thought I knew the meaning of the story that Tohee had told.

Tuhee said.

“End my life. But I want it to be painless. Furthermore, I want there to be no body or grave left behind. Is there a way to do that?”

What Toohee Wijinanhyang asked Dangmujin was not treatment.

What Toohee asked of Dangmujin was immortality.

She wished to stay in the deepest blue of summers forever.