Doctor’s Rebirth

Chapter 13.1

Chapter 13.1

Judging from her personality, it seemed that she had originally intended to pretend to keep her family rival, Gongson Yeong, in check.

What is unseen in an ally can be seen in an enemy, making it an opportune moment to assess whether Gongson Yeong was trustworthy enough to betray.

However, as she sensed the situation, it appeared that Gongson Yeong had already anticipated her intentions, rendering them futile.

“I told you, it’s a secret from others…”

“But it’s just Eun-in. It’s alright.”

“How can you be so nonchalant about it?”

“Yes, I understand. But it’s fine, after all.”

Nonchalantly brushing off the matter, Gongson Hyeon, at her sister’s reaction, cast a fresh glance at the boy named Jin Cheon-hee.

Her younger sister was born with innate strength. She was extraordinarily powerful with exceptionally high stamina.

Moreover, possessing a rare bone known as the Solar Gaiter. Being born with such a physique as a child of a martial artist was undoubtedly a blessing.

But that wasn’t all. Gongson Yeong had an uncanny sense of intuition.

Her instincts regarding people hardly ever proved wrong. Gongson Hyeon, her older sister, was well aware of this.

Finally, Gongson Hyeon let out a sigh.

Her already pale face grew even paler.

“Just take a bite, sister. Just one, alright?”

Rather than that, Gongson Yeong was desperate to offer something to Gongson Hyeon.

Everything that was offered by the servants was refused by Gongson Hyeon, but there was no way to refuse what her beloved younger sister offered.

Gongson Hyeon reluctantly accepted and took a bite. Then, with slightly widened eyes, she spoke.

“It’s delicious.”

“Oh, can I give you more?”

“Sure.”

“That’s wonderful. Let’s have some porridge.”

“I can’t eat that much.”

“Okay. Then let’s finish this. Okay? I’m so happy to see you eating, sister.”

If Gongson Yeong had a tail attached to her bottom, it would have wagged vigorously.

Meanwhile, Gongson Hyeon had blushed and redness ran all over her dried cheekbone.

‘No wonder she thought of her as so beautiful.’

No matter how stubborn a person was, once they fell into Gongson Yeong’s trap, they inevitably succumbed easily.

In the end, Gongson Hyeon ate the medicinal mushrooms, Korean ginseng, and even dates.

It was all simmered, so the soft and easily digestible concoction was perfect for a patient.

Each time her sister took a bite, Gongson Yeong burst into a bright smile, unable to contain her joy.

After what seemed like a light meal, Gongson Hyeon spoke.

“I have expressed my gratitude before, but I’m just grateful to you for saving this inept younger sister of mine.”

“Oh, sis, please speak more comfortably.”

“How can I? If he hadn’t been there, who knows what would have become of you by now.”

Jin Cheon-hee also chimed in.

“I hope you can speak more comfortably. Honestly, I feel uneasy…”

Saying so, he flashed a charming smile.

Observing this, Gongson Yeong wore an expression that seemed to say she adored it, but Gongson Hyeon maintained a stern expression.

“We’ll do that when the time comes, when the atmosphere is more relaxed.”

It meant that she would let her guard down once we became closer.

“I heard that you used a unique medicine technique and suffered from amnesia after a head injury,” a low, husky voice emanated from her lips.

Jin Cheon-hee adjusted his posture and sat up straight.

“Yes, indeed.”

“Did you also uncovered the San Gong-Doku?”

Jin Cheon-hee nodded.

“I just had an itchy throat, but it was Baek Rin Eui-seon found out. I didn’t know much…”

“…”

She remained silent, simply looking at Jin Cheon-hee. The meaning behind her actions seemed to be only understood by Jin Cheon-hee himself. She had seen through him.

While she may not have unraveled everything, she could detect the inconsistencies in his behavior.

It would be easy to pry and extract every detail, but Jin Cheon-hee was her ally.

Finally, she spoke.

“Before the attack on the bureau, they used San Gong-Doku, and the one used during the attack on the bureau was also San Gong-Doku. However, it appeared that they had different sources for the ingredients.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. Do you know about the main ingredients of San Gong-Doku?”

Jin Cheon-hee recollected the details from the novel.

He knew the answer, but revealing it in front of her was another matter. But deceiving the woman in front of him was highly dangerous.

It would be better to act as if he already knew.

Jin Cheon-hee opened his mouth.

“…Is it the Cheongjeomsa?”

Cheongjeomsa, a small snake about the size of an adult’s little finger.

When bitten by it, a mild swelling occurs, similar to a mosquito bite. The venom from several captured Cheongjeomsa, after purification, becomes the raw material for San Gong-Doku.

“Yes, it’s impressive that you know that much. As someone with the title Poisonous Dragon, I possess knowledge about snake venom. Although both venoms come from the Cheongjeomsa, one originates from Yunnan, and the other… from Xuzhou.”

“Even though they come from the same snake, you can tell their origin?”

“It’s not that difficult. The Cheongjeomsa in Yunnan feeds on frogs, resulting in an oily venom, while the Cheongjeomsa in Xuzhou consumes grasshoppers. Despite being the same snake, their diets vary based on the region. Isn’t it peculiar that they exhibit such different characteristics?”

Most people live in ignorance.

She said.

“In the end, even though they use the same snake, the San Gong-Doku differs. This aspect is truly fascinating. Does anything come to mind?”

There was something.

However, Jin Cheon-hee wasn’t sure if it was wise to reveal it. The woman in front of him was not merely a person; she was a sword.

A chilling, gleaming blade.

Jin Cheon-hee felt as though he was being drawn into it.

“Isn’t Xuzhou the destination of the raided carriage?”

“Yes, that’s correct. That’s why I became curious. ‘Why did the first attack, executed by the gang, use the venom from Yunnan’s Cheongjeomsa, which is from a distant place?’ I wondered.”

A smile crept onto her lips. A moment of silence ensued. Then, she began recounting the story she desired to share.

“It seems like they who received their commission from afar and were lying in wait and launched the attack after getting the green light. Doesn’t it seem that way?”

A cold chill permeated the room.

She spoke in a languid tone.

“And why did the second San Gong-Doku come from Xuzhou itself, the very destination? It was the headquarters of the Bureau, albeit with different walls and a roof. Isn’t it obvious that it would be harder to attack than the first?”

A tinge of bitterness accompanied her smile.

She intended to kill.

Anyone who harmed Gongson Yeong would be located and eliminated.

Jin Cheon-hee sensed her intention. It differed from what he had read in the novel, brimming with vitality.

Moreover, Jin Cheon-hee realized that this process would be completed much faster than he had anticipated.

She continued.

“I believe we can unveil the identities of the different attackers later. But… isn’t it intriguing to ponder? What could be in Xuzhou?”

Jin Cheon-hee knew. The shadows of the Magyo lurked there.

He possessed this knowledge from reading the novel. Yet, she had deduced it with only a few fragments of information.

T/N: I made a mistranslation in an earlier and used Seoju as where the Magyo is. It’s been corrected to Xuzhou.