Book 2: Chapter 112: Our young master Kim is-! (5)

Book 2: Chapter 112: Our young master Kim is-! (5)

Ding!

That noise made patriarch Namgung Ma Hyuk flinch and look at Cale.

Cale spoke as if it was nothing.

Excuse me, please let me check something.

"Ah, of course.

Cale pulled the mirror out of his pocket.

Ding ding-!

The notification tones continued to ring.

He tapped the mirror screen to check the message. Namgung Ma Hyuk gulped as he watched.

What is that thing?

It seemed obvious that this fancy mirror was not actually a mirror.

He was seated across from Cale and could not see it properly, but the glimpse he got showed a lot of text in a language he did not understand.

He has such a mysterious object.

What was this young master Kim's true identity?

No matter how much I think about it, he does not seem to be from this human world.

The celestial world. The patriarch even wondered if he was an Immortal.

However, he seemed human since he supposedly coughed up blood and was in pain.

Maybe he is someone who connects the human world with the celestial world. Perhaps he is here to protect the peace here in the human world-

No, it couldnt be.

Namgung Ma Hyuk stopped his thoughts from getting deeper. Instead, he looked toward Cale with a complicated gaze.

On the other hand, the corner of Cales lips oddly twisted up.

What is going on?

< Please take my clone away from Raon-nims spatial dimension! >

< P, please, save me, sir! >

There were quite a lot of messages.

Now that he thought about it, Raon had headed off somewhere with Beacrox while Cale was meeting with the patriarch for this elixir.

He had thought that Raon just went with Beacrox to get fed, but

< I will do my best to keep my promise...! Please deliver that message for me, sir! >

< Central Plains is going to be in pain if this continues. >

Lets set things straight.

I'm pretty sure I was in more pain.

Chief Eunuch Wi, who had come with Namgung Ma Hyuk, flinched.

Di, di, di-

The message flinched as well.

< T, that- >

Cale calmly commented.

Not only did he not know how to use sound transmissions, but communicating with the mirror required him to speak out loud.

He ignored Namgung Ma Hyuk and Chief Eunuch Wi.

The situation from a bit earlier. What are your thoughts on it?

He still beat around the bush as much as possible.

Of course, he soon added another comment, just in case Central Plains did not understand.

My powers being sealed.

Chief Eunuch Wi and Namgung Ma Hyuk's pupils started shaking wildly, but Cale didnt know because he was paying them no attention.

Di-

< . >

Central Plains was silent for a moment.

You're not going to respond? Should I tell him to destroy it?

Ding!

< I, I'll respond, sir! Its just that I am looking into it! T, that God of Balance published a Balance Dictionary. I'm looking through it, sir! >

Balance Dictionary?

He felt as if the God of Balance made some interesting things.

< Mm mm! >

Diiiiiiiing-!

The tone of the notification suddenly became lighter, as if it was singing.

< Oh, it looks like it should be possible to release a portion of the seal with the elixir! >

Cale slightly frowned.

"A portion? Its impossible to release the entire seal?

< Mm. >

Central Plains continued to explain.

< Releasing the entire seal is possible when considering the balance of this world, however, I dont think you would want that, Cale-nim. >

Why would I not?

The answer came before he could even ask the question.

< That is because whenever one of your ancient powers is released from its seal, it is highly likely that one of your party members powers will be sealed one by one. The most likely candidate to have that happen is Raon-nim. >

Ah, I cant let that happen.

Cale agreed.

< However, I think it will be possible to release a portion! >

< That is because although the balance between two worlds is important, the balance within a world, a cause and effect of certain actions, is important as well, sir! >

The balance within a world.

That was also important.

< Regular elixirs probably wouldnt be that effective, but an elixir of this level is considered a treasure even in the Central Plains. Using a treasure of this level and having nothing happen would be a crumbling of balance as well! >

Cale watched as the messages continued.

< At least a portion of your sealed powers should be released! >

Tap. Tap.

He tapped on the mirror screen and mumbled in a low voice.

So you are saying that although all of the seals on my powers cannot be removed A portion might be possible?

< Yes, sir! >

May I ask why you are asking such a question?

Cale hesitated after seeing the serious look on Chief Eunuch Wi's face.

Ah, should I not have asked?

He had asked nonchalantly on purpose, but Cale was basically demanding that the Imperial Palace hand over an elixir at the level of this thousand-year-old snow ginseng.

Cale felt a bit scared but decided to push forth with confidence.

I'm trying to save the Central Plains right now! It should be okay to ask for something like this!

He calmly spoke as if he wasn't fazed at all.

It is because of the seal.

I see.

Chief Eunuch Wi's grip on the box tightened.

It is surprising that the power he is using right now is in a sealed state, but

Beyond that

He pushed himself so much to save a single person while there are so many seals on his body! What if the veins in his body get twisted and his ki goes awry?!

Despite his casual outer appearance, young master Kim truly was a good person.

Young master-nim.

Yes?

I will definitely go gather some elixirs.

Cale was too busy flinching at Chief Eunuch Wis solemnity which made him think of Namgung Ma Hyuk such that he did not realize Chief Eunuch Wi had said elixirs, plural.

Umm, you dont need to push yourself too much, Chief Eunuch Wi. I am just asking in case there happened to be some available.

I will definitely get it to you, young master-nim. If not, I will return to the Imperial Palace to negotiate with His Majesty.

No, theres no need to go that far.

Cale was about to say that when Chief Eunuch Wi looked at him and commented.

Will you be in less pain if you take an elixir?

Cale answered honestly.

I am not in much pain.

He wanted to say something that would allow Chief Eunuch Wi to tell the Emperor about the importance of an elixir.

However, I should be able to purify more living jiangshis effectively.

Ho-!

Chief Eunuch Wi suddenly looked up at the sky and gasped.

What is up with people today?

Cale found it to be odd, but Chief Eunuch Wi looked up at the sky for a while before clenching his eyes shut.

He then slowly started speaking.

His lips were shaking a bit.

I will take full responsibility and go find some that will benefit you, young master-nim.

Thank you.

Cale answered in an unsettled voice.

Chief Eunuch Wi opened his eyes again.

His gaze seemed a bit crazy.

"The Imperial Palace is full of elixirs that cannot even be compared to this puny thousand-year-old snow ginseng!

Cale flinched because Chief Eunuch Wi suddenly raised his voice.

This puny thousand-year-old snow ginseng?!

They were currently chatting as they walked from the patriarch's residence to the guest house.

They were still very close to the patriarch's residence.

If Chief Eunuch Wi spoke loudly like this instead of through sound transmission, the Namgung Clan's people might be able to hear him.

Cale couldnt even tell who was around them right now because Raon wasnt around.

That was why Cale spoke with a stiff expression on his face.

"This is a precious gift.

Ha. There truly is nothing I can say about your heart, young master-nim.

Chief Eunuch Wi smiled gently as if he couldn't do anything about it and shook his head.

I will remember your words, you Eastern Depot bastard.

He ignored the Sword Saint's comment.

He had purposely raised his voice so that the patriarch or the Sword Saint would hear.

That way, the proud Namgung Clan would bring out even more precious things.

Shall we go, young master-nim?

Mm. Yes, sir.

Cale followed behind the suddenly brightly smiling Chief Eunuch Wi with an unsettled look on his face.

* * *

I will stand guard.

"Wow, this looks like it will be extremely bitter.

Choi Han said the former while Choi Jung Soo said the latter.

Human! Eat this if it is bitter! These are candied fruits that Beacrox packed for me!

Raon was holding candied fruits in his front paws while seated next to Cale.

Cale ignored Raon and asked Choi Han and Choi Jung Soo a question.

You guys seem free.

Yeah!

My duty is to protect you from your side, Cale-nim.

Choi Jung Soo said the former while Choi Han responded the latter.

Cale sighed and looked down.

There was the thousand-year-old snow ginseng giving off a cold aura.

Lets eat it!

Then we can see our noonims!

Yeah, lets do this thing.

Cale reached his hand out toward the elixir.

Translator's Comments

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