Murim Login - Chapter 346
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I scrutinized the small ring intently. It was light and peculiar.
The ring was made of an unknown metal and adorned with mysterious patterns. The gemstone embedded in the center sparkled with a dark light, as if it held the night sky within it.
‘This is the Poison Immunity Ring.’
The sacred relic of the Sichuan Tang clan, said to neutralize any poison, was now in my possession. It had the power to turn the thousand-year-old venomous serpent into a pet snake, Mimi-chan, so its effectiveness was certain. But, it wouldn’t hurt to check it out.
‘Item Appraisal.’
[Beep.]
– Item appraisal failed!
– Special conditions must be met to appraise this item!
“Huh?”
“Why, is there a problem?”
I stammered as I faced Tang Sado, who looked puzzled.
“No, it’s just…”
“Just what?”
“The gem is beautiful. It resembles the color of Mimi-chan’s eyes.”
I could see a wrinkle forming on Tang Sado’s forehead at my answer.
For a moment, I forgot. The old man before me was not only the head of his family but also a seasoned martial artist who had spent his entire life in Murim.
As expected, Tang Sado’s eyes widened as he scolded me.
“What nonsense are you spouting!”
“Lord. The truth is…”
“Our Mimi’s eyes are much prettier!”
“Pardon?”
“That’s not all. I bathe her with fragrant oil every morning and evening, making her smell delightful, and her teeth are as white as snow!”
“Oh… yes.”
So much for being a shrewd martial artist. He’s just a snake enthusiast.
How could the head of a prestigious family prefer a pet snake over a sacred relic?
At this point, I started to suspect that Mimi-chan might actually be the sacred relic of the Sichuan Tang clan.
‘But why can’t this be appraised?’
Hoping for a different result, I attempted the appraisal again, but the outcome was the same. The special condition for appraising the item indicated that it was indeed a sacred relic.
‘Though it’s annoying not being able to verify it, its effectiveness should still be reliable.’
I turned to Shin Eui, who smiled and began to speak, as if he had been waiting.
“The thousand-year venomous serpent is not an ordinary snake but a spiritual creature. To render its venom gland useless… We won’t know the full extent until we try, but it’s certainly worthy of the Poison Immunity Ring.”
“So, does that mean…”
“Without the Poison Immunity Ring, there would have been no chance. But now, I estimate over seventy percent.”
“Even with the Poison Immunity Ring, only seventy percent?”
“The remaining thirty percent will be covered by this old man’s medical skills.”
“Whew, you should have said so from the beginning.”
Shin Eui chuckled as I sighed in relief, stroking his beard.
“Now, one last thing remains.”
“What is that?”
“A suitable place for treatment.”
Tang Sado interjected gruffly.
“Have you forgotten where you are?”
“I am aware that there is a medical facility within the Sichuan Tang clan. However, the treatment for a noble hero like him requires two specific conditions.”
“Name them.”
“First, it must be a secluded place where others cannot easily enter. Second, it must be a dark, cold place.”
“A secluded, dark, and cold place…”
After a moment of contemplation, Tang Sado smirked.
“I know just the place. I will guide you personally.”
“Thank you for your generosity.”
“I am not the noble hero you speak of. This is merely a matter of reciprocating favors. And if you ever reveal the existence of the Poison Immunity Ring or disclose it to the outside world in any way…”
I sighed and completed his sentence.
“I’ll be taken away for a half-body soak in a poison jar and have holes poked in my body with needles.”
“Your imagination is lacking. Whatever you think of, it will be worse.”
“There’s no way I’d do that if I’m in my right mind.”
“For your sake, I hope so… And what about you, boy?”
Right, who is this kid?
In the midst of our conversation, Cheongpung had approached and was reaching out to Mimi-chan.
“Wow, she’s so pretty. Can I touch her?”
“No.”
“Why not?”
“Do you think she allows just anyone to touch her? If I hadn’t called her, she wouldn’t have shown herself to you.”
“Mimi, Mimi. Come here.”
“That’s nonsense…”
Hiss.
Mimi-chan slid down from Tang Sado’s shoulder and licked Cheongpung’s hand.
“Whoa!”
“Mimi, twirl!”
Twirl? That’s not even a proper command for a snake.
Cheongpung’s mental world is indeed unfathomable.
Sshhhh!
“What the…”
I gaped at Mimi-chan’s body spinning wildly in a spiral motion.
“Wow! Good job, Mimi!”
“How could Mimi perform the twirl for someone she just met!”
“Wait, that’s an actual technique?”
“That’s not the point!”
It seemed important. Next, she might shoot a million volts or a destructive beam.
‘Could she evolve too?’
As I pondered whether the Poison Immunity Ring or Mimi-chan was the real sacred relic, Cheongpung spoke brightly.
“I’m good with animals. When I lie in the grass on Mount Hua, birds, deer, and even tigers come to play with me. Hehe.”
What, is he a druid of the Mount Hua sect?
Tang Sado, still stunned from having Mimi-chan taken from him, protested.
“Wait, there’s something strange about that last part. Why would a tiger be there? Are you daring to lie in front of this old man…!”
“Actually, when we were about to part ways, a tiger tried to eat the deer, so I knocked it out with the Phoenix Palm!”
Anyone would think that’s insane, but it’s probably true.
In the midst of the silent hall, Moonkyung’s murmur echoed loudly.
“Is the Mount Hua sect I know the same as that Mount Hua sect?”
I don’t know, but one thing’s for sure.
If Cheongpung ever becomes the head of the Mount Hua sect due to some unprecedented event, it will certainly become your Mount Hua sect.
“Let’s go. You said you’d guide us.”
“Indeed.”
Following Tang Sado, we arrived at a cave on the outskirts of the Sichuan Tang clan’s estate.
The entrance of the cave was dark and gaping, flanked by two large braziers, but otherwise deserted.
“Where is this? There doesn’t seem to be anyone guarding it.”
“It’s probably feeding time.”
“Feeding time?”
“You’ll understand once we go in. Follow me.”
Unlike the training cave of the Taewonjin family, this cave did not have a straightforward structure.
We descended stone steps leading deep underground, through a narrow corridor that two people could barely pass side by side, and the familiar scent filled my nostrils.
‘This… the smell of blood?’
Feeling uneasy, I looked around and noticed iron bars sporadically installed in the doors.
“Could this be?”
“Correct. This is the main family’s underground dungeon.”
“…It’s not a torture chamber?”
“Oh, you’ll see plenty of torture chambers inside.”
What on earth am I hearing?
Seeing the puzzled faces around us, Tang Sado nonchalantly continued.
“Except for the head family’s main hall, this is the oldest part of the estate. It’s over two hundred years old, I believe? In any case, it’s a historic place.”
I don’t know about historic, but it feels like I should leave a will before entering here.
I spoke, incredulous.
“It’s still a prison.”
“Is there a problem?”
“Of course, there is. You want me to treat my master here?”
“There is not a single ray of sunlight, and it is cold enough to chill your bones. It is the most suitable place.”
“You said there’s torture too?”
“Obviously. That’s part of the deal.”
You’d think he was asking about adding extra toppings to a pizza.
As I was left speechless, a hunched old man appeared from the distance with a faint torchlight.
“Head, what brings you here?”
“Ah, Elder Gung. It’s been a while. How are the inmates?”
“No different from usual. Just checked to see if they’re still breathing. But who are these people…?”
“They are guests of the main family. They need to stay in the dungeon for a few days. Will it be too noisy?”
“Well, the ones still alive are practically walking corpses, so it should be quiet.”
“Last I saw, the Heavenly Power Demon seemed full of energy.”
“Oh, that one? No need to worry about him anymore.”
The hunchbacked old man grinned, revealing rotten teeth.
“He was too noisy, so I drained his energy. While I was at it, I took care of a few other things, too. Hehe.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“Oh, it’s my pleasure. It’s what I enjoy.”
Listening to their conversation, I vowed never to cross the Sichuan Tang clan.
After exchanging a few more words with the old man, Tang Sado spoke with a bright expression.
“Perfect timing. The deepest, largest cell is empty, so you can use it.”
No need to ask why it was vacated.
They didn’t check out from the dungeon’s front desk.
‘They must’ve checked into the afterlife by now.’
Despite meeting the conditions, could we really treat someone here?
Shin Eui must have had the same thought. His expression turned serious as Moonkyung spoke calmly.
“Master, aren’t we healers? We must endure for the sake of the patient.”
Shin Eui grumbled in agreement.
“…Yes, you’re right. We will proceed.”
“The ones in this dungeon must be villains who have committed countless atrocities. Do not dwell on it.”
Tang Sado added, listening to their conversation.
“Indeed, the prisoners here are all despicable demons. Do not tarnish the main family’s name.”
“This old man was presumptuous out of pity. Please forgive me.”
“I will gladly forgive you, though not the ones who harmed my family. Isn’t that right, Elder Gung?”
The hunchbacked old man laughed with a sinister metallic sound and lifted his torch.
“Let me guide you.”
I felt like I was being led by the Grim Reaper.
‘Judging by the atmosphere, this old man seems more dangerous than the Poison King who killed the monsters.’
It must be a mistake. It has to be.
With that thought, we began walking towards the dungeon’s best facility, its suite room.
* * *
“Hmm?”
The middle-aged man looked around suddenly.
Winter had passed, and the sky was clear. The barren forest was regaining its green hue.
The valley of an unnamed mountain was as peaceful as ever. Yet, he felt a strange sense of foreboding that he couldn’t quite place.
“Such a peculiar feeling… peculiar indeed…”
He muttered to himself, then turned his head to ask.
“Don’t you think so too?”
Gurgle.
Blood surged from the gaping throat of the fallen man.
The man glared at the middle-aged man with venomous eyes.
“I swear… the main family… will get you…”
“Such a dull last words. The Sichuan Tang clan is always the same.”
Thud.
Wiping his blood-soaked boots on the grass, the middle-aged man straightened up.
Four corpses lay around him.
Then he smiled towards the remaining man.
“Now, will you answer my questions willingly, or will you suffer unimaginable pain before you die?”
“By the way, the Poison King chose the latter. He endured for ten days before he finally died.”
The remaining man trembled and closed his eyes tightly.
Seeing this, the middle-aged man’s smile deepened.
“Good. Let’s see how long you can last.”