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Chapter 25 – New Record Random Box
I had been questioning my job as Hua Tuo.
Why had my shameful nickname become my job title?
What kind of power did Hua Tuo actually possess?
Furthermore, the guests at the dimensional gate called me a divine doctor.
I had many questions.
I had been questioning it, but…
[You have successfully completed the Special Treatment with 100% accuracy.]
[You have satisfied the special conditions.]
[You have met some of the requirements to advance to a higher-tier job.]Today, it seemed like at least some of those questions would be answered.
“Young Master, you actually succeeded in the special treatment with 100% accuracy?”
“So?”
“…Why are you so calm? That’s a huge deal!”
Nureongi was making a big fuss.
He shook his head as if it were unbelievable.
“Even those born with innate skill find it hard to achieve 100% on the special treatment!”
“Really? It seemed easier than I thought.”
“You mean accurately placing the needle on that tiny spot was easy?”
“Because I’ve lived that way my whole life.”
It might be a big deal to Nureongi, though.
But I’ve lived that way my whole life. Of course, when my tremors interfered, I’d sometimes miss.
But now that my tremors are gone?
“You could call it one hundred percent accuracy.”
That’s why I couldn’t help but be calm.
“Well, young master, your common sense doesn’t seem like common sense at all.”
Nureongi stuck out his tongue.
“Anyway, 100% accuracy is truly difficult. It’s also a requirement to advance to a higher-tier job.”
“Right, what exactly is this ‘higher-tier job’?”
“You’d better see for yourself.”
I nodded at Nureongi’s words.
Then, I checked the message.
[Would you like to view information on advanced jobs?]“Yes.”
[Viewing information on advanced jobs.]A system window unfolded before my eyes.
[Advanced Job Information]
▶Name: Divine Doctor
▶Transition Requirements:
1. Achieve 100% accuracy in Special Treatment
2. ???
3. ???
4. ???
5. ???After reading that information, I was stunned.
“Was the Divine Doctor Hua Tuo’s advanced job?”
“Indeed. Did you not know?”
“Of course not. Do you happen to know?”
“Naturally. Since you didn’t ask, I assumed you knew, too, young master.”
I let out a chuckle.
Who would have thought that Hua Tuo was a lower-tier job of Divine Doctor?
Well, maybe it makes sense after all.
After all, the guests at the dimensional gate didn’t call me “Divine Doctor” for no reason.
“So, if I meet the conditions, I can become a real Divine Doctor?”
“Indeed! Moreover, Divine Doctors possess tremendous power!”
“Tremendous power?”
“At the very least, you’ll gain a wealth of useful skills to back up your abilities, young master!”
Honestly, even now, it was incredible.
Yakseon’s herb garden was overflowing with every desired herb.
Yakseon’s notebook was filled with recipes for highly effective medicines.
This was the ideal power that every traditional doctor dreams of.
But are there skills even better than these?
I couldn’t believe it.
How could it possibly be more useful than this?
That’s why my heart was pounding.
Could it be difficult to become a divine doctor?
I wondered how many lives I could save as a divine doctor.
“Frankly, becoming a divine doctor is no easy feat.”
“I suppose so?”
“But it seems possible for you, young master.”
Nureongi looked at me with confidence.
* * *
The next day.
I sat at the table, working with a needle.
Of course, that needle was my father’s.
Having used it for combat, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
“Honestly, I feel like I’m going to die.”
Was it because I fought with my already broken body?
My whole body ached from forcibly drawing out my inner qi.
Honestly, even holding the needle felt like a struggle.
“The more you use your inner qi, the more your body naturally trains itself.”
“So you’re saying I have to keep enduring this pain?”
“That is your choice.”
“…I guess I have no choice.”
Still, if I keep using it, I’ll get used to the pain.
Since it also trains my body, there’s no reason not to use it.
It’s just a little painful.
“Still, it was a successful test run.”
“Hitting a moving target was harder than I thought.”
“Of course it is. That’s why practice is the answer.”
Not that I particularly want to get stronger, mind you.
But I want to protect my precious people.
And if I urgently need another recipe.
I’ll have no choice but to enter the tower again.
So, I had no choice but to practice alongside it.
“By the way, did you fight with those needles in the tower?”
“Yes, and I have a question.”
I took out the needles that I normally use for medical purposes.
Then, I infused them with clear qi.
At that moment—
Whoosh!
My energy surged through them instantly.
However, it didn’t extend far.
It was as if the energy was coded into the needles.
The qi didn’t extend beyond what was necessary.
Next, I picked up my father’s needle and infused it with clear qi.
A different result occurred.
Whoosh!
Unlike before, the infused qi energy extended far beyond the needle.
It was exactly twice the length of the needle.
This difference made me curious.
“What on earth is the difference between these two needles?”
“Huh, I’m curious about that myself.”
Saying this, Nak-yong looked at my needle and my father’s.
First, Nak-yong looked at my needle.
“This needle is very ordinary.”
“That’s right. I bought it myself.”
“And this needle over here is…”
Nak-yong shifted his gaze to my father’s needle.
Then, he narrowed his eyes.
“May I examine it closely for a moment?”
“Of course.”
Taking the needle, Nak-yong expressed admiration.
“Hmm, this needle is truly unique.”
“Is that so?”
“Even after long use, there are no scratches or flaws. Above all, it’s incredibly sturdy. It’s as if some special metal was used.”
“Special metal?”
I had no idea.
To me, they just looked like they were made of the same material.
But they seemed different to Nak-yong’s martial artist eyes.
“I’ll try infusing some inner qi into it.”
Having said that, Nak-yong immediately began channeling his inner qi into it.
At that very moment—
A madly intense surge of inner qi erupted.
Startled, I nearly fell backward.
But I wasn’t the most shocked person.
“Good heavens, what a fright!”
It was Nak-yong himself who had just infused his qi.
He was the most shocked.
“What the hell is this?”
Nak-yong looked bewildered by what had just happened.
Then, he gave a wry smile and handed me the needle.
“This needle seems to be no ordinary thing.”
“Is that so?”
“It’s sturdy and made of a special metal.”
“Then what makes it extraordinary?”
“This needle multiplies the power of the internal qi infused into it several times over.”
Indeed.
Using this needle unleashes power beyond my own internal qi.
The same happened with Nak-yong just now.
Nak-yong wouldn’t have intentionally channeled such powerful inner qi.
Because of the needle’s effect, however, more inner qi than necessary was released.
“Moreover, this needle seems to possess a power that I haven’t yet grasped.”
“Is that so?”
“It’s an extraordinary item. So keep it safe.”
I nodded at his words.
Inwardly, I wondered.
“Where on earth did Father get this needle?”
I started thinking about his ability to see acupoints.
Now he possesses such a special needle.
The more I thought about it, the more Father’s true nature became a mystery.
* * *
Ultimately, I chose to use my father’s needles for combat.
They weren’t intended for medical use.
If Nak-yong is right, then they were made for battle.
“Young Master, was everything all right in the tower?”
“Nothing out of the ordinary. I just set a new record.”
It finally dawned on me.
I had definitely set a new record on the fourth floor of the tower.
Was it 17 seconds?
I think it was even recorded in the Hall of Fame.
But that’s not the important part.
“I got this as the record-breaking reward.”
I pulled an item out of my inventory.
It was a box.
“This box is the record reward?”
“Yeah, though I’m not sure what’s inside.”
Its name is New Record Random Box.
It probably contains random artifacts or something like that.
I might not need it, but…
Honestly, I’m excited.
After all, it’s a gacha.
Is there a man who doesn’t get excited about gacha?
I looked at the box with anticipation.
“…Ah!”
“What would you like to see come out?”
“Honestly, I don’t really have any expectations.”
“I’d love for some delicious food to come out!”
“You’ll just get fatter eating like that.”
“This is just the cute level!”
With that, Nureongi rubbed his belly.
“All right, I’ll use it then.”
I opened the box immediately.
[You used the New Record Random Box.]
[Floor Achieved: 4th Floor]
[You will receive a reward equivalent to the 14th floor.]
[Skill Book - Weapon Retrieval acquired.]
[Herb - Moonlight Grass (x3) acquired.]
[Material - Harpy Feather (x14) acquired.]It seems that the New Record Random Box gives different rewards based on the floor.
Still, what’s this?
“The rewards are huge!”
“Yeah. Should we take a look slowly?”
I checked the skill book first.
[Skill Information]
▶Name: Weapon Retrieval
▶Grade: E
▶Description: Automatically retrieves thrown weapons.When I saw that skill, I chuckled.
“Well, this is another coincidence.”
“Why do you say that?”
“It’s better to show than to tell.”
With that, I activated the skill.
[Skill - Weapon Retrieval has been acquired.]Then, I threw my father’s needle into the air. At that moment—
Clang!
My father’s needle stuck in the wall!
I used the skill.
“Weapon retrieval.”
At that moment:
Swish!
The needle that was stuck in the wall was being retrieved!
“Oh! The needle came back on its own!”
“This is the skill I learned: Weapon Retrieval.”
“It’s the perfect skill for you, young master!”
“Yeah, I got lucky.”
With this skill, I don’t have to pick up every needle I throw.
I can just use Weapon Retrieval.
Even though it’s an E-rank skill, it performs like a B-rank or higher.
“Next is this Moonlight Grass, I suppose.”
I checked the Moonlight Grass’s information.
[Herb Information]
▶Name: Moonlight Grass
▶Grade: Rare
▶Effect 1: Its true efficacy is only known when imbued with the moon's power.Moonlight Grass
It seems to be a plant that literally absorbs the moon’s light.
That’s why I couldn’t see it properly yet.
It hadn’t absorbed the moon’s light yet.
“Even searching online, nothing comes up about Moonlight Grass.”
“It must possess tremendous power!”
“I hope it helps treat patients.”
Moonlight Grass must surely be a valuable reward.
Therefore, I carefully stored it in my inventory.
There were other minor rewards as well.
“Harpies’ feather, orc tendon, and goblin venom?”
I needed the venom, so the timing was perfect.
With this, I should be able to make more vitality medicine.
I was pleased with all the rewards.
“Now might be a good time to aim for a new record.”
“Indeed! Your patients are strong, after all!”
“Still, let’s not make it too conspicuous.”
“Why is that necessary?”
“Because if I break the record, it might draw unwanted attention.”
Besides, I dislike being in the spotlight.
It’s best to just quietly treat people in the countryside.
That’s what I was thinking.
So, I probably won’t try too hard to chase that record.
“Young master, you’re such a humble soul.”
“Small-minded is best.”
We looked at each other and laughed.
Then—
Bang, bang!
A knock sounded at the gate.
Looks like a visitor has arrived.
“I really should replace this gate soon.”
It’s been in tatters ever since Yunseol knocked last time.
“Who is it?”
I slowly opened the gate.
There stood…
“Oh! Jin, it’s been ages!”
“Youngho?”
The father of Seojun, the boy I had saved.
Jang Youngho was standing there.
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“Because if I break the record, it might draw unwanted attention.”
Brah. You said that in the bad hour.
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