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Chapter 19
“Nanny. This mushroom, what is it?”
Woonyeong, who usually didn’t eat mushrooms, asked the nanny while holding one, She usually doesn’t eat mushrooms, but strangely, this one tasted delicious. “Nanny?” The nanny stared blankly at Woonyeong without responding. “Nanny. Are you listening?” “Young Miss? Did you call me?” “Mhm, I called you. Do you know this mushroom?” Feeling frustrated, Hyangah, who was nearby, answered instead. “It’s a fragrant meat mushroom.” “Fragrant meat mushroom?” “Yes. Didn’t it taste like meat?” “I see. That’s quite a hastily chosen name.” Somehow, it was a mushroom that suited Woonyeong’s taste. In the past, Woonyeong had wandered the martial world and tasted many foods. However, she had no memory of such a mushroom. “Yes. It might have had another name originally, but around here, that mushroom is called fragrant meat mushroom.” “Hmm? Does this only grow in Hong’an County?” “Yes, that’s what they say. I wouldn’t know about other places since I haven’t been there myself.” “You really know a lot, Hyangah.” “I guess I’m like that, huh?” “Mhm. Hyangah, you’re smart.” Woonyeong praised Hyangah as she put another piece of stir-fried fragrant meat mushroom into her mouth. “Well, you see.” “Huh? Is there something else?” “Uncle Chef intentionally prepared it. These days, Miss only eats meat and doesn’t touch vegetables.” “No, I haven’t been eating only meat every day.” She retorted, feeling like a picky eater. However, when she saw Hyangah’s gaze shift towards Woonyeong’s table, she couldn’t help but close her mouth. Only the meat dish among the plates on the table was empty. ‘She really speaks her mind with her expressions.’ Woonyeong pursed her lips, then slowly chewed the stir-fried mushrooms in her mouth, savoring the taste. ‘If mushrooms taste this good, they could become famous. Really, are they only found in Hong’an County? Hm. Wait, just a moment.’ At that moment, a really good idea came to her mind. She was already wondering where else to start, and these delicious mushrooms seemed like a good idea. “Hyangah, can you please call Sooksu?” “Yes.” Hyangah responded and quickly disappeared. Woonyeong put down her chopsticks and called for the nanny. “Nanny.” “Yes?” “I ate it all.” “Is that so? You ate a lot today.” The nanny, who still seems dazed, looked at the dishes Woonyeong had emptied and said. “Mhm. Is it because I started training? I’m going in better than usual.” “That’s right, you have started training.” Woonyeong said that if she learns martial arts, she will eat more and become healthier in the future. And looking at the nanny’s reaction, she could tell that the reason she had been distracted the whole time was because of the martial arts. ‘Well, I did get a bit carried away… But it wasn’t my intention!’ Woonyeong didn’t intend to create a dantian immediately that day. She simply wanted to show that she could sense external energy, and planned to finish it moderately. However, as she was concentrating on the realization of Three Talents Mind Technique, she suddenly found herself in a state of selflessness. She felt pleased when Geum Cheongsan recited the principles of Three Talents Mind Technique. Woonyeong was also considering Three Talents Mind Technique as the technique to create a new dantian. It was a method she chose since her body was not yet fully developed. Three Talents Technique. As a fundamental martial art of the Wudang sect, it embodies the profound principle that Heaven, Earth, and Humans are the origins of the universe. The Three Talents Technique includes the Three Talents Mind Technique, Three Talents Sword Technique, and Three Talents Fist Technique. Since it was a martial art that originated from Taoism, it was safe and so fundamental that the Wudang sect adopted it as their basic technique. The mind technique had rather long formulas, but despite being easy to understand, it contained profound principles. The sword technique also began with simple movements like vertical slashes, horizontal slashes, and thrusts, making it ideal for sword training. ‘No, at that moment, how would the key principles of Three Talents Mind Technique connect with the Harmony Principle?’ After regaining consciousness, Woonyeong simply let the energy flow into her body. However, it seemed that Woonyeong’s body wasn’t satisfied with that. She can take in more energy, but since she just let that waste out, it has to be that way. Along with the principles of Three Talents Mind Technique, as Woonyeong began to accept the energy, her energy started to move on its own accord. – Heaven, Earth, and Humans. The fundamental elements of the universe are these three fundamentals. The simple principle is that the energy that entered Woonyeong’s body exploded into a small universe, which eventually sought to settle within the body. If Woonyeong could have freely controlled qi as she did in the past, perhaps she could have prevented it. However, young Woonyeong couldn’t handle qi in that way. In an instant, he entered the state of selflessness as vast energy circulated within Woonyeong’s body, carving out a very small dantian. Although the dantian was small, the foundation within it was so perfect that even Woonyeong was surprised. ‘Well, with such a perfect dantian formed, even the Sword Demon wouldn’t have been able to stop it.’ Those who had been guarding Woonyeong seemed quite shocked, but it was an irreversible event. ‘It can’t be helped. I intended to progress step by step, but I’ll just go ahead and claim that I’m a genius of the ages. What can I do? It’s the truth.’ Seol Jadan strictly instructed everyone present to keep silent about the incident. He left in a hurry after telling Woonyeong they would talk later. ‘I think my father was a bit surprised, but well, there will be more surprises in the future.’ She decided to think simply. There wasn’t anything else she could do, anyway. ‘By the way, it seems I need to make some adjustments to the Harmony Principle, hmm.’ In the past, Flower-Faced Sword Demon Seol Woonyeong’s unique martial arts technique was Harmony Principle. Over the years, the Harmony Principle tailored to Woonyeong eventually showed her a new path in her final moments. However, the path Woonyeong is aiming for now is different from back then. As she recalls the Harmony Principle that guided her while creating the dantian, she feels once again the necessity for a new path. She couldn’t discard the Harmony Principle. It was the foundation of Woonyeong’s martial arts. Then all she had to do was follow the new path. “Young Miss, I brought Uncle Chef.” “Chef Wang Jangyeop greets the Young Miss.” Woonyeong, coming out of her brief thoughts, glanced at the person who came in with Hyangah, smiled brightly, and opened her mouth. “Yeah, nice to meet you. I had a really delicious dinner tonight.” “Oh my, is that so? I’m glad it suits your taste.” The middle-aged man, with a dignified appearance, raised the corners of his mouth and spoke coolly, wondering what made him so happy. “Yes, I really enjoyed the food. All the meat dishes I’ve had these past few days, and even the mushrooms I had today, were all so delicious.” “Thank you, Young Miss.” “Yeah, so it’s Wang, right? Then I can call you chef Wang, right?” “Yes, yes. Please call me that.” “Yeah, Chef Wang, about the fragrant meat mushroom. Are they grown in other places as well?” At Woonyeong’s question, Wang Jangyeop’s laughter faded, and his expression changed. His tone also became serious. “Young Miss. Did you just say fragrant meat mushrooms?” “Mhm, fragrant meat mushrooms.” Chef Wang gathered his hands together, nodded his head, and spoke with a voice filled with emotion. “Oh, I knew such a day would come. I knew there would be someone who appreciates these excellent mushrooms.” “Mmm. It was delicious.” Woonyeong, slightly surprised by Chef Wang’s sudden change in demeanor, hesitantly played along. “I was born and raised in Hong’an County. I started working as a servant at Seolwon Guesthouse, and wow. The skilled chefs who can whip up delicious dishes in no time at all are truly impressive.” His story continued for a long time. Woonyeong listened intently. Starting as a servant, he became a skilled chef and, wanting to learn more diverse dishes, headed to Hefei in Anhui Province. Despite the initial hardships, he persevered through his skills and eventually became the head chef of Hefei’s most renowned guest house. It is said that after he became successful, he missed his hometown and returned to Hong’an County, and settled down in Red Mist quarter. For a long time, Woonyeong had little interest in food, which made things difficult. Although recently she’s been enjoying eating well. “By the way.” Chef Wang’s eyes gleamed with a sharp light. Woonyeong recognized that look. Those who had reached a certain level often had that look in their eyes when they talked about something they wanted to focus on. “Those guys didn’t know about the fragrant meat mushrooms. The high-nosed chefs of Hefei, they had no idea. Yes, the fragrant meat mushrooms are…” Even the nanny, who had been dazed all evening, Hyangah, who was always curious about everything, and Woonyeong, who was curious about the fragrant meat mushrooms, all focused on Chef Wang’s words. Gulp. It was as if the sound of someone swallowing could be heard. At this moment, the tension in the room reached its peak. “It was only grown in Hong’an County and its vicinity. Isn’t it really… really good?” Chef Wang’s conclusion may have been a disappointing statement. However, Woonyeong unconsciously nodded and muttered at Chef Wang’s last words. “That’s right. It’s really… good. I like it.” Chef Wang and Woonyeong looked at each other with identical expressions, nodding in agreement. They both lifted the corners of their mouths and smiled. Heart to heart. They understood each other.
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