The Heavenly Demon Wants a Quiet Life

Chapter 84: I Hate Noisy Things

The news that Byeok Taesan had arrived at the Golden Wall Estate spread rapidly.

The first person to rush out was none other than the Heavenly Divine Healer.

As soon as Byeok Taesan stepped through the main gate of the Golden Wall Estate, the Heavenly Divine Healer hurried over, bowing deeply at the waist.

“Ah, Young Master, you’ve arrived. You must have gone through so much trouble. I’ve prepared a very precious medicine that will instantly dispel your fatigue.”

The Heavenly Divine Healer respectfully offered a pill with both hands.

Byeok Taesan quietly stared at him.

The Heavenly Divine Healer maintained his slightly bowed posture, holding out the pill in both hands without moving an inch.

Outwardly, he appeared calm, but cold sweat was trickling down his back.

Byeok Taesan picked up the pill the Heavenly Divine Healer was offering.

The Heavenly Divine Healer exhaled a sigh of relief inwardly. Then, standing up carefully, he looked at Byeok Taesan and gave a sheepish grin.

“That’s truly excellent medicine. Not only will it completely eliminate your fatigue, but if a martial artist takes it, it also has the effect of enhancing internal energy. You could call it one of my masterpieces. Yes, indeed.”

“Is that so? It enhances internal energy?”

“Yes, exactly. Well, it’s not something extraordinary, but its effect lasts long enough that, when combined with training, it produces noticeable results.”

“It’s a good medicine.”

“Thank you for your praise.”

Byeok Taesan calmly looked at the Heavenly Divine Healer and asked, “How many do you have?”

“Pardon?”

When Byeok Taesan gazed at him silently, the Heavenly Divine Healer flinched in surprise and quickly replied.

“I currently have three on me.”

Byeok Taesan hated it when he had to repeat himself. On any other day, it might have been bearable, but not today. Absolutely not today.

Today, he had to tread as cautiously as if walking on a frozen lake, constantly alert.

“Three, huh… If you take one, does its effect diminish with subsequent doses?”

Many elixirs had such drawbacks.

Due to tolerance, repeated doses often led to diminished effects compared to the first.

The better the medicine, the smaller the reduction in effect, and truly superior elixirs hardly saw any decrease in efficacy. Of course, in those cases, the required ingredients were so incredibly rare and expensive that consuming multiple doses was virtually impossible.

The Heavenly Divine Healer puffed up his chest proudly, as if such a notion was unthinkable.

“That’s absolutely not the case. This is an elixir I painstakingly developed over ten years, enduring countless trials. I’ve created seven slightly different elixirs that produce the same effect but use subtly distinct ingredients.”

“So, if you alternate between those seven, there’s no need to worry about tolerance?”

“Exactly! It’s a groundbreaking elixir. And this… I haven’t told anyone else about it. I’m only sharing this with you, Young Master.”

“The ingredients must be quite rare.”

The Heavenly Divine Healer chuckled.

“That’s actually the core of this elixir. It doesn’t use common herbs, but it also doesn’t require overly expensive or rare ones. This elixir isn’t made with ingredients—it’s crafted with dedication.”

Byeok Taesan nodded deeply.

“That’s an excellent point. Crafted with dedication rather than ingredients…”

“Young Master, please don’t forget that I always serve you with the utmost dedication.”

Byeok Taesan nodded, then suddenly asked, “Why did you meet separately with the leader of the White Tiger Escort Bureau?”

The abrupt question startled the Heavenly Divine Healer so much that he failed to maintain his composure for a moment.

“Uh… well… wouldn’t it be good to lend each other a hand in times of difficulty? So, I met him to exchange greetings…”

“Those ‘greetings’ seemed rather intense. Why did you absorb the Unorthodox faction?”

“Uh… The Unorthodox group is perfect for running errands. Let’s just say it was a move to secure some convenience in my role as your loyal servant, Young Master.”

Byeok Taesan chuckled lightly.

“So, you did it for me?”

“Of course! If not for you, Young Master, who else would I do it for?”

The faint smile on Byeok Taesan’s face gradually disappeared. His expression grew colder and colder.

The Heavenly Divine Healer, facing the change in his expression head-on, felt as though his heart had frozen solid.

His jaw trembled, his teeth clicking together.

“I summoned the leader of the White Tiger Escort Bureau. He should be coming here soon.”

“Pardon?”

The Heavenly Divine Healer jumped in shock.

Byeok Taesan continued, unfazed. “Who should I hear the truth from?”

“I… I’ll explain everything.”

The Heavenly Divine Healer had no choice but to reply as such.

Byeok Taesan quietly looked down at the Heavenly Divine Healer, who was bowing low before him.

“So, you thought I was the Heavenly Demon’s son?”

“Th-that’s correct.”

“Hah!”

Byeok Taesan let out a scoff, unable to hold back his disbelief.

The Heavenly Demon’s son? That would mean he was his own son. The sheer absurdity of the situation made him chuckle.

But as he thought about it, he realized it wasn’t an unreasonable assumption from the Heavenly Divine Healer’s perspective.

The Heavenly Divine Healer cautiously lifted his head to look at Byeok Taesan.

“Are you… not?”

“Of course not.”

“Then… I-I apologize! I was out of line!”

The Heavenly Divine Healer, who was about to ask who he really was, suddenly realized his mistake and slammed his forehead back to the ground.

‘Damn it, then who is he?’

No matter how much he thought about it, the only plausible conclusion was that he was the Heavenly Demon’s hidden son.

The man was simply too young for any other explanation.

He was far too young to be someone who had reversed aging through some miraculous martial technique.

When the Heavenly Divine Healer first joined under Byeok Taesan, the first thing he did was conduct a thorough investigation of him.

But no matter how much he dug, Byeok Taesan’s past was crystal clear.

He had grown up in the Golden Wall Merchants from a very young age.

As a child, he was remarkably intelligent, but everything changed when he fell ill.

That was all the Heavenly Divine Healer had been able to uncover.

No matter how he pieced the information together, the only conclusion the Heavenly Divine Healer could draw was that he was the Heavenly Demon’s son.

But now he was saying that wasn’t the case, leaving the Heavenly Divine Healer utterly confused.

“Have you ever met the Heavenly Demon?”

The question startled the Heavenly Divine Healer.

For some reason, casually referring to the Heavenly Demon by name felt as uncomfortable as a fishbone lodged in his throat.

“Um… Young Master, even if it’s you, I’d appreciate it if you could speak of him with more care.”

Byeok Taesan looked down at the Heavenly Divine Healer, an incredulous expression on his face.

“Do you even know what you’re saying right now?”

The Heavenly Divine Healer immediately bowed his head low.

“My apologies. However…”

Byeok Taesan’s eyes glinted sharply at his reaction.

“Don’t tell me you’re objecting because I referred to him as the Heavenly Demon?”

The Heavenly Divine Healer didn’t respond, which was answer enough.

Byeok Taesan chuckled. It was hard to decide whether to be amused or annoyed by this, but at least for now, he didn’t feel bad.

“It’s fine. I’m someone who can call him that.”

Who could stop him if he chose to address himself however he pleased?

Whether he called himself the Heavenly Demon or a fool, it was entirely his choice.

‘Someone who can do that?’

The Heavenly Divine Healer’s mind raced furiously.

‘Who could that possibly be?’

There wasn’t a single person in the world who could casually refer to the Heavenly Demon by name to his face.

Not even the leader of the Murim Alliance.

So, if Byeok Taesan was implying he could speak of the Heavenly Demon casually in conversations with others, who could he possibly mean?

In the end, the only plausible answer the Heavenly Divine Healer could arrive at was that he was indeed the Heavenly Demon’s son.

Perhaps he was the rebellious, problematic son whom the Heavenly Demon had always struggled with.

‘Even the elders wouldn’t dare to do this.’

Even the elders of the Demonic Cult only referred to him with reverence, calling him their lord or supreme leader. It was only natural.

Who, then, could casually address the Heavenly Demon? Only those outside the Demonic Cult.

But even they wouldn’t dare to do so in front of someone from the Demonic Cult.

At that point, they would have to face the wrath of the Demonic Cult’s warriors.

The more the Heavenly Divine Healer thought about it, the more his mind grew muddled. Sometimes, when you couldn’t find the answer, it was best to stop thinking altogether.

The Heavenly Divine Healer resolved to clear his head and focus.

In any case, there was no choice now but to lie low.

At that moment, Byeok Taesan’s voice reached the Heavenly Divine Healer’s ears.

“So, what’s your answer?”

The Heavenly Divine Healer racked his brain furiously. He recalled the question Byeok Taesan had initially asked.

“I’ve seen you before.”

“Is that so?”

Byeok Taesan’s eyes widened slightly.

He claimed they had met, but Byeok Taesan couldn’t recall it.

In fact, it was natural for him not to remember. Back then, the Heavenly Divine Healer had been just one of countless people, and the Heavenly Demon had been busy annihilating someone at the time.

That was precisely why the mere memory of that atmosphere still caused the Heavenly Divine Healer to tremble.

Without dwelling on it too long, Byeok Taesan asked directly.

“If you’ve seen me, then we should be able to have a good conversation. If I’m his son, there should be some resemblance, no?”

“That’s correct.”

“Do I look similar to him?”

A faint sneer appeared on Byeok Taesan’s lips as he asked.

From his perspective, there wasn’t any resemblance at all.

‘But…’

Suddenly, Byeok Taesan tried to recall his past self. However, no clear image came to mind.

It was as if everything was shrouded in a hazy fog.

“You do resemble him.”

“What?”

For the first time in a long while, Byeok Taesan was genuinely surprised. He couldn’t hide his reaction as he looked down at the Heavenly Divine Healer.

Resemble him? Byeok Taesan? Him?

“Yes. You truly resemble him. Not just in appearance but also in temperament, atmosphere, and even speech patterns… Honestly, I often find myself startled.”

So, how could he not mistake him?

To be honest, the idea that Byeok Taesan might truly be the Heavenly Demon’s son hadn’t completely left his mind.

He was still clinging to a sliver of hope, leaving room for the faintest possibility.

Byeok Taesan calmed his surprise and fell into thought.

Perhaps his appearance had changed due to the influence of the spirit. It could also have been the result of the enormous soul essence he had accumulated as the Heavenly Demon being used to sustain Byeok Taesan’s life in the early days.

Whatever the case, it was intriguing.

Byeok Taesan dismissed his thoughts and gazed silently down at the Heavenly Divine Healer.

If they believed he was the Heavenly Demon’s hidden son, their intentions were obvious.

They would want to establish a power base in the Demonic Cult, centering around him.

If he were the Heavenly Demon’s son, even if the next Heavenly Demon had already been decided, and assuming he wasn’t purged, he could at least claim a position overseeing several divisions of warriors.

“How far have you planned?”

The Heavenly Divine Healer’s eyes sparkled. He interpreted Byeok Taesan’s words as a positive signal.

“For now, I’m locating allies operating covertly around Wuhan. While further confirmation is needed, I’ve identified a few suspicious locations.”

“So that’s why I haven’t seen your disciples around lately. They must all be busy with this?”

The Heavenly Divine Healer chuckled slyly.

“Heh heh. That’s correct. They’re quite capable, you know.”

As he said this, the Heavenly Divine Healer flinched slightly before quickly adding more.

“We’re also collecting information flowing in Wuhan through the Hao Clan. Their resources are so extensive that it’s far more effective than having my disciples running around.”

Byeok Taesan smirked faintly.

“Stop it.”

“Pardon?”

“I despise noisy things. I’ve decided to live a quiet life from now on, and you’re getting in the way of that?”

“No, Young Master…”

The Heavenly Divine Healer swallowed the words that had reached the tip of his tongue.

He wanted to ask why someone who claimed to want a quiet life had acted as he did until now. But for some reason, he felt that asking would result in severe consequences.

The Heavenly Divine Healer’s mind raced.

There were already plans in motion. He couldn’t bring himself to end everything here.

He came to a decision.

Summoning all the acting skills he had accumulated over more than a decade of traversing the martial world, the Heavenly Divine Healer adopted the most pitiful and miserable expression he could muster as he looked up at Byeok Taesan.

His performance was a culmination of his experiences, radiating a profound melancholy.

Tears were unnecessary.

His expression and gaze had to stop just shy of actual tears. That would convey even deeper emotion.

At least, that’s what the Heavenly Divine Healer believed.

Byeok Taesan snorted as he observed this.

Trying to act in front of someone who could peer into his spirit? It was laughable. Distinguishing genuine emotions from those crafted from within was child’s play for Byeok Taesan.

It had been the same even when he was the Heavenly Demon.

The fear the Demonic Cult harbored toward the Heavenly Demon stemmed not only from his overwhelming power, destructive tendencies, and authority but also from his gaze, which could see through to the truth of others.

Byeok Taesan, debating whether to crush the Heavenly Divine Healer in an instant, shook his head.

“Stop it and leave it at that.”

A faint glimmer of hope returned to the Heavenly Divine Healer’s eyes.

“Do you mean…”

“I’m telling you not to make this bigger than it already is.”

The Heavenly Divine Healer bowed his head deeply and shouted in a loud voice.

“As you command!”

Byeok Taesan looked down at the Heavenly Divine Healer with a peculiar expression before asking.

“By the way, the pill I gave you earlier—does it have a name?”

When Byeok Taesan pulled out the pill from his sleeve, the Heavenly Divine Healer responded confidently.

“Of course. It’s called the Heavenly Divine Pill.”

Byeok Taesan chuckled incredulously.

“You said there are seven types, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct. They’re meticulously crafted.”

Byeok Taesan nodded.

“Very well. Then… make a hundred of each.”

“Pardon?”

The Heavenly Divine Healer stared blankly at Byeok Taesan. Surely he had misheard.

Making a hundred of each type meant producing a total of seven hundred pills. How on earth was he supposed to manage that?

“Young Master, that’s not something that can be done so easily…”

Byeok Taesan looked down at the Heavenly Divine Healer with a cold gaze.

The Heavenly Divine Healer swallowed hard.

And then he finally realized. He had not yet been completely forgiven.

“Yes, I’ll make them. Of course. Who am I to disobey? But, Young Master, I… I can’t make them alone. I’ll need more people…”

“Use the physicians from the Heavenly Medicine Hall. You might as well put them to good use.”

The Heavenly Divine Healer cautiously added.

“Of course, I’ll use them. But for this kind of intricate task, we need skilled practitioners, not just those who handle trivial matters…”

Byeok Taesan smirked. He could see right through his intentions, but it wasn’t something he couldn’t accommodate.

“Bring in the Needle Master as well.”

The Heavenly Divine Healer’s face lit up.

“As you command!”