There was a logical reason, but the statement itself felt too shameless, so I swallowed the sigh that was about to escape, and muttered quietly.
“It’s not exactly a substitute, but…….”
Perhaps as the one who stole and is using the body, it may be my minimum duty.
“If I end up living with this body for a long time…… I’ll do my best to become an adult without incident, no, to become a good adult.”
I chuckled bitterly the next moment after finishing my monologue.
Trying to change the unfortunate fate that must be awaiting the body’s owner is, of course, a consideration for the body’s owner, who I don’t even know where she is. ‘Baek Yeo Heun’ wouldn’t wish for the master’s death either.
But to be more honest, it was also for myself.
‘I don’t want to follow the original work no matter what.’
In martial arts novels, paying respect to a master is a very serious and earnest matter. Although the body’s owner is not me, I have paid my respects to the master today.
So now, he can also be considered my master.
‘I can’t let my disciple be betrayed and die.’
I’m already hiding the fact that I’ve possessed ‘Ha Hyun’s’ body. I deceived the master before even starting, and I don’t intend to honestly reveal that in the future, so I wanted to comfort myself in this way.
Whether I live a life of possession in this body with guilt as a companion for a lifetime, or return the body halfway through, if I aim to ‘become a good adult’ either way…
A bad result will not occur.
(This is a time divider.)
Fellow disciples of my same sect have already been in the entrance for over 10 years.
It was only natural that I, who had just barely made my name known in the martial world, couldn’t train with them, so I had to receive oneonone instruction from the master.
The early morning of the day after paying respect to the master.
I sat facing the master in the practice room.
“What you will learn first is the most basic Six Harmonies Mind Method. Anyone who has entered the martial world starts learning this method. I’ll explain it from the beginning, so listen well. The Six Harmonies Mind Method is…….”
I stared intently at the master’s face as he slowly explained the method, listening quietly.
The mantra contains many things.
How to calm the mind, what the six harmonies are, what enlightenment the creator of this method obtained, where he intended to reach through that enlightenment, what he wanted to convey to future generations, such things.
‘……It’s better than I thought.’
Fortunately, it was not very difficult to understand.
The master is fundamentally a genius. Of course, he probably worked harder than anyone else, but he was also a person born with talent, a body suitable for wielding a sword, and even a mind that understood martial arts.
So I was a little prepared under the prejudice that he might not be able to teach others, but contrary to my preparation, he explained quite well, and I was understanding his explanation without much difficulty.
Perhaps my expression had changed without me realizing, as the master narrowed his eyes and asked after finishing the explanation.
“Do you not understand well?”
“……No, but I haven’t memorized everything.”
“You don’t need to do that just after hearing it for the first time, so don’t worry. I’ll explain a few more times.”
With a light smile, he suddenly pulled something out of his bosom. It was a wooden tablet the size of his palm.
“You should eat this first.”
“What is it?”
“It’s a spirit pill.”
I unconsciously took the wooden tablet offered to me and stopped at the unexpected word that casually popped out.
“……Yes?”
“It’s called an Okmaedan.”
Was there…… such…… a thing?
Before that, a spirit pill?
I didn’t know where to begin questioning. As I stared wideeyed, the explanation continued.
“In Shaolin, there are Daehwandan and Sohwandan, in shamanism there are Taecheongdan and Socheongdan, and in Hwasan, there are several spirit pills including Jasadon and Okmaedan. Hwasan is particularly outstanding in making spirit pills compared to other schools. Okmaedan is not as much as Jasadon, but it is quite rare.”
All I could recall was the rough background or plot of this titleless martial arts novel, so everything I heard was new.
I see.
So there is such a thing.
It’s quite rare.
“But why give it to me……”
“The True Ability Elder who is becoming your mentor has ordered it. It seems you’ve caught his fancy.”
No, that can’t be true.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
——
Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
——
The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
——
But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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