NOVEL WEB I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 7
Woonyeong sat down at the table with Seol Dojin, who had come to visit her residence, to have lunch together.
“Hey, Yeong-ah.” “Yes, brother.” “That, so…” “Yes.” Even though Seol Dojin wanted to speak, he couldn’t easily open his mouth. Woonyeong looked at him with curiosity in her eyes. Seol Dojin turned sixteen this year. He was tall and well-built. His features closely resembled those of the Seol Jadan. However, unlike Seol Wonpyeong and Seol Jadan, the corners of his eyes were slightly drooped, giving him a gentle look. And Seol Dojin also showed no signs of having learned martial arts. ‘I’m really curious what kind of martial arts it is.’ Woonyeong was a martial arts enthusiast and well-versed in the theories of martial arts. As someone who enjoyed studying martial arts, the family’s traditional martial arts techniques piqued Woonyeong’s interest greatly. ‘If I ask him to show me that… hmm. He probably won’t show it, right? Should I sneak a peek?’ Still, she was the precious daughter of the Seol family, and he didn’t seem like he would kill her even if she saw some martial arts training. ‘Why does this guy’s house have so many secrets? Seriously, it’s driving me crazy.’ Seol Dojin finally made up his mind and opened his mouth. “Isn’t that too much?” “Mhm? Too much?” Woonyeong widened her eyes in surprise and asked again. ‘What on earth do you mean there is a lot?’ In Woonyeong’s eyes, it seemed like nothing more than a well-prepared meal. When she expressed her desire to eat meat, the chef showed off her skills and served the dish. “I, I mean the meat. It looks like there are too many meat dishes…” “Yes? This?” With five kinds of meat dishes and three types of fish dishes filling the large table, it seemed like an ordinary banquet. From what she remembered, the chefs at the mansion were skilled. Now that she was awake, it was time to confirm if those memories were accurate, as she had only eaten porridge since waking up. “Let’s eat, brother.” “Yeah. Let’s eat. Yeong-ah, eat a lot…” Tak, tak, tak. The sound of chopsticks moving swiftly was heard even before Dojin finished his sentence. Dojin froze with the chopsticks still in his hand. Woonyeong’s chopsticks moved at an unbelievably fast speed as she picked up the meat and put it into her mouth. The first dish to be eaten with chopsticks was Dongpo Pork. The tender texture touched her tongue and melted instantly. Woonyeong’s cheeks moved gently as she chewed the meat with relish. ‘Mmm, the meat melts in my mouth.’ One after another, large duck wings entered Woonyeong’s small mouth. The size was so large that it seemed impossible for them to fit, but somehow the meat went in smoothly, as if in perfect harmony. Woonyeong’s cheeks, now plump, were moving as she chewed enthusiastically. Dojin thought as he watched Woonyeong eat in fascination. ‘Master… She’s a master! She’s a master at eating meat even at the Seol Family.’ When it came to eating meat, Woonyeong had already reached a high level. While she might feel full after eating a certain amount of porridge, it wasn’t the same with meat. She could eat quickly, eat a lot, and keep eating. That’s why Woonyeong didn’t stop and kept moving her chopsticks. ‘I don’t think she ate meat this much before she got sick…’ He was worried, especially considering Woonyeong’s severe illness in the past. However, Seol Dojin’s doubts and worries were short-lived. Doesn’t being able to eat like that mean she’s completely recovered from her illness? Dojin, who looked happily at Woonyeong eating well, also picked up his chopsticks. The meat was really tasty. *** “Drink up quickly, Woonyeong. You’d better do that.” “Yes, brother.” In front of Woonyeong, who had just finished her satisfying meat meal, a bowl of medicine filled with bitter medicine was placed. It’s a medicine that helps digestion prescribed by Physician Son. No, why should she eat this after enjoying her meat? Woonyeong’s body naturally digests meat well. Should she have listened to Seol Dojin and the nanny when they told her to eat more slowly? But the dishes were too delicious for that. The chefs of the Seol Family were the best. It tasted just as good as she remembered. The meat stuck to the roof of her mouth. It would be no exaggeration to say that his skills are the best in Hubei. It’s not like she overate, but she has to drink this. Ah, with a small sigh, Woonyeong glanced at the soup bowl. “Young Miss, it’s not good when it gets cold. Please, drink it up. All of it.” “O, okay.” Even as she answered the nanny, her hand didn’t move willingly. “Nanny. I think this is too hot. Nanny knows I can’t handle hot food well. Can you let it cool down a bit?” “But I saw earlier that you enjoyed hot meat. Please drink it quickly.” Woonyeong was speechless due to the nanny’s laughter. It was unfair. In reality, Woonyeong’s body was one that was good at digesting meat. ‘What can I do about being born like this? Should I just spill everything?’ It was a fact that even Woonyeong didn’t know before going to the Old Man Teng’s place. When she was young, she just ate whatever was given to her, and after getting sick, she only ate the porridge that was brought to her. So, she didn’t know that her body itself was compatible with meat. No, that wasn’t the only thing she didn’t know… – You were born with the body of heavenly martial talent. These were the first words Old Man Teng uttered after examining Woonyeong’s body when she woke up. When Woonyeong didn’t understand, Old Man Teng explained. It would not be an exaggeration to say that heavenly martial talent refers to a body born for martial arts. It describes a physique with strong and sturdy muscles and bones, with thicker and more robust blood vessels than others, allowing for an unimpeded flow. She had exceptional understanding, easily grasping martial arts techniques that others couldn’t understand, and she had a natural talent for remembering the forms and styles of martial arts. Because of this, she was able to easily remember martial arts skills she had seen once and easily understand and practice the techniques contained in them. However, Woonyeong, who was weak, couldn’t believe Old Man Teng’s words. – However, why would poison accumulate in your… blood vessels like this? It’s quite strange. Because of this poison, they probably didn’t easily recognize that you were born with exceptional martial talent. I found out because it was me. From then on, he boasted about himself one after another. Well, that old man was indeed skilled. However, hearing the same story tens or hundreds of times tends to get boring. What was important was that Woonyeong was born with a heavenly martial talent and the poison accumulated in her veins. After pondering for several days, Old Man Teng finally opened his mouth. – Did your mother perhaps master the art of poison? A martial arts skill that uses poison… Woonyeong couldn’t answer that question. Woonyeong knew almost nothing about her mother. None of the Seol family spoke directly about her mother. All Woonyeong knew about her mother was the gossip of the servants and the malicious words spoken by the stepbrothers. – Yes, that’s correct. Madam was skilled in poison techniques. The one who answered was Sogyo. Hearing it for the first time, Woonyeong couldn’t help but be surprised. – Yeah, that makes sense. Your mother probably mastered the art of poison cultivation. She would have had many toxins in her body, possibly with immunity to them. However, this does not mean that someone who has learned poison can’t have children. That’s true. Women who practice poison techniques also give birth and raise children. -But in your case… When your mother had you, she probably suffered serious internal injuries. It would have made it difficult for her to control the poison. The poison in her body must have flowed into the fetus. Tsk, tsk. So how was Woonyeong able to survive and be born? – However, it seems that you, being a heavenly martial talent, were able to resist that poison. You must have been fighting the poison even before birth. Impressive. That’s why you were able to be born. Woonyeong asked. Then, is it because of her that her mother died? That… was important. It was because of the memory of her father, Seol Jadan, who always looked at her with a sad expression. – Your mother didn’t meet her fate because of you. If the situation was dire enough for the poison to flow into the fetus to such an extent, it had already reached a point where intervention was impossible. Perhaps because you were able to withstand the poison, she could endure a little longer. It seemed like she shed tears when she heard this. There was no reason for Old Man Teng to lie for her own sake. That’s why his words were like salvation to Woonyeong. – But it seems the strength that was holding back the poison weakened. If you had learned some martial arts when you were younger, you might have been able to overcome it easily… Tsk. Old Man Teng clicked his tongue, made an amused expression, and added. – However, it doesn’t mean there isn’t a way. It would be good for you to look for it. There are quite a few books, so there’s bound to be something that interests you. That was the beginning of Woonyeong’s obsession with martial arts. ‘Nanny, I have a heavenly martial talent physique. As for the meat… um… it’s like this. It’s not just that I want to eat it, it’s like my body craves it.’ Oh, what’s the point of even thinking about it? It’s something she can’t even talk about. Woonyeong closed her eyes tightly and took a sip of the medicine. The medicine was too bitter, but there was a lot of it. Gulp. She swallowed endless amounts of bitter water. “Oh my, our Young Miss. You are taking your medicine well. Well done.” “Our Yeong-ah. You’re really amazing. You’re taking this bitter medicine so well.” The nanny and Seol Dojin smiled and said something to each other. Woonyeong looked at them with a troubled expression, but then she chuckled. Well, if everyone’s happy, that’s enough. However, Woonyeong’s mouth still tastes bitter. It tasted disgustingly bitter. No, it truly tasted bitter.
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