"That wretched creature really put us through hell."

As the beast collapsed onto the gravel, Mandok Shingun’s voice rang out amidst the people gathering around.

With the sun at their backs and all of them draped in Yo-hwa’s silk threads, they looked like identical clones—like some kind of illusion technique.

I searched for my grandfather among them, trying to distinguish the real one. Then, one figure stepped forward from the crowd of identical silhouettes and placed a hand on the beast’s head.

"Now then, let’s see just how extraordinary this Neidan is that allowed it to use Surging Qi Reversal. Hmph."

As soon as Grandfather placed his hand on the creature’s head, intending to locate its Neidan, the gathered people pressed in even closer.@@novelbin@@

Everyone who had participated in the raid had abandoned their guard, converging on the scene in anticipation.

For me, the creature itself was the main point of interest, but for everyone else here, nothing mattered more than the Neidan.

After all, in the martial world, internal energy and martial arts were the two most vital factors, and a Neidan was an invaluable elixir that could enhance internal energy. There was no way they wouldn’t be interested.

Then, a voice called out from afar.

"Did you catch it!?"

"You caught it, So-ryong!?"

It was Seol and Hwa-eun.

They hadn’t been able to participate in the stalking because Yo-hwa’s silk would outline their figures too much. Instead, they had been waiting nearby, and as soon as they heard the creature had fallen, they rushed over.

"Yes, we caught it."

As I nodded, their faces lit up.

The first words out of their mouths were identical.

"The Neidan?"

"The Neidan?"

Of course, even Seol and Hwa-eun were most curious about the Neidan.

I glanced toward Grandfather as I replied.

"Grandfather is examining it right now."

Even Hwa-eun, usually calm and reserved, couldn't contain her excitement over the Neidan. Unable to wait any longer, she approached Grandfather, who was meticulously scanning the creature from head to tail.

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