I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 236

Body and Hair Given by Parents.

It means that any dutiful child must not mistreat the body handed down by their parents, but govern it with propriety and neatness.

Across all times and places, a child growing up healthy was the greatest wish of parents.

Furthermore, a child’s death—especially passing away before one’s parents—was labeled the ultimate act of unfilial impiety.

Although this culture of ’filial piety’ had been handed down since ancient times, the Central Plains held an even stronger tendency toward it.

Title) Looking at Central Plains people

Surprisingly a lot of guys have long hair, is it because of that too?

└ Yeah, that’s why beheading is one of the worst punishments.

└ Do you think dismemberment exists for no reason? These guys treasure even a single strand of hair.

└ The moment you get a tattoo, you’ll get cursed out to oblivion.

└ Then what about hair loss? Isn’t hair loss unavoidable?

└ Shut it.

└ You motherfkn piece of...

└ No, I was genuinely curious, why are you swearing;;

However, as time passed, the original meaning faded, and it was commonly interpreted in twisted ways.

Moreover, with the existence of a peculiar institution known as the Gallery, people could unconsciously accept corrupted meanings.

The meaning of ’Body and Hair Given by Parents’ underwent the same fate. Originally, it meant that growing up healthy was the supreme act of filial piety a child could perform.

Yet at some point, it shifted to mean that every single hair strand had to be cherished, eventually escalating into bizarre territory.

Title) Is being bald a sin in the Central Plains?

Shit, my dad’s balding so I’m losing hair genetically, and people are already whispering.

I wanna just shave it clean off, but I feel like that’d look even weirder;;

Why the hell is the Central Plains so strict toward balding people? Should I just move to the Western Kingdoms?

└ Look at guys like the Green Forest bandits. Lowkey a lot of them have bushy beards but lost all their head hair.

└ But aren’t there tons of bald people in the Western Kingdoms?

└ Yeah, particularly many. That’s why they’re insanely sensitive about hair loss cures compared to the Central Plains.

└ I heard an ancient emperor rubbed goat dung on his head to treat balding.

└ Balding is one of the top two worst diseases in history.

└ If it’s top two, what’s the other one?

└ Dementia.

└ Ah, relatable.

└ Then what about Shaolin Temple? Everyone there is bald.

└ Because those guys are monks and you’re just a hairless normie.

└ Fuck.

└ Shaolin Temple is a step detached from normal society;;

└ I’ve heard sinful monks called fake monks or apostates, but I’ve never heard them called baldies.

└ Almost nobody becomes a monk because they’re bald. Most shave it themselves.

Title) If Necromancy were still around

Wouldn’t it be able to revive dead hair follicles too?

└ Necromancy is Love) Impossible. Necromancy merely moves dead things; reviving them is impossible.

└ Who the hell are you to say that?

└ Necromancy is Love) I am Kazan, the Undying King.

└ Didn’t Kazan suffer from hair loss too?

└ Yeah, that’s why if you look at his portraits, he’s constantly wearing a crown.

└ Even the Undying King was helpless rofl

└ Turns out he fell into darkness as the Undying King because El Dorado made fun of his balding lol

└ Necromancy is Love) Silence, you insolent fool.

Because the meaning had been distorted even in the Central Plains like this, balding was frequently designated as ’unfilial.’

Combined with such trends and a conservative lifestyle, stress was inevitable.

And receiving stress made balding even worse—a vicious cycle.

Title) A curious fact

Across all races, balding only affects ’humans’.

I’ve never heard of Elves or Demons getting bald, and if Beastfolk show hair loss symptoms, it’s a completely different disease.

Finally, Dwarves are fine as long as their beard is bushy, and hair loss for them is mostly due to forge accidents.

Why on earth do only humans get balding? Did humans alone originate from somewhere else?

└ Nah nah, just consider them a cursed race.

└ Their baseline is infinitely low. Hair must be the same story.

└ A scholar once said humans are genetically total mutts. That’s why they have the most half-breeds.

└ If they’re mutts, why do they have balding genes?

└ Because they’re mutts. Other races filtered out those genes.

└ Sigh, seriously lololol

└ But aren’t there lots of bald people among Demons? Watching soccer broadcasts, it looks like it.

└ In those cases, most shave it to project intimidation. Demon faces are mostly brutal anyway.

└ True, a shaved head on those faces would be scary.

Thus, hair loss was a peculiar condition dubbed a ’racial disease’ that exclusively affected humans, with an especially high ratio among males.

The problem was that this caused minor and major social issues.

Since ancient times, hair was said to make or break a man’s looks, so countless people suffered due to that single condition.

It could be prevented, but cure was impossible. Even prevention did little more than slow down its progression.

Joke had it that anyone who invented a cure would become the wealthiest person in the world.Read the latest chapters at novelping . com.

’Is it really to that extent?’

The Heavenly Demon, Yoo So-wol, held doubts while staring at the herb in her hand.

The thing Physician Song called a miracle herb. Claiming it was on par with the Herb of Eternal Youth or something.

Living half-detached from worldly society, she couldn’t help but be puzzled.

’Even with "Body and Hair Given by Parents," it is merely hair.’

These were words spoken because she didn’t know the pain. At the same time, it showed her open-minded thinking.

Currently, public perception toward balding people in the Central Plains was terrible.

Beyond simple teasing, the condemnation was harsh enough to draw pointing fingers.

This issue stemmed from the low percentage of balding individuals among Central Plains people.

Everyone else has thick hair, so why don’t you? Did you mistreat the hair your parents bestowed upon you?

The victim would be dying of unfairness, but prejudice was inherently like that. Especially in the Central Plains, a realm notorious for its conservatism.

Even the Gallery mostly caricatured it while feeling pity. Yet the Central Plains actively persecuted it.

Shaolin Temple was treated as an exception, but only because their tonsure was voluntary.

’If only this can be cultivated, it could pull in immense wealth.’

Yoo So-wol pondered. If this herb could be cultivated, one could sweep up all the gold in existence.

To this, her confidant Wi Seol-ak added a slight lie—that this grace originated entirely from the Heavenly Demon.

In short, deceiving the world into thinking it was the Heavenly Demon’s invention before spreading it far and wide.

Were that done, it would exert a colossal influence not just over the Central Plains, but the Western Kingdoms as well.

Particularly since the Western Kingdoms had a much higher ratio of balding people than the Central Plains, it would be extremely effective.

’Absolutely not. I cannot deceive my benefactor.’

However, Yoo So-wol opposed it. That would be an act of betraying her benefactor, Grylls.

Even if Grylls permitted it, her conscience as Yoo So-wol would not allow it.

If this was truly a miraculous herb, all glory stemming from it rightfully belonged to Grylls.

Separated from her open-mindedness, Yoo So-wol was principled and rigid, enabling her to make such a firm vow.

[Wild Grylls: Hello, Heavenly Demon-nim! I have some free time now—is there a problem with the herb?]

The moment she resolved herself, Grylls sent a message.

Since she kept the Gallery running constantly, she was able to reply immediately.

[Heavenly Demon: It is not that there is no problem. Rather, one could say it is far too extraordinary.]

[Wild Grylls: In what way is it extraordinary?]

[Heavenly Demon: According to my aide and physician, it is a miracle herb. They claim it can completely cure the affliction known as balding.]

[Wild Grylls: Really? If that’s true, calling it a miracle doesn’t even do it justice.]

Even Grylls couldn’t hold back his marvel. At his reaction, Yoo So-wol grasped her own hair in her hand.

Ebony-like hair. Soft and beautiful, carrying even a alluring touch.

Having reached the Profound Realm, her physical form maintained a peak state at all times.

Of course, even prior to that, thanks to undergoing Body Metamorphosis several times, she had never experienced bad hair quality.

’What is taken for granted by this seat may be precious to others.’

Having gained a subtle enlightenment(?), she immediately replied to Grylls.

Now, the main point was what to do with this miracle herb.

[Heavenly Demon: If it is truly such a thing, I wish to return it to you. I desire that you spread it yourself.]

[Wild Grylls: Huh? Why?]

[Heavenly Demon: If I accept it as is and spread it, word will only say that I bestowed a miracle. However, that would be deceiving you, who saved my life.]

[Wild Grylls: I appreciate you saying so, but wouldn’t that put you in a tough spot, Heavenly Demon-nim? You said you already had the physician verify its effects.]

Grylls pointed it out sharply. Meaning that if things went wrong, her fixed handle identity might be exposed.

In fact, this was something the Heavenly Demon had also vaguely guessed.

Even if Physician Song didn’t use the Gallery, rumor of an herb with such miraculous efficacy would spread rapidly.

Naturally and quickly, people would learn of the Gallery’s existence.

[Heavenly Demon: That may be so. Yet I refuse to disguise the miracle you discovered as my own. I hope you understand my feelings.]

[Wild Grylls: Distributing this as medicine will take a long time anyway. Even if I keep it, it’s useless to me, so please take it, Heavenly Demon-nim. Instead, I’ll attach a condition so your conscience can rest easy.]

[Heavenly Demon: Could you not use this to draw in more people?]

[Wild Grylls: I just don’t want to exploit sick people.]

Upon seeing Grylls’ resolute reply, Yoo So-wol was momentarily stunned.

It felt almost like he was dumping off a nuisance onto her. Though of course, that couldn’t be his true intention.

[Heavenly Demon: By any chance, are you also balding...?]

[Wild Grylls: I’m a full-head-of-hair bro.]

[Heavenly Demon: Full-head-of-hair bro?]

[Wild Grylls: It means I’m not balding.]

An even firmer answer came back.

[Wild Grylls: Anyway, objectively speaking, I don’t have the conditions to cultivate that herb. Besides, my life recently revolves around exploring.]

[Heavenly Demon: Hmm.]

[Wild Grylls: And besides, supplying it requires help from someone on the outside, right? If you put it on the Gallery, it’ll sell instantly.]

[Heavenly Demon: You make a valid point. However, I do not know how to cultivate it either.]

[Wild Grylls: Why don’t you try growing it yourself, Heavenly Demon-nim? I’ll fetch the soil for you.]

[Heavenly Demon: You mean I should grow it myself?]

[Wild Grylls: Yes. It’ll actually be pretty fun.]

An utterly unabashed reply. Yet the Heavenly Demon formed a pleasant smile.

All the worrying she had done up until now felt completely pointless.

However, she refused to let Grylls be buried in obscurity like this. Someday, she would make it widely known that the protagonist of this great discovery was Grylls.

The moment the herb was distributed and its efficacy made public would be the start.This chapter was copied from novelp⁠ing.com without permission.

At that time, subtly linking it to the Forest of the Four Seasons would naturally draw all eyes in that direction.

’Before that, I must prepare a flowerpot.’

Ideally, a large pot would be necessary. To that end, Yoo So-wol summoned Wi Seol-ak.

Since Wi Seol-ak was waiting outside the room, she met him immediately.

"Did you call, Lord of Heaven?"

"I require a flowerpot."

"A flowerpot... you say?"

"I plan to cultivate this herb in earnest."

Yoo So-wol spoke while showing him the herb in her hand.

The instant Wi Seol-ak saw it, he cheered inwardly.

Though side effects or other symptoms remained to be investigated, it was beyond doubt that this single item could rake in colossal fortune.

Expanding trade not just across the Central Plains but to the Western Kingdoms presented an astronomical advantage.

’Since it’s an herb grown in the Forest of the Four Seasons, no one short of the Heavenly Demon could cultivate it.’

’In my heart, I want to plow up all our farmland and grow only this.’

However, Wi Seol-ak was certain that the herb came from Grylls and the Forest of the Four Seasons.

Because it was an herb that had never been discovered before.

It couldn’t be grown normally, and above all, it would consume an exorbitant amount of Qi (mana).

Considering this, blindly cultivating it was difficult. It was better left to Yoo So-wol.

"Understood. How large a flowerpot do you require?"

"Hmm."

Yoo So-wol turned her head toward the window.

The audience chamber where she resided carried an overall dim atmosphere.

However, sunlight streamed in reliably well, making it suitable to grow plants.

"A size suitable to place under the window. That will suffice."

"I shall obey your command."

Wi Seol-ak executed the order swiftly.

Not ten minutes after Yoo So-wol gave the command, he brought a flowerpot of her desired size.

Now all that remained was cultivating the herb. Yoo So-wol plucked the fruits growing at the tips of the plant one by one.

"Testing is still required, so give half to Physician Song. However, distribute it immediately to those who are desperate."

"Yes. Understood."

She planted all of the remaining half. For the record, the soil was received from Grylls by the sackful.

Growing a plant was a novel experience for Yoo So-wol.

’It does not grow instantly.’

Perhaps because it was a rare herb that had never been discovered before?

Even with soil obtained from the Forest of the Four Seasons, it did not grow rapidly.

Yoo So-wol watched with folded arms before gently extending her hand.

Soon, an unprecedented energy surged forth from her hand, enveloping the entire flowerpot.

Ppok! Ppobobok! Ppok!

Then, an astounding thing occurred. Cotyledon sprouts suddenly germinated.

Yoo So-wol smiled upon seeing the sprouts emerge.

As expected, infusing Internal Energy caused it to grow quickly.

It was likely reacting with the soil of the Forest of the Four Seasons to accelerate the herb’s growth.

This was possible only because it was Yoo So-wol; an ordinary person wouldn’t have shown even a trace of progress.

’I must make a post about this on the Gallery.’

She felt that something like this had to be posted on the Gallery.

She didn’t forget to snap the picture from a subtle angle so Wi Seol-ak wouldn’t notice.

Title) It is a newly raised plant

Heavenly Demon

(Photo of the flowerpot with sprouted cotyledons)

I am raising a plant received from a precious benefactor.

I guarantee that this plant shall surely display miracles.

└ Isn’t that just a weed?

"What..."

Yoo So-wol flinched unconsciously. The first comment struck deep into her heart.

Up until now, she had endured all manner of contempt and ridicule, and even witnessed horrific photos.

Yet she uniquely could not ignore that single comment. It felt like a dagger piercing her chest.

Had it been a plant given by anyone else, it might be different, but it was because this was a plant discovered by Grylls.

It felt like an insult to both the Heavenly Demon and Grylls, so she couldn’t brush it off.

└ Heavenly Demon) What did you say? A weed? You would do well to retract your words before you are plucked out like a weed.

└ Triggered? Lmfao

└ First time seeing Heavenly Demon get triggered lmao

└ Hey Heavenly Demon. Your flowerpot is a weed!

└ Saying she’s raising plants makes her sound like a legit boomer rofl

└ Sword Matstar) How unusual. Raising weeds.

└ Let’s Grow Trees) Do not call it a weed! Once you start growing it, it is no longer a weed!

"..."

The brows of the Heavenly Demon—no, of the human ’Yoo So-wol’—narrowed tightly.