He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 104

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Chapter 104

Episode 104

“Younger Brother, have you been well!”

“Oh my, Elder Brother! You’ve come!”

Namgung Cheon-gang, well-tanned under the blazing sun with a beautiful bronze glow, waved one hand and welcomed Yahwel.

A drop of sweat trickled down from his forehead and fell with a plop onto the fertile soil.

Stained with earth color, from both shoulders to the hem of his pants.

Blue pants tied with two blue strings and earth-colored everyday clothes – he was unmistakably a farmer.

Namgung Cheon-gang had personally made this farmer-exclusive clothing, claiming that for agriculture, “suspender span jeans and a white tee” were essential.

Its name: ‘Farming Blue Clothes ‘.

“The Farming Blue Clothes always look like excellent farmer’s attire, Younger Brother.”

“Of course. These are clothes for agriculture that have been passed down from ancient times!”

All the Namman people nearby who were cultivating the fertile land were wearing Farming Blue Clothes.

This was an intuitive example showing that these could indeed be called clothes for agriculture.

“Truly, your efforts for Namman are beyond words.”

“Oh my. Elder Brother, really. As I said before, we’ll soon be family, won’t we? Please think of all this as a gift from the in-laws asking you to take good care of our Namgung Yeong. Hahaha!”

After laughing heartily, as if remembering something he had forgotten,

Namgung Cheon-gang clapped his hands once and asked.

“By the way, Elder Brother. The wedding preparations are going well, right? It’s been nearly a month since I arrived, but I haven’t heard any news about preparations being made.”

“Younger Brother just couldn’t hear the news because he was busy. Everything is going very well, so don’t worry. If there’s a big problem, it’s how to repay the great favor we’ve received.”

This was the first time the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace had received such favor from a Central Plains martial family since Elder Mak Noya.

No, it was even greater than that.

Let’s list the achievements made in that one month, one by one.

First, just three days after arriving, he created an item called the Giant Bio-Insect Sprayer and healing water to cure the blood energy of the Mosquito-Honeybees (Namman Gwadaemun).

Then he made farming tools as items to heal Namman’s wounds that had lasted for 30 years.

And that’s not all?

He arranged jobs for a thousand idle young Namman people (?) by making them future farmers (?).

He created Farming Blue Clothes to provide convenience exclusively for those engaged in agriculture.

All of this was provided free of charge.

Did he just provide items and throw them away?

He personally stepped forward to spray the sprayer, turn the soil, and do farm work.

Look at him now.

He’s doing work that could be left to young farmers.

Sowing seeds, watering, and fertilizing in places that had transformed into fertile land.

He calls it a gift from the in-laws.

Looking at the list, it makes one wonder if this is right.

It’s beyond shocking – enough to make one faint.

The Southern Barbarian Beast Palace has no idea what they should do in return.

Should they even offer the position of Suwang…?

“Ah, there you go again. This is work I do because I like it. So, Elder Brother, you just need to show your sincerity in your own way. This isn’t a marriage ceremony done for wealth, is it? Hahaha!”

“Certainly, as Younger Brother says, it’s not a marriage ceremony done for wealth. Hahaha! Yes, I understand. I’ll still prepare my sincerity well so as not to embarrass Younger Brother.”

“Of course! Of course! Elder Brother is certainly capable of that. By the way, why did you come looking for this younger brother, Elder Brother?”

“Ah, it’s nothing special, but there’s a child I want to introduce. Come out, Yamimi.”

“Ah, hello. I’m Yamimi.”

When Yahwel called, a small, snow-white child suddenly poked her head out from behind him and greeted politely.

Yahwel’s expression became something unspeakable.

It was so brief that no one saw it.

“Oh. Who is that child as cute as an Amazon otter, Elder Brother?”

“Where is Amazon?”

“It’s a place like our Namman in the Western Regions.”

“Aha! I see. So there are places in the Western Regions with nature as vast as our Namman. Certainly, is it because Younger Brother is from the Central Plains? You know the Western Regions well.”

“It’s just knowledge I got from Father. Hahaha! So, who is that child as cute as an Amazon otter?”

“Ah, she’s a younger sister I know. I was going to introduce her to you and then have her help with your work. By the way, how is it? What’s your first impression of this child?”

“Hmm. First impression.”

Namgung Cheon-gang stroked his chin and looked Yamimi over.

His gaze was as sharp as an expert examining luxury goods.

Yamimi, cute as an Amazon otter clinging tightly to the tree-like legs of a tiger as massive as Mount Tai.

Perhaps embarrassed by the sharp gaze, her white face turned red and her head drooped low.

Yahwel didn’t give his younger sister a single glance, only looking at Namgung Cheon-gang with a pleased smile.

‘Huhu. Judging by his gaze, he seems to like her more than expected.’

If he liked her, it was as good as half the plan succeeding.

What was certain was that they should hear the person’s opinion first, but judging by the situation, it seemed unnecessary to ask.

“She’s a good younger sister.”

Oh ho.

As expected.

The answer that flowed out after waiting brought a pleased smile.

“And I think I know why Elder Brother introduced your younger sister to me.”

Huh.

Even that far?

‘As expected, it’s Younger Brother Cheon-gang.’

After all, didn’t he think from their first meeting that his insight was extraordinary?

Moreover, since every item he made was exactly what was needed in the right place, figuring out hidden intentions wouldn’t be difficult.

Of course, if he understood the intention, it could be a situation for misunderstanding.

He should clarify that it was a good intention to create a more harmonious relationship, so there would be no misunderstanding…

“Tsk tsk. Having such pale skin won’t do for a Namman person.”

Huh?

“Looking at her, she seems to be a younger sister who was stuck in her room, just like the thousand Namman brothers, sisters, and siblings who used to idle around.”

Huh?

“Seeing that she didn’t come outside while others were working, it looks like she was pampered at home.”

That’s not right?

She was never pampered?

Even if he had said “come on, come on” and told her to try attacking.

‘Wait, what is this younger brother saying right now?’

He misunderstood, but it seems like he misunderstood in a different direction.

“Th-Younger Brother. You’re seriously misunderstanding—”

“Yes, that’s right. It’s seriously wrong. If she’s a younger sister you know, Elder Brother, she should at least set a better example than others, but she can’t be hiding in her room like this, can she? Still, seeing that she came out of her room like this, it seems she’s come to her senses.”

“No, so…”

“Don’t worry, Elder Brother! I, the blacksmith of the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace, Namgung Cheon-gang, will take responsibility and properly raise her as a Namman person!”

What kind of nonsense is that?

It’s not Namman blacksmith, it’s Namgung blacksmith!

Moreover, he just said his surname, so why doesn’t he realize the last character is different?

“Oh my. Look how skinny she is. Not a single muscle. Where could she go and say she’s a Namman person?”

Huh? More and more?

Anyone listening would think he’s a born Namman person?

But he couldn’t say it wasn’t true, because this guy’s physique had changed during the month.

His already solid build had become bigger and more solid.

His bronze skin was like a proud Namman warrior that could be shown anywhere.

Mixed in with them, he was hard to recognize.

‘Come to think of it, he speaks Namman language well too?’

When did he become so fluent in Namman language, speaking it like Central Plains language?

It was so natural that I was almost fooled for a moment.

“Your skin is really so white that this, this isn’t the skin of a warrior, is it? Our Baekseol should resemble you by half to be called a Namman brother, sister, or younger warrior. Right, Baekseol?”

⎩(‵□′)و:Squeak!

Oh my, what a surprise!

I thought some dirt was bulging out largely, but it was Baekseol!?

When did he get so blackly tanned again!

‘…Younger brother Cheongang has practically become an honorary Namman person.’

It’s heartwarming, it should be heartwarming…

But somehow, it doesn’t seem like something I should be entirely pleased about.

‘Ah, no. First, setting everything aside, I need to clear up this misunderstanding. That strange misunderstanding can’t continue!’

I absolutely cannot let the plan go awry, can I?

‘Huuu.’

Yahwel took a deep breath inwardly, creating a mind like still water that wouldn’t waver.

Then, trying once more to clear up the misunderstanding, he solemnly opened his mouth.

“Younger brother. Congratulations on becoming an honorary Namman person. However, there’s a misunderstand…”

“It’s the first time!”

Oh my, what a surprise!

The still water state vanished instantly at the scream-like exclamation filled with unconcealed joy from beside him.

When I looked to see who it was, it was Yamimi.

Her deer-like eyes embedded in her snow-white face were glistening with tears.

She was covering her mouth with one hand, looking very happy.

What’s this? Why is she acting like this?

How annoying.

But what’s the first time?

“You’re the first person to call me delicate, older brother!”

“Ah.”

That?

Well, it would be the first time.

She looks like an otter, but inside she’s unmistakably a female tiger.

And a terribly violent and fierce one at that, like a storm…

“Seeing that you say it’s the first time, it seems you were really raised with excessive care. Early education is truly important, tsk tsk.”

“That…”

“Anyway, leave this younger sister to me. Brother, I’ll take responsibility for that younger sister and make her into a proper Namman warrior! Come here, Yamimi. Let’s start by getting that snow-white skin nicely tanned! There’s nothing better than farm work for creating bronze-colored skin.”

“Yes!”

Yamimi ran over quickly.

And they worked harmoniously on farm tasks.

“…”

…Well, they seem to get along well with each other, so it’s a good thing.

* * *

One week had already passed since Yahwel introduced his younger sister, Yamimi, to Namgung Cheon-gang, on a certain night.

In the lord’s office of the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace, Yamu, Yaggang, Yahwel, and Jobuza gathered again.

“…”

“…”

“…”

A quiet silence settled between the three men sitting face to face across the table.

“…Hu.”

Yamu broke that silence with a sigh, then opened his mouth with a devastated voice.

“I never thought I’d say this, but… Elder’s disciple seems to be impotent.”

If Namgung Cheon-gang heard this, he would jump up in shock.

However, the father and son Yaggang and Yahwel didn’t deny Yamu’s terrible statement.

“It seems so. How can a man and woman be together without a single intimate encounter! This is shameful and insulting, grandfather!”

“It’s a very serious problem as a man. I thought one week would be enough! Isn’t it normal for men and women to finish their business within three days!”

They were even more extreme.

“It’s not that our Yamimi lacks charm.”

“At age 7, she killed a house-sized wild boar with one punch, considers her own brother less than a neighborhood stray cat, and is violent and merciless with a rotten personality, but I acknowledge her appearance.”

Snow-white skin.

Petite height.

Eyes as large and beautiful as a deer’s.

An appearance that perfectly resembled an otter, cute and charming.

If she went to the Central Plains, her appearance would be more than sufficient.

If a brother who calls his sister rotten acknowledges her appearance, it truly cannot be denied.

“Even if the first day could be excused. How can their activities for an entire week consist only of farm work, tasks, farm work, tasks? While working, shouldn’t they naturally touch hands and make eye contact to do other things!”

“Well said, grandson. He even comes to the forge to learn blacksmithing. Rather than romance, it felt like he was raising her as an apprentice.”

“Ugh… This means our family planning is completely disrupted from the start. His appearance already seems like an honorary Namman person, but somehow his heart isn’t Namman…”

“Not just younger brother Cheongang, but that Yamimi is also problematic. If she likes him, shouldn’t she be more proactive? But she just says she’s happy and does whatever he tells her, so what could happen!”

Look at himself.

After confessing to Yeong, didn’t he build their castle without reservation the very next day!

At first he initiated it, and later Yeong was proactive.

Even in the Central Plains it’s like this, so why is Yamimi like this as a Namman person!

Doesn’t she know that love is conquest and war!

“Huu… The Elder’s chief disciple also has to return, so we can’t keep him here indefinitely. By the way, has there been talk about when he’s returning?”

“He’ll probably return within a week at most, father. Since there’s also Yahwel’s wedding, we need to coordinate timing with the Namgung family.”

“That means we can consider the wedding preparations at our Beast Palace complete.”

“Yes. The favor we received was so great that we should prepare double what we prepared, but this should be quickly resolved while Yahwel is away.”

“Huhu. Yes, yes. You’re doing very well. When you receive a favor, you must repay it double. Also, please prepare well for the Ungongwha branch establishment work.”

“What need is there to say? Once we establish branches, these Ungongwha will spread throughout the entire Southern Barbarian Beast Palace and beyond. Perhaps it could even be an opportunity to unite tribes that haven’t yet harmonized, father. Kuhahaha!”

“That certainly could happen. How could the beasts of Namman refuse Ungongwha, hehehe!”

The feet of the heartily laughing father and son, Yamu and Yaggang, wore very stylish Ungongwha.

Moreover, Ungongwha that perfectly matched Yamu and Yaggang’s tastes.

Once the Beast Palace affairs were somewhat settled, these were custom-made Ungongwha that Namgung Cheon-gang had created.

“Therefore, for the future expansion of the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace, we must definitely welcome Namgung Cheon-gang as our family member.”

“That’s right. Not only for Ungongwha, but also for ties with Namgung, and furthermore for our eventual advancement into the Central Plains martial world, younger brother Cheongang is a necessary talent.”

“Absolutely. Then, let’s think hard once more. How can we make Yamimi build a castle with young master Cheongang—”

CRASH!

The door to the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace lord’s office where the elders were gathered opened roughly.

Yaggang glared with raised eyes, drawing upon the power of the Beast Scripture Divine Art that had reached its peak, and stood up abruptly.

“How dare you enter where I, Yaggang, am present without permission!! I’ll immediately question your crime and take that head of—”

“Head what! Did I come somewhere I shouldn’t!”

The one who had boldly kicked open the door to the lord’s office was a woman who somewhat resembled Yamimi.

A woman resembling an otter with sharper eyes and overflowing with strong wild energy, who looked like she would slap even a tiger’s cheek.

None other than Dallanglang, the mother of Yamimi and Yahwel.

“W-wife, no, h-how, are you here? Shouldn’t you still be at your family home?”

The great tiger trembled at the gaze of the giant mother otter who looked ready to devour him.

“I just returned. When our son is getting married, I can’t keep staying at my family home forever.”

“A-ah. T-that’s true, wife.”

“But I just overheard from beyond the door, what are you planning to do with our daughter?”

Dallanglang’s sharp glare slowly swept from Yaggang to Yamu, and then to Yahwel.

“D-dear? Well, that’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding.”

“M-mother, well, this is for the future of the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace…”

Our daughter-in-law, our mother, who’s no joke when she gets angry.

Personally grabbing and flipping over the hides of Spiritual Beasts addicted to Blood Cult was nothing unusual for her.

Yamu fidgets nervously, Yahwel trembles in fear, and they naturally lower their gazes to avoid eye contact.

Having instantly dominated the gathering, Dallanglang strides forward and plops down next to Jobuza, beside Yaggang.

Yaggang’s mountain-like broad shoulders flinched and shrank.

“Water.”

Just one word.

Father and son Yaggang and Yahwel disappear in an instant.

“Father should stay.”

“Th, thank you.”

The only one who takes care of Father is my daughter-in-law!

“H, here it is.”

“Here you are, Mother!”

Father and son Yaggang and Yahwel return like lightning, offering cool water.

Dallanglang downs the water offered by both of them in one gulp, then looks at the two again.

“I heard.”

Thud.

She sets down the empty cup.

“You were about to just send off our Yamimi to get married, is that it?”

This time, the tiger father and son’s shoulders shrank together.

Feeling sorry for his son and grandson, grandfather tiger steps forward.

“Th, that is, well, dear. We weren’t just sending her off, we were trying to send her off well…”

“Why did you plot this without me?”

Huh?

“Methods to capture a man’s heart. A woman’s opinion is needed for that, isn’t it? That’s the only way to send her off properly.”

Huh?

She wasn’t angry?

“Angry? Me? Why, Father?”

“Well, because we were trying to just marry off our granddaughter…”

“If we leave that one alone, who’s going to take her? We need to send her off when there’s a chance.”

Ah, right?

Mothers indeed know daughters better.

“So, tell me from the beginning. What kind of man is going to take that one, and how has it been going? Listen, and I, Dallanglang, will properly revise the plan for you.”

“Ohhh!”

The three tiger grandfather and father gained a mother otter worth a thousand troops.

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