He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 121

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Chapter 121

Episode 121

Namgung Cheon’s words about showing him divine artifacts didn’t end as mere words.

They were immediately put into action.

It wasn’t very far.

Right behind the Master’s Chamber.

A 5-story pavilion that emerged after passing through the entrance where Namgung warriors stood strict guard.

Cheongang-go (Heavenly Palace Warehouse).

‘Wow…’

Looking at the signboard written in elegant calligraphy hanging in the center of the 5-story pavilion, Namgung Cheon-gang was amazed.

‘I actually made it here.’

Where is this place?

It’s a treasure vault filled with various treasures that exist in the Namgung Family.

So, how does one enter such a place?

You can only enter if the Master says you did well.

A dreamlike place that anyone belonging to the Namgung Family would want to visit at least once.

‘In such a place, I, Namgung Cheon-gang, stand tall!’

Ah.

How deeply moving.

“It’s been quite a while since I’ve been to Cheongang-go. Here is what I told you about… Are you crying?”

“Standing tall in a place like DiO-niO-d that children want to visit at least once, how could I not be amazed, how could I not be deeply moved? Therefore, tears have gathered a little.”

“…You really say things that are often incomprehensible. Did the Iron Sword Sect leader also see and hear about that Di-whatever place in the Western Regions?”

“This is a phrase I saw in Western Region texts, Master.”

He sold out books.

He can no longer sell out Father.

No more being an unfilial son!

“Seeing that the name is grand, it must be a place like Cheongang-go.”

“Exactly right, Master.”

“I understand. Let’s go in.”

“Yes!”

The interior of Cheongang-go was as spacious and tall as it appeared from the outside.

However, it was quiet.

All that was visible were things tightly wrapped in storage cabinets.

Not a single human shadow.

But could there really be no one?

This is a treasure vault, after all?

Just in case, he looked around with his insight.

‘There are many people hiding and guarding from various places.’

Of course there would be.

It was the same in Namman.

‘I checked then too. On the way there.’

Well, would Namgung be any different?

Of course, like in Namman, since the master of Namgung is with him, they don’t seem to pay much attention…

‘Well, they still look ready to rush in if something happens.’

Still, there’s nothing particular to worry about.

He has no intention of touching or stealing anything, and what’s urgent now is following closely behind the Master.

“Follow me well.”

“Yes!”

Namgung Cheon-gang answered obediently and followed Namgung Cheon well.

At a glance, there’s nothing particular.

It’s just the appearance of walking along the given path and going down underground.

Like an ordinary house.

‘But I can’t not know that this isn’t just like this.’

It’s a treasure vault.

Even in his previous life, places where treasures were stored had all sorts of security facilities.

Would the Martial Arts World be any different?

‘Even though it looks ordinary, there are formations everywhere that activate immediately if you take one wrong step.’

It was the same at Nanman Beast Palace.

‘The Palace Master personally told me.’

Of course, there were some places that looked quite awkward even to the eye.

‘I could break through if I had to…’

But then I’d become a great criminal.

Quietly following behind the person who told me to follow would be best, wouldn’t it?

‘While following, I should also think about safety measures I need immediately, like the treasure vault’s security systems.’

While pondering and pondering like this and following along.

Before he knew it, he stood tall before a massive stone gate.

“You followed well. Well, since there was the incident in Namman, you couldn’t not know what would happen if you took the wrong path.”

“Exactly right, Master. Having experience, I was able to deeply engrave your words.”

“Even without experience, your eyes would know the difference. It seems you also noticed those hiding. I thought your level had risen, and indeed I wasn’t wrong in thinking so. Hahaha.”

Wow.

This is why he’s one of the Five Heavenly Kings.

How did he know that without even looking?

‘I should hold my breath and dive while being modest in front of the Master.’

Of course, I’ll need to speak when necessary.

“Anyway, this is it. The place where Namgung’s divine artifacts are.”

The stone gate didn’t look ordinary at first glance.

Black and solid, with energy flowing like oil, the gate itself looked like a divine artifact.

Without needing to examine it for confirmation, Namgung Cheon-gang seemed to know what that stone gate was.

“It’s Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron.”

“Ho. You recognize it?”

“Yes, Master. As a blacksmith, I have the eyes and experience, so how could I not recognize it? Therefore, I also know that it won’t open without your energy, Master.”

“This is also experience from Nanman Beast Palace.”

“Exactly right.”

“But there’s one thing I’m curious about, may I ask?”

“Please ask anything.”

“It’s nothing special. If the place where Nanman Beast Palace’s divine artifacts are stored is like Cheongang-go, why did you shed tears of admiration?”

You noticed the formations and know what kind of stone gate this is.

If someone who experienced this through experience was delighted by the wonder, that would be understandable.

This child conveyed exactly the feeling of an indifferent experienced person.

But at the entrance, didn’t he shed tears like someone entering a treasure vault for the first time?

How could one not be curious about such contrasting behavior?

To this question from Namgung Cheon, Namgung Cheon-gang answered as if shedding tears of emotion was natural.

“Of course, entering Nanman Beast Palace’s treasure vault was truly a glorious thing. However, as one with Namgung blood flowing through him, how could entering another family’s treasure vault be more moving than entering the Namgung Family’s treasure vault?”

“Ho, so you were amazed and shed tears feeling like entering a Western Region treasure vault?”

“Yes, that’s right. For a Namgung person, entering Cheongang-go is the family’s glory and something to tell for generations, Master.”

“Hahaha! You rascal. Yes, that’s right. If you’re a Namgung person, you should naturally be like that. If Namgung blood flows through you, you should be like that, of course. Hahaha!”

Namgung Cheon laughed with delight.

Even if they were honeyed words, it was good.

That appearance of not forgetting he was a Namgung and prioritizing Namgung matters more.

Well, how could it not look endearing?

“Thanks to that, my resolve to ask you to repair Namgung’s sacred relic has grown even stronger.”

“That too would be an honor for the family, Master.”

Namgung Cheon-gang cupped his hands and bowed at the waist.

Proper etiquette overflowed from his every action.

“You rascal. Your words are truly…”

Namgung Cheon’s expression and voice were deeply imbued with satisfaction.

And Namgung Cheon-gang slightly raised the corners of his mouth while still bowing.

‘Hehe, just as planned.’

Did he speak those proper words without any thought?

There’s no way that’s the case.

This is about repairing the sacred relic of the Namgung Family, after all.

The Nanman Beast Palace might not suffer damage to the family even if they failed, but what about the Namgung Family?

It’s our home, isn’t it?

If something goes wrong, it would be more than enough to destroy the entire household.

So he needed to set up at least a minimal safety measure.

As they say, “one word weighs a thousand” and “a fallen word is worth a thousand gold.”

Just as one word can repay a debt of a thousand nyang, a single word is as heavy as the sky and worth a thousand gold!

In the martial arts world overflowing with martial prowess and chivalry, words alone can certainly serve as a safety measure!

‘This is the safety measure I devised!’

The problem was that he didn’t know how to bring it up and was worrying about it.

But for the Master to give him such a heaven-sent opportunity.

Namgung Cheon-gang eagerly took the bait.

“Also, don’t worry even if you can’t repair it. It’s just the wish of an old man who wanted to grasp even a small possibility by placing his hopes on a promising young blacksmith.”

Namgung Cheon willingly walked into Namgung Cheon-gang’s plan.

‘Ah, behold! The safety measure that Master is providing!’

Indeed, people should think things through and put them into practice!

“I will consider the Master’s wish as my own and keep it in my heart, devoting my utmost sincerity to examining it.”

Perfect!

Even the conclusion was flawless.

‘Father, Mother, Uncle. Even if I fail, I’ve secured the family’s survival!’

With this, he could safely, easily, and with peace of mind examine and repair Namgung’s sacred relic!

“Hehe. Yes, yes. What a truly beautiful heart.”

Namgung Cheon seemed to have completely fallen for Namgung Cheon-gang’s wicked scheme(?)

Smiling gently like that, he placed his hand on the ten-thousand-year cold iron.

“Ah, come to think of it, there’s a saying like this.”

Then, as if remembering something he had forgotten.

He paused for a moment, then continued speaking.

“With one success, momentum soars to the heavens; with a second success, it becomes natural.”

With one success, momentum reaches the sky, so the second success will naturally succeed.

“Since this is a promise from someone who has already achieved success, how could I doubt the weight of those words worth a thousand gold?”

Ah.

“Since those words are as heavy as a thousand gold, they can be called trustworthiness, and since you keep your word with that trust, even if you sacrifice your life, how could there be any regret? Right?”

“…Th-that’s right, Master. Of course, it’s only natural.”

“Indeed it is. I never doubted that you would sacrifice your life to repair the sacred relic. Hehehehe! Well then, shall we go inside?”

“…Yes, yes sir!”

He gave with words and received back with a measure!

His shoulders drooped.

His lips curved up awkwardly.

‘Ah, Father, Mother. Your son is going now.’

‘Tsk tsk. Hey, you rascal, I know exactly what you’re thinking. Did you think this was some place where you sat down to play a game of ttakji? Tsk tsk tsk.’

Indeed, it seems not just anyone can become a family head.

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The place sealed by the stone gate of ten-thousand-year cold iron was a small secret chamber.

On top of a stone coffin in the center of the secret chamber.

A single sword, broken about a foot and a half (45cm) from the blade, lay there alone.

Though it was broken, the sword was clearly extraordinary at first glance.

It showed the craftsmanship of at least a master-level blacksmith who had poured his soul into making it.

It was extraordinary even in its appearance.

However, the sword revealed itself even more distinctly than that.

Lightning energy continuously rippled through it, causing it to rattle and move on its own.

Crack, crackle.

“This is Namgung Family’s sacred relic and divine sword, Changcheon. As you can see, it’s currently in that state.”

It looked as if it was blocking anyone from approaching.

It wouldn’t be strange to call it a divine mechanism beyond a sacred relic.

Anyone seeing it for the first time would be startled and ask how a sword could be like that.

“You’re quite calm.”

Namgung Cheon-gang was composed.

“Is this also from what you experienced in Namman?”

Namgung Cheon-gang nodded.

“Yes, that’s correct. The sacred relic of Namman that I saw in a sealed chamber like this also growled like an angry beast.”

That was certainly true.

When he first saw it.

However.

“It was weak.”

Even if it was an angry beast, it was a beast with deep wounds.

“It was dying.”

Like a final death cry, it screamed like that.

Even without checking with his ability.

He knew with his whole body that the end was not far away.

“Just like now.”

Just like Namgung’s sacred relic now.

“I see.”

The lightness disappeared, and in its place came the words of a blacksmith filled with an aura ten thousand times heavier than a thousand.

These were not innocent, pure, and clear eyes, but quiet, deep, and serene clear eyes.

Therefore.

Having lived in the martial arts world for decades.

Being the Sword King.

And having earned the title of one of the Five Heavenly Kings.

Even when the ‘old warrior’ heard and saw this, only trust was visible.

The young Namgung blacksmith before his eyes.

“Then, can you repair it?”

“Yes. It’s possible. No, it must be possible. If the spirit of Namgung is contained in there, shouldn’t I be able to do it?”

“Yes, indeed.”

To the confident answer full of youthful vigor, the old warrior responded with an admiring gentle smile.

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