He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 122

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Chapter 122

Episode 122

After seeing the broken divine sword of Namgung.

Namgung Cheon and Namgung Cheon-gang returned to the Master’s Chamber.

With freshly brewed tea placed before each of them.

Afterwards, Namgung Cheon quietly opened his mouth.

“During the Blood Cult invasion 30 years ago, many divine artifacts were broken and stolen.”

Starting from those of small and medium-sized sects and martial families to those of large sects and martial families.

Even divine artifacts passed down from villages.

“Those of the Five Great Families and Nine Sects and One Faction could at least avoid the risk of complete loss.”

“They were simply broken.”

“That’s right. And they were persistent.”

If they couldn’t covet something, they would destroy it.

“They pushed forward with impossible numbers, and as time passed, they would grind down those who could easily match the Ten Absolutes of the Martial World.”

Why they did such things.

It remains a mystery.

However, one thing was vaguely understood.

Those related to divine artifacts knew.

“More precisely, those who knew that power dwelt within divine artifacts understood.”

The loss of martial arts.

As the Yasung County Chief of the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace, one could learn Namman’s martial arts and divine techniques.

The Yasung True Scripture Divine Art and Tiger King Martial Arts.

Or the forms of Tiger King Martial Arts.

Then, what about Namgung Family’s Changcheon?

“It contains the intent of Cheonloe Jaewang Singong and Imperial Sword Form.”

Cheonloe Jaewang Singong and Imperial Sword Form are divine arts that only the direct lineage under the Namgung Family’s head can learn.

Even then, one needs the family head’s permission to learn them, so even direct lineage under the family head cannot learn them carelessly.

Naturally, with Namgung Cheon being an outstanding warrior produced by the Namgung Family since the founding patriarch.

It was natural that the intent and forms of Cheonloe Jaewang Singong and Imperial Sword Form would be completely passed down to those permitted.

Of course, we thought that was the case until now.

“In the end, it was only half. It was half from the time I received it.”

Then, what were the intent and forms known afterwards?

“The rest was merely achieved by adding my own insights.”

“Then, you’re saying you reached your current position by preserving the remaining half of the lost original source with just the insights you gained?”

“That’s right.”

“…”

Wow.

I’m speechless.

What does that statement mean in other words?

‘Despite not knowing the latter part where the original source was lost, you achieved the position of Sword King through your own enlightenment?’

Moreover, you’re also one of the five strongest people in the Martial Arts World.

Haha.

What kind of monster-like person is this?

‘If you had known the original source, just how much stronger would you have become?’

My trait that I thought was SSS-rank turns out to be EX-rank?

What difference is there from this feeling?

‘Wait, then are the other Five Great Kings similar?’

Just in case, I carefully asked.

“It’s only natural. They too are like me, which is why their titles became ‘King.'”

Wow…

The Martial Arts World is full of monsters living everywhere.

However, thinking about it differently…

“…The Blood Cult is quite a terrifying existence, Master.”

Against those I could only think of as monsters, they ultimately broke and lost divine artifacts.

Of course, though they disappeared, those wounds still remain.

Also, their remnants are raising their heads again now.

If they had fought individually against forces belonging to the Five Great Kings, it might have been different.

But the Blood Cult fought across the entire Martial Arts World.

How could their power not be terrifying?

“Indeed, you are truly a remarkable child.”

Not just thinking that they themselves are great, but knowing how terrifying the enemy is.

Hearing Namgung Cheon-gang’s low voice flowing out from true fear, these aren’t just empty words.

“Yes, the Blood Cult is a terrifying existence. So, we who harbor that fear have been afraid of their reappearance and tried to repair divine artifacts.”

Or we tried to find what was lost.

However, there were no traces to find what was lost, so we temporarily suspended that.

At least, we tried to repair what remained.

But this too was nearly impossible.

“It was different after Elder Mak Noya of Cheongeumjeong appeared. Originally, it had suffered wounds far more severe than what you saw.”

Perhaps it might have turned into scrap metal a few years ago.

However, it was Mak Noya who breathed life into it.

He breathed life into it based on his talent and life force.

“This is another secret history of the Martial Arts World known only to those involved.”

How could the Martial Arts World treat Mak Noya carelessly?

“So, we believed that only the Elder could resolve the situation. That’s why we believed. That it would be possible if it were the next successor of Cheongeumjeong.”

Thus, the previous head of the Namgung Family treated Mak Noya with utmost respect.

Mak Noya also entrusted himself to the Namgung Family to avoid any potential harm.

Under the pretext of Cheongeumjeong being the Namgung Family’s exclusive blacksmith shop, he was searching for a successor.

“This too was the foresight of the previous generation who first recognized Elder Mak Noya’s abilities.”

Such was the relationship between Mak Noya and Namgung.

“And you are the successor of Cheongeumjeong that Elder Mak Noya spoke of. Moreover, you proved this yourself by repairing the Yasung County Chief of the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace.”

Therefore.

“I’m telling you this story, which is known only to key figures of the Nine Sects and One Faction and Five Great Families who survived the blood calamity.”

Because you are the successor of Cheongeumjeong and have shown that you can repair them.

A moment of silence.

After that, Namgung Cheon-gang carefully opens his mouth.

“Will there be many who know this?”

“There may be some who know that you healed Namman’s wounds. However, few know that you restored Namman’s original source. At minimum, one would need to be at the level of the Five Great Kings or Ten Absolutes of the Martial World.”

How is this possible?

It’s due to the power of Beggar’s Sect and Haomun, and furthermore the Nine Sects and One Faction, Five Great Families, and Black Snake Alliance.

“That’s quite deep power.”

“That’s right. And it won’t be revealed. You could be in danger otherwise.”

“If rumors spread that I’m the only blacksmith who can repair broken original sources, it would certainly be dangerous. Especially to the Blood Cult’s remnants.”

“That’s right. Though we don’t know the exact reason, the evil heretics who essentially weakened the Martial Arts World’s power through the loss of original martial arts would do anything if they knew the original source could be restored.”

So, even knowing that someone who can repair original sources has appeared.

The only places that immediately know the identity are Namman and Namgung.

“Namgung knows because of a promise made. Namman showed you out of trust and loyalty, beyond you being Mak Noya’s disciple. That can be considered truly remarkable.”

“I was merely fortunate, Master.”

“Human effort creates fortune, defying heaven changes fate. If a person created fortune, then heaven changes that fate. In other words, your fortune changed Namman’s destiny, so it cannot be said to be merely good luck.”

“Then, I shall try to change Namgung’s destiny as well. As Namgung In, this is something I cannot overlook.”

“…”

The confident young blacksmith’s words brought forth various responses.

He had given a definitive answer that he would fix it, and heard it again.

Even when the old warrior’s stubbornness made him ask repeatedly, wanting to hear the confirmation once more.

The young blacksmith answered yes just the same.

What words should he say.

His mouth moved slightly.

In the end, there was only one thing.

“Thank you.”

Even after hearing such weighty words, there were no particular questions.

Even entering the storm where bloodshed was expected, he remained unshaken.

With gratitude for that as well.

The old warrior expressed his sincere thanks.

The young blacksmith smiled gently.

“Oh my, it’s only natural. Because we’re Namgung people.”

“Haha. Yes. That’s right. We’re Namgung. Uhahahaha!”

How pleasant the word Namgung sounded to his ears.

What a truly good day this was.

* * *

‘I did say I’d prepare safeguards in case the repair wasn’t possible.’

Right.

Since you never know what might happen.

But it seems there’s a need to complete it somehow.

They say it’s the origin of the Namgung Family.

How could I ignore that.

I fixed the origins of other martial sects, so I can’t fail to fix our own family’s origin.

For a perfect vibranium Namgung fence, I must succeed no matter what!

‘Ah. I’ll have to pour my soul into this again.’

Baekseol isn’t going to evolve again, is she?

(•◇•):Peep?

No, Baekseol-a.

You’re cute.

Namgung Cheon-gang gently patted Baekseol’s head.

“Peep peep!”

Baekseol cried happily and swung her arms back and forth.

Namgung Cheon-gang was startled.

“Baekseol! No! Stop!”

“Peep?”

“Y-yes. Stop! Good girl?”

Baekseol’s arms were as cute as Baekseol herself.

Black and fluffy and broad, how could they not be adorable.

She just couldn’t fly, that’s all.

They felt soft to the touch and pleasant too.

Really, instead of being startled when she flapped them, he should have found it cute and endearing—

‘That’s only when she’s not holding a blade!’

Right.

Right now Baekseol was holding a blade.

And was it just any ordinary blade?

The divine artifact of the Namgung Family that had been wildly spewing lightning like crazy, telling people not to approach.

That divine sword containing the original martial arts of the Namgung Family.

It was Cheoncheon.

That’s right!

Baekseol had come outside carrying Cheoncheon!

Ah.

How could this be.

To bring outside the divine sword that was the treasure among treasures of Namgung…

Did Baekseol want her father Namgung Cheon-gang’s life to be discarded like grass?

Of course, that wasn’t it.

She had brought it out with Namgung Cheon’s permission.

Because she had to bring it out to repair it.

“Truly mysterious. Cheoncheon’s lightning is no ordinary lightning, so it should need to be sealed with lightning-blocking silk.”

Namgung Cheon said it was truly strange as he watched Baekseol wielding Cheoncheon.

Without needing the lightning-blocking silk, just being held in those hands sealed the lightning and kept it quiet.

So even when bringing it outside, there wasn’t a single incident.

From a distance, it would only look like a cute North Sea Albatross carrying around a broken luxury sword.

No wonder it was strange.

“Even I would have difficulty making it so easily quiet. Indeed, from the first time I saw her, I thought she was an extraordinary divine beast, and she truly is different.”

A voice filled with natural admiration.

Namgung Cheon-gang was pleased.

What father wouldn’t feel good when his child was being praised.

He wanted to puff up with pride and say “Our Baekseol is really amazing, isn’t she?” and act smug.

‘But this is in front of the Master. I must restrain myself.’

Public and private matters should be kept separate.

However, even if it was quiet, it was still Cheoncheon.

Even if broken, its aura was no joke.

It wasn’t something to play around with carelessly.

“You understand, right Baekseol-a? When you’re holding a blade, you can’t swing it around carelessly. If people get hurt, they’ll be in pain and have a hard time. And if people are in pain? This daddy will have a really hard time too.”

“Peep peep!”

“Yes, yes. Baekseol says she won’t make daddy have a hard time? As expected of our Baekseol. Oh my, such a good girl. Good, good.”

Pat pat.

(ˊᗜˋ):Peeep.

Oh my, so cute.

Her head felt nice to touch too.

“…”

Namgung Cheon stared intently.

“C-could I touch her once too?”

And asked casually.

He seemed to have been envious.

“Oh my, of course. Please stroke her gently, Master.”

Namgung Cheon-gang quickly offered Baekseol’s head.

“Peep!”

Baekseol also stuck her head out more, asking to be petted.

“Hmm, hmm. Well then, for a moment.”

Namgung Cheon cleared his throat and gently stroked Baekseol’s head.

“Hehe, well this is. Oh my. Well I never, hehehehe.”

“Peep, peeek.”

Pleasant smiles naturally appeared on the faces of one person and one divine bird.

“If you said repair is possible, then appropriate materials will be needed as well.”

Namgung Cheon picked up Baekseol entirely and spoke while petting her.

That’s how much he liked it, after all.

“Yes. May I tell you about them?”

“Of course. Tell me anything. I’ll search through my entire domain to find it for you.”

“Then, I’ll tell you, Master. First of all….”

Namgung Cheon-gang rattled off the materials he had confirmed for the repairs.

Each one was on the level of the Yasung County Chief.

In terms of price, it was enough to pull out about five pillars of a large martial arts sect.

Even Namgung would have to bear the burden of two pillars.

But would Namgung Cheon not fix it?

Even if five pillars were pulled out, he would definitely fix it first and worry later.

“Fortunately, we have Baeknyeon Seongcheol and Mannyeon Hanjeol stored in the family, so two are solved. Now three remain?”

Two were Cheonnyeon Cheonnaemu and first-grade purified water containing the power of Thunder God Technique of 5-star level or higher.

“I’ve heard rumors about Cheonnyeon Cheonnaemu, so we can request it from the Beggar’s Sect. As for first-grade purified water….”

“There’s Baekseol. Baekseol helped a lot when healing the Yasung County Chief too.”

“Ho. Such a thing happened…. You really are the best, Baekseol-a.”

Coo-joo-coo-joo.

Tickle tickle.

Peep, peep.

‘Hmm.’

So even elders in the Martial Arts World say “coo-joo-coo-joo” when they find animals cute.

I learned a new fact.

“Then, only one remains now.”

The inner core and bones of a Cheonnaejo.

“The most difficult and hardest material to obtain. It’s been 300 years since a Cheonnaejo was discovered….”

However, does that mean it can’t be found?

“The Martial Arts World is vast, so there must surely be wild Cheonnaejo, or perhaps some eccentric who preserves their corpses. I will definitely find it and bring it to you.”

“I too will make inquiries and contribute to reviving Namgung’s origins, Master.”

“You are truly reliable. If I could, I’d want to entrust you with Cheoncheon, but….”

That’s impossible.

Cheoncheon only behaves obediently in Baekseol’s hands.

But if it leaves Baekseol’s hands?

Who knows if the lightning energy might go berserk.

No, it definitely would.

He couldn’t carry around such a volatile object.

Even if he did carry it around, there was nowhere to suppress that lightning energy.

Only by sealing it with the Stone Gate made of Mannyeon Hanjeol could the lightning energy barely be suppressed.

‘The secret chamber itself was made of Mannyeon Hanjeol in the first place.’

That’s why there was no sign of lightning energy leaking outside.

Even with the Lightning Sealing Prohibition, what if the Blood Cult bastards found out and took it?

That very day, they’d just be screwed.

Because of the potential danger to Cheoncheon, he couldn’t invite greater disaster….

Huh?

Why are that guy’s eyes so round like that?

No, more than that, he’s rushing over urgently.

With both hands outstretched, why?

“Bae, Baekseol-a, no! Stop! Don’t do it!”

Huh?

Baekseol?

Why is the divine bird North Sea Albatross in my arms?

Namgung Cheon lowered his head.

He saw Baekseol swallowing the sword.

Like the bizarre act of sword swallowing that street performers do in marketplaces.

Wait, what?

“Baekseol-a, no!!!”

Namgung Cheondo shouted the same thing, but.

Gulp.

It was already too late.

“Peep!”

Baekseol had eaten Cheoncheon.

“Noooo!”

The men of Namgung wailed.

(˶ˆ◇ˆ˵):Peep!

Baekseol smiled brightly.

Cheoncheon must have tasted good.

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