He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 29

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Chapter 29

Episode 29

After finishing a grueling day.

When I returned home.

“Monstrous Strength Black Hammer!”

“Monstrous Strength Black Hammer!”

Father and uncle were shouting the nickname I earned today, lifting me up and throwing me into the air while cheering.

“Sob sob! Cheongang!”

Mother was crying tears of joy.

“Today we’re having a company dinner!”

“I’ll let you drink all the Cheonghongju you want! Haha!”

And so, a pleasant family dinner out.

Afterwards, we returned home.

Namgung Cheon-gang couldn’t sleep, so he went to the blacksmith’s forge.

When I can’t sleep, the forge.

When I have worries, also the forge.

The reason I can’t sleep.

Because I have worries.

So naturally, the forge.

Clang clang clang!

Thwang.

The hammering briefly stops.

“Phew.”

The worries floating in my mind.

One of them.

That really bothers me.

What does?

‘I think I was probably deceived, right?’

By whom?

‘By the Master and Mak Noya.’

What would happen to me if I failed.

The system doesn’t lie.

I experienced that countless times in my previous life.

‘That means if I fail the mission, expulsion will definitely be applied…’

The previous mission was severing limbs and meridians.

After moving on to the linked mission, expulsion.

Looking at this, what happened in the Master’s chamber was in a way ‘false’.

So I can’t help but think I was deceived by the ‘Master’ and ‘Mak Noya’.

‘That was a lie filled with sincerity?’

But why?

What am I to them?

I’m just a mere blacksmith.

For someone like me.

The ‘Master’ of the martial world’s greatest prestigious family ‘Namgung Family’ and ‘Master Mak Noya’ who is respected by blacksmiths throughout the martial world joined forces to put on such a serious lie?

Does that make sense?

Even trashy stories need plausibility to be interesting.

This has no plausibility, nothing.

If you wrote a novel like this, it would be perfect for getting cursed at.

‘The mystery of that mind-boggling lie hasn’t been solved either…’

And now more mysteries are piling up like mountain ranges.

What are the martial arts school and divine techniques that Mak Noya mentioned.

If I’m a personal disciple, what’s the relationship with the existing craftsmen of Cheongeumjeong.

Why is Cheongeumjeong being disbanded, and so on.

“Will I find out if I wait just two weeks?”

The third mission linked after completing the second mission.

If just two weeks, 15 days pass, today’s curiosities.

Will they all be resolved?

“Mmm…”

I don’t know.

Right.

I know.

There’s no need to furrow my brow and rack my brain over problems with no answers.

But you know how it is, right?

Even when you know, it comes to mind and becomes a worry you think about.

That’s exactly how I am right now.

“Sigh. Forget it. Let’s not think about it. If time will take care of it anyway, waiting is the right thing to do.”

My mental energy is already completely depleted from today.

If I waste more mental energy, I feel like I’ll collapse.

“Let’s just pick up the hammer.”

Along with mental energy, my physical strength was also consumed.

Since I had dinner out with family, there’s no way my depleted stamina will recover.

Resting would be right, but.

If I rest, today’s mysteries will come to mind again.

Like forbidden songs during college entrance exams.

At times like this, it’s better to frantically pound iron.

Work up a good sweat, wash with cold water.

Then go to bed for sweet sleep.

On troubling days like today.

Nothing’s better than this.

That’s why I came to the forge, right?

Clang clang clang.

“But is Cheongeumjeong really going to be disbanded? Nah, no way. That can’t be.”

But it’s Mak Noya, right?

He’s not someone who would say things without reason.

“Hmm.”

I think I’m wrong.

Clang clang clang.

* * *

‘Cheongeumjeong is disbanding.’

Is this the crazy nonsense of a drunkard?

No.

The source is the Namgung Family.

Therefore, it spread widely throughout Anhui Province.

Still, it’s hard to believe.

Because it’s Cheongeumjeong of all places.

A place where skilled master-level blacksmiths who produce high-quality and masterwork items gather.

A place where the martial world’s greatest blacksmith, Mak Noya who holds the title of Master, resides.

A place where there are several who inherited his studies and earned the title of craftsman.

That place is Cheongeumjeong.

A place that made tremendous contributions to improving Namgung’s strength for 10 years.

That place is Cheongeumjeong.

Therefore, dissolution is absolutely nonsense.

Unless the Namgung Family has gone mad, why would they do something that would gnaw away at their power?

However.

As of today, Cheongeumjeong has been dissolved.

The actual owner of Cheongeumjeong.

Mak Noya stepped forward and removed that signboard.

Namgung’s chief steward respectfully received the signboard that was taken down.

Something surprising, shocking, and unbelievable had happened.

Then, where is Namgung’s finest blacksmith’s forge now that Cheongeumjeong’s signboard has been removed?

What happens to those who belonged to the finest blacksmith’s forge?

Everyone was curious.

Strangely, nothing had changed.

The finest was still the finest.

The craftsmen and master blacksmiths remained in Namgung’s blacksmith’s forge.

How did this happen—

“Wait, you only removed the signboard?”

That’s right.

Only the signboard was removed.

And in place of Cheongeumjeong’s signboard, the name Cheonggung Jugeom Gak was put up.

This is ridiculous.

“No, what is this, how is this the dissolution of Cheongeumjeong!”

Doesn’t dissolution mean to scatter and disperse?

Only the signboard was removed while the people and place remain the same, so what kind of dissolution is this?

“Tsk tsk. Jumping around like a foal that got burned by fire. And if I, the owner of Cheongeumjeong, say it’s dissolution, then it’s dissolution. Why are you arguing so much!”

Mak Noya raised his club.

Namgung Cheon-gang raised both hands in defense.

He even made an aggrieved expression.

He had only expressed his opinion that insisting that removing the signboard was dissolution wasn’t right.

Why are you being so stubborn?

“Well, I suppose you could argue if you don’t know the reason. I was going to explain anyway, so don’t make that aggrieved face and sit down.”

“Yes.”

“First, before explaining, let me ask one thing. In your view, did Cheongeumjeong suit Namgung?”

“Hmm.”

Cheongeumjeong.

Looking at this alone, it suits Namgung quite well.

Because it contains Namgung’s martial arts in the heavens.

Didn’t the name Emperor contain such meaning?

However, if we break down the Chinese characters, it’s completely different.

Cheongeumjeong .

Heaven cheon , metal geum , righteous jeong .

Interpreted, it means to righteously handle metal as heaven.

Or it could mean to righteously handle heavenly metal.

Looking at the meaning, it doesn’t really suit a martial family .

Rather, it would be suitable if it were a blacksmith’s sect.

Huh?

Wait a minute?

“Don’t tell me, is Cheongeumjeong Master’s sect?”

“Heh heh. This fellow. I said he was clever, clever, and he really is clever, heh heh heh.”

Mak Noya seemed pleased that his disciple figured it out on his own, showing his teeth as he laughed.

* * *

Half a month ago.

Namgung Cheon-gang became Mak Noya’s sole disciple.

Around that time, he heard that Mak Noya had a sect.

Therefore, the name of that sect was one of the mysteries among many mysteries.

But who would have thought that name was Cheongeumjeong!

What an amazing thing.

“Do you remember it’s a sect with single-person transmission?”

“Yes. So, you’re right about it being dissolution.”

A firm voice.

Mak Noya’s eyes sparkled.

“Oh? Why do you think so?”

“Because you said it’s single-person transmission and I’m the sole disciple.”

There are many blacksmiths belonging to the forge with the name Cheongeumjeong.

However, considering it’s a single-person transmission sect, not all of them belong to Cheongeumjeong.

In a way, they’re outer disciples.

However, a sole disciple has appeared here.

The signboard that the sect leader of the single-person transmission sect hung for the outer disciples was temporary.

Taking it down means that now, not ‘temporarily,’ but for the sole disciple, the ‘main sect’ will be substantially operated.

Therefore, those who temporarily gathered in the temporary ‘Cheongeumjeong sect’ would naturally scatter when the main sect of ‘Cheongeumjeong sect’ is operated.

Hence, calling it ‘dissolution’ wouldn’t be awkward.

In reality, it should be seen as brand normalization, right?

“Heh heh. You’re right. Well, since you understand ten things when I say one, I have nothing to say. It would be better to ask what you’re curious about.”

“Oh? Then should I ask what I’m curious about instead?”

“Yes. Go ahead. So what are you curious about?”

“Is Cheongeumjeong really a blacksmith sect?”

“Yes, that’s right. It’s a blacksmith sect.”

“If I’m the sole disciple, then the existing craftsmen, that is, Master Jin Hancheol who was my teacher during the temporary Cheongeumjeong period and other craftsmen are outer disciples as I mentioned earlier, right?”

“In terms of the sect, that would be so. The other master blacksmiths are similar. However, that doesn’t mean I didn’t properly teach what I learned. They just weren’t qualified.”

“Even though they’re outer disciples, they should be considered close to main sect disciples.”

“That’s right. Therefore, I won’t remain in Cheonggung Jugeom Gak.”

The matter of what happens to the existing Cheongeumjeong craftsmen and blacksmiths was resolved.

Second question.

This one is quite important.

“The second thing is that you deceived me, right?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“What happened in the Master’s Chamber.”

“Your intuition is killing me. Yes, that’s right. I deceived you.”

He didn’t hide it.

Look at those clear eyes of the sole disciple he gained in his old age.

He’s asserting ‘You deceived me, right?’

That fellow really.

What ghostly intuition.

Moreover, what’s the point of making excuses with this old body?

It’s not like I’m going to fight with my young disciple.

I should just say yes.

“Wow…”

Namgung Cheon-gang.

Trembling with a sense of betrayal!

I was suspicious when I saw the mission window.

It was actually true!

No, but is it right for the martial arts elders to catch a kid who’s just growing up like catching a mouse?

‘No, everything else aside, threatening my life and making threats about my family crossed the line!’

How scared I was back then!

Even thinking about it now gives me goosebumps all over my body.

Should I just flip out on them!

But if I flip out, it’s obvious I’ll end up hanging upside down getting beaten to a pulp.

“Well. I admit I went too far. I’ll apologize too. However, looking at your personality that I’ve observed, if I didn’t do this, wouldn’t you just keep running around like a loach? If you want to resent someone, blame your own personality. Or if not that, blame your talent for being too outstanding. Heh heh.”

Ugh.

They’re going to kill themselves trying to recruit talented people without regard for anything.

Well, this is the Martial Arts World after all.

Compared to my previous life, human rights here are similar to a fly’s life.

For a family head, this is actually quite polite.

“And, it’s true that you learned the divine art, isn’t it? So, what happened back then wasn’t entirely deception.”

“…There’s no way the family head wouldn’t know, right?”

“Did you think I wouldn’t know if you’re Namgung’s Sky?”

“You probably wouldn’t not know, right?”

“That’s the correct answer.”

Even though he clearly knew I had learned the divine art, he spared my life.

He didn’t destroy my dantian, and left my limbs and meridians intact.

My family is also safe.

This level could be called the dignity of a gentleman, no, a king.

The question about my expulsion is also resolved.

I don’t know why they deceived me, but I can ask about that later.

Now there are two remaining questions.

“What is Cheongeumjeong’s divine art, Master?”

Mak Noya had told Namgung Cheon.

That our sect’s divine art was created specifically for blacksmiths.

A divine art that allows one to show the energy of lightning beyond fire in an instant , and divine strength beyond monstrous strength for a brief moment .

At the time, I thought it was Mak Noya’s excuse to hide that he had learned Cheonryejeowang Sinkong.

However, now that I know both of them deceived me, I wonder if Mak Noya’s divine art really has those abilities.

How could I not be curious about this?

“One of them, you already know.”

“What I told the family head was the truth?”

“Yes. What do you think a blacksmith is?”

Someone who runs a forge?

Someone who makes weapons?

Someone who smelts?

There are many words that define a blacksmith.

Many people answer that way too.

It’s not wrong, and it was also correct.

However, Mak Noya’s question probably doesn’t want such a simple answer.

Then, what do I think a blacksmith is?

Haven’t I already told Mak Noya about this before?

‘Isn’t a blacksmith someone who makes the items people want? If that’s the essence and life, then even with a blade at my throat, even at the moment of death, I should hold the hammer.’

‘Even if the client is a vicious person?’

‘Just as a doctor treats any sick person as a patient, and a cook treats any hungry person as a customer, it’s the same for blacksmiths.’

Someone who makes what people want.

And.

“Someone who makes the user grow as well. I think that’s what a blacksmith is.”

“Heh heh heh. My eyes certainly weren’t wrong. That’s right. A true blacksmith is like that. Someone who creates things that help both people and tools grow together, making them beneficial to all. Thus, one who advances toward becoming a heavenly craftsman .”

Therefore.

“Becoming my sole disciple. Inheriting the single-person transmission of Cheongeumjang. Becoming the world’s greatest blacksmith as a heavenly craftsman. This divine art is for that purpose.”

So.

“Listen, my disciple. Learn the divine art and take up the hammer for the position of heavenly craftsman.”

Ding!

‘…Hmm.’

I thought this was a previous life.

Was this actually a game possession…?

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